The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel (arrived at 7:10pm) Absent: Kuehner. Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Stephanie Tangen, Ray Armel
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by King, seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | $115.26 | ||
| ARAMARK | RUGS | $186.14 | ||
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | $2,234.38 | ||
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | $54.50 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | PUMP SHED LIGHTENING | $2,067.86 | ||
| TEETER SPECIALTY CO. LLC | CHECKS | $146.59 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | $59.85 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | $1,527.43 | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | $1,047.16 | ||
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | $53.36 | ||
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | $28,221.10 | ||
| PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION | LOVE CLASS A | $206.68 | ||
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | DIG UP MUSKRAT HOLES IN LAGOON | $362.50 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AUGUST COUNCIL MINUTES 2018 | $109.80 | ||
| INRCOT | FY’19 DUES | $210.72 | ||
| MICK GAGE | RESTROOM RENTAL 08/2018-09/201 | $90.00 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | M2 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT | $1,950.00 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE | PARCEL 190904176077 | $286.00 | ||
| IAWEA | ANNUAL CONFERENCE | $30.00 | ||
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | IUB REMAINDER ASSESSMENT FY18 | $63.00 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | FIXED EMAIL | $210.00 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | $4,984.12 | ||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | $44,216.45 | REVENUE BY FUND | ||
| GENERAL FUND | $7,632.92 | GENERAL | $251.87 | |
| SANITATION FUND | $2,234.38 | SANITATION | $2,367.87 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | $649.39 | ROAD USE TAX | $5,619.59 | |
| WATER FUND | $1,321.99 | LOST | $3,491.16 | |
| SEWER FUND | $2,655.22 | WATER | $8,487.46 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | $29,722.55 | SEWER | $6,201.29 | |
| ELECTRIC | $30,448.86 | |||
| DEPOSIT | $28.58 | |||
| TOTAL REVENUE | $56,896.68 | |||
John Izer discussed Irish Fest. Kurt Croell had discussed hanging Lawler Memorabilia in the back meeting room in the city hall. Nothing will be on the floor. This will be tabled for next meeting.
Suzette updated that she received a copy of the construction permit the DNR sent to William Croell. Nothing else was discussed, table for next meeting.
Ray Armel, County Assessor was here to discuss the vacating of an alley by Frank Wilson’s property. Mr. Armel had copies from the Beacon website to show there is no alley north of Frank Wilson’s property. Vacating the alley would serve no purpose. Motion made by Scheidel to rescind the vacating of the alley. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed
Street Finance Report, Resolution 07042018 was discussed. Motion made by King to approve Resolution 07042018. Seconded by Izer. All ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s Liquor License. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
City Ordinance 6-6-21-Watercourses was discussed. The ordinance states the land owner is responsible to keep the flat or level part of the bank of said waterway free of any weeds or grasses more that sins inches in height. The council has decided to table this for next month.
Suzette would like the City Hall hours changed to Monday – Thursday 8:30am -12:30 pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Friday hours would be 8:30am – 12:00pm. Jay stated that residents have come in before 9:00 am to pay bills and Suzette said very few residents come in from 3:00 pm to 3:30pm. Motion made by Scheidel to change office hours to Monday – Thursday 8:30am -12:30 pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Friday hours would be 8:30am – 12:00pm. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Highland Park Restroom roof needs repaired. The city has received insurance money for this repair. Some of the council said they would volunteer time to help with this repair. The city had a quote from Roger Dreckman for the repair. Motion made by King to spend the insurance money for the roof and privacy wall. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette discussed the cities computer hard drive should be updated. Dennis Ungs sent a quote to upgrade the current computer. Motion made by Scheidel to accept quote from Dennis Ungs. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be October 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk