The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Croell Absent: Scheidel and Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Roger Dreckman, Frank Wilson, and Steve Lynch
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Crane Creek Trail. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Croell, seconded by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 100.1 | ||
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 219.47 | ||
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,152.48 | ||
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | GALLON HYDRAULIC OIL | 25.2 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | TRIM TREES | 2,983.73 | ||
| UPS | SHIPPING | 279.75 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 59.85 | |||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,709.35 | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,214.74 | ||
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 863 | ||
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 333.93 | ||
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,848.66 | ||
| CASH | CITY WAGON STREETS | 433.95 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL FUEL | 304.89 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 415.4 | ||
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | NEW HYDRANT HWY 24& UNION | 755 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | DECEMBER 2018 COUNSIL MTG | 113.85 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 01/01/2019-03/31/2019 | 2,979.45 | ||
| ULINE | TOILET PAPER AN TOWELS | 152.11 | ||
| DATA TECH | W-2 ORDER | 114.6 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | FURNACE | 5,625.53 | ||
| QUALITY PUMP | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP | 6,369.85 | ||
| TERRY DURIN CO | ELECTRIC LIGHTS | 448 | ||
| NAPA | shop | 158.03 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY RECORDER | QUIT CLAIM DEED | 22 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | COMPUTER | 198 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | 125.82 | |||
| DEAN’S CARPET CLEANING | CLEAN CARPET | 400 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,162.26 | ||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 56,569.00 | REVENUE BY FUND | ||
| GENERAL FUND | 14,878.32 | GENERAL | 7159.8 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,152.48 | SANITATION | 2271.71 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,547.94 | ROAD USE | 4218.71 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,061.77 | EMERGENCY FUND | 144.88 | |
| SEWER FUND | 9,116.75 | LOST | 3595.16 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,811.74 | WATER | 6929.57 | |
| SEWER | 7355.68 | |||
| ELECTRIC | 28910.72 | |||
| DEPOSITS | 200 | |||
City Attorney Richard Zahaskey will be retiring. Mr. Zahaskey recommended his associate John Anderson. Mr. Anderson has worked with the City of Lawler in the past.
Appointments January 2018
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2020
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2020
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Emergency Management Board
Dawn Croell
Mark Mueterthies
Steve Lynch and Cathy Humpal discussed City Funding for the Library. They are asking for a $200 increase. Cathy requested an increase with her Health Insurance payment instead of an increase in wages.
The Highland Park restroom was discussed. Instead of fixing the damage from wind and lightning last summer it was discussed that a new bathroom be built since the current one has damage over the years. We have received money from the insurance company and they are willing to pay another $3,000 to bring the total up to $6,000 in insurance money. Quotes from Roger Dreckman, Dakota Supply, Loren Franzen, CASH and Craig Speltz for the supplies and work to build an new bathroom. The total would be about $19,300 minus the insurance money. It was all discussed redoing the shelter at Highland Park with steel siding and soffit. Material from CASH would be $2,383 and work from Loren Franzen would be $1,600. Izer made a motion to redo the bathroom in the current fiscal year at $19,300 and redo the shelter in fiscal year 19/20. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
It has been decided the Dodge Pickup should be junked. A motion made by Croell to junk the truck and sell the tires. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Roger Dreckman discussed the Croell Park Bathroom. He had contacted West Union Trenching and they told him they would do the work for free to help with sewer and water lines. Roger was asking if the city would be willing to put $5,000 towards the cost of the bathroom. Izer made a motion for the city to commit $5,000 to the next year budget for the Croell Park Bathroom. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
King made a motion to approve Resolution 01072019 to transfer funds LOST to the General Fund. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The council has reviewed expenses for the FY19-20 Budget. It was decided January 21, 2019 @6:00 pm will be a Budget Workshop for the council to continue to work on Budgeting.
Roger Dreckman discussed the Crane Creek Trail. He would like to chip weeds and trim leaves and trees. He is asking to use the chipper and tractor. He would like Jay to do this work since it is the cities equipment. Izer made a motion to let the Crane Creek trail to use city’s equipment. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be February 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Croell and second by King to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk