The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Duane Pitz
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 95.77 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 224.84 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | SNAP RING – TRACTOR | 10.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,152.48 | |
| UPS | 159.44 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,373.34 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,031.93 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 809.00 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 404.15 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,254.40 | |
| CASH | GASOLINE | 491.75 | |
| TEAM LAB | FINE ROAD PATCH | 428.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | MARCH 2019 MINUTES | 50.85 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 2,979.45 | ||
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 7 ROLLS POSTCARD STAMPS | 575.00 | |
| DATA TECH | 2019 USER GROUP MEETING | 100.00 | |
| ANDERSON | Alliant franchise fee | 551.25 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | INSURANCE | 21,019.00 | |
| AUDITOR | FY 2018 FEES | 1,200.00 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | CROELL WATER METER | 946.87 | |
| PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | 2019 OSHA COMPLIANCE JOURNAL | 298.50 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 03/07/2019 | 1,036.85 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,009.24 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 63,262.82 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 28,396.92 | 724.81 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,152.48 | 2,388.19 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,911.36 | 3,273.15 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,750.95 | 6,645.77 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,709.72 | 7,582.54 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,289.96 | 26,259.30 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 51.43 | -51.43 |
Izer made a motion to approve the Hole in the Wall Liquor License. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
King made a motion to approve the Starlite Ballroom Liquor License. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Jay informed the council there is no need to build a new Sand and Salt Shed. Motion made by Izer to table. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette explained the Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Department needs a Procurement Policy approved to receive the remainder of the FEMA money from the 2017 flood at Junko Park. Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Procurement Policy. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Tekippe Engineering discussed with Mark and Jay what would help with the flooding in town. He discussed a ditch to go along the area where the water is coming into town. This ditch will help with water retention and slow water coming into town. It will hold up to 4” water per 1 hour. We would need to put in a 2 ½ in Berm, tile land to slow the water. The city will need easements from property owners.
Several small towns have a $5.00 fee per resident to help fix flooding problems in town. This could also help with the creek that runs through town. The council will discuss this at next month’s meeting.
Croell made a motion to table until next month meeting. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
INRCOG needs a current Resolution adopting a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan for Chickasaw County. A motion made by King to set Public Hearing May 6, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. to approve Resolution adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Jay discussed the street crack filling to be done. The frost boils are popping up on Lincoln St. Would need to start patching. Street construction for Spring Street will be starting this week.
Jay will get 3 bids to make the sidewalk by the Post Office handicapped accessible. Motion made by King to receive 3 bids to make sidewalk handicapped accessible. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be May 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by King and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk