The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Kuehner, Croell Absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Roger Dreckman
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with additions. Seconded by Kuehner 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 | 107.62 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 352.26 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,179.12 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 54.5 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | LED YARD LIGHT | 364.41 | |
| UPS | CASH and Brent Balk | 76.3 | |
| TEST AMERICA | WASTE WATER & DRINKING WATER | 233.95 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,403.45 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,050.39 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 180.42 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 17,322.78 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | LOAN PAYMENT | 47,656.25 | |
| CASH | HIGHLAND PARK BATHROOM | 6,267.64 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD | 282.82 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | 611.7 | ||
| PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION | LOVE CLASS A | 269.62 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,278.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | SUPPLIES | 1,729.00 | |
| HEARTLAND ASPHALT | UPM COLD MIX BLACKTOP | 632.97 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | MAY AND JUNE FY 18/19 PYMT | 2,133.34 | |
| ULINE | SUPPLIES | 168.54 | |
| DNR | OPERATER CERTIFICATE RENEWAL | 120 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | HIGHLAND PARK RESTROOM | 828.84 | |
| ANDERSON | CROELL SUBDIVISION | 225 | |
| MICK GAGE | RESTROOM RENTAL | 90 | |
| MARK KRIENER | PUSHING COMPOST | 200 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | PRINTER & POP UPS | 35 | |
| HANAWALT | 2 BUCKETS MULCH | 74.9 | |
| SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC | FLAG LIGHTS@HIGHLAND PARK | 129.53 | |
| LOREN FRANZEN | HIGHLAND PARK BATHROOM | 3,800.00 | |
| RU 2 SYSTEMS INC | RADAR SPEED SIGNS | 9,223.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,092.04 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 104,173.39 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 26,365.28 | 17,022.47 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,179.12 | 2,399.07 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,882.63 | 0 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,186.83 | 7,603.71 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND FUND | 30,806.25 | 2,392.71 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,183.66 | 7,609.82 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND FUND | 16,850.00 | 4,126.04 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 19,719.62 | 30,012.19 |
Suzette had spoken with Brian Schoon with INRCOG regarding a CDBG Loan to pay for the lagoon repairs. He said because the total cost will not be over $100,000 it would be considered maintenance and would not qualify for a CDBG loan. She will talk with Bank Iowa regarding a loan to pay. The DNR said it needs to get repaired soon.
Motion by King to have Blazek’s fix and work with DNR. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Kuehner abstained. Motion Passed.
Motion made by Izer to open the Public Hearing to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed. No one made comments.
Motion made by Croell to close the Public Hearing to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019-3 to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Storm Water Ordinance would need to be approve after a Public Hearing.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing July 1, 2019 at 7:15pm. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution 06042019-1 was discussed to transfer $25,000 from LOST to general fund. Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019-1. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution 06042019-2 was discussed to transfer $2,882.00 from Property Tax Emergency Fund to General Fund. Motion made by Croell to approve Resolution 06042019-2. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Irish fest road closers were discussed. Grove Street will be closed from Diagonal St to Brush Street. Depot will be closed from Spring St to the Railroad tracks. The roads will be closed from 5:00 pm June 14-June 16, 2019.
Motion made by King to close the roads. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution 06042019 was discussed to pass the Resolution of Acceptance of Final Plat of Croell’s First Addition. Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Croell abstained. Motion passed.
The city receive 2 bids for the pavement of Lincoln Street. Roger Dreckman’s bid was for $75,500 6” concrete and Croell Inc. bid for $86,500.00 8” concrete. Roger Dreckman said he would do the 8” concrete for $75,500.
Motion made by King to accept Roger Dreckman Bid for the pavement of Lincoln Street. Second by Izer. Ally Ayes. Croell Abstained. Motion passed.
Blacktop Service Co. sent a bid to Blacktop Brown St from Grove to Hwy 24, Chestnut from Grove to Hwy 24, Pitts St from Chestnut to Lincoln and Pitts St from Brush to Diagonal for $22,246.00.
Motion made by Kuehner to table until next month. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Alliant Franchise agreement with the city was reviewed. Alliant wants the ability to exercise eminent domain. This gives them control of the Franchise area within the City limits. The City Attorney advised it not be included in the Franchise Agreement.
Motion made by Kuehner to not include the right to eminent domain in the Franchise Agreement with Alliant Energy. Second by Izer. Ally Ayes. Motion passed.
Izer was approached regarding vehicles driving fast on E Grove St. He suggested installing movable speed bumps to get drivers attention to slow down.
Motion made by Izer to install movable speed bumps starting with E Grove St. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Employee wages were discussed. A motion made by Izer to table until July meeting. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Mark reported on Ambulance. The County will by $85,200 and the cities will pay the remaining half. Each city would pay based on the 2010 census. This would be a 2 year contract. The City of Lawler would owe about $5000 the first year. The second year of the contract would be higher.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by King and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All Ayes.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk