The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel Absent: Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Jill and Jason Macklenburg
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with additions – Jason & Jill Macklenburg driveway culvert and Welcome Sign. Seconded by Croell All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Scheidel, second by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.02 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 389.28 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | SLEEVE | 4.54 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,261.62 | |
| SANDEAN & COMPANY, INC | BATTERY PICKUP | 166.73 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 6/30/2019 storm | 1,064.24 | |
| UPS | BRENT BALK | 117.36 | |
| TEST AMERICA | WASTWATER TESTING | 173.25 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,462.09 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,087.48 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 107.81 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,923.92 | |
| CASH | SIDING HIGHLAND PARK | 3,156.95 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | BUG SPRAY FOR PARKS | 475.68 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 434.9 | |
| PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION | LOVE CLASS A | 359.54 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | LAGOON REPAIRS | 66,565.74 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | STORMWATER ORD. AND COUNCIL | 262.58 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | JULY AUGUST BUDGET PAYMENT | 2,300.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | 13.95 | ||
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2ND PYMT 2019 TRUCK PAYMENT | 5,671.25 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2019-2020 HAZMAT | 219.5 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL FEE | 210 | |
| ANDERSON | 697.5 | ||
| MICK GAGE | RESTROOM RENTAL | 90 | |
| IWD | QTR2 2019 UNEMPLOYMETN | 19.97 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | WATER DEPT CURB STOP | 718.31 | |
| QUALITY PUMP | W.W. LIFT STATION | 1,790.69 | |
| MARC | WEED KILLER PHOTO BULU | 1,492.50 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 9 | ||
| NEICA | DONATION | 439 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | MALWARE | 35 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER SAMPLE | 19.5 | |
| KURT UHLENHAKE | SPRAYER FOR PARK | 2,000.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,259.39 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 122,101.29 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 19,032.21 | 4,371.29 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,261.62 | 2,354.54 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,020.14 | 3,836.56 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,609.28 | 7,154.14 | |
| SEWER FUND | 71,846.80 | 115,495.56 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,331.24 | 26,771.90 |
Jason and Jill Macklenburg discussed with the council they clean out their end of the culvert at their driveway to help with water flow. However, their neighbor does not clean her end of the culvert. The water backs up into Macklenburg’s yard. They would spend the money to help fix the yard for storm water problems but won’t spend the money if the neighbor does not clean her end of culvert. The city is not responsible for cleaning and fixing culverts. Motion made by Croell to send letter to have culvert cleaned out by September 15, 2019 or the city will clean at the resident’s expense. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Jay Uhlenhake discussed with the council the need to repair some streets that have developed mud holes and have boiled up from the winter. Doing an asphalt repair should hold up 5 years on the non heavy traveled roads. The council discussed the need to prioritize which streets are heavy traveled on to spend the money on a longer fix. The less traveled roads need to be patched before winter to prevent more damage. Motion made by King to do asphalt repair of less traveled roads. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Jay Uhlenhake received 2 pickup bids from Vern Laures and K & W Motors for city pickup trade.
The council discussed both bids. Motion made by Croell to trade current pickup with K & W Motors. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Franchise Agreement Ordinance with Alliant Energy was discussed. Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve Franchise Agreement September 3, 2019 at 7:15p.m. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Since the city has received the Loan for the Lagoon Repair a Budget Amendment is needed. Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing for the Budget Amendment approval on September 3, 2019 at 7:30pm. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The cost of the Lagoon Repair was less than expected. Blazek Corporation suggested installing a plastic pipe to slow any waves from hitting the lagoon liner. Motion made by Scheidel to install pipe in the lagoon to help prevent future damage. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Jay spoke with Sandy’s Sign Shop to make improvement to the Welcome Sign on the east side of town. I should only cost around $350.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by King and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk