The Lawler City Council met in electronic/phone session on April 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Kuehner, King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel
Council members absent: none
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. Second by Kuehner All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. Second by Croell All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 103.14 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 76.6 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | 2020 LAWNMOWER | 3,750.00 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,193.02 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | FITTING DUMP TRUCK | 44.59 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | HOUSE SERVICE 408 N BENZ | 312.23 | |
| UPS | 61.46 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 50.75 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 281.26 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,767.01 | |
| CASH | GAS-PICKUP | 299.23 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL TRACTOR | 79.04 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 546.79 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | 164 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | LEGAL MINUTES | 75.73 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,443.25 | ||
| QUILL CORPORATION | COPY PAPER | 132.47 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 10 COILS POSTCARD | 625 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | COMM CYBER RENEWAL | 750 | |
| GARY CUVELIER | SNOW REMOVAL 2019-2020 | 165 | |
| DOT | SALT ROCK | 1,135.26 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | TOOL BOX FOR PICKUP | 310.29 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,081.01 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 43,447.13 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,364.25 | 1050.3 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,193.02 | 2311.48 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,078.02 | 1883.96 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,362.38 | 6670.71 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,026.87 | 9309.8 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,422.59 | 32672.41 |
Motion made by King to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The lift station quote from Stanton Electric was discussed. The quote is to remove and replace old generator and transfer switch with a new 45 KW 120/208 3 phase L.P. generator and automatic transfer switch. Battery, charger and cold weather kit included. L.P. tank, piping, or associated items are NOT included in the quote. The total price is $ 25,632.00. Motion made by Croell to accept Stanton Electric bid. Second by King. Motion passed.
Emergency Protocol was discussed in case the Covid-19 affects Jay Uhlenhake or Suzette Byrne. Jay had contacted Ray Armbrecht to help with water testing. Dale has volunteered to help out daily. Dawn Croell volunteered to help in the office for Suzette.
The City of Lawler will be taking out bids to remove and replace Center St. from Grove to Pitts Streets 20’ x 680’ with rebar 3 ft on center. Replace 2 manholes and redo radius corner on Grove ST. tar the saw joints, fill in along edges of street. The bids will be discussed at the May council meeting, May 4, 2020.
The council discussed fixing the Grove Street corners making them handicapped accessible. It was also discussed repairing Depot Street and Grove Street near City Shop. Suzette went through the street fund budget with the council. After Lincoln Street is replaced and salaries have been paid there should be about $14, 200 left in Street Fund. Motion made by Croell to table the handicap repairs and use the remaining street fund money to repair Depot Street and Grove Street near city shop. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Mark is concerned with hog sites building close to the city limits. Mark spoke with Ray Armel, Chickasaw County Assessor regarding the city zoning ordinance. Mark would like to annex 1 mile of ground into the city. This would allow more city control to what can be built near the city limits. King made a motion to extend city limits to 1 mile. Second by Izer. Motion carried.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk