The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel
Council members absent: Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the following additions, Railroad Road Closures, Powerline, Utility Billing – Precision of New Hampton, Inc. Second by Izer All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 113.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,193.02 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | NEW TRANSFORMER CROELL HUGEBAC | 1,211.16 | |
| RILEY’S | REPLACE DRUMS | 95 | |
| TEST AMERICA | 114.45 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,443.15 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,078.13 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 224.2 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,661.41 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | SUN N SHADE SEED | 188.83 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 290.8 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | BURIED POWER LINES SIGNS | 840 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | WATER MAIN BY CITY SHOP | 703.08 | |
| TEAM LAB | 1,560.68 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | WATER QUALITY REPORT | 232.46 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | FEB, MAR, APRIL PYMT | 3,450.00 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | POST OFFICE | 11,030.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | BOXES | 43.99 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 64 | ||
| MARK KRIENER | 1 HR TILLING | 50 | |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | TRACTOR PAYMENT | 8,009.34 | |
| PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS | 2020 OSHA COMPLIANCE JRNL | 298.5 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | CLASS A ROADSTONE | 174.4 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | BEVERAGE CENTER | 204.3 | |
| GWORKS | W2 FORMS | 55.8 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 05/05/2020 | 226.12 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,235.01 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 60,791.69 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 16,553.55 | 39856.52 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,193.02 | 2540.77 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 696.01 | 4328.41 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,009.34 | 704.9 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,587.11 | 6957.42 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,533.37 | 7639.26 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 24,993.17 | 26976.96 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 226.12 |
Utility Billing with Precision of New Hampton at 105 Langreck Lane was discussed. Precision of New Hampton sent a letter requesting an allowance of minimum billing while the property sits empty. Suzette had said if water is left on the minimum fee is charged to home owner per city ordinance. If water is turned off, then there would not be a minimum fee. The home owner had told Suzette they would like the water left on with no minimum payment. Kurt Croell said he would discuss with Dennis Hanson who is the owner of the property.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve The Brite Spot liquor license. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s liquor license. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve Building Permit for Gary and Nancy Cuvelier. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette explained the FY20 Budget needs to be amended before May 31, 2020. Unexpected expenses within the General Fund are the reason for the amendment. Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing to approve FY20 Budget Amendment for May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm in City Hall. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Resolution No. 05042020-1 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Local Option Sales Tax fund to the General Fund As of May 4, 2020 was presented to Council. Motion made by King to approve Resolution No. 05042020-1. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The city received street bids from Roger Dreckman Construction and Croell Redi Mix. Inc. Croell Redi Mix put in a bid using rebar and another bid with fiber mesh. Kurt Croell explained the advantage of using fiber mesh instead of rebar. Since Roger Dreckman only bid using rebar it was decided to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to also bid using fiber mesh. Motion made by Scheidel to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to send in bid using fiber mesh to be discussed May 18, 2020 at special meeting. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The council discussed Roger Dreckman Construction to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Benz by Fire Station and replace with handicap mats installed. Also to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Depot by Post Office and replace with handicap mats installed. Saw and remove concrete and replace approach to City Shop. Motion made by King to accept Roger Deskman Construction bid. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Nuisance complaints with in the city were discussed. Nuisance letters will be sent out to residents and they will have 30 days from date of letter to correct the nuisance before the city will take further action. Motion made by King to send letters. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Mark Mueterthies informed the council the city will be closing the street crossings located at Brush Street and Center Street which was agreed upon with Canadian Pacific Railroad on June 3, 2017.
Dale updated the council regarding the Power Line which will be buried along the railroad. This line stretches across Iowa.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Kingo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk