The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel
Council members absent: none
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Jaycie Byrne
Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda
Second by King. 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.
| FMC LANDFILL | LANDFILL FEE | 90 | |
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.87 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 153.2 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | LAWN MOWER OIL FILTER AND | 124.64 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,313.02 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | TREE IN HIGH LINE | 70 | |
| UPS | 15.27 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,415.01 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,059.45 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 102.43 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 31,067.01 | |
| CASH | 534.49 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | LP GAS LIFT STATION WW | 265.34 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 | 467.9 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | SNOW PLOW EDGE | 255.91 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,412.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | PUBLIC NOTICE 09082020 | 175.75 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | CONCRETE CENTER TO GROVE | 85,120.00 | |
| ULINE | ENVELOPES | 147.48 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 2,251.06 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE | PROPERTY TAX 2020-2021 | 270 | |
| MARC | GRAN COPPR SULFATE PHOTO BLUE | 2,210.05 | |
| NEICA | DONATION 2020 | 439 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | FIXED EMAIL/LAPTOP MAINT. | 105 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | AUDIT | 736 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 19.5 | ||
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 1,163.98 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WATER CLASSES | 160 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 09/09/2020 | 193.86 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,147.73 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 137,647.80 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 45,185.09 | 3195.15 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,403.02 | 2498.47 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 47,334.01 | 3932.76 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,673.13 | 7944.5 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,529.99 | 7960.51 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 33,328.70 | 38081.4 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 193.86 |
Bucky’s liquor license needed approval.
Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s liquor license
Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Eric Holthaus asked Jay about doing his Eagle Scout Project at Junko Park. He would raise funds to put a sidewalk and bench around the tree near the concession stand. He would also like to landscape near the pillars.
Motion made by Scheidel to allow Eric Holthaus to landscape at Junko Park.
Second by King
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Resolution No. 09082020 for the Annual Street Finance Report was discussed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 09082020 to approve the Annual
Financial Report.
Second by Croell
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Account #25200 was discussed regarding his nuisance letters set to property owner. It was notice the pile is closed to his home. Neighbors have noticed animals around the property and the neighbor’s property. It was suggested the Mayor or council members could visit with the homeowner.
Motion made by Izer to table until next month
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Jay discussed the water licensing for the city. He has been working closely with the DNR regarding the Lawler Water Supply Sanitary Survey. The city has had two minor deficiencies. One deficiency has already by addressed. Jay will continue to work with DNR. The city may need to dig a new well. Jay will update council at October city meeting.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing for sale of park.
The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.
All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;
Second by Izer
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed
Dawn Croell will abstain from comment or voting. The only bid received for purchase was Kurt and Dawn Croell for $1,500.00 plus the cities legal and publishing fees.
Motion made by King to close Public Hearing for sale of park.
Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Izer Kuehner, King, Scheidel
Nays: None
Abstain: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Kurt and Dawn Croell bid to purchase park for $1500.00 including city expense such as legal fees and publishing fees
The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.
All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;
Second by Izer
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel
Nays: None
Abstain: Croell
Motion passed.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies discussed with the council the propose 28E agreement with Chickasaw Ambulance. Mark will continue to attend the meetings regarding the ambulance service.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk