The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, and Scheidel
Council members absent: Croell and Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve minutes from special meeting. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.49 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 153.2 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,193.02 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | REMOVE TREE ON LINE | 70 | |
| UPS | 37.13 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | LEAD AND COPPER | 218.75 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,406.44 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,054.73 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 797 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 102.09 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 28,480.38 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,263.00 | |
| IOWA LEAGUE | MEMBER DUES 07/01/20-06/30/20 | 466 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER 2020 MINUTES | 101.42 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,443.25 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | REIMBURSE 2ND QTR 941 TAX | 984.68 | |
| DNR | WATER USE PERMIT FEE | 95 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 148.51 | ||
| PATHWAYS | DONATION | 468 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | ADOBE | 25.31 | |
| CARROT – TOP | US FLAG | 181.8 | |
| DITCH WITCH | 4,605.38 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,128.95 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 51,526.53 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 6,496.41 | 2470.76 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,193.02 | 2259.31 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,168.75 | 5278.22 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,351.79 | 6870.48 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,499.14 | 2253.56 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 32,817.42 | 31277.93 |
The council discussed the Code of Ordinance changes. The Residential parking was discussed. Simmering Cory had emailed possible wording of the Parking ordinances. Other cities allow 4 vehicles depending on number in the household with driver’s license. Suzette will call other small cities and ask about how their ordinance is written.
Jay updated the council about the Annual Water Supply. The well is only producing 100 gallons per minute. He said the well will be pulled up next week. It was possible damaged with a lightning strike last summer. This will be covered with insurance
Account # 25200 nuisances were discussed. King informed the council the resident was keeping up with cleaning up the yard.
Account #23608 has followed the ordinance and moved vehicles of yard.
The city purchased a locator for find underground wires. This will help with the location of underground wire for the high speed internet that will be installed in the next weeks.
The city will not be adding Payroll Direct Deposit to the Payroll software program. The expense would be a one cost of $800 and $240 per year. The city does not have enough employees to purchase this addition to the payroll software.
The city will be allowing trick or treating October 25, 2020. The residents who would like to participate can leave their porch light on.
Motion made by Izer to allow trick treating October 25, 2020.
Second by Scheidel
Ayes: King, Izer and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 7:37 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk