The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Croell
Others present: Jason Byrne, Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 95.75 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 264.27 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PICKUP OIL CHANGE | 62.97 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 118.8 | ||
| UPS | 13.91 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,446.83 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,084.15 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 736 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 359.75 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,913.49 | |
| CASH | GAS | 144.41 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL | 87.71 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 | 330.2 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,200.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | WEED KILLER – SEWER | 1,852.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED | 170.57 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 04/1/2021-6/30/2021 | 3,840.45 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | fy20/21 Jan – mar payment | 3,450.00 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | NITROGEN TEST | 90.15 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | ELECTRIC METERS | 348 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | UNINSTALLED WINDOW 10 | 40 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | RENEWAL 4/1/21-4/1/22 | 29,657.00 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TESTING | 20 | |
| GARY CUVELIER | SNOW REMOVEAL 20-21 | 270 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WASTERWATER CLASS | 60 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | SIREN REPAIR | 937.43 | |
| DISPLAY SALES | FLAG WITH ROPE | 316 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,284.10 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 78,609.38 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 39,590.64 | 5068.91 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2701.42 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,485.94 | 1608.77 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,929.39 | 7088.98 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,980.37 | 8257.8 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 27,208.10 | 30441.79 |
Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones with Soo Green gave a presentation for the wind energy update. They plan to start the project in 2023 and finish in 2026. They will provide a franchise agreement to the city to allow going through the city. They are planning to follow the CP railroad.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve liquor license for Starlite Ballroom. Second by Croell
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King, and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve liquor license for Hole in the Wall. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette explained to the council the Ambulance budget could not be raised to $9,000 because the Public Hearing was published at $7,000. Cities can only decrease budgets not increase budget during the Public Hearing to approve the budget. Instead of budgeting $9,000 for ambulance we had to stay at $7,000. This has happened with other towns within the county. I spoke to Stephanie Mashek regarding this and she suggested using funds from this fiscal budget. This will avoid any future amendments to Public Safety fund. We can pay the 1st quarterly payment of $1,950.75) June 8th, 2021. Mark had explained we will have rent for the ambulance shed.
Irish Fest has purchased a new scoreboard for the ballpark. They will be donating this to the city.
Gwen would like to start “Pack the Park” on Tuesday nights. This would involve families to play volleyball, basketball, tennis, or softball/baseball. This will get residents out to get to know their neighbors. It could be moved from park to park to utilize the parks in Lawler.
Shane Gruenberg would like to lay rock on the west side of his driveway. Gwen presented a drawing for this and Suzette will have Jay review the drawing.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk