The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, Croell and King
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Steph Tangen, Dick Schnorenberg and Kurt Croell
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 197.44 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,354.94 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 56.68 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 532.93 | ||
| UPS | 38.48 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 75.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,466.63 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,094.17 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 26,078.65 | |
| CASH | CROELL PARK | 456.92 | |
| HAWKINS | DTG LIQUID | 1,042.29 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,349.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | WEED KILLER | 423.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AUGUST 2021 MINUTES | 66.24 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 103.96 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 5 ROLLS REG 10 ROLLS CC | 635 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL FEES | 210 | |
| ANDERSON | REVIEW NEICAS 28E | 56.25 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 431.99 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | BUCKY’S METER | 6,119.91 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE | FARMLANDS | 274 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | 4TH QTR 2021 DIRECT ASSESSMENT | 1,086.86 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WATER CONFERENCE | 384.64 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | 25.31 | ||
| SIMMERING-CORY | CODE PROJECT DRAFT PYMT | 1,283.00 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | PHONE/INTERNET | 54.77 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,323.79 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 51,222.95 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,419.27 | 3109.78 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,354.94 | 2459.87 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 686.12 | 3452.91 | |
| WATER FUND | 7,288.52 | 7228.55 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,564.87 | 7246.24 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 29,909.23 | 32163.17 |
Kurt Croell spoke with the Department of Agriculture to work on cleaning out the creek running through town. There is grant money out there to help with the expenses. The city needs a long term solution for the flooding problem in town. Need to slow done the volume of water running through the creek. The Department of Agriculture will review and recommend a solution for cleaning out the creek. Council discussed priorities in fixing damage from the flood. The dike in Junko Park was damaged and needs to be fixed. The city will talk with Blazek Corporation for a bid to fix the dike. The lagoons were also damage and need fixed.
Dick Schnorenberg discussed the culvert on his property. He stated the culverts need to be updated. Jay received a bid from Blazek Corporation for $2,000. Dick also discussed the manholes in the city need to cleaned out also. The council tabled this until next meeting.
A copy of the Code of Ordinances will be in city hall for public to review.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve the Code of Ordinances on October 4, 2021 at 7:15p.m. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
NEICAC 28e agreement was reviewed by council.
Motion made by King to sign the NEICAC 283 agreement. Second by Kuehner
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Annual Street Finance Report.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution NO. 2021-09072021. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s liquor license. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motions made by King to power wash the front of the City Hall for $100. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk