The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, and King
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Dick Schnorenberg and Kurt Croell
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 Kuenher All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 197.44 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | MOWER BLADE, OIL, OIL FILTER | 150.61 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,953.03 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | BLADE | 66.93 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 319.58 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TEST | 75.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,467.28 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,095.34 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 782 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 102.69 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,567.49 | |
| CASH | GAS | 119.32 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DELIVERED | 511.85 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 496.82 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | FLOOD REPAIR WORK & MATERIALS | 5,009.20 | |
| TEAM LAB | FINE ROAD PATCH | 434 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER 2021 MINUTES | 79.68 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,840.45 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2nd qtr fy21-22 ambulance | 1,950.75 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE FOR | 95 | |
| QUALITY PUMP | Lift Station | 730 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | AUDIT | 392 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TESTING | 20 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | Water meter | 1,063.15 | |
| SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC | MOTION SWITCHES PARK | 210 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | MITCH MURRAY | 86.78 | |
| MARGARET UHLENHAKE | JULY AUGUST MOWING 2021 | 595 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 48.33 | ||
| TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE | PORTABLE TOILET @ PARK | 75 | |
| SERVICEMASTER | FLOOD 2021 CITY HALL/LIBRARY | 7,006.30 | |
| PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR | SHOP DOOR | 328.13 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,331.68 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 59,201.43 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 20,319.42 | 1,493.09 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,953.03 | 2,694.87 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,675.96 | 5,719.02 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,885.44 | 7,028.74 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,432.14 | 7,538.42 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,935.44 | 31,871.77 |
Jason Byrne can no longer represent the City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board because it would be a conflict of interest because he represents Chickasaw County. Suzette Byrne let the council know she would represent City of Lawler.
Motion made by Scheidel for Suzette Byrne to represent City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Izer and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Dick Schnorenberg discussed having the city clean out the ditches which were filled in by private owners and requested it be done by April 2022. Jay informed the council Blazek’s had gave a quote to clean Lincoln St. ditch this fall. Kurt Croell informed the council Iowa Homeland Security will be here October 28, 2022 to look at all the problems within the city. Some of the problems include the culverts, and clean the waterway to slow the water through town. This will include the help from property owners. Iowa Homeland could fund up to 25% of the expense. Kurt informed the council the governor’s office will assist. This will be put on the November agenda after professionals look at the city.
Motion made by King to open public hearing. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner, and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
No one questioned the new Code of Ordinance book.
Motion made by King to close public hearing. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Kuehner to approve Ordinance # 2021-2. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s cigarette license. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
John Brincks will rent the farm at $4,000 for one more year. He will them rent for $4,800 per year for the next 3 years. City attorney John Anderson will write up a new farm lease contract to reflect the change in payment.
Concession stand expenses to clean up after flood will be around $1400.00. Chris Rigel will fix the concession for $500.00. John Izer said he will pay half to cost.
Scheidel made a motion to have Chris Rigel to fix the concession stand. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark said Chris Rigel will attach the vinyl base up on the walls. It was brought up purchasing new carpet for the meeting rooms in the city hall. Suzette said it is not in the General Fund for City Hall for the current fiscal year. The council will be waiting until spring for trim board.
Motion made by Scheidel to have Service Master clean the carpet and floors in the building. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark stated the dike at Junko Park and lagoon has by repaired.
Mark gave update on Ambulance bids.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, November 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7.43 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk