The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell
Council members absent: none
Others present: Austin Kuehner, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen and Jason Byrne
Motion made by Croell 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 King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 208.82 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,560.88 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PLOW TRUCK | 441.68 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | SECONDARY WIRE AT COOP | 70 | |
| UPS | Cathy HUMPAL | 106.85 | |
| TEST AMERICA | 168 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,478.27 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,101.61 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 177.22 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 16,422.87 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | DEC 2021 INTEREST | 7,065.00 | |
| CASH | flood | 1,188.77 | |
| HAWKINS | Azone | 512.88 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,300.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS PLUS WINTER BLEND | 969 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 AFR | 216 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2021 ELECTION | 159.6 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | FURNACE | 3,908.38 | |
| ANDERSON | FARM LEASE | 157.5 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | DUES 01/01/22-12/31/22 | 225 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 144.33 | ||
| PATHWAYS | DONATION FY21/22 | 468 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | monthly pymt radio read | 1,725.66 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | 172 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2021 MILEAGE | 394.24 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | JAY’S LAPTOP | 60 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 20 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SAW CHAIN | 16.9 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | 151.61 | ||
| CHRIS RIGEL | INSTALLED BASE TRIM IN CITY HA | 500 | |
| MISSION | LAWLER LIFT STATION | 347.4 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 48.13 | ||
| HEARTLAND FLOOR CLEANING | CLEAN FLOORS | 807.8 | |
| NUTRI-HOSE INC | pump water from park | 2,000.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,358.02 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 50,652.42 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 13,963.03 | 5691.45 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,560.88 | 2610.68 | |
| ARPA | 104 | ||
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 686.12 | 3016.9 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,384.29 | 10066.52 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND | 2,410.00 | 4705 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,002.82 | 10098.63 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 4,655.00 | ||
| ELECTRIC FUND | 18,990.28 | 23906.56 |
The council reviewed the Election Canvas Summary provided by Chickasaw County Auditor’s office. Kurt Croell with 22 votes and Gwen Kuehner with 16 votes have been elected to city council for a 4 year term. Mark Mueterthies with 59 votes has been elected as Mayor for 2 year term.
King made motion to set the Public Hearing on Proposal to Lease City Land on January 3, 2022 at 7:10pm. Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel made motion to set Public Hearing on Proposal to Vacate and Convey City-owned Real Estate on January 3, 2022 at 7:15pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal with the Public library discussed Budget FY22-23. The library will be asking for an increase from the city if the County votes no to increase funding for libraries.
Mark traded his personal ranger to Drilling All-Sports in Calmar. Drilling All-Sports will sell to city for $8,500. The price will come out of the electric, water, sewer and park funds. Motion made by King to purchase ranger from Drilling All-Sports for 8,500.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Fencing around yards was discussed. A few yards have fencing around the front yard and leaves have collected around the fence. The property owners have not cleaned up the property. Gwen mentioned to make ordinance for to allow only certain fences to be allowed in front yard. Suzette will do some checking on an ordinance to correct this.
Budget FY22-23 was discussed. Suzette explained she had talked with Iowa Department of Management regarding the budget for the box culvert project. The city does not know the cost of project or the amount we would receive from Iowa Homeland Security but can budget the expense and will also need to budget the revenue received for the project. Dawn Croell said it would cost around 5 million for this project.
It was mentioned to budget for snow removal equipment.
Suzette mentioned to schedule work sessions for working on budget.
Mark explained the county is requesting to sign a new Chapter 28E Agreement for the Ambulance Service. Scheidel made a motion to sign the 28E Agreement with for the Ambulance Service. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Mark said the Ambulance board received a quote from AMR Ambulance service for $245,000 for the FY2022-2023. They will not accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The ambulance board is not interested in AMR. Ambulance personal will not work for AMR.
Jason Byrne, county supervisor discussed the option of a possible county run ambulance. Jason has spoken with other counties who have their own ambulance services. At Monday supervisor meeting, the county discussed to use the ARPA money to help with expenses for the ambulance service and eventually a 28E agreement with the cities. A contractual service will be hired for billing for the service. The county also mentioned to set of scholarships to send to schools to keep the service running.
Delinquents were discussed.
The next meeting will be January 3, 2022 at 7:00pm
Izer made motion to adjourn at 8:08pm. Second by Kuehner.
All Ayes. . Motion passed
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk