The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, and King Council members absent: none
Others present:
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.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 313.23 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | TRACTOR | 30.14 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,561.69 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 2,714.85 | ||
| UPS | 97.75 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 166.95 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,726.31 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,288.44 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 780 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 303.64 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 19,707.85 | |
| CASH | CITY HALL | 1,503.86 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 312.12 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,063.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | DECEMBER 2021 MINUTES | 162.24 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 4,279.65 | ||
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2022 1ST TRUCK PYMT | 5,671.25 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 635 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 3RD QTR AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1,879.36 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 192.67 | ||
| ANDERSON | 360 | ||
| BANK IOWA | DEC 2021 SEWER LOAN PYMT | 8,487.52 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READS | 1,725.66 | |
| MARC | 1,379.58 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | CORRECT PDF | 100 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 65.88 | ||
| SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE | 14.99 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 43.12 | ||
| BUSTA LAWN CARE | FLOOD DAMAGE JUNKO PARK | 255 | |
| ZIP’S | 521.59 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,119.63 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 63,462.97 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 20,752.14 | 8,463.62 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,561.69 | 2,637.57 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,069.84 | 3,422.71 | |
| EMERGENCY FUND | 218.30 | ||
| LOCAL OPTION TAX | 4,603.42 | ||
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,487.52 | 2,646.78 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,527.41 | 6,665.29 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,442.54 | 7,131.51 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,621.83 | 24,850.42 | |
| 63,462.97 | 60,639.62 | ||
Suzette gave Mark Mueterthies his Oath of Office as Mayor. Mark accepted.
Appointments we made by council.
Appointments January 2022
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Kurt Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies, Dale King
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Kurt Croell 2027
Roger Dreckman 2024
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Roger Dreckman 2026
Dale King 2026
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dale King
REAP
Mark Mueterthies
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the 2022 appointments for the city. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Property Fences will be table to next month.
Motion made King to set Public Hearing date for the Max Levy approval for February 7, 2022 at 7:15pm. Second by Izer
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Mark updated the council regarding the Ambulance. A feasible study will be performed before decision s can be made. Please reach out to County Supervisors for your opinions.
Motion made by Izer to open Public Hearing for Lease City Land. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
No questions were asked regarding the Property Land Lease to John Brincks.
Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 2021-12062021 to rent farm land to John Brincks. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
No questions were asked regarding to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell.
Motion made by King to closed Public Hearing. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Resolution No. 2021-12062021-2 to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Council discussed budget item. Street repairs were discussed. Also, possible new Dump truck, picnic tables for Croell park and tennis court repairs. Suzette will run the numbers the council gave. Budget numbers will be discussed next month.
Mark informed the council the building at the lagoon will be pushed down by Blazek Corp.
Next meeting will be February 7, 2022 at 7:00pm.
Motion made my Scheidel to adjourn meeting. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk