Minutes from Special Meeting – RAGBRAI

The Lawler City Council met in special session on March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   King, Scheidel, Izer and Croell

Council members absent:    Kuehner

 

Others present:  Janice Sabelka, Stephanie Tangen, Cathy Humpal, Frank Wilson, PJ Rosenbaum, Jeremy Maklenburg, Roger Dreckman, Mary Gruenberg, Jason Byrne, Amanda Kleespies, Deb Speltz, Randy Franzen, Kathy Timlin, Chad Pickar, Renee Throndson, Bob Vrzak, Val Rhodus, Verna Orvis, Janel Kuennen, Curt & Anita Franzen, Nancy Franzen

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, King, and Croell

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner

Motion passed.

 

Ragbrai 2022 has asked would like the City of Lawler to be a pass-through town on the 2022 Ragbrai route.  The only negative comment discussed was the need to accommodate additional parking for cars and buses.

 

Expectations of the city were discussed.  Additional bathrooms would be an expectation for the city.  The city will receive $10,000 to help with added expenses.  Providing food is another expectation.

 

John Izer and Jason Byrne will be the Co-Chairs for 2022.

 

Izer asked if anyone had any negative comments regarding the city allowing Ragbrai to be a meeting place.   There were no comments

 

Motion made by King to allow the City of Lawler to be a meeting town for RAGBRAI.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Izer to adjourn meeting.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Kurt Croell