The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Scheidel, Izer, and Croell
Council members absent: Kuehner
Others present: Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Jason Byrne, Ashley Ewing and Ava Tucker
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 319.23 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,077.47 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 56.68 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | 138.31 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 2,980.54 | ||
| UPS | 122.56 | ||
| RILEY’S | SERVICE ON COPIER | 189 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 264.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,466.68 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,104.25 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 333.56 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 17,006.46 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | SRF SEWER LOAN | 49,395.00 | |
| CASH | 474.93 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | 1,026.98 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONR | 527.14 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | STREETS AND WATER | 433 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 647.32 | |
| TEAM LAB | 4,706.00 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 251.12 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 6,900.00 | ||
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 2022 BOX RENT | 72 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 1/3 FEASIBILITY STUDY | 345.68 | |
| K & W COATINGS LLC | WATER TOWER CLEANING | 1,100.00 | |
| IMFOA | DUES | 50 | |
| MICK GAGE | RAGBRAI RESTROOM DOWN PAYMENT | 1,425.00 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | ELECTRIC SPEC ID 18690 | 1,725.66 | |
| MARK KRIENER | 250 | ||
| MARC | WASH N WAX | 181.85 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 20 | ||
| GARY CUVELIER | 11 HOURS x $10 | 110 | |
| HANAWALT | 160 | ||
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 367.12 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 125.9 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | TECHNOLOGE SERVICES | 15.89 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | May-22 | 100.86 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,389.64 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 102,860.43 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 15,076.25 | 3632.21 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,077.47 | 2522.1 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 796.4 | 1973.96 | |
| PROPERT TAX – EMERGENCY | 63.05 | ||
| LOST | 4600.63 | ||
| WATER FUND | 4,702.59 | 6872.65 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND | 17,410.00 | 1651.67 | |
| SEWER FUND | 7,649.61 | 8616.68 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 31,985.00 | 3053.33 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,163.11 | 25031.13 | |
Ashley Ewing made a request for a Hearing with the council regarding the Nuisance letter. The council did not have time for a Hearing to discuss the nuisances. It was discussed the vehicles in her yard were not “junk” vehicles. Ashley Ewing had stated some of the vehicles were parked there for overnight help with her son. She also said they will be cleaning up the fence. The council asked her to show improvement before July 5, 2022.
Motion made by Croell to table the nuisance until July 5, 2022. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, King and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Bucky’s application for retail cigarette/tobacco permit was reviewed by council.
Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s application for retail cigarette/tobacco permit. Second by King.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Deb Speltz discussed street closures for Irish Fest. She is requesting North Brush Street, North Benz St and Main Street around Croell Park be closed. Also, North and South Depot Street for tents and Grove Street from Starlite Ballroom to the Fire Department.
Motion made by Croell to close the requested streets from Friday June 17, 2022 at 4:00pm until June 19, 2022 at 6:00am. Seconded by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal requested approval for Sandy Busta to be appointed as Library Trustee for a 6 year term.
Motion made by King to approve Sandy Busta to a 6 year term a Library Trustee. Seconded by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark spoke with Mark Newel and Isaac Corbin regarding the grant for Flood Mitigation. He had said the city would need pay for a portion of the expense for the Flood Mitigation plan. The grant is not yet available. Kurt said he is still working on the project. He said the Governor of Iowa will be in Lawler the 1st week in July.
The city will be taking bids to fix streets in Lawler. The council discussed which streets to fix. Brown Street and South Chestnut were the streets discussed to be repaired. Motion made by King to take bids for the repair of Brown Street. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark explained to the council the cities responsibility to help fund a county owned ambulance. Jason Byrne, Chickasaw Supervisor said Jeremy McGrath is willing to sell his equipment to the county. The County will be using ARPA money to help fund. The county will have a building with full time staff staying at the building. The cities in the county will need to help with support. The city of Lawler’s total portion is $42,098.92 per year possibly starting January 1, 2023. This is depending when the county passes. After 2 years the county is hoping to be self- funded.
Motion made by Croell to accept helping with the payment of the County owned ambulance. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to give a 3% raise to city employees. Seconded by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, King and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
During RAGBRAI, all roads north of town will by one way roads. The fire department will be directing the support vehicles. The support vehicles will be coming in from the north of Lawler and the fire department will start parking them at Junko Park then on the streets north of Grove Street. The vehicles are allowed to park 8ft from the street. Jeremy Scheidel is working with the county for emergencies.
Delinquents were discussed.
Next meeting will be July 5, 2022.
Motion made by Croell to adjourn meeting. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Izer, and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk