The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell
Others present: Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Ashley Ewing and Ava Tucker
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 216.82 | |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | MOWER | 261.38 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,757.99 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | oil change | 74.42 | |
| UPS | 97.27 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WATER TESTING | 190.05 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,461.09 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,101.44 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 771 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 463.88 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 18,723.91 | |
| CASH | PARKS | 1,287.20 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | STREET SIGNS | 1,260.00 | |
| IOWA LEAGUE | MEMBER DUES 7/1/22-6/30/23 | 462 | |
| TEAM LAB | FINE ROAD PATCH | 937.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JUNE MEETING MINUTES | 147.2 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 4,279.65 | ||
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2022 TAXATION PAYMENT | 6,171.25 | |
| DRILLINGS | RANGER | 376.94 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 1ST QTR AMBULANCE AGREEMENT | 3,003.00 | |
| DNR | FY23 WATER SUPPLY FEE | 44.72 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF | FY22-23 DRIVE THRU | 4,060.00 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | WATER | 1,425.24 | |
| BANK IOWA | JUNE 2022 LOAN PAYMENT | 8,416.75 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | FLEXNET ANNUAL SOFTWARE | 3,775.66 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | PARK | 21.36 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | USA FILING | 349 | |
| CARROT – TOP | FLAGS | 871.08 | |
| LAWLER WELDING & SPRAYING | SPRAY DUST | 265 | |
| CHRIS RIGEL | CONCESSION STAND JUNKO PARK | 1,050.00 | |
| BEST SERVICES | WASTER WATER GENERATOR | 1,070.00 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Jun-22 | 43.46 | |
| LAWN MASTERS | 855.95 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,379.19 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 71,671.40 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 23,863.70 | $ 58,932.93 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,757.99 | $ 2,700.41 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 3,718.03 | $ 6,027.45 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,416.75 | ||
| WATER FUND | 6,595.59 | $ 6,828.67 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,868.00 | $ 7,347.85 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 21,451.34 | $ 25,563.34 |
Ashley Ewing told the council they have been cleaning up their property. The council noted the drive by appearance looked better. Izer stated to keep cleaning up. The vehicles are the nurses that help care for their son.
Larry Hruska explained to council he has be cleaning up. The council had noticed. He needs to clean up the oil totes. Mayor Mueterthies noted the oil totes cannot be near the creek behind his building. The DNR will fine the city.
Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mayor Mueterthies and said he is making an effort to clean up.
Mayor Mueterthies to council Tara Kleiner cleaned up her property with a dumpster.
Anne Curran cleaned up around the property. Mayor Mueterthies noted the shingles need to be repaired.
Suzette presented a Citizen Complaint Form for council to put into policy. If a citizen has a complaint, they would need to come to city hall and fill out a complaint. They would need to sign and if need be come to council meeting to discuss complaint.
Motion made by Croell to put the Citizen Complaint Form into city policy. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, King and Izer
Nayes: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Mayor Mueterthies explained if the City of Lawler accepts the 28E agreement with the county, Lawler’s portion would $41,600 per year paid quarterly. This amount should decrease within the first two years. Croell made motion to accept the $41,600 28E agreement with the county. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The city has not received any street bids as of July 5, 2022. Sealed bids need to be in by August 1, 2022. Street bids will be on the August Agenda.
Croell informed the council Governor Reynolds will be in Lawler July 6, 2022 to view the creek regarding the flood mitigation plan.
Blazek sent a bid of $10,850 to redo the bank of Crane Creek in Junko Park. Suzette explained since this was not budgeted for FY 22-23 the city will need to amend the budget for this expense.
Motion made by Croell to accept Blazek’s bid of $10,850. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, King, and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Izer discussed RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI committee will be putting an ad in the paper. The RAGBRAI meeting will be July 11, 2022 at 6:30pm.
King let Izer know the concession appliances are working and ready for the All-Nighters. The field is ready to be played on.
Next meeting will be August 1, 2022.
Motion made by Croell to adjourn meeting. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk