The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell
Council members absent: King
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills with the addition bill to John Izer RAGBRAI reimbursement to be paid.
Second by Croell. 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 TAXES | 1,508.73 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,129.30 |
| 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 DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,724.89 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| IWD | 2ND QTR UMEMPLOYMENNT | 20.96 |
| 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 | |
| JOHN IZER | RAGBRAI EXPENSES | 2562.12 |
| COOLEY PUMPING | PORT A POTTY | 1,350.00 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,500.18 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 72,475.21 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 26,787.17 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,757.99 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 3,128.41 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,416.75 | |
| WATER FUND | 6,052.35 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,032.64 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 21,299.90 |
The city received street bids from Roger Dreckman Construction and Croell Redi Mix for work to improve Brown St from W. Pitts St to Highway 24.
Roger Dreckman Construction, bid includes the following: Remove asphalt. Concrete 20’x320’x6” with fiber mesh on Brown St. from W. Pitts to Hwy 24. Replace one manhole. Redo radius corner of Pitts St and Hwy 24. Seal saw joints, replace black dirt along edge. – $49,000.00
(Option; Extra 6” of dirt out and replace with 6” of rock. $8,500)
Work to be done spring 2023.
Croell Redi Mix, bid includes the following: Removal/Replace with 6” PCC. Includes: Removal of Asphalt and 3-4” of subase/fibermesh concrete C-4/Center line Steel/Minor manhole adjustment/radius’s on Hwy. 24/Sawing and Sealing of joints/backfill/traffic control/survey – $74,250 (Optional work: Remove 1’of material and place concrete reclaim 1’ thick to stabilize anticipated unstable base material. – $9,460.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept Roger Dreckman Construction Street bid. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mayor Mueterthies presents the council with the current 28E Agreement for approval with Chickasaw County for a county run ambulance.
Motion made by Croell to approve the 28E Agreement with Chickasaw County for county run ambulance. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
After reviewing the current budget FY22-23 an amendment will need to be made to the Public Safety Fund for the increase in the ambulance expense.
Motion made by Croell to increase the Public Safety Fund to fund the ambulance by $24,000. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to hold Public Hearing September 6, 2022 at 7:15pm to approve Budget Amendment to increase Public Safety Fundy for the FY22-23. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Kurt spoke with Governor Reynolds regarding the city needing help funding with flood mitigation project within the city. She informed him, the state is working on getting help for the city.
Mark stated he had a complaint of Dave Njus’s Manure spreader making mess on McHugh Street within the city. Scheidel said he will talk with Dave regarding cleaning up the mess.
Mark noticed the railroad have some loose boards in the railroad crossing in the city. He spoke to the railroad and they informed him they will not pay to fix and directed him to the state. Mark has started paperwork with the state. If approved the state would be responsible for 60%, railroad responsible for 20% and city would be responsible for %20 of total cost.
RAGBRAI went well within the city. There were no reports of any damage within city limits. Many riders signed the wall on Grove Street.
Motion made by Izer to have Hackman/Carolan seal coat the wall. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be September 6, 2022.
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn meeting. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk