The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner and Croell
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton
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
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 228.82 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,098.62 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 437.65 | ||
| UPS | 83.99 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 191.2 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,524.13 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,139.15 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 817 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 25.02 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 25,253.58 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 7.17 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 540.13 | |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | STEET SIGNS E SPRING ST | 85 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | NEW CULVERT | 4,910.15 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS | 981.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | SEPTEMBER MINUTES 2022 | 74.36 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 10/01/2022-12/31/2022 | 7,279.65 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3,450.00 | ||
| DRILLINGS | Ranger | 302.95 | |
| DNR | WATER USE FEE CALENDAR YR 2023 | 115 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | SHOP | 349.3 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | WATER CONFERENCE | 180 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 275.91 | ||
| MARK KRIENER | JUNKO PARK TILLING | 150 | |
| NAPA | BATTERIES DUMP TRUCK | 193.2 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 130 | ||
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 84.7 | |
| MARGARET UHLENHAKE | 2022 MOWING | 505 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 47.69 | ||
| RANDY SLICK | CAMPSITE REIMBURSEMENT | 20 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,545.16 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 58,026.03 | 72,954.61 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 11,311.43 | 12,585.06 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,722.90 | 2,637.50 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,694.70 | 5,356.99 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,007.45 | 8,004.25 | |
| SEWER FUND | 5,005.16 | 7,755.53 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,374.24 | 35,417.39 | |
| STORM WATER FUND | 4,910.15 | 1,197.89 |
MiEnergy representatives, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton discussed the process for residents to receive solar energy. The city will need to create a solar ordinance with the interconnection process – application process. The city reviews the applications and then Mienergy will review the application. The cost to the residents could be $500 and the purchase cost of the panels and cost of engineer involvement. The whole process to start this could be 6-10 months before the city can start with applications.
The city looked over a proposal from N.E. Iowa Bat Control to bat proof the City Hall for $2,000 with 1 year warranty. Suzette said this is not in the budget this year. She told the council as of current the General Fund will be ok as long as no other unexpected expenses should come up. This will be table and Suzette will order more bat control units for inside city hall.
Chickasaw County rejected the Budget Amendment because the Public Hearing notice was published to early. The city will need to hold another Public Hearing to pass the same resolution again. Motion made by King to set Public Hearing November 7, 2022 at 7:15pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Kuehner and Izer
Nayes: None
The city is applying for a tree grant with Trees Forever and Black Hills Energy to replace trees that have been affected by disease. The city will need to match funds. If you would like a tree the city will need $20. The city will also like volunteers next spring to help with planting.
Kurt updated the council regarding the flood control within the city. The governor’s office will fund programs provide grants for the city match.
Mark updated the council regarding the railroad. He has been in contact with railroad and the process is moving forward to fix problem areas.
Next meeting will be November 7, 2022.
Motion made by Kuehner to adjourn meeting. Second by King.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk