The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Council members absent: Izer and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Sandy Busta and Ryan Shawver
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Box Culvert on Benz St and Curb
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 242.02 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,730.49 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 56.68 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | SNOW PLOW TRUCK | 319.17 | |
| UPS | 117.99 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,443.11 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,110.06 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 50,325.35 | |
| CASH | GAS PICKUP | 436.24 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE FREIGHT | 49 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | BUDGET FY23/24 PUBLIK HEARING | 210.71 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 175.23 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 795 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READS | 1,725.66 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | CYBER INSURANCE QUESTIONS | 45 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 20 | ||
| REGION 1 AWWA | water CLASS | 25 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | DIESEL | 212.3 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Feb-23 | 44.66 | |
| CITY OF WAUCOMA | RAGRAI VENDOR FEE | 400 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 02/22/2023 | 58.46 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,497.76 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 66,039.89 | 56,018.49 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 4,998.77 | 4,044.20 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,730.49 | 2,462.51 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,445.80 | 3,905.69 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,001.19 | 5,923.36 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,572.76 | 9,107.44 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 52,232.42 | 29,553.47 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 58.46 | (150.00) | |
| STORM WATER | 1,171.82 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 248.03 | |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 98.22 | |
| JEREMY HUMPAL | 62.5 | ||
| BETTER HOMES | RENEWAL | 12 | |
| THIS OLD HOUSE | RENEWAL | 36 | |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | RENEWAL 2023 | 31.03 | |
| TASTE OF HOME | RENEWAL | 20 | |
| COUNTRY LIVING | RENEWAL | 21.37 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,216.29 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 1,745.44 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 1,745.44 | 3521.07 |
Sheriff Ryan Shawver with Chickasaw County discussed the Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services. The City will pay the County $6,090 (rate of $15.00 per person) for general law enforcement services during the term of the service agreement, July 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024. There are no set hours, only drive through services.
Motion made by Kuehner to accept Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services from Chickasaw County. Second by King.
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve B & J Good Eats LLC DBA: Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Franzen Curt DBA: Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes: none
Absent: Croell and Izer
Spring cleanup dates were discussed. Suzette will call to ask if April 21st – April 23rdh or April 28th – April 30th will work for Jendro to drop off 2 dumpsters.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to approve Budget FY23-24, Resolution NO, 2023-03072023. Second by King
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passed.
The council reviewed Budget FY23-24 for approval. No questions were asked.
Motion made by Scheidel to close public hearing. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passed.
Motion made by Kuehner to approve Budget FY23-24, Resolution NO: 2023-03072023. Second by Scheidel.
Cathy Humpal discussed the library expansion. She let the council know she took a survey regarding the library needs. She said they would like a more comfortable place and more room and more privacy. She stated she had a case worker and a client meet there for a private conversation. Cathy also stated there were people complaining regarding the sand and salt on the curb and these people did not like walking through it. Suzette gave her a Citizen Complaint Form for these people to fill out and return to the city clerk, mayor or any council. No form was filled out. She didn’t think people should fill this out. She stated she should not be doing city maintenance work. She also made a comment regarding the City Hall hours. Some residents come to pay after 3:00pm. Suzette stated they could put payment in bill box or pay by credit/debit online. No decisions were made so this will be tabled until the April meeting.
Dale King told Cathy he called the city attorney regarding some comments at February meeting regarding privacy around the library computers and people who could be looking at porn and little children could see because of the lack of privacy. Dale informed Cathy that is not allowed in a public building according to the city attorney John Anderson. He said the city IT tech will care of it. Dale also stated if people have a problem with the street cleanup they are to come to the city.
Mark received a bid from Blazek Corporation to replace a box culvert on N Benz St and cleanout and shape drainage channel on the north side of town. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to clean the ditches.
Street maintenance was discussed. Chestnut St. from Pitts St to Hwy 24 will be resurfaced in FY22/23 to be completed before June 30, 2023. W. Pitts St from Chestnut St to Brown Street will be resurfaced FY23/24.
Motion made by Kuehner to use ARPA money for the street maintenance for W Pitts St. from Chestnut St. to Brown St. Second by King.
Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel
Nayes; None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passed.
The curb along Grove St in front of City Hall and the curb on S Depot St along Insurance Associates need to be maintained. Motion made by King to maintain the curbs along Grove St. and S Depot St along Insurance Associates. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Kuehner, King, and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passed.
A letter will be sent out to homeowners to clean up the portion of the water way along their property.
The city received a grant from Trees Forever. Suzette will be in contact to the residents who reached out to her for a tree for $25. You will not be allowed to plant within the boulevard (8ft from street)
Mark presented the Chickasaw County Firefighting Mutual Assistance Agreement for the council to review. Motion made by King to accept the Chickasaw County Firefighting Mutual Assistance Agreement. Scheidel second.
Ayes: Kuehner, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell and Izer
Motion passes.
Utility payment agreement was discussed. Suzette reached out to City Attorney John Anderson. The city can decide the date the past due needs to be paid in full by. If the customer doesn’t agree, but doesn’t disputed the bill, service can be disconnected as long it is not from November to April and prior notice has been given to the customer that if past due amounts are not paid, service will be disconnected.
Next meeting will be April 3, 2023 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Kuehner to adjourn at 8:00pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk