The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel
Council members absent: Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker, Jane Lynch, Stephanie Tangen, Deb Speltz, Gail Stammeyer, Steve Lynch and Ryan Izer
Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills with addition of Mark Kriener bill.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 242.02 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,737.15 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | FLAG POLE LIGHTS | 307.5 | |
| UPS | 221.96 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 184.9 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,442.92 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,107.61 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 107.15 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 457.52 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 17,366.14 | |
| CASH | 433.73 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,117.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | 141 | ||
| TEAM LAB | TERMINATOR WEED KILLER | 2,816.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | ORDINANCE #2023-1 | 31.46 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | QUARTER 1 2023 | 3,550.02 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | CROELL PARD DRAIN PIPE LEAK | 37.5 | |
| ANDERSON | PHONE CONFERENCES | 168 | |
| IWD | 1ST QTR 2023 UNEMPLOYMENT | 21.55 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READS | 1,839.93 | |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING VOLLEYBALL COURTS | 175 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | Insurance | 40,843.00 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WASTEWATER CLASS | 60 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | SAM.GOV RENEWAL | 306.93 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Apr-23 | 43.96 | |
| CLEMENS-MR LAWN | 1st application fertilizer ball | 458 | |
| DSG | STRIPING PAING | 177.59 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,481.10 | |
| REVENUE | |||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 81,877.14 | 92,047.21 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 50,285.55 | 43,626.02 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,737.15 | 2,432.87 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 721.36 | 3,826.46 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,542.26 | 5,921.49 | |
| SEWER FUND | 5,216.59 | 6,845.08 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 20,374.23 | 28,202.41 | |
| STORM WATER FEE | 1,192.88 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 218.17 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,081.02 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 1,299.19 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 1,299.19 |
Resolution #2023-05012023 Authorizing transfer of fund from the Local Option Sales tax fund to the General Fund in order to cover the costs of funding the expenses associated with city it is necessary to transfer the funds in the amount of $50,000.00.
Motion made by Croell to transfer funds from LOST Fund to General Fund in amount of $50,000.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Deb Speltz and Gail Stammeyer with the Crane Creek Trail committee would like the city permission to extend the current trail in Highland Park. The committee would like to extend and outlet on the corner to McHugh St.
Motion made by Croell to allow Crane Creek Trail Committee to extend the trail at Highland Park to McHugh Street. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion Passed
Deb Speltz also stated the Irish Fest 5k money raised would like to go to the City to update the trail around the pond on Highway 24. Crane Creek Trail will to Roger Dreckmen regarding the 10 year mitigation with wetlands from state. Jay will also talk with Roger.
Motion made by Croell to open Public Hearing at 7:15pm for Public Opinion regarding Library Expansion. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King
Naye: None
Motion Passed.
Renee Huinker, President of Library Board explained she had a State Consultant look over the plans the Library Board would like to expand. They will need and architect. The board will also be signing up for a Utilizing Grant of $3,000. She is working with other libraries that have expanded library. The State Consultant also took pictures. This would involve taking the sink and cupboards from the room where the library would expand.
Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing at 7:27pm. Second by Izer
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Motion Passed
Motion made by Croell to transfer the Community Center room to Lawler Public Library pending the agreement to transfer room to library. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Nuisance letters were discussed. The city has had one property owner abating the property owned. Motion made by King to start the next step of the abatement process as printed within the City Code of Ordinances. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Kind, Croell, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette stated a Budget Amendment will need to happen for the Tree Committee for the Community Beautification Fund.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing June 5, 2023 at 7:15pm. Second by Izer
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Izer to approve the Brite Spot liquor license. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the Irish Fest liquor license. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s liquor license. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Jay will tighten volleyball nets at Highland Park. Ryan Izer let the council know the Volleyball League should start Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Deb Speltz let the council know Irish Fest may donate for basketball hoops for Highland and Croell Park. Dale King has been cleaning up at Junko Park. Mary Gruenberg had been working on the utility shed at Junko Park.
Mark made a comment; he has talked with John Cuvelier regarding the city insurance increase. John will be at next council meeting to discuss.
Next council meeting will be June 5, 2023 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:50pm. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk