The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Kuehner
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Aiden Holthaus, Eric Holthaus, Lee Moorman, Liz Nieman-Simmons, Renee Huinker, Steve Lynch, Jane Lynch, Sandy Busta, Ashley Ewing and Mike Wilcoxson
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 | 271.4 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,198.25 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | TIRE CARLISLE | 262.44 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,170.00 | ||
| UPS | 41.14 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | drinking water | 95.6 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,650.81 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,235.86 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 240.76 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 5,938.48 | |
| CASH | 544.24 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | WEED SPRAY PARKS | 137.5 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 775.75 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | lagoon | 715.09 | |
| TEAM LAB | TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER | 514.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JULY MINUTES | 86.11 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | PITTS ST FROM CHESTNUT TO | 54,332.00 | |
| ULINE | PARK SUPPLIES | 265.54 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL PERMIT FEE | 254.67 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF | DRIVE THROUTH CONTRACT | 6,090.00 | |
| ANDERSON | ONE CONF. W/MARK | 120 | |
| INRCOT | FY24 DUES | 215.18 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | TRAING | 170 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 1,079.32 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | RADIO READS | 1,725.66 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 9 | ||
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 21 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 113.21 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 179.36 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 39.68 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,059.95 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 87,552.50 | 65382.95 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 11,784.63 | 3714.96 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,198.25 | 3115.69 | |
| ARPA-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND | 54,332.00 | ||
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 787.48 | 3838.88 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,237.27 | 7319.02 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,094.05 | 7493.70 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 9,118.82 | 27793.98 | |
| LOST | 4593.90 | ||
| DEBT SERVICE | 1495.70 | ||
| WATER SINKING FUND | 1685.00 | ||
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 3131.67 | ||
| STORM WATER | 1200.45 | ||
LIBRARY
| EFTPS | QTR 1 2023 PENALTY | 36.23 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 284.54 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 209.72 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 86.43 |
| GOOD HOUSEKEEPING | RENEWAL 2023 | 15.97 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.36 | |
| MIDWEST LIVING | 6 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,379.79 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,050.04 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,050.04 |
Aiden Holthaus, a senior at Turkey Valley High School explained an Eagle Scout project he is working on. He would like to put benches at Junko Park on concrete pads. He is working with Jay of where to put these benches and concrete pads. He is collected donations as part of the project. Motion made by King to allow Aiden Holthaus to put is Eagle Scout in Junko Park. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Izer and Kuehner
Nayes; None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Lawler Library Board updated the council regarding the Library Expansion. FEH Design informed the library board the library will need the whole room about 1800 square feet. FEH Design will need to plan out the different areas needed for the library. Next step the library board will work on a budget plan. The council has asked to keep contractor, plumbing, etc. with the local area. The library has asked the council to make a couple of changes in the agreement to transfer room to library. The library will be moving the kitchenette and changing the countertop. There will be more discussion regarding changes in the September 2023 meeting.
Lee Moorman discussed the abatement letter he received regarding his property. He asked the council if he could have a couple of months to find some help with shingles to get fixed and clean up the trees. Motion made by Croell to give Lee Moorman time to find the help he needs to clean up the property. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Mike Wilcoxson and Ashley Ewing discussed the abatement letter they received regarding their property. The city is asking for them to clean up the property. Clean up would be stored on side of home. Clean up and organize toys lying around property. The council has let them know they cannot have more than one car per licensed driver living in home parked outside. The city was trying to explain the ordinance to them and they raised their voices. Mike left the meeting before the council made a decision.
Liz Nieman-Simmons explained to the council Barb Smith donated a little library to the Turkey Valley Gala. Mary Burns bought it and donated it back to Liz Nieman-Simmons and would like it to be set up at Highland Park in memory of her daughter, Lucy Nieman. Liz is asking the council permission to set this up in Highland Park and would be temporary so it can be moved in the winter months. Motion made by Croell to allow the little library to be set up in Highland Park. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Municipal Infraction draft for the Curran property by the city attorney John Anderson. Motion made by Croell for Mayor Mark Muetherthies to sign the municipal infraction and mail to City Attorney John Anderson to file with the court. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Mark told the council the city has been approved for $1 million interest fee loan and 30% down payment to repair the 4 bridges within the city. Jay will be seeking bids for contractors. Kurt is also working the Governor Kim Reynolds for help with the creek.
Motion made by Croell to call engineer for the bridge repair. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Scheidel
Mark spoke with the ambulance board regarding the 28E agreement with the city. The ambulance is doing well in the first 6 months and if continue to do well, the payment per city can decrease.
Mayor Mark Muetherthies commented on the $50,000 of ARPA money the city asked the county for. The Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors turned the money down for the City of Lawler. He tried to call Travis Suckow, Lawler’s county representation. Mark wanted to know why Travis Suckow voted to give Nashua $50,000 for their dam repair who he doesn’t’ represent and voted against the $50,000 for Lawler where he does represent. Travis did not return his call. Kurt Croell will go to supervisors meeting August 14, 2023 to ask these questions.
Next meeting will be September 5, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by King to adjourn at 8:00pm. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Croell and King
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk
Good to to see that a other people in Lawler are sick and tired of all the bull**** of the city council and the mayor. I know the city don’t ran the website but the let you and anyone know at my partners(Curran) talk to the mayor at his house and send thing to the council what going before last month council meeting because they couldn’t make it to the meeting because one them had a doctor’s appointment up in Minnesota(if there was one? There no minutes post on here for it.). So let the city know what did is not right because they got mad with other people and to came my partners example of what could happen. Also my partners didn’t know they were going to do this. My parents would of made it to this one if they knew to the mayor and council. I have told my parents what’s go on and are not happy about. (This comment goes with the last one I comment but in different.) I sorry you for the person that runs the website but they city need to read think before they yes to EVERYTHING.
This site is not ran by the city of Lawler, however, I did just send the City Clerk this message, so they will see it. If you do have any questions, please call City Hall at 563-238-3614.
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