The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Scheidel and Kuehner
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jane Lynch, Renee Huinker, Karen Wilson, Steve Lynch and Samantha Njus
Motion made by Kuehner to approve the Agenda.
Second by King All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes with a wording change regarding the cleanup for a resident’s property from “Clean up would be stored” to “Clean up items stored” and approval of current bills.
Second by Scheidel All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 407.1 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,237.46 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 63.68 | |
| UPS | 80 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 97.65 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,737.66 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,292.01 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 27.17 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 33,158.69 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 319.28 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 2,756.41 | |
| TEAM LAB | TERMINATOR WEED KILLER | 515.5 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AUGUST 2023 MINUTES | 128.07 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | ENVELOPES | 159.98 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE | FARMLANDS FY23-24 | 294 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | MIC PH | 1,126.15 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | SEWER CLEANING | 4,091.75 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 40.91 | ||
| TREE DOCTOR | TREATMENT OF ASH TREES | 1,108.80 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,319.39 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 56,961.66 | 72327.18 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 5,167.48 | 2666.29 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,237.46 | 3251.88 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 787.48 | 3796.18 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,490.60 | 7688.14 | |
| SEWER FUND | 7,639.11 | 7685.98 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 37,639.53 | 33426.72 | |
| LOST | 6285.26 | ||
| DEBT SERVICE | 1411.4 | ||
| WATER SINKING FUND | 1685 | ||
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 3131.67 | ||
| STORM WATER | 1298.66 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 294.19 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 73.56 |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | 32.1 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 32.27 | |
| VISA | ANNUAL FEE | 12 |
| FEH DESIGN | 2,500.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,422.90 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 4,367.02 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 4,367.02 |
Samantha Njus let the council know she has been working on the cleanup of her property. The council has notice her starting to cleanup her property and will keep checking with her.
Renee Huinker presented the council with a proposed layout of the changes for the library expansion. The furnace room will need to be moved. The kitchenette will need to be moved. Window will be put in to the south and west. They will a drop ceiling. Mic’s Plumbing and Heating and Brinks Construction will be the contractors for the expansion work. The library board is applying for a McElroy Trust Grant for this expansion. Motion made by King to accept the proposed expansion and layout of the library. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the Annual Street Finance Report. Motion made by King to approve Resolution #2023-09052023. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Bucky’s Amoco Liquor license was presented to be approved.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Amoco Liquor license. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner, and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Mark told the council he had been talking with the City Attorney, Jon Anderson regarding the some of the City Ordinances, specifically Ordinance #155.04 Property Maintenance. He would like a paragraph about what can be considered lawn landscape, specifically old rubber tires. It needs to also specify how many feet from property lines can the tires be placed. Suzette will be calling other cities to see how their ordinance is read.
Mark also spoke with the city attorney about Ordinance #69.12 Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles. Mark would like this ordinance revised. Suzette will call other cities regarding this Ordinance.
The Ordinance discussion will be tabled until October meeting.
The Clyde Throndson Jr property at 307 E Spring was discussed. He has a motor bike track in his back yard. The city mailed a certified abatement letter to Clyde Throndson Jr in August to inform him of the ordinance in violation. John Izer agreed to speak with Clyde regarding the motor bike track.
An abatement letter was mailed to James Bergeson property at 105 S Benz St to inform him of the ordinances in violation. He has not requested a hearing with City Council. The next step is the call attorney for the city to abate the nuisance. Motion made by King to start the abatement process with city attorney. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Dawn Croell filled a Citizen Complain form for the council to review. Her complain was the Hole In the Wall had broken equipment behind the building. Jay went behind the Hole In Wall and didn’t see any broken equipment and spoke with Brittney. She told them they had a broken pizza under a tarp on her property. They are waiting for an insurance claim on the oven before they can through it out.
Mark discussed the Box Culvert project. Fehr Graham Engineering & Environment sent over the proposal for Civil Design and Construction Engineering services Box Culvert Improvements for Mark to sign. This will put the project up for bids. Motion made by King to accept the Fehr Graham proposal. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be October 2, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by King to adjourn at 8:00pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel and King
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk