The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Scheidel
Council members absent: Kuehner and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Jane Lynch, Renee Huinker, Steve Lynch, Stephanie Tangen and Karen Wilson
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with addition of truck tire quotes.
Second by Scheidel All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 415.29 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,430.04 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PICKUP OIL CHANGE | 202.98 | |
| UPS | 80 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TEST | 226.95 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,670.48 | |
| IPERS | CORRECT #9065228 | 7,780.06 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,908.65 | |
| CASH | 289.77 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 534.9 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,329.99 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | OCTOBER MINUTES | 95.38 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | RENEWAL | 158.95 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 82 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 155.13 | ||
| ANDERSON | CURRAN NUISANCE ABATMENT | 680.7 | |
| IWD | 3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT | 12.96 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | DUES 01/01/2024-12/31/2024 | 305 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | NITROGEN TESTS | 397.24 | |
| PATHWAYS | DONATION | 468 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | WATER METERS | 276.29 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | DIRECT ASSESSMENT | 80 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | SCAN COMPUTER FOR MALWARE | 90 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | HOTEL FOR WATER CLASS | 272.8 | |
| GWORKS | ANNUAL LISCENSE FEE 2024 | 3,196.00 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | ADOBE | 21.19 | |
| SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE | BATTERIES | 17.99 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Oct-23 | 46.48 | |
| DSG | STOP SIGN | 1,556.07 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,117.52 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 52,898.81 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 13,127.17 | 59,572.19 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,430.04 | 3,188.11 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,384.12 | 3,832.87 | |
| WATER FUND | 4,684.81 | 9,150.27 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,988.26 | 13270..16 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 26,284.41 | 34,299.94 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | CORRECT #17164171 | 1,632.91 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | MILEAGE | 11.2 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 142.51 |
| MIDAMERICA BOOKS | 32.95 | |
| HOUSE BEAUTIFUL | REMEWAL 2023 | 37.42 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Oct-23 | 31.72 |
| SMITHSONIAN | MAGAZINES 2023 | 14.99 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,501.08 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,404.78 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,404.78 |
Renea Huinker with the Library explained the library received a $10,000 check for the McElroy Grant. She stated the library is working with Stanton Electric to improve the lighting in library. The board is working with Midwest Flooring for new carpet. She also stated she received a quote from Mic’s Plumbing & Heating for a new air conditioner for the library. She had stated it is not in the library budget for an air conditioner and would like the city to pay for this. This is not in the city budget for this expense. Motion made by King to table the air conditioner unit expense until July 2024 FY 24-25. Second by Izer.
Ayes: King, Scheidel and Izer
Nayes: None
The library board presented the council with a list of items in the community room. The council will go through the list and decide what to keep. They will discuss at next meeting.
Renea said she checked with the Iowa Library about use of the library for the Chickasaw Board of Health to give flu shot when the library is closed. Renea said she is will to work with them. Renea also stated the library board 1205 is not ready to sign the Agreement to transfer room to Library. She would like the library attorney to look at.
Ordinance #69.12 Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles what discussed with council. The council was going to change the ordinance to allow 2 vehicles per licensed driver on the property. After discussion the council decided that would be too many cars that could be stored on property. Motion made by King to keep original ordinance as stated in the Ordinance Book. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, King, and Scheidel.
Nayes: None
The city had filed a nuisance infraction against property owners at 107 S Benz St (house) and 105 S Benz (garage). The city attorney sent a copy of the Municipal Infraction. The council reviewed the draft. Motion made by Scheidel to continue with the abatement process. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
John Izer explained to the property owners the council said they can keep the race track in their yard if they put a fence up around the track or they will need to make the tack grass. The property owner asked if they could decide next spring. Motion made by Scheidel to table the nuisance at 307 E Spring St until spring of 2024, Second by Izer.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The Annual Financial Report was presented to council for review. Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The city received surveillance camera quotes from Iowa Surveillance Team for cameras in Croell Park, Junk Park and the front of City Hall. Suzette said it would be in the budget numbers for FY 23-24. The council will need to watch the spending in the Culture and Recreation fund.
Motion made by Scheidel to install cameras in Croell Park, Junko Park and front of City Hall. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, Scheidel and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Jay reported the bridge on Lincoln Street had been cleaned up November 6, 2023.
Kurt Croell cleaned up the water way through town. A big thank you to Kurt for doing the clean-up. The council discussed sending letters to property owners to keep the water way cleaned up going through your property. Motion made by King to send the letters to property owners with copy of Ordinance stating it is property owner responsibility. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Jay presented council with a quote from Rosenbaum Auto and Sandean for new tires for the city truck. The council reviewed each quote. Motion made by Izer to accept Rosenbaum Auto. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes Scheidel, King, and Izer
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be December 4, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by King to adjourn at 8:00pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, King and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk