The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Scheidel and Croell
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Karen Wilson
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.
Second by King. 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 | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,376.37 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | 100 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 233.7 | ||
| UPS | 61.48 | ||
| RILEY’S | 48.12 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 470.45 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,687.22 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,259.86 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 151.14 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,897.05 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | 2023 INTEREST PYMT | 4,191.25 | |
| CASH | 712.24 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | 649.2 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE AND LPC- 4 | 1,061.19 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | CLEAN DITCH & CULVERT BY | 1,835.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS | 1,185.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AFR 06 30 2023 | 288.85 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | ELECTIONS | 478.78 | |
| ANDERSON | 456 | ||
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | 1,580.00 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2023 MILEAGE | 165 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 19.8 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | TRUCK TIRES | 1,014.24 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | 936.53 | ||
| MISSION | LIFT STATION | 371.4 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 43.85 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | BOX CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS | 15,750.00 | |
| IOWA SURVERILLANCE TEAM | EAST PARK CAMERA | 7,618.79 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 11/22/2023 | 192.41 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,171.87 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 75,284.15 | REVENUES | |
| GENERAL FUND | 17,245.97 | 9261.13 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,376.37 | 3257.39 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,014.74 | 3778.94 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 15,750.00 | ||
| WATER FUND | 2,910.01 | 7203.58 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,106.38 | 7682.74 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 4,191.25 | 3131.67 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 26,652.53 | 26941.32 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 36.9 | 94.74 |
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| IPERS | IPERS | 272.49 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 117.43 |
| RILEY’S | TONER | 359.85 |
| TRIBUNE | RENEWAL 12 MONTHS | 56 |
| WOMAN’S DAY | 26.72 | |
| DEMCO | 246.22 | |
| THE IOWAN MAGAZINE | RENEWAL | 24 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Nov-23 | 34.03 |
| VISA | DOOR ALARM AND LOCK | 203.59 |
| ROGER DRECKMAN CONST | HANDICAP STOP BACK DOOR | 2,500.00 |
| MIDWEST FLOORS LLC | DOWNPAYMENT CARPETING | 7,750.00 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,425.64 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 13,015.97 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 13,015.97 |
Mark notified the Council of an invoice from Dave Burns for moving dirt from under the Lincoln Street culvert. The City did not hire him to do this. He did the work on his own time. Suzette will type a thank you letter and Council man King will deliver and talk with Dave Burns.
Counsel Gwen Kuehner has resigned from the remainder of her term on council. The city would need to appoint a new person to take the remainder of her term which ends December 31, 2025. Dale has talked with a fee residents about taking over Kuehner’ term. Kurt will talk with Cole Roberson about taking over the term.
Suzette presented Budget Worksheets FY 24-25 to the Mayor, Council and Jay to start gathering upcoming expenses. The city will need to budget for the box culvert repair, water improvement system and street repairs. It was brought to the attention the current lawnmower is ending and would need to look for a new one. The city will need prices. This will be discussed further at next month’s meeting.
Suzette mentioned small cities are putting speed traffic cameras on main highways through the city. The city would receive a percentage of any traffic tickets sent. This money could be used for and city fund. Kurt mentioned that people may not want to come back to Lawler if they receive a ticket because of speed camera.
Jay explained to the council the nitrates within the city well are high and it has been recommended to him the city would need to dig a deeper well. The city received a Water System Study proposal from Fehr Graham. The cost will be $19,500 with all plan reproduction and distribution costs along with publication and permit fees will be paid direct by City and are not included in the $19,500. The current budget was checked and the city can pay the $19,500 this fiscal year.
Motion made by Croell to accept the Fehr Graham Water System Proposal agreement. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King and Izer
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be January 2, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:35pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk