The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Ryan LaRosa-Fehr Graham, Jane Lynch and Cathy Humpal
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,309.29 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | DUMP TRUCK | 153.2 | |
| UPS | 122.91 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 95.6 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,656.47 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,258.30 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,911.01 | |
| CASH | 446.16 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 488.19 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | Clean culvert Brush St | 770 | |
| TEAM LAB | SUPER BUGS | 804 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JANUARY 2024 MINUTES | 129.71 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | OCT NOV DEC 2023 PAYMENT | 3,500.01 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | CLEAN CULVERT BRUSH ST AND | 1,000.00 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | COPY PAPER | 72.96 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 4.5 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | LAPTOP | 720 | |
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | SNOW PLOW | 996.47 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SNOW REMOVAL | 122.47 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | ADOBE | 21.19 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 37.32 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | BOX CULVERT ENGINEERING | 36,750.00 | |
| HACH | CHLORINE | 274.41 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,199.36 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 81,120.39 | 60,658.04 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 8,845.25 | 3,988.33 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,309.29 | 3,266.77 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,474.45 | 3,515.81 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 38,520.00 | – | |
| WATER FUND | 2,436.90 | 6,699.56 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,044.83 | 9,985.55 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 23,489.67 | 33,202.02 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 271.97 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 225.3 |
| BETTER HOMES | RENEWAL 2024 | 16 |
| PREVENTION | 51.36 | |
| MAGNOLIA JOURNAL | RENEWAL 2024 | 15 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.12 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 86.73 | |
| CASH | 8,016.00 | |
| MARYJANESFARM | 21.95 | |
| BRINCKS CONSTRUCTION | Library remodel | 13,550.00 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,490.27 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 23,775.70 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 23,775.70 |
Jane Lynch and Cathy Humpal updated the council regarding the library expansion. The library is waited for the grant request and said should be hear sometime in March. The library is planning on having an open house either in April or May.
King discussed a city garage sale and can drive with donated items for sale to raise money for Christmas lights during spring clean-up. It was decided to just have a can drive. The city would like spring clean-up to be April 20th or April 27th depending what would be available for Jendro to bring the dumpsters. Suzette will call Jendro.
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to accept Box Culvert bids. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham presented the bids for the replacement of the box culverts within the city.
Motion made by King to accept the 4 bids for 4 culverts from Bacon Concrete LLC of Postville, IA for $815,665.50 for the base bid work. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel.
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to close the Public Hearing. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, Roberson and King
Nayes: None
Absent: Croell
The nuisance abatement for the property located at 205 N Center St was discussed. The property owners will be taking the house down end of March 2024. The garage on the property will be painted and new window installed. The willow tree on the property will be cut down.
The council discussed other nuisance letters to be sent to property owners. Suzette will be sending nuisance letters to property owners.
There are several deceased trees on home owner’s property. A list of the property owner’s deceased trees was presented to the council. A letter will be sent to the property owner’s with deceased trees on their property. The property owner will have 60 days from the date of the letter to remove the tree or speak with Mayor Mueterthies or any council member.
The council discussed helping the Lawler Lions and Sons of a Legion fund a digital sign in the City of Lawler to be located on the Key Car Wash property
Next meeting will be April 1, 2024
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:50pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk