June 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

Council members absent:   None

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Renea Huinker, Nick LaRosa-FehrGraham

 

Motion made by King to approve the agenda,

Second by Croell

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
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO   1,434.62
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,827.46
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
STANTON ELECTRIC   569.1
UPS   67.6
TEST AMERICA DRINKING WATER 95.6
EFTPS FED/FICA TAXES 1,695.10
IPERS IPERS 1,282.91
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 177.84
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 17,595.32
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY   51,498.75
CASH   416.41
BLAZEK CORPORATION WATER MAIN REPAIR 1,785.00
TEAM LAB ROAD PATCH AND MEGA BUGS 4,880.75
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE   18.53
ANDERSON PHONE CONF. REGARDING 24
QUALITY PUMP LIFT STATION 932
BMC AGGREGATES LC ROADSTONE 111.19
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT   44.93
CLEMENS-MR LAWN   458
FEHR GRAHAM BOX CULVERTS 27,457.00
OMNISITE 3 YEAR WIRELESS SERVICE 378
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,312.35 REVENUE
  CLAIMS TOTAL 121,401.81    133,535.54
  GENERAL FUND 6,134.54      76,799.74
  SANITATION FUND 3,827.46        3,354.18
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 787.98        3,887.84
  CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 27,457.00
  WATER FUND 4,084.98        6,670.96
  WATER SINKING FUND FUND 18,110.00        1,685.00
  SEWER FUND 7,978.85        7,643.16
  SEWER SINKING FUND FUND 33,388.75        3,131.67
  ELECTRIC FUND 19,632.25      30,362.99

 

LIBRARY

 

INGRAM BOOKS 241.85
BIBLIONIX   800
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT   33.78
RENEA HUINKER   227.69
DUNGEY’S FURNITURE   1,540.00
RAPID PRINTERS   47
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,545.85
  CLAIMS TOTAL 4,436.17
  GENERAL FUND 4,436.17

 

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham went over the Preliminary Engineering Report for the Water System Study. The city will need a new well.  The council discussed the expense related to this project and will need to raise water rates.  Motion made by Croell to set a Public Hearing July 1, 2024 at 7:15pm to update the Ordinance to increase city water rates.  Seconded by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to accept the Partial Pay Estimate number one for Bacon Concrete, LLC.  Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to accept Change Order No. 1 for the Box Culvert improvements.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to accept Resolution No 2024-06032024 to approve temporary easements for the box culvert improvements project. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Renea Huinker with the library informed the city Steve Lynch will no longer be on the library board and his replacement will be Randy Kuennen. Motion mad by King to accept Randy Kuennen to a 6 year term with the Lawler Library Board.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Renea also informed the council the library will have an open house Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm during Irish Fest.  A St Croix Hospice meeting will take place June 19, 2024 at 10:30am in the library.  She also informed the council the library would like to use memorial money to have a Story Walk around the trail at Highland Park.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to accept the purchase agreement from Bodenstiener Implement for the purchase of a lawn mower.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and King

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette spoke with Dana Davis with the Office of Auditor of State regarding the annual examination.  Miss Davis informed Suzette the city will need to send out a request to at least 2 CPA firms in the area.  Motion made by King to call Hacker Nelson and Bergen Paulson.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Wilson, Scheidel and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to close Grove St from Diagonal Street to Benz Street and Depot from the Brite Spot to Insurance Associates during Irish Fest, June 14th – 15th.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, Wilson and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be July 1, 2024

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:47pm.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Wilson, King, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk