The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 2, 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, Nick LaRosa-Fehr Graham, Ray Armel and Chris Rigel
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the addition of no truck parking signs on E Spring Street. Second by Croell
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,367.78 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,724.75 | ||
| UPS | 53.46 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 108.07 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,728.08 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,300.58 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 114.65 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | 2024 SEWER INTEREST PYMT | 5,896.25 | |
| CASH | GAS | 203.7 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES | 217.68 | |
| ROGER DRECKMAN | 3,554.00 | ||
| TERRY DURIN CO | STREET LIGHTS | 614 | |
| NAPA | 34.98 | ||
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER | 21 | |
| AUDITOR | ANNUAL EXAM 2024 | 425 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 115.75 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | DIESEL DUMP TRUCK | 97.27 | |
| GWORKS | ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION | 8,400.00 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | POSTAGE,TRAINING,TECHNOLOGY | 748.59 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 45.14 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | WELL #3 IMPROVEMENT | 25,912.50 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | OCTOBER SALES TAX 2024 | 2,552.72 | |
| BACON CONCRETE | PAYMENT 8 FINAL RETAINAGE | 61,257.56 | |
| WORKWISE COMPLIANCE | 32.49 | ||
| GILMOUR’S TREE SERVICE | TREE & STUMP REMOVAL | 7,000.00 | |
| KEITH D. OLTROGGE CPA | 2024 ANNUAL EXAM | 4,000.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,385.93 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 136,188.79 | 63,555.40 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 25,562.39 | 12,843.78 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,367.78 | 2,772.98 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 4,400.17 | 4,070.40 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 87,205.02 | ||
| WATER FUND | 2,659.02 | 9,072.50 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND | 1,950.00 | 4,743.37 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,498.05 | 6,614.73 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 3,946.25 | ||
| ELECTRIC FUND | 4,600.11 | 23,437.64 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 293.09 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 42.34 |
| TRIBUNE | RENEWAL | 58 |
| READER’S DIGEST | 20 | |
| ILA | DUES | 30 |
| PREVENTION | RENEW 2024 | 51.36 |
| THE IOWAN MAGAZINE | RENEW | 24 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Nov-24 | 31.8 |
| MARYJANESFARM | RENEW 2024 | 21.95 |
| RAPID PRINTERS | 532.73 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,568.01 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,673.28 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,673.28 |
Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham gave the council an update on the box culvert improvements. Bacon Concrete will be seeding grass for the residents along the creek next spring.
Motion made by Croell to approve Bacon Concrete pay estimate #7. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bacon Concrete pay estimate #8 final retainage. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept Bacon Concrete final change order #4. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King.
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette informed the council the cities current Municipal Software annual fee increased by 40%. The current software company is upgrading the software by the end of 2025. Suzette has spoken with the company regarding the invoice. If the city signs the upgrade agreement by March 31, 2025 they will lock the rate through 2026. Suzette will continue to speak with other software companies.
Motion made by Croell to pay the current invoice. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson, Scheidel, King and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing at 7:15pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson, Scheidel, King and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Local Residents attending: None
Public Hearing was open to take action to institute proceedings to enter into a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) of the City. The Agreement will not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor will it be payable in any manner by taxation, but together with City’s outstanding Water Revenue Bond SRF Series 2015, dated September 25, 2015 and any additional obligations of the City as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on the parity therewith, will be payable solely and only form the Net Revenues of the Utility.
Motion made by Scheidel to close the Public Hearing. Second by King.
Motion made by Scheidel to Accept Resolution #2024-12022024 taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $60,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, Wilson and King.
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Chickasaw County Assessor Ray Armel explained the Joint Agreement with Chickasaw County the Urban Renewal Plan. A new Urban Renewal area will include Homeland Energy Property for the purpose of undertaking eligible urban renewal projects. Some of the land proposed to be included within the Urban Renewal Area is within two miles of, or within, the corporate limits of the city. The agreement is not expected to affect the city’s tax base with its boundaries.
Motion made by Croell to accept the Urban Renewal Joint agreement with Chickasaw County. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Kurt Croell received a call from a property owner on E. Spring St. regarding semi-trucks parking on the road blocking the property owner’s garage. He would like no parking signs to be installed. Jay informed the council the signs have already been installed.
Next meeting will be January 6, 2024 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:45pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
