The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta
Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson
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.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,365.71 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,428.24 | ||
| UPS | 124.47 | ||
| RILEY’S | 26.99 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTEWATER | 128.07 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 2,044.33 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,537.10 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 827.63 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 282.96 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 11,473.49 | |
| CASH | 538.46 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 597.15 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 146.08 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 5,713.95 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2ND QTR FY24-25 | 3,750.00 | |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2025 1ST HALF OF TAXATION | 6,171.25 | |
| ANDERSON | 100 | ||
| BANK IOWA | SEWER LOAN PAYOFF | 8,535.11 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | ELECTRIC METERS | 1,940.62 | |
| TERRY DURIN CO | 1,165.72 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2024 MILEAGE | 451.58 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 388.49 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 163.3 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 74.69 | ||
| SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE | LED ROPE LIGHT XMAS LIGHTS | 31.17 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Dec-24 | 45.1 | |
| DSG | 344.1 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | WELL #3 IMPROVMENTS | 9,600.00 | |
| OMNISITE | 1 YEAR WIRLESS SERVICE | 290 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 8,958.93 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 70,521.55 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 21,469.34 | 4914.03 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,435.71 | 2913.37 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,624.64 | 3917.33 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,535.11 | 2835.34 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 9,600.00 | 0 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,829.45 | 9238.03 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,679.67 | 6877.67 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 18,347.63 | 24490.81 |
LIBRARY
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,371.44 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 307.99 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 109.25 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 80.23 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 76.39 |
| RILEY’S | 109.95 | |
| MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING | 82.5 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | DECEMBER | 31 |
| VISA | 13.57 | |
| BRINCKS CONSTRUCTION | 3,225.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,618.01 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 7,025.33 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,025.33 |
Appointments were made by council for 2025. The Board of Adjustment will need another appointment to for a replacement until 2026
Appointments January 2024
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Kurt Croell, Cole Roberson, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Karen Wilson, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. Cole Roberson & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Karen Wilson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Kurt Croell 2027
Roger Dreckman 2025
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Roger Dreckman 2026
Dale King 2026
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dale King
REAP
Mark Mueterthies
Motion made by Roberson to approve Mark Mueterthies and Dale King to the Emergency Management Board. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Roberson, Wilson, King and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta gave the council the Library Budget for FY25-26. They are requesting an increase of $1,000 from the city.
The library windows are still leaking. Renea discussed with the council regarding siding on the west wall of the building. Suzette said this would need to be put in the budget for FY25-26 under building repairs.
Jay discussed with the council GIS Mapping for the city to find underground electric, water and sewer lines. It is always updated. This will cost the city $51,000 and will be budgeted from the electric, water and sewer funds in FY25-26.
The council worked on the Budget FY24-25. Street repairs were discussed. Suzette explained whatever expensed you budget for will need revenue to pay them. Suzette will run the numbers the council gave. Budget numbers will be discussed next month.
Delinquents were discussed. The city will be updating the utility ordinances to charges $25-$35 for delinquent accounts receiving a 24 hour notice on their doors. The utility bills are due the 20th of the month, if not paid, a 12 disconnect notice is mailed to home owners, if not by with in the 12 days, 24 hour notice is posting on homeowner doors. This cost the city money in postage and time. This will be further discussed at the February meeting.
Next meeting will be February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:45pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel and Roberson
Nays:
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
