The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM.
Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Croell 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 Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 415.29 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,371.90 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | OUTAGE 3/16/2025 | 1,950.60 | |
| UPS | 90 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 339 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,732.20 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,313.25 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 424.83 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 416.5 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,639.74 | |
| CASH | 19.37 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | LP GAS | 83.75 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 1,092.08 | |
| TEAM LAB | TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER | 1,519.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | PH AMENDMENT 2025 | 429.8 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 5,713.95 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3RD QTR FY 24-25 | 3,750.00 | |
| ULINE | TOWEL FOR PARKS | 185.8 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | WOMENS EXHAUST FAN | 1,006.71 | |
| ANDERSON | MUNICIPAL INFRACTION | 284 | |
| IWD | 4TH QTR 2024 | 38.24 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | 1ST QTR ASSESSMENT | 1,133.08 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | 04/01/2025-04/01/2026 | 41,238.29 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 21 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 523.87 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 73.18 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Mar-25 | 85.94 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | FEBRUARY SALES TAX 2025 | 1,557.05 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,590.29 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 97,039.21 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 26,104.06 | 2787.97 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,371.90 | 3147.01 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 6,745.98 | 3100.95 | |
| WATER FUND | 11,490.33 | 11557.46 | |
| SEWER FUND | 15,440.16 | 10806.9 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 33,886.78 | 37701.63 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,332.97 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 308.2 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 120.1 |
| IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL | RENEWAL | 19.95 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 148.4 |
| REAL SIMPLE | 2025 RENEW | 24 |
| GOOD HOUSEKEEPING | 2025 RENEW | 21.37 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 62.24 | |
| PIONEER WOMAN | 2025 RENEW | 19.97 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,617.82 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,675.02 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,675.02 |
Mark explained to council bid from LifeTime Construction Company for city hall repairs. Mark explained 2 options to choose from. Option 1 included steel & Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $9,062.65. Option 2 included foam bed, steel, Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $15,479.18. The council discussed both options. Motion made by Kurt to select option 2. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette present the Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution #04072025 for approval.
Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution#04072025. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson and Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Special Meeting for Budget FY25-26 approval for April 28, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review for May 5, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Nays: Non e
Motion passed.
Jeremy explained the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. The city will receive a demo side by side for the city use with only costing maintenance for 1 year at a time. Motion made by King to use the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, King, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to accept Roger Dreckman Construction estimate to remove and replace street with rebar, caulked joints, spray cure on Diagonal Street from new bridge approach to the south for $21,530.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mark regarding his utility bill. He is retiring and no longer going to be open for car repair. He is asking the council to change is utility rates from Commercial rates to Residential rates. Motion made by Croell to change Paul Rosenbaum from Commercial rates to residential rates with the understanding the property would need to be cleaned up to look like residential property. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made King to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Nuisances were discussed. Suzette will send notices to residents to clean up their property.
Spring Cleanup will be May 10, 2025. Two dumpsters will be placed at the compost site. There will also by collections for steel and pop cans.
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 to amend Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 water and sewer charges adding a $25.00 fee for any notice put on residents doors for delinquent utility accounts. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
No public comments.
Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2025-1. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette presented a payment agreement for a resident to be make a monthly payment plus current month’s payment to be paid by November 20, 2025. Motion made by Croell to accept payment agreement with the understanding if any month payment is missed, utilities will be disconnected. No exceptions. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:46pm. Seconded by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk