The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Isiah Corbin, Wyatt Blazek, Tom Berst and Frank Wilson
Motion made by Kin to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes with the change of Mayor pro- tem Dale King presided to Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided and approval of current bills.
Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,365.71 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | REPLACE POLES | 2,927.47 | |
| UPS | 216.45 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 161.57 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,765.97 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,335.55 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 311.3 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,729.94 | |
| TEAM LAB | 2,058.50 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | FY25-26 PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET | 298.35 | |
| IWD | 1ST QTR 2025 | 25.07 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | METER – CROELL | 72.92 | |
| CHRIS LAUER | CUT 4 TREES BLVD | 6,325.00 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | 50 | ||
| GARY CUVELIER | SNOW REMOVAL | 110 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | GAS | 105.48 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | TECHNOLOGY | 86.59 | |
| BEST SERVICES | WELL HOUSE GENERATOR | 428 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 58.79 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX MAR 2025 | 1,238.37 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 05/06/2025 | 185.77 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,695.64 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 50,829.30 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 10,985.93 | 45572.34 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,365.71 | 3085.67 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 948.2 | 3994.53 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,769.17 | 17676.86 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,588.36 | 6883.34 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 27,986.16 | 25728.74 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 185.77 | 194.13 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 303.09 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | 22.4 | |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 174.92 |
| CALMAR COURIER | 55 | |
| FAMILY HANDYMAN | 26.75 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.32 | |
| TRADITIONAL HOME | 25 | |
| MID-AMERICA BOOK | 95.8 | |
| GARDEN GATE | 22.99 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,509.04 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,266.31 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,266.31 |
Isiah Corbin with the CDBG grant explained to the council Resolution No. 05062025-1-6 to be approved for the release the CDBG grant for the Water Well Project. Motion made by Roberson to pass Resolutions NO. 05062025-1-6. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Roberson, Croell, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve liquor license for the Brite Spot. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to approve liquor license for Bucky’s. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Wilson to approve liquor license for Irish Fest. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document on June 2, 2025 at 7:10pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed
Motion made by King to pass Ordinance No. 2025-2 WELL PROTECTION. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Suzette explained to the council a budget amendment for FY24-25 is needed for the General Government Fund. Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment June 2, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to send letters to the list of property owners presented with nuisances. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Mark went over the Chickasaw County EMS EOY report. He said Nashua would like to be part of the Chickasaw County EMS. Mark will talk with Joel Knutson about Nashua paying their share of cost like the other cities in Chickasaw County has.
Motion made by Croell to allow Wyatt Blazek chickens. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
The city will be taking bids for replacing the storm sewer drain furnished and installed and replace a street culvert.
Next meeting will be June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:55pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk