The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake. Dawn Croell and Kali Roberson
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with Volare Food truck and council seat as addition. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Wilson
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,387.38 | |
| UPS | 227.93 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 110.95 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,844.84 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,382.31 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 464.33 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 129.27 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 27,783.66 | |
| CASH | 379.02 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | GAS | 309.45 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | STORM SEWER BROKEN PIPE | 91,872.19 | |
| TEAM LAB | WIPE OUT GRAN HERB | 1,272.00 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 10/01/2025-12/31/2025 | 5,713.95 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | Sep-25 | 1,333.30 | |
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER USE FEE | 115 | |
| IAWEA | WASTEWATER TRAINING | 40 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 165 | ||
| GARY CUVELIER | SEPTEMBER MOWING | 335 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 619.79 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 382.66 | ||
| DISPLAY SALES | CHRISTMAS LIGHTS | 2,689.00 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 44.27 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | GIS MAPPING SEWER | 3,500.00 | |
| INRCOG | CDBG WATER/SEWER | 1,950.64 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,906.84 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 153,235.64 | 71394.13 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 11,158.22 | 10800.62 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,387.38 | 3062.08 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,638.12 | 5253.47 | |
| WATER FUND | 5,831.00 | 9628.09 | |
| SEWER FUND | 8,810.00 | 7204.6 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 30,538.73 | 34241 | |
| STORM WATER FUND | 91,872.19 | 1204.27 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,392.43 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 314.6 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 130.24 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | SEPT 2025 MILEAGE | 37.8 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 181.65 |
| RILEY’S | TONER | 509.8 |
| TASTE OF HOME | 2025 RENEW | 18 |
| THE IOWAN MAGAZINE | 2025 RENEW | 25.68 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.16 | |
| VISA | 52.56 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,561.17 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 4,255.09 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 4,255.09 |
Dawn Croell and Kali Roberson with Volare would like to have food trucks for the Witches Night Out October 23, 2025 they are working on for their business. They would like 3 trucks on Grove Street near Volare. Motion made by King to allow 3 food trucks for Volare on October 23, 2025. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
The council discussed letters sent out in August to residents along the creek. They were to clean up to creek that runs along their property. Motion made by King to send letter that give the property owners 10 days to clean up or respond to council. If no response the city will clean up and charge homeowner with expense. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion made by Roberson to accept Building Permit for Benz St. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
King discussed to open council seats for elections. Write ins is accepted.
Next meeting will be November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:19pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk