The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Pro-Tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Travis Suckow
Motion made by Croell to approve the agenda with the addition of insurance quote and ATV Purchase. Second by Scheidel
All Ayes: Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Scheidel.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 279.36 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,438.49 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 67.6 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,806.28 | ||
| UPS | 316.97 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 110.95 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,715.58 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,326.63 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 600.63 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 26,597.05 | |
| CASH | WELL HOUSE HEATER | 87.57 | |
| TEAM LAB | 1,671.00 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES | 163.44 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | HEALTH INSURANCE | 2,209.31 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1,333.33 | ||
| QUILL CORPORATION | PAPER AND BINDER | 97.97 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 625.76 | ||
| JAY UHLENHAKE | ALUM. CHLORINE DIFFUSER | 728.65 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 16.2 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | 50 | ||
| DORSEY | WATER WELL IMPROVE PROJECT | 4,500.00 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | Feb-26 | 485.6 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | Feb-26 | 40.78 | |
| SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE | WATER WELL HOUSE | 32.33 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Jan-26 | 43.9 | |
| FEHR GRAHAM | WELL #3 IMPROVE CONSTRUCTION | 1,100.00 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX JANUARY 2026 | 1,523.42 | |
| GILMOUR’S TREE SERVICE | REMOVE TREES AND STUMP | 2,750.00 | |
| INRCOG | CDBG WATER | 568.5 | |
| GRUENBERG REPAIR | SNOW PLOW TRUCK | 96.3 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,698.85 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 61,082.45 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,600.53 | 284.72 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,438.49 | 3,016.79 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,037.47 | 3,100.76 | |
| WATER FUND | 6,445.79 | 9,557.62 | |
| WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND | 8,350.00 | – | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,695.79 | 9,986.27 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 29,514.38 | 34,440.72 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 299.05 |
| PENWORTHY COMPANY LLC | BOOKS | 173.19 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 232.74 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 84.43 |
| HGTV | 39.97 | |
| REAL SIMPLE | 2026 RENEWAL | 21 |
| DEMCO | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 165.1 |
| GOOD HOUSEKEEPING | 2026 RENEWAL | 26.72 |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | 2026 RENEWAL | 35 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | BOX RENT 2026 | 90 |
| TASTE OF HOME | 20 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | Jan-26 | 31 |
| VISA | 6 | |
| MID-AMERICA BOOK | BOOKS | 176.7 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,471.46 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,872.36 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,872.36 |
The council reviewed the insurance quote from EMC. Motion made by Scheidel to accept the insurance quote from EMC. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Jay presented the council with 2 ATV quotes from Drilling All Season Sports and Bodensteiner Implement. Scheidel made motion to accept Drilling All Season Sports quote for $25,686.99. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to amend Ordinance #2024-1 at 7:10 pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council discussed raising the water rates.
Ordinance # 2024-1 amending Section 92.02 of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding Water Rates for Service in the City of Lawler was discussed.
Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing to amend Ordinance #2024-1. Second by Scheidel.
Motion made by Croell to approve Ordinance #2026-1 to amend Ordinance 2024-1 Section #92.03 regarding water rates. Second by Roberson
Motion made by Scheidel to waive 2nd reading. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to enter in Loan & Disbursement Agreement for Well #3 Project at 7:15pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
The council discussed the Loan and Disbursement agreement for Well #3 Project.
Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing to enter in Loan & Disbursement Agreement for Well #3 Project. Second by Croell
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to enter in Loan and Disbursement Agreement for Well #3 Project. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution #2026-03022026 authorizing and approving the Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $445,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to accept Roger Dreckman Construction for street repair on Pitts, Depot to Benz. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY26/27. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Property Tax Levey April 6, 2026 at 7:10pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel. King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:42pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk