The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2026 at 7:00PM.
Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Council members absent:
Others present: Gary and Janel Kuennen
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson
All Ayes: Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.
Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 283.74 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,606.71 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 3,208.36 | ||
| UPS | 144.58 | ||
| RILEY’S | 165 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 110.95 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,813.51 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,389.83 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 358.02 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 25,064.94 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 149.5 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 597.07 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 05/01/2026-05/31/2026 | 2,225.88 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1,333.33 | ||
| ULINE | 133.91 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | 325.08 | ||
| CROELL INC | 488 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | 50 | ||
| HARLAND | DEPOSIT SLIPS | 138.09 | |
| GARY CUVELIER | 11292025 – 03162026 | 290 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 249.54 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 622.97 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 51.07 | ||
| CLEMENS-MR LAWN | 1,643.00 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | 8,347.50 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | APRIL 2026 SALES TAX | 1,315.71 | |
| INRCOG | SALARY & BENEFITS | 1,260.10 | |
| GRUENBERG REPAIR | OIL CHANGE | 102.72 | |
| EMC INSURANCE | 04012026-04012027 | 42,308.00 | |
| SHAWVER WELL COMPANY, INC | WELL NO.3 IMPROVMENTS | 250,725.60 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,997.76 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 355,500.47 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 22,402.88 | 52,380.78 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,606.71 | 3,808.32 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 6,539.56 | 3,925.19 | |
| WATER FUND | 11,358.72 | 9,224.30 | |
| WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND | 256,073.10 | 155,460.79 | |
| SEWER FUND | 17,235.93 | 7,725.21 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 38,283.57 | 30,920.75 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 314.85 |
| IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL | RENEWAL | 19.95 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | 11.9 | |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 109.21 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 32.38 | |
| TRADITIONAL HOME | RENEL 2026 | 28 |
| MID-AMERICA BOOK | 83.85 | |
| HARLAND CLARK | DEPOSIT TICKES | 141.95 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,543.08 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,285.17 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,285.17 |
Scheidel made motion to approve building permits for Travis and Lori Gebel and Daniel Leach. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Ordinance approval for June 1, 2026 at 7:10p.m. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to open the Public Hearing. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Isiah Corbin with Inrcog discussed with council the Status of Funds Regarding the CDBG Grant for Well #3 Improvements. He provided a handout with the summary of Expenditures through March 31, 2026 (through CDBG Draw #6).
Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Shawver Well Partial Payment #2 and Change order for Well #3 Improvement project. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to approve the 3 phase electric for Pitts and Depot Streets. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to approve quote from Blazek Corporation to install culverts on West Spring Street and South Chestnut. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the liquor license for the The Brite Spot. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
The softball field will be tabled until June meeting.
Motion made by King to rescind the motion in April for the Man Hold Painting Project. Second by Croell. Croell commended Karen Wilson for the project idea.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to accept the quote from Boland Recreation for a handicap swing for Highland Park playground. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm
Motion by Croell to adjourn at 7:26pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Meeting adjourned.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk