City Council Meeting Minutes September 2026

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Croell, and Wilson

Council members absent: Roberson

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake          

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda with the addition of EMA.   Second by Croell

             All Ayes:  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by King.    

            All Ayes.  Motion passed.

VESTISRUGS438.46
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT COLAWNMOWER OIL FILTER58.47
JENDROGARBAGE CONTRACT3,580.91
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.PEST67.6
STANTON ELECTRIC 17,581.39
UPS 178.92
TEST AMERICA 110.95
EFTPSFED/FICA TAX1,886.30
IPERSIPERS1,431.82
BLACK HILLS ENERGYGAS UTILITY129.27
MIENERGYELECTRICITY31,457.80
CASH 245.36
FIVE STAR COOPROUNDUP POWERMAX79.88
HAWKINSAZONE658.66
BLAZEK CORPORATIONFIRE HYDRANT HIGHLAND PARK9,175.27
TEAM LAB 5,888.75
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNEBUDGET AMENDMENT246.24
WELLMARK BLUE CROSSSep-262,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,375.00
ULINEPARK TOWEL138.51
DNRANNUAL FEE 2026210
BANK IOWAGAS483.77
USABLUEBOOK 133.76
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASUREPARCEL 1909041746077324
CROELL INC3500 PSI307
IOWA UTILITIES BOARDFY2026 4TH QTR ASSESSMENT957.8
STATE HYGIENIC LAB 23.5
GARY CUVELIERMOWING730
NORTHWAY CORPORATIONWELL #3 TRANSDUCER PIPE3,433.15
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT 56.23
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOORSHOP DOORS393.8
CLEMENS-MR LAWN 1,645.00
DSGSNOW BLADE310.75
FEHR GRAHAMCONSTRUCTION WELL #32,423.75
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUEAUGUST 2026 SALES TAX1,619.95
INRCOG 1,459.66
GRUENBERG REPAIR2006 FREIGHTLINER7,777.17
EMC INSURANCERANGER INSURANCE503
SHAWVER WELL COMPANY, INCPARTIAL PYMT #4 WELL #3174,975.95
PAYROLL CHECKSTOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS7,185.64REVENUE
 CLAIMS TOTAL281,892.75            174,228.32
 GENERAL FUND16,818.23                      72.92
 SANITATION FUND3,580.91                3,140.07
 ROAD USE TAX FUND1,238.72                5,008.94
 WATER FUND15,977.16              10,686.27
 WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND180,832.85            110,599.97
 SEWER FUND11,139.75                7,393.76
 ELECTRIC FUND52,305.13              37,326.39

LIBRARY

EFTPS3RD QTR 20211,764.53
IPERSIPERS310.9
INGRAMBOOKS209.97
READER’S DIGEST2026 RENEWAL22
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL2026 RENEWAL37.42
COUNTRY LIVING2026 RENEWAL42.77
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31
PAYROLL CHECKSTOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS1,525.17
 CLAIMS TOTAL3,943.76
 GENERAL FUND3,943.76

Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to Amend FY26-27 Budget at 7:05 pm.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed.

No comments were made regarding the Budget Amendment for FY26-27 Budget.

Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing.  Second by Scheidel.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Budget Amendment for FY26-27 Budget.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion Passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License.  Second by Wilson

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Change Order #4 Well NO. 3 Improvements. Second by King.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Shawver Well Payment #5. Second by Croell. 

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Street Finance Report FY25/26.  Second by King.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion Passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report FY25/26.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Keith Oltrogge, CPA, Agreed upon procedures for the Annual Exam. Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays:   None

            Absent:  Roberson

Motion passed

Mayor Mueterthies gave the council an update regarding the EMA services within the county.  The county may be asking the cities for payments. 

Delinquents were discussed. 

Next meeting will be October 5, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm.  Second by Scheidel.

            Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk      

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