City Council Minutes AUGUST 2026

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 3, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present:  King, Roberson and Wilson

Council members absent: Scheidel and Croell

Others present: Renee Huinker         

Motion made by King to approve the agenda.   Second by Roberson

             All Ayes:  Motion passed.

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

Second by Wilson.    

            All Ayes.  Motion passed.

VESTISRUGS290.64
JENDROGARBAGE CONTRACT3,580.91
UPS 242.13
TEST AMERICAWATER TESTING137.7
EFTPSFED/FICA TAXES1,902.99
IPERSIPERS1,443.21
BLACK HILLS ENERGYGAS UTILITY129.97
MIENERGYELECTRICITY27,788.47
FIVE STAR COOPLAWN MOWER FUEL477.6
BLAZEK CORPORATIONTILE@HIGHLAND PARK3,274.37
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE 130.64
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS 2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARYAug-261,375.00
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT2026 2ND HALF TAXATION4,256.25
ANDERSON 24
BANK IOWAGAS302.25
IWD2ND QTR 2026 UNEMPLOYMENT10.09
IOWA ONE CALLEMAIL17.1
DENNIS UNGS 210
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES 110
GARY CUVELIERMOWING245
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT 43.96
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOORSHOP DOORS579.43
FEHR GRAHAMGIS MAPPING5,202.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUEJULY 2026 SALES TAX3,151.55
INRCOG 1,799.51
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPSWING FOR HIGHLAND PARK2,192.87
PAYROLL CHECKSTOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS7,240.29REVENUE
 CLAIMS TOTAL68,367.24       66,627.97
 GENERAL FUND17,203.54          1,583.06
 SANITATION FUND3,580.91          3,199.63
 ROAD USE TAX FUND1,122.32          4,024.32
 WATER FUND7,630.10       11,369.43
 WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND702          8,655.00
 SEWER FUND4,327.25          7,599.32
 ELECTRIC FUND32,731.75       28,967.06
 STORM WATER FUND1,069.37          1,230.15

LIBRARY

IPERSIPERS322.76
CATHY HUMPAL 38.76
OVERDRIVE INCFY2027 BRIDGES E BOOK FEE417.74
OUR IOWA2026 RENEWAL39.98
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31.38
PAYROLL CHECKSTOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS1,578.88
 CLAIMS TOTAL2,429.50
 GENERAL FUND2,429.50

Motion made by Roberson to approve Resolution NO. 2026-08032026 House File 2490 Open Records and Open Meetings Laws.  Second by King.

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing to Amend Budget FY26/27 for 9/7/2026 at 7:05p.m…  Second by King.

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to change the date of  the Public Hearing to Amend Budget FY26/27 for 9/7/2026 at 7:05pm to 9/8/206 at 7:05pm. Second Roberson.

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the Well #3 Improvements Change orders #3.  Second by Roberson

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve the Partial Pay Estimate #4 Shawver Well.  Second by King

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to accept Kinetic License Agreement. Second by King

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:25pm.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk      

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