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.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 290.64 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,580.91 | |
| UPS | 242.13 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WATER TESTING | 137.7 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,902.99 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,443.21 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 129.97 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 27,788.47 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | LAWN MOWER FUEL | 477.6 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | TILE@HIGHLAND PARK | 3,274.37 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 130.64 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 2,209.31 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | Aug-26 | 1,375.00 | |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2026 2ND HALF TAXATION | 4,256.25 | |
| ANDERSON | 24 | ||
| BANK IOWA | GAS | 302.25 | |
| IWD | 2ND QTR 2026 UNEMPLOYMENT | 10.09 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 17.1 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | 210 | ||
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | 110 | ||
| GARY CUVELIER | MOWING | 245 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 43.96 | ||
| PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR | SHOP DOORS | 579.43 | |
| FEHR GRAHAM | GIS MAPPING | 5,202.00 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | JULY 2026 SALES TAX | 3,151.55 | |
| INRCOG | 1,799.51 | ||
| MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP | SWING FOR HIGHLAND PARK | 2,192.87 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,240.29 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 68,367.24 | 66,627.97 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 17,203.54 | 1,583.06 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,580.91 | 3,199.63 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,122.32 | 4,024.32 | |
| WATER FUND | 7,630.10 | 11,369.43 | |
| WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND | 702 | 8,655.00 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,327.25 | 7,599.32 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 32,731.75 | 28,967.06 | |
| STORM WATER FUND | 1,069.37 | 1,230.15 |
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| IPERS | IPERS | 322.76 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | 38.76 | |
| OVERDRIVE INC | FY2027 BRIDGES E BOOK FEE | 417.74 |
| OUR IOWA | 2026 RENEWAL | 39.98 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.38 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,578.88 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,429.50 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,429.50 |
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