The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2026 at 7:00PM.
Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.
Council members present: King, Roberson, and Wilson
Council members absent: Scheidel and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by King 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 Wilson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| IA DNR | 2027 WATER USE FEE | 120 | |
| VESTIS | RUGS | 296.79 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 4,123.26 | |
| UPS | 179.14 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WATER TESTING | 90.95 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,923.00 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,455.98 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 470.02 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 129.95 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 27,085.31 | |
| CASH | 172.9 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 1,495.98 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | AFR REPORT | 342.68 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 10/01/2026-10/31/2026 | 2,209.31 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1,375.00 | ||
| ANDERSON | 48 | ||
| BANK IOWA | J UHLENHAKE | 334.61 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 283.41 | ||
| CROELL INC | CONCRETE BLOCKS | 420 | |
| GARY CUVELIER | MOWING | 240 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | 468.6 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 43.61 | ||
| INRCOG | SALARY & FRINGE BENEFITS | 1,736.74 | |
| EMC INSURANCE | STREET SWEEPER INSURANCE | 1,086.00 | |
| APPLICATION SOLUTIONS | DRONE SPRAYING OVER LAGOONS | 514.63 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,299.66 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 53,945.53 | 70,138.31 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,500.24 | 9,966.72 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 4,123.26 | 3,091.39 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,175.13 | 4,002.13 | |
| WATER FUND | 5,999.53 | 10,202.40 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,834.86 | 7,106.31 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 29,312.51 | 35,769.36 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,403.69 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 350.43 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 129.28 |
| CATHY HUMPAL | MILEAGE NASHUA | 91.96 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 64.19 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31.57 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,704.19 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,775.31 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,775.31 |
Council discussed the 3 phase electric. After discussion, Wilson made a motion to table the 3 phase electric for next meeting. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel and Croell
Motion passed.
Council discussed storm water intake along Spring Street. No action was taken.
Council discussed Chickasaw County 28E agreement for Ambulance Services. Roberson made a motion to continue the 28E Agreement with the changes. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel and Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the Change Order #5 for Well No. 3 Improvements. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel and Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to approve the Shawver Pay Estimate #6. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel and Croell
Motion passed.
Council discussed Ordinance 105.05 Open Burning. No action was taken.
Lion’s Club trick or treating will by October 25, 2026
Delinquents were reviewed.
Next meeting will be October November 2, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:34 pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk