The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2026 at 7:00PM.
Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Roberson, and Wilson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Joel Knutson
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with an EMA update from Mayor Mueterthies. Second by Wilson
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.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 312.58 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,829.28 | |
| UPS | 148.75 | ||
| RILEY’S | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 364 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,921.02 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,453.95 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 130.71 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,455.48 | |
| CASH | ROLL TOWEL | 187.56 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | SUN N SHADE MIX | 74.75 | |
| HAWKINS | 592.21 | ||
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS PLUS WINTER BLEND | 2,086.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 88.92 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 11/01/2026-11/30/2026 | 2,209.31 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1,375.00 | ||
| QUILL CORPORATION | ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP | 69.99 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | BOX RENT | 94 | |
| DNR | PERMIT | 85 | |
| BANK IOWA | CREDIT CARD | 540.62 | |
| IWD | 3RD QTR 2026 UNEMPLOY | 5.42 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 34.2 | ||
| GARY CUVELIER | MOWING | 40 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 43.17 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX SEPT 2026 | 1,567.80 | |
| INRCOG | 278.15 | ||
| GRUENBERG REPAIR | BATTERIES FOR PICKUP | 552.12 | |
| EMC INSURANCE | RANGER | 603 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,288.49 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 47,431.48 | 127,232.13 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 8,397.55 | 73,291.93 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,829.28 | 3,210.76 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,264.87 | 3,875.19 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,780.78 | 11,297.21 | |
| SEWER FUND | 5,481.76 | 1,056.98 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 24,677.24 | 34,500.06 |
LIBRARY
| IPERS | IPERS | 320.13 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 79.15 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 66.99 |
| BANK IOWA | 144.14 | |
| RILEY’S | TONER | 119.95 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 31 | |
| MID-AMERICA BOOK | 69.9 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,566.94 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,398.20 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,398.20 |
Council discussed the 3 phase electric. After discussion, Suzette explained the city will need this in the budget. The city will need to find the funds to pay for this. Suzette will be speaking with the city attorney.
Joel Knutson with the Chickasaw County EMS explained the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Report. He explained the accomplishments and goals for the future.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the building permit for 202 S. Diagonal St. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed
Mayor Mueterthies gave an update of the Chickasaw EMA. Winneshiek County EMA Sean Snyder and Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx presented their proposal for ‘Winneshiek County EMA and Chickasaw County EMA to consolidate. This will be discussed further at the next EMA meeting.
Delinquents were reviewed.
Next meeting will be December 7, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40 pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk