Click on the following link to view Edward’s obituary.
https://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Edward-Throndson?obId=19848666#/obituaryInfo
Author: <span class="vcard">Mary Gruenberg</span>
The Lawler City Council met in special session on January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Council members absent: Croell
Motion made by King to approve agenda. Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
The council discussed the 28e agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service was discussed. The council decided to rescind the previous motion made on January 4, 2021 and revote to make decision to accept or deny 28E agreement with the Chickasaw Ambulance Service.
Motion made by Izer to rescind the vote against the 28e agreement for the ambulance service with Chickasaw County. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Mark discussed startup money for the Ambulance Council. Lawler’s portion will be 3.6% of the $25,000.
Motion made by Scheidel to pay $900 for the Ambulance Council startup money. Second by Izer
Ayes: Izer, Kind, Kuehner and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 104.8 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,193.02 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,066.17 | ||
| UPS | 150.6 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTE WATER | 147 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,750.40 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,279.59 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 796 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 234.55 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 18,940.67 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | GENERATOR BID | 223.43 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 3,840.45 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 4th qtr. payment fy20-21 | 3,450.00 | |
| ANDERSON | 67.5 | ||
| CROELL INC | FILL SAND | 20.8 | |
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2020 MILEAGE | 135.52 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | 119.7 | ||
| CHRIS LAUER | CUT TREES CLEAN BRUSH | 2,600.00 | |
| BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS | LIME RIPSTOP BOMBER JACKET | 89.06 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,923.79 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 45,309.23 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 14,617.42 | 8111.04 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,193.02 | 2562.71 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,218.40 | 4705.01 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,100.34 | 7427.83 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,136.85 | 8063.05 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,043.20 | 25903.97 |
Mayor and Council all were sworn in.
Appointments were accepted as follows:
Appointments January 2021
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies, Dawn Croell
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2024
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2025
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dawn Croell
Motion made by King to appoint Mark Mueterthies as primary member of Emergency Management Chickasaw County and Dawn Croell as alternate member.
Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
The council reviewed Ordinance #2021-1 to increase garbage rates within the city. Jendro Sanitation increased the rates charged to the city.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2021-1 and waive the second reading.
Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The city received one bid for the sale of generators. E & D Repair made of bid of $3,000 for all three generators.
Motion made by Izer to sell all three generators to E & D Repair for $3,000.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The council discussed the new 28e agreement for ambulance service in Chickasaw County. There are parts of the agreement which the council did not agree with the council did not agree with the 5% yearly increase. Mark informed the council he checked with Sims Ambulance Service. However for Sims to service Lawler, the southern townships would need to agree to have Sims to service their area.
Motion made by King to accept 28e agreement for the Chickasaw County Ambulance Services.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: King and Kuehner
Nayes: Scheidel, Izer, and Croell
Motion failed 3-2.
Ambulance startup money was tabled for February meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve the Max Levy Approval for the FY21-22 budget, February 1, 2021 at 7:15p.m.
Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Izer, Croell and Kuehner
Nayes: none
Motion passed.
The council discussed the budget for the FY21-22. Mark mentioned to increase the park budget for help with lawn mowing season for 15-20 hours per week for about 20 weeks.
Motion made by Izer to increase park budget by $6,000 for part time mowing help.
Second by Croell
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner, King and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA 52154
563-238-3614
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
December 22, 2020
6:30 PM
- ROLL CALL.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.
- BUSINESS:
a. Discussion of terminating membership in the Chickasaw County Ambulance
Council and possible action thereon.
- ADJOURNMENT
By Bob Fenske, New Hampton Tribune December 1, 2020
It must have been at the New Hampton Parks and Recreation tournament because I think that’s the only time I’ve ever officiated a game played by Josie Speltz.
It was a great game, and I have no idea whom New Hampton was playing or even won the game, but what makes that day so memorable was this guy came out of the crowd as Noah and I headed to the door.
He stops me and says, “Son, you need to go and see an eye doctor.”
And I laughed as he walked away because the man was Pat Sheridan.
Noah looked at me and was a bit aghast.
“Dad, I think that guy’s really pissed at you. Why are you laughing?”
“Noah,” I replied, “trust me, if Pat Sheridan didn’t give me crap, then I’d be worried about him.”
A few days later, I ran into Pat in Lawler and he gave me that Sheridan smile.
“I think I threw your kid for a loop,” he said with a laugh, “but it was fun telling that story over a beer.”
Oh God, I’m going to miss making new Pat Sheridan memories.
He died on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the age of 78, but trust me, he was the youngest 78-year-old you’d ever meet. God, I hate COVID-19. Not because of how much life has changed — the missed celebrations, the virtually empty Kinnick Stadium, the games that haven’t been played — but because it’s taking people like Pat Sheridan from us.
I first knew him as Bill Sheridan’s brother.
Bill’s work graces this page from time to time, and I’ve told the story of how I met Bill so many times I’m sure you’re sick of hearing it. But I don’t care today. I’m retelling it because it provides context to this column.
Bill came to New Hampton to read some of his stories from “Depot Street Memories: The Lawler Stories,” a collection of short stories that are a celebration not only of the little Irish town in Iowa but all the little towns across the nation.
I didn’t want to go. Damn it, it was that first perfect day of spring on May 2, 2010. The sun shone brightly, the temperature climbed to 75 on a day with just the hint
of a breeze instead of the usual spring gale.
And I had to go listen to some “old guy” read some stupid stories.
My plan was to sneak in, snap a few pictures, listen to one story and get the hell out of the Carnegie and enjoy that beautiful Sunday.
Instead, Bill hooked me with a story about how he was able to see his beloved Bums — the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers — win Game 7 of the World Series.
I stayed inside for two hours, went back to the office, wrote a story and put it on the front page. A week later, I wrote a column about the “old guy” storyteller, and a deep, lasting friendship was born.
Here’s the context: The column appeared in the May 11, 2010, Tribune, and a few days later, Pat Sheridan popped into the Tribune, needing to talk to “that Fenske guy.”
Uh-oh, I thought, when I heard his voice. I must have screwed up. I was called to the front, and there stands this guy with maybe the most infectious smile I have ever seen.
“I figured you’d probably want to talk to the good looking Sheridan,” he said, “and get the real story about that ‘old guy’ you wrote about this week.”
We talked for 15 minutes at the counter and then moved the conversation to the conference room. I was laughing so hard that the rest of the folks in the front were starting to give the look, you know the “hey-I’m-trying-to-get-some-work-done-here” glare.
He loved using that “good-looking-Sheridan” line every time Bill and I were in the same room, and I think I made his day, probably his year, the Irish Fest when I asked Pat how “much younger are you than Bill?”
God, he howled at that one, and I’m not quite sure if Bill has quite forgiven me for it, either.
But I only knew the semi-retired Pat Sheridan (he taught at NICC after leaving Turkey Valley), the one who loved a good laugh as much as a good beer, the one who would do anything for his beloved little hometown.
I didn’t know him as an exceptionally gifted teacher who could reach any student — the jocks, the nerds, the musicians, the smart, the not so smart — and teach them not only about business, driving and keyboarding but also about life.
But as I’ve watched social media explode with posts from his former students whose lives he touched, I wish I would have had Pat Sheridan for a teacher.
My heart aches for all those who knew this special man way better than I did. When I talked to Bill last week, I wanted to reach through that phone and give the “old guy” a hug. When I talked to his daughter Kara last week, I desperately but vainly searched for the right words. When I saw his grandson Brady at wrestling practice, all I could muster was “I’m so sorry.”
But he did not want those that loved him to cry when he died; he just asked them to toast him.
So, tonight in the Tribune office, I will raise my bottle of Coca-Cola to the sky and toast a man who gave me plenty of laughs in the 10 years I knew him.
Here’s to you, the good-looking Sheridan.
HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
Friday, December 25th residential trash & recycling will be collected on Monday, December 28th.
Friday, January 1st residential trash & recycling will be collected on Monday January 4th.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Allen Powell, Frank Wilson, Cathy Humpal, and Renee Huinker
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 105.1 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 264.27 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,393.02 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | OIL SEAL | 296.41 | |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 15.91 | |
| TEST AMERICA | WATER TEST | 148 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,412.76 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,058.74 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 169.42 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 17,686.44 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | 12/1/2020 INTEREST PAYMENT | 7,433.75 | |
| CASH | GAS | 414.89 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | Diesel for lawn mower | 249.58 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 487.8 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 2,158.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2020 AFR | 353.84 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | 2021 DUES | 225 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 87.58 | ||
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | assessment | 329 | |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATE EMAILS | 126.9 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WATER | 338.84 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | w-2 | 135.65 | |
| MISSION | SERVICE PKG LIFT STATION | 347.4 | |
| NORTHWAY CORPORATION | REPAIR WELL #1 | 6,430.00 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | SIREN REPAIR | 906.3 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,146.48 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 48,721.08 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 5,878.80 | 8940.25 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,393.02 | 2216.29 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 675.44 | 12755.62 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,309.18 | 6843.8 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND FUND | 2,560.00 | 800 | |
| SEWER FUND | 8,720.50 | 9343 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND FUND | 4,873.75 | 1740.63 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 20,310.39 | 23363.02 |
Allan Powell with Jendro Sanitation presented a new contract with the city. The rates will increase effective January 1, 2020. The City will be accepting a new Ordinance to increase garbage rates for city residents, January 4, 2021.
Motion made by King to accept Jendro Sanitation contract.
Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel, and King
Nayes: None
Cathy Humpal and Renee Huinker discussed the Library Budget for FY21-22. Cathy also presented the council a graph for Total Circulation 2019-2020 which includes the months the library has been closed for COVID.
Jay presented a quote for a Cell Dialer for the city well house. Omni Beacon will provide the best service for a small town. This would be installed by July 1, 2021 for DNR approval.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept the Omni Beacon quote.
Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Izer, King, Scheidel and Kuehner
Nayes: None
The city will be selling 3 portable generators. The following will be in the New Hampton Tribune.
1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart
80 AMP 3 Phase 540 PTO
50 AMP 230
1- Winco Brand on Wheel Cart
50 AMP 3 Phase
50AMP 230 540 PTO
1- Onan Stationary
55G LP gas
3 Phase
Sealed bids must be received by January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The City Council will review bids January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Mark informed the council he contacted Sims Ambulance.
The next meeting will be Monday, January 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
Tis the season…& Santa will be in Lawler!
Wednesday, December 9th, Drive By and See Santa from 5:30-6:30, in front of the Lawler Fire Station! Santa will be making his list. Bring your letters to Santa also receive a bag of treats! Sponsored by the Lawler Lions Club.
Saturday December 12th Santa will be back in Lawler! Santa will have his list & he will be checking it twice! Santa will be driving down Grove Street around 12:00 pm in the Lawler Fire Truck! He will be driving through all 6 towns in the Turkey Valley School district.
Happy Holidays!!
Clem Langreck will be buried in OLMC Cemetery in Lawler. Click on the following link to view his obituary:
https://www.conway-markhamfh.com/obituaries/Clem-H-Langreck?obId=19198830#/obituaryInfo
Click on the following link to view Gerald’s obituary.
https://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Gerald-Thomas-Lensing?obId=19090464#/obituaryInfo