Author: <span class="vcard">R Patrick Sheridan</span>

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Eric Fibikar

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Fire Chief Eric Fibikar was here to discuss the fire department yearly budget the Fire Department Trustees had previously discussed.  He discussed new

Jay talked about the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.

Motion made by King to accept the Solid Waste Management with the FMC Landfill.

Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Croell, Scheidel and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette presented the Annual Financial Report for 2020 for approval.  The council reviewed the report.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Annual Financial Report for 2020.

Second by King.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Croell, King and Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette, Dawn and Mark had a meeting with Attorney Kevin Kennedy regarding the Ambulance law suit.  Mark will go to court with the other cities within the county on December 21, 2020.  Mark will continue to discuss with Attorney Kevin Kennedy.  Mark will also check with SIMS ambulance service regarding what they charge.  The City of Lawler has made 2 offers with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Service and was not accepted.

Suzette sent the council an email from Simmering-Cory & Iowa Codification with questions to review.  Suzette will call Simmering-Cory to let them know to print a copy of the Code of Ordinances for the city.  The council will review it and if any changes need to be made, the council will let them know.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kuehnero and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:47 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Croell and Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

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 Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve minutes from special meeting. Second by King.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

The council discussed the Code of Ordinance changes.  The Residential parking was discussed.  Simmering Cory had emailed possible wording of the Parking ordinances.  Other cities allow 4 vehicles depending on number in the household with driver’s license.  Suzette will call other small cities and ask about how their ordinance is written.

Jay updated the council about the Annual Water Supply.  The well is only producing 100 gallons per minute.  He said the well will be pulled up next week.  It was possible damaged with a lightning strike last summer.  This will be covered with insurance

Account # 25200 nuisances were discussed.  King informed the council the resident was keeping up with cleaning up the yard.

Account #23608 has followed the ordinance and moved vehicles of yard.

The city purchased a locator for find underground wires.  This will help with the location of underground wire for the high speed internet that will be installed in the next weeks.

The city will not be adding Payroll Direct Deposit to the Payroll software program.  The expense would be a one cost of $800 and $240 per year.   The city does not have enough employees to purchase this addition to the payroll software.

The city will be allowing trick or treating October 25, 2020.  The residents who would like to participate can leave their porch light on.

Motion made by Izer to allow trick treating October 25, 2020.

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 7:37 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Jaycie Byrne

Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Bucky’s liquor license needed approval.

Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s liquor license

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays:   None

Motion passed.

Eric Holthaus asked Jay about doing his Eagle Scout Project at Junko Park.  He would raise funds to put a sidewalk and bench around the tree near the concession stand.  He would also like to landscape near the pillars.

Motion made by Scheidel to allow Eric Holthaus to landscape at Junko Park.

Second by King

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Resolution No. 09082020 for the Annual Street Finance Report was discussed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No.  09082020 to approve the Annual

Financial Report.

Second by Croell

Ayes:   Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Account #25200 was discussed regarding his nuisance letters set to property owner.  It was notice the pile is closed to his home.  Neighbors have noticed animals around the property and the neighbor’s property.  It was suggested the Mayor or council members could visit with the homeowner.

Motion made by Izer to table until next month

Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Croell, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Jay discussed the water licensing for the city.  He has been working closely with the DNR regarding the Lawler Water Supply Sanitary Survey.  The city has had two minor deficiencies.  One deficiency has already by addressed.  Jay will continue to work with DNR.  The city may need to dig a new well.  Jay will update council at October city meeting.

Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing for sale of park.

The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of  Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.

All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed

Dawn Croell will abstain from comment or voting.  The only bid received for purchase was Kurt and Dawn Croell for $1,500.00 plus the cities legal and publishing fees.

Motion made by King to close Public Hearing for sale of park.

Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  Izer Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Abstain: Croell

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Kurt and Dawn Croell bid to purchase park for $1500.00 including city expense such as legal fees and publishing fees

The West Half of the South 30 feet of Lot 6 and the South 30 feet of Lot 5 and a strip of ground 12 feet in width and 30 feet in length adjoining Lot 5 on the West excepting therefrom the West 6 1/2 feet of the South 14 feet of said strip of ground, all in Block 14 of the Original Plat of the Town of Lawler and also in what is known as Fletcher’s Subdivision of  Lots 3 and 4 in Block 14 of the Town of Lawler and a tract of real estate 6 1/2 feet by 14 feet adjacent to the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14, Town of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa; also described as commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4 of Fletcher’s Subdivision of Lots 3 and 4, Block 14 in the Town of Lawler, Iowa, thence North 14 feet, thence East 6 1/2 feet, thence South 14 feet, thence West 6 1/2 feet to the point of beginning.

All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;

Second by Izer

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, King, Scheidel

Nays: None

Abstain: Croell

Motion passed.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies discussed with the council the propose 28E agreement with Chickasaw Ambulance. Mark will continue to attend the meetings regarding the ambulance service.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jason and Miyah Byrne and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.   Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Kurt Croell would like to purchase the Park located on Grove Street.  Since the Lion’s Club has the responsibility of the park, Dale King spoke with The Lion’s Club.  The Lion’s Club was fine if the city sold the park to Kurt Croell.  Kurt Croell will purchase the park for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale.

Motion made by Scheidel to sell land to Kurt Croell for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel

Abstain:          Croell

Motion passed.

Jason Byrne let the council know he is planning holding the Lawler All – Nighters again this year.  He will be letting teams know on the Lawler All – Nighter Facebook page that social distancing is encouraged. John Izer is opening the concession stand with limited items.  He will post signs at the bathrooms regarding the city is not responsible for any sickness concerns.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Lawler All – Nighters to be held July 17 – 18, 2020.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Cigarette permit. Second by Croell.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

The council discussed city employee’s salaries.  The council decided to freeze wages for 1 year.

Motion made by Croell to freeze wages for 1 year.  Second by King.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Acct #14200 has spoken with the council members individually regarding his water pipes freezing and changing out his water meter.  A door was left open and water pipes had frozen.  Jay was called to repair and per city Ordinance 6-3-20 it is the responsibility of the owner of the property connected to any water main to keep in good repair and free of leaks, the corporation cock and water service pipe, whether in the public right of way or not.  An invoice was sent to Acct.#14200.  Acct # 14200 was not satisfied and told Jay he needed a new meter.  Jay informed him the meter was fine and informed acct#14200 he would be responsible for payment of new meter. (Ordinance 6-3-23(5)  Acct #14200 was invoiced for the cost of the new meter.  He feels the amount he paid needs to be reimbursed.

Motion made by Scheidel to reimburse Acct. #14200 for the initial repair and the issue will be over.  Second by Izer

Ayes:          Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:        None

Motion passed.

John Izer informed the council he had received a phone call from Acct#14200 on Sunday, 7/5/2020 at 6:02am.  He said he had a letter for him to look at.  John told him to put in the car and then gave copies to council members.

The Asphalt street bid was discussed.  Suzette presented a Budget Spreadsheet with the Public Works Fund for the Roads, Bridges and Sidewalks broken down to what was budgeted for the FY20-21 Budget. Since the railroad street closures expenses and expenses to repair Grove Street were not budgeted in this Fiscal Year will put the Public Works Fund over budget should the city repair the asphalt streets.   Suzette recommended to expense in the budget for the FY21-22 and repair next year.  No decisions were made and decided to discuss next month.

Suzette explained anyone who needs keys to light, shed and concession stand should be required to sign out a key and return to city hall when finished.  The Little League can return keys after season is over.  This way the city hall will know who has a key.

Motion made by Scheidel to require keys be signed out. Second by Croell.

Ayes:       Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:     None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to order Air Conditioner for the concession stand at ballpark

Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:     Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:   None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion 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