Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes

 Regular Meeting   May 6, 2013   7:00 PM   City Hall

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  King, Njus & Scheidel. Absent Izer & Zubrod.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Amanda Blazek, Tony Blazek, Roger Dreckman, Harold Busta, Kurt Croell, Heather Busta, Tina Hageman & Deputy Jeff Athey.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest committee was present for approval of the parade route, beer permit and street closings for the weekend of June 21-23.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve the parade route presented by the Lawler Irish Fest committee for the parade to take place on June 22 at 10:30 AM.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve a five day class B beer permit for the Lawler Irish Fest.  The permit is for the sale and consumption of beer and wine coolers to be sold and consumed in a 40’ x 140’ tent to be located on North Depot Street.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Njus to approve the closing of North Depot Street at the intersection of Grove Street for the erection of a tent for the Lawler Irish Fest.  The street may be closed no sooner than Wednesday, June 19^th at 12:00 noon and be re-opened Monday, June 24^th no later than 12:00 noon.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the closing of East Grove Street between Benz Street and Depot Street for the Lawler Irish Fest activities.  The street may be closed at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 22 and be re-opened no later than 12:00 noon on Sunday, June 23^rd.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve the closing of East Grove Street between Benz Street and Depot Street Friday, June 21^st no sooner than 6:00 PM.  The street will be re-opened Saturday, June 22^nd for the 10:30 AM parade.  A sign must be posted showing that the Hole in the Wall is open for business that evening.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to allow designated parking at Junko Park during the Lawler Irish Fest.  There is to be no designated parking at Croell or Highland Park.  The volleyball tournament will be allowed at Junko Park, no volleyball is to be played on the ball diamond or outfield.  All Ayes.

Police report was given by Deputy Jeff Athey.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to designate the Calmar Courier as the newspaper to publish all council proceedings.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Brite Spot’s liquor license renewal.  All Ayes.

The annual insurance renewal was discussed.  The fountain on Grove Street and pillars at the park will be added to the policy.

Moved by King, seconded by Njus to pass ordinance ##290 RE: an ordinance amending refuse collection rates.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King directing the City Attorney to proceed with the enforcement of a municipal infraction at 315 E Grove Street.  All Ayes.

There will be an outline of options for the water project at the next meeting.

Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM.  All Ayes.

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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting   April 1, 2013   7:00 PM   City Hall

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Njus & Scheidel. Absent Zubrod.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Alan Powell & Deputy Jeff Athey.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve the Agenda with the addition of water system discussion. All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.

Police report was given by Deputy Jeff Athey.

A sanitation services proposal was submitted by Alan Powell from Jendro Sanitation.  There were no other proposals at this time.  Moved by King, seconded by Njus to extend the current sanitation services contract with Jendro Sanitation for five years.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve a 28E agreement with Chickasaw County for Law Enforcement Services effective July 1, 2013 at the rate of $7.50 per capita.  All Ayes.

Spring Cleanup day details will be sent to residents in the City Newsletter.  The Lions Scrap Metal Drive is April 27 and the City cleanup is May 3.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve Bucky’s beer permit renewal.  All Ayes.

The Iowa DOT sidewalk project was reviewed.  No action was needed by the City Council.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to remove the window and door and install counter top in the City Clerk’s Office.  The estimated cost is $1,560.00.  All ayes.

Water system problems were discussed.  A plan is in place for improvements per engineering study completed by TeKippe Engineering.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.  All Ayes.

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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 1, 2013

7:00 PM, CITY HALL

1.  ROLL CALL.

2.  APPROVAL WITH ANY ADDITIONS OF AGENDA.

3.  APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

4.  MAYORS COMMENTS.

5.  BUSINESS:

1. BIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTRACT.

1. CLERKS OFFICE COUNTER.

6.  COMMENTS.

7.  ADJOURNMENT.

Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting   March 4, 2013   7:00 PM   City Hall

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Njus, Scheidel & Zubrod.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Curt Franzen, Tony Blazek, Jason Byrne & Marty Hemann.

Moved by King ,seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of Lawler Irish Fest Committee.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license renewal.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest committee is proposing to close the street at the intersection of Grove and Depot north 180’ June 21-23 and Grove Street from Depot to Benz on June 22 after the parade.  The streets would be re-opened on the morning of June 23.  The council will consider the street closings when more definite plans are made.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to open the public hearing on the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate. All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Njus to close the public hearing on the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to adopt the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate.  All Ayes.

Spring Cleanup Day was tentatively set for May 3rd.  The Lions Club will be having a scrap drive on April 27^th.  A newsletter will be sent out in April with the details.

Police report was given by deputy Marty Hemann.

Railroad Crossing Improvement Grant was discussed.  The railroad will be checking into the possibility of some improvements.  Stop signs with lights will also be checked into.

The City Clerk attended the kick-off meeting on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  This plan will include the entire county, cities no longer file separate plans.  The planning meetings are set for March 26^th, April 23^rd, May 21^st and June 11^th at 6:30 PM.  All meetings are open to the public.

The county will be rocking the road north of McHugh Street.  A portion of that road is owned by the city.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to have Chickasaw County rock the portion of the road north of McHugh that is owned by the city. The city will pay for the rock.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to allot Chickasaw Council on Aging $500 for the FY 2012/2013 and $500 for FY 2013/2014.  All Ayes.

Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.  All Ayes.