Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present: Mike Murray, Deb Merrill, Tony Blazek, Lucas Elsbernd, Roger Dreckman and Mary Gruenberg.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the additions of the Irish Fest Committee and Mary Gruenberg discussion of nuisance.  All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$15,220.77
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  May	$986.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,533.72
IPERS	May	$987.85
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	May garbage	$2,167.96
Post Office	Postage	$74.47
Windstream	May	$90.70
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$127.45
United Parcel Service	shipping	$101.00
Post Office	box rent	$52.00
ARAWARK	rental	$86.90
Fehr Graham	services – water project	$254.50
Bodensteiner Imp.	blade	$56.04
Heartland Asphalt	cold mix	$535.62
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$336.73
TestAmerica	water & wastewater testing	$185.85
Hawkins	water supplies	$345.58
Blazek Corporation	park curbstop	$271.25
Stanton Electric	electric pole & repairs	$924.57
Paul Niemann Const.	rock	$78.36
Anderson, Wilmarth Law Firm	legal fees	$850.00
Roger Dreckman Construction	clean brush – park	$1,125.00
Pollard	pest control	$54.50
Team Lab	supplies – sewer	$1,508.50
CASH, Inc.	park fence, supplies & fuel	$1,783.44
Five Star Coop	fuel-April	$72.20
Iowa Finance Authority	sewer loan payment	$32,742.50
Iowa Finance Authority	water loan payment	$18,623.29
Lawler Public Library	cleaning reimbursement	$412.82
Rosenbaum Auto	stump grinding	$136.00
Five Star Coop	fuel & lp tank at lift station	$956.31
Total		$89,782.70
Library Bills
IPERS	May	$178.81
Cathy Humpal	wages	$888.22
do it yourself	subscription	$21.37
Penworthy	books	$112.27
Windstream	April	$85.94
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$71.97
INGRAM	books	$166.54
Food Network Magazine	subscription	$39.97
House Beautiful	subscription	$32.07
Cathy Humpal	insurance reimbursement	$750.00
Library Total		$2,347.16
May Receipts
General		$1,229.06
Road Use Tax		$2,941.68
Property Tax		$3,667.96
Local Option Tax		$3,040.57
Transfer of Jurisdiction-County		$1,905.28
Charges for Services		$42,143.44
CDBG-water		$6,000.00
State Revolving Fund-water		$33,032.40
Total		$93,960.39

Lucas Elsbernd from Fehr Graham Engineering explained the costs for the water project and the change order reduction.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to approve change order #3 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Project with a reduction of $17,665.98.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve a variance to Eric Njus for his house at 306 W Grove Street  provided that the Board of Adjustment approves the variance.  This is being granted due to survey discrepancies.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest  requested that the east side of the hardware store building be blocked off during the Irish Fest for a car show.  Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the east side of the hardware store building to be blocked off for a car show during the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Irish Fest requested a larger tent be used this year during the fest.  It will be located 12 ft. further north and 8 ft. further south than previous years. Moved by King, seconded by Izer to allow the larger tent for the fest as presented.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Fire Department requested using Croell Park for kids water ball on the Saturday of the Irish Fest.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to approve the use of Croell Park for kids water ball on the Saturday of the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

Mary Gruenberg had a complaint about the number of dogs at the residence and the excessive barking caused by the dogs in at 205 S Depot Street.  There have also been other complaints from residents about this.  Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to send the residents at 205 S Depot Street a letter to remedy the excessive barking from their dogs and comply with City Code on the number of dogs owned within seven to ten days.  All Ayes.

The council answered questions that Mike Murray and Deb Merrill had about the new discontinuance of service and utility deposit policies.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Utility Deposit Policy, Discontinuance of Service Policy, letter to landlords regarding new utility policies and letter to residents regarding new utility policies.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to contact Shirley Kuehner about the possible conveyance of property south of town that is owned by the City.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to allow Pat & JoAnne Costigan to display the old fire bell.  An agreement will be signed stating that the City will maintain ownership of the bell and if they no longer wish to display it, it will be returned to the City.  All Ayes.

The park budget has all been used for this fiscal year so the City will not be able to contribute to the trail or park committee this fiscal year.

Cathy Humpal will continue to clean the bathrooms, hallway and meeting room as needed.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to send requests for proposals to three CPA firms to conduct an annual exam as required by the Auditor of the State.  These proposals will be accepted until July 5, 2016.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve a 2% salary increase for Jay Uhlenhake.   All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve a 2% salary increase for Sue Cutsforth.  Ayes -King & Throndson.  Nays- Izer, Scheidel & Zubrod.  Jay Uhlenhake $51,305.54, Sue Cutsforth $29,366.28.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.  Payment agreements as presented were approved.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 2, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present: Kurt Croell, Tony Blazek, Randy Franzen & Jay Uhlenhake.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of discussion of spring cleanup day and the fire bell .  All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$18,188.34
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax first quarter adjustment	$7.00
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax  April	$992.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,533.74
IPERS	April	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	April garbage	$2,131.02
Post Office	Postage	$209.00
Windstream	April	$93.27
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$182.27
United Parcel Service	shipping	$103.00
Lawler Public Library	allotment	$1,160.00
ARAWARK	rental	$130.35
City of Lawler	sewer payroll expense	$3,309.57
Bodensteiner Imp.	supplies	$46.87
Gary Cuvelier	15 hrs. snow removal	$150.00
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$152.15
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Quality Pump & Control	sewer pump repair	$2,251.00
Blazek Corporation	lagoon repairs	$185.00
Stanton Electric	pole replacement	$863.56
Paul Niemann Const.	rock	$75.24
IAMU	annual dues	$1,121.00
Quill	office supplies	$274.96
Chickasaw County Clerk of Court	small claims	$295.00
Jerry Zweibahmer	deposit refund	$75.00
Jennifer Bear	deposit refund	$75.00
CASH, Inc.	supplies & fuel	$214.95
Five Star Coop	park fuel	$158.57
Simmering-Cory Inc.	water project administrative fees	$6,000.00
John Deere Financial	tractor payment	$8,458.81
Total		$56,575.35
Library Bills
IPERS	April	$178.81
Cathy Humpal	wages	$888.20
Jane Lynch	wages	$51.72
Penworthy	books	$163.30
Windstream	March	$85.72
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$112.30
INGRAM	books	$210.71
Simple & Delicious	subscription	$19.98
Calmar Courier	subscription	$33.00
Quill	office supplies	$38.36
DEMCO	supplies	$199.50
Petty Cash	supplies & postage	$86.87
Library Total		$2,068.47
April Receipts
General		$693.24
Road Use Tax		$2,597.25
Property Tax		$25,018.87
Local Option Tax		$3,040.55
Park Donations		$6,232.00
Charges for Services		$44,019.92
Total		$81,601.83

 

The Lawler Irish Fest committee members requested that the volleyball tournament during the fest be moved from Croell Park to Junko Park to make it more efficient for the players who are involved in both volleyball and kickball.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the volleyball tournament to be at Junko Park during the Irish Fest.  All Ayes.

John Cuvelier was not able to attend the meeting to discuss insurance renewal.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve Bucky’s cigarette permit renewal.  All Ayes.

Peak Energy Saver program from Jirak Construction was reviewed.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to open the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget at 7:15 PM.  All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to close the public hearing on the amendment of the current budget.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #05022016 a resolution amending the current budget for the FY ending June, 2016.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to pass resolution #050316 a resolution assessing $1581.00 to the property at 315 E Grove Street for sidewalk replacement and snow removal.  All Ayes.

The condition of N East Street and E Spring from Depot Street to the hydrant were discussed.  It was decided that E Spring would be added to the seal coating project for this year and that seal coating it not needed on N East Street.

Estimates for seal coating and crack sealing from Blacktop Service Co., Kluesner Construction, Prairie Road Builders and D&M Asphalt were reviewed.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to accept the bid as presented of $24,204.21 for seal coating from Blacktop Service Co., E Spring Street from Depot Street to the hydrant will be added for an approximate cost of $2,000.00.  All Ayes.

Letters will be sent to property owners in regard to lawn mowing and vehicle removal.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve payment estimate #5 in the amount of $$29,874.65 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Investments were discussed.  Moved by King, seconded by Izer to reinvest interest on certificates of deposit at fiscal yearend and review investments it the July meeting.  All Ayes.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to increase utility deposits to $150.00 .  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send 12 day notice of disconnection of service to customers when their bill is delinquent after the 20^th of the month.  All Ayes.

Spring Cleanup Day will be as planned.  Some of the garbage may not be picked up until Saturday depending on how much is put out for Cleanup Day.

Pat Costigan is interested in putting the  old fire bell on his lot at the corner of Lincoln and Grove.  The City would like to keep ownership of the bell if it is put on the lot.  Jeremy Scheidel will check with the fire department and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 2, 2016       7:00 PM, CITY HALL

 ROLL CALL.

 APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

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

 MAYORS COMMENTS.

 BUSINESS:

1.  LAWLER IRISH FEST – VOLLEYBALL
2.  PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET – 7:15 PM.
3.  JOHN CUVELIeR – INSURANCE RENEWAL.
4.  ESTIMATES ON STREET PROJECT.
5.  BUCKY’S CIGARETTE PERMIT RENEWAL.
6.  JIRAK CONSTRUCTION – PEAK ENERGY SAVER INFORMATION.
7.  RESOLUTION ASSESSING COSTS TO PROPERTY.
8.  APPROVAL OF PAYMENT ESTIMATE #5 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN PROJECT.
9.  REVIEW INVESTMENT POLICY.
10.  DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS-UTILITY DEPOSITS-UTILITY APPLICATION.
11.  ADJOURNMENT.

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present: Joe Schmitt, Ann Schmitt & Jay Uhlenhake.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of nuisance at 507 E Pitts Street.  All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$21,002.39
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,030.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,513.74
IPERS	February	$987.85
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	February garbage	$2,142.48
Jendro Sanitation	January increase	$64.30
Post Office	Postage	$119.00
Windstream	February	$85.97
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$278.12
United Parcel Service	shipping	$105.19
Pollard	pest control	$54.50
Quill	office supplies	$101.02
ARAWARK	rental	$72.40
Five Star Coop	fuel – January	$56.86
Municipal Supply	electric supplies	$495.14
Sandean	service	$210.37
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$184.46
Brown Supply Company	street supplies	$317.90
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$428.09
Hawkins, Inc.	water supplies	$283.21
TestAmerica	water testing	$100.00
Iowa DNR	wastewater permit fee	$85.00
Lawler Fire Department	truck allocation	$5,900.00
Five Star Coop	fuel – February	$98.45
State Hygeinic Lab	water testing	$39.00
Total		$42,856.26
Library Bills
IPERS	February	$172.76
Cathy Humpal	wages	$861.11
Windstream	January	$86.04
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$121.75
INGRAM	books	$92.55
Cathy Humpal	mileage & website renewal	$75.10
The Family Handyman	subscription	$14.98
MORE Magazine	subscription	$30.00
Good Housekeeping	subscription	$32.07
MIDAMERICA Books	books	$119.70
Petty Cash	postage & supplies	$65.46
Library Total		$1,671.52
February Receipts
General		$236.69
Road Use Tax		5,893.55
Local Option Tax		3,595.88
Park Donations		1,477.54
Library		20.00
Charges for services		45,160.91
Total		56,384.57

Joe Schmitt from Cedar Valley Engine Club was present to ask for street closings during a tractor ride on June 11, 2016.  The ride will go from Highway 24 down Brush Street to Grove Street ending at the Ballpark for ice cream.  Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve closing Brush Street from Highway 24 to Grove Street on June 11, 2016 for 3 hours, from 6 am -9 am.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to increase the garbage rates due to an increase from the refuse hauler as follows:  small tote $13.40 per month, medium tote $14.00 per month, large tote $15.25 per month.  All Ayes.

Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate at 7:15 PM.  There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on the FY 2017/2017 budget estimate.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #3072016 a resolution adopting the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate.  All Ayes.

The nuisance at 315 E Grove was discussed.  John Izer will see if he can get in contact with the property owner and it will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on the amendment of the current budget on April 4, 2016 at 7:15 PM.  This amendment is due to increase in the cost of the well house/water main project and repairs that are needed on the water tower.  All Ayes.

Spring Cleanup Day will be held on May 13, 2016. The City will do TV, monitor and microwave pickup as last year.  Details will be put in the newsletter in April.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to increase water rates as follows :  residential customers to a base rate of $15.50 per month and commercial customers to a base rate of $24.00 per month due to water project costs.  All Ayes.

Policies on collection of delinquent accounts on rental property was discussed.  Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to check into utility deposits and discuss it at the next meeting.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to send a letter to the property owner at 507 E Pitts Street concerning the nuisance at the property.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Roger Dreckman

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

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$21,780.28
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,116.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,513.74
IPERS	Jaunary	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	January garbage	$2,078.18
Post Office	Postage	$70.00
Windstream	January	$85.57
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$238.16
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$235.25
United Parcel Service	shipping	$59.17
Schueth Hardware	supplies	$47.26
Franzen Sales & Service	blade repair	$254.79
ARAWARK	rental	$72.40
Five Star Coop	fuel	$91.64
Bucky’s	fuel	$50.34
Wellmark	health insurance	$1,335.95
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$68.85
Brown Supply Company	tire chains	$206.48
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$246.83
Total		$37,639.57
Library Bills
IPERS	January	$179.66
Cathy Humpal	wages	$956.23
Windstream	December	$85.33
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$88.16
INGRAM	books	$59.77
Riley’s, Inc.	fax machine	$300.00
Iowa Library Association	dues	$50.00
Library Total		$1,719.15
January Receipts
General		$1,617.33
Received from CDBG		$0.00
Received from SRF		$0.00
Road Use Tax		$3,342.43
Property Tax		$1,210.35
Local Option Tax		$3,595.88
Park Donations		$25.00
Library		$10.00
Charges for Services		$38,922.06
Total		$48,723.05

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Landfill annual report.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to allot Pathways $468.00 for FY 2016/2017.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on the FY 2016/2017 budget estimate on March 7, 2016 at 7:15 PM.  All Ayes.

Roger Dreckman presented a map on the proposed trail at Highland Park.  The council decided to look at park funds in June to see if there will be any funds that can be used for the trail.

A letter will be sent to the owner of the property at 315 E Grove Street concerning repairs to the property and snow removal.

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM.  All Ayes._____________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

The mayor and council members were sworn into office prior to the meeting.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Ashley Ewing & Cathy Humpal.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of discussion on pickup trade in. All Ayes.

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

 

Hawkeye   REC	Service	$17,838.16
Treasurer   State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,009.00
United   States Treasury	FICA,   with	$1,733.62
IPERS	December	$1,166.42
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro   Sanitation	December   garbage	$2,078.18
Post   Office	Postage	$119.00
Windstream	December	$88.51
Black   Hills Energy	natural   gas	$162.14
Fehr   Graham	water   project fees	$2,922.50
United   Parcel Service	shipping	$78.98
USA   Bluebook	water supplies	$128.93
Office   Depot	printer	$349.79
Hawkins	water   supplies	$170.93
TestAmerica	water   & wastewater testing	$192.80
Blazek   Corporation	replace   hydrant	$8,545.50
Liz   Murray	utility   refund	$163.63
Lawler   Fire Department	allotment	$2,756.25
Mic’s   Plumbing	check   furnace	$67.95
Municipal   Supply	meter   reader	$7,500.00
City of   Lawler	electric   at lift station	$280.02
Stanton   Electric	repairs	$588.51
Total		$55,041.64
Library   Bills
IPERS	December	$181.39
Cathy   Humpal	wages	$965.26
People   Magazine	subscription	$116.07
Redbook	subscription	$23.51
Country   Magazine	subscription	$29.98
Windstream	November	$85.33
Midwest   Tape	dvd’s	$38.48
INGRAM	books	$153.51
This Old   House	subscription	$15.00
Linda   McCann	books	$20.00
Lawler   Library	petty   cash	$105.44
The   Courier	subscription	$91.85
Treasurar   State of Iowa	withholding	$77.00
Internal   Revenue Service	FICA	$754.68
Library   Total		$2,657.50
November   Receipts
General		$238.12
Received   from CDBG		$51,724.00
Received   from SRF		$61,891.62
Road Use   Tax		$4,010.30
Property   Tax		$5,567.14
Local   Option Tax		$3,595.88
Park   Donations		$886.55
Library		$10.00
Charges   for Services		$41,542.41
Total		$169,466.02

Ashley Ewing was present to discuss nuisances.  All vehicles are licensed and in operable condition.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to appoint Heather Busta to the Library Board for a six year term and to appoint Gwen Kuehner to the Library Board for the four year unexpired term created by the resignation of Deb Speltz.  All Ayes.

Cathy Humpal, Library Director presented the FY 2016/2017 library budget to the council.  The council toured the Library and discussed the services that the Library provides to the community with the director.

Mayor Mueterthies made the following appointments:

Mayor pro-tem                                    Dale King

Bank                                                    Bank Iowa

City Attorney                                      Richard Zahasky

City Clerk                                           Sue Cutsforth

Toxic Cleanup                                     Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee                                Jeremy Scheidel, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake

Utilities Committee                             Deb Zubrod, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake

Fire Dept. Rep.                                   John Izer & Dale King

Tree Committee                                  Dale King, Deb Throndson, Jay Uhlenhake

Health Officer                                     Dr. Moberly

Ambulance Service Rep.                     Mark Mueterthies

Street Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Water Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Landfill Committee Rep.                    Jay Uhlenhake

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the mayor’s appointments.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to appoint Frank Wilson to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term.  All Ayes.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to appoint Jeremy Scheidel to the Park Board for a five year term.  All Ayes.

Snow removal was discussed.  The snow from the business district will be put on the well property and by the grain bins.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to allot Helping Services for Northeast Iowa $100 and Northeast Iowa Community Action $329.25 for FY 2016/2017. All Ayes.

The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.

There will be estimates on pickup trade in for the next meeting.

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

_____________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 7, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson.

Absent Zubrod.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Mike Murray & Deb Merrill

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the additions of:  Mike Murray building permit inquiry and discussion of nuisances. All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$16,740.13
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$986.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.70
IPERS	November	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	November garbage	$2,090.56
Post Office	Postage	$119.00
Windstream	November	$88.22
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$79.69
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$2,324.25
United Parcel Service	shipping	$45.70
Five Star Coop	fuel  October	$46.45
ARAMARK	rental	$71.74
Office Depot	supplies	$62.52
Hawkins	water supplies	$774.25
Iowa One Call	locates	$10.90
TestAmerica	water & wastewater testing	$98.70
Helping Services	allotment	$100.00
Iowa Finance Authority	water note interest	$517.81
Iowa Finance Authority	wastewater note interest	$10,065.00
Insurance Associates	insurance – new well house	$20.00
Paul Niemann Construction	rock	$81.22
Chickasaw County Auditor	election fees	$651.61
Blazek Corporation	water supplies	$193.78
New Hampton Tribune	proceedings	$365.50
Data Technologies	license & support fee	$1,118.33
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$350.35
Iowa Rural Water	membership fee	$225.00
L & R Manufacturing	repairs	$271.38
Intuit	payroll subscription	$519.00
Stanton Electric	repairs	$1,659.91
Bucky’s	fuel October	$47.93
Flagshooter, Inc.	utility marking flags	$263.13
Mark Mueterthies	mileage	$124.00
Mark Mueterthies	mayor	$1,200.00
John Izer	10 mtgs.	$250.00
Dale King	13 mtgs.	$325.00
Jeremy Scheidel	10 mtgs.	$250.00
Deb Throndson	13 mtgs.	$325.00
Deb Zubrod	12 mtgs.	$300.00
Schueth Hardware	supplies	$29.95
Jay Uhlenhake	repairs	$524.64
Five Star Coop	fuel November	$126.47
Bucky’s	fuel November	$63.52
Sandean, & Co.	chain sand truck	$46.55
Display Sales	decoration	$405.50
Total		$53,559.07
Library Bills
IPERS	November	$174.48
Cathy Humpal	wages	$931.13
Garden gate	subscription	$20.00
Penworthy	books	$62.45
Cathy Humpal	mileage	$7.60
Windstream	October	$84.62
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$78.77
INGRAM	books	$163.39
Library Total		$1,522.44
November Receipts
General		$581.14
Received from CDBG		$53,793.00
Received from SRF		$42,007.23
Road Use Tax		$6,365.92
Property Tax		$2,868.88
Local Option Tax		$31.28
Park Donations		$18.28
Library		$112.29
Charges for Services		$40,426.13
Total		$146,204.15

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve payment estimate #4 in the amount of $111,291.43 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to send the owner of the property at 315 E Grove Street a bill for sidewalk replacement, building repair and snow removal.    This property will be discussed further at the next meeting.  All Ayes.

Mike Murray inquired about a building permit for a 24’ x 16’ building.  DNR approval will be needed for the permit being the property is in a flood plain.  A permit can be issued by the City if the DNR approves the building.

Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the Well #2 and water main project.  The following announcements were made:

• This public hearing is being held to update residents on the City’s well #2 and water main improvements project.  This project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant and DNR/SRF Funding.

• The need for and goals of the project have not changed since the CDBG application was submitted to the State of Iowa in the fall of 2013.
  • Blazek Corporation is the contractor for the project. Work on the project is approximately 55% complete.

• The grant is scheduled to close-out June 30, 2017.

• To date, $240,276.00 in CDBG funds have been requested and $192,265.59 in matching funds have been expended.

There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on the well #2 and water main project.  All Ayes.

The FY 2016/2017 budget estimate was discussed.

Several nuisances of barking dogs, non-licensed vehicles and junk were discussed.  Property owners will be sent notice on these nuisances.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM.  All Ayes.

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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent: Izer.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake.

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

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to correct the previous minutes to read:  all events that take place at Junko Park will be fenced off at the discretion of the City Council.  All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$18,760.26
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,046.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.72
IPERS	September	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	October garbage	$2,101.56
Post Office	Postage	$217.00
Windstream	October	$87.03
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$62.79
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$10,297.50
United Parcel Service	shipping	$89.96
Team Lab	road patch	$464.50
ARAMARK	rental	$107.61
Office Depot	supplies	$84.27
Summit Supply	park supplies	$222.37
Iowa One Call	locates	$11.70
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Pollard	pest control	$54.50
Smartsign	signs	$24.84
Insurance Associates	insurance – new well house	$230.00
USA Bluebook	water supplies	$331.50
Sandy’s Sign Shop	signs	$75.00
Blazek Corporation	water main repair	$1,590.00
Terry-Durin Company	electric supplies	$730.88
Culver-Hahn	electric supplies	$718.58
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$304.11
Roger Dreckman Construction	street work	$22,630.00
L & R Manufacturing	repairs	$98.70
Iowa Utilities Board	remainder assessment	$255.21
Stanton Electric	well house & repairs	$18,243.38
Total		$88,489.65
Library Bills
IPERS	October	$184.85
Cathy Humpal	wages	$982.32
Jane Lynch	wages	$88.66
New Hampton Tribune	subscription	$46.00
Readers Digest	subscription	$16.98
SHAPE Magazine	subscription	$14.99
Real Simple	subscription	$24.00
Windstream	September	$84.30
Country Sampler	subscription	$18.00
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$61.94
INGRAM	books	$153.75
Petty Cash	postage & supplies	$73.26
Library Total		$1,749.05
October Receipts
General		$674.32
Received from CDBG		$59,363.00
Received from SRF		$46,559.03
Road Use Tax		$3,492.74
Property Tax		$30,119.93
Local Option Tax		$6,981.34
Park Donations		$170.00
Library		$358.50
Charges for Services		$41,654.94
Total		$189,373.80

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #3 in the amount of $85,502.67 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Moved  by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve Bucky’s liquor license renewal.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to hold a public hearing on December 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the purpose of providing public information concerning the progress, scope, budget and status of the water system improvement project.  All Ayes.

Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #110215 a resolution dispensing with the special election requirement on the matter of granting a gas franchise to Black Hills Energy.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its first reading.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its third and final reading.  All Ayes.

A letter from the Iowa DOT in regard to the pond property was reviewed.  The City will take ownership of the property when the trail committee is further along with development plans.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to purchase materials for the construction of a rail fence at Junko Park.  This fence will be approx. 192 ft.  The Lions Club will help with the construction and will be completed as time allows.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM.  All Ayes.

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
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:

a.    APPROVE PAYMENT ESTIMATE 3 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

b.    PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 PM – ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.

c.    FIRST READING ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.

d.    SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE – INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROGRESS, SCOPE, BUDGET AND STATUS OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

e.    BUCKY’S LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL.

f.    LETTER FROM DOT CONCERNING OWNERSHIP OF POND PROPERTY.

g.    ESTIMATE ON RAIL FENCE FOR PARK.

7.  ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent: Scheidel.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Gail Stammeyer, Deb Speltz, Larry Hruska, Frank Wilson & Luella Junko.

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

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$23,681.85
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,108.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.72
IPERS	September	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	September garbage	$2,102.94
Post Office	Postage	$105.00
Windstream	September	$86.35
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$60.22
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$8,909.50
United Parcel Service	shipping	$110.52
Hawkins Inc.	water supplies	$220.83
ARAMARK	rental	$60.80
Iowa DNR	water permit	$99.00
Wellmark	health insurance	$3,438.45
Iowa One Call	locates	$8.10
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Five Star Coop	fuel	$142.27
Jay Uhlenhake	lodging reimbursement	$239.80
Stanton Electric	electric repairs	$4,371.91
MARC	supplies	$262.96
IAWEA	class fee	$25.00
Julianna Henderson	deposit refund	$75.00
City of Lawler	electric at lift station	$296.69
Bodensteiner Imp.	supplies	$474.96
Iowa Workforce Development	unemployment	$9.98
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$804.00
New Hampton Newspapers	proceedings	$85.86
Richard Zahasky	legal fees	$450.00
Total		$56,880.39
Library Bills
IPERS	September	$171.03
Cathy Humpal	wages	$913.07
Time magazine	subscription	$72.24
Arthirites Today	subscription	$14.95
Farm & Ranch Living	subscription	$18.00
The Oprah Magazine	subscription	$35.28
Windstream	August	$84.23
The Courier	subscription	$100.39
MidAmerica Books	books	$67.80
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$70.69
INGRAM	books	$239.99
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$78.00
Internal Revenue Service	FICA	$741.20
Library Total		$2,606.87
September Receipts
General		$103.01
Received from CDBG		$93,535.00
Received from SRF		$107,495.33
Road Use Tax		$4,566.19
Property Tax		$1,610.48
Park Donations		$1,006.24
Library		$1,165.06
Charges for Services		$39,724.30
Total		$249,205.61

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve change order #2 on the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project reflecting a $5,760.00 decrease in the contract with Blazek Corporation.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to approve payment estimate #2 in the amount of $97,012.53 from Blazek Corporation for Well #$2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

The Black Hills Energy Franchise Agreement was reviewed.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to hold a public hearing on November 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the consideration of ordinance #320 RE:  An Ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  All Ayes.

Installing fence at Junko Park was discussed.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to have whoever is responsible for the Lawler All-Niter fence off the event.  All Ayes.

Gail Stammeyer and Deb Speltz from the Crane Creek Trail Committee were present to discuss plans for the trail.  The committee is looking into constructing a trail at Highland Park and also around the pond east of town.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to have Al Powers, electrical engineer do a study on the compatibility of solar power with the city electrical system.  This study should cost about $500.  All Ayes.

Dale King reported the Lawler Fire Department is moving forward with the purchase of a new fire truck.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk