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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING April 7, 2025 @ 7:25 pm

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LAWLER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held at ______7:25______P.M. on _____April 7 ____, 2025, at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in Lawler, Iowa, on the proposal to amend the City Code Ordnance 92.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 92, WATER RATES, AND AFFECTING CHAPTER 99, SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, OF THE LAWLER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER AND SEWER UTILITY DISCONTINUANCE FEES

WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Chapter 92 provides for Water Rates; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler provides for Sewer Service Charges, and provides that the same discontinuance procedures and charges apply to Sewer disconnection as to water disconnection under Chapter 92. Specifically, Section 99.04 provides: “Sewer service may be discontinued or disconnected in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.04 if the combined service account becomes delinquent, and the provisions contained in Section 92.07 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account”; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that to provide for the administrative costs of providing notice of municipal water and sewer utility discontinuance, a fee shall be imposed for providing notice 24 hours prior to discontinuance of water or sewer services;

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to amend Chapter 92 Water Rates, to provide certain charges for notice of water and sewer utility shutoff.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa as follows:

Para. 1. That Chapter 92 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Water Rates, is amended by deleting Paragraph 4, Fees, of Section 92.04, and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Paragraph 4:

4. Fees. The following fees shall be assessed as administrative charges associated with services provided by the City under this section.

A. Tag Fee. If full payment of a delinquent bill is not received by the
Clerk’s office by close of business on the date set forth in the notice of delinquency, then a tagging fee of $25.00 will be assessed to the customer at the time a 24-hour disconnection notice is placed on the door of the property.
B. Reconnect Fee. A fee of $35.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer. No fee shall be charged for the usual or customary trips in the regular changes in occupancies of property

March 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Croell
Council members absent: Roberson

Others present: John Cuvelier and Travis Suckow

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda. Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS RUGS 276.86
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,373.97
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
UPS 82.92
TEST AMERICA 110.95
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,695.55
IPERS IPERS 1,289.86
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 503.9
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 25,487.02
CASH 161.82
HAWKINS 736.44
BLAZEK CORPORATION WATER MAIN BREAK 2,130.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES 76.7
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLES 216.66
ANDERSON 528
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD DIRECT ASSESSMNET 150
NAPA DUMP TRUCK 144.35
STATE HYGIENIC LAB 21
ROSENBAUM AUTO 125
VISA – J UHLENHAKE 167.86
VISA – S BYRNE 905.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Jan-25 49.91
FEHR GRAHAM IA DNR FEES& PAYMENTS 1,315.04
DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND DATE 02/24/2025 45.38
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,481.56 REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL 46,138.83 60,831.10
GENERAL FUND 6,385.66 6,353.41
SANITATION FUND 3,373.97 2,978.81
ROAD USE TAX FUND 982.55 3,444.58
CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 1,315.04
WATER FUND 4,629.72 8,577.99
SEWER FUND 2,351.61 9,329.45
ELECTRIC FUND 27,054.90 30,146.86
DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND 45.38 –

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IPERS IPERS 277.51
INGRAM BOOKS 323.37
CONSUMER REPORTS 32.1
US POSTAL SERVICE BOX RENT 84
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31.24
SMITHSONIAN 29.99
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,387.48
CLAIMS TOTAL 2,165.69
GENERAL FUND 2,165.69

The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY25/26. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Property Tax Levey April 7, 2025 at 7:15pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.

The council reviewed at bid from C.A.S.H. Lumber for supplies for the city hall repairs. The city hall repairs will be discussed further in April.
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates discussed raising deductibles for property coverage. Motion made by Scheidel to increase insurance deductible from $5000 to $10,000. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Scheidel discussed a new Kawasaki side by side for Jay. Kawasaki is offering a promotion for Kawasaki side by sides for municipalities. The city would pay the insurance and any maintenance for the side by side and we would receive a new one each year. Jeremy will continue to research the offer further. John Cuvelier will check into insurance costs. This will be tabled to April.

Kurt Croell asked Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor why he had voted to give $50.000 to Nashua to fix the damn. If money gets returned to the county Croell would like to see Mr. Suckow represent the district that voted for him. The City of Lawler could have used the money to help with expense of the repairing the box culverts in town to help with possible flooding.

The city will be changing amending Chapter 92, water rates and affecting Chapter 99, sewer service charges, of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding water and sewer utility discontinuance fees. Motion made by Scheidel to set public hearing April 7, 2025 at 7:25pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None

Next meeting will be April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm. Seconded by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

February 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

Council members absent: None

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the Fire Department addition. Second by Croell.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Roberson.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,364.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	LIGHTS CITY HALL	995.91
UPS		218.51
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	312.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,806.60
IPERS	IPERS	1,360.69
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	450.51
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,978.72
CASH		729.8
TEAM LAB	SHOP SUPPLIES	221
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		107.72
BANK IOWA		11.22
PATHWAYS		468
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL 8/12/2024-8/31/2024	18
DENNIS UNGS		50
ROSENBAUM AUTO	FLUIDS, INTERSTATE BATTERY	686.29
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	CHRISTMAS ROPE LIGHTS	64.52
VISA – S BYRNE	GOOGLE & ADOBE	36.59
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	JANUARY 2025 SALES TAX	1,306.19
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 01/22/2025	107.92
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,810.80	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	44,383.38	65,978.92
	GENERAL FUND	6,824.51	7,156.90
	SANITATION FUND	3,364.68	3,365.09
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	952.58	4,056.46
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	11.22	2,118.44
	WATER FUND	2,552.72	9,893.39
	SEWER FUND	2,609.75	7,863.35
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,016.83	31,426.38
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	51.09	98.91

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IPERS	IPERS	315.88
INGRAM	BOOKS	227.32
WOMAN’S DAY		26.72
BETTER HOMES	2025 RENEWAL	20
DEMCO		206.69
VISA		154.08
GILMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY	DAMAGED BOOK	9.99
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,584.09
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,544.77
	GENERAL FUND	2,544.77

Suzette presented the Budget FY25-26. The council looked through it No changes made.

Motion made by Croell to approve the GIS Mapping. Second by King.

Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel, Wilson and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to accept agreement for Chickasaw County Law Enforcement Services. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and King

Nays: None

Motion passed

Mayor Mueterthies updated the council about the nuisance abate at 201 N Benz. Property owners are planning on taking house down and covering hole around the June 1, 2025. The city is waiting for attorney.

The City Hall repairs are tabled for next month.

Motion made by Scheidel to accept Croell, Inc building permit. Second by King.

Ayes, Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Scheidel and King discussed the fire department financial status. They are requesting the city pay for the department’s utility bill. The fire department performs a service to the city. Motion made by Croell to have the city pay for the utilities for the Lawler Fire Department. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, Scheidel and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Next meeting will be March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40pm. Seconded by Croell.

Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

January 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Council members absent: Croell

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta

Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson

All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by King.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,365.71
STANTON ELECTRIC		1,428.24
UPS		124.47
RILEY’S		26.99
TEST AMERICA	WASTEWATER	128.07
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	2,044.33
IPERS	IPERS	1,537.10
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	827.63
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	282.96
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	11,473.49
CASH		538.46
HAWKINS	AZONE	597.15
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		146.08
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		5,713.95
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	2ND QTR FY24-25	3,750.00
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2025 1ST HALF OF TAXATION	6,171.25
ANDERSON		100
BANK IOWA	SEWER LOAN PAYOFF	8,535.11
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	ELECTRIC METERS	1,940.62
TERRY DURIN CO		1,165.72
MARK MUETERTHIES	2024 MILEAGE	451.58
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	388.49
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		163.3
VISA – S BYRNE		74.69
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE	LED ROPE LIGHT XMAS LIGHTS	31.17
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Dec-24	45.1
DSG		344.1
FEHR GRAHAM	WELL #3 IMPROVMENTS	9,600.00
OMNISITE	1 YEAR WIRLESS SERVICE	290
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	8,958.93
	CLAIMS TOTAL	70,521.55	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	21,469.34	4914.03
	SANITATION FUND	3,435.71	2913.37
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,624.64	3917.33
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,535.11	2835.34
	CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND	9,600.00	0
	WATER FUND	3,829.45	9238.03
	SEWER FUND	3,679.67	6877.67
	ELECTRIC FUND	18,347.63	24490.81

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EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,371.44
IPERS	IPERS	307.99
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAX	109.25
INGRAM	BOOKS	80.23
PETTY CASH	PETTY CASH	76.39
RILEY’S		109.95
MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING		82.5
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	DECEMBER	31
VISA		13.57
BRINCKS CONSTRUCTION		3,225.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,618.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	7,025.33
	GENERAL FUND	7,025.33

Appointments were made by council for 2025. The Board of Adjustment will need another appointment to for a replacement until 2026

Appointments January 2024

Mayor pro-tem Dale King

Bank Bank Iowa

City Attorney John Anderson

City Clerk Suzette Byrne

Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee Kurt Croell, Cole Roberson, Jay Uhlenhake

Utilities Committee Karen Wilson, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake

Fire Dept. Rep. Cole Roberson & Dale King

Tree Committee Dale King, Karen Wilson, Jay Uhlenhake

Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman

Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake

Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake

Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake

Board of Adjustment 5 year term

2025

Jeremy Scheidel 2025

Kurt Croell 2027

Roger Dreckman 2025

Frank Wilson 2025

Park Board 5 year term

Roger Dreckman 2026

Dale King 2026

Jeremy Scheidel 2025

Emergency Management Board

Mark Mueterthies

Dale King

REAP

Mark Mueterthies

Motion made by Roberson to approve Mark Mueterthies and Dale King to the Emergency Management Board. Second by Wilson.

Ayes: Roberson, Wilson, King and Scheidel

Nays: None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta gave the council the Library Budget for FY25-26. They are requesting an increase of $1,000 from the city.

The library windows are still leaking. Renea discussed with the council regarding siding on the west wall of the building. Suzette said this would need to be put in the budget for FY25-26 under building repairs.

Jay discussed with the council GIS Mapping for the city to find underground electric, water and sewer lines. It is always updated. This will cost the city $51,000 and will be budgeted from the electric, water and sewer funds in FY25-26.

The council worked on the Budget FY24-25. Street repairs were discussed. Suzette explained whatever expensed you budget for will need revenue to pay them. Suzette will run the numbers the council gave. Budget numbers will be discussed next month.

Delinquents were discussed. The city will be updating the utility ordinances to charges $25-$35 for delinquent accounts receiving a 24 hour notice on their doors. The utility bills are due the 20^th of the month, if not paid, a 12 disconnect notice is mailed to home owners, if not by with in the 12 days, 24 hour notice is posting on homeowner doors. This cost the city money in postage and time. This will be further discussed at the February meeting.

Next meeting will be February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:45pm. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel and Roberson

Nays:

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

December 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

Council members absent: None

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Nick LaRosa-Fehr Graham, Ray Armel and Chris Rigel

Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the addition of no truck parking signs on E Spring Street. Second by Croell

All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Roberson.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,367.78
STANTON ELECTRIC		1,724.75
UPS		53.46
TEST AMERICA		108.07
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,728.08
IPERS	IPERS	1,300.58
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	114.65
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	2024 SEWER INTEREST PYMT	5,896.25
CASH	GAS	203.7
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES	217.68
ROGER DRECKMAN		3,554.00
TERRY DURIN CO	STREET LIGHTS	614
NAPA		34.98
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER	21
AUDITOR	ANNUAL EXAM 2024	425
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	115.75
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	DIESEL DUMP TRUCK	97.27
GWORKS	ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION	8,400.00
VISA – S BYRNE	POSTAGE,TRAINING,TECHNOLOGY	748.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		45.14
FEHR GRAHAM	WELL #3 IMPROVEMENT	25,912.50
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	OCTOBER SALES TAX 2024	2,552.72
BACON CONCRETE	PAYMENT 8 FINAL RETAINAGE	61,257.56
WORKWISE COMPLIANCE		32.49
GILMOUR’S TREE SERVICE	TREE & STUMP REMOVAL	7,000.00
KEITH D. OLTROGGE CPA	2024 ANNUAL EXAM	4,000.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,385.93	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	136,188.79	63,555.40
	GENERAL FUND	25,562.39	12,843.78
	SANITATION FUND	3,367.78	2,772.98
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	4,400.17	4,070.40
	CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND	87,205.02
	WATER FUND	2,659.02	9,072.50
	WATER SINKING FUND	1,950.00	4,743.37
	SEWER FUND	2,498.05	6,614.73
	SEWER SINKING FUND	3,946.25
	ELECTRIC FUND	4,600.11	23,437.64

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IPERS	IPERS	293.09
INGRAM	BOOKS	42.34
TRIBUNE	RENEWAL	58
READER’S DIGEST		20
ILA	DUES	30
PREVENTION	RENEW 2024	51.36
THE IOWAN MAGAZINE	RENEW	24
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Nov-24	31.8
MARYJANESFARM	RENEW 2024	21.95
RAPID PRINTERS		532.73
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,568.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,673.28
	GENERAL FUND	2,673.28

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham gave the council an update on the box culvert improvements. Bacon Concrete will be seeding grass for the residents along the creek next spring.

Motion made by Croell to approve Bacon Concrete pay estimate #7. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bacon Concrete pay estimate #8 final retainage. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to accept Bacon Concrete final change order #4. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson, Croell and King.

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council the cities current Municipal Software annual fee increased by 40%. The current software company is upgrading the software by the end of 2025. Suzette has spoken with the company regarding the invoice. If the city signs the upgrade agreement by March 31, 2025 they will lock the rate through 2026. Suzette will continue to speak with other software companies.

Motion made by Croell to pay the current invoice. Second by Wilson.

Ayes: Croell, Wilson, Scheidel, King and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing at 7:15pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Croell, Wilson, Scheidel, King and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Local Residents attending: None

Public Hearing was open to take action to institute proceedings to enter into a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the Municipal Waterworks Utility System (the “Utility”) of the City. The Agreement will not constitute a general obligation of the City, nor will it be payable in any manner by taxation, but together with City’s outstanding Water Revenue Bond SRF Series 2015, dated September 25, 2015 and any additional obligations of the City as may be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking on the parity therewith, will be payable solely and only form the Net Revenues of the Utility.

Motion made by Scheidel to close the Public Hearing. Second by King.

Motion made by Scheidel to Accept Resolution #2024-12022024 taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $60,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, Wilson and King.

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Chickasaw County Assessor Ray Armel explained the Joint Agreement with Chickasaw County the Urban Renewal Plan. A new Urban Renewal area will include Homeland Energy Property for the purpose of undertaking eligible urban renewal projects. Some of the land proposed to be included within the Urban Renewal Area is within two miles of, or within, the corporate limits of the city. The agreement is not expected to affect the city’s tax base with its boundaries.

Motion made by Croell to accept the Urban Renewal Joint agreement with Chickasaw County. Second by King.

Ayes: Croell, King Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Kurt Croell received a call from a property owner on E. Spring St. regarding semi-trucks parking on the road blocking the property owner’s garage. He would like no parking signs to be installed. Jay informed the council the signs have already been installed.

Next meeting will be January 6, 2024 at 7:00pm

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:45pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 4, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on November 4, 2024, at 7:15 P.M., that the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining citizen comment concerning the following:

To receive comment on the community development and housing needs of low and moderate-income persons.

Proposed activities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Application and the cost estimate of the project. The proposed activity is financial support for a CDBG Water Grant (Construction of Well).

Citizens are encouraged to attend to provide their comments. Written comments should be addressed to INRCOG, ATTN: Isaiah Corbin, 229 East Park Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 or to Suzette Byrne, City of Lawler, 414 E Grove St, Lawler, IA 52154.

October 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Croell and Roberson

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Nick LaRosa-Fehr Graham

Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the addition of park damage,

Second by Croell

All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by King.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,293.81
STANTON ELECTRIC		7,773.82
UPS		84.5
RILEY’S	SERVICE CALL	366.9
TEST AMERICA		248.65
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,747.46
IPERS	IPERS	1,312.92
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	825.21
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	28,790.80
CASH		644.53
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED	389.28
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,167.75
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		254.93
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	10/01/2024-12/31/2024	5,034.75
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	QTR 1 FY24-25 PAYMENT	3,750.00
QUILL CORPORATION		118.72
DNR	ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 2025	115
ANDERSON		366
IAWEA	2024 WATER CLASS	40
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		21
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL		5,390.00
BMC AGGREGATES LC		481.67
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		593.29
VISA – S BYRNE		236.53
DISPLAY SALES	CHRISTMAS LIGHTS	2,500.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		51.5
DSG		954.26
FEHR GRAHAM	BOX CULVERTS	11,115.50
BACON CONCRETE	PAYMENT #5	135,287.56
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,442.61
	CLAIMS TOTAL	219,675.81	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	15,302.33	7,446.74
	SANITATION FUND	3,293.81	3,012.58
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,539.74	5,423.49
	CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND	146,403.06
	WATER FUND	4,625.18	10,448.64
	SEWER FUND	9,172.36	7,252.53
	ELECTRIC FUND	39,339.33	33,102.41

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EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,337.08
IPERS	IPERS	293.09
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	107.47
INGRAM	BOOKS	148.29
HGTV		49.97
JEREMY HUMPAL		405
READER’S DIGEST		20
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING	RENEWAL 2024	13.88
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL		32.07
TASTE OF HOME		18
COUNTRY LIVING		32.07
MAGNOLIA JOURNAL		20
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		62.83
RENEA HUINKER		31.41
CASH		83.81
MARYJANESFARM		21.95
MID-AMERICA BOOK		124.75
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,495.99
	CLAIMS TOTAL	4,297.66
	GENERAL FUND	4,297.66

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham updated the council on the box culvert project. He informed the council the fencing will be worked on this week. Bacon Concrete should be finished at the end of the month with the box culverts and rip rap.

Motion made by King to approve Bacon Concrete payment #5. Second by Croell.