The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Curt Franzen and John Brincks
Motion made by Roberson to approve the agenda with the addition of salaries. Second by King.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Croell
All Ayes. Motion passed.
VESTIS
RUGS
276.86
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO
MOWER BLADE
181.22
STANTON ELECTRIC
BROKEN LIGHTING ARRESTOR
110
UPS
161.39
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,729.12
IPERS
IPERS
1,311.27
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
426.44
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS UTILITY
139.52
MIENERGY
ELECTRICITY
18,621.01
CASH
330.41
FIVE STAR COOP
ROUNDUP POWERMAX
71.43
IOWA LEAGUE
MEMBER DUES 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
501
TEAM LAB
ROAD PATCH & WEED KILLER
2,423.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
JUNE MINUTES 2025
242.69
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS
5,713.95
ROGER DRECKMAN
DIAGONAL STREET
38,450.00
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR
HAZ-MAT FY 2025-2026
203
DNR
2025 ANNUAL FEE
44.14
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF
FY 2025/2026
6,902.00
RAPID PRINTERS
CHECKS
170
ANDERSON
48
JAY UHLENHAKE
STORM DRAIN EAST GROVE
156.85
IOWA ONE CALL
EMAIL 1/31/25-5/31/25
20.7
IAMU
ELECTRIC DUES & WATER DUES
2,430.00
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES
COMM UMBRELLA 4/1/25-4/1/26
1,306.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB
42.5
GARY CUVELIER
JUNE 2025 MOWING
675
BMC AGGREGATES LC
3/4 ROADSTONE
123.58
VISA – J UHLENHAKE
201.47
VISA – S BYRNE
737.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT
40.6
TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE
125
BUSTA LAWN CARE
60
CLEMENS-MR LAWN
1,558.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE
2025 MAY SALES TAX
3,853.78
WORKWISE COMPLIANCE
450.87
INRCOG
034 LAWLER CDBG WATER/SEWER
1,987.68
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
6,581.10
REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL
98,407.17
120,321.33
GENERAL FUND
58,211.89
71,508.75
ROAD USE TAX FUND
1,601.88
5,339.13
WATER FUND
7,150.46
10,025.91
SEWER FUND
6,178.81
7,345.45
ELECTRIC FUND
25,107.28
24,885.77
STORM WATER FUND
156.85
1,216.32
LIBRARY
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAXES
1,353.01
IPERS
IPERS
312.04
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
124.44
CATHY HUMPAL
26.6
INGRAM
BOOKS
27.98
OVERDRIVE INC
397.44
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT
31
PIONEER WOMAN
10
MID-AMERICA BOOK
68.85
RAPID PRINTERS
10
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
1,515.35
CLAIMS TOTAL
3,876.71
GENERAL FUND
3,876.71
Curt Franzen with the Sons of a Legion discussed changing the tennis court into pickle courts. He discussed how they plan on updating this. There would be no cost to city. Motion made by Croell to allow the Sons of a Legion to change the tennis court into pickle ball courts. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
The council discussed the farm lease with John Brincks. Mr. Brincks told the council he would like to continue to rent the Lawler farm lands. The council let Mr. Brincks know they will be increasing the rent and renewing the contract every 2 years and not 4 years. Motion made by Croell to increase rent to $250 per acre (20 acres) for a term of 2 years. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed. Suzette will call the city attorney to make the Farm Lease Agreement to review at the August council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to approve building permit at 503 E Grove St. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed
The State Revolving Fund inform the council the Terms and Conditions for a principal forgiveness offered to the city in connection to the City’s loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program. Motion made by Croell to accept the loan principal forgiveness offered to the city in connection to the City’s loan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed.
Motion made by Wilson to approve building permit at 203 S Depot St. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed
Letters will be sent to property owners along the creek to remind them to clean their half of the creek.
Motion made by King not to accept to railroads proposal to put city money toward fixing the railroad. The city does not own the property. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to increase city clerk and city maintenance salary by 4%. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed
Next meeting will be August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:45pm. Second by Roberson.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, John Cuvelier, Cathy Humpal, Shane Fountain and Frank Wison
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 approval of current bills.
Second by Croell
All Ayes. Motion passed.
VESTIS
RUGS
415.29
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO
131.13
JENDRO
GARBAGE CONTRACT
4,168.92
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.
PEST
65
STANTON ELECTRIC
STREET LIGHTS
421.6
UPS
111.49
TEST AMERICA
411.14
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,752.36
IPERS
IPERS
1,326.10
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS UTILITY
219.77
MIENERGY
ELECTRICITY
18,474.11
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
51,023.75
CASH
SUNSHADE BLVD
176.34
FIVE STAR COOP
104.95
HAWKINS
AZONE
520.91
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
ORDINANCE 2025-2
492.07
ANDERSON
REVIEW WELL PORTECTION ORDINAN
96
MARK KRIENER
SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TILL
325
GARY CUVELIER
APR-MAY MOW 2025
820
BMC AGGREGATES LC
ROADSTONE
273.24
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT
40.75
CLEMENS-MR LAWN
PARKS
2,068.00
DSG
YELLOW PAINT
189.34
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE
SALES TAX APRIL 2025
1,343.36
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
6,650.00
CLAIMS TOTAL
91,620.62
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND
9,266.44
8085.53
SANITATION FUND
4,168.92
3148.24
ROAD USE TAX FUND
838.2
3843.84
WATER FUND
2,782.20
9459.23
WATER SINKING FUND
17,950.00
1658.37
SEWER FUND
2,755.20
7717.42
SEWER SINKING FUND
33,073.75
3085
ELECTRIC FUND
20,785.91
28728.15
LIBRARY
IPERS
IPERS
305.65
INGRAM
BOOKS
77.29
BIBLIONIX
2025 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
800
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT
31.23
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
1,577.71
CLAIMS TOTAL
2,791.88
GENERAL FUND
2,791.88
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates gave the city dollar amounts to increase the policy umbrella from 1 million at $1566 to either 2 million umbrella for an increase of $1300 or 3 million umbrella for an increase of $2748. Motion made by Croell to increase the policy umbrella to 2 million. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Mr. Cuvelier also informed the council he added the 2024 Kawasaki side by side to the insurance policy.
The council discussed storm sewer bids. The city only received one bid from Blazek Corporation. Blazek is proposing to replace 1000ft of storm sewer with new 12in plastic duel wall pipe that will be bedded in rock accordance with Iowa SUDAS Standards. They will be crossing 3 streets (Brush St, Lincoln St, and Center St) and one driveway. The estimate includes new storm sewer furnished and installed, the road ways and driveways repaired and the job complete for a total estimate of $56,000.00. An additional quote to replace the Ridgeway Blvd Culvert for $34,000.00 was also presented. Motion made by Croell to accept the Blazek Corporation’s bid. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Cathy Humpal informed the council Nancy Babcock will be the library new trustee to replace Jane Lynch’s term. Motion made by Croell to appoint Nancy Babcock as the new library trustee. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information at 7:10pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
No citizens attended the public hearing.
Motion made by Roberson to close public hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to accept the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Karen was reviewing the city ordinance regarding golf carts. She was told you need headlights to have a golf card in town. The city Ordinances requires a valid driver’s license, flag, and slow moving vehicle sign attached to golf cart.
Paul Rosenbaum will have is utility rates set to commercial rates, not residential rates.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Cigarette permit for Bucky’s. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Mark informed the council that Kurt Croell bought the property at 201 N Benz St. Mark also informed the council regarding property located at 307 N Brush St. He spoke to the owners and he said he is waiting on insurance and then will be sold to someone who would like to build new.
Lathan Schaufenbuel informed Jay he would like to park his semi-truck on his property located at 205 N Benz. This is a non-truck route. Jay informed him he cannot park on a non-truck route. The council discussed and did not want to start allowing this.
Motion made by Roberson to open public hearing for Budget Amendment approval at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the budget amendment for FY24-25 to increase the general government by $4.000.
Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept the FY24-25 Budget Amendment with Resolution #06022025. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept Resolution NO. 2025-06022025 to transfer funds from LOST fund to general fund. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Building permits for Clyde Throndson Jr. and Shari Iverson. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept the Irish Fest parade route. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette informed the council for Election 2025, Mayor Mark Mueterthies and council seats Kurt Croell and Cole Roberson are up for re-election. She handed them the paperwork for reelection.
Next meeting will be July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:30pm. Second by Croell.
THE CITY OF LAWLER IS NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR STORM SEWER REPAIR AND CULVERT REPAIR. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 7:00 PM, JUNE 2, 2025 AT WHICH TIME BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED.
THIS BID SHALL INCLUDE A QUOTE FOR A NEW STORM SEWER FURNISHED AND INSTALLED, THE ROAD AND DRIVEWAYS REPAIRED AND THE JOB COMPLETE. ALSO, QUOTE TO REPLACE A STREET CULVERT AND REPAIR CONCRETE STREET.
YOUR SEALED BID MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE ON OF BEFORE JUNE 2, 2025 AT 7:00 PM OR YOU MAY BRING YOUR BID TO THE MEETING AT THAT TIME. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE TECHNICALITIES, OR TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, IF THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY WILL BE SERVED THEREBY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JAY UHLENHAKE AT (563) 238-3614.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Isiah Corbin, Wyatt Blazek, Tom Berst and Frank Wilson
Motion made by Kin to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes with the change of Mayor pro- tem Dale King presided to Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided and approval of current bills.
Isiah Corbin with the CDBG grant explained to the council Resolution No. 05062025-1-6 to be approved for the release the CDBG grant for the Water Well Project. Motion made by Roberson to pass Resolutions NO. 05062025-1-6. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Roberson, Croell, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve liquor license for the Brite Spot. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to approve liquor license for Bucky’s. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Wilson to approve liquor license for Irish Fest. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document on June 2, 2025 at 7:10pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed
Motion made by King to pass Ordinance No. 2025-2 WELL PROTECTION. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Suzette explained to the council a budget amendment for FY24-25 is needed for the General Government Fund. Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment June 2, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to send letters to the list of property owners presented with nuisances. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Mark went over the Chickasaw County EMS EOY report. He said Nashua would like to be part of the Chickasaw County EMS. Mark will talk with Joel Knutson about Nashua paying their share of cost like the other cities in Chickasaw County has.
Motion made by Croell to allow Wyatt Blazek chickens. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
The city will be taking bids for replacing the storm sewer drain furnished and installed and replace a street culvert.
Next meeting will be June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:55pm. Second by Croell.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM.
Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Croell to approve the agenda. Second by King.
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
415.29
JENDRO
GARBAGE CONTRACT
3,371.90
STANTON ELECTRIC
OUTAGE 3/16/2025
1,950.60
UPS
90
TEST AMERICA
339
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,732.20
IPERS
IPERS
1,313.25
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
424.83
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS UTILITY
416.5
MIENERGY
ELECTRICITY
21,639.74
CASH
19.37
FIVE STAR COOP
LP GAS
83.75
HAWKINS
AZONE
1,092.08
TEAM LAB
TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER
1,519.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
PH AMENDMENT 2025
429.8
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS
5,713.95
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
3RD QTR FY 24-25
3,750.00
ULINE
TOWEL FOR PARKS
185.8
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING
WOMENS EXHAUST FAN
1,006.71
ANDERSON
MUNICIPAL INFRACTION
284
IWD
4TH QTR 2024
38.24
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD
1ST QTR ASSESSMENT
1,133.08
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES
04/01/2025-04/01/2026
41,238.29
STATE HYGIENIC LAB
21
VISA – J UHLENHAKE
523.87
VISA – S BYRNE
73.18
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT
Mar-25
85.94
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE
FEBRUARY SALES TAX 2025
1,557.05
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
6,590.29
CLAIMS TOTAL
97,039.21
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND
26,104.06
2787.97
SANITATION FUND
3,371.90
3147.01
ROAD USE TAX FUND
6,745.98
3100.95
WATER FUND
11,490.33
11557.46
SEWER FUND
15,440.16
10806.9
ELECTRIC FUND
33,886.78
37701.63
LIBRARY
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,332.97
IPERS
IPERS
308.2
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
120.1
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL
RENEWAL
19.95
INGRAM
BOOKS
148.4
REAL SIMPLE
2025 RENEW
24
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
2025 RENEW
21.37
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT
62.24
PIONEER WOMAN
2025 RENEW
19.97
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
1,617.82
CLAIMS TOTAL
3,675.02
GENERAL FUND
3,675.02
Mark explained to council bid from LifeTime Construction Company for city hall repairs. Mark explained 2 options to choose from. Option 1 included steel & Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $9,062.65. Option 2 included foam bed, steel, Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $15,479.18. The council discussed both options. Motion made by Kurt to select option 2. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette present the Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution #04072025 for approval.
Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution#04072025. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson and Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Special Meeting for Budget FY25-26 approval for April 28, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review for May 5, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Nays: Non e
Motion passed.
Jeremy explained the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. The city will receive a demo side by side for the city use with only costing maintenance for 1 year at a time. Motion made by King to use the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, King, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to accept Roger Dreckman Construction estimate to remove and replace street with rebar, caulked joints, spray cure on Diagonal Street from new bridge approach to the south for $21,530.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mark regarding his utility bill. He is retiring and no longer going to be open for car repair. He is asking the council to change is utility rates from Commercial rates to Residential rates. Motion made by Croell to change Paul Rosenbaum from Commercial rates to residential rates with the understanding the property would need to be cleaned up to look like residential property. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made King to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Nuisances were discussed. Suzette will send notices to residents to clean up their property.
Spring Cleanup will be May 10, 2025. Two dumpsters will be placed at the compost site. There will also by collections for steel and pop cans.
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 to amend Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 water and sewer charges adding a $25.00 fee for any notice put on residents doors for delinquent utility accounts. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
No public comments.
Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2025-1. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette presented a payment agreement for a resident to be make a monthly payment plus current month’s payment to be paid by November 20, 2025. Motion made by Croell to accept payment agreement with the understanding if any month payment is missed, utilities will be disconnected. No exceptions. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:46pm. Seconded by Scheidel.
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
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 –
LIBRARY
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.