Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Jason Byrne, Samantha Njus and Sherry Olendick

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

ARAMARK	RUGS	426.64
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,709.49
UPS		178.38
TEST AMERICA	WASTEWATER TESTING	50
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,446.06
IPERS	IPERS	1,091.10
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	460.24
CASH	PARK SUPPLY	437.1
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	743.86
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 WATER QUALTIY REPORT	393.1
UNITES STATES POSTAL	5 ROLLS REG STAMPS	690
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	4TH QTR SERVICE AGREEMENT	1,879.36
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	WOMENS TOILET	44.66
IWD	MARCH 2022 UNEMPLOYMENT	20.23
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	UTILITIES	466
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	259.66
PERSONNEL CONCEPTS	LABOR LAW POSTER 2022	22.9
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	GAS – LANDFILL MEETING	40.52
NEW HAMPTON AUTO BODY	REPAIR PICKUP	4,795.65
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,329.53
	CLAIMS TOTAL	23,210.14	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	12,499.91	$53,860.86
	SANITATION FUND	2,709.49	$2,612.53
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	686.4	$5,141.19
	LOCAL OPTION TAX		$3,910.69
	WATER FUND	1,906.26	$7,512.54
	SEWER FUND	2,622.69	$7,855.62
	ELECTRIC FUND	2,785.39	$27,225.57

Samantha Njus discussed the nuisance letter she had received and she has been cleaning up.  The council stated they were happy she let the council know of her progress.  There is no time line.  Please keep in contact with mayor or council.

Sherrie Olendick  asked who she could she call to help with the mess behind Dave Iverson’s house.  The council recommended Roger Dreckman or Gene Blazek and ask if they could help.

Stephanie Tangen and Cathy Humpal disputed here nuisance letter stating she does not have a broken window and her fence is for her dog, so it does not run throughout the neighborhood. Izer offered his help with an appliance in her yard or can call John Emery from Waucoma to pick up appliance for free.

Suzette showed the council the Nuisance Ordinance in the Ordinance book.  She said it is recommended the city take pictures of any nuisances in the town and send a letter, copy of picture and copy of Ordinance to residents in question and speak with city attorney.

Motion made by Croell to send second letter, photo and copy of Ordinance to residents who have not fixed their nuisance.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Croell, Kuehner, Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to open Public Hearing to approve Budget Amendment for Budget FY21-22, Resolution No.  2022-05022022. Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council reviewed Budget Amendment for Budget FY21-22 for approval.  No questions were asked.

Motion by Croell to close public hearing.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve to Budget Amendment for Budget FY21-22, Resolution No.  2022-05022022. Second by King.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s liquor license.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Motion made by King to approve The Brite Spot liquor license. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Irish Fest liquor license. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Suzette explained to the council she forward Mienergy invoices to Jeff Gorrie with IAMU to review to assist with new electric bids.

Suzette let the council know we can now use the ARPA(covid) funds for street repairs.  We have only received half of the money, a have until 2024 to spend the money.

The shingles on the concession stand at the Junko Park have been blown off.

Motion made by Croell to replace with tin roof.  Second by King.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

John Izer informed the council about RAGBRAI.  He has 35 porta potty lined up for RAGBRAI.  Jay will be call for Tripoli for 10 more and handwashing stations.

RAGBRAI will be here May 11^th to walk through.  The city will be notifying residents which roads will by one way only and road closures during RAGBRAI, July 29, 2022

 

Delinquents were discussed.

Next meeting will be June 6, 2022.

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn meeting.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner(phone) absent: Izer

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Emily Eppens, Neil Jones, Lisa Agrimenti, Rodney Vrzak and Jason Byrne

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda with addition of Nuisances.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	208.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,560.88
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	DUMP TRUCK	1,932.18
UPS		46.5
TEST AMERICA		75.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,416.73
IPERS	IPERS	1,072.42
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	743.36
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,044.94
CASH	GAS PICKUP	547.87
BROWN SUPPLY CO	WATER REPAIR	365
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PH BUDGET FY22/23	186.24
DRILLINGS	RANGER	8,555.25
ANDERSON	PHONE CALL W/MAYOR RE: 204 S	45
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	IUB LABOR ASSESSMENT	112.5
IAMU	MEMBER DUES	2,181.00
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	GAS	95.12
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		42.57
BARCO PRODUCTS	CROELL PICNIC TABLES	9,791.95
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,244.43
	CLAIMS TOTAL	61,050.70	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,394.14	3154.18
	SANITATION FUND	2,560.88	2654.74
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,089.71	3781.88
	WATER FUND	5,232.69	7367.41
	SEWER FUND	4,830.82	9634.57
	ELECTRIC FUND	29,942.46	31668.29

 

Ordinance NO.  2021-3 to vacate portion City Street – Diagonal Street was reviewed for approval.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance NO,  2021-3.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, and Kuehner (phone)

Nayes: None

Abstain:  Croell

Motion passed.

 

The current Mienergy agreement still has the Hawkeye Tri-County Electric Cooperative name on it since July 2008.  It should be updated  to the correct name.  Kurt mentioned to negotiate with other utility companies to possibly update the city transformers.  Jay informed the council the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is looking at rate studies to get pricing with other companies.

 

Spring cleanup dates were discussed.  Suzette will call to ask if April 23^rd or April 30^th will work for them to drop off 2 dumpsters.

 

The city will be selling the 1990 Ford dump truck with a start of a minimum $6,000 sealed bid to be sent to city hall.  Suzette will place an ad in the paper, Facebook and website.

 

Mark gave an ambulance update.  A feasibility company will be having interviews with supervisors, hospitals, fire departments, city councils and entities.  Jason Byrne let the council know they need more business for the feasibility study.  Kurt will help with finding more business to interview.  Mark said they need to contact Jeff Bernatz for an interview time.

 

Motion made by Croell to open Public Hearing to approve  Budget FY22-23, Resolution NO,  2022-03072022.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed:

 

The council reviewed Budget FY22-23 for approval.  No questions were asked.

 

Motion made by King to close public hearing. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel and Kuehner(phone

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Budget FY22-23, Resolution NO:  2022-03072022.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes; Non

Motion passed.

 

Mark and Kurt gave update on the Flood Grant update.  Mark had Jay and Suzette send pictures and flood damage costs to Mark Newell with the state.  Kurt will follow-up with the Department of Ag.

 

Stephanie Tangen discussed with the council the property to the east of her property is deteriorating.     The garage door was open and was concerned with the chance of dangerous animals could be living in there.  Since the house and garage are deteriorating, it brings property values of surrounding property.   The city will put this on the April agenda.

 

Motion by King to open  the Public Hearing regarding the Soo Green project.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Neil Jones with Soo Green HVDC Link presented a presentation regarding the project to maintain a new 525 kilovolt underground high –voltage direct current electric transmission line (Project)in the City and within City-owned property. The Project will transfer energy, including pints wet, between Mason City, IA and Yorkville, IL.  The Project route within the City will be located entirely with existing railroad rights of way.  Soo Green needs a franchise from the City authorizing Soo Green to erect, maintain and operate the Project.

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, King and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the franchise with Soo Green. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed:

 

Motion made by Croell to waive the 2^nd and 3^rd reading.  Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Delinquents were discussed.

 

Next meeting will be April 4, 2022..

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn meeting.  Second by King.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Roger Dreckman, Cathy Humpal and Stephanie Tangen

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	208.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,560.07
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC		66.65
UPS		127.76
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	75.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,436.38
IPERS	IPERS	1,085.32
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	557.34
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,157.85
CASH		339.32
HAWKINS	AZONE	426.29
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	2,254.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION	WATER MAIN BREAK	807.5
TEAM LAB	WEED KILLER	1,701.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JANUARY 2022 MINUTES	160.72
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	2ND QTR FY21-22 PAYMENT	3,450.00
IWD		6.85
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
TERRY DURIN CO		837
MARC	WEED KILLER	1,522.32
NEICA	DONATION 2022	439
REGION 1 AWWA	TRAINING	25
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	PHONE	58.3
TRUCK COMPANY	DUMP TRUCK 2022	39,062.50
DES MOINES STAMP MFG. CO.	ENDOREMENT STAMP	38.9
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,304.00
	CLAIMS TOTAL	86,434.65	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	35,137.13	4,211.89
	SANITATION FUND	2,560.07	2,626.12
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	747.24	3,895.94
	EMERGENCY FUND		106.80
	LOCAL OPTION TAX		4,603.42
	WATER FUND	7,979.27	7,013.18
	SEWER FUND	9,917.28	7,372.79
	ELECTRIC FUND	30,093.66	28,551.97

 

Suzette gave Gwen Kuehner and Kurt Croell the Oath of Office as Council persons.  Gwen and Kurt accepted.

 

Due to limited council members, Ordinance NO 2021-3 was tabled until next meeting March 7, 2022.

 

King made motion to set Public Hearing to approve Budget FY22/23 for March 7, 2022 at 7:15pm at city hall.   Kuehner seconded.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Jay looked at the dump truck with snow plow attachment.  He let the council know it looked good to buy.  Suzette informed council it is in the Budget FY21/22 for purchase.  Croell made motion for the city to purchase the dump truck for $39,000.00 from Truck Country of Wisconsin.   King seconded.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Motion made by Croell to sell the ’89 Dump truck with sander blade to public first and then look on line to sell.  Kind seconded.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Soo Green is requesting the city to set a Public Hearing for granting a franchise to SOO Green HVDC Projectco, LLC to construct, operate and maintain a new 525 Kilovolt underground high-voltage direct current electric transmission line in the City and within City-owned property.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing March 7, 2022 at 7:20p.m.  Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mark discussed the Ambulance.  There is a 6 month extension at $24,500 monthly.  County supervisors are working on feasible study.

 

Motion made by King to open public hearing.

Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette presented the council with the Proposed Property Tax Levy for Proposed fiscal year 22/23.

 

Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing.  Second by King.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve Resolution NO. 202-02072022 approving the maximum property tax dollars requested for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Cathy Humpal resented the council with the library budget.  She explained the Library is a Tier 3 accredited library with Enrich Iowa to receive revenue from.   She informed the council she is pleased with the Budget for FY 22/23.

 

Mark and Kurt gave an update regarding the funding for the Flood mitigation.  A meeting is scheduled with the Flood Center to receive enough information in the next 30 days, so that the City of Lawler is able to begin seeking funding with the detailed report to follow later this summer.

 

Upcoming Budget FY22-23 was discussed.  Suzette update Kurt and Gwen on the Budget figures discussed at last month’s meeting.  Kurt was requesting information regarding the cities balance on the SRF water loan, SRF sewer loan and the sewer loan.  Suzette said she would look up the balances in the morning and have them at the next meeting.

 

Motion made by King to adjourn meeting.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Izer, Scheidel, and King Council members absent: none

 

Others present:

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	313.23
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	TRACTOR	30.14
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,561.69
STANTON ELECTRIC		2,714.85
UPS		97.75
TEST AMERICA		166.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,726.31
IPERS	IPERS	1,288.44
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	780
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	303.64
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	19,707.85
CASH	CITY HALL	1,503.86
HAWKINS	AZONE	312.12
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,063.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	DECEMBER 2021 MINUTES	162.24
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		4,279.65
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2022 1ST TRUCK PYMT	5,671.25
UNITES STATES POSTAL		635
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	3RD QTR AMBULANCE SERVICE	1,879.36
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		192.67
ANDERSON		360
BANK IOWA	DEC 2021 SEWER LOAN PYMT	8,487.52
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
MARC		1,379.58
DENNIS UNGS	CORRECT PDF	100
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		65.88
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE		14.99
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		43.12
BUSTA LAWN CARE	FLOOD DAMAGE JUNKO PARK	255
ZIP’S		521.59
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,119.63
	CLAIMS TOTAL	63,462.97	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	20,752.14	8,463.62
	SANITATION FUND	2,561.69	2,637.57
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,069.84	3,422.71
	EMERGENCY FUND		218.30
	LOCAL OPTION TAX		4,603.42
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,487.52	2,646.78
	WATER FUND	3,527.41	6,665.29
	SEWER FUND	4,442.54	7,131.51
	ELECTRIC FUND	22,621.83	24,850.42
		63,462.97	60,639.62

 

Suzette gave Mark Mueterthies his Oath of Office as Mayor.  Mark accepted.

 

Appointments we made by council.

Appointments January 2022

Mayor pro-tem                                    Dale King

Bank                                                    Bank Iowa

City Attorney                                      John Anderson

City Clerk                                           Suzette Byrne

Toxic Cleanup                                     Jeremy Scheidel

Street Committee                                Kurt Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake

Utilities Committee                            Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake

Fire Dept. Rep.                                   John Izer & Dale King

Tree Committee                                  Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake

Health Officer                                     Dr. Lukas Brinkman

Ambulance Service Rep.                    Mark Mueterthies, Dale King

Street Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Water Superintendent                         Jay Uhlenhake

Landfill Committee Rep.                    Jay Uhlenhake

 

Board of Adjustment                          5 year term

Linda Anderson                                  2025

Jeremy Scheidel                                  2025

Kurt Croell                                          2027

Roger Dreckman                                2024

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 Scheidel to approve the 2022 appointments for the city.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King and Izer

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Property Fences will be table to next month.

 

Motion made King to set Public Hearing date for the Max Levy approval for February 7, 2022 at 7:15pm.  Second by Izer

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Mark updated the council regarding the Ambulance.  A feasible study will be performed before decision s can be made.  Please reach out to County Supervisors for your opinions.

 

Motion made by Izer to open Public Hearing for Lease City Land.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

No questions were asked regarding the Property Land Lease to John Brincks.

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No.  2021-12062021 to rent farm land to John Brincks.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

No questions were asked regarding to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell.

 

Motion made by King to closed Public Hearing.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve Resolution No.  2021-12062021-2 to vacate and convey city owned property to Kurt Croell.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Council discussed budget item.  Street repairs were discussed.  Also, possible new Dump truck, picnic tables for Croell park and tennis court repairs.  Suzette will run the numbers the council gave.  Budget numbers will be discussed next month.

 

Mark informed the council the building at the lagoon will be pushed down by Blazek Corp.

 

Next meeting will be February 7, 2022 at 7:00pm.

 

Motion made my Scheidel to adjourn meeting.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

Council members absent: none

 

Others present:  Austin Kuehner, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen and Jason Byrne

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	208.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,560.88
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	PLOW TRUCK	441.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	SECONDARY WIRE AT COOP	70
UPS	Cathy HUMPAL	106.85
TEST AMERICA		168
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,478.27
IPERS	IPERS	1,101.61
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	177.22
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	16,422.87
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	DEC 2021 INTEREST	7,065.00
CASH	flood	1,188.77
HAWKINS	Azone	512.88
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,300.00
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS PLUS WINTER BLEND	969
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2021 AFR	216
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2021 ELECTION	159.6
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	FURNACE	3,908.38
ANDERSON	FARM LEASE	157.5
IOWA RURAL WATER	DUES 01/01/22-12/31/22	225
USABLUEBOOK		144.33
PATHWAYS	DONATION FY21/22	468
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	monthly pymt radio read	1,725.66
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD		172
MARK MUETERTHIES	2021 MILEAGE	394.24
DENNIS UNGS	JAY’S LAPTOP	60
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		20
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	SAW CHAIN	16.9
VISA – S BYRNE		151.61
CHRIS RIGEL	INSTALLED BASE TRIM IN CITY HA	500
MISSION	LAWLER LIFT STATION	347.4
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		48.13
HEARTLAND FLOOR CLEANING	CLEAN FLOORS	807.8
NUTRI-HOSE INC	pump water from park	2,000.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,358.02
	CLAIMS TOTAL	50,652.42	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	13,963.03	5691.45
	SANITATION FUND	2,560.88	2610.68
	ARPA		104
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	686.12	3016.9
	WATER FUND	3,384.29	10066.52
	WATER SINKING FUND	2,410.00	4705
	SEWER FUND	4,002.82	10098.63
	SEWER SINKING FUND	4,655.00
	ELECTRIC FUND	18,990.28	23906.56

 

The council reviewed the Election Canvas Summary provided by Chickasaw County Auditor’s office.  Kurt Croell with 22 votes and Gwen Kuehner with 16 votes have been elected to city council for a 4 year term.  Mark Mueterthies with 59 votes has been elected as Mayor for 2 year term.

 

King made motion to set the Public Hearing on Proposal to Lease City Land on January 3, 2022 at 7:10pm.    Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Scheidel made motion to set Public Hearing on Proposal to Vacate and Convey City-owned Real Estate on January 3, 2022 at 7:15pm.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal with the Public library discussed Budget FY22-23. The library will be asking for an increase from the city if the County votes no to increase funding for libraries.

 

Mark traded his personal ranger to Drilling All-Sports in Calmar.   Drilling All-Sports will sell to city for $8,500.  The price will come out of the electric, water, sewer and park funds.  Motion made by King to purchase ranger from Drilling All-Sports for 8,500.00.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Fencing around yards was discussed.  A few yards have fencing around the front yard and leaves have collected around the fence.  The property owners have not cleaned up the property.  Gwen mentioned to make ordinance for to allow only certain fences to be allowed in front yard.  Suzette will do some checking on an ordinance to correct this.

 

Budget FY22-23 was discussed.  Suzette explained she had talked with Iowa Department of Management regarding the budget for the box culvert project.   The city does not know the cost of project or the amount we would receive from Iowa Homeland Security but can budget the expense and will also need to budget the revenue received for the project.  Dawn Croell said it would cost around 5 million for this project.

 

It was mentioned to budget for snow removal equipment.

 

Suzette mentioned to schedule work sessions for working on budget.

 

Mark explained the county is requesting to sign a new Chapter 28E Agreement for the Ambulance Service.  Scheidel made a motion to sign the 28E Agreement with for the Ambulance Service. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Mark said the Ambulance board received a quote from AMR Ambulance service for $245,000 for the FY2022-2023.  They will not accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  The ambulance board is not interested in AMR.  Ambulance personal will not work for AMR.

Jason Byrne, county supervisor discussed the option of a possible county run ambulance. Jason has spoken with other counties who have their own ambulance services.  At Monday supervisor meeting, the county discussed to use the ARPA money to help with expenses for the ambulance service and eventually a 28E agreement with the cities.  A contractual service will be hired for billing for the service.  The county also mentioned to set of scholarships to send to schools to keep the service running.

 

Delinquents were discussed.

 

The next meeting will be January 3, 2022 at 7:00pm

 

Izer made motion to adjourn at 8:08pm.  Second by Kuehner.

All Ayes. .  Motion passed

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk