Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Izer and Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Sandy Busta and Ryan Shawver

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Box Culvert on Benz St and Curb

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	242.02
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,730.49
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	SNOW PLOW TRUCK	319.17
UPS		117.99
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,443.11
IPERS	IPERS	1,110.06
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	50,325.35
CASH	GAS PICKUP	436.24
HAWKINS	AZONE FREIGHT	49
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	BUDGET FY23/24 PUBLIK HEARING	210.71
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	175.23
UNITES STATES POSTAL		795
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
DENNIS UNGS	CYBER INSURANCE QUESTIONS	45
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		20
REGION 1 AWWA	water CLASS	25
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	DIESEL	212.3
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Feb-23	44.66
CITY OF WAUCOMA	RAGRAI VENDOR FEE	400
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 02/22/2023	58.46
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,497.76	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	66,039.89	56,018.49
	GENERAL FUND	4,998.77	4,044.20
	SANITATION FUND	2,730.49	2,462.51
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,445.80	3,905.69
	WATER FUND	2,001.19	5,923.36
	SEWER FUND	2,572.76	9,107.44
	ELECTRIC FUND	52,232.42	29,553.47
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	58.46	(150.00)
	STORM WATER		1,171.82

 

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	248.03
INGRAM	BOOKS	98.22
JEREMY HUMPAL		62.5
BETTER HOMES	RENEWAL	12
THIS OLD HOUSE	RENEWAL	36
CONSUMER REPORTS	RENEWAL 2023	31.03
TASTE OF HOME	RENEWAL	20
COUNTRY LIVING	RENEWAL	21.37
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,216.29
	CLAIMS TOTAL	1,745.44	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	1,745.44	3521.07

 

Sheriff Ryan Shawver with Chickasaw County discussed the Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services.  The City will pay the County $6,090 (rate of $15.00 per person) for general law enforcement services during the term of the service agreement, July 1, 2023 – Jun 30^, 2024.  There are no set hours, only drive through services.

Motion made by Kuehner to accept Agreement for General Law Enforcement Services from Chickasaw County.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve B & J Good Eats LLC DBA: Hole in the Wall liquor license.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Franzen Curt DBA: Starlite Ballroom liquor license.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes: none

Absent: Croell and Izer

 

Spring cleanup dates were discussed.  Suzette will call to ask if April 21st – April 23rd^h or April 28^th – April 30^th will work for Jendro to drop off 2 dumpsters.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to open Public Hearing to approve  Budget FY23-24, Resolution NO,  2023-03072023.  Second by King

Ayes: Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passed.

 

The council reviewed Budget FY23-24 for approval.  No questions were asked.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to close public hearing. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Kuehner to approve Budget FY23-24, Resolution NO:  2023-03072023.  Second by Scheidel.

 

Cathy Humpal discussed the library expansion.  She let the council know she took a survey regarding the library needs.   She said they would like a more comfortable place and more room and more privacy.  She stated she had a case worker and a client meet there for a private conversation.  Cathy also stated there were people complaining regarding the sand and salt on the curb and these people did not like walking through it.  Suzette gave her a Citizen Complaint Form for these people to fill out and return to the city clerk, mayor or any council.  No form was filled out.  She didn’t think people should fill this out.  She stated she should not be doing city maintenance work.  She also made a comment regarding the City Hall hours.  Some residents come to pay after 3:00pm.  Suzette stated they could put payment in bill box or pay by credit/debit online.  No decisions were made so this will be tabled until the April meeting.

Dale King told Cathy he called the city attorney regarding some comments at February meeting regarding privacy around the library computers and people who could be looking at porn and little children could see because of the lack of privacy.  Dale informed Cathy that is not allowed in a public building according to the city attorney John Anderson.  He said the city IT tech will care of it.  Dale also stated if people have a problem with the street cleanup they are to come to the city.

 

Mark received a bid from Blazek Corporation to replace a box culvert on N Benz St and cleanout and shape drainage channel on the north side of town.  It is the homeowner’s responsibility to clean the ditches.

Street maintenance was discussed.    Chestnut St. from Pitts St to Hwy 24 will be resurfaced in FY22/23 to be completed before June 30, 2023.  W.  Pitts St from Chestnut St to Brown Street will be resurfaced FY23/24.

 

Motion made by Kuehner to use ARPA money for the street maintenance for W Pitts St. from Chestnut St. to Brown St.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Nayes; None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passed.

 

The curb along Grove St in front of City Hall and the curb on S Depot St along Insurance Associates need to be maintained.  Motion made by King to maintain the curbs along Grove St. and S Depot St along Insurance Associates.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King, and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passed.

 

A letter will be sent out to homeowners to clean up the portion of the water way along their property.

 

The city received a grant from Trees Forever.  Suzette will be in contact to the residents who reached out to her for a tree for $25.  You will not be allowed to plant within the boulevard (8ft from street)

 

Mark presented the Chickasaw County Firefighting Mutual Assistance Agreement for the council to review.  Motion made by King to accept the Chickasaw County Firefighting Mutual Assistance Agreement.  Scheidel second.

Ayes: Kuehner, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell and Izer

Motion passes.

 

Utility payment agreement was discussed.  Suzette reached out to City Attorney John Anderson. The city can decide the date the past due needs to be paid in full by.  If the customer doesn’t agree, but doesn’t disputed the bill, service can be disconnected as long it is not from November to April and prior notice has been given to the customer that if past due amounts are not paid, service will be disconnected.

 

Next meeting will be April 3, 2023 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Kuehner to adjourn at 8:00pm. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Kuehner, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Izer

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker, Travis Suckow, Cathy Humpal and Stephanie Tangen

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	242.02
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,730.49
STANTON ELECTRIC		458.25
UPS		185.63
TEST AMERICA		191.2
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,504.16
IPERS	IPERS	1,148.99
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	822.9
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	26,156.48
CASH	MISC HARDWARY – SHOP	844.12
HAWKINS		1,473.78
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,187.17
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JANUARY 2023 MINUTES	157.04
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2022	3,450.00
BANK IOWA	DECEMBER 2022 SEWAR LOAN PYMT	8,480.36
IWD	2022 4TH QTR UNEMPLOYMENT	6.75
PATHWAYS	FY22/23 DONATION	468
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	3,451.32
JAY UHLENHAKE		1,415.04
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAILS	7.2
HARLAND	DEPOSIT SLIPS	75.98
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	sewer	557.04
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	TRACTOR DIESEL	146.63
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Dec-22	91.18
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 01/30/2023	89.18
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,676.38	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	61,017.29	62,249.18
	GENERAL FUND	9,961.08	5,414.27
	SANITATION FUND	2,730.49	2,547.93
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,027.49	3,383.08
	EMERGENCY FUND		118.63
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,480.36	2,020.75
	LOCAL OPTION TAX		5,005.61
	WATER FUND	4,553.01	6,683.69
	SEWER FUND	3,832.18	7,091.87
	ELECTRIC FUND	30,343.50	29,922.53
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	89.18	60.82

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	287.07
CATHY HUMPAL	BOS MTG MILEAGE	9.52
INGRAM	BOOKS	171.41
DEMCO		349.66
THE IOWAN MAGAZINE	RENEWAL 2023	24
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Jan-23	31.12
VISA		39.61
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,391.09	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,303.48	18.99
	GENERAL FUND	2,303.48	18.99

 

Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor discussed with the council the 50% increase for the police.  A monthly report was asked for from the sheriff.

 

The council reviewed the Budget FY23-24.  Discussed how to cut expenses.  Croell mentioned to look at utility rates we are currently billing customers.

 

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

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, King and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The Proposed Property Tax Levy for Proposed FY23-24 was presented.  There was no public comment.

 

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

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to approve Resolution NO.  2023-02062023 approving the maximum property tax dollars requested for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve Budget FY23/24 for March 6, 2023 at 7:15pm.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal discussed the Library Budget for FY 23-24.  She is asking for $200 more from the city.

Motion made by Croell to increase library budget by $200.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Scheidel and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal asked the council to come in the library with her and Renee Huinker to discuss library expansion.  She asked the council to sit down and Croell made a comment there aren’t enough chairs.  She expressed that’s right there is not enough seating.  She discussed the computers for public to use and made the comment they are close to each other and other people could see what is being done on the computers.  The library expansion will be added to the agenda in March.

 

Next meeting will be March 6, 2023 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:43pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

 

Gwen Kuehner

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

Council members absent:    none

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker and Sandy Busta

 

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	249.7
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,789.31
STANTON ELECTRIC	CROELL BUILDING	922.23
UPS		46.5
TEETER SPECIALTY CO. LLC	CITY CHECKS	174.41
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTING	95.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,663.63
IPERS	IPERS	1,299.53
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	803
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	441.1
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,053.17
CASH	GAS	407.35
BROWN SUPPLY CO		286.12
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,209.38
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS MUCK PUCK	705
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	DECEMBER 2022 MINUTES	71.24
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		1,694.25
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2023 1ST HALF TAXATION PYMT	6,171.25
ANDERSON		264
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
DOT	ROCK SALT	718.38
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	DIESEL	209.77
VISA – S BYRNE	DISPLAY SALES	319.28
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,423.34	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	50,743.20	68,136.27
	GENERAL FUND	15,726.50	8,860.82
	SANITATION FUND	2,789.31	2,832.72
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	996.52	10,419.72
	WATER FUND	2,612.07	7,452.30
	SEWER FUND	3,723.59	7,983.26
	ELECTRIC FUND	24,895.21	30,587.45

 

Appointments were made by council.

 

Appointments January 2023

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

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 Croell to approve the 2023 appointments for the city.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Izer, Kuehner and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Renee Huinker, representing the Lawler Library Board would like to expand the library by giving the library the community room and the library would pay for the remodel for the expansion.  The library would like more people to come into the library.   The council asked if they would provide feedback from the public regarding the use of the library.  The council will discuss in more detail at the February meeting.

 

Motion made King to set Public Hearing date for the Max Levy approval for February 6, 2023 at 7:15pm.  Second by Croell

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer. Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies spoke with Jendro Sanitation to receive a quote to change the recycling from the current 15 gallon bins to a 65 gallon tote (like the trash totes) the price increase would be $3.00 per household.  Every household would receive a Blue 65 gallon recycling tote.  The city will need to update Ordinance Chapter 107 to include the price for recycling.  The city will send notices to the residents in a few months notifying them about the price increase to their utility bill.

 

Mayor Mueterthies told the council he had discussed with INRCOG about funding for the repair of the bridges in town.  They had told him about a loan to assist with payment for the repairs.  The loan would need to be applied for by August 2023.  Kurt informed the council he will be discussing this with the state in the next two days.  This will be discussed further at the February meeting.

 

Council discussed budget item.  Street repairs were discussed.  Also, tennis court repairs, water tower repairs and salary increases were discussed.  Suzette will run the numbers the council gave.  Budget numbers will be discussed next month.

 

Next meeting will be February 6, 2023 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:39pm. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Croell

 

Others present:  None

 

Motion made by Izer to approve the Agenda

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	249.7
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	DUMP TRUCK	236.54
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,827.50
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC		77
UPS		62.87
RILEY’S	INK CARTRIDGE	629.8
TEST AMERICA		437
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,537.79
IPERS	IPERS	1,148.60
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	205.25
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,524.88
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY		6,687.50
CASH		274.1
HAWKINS	AZONE	497.66
BROWN SUPPLY CO	SNOW BLADE	585.05
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2022 AFR	231.4
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	1ST QTR PYMT 28E AGREEMENT	10,368.00
ANDERSON		24
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	1,725.66
CROELL INC	CONCRETE SAND	261.38
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	FY23 1ST QTR ASSESSMENTS CHARG	28
NAPA		4.36
MARK MUETERTHIES	680 MILES 2022	425
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		191.53
VISA – S BYRNE	BAT CONTROL	316.76
MISSION	LAWLER LIFT STATION	359.4
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.08
HACKMAN CAROLAN PAINTING	RAGBRAI	395.9
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,590.48
	CLAIMS TOTAL	53,943.19	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,077.97	8,086.46
	SANITATION FUND	2,877.50	2,480.34
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	943.28	3,715.23
	WATER FUND	2,600.68	6,206.27
	WATER SINKING FUND FUND	2,260.00	1,626.67
	SEWER FUND	3,208.98	6,793.58
	SEWER SINKING FUND FUND	4,427.50	3,093.33
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,547.28	22,900.79

 

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	266.41
INGRAM	BOOKS	144.34
PETTY CASH	PETTY CASH	76.92
WOMAN’S DAY		26.72
READER’S DIGEST		20
CONSUMER REPORTS		31.03
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL		32.07
MAGNOLIA JOURNAL		20
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.27
VISA		126.22
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,271.69
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,046.67
	GENERAL FUND	2,046.67

 

The council reviewed the Credit Card policy and Resolution No. 2022-12052022 to accept.  Suzette explained she had the City Attorney review the policy and resolution.

Motion made by King to accept the City of Lawler Procurement Card program policy.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Kuehner Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Kuehner to accept Resolution No. 2022-12052022 approving Credit Card policy.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Kuehner, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies explained to the council the Chickasaw Ambulance Council has been disbanded as of 12/31/2022.  There may be some seed money to be returned to the city per capita.

 

The council review Budget items for the FY 23/24 budget year.  Discussion of upcoming infrastructure expenses regarding road repairs, water repairs, park repairs.

 

Next meeting will be January 2, 2022 at 7:00pm.

 

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

Ayes:   King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 6:20pm.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

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

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen

 

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	374.55
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,791.38
UPS		148.43
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,509.85
IPERS	IPERS	1,130.02
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	128.55
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,000.22
CASH	TRACTOR DIESEL	324.46
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,219.54
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING 11/7/2022	183.04
QUILL CORPORATION	RENEWAL	69.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL		600
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		166
STOREY KENWORTHY	UTILITY BILLS	510
IWD	3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT	12.34
IOWA RURAL WATER	DUES 1/1/2023-12/31/2023	225
USABLUEBOOK	WATER TREATMENT	203.09
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READ	1,725.66
CROELL INC	FILL SAND	25.71
IAWEA	2022 WATER CLASS	35
TERRY DURIN CO	STREET LIGHTS	1,434.00
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	FY2022 DIRECT ASSESSMENT	167
MARC	MINT POWER OFF	113.87
IOWA ONE CALL		18
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER TESTING	150
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		272.8
GWORKS	ANNUAL LICENSE FEE	3,077.41
VISA – S BYRNE	OFFICE SUPPLIES	16.25
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.79
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 11/08/2022	356.88
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,503.65
	CLAIMS TOTAL	43,533.48	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	8,742.27	49755.73
	SANITATION FUND	2,791.38	2626.35
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	2,140.74	3934.43
	WATER FUND	3,136.08	6747.88
	SEWER FUND	2,689.50	9227.23
	ELECTRIC FUND	23,676.63	29141.45
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	356.88
	STORM WATER FEE		1242.18

 

LIBRAY CLAIMS REPORT
IPERS	IPERS	272.14
MIDWEST TAPE	DVD	84.46
INGRAM	BOOKS	271.92
PETTY CASH	PETTY CASH	76.92
RILEY’S		111
TRIBUNE	2022 RENEWAL	54
CONSUMER REPORTS	2022 RENEWAL	31.03
TASTE OF HOME	2022 RENEWAL	18
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Oct-22	31.29
BETTY PASSICK		24.1
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2022 REIMBURSEMENT	263.28
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,297.99
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,536.13
	GENERAL FUND	2,536.13

 

The council looked over the Annual Financial Report FY22.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report FY22.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Kuehner, Izer and King

Nayes:  none

Motion passed

 

Mayor Mueterthies explained to the council the city needs to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance council.

Motion made by Scheidel to disband the 28E agreement with the Chickasaw County Ambulance Council. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

 

Suzette informed the council four more bat sensors were purchased and have had any problems with bats.

 

Cathy Humpal told the council Linda Anderson will no longer be a Library Trustee.  Jane Lynch said she will be a Library Trustee until 2025.  Motion made by Izer to accept Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee until 2025.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Mayor Mueterthies appointed Jane Lynch as a Library Trustee for the Lawler Library until 2025.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve a Library Credit card.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and King

Nayes; none

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal asked for a copy of a credit card policy.  Suzette told she would get her one.

 

Motion made by King to open the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

The Budget Amendment was presented to the council.  No comments were made.

 

Motion made by Izer to close the Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance. Second by Scheidel

Ayes: King, Scheidel, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: none

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Public Hearing to approve Resolution #2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Izer and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be December 5, 2022 at 6:00pm.

 

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

Ayes:   Kuehner, King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

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

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Izer, King, Kuehner and Croell

Council members absent:    Scheidel

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	228.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,098.62
STANTON ELECTRIC		437.65
UPS		83.99
TEST AMERICA		191.2
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,524.13
IPERS	IPERS	1,139.15
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	817
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	25.02
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	25,253.58
FIVE STAR COOP		7.17
HAWKINS	AZONE	540.13
BROWN SUPPLY CO	STEET SIGNS  E SPRING ST	85
BLAZEK CORPORATION	NEW CULVERT	4,910.15
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS	981.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER MINUTES 2022	74.36
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	10/01/2022-12/31/2022	7,279.65
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		3,450.00
DRILLINGS	Ranger	302.95
DNR	WATER USE FEE CALENDAR YR 2023	115
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	SHOP	349.3
IOWA RURAL WATER	WATER CONFERENCE	180
USABLUEBOOK		275.91
MARK KRIENER	JUNKO PARK TILLING	150
NAPA	BATTERIES DUMP TRUCK	193.2
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		130
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	84.7
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	2022 MOWING	505
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		47.69
RANDY SLICK	CAMPSITE REIMBURSEMENT	20
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,545.16	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	58,026.03	72,954.61
	GENERAL FUND	11,311.43	12,585.06
	SANITATION FUND	2,722.90	2,637.50
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,694.70	5,356.99
	WATER FUND	4,007.45	8,004.25
	SEWER FUND	5,005.16	7,755.53
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,374.24	35,417.39
	STORM WATER FUND	4,910.15	1,197.89

 

MiEnergy representatives, Kent Whitcomb and Mike Walton discussed the process for residents to receive solar energy.  The city will need to create a solar ordinance with the interconnection process – application process.  The city reviews the applications and then Mienergy will review the application.  The cost to the residents could be $500 and the purchase cost of the panels and cost of engineer involvement.  The whole process to start this could be 6-10 months before the city can start with applications.

 

The city looked over a proposal from N.E. Iowa Bat Control to bat proof the City Hall for $2,000 with 1 year warranty.  Suzette said this is not in the budget this year.  She told the council as of current the General Fund will be ok as long as no other unexpected expenses should come up.  This will be table and Suzette will order more bat control units for inside city hall.

 

Chickasaw County rejected the Budget Amendment because the Public Hearing notice was published to early.  The city will need to hold another Public Hearing to pass the same resolution again.    Motion made by King to set Public Hearing November 7, 2022 at 7:15pm.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: None

 

The city is applying for a tree grant with Trees Forever and Black Hills Energy to replace trees that have been affected by disease.  The city will need to match funds.  If you would like a tree the city will need $20.  The city will also like volunteers next spring to help with planting.

 

Kurt updated the council regarding the flood control within the city.  The governor’s office will fund programs provide grants for the city match.

 

Mark updated the council regarding the railroad.  He has been in contact with railroad and the process is moving forward to fix problem areas.

 

Next meeting will be November 7, 2022.

 

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

Ayes:   Kuehner, King, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   Scheidel, Izer, King

Council members absent:    Kuehner and Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Bat Control

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	228.82
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,734.26
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	204 S BENZ ST HOUSE	114.12
UPS		90.31
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,564.38
IPERS	IPERS	1,165.57
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	28,659.33
CASH	POWER WASHER	2,342.87
FIVE STAR COOP	field master dyed	461.38
HAWKINS	AZONE & 5 G DTG LIQUID	1,160.88
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,358.54
BLAZEK CORPORATION	CRANE CREEK BANK @ JUNKO PARK	10,080.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT 2022	219.44
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	235.52
UNITES STATES POSTAL	5 ROLLS POSTCARD 10 REG	690
K & W COATINGS LLC	EXTERIOR WASH WATER TOWER	2,400.00
ANDERSON	REVIEW EMS 28E W/MARK MUETERTH	456
MICK GAGE	RAGRAI PORTA POTTY RENTAL	1,425.00
IOWA RURAL WATER	FALL CONF.SEPT 13 AND 14	170
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	RADIO READS	3,451.32
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE	FARMLANDS FY22-23	280
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		20
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	CLEAN SANUTARY SEWERS	2,442.96
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		9.36
VISA – S BYRNE		17.93
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.48
CLEMENS-MR LAWN	BALL PARK	225
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,668.20
	CLAIMS TOTAL	67,768.35	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,922.48	2652.88
	SANITATION FUND	2,734.26	2517.75
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	706.74	3485.02
	WATER FUND	7,755.83	6517.14
	SEWER FUND	6,300.71	7084.78
	ELECTRIC FUND	32,348.33	37392.22

 

Bucky’s Amoco Liquor license was presented to be approved.

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

Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Street Finance Report FY21-22 Resolution No.2022-09062022 was presented to be approved.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 2022-09062022.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The culvert on the corner of Benz St and Pitts St needs to be replaced.  A small hole in the street has developed and is starting to sink in.  Jay received a bid from Blazek Corporation for replacement for $7,705.  Motion made by Scheidel to accept Blazek bid and fix culvert on corner of Benz St and Pitts Street.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

No decisions will be made this month for bat control.  This will be tabled for next month.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to open public meeting at 7:15pm for Budget FY22-23 amendment for increase ambulance expense.   Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes:  None

Motion passed.

 

No comments regarding the Budget Amendment.

 

Motion made by King to close public meeting.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to accept Resolution No 2022-09072022 Budget Amendment for Ambulance Expense.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be October 3, 2022.

 

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

Ayes:   Scheidel, Izer, and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:   Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Council members absent:    King

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills with the addition bill to John Izer RAGBRAI reimbursement to be paid.

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	216.82
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	MOWER	261.38
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,757.99
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	oil change	74.42
UPS		97.27
TEST AMERICA	WATER TESTING	190.05
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,508.73
IPERS	IPERS	1,129.30
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	463.88
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,723.91
CASH	PARKS	1,287.20
BROWN SUPPLY CO	STREET SIGNS	1,260.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,724.89
IOWA LEAGUE	MEMBER DUES 7/1/22-6/30/23	462
TEAM LAB	FINE ROAD PATCH	937.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JUNE MEETING MINUTES	147.2
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2022 TAXATION PAYMENT	6,171.25
DRILLINGS	RANGER	376.94
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	1ST QTR AMBULANCE AGREEMENT	3,003.00
DNR	FY23 WATER SUPPLY FEE	44.72
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	FY22-23 DRIVE THRU	4,060.00
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	WATER	1,425.24
BANK IOWA	JUNE 2022 LOAN PAYMENT	8,416.75
IWD	2ND QTR UMEMPLOYMENNT	20.96
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	FLEXNET ANNUAL SOFTWARE	3,775.66
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	PARK	21.36
VISA – S BYRNE	USA FILING	349
CARROT – TOP	FLAGS	871.08
LAWLER WELDING & SPRAYING	SPRAY DUST	265
CHRIS RIGEL	CONCESSION STAND JUNKO PARK	1,050.00
BEST SERVICES	WASTER WATER GENERATOR	1,070.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Jun-22	43.46
LAWN MASTERS		855.95
JOHN IZER	RAGBRAI EXPENSES	2562.12
COOLEY PUMPING	PORT A POTTY	1,350.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,500.18
	CLAIMS TOTAL	72,475.21
	GENERAL FUND	26,787.17
	SANITATION FUND	2,757.99
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	3,128.41
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,416.75
	WATER FUND	6,052.35
	SEWER FUND	4,032.64
	ELECTRIC FUND	21,299.90

 

The city received street bids from Roger Dreckman Construction and Croell Redi Mix for work to improve Brown St from W. Pitts St to Highway 24.

Roger Dreckman Construction, bid includes the following:  Remove asphalt. Concrete 20’x320’x6” with fiber mesh on Brown St. from W. Pitts to Hwy 24. Replace one manhole. Redo radius corner of Pitts St and Hwy 24.  Seal saw joints, replace black dirt along edge.  – $49,000.00

(Option; Extra 6” of dirt out and replace with 6” of rock. $8,500)

Work to be done spring 2023.

Croell Redi Mix, bid includes the following:  Removal/Replace with 6” PCC. Includes: Removal of Asphalt and 3-4” of subase/fibermesh concrete C-4/Center line Steel/Minor manhole adjustment/radius’s on Hwy. 24/Sawing and Sealing of joints/backfill/traffic control/survey – $74,250 (Optional work:  Remove 1’of material and place concrete reclaim 1’ thick to stabilize anticipated unstable base material. – $9,460.

Motion made by Scheidel to accept Roger Dreckman Construction Street bid.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies presents the council with the current 28E Agreement for approval with Chickasaw County for a county run ambulance.

Motion made by Croell to approve the 28E Agreement with Chickasaw County for county run ambulance.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, Scheidel and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

After reviewing the current budget FY22-23 an amendment will need to be made to the Public Safety Fund for the increase in the ambulance expense.

Motion made by Croell to increase the Public Safety Fund to fund the ambulance by $24,000.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  Croell, Kuehner, Izer and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to hold Public Hearing September 6, 2022 at 7:15pm to approve Budget Amendment to increase Public Safety Fundy for the FY22-23.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

 

Kurt spoke with Governor Reynolds regarding the city needing help funding with flood mitigation project within the city.  She informed him, the state is working on getting help for the city.

 

Mark stated he had a complaint of Dave Njus’s Manure spreader making mess on McHugh Street within the city.   Scheidel said he will talk with Dave regarding cleaning up the mess.

 

Mark noticed the railroad have some loose boards in the railroad crossing in the city.  He spoke to the railroad and they informed him they will not pay to fix and directed him to the state.  Mark has started paperwork with the state.  If approved the state would be responsible for 60%, railroad responsible for 20% and city would be responsible for %20 of total cost.

 

RAGBRAI went well within the city.  There were no reports of any damage within city limits.   Many riders signed the wall on Grove Street.

Motion made by Izer to have Hackman/Carolan seal coat the wall. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be September 6, 2022.

 

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

Ayes:   Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk