Category: City Council Agendas/Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jason and Miyah Byrne and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.   Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	100.57
ARAMARK	RUGS	153.2
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	DUMP TRUCK	6,236.71
STANTON ELECTRIC	LIFT STATION GENERATOR	26,310.76
UPS		57.25
TEST AMERICA		137.9
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,445.44
IPERS	IPERS	1,078.84
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	801
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	62.14
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	17,738.59
CASH	FACE GAURD	325.4
FIVE STAR COOP	BUG SPRAY	999.63
HAWKINS	AZONE	330.2
BROWN SUPPLY CO		71.88
BLAZEK CORPORATION	RAILROAD CROSSINGS	3,287.50
TEAM LAB		2,523.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 2020	162.51
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,443.25
ROGER DRECKMAN	RAILROAD	11,930.00
UNITES STATES POSTAL	10 COIL CARD 5 COIL REG	625
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2020-2021 HAZ MAT	219.5
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	DRIVE THRU SERVICE	3,612.97
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	LIFT STATION	759.71
ANDERSON	DISCUSSED COMPETITIVE BIDS	67.5
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC		2,000.00
MARK KRIENER		350
TERRY DURIN CO		936
HANAWALT	MULCH	160
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	165.43
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	FEED SPREADER	116
PAUL ROSENBAUM	WATER METER REPAIR	46
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,237.24
	CLAIMS TOTAL	93,684.64	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	29,979.71	24621.22
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2350.01
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	4,601.67	2224.29
	WATER FUND	4,404.33	8038.14
	SEWER FUND	31,744.30	33582.11
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,761.61	21942.13

Kurt Croell would like to purchase the Park located on Grove Street.  Since the Lion’s Club has the responsibility of the park, Dale King spoke with The Lion’s Club.  The Lion’s Club was fine if the city sold the park to Kurt Croell.  Kurt Croell will purchase the park for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale.

Motion made by Scheidel to sell land to Kurt Croell for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel

Abstain:          Croell

Motion passed.

Jason Byrne let the council know he is planning holding the Lawler All – Nighters again this year.  He will be letting teams know on the Lawler All – Nighter Facebook page that social distancing is encouraged. John Izer is opening the concession stand with limited items.  He will post signs at the bathrooms regarding the city is not responsible for any sickness concerns.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Lawler All – Nighters to be held July 17 – 18, 2020.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Cigarette permit. Second by Croell.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

The council discussed city employee’s salaries.  The council decided to freeze wages for 1 year.

Motion made by Croell to freeze wages for 1 year.  Second by King.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Acct #14200 has spoken with the council members individually regarding his water pipes freezing and changing out his water meter.  A door was left open and water pipes had frozen.  Jay was called to repair and per city Ordinance 6-3-20 it is the responsibility of the owner of the property connected to any water main to keep in good repair and free of leaks, the corporation cock and water service pipe, whether in the public right of way or not.  An invoice was sent to Acct.#14200.  Acct # 14200 was not satisfied and told Jay he needed a new meter.  Jay informed him the meter was fine and informed acct#14200 he would be responsible for payment of new meter. (Ordinance 6-3-23(5)  Acct #14200 was invoiced for the cost of the new meter.  He feels the amount he paid needs to be reimbursed.

Motion made by Scheidel to reimburse Acct. #14200 for the initial repair and the issue will be over.  Second by Izer

Ayes:          Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:        None

Motion passed.

John Izer informed the council he had received a phone call from Acct#14200 on Sunday, 7/5/2020 at 6:02am.  He said he had a letter for him to look at.  John told him to put in the car and then gave copies to council members.

The Asphalt street bid was discussed.  Suzette presented a Budget Spreadsheet with the Public Works Fund for the Roads, Bridges and Sidewalks broken down to what was budgeted for the FY20-21 Budget. Since the railroad street closures expenses and expenses to repair Grove Street were not budgeted in this Fiscal Year will put the Public Works Fund over budget should the city repair the asphalt streets.   Suzette recommended to expense in the budget for the FY21-22 and repair next year.  No decisions were made and decided to discuss next month.

Suzette explained anyone who needs keys to light, shed and concession stand should be required to sign out a key and return to city hall when finished.  The Little League can return keys after season is over.  This way the city hall will know who has a key.

Motion made by Scheidel to require keys be signed out. Second by Croell.

Ayes:       Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:     None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to order Air Conditioner for the concession stand at ballpark

Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:     Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:   None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_______________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.   Second by Izer   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	103.84
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,275.52
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	A105 PHOTO CELL	10.69
UPS		13.62
TEST AMERICA		102.9
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,408.99
IPERS	IPERS	1,056.34
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	182.66
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	20,055.15
CASH	SHOP SUPPLIES	402.75
BROWN SUPPLY CO	ROUND LADTECH HDPE MANHOLE	124.2
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,146.00
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS	1,455.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PULIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT	183.12
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		2,300.00
ROGER DRECKMAN	Lincoln street	82,875.00
K & W COATINGS LLC	INTERIOR CLEANING	550
BANK IOWA	GO 2020 SEWER LOAN PYMT	9,046.54
BMC AGGREGATES LC	CLASS A ROADSTONE	357.6
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS	SIGNS FOR STREETS	593.14
VISA – S BYRNE	GO TO MEETING	348
LETTERWORKS	TRUCK DOOR DECALS	53.5
CARROT – TOP	FLAGS	277.63
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,134.75
	CLAIMS TOTAL	130,113.62	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	89,694.92	43087.75
	SANITATION FUND	2,275.52	2264.91
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,329.73	3508.3
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	9,046.54	704.9
	WATER FUND	2,260.30	7112.01
	SEWER FUND	3,501.62	7289.86
	ELECTRIC FUND	22,004.99	27284.76

 

Kurt Croell would like to purchase 10ft of the Lion’s Club Pocket Park on Grove Street.  He would pay $1,500 plus all expenses.  Motion made by King to sell Kurt Croell 10”x30” park land for $1,500.00 plus all expenses.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

It was also discussed selling the entire park to Kurt Croell.  The Lion’s Club would need to be notified because there are memorial benches in the park.  It was mentioned to re-locate the benches to Croell Park since Croell Park is being updated.  Dale will talk with the Lion’s Club before decisions can be made.

Resolution 06012020-1 was presented to transfer Property Tax Emergency fund to General Fund.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution 06012020-1.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

A Public Hearing to amend the FY20 Budget needs to be set.  Motion by Croell to set Public Hearing June 29, 2020 at 7:05pm.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay contacted 3 blacktop companies for blacktop bids to repair Chestnut and Pitts Street, Brown Street and Spring Street.  He only received 1 bid from Driveway Specialist LLC.  The other two companies were not interested in a small job.  Blacktop should last 25 years.  It was decided to table the bid until July meeting to review FY20-21 Budget.

Motion made by King to table salaries until July 2020 meeting.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Councilman Izer received a call from Paul Rosenbaum regarding frozen pipes in his rental house and city employee comments.  The employee was spoken to regarding the comments which were made.

Councilman Izer left meeting.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

AGENDA

                                                      REGULAR MEETING

                                                      June 1, 2020

                                                      7:00 PM

 

1. ROLL CALL.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS. 

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

4. MAYORS COMMENTS.

5. BUSINESS:
   1. Resolution No. 06012020-1
   2. Set Public Hearing – Budget Amendment for June 29, 2020
   3. Kurt Croell
   4. Paul Rosenbaum
   5. Black top patching bids
   6. Salaries
   7. City Hall – Opening
   8. Delinquents

6. ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the following additions, Railroad Road Closures, Powerline, Utility Billing – Precision of New Hampton, Inc.  Second by Izer   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	113.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
STANTON ELECTRIC	NEW TRANSFORMER CROELL HUGEBAC	1,211.16
RILEY’S	REPLACE DRUMS	95
TEST AMERICA		114.45
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,443.15
IPERS	IPERS	1,078.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	224.2
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,661.41
FIVE STAR COOP	SUN N SHADE SEED	188.83
HAWKINS	AZONE	290.8
BROWN SUPPLY CO	BURIED POWER LINES SIGNS	840
BLAZEK CORPORATION	WATER MAIN BY CITY SHOP	703.08
TEAM LAB		1,560.68
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	WATER QUALITY REPORT	232.46
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	FEB, MAR, APRIL PYMT	3,450.00
ROGER DRECKMAN	POST OFFICE	11,030.00
QUILL CORPORATION	BOXES	43.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL		64
MARK KRIENER	1 HR TILLING	50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	TRACTOR PAYMENT	8,009.34
PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS	2020 OSHA COMPLIANCE JRNL	298.5
BMC AGGREGATES LC	CLASS A ROADSTONE	174.4
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	BEVERAGE CENTER	204.3
GWORKS	W2 FORMS	55.8
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 05/05/2020	226.12
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,235.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	60,791.69	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	16,553.55	39856.52
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2540.77
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	696.01	4328.41
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,009.34	704.9
	WATER FUND	4,587.11	6957.42
	SEWER FUND	3,533.37	7639.26
	ELECTRIC FUND	24,993.17	26976.96
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	226.12

 

Utility Billing with Precision of New Hampton at 105 Langreck Lane was discussed.  Precision of New Hampton sent a letter requesting an allowance of minimum billing while the property sits empty.  Suzette had said if water is left on the minimum fee is charged to home owner per city ordinance.   If water is turned off, then there would not be a minimum fee.  The home owner had told Suzette they would like the water left on with no minimum payment.   Kurt Croell said he would discuss with Dennis Hanson who is the owner of the property.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve The Brite Spot liquor license.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Motion made by Croell to approve Building Permit for Gary and Nancy Cuvelier.  Second by Scheidel. All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Suzette explained the FY20 Budget needs to be amended before May 31, 2020.  Unexpected expenses within the General Fund are the reason for the amendment.  Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing to approve FY20 Budget Amendment for May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm in City Hall.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

Resolution No. 05042020-1 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Local Option Sales Tax fund to the General Fund As of May 4, 2020 was presented to Council.  Motion made by King to approve Resolution No. 05042020-1. Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

The city received street bids from Roger Dreckman Construction and Croell Redi Mix. Inc.  Croell Redi Mix put in a bid using rebar and another bid with fiber mesh.  Kurt Croell explained the advantage of using fiber mesh instead of rebar.  Since Roger Dreckman only bid using rebar it was decided to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to also bid using fiber mesh.  Motion made by Scheidel to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to send in bid using fiber mesh to be discussed May 18, 2020 at special meeting.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

The council discussed Roger Dreckman Construction to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Benz by Fire Station and replace with handicap mats installed.   Also to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Depot by Post Office and replace with handicap mats installed.  Saw and remove concrete and replace approach to City Shop.  Motion made by King to accept Roger Deskman Construction bid.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Nuisance complaints with in the city were discussed.  Nuisance letters will be sent out to residents and they will have 30 days from date of letter to correct the nuisance before the city will take further action.  Motion made by King to send letters.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Mark Mueterthies informed the council the city will be closing the street crossings located at Brush Street and Center Street which was agreed upon with Canadian Pacific Railroad on June 3, 2017.

Dale updated the council regarding the Power Line which will be buried along the railroad.  This line stretches across Iowa.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Kingo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
	AMENDMENT OF FY2019-2020 CITY BUDGET
Form 653.C1
The City Council of	Lawler	in	CHICKASAW		County, Iowa
will meet at	City Hall
at	7:00 PM	on	5/18/2020
	(hour)		(Date)
,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,					2020
					(year)
by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons
given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk’s office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type
and by activity.
			Total Budget		Total Budget
			as certified	Current	after Current
			or last amended	Amendment	Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property		1	0	0	0
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year		2	0	0	0
Net Current Property Taxes		3	0	0	0
Delinquent Property Taxes		4	0	0	0
TIF Revenues		5	0	0	0
Other City Taxes		6	0	0	0
Licenses & Permits		7	0	0	0
Use of Money and Property		8	0	0	0
Intergovernmental		9	0	0	0
Charges for Services		10	0	0	0
Special Assessments		11	0	0	0
Miscellaneous		12	0	0	0
Other Financing Sources		13	0	0	0
Tranfers In		14	0	0	0
Total Revenues and Other Sources		15	0	0	0
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety		16	0	0	0
Public Works		17	0	0	0
Health and Social Services		18	0	0	0
Culture and Recreation		19	0	0	0
Community and Economic Development		20	0	0	0
General Government		21	0	15,200	15,200
Debt Service		22	0	0	0
Capital Projects		23	0	0	0
Total Government Activities Expenditures		24	0	15,200	15,200
Business Type / Enterprises		25	0	0	0
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures		26	0	15,200	15,200
Transfers Out		27	0	0	0
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out		28	0	15,200	15,200
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year		29	0	-15,200	-15,200
Beginning Fund Balance July 1		30	0	0	0
Ending Fund Balance June 30		31	0	-15,200	-15,200
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash:
Unexpected water heater repair in city hall and budgeted expenses to be paid in FY19 were paid in FY20

The Lawler City Council met in electronic/phone session on April 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.  Second by Kuehner   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.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	103.14
ARAMARK	RUGS	76.6
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	2020 LAWNMOWER	3,750.00
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	FITTING DUMP TRUCK	44.59
STANTON ELECTRIC	HOUSE SERVICE 408 N BENZ	312.23
UPS		61.46
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	50.75
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	281.26
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	23,767.01
CASH	GAS-PICKUP	299.23
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL TRACTOR	79.04
HAWKINS	AZONE	546.79
BROWN SUPPLY CO		164
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	LEGAL MINUTES	75.73
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,443.25
QUILL CORPORATION	COPY PAPER	132.47
UNITES STATES POSTAL	10 COILS POSTCARD	625
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	COMM CYBER RENEWAL	750
GARY CUVELIER	SNOW REMOVAL 2019-2020	165
DOT	SALT ROCK	1,135.26
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	TOOL BOX FOR PICKUP	310.29
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,081.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	43,447.13	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,364.25	1050.3
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2311.48
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,078.02	1883.96
	WATER FUND	2,362.38	6670.71
	SEWER FUND	3,026.87	9309.8
	ELECTRIC FUND	25,422.59	32672.41

Motion made by King to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve Starlite Ballroom liquor license.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The lift station quote from Stanton Electric was discussed.  The quote is to remove and replace old generator and transfer switch with a new 45 KW 120/208 3 phase L.P. generator and automatic transfer switch. Battery, charger and cold weather kit included.  L.P. tank, piping, or associated items are NOT included in the quote.  The total price is $ 25,632.00.  Motion made by Croell to accept Stanton Electric bid.  Second by King.  Motion passed.

Emergency Protocol was discussed in case the Covid-19 affects Jay Uhlenhake or Suzette Byrne.    Jay had contacted Ray Armbrecht to help with water testing.   Dale has volunteered to help out daily.  Dawn Croell volunteered to help in the office for Suzette.

The City of Lawler will be taking out bids to remove and replace Center St. from Grove to Pitts Streets 20’ x 680’ with rebar 3 ft on center.  Replace 2 manholes and redo radius corner on Grove ST. tar the saw joints, fill in along edges of street.  The bids will be discussed at the May council meeting, May 4, 2020.

The council discussed fixing the Grove Street corners making them handicapped accessible.  It was also discussed repairing Depot Street and Grove Street near City Shop.  Suzette went through the street fund budget with the council.  After Lincoln Street is replaced and salaries have been paid there should be about $14, 200 left in Street Fund.   Motion made by Croell to table the handicap repairs and use the remaining street fund money to repair Depot Street and Grove Street near city shop.   Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Mark is concerned with hog sites building close to the city limits.  Mark spoke with Ray Armel, Chickasaw County Assessor regarding the city zoning ordinance.  Mark would like to annex 1 mile of ground into the city.  This would allow more city control to what can be built near the city limits.  King made a motion to extend city limits to 1 mile.  Second by Izer.  Motion carried.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

_________________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

AGENDA

 

 

                                                      REGULAR MEETING

                                                      April 7, 2020

                                                      7:00 PM

Electronic Meeting

Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.8

The Public can attend telephone by calling into the meeting using the dial-in number and following the prompts to enter the access code

Dial-in number: 1-408-650-3123  ID:439-959-557

 

1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.
3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.
4. MAYORS COMMENTS.
5. BUSINESS:
6. Liquor License Renewal

          – Hole in the Wall

          – Starlite Ballroom

1. Lift station Generator
2. Emergency Protocol – Corona Virus
3. Street
4. Zoning Ordinance
5. Delinquents
6. ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Kuehner, King and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Izer and Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Shirley Murray

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with one addition of snow plow truck. Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve the previous minutes with the change of correcting the spelling of Dawn Croell’s  name and current bills to be paid.   Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	106.7
ARAMARK	RUGS	146.6
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	1,908.74
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
UPS		163.9
RILEY’S	TONER	539.8
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	50.75
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,398.95
IPERS	IPERS	1,049.63
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	334.4
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	26,233.20
CASH	PICKUP GAS	290.41
FIVE STAR COOP	DIESEL TRACTOR SNOW	85.22
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,121.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION	WATER MAIN BREAK BY CITY SHOP	1,310.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	FY20/21 PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET	149.32
ROGER DRECKMAN	10 HOURS SNOW REMOVAL @$10	100
IAMU	MEMBER DUES	2,040.00
DENNIS UNGS	Windows 10 upgrade	164
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	INSURANCE	23,855.00
REGION 1 AWWA	WATER WORKS MEETING	25
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	ELECTRI BOOM TRUCK CHAIN	24.3
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,104.59
	CLAIMS TOTAL	66,258.69	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	28,216.47	5,889.60
	SANITATION FUND	1,908.74	2,310.90
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	928.83	4,712.38
	WATER FUND	3,599.57	6,412.22
	SEWER FUND	1,913.42	7,518.41
	ELECTRIC FUND	29,691.66	29,319.57

Shirley Murray was concerned who owned the Croell Park Property since the Lions Club is raising money for the shelter to be constructed in Croell Park.  Mark presented the deed recorded with Chickasaw County December 11, 1987 which stated Roger Croell purchased the property from the railroad for $.50 and sold the property to the City of Lawler for $1.00.

Two bids for new lawnmower were presented to the council from Bodensteiner Implement Co. and P & K Midwest Inc.  Both were quoted for a John Deere Signature Series.  Bodensteiner bid $11,385 with trade in of $7,635 for a price of $3,750.  P & K Midwest bid $11,615 with trade in of $5,725 for a price of $5,890.00.  Motion made by King to accept Bodensteiner Implement Co.  bid.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to open public hearing.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Suzette presented the FY20/21 Budget.  No comments were made.

King made motion to close public hearing.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve Resolution #3022020 to approve Annual Budget for the Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2021.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay Uhlenhake and Dale King drove the streets in the city looking at the roads for repair.   A list was made and discussed with the council.  It would be cheaper to use concrete for repairing a whole road.  The council discussed which roads could be patched with Blacktop services.  Suzette presented the Budget report (expenses) with the amount of money unexpended this FY19/20 for the Public Works fund for the Roads expense.  The expenses of removing and repaving the concrete on N Lincoln street will be deducted and the remainder of the salaries until the end of June 2020 also will be deducted.   Street repair has been Budgeted in the FY20/21 Budget.  The council decided to table for next month.

The city Code of Ordinances will be updated in July 2020.  The council discussed the ordinances that need to be changed or add.  Some examples are adding a snow emergency ordinance which would require no parking vehicles on the snow during snow removal.  Councilman Dale King made a list of the current ordinances to be updated.  The council decided to table for next month to give the council members time to look over their Ordinance book.

John Cuvelier, Insurance Associates of Lawler discussed with Suzette the possibility of lowering coverage on some of the older vehicles.  The council will discuss with John Cuvelier at the April meeting.

Soo Green HVDC Link a green energy transmission project that would be located underground within the railroad right-of-way and crosses in the corporate limits of Lawler.  The Iowa Utilities Board has scheduled an informational meeting for Chickasaw County and cities to learn more about the proposal as part of the state permitting process.  This meeting will be held March 13, 2020 at 5:30pm at the Chickasaw Wellness Complex – 1050 West Hamilton St.  New Hampton.

Mark Muetherthies found a 2003 snow plow dump truck for $19,500.  Jay Uhlenhake said he would look at it.  Motion made by Scheidel for Jay to look at truck and if he sees fit to put down payment to hold and to put on April Agenda.   Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Kuehnero and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

Form 631.1	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
	BUDGET ESTIMATE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 – ENDING JUNE 30, 2021
City of	Lawler			, Iowa
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at				Lawler City Hall
on	3/2/2020	at	7:15 p.m.
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor,
City Clerk, and at the Library.
The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property  . .				11.91503
The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is     . . . .				3.00375
At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of,
any part of the proposed budget.
563-238-3614			Suzette Byrne
phone number			City Clerk/Finance Officer’s NAME
			Budget FY	Re-est. FY	Actual FY
			2021	2020	2019
			(a)	(b)	(c)
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property		1	132,161	110,455	95,560
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year		2	0	0	0
Net Current Property Taxes		3	132,161	110,455	95,560
Delinquent Property Taxes		4	0	0	0
TIF Revenues		5	0	0	0
Other City Taxes		6	41,876	41,910	44,905
Licenses & Permits		7	1,940	1,940	1,508
Use of Money and Property		8	1,270	1,270	5,104
Intergovernmental		9	80,580	80,080	104,719
Charges for Services		10	694,215	677,090	577,638
Special Assessments		11	0	0	0
Miscellaneous		12	0	19,400	2,189
Other Financing Sources		13	0	108,000	0
Transfers In		14	82,822	248,747	136,063
Total Revenues and Other Sources		15	1,034,864	1,288,892	967,686
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety		16	38,000	26,000	15,173
Public Works		17	214,230	163,230	126,035
Health and Social Services		18	500	500	0
Culture and Recreation		19	50,100	46,800	15,933
Community and Economic Development		20	0	0	0
General Government		21	67,395	64,634	87,674
Debt Service		22	20,000	22,460	8,460
Capital Projects		23	0	0	0
Total Government Activities Expenditures		24	390,225	323,624	253,275
Business Type / Enterprises		25	578,340	549,708	475,300
Total ALL Expenditures		26	968,565	873,332	728,575
Transfers Out		27	82,822	248,747	136,063
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out		28	1,051,387	1,122,079	864,638
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out		29	-16,523	166,813	103,048
Beginning Fund Balance July 1		30	574,135	407,322	304,274
Ending Fund Balance June 30		31	557,612	574,135	407,322

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  Izer, Crowell, King and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Jeremy Maklenburg

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with one addition, Jeremy Maklenburg with Lawler Fire Department. Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Crowell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	101.14
ARAMARK	RUGS	140
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,179.12
STANTON ELECTRIC	LINE WORK	621.53
UPS		39.15
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TESTIG	59.85
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,446.22
IPERS	IPERS	1,078.16
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	284
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	23,479.12
CASH	GAS-PICKUP	151.92
BROWN SUPPLY CO	CLAMP	315.06
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JANUARY 6, 2020 MINUTES	189.56
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		2,300.00
QUILL CORPORATION	paper towels and garbage bags	52.27
STOREY KENWORTHY	UTILITY BILL	586.72
IMFOA	2020-2021 DUES	50
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	27.9
AUDITOR	FY2019 FEES	1,200.00
PERSONNEL CONCEPTS	IOWA & FEDERAL LABOR POSTER	20.9
K & W MOTORS LLC	2020 GMC 2500HD TRUCK	26,851.40
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,232.15
	CLAIMS TOTAL	66,406.17	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,821.08	4584.14
	SANITATION FUND	2,179.12	2519.09
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	793.28	5053.15
	WATER FUND	8,332.22	6875.07
	SEWER FUND	8,579.13	7754.56
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,701.34	30580.17

 

Jeremy Maklenburg gave an update regarding the Fire Department need for air bottles.   He informed the council they only need the air bottles and are good on the air packs.  They are asking the city and townships for help with payment.  The council informed him they would need dollar amounts needed.  He didn’t think on township was willing to pay.  The council informed him that we would not be willing to pay for the townships.

Clarification:  The Fire Department is asking the city and townships for equal share for payment.

The council went over the financial report for the Landfill.  No discrepancies were found.  Motion made by King to approve the Landfill Financial Report.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The city has some property owner’s with buildings/homes not keeping up with maintenance.  Suzette will research the Code of Ordinances.

Motion made by King to table this until next month.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Resolution 02042020 for Proposed Property Tax Levy.  Second by Scheidel.

The Total Maximum Levy for FY20/21 was discussed.  The Roll Vote for Approval is as follows:

John Izer – YEA

Dale King – YEA

Jeremy Scheidel – YEA

Dawn Croell – YEA

Gwen Kuehner – ABSENT

Resolution No.  02042020 Approving the Maximum Property Tax Dollars requested for FY 20/21 was passed and approved.

Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed

Mark informed the council the city may need to start paying for the emergency management.  The city has not received a requested dollar amount to budget for in FY 20-21.   The city will not be able to add this in the budget for FY 20-21.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk