Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent:  

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, John Cuvelier, Cathy Humpal, Shane Fountain and Frank Wison

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

             All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by Croell    

            All Ayes.  Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	415.29
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO		131.13
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	4,168.92
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	65
STANTON ELECTRIC	STREET LIGHTS	421.6
UPS		111.49
TEST AMERICA		411.14
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,752.36
IPERS	IPERS	1,326.10
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	219.77
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,474.11
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY		51,023.75
CASH	SUNSHADE BLVD	176.34
FIVE STAR COOP		104.95
HAWKINS	AZONE	520.91
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	ORDINANCE 2025-2	492.07
ANDERSON	REVIEW WELL PORTECTION ORDINAN	96
MARK KRIENER	SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TILL	325
GARY CUVELIER	APR-MAY MOW 2025	820
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	273.24
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		40.75
CLEMENS-MR LAWN	PARKS	2,068.00
DSG	YELLOW PAINT	189.34
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	SALES TAX APRIL 2025	1,343.36
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,650.00
	CLAIMS TOTAL	91,620.62	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,266.44	8085.53
	SANITATION FUND	4,168.92	3148.24
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	838.2	3843.84
	WATER FUND	2,782.20	9459.23
	WATER SINKING FUND	17,950.00	1658.37
	SEWER FUND	2,755.20	7717.42
	SEWER SINKING FUND	33,073.75	3085
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,785.91	28728.15

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IPERS	IPERS	305.65
INGRAM	BOOKS	77.29
BIBLIONIX	2025 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION	800
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.23
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,577.71
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,791.88
	GENERAL FUND	2,791.88

John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates gave the city dollar amounts to increase the policy umbrella from 1 million at $1566 to either 2 million umbrella for an increase of $1300 or 3 million umbrella for an increase of $2748.  Motion made by Croell to increase the policy umbrella to 2 million.  Second by Roberson. 

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Mr. Cuvelier also informed the council he added the 2024 Kawasaki side by side to the insurance policy. 

The council discussed storm sewer bids.  The city only received one bid from Blazek Corporation.  Blazek is proposing to replace 1000ft of storm sewer with new 12in plastic duel wall pipe that will be bedded in rock accordance with Iowa SUDAS Standards.  They will be crossing 3 streets (Brush St, Lincoln St, and Center St) and one driveway.  The estimate includes new storm sewer furnished and installed, the road ways and driveways repaired and the job complete for a total estimate of $56,000.00.  An additional quote to replace the Ridgeway Blvd Culvert for $34,000.00 was also presented.  Motion made by Croell to accept the Blazek Corporation’s bid.  Second by King.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed

Cathy Humpal informed the council Nancy Babcock will be the library new trustee to replace Jane Lynch’s term.  Motion made by Croell to appoint Nancy Babcock as the new library trustee. Second by Scheidel.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information at 7:10pm.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

No citizens attended the public hearing.

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

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to accept the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Karen was reviewing the city ordinance regarding golf carts.  She was told you need headlights to have a golf card in town.  The city Ordinances requires a valid driver’s license, flag, and slow moving vehicle sign attached to golf cart. 

Paul Rosenbaum will have is utility rates set to commercial rates, not residential rates.

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

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed

Mark informed the council that Kurt Croell bought the property at 201 N Benz St.  Mark also informed the council regarding property located at 307 N Brush St.  He spoke to the owners and he said he is waiting on insurance and then will be sold to someone who would like to build new. 

Lathan Schaufenbuel informed Jay he would like to park his semi-truck on his property located at 205 N Benz.  This is a non-truck route.  Jay informed him he cannot park on a non-truck route.  The council discussed and did not want to start allowing this. 

Motion made by Roberson to open public hearing for Budget Amendment approval at 7:20pm.  Second by Scheidel. 

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

The council reviewed the budget amendment for FY24-25 to increase the general government by $4.000. 

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

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to accept the FY24-25 Budget Amendment with Resolution #06022025.  Second by Scheidel

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed. 

Motion made by Roberson to accept Resolution NO. 2025-06022025 to transfer funds from LOST fund to general fund.  Second by Scheidel.

            Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Building permits for Clyde Throndson Jr. and Shari Iverson.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to accept the Irish Fest parade route.  Second by King.

            Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council for Election 2025, Mayor Mark Mueterthies and council seats Kurt Croell and Cole Roberson are up for re-election.  She handed them the paperwork for reelection. 

Next meeting will be July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:30pm.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  King, Wilson, Roberson, Scheidel and Croell

            Nays:  None

            Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk      

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

Council members absent:   Scheidel

Others present:  Isiah Corbin, Wyatt Blazek, Tom Berst and Frank Wilson

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

             All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes with the change of Mayor pro- tem Dale King presided to Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided and approval of current bills.

Second by Roberson.    

            All Ayes.  Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,365.71
STANTON ELECTRIC	REPLACE POLES	2,927.47
UPS		216.45
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	161.57
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,765.97
IPERS	IPERS	1,335.55
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	311.3
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,729.94
TEAM LAB		2,058.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	FY25-26 PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET	298.35
IWD	1ST QTR 2025	25.07
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	METER – CROELL	72.92
CHRIS LAUER	CUT 4 TREES BLVD	6,325.00
DENNIS UNGS		50
GARY CUVELIER	SNOW REMOVAL	110
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	GAS	105.48
VISA – S BYRNE	TECHNOLOGY	86.59
BEST SERVICES	WELL HOUSE GENERATOR	428
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		58.79
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	SALES TAX MAR 2025	1,238.37
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 05/06/2025	185.77
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,695.64
	CLAIMS TOTAL	50,829.30	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	10,985.93	45572.34
	SANITATION FUND	3,365.71	3085.67
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	948.2	3994.53
	WATER FUND	2,769.17	17676.86
	SEWER FUND	4,588.36	6883.34
	ELECTRIC FUND	27,986.16	25728.74
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	185.77	194.13

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IPERS	IPERS	303.09
CATHY HUMPAL		22.4
INGRAM	BOOKS	174.92
CALMAR COURIER		55
FAMILY HANDYMAN		26.75
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.32
TRADITIONAL HOME		25
MID-AMERICA BOOK		95.8
GARDEN GATE		22.99
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,509.04
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,266.31
	GENERAL FUND	2,266.31

Isiah Corbin with the CDBG grant explained to the council Resolution No. 05062025-1-6 to be approved for the release the CDBG grant for the Water Well Project.  Motion made by Roberson to pass Resolutions NO. 05062025-1-6.  Second by Croell. 

            Ayes:  Roberson, Croell, King and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent:  Scheidel

Motion passed.

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

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve liquor license for Bucky’s. Second by Wilson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to approve liquor license for Irish Fest. Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document on June 2, 2025 at 7:10pm.   Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed

Motion made by King to pass Ordinance No. 2025-2 WELL PROTECTION.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Suzette explained to the council a budget amendment for FY24-25 is needed for the General Government Fund.   Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment June 2, 2025 at 7:20pm.  Second by King.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to send letters to the list of property owners presented with nuisances.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Mark went over the Chickasaw County EMS EOY report.  He said Nashua would like to be part  of the Chickasaw County EMS.  Mark will talk with Joel Knutson about Nashua paying their share of cost like the other cities in Chickasaw County has. 

Motion made by Croell to allow Wyatt Blazek chickens.  Second by King. 

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

The city will be taking bids for replacing the storm sewer drain furnished and installed and replace a street culvert. 

Next meeting will be June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:55pm.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

            Nays:  None

            Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk      

The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council member absent:  King

Others present:  None

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to open public hearing on Budget FY 25-26.

Second by Roberson

            Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall.   The council reviewed the Budget FY25-26 for approval. 

Motion made by Croell to close public hearing.  Second by Roberson,

            Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Budget Resolution #2025-04282025 to approve the Budget FY25-26.  Second by Croell

            Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, Croell and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:06pm.  Second by Scheidel

            Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk      

The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to open public hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Second by Scheidel,

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall.   No questions or comments were made during public hearing.

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:15pm.  Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM.

 

Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.

 

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

Council members absent:   None

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

 

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

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Croell.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS	RUGS	415.29
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,371.90
STANTON ELECTRIC	OUTAGE 3/16/2025	1,950.60
UPS		90
TEST AMERICA		339
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,732.20
IPERS	IPERS	1,313.25
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	424.83
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	416.5
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,639.74
CASH		19.37
FIVE STAR COOP	LP GAS	83.75
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,092.08
TEAM LAB	TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER	1,519.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PH AMENDMENT 2025	429.8
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		5,713.95
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	3RD QTR FY 24-25	3,750.00
ULINE	TOWEL FOR PARKS	185.8
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	WOMENS EXHAUST FAN	1,006.71
ANDERSON	MUNICIPAL INFRACTION	284
IWD	4TH QTR 2024	38.24
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	1ST QTR ASSESSMENT	1,133.08
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	04/01/2025-04/01/2026	41,238.29
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		21
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		523.87
VISA – S BYRNE		73.18
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Mar-25	85.94
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	FEBRUARY SALES TAX 2025	1,557.05
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,590.29
	CLAIMS TOTAL	97,039.21	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	26,104.06	2787.97
	SANITATION FUND	3,371.90	3147.01
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	6,745.98	3100.95
	WATER FUND	11,490.33	11557.46
	SEWER FUND	15,440.16	10806.9
	ELECTRIC FUND	33,886.78	37701.63

 

 

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EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,332.97
IPERS	IPERS	308.2
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	120.1
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL	RENEWAL	19.95
INGRAM	BOOKS	148.4
REAL SIMPLE	2025 RENEW	24
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING	2025 RENEW	21.37
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		62.24
PIONEER WOMAN	2025 RENEW	19.97
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,617.82
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,675.02
	GENERAL FUND	3,675.02

 

Mark explained to council bid from LifeTime Construction Company for city hall repairs.  Mark explained 2 options to choose from.  Option 1 included steel & Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $9,062.65.  Option 2 included foam bed, steel, Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $15,479.18.  The council discussed both options.  Motion made by Kurt to select option 2.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed

 

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

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette present the Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution #04072025 for approval.

 

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

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution#04072025. Second by Roberson.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson and Croell

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to set Special Meeting for Budget FY25-26 approval for April 28, 2025 at 7:05pm.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review for May 5,  2025 at 7:05pm.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

Nays: Non e

Motion passed.

 

Jeremy explained the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement.  The city will receive a demo side by side for the city use with only costing maintenance for 1 year at a time.  Motion made by King to use the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement.  Second by Wilson.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Wilson, King, Roberson and Croell

Nays:  None

Motion passed

 

Motion made by Croell to accept Roger Dreckman Construction estimate to remove and replace street with rebar, caulked joints, spray cure on Diagonal Street from new bridge approach to the south for $21,530.00.   Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mark regarding his utility bill.  He is retiring and no longer going to be open for car repair.  He is asking the council to change is utility rates from Commercial rates to Residential rates.   Motion made by Croell to change Paul Rosenbaum from Commercial rates to residential rates with the understanding the property would need to be cleaned up to look like residential property.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Motion made King to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel.

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

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Nuisances were discussed.  Suzette will send notices to residents to clean up their property.

 

Spring Cleanup will be May 10, 2025.  Two dumpsters will be placed at the compost site.  There will also by collections for steel and pop cans.

 

Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 to amend Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 water and sewer charges adding a $25.00 fee for any notice put on residents doors for delinquent utility accounts.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

No public comments.

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

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2025-1.  Second by Croell. All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Suzette presented a payment agreement for a resident to be make a monthly payment plus current month’s payment to be paid by November 20, 2025. Motion made by Croell to accept payment agreement with the understanding if any month payment is missed, utilities will be disconnected.  No exceptions.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:46pm.  Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Wilson, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk