Lawler Historical Society at the Starlite Ballroom during Irish Fest

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Lawler Historical Society

Take a walk back in time!
Hundreds of historical photos and artifacts! Lot’s of NEW displays!
L.H.S. at the Starlite Ballroom
(during the 2023 IRISH FEST)
Friday Evening June 16th
Saturday June 17th
Sunday Morning coffee & donuts June 18th

 

LHS’s MISSION and GOALS!
The Lawler Historical Society endeavors to establish a vital presence of Lawler’s history and culture for the benefit, enlightenment, and enjoyment of its residents, descendants, and visitors. To capture, preserve, promote, and present the history of the Lawler Community; past, present and future.

Why establish the LHS:
• A famous Lawler native, Bill Sheridan, has continued to keep the heart beat of Lawler in play through his rich and elaborate published writings.
• The Carnegie Cultural Center has been a depository of history for many towns with in Chickasaw County.
• Events such as the Lawler Irish Fest and RAGBRAI put Lawler back on the map! This Irish Fest has become a tradition for Lawler and the community, embracing heritage, creating a venue in bringing family and friends together near and far.
• A resurrection of Lawler’s history in the making. An early aspect of Irish Fest was the amazing displays of Lawler’s past.
• An ever growing interest over the years amongst individuals wanting to see the collecting and preserving of history. Through establishing and maintaining a physical and virtual gallery, LHS will exhibit collections of priceless artifacts, heirlooms, etc of historical importance and proudly present and promote the who, what, where and why of the Lawler Community for current and future generations.

LHS Goals:
• Downtown location – LHS envisions having a location that would facilitate displays and walkthrough viewing during festivities, special events and by appointment. Such a hard surface footprint may start small with growth opportunity. LHS is very fortunate to collaborate with Curt and Anita Franzen in utilizing the Starlite as an event location during the Lawler Irish Fest (2022 and 2023).
• The LHS Scrapbook – Will provide online virtual library of photos, articles and other information. Currently LHS is on Facebook and features weekly posts of historical interests.
• Books of Lawler Series – LHS will continue the successful ‘Books of Lawler Series’. To date the following books have been published “Team Pride. Team Spirit” (1st Edition 2014); “Main and Grove” (2nd Edition 2015); “Your Town Your History” (3rd Edition 2015). Next to come: Lawler Farming Community (2024/25).
• Collecting Artifacts – MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL To date, the contribution and collection of artifacts has been amazing in providing a foundation collection of historical memorabilia.

LHS Board:
Kurt Hemesath, Bonnie Kuehner, Verna Orvis, Kyle Kuehner, Nancy Cuvelier and Mary Burns. Like many of you, their family roots are deep within the Lawler community, and neither time nor distance has broken the bond.

LHS Welcomes Donations:
It is about the legacy of parents, grandparents, great grandparents, family and friends, who gave it their all in making Lawler a true and viable community. A time and place where settlers from various backgrounds and countries came here and through their perseverance, their love of land and country made it their “HOME”.
LHS endeavors not only to establish the means of a physical and visual history experience but to also provide a basis of the sensory aspect of Lawler’s history and its many family legacies with in its community.
Donations will be key to the success of the LHS. LHS graciously thanks those individuals, organizations and businesses to date that have supported and contributed in various respects, and anxiously await donation opportunities to come. Donations, in all forms, will be of great importance to the success of Lawler’s historical preservation for generations to come. LHS will work with donors in providing recognition for contributions.

Information: Please visit/contact us on Facebook – Lawler Historical Society
LHS was formed in March of 2020 and has 501(c)3 status from the Department of the Treasury effective March 23, 2020. Donors can deduct contributions they make to LHS under IRC Section 170. Tax ID #85-0532469.
Contact any one of the LHS Directors for donation opportunities, donation forms, and information.

May 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:    Kuehner

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Renee Huinker, Jane Lynch, Stephanie Tangen, Deb Speltz, Gail Stammeyer, Steve Lynch and Ryan Izer

 

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 with addition of Mark Kriener bill.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK RUGS 242.02
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,737.15
STANTON ELECTRIC FLAG POLE LIGHTS 307.5
UPS   221.96
TEST AMERICA   184.9
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,442.92
IPERS IPERS 1,107.61
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAX 107.15
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 457.52
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 17,366.14
CASH   433.73
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES SALES TAX 1,117.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION   141
TEAM LAB TERMINATOR WEED KILLER 2,816.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE ORDINANCE #2023-1 31.46
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY QUARTER 1 2023 3,550.02
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING CROELL PARD DRAIN PIPE LEAK 37.5
ANDERSON PHONE CONFERENCES 168
IWD 1ST QTR 2023 UNEMPLOYMENT 21.55
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC RADIO READS 1,839.93
MARK KRIENER TILLING VOLLEYBALL COURTS 175
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES Insurance 40,843.00
VISA – J UHLENHAKE WASTEWATER CLASS 60
VISA – S BYRNE SAM.GOV RENEWAL 306.93
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Apr-23 43.96
CLEMENS-MR LAWN 1st application fertilizer  ball 458
DSG STRIPING PAING 177.59
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,481.10
REVENUE
  CLAIMS TOTAL 81,877.14    92,047.21
  GENERAL FUND 50,285.55    43,626.02
  SANITATION FUND 2,737.15      2,432.87
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 721.36      3,826.46
  WATER FUND 2,542.26      5,921.49
  SEWER FUND 5,216.59      6,845.08
  ELECTRIC FUND 20,374.23    28,202.41
STORM WATER FEE      1,192.88

 

LIBRARY

IPERS IPERS 218.17
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,081.02
  CLAIMS TOTAL 1,299.19
  GENERAL FUND 1,299.19

 

Resolution #2023-05012023 Authorizing transfer of fund from the Local Option Sales tax fund to the General Fund in order to cover the costs of funding the expenses associated with city it is necessary to transfer the funds in the amount of $50,000.00.

Motion made by Croell to transfer funds from LOST Fund to General Fund in amount of $50,000.00. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Deb Speltz and Gail Stammeyer with the Crane Creek Trail committee would like the city permission to extend the current trail in Highland Park.  The committee would like to extend and outlet on the corner to McHugh St.

Motion made by Croell to allow Crane Creek Trail Committee to extend the trail at Highland Park to McHugh Street.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion Passed

 

Deb Speltz also stated the Irish Fest 5k money raised would like to go to the City to update the trail around the pond on Highway 24.  Crane Creek Trail will to Roger Dreckmen regarding the 10 year mitigation with wetlands from state.  Jay will also talk with Roger.

 

Motion made by Croell to open Public Hearing at 7:15pm for Public Opinion regarding Library Expansion.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King

Naye: None

Motion Passed.

 

Renee Huinker, President of Library Board explained she had a State Consultant look over the plans the Library Board would like to expand.  They will need and architect.  The board will also be signing up for a Utilizing Grant of $3,000.  She is working with other libraries that have expanded library.  The State Consultant also took pictures.  This would involve taking the sink and cupboards from the room where the library would expand.

 

Motion made by Croell to close Public Hearing at 7:27pm.  Second by Izer

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion Passed

 

Motion made by Croell to transfer the Community Center room to Lawler Public Library pending the agreement to transfer room to library.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Nuisance letters were discussed.  The city has had one property owner abating the property owned.  Motion made by King to start the next step of the abatement process as printed within the City Code of Ordinances.   Second by Croell.

Ayes: Kind, Croell, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette stated a Budget Amendment will need to happen for the Tree Committee for the Community Beautification Fund.

Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing June 5, 2023 at 7:15pm. Second by Izer

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve the Irish Fest liquor license. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Jay will tighten volleyball nets at Highland Park.  Ryan Izer let the council know the Volleyball League should start Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

 

Deb Speltz let the council know Irish Fest may donate for basketball hoops for Highland and Croell Park.  Dale King has been cleaning up at Junko Park.  Mary Gruenberg had been working on the utility shed at Junko Park.

 

Mark made a comment; he has talked with John Cuvelier regarding the city insurance increase.  John will be at next council meeting to discuss.

 

Next council meeting will be June 5, 2023 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:50pm.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

 

Lawler Little League Registration

Lawler Little League Registration will be held this Sunday, April 30th at the Lawler Fire Department from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.  Lawler Little League is open to current Kindergarten – 4th grade girls and boys.

If you are unable to attend please contact Mary Gruenberg at 641-210-9871 or by email at gruenberg.mary@gmail.com right away.  T-shirt orders will be placed on Wednesday, May 3rd.

Blue Recycling Totes

The Blue Recycling totes are to replace the small blue recycling boxes. The blue recycling totes are to be used immediately. This was discussed at a public hearing in April. Yes, there is a recycling charge. If you would like your recycling picked up you need to use the big recycling totes! If you refuse the totes, you will not have recycling picked up! Please call the City of Lawler with questions. 563-238-3614

 

Suzette Byrne

Volunteers Needed

The City of Lawler is working with Trees Forever and Black Hills Energy for a community-based tree-planting project.

The city will be planting trees Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00am.  Please consider volunteering to help with city or your neighbors!

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This is a great opportunity to work together as a community!!

Notice of Public Hearing Re: transfer community room in City Hall to Library

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWLER

 

You are hereby notified that the City Council of Lawler, IA will hold a public hearing at 7:15 o’clock p.m. on the 1st day of May, 2023 in the Council Chambers in the City of Lawler, IA on the question of the proposal to transfer community room in City Hall to Library.

 

You are further notified that the City proposal agreement between City of Lawler and Lawler Library will be on fill in the City Hall.

 

At the said time and place comments will be received at the public hearing by the City Council on the question of the conveyance and transfer of said transfer.

 

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of April 2023.

 

 

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Suzette Byrne

City Clerk