Ordinance #2023-1

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Ordinance# 2023-1

 

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-5-20 OF THE LAWLER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION RATES FOR THE CITY OF LAWLER.

 

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa as follows:

 

Title VI, Chapter 5, Section 6-5-20 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, is amended by the following:

 

Section 6-5-20 Rates: There are hereby established rates for refuse and recycling collection supplied by the City of Lawler as follows:

 

Residential Rates

 

For a 35 gallon tote the monthly rate is: $14.05
For a 64 gallon tote the monthly rate is: $15.17
For a 96 gallon tote the monthly rate is: $17.02
Recycling (Residential) monthly rate is: $3.00 per dwelling unit.

 

Repealer. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

 

Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall :not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

 

When Effective.       This Ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

 

Date of First reading:

 

Date of Second reading:

 

Roll Call Vote:

 

Councilmen Voting Aye:

 

Councilmen Voting Nay:

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3 day of April , 2023.

 

Mark Mueterthies, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

I hereby certify that the above Ordinance # 2023-1 was published on the 6th April                    , 2023, in the New Hampton Tribune.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

 

Lawler Firefighters Foundation’s Breakfast

Lawler Firefighters Foundation’s French Toast, Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast

Please join us on Sunday, April 2nd at the Fire Station in Lawler for a French toast, pancake, sausage, and egg breakfast to benefit the Lawler Fire Department! The proceeds from this year’s event will be put towards a new thermal imaging camera. It will be out please to serve you!!

DRIVE THROUGH & CARRY OUT!

Breakfast served from 8:00 – 12:00

FREE WILL DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

March 2023 City Council Meeting 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 23rdh or April 28th – April 30th 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

Lawler Irish Fest Theme: Slainte! Irish & Proud

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This year’s theme for Lawler Irish Fest is:
Slainte! Irish & Proud

The Irish word for cheers is sláinte, which is pronounced somewhat similarly to “slawn-che.” Sláinte means “health”, and if you’re feeling brave, you can say sláinte is táinte (“slawn-che iss toin-che”), meaning “health and wealth”!
We are proud of our heritage and our community! Come celebrate both at Lawler Irish Fest IX the 3rd weekend in June, Friday, June 16th & Saturday, June 17th!
The Irish Fest Committee has been hard at work to bring you the best festival yet for 2023! Bringing the community together is a goal of the Fest & hope that you and your families will join us for another great weekend of entertainment!
Main Tent opens at 6pm on Friday, June 16th with opening ceremony at 6:30pm for the introduction of Grand Marshals past and for 2023!.
Grand Parade at 1pm., Sat. June 17th. Music all weekend from traditional Irish, Irish Rock, Country, Pop, Classic Rock & of course the Irish dancers to entertain and delight all ages!
Kids activities will be held at Croell Park. Movies in the park both Friday and Sat. night. Inflatables and games.

Activities will include Car Show & 5K.
Food, beverage and merchandise choices available throughout the weekend!
Follow us on Facebook or online at www.lawleririshfest.com for updates. Consider becoming a volunteer, this event would not happen without the great participation from the community!
Did you know as part of Giving Back to the Community, Lawler Irish Fest Volunteers, in conjunction with the Lawler Historical Society, have been delivering Meals on Wheels since April of 2020? An estimated 1200 meals have been delivered since then and continues to this day. If you have an idea of other projects for Giving Back to the Community, please let us know. You can email lawleririshfest@gmail.com or contact any board/committee member.
See you the 3rd weekend in June!  June 16 – 17, 2023.

February 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

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

Cowboy Poetry

The Lawler Lions host an annual event where all of the proceeds go to an organization that helps Chickasaw County residents and in the past couple years they have helped raise money for the 3D Mammography at Mercy One in New Hampton and the 6 libraries in the Chickasaw County.  Unfortunately when COVID hit we were unable to host the annual event.

This year the funds will benefit New Hampton’s Kindness Square Inclusive Park. An Inclusive Playground welcomes people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn, and grow together. They not only allow children of all abilities to play together but they allow adults of all ages and abilities to actively engage with children in their care. All Inclusive Play is universally designed and has a sensory rich environment that enables to children to develop physically, socially, and emotionally. It offers just the right level of challenges where all abilities have the chance to succeed. It’s a place where children and adults of all abilities can interact together and do what everyone wants to do; PLAY!

The last weekend of every January, the Lawler Lions host Cowboy Poetry, an awesome night of entertainment.  Please come out and enjoy and evening of laughter and supporting a great cause! January 27th & January 28th.

Lawler Lions Cowboy Poetry Poster 2023