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

January 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

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

December 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

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