City Council Special Session Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in special session on July 18, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   King, Izer and Croell

Council members absent:    Kuehner and Scheidel

 

Others present:  Jason Byrne

 

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

Ayes: Izer, King, and Croell

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner and Scheidel

Motion passed.

 

The current ambulance service will be done December 21, 2022.  The council discussed the final draft of the 28E Agreement from Chickasaw County to have a county run ambulance service.  Mark reviewed the 28E Agreement with City Attorney Jon Anderson.  Mr. Anderson pointed out some issues.  The council reviewed them and said they were willing to accept the 28E agreement as written.

Motion by Croell to accept the Final draft of the 28e Agreement with Chickasaw County to provide Emergency Medical Services.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner and Scheidel

 

Motion made by King to adjourn meeting at 6:12pm.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

July 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

Others present:  Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Ashley Ewing and Ava Tucker

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK RUGS 216.82
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO MOWER 261.38
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,757.99
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC oil change 74.42
UPS   97.27
TEST AMERICA WATER TESTING 190.05
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,461.09
IPERS IPERS 1,101.44
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES 771
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 463.88
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 18,723.91
CASH PARKS 1,287.20
BROWN SUPPLY CO STREET SIGNS 1,260.00
IOWA LEAGUE MEMBER DUES 7/1/22-6/30/23 462
TEAM LAB FINE ROAD PATCH 937.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE JUNE MEETING MINUTES 147.2
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS   4,279.65
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT 2022 TAXATION PAYMENT 6,171.25
DRILLINGS RANGER 376.94
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR 1ST QTR AMBULANCE AGREEMENT 3,003.00
DNR FY23 WATER SUPPLY FEE 44.72
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF FY22-23 DRIVE THRU 4,060.00
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING WATER 1,425.24
BANK IOWA JUNE 2022 LOAN PAYMENT 8,416.75
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC FLEXNET ANNUAL SOFTWARE 3,775.66
VISA – J UHLENHAKE PARK 21.36
VISA – S BYRNE USA FILING 349
CARROT – TOP FLAGS 871.08
LAWLER WELDING & SPRAYING SPRAY DUST 265
CHRIS RIGEL CONCESSION STAND JUNKO PARK 1,050.00
BEST SERVICES WASTER WATER GENERATOR 1,070.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Jun-22 43.46
LAWN MASTERS   855.95
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,379.19
  CLAIMS TOTAL 71,671.40 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 23,863.70  $  58,932.93
  SANITATION FUND 2,757.99  $    2,700.41
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 3,718.03  $    6,027.45
  DEBT SERVICE FUND 8,416.75
  WATER FUND 6,595.59  $    6,828.67
  SEWER FUND 4,868.00  $    7,347.85
  ELECTRIC FUND 21,451.34  $  25,563.34

 

Ashley Ewing told the council they have been cleaning up their property.  The council noted the drive by appearance looked better. Izer stated to keep cleaning up.  The vehicles are the nurses that help care for their son.

 

Larry Hruska explained to council he has be cleaning up.  The council had noticed.  He needs to clean up the oil totes.  Mayor Mueterthies noted the oil totes cannot be near the creek behind his building.  The DNR will fine the city.

 

Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mayor Mueterthies and said he is making an effort to clean up.

 

Mayor Mueterthies to council Tara Kleiner cleaned up her property with a dumpster.

 

Anne Curran cleaned up around the property.  Mayor Mueterthies noted the shingles need to be repaired.

 

Suzette presented a Citizen Complaint Form for council to put into policy.  If a citizen has a complaint, they would need to come to city hall and fill out a complaint.  They would need to sign and if need be come to council meeting to discuss complaint.

Motion made by Croell to put the Citizen Complaint Form into city policy.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, King and Izer

Nayes: Scheidel

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies explained if the City of Lawler accepts the 28E agreement with the county, Lawler’s portion would $41,600 per year paid quarterly.  This amount should decrease within the first two years.  Croell made motion to accept the $41,600 28E agreement with the county.  Second by King.

Ayes: Croell, King, Kuehner and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The city has not received any street bids as of July 5, 2022.  Sealed bids need to be in by August 1, 2022.  Street bids will be on the August Agenda.

 

Croell informed the council Governor Reynolds will be in Lawler July 6, 2022 to view the creek regarding the flood mitigation plan.

Blazek sent a bid of $10,850 to redo the bank of Crane Creek in Junko Park.  Suzette explained since this was not budgeted for FY  22-23 the city will need to amend the budget for this expense.

Motion made by Croell to accept Blazek’s bid of $10,850.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, King, and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Izer discussed RAGBRAI.  RAGBRAI committee will be putting an ad in the paper.  The RAGBRAI meeting will be July 11, 2022 at 6:30pm.

 

King let Izer know the concession appliances are working and ready for the All-Nighters.  The field is ready to be played on.

 

Next meeting will be August 1, 2022.

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn meeting.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Izer, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

June 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

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

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Jason Byrne, Ashley Ewing and Ava Tucker

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK RUGS 319.23
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,077.47
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 56.68
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC   138.31
STANTON ELECTRIC   2,980.54
UPS   122.56
RILEY’S SERVICE ON COPIER 189
TEST AMERICA DRINKING WATER TESTING 264.6
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,466.68
IPERS IPERS 1,104.25
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 333.56
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 17,006.46
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY SRF SEWER LOAN 49,395.00
CASH   474.93
FIVE STAR COOP   1,026.98
HAWKINS AZONR 527.14
BROWN SUPPLY CO STREETS AND WATER 433
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES SALES TAX 647.32
TEAM LAB   4,706.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE   251.12
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY   6,900.00
UNITES STATES POSTAL 2022 BOX RENT 72
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR 1/3 FEASIBILITY STUDY 345.68
K & W COATINGS LLC WATER TOWER CLEANING 1,100.00
IMFOA DUES 50
MICK GAGE RAGBRAI RESTROOM DOWN PAYMENT 1,425.00
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC ELECTRIC SPEC ID 18690 1,725.66
MARK KRIENER   250
MARC WASH N WAX 181.85
STATE HYGIENIC LAB   20
GARY CUVELIER 11 HOURS x $10 110
HANAWALT   160
BMC AGGREGATES LC ROADSTONE 367.12
VISA – J UHLENHAKE   125.9
VISA – S BYRNE TECHNOLOGE SERVICES 15.89
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT May-22 100.86
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,389.64
  CLAIMS TOTAL 102,860.43 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 15,076.25 3632.21
  SANITATION FUND 3,077.47 2522.1
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 796.4 1973.96
PROPERT TAX – EMERGENCY 63.05
LOST 4600.63
  WATER FUND 4,702.59 6872.65
  WATER SINKING FUND 17,410.00 1651.67
  SEWER FUND 7,649.61 8616.68
  SEWER SINKING FUND 31,985.00 3053.33
  ELECTRIC FUND 22,163.11 25031.13

 

Ashley Ewing made a request for a Hearing with the council regarding the Nuisance letter.   The council did not have time for a Hearing to discuss the nuisances.   It was discussed the vehicles in her yard were not “junk” vehicles.   Ashley Ewing had stated some of the vehicles were parked there for overnight help with her son.  She also said they will be cleaning up the fence.  The council asked her to show improvement before July 5, 2022.

Motion made by Croell to table the nuisance until July 5, 2022.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, King and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Bucky’s application for retail cigarette/tobacco permit was reviewed by council.

Motion made by Izer to approve Bucky’s application for retail cigarette/tobacco permit.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Deb Speltz discussed street closures for Irish Fest.  She is requesting North Brush Street, North Benz St and Main Street around Croell Park be closed.  Also, North and South Depot Street for tents and Grove Street from Starlite Ballroom to the Fire Department.

Motion made by Croell to close the requested streets from Friday June 17, 2022 at 4:00pm until June 19, 2022 at 6:00am. Seconded by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, Scheidel and Croell

Nayes:  None

Motion passed.

 

Cathy Humpal requested approval for Sandy Busta to be appointed as Library Trustee for a 6 year term.

Motion made by King to approve Sandy Busta to a 6 year term a Library Trustee.  Seconded by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mark spoke with Mark Newel and Isaac Corbin regarding the grant for Flood Mitigation.  He had said the city would need pay for a portion of the expense for the Flood Mitigation plan.  The grant is not yet available.  Kurt said he is still working on the project.  He said the Governor of Iowa will be in Lawler the 1st week in July.

 

The city will be taking bids to fix streets in Lawler.  The council discussed which streets to fix.  Brown Street and South Chestnut were the streets discussed to be repaired.  Motion made by King to take bids for the repair of Brown Street.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mark explained to the council the cities responsibility to help fund a county owned ambulance.  Jason Byrne, Chickasaw Supervisor said Jeremy McGrath is willing to sell his equipment to the county.  The County will be using ARPA money to help fund.  The county will have a building with full time staff staying at the building.  The cities in the county will need to help with support.   The city of Lawler’s total portion is $42,098.92 per year possibly starting January 1, 2023.  This is depending when the county passes.  After 2 years the county is hoping to be self- funded.

Motion made by Croell to accept helping with the payment of the County owned ambulance.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, Izer, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed

 

Motion made by Scheidel to give a 3% raise to city employees.  Seconded by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, King and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

During RAGBRAI, all roads north of town will by one way roads.  The fire department will be directing the support vehicles.  The support vehicles will be coming in from the north of Lawler and the fire department will start parking them at Junko Park then on the streets north of Grove Street.  The vehicles are allowed to park 8ft from the street.  Jeremy Scheidel is working with the county for emergencies.

 

Delinquents were discussed.

 

Next meeting will be July 5, 2022.

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn meeting.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Izer, and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk