RAGBRAI MEETING

RAGBRAI MEETING

The RABRAI Committee is planning to have a Lawler Community Meeting on

April 18, 2022 at 7:00pm @ Lawler City Hall

The RAGRAI Committee will need volunteers!!

Please come on board to work with social media to help get the word out.  We would need help with Ideas and any thoughts.  The town also needs a theme for RAGBRAI – ASAP

Would any local organizations (Lions Club, Irish Fest, Turkey Valley Boosters, Lawler Little League, Lawler Park Committee, etc. be willing to serve food or drinks to raise money.

Help cleaning up during RAGBRAI!

LET’S MAKE LAWLER GREAT LIKE LAST TIME!!

BE A STRONG COMMUNITY!!

Lawler Firefighters Breakfast

2022 Breakfast Flyer – LFD

 

Lawler Firefighter Foundation’s

French Toast, Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast

 

DRIVE THROUGH AND CARRY OUT!

BREAKFAST SERVED FROM 8:00 TO 12:00!

FREE WILL DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

 

 

Please join us on Sunday, April 10th 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 Battery Powered Positive Pressure fan and updated Thermal Cameras.  It will be our pleasure to serve you!

Minutes from Special Meeting – RAGBRAI

The Lawler City Council met in special session on March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   King, Scheidel, Izer and Croell

Council members absent:    Kuehner

 

Others present:  Janice Sabelka, Stephanie Tangen, Cathy Humpal, Frank Wilson, PJ Rosenbaum, Jeremy Maklenburg, Roger Dreckman, Mary Gruenberg, Jason Byrne, Amanda Kleespies, Deb Speltz, Randy Franzen, Kathy Timlin, Chad Pickar, Renee Throndson, Bob Vrzak, Val Rhodus, Verna Orvis, Janel Kuennen, Curt & Anita Franzen, Nancy Franzen

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, King, and Croell

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner

Motion passed.

 

Ragbrai 2022 has asked would like the City of Lawler to be a pass-through town on the 2022 Ragbrai route.  The only negative comment discussed was the need to accommodate additional parking for cars and buses.

 

Expectations of the city were discussed.  Additional bathrooms would be an expectation for the city.  The city will receive $10,000 to help with added expenses.  Providing food is another expectation.

 

John Izer and Jason Byrne will be the Co-Chairs for 2022.

 

Izer asked if anyone had any negative comments regarding the city allowing Ragbrai to be a meeting place.   There were no comments

 

Motion made by King to allow the City of Lawler to be a meeting town for RAGBRAI.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Absent: Kuehner

Motion passed.

 

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

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Kurt Croell

Special Meeting – RAGBRAI

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

 AGENDA

 

                                                       SPECIAL MEETING

                                                      March 16, 2022

                                                      6:00 PM

  

  1. ROLL CALL.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.

       

  1. MAYORS COMMENTS.

 

  1. BUSINESS:

    

               a. RAGBRAI – 2022 PUBLIC WELCOMED

 

 ADJOURNMENT

The City of Lawler is accepting bids for city Dump Truck

CITY OF LAWLER

414 E. GROVE STREET

PO BOX 215, LAWLER, IOWA 52154

PHONE:  563-238-3614

Lawlercityclerk@iowatelecom.net

 

The City of Lawler is accepting bids for the sale of the following Dump Truck with a minimum bid of $6,000.

1990 Ford F700 Dump Truck with Snow Blade and SS Sander.

50,350 miles.

Questions can be directed to Jay Uhlenhake – 563-380-8871

Sealed bids must be received by April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

The City Council will review bids April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

March 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:   King, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner(phone) absent: Izer

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Emily Eppens, Neil Jones, Lisa Agrimenti, Rodney Vrzak and Jason Byrne

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda with addition of Nuisances.

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK RUGS 208.82
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,560.88
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 56.68
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC DUMP TRUCK 1,932.18
UPS 46.5
TEST AMERICA 75.6
EFTPS FED/FICA TAXES 1,416.73
IPERS IPERS 1,072.42
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 743.36
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 24,044.94
CASH GAS PICKUP 547.87
BROWN SUPPLY CO WATER REPAIR 365
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE PH BUDGET FY22/23 186.24
DRILLINGS RANGER 8,555.25
ANDERSON PHONE CALL W/MAYOR RE: 204 S 45
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC RADIO READS 1,725.66
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD IUB LABOR ASSESSMENT 112.5
IAMU MEMBER DUES 2,181.00
VISA – J UHLENHAKE GAS 95.12
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT 42.57
BARCO PRODUCTS CROELL PICNIC TABLES 9,791.95
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,244.43
CLAIMS TOTAL 61,050.70 REVENUE
GENERAL FUND 17,394.14 3154.18
SANITATION FUND 2,560.88 2654.74
ROAD USE TAX FUND 1,089.71 3781.88
WATER FUND 5,232.69 7367.41
SEWER FUND 4,830.82 9634.57
ELECTRIC FUND 29,942.46 31668.29

 

Ordinance NO.  2021-3 to vacate portion City Street – Diagonal Street was reviewed for approval.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance NO,  2021-3.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, and Kuehner (phone)

Nayes: None

Abstain:  Croell

Motion passed.

 

The current Mienergy agreement still has the Hawkeye Tri-County Electric Cooperative name on it since July 2008.  It should be updated  to the correct name.  Kurt mentioned to negotiate with other utility companies to possibly update the city transformers.  Jay informed the council the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is looking at rate studies to get pricing with other companies.

 

Spring cleanup dates were discussed.  Suzette will call to ask if April 23rd or April 30th will work for them to drop off 2 dumpsters.

 

The city will be selling the 1990 Ford dump truck with a start of a minimum $6,000 sealed bid to be sent to city hall.  Suzette will place an ad in the paper, Facebook and website.

 

Mark gave an ambulance update.  A feasibility company will be having interviews with supervisors, hospitals, fire departments, city councils and entities.  Jason Byrne let the council know they need more business for the feasibility study.  Kurt will help with finding more business to interview.  Mark said they need to contact Jeff Bernatz for an interview time.

 

Motion made by Croell to open Public Hearing to approve  Budget FY22-23, Resolution NO,  2022-03072022.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed:

 

The council reviewed Budget FY22-23 for approval.  No questions were asked.

 

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

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel and Kuehner(phone

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Budget FY22-23, Resolution NO:  2022-03072022.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes; Non

Motion passed.

 

Mark and Kurt gave update on the Flood Grant update.  Mark had Jay and Suzette send pictures and flood damage costs to Mark Newell with the state.  Kurt will follow-up with the Department of Ag.

 

Stephanie Tangen discussed with the council the property to the east of her property is deteriorating.     The garage door was open and was concerned with the chance of dangerous animals could be living in there.  Since the house and garage are deteriorating, it brings property values of surrounding property.   The city will put this on the April agenda.

 

Motion by King to open  the Public Hearing regarding the Soo Green project.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Neil Jones with Soo Green HVDC Link presented a presentation regarding the project to maintain a new 525 kilovolt underground high –voltage direct current electric transmission line (Project)in the City and within City-owned property. The Project will transfer energy, including pints wet, between Mason City, IA and Yorkville, IL.  The Project route within the City will be located entirely with existing railroad rights of way.  Soo Green needs a franchise from the City authorizing Soo Green to erect, maintain and operate the Project.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to close the Public Hearing.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, King and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the franchise with Soo Green. Second by King.

Ayes:  Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed:

 

Motion made by Croell to waive the 2nd and 3rd reading.  Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Delinquents were discussed.

 

Next meeting will be April 4, 2022..

 

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

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Croell, Kuehner(phone)

Nayes: None

Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

Public Hearing Transfer High Voltage Energy through City-owned property

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 State of Iowa

City of Lawler

 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa (City), will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance granting a franchise to SOO Green HVDC Link Projectco, LLC (Applicant) to construct, operate and maintain a new 525 kilovolt underground high-voltage direct current electric transmission line (Project) in the City and within City-owned property. The Project will transfer energy, including renewable energy, generated in Iowa, and points west, between Mason City, Iowa, and Yorkville, Illinois. The Project route within the City will be located entirely within existing railroad rights-of-way.

Prior to construction of the Project within the City, Applicant must obtain a franchise from the City of Lawler authorizing Applicant to erect, maintain, and operate the Project.  A public hearing concerning Applicant’s application for a franchise from the City will be held as follows:

Date:               March 7, 2022

 Time:             7:20 p.m.

 Location:        Lawler City Hall

                        414 East Grove

                        Lawler, IA  52154

 Representatives of the Applicant will be available at the public hearing to discuss the Project and answer questions.