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"Home of the Annual Lawler Irish Fest–always the 3rd weekend in June"
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The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner, King and Croell
Council members absent: none
Others present: Austin Kuehner, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen and Jason Byrne
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 to be paid.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 208.82 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,560.88 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PLOW TRUCK | 441.68 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | SECONDARY WIRE AT COOP | 70 | |
| UPS | Cathy HUMPAL | 106.85 | |
| TEST AMERICA | 168 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,478.27 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,101.61 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 177.22 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 16,422.87 | |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | DEC 2021 INTEREST | 7,065.00 | |
| CASH | flood | 1,188.77 | |
| HAWKINS | Azone | 512.88 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,300.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS PLUS WINTER BLEND | 969 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 AFR | 216 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2021 ELECTION | 159.6 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | FURNACE | 3,908.38 | |
| ANDERSON | FARM LEASE | 157.5 | |
| IOWA RURAL WATER | DUES 01/01/22-12/31/22 | 225 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | 144.33 | ||
| PATHWAYS | DONATION FY21/22 | 468 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | monthly pymt radio read | 1,725.66 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | 172 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2021 MILEAGE | 394.24 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | JAY’S LAPTOP | 60 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 20 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SAW CHAIN | 16.9 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | 151.61 | ||
| CHRIS RIGEL | INSTALLED BASE TRIM IN CITY HA | 500 | |
| MISSION | LAWLER LIFT STATION | 347.4 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | 48.13 | ||
| HEARTLAND FLOOR CLEANING | CLEAN FLOORS | 807.8 | |
| NUTRI-HOSE INC | pump water from park | 2,000.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,358.02 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 50,652.42 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 13,963.03 | 5691.45 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,560.88 | 2610.68 | |
| ARPA | 104 | ||
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 686.12 | 3016.9 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,384.29 | 10066.52 | |
| WATER SINKING FUND | 2,410.00 | 4705 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,002.82 | 10098.63 | |
| SEWER SINKING FUND | 4,655.00 | ||
| ELECTRIC FUND | 18,990.28 | 23906.56 |
The council reviewed the Election Canvas Summary provided by Chickasaw County Auditor’s office. Kurt Croell with 22 votes and Gwen Kuehner with 16 votes have been elected to city council for a 4 year term. Mark Mueterthies with 59 votes has been elected as Mayor for 2 year term.
King made motion to set the Public Hearing on Proposal to Lease City Land on January 3, 2022 at 7:10pm. Second by Kuehner
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel made motion to set Public Hearing on Proposal to Vacate and Convey City-owned Real Estate on January 3, 2022 at 7:15pm. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell, King and Kuehner
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Cathy Humpal with the Public library discussed Budget FY22-23. The library will be asking for an increase from the city if the County votes no to increase funding for libraries.
Mark traded his personal ranger to Drilling All-Sports in Calmar. Drilling All-Sports will sell to city for $8,500. The price will come out of the electric, water, sewer and park funds. Motion made by King to purchase ranger from Drilling All-Sports for 8,500.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Kuehner, Scheidel, Izer and King
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Fencing around yards was discussed. A few yards have fencing around the front yard and leaves have collected around the fence. The property owners have not cleaned up the property. Gwen mentioned to make ordinance for to allow only certain fences to be allowed in front yard. Suzette will do some checking on an ordinance to correct this.
Budget FY22-23 was discussed. Suzette explained she had talked with Iowa Department of Management regarding the budget for the box culvert project. The city does not know the cost of project or the amount we would receive from Iowa Homeland Security but can budget the expense and will also need to budget the revenue received for the project. Dawn Croell said it would cost around 5 million for this project.
It was mentioned to budget for snow removal equipment.
Suzette mentioned to schedule work sessions for working on budget.
Mark explained the county is requesting to sign a new Chapter 28E Agreement for the Ambulance Service. Scheidel made a motion to sign the 28E Agreement with for the Ambulance Service. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Mark said the Ambulance board received a quote from AMR Ambulance service for $245,000 for the FY2022-2023. They will not accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The ambulance board is not interested in AMR. Ambulance personal will not work for AMR.
Jason Byrne, county supervisor discussed the option of a possible county run ambulance. Jason has spoken with other counties who have their own ambulance services. At Monday supervisor meeting, the county discussed to use the ARPA money to help with expenses for the ambulance service and eventually a 28E agreement with the cities. A contractual service will be hired for billing for the service. The county also mentioned to set of scholarships to send to schools to keep the service running.
Delinquents were discussed.
The next meeting will be January 3, 2022 at 7:00pm
Izer made motion to adjourn at 8:08pm. Second by Kuehner.
All Ayes. . Motion passed
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Lawler, Iowa
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSAL TO LEASE CITY LAND
The Lawler City Council will hold a public hearing on January 3, 2022, at 7:10 p.m. local time in the meeting room of the Lawler City Hall located at 414 E Grove St, Lawler, Iowa to hear comments for and against proposal to lease the following City owned real estate:
Approximately 22 acres located in Parcel I of the survey of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 95 North, Range 11 West of the 5th P.M., Chickasaw County, Iowa, as shown in Document 2004-0270 in the office of the Chickasaw County Recorder,
All in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa;
(hereinafter referred to as the “Real Estate”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council proposes to lease the Real Estate to John Brincks and Adam Brincks (“Tenant”), upon the terms of a written Farm Lease (the “Farm Lease”), a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk for public inspection, which includes, but is not limited to, the following terms:
At said time and place, comments will be received at the public hearing by the City Council on the question of the whether to enter into said Farm Lease on the proposed terms.
For more information concerning the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall or by calling (563) 238-3614 during regular business hours.
This notice is published at the direction of the Lawler, Iowa City Council.
_/s/ Suzette Byrne___________
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Lawler, Iowa
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSAL TO VACATE AND CONVEY CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE
The Lawler City Council will hold a public hearing on January 3, 2022, at 7:15 p.m. local time in the meeting room of the Lawler City Hall located at 414 E Grove St, Lawler, Iowa to hear comments for and against proposal to vacate and convey City-owned real estate to Croell, Inc., and more specifically described as follows:
A parcel of Diagonal Street described as follows:
Right-of-Way Reversion Parcel #1, Project Number: 2021 Diagonal Street in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 95 North, Range 11 West of the 5th P.M., City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa, and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the South Quarter Corner of said Section;
Thence North 88°16’02” West, 130.97 feet along the Centerline of Iowa Highway 24;
Thence (C2) Northeasterly 847.29 feet along a 1145.92 foot Radius Curve, Concave Northwesterly (said Curve having a long chord of North 67°05’06” East, 828.12 feet) along said Centerline to the Southerly Extension of the Northeasterly Right-of-Way Line of Diagonal Street;
Thence North 42°10’48” West, 50.03 feet along said Southerly Extension to the Intersection of the North Right-of-Way Line of Iowa Highway 24 and the Northeasterly Right-of-Way Line of Diagonal Street;
Thence continuing North 42°10’48” West, 42.08 feet along said Northeasterly Right-of-Way Line to the Point of Beginning;
Thence South 56°43’19” West, 7.97 feet;
Thence North 33° 16’41” West, 50.89 feet to said Northeasterly Right-of-Way Line;
Thence South 42°10’48” East, 51.51 feet along said Northeasterly Right-of-Way Line to the Point of
Beginning.
Containing 203 Square Feet, subject to any easements recorded or unrecorded.
(hereinafter referred to as “Vacation Parcel”)
That if the City Council does approve the vacation of the Vacation Parcel, that the City proposes to convey said Vacation Parcel to Croell, Inc., by a properly executed Quit Claim Deed and that said conveyance shall be “as is”, for the consideration of $500.00 and payment of all City expenses related to the transaction, including but not limited to legal fees and publishing costs, as well as the City reserving a utility easement upon and across the Real Estate.
At said time and place, comments will be received at the public hearing by the City Council on the question of the vacation and conveyance of said parcel of real estate.
This notice is published at the direction of the Lawler, Iowa City Council.
_/s/ Suzette Byrne___________
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
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Jendro will pick up trash and recycling on
Monday, November 29, 2021.
Please share this information with neighbors!!!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH WILL BE THE LAST DAY FOR LEAF PICK-UP!! PROPERTY OWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR LEAVES AFTER THE NOVEMBER 19TH!!
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