Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  Izer, Croell and King

Council members absent: Scheidel and Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by King.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

ARAMARK	RUGS	197.44
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	MOWER BLADE, OIL, OIL FILTER	150.61
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,953.03
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	BLADE	66.93
STANTON ELECTRIC		319.58
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TEST	75.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,457.55
IPERS	IPERS	1,087.99
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	102.69
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	23,567.49
CASH	GAS	119.32
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED DELIVERED	511.85
HAWKINS	AZONE	496.82
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,385.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION	FLOOD REPAIR WORK & MATERIALS	5,009.20
TEAM LAB	FINE ROAD PATCH	434
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER 2021 MINUTES	79.68
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,840.45
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2nd qtr. fy21-22 ambulance	1,950.75
DNR	ANNUAL WATER USE FEE FOR	95
IWD	3RD QTR2021	10.52
QUALITY PUMP	Lift Station	730
IAWEA		35
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	AUDIT	392
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER TESTING	20
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	Water meter	1,063.15
SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC	MOTION SWITCHES PARK	210
BMC AGGREGATES LC	MITCH MURRAY	86.78
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	WATER CLASS	325.44
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	JULY AUGUST MOWING 2021	595
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		48.33
TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE	PORTABLE TOILET @ PARK	75
SERVICEMASTER	FLOOD 2021 CITY HALL/LIBRARY	7,006.30
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR	SHOP DOOR	328.13
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,295.08
	CLAIMS TOTAL	60,121.71	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	19,955.34	54,583.45
	SANITATION FUND	2,953.03	2,707.39
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,600.18	3,818.23
	WATER FUND	4,498.34	8,582.15
	SEWER FUND	4,530.44	7,678.58
	ELECTRIC FUND	26,584.38	34,256.00

Kurt Croell had Herold-Reicks Surveying survey the new build at Bucky’s.  The building is on a portion of city property.  Kurt Croell informed the city he will purchase the property for $500.00 and take care of all expenses to sell.

Motion made by Izer to sell property to Kurt Croell for $500 and all expenses.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Izer, King, and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Mark Mueterthies, Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell met with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management for state funding for flooding.    The city is working with them for funding to make the channel wider going through town.  Some property may be lost to do this project to help flooding within the city.

Cathy Humpal discussed security cameras for the library.  The company the library is going through wanted to know if the city would be interested.   The library said they have a quote for $3,000 and plan to cash in a CD to pay for it.

Suzette explained Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is launching a new program. LIHWAP an emergency program that will help low-income households and families afford water and wastewater services.  This is to help residents pay past due water and wastewater bulls, avoid shutoffs, and regain disconnected accounts.

Motion made by King to approve LIHWAP.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Izer and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council reviewed the Annual Financial Report for approval.

Motion made by Izer to approve the Annual Financial Report. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council reviewed the Farm Lease with John Brincks to decide when they are ready to approve lease.  This will be on December agenda.

The furnace that heats the library and community room is 30 years old and the controller went out and is too big.  The city received bids from Geerts Plumbing & Heating and Mic’s Plumbing and Heating.  We could possibly sell the old finance.

Motion made by Croell to approve Mic’s Plumbing and Heating bid.  Second by Izer.

Ayes, Croell, Izer and King

Nayes. None

Motion passed.

Mark gave an update on the Chickasaw Ambulance.  The contract will terminate June 2022.  The next ambulance meeting will be November 21, 2021.

Mark is trading his personal ranger with Drillings and is working out for Drillings to sell to city.  He would like a consensus with council on the December agenda.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Croell and second by King to adjourn at 7.40 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent: Croell

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Tangen, Dick Schnorenberg and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King 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 Kuenher   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

ARAMARK	RUGS	197.44
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	MOWER BLADE, OIL, OIL FILTER	150.61
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,953.03
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	BLADE	66.93
STANTON ELECTRIC		319.58
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TEST	75.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,467.28
IPERS	IPERS	1,095.34
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	782
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	102.69
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	23,567.49
CASH	GAS	119.32
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED DELIVERED	511.85
HAWKINS	AZONE	496.82
BLAZEK CORPORATION	FLOOD REPAIR WORK & MATERIALS	5,009.20
TEAM LAB	FINE ROAD PATCH	434
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER 2021 MINUTES	79.68
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,840.45
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2nd qtr fy21-22 ambulance	1,950.75
DNR	ANNUAL WATER USE FEE FOR	95
QUALITY PUMP	Lift Station	730
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	AUDIT	392
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER TESTING	20
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	Water meter	1,063.15
SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC	MOTION SWITCHES PARK	210
BMC AGGREGATES LC	MITCH MURRAY	86.78
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	JULY AUGUST MOWING 2021	595
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		48.33
TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE	PORTABLE TOILET @ PARK	75
SERVICEMASTER	FLOOD 2021 CITY HALL/LIBRARY	7,006.30
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR	SHOP DOOR	328.13
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,331.68
	CLAIMS TOTAL	59,201.43	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	20,319.42	1,493.09
	SANITATION FUND	2,953.03	2,694.87
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,675.96	5,719.02
	WATER FUND	3,885.44	7,028.74
	SEWER FUND	4,432.14	7,538.42
	ELECTRIC FUND	25,935.44	31,871.77

Jason Byrne can no longer represent the City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board because it would be a conflict of interest because he represents Chickasaw County.  Suzette Byrne let the council know she would represent City of Lawler.

Motion made by Scheidel for Suzette Byrne to represent City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Izer and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Dick Schnorenberg discussed having the city clean out the ditches which were filled in by private owners and requested it be done by April 2022.  Jay informed the council Blazek’s had gave a quote to clean Lincoln St. ditch this fall.   Kurt Croell informed the council Iowa Homeland Security will be here October 28, 2022 to look at all the problems within the city.  Some of the problems include the culverts, and clean the waterway to slow the water through town.  This will include the help from property owners.   Iowa Homeland could fund up to 25% of the expense.  Kurt informed the council the governor’s office will assist. This will be put on the November agenda after professionals look at the city.

Motion made by King to open public hearing. Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner, and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

No one questioned the new Code of Ordinance book.

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

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Kuehner to approve Ordinance # 2021-2.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s cigarette license. Second by Izer.

Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

John Brincks will rent the farm at $4,000 for one more year.  He will them rent for $4,800 per year for the next 3 years.  City attorney John Anderson will write up a new farm lease contract to reflect the change in payment.

Concession stand expenses to clean up after flood will be around $1400.00.  Chris Rigel will fix the concession for $500.00.  John Izer said he will pay half to cost.

Scheidel made a motion to have Chris Rigel to fix the concession stand.  Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Mark said Chris Rigel will attach the vinyl base up on the walls.  It was brought up purchasing new carpet for the meeting rooms in the city hall.  Suzette said it is not in the General Fund for City Hall for the current fiscal year.  The council will be waiting until spring for trim board.

Motion made by Scheidel to have Service Master clean the carpet and floors in the building.  Second by King.

Ayes: King, Izer, Kuehner and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Mark stated the dike at Junko Park and lagoon has by repaired.

Mark gave update on Ambulance bids.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, November 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7.43 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk