October 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes

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Jason Byrne can no longer represent the City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board because it would be a conflict of interest because he represents Chickasaw County.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

September 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes

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

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent: None

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

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by Izer.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

ARAMARK RUGS 197.44
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 2,354.94
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC   532.93
UPS   38.48
TEST AMERICA DRINKING WATER TESTING 75.6
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,466.63
IPERS IPERS 1,094.17
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 26,078.65
CASH CROELL PARK 456.92
HAWKINS DTG LIQUID 1,042.29
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES SALES TAX 1,349.00
TEAM LAB WEED KILLER 423.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE AUGUST 2021 MINUTES 66.24
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 103.96
UNITES STATES POSTAL 5 ROLLS REG 10 ROLLS CC 635
DNR ANNUAL FEES 210
ANDERSON REVIEW NEICAS 28E 56.25
USABLUEBOOK   431.99
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC BUCKY’S METER 6,119.91
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE FARMLANDS 274
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD 4TH QTR 2021 DIRECT ASSESSMENT 1,086.86
VISA – J UHLENHAKE WATER CONFERENCE 384.64
VISA – S BYRNE   25.31
SIMMERING-CORY CODE PROJECT DRAFT PYMT 1,283.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT PHONE/INTERNET 54.77
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 5,323.79
  CLAIMS TOTAL 51,222.95 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 7,419.27 3109.78
  SANITATION FUND 2,354.94 2459.87
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 686.12 3452.91
  WATER FUND 7,288.52 7228.55
  SEWER FUND 3,564.87 7246.24
  ELECTRIC FUND 29,909.23 32163.17

Kurt Croell spoke with the Department of Agriculture to work on cleaning out the creek running through town.  There is grant money out there to help with the expenses.  The city needs a long term solution for the flooding problem in town.  Need to slow done the volume of water running through the creek.  The Department of Agriculture will review and recommend a solution for cleaning out the creek.   Council discussed priorities in fixing damage from the flood.  The dike in Junko Park was damaged and needs to be fixed.  The city will talk with Blazek Corporation for a bid to fix the dike.  The lagoons were also damage and need fixed.

Dick Schnorenberg discussed the culvert on his property.  He stated the culverts need to be updated.   Jay received a bid from Blazek Corporation for $2,000.  Dick also discussed the manholes in the city need to cleaned out also.  The council tabled this until next meeting.

A copy of the Code of Ordinances will be in city hall for public to review.

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve the Code of Ordinances on October 4, 2021 at 7:15p.m. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

NEICAC 28e agreement was reviewed by council.

Motion made by King to sign the NEICAC 283 agreement.  Second by Kuehner

Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council reviewed the Annual Street Finance Report.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution NO. 2021-09072021. Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s liquor license.  Second by King.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motions made by King to power wash the front of the City Hall for $100.   Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Izer, Scheidel, Croell and Kuehner

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:41 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

Flooding Damage Assessment Information

As for private citizens, we are asking them to contact the Chickasaw County Assessor’s Office at 641-392-2813. Ray Armel has worked with us previously on damage assessment and is prepared to handle those calls. People are being asked to document with photos, estimates and receipts. It’s not unheard of but unlikely that Chickasaw County will qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance, this number will be influenced by neighboring counties as well. The threshold is based on flooding levels into the main level of a residence (more or less the number of inches at the front door), most homes experienced basement flooding and will not be included in damages for FEMA aid.
If you need assistance with any flood damage you can call RAPID RESPONSE Services. They will help you clean up. This is a free service. They have been to Alta Vista and Elma helping.

You can call 1-330-473-9558 for assistance. I have pamphlet in City Hall if you would like to look at it.

 

Thank you,

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

City of Lawler