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Jason Byrne can no longer represent the City of Lawler on the Turkey River Watershed Board because it would be a conflict of interest because he represents Chickasaw County.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

RIP Richard Franzen, former Lawler resident

Click on the following link to view Richard’s obituary.

https://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Richard-Allen-Franzen?obId=22591969#/obituaryInfo

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.