Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

Council members absent:   Scheidel

Others present:  Isiah Corbin, Wyatt Blazek, Tom Berst and Frank Wilson

Motion made by Kin to approve the agenda.  Second by Roberson.

             All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes with the change of Mayor pro- tem Dale King presided to Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided and approval of current bills.

Second by Roberson.    

            All Ayes.  Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	276.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,365.71
STANTON ELECTRIC	REPLACE POLES	2,927.47
UPS		216.45
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	161.57
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,765.97
IPERS	IPERS	1,335.55
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	311.3
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,729.94
TEAM LAB		2,058.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	FY25-26 PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET	298.35
IWD	1ST QTR 2025	25.07
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	METER – CROELL	72.92
CHRIS LAUER	CUT 4 TREES BLVD	6,325.00
DENNIS UNGS		50
GARY CUVELIER	SNOW REMOVAL	110
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	GAS	105.48
VISA – S BYRNE	TECHNOLOGY	86.59
BEST SERVICES	WELL HOUSE GENERATOR	428
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		58.79
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	SALES TAX MAR 2025	1,238.37
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 05/06/2025	185.77
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,695.64
	CLAIMS TOTAL	50,829.30	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	10,985.93	45572.34
	SANITATION FUND	3,365.71	3085.67
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	948.2	3994.53
	WATER FUND	2,769.17	17676.86
	SEWER FUND	4,588.36	6883.34
	ELECTRIC FUND	27,986.16	25728.74
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	185.77	194.13

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IPERS	IPERS	303.09
CATHY HUMPAL		22.4
INGRAM	BOOKS	174.92
CALMAR COURIER		55
FAMILY HANDYMAN		26.75
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.32
TRADITIONAL HOME		25
MID-AMERICA BOOK		95.8
GARDEN GATE		22.99
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,509.04
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,266.31
	GENERAL FUND	2,266.31

Isiah Corbin with the CDBG grant explained to the council Resolution No. 05062025-1-6 to be approved for the release the CDBG grant for the Water Well Project.  Motion made by Roberson to pass Resolutions NO. 05062025-1-6.  Second by Croell. 

            Ayes:  Roberson, Croell, King and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent:  Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve liquor license for the Brite Spot.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve liquor license for Bucky’s. Second by Wilson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to approve liquor license for Irish Fest. Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document on June 2, 2025 at 7:10pm.   Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed

Motion made by King to pass Ordinance No. 2025-2 WELL PROTECTION.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Suzette explained to the council a budget amendment for FY24-25 is needed for the General Government Fund.   Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment June 2, 2025 at 7:20pm.  Second by King.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to send letters to the list of property owners presented with nuisances.  Second by Roberson.

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

Mark went over the Chickasaw County EMS EOY report.  He said Nashua would like to be part  of the Chickasaw County EMS.  Mark will talk with Joel Knutson about Nashua paying their share of cost like the other cities in Chickasaw County has. 

Motion made by Croell to allow Wyatt Blazek chickens.  Second by King. 

            Ayes:  King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: Scheidel

Motion passed.

The city will be taking bids for replacing the storm sewer drain furnished and installed and replace a street culvert. 

Next meeting will be June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:55pm.  Second by Croell.

            Ayes:  King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

            Nays:  None

            Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk      

The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  Scheidel, Wilson, Croell, and Roberson

Council member absent:  King

Others present:  None

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Scheidel   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to open public hearing on Budget FY 25-26.

Second by Roberson

            Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall.   The council reviewed the Budget FY25-26 for approval. 

Motion made by Croell to close public hearing.  Second by Roberson,

            Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Budget Resolution #2025-04282025 to approve the Budget FY25-26.  Second by Croell

            Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, Croell and Wilson

            Nays: None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:06pm.  Second by Scheidel

            Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, Croell, and Wilson

            Nays:  None

            Absent: King

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk      

The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to open public hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Second by Scheidel,

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall.   No questions or comments were made during public hearing.

 

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

Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:15pm.  Second by Scheidel

Ayes:  Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM.

 

Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell

Council members absent:   None

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the agenda.  Second by King.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Croell.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS	RUGS	415.29
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,371.90
STANTON ELECTRIC	OUTAGE 3/16/2025	1,950.60
UPS		90
TEST AMERICA		339
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,732.20
IPERS	IPERS	1,313.25
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	424.83
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	416.5
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,639.74
CASH		19.37
FIVE STAR COOP	LP GAS	83.75
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,092.08
TEAM LAB	TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER	1,519.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PH AMENDMENT 2025	429.8
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		5,713.95
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	3RD QTR FY 24-25	3,750.00
ULINE	TOWEL FOR PARKS	185.8
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	WOMENS EXHAUST FAN	1,006.71
ANDERSON	MUNICIPAL INFRACTION	284
IWD	4TH QTR 2024	38.24
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	1ST QTR ASSESSMENT	1,133.08
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	04/01/2025-04/01/2026	41,238.29
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		21
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		523.87
VISA – S BYRNE		73.18
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Mar-25	85.94
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	FEBRUARY SALES TAX 2025	1,557.05
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,590.29
	CLAIMS TOTAL	97,039.21	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	26,104.06	2787.97
	SANITATION FUND	3,371.90	3147.01
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	6,745.98	3100.95
	WATER FUND	11,490.33	11557.46
	SEWER FUND	15,440.16	10806.9
	ELECTRIC FUND	33,886.78	37701.63

 

 

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EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,332.97
IPERS	IPERS	308.2
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	120.1
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL	RENEWAL	19.95
INGRAM	BOOKS	148.4
REAL SIMPLE	2025 RENEW	24
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING	2025 RENEW	21.37
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		62.24
PIONEER WOMAN	2025 RENEW	19.97
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,617.82
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,675.02
	GENERAL FUND	3,675.02

 

Mark explained to council bid from LifeTime Construction Company for city hall repairs.  Mark explained 2 options to choose from.  Option 1 included steel & Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $9,062.65.  Option 2 included foam bed, steel, Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $15,479.18.  The council discussed both options.  Motion made by Kurt to select option 2.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed

 

Motion made by King to open Public Hearing.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Croell, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette present the Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution #04072025 for approval.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing.  Second by Roberson.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution#04072025. Second by Roberson.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson and Croell

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to set Special Meeting for Budget FY25-26 approval for April 28, 2025 at 7:05pm.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review for May 5,  2025 at 7:05pm.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

Nays: Non e

Motion passed.

 

Jeremy explained the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement.  The city will receive a demo side by side for the city use with only costing maintenance for 1 year at a time.  Motion made by King to use the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement.  Second by Wilson.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Wilson, King, Roberson and Croell

Nays:  None

Motion passed

 

Motion made by Croell to accept Roger Dreckman Construction estimate to remove and replace street with rebar, caulked joints, spray cure on Diagonal Street from new bridge approach to the south for $21,530.00.   Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mark regarding his utility bill.  He is retiring and no longer going to be open for car repair.  He is asking the council to change is utility rates from Commercial rates to Residential rates.   Motion made by Croell to change Paul Rosenbaum from Commercial rates to residential rates with the understanding the property would need to be cleaned up to look like residential property.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

Motion made King to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Nuisances were discussed.  Suzette will send notices to residents to clean up their property.

 

Spring Cleanup will be May 10, 2025.  Two dumpsters will be placed at the compost site.  There will also by collections for steel and pop cans.

 

Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 to amend Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 water and sewer charges adding a $25.00 fee for any notice put on residents doors for delinquent utility accounts.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Croell to close public hearing.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2025-1.  Second by Croell. All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Suzette presented a payment agreement for a resident to be make a monthly payment plus current month’s payment to be paid by November 20, 2025. Motion made by Croell to accept payment agreement with the understanding if any month payment is missed, utilities will be disconnected.  No exceptions.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:46pm.  Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  King, Wilson, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

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PH Notice – Budget Amendment

PH Notice – Proposed tax Levy

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LAWLER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held at ______7:25______P.M. on _____April 7 ____, 2025, at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in Lawler, Iowa, on the proposal to amend the City Code Ordnance 92.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 92, WATER RATES, AND AFFECTING CHAPTER 99, SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, OF THE LAWLER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER AND SEWER UTILITY DISCONTINUANCE FEES

WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Chapter 92 provides for Water Rates; and

WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler provides for Sewer Service Charges, and provides that the same discontinuance procedures and charges apply to Sewer disconnection as to water disconnection under Chapter 92. Specifically, Section 99.04 provides: “Sewer service may be discontinued or disconnected in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.04 if the combined service account becomes delinquent, and the provisions contained in Section 92.07 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account”; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that to provide for the administrative costs of providing notice of municipal water and sewer utility discontinuance, a fee shall be imposed for providing notice 24 hours prior to discontinuance of water or sewer services;

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to amend Chapter 92 Water Rates, to provide certain charges for notice of water and sewer utility shutoff.

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa as follows:

Para. 1. That Chapter 92 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Water Rates, is amended by deleting Paragraph 4, Fees, of Section 92.04, and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Paragraph 4:

4. Fees. The following fees shall be assessed as administrative charges associated with services provided by the City under this section.

A. Tag Fee. If full payment of a delinquent bill is not received by the
Clerk’s office by close of business on the date set forth in the notice of delinquency, then a tagging fee of $25.00 will be assessed to the customer at the time a 24-hour disconnection notice is placed on the door of the property.
B. Reconnect Fee. A fee of $35.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer. No fee shall be charged for the usual or customary trips in the regular changes in occupancies of property

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Croell
Council members absent: Roberson

Others present: John Cuvelier and Travis Suckow

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda. Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS RUGS 276.86
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,373.97
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
UPS 82.92
TEST AMERICA 110.95
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,695.55
IPERS IPERS 1,289.86
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 503.9
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 25,487.02
CASH 161.82
HAWKINS 736.44
BLAZEK CORPORATION WATER MAIN BREAK 2,130.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES 76.7
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLES 216.66
ANDERSON 528
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD DIRECT ASSESSMNET 150
NAPA DUMP TRUCK 144.35
STATE HYGIENIC LAB 21
ROSENBAUM AUTO 125
VISA – J UHLENHAKE 167.86
VISA – S BYRNE 905.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Jan-25 49.91
FEHR GRAHAM IA DNR FEES& PAYMENTS 1,315.04
DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND DATE 02/24/2025 45.38
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,481.56 REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL 46,138.83 60,831.10
GENERAL FUND 6,385.66 6,353.41
SANITATION FUND 3,373.97 2,978.81
ROAD USE TAX FUND 982.55 3,444.58
CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 1,315.04
WATER FUND 4,629.72 8,577.99
SEWER FUND 2,351.61 9,329.45
ELECTRIC FUND 27,054.90 30,146.86
DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND 45.38 –

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IPERS IPERS 277.51
INGRAM BOOKS 323.37
CONSUMER REPORTS 32.1
US POSTAL SERVICE BOX RENT 84
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31.24
SMITHSONIAN 29.99
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,387.48
CLAIMS TOTAL 2,165.69
GENERAL FUND 2,165.69

The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY25/26. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Property Tax Levey April 7, 2025 at 7:15pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.

The council reviewed at bid from C.A.S.H. Lumber for supplies for the city hall repairs. The city hall repairs will be discussed further in April.
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates discussed raising deductibles for property coverage. Motion made by Scheidel to increase insurance deductible from $5000 to $10,000. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Scheidel discussed a new Kawasaki side by side for Jay. Kawasaki is offering a promotion for Kawasaki side by sides for municipalities. The city would pay the insurance and any maintenance for the side by side and we would receive a new one each year. Jeremy will continue to research the offer further. John Cuvelier will check into insurance costs. This will be tabled to April.

Kurt Croell asked Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor why he had voted to give $50.000 to Nashua to fix the damn. If money gets returned to the county Croell would like to see Mr. Suckow represent the district that voted for him. The City of Lawler could have used the money to help with expense of the repairing the box culverts in town to help with possible flooding.

The city will be changing amending Chapter 92, water rates and affecting Chapter 99, sewer service charges, of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding water and sewer utility discontinuance fees. Motion made by Scheidel to set public hearing April 7, 2025 at 7:25pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None

Next meeting will be April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm. Seconded by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk