Lawler, Iowa

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

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 2, 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 and Trisha Wilkens

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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

Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	6.05
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,534.94
STANTON ELECTRIC	NEW METERS	1,269.56
UPS	KOUT BROTHERS	49.56
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	75.6
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,486.98
IPERS	IPERS	1,107.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	245.76
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	7,769.94
CASH		309.01
FIVE STAR COOP	buccaneer	43.05
BROWN SUPPLY CO	YELLOW STRIPING PAINT	180
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,187.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JULY 6 2021 MINUTES	63.36
ULINE	RESTROOM SIGNS	48.1
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	AMBULANCE GARAGE RENT	538.14
DNR	ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY22	50.03
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	CROELL PARK RESTROOM	2,486.14
ANDERSON		202.5
INRCOT	FY’22 DUES	228.28
IWD	2nd qtr. 2021 unemployment	20.44
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	20% down pymt meter project	10,432.75
PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS	2021 OSHA COMPIANCE JRNL	298.5
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	223.17
LAWLER WELDING & SPRAYING	SPRAY BALL PARK	225
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	PHONE	51.65
TREE DOCTOR	TREATMENT ASH TREES	1,833.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,384.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	38,525.83	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	9,848.88	1,661.08
	SANITATION FUND	2,534.94	2,816.08
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	686.12	5,813.82
	WATER FUND	5,470.28	7,542.35
	SEWER FUND	6,011.50	7,899.61
	ELECTRIC FUND	13,974.11	27,924.47

 

Trisha Wilkens explained the 28e agreement with the NEICA.  The state auditor is requesting the NEICA to have a 28e agreement with Public entites to non-profits.  This is so public entities will know where the city’s contribution is spent.  The city will not have an obligation to pay anything to the NEICA.

Motion made by Croell to table the 28e agreement until next month.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Code of Ordinances – Flood Plain Chapter

The council discussed the Flood Plain Chapter from Simmering Cory.  After review, the council agreed to accept the Flood Plain Chapter.

Motion made to Scheidel to accept the Flood Plain Chapter in Code of Ordinances as written from Simmering –Cory.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to have City Maintenance as the Local Official Administrator for the Flood Plain Ordinance.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Resolution No. 2021-08022021 was discussed to transfer funds from Water improvement fee fund, Sewer improvement fee fund and electric improvement fee fund to the water, sewer, and electric cash funds.  The money will be used for the cost of the radio read meters.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 2021-08022021. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Kuehner, King, Scheidel, Croell and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion Passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

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

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present:  King, Kuehner and Croell

Council members absent: Izer and Scheidel

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda

Second by Kuehner.   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.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	99.7
ARAMARK	RUGS	176.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,497.44
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	BATTERY FOR BOOM TRUCK	133.95
STANTON ELECTRIC	JUNKO PARK LIGHTS	4,199.23
TEST AMERICA		168
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,467.96
IPERS	IPERS	1,096.77
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	757
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	130.08
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	35,412.00
HAWKINS	AZONE	371.92
IOWA LEAGUE	MEMBER DUES 7/1/2021-6/30/22	480
TEAM LAB	FINE ROAD PATCH	433
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JUNE 2021 COUNCIL MINUTES	93.58
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,840.45
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	TRUCK PYMT 7/15/2021	5,671.25
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	FY 21-22 HAZ MAT	219.5
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	FY2021-22 DRIVE THRU SERVICE	3,757.54
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	CROELL PK CONCESSION STAND	655.42
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	ms fLEXNET ANNUAL SOFTWAR SUP	1,975.00
DENNIS UNGS	HAWKEYE TELEPHONE INTERNET	316
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	177.96
VISA – S BYRNE		603.19
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	MOWING	260
BEST SERVICES	LIFT STATION W.W. SERICE	1,000.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		43.91
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,340.24
	CLAIMS TOTAL	71,377.27	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	20,486.88	46744.52
	SANITATION FUND	2,497.44	2426.4
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,660.95	4831.62
	WATER FUND	4,996.69	6922.05
	SEWER FUND	3,692.01	7096.92
	ELECTRIC FUND	38,043.30	24809.21

 

Code of Ordinances

TRUCK PARKING LIMITED

Motion made by Kuehner limited motor truck, semi-trail or other motor vehicle with trailer be left standing or parked upon any street, alley, public or private parking lot, or drive of any service station between the hours of 10:00pm – 6:00am.with engine, auxiliary engine, air compressor, refrigerating equipment of other device in operation giving off audible sounds excepting only the drive of service station when actually being serviced. And the in no event for mot than 30 minutes.    Second by King.

Ayes:  Kuehner, Croell and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Motion made by Kuehner to not have a Planning and Zoning Commission.  If needed the counsil will discuss in January 2022. Second by King.

Ayes:  Kuehner, Croell and King

Nays: None

Motion passed

Ash Trees

Motion made my Croell to have the Tree Doctor treat the Ash trees in the parks.  Second by Kuehner

Ayes:  Kuehner, Croell and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council regarding the American Rescue Plan Recovery.  She registered the city to receive federal money.

Suzette informed the park board regarding having fundraisers to help with park improvements.

Dale let the council know the fire department needs to increase the taxation money.  This will need to be discussed in January for Budget FY22-23.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Croello and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:34 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

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

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent: Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Deb Throndson, Stephanie Tangen, Cathy Humpal and Aaron Trezona

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 Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	215.93
ARAMARK	RUGS	264.27
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	LAWN MOWER	29.88
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,629.04
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	03262021 NEW PARK SHELTER	98.86
UPS	BRINCKS CONSTRUCTION	13.49
TEETER SPECIALTY CO. LLC	CHECKS	153.3
TEST AMERICA		377.3
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,396.69
IPERS	IPERS	1,051.43
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	181.18
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	17,825.50
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	June 1 2021 payment	48,826.25
CASH	GASOLINE	463.13
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED	276.45
HAWKINS	AZONE	475.03
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	2,380.00
TEAM LAB		4,595.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 2021	68.22
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	APR-JUNE 2021	3,450.00
ROGER DRECKMAN	CROELL PARK BBALL COURT CEMENT	1,600.00
UNITES STATES POSTAL	7 ROLLS STAMPS	385
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	1st qtr. fy 21-22 payment	1,950.75
DNR	2021 RENEWAL	120
K & W COATINGS LLC	WATER TOWER CLEANING	950
BANK IOWA	JUNE 2021 LOAN PAYMENT	8,425.21
QUALITY PUMP		785
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	ASSESSMENT 2021	327
DENNIS UNGS		240
HARLAND	CHECK ORDER	64.59
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	ENDORSEMENT DR	206
VISA – S BYRNE	GO TO MEETING	32.43
MARGARET UHLENHAKE	APRIL 30 – JUNE 2, 2021 MOWING	420
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,131.37
	CLAIMS TOTAL	105,464.98	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	13,162.17	9,604.36
	SANITATION FUND	2,629.04	4,547.74
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	663.1	3,787.08
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,425.21	2,203.36
	WATER FUND	3,872.16	7,193.68
	WATER SINKING FUND	17,560.00	1,676.67
	SEWER FUND	7,403.83	9,557.54
	SEWER SINKING FUND	31,266.25	3,011.67
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,483.22	26,431.38

Aaron Trezona with the Tree Doctor Services discussed the Ash Trees in the park.  The trees are infected with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).  This can kill the trees if not treated.  Jay will remain in contact with Aaron Trezona since he will look at the city trees and then resident’s trees.

Stephanie Tangen discussed a nuisance of her neighbor burning brush and the smoke blowing into her house.  Since it is against City Ordinance #6-4-4, a letter will be sent to homeowner with copy of ordinance.  Stephanie is to call fire department if it happens again per Jeremy Scheidel.

It was moved by Scheidel to raise camping fees to $20.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell, Scheidel, King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne and Cathy Humpal let the council know about the bat problem with the city hall and library building.  They are uncomfortable walking with bats in the building.  They would like permission to order bat ultrasonic repelling systems.  Suzette said they are around $60.

Motion made by Scheidel to order 4 ultrasonic repelling systems.  Second by King.

Ayes:   Izer, Scheidel, Croell, and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve The Brite Spot liquor license.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell, Scheidel, and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Clyde and Deb Throndson for fireworks permit.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell, Scheidel, and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed

Motion made by King to approve Resolution#2021-060852021 to transfer $45,000 from LOST fund to General Fund.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, Croell, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The city will no longer share internet with the library. This with the city has more control of the internet service to make sure the city computers remained secured.   Dennis Ungs will work with Hawkeye Telephone Co for internet service.

Since Jason Byrne could not make it to the meeting, Jeremy Scheidel discussed the Lawler All-Nighters with the council.  The All-Nighters are planned for July 16-18.  John Izer is looking for someone or group to run the concession stand and clean up the park after the tournament.  If he cannot find any one he will continue to run the concession stand and clean up the park.

Cathy Humpal discussed the Library Accreditation for the library.  The handy cap sign on the side of the building needs to be turned to face the street.

Discussed the question of the Code of Ordinances regarding solicitor’s permits price.  Motion made by Croell to charge $125 for permit.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motions made by King to have Simmering Corey finish the ordinance.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

The council discussed salaries for city employees.  Motion made by Scheidel to raise salaries 3.5% as was budget for FY21-22 effective July 1, 2021.  Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer, Croell and King

Nayes; None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion made by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:46 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk