Lawler, Iowa

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.

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.

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

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Mellissa Bierman and Chad Pickar

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.

Mellissa Bierman with Chickasaw County Veterans Affairs discussed benefits available for Veterans.  The application process starts at your local VA office.  Her number is 641-394-3232.

Chad Pickar presented a signed letter from his neighbor regarding Chad’s building request to build close to property line. .  Jay had looked over the property and said it would be ok to build close to property line.

Cathy Humpal, Lawler Library Director informed the council Renee Huinker as agreed to another 6 year term as Lawler Library Trustee.  Motion made by King to appoint Renee Huinker to a 6 year term as Lawler Library Trustee.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel

Nays:  None

Motion Passed.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies appointed Renee Huinker as Lawler Library Trustee.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License Renewal.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

EMC Insurance denied the claim of the lightning strike claim of the Well Pump at Highland Park in September 2020.  Since this was denied the city is responsible for the invoice from Northway.  Northway said they would work with city regarding the Budget.   Suzette explained and presented a spreadsheet the city would be able to pay for the Northway invoices yet this fiscal year.

Motion made by Scheidel to pay Northway current FY20-21.  Second by Croell.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Jeremy Scheidel requested a few quote from John Deere for a ranger for Jay to drive for meter readings.  Suzette presented a spreadsheet with the 5 funds this purchase would affect until the end of the FY20/21.  This has not been budgeted for in the current fiscal or the next fiscal year.  This will be on hold until next budget time in January 2022.

Suzette inquired about Hawkeye Telephone fiber optics.  It will be put on agenda for June.

Nuisance letters were discussed.

The council reviewed the Code of Ordinance draft from Simmering-Cory.   Simmering-Cory listed some questions to be answered and the council went through them.  Suzette will call Simmering-Cory and discuss with them.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

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

Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk