"Home of the Annual Lawler Irish Fest–always the 3rd weekend in June"
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.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | 60 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | siren repair | 375 | |
| UPS | 76.73 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,421.65 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,067.34 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 253.42 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,335.12 | |
| CASH | SHOP SUPPLIES | 351.17 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | 58.81 | ||
| HAWKINS | azone | 387.78 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,202.00 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | WATER HOOKUP CROELL PARK | 1,505.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2020 WATER QUALITY REPORT | 287.49 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | box rent | 66 | |
| IMFOA | DUES 21/22 | 50 | |
| IWD | 1ST QTR UNRMPLOYEMTN | 19.93 | |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING | 175 | |
| HANAWALT | 2 BUCKETS MULCH | 80 | |
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | SEWER CLEANING | 3,084.89 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE – CROELL PARK | 1,153.36 | |
| SIMMERING-CORY | CODE UPDATE – DRAFT PAYMENT | 1,500.00 | |
| NORTHWAY CORPORATION | Well #2 damaged by lightening | 24,661.75 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | siren repair | 334.36 | |
| KENNEDY & KENNEDY | 1,198.00 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,204.94 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 67,500.86 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 10,329.35 | 39040.34 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2580.4 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 663.1 | 9987.97 | |
| WATER FUND | 26,745.97 | 6668.65 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,996.57 | 7413.78 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 22,350.93 | 29215.65 |
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
The weather is getting nice outside!! Go for walks on the trail at Highland Park. Grab a partner and play some tennis or start a basketball or volleyball game!! Softball and baseball have started at Junko Park ballfield.
If you walk you walk your dogs in any of the 3 city parks in Lawler, CLEAN UP YOUR DOG’S WASTE.
Be RESPECTFUL to all who use the 3 parks in LAWLER!!
Get out and enjoy the fresh air!!
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The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Kuehner and Croell
Others present: Jason Byrne, Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda
Second by Izer. 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 | 95.75 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 264.27 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PICKUP OIL CHANGE | 62.97 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 118.8 | ||
| UPS | 13.91 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,446.83 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,084.15 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 736 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 359.75 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 23,913.49 | |
| CASH | GAS | 144.41 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL | 87.71 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 | 330.2 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,200.00 | |
| TEAM LAB | WEED KILLER – SEWER | 1,852.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED | 170.57 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 04/1/2021-6/30/2021 | 3,840.45 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | fy20/21 Jan – mar payment | 3,450.00 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | NITROGEN TEST | 90.15 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | ELECTRIC METERS | 348 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | UNINSTALLED WINDOW 10 | 40 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | RENEWAL 4/1/21-4/1/22 | 29,657.00 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER TESTING | 20 | |
| GARY CUVELIER | SNOW REMOVEAL 20-21 | 270 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | WASTERWATER CLASS | 60 | |
| RADIO COMMUNICATIONS | SIREN REPAIR | 937.43 | |
| DISPLAY SALES | FLAG WITH ROPE | 316 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 5,284.10 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 78,609.38 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 39,590.64 | 5068.91 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2701.42 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,485.94 | 1608.77 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,929.39 | 7088.98 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,980.37 | 8257.8 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 27,208.10 | 30441.79 |
Craig Schoenfeld and Neil Jones with Soo Green gave a presentation for the wind energy update. They plan to start the project in 2023 and finish in 2026. They will provide a franchise agreement to the city to allow going through the city. They are planning to follow the CP railroad.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve liquor license for Starlite Ballroom. Second by Croell
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King, and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve liquor license for Hole in the Wall. Second by Kuehner.
Ayes: Kuehner, Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette explained to the council the Ambulance budget could not be raised to $9,000 because the Public Hearing was published at $7,000. Cities can only decrease budgets not increase budget during the Public Hearing to approve the budget. Instead of budgeting $9,000 for ambulance we had to stay at $7,000. This has happened with other towns within the county. I spoke to Stephanie Mashek regarding this and she suggested using funds from this fiscal budget. This will avoid any future amendments to Public Safety fund. We can pay the 1st quarterly payment of $1,950.75) June 8th, 2021. Mark had explained we will have rent for the ambulance shed.
Irish Fest has purchased a new scoreboard for the ballpark. They will be donating this to the city.
Gwen would like to start “Pack the Park” on Tuesday nights. This would involve families to play volleyball, basketball, tennis, or softball/baseball. This will get residents out to get to know their neighbors. It could be moved from park to park to utilize the parks in Lawler.
Shane Gruenberg would like to lay rock on the west side of his driveway. Gwen presented a drawing for this and Suzette will have Jay review the drawing.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
PACK THE PARK(s) – This summer the City of Lawler would like to get as many people to the beautiful parks we have!
Tuesday Nights (weather permitting) we would like to see as many people pack our parks as possible. We are working on getting a container to store supplies and if anyone has any extra volleyballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, kick balls, basketballs, ect., we would appreciate the donations.
Please note: Croell Park is under some new construction at the moment, so the focus until then should be on Highland Park or even the Ball Diamond!
If you have any questions or want to donate anything, please contact Suzie at City Hall or Gwen Kuehner!
The Lawler City Council met in special session on February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Council members absent: Kuehner
Motion made by Croell to approve agenda. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
The Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22 was reviewed. No questions upon review.
Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell, and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Motion made by King to approve the Max Property Tax Levy FY21/22. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion Passed.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing to approve Proposed Budget FY21/22. Second by Izer.
Ayes: Izer, King, Croell and Scheidel
Nayes:None
Motion Passed.
Motion made by Croello and second by Izer to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
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The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cheryl Haggerty and Jerry Vrzak
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.26 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 176.18 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,414.94 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 56.68 | |
| UPS | 148.85 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 59.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,344.10 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,018.64 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 280.03 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,994.84 | |
| CASH | 207.04 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL | 138.8 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,202.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2021 MAX PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | 136.54 | |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | AIR CYLINDERS | 3,797.00 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | CHICKASAW COUNTY AMBULANCE | 896.89 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | HANDHELD BATTERY | 105.88 | |
| IAMU | DUES | 2,081.00 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WATER | 20 | |
| AUDITOR | 2021 FEE | 1,500.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,983.68 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 45,665.20 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 9,868.15 | 4,928.52 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,414.94 | 2,370.51 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 663.1 | 3,248.44 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,317.09 | 6,445.13 | |
| SEWER FUND | 1,902.62 | 9,152.46 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,499.30 | 29,000.05 |
Jerry Vrzak came in to ask about a few bills which he said he paid were not showing on his account. Suzette explained she did not get these payments. Also, a resident’s roommate came in to let her know this resident whose name the apartment was in moved out. This roommate did not speak great English. Suzette explained if he is still living there he needs to fill out paperwork. Suzette called Jerry to let him know. Jerry said he will let him know about the paperwork. Suzette has not received paperwork for this apartment. Suzette put the apartment back in the landlord account for this apartment. The city does not have paperwork for 2 of the apartments in the JV Apartment building. Both apartments are the landlord accounts for the apartments since we were unaware they were rented. The council asked him to get the paperwork in for the apartments and show cancelled checks of the bills he paid. The council will discuss at the next council meeting. Jerry is to pay the bills. If he can provide the cancelled checks, the city will reimburse him for the payments.
Budget for the FY21/22 was discussed. Suzette explained the city will not be paying anything for the Croell Park improvement and do not need to budget for the expenses or revenue. The Lion’s club will be doing this project. Mark informed the Council the Ambulance expense need to be increased for the FY21-22 Budget. Suzette will update this and the city will approve the Budget FY21/22 on March 15, 2021 at 6:05pm.
Mark explained to the council there is an ambulance board meeting March 2, 2021. He would like the council opinions how he should vote for the contract Jeremy McGrath is requesting for the cities within Chickasaw County. McGrath is requesting $195,000 for current FY 20/21 to increase to $228,000 for FY 21/22. This increases the city to increase the Budget FY21/22 for ambulance to $9,000. McGrath can increase this amount every year. The council mentioned the Ambulance board should allow 3% cost of living increase per year and lock in for 5 years within the contract. It was mentioned he won’t transfer patients who receive Medicare. Mark mentioned since Jeremy McGrath is for profit ambulance service the ambulance board would request an audit of books. Mark mentioned Chickasaw County should discuss splitting up the county to allow non-profit ambulance services to service Chickasaw County. The council recommended for Mark to turn the contract.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be Monday, April 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion made by Scheidelo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk