Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Council members absent:  none

Others present:  Jason and Miyah Byrne and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.   Second by Scheidel.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   Second by Kuehner.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	100.57
ARAMARK	RUGS	153.2
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	DUMP TRUCK	6,236.71
STANTON ELECTRIC	LIFT STATION GENERATOR	26,310.76
UPS		57.25
TEST AMERICA		137.9
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,445.44
IPERS	IPERS	1,078.84
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	801
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	62.14
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	17,738.59
CASH	FACE GAURD	325.4
FIVE STAR COOP	BUG SPRAY	999.63
HAWKINS	AZONE	330.2
BROWN SUPPLY CO		71.88
BLAZEK CORPORATION	RAILROAD CROSSINGS	3,287.50
TEAM LAB		2,523.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 2020	162.51
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		3,443.25
ROGER DRECKMAN	RAILROAD	11,930.00
UNITES STATES POSTAL	10 COIL CARD 5 COIL REG	625
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2020-2021 HAZ MAT	219.5
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	DRIVE THRU SERVICE	3,612.97
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	LIFT STATION	759.71
ANDERSON	DISCUSSED COMPETITIVE BIDS	67.5
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC		2,000.00
MARK KRIENER		350
TERRY DURIN CO		936
HANAWALT	MULCH	160
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	165.43
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	FEED SPREADER	116
PAUL ROSENBAUM	WATER METER REPAIR	46
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,237.24
	CLAIMS TOTAL	93,684.64	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	29,979.71	24621.22
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2350.01
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	4,601.67	2224.29
	WATER FUND	4,404.33	8038.14
	SEWER FUND	31,744.30	33582.11
	ELECTRIC FUND	20,761.61	21942.13

Kurt Croell would like to purchase the Park located on Grove Street.  Since the Lion’s Club has the responsibility of the park, Dale King spoke with The Lion’s Club.  The Lion’s Club was fine if the city sold the park to Kurt Croell.  Kurt Croell will purchase the park for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale.

Motion made by Scheidel to sell land to Kurt Croell for $1,500 plus any closing costs associated with the sale. Second by Kuehner.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel

Abstain:          Croell

Motion passed.

Jason Byrne let the council know he is planning holding the Lawler All – Nighters again this year.  He will be letting teams know on the Lawler All – Nighter Facebook page that social distancing is encouraged. John Izer is opening the concession stand with limited items.  He will post signs at the bathrooms regarding the city is not responsible for any sickness concerns.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Lawler All – Nighters to be held July 17 – 18, 2020.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Cigarette permit. Second by Croell.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

The council discussed city employee’s salaries.  The council decided to freeze wages for 1 year.

Motion made by Croell to freeze wages for 1 year.  Second by King.

Ayes:               Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:             None

Motion passed.

Acct #14200 has spoken with the council members individually regarding his water pipes freezing and changing out his water meter.  A door was left open and water pipes had frozen.  Jay was called to repair and per city Ordinance 6-3-20 it is the responsibility of the owner of the property connected to any water main to keep in good repair and free of leaks, the corporation cock and water service pipe, whether in the public right of way or not.  An invoice was sent to Acct.#14200.  Acct # 14200 was not satisfied and told Jay he needed a new meter.  Jay informed him the meter was fine and informed acct#14200 he would be responsible for payment of new meter. (Ordinance 6-3-23(5)  Acct #14200 was invoiced for the cost of the new meter.  He feels the amount he paid needs to be reimbursed.

Motion made by Scheidel to reimburse Acct. #14200 for the initial repair and the issue will be over.  Second by Izer

Ayes:          Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:        None

Motion passed.

John Izer informed the council he had received a phone call from Acct#14200 on Sunday, 7/5/2020 at 6:02am.  He said he had a letter for him to look at.  John told him to put in the car and then gave copies to council members.

The Asphalt street bid was discussed.  Suzette presented a Budget Spreadsheet with the Public Works Fund for the Roads, Bridges and Sidewalks broken down to what was budgeted for the FY20-21 Budget. Since the railroad street closures expenses and expenses to repair Grove Street were not budgeted in this Fiscal Year will put the Public Works Fund over budget should the city repair the asphalt streets.   Suzette recommended to expense in the budget for the FY21-22 and repair next year.  No decisions were made and decided to discuss next month.

Suzette explained anyone who needs keys to light, shed and concession stand should be required to sign out a key and return to city hall when finished.  The Little League can return keys after season is over.  This way the city hall will know who has a key.

Motion made by Scheidel to require keys be signed out. Second by Croell.

Ayes:       Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:     None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to order Air Conditioner for the concession stand at ballpark

Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:     Izer, King, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell

Nayes:   None

Motion passed.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, August 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Kingo and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.   Second by Izer   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	103.84
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,275.52
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	56.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	A105 PHOTO CELL	10.69
UPS		13.62
TEST AMERICA		102.9
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,408.99
IPERS	IPERS	1,056.34
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	182.66
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	20,055.15
CASH	SHOP SUPPLIES	402.75
BROWN SUPPLY CO	ROUND LADTECH HDPE MANHOLE	124.2
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,146.00
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS	1,455.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	PULIC HEARING BUDGET AMENDMENT	183.12
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		2,300.00
ROGER DRECKMAN	Lincoln street	82,875.00
K & W COATINGS LLC	INTERIOR CLEANING	550
BANK IOWA	GO 2020 SEWER LOAN PYMT	9,046.54
BMC AGGREGATES LC	CLASS A ROADSTONE	357.6
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS	SIGNS FOR STREETS	593.14
VISA – S BYRNE	GO TO MEETING	348
LETTERWORKS	TRUCK DOOR DECALS	53.5
CARROT – TOP	FLAGS	277.63
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,134.75
	CLAIMS TOTAL	130,113.62	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	89,694.92	43087.75
	SANITATION FUND	2,275.52	2264.91
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,329.73	3508.3
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	9,046.54	704.9
	WATER FUND	2,260.30	7112.01
	SEWER FUND	3,501.62	7289.86
	ELECTRIC FUND	22,004.99	27284.76

 

Kurt Croell would like to purchase 10ft of the Lion’s Club Pocket Park on Grove Street.  He would pay $1,500 plus all expenses.  Motion made by King to sell Kurt Croell 10”x30” park land for $1,500.00 plus all expenses.  Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

It was also discussed selling the entire park to Kurt Croell.  The Lion’s Club would need to be notified because there are memorial benches in the park.  It was mentioned to re-locate the benches to Croell Park since Croell Park is being updated.  Dale will talk with the Lion’s Club before decisions can be made.

Resolution 06012020-1 was presented to transfer Property Tax Emergency fund to General Fund.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution 06012020-1.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

A Public Hearing to amend the FY20 Budget needs to be set.  Motion by Croell to set Public Hearing June 29, 2020 at 7:05pm.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay contacted 3 blacktop companies for blacktop bids to repair Chestnut and Pitts Street, Brown Street and Spring Street.  He only received 1 bid from Driveway Specialist LLC.  The other two companies were not interested in a small job.  Blacktop should last 25 years.  It was decided to table the bid until July meeting to review FY20-21 Budget.

Motion made by King to table salaries until July 2020 meeting.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Councilman Izer received a call from Paul Rosenbaum regarding frozen pipes in his rental house and city employee comments.  The employee was spoken to regarding the comments which were made.

Councilman Izer left meeting.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Croello and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City of Lawler

414 E. Grove St.

PO Box 215

Lawler, IA  52154

563-238-3614

 

AGENDA

                                                      REGULAR MEETING

                                                      June 1, 2020

                                                      7:00 PM

 

1. ROLL CALL.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS. 

3. APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

4. MAYORS COMMENTS.

5. BUSINESS:
   1. Resolution No. 06012020-1
   2. Set Public Hearing – Budget Amendment for June 29, 2020
   3. Kurt Croell
   4. Paul Rosenbaum
   5. Black top patching bids
   6. Salaries
   7. City Hall – Opening
   8. Delinquents

6. ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Izer, Croell and Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Kurt Croell

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the following additions, Railroad Road Closures, Powerline, Utility Billing – Precision of New Hampton, Inc.  Second by Izer   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	113.86
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,193.02
STANTON ELECTRIC	NEW TRANSFORMER CROELL HUGEBAC	1,211.16
RILEY’S	REPLACE DRUMS	95
TEST AMERICA		114.45
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,443.15
IPERS	IPERS	1,078.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	224.2
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,661.41
FIVE STAR COOP	SUN N SHADE SEED	188.83
HAWKINS	AZONE	290.8
BROWN SUPPLY CO	BURIED POWER LINES SIGNS	840
BLAZEK CORPORATION	WATER MAIN BY CITY SHOP	703.08
TEAM LAB		1,560.68
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	WATER QUALITY REPORT	232.46
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	FEB, MAR, APRIL PYMT	3,450.00
ROGER DRECKMAN	POST OFFICE	11,030.00
QUILL CORPORATION	BOXES	43.99
UNITES STATES POSTAL		64
MARK KRIENER	1 HR TILLING	50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	TRACTOR PAYMENT	8,009.34
PV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS	2020 OSHA COMPLIANCE JRNL	298.5
BMC AGGREGATES LC	CLASS A ROADSTONE	174.4
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	BEVERAGE CENTER	204.3
GWORKS	W2 FORMS	55.8
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 05/05/2020	226.12
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,235.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	60,791.69	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	16,553.55	39856.52
	SANITATION FUND	2,193.02	2540.77
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	696.01	4328.41
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	8,009.34	704.9
	WATER FUND	4,587.11	6957.42
	SEWER FUND	3,533.37	7639.26
	ELECTRIC FUND	24,993.17	26976.96
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	226.12

 

Utility Billing with Precision of New Hampton at 105 Langreck Lane was discussed.  Precision of New Hampton sent a letter requesting an allowance of minimum billing while the property sits empty.  Suzette had said if water is left on the minimum fee is charged to home owner per city ordinance.   If water is turned off, then there would not be a minimum fee.  The home owner had told Suzette they would like the water left on with no minimum payment.   Kurt Croell said he would discuss with Dennis Hanson who is the owner of the property.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve The Brite Spot liquor license.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s liquor license.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve Building Permit for Gary and Nancy Cuvelier.  Second by Scheidel. All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Suzette explained the FY20 Budget needs to be amended before May 31, 2020.  Unexpected expenses within the General Fund are the reason for the amendment.  Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing to approve FY20 Budget Amendment for May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm in City Hall.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

Resolution No. 05042020-1 Authorizing Transfer of Funds for Local Option Sales Tax fund to the General Fund As of May 4, 2020 was presented to Council.  Motion made by King to approve Resolution No. 05042020-1. Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

The city received street bids from Roger Dreckman Construction and Croell Redi Mix. Inc.  Croell Redi Mix put in a bid using rebar and another bid with fiber mesh.  Kurt Croell explained the advantage of using fiber mesh instead of rebar.  Since Roger Dreckman only bid using rebar it was decided to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to also bid using fiber mesh.  Motion made by Scheidel to allow Roger Dreckman Construction to send in bid using fiber mesh to be discussed May 18, 2020 at special meeting.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

The council discussed Roger Dreckman Construction to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Benz by Fire Station and replace with handicap mats installed.   Also to remove curb and sidewalk on corner of Grove and Depot by Post Office and replace with handicap mats installed.  Saw and remove concrete and replace approach to City Shop.  Motion made by King to accept Roger Deskman Construction bid.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Nuisance complaints with in the city were discussed.  Nuisance letters will be sent out to residents and they will have 30 days from date of letter to correct the nuisance before the city will take further action.  Motion made by King to send letters.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Mark Mueterthies informed the council the city will be closing the street crossings located at Brush Street and Center Street which was agreed upon with Canadian Pacific Railroad on June 3, 2017.

Dale updated the council regarding the Power Line which will be buried along the railroad.  This line stretches across Iowa.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by Kingo and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk