Lawler, Iowa

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

	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
	AMENDMENT OF FY2019-2020 CITY BUDGET
Form 653.C1
The City Council of	Lawler	in	CHICKASAW		County, Iowa
will meet at	City Hall
at	7:00 PM	on	5/18/2020
	(hour)		(Date)
,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,					2020
					(year)
by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons
given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk’s office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type
and by activity.
			Total Budget		Total Budget
			as certified	Current	after Current
			or last amended	Amendment	Amendment
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property		1	0	0	0
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year		2	0	0	0
Net Current Property Taxes		3	0	0	0
Delinquent Property Taxes		4	0	0	0
TIF Revenues		5	0	0	0
Other City Taxes		6	0	0	0
Licenses & Permits		7	0	0	0
Use of Money and Property		8	0	0	0
Intergovernmental		9	0	0	0
Charges for Services		10	0	0	0
Special Assessments		11	0	0	0
Miscellaneous		12	0	0	0
Other Financing Sources		13	0	0	0
Tranfers In		14	0	0	0
Total Revenues and Other Sources		15	0	0	0
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety		16	0	0	0
Public Works		17	0	0	0
Health and Social Services		18	0	0	0
Culture and Recreation		19	0	0	0
Community and Economic Development		20	0	0	0
General Government		21	0	15,200	15,200
Debt Service		22	0	0	0
Capital Projects		23	0	0	0
Total Government Activities Expenditures		24	0	15,200	15,200
Business Type / Enterprises		25	0	0	0
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures		26	0	15,200	15,200
Transfers Out		27	0	0	0
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out		28	0	15,200	15,200
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year		29	0	-15,200	-15,200
Beginning Fund Balance July 1		30	0	0	0
Ending Fund Balance June 30		31	0	-15,200	-15,200
Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash:
Unexpected water heater repair in city hall and budgeted expenses to be paid in FY19 were paid in FY20