Lawler, Iowa

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Jill and Jason Macklenburg

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with additions – Jason & Jill Macklenburg driveway culvert and Welcome Sign.   Seconded by Croell   All Ayes. Motion passed.

Moved made by Scheidel, second by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	102.02
ARAMARK	RUGS	389.28
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	SLEEVE	4.54
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,261.62
SANDEAN & COMPANY, INC	BATTERY PICKUP	166.73
STANTON ELECTRIC	6/30/2019 storm	1,064.24
UPS	BRENT BALK	117.36
TEST AMERICA	WASTWATER TESTING	173.25
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,462.09
IPERS	IPERS	1,087.48
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	107.81
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,923.92
CASH	SIDING HIGHLAND PARK	3,156.95
FIVE STAR COOP	BUG SPRAY FOR PARKS	475.68
HAWKINS	AZONE	434.9
PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION	LOVE CLASS A	359.54
BLAZEK CORPORATION	LAGOON REPAIRS	66,565.74
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	STORMWATER ORD. AND COUNCIL	262.58
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	JULY AUGUST BUDGET PAYMENT	2,300.00
QUILL CORPORATION		13.95
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2ND PYMT 2019 TRUCK PAYMENT	5,671.25
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	2019-2020 HAZMAT	219.5
DNR	ANNUAL FEE	210
ANDERSON		697.5
MICK GAGE	RESTROOM RENTAL	90
IWD	QTR2 2019 UNEMPLOYMETN	19.97
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	WATER DEPT CURB STOP	718.31
QUALITY PUMP	W.W. LIFT STATION	1,790.69
MARC	WEED KILLER PHOTO BULU	1,492.50
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	9
NEICA	DONATION	439
DENNIS UNGS	MALWARE	35
STATE HYGIENIC LAB	WATER SAMPLE	19.5
KURT UHLENHAKE	SPRAYER FOR PARK	2,000.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,259.39
	CLAIMS TOTAL	122,101.29	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	19,032.21	4,371.29
	SANITATION FUND	2,261.62	2,354.54
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,020.14	3,836.56
	WATER FUND	2,609.28	7,154.14
	SEWER FUND	71,846.80	115,495.56
	ELECTRIC FUND	25,331.24	26,771.90

Jason and Jill Macklenburg discussed with the council they clean out their end of the culvert at their driveway to help with water flow.  However, their neighbor does not clean her end of the culvert.  The water backs up into Macklenburg’s yard.  They would spend the money to help fix the yard for storm water problems but won’t spend the money if the neighbor does not clean her end of culvert.  The city is not responsible for cleaning and fixing culverts.  Motion made by Croell to send letter to have culvert cleaned out by September 15, 2019 or the city will clean at the resident’s expense.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay Uhlenhake discussed with the council the need to repair some streets that have developed mud holes and have boiled up from the winter.   Doing an asphalt repair should hold up 5 years on the non heavy traveled roads.  The council discussed the need to prioritize which streets are heavy traveled on to spend the money on a longer fix.  The less traveled roads need to be patched before winter to prevent more damage.   Motion made by King to do asphalt repair of less traveled roads.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay Uhlenhake received 2 pickup bids from Vern Laures and K & W Motors for city pickup trade.

The council discussed both bids.  Motion made by Croell to trade current pickup with K & W Motors.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The Franchise Agreement Ordinance with Alliant Energy was discussed.  Motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve Franchise Agreement September 3, 2019 at 7:15p.m. Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Since the city has received the Loan for the Lagoon Repair a Budget Amendment is needed.  Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing for the Budget Amendment approval on September 3, 2019 at 7:30pm.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The cost of the Lagoon Repair was less than expected.  Blazek Corporation suggested installing a plastic pipe to slow any waves from hitting the lagoon liner.  Motion made by Scheidel to install pipe in the lagoon to help prevent future damage.  Second by Croell.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Jay spoke with Sandy’s Sign Shop to make improvement to the Welcome Sign on the east side of town.  I should only cost around $350.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by King and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Deb & Clyde Throndson, Stephanie Tangen

Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda.  Seconded by Scheidel  All Ayes. Motion passed.

Moved made by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

FMC LANDFILL	LANDFILL FEE	70
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	103.64
ARAMARK	RUGS	259.52
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,179.12
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	FORD F250	142.12
STANTON ELECTRIC	RAILROAD CROSS BY CASH	7,083.44
UPS	BRENT BALK & JOYCE HASTINGS	73.9
TEST AMERICA		80.84
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,369.89
IPERS	IPERS	1,031.22
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	814
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	71.04
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	18,161.10
CASH	HIGHLAND PARK	5,599.37
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,007.68
BROWN SUPPLY CO	YELLOW STRIPING PAINT	120
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,008.00
IOWA LEAGUE	DUES JULY2019-JUNE2020	466
TEAM LAB	WIPE OUT GRAN HERB	2,298.50
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		217.35
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		2,979.45
UNITES STATES POSTAL	10 COILS POSTCARD STAMPS	625
DNR	ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE	50.22
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	DRIVE THRU PATROL	3,494.44
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	HIGHLAND	1,953.37
ANDERSON		675
MICK GAGE	RESTROOM RENTAL	90
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	CHURCH EXPENSE	739.25
CROELL INC	E Grove Trail	44,030.27
NAPA	OIL DUMP TRUCK & FILTER	39.24
IOWA ONE CALL		25.2
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	INSURANCE AUDIT	375
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 06/24/2019	359.68
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,010.07
	CLAIMS TOTAL	102,602.92	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	17,718.85	31809.41
	SANITATION FUND	2,249.12	2404.78
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	45,270.66	3889.93
	WATER FUND	3,369.76	6840.57
	SEWER FUND	5,912.28	7515.97
	ELECTRIC FUND	27,722.57	22609.65
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	359.68	0

Clyde Throndson presented his application and proof of insurance for a fireworks permit.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the fireworks permit to Clyde Throndson.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Cathy Humpal was asking approval for two new Board Members for the Library.  Linda Anderson has accepted to replace Megan Murray and Renee Huinker has accepted to replace Emily Brincks.   Motion made by Scheidel to accept Linda Anderson and Renee Huinker to the Library Board.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The council discussed employee salaries.    John Izer commented on how Suzette has learned and is continuing to learn about the job of city clerk.   Jay was asked if he needed any part time help.  He didn’t think he needed any.

Motion made by Croell to give Cathy a 1 ½%, Jay 2% and Suzette flat $.27 raise. Second by Scheidel.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to open the Public Hearing.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes. Motion passed.

No comments were made regarding Ordinance NO.  05062019 for Storm Water Utility.

Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance No.  05062019.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The council discussed the current Blacktop Services Bid.   The council went over the Budget amount for streets.   Jay informed the council he knows another company that could be cheaper for blacktop services.  He suggested waiting making any decisions until he can talk with the other company.   Motion made by Kuehner to table Blacktop bids.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The council reviewed the Resolution No.  07012019 to set a  Public Hearing July 15, 2019 to take action to enter into a Loan Agreement for repairs to the lagoon.   Motion made by King to accept Resolution No.  07012019 to set Public Hearing July 15, 2019 at 4:00pm.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The city will have 3 council seats and mayor seat up for election.  These are all considered 4 year terms.  Nomination papers can be picked up at Chickasaw County Auditor of at the website:  http://www.chickasawcoia.org/  or the Lawler City Hall.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Monday, August 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by King and second by Croell to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

CITY OF LAWLER

ELECTION NOTICE

 

 

Nomination papers for the November 5, 2019 elections are available for pick-up at the Chickasaw County Auditor/County Commissioner of Elections or their website at http://www.chickasawcoia.org/ or Lawler City Hall or http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/auditors/forms/nompapers.html for the following positions:  Mayor and 3 Council Members

(4- year terms for all positions).

 

 

Monday, August 26, 2019 is the first day for candidates to file at the office of Chickasaw County Auditor/County Commissioner of Elections.

 

 

Thursday, September 19, 2019 is the last day for candidates to file at the office of Chickasaw County Auditor/County Commissioner of Elections, at which time all nomination papers must be returned to the office by 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Lawler City Hall Hours: 

Monday-Thursday  8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

 

Chickasaw County Auditor/Commissioner of Elections Hours:

Monday thru Friday 7:45 to 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

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

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Roger Dreckman

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with additions.  Seconded by Kuehner  All Ayes. Motion passed.

Moved made by Croell, seconded by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid.   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	107.62
ARAMARK	RUGS	352.26
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,179.12
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	54.5
STANTON ELECTRIC	LED YARD LIGHT	364.41
UPS	CASH and Brent Balk	76.3
TEST AMERICA	WASTE WATER & DRINKING WATER	233.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,403.45
IPERS	IPERS	1,050.39
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	180.42
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	17,322.78
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	LOAN PAYMENT	47,656.25
CASH	HIGHLAND PARK BATHROOM	6,267.64
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD	282.82
BROWN SUPPLY CO		611.7
PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION	LOVE CLASS A	269.62
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,278.00
TEAM LAB	SUPPLIES	1,729.00
HEARTLAND ASPHALT	UPM COLD MIX BLACKTOP	632.97
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	MAY AND JUNE FY 18/19 PYMT	2,133.34
ULINE	SUPPLIES	168.54
DNR	OPERATER CERTIFICATE RENEWAL	120
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	HIGHLAND PARK RESTROOM	828.84
ANDERSON	CROELL SUBDIVISION	225
MICK GAGE	RESTROOM RENTAL	90
MARK KRIENER	PUSHING COMPOST	200
DENNIS UNGS	PRINTER & POP UPS	35
HANAWALT	2 BUCKETS MULCH	74.9
SPELTZ ELECTRIC LLC	FLAG LIGHTS@HIGHLAND PARK	129.53
LOREN FRANZEN	HIGHLAND PARK BATHROOM	3,800.00
RU 2 SYSTEMS INC	RADAR SPEED SIGNS	9,223.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,092.04
	CLAIMS TOTAL	104,173.39	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	26,365.28	17,022.47
	SANITATION FUND	2,179.12	2,399.07
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,882.63	0
	WATER FUND	2,186.83	7,603.71
	WATER SINKING FUND FUND	30,806.25	2,392.71
	SEWER FUND	4,183.66	7,609.82
	SEWER SINKING FUND FUND	16,850.00	4,126.04
	ELECTRIC FUND	19,719.62	30,012.19

 

Suzette had spoken with Brian Schoon with INRCOG regarding a CDBG Loan to pay for the lagoon repairs.  He said because the total cost will not be over $100,000 it would be considered maintenance and would not qualify for a CDBG loan.  She will talk with Bank Iowa regarding a loan to pay.  The DNR said it needs to get repaired soon.

Motion by King to have Blazek’s fix and work with DNR.  Second by Izer.  All Ayes.  Kuehner abstained.  Motion Passed.

Motion made by Izer to open the Public Hearing to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.  No one made comments.

Motion made by Croell to close the Public Hearing to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019-3 to approve the Budget Amendment for FY 18-19.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The Storm Water Ordinance would need to be approve after a Public Hearing.

Motion made by King to set Public Hearing July 1, 2019 at 7:15pm.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Resolution 06042019-1 was discussed to transfer $25,000 from LOST to general fund.  Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019-1.  Second by Kuehner.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Resolution 06042019-2 was discussed to transfer $2,882.00 from Property Tax Emergency Fund to General Fund.  Motion made by Croell to approve Resolution 06042019-2.   Second by King. All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Irish fest road closers were discussed.  Grove Street will be closed from Diagonal St to Brush Street.  Depot will be closed from Spring St to the Railroad tracks.  The roads will be closed from 5:00 pm June 14-June 16, 2019.

Motion made by King to close the roads.  Second by Kuehner.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Resolution 06042019 was discussed to pass the Resolution of Acceptance of Final Plat of Croell’s First Addition.  Motion made by King to approve Resolution 06042019.  Second by Kuehner.  All Ayes.  Croell abstained.  Motion passed.

The city receive 2 bids for the pavement of Lincoln Street.  Roger Dreckman’s bid was for $75,500 6” concrete and Croell Inc. bid for $86,500.00 8” concrete.  Roger Dreckman said he would do the 8” concrete for $75,500.

Motion made by King to accept Roger Dreckman Bid for the pavement of Lincoln Street.  Second by Izer.  Ally Ayes.  Croell Abstained.  Motion passed.

Blacktop Service Co.  sent a bid to Blacktop Brown St from Grove to Hwy 24, Chestnut from Grove to Hwy 24, Pitts St from Chestnut to Lincoln and Pitts St from Brush to Diagonal for $22,246.00.

Motion made by Kuehner to table until next month.  Second by Croell.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The Alliant Franchise agreement with the city was reviewed.  Alliant wants the ability to exercise eminent domain.  This gives them control of the Franchise area within the City limits.  The City Attorney advised it not be included in the Franchise Agreement.

Motion made by Kuehner to not include the right to eminent domain in the Franchise Agreement with Alliant Energy.  Second by Izer.  Ally Ayes.  Motion passed.

Izer was approached regarding vehicles driving fast on E Grove St.  He suggested installing movable speed bumps to get drivers attention to slow down.

Motion made by Izer to install movable speed bumps starting with E Grove St.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Employee wages were discussed.   A motion made by Izer to table until July meeting.  Second by King.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

Mark reported on Ambulance.  The County will by $85,200 and the cities will pay the remaining half.  Each city would pay based on the 2010 census.  This would be a 2 year contract.  The City of Lawler would owe about $5000 the first year.  The second year of the contract would be higher.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Motion by King and second by Croell to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.  All Ayes.

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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk