Click on the following link to view the obituary for Lawler resident, Arlie Stange:
https://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=4217629#/obituaryInfo
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes — March 2019
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Izer and Kuehner Absent: Scheidel and Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with Addition of EMA. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Izer, seconded by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 101.26 | |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 224.84 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,152.48 | |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 54.50 | |
| SANDEAN & COMPANY, INC | PICKUP | 70.43 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | LINCOLN STREET CUTOUTS | 2,398.58 | |
| UPS | 210.02 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 50.75 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,361.13 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,023.41 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 411.74 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,819.61 | |
| CASH | GAS | 358.58 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL FUEL DUMP TRUCK AND | 295.88 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE 15 | 379.00 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 830.00 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | FEB 2019 MEETING MINUTES | 105.30 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | DEC 2018 – FEBRUARY 2019 | 3,200.01 | |
| NAPA | wiper blades | 45.47 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY RECORDER | RESOLUTION 02042019 | 37.00 | |
| REGION 1 AWWA | WATER WORKS OPERATOR MTG | 25.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,968.54 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 43,123.53 | REVENUE TOTAL | |
| GENERAL FUND | 6,952.69 | 5,092.96 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,152.48 | 2,313.94 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,162.65 | 4,150.07 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,143.61 | 6,565.17 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,077.13 | 9,322.79 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,634.97 | 26,584.63 |
The state will no longer be providing brine to cities for free. This means more sand and salt will be used during the winter months. Mark would like to build an addition to the current sand shed. He received bids from CASH for materials, Roger Dreckman for concrete and Loren Franzen for Labor. It came to a total of $14,525.7 to be charged to street fund. Jay didn’t think he would need to build this. The council discussed how this amount of money could affect road repair budget.
Motion made by King to table the Sand Shed addition until April Meeting. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Kuehner to open the Public Hearing to approve Budget Fy19/20. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion Passed.
There were no objections the Budget proposal.
Motion made by King to close Public Hearing. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
A Motion by Kuehner to pass Resolution NO. 3042019 to adopt Annual Budget fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette briefly explained the Franchise Fee Agreement Ordinance with Alliant Energy. The city attorney reviewed the agreement sent by Alliant Energy and made a fee change. Suzette emailed the changes to Alliant Energy. As soon as Alliant Energy agrees to the changes the City can adopt the ordinance.
Mark discussed the Emergency Management. The EMA board hired a lawyer to assist with the discussion of Chickasaw Ambulance Service with Jeremy McGrath. The cities in the county will need to split the lawyer fee. He wanted the City Council to be aware of the possible lawyer bill.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be April 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by King and second by Kuehner to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
City of Lawler Council Meeting Agenda — March 2019
City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA 52154
563-238-3614
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
March 4, 2019
7:00 PM, CITY HALL
- ROLL CALL.
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS.
- APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.
- MAYORS COMMENTS.
- BUSINESS:
- Public Hearing Budget FY19/20
- Annexation Electric Franchise agreement
- Sand Shed Addition
- Delinquents
- ADJOURNMENT.
City of Lawler Council Meeting Minutes — February 2019
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell and Kuehner Absent: Izer
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda. Seconded by King. 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.
Resolution No. 02042019 for Voluntary Petitions for Annexation to the City of Lawler was presented to Council to approve. After approval it will be sent into the State of Iowa.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution No. 02042019 to be sent into State of Iowa. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion approved.
The area to be annexed into the city is in the Alliant Energy territory for electric service. Alliant does not want to give up the territory to MiEnergy. Alliant will charge a franchise fee for the area to be service by them. Alliant will send a check to the city quarterly for the franchise fee. Suzette explained a resolution to approve a Revenue Purpose Statement needs to be approved. She is working with City Attorney John Anderson. Mark reviewed Resolution NO. 02042019-1 with the council. Motion made by Croell to approve Resolution NO. 02042019-1. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion approved.
The council reviewed the Budget FY19/20. A motion made by King to approve Budget FY19/20. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing to approve Budget FY19/20. Second by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Suzette explained the Aramark Contract. They keep increasing the rates. They presented Suzette with a new Contract and told them we won’t sign if they keep raising rates. They crossed out the raising rates section of the contract. Croell made a motion to stay with Aramark. Seconded by Scheidel. Ally Ayes. Motion passed.
Appointments were discussed. These appointments were not approved by “Motion” in the January meeting. It needed to be approved by motion.
Appointments January 2019
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies, Dawn Croell-alternate
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2020
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2020
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Emergency Management Board
Dawn Croell
Mark Mueterthies
Motion made by King to approve appointments. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion Passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be March 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Scheidel and second by King to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
City of Lawler, January City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Croell Absent: Scheidel and Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Roger Dreckman, Frank Wilson, and Steve Lynch
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with the addition of Crane Creek Trail. Seconded by Croell. 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 | 100.1 | ||
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 219.47 | ||
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,152.48 | ||
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | GALLON HYDRAULIC OIL | 25.2 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | TRIM TREES | 2,983.73 | ||
| UPS | SHIPPING | 279.75 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 59.85 | |||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,709.35 | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,214.74 | ||
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 863 | ||
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 333.93 | ||
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,848.66 | ||
| CASH | CITY WAGON STREETS | 433.95 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL FUEL | 304.89 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 415.4 | ||
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | NEW HYDRANT HWY 24& UNION | 755 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | DECEMBER 2018 COUNSIL MTG | 113.85 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 01/01/2019-03/31/2019 | 2,979.45 | ||
| ULINE | TOILET PAPER AN TOWELS | 152.11 | ||
| DATA TECH | W-2 ORDER | 114.6 | ||
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | FURNACE | 5,625.53 | ||
| QUALITY PUMP | SUBMERSIBLE PUMP | 6,369.85 | ||
| TERRY DURIN CO | ELECTRIC LIGHTS | 448 | ||
| NAPA | shop | 158.03 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY RECORDER | QUIT CLAIM DEED | 22 | ||
| DENNIS UNGS | COMPUTER | 198 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | 125.82 | |||
| DEAN’S CARPET CLEANING | CLEAN CARPET | 400 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 7,162.26 | ||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 56,569.00 | REVENUE BY FUND | ||
| GENERAL FUND | 14,878.32 | GENERAL | 7159.8 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,152.48 | SANITATION | 2271.71 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,547.94 | ROAD USE | 4218.71 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,061.77 | EMERGENCY FUND | 144.88 | |
| SEWER FUND | 9,116.75 | LOST | 3595.16 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,811.74 | WATER | 6929.57 | |
| SEWER | 7355.68 | |||
| ELECTRIC | 28910.72 | |||
| DEPOSITS | 200 | |||
City Attorney Richard Zahaskey will be retiring. Mr. Zahaskey recommended his associate John Anderson. Mr. Anderson has worked with the City of Lawler in the past.
Appointments January 2018
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Dawn Croell, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Gwen Kuehner, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Gwen Kuehner, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
Linda Anderson 2020
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Dawn Croell 2022
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2020
Dale King 2022
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Emergency Management Board
Dawn Croell
Mark Mueterthies
Steve Lynch and Cathy Humpal discussed City Funding for the Library. They are asking for a $200 increase. Cathy requested an increase with her Health Insurance payment instead of an increase in wages.
The Highland Park restroom was discussed. Instead of fixing the damage from wind and lightning last summer it was discussed that a new bathroom be built since the current one has damage over the years. We have received money from the insurance company and they are willing to pay another $3,000 to bring the total up to $6,000 in insurance money. Quotes from Roger Dreckman, Dakota Supply, Loren Franzen, CASH and Craig Speltz for the supplies and work to build an new bathroom. The total would be about $19,300 minus the insurance money. It was all discussed redoing the shelter at Highland Park with steel siding and soffit. Material from CASH would be $2,383 and work from Loren Franzen would be $1,600. Izer made a motion to redo the bathroom in the current fiscal year at $19,300 and redo the shelter in fiscal year 19/20. Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
It has been decided the Dodge Pickup should be junked. A motion made by Croell to junk the truck and sell the tires. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Roger Dreckman discussed the Croell Park Bathroom. He had contacted West Union Trenching and they told him they would do the work for free to help with sewer and water lines. Roger was asking if the city would be willing to put $5,000 towards the cost of the bathroom. Izer made a motion for the city to commit $5,000 to the next year budget for the Croell Park Bathroom. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
King made a motion to approve Resolution 01072019 to transfer funds LOST to the General Fund. Second by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The council has reviewed expenses for the FY19-20 Budget. It was decided January 21, 2019 @6:00 pm will be a Budget Workshop for the council to continue to work on Budgeting.
Roger Dreckman discussed the Crane Creek Trail. He would like to chip weeds and trim leaves and trees. He is asking to use the chipper and tractor. He would like Jay to do this work since it is the cities equipment. Izer made a motion to let the Crane Creek trail to use city’s equipment. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be February 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Croell and second by King to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
Lawler City Council, December 2018 Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Pro-tem King presided.
Council members present: King, Kuehner, Croell, Scheidel
Others present:
Motion made by Croell to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Kuehner, seconded by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid with addition of Lawler Fire Department bill. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Discussed the current budget and Fy19-20 budget. Discussed a possibly of adding Debit/Credit payments in next year’s budget. Suzette has been doing research on what this would cost to add. Jeremy Scheidel mentioned a 25% increase in fire protection from the fire department.
The Furnace Bids from Mic’ Plumbing and Heating, Fredericksburg Plumbing and Heating and Marv Smith Electric, Plbg & Htg were discussed. After discussion of the three bids it was decided to go with Mic’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Motion made by Croell to approve quote from Mic’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Annexation was tabled.
The Home Rule amendment passed by citizens of Iowa in 1968 empowers cities to make decisions at the local level. Motion made my Scheidel to approve the Home Rule Proclamation. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The Dodge Pickup was discussed. Need to upgrade the pickup. Motion made by Scheidel to sell the pickup. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Heather Busta requested to go off the library board. Emily Brincks has agreed to replace her and finish her term which goes until June 2021. Motion made by Kuehner to approve Emily Brincks to the library board. Seconded by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed. Mayor pro-tem King appointed Emily Brincks to the library board.
Lift Station quote from Quality Pump & Control was reviewed. Motion made by Croell to accept Lift Station quote from Quality Pump & Control. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Kuehner and second by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
RIP Myrnie McKone Corkery, former Lawler resident
Click on the following link to view Myrnie’s obituary:
RIP Gerri Franzen Randall
Click on the following link to view Gerri’s obituary:
http://www.nhtrib.com/obituaries/geraldine-gerri-franzen-randall-74
RIP Ida Mae Cutsforth Yearling
Click on the following link to view Ida Mae Cutsforth Yearling’s, for Lawler resident, obituary:
https://www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=3927659#/obituaryInfo
RIP Grace Reicks
The following link will take you to the obituary for Grace Reicks:
https://www.hugebackfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=3841523#/obituaryInfo