Lawler, Iowa

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Throndson, and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake Dawn Croell, Gwen Kuehner, Kurt Croell, Wesley Wegman

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.

Moved by Izer seconded by Throndson to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented.  All Ayes

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	109.39
ARAMARK	RUGS	64.63
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	4,282.04
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	54.5
STANTON ELECTRIC	Line work at HWY 24	14,289.20
UPS		127.57
TEST AMERICA		114
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,430.79
IPERS	IPERS	947.39
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	208.18
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	19,790.83
HAWKINS		282.54
DENNIS P DONOVAN PC	AFR assistance	240.58
BLAZEK CORPORATION		152.41
TEAM LAB	J118502-1	12.25
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	2017 afr	205.87
SANDY’S SIGN SHOP	COMPOST SIGN	74.9
QUILL CORPORATION	OFFICE SUPPLIES	116.75
UNITES STATES POSTAL		170
DNR	ANNUAL WATER USE FEE	234
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	WELL HOUSE	196.2
IOWA RURAL WATER	0-1000 POPULATION AREA	225
TERRY DURIN CO	STREET LIGHTS	98.14
INTUIT PAYROLL	ANNUAL PAYROLL SUBSCRIPTION	610
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	4,771.39
	CLAIMS TOTAL	48,808.55
	GENERAL FUND	4,705.74
	SANITATION FUND	4,282.04
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	606.9
	WATER FUND	2,061.08
	SEWER FUND	1,889.19
	ELECTRIC FUND	35,263.60

 

Dawn Croell and Gwen Kuehner were sworn in as City Council persons of the City of Lawler for the 4 year term starting January 1, 2018.  Mark Mueterthies was sworn in as Mayor of the City of Lawler for the 2 year term starting January 1,2018.

Motion made by King to open public hearing. Seconded by Throndson.  All ayes.

Motion made by Izer to pass Resolution NO. 120417-1 to consider vacation of the city alley and conveyance for the City of Lawler, Iowa.  Seconded by Throndson.  All ayes, motion passed.

Motion made by King to close public hearing.  Seconded by Throndson.  All ayes, motion passed.

Motion made by King to pass Ordinance NO. 1204174 to vacate a city alley in the City of Lawler, Chickasaw County, Iowa.  Seconded by Throndson.  All ayes, motion passed.

Motion made by Izer to pass 2^nd & 3^rd readings of Ordinance NO. 1204174.  Seconded by Throndson.  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

The Council discussed landlord delinquent renter accounts.  The Code of Iowa section384.84 was discussed. A motion made by Izer to send a letter to all landlords within the City of Lawler to attend the next council meeting January 8, 2018 at 7:00pm to discuss the Code of Iowa 384.84 and work with the landlords.  Seconded by King.  All ayes. Motion passed

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be January 8, 2018 at 7:00pm.

Moved by Izer and Seconded by Throndson to adjourn at 7:45pm.   All Ayes

____________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Levi Izer

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.

Moved by Izer seconded by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented.  All Ayes

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	120.81
ARAMARK	RUGS	112.38
UPS	SHIPPING	98.07
RILEY’S	SERVICE CALL	75
TEST AMERICA	J113704-1 drinking water	50.55
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	96.13
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,965.87
FIVE STAR COOP	FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD	425.73
HAWKINS	AZONE	386.9
PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION	LOVE – CLASS A	158.5
BLAZEK CORPORATION	EXCAVATE AND PLACE RIP RAP	10,180.86
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	COUNCIL MINUTES FARMLAND FOR	151.11
MARY GRUENBERG	RAGBRAI MATERIALS	46.63
JAY UHLENHAKE	REIMBURSE HOTEL	231
CROELL INC	4000 PSI	303.5
MARK KRIENER	TILLING IN PARKS	160
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	4,576.96
	CLAIMS TOTAL	42,140.00
	GENERAL FUND	3,167.53
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	858.2
	FEMA FUND	9,830.92
	WATER FUND	1,425.38
	SEWER FUND	1,135.17
	ELECTRIC FUND	25,722.80

 

Izer made a motion to vacate the alley north of West Main Street in Lawler.    Tom Lensing will take both halves of the alley along his property.  Dave Njus and Toni and Anne Curran will take their half of the alley along their property.  The city will be paid $1.00 per half for a total of $4.00.  Purchasers will be responsible for all fees & expenses including legal and recording fees.  All surveying fees will be the responsibility of purchasers.  Scheidel seconded.  All ayes.

Copier/printer quotes were discussed.  Marco, Advanced Systems, and Riley have sent quotes for review.  After reviewing all the quotes were reviewed and discussed a motion made by Scheidel and seconded by King to go with Riley’s in New Hampton for a new copier/printer.  All ayes.

The lift station has no notification to let Jay know of problems.  It is recommended that the city have a cellular dialer on the lift station to notify someone with any problems that could happen.  Izer made the motion for Quality Pump to install cell protection for $1,225 with $400 installation and a 3 year plan.  Seconded by King.  All ayes.

SRF Program is offering a lower interest for the city’s Sewer Revenue Bond, MC119R, from 3% to 1.75%.    A motion by Scheidel to accept the offer to lower interest rate. Izer seconded.  All Ayes.

Motion made by Scheidel to pass Resolution No. 100217 providing for reduction of interest rate for Sewer Revenue Bond.  Seconded by King.  All Ayes.

King made motion to contact Trees Forever.  Seconded by Izer.  All ayes.

Jay contacted the state regarding LED lights on stop signs at corner of Hwy 24 and V56.  The state will conduct a survey and if they feel it is necessary, they will pay for the lighted stop signs.  If the state feels it is not needed, the city will need the state’s permission to put the lighted stop signs at the city expense.  Motion made by Izer to have state conduct the survey.  Scheidel seconded.  All ayes.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License.  Seconded by King.  All Ayes.

Nuisance was discussed.  Landlord will be notified.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

The next meeting will be November 6, 2017 at 7:00pm.

Moved by King and Seconded by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:40pm.   All Ayes

____________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Throndson and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Bonnie Kuehner, Verna Orvis

Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda with the following addition:

• Paul Rosenbaum – pavement of road

All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes with one change – Jeremy Scheidel is not up for re-election – and current bills to be paid as presented.  All Ayes

ARAMARK	RUGS	207.18
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	48.00
BLAZEK CORPORATION	FIX WATERMAIN	1,206.50
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	OIL FILTER	25.47
CASH	gas – pickup	361.77
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE	PROPERTY TAX	288.00
CLAIR CAROLAN PAINTING	WOODSMAN ACRYLIC URETHANE &	300.00
CRESCO SHOPPER	RAGBRAI AD	288.00
DATA TECH	WAVERLY CIVIC CENTER	95.00
HAWKINS	AZONE	366.32
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,200.60
L & R MANUFACTURING	RAGBRAI ARCH	207.06
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	29,860.20
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	M2 SOFTWARE 1YR SUPPORT	1,950.00
PATHWAYS	DONATION	468.00
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	54.50
QUALITY PUMP	REPLACE CONTACTOR	869.25
QUILL CORPORATION	TONER/LABELS/DIVIDERS	400.93
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	PICKUP	1,034.53
STANTON ELECTRIC		46.12
TEST AMERICA	J111977-1 160.00	179.55
UPS		172.19
USABLUEBOOK	SAMPLE HACH	52.41
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	122.49
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	4,861.41
	CLAIMS TOTAL	45,665.48
	GENERAL FUND	6,658.20
	SANITATION FUND	2,200.60
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,570.84
	WATER FUND	2,158.23
	SEWER FUND	2,402.81
	ELECTRIC FUND	30,674.80

Bonnie Kuehner, Verna Orvis and Frank Wilson explained information regarding a Community Visioning application for the Crane Creek Trail pond area.   The trail committee could receive up to $80,000.00.  Verna Orvis is filling out the application.  The trail committee will need a $2,000.00 fee from the organization.   The Crane Creek Trail Committee will provide the fee.  The trail committee will need community volunteers to help with this project.  A city representative is also needed.  John Izer volunteered to be on the committee.  If you would like to be on the committee contact Verna Orvis or Bonnie Kuehner.

Motion was made by King to approve the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning application for the Crane Creek Trail.  Seconded by Scheidel.  All Ayes

Moved by Izer and seconded by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor license.  All ayes.

The annual Street Finance Report was reviewed.  Moved by Scheidel and second by King to approve the Street Finance Report.  All Ayes.

There were two bids to rent the Farm Land for 4 years.  The highest bid was John Brincks for $4,000.00.  A motion by King to contract with John Brincks for 4 years.  Seconded by Throndson.  All Ayes.

Vacating the alley north of West Main Street in Lawler was discussed.  A motion by King to send letters to the three land owners it will affect, Tom Lensing, Dave Njus and Toni Currans.  If Tom Lensing is interested in retaining the full portion of the alley, he will be responsible for any surveying and lawyer fees.  He will pay the city $2.00.  If Toni Currans and Dave Njus are interested in retaining their position of the ½ the alley they will be responsible for any surveying and lawyer fees.  Also they will pay the City of Lawler $1.00.  Seconded by Izer.  All Ayes.

There will be a community gathering September 10, 2017 at the park for the new trail and playground equipment to say thank you for community help.

Road pavement of North East Street was discussed.  Motion made by King since the road is in fair enough condition the council will readdress this next Spring/Summer.  Seconded by Izer.  All Ayes.

The next meeting will be October 2, 2017 at 7:00pm.

Moved by King and Seconded by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:40pm.   All Ayes

____________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Curt Franzen

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda with the following additions:

• City Levy for the library
• Community Gathering for the improvements at Highland Park.

All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel seconded by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented.  All Ayes

WINDSTREAM	PHONE	103.57
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	LAWN MOWER	1,250.00
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	2,525.99
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	61.95
STANTON ELECTRIC		2,437.11
UPS		130.7
TEST AMERICA	J109267	102.1
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	52.69
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,684.48
CASH		707.79
FIVE STAR COOP	SUN N SHADE SEED	545.95
HAWKINS	awone 15	857.63
BROWN SUPPLY CO	Special Signs	79.75
PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION	LOVE #2ROAD ROCK	205.24
IOWA LEAGUE	2017 HANDBOOK/CITY CLERKS	40
DENNIS P DONOVAN PC		2,437.50
BLAZEK CORPORATION	REPLACE FIRE HYDRANT	4,424.58
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	JULY MINUTES	61.46
ROGER DRECKMAN	N. SIDE GROVE BY HOLE IN WALL	20,156.00
DRILLINGS		4.66
DATA TECH	INSTALL AND TRAIN	5,311.03
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	HAZ-MAT FOR FY2017-2018	219.5
DNR	PERMIT ID:1957001	260.49
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	DRIVE THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT	3,292.50
K & W COATINGS LLC	WATER TOWER PAINTING	16,750.00
RAPID PRINTERS	RAGBRAI MAILERS	403.96
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING	INSTALLED DRINKING FOUNTAIN	1,181.56
ANDERSON		200
BEAVER CREEK	RAGBRAI T-SHIRTS	2,304.00
STOREY KENWORTHY		458.38
INRCOT	FY’18 DUES	206.33
IMFOA	BENEFITTED MEMBERSHIP	50
MICK GAGE	RAGBRAI RESTROOMS	1,260.00
JANEL KUENNEN	GAMES RAGBRAI	48.59
UPBEAT	PARK BENCHES	2,203.60
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	2,299.59
	CLAIMS TOTAL	97,318.68
	GENERAL FUND	44,135.20
	SANITATION FUND	2,175.60
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	497.01
	WATER FUND	22,537.14
	SEWER FUND	605.9
	ELECTRIC FUND	27,367.83

 

 

Cleaning wages were discussed.  Cathy Humpal cleans the city hall.  She was paid by the library and the city reimbursed the library for the cleaning wages.  The library board increased her wages and since the cleaning duties are now considered city payroll it was moved by King and seconded by Scheidel to increase the current cleaning wage.  All ayes.

The Farm Lease expires February 28, 2018.  A motion was made by King to send termination letter to John Brincks and run an ad in the newspaper for lease bids to be turned in by September 5, 2017 at 7:00pm.   Seconded by Izer.  All ayes.

The three council members up for reelection are Jeremy Scheidel, Deb Zubrod and Deb Throndson.  Mayor Mark Mueterthies is also up for reelection   Nomination papers can be picked up in the City Hall.

The library levy was discussed.  It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by Izer to give the library $1,160.00.  All Ayes

Mark Mueterthies spoke with John Cuvelier regarding a possible Community Gathering for the new park equipment and trail at Highland Park after Labor Day.   This will be discussed at next month’s meeting.

RAGBRAI was discussed.  The bills and revenues were discussed.  The RAGBRAI committee did a good job with making it a success.  The wall with signatures will be epoxied on Saturday August 12, 2017.

Moved by King and Seconded by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:40pm.   All Ayes

The next meeting will be September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

____________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Throndson, Zubrod and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Gillen, Marty Heman

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda.  All Ayes.

 

FMC LANDFILL	LANDFILL FEE	$     120.00
IA DNR	sewer treatment cert	$        120.00
WINDSTREAM	PHONE	$        108.25
ARAMARK	RUGS	$          62.20
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	OIL FILTER	$          25.47
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	$    2,152.48
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	$          54.50
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	ATF TRANSMISSION FLUID	$            7.68
STANTON ELECTRIC	BALLPARK	$        772.04
UPS	SHIPING	$        118.81
TEETER SPECIALTY CO. LLC	CHECKS	$        150.98
RILEY’S	TONER	$        134.99
TEST AMERICA		$        224.30
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	$    2,816.65
IPERS	IPERS	$    1,899.62
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	$        275.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	$        149.85
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	$  17,091.22
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	SRF LOAN	$  50,579.05
CASH	PARKS	$        601.72
FIVE STAR COOP	219.83	$        550.79
HAWKINS	AZONE 15 EPA REG #7870-5	$        264.50
BROWN SUPPLY CO	BRASS METER COUPLING	$        680.25
TIFCO INDUSTRIES	QWIK LOK EXTENSION CORD	$          79.95
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 06/15/2017	$          75.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	$    4,805.72
	CLAIMS TOTAL	$  83,921.02
	GENERAL FUND	$    5,518.68
	SANITATION FUND	$    2,272.48
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	$    1,317.14
	WATER FUND	$    2,484.72
	WATER SINKING FUND FUND	$  17,204.05
	SEWER FUND	$    2,664.99
	SEWER SINKING FUND FUND	$  33,375.00
	ELECTRIC FUND	$  19,008.96
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	$          75.00

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with the following the following change, The Department of Agriculture not the DNR was in Lawler to discuss the spaying the ditches along the creek, and to add the flooding situation along the creek and Lawler All-Nighters and approve the bills presented to be paid.  All Ayes.

Suzette discussed the new accounting software and she is still learning the new program.   She introduced new reports which in the long run will be more beneficial for fund accounting.  She is in contact with the accounting software specialist daily.

Stephanie Gillen informed the city that she bought the Mike Leonard property and would like it to remain private.   She does not want the City to pile snow on the property.  It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by Zubrod to terminate the lease with Mike Leonard. All Ayes.

Sheriff Marty Heman was here to discuss RAGBRAI.  He informed the council that the entire department will be working all day.  They are planning to be in Lawler at 8:30am and will be here straight through the time the bike riders are in Lawler.  There will be a deputy directing traffic at McHugh Street and also at Bucky’s.  Shut down is at 3:30pm and the state patrol will be assisting with shut down.  The fire department will be a place to any sick riders to go and relax.   Grove Street will only be open to bikes – no cross traffic.

Marty Heman also discussed the Lawler All-Nighters.  The sheriff’s department will be in town longer than other years.  They will be using ID scanners; wrist bands and be more proactive.

Nuisances were discussed.  It was brought to attention of the counsil of woodchucks and other animals going in and out of vacant house.  This is a public hazard.  Notices will be delivered by the Sherriff.  Fines will be accessed after this notice.

It was moved by Izer and seconded by Throndson to use the meeting room for the Turkey Valley School Board election.

The flooding along the creek was discussed.  Suzette will send notices to the residents along the creek to clean out any brush and trees that have overgrown.   This is slowing up water flow and causing flooding problems.

It was discussed to close the intersection of Grove Street and Hwy 24 and the intersection of Diagonal Street and Grove Street for the Lawler All-Nighters.  It was moved by King and seconded by Izer to close the streets.  All Ayes.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.  All Ayes.

Next Council Meeting is Wednesday, August 7, 2017 at 7:00pm

______________________________

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 5, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Throndson, Zubrod and King.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Kathy Humpal, Karen Wilson, Diane Gebel, Linda Alexander, Gail Stammeyer, Chad Pickar, Reed Palo, Carol Hopp, and Jacob Hackman

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid.  All Ayes.

 

MiEnergy Cooperative	Service	$17,094.22
Treasurer State of Iowa	sales tax May	$1,009.51
Treasurer State of Iowa	IA Withholding	$129.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,377.38
IPERS	May	$945.68
Salaries	Salaries	$2,426.39
Jendro Sanitation	garbage May	$2,152.48
Windstream	May	$108.25
Iowa Finance Authority	Loan #MC119R	$33,375.00	Sewer fund
Iowa Finance Authority	Loan #D0345R	$17,204.05	General fund
CASH		$601.72
Paul Nieman Construction		$171.15
TeamLab	Chemicals	$1,721.50
Test America	water & wastewater testing	$276.40
Black Hills Energy	gas	$149.85
New Hampton Tribune	council minutes	$0.00
Aramark	rugs	$62.20
UPS		$119.54
Heartland Asphalt		$577.43
Five Star Coop		$78.63
Sandean		$7.68
Hawkins		$264.50
Bodensteiner	oil filter	$25.47
Pollard Pest		$54.50
Riley’s Inc	toner for HP	$134.99
Tifco Industries		$79.95
Teeter Specialty Co.	checks	$150.98
US Post Office	postage	$185.00	5/12/2017
Floyd Mitchell Chickasaw Landfill	appliances	$120.00
Brown Supply Co		$680.25
Iowa Department of Natural Resoures	Jay-operator renewal certificate	$120.00
Stanton Electric	locate, ball park, tree in line	$772.04
Total		$82,175.74
Library Bills
IPERS	May	$187.63
Cathy Humpal & Jane Lynch	wages	$982.19
Treasurer State of Iowa	IA withholding	$39.00
INGRAM	books	$0.00
The Iowan	magazine	$0.00
Calmar Courier	subscription	$34.00
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$0.00
Windstream	April	$0.00
Prevention	magazine	$0.00
Gluten Free & More	magazine	$0.00
Demco	office supplies	$0.00
Library Total		$1,242.82
May Receipts
Gas Tax Refund		$0.00
Transfer of jurisdiction		$1,921.48
Local Option Tax		$2,857.59
Road Use Tax		$2,922.46
Property Tax		$3,271.83
Total		$10,973.36

Suzette Byrne discussed the new accounting software.  Installation and training will be June 7th, 8th, 14th and 15^th.  The city hall will be closed those days.

Gail Stammeyer with Crane Creek Trail discussed a thank you monument listing all who donated time and materials for the trail at Highland Park.   Also, the committee would like to hang a plexy glass frame on the outside of the restroom wall at Highland Park describing the phases of the trail.    A resident would like to donated park benches and a possible water fountain to the Highland Park.

John Izer discussed the Lawler All-Nighters with the council.  He will be running the All-Nighters, including concessions, streets and port-a-pottys.   He has discussed with Jason Byrne the rules and regulations regarding the games.  John will also be speaking with the Chickasaw County Sheriff Department.  No trespassing signs need to be put up by home owners by the ball field.  John will be taking gate.  He has 13 volunteers.

It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by King to open the public hearing.

Concerns from residents were discussed.  Linda Alexander was concerned about how it would affect snow removal.  Jay informed her that the snow removal will not be affected.  John Izer spoke with 3 different realtors regarding property value.  They all said that the closures will not affect the homeowner’s property values.

It was moved by King and seconded by Zubrod to close the public hearing.

It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by Izer to permantly close Center Street and Brush Street and keep Depot Street, Benz Street and Lincoln Street open with flashing lights and cross arms passing Resolution NO. 04032017.   All Ayes.

Diane Gebel was here to represent Irish Fest.  Everything will be set up the same at the previous year.  Chickasaw County Sheriff will help control traffic during parade.  The committee asked for permission to set up a petting zoo in Croell Park.   It would be ok, however they would need their own water since there is no water in the Park.

Cathy Humpal informed the council regarding two new board members to replace Pat Sheridan and Karen Franzen.  Steve Lynch and Renee Throndson accepted the positions.  It was moved by Izer and seconded by Throndson to appoint Steve Lynch and Renee Throndson to the Library Board.  All ayes.

Karen Wilson was here to discuss dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs.  She presented and article regarding the reasons to clean up after you pet.   She spoke with New Hampton and they charge a fine for not cleaning up after pets.   She requested to have signs installed at the city parks regarding cleaning up after dogs.  Suzette will type up an ordinance for pet owners to take responsibility to clean up after their pets.  It was moved by King and seconded by Throndson for Karen Wilson to order 6 signs from Sandy’s Sign Shop.  All Ayes.

The Chickasaw County Coalition discussed progress that the County and the City has done with underage drinking.  Carol Hopp went over the Summer/Fall 2016 Park Assessment Results.  She discussed a list of the Best Practices and Room for Improvements for 3 events, Parks, Irish Fest and the All- Nighters.   The Chickasaw County Sheriff will be available for Irish Fest and Ragbrai.

MiEnergy completed an electric rate study for the city.   It was being recommended to raise electric rates 8% since the cities wholesale rate increase 6%.

King moved to raise electric rates by 8% effective with the August 2017 billing since it has been close to 10 years since the last electric rate raise.   Seconded by Izer.  All ayes.

An ordinance relating to RAGBRAI activities with the City of Lawler was presented to the Council.

It was moved by King to pass 1^st and 2^nd readings of the ordinance.  Seconded by Scheidel.  All Ayes.

It was moved by Scheidel to pass the RAGRAI Ordinance No. 06052017 and seconded by Zubrod.  All Ayes.

RAGRAI will be here Thursday, June 8, 2017 for their inspection ride of the route.  John Izer will go over the map of vendors with them.  Currently, the city is on schedule for the event.

A Residential Lease Agreement for the use of Mike Leanard’s property for snow removal was presented to the council.  With recommendation from the City Attorney to change one paragraph in the Agreement regarding responsibility of liabilities and lawsuits to be replaced with Indemnification language.

A motion made by King and seconded by Zubrod to accept the Residential Lease Agreement with the attorney recommendation.  All Ayes.

Deb Zubrod planted flowers around the Croell Park sign and band stand.  Would like to put wood chips around band stand.  Croell Park is ready for the slide and diggers to be installed.

Wages were discussed for Jay Uhlenhake and Suzette Byrne.

A motion made by Izer and seconded by King to give the two employees a 1.5% raise effective July 1, 2017.  All ayes.

The DNR was in Lawler to discuss a resident spraying the ditches all a creek.   After walking along the creek it was noticed that a something in a barrel was spilled into the creek.  It will take 2-3 weeks for the DNR assess the damage.

Delinquent accounts were discussed.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM.  All Ayes.

Next Council Meeting is Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:00pm

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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 5, 2017

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:

•  Summit – installing & training June 7, 8, 14, 15, 2017

•  Public Meeting – 7:15pm

•  MiEnergy Rate Study

•  RAGBRAI – Ordinance

•  Crane Creek Trail – sign

•  Irish Fest

•  Library Board Appointments

•  Lawler All-Niter – John Izer

•  Mary Brincks – ice skating rink Croell Park

•  Residential Lease Agreement – Mike Leonard

•  Karen Wilson

•  Chickasaw County Coalition

•  Park Committee – Deb Zubrod

•  Employee wages

•  Delinquent Accounts
  
  ADJOURNMENT.