The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Eric Fibikar, Mary Gruenberg, Roger Dreckman, Ashley Ewing, Mike Wilcoxson, Brittney Smith, Jacob Smith, Janice Sabelka
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with additions. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| MiEnergy Cooperative | Service | $19,721.27 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax March | $1,041.61 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA Withholding | $1,938.10 | |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $0.00 | |
| IPERS | March | $1,295.54 | |
| Salaries | Salaries | $13,445.32 | |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage March | $2,148.76 | |
| IAMU | Suzette Byrne – Utility Workshop | $99.00 | |
| Windstream | March | $103.26 | |
| Wellmark Blue Cross | Insurance | $2,333.55 | |
| Municipal Pipe Tool | $773.50 | ||
| Insurance Associates of Lawler | Renewal | $20,152.00 | |
| Blazek Corporation | Sewer repairs | $4,547.96 | |
| Iowa Utilities Board | $73.00 | ||
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $0.00 | |
| CASH | misc | $0.00 | |
| Black Hills Energy | gas | $97.05 | |
| New Hampton Tribune | council minutes | $0.00 | |
| Dennis P Donovan | $4,078.13 | ||
| Stanton Electric | $839.70 | ||
| Aramark | rugs | $222.20 | |
| UPS | $80.47 | ||
| Mick Gage | Ragbrai restrooms | $500.00 | |
| Karen Wilson | 3/23/17 office help 6hrx10. | $60.00 | |
| Team Lab | $1,510.00 | ||
| Gary Cuvelier | snow removal 14.5hrx10 | $145.00 | |
| John Deere Equipment | lawn mower | $2,500.00 | |
| Total | $77,705.42 | ||
| Library Bills | |||
| IPERS | March | $182.34 | |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $1,225.44 | |
| Cathy Humpal | Insurance reimbursement | $0.00 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA withholding | $37.00 | |
| INGRAM | books | 64.50 | |
| Amazon | 30.87 | ||
| Pentworthy | subscription | 83.69 | |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | 20.09 | |
| Windstream | March | 96.17 | |
| Prevention | magazine | $0.00 | |
| Gluten Free & More | magazine | $0.00 | |
| Lawler Library Petty Cash | postage and supplies | $0.00 | |
| Demco | office supplies | $0.00 | |
| U.S. Postal Service | Box Rental | $0.00 | |
| Jeremy Humpal | research & Set up laptap | $0.00 | |
| Library Total | 1740.10 | ||
| March Receipts | |||
| General | $8,343.11 | ||
| Gas Tax Refund | $105.92 | ||
| Transfer of jurisdiction | |||
| Local Option Tax | $0.00 | ||
| Road Use Tax | $0.00 | ||
| Property Tax | $624.70 | ||
| Library Receipts | $0.00 | ||
| Lagoon Rental | |||
| $9,073.73 | |||
| Total | |||
The Lion’s Club will not have the concession stand at Lawler All-Nighters.
Eric Fibikar with the Lawler Fire Department apologized for not communicating with the city for their training and turning water rusty. He will work with the city next time they need to train.
Brittney Smith and Janice Sabelka discussed their new business of B&J Good Eats, LLC DBA Hole in the Wall. They were requesting a liquor license approval.
Moved by King and seconded by Izer to approve liquor license. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer and seconded by Zubrod to renew Bucky’s liquor license. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel and seconded by Izer to renew Brite Spot liquor license. All Ayes.
Ashley Ewing reported that she will be moving one of her dogs by May 5, 2017 bringing total dogs down to 3. She is working to keep barking under control.
RAGBRAI – The possible route through Lawler is McHugh to Grove to Diagonal.
A discussion of cross arms and lights to be installed at the intersections of Depot Street, Lincoln Street and Benz Street at the railroad crossings. The DOT will pay 90% of the cost. Canadian Pacific has agreed to pay the remaining 10% with permanent road closures of Center Street and Brush Street. The city’s cost would be barricades and signage. It was moved by Scheidel to set a Public Hearing May 1, 2017 at 7:15p.m. for notification to residents living on the streets for closure. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes.
An Energy Rate Study was discussed. Star Energy Service will be conducting the study. The cost to the city is $600 plus trip from LaCrosse and MiEnergy will pay $600. It was moved by King and seconded by Zubrod. All Ayes.
Nuisance complaints were discussed regarding debris, appliances and unlicensed vehicles and licensed vehicles that have not been move within 48 hours. Letters and copy of the ordinance will be sent to those individuals who are in violation.
Two CD’s that are up for maturity were discussed. A motion was made by King to cash them out and deposit on the general fund. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed. A motion was made by Izer to send a letter to resident regarding their utility account to be paid in full by April 18, 2017 or disconnect and will be taking them to small claims to have wages garnished. This is a result of not meeting the contract agreement.
Seconded by King. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM. All Ayes.
Next Council Meeting is April 3, 2017 at 7:00
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk