Thank you to the Calmar Courier and editor, Mike Hohenbrink for providing this article for us. Click on the following link to view the current edition which includes the article on Larry Bergmann and his recent heart transplant and details on the upcoming medical benefit on February 25 @ the Starlite Ballroom in Lawler.
February Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod, Throndson and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Janis Slater, Frank Wilson, Deb Speltz, Mike Murray and Deb Merrill
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with additions. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $22,243.32 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax January | $1,032.38 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA Withholding | $657.00 | |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,903.08 | |
| IPERS | January | $1,274.11 | |
| Salaries | Salaries | $8,562.66 | |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage January | $2,150.04 | |
| Office of Auditor of state | Dues – filing fee 2016 examination | $175.00 | PD1/11/17 |
| Windstream | January | $107.15 | |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $360.23 | |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $92.05 | |
| SCHUETH ACE | Christmas lights | $39.97 | |
| Sandean & Company | pickup | $46.52 | |
| Sandy’s Sign Shop | sign | $30.00 | |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $50.00 | |
| CASH | misc | $610.57 | |
| Data Technologies | license and support fee | $3,343.75 | |
| New Hampton Tribune | council minutes | $86.86 | |
| Iowa One Call | $5.40 | ||
| NAPA OF NEW HAMPTON | pickup | $108.08 | |
| Five Star Co-OP | diesel | $107.72 | PD1/26/17 |
| Five Star Co-OP | diesel | $214.06 | |
| Quill | supplies | $93.97 | |
| Aramark | garbage | $80.00 | |
| Chris Lauer | cut down tree and cleanup | $550.00 | |
| Stanton Electric | power outage | $404.20 | |
| Larry Elwood Construction | snow blade parts | $590.94 | |
| United States Postal Service | Stamps | $115.00 | PD1/28/17 |
| K & W Coatings | improvements summer 2016 | $4,000.00 | |
| Riley’s Inc | answering machine | $31.98 | |
| Karissa Pickar | reimburse advertising for park comm. | $98.80 | |
| Dennis & Leslie Hansen | refund – utilities credit | $52.55 | |
| Total | $49,217.39 | ||
| Library Bills | |||
| IPERS | JANUARY | $192.92 | |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $926.36 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA withholding | $39.00 | |
| Quill | Office Supplies | $186.52 | |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription | $32.07 | |
| This Old House | subscription | $20.00 | |
| Biblionix | Technology | $2,000.00 | |
| Windstream | January | $98.77 | |
| Mitinet, Inc | Technology | $329.00 | |
| Pentworthy | books | $95.96 | |
| Ingram | books | $146.42 | |
| The Good Life | magazines | $15.00 | |
| Cathy Humpal | Reimbursement | $105.99 | |
| Library Total | $4,188.01 | ||
| January Receipts | |||
| General | $6,522.88 | ||
| Gas Tax Refund | |||
| Transfer of jurisdiction | |||
| Local Option Tax | $3,379.49 | ||
| Road Use Tax | $4,147.42 | ||
| Property Tax | $1,808.23 | ||
| Library Receipts | $100 donation $50 fines & fees | $150.00 | |
| Lagoon Rental | |||
| $16,008.02 | |||
| Total | |||
Deb Speltz presented the counsel with a draft from Michael Carlson, DOT to keep the NW part of the borrow pit that the city owns to remain wetland for the trail. We will have city attorney review it. The trail committee will seed wild flowers around the borrow pit. Motion by Izer and seconded by King that the city will do the first mowing of the grounds this spring with the help of trail committee. All Ayes.
Mark Mueterthies started the Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Budget FY16-17. After further review, it was decided that an amendment was not needed at this time. Motion made by King to cancel public hearing and seconded by Izer. All Ayes.
Mike Murray and Deb Merrill had questions regarding the parking at 410 E. Grove Street. They were inquiring about parking ordinance on Grove Street or possibly behind his building. It was stated that the ordinance states that cars parked for more than 48 hours will have to be moved or be towed. Also, cars must be moved during snow removal. Parking behind the building will be permitted. Mike Murray will be responsible for maintaining up keep. He will bring in a loads of rock to put in back. A motion made by King and seconded by Scheidel that the city will maintain up keep to the end of cement beside city hall. Mike will maintain behind his building. No change in the parking ordinance. All Ayes.
Trading the lawn mower was discussed since the warranty on the current is about to run out. It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by King to trade the lawn mower with $2,500 to trade. Can be done after July 1, 2017
Jay has did some patch work on Lincoln St. to repair street. Received bid from Roger Dreckman for the repairs. Waiting Budget FY17-18 to make a decision regarding the repairs.
The mold on the water tower will be sandblasted and repainted. Was put in budget.
The park committee will continue to do fundraising to help with park maintenance. Deb Zubrod will check with Kurt Croell about moving the band stand at Croell Park. The park committee would like the diggers to be moved away from the railroad tracks.
A motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve the Budget FY2017-2018 on March 6, 2017 at 7:15pm. Izer seconded. All Ayes.
Nuisance complaints were discussed. A letter will be sent to residences involved.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. All Ayes.
Next Council Meeting is March 6, 2017 at 7:00pm
______________________________
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
RAGBRAI through Lawler
NOTICE of Upcoming Meeting:
When: February 13, 2017 at 7:00pm
Where: City Hall Community Room
Why: Lawler has been selected to be a pass through city for RAGBRAI on July 27, 2017.
Who: All residents are invited to come for their input and concerns.
Thank you,
City of Lawler
City Council Meeting Agenda–February 2017
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
February 6, 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:
- Crane Creek Trail – Deb Speltz
- Public Hearing – Budget amendment at 7:15
- Budget Training with Donna Geerts, Chickasaw County for Suzette
- Discuss lagoon repairs
- Water tower and lawn mower bids
- Review Budget FY 2017-2018
- Delinquent Accounts
ADJOURNMENT
New Hampton Newspapers Article on Larry Bergmann
Thank you to sports writer Dorothy (Hauer) Huber, and former Turkey Valley student, for the great article on Larry Bergmann’s heart transplant. We posted the link to their online paper, but if you are not a subscriber you were not able to read the whole article. The two links below will allow you to do just this . . . ENJOY!
City of Lawler News Release
Click on the following link to view News Release for City of Lawler:
January 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod, Throndson and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Eric Fibikar, Stephanie Gillen, Cathy Humpal, Janis Slater, Keith, Cathy, Kylie and Torie Rosonke
Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $18,642.73 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax December | $1,362.06 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA Withholding | $992.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,587.08 |
| IPERS | December | $1,439.34 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $11,573.06 |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage December | $2,150.04 |
| New Hampton Tribune | $159.96 | |
| Windstream | December | $101.05 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $168.31 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $69.04 |
| Aramark | rental | $76.00 |
| Napa of New Hampton | pickup | $105.96 |
| Schueth Ace | misc | $96.85 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $148.70 |
| CASH | misc | $201.48 |
| Data Technologies | license and support fee | $0.00 |
| Paul Niemann Construction | sewer | $1,247.87 |
| Olsgard Auto Sales, LLC | Street- snow removal | $342.54 |
| Wellmark | Jay Uhlenhake Insurance | $2,333.55 |
| Bodensteiner Implement Company | $34.52 | |
| Lawler Fire Department | Allocation | $2,756.13 |
| Lawler Fire Department | Truck Allocation | $5,900.00 |
| Hole in the Wall | Sue’s reception | $47.48 |
| Teeter Speciality Co | supplies | $68.12 |
| HAWKINS | $233.31 | |
| Drillings All Season’s Sports | $27.84 | |
| United States Postal Service | Stamps | $149.00 |
| Total | $52,014.02 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | DECEMBER | $192.92 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $1,296.48 |
| Cathy Humpal | Insurance reimbursement | $750.00 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA withholding | $40.00 |
| INGRAM | books | |
| The Family Handyman | subscription | |
| The Courier | subscription | |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | |
| Windstream | November | |
| Redbook | subscription | |
| Pentworthy | supplies | |
| Lawler Library Petty Cash | postage and supplies | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | |
| Cathy Humpal | Mileage | |
| Library Total | $2,279.40 |
Janis Slater with Dennis Donovan, CPA, PC. Discussed the “Agreed upon Procedures” she recently performed for the City of Lawler. She reviewed the recommendations they have made to assist with City of Lawler internal control procedures.
New Municipality Accounting Software was discussed. Suzette had quotes from two companies. Janis Slater recommended Summit Software. She also agreed to help with getting the new software implemented for the city. She would be paid hourly and will draw a contract to sign for her professional help.
It was moved by King to purchase Summit Software without License of accounts payable, Bank Rec, General Ledger and Payroll for Library as Company 2 for $6,150 – allowing for Extra software not to exceed $11,000 to implement software and training.
Izer seconded it. All Ayes.
Izer left meeting at 7:45pm.
Eric Fibikar was here to discuss purchase of Tanker from Lawler Fire Department. It was agreed with Eric Fibikar and the council that the payment would be on the City’s budget starting in July of 2017.
Zubrod made motion to purchase tanker for $4500 if Fire Department Trustee agreed. Throndson seconded. All Ayes.
Mark spoke with Mike Leonard regarding liability of children playing on the snow pile on his property and was questioning if he was released of any liability. Mark spoke with City Attorney and he said to put up signs “Play at your own risk”
Move by King to have city attorney write up agreement regarding liability. Jay will put up signs. Zubrod seconded. All Ayes.
Scheidel made motion to amend the budget for accounting software with a Public Hearing February 6, 2017 at 7:15pm. Throndson seconded.
Discussion of Budget for FYJuly17-June18. Upcoming projects to include in budget include painting water tower, lagoon. Jay will find bids for new lawn mower and estimates for new truck.
Will discuss need for part time help.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Appointments January 2017
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Jeremy Scheidel, John Izer, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Deb Zubrod, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. John Izer & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Deb Throndson, 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
Leslie Raymond 2016
Jeremy Scheidel 2017
Deb Zubrod 2018
Roger Dreckman 2019
Frank Wilson 2020
Park Board 5 year term
Deb Njus 2016
Dale King 2017
Jeremy Scheidel 2020
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM. All Ayes.
Next Counsel Meeting is February 6, 2017 at 7:00pm
______________________________
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
Lawler City Council Meeting Agenda, January 2017
City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA 52154
563-238-3614
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 2016
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:
- Janis Slater and Dennis Donovan – Audit Review
- Review Budget FY 2017-2018
- Discuss John Casey Addition from County
- Discuss New Municipality Accounting Software
- Mike Leonard property – city snow pile
- Eric Fibikar – Purchase of tanker
- Appointments for 2016
- ADJOURNMENT.
December 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on December 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod, and King. Absent: Throndson
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Nick Njus
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda with the addition of auditor discussion. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $17,010.71 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax November | $949.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $2,225.92 |
| IPERS | November | $1,782.92 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $8,502.66 |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage November | $2,137.30 |
| Post Office | Postage | $121.00 |
| Windstream | November | $91.09 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $116.03 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $21.29 |
| ARAWARK | rental | $97.52 |
| Intuit | Payroll subscription | $565.00 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies | $218.31 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $98.70 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees | $400.00 |
| Data Technologies | license and support fee | $1,204.51 |
| Pollard | pest control | $54.50 |
| Quill | office Supplies | $150.57 |
| Roger Dreckman Construction | street repairs | $1,680.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | culverts | $25,073.00 |
| Iowa One Call | locates | $18.90 |
| Iowa Rural Water | annual dues | $225.00 |
| Dennis Donovan | Annual Exam | $2,250.00 |
| Blazek Corporation | lagoon repairs | $1,275.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | Interest on water loan | $3,030.05 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | Interest on sewer loan | $9,750.00 |
| Suzette Byrne | mileage | $49.60 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mileage | $104.80 |
| Mark Mueterthies | salaries | $1,200.00 |
| John Izer | 16 meetings | $400.00 |
| Dale King | 16 meetings | $400.00 |
| Jeremy Scheidel | 13 meetings | $325.00 |
| Deb Throndson | 16 meetings | $400.00 |
| Deb Zubrod | 15 meetings | $375.00 |
| Len Cutsforth | thatching parks | $125.00 |
| Stanton Electric | parks | $392.82 |
| Windstream | phone | $91.09 |
| Mic’s Plumbing & Heating | furnace repair | $581.98 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | repairs | $925.92 |
| MARC | $633.56 | |
| Total | $85,053.75 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | November | $185.87 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $1,249.12 |
| Cathy Humpal | Insurance reimbursement | $750.00 |
| INGRAM | books | $174.63 |
| People Magazin | subscription | $116.07 |
| Arthritis Today | subscription | $24.95 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | $51.13 |
| Windstream | October | $87.21 |
| Woman’s Day | subscription | $8.56 |
| Riley’s Inc | office supplies | $75.00 |
| Lawler Library Petty Cash | postage and supplies | $119.81 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | $112.00 |
| Cathy Humpal | Mileage | $14.40 |
| Library Total | $2,968.75 | |
Suzette Byrne was sworn in as Lawler City Clerk by Mayor Mark Mueterthies
Library Budget was discussed.
Suzette Byrne will call the county to inquire about city representation from the county regarding the Turkey River Watershed meeting since the county has represented the city in the past.
A thank you and gift certificates will be sent to Frank Wilson for his time volunteering to mow city property.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
November 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Throndson, Zubrod, and King. Absent: Scheidel
Others present: Frank Wilson, Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Stephanie Gillen, Duane and Pat Pitz, Deb Speltz, Bonnie Kuehner
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the addition of Chickasaw Coalition Meeting discussion. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $17,771.36 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax October | $835.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,886.60 |
| IPERS | October | $1,261.02 |
| Salaries | Salaries | $8,474.66 |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage October | $2,137.18 |
| Post Office | Postage | $209.00 |
| Windstream | October | $95.26 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $100.31 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $42.52 |
| ARAWARK | rental | $119.04 |
| Paul Niemann Const. | rock – lagoon road & erosion control | $1,253.01 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies | $685.51 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $225.30 |
| Stanton Electric | electric work & lift station generator | $3,953.95 |
| Uline | shop supplies | $171.40 |
| New Hampton Newspaper | proceedings | $238.45 |
| Quill | office Supplies | $224.96 |
| APC Play | playground equipment | $442.49 |
| Lawler Public Library | allotment | $6,300.00 |
| Iowa League of Cities | workshop | $40.00 |
| NAPA | shop supplies | $42.99 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel & supplies-Sept. | $233.20 |
| Blazek Corporation | tiling at park | $2,901.64 |
| Tayler Rademaker | refund | $29.13 |
| Anessa Phillips | refund | $33.57 |
| Iowa Water Environmental | class fee | $30.00 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies | $851.10 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel | $161.91 |
| Total | $51,212.56 | |
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | October | $191.16 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $1,284.64 |
| Cathy Humpal | mileage | $18.80 |
| INGRAM | books | $37.07 |
| New Hampton Newspaper | subscription | $46.00 |
| Readers Digest | subscription | $19.98 |
| Midwest Tape | dvd’s | $48.27 |
| Windstream | September | $87.34 |
| Oprah Magazine | subscription | $37.42 |
| Jane Lynch | part-time wages | $32.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA | $920.99 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding | $112.00 |
| Library Total | $2,835.67 | |
| October Receipts | ||
| General | $1,293.88 | |
| Road Use Tax | $3,694.80 | |
| Sale of Property | $900.00 | |
| Local Option Tax | $3,280.60 | |
| Charges for Services | $47,696.58 | |
| Property Tax | $28,196.73 | |
| Total | $85,062.59 |
Deb Speltz presented a plan for a trail on pond property. Requested the council acquire the property from the Iowa DOT. The transfer of the property would be of no cost to the city. Moved by Izer, seconded by Throndson to proceed with pond property transfer for trail development. All Ayes. Deb Speltz will contact the DOT for pond transfer.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to open public hearing on the proposed intention to vacate city right of way. Duane and Pat Pitz opposed the vacating of portions of Center and Konzen streets. Cutting trees and cleaning out the ditch on the city right of way was discussed with Duane Pitz.
It was moved by King seconded by Izer to close public hearing on the proposed intention to vacate city right of way. All Ayes.
The council decided the proposed ordinance to vacate streets will not be passed.
The council discussed snow removal. The snow from the business district will be put on Mike Leonard property this year. The city will clean up the property in the spring. Council will revisit issue in the spring.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies agreed to meet with Chickasaw County Coalition Nov. 9, 2016 at 6:00p.m.
Sue Cutsforth discussed with the council her vacation hours.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve her vacation hours through March 30th as presented. All Ayes.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk