The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent: Izer.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake.

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

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to correct the previous minutes to read:  all events that take place at Junko Park will be fenced off at the discretion of the City Council.  All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$18,760.26
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,046.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.72
IPERS	September	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	October garbage	$2,101.56
Post Office	Postage	$217.00
Windstream	October	$87.03
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$62.79
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$10,297.50
United Parcel Service	shipping	$89.96
Team Lab	road patch	$464.50
ARAMARK	rental	$107.61
Office Depot	supplies	$84.27
Summit Supply	park supplies	$222.37
Iowa One Call	locates	$11.70
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Pollard	pest control	$54.50
Smartsign	signs	$24.84
Insurance Associates	insurance – new well house	$230.00
USA Bluebook	water supplies	$331.50
Sandy’s Sign Shop	signs	$75.00
Blazek Corporation	water main repair	$1,590.00
Terry-Durin Company	electric supplies	$730.88
Culver-Hahn	electric supplies	$718.58
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$304.11
Roger Dreckman Construction	street work	$22,630.00
L & R Manufacturing	repairs	$98.70
Iowa Utilities Board	remainder assessment	$255.21
Stanton Electric	well house & repairs	$18,243.38
Total		$88,489.65
Library Bills
IPERS	October	$184.85
Cathy Humpal	wages	$982.32
Jane Lynch	wages	$88.66
New Hampton Tribune	subscription	$46.00
Readers Digest	subscription	$16.98
SHAPE Magazine	subscription	$14.99
Real Simple	subscription	$24.00
Windstream	September	$84.30
Country Sampler	subscription	$18.00
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$61.94
INGRAM	books	$153.75
Petty Cash	postage & supplies	$73.26
Library Total		$1,749.05
October Receipts
General		$674.32
Received from CDBG		$59,363.00
Received from SRF		$46,559.03
Road Use Tax		$3,492.74
Property Tax		$30,119.93
Local Option Tax		$6,981.34
Park Donations		$170.00
Library		$358.50
Charges for Services		$41,654.94
Total		$189,373.80

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #3 in the amount of $85,502.67 from Blazek Corporation for Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Moved  by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve Bucky’s liquor license renewal.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to hold a public hearing on December 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the purpose of providing public information concerning the progress, scope, budget and status of the water system improvement project.  All Ayes.

Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to close the public hearing on ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to pass resolution #110215 a resolution dispensing with the special election requirement on the matter of granting a gas franchise to Black Hills Energy.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its first reading.  All Ayes.

Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #320 RE: an ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise into its third and final reading.  All Ayes.

A letter from the Iowa DOT in regard to the pond property was reviewed.  The City will take ownership of the property when the trail committee is further along with development plans.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to purchase materials for the construction of a rail fence at Junko Park.  This fence will be approx. 192 ft.  The Lions Club will help with the construction and will be completed as time allows.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM.  All Ayes.

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
7:00 PM, CITY HALL

1.  ROLL CALL.

2.  APPROVAL WITH ANY ADDITIONS OF AGENDA.

3.  APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS, IF ANY, OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PRESENTED TO BE PAID.

4.  MAYORS COMMENTS.

5.  BUSINESS:

a.    APPROVE PAYMENT ESTIMATE 3 FOR WELL #2 AND WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

b.    PUBLIC HEARING 7:15 PM – ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.

c.    FIRST READING ORDINANCE #320 RE: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BLACK HILLS ENERGY A NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE.

d.    SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE – INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROGRESS, SCOPE, BUDGET AND STATUS OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

e.    BUCKY’S LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL.

f.    LETTER FROM DOT CONCERNING OWNERSHIP OF POND PROPERTY.

g.    ESTIMATE ON RAIL FENCE FOR PARK.

7.  ADJOURNMENT.

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 5, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent: Scheidel.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Gail Stammeyer, Deb Speltz, Larry Hruska, Frank Wilson & Luella Junko.

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

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$23,681.85
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,108.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.72
IPERS	September	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	September garbage	$2,102.94
Post Office	Postage	$105.00
Windstream	September	$86.35
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$60.22
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$8,909.50
United Parcel Service	shipping	$110.52
Hawkins Inc.	water supplies	$220.83
ARAMARK	rental	$60.80
Iowa DNR	water permit	$99.00
Wellmark	health insurance	$3,438.45
Iowa One Call	locates	$8.10
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Five Star Coop	fuel	$142.27
Jay Uhlenhake	lodging reimbursement	$239.80
Stanton Electric	electric repairs	$4,371.91
MARC	supplies	$262.96
IAWEA	class fee	$25.00
Julianna Henderson	deposit refund	$75.00
City of Lawler	electric at lift station	$296.69
Bodensteiner Imp.	supplies	$474.96
Iowa Workforce Development	unemployment	$9.98
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$804.00
New Hampton Newspapers	proceedings	$85.86
Richard Zahasky	legal fees	$450.00
Total		$56,880.39
Library Bills
IPERS	September	$171.03
Cathy Humpal	wages	$913.07
Time magazine	subscription	$72.24
Arthirites Today	subscription	$14.95
Farm & Ranch Living	subscription	$18.00
The Oprah Magazine	subscription	$35.28
Windstream	August	$84.23
The Courier	subscription	$100.39
MidAmerica Books	books	$67.80
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$70.69
INGRAM	books	$239.99
Treasurer State of Iowa	withholding	$78.00
Internal Revenue Service	FICA	$741.20
Library Total		$2,606.87
September Receipts
General		$103.01
Received from CDBG		$93,535.00
Received from SRF		$107,495.33
Road Use Tax		$4,566.19
Property Tax		$1,610.48
Park Donations		$1,006.24
Library		$1,165.06
Charges for Services		$39,724.30
Total		$249,205.61

Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve change order #2 on the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project reflecting a $5,760.00 decrease in the contract with Blazek Corporation.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to approve payment estimate #2 in the amount of $97,012.53 from Blazek Corporation for Well #$2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

The Black Hills Energy Franchise Agreement was reviewed.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to hold a public hearing on November 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the consideration of ordinance #320 RE:  An Ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a natural gas franchise.  All Ayes.

Installing fence at Junko Park was discussed.  Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to have whoever is responsible for the Lawler All-Niter fence off the event.  All Ayes.

Gail Stammeyer and Deb Speltz from the Crane Creek Trail Committee were present to discuss plans for the trail.  The committee is looking into constructing a trail at Highland Park and also around the pond east of town.

Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to have Al Powers, electrical engineer do a study on the compatibility of solar power with the city electrical system.  This study should cost about $500.  All Ayes.

Dale King reported the Lawler Fire Department is moving forward with the purchase of a new fire truck.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Izer, King, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent: Scheidel.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Gail Stammeyer, Bonnie Kuehner & Tony Blazek.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the additions of:  Irish Fest softball game and nuisances. All Ayes.

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$25,203.98
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,266.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.76
IPERS	August	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	August garbage	$2,082.31
Post Office	Postage	$154.00
Windstream	August	$84.84
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$59.98
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$2,898.25
United Parcel Service	shipping	$41.76
Hawkins Inc.	water supplies	$702.63
ARAMARK	rental	$60.80
Iowa DNR	NPDES permit	$210.00
Quality Pump & Control	pump repairs	$3,101.69
Office Depot	office supplies	$146.25
Brown Supply Co.	water supplies	$27.19
NAPA	parts	$171.92
Paul Niemann Const.	lime & rock	$102.84
Chickasaw County Treasurer	property tax – farmland	$316.00
Iowa One Call	locates	$13.50
TestAmerica	water testing	$11.55
Five Star Coop	fuel & supplies	$481.78
Sandy’s Sign Shop	park banner	$200.00
Stanton Electric	electric repairs	$8,615.49
New Hampton Newspaper	proceedings	$127.50
Iowa Rural Water	class fee	$130.00
CASH, Inc.	fuel & supplies	$443.62
IAMU	NESC codebook	$170.50
Secretary of State	rotary renewal	$30.00
Frontier Mudjacking	Library floor	$975.00
SANDEAN & Company	repairs	$1,423.34
Total		$58,853.16
Library Bills
IPERS	August	$180.53
Cathy Humpal	wages	$960.25
Jane Lynch	part-time wages	$29.56
Consumer Reports	subscription	$26.00
Family Circle	subscription	$19.98
Midwest Living	subscription	$19.97
Windstream	July	$85.83
The Iowan	subscription	$24.00
MidAmerica Books	books	$169.50
Midwest Tape	dvd’s	$73.97
INGRAM	books	$157.73
Jeremy Humpal	computer services	$300.00
Jane Lynch	part-time wages	$29.56
Library Total		$2,076.88
August Receipts
General		$77.34
Received from CDBG		$0.00
Road Use Tax		$6,900.28
Local Option Tax		$3,490.66
Property Tax		$0.00
Park Donations		$557.83
Library		$0.00
Charges for Services		$44,190.49
Total		$55,216.60

Moved by Zubrod, seconded to King to approve Dorsey & Whitney LLP as bond counsel for the 2015 SRF Water Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve change order #1 on the Well #2 and Water Main Improvement Project reflecting a $6,879.00 decrease in the contract with Blazek Corporation.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to approve payment estimate #1 in the amount of $174,426.08 from Blazek Corporation for Well #$2 and Water Main Improvement Project.  All Ayes.

The Black Hills Energy Franchise Agreement will be reviewed by the City Attorney and discussed further at the next meeting.

The Public Works Director will put portable speed bumps on N Benz Street and S Lincoln Street due to complaints of speeders on these streets.

Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the Water Revenue and Disbursement Agreement at 7:15 PM.  There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to close the public hearing on the Water Revenue and Disbursement Agreement.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to pass resolution #090815. A resolution authorizing and approving a Loan & Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $396,000 water revenue bonds.  All Ayes.

Moved by Izer, seconded by King to pass resolution #090915. A resolution adopting and approving tax compliance procedures relating to tax-exempt bonds.  All Ayes.

Installing fence along the west edge of Junko Park was discussed with Paul Rosenbaum.  Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to table discussion of fence at the west edge of Junko Park until the next meeting the City will have information on survey and fence costs for that meeting.  All Ayes.

Gail Stammeyer and Bonnie Kuehner from the Crane Creek Trail Committee were present to discuss plans for the trail.  The committee would like to see involvement from the community.  The City will check on liability coverage for the trail property.

Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to place a one year moratorium on electrical customers installing solar power,the moratorium is pending findings of an electrical engineer as to the compatibility of solar power to the City electrical system.  All Ayes.

The Lawler Park Committee is working on writing grants for playground equipment.

Moved by King, seconded by Izer to pass resolution #091015.  A resolution approving the annual Street Finance Report for FY 2014/2015.  All Ayes.

The council approved an Old Time softball game for the Friday evening of the 2016 Irish Fest.

Property owners will be sent letters on nuisances.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk

Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting   August 3, 2015   7:00 PM   City Hall

Mayor Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: King, Throndson & Zubrod.

Absent:  Izer & Scheidel.

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Rosenbaum, Frank Wilson & Jason Byrne .

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

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

Hawkeye REC	Service	$21,422.82
Treasurer State of Iowa	Sales tax	$1,171.00
United States Treasury	FICA, with	$1,511.74
IPERS	July	$987.86
Salaries	Salaries	$6,638.82
Jendro Sanitation	July garbage	$2,138.81
Post Office	Postage	$154.00
Windstream	July	$88.98
Black Hills Energy	natural gas	$58.80
Fehr Graham	water project fees	$656.00
United Parcel Service	shipping	$53.97
Hawkins Inc.	water supplies	$313.18
ARAMARK	rental	$60.80
Iowa Utilities Board	energy center assessment	$295.00
Iowa DNR	water supply fee	$51.24
Quality Pump & Control	pump repairs	$613.00
Lawler Public Library	allotment	$4,000.00
ULINE	supplies	$62.59
INRCOG	annual dues	$206.33
Heartland Asphalt	cold mix	$586.88
Mic’s Plumbing & Heating	repairs	$114.09
Iowa One Call	locates	$14.40
TestAmerica	water testing	$50.00
Five Star Coop	fuel	$144.66
Northeast Iowa Community Action	annual allotment	$329.25
Stanton Electric	electric repairs	$2,454.42
Smartsign	signs	$26.25
David Throndson	utility deposit refund	$75.00
Kadi Reicks	park committee supplies	$55.94
Pathways	annual allotment	$468.00
Total		$45,265.83
Library Bills
IPERS	July	$186.58
Cathy Humpal	wages	$990.35
Techsoup	software	$32.00
Petty cash	postage & supplies	$88.15
Library Total		$1,297.08
July Receipts
General		$197.29
Received from CDBG		$20,760.00
Road Use Tax		$3,821.55
Local Option Tax		$6,987.29
Property Tax		$651.81
Park Donations		$1,897.00
Library		$15,844.07
Charges for Services		$36,944.84
Total		$87,103.85

Street repair bids were as follows:  Randy Brummond Const.  $24,574.00, Roger Dreckman Const.  $22,630.00.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the bid of $22,630.00 from Roger Dreckman Const. for street repairs.  All Ayes.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to accept the bid of $3,175.00 from Frontier mudjacking to raise street panels and remove dip on Lincoln Street and Brush Street.  All Ayes.

The council reviewed the letter from Chickasaw Connections.  The City Clerk will respond to them in regard to the resources available within the City.

Letter will be sent to residents in regard to nuisances.

Discussion on solar power guidelines for customer installation was tabled for the next meeting.  More information was needed.

Lawler All-Niter issues in regard to fence was tabled for the next meeting.  More information was needed concerning property lines and easements.

Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM.  All Ayes.

______________________________

Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk