NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING November 4, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

Notice is hereby given that on November 4, 2024, at 7:15 P.M., that the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of obtaining citizen comment concerning the following:

 

  1. To receive comment on the community development and housing needs of low and moderate-income persons.

 

  1. Proposed activities of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant Application and the cost estimate of the project. The proposed activity is financial support for a CDBG Water Grant (Construction of Well).

 

Citizens are encouraged to attend to provide their comments.  Written comments should be addressed to INRCOG, ATTN: Isaiah Corbin, 229 East Park Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703 or to Suzette Byrne, City of Lawler, 414 E Grove St, Lawler, IA 52154.

October 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Croell and Roberson

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake and Nick LaRosa-Fehr Graham

 

Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the addition of park damage,

Second by Croell

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by King.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS RUGS 276.86
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,293.81
STANTON ELECTRIC   7,773.82
UPS   84.5
RILEY’S SERVICE CALL 366.9
TEST AMERICA   248.65
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,747.46
IPERS IPERS 1,312.92
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES 825.21
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 28,790.80
CASH   644.53
FIVE STAR COOP FIELDMASTER DYED 389.28
HAWKINS AZONE 1,167.75
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE   254.93
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS 10/01/2024-12/31/2024 5,034.75
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY QTR 1 FY24-25 PAYMENT 3,750.00
QUILL CORPORATION   118.72
DNR ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 2025 115
ANDERSON   366
IAWEA 2024 WATER CLASS 40
STATE HYGIENIC LAB   21
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL   5,390.00
BMC AGGREGATES LC   481.67
VISA – J UHLENHAKE   593.29
VISA – S BYRNE   236.53
DISPLAY SALES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 2,500.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT   51.5
DSG   954.26
FEHR GRAHAM BOX CULVERTS 11,115.50
BACON CONCRETE PAYMENT #5 135,287.56
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,442.61
  CLAIMS TOTAL 219,675.81 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 15,302.33      7,446.74
  SANITATION FUND 3,293.81      3,012.58
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 1,539.74      5,423.49
  CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 146,403.06
  WATER FUND 4,625.18    10,448.64
  SEWER FUND 9,172.36      7,252.53
  ELECTRIC FUND 39,339.33    33,102.41

 

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EFTPS FED/FICA TAXES 1,337.08
IPERS IPERS 293.09
STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAXES 107.47
INGRAM BOOKS 148.29
HGTV   49.97
JEREMY HUMPAL   405
READER’S DIGEST   20
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING RENEWAL 2024 13.88
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL   32.07
TASTE OF HOME   18
COUNTRY LIVING   32.07
MAGNOLIA JOURNAL   20
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT   62.83
RENEA HUINKER   31.41
CASH   83.81
MARYJANESFARM   21.95
MID-AMERICA BOOK   124.75
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,495.99
  CLAIMS TOTAL 4,297.66
  GENERAL FUND 4,297.66

 

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham updated the council on the box culvert project.  He informed the council the fencing will be worked on this week.  Bacon Concrete should be finished at the end of the month with the box culverts and rip rap.

 

Motion made by King to approve Bacon Concrete payment #5.   Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to approve the Financial Services Agreement for Well #3 for a SRF Loan Bond.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: King, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by King to work with Water Infrastructure Grant Opportunities through Ashley Hinson Community Project Funding. Second by Croell.

Ayes: King, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed

 

The Croell Park cameras caught three kids to damage to freshly poured cement for basketball hoops installation.  Jay spoke with the parents and the kids regarding the incident.  All three kids confessed and felt bad.  Mark received an apology letter from one kid.  They all admitted to knew it was wrong.

 

The Lawler Link newsletter was discussed with the council.  The time and money spent on the newsletter out ways the information in the newsletters. This information can be posted on the website and Facebook page.  Motion made by Croell to eliminate the Lawler Link Newsletter.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes:  King, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to accept the building permit for Valerie Rhodus.  Second by King.

Ayes:  King, Croell and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be November 4, 2024

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:43pm.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes:  King, Croell and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

September 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Nick LaRosa-Fehr Graham and Justin Hoehn

 

Motion made by Croell to approve the agenda,

Second by Scheidel

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Croell.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS RUGS 415.29
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,305.16
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
STANTON ELECTRIC   27,111.69
UPS   140.53
RILEY’S   349.9
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,766.81
IPERS IPERS 1,325.27
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 229.99
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 27,605.35
CASH   350.17
FIVE STAR COOP   296.19
TEAM LAB TERMINATOR WEED KILLER 1,031.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE AUSUST 2024 MINUTES 93.62
DNR PERMIT ID#1957001 254.54
INRCOT FY25 DUES 219.24
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE 2024-2025 PROPER TAX 308
IAMU dues 2,270.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT   50.57
CLEMENS-MR LAWN   458
DSG STREET SIGNS 1,094.70
FEHR GRAHAM BOX CULVERTS 14,574.50
BACON CONCRETE PAYMENT #4 288,271.06
JENNA THRONDSON 2024 MOWING 40
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,499.31 REVENUE
  CLAIMS TOTAL 378,123.38    58,450.62
  GENERAL FUND 7,154.36      2,860.08
  SANITATION FUND 3,305.16      3,171.05
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 842.03      3,585.39
  CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 305,973.18
  WATER FUND 1,648.49      9,710.59
  SEWER FUND 3,736.92      7,440.28
  ELECTRIC FUND 55,463.24    31,683.23

 

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IPERS IPERS 298.05
INGRAM BOOKS 87.41
OVERDRIVE INC   397.44
RILEY’S   109.95
OUR IOWA   39.98
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT   31
VISA ANNUAL FEE 12
MID-AMERICA BOOK   137.7
  CLAIMS TOTAL 1,113.53
  GENERAL FUND 1,113.53

 

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham updated the council regarding the Box Culvert project.  They will be doing all the four change links at once when the culverts are finished.  Bacon Concrete LLC gave an estimate to continue ditching 175 feet West of Benz St.  City will supply trucks and haul away dirt for $4,400.00.  Motion made by Croell to accept the estimate from Bacon Concrete for $4,400 to continue ditching 175 feet west of Benz St.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Croell, King, Wilson, Scheidel and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Change Order #3 was represented to council.  This change order will save the city $12,348.36.

Motion made by King to accept Change Order #3.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: King, Scheidel, Croell, Wilson and Roberson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

The council discussed the Agreement for Professional Service for the Well NO. 3 Construction.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report for FY23-24. Second by Croell

Ayes:  Scheidel, Croell, Roberson Wilson and King

Nays: None

Motion passed,

 

Motion made by Croell to approve Annual Street Financial Report, Resolution 2024-09032024. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, Scheidel and King

Nays: None

Motion passed

 

Suzette informed the council the Annual Exam will be September 10, 2024

 

Mark informed the council City Attorney John Anderson recommended to by the property located at 201 N. Benz Street from the state with an offer of $4,000.  Motion made by Croell to make an offer of $4,000 for property at 201 N. Benz St from the state.  Seconded by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Croell, Scheidel, Wilson, Roberson and King

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Water Infrastructure Grant Opportunities was tabled.

 

Motion made by Croell to spend $2,500 for new Christmas lights for the city.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, King and Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Croell to support the Lion’s Club for a new digital sign.  Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, King and Scheidel

Nays: None

Motion passed

 

Mark is worked with UPS for a drop box outside of the City Hall.  This will be discussed further next month.

 

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:43pm.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Wilson, King, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson

Nays:  None

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

August 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson

Council members absent:   Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Nick LaRosa-FehrGraham, Isiah Corbin –INRCOG, Renea Huinker and Jason Byrne

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda,

Second by King

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.

Second by Roberson.

All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

VESTIS RUGS 276.86
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO 2024 LAWNMOWER 7,778.10
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,306.20
STANTON ELECTRIC   937.5
UPS   182.85
TEST AMERICA   521.25
EFTPS FED/FICA TAXES 1,811.42
IPERS IPERS 1,354.49
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 240.99
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 23,316.88
CASH   674.89
HAWKINS AZONE 579.58
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE MINUTES 07 01 2024 152.56
ROGER DRECKMAN CONCRETE PATCH FROM WATER MAIN 2,150.00
ULINE TOILET TISSUE & PAPER TOWELSW 336.17
DNR ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY25 144.54
K & W COATINGS LLC WATER TOWER INTERIOR CLEANING 1,200.00
IWD 2ND QTR UNEMPLOYMENT 2024 24.06
IOWA ONE CALL email 53.1
STATE HYGIENIC LAB WATER 824.5
VISA – S BYRNE   769.37
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT   86.33
FEHR GRAHAM BOX CULVERT IMPROVEMENT 12,029.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE JUNE 2024 SALES TAX 1,108.70
BACON CONCRETE PAY ESTIMATE #3 128,392.98
MDT DRONE SPRAY LAGOON 500
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,635.16
  CLAIMS TOTAL 195,387.48 REVENUE
  GENERAL FUND 13,795.82 3030.88
  SANITATION FUND 3,306.20 3017.88
  ROAD USE TAX FUND 2,994.99 3884.54
  CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 140,421.98
  WATER FUND 4,762.26 6398.62
  SEWER FUND 3,581.11 6982.17
  ELECTRIC FUND 26,525.12 24976.41

 

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IPERS IPERS 309.23
INGRAM BOOKS 87.41
OVERDRIVE INC   397.44
RILEY’S   109.95
OUR IOWA   39.98
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT   62.12
VISA   51.5
MID-AMERICA BOOK   137.7
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,568.16
  CLAIMS TOTAL 2,763.49
  GENERAL FUND 2,763.49

 

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham explained the culvert progress on Diagonal Street and Owl Street is close to being finished.  Bacon is will be regrading corner gravel and need to put fencing. Diagonal & Owl should be completed in 2 weeks depending on weather.  The culvert on Depot Street has been started.

 

Motion made by King to approve Bacon payment #3.  Seconded by Roberson.

Ayes: King, Roberson, Scheidel and Wilson

Nayes: None

Absent: Croell

 

Nick LaRosa with Fehr Graham explained the probable cost of the new well and location south of Pitts street.  After review of the probable cost, Jay noticed the item of Well controls and electrical for $25,000 should not be there since this is already set up. Fehr Graham will remove this item and let the council review at September’s meeting.

 

Isiah Corbin, with INRCOG spoke to the council regarding help with a CDBG grant for the Water Well project.  Communities with population less than 1,000 can receive up to $300,000.  These federal funds are competitive.  The city LMI (low to moderate income) must be less than or equal to 51%.  The city will be mailing a LMI survey to residents of Lawler to be completed in September.  In November a draft of application and the city will hold public Hearing. The application will be submitted December of 2024.  If the city does not receive 50% of the surveys back the city council will go door to door.

 

Renea Huinker with the library wanted to know if the council was going to enclose the city clerk’s office.  According to the agreement with the library, the library would need to pay for this change and would like to know regarding their budget.  Motion made by King not to enclose the city clerk’s office per agreement.  Seconded by Wilson.

Ayes:  Wilson King, Scheidel and Roberson

Nays:  None

Absent: Croell

 

Several property nuisances were discussed.  Suzette will mail nuisance letters to property owners.

 

City Clerk performance was discussed.  Mark informed the council Suzette apologized to him for her being upset in the lumberyard.  Dale apologized to Suzette for walking in and yelling at her and admitted he was wrong.

 

The property line on north Center Street was discussed for the need to help mitigate water from the corn field.   The city will be asking permission for the property owners along the property line.

 

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:00pm.  Second by King.

Ayes:  Wilson, King, Scheidel, and Roberson

Nays:  None

Absent: Croell

Motion passed.

 

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk