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April City Council Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting April 6, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Roger Dreckman, Diana Gebel, Jerry Vrzak, Tony Blazek, Kurt Croell & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$20,447.58 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$869.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,475.80 |
| IPERS | March |
$968.48 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,508.64 |
| Jendro Sanitation | March garbage |
$2,085.07 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$68.00 |
| Windstream | March |
$85.13 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$308.13 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$4,030.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$300.12 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$358.90 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$40.61 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$108.75 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$11.49 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel |
$323.68 |
| Klimish Motor Sales | parts |
$365.68 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$204.65 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$270.91 |
| Team Lab | supplies |
$187.00 |
| Wellmark | health insurance |
$3,438.45 |
| Canadian Pacific Railroad | permit |
$5,000.00 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$780.00 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$19.53 |
| Iowa DNR | permit |
$567.00 |
| Jay Uhlenhake | repairs |
$432.87 |
| SANDEAN | supplies |
$39.11 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| Office Depot | office equipment |
$447.37 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance |
$21,294.00 |
| Auditor of the State | periodic exam fee |
$1,200.00 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$75.37 |
| Total |
$71,552.45 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | March |
$183.64 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,234.10 |
| Prevention | subscription |
$24.00 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$139.59 |
| INGRAM | books |
$147.21 |
| Mininet | computer expense |
$329.00 |
| Windstream | fee & toll |
$82.64 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$91.85 |
| Womans Day | subscription |
$13.38 |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription |
$26.72 |
| Post Office | box rent |
$50.00 |
| MidAmerican Books | books |
$56.85 |
| Bank Iowa | petty cash |
$86.39 |
| Library Total |
$2,465.37 |
|
| March Receipts | ||
| General |
$109.03 |
|
| Received from CDBG |
$5,199.00 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$3,386.79 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$3,166.11 |
|
| Property Tax |
$1,731.95 |
|
| Library |
$0.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$40,263.88 |
|
| Total |
$53,856.76 |
|
The Lawler Irish Fest Committee members were present to discuss street closings for the fest. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve street closings for the Irish Fest as presented. If there are any changes the committee will submit them at the next meeting. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Scheidel to appoint Dan Carolan as Turkey River Watershed Agency representative. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the Brite Spot liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve Bucky’s beer permit renewal. All Ayes.
Discussion on open burning will be tabled for the next meeting.
Highland Park improvements were discussed.
A letter will be sent to the owner of the dog that is causing a nuisance by barking.
Moved by Izer, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
Lawler City Council March Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting March 2, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Roger Dreckman, Frank Wilson, Deb Speltz & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$22,249.60 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,051.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,475.80 |
| IPERS | February |
$968.50 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,508.64 |
| Jendro Sanitation | February garbage |
$2,096.07 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$117.00 |
| Windstream | February |
$82.53 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$315.60 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$5,330.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$270.52 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$247.20 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$37.12 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$65.68 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$53.50 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel |
$124.95 |
| Municipal Supply | repair |
$422.00 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$70.09 |
| IAMU | annual dues |
$1,067.00 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$536.77 |
| Region 1 AWWA | class fee |
$30.00 |
| Canadian Pacific Railroad | permit |
$500.00 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$44,081.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | February |
$164.85 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,107.82 |
| Jane Lynch | part-time wages |
$32.00 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$161.34 |
| INGRAM | books |
$160.82 |
| All You | subscription |
$20.00 |
| Windstream | fee & toll |
$83.62 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,730.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
| February Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$259.77 |
| Received from CDBG |
$7,626.00 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
|
$4,947.37 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,520.94 |
| Library |
|
$51.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$43,459.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$59,864.79 |
|
|
|
|
Deb Speltz was present to inquire about constructing a trail around the pond east of town and possibly putting a bridge to cross the creek.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to accept ownership of the pond east of town from the Iowa DOT. All Ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies opened the public hearing on the FY 2015/2016 budget estimate at 7:15 PM. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to close the public hearing on the FY 2015/2016 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Moved by Throndson, seconded by King to pass resolution #030215 approving the FY 2015/2016 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Fire truck purchase was discussed. The plans on the truck purchase are not finalized to date.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to pass ordinance #310 RE: Establishing water rates & charges into its first reading. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to suspend the requirements and pass ordinance #310 RE: Establishing water rates & charges into its third and final reading. All Ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to adopt ordinance #310 RE: Establishing water rates & charges. All Ayes.
Spring cleanup day was set for May 15th. The City will also have a TV/monitor/microwave pickup that day. Details will be put in the City Newsletter.
Discussion on outside wood burners was tabled.
Turkey River Watershed Agency representative will be discussed at the next meeting.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
Deb Zubrod will chair a committee for the purchase of playground equipment for Highland Park.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
February City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting February 2, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Eric Fibaker, Curt Croell, Jerry Vrzak & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of outside woodburner discussion. 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 |
$22,010.90 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,049.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,475.84 |
| IPERS | December |
$968.50 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,508.64 |
| Jendro Sanitation | January garbage |
$2,096.07 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$102.00 |
| Windstream | January |
$83.07 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$286.29 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$4,264.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$342.27 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$298.40 |
| ARAMARK | rental |
$37.12 |
| Teeters Specialty Company | envelopes |
$61.71 |
| Zip’s Truck Equipment | supplies |
$68.84 |
| Sandean & Company | supplies |
$418.00 |
| Office Depot | Office Supplies |
$163.46 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$96.32 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$53.50 |
| Sensus | software support |
$1,570.34 |
| ULINE | supplies |
$183.13 |
| CASH, Inc. | supplies & fuel |
$132.53 |
| Iowa One Call | locates |
$7.20 |
| USA Bluebook | water supplies |
$45.93 |
| Team Lab | supplies |
$187.00 |
| Lawler Fire Dept | semi-annual taxation |
$2,756.25 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$997.81 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$46,726.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | January |
$185.34 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,245.58 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$95.89 |
| INGRAM | books |
$15.52 |
| Iowa Outdoors | subscription |
$12.00 |
| Penworthy | books |
$85.84 |
| Riley’s | equipment |
$150.00 |
| Iowa Library Assoc. | dues |
$50.00 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$89.41 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,929.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
| January Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$1,395.56 |
| Property Tax |
|
$1,318.96 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$3,338.81 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,520.94 |
| Library |
|
$0.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$39,724.55 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
|
$49,298.82 |
|
|
|
|
Curt Croell and Jerry Vrzak representing the Irish Fest Committee were present to discuss street closings during the Irish Fest and concerns about water main work being done that weekend. The water project more than likely will not be started yet at the time of the Fest.
Discussion of the Fire truck purchase was tabled until the next meeting. The township trustees have not all agreed on the purchase. There should be more information for the next meeting.
Move by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Floyd-Mitchell-Chickasaw Landfill annual report. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to authorize Fehr Graham Engineering to change the scope of the water system improvement project as outlined in the Change of Scope Authorization Form. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to increase water rates $2.50 per month for residential hookups and $5.00 per month for commercial hookups. Ayes – Izer, King, Scheidel & Throndson. Nays – Zubrod.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by King to allot Pathways Behavioral Services $468 for FY 2015/2016. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to hold a public hearing on the FY 2015/2016 budget estimate on March 2, 2015 at 7:15 PM. All Ayes.
A committee for the possible purchase of playground equipment will be discussed further at the next meeting.
More information on an outdoor woodburner was needed, this will be discussed further at the next meeting.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
RIP Marilyn Hageman
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January City Council Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting January 5, 2015 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Mike Murray, Deb Merrill, Cindy Ohm, Cathy Humpal, Chad Gruenberg, Eric Fibaker, Tony Blazek & Jay Uhlenhake.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of Tony Blazek representing the Irish Fest Committee. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Throndson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$17,668.27 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$932.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,694.22 |
| IPERS | December |
$1,147.06 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,508.64 |
| Jendro Sanitation | December garbage |
$2,072.69 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$117.00 |
| Windstream | December |
$85.85 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$275.27 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$7,995.00 |
| Aramark | rental |
$37.12 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$108.50 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$316.70 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$228.76 |
| Roger Pollock | deposit refund |
$75.00 |
| Display Sales | lights |
$41.58 |
| Wellmark | health insurance |
$3,438.45 |
| Schueth Hardware | lights |
$87.90 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$245.97 |
| Intuit | payroll support |
$449.00 |
| CASH Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$284.83 |
| Brown Supply Co. | supplies |
$307.14 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$54.50 |
| City of Lawler | electric at lift station |
$285.81 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | withholding |
$780.00 |
| Iowa Workforce Development | unemployment |
$17.08 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$218.75 |
| TestAmesica | water testing |
$53.50 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$45,988.59 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | December |
$186.19 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,251.22 |
| Jane Lynch | wages |
$96.00 |
| Treasuser State of Iowa | withholding |
$43.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$646.86 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$119.70 |
| INGRAM | books |
$175.89 |
| Windstream | December |
$83.68 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$91.85 |
| People Magazine | subscription |
$116.07 |
| Redbook | subscription |
$21.37 |
| Wellmark | insurance |
$750.00 |
| Petty Cash | postage & supplies |
$89.41 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$3,671.24 |
|
|
|
|
|
| December Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$247.98 |
| Property Tax |
|
$5,677.85 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$2,791.41 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$3,520.94 |
| Library |
|
$100.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$35,569.78 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$47,907.96 |
|
|
|
|
|
Chad Gruenberg and Eric Fibaker representing the Lawler Fire Department were present to discuss the purchase on a new tanker truck for the department. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to allot $5,900 per year for ten years to the Fire Department for the purchase of a tanker truck. All Ayes.
Library Director, Cathy Humpal presented the Library budget for FY 2015/2016 and gave a presentation on the books and materials that the Library uses their funding for.
The tree inventory that was completed by Northeast Iowa RC&D was discussed. The city has some trees that will need to be removed and replaced over the next six years which will need to be budgeted for.
Tony Blazek from the Irish Fest Committee requested that Junko be used for a kickball tournament on the Saturday of the Irish Fest. Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to allow the Irish Fest to use Junko Park for a kickball tournament on June 20th, the park will need to be cleaned up for the Little League games on Sunday the 21st. All Ayes.
The Five Star Coop has withdrawn the request for the city to vacate a portion of E Main Street. They are looking for other options for expansion.
The FY 2015/2016 budget estimate was discussed.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Scheidel to increase the Library allotment by $700 for FY 2015/2016. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to allot NEICAC $329.25 for FY 2015/2016. All ayes.
Moved by Zubrod, seconded by Throndson to allot Helping Services $100 for FY 2015/2016. All ayes.
Mayor Mueterthies made the following appointments:
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney Richard Zahasky
City Clerk Sue Cutsforth
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. Moberly
Ambulance Service Rep. Mark Mueterthies
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Melissa Scheidel to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the mayor’s appointments. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to keep the New Hampton Tribune as the designated newspaper. All Ayes.
A street assessment completed by the Iowa DOT was discussed. The information will be given to the City at no cost.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM. All Ayes.
______________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
RIP Roger Anderson
Lawler City Council December Meeting Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting December 1, 2014 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Scheidel, Throndson & Zubrod.
Others present: Mike Murray, Deb Merrill, Cindy Ohm, Charles & Joyce Sawyer, Brenda Frana, Ben Cutsforth, Rose Njus, Jay Uhlenhake, Paul Barta, Nathen Suell, John Eichenberger, Dennis Lau, Jeremy Macklenberg, Chad Gruenberg, Eric Fibikar, Dan Steinlage, Mike Hollis, Jack Orvis, Jeanie Loftus, Darin Balk & Frank Wilson.
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.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$16,694.74 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$907.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,483.82 |
| IPERS | October |
$968.50 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,508.64 |
| Jendro Sanitation | November garbage |
$2,178.57 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$215.00 |
| Windstream | November |
$86.45 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$99.14 |
| Fehr Graham | water project fees |
$6,441.00 |
| TestAmerica | water testing |
$53.50 |
| Team Lab | supplies |
$626.50 |
| Aramark | rental |
$40.84 |
| Culver-Hahn | electric supplies |
$20.98 |
| Paul Niemann Const. | rock |
$56.76 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$117.41 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$397.45 |
| Hawkins Inc. | water supplies |
$699.99 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$59.77 |
| NAPA of New Hampton | parts |
$23.98 |
| Iowa Rural Water | annual dues |
$200.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | wastewater interest payment |
$10,380.00 |
| Office Depot | supplies |
$322.21 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$179.03 |
| Bodensteiner Imp. | supplies |
$5.28 |
| CASH Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$430.71 |
| Croell Redi-Mix | sand |
$317.46 |
| Sandean | repairs |
$418.00 |
| Data Technologies | license & support fee |
$1,096.40 |
| Mark Mueterthies | mayor |
$1,200.00 |
| John Izer | 11 mtgs. |
$275.00 |
| Dale King | 11 mtgs. |
$275.00 |
| Jeremy Scheidel | 12 mtgs. |
$300.00 |
| Deb Throndson | 11 mtgs. |
$275.00 |
| Deb Zubrod | 10 mtgs. |
$250.00 |
| Stanton Electric | well house heater |
$280.17 |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$54,346.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Library Bills |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| IPERS | November |
$161.43 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,084.86 |
| Real Simple | subscription |
$24.00 |
| Farm & Ranch Living | subscription |
$18.00 |
| INGRAM | books |
$177.83 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$81.90 |
| Family Fun | subscription |
$15.00 |
| Windstream | October |
$83.31 |
| MidAmerica Books | books |
$84.75 |
|
|
|
|
| Library Total |
$1,731.08 |
|
|
|
|
|
| November Receipts |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| General |
|
$234.02 |
| Property Tax |
|
$3,076.04 |
| Road Use Tax |
|
$5,232.97 |
| Local Option Tax |
|
$7,589.57 |
| Library |
|
$1,179.53 |
| Charges for Services |
$40,853.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Total |
$58,165.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis Lau and John Eichenberger from the Five Star Coop presented a plan for the Five Star Coop expansion. Several citizens had questions and concerns about the expansion. More information was needed for the council to make a decision on the street vacation and rezoning for this project.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to table discussion on vacation of a portion of E Main Street and rezoning for the next meeting. All Ayes.
The Lawler Fire Department presented a payment plan for the purchase of a new tanker truck. This will be discussed further at the next meeting, more information was needed.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM. All Ayes.
_____________________________
Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk
City Council Meeting December Agenda
City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA 52154
563-238-3614
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2014 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:
- FIVE STAR COOP – EXPANSION PROJECT.
- FIRE DEPARTMENT – PROPOSED TRUCK PURCHASE.
6. COMMENTS.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
THERE WILL BE A TREE INVENTORY MEETING FROM 5:30 – 6:30 THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.