If you wish to make a donation to the Irish Festival, you may use this form. It will be mailed to Lawler area businesses early next week. Even though this is sent to businesses, it may be used for individual donations as well. Simply print it off, fill it out, and send it to the address provided. Remember, the more our donations, the more we’ll be able to offer you when you come to the festival. Our goal is to raise $30,000; can you help?
Volleyball Application
Click on link below to access the volleyball tournament application. The form needs to be printed off, filled in, and sent to John Otters with the entry fee. All of the information required to do this can be found on the form.
Volleyball Application
April City Council Agenda
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 2013
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:
- BIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTRACT.
- POLICE REPORT
- LAW ENFORCEMENT 28E AGREEMENT WITH CHICKASAW COUNTY.
- SPRING CLEANUP DAY.
- BUCKY’S BEER PERMIT RENEWAL.
- IOWA DOT SIDEWALK PROJECT.
- CLERKS OFFICE COUNTER.
6. COMMENTS.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
5K Run Application
Click on the following link to preview and print 5K Run application.
Application
Parade Application
March 2013 City Council Minutes
Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting March 4, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, King, Njus, Scheidel & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Curt Franzen, Tony Blazek, Jason Byrne & Marty Hemann.
Moved by King ,seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with the addition of Lawler Irish Fest Committee. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$23,937.65 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$1,015.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,361.16 |
| IPERS | February |
$873.74 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,046.68 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-February |
$2,001.25 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$99.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$168.56 |
| Windstream | February |
$73.40 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$210.95 |
| Bodensteiner Imp | supplies |
$25.71 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| Richard Zahasky | legal fees |
$498.62 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies |
$272.49 |
| Marion Water Dept. | class fee |
$20.00 |
| IAMU | dues |
$1,016.00 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$101.82 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel |
$124.80 |
| Total |
$38,345.95 |
|
| Library Bills | ||
| IPERS | February |
$146.48 |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription |
$26.72 |
| INGRAM | books |
$146.20 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$204.66 |
| Mitinet, Inc. | computer expense |
$299.00 |
| MidAmerican Books | books |
$67.80 |
| Rapid Printers | mailings |
$129.00 |
| Petty Cash | Petty Cash |
$35.00 |
| Windstream | phone |
$82.33 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,013.74 |
| Library Total |
$2,150.93 |
|
| February Receipts | ||
| General |
$199.54 |
|
| Property Tax |
$238.21 |
|
| Road Use Tax |
$4,642.22 |
|
| Local Option Tax |
$3,506.72 |
|
| Library |
$100.00 |
|
| Charges for Services |
$39,693.86 |
|
| Total |
$48,380.55 |
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
The Lawler Irish Fest committee is proposing to close the street at the intersection of Grove and Depot north 180’ June 21-23 and Grove Street from Depot to Benz on June 22 after the parade. The streets would be re-opened on the morning of June 23. The council will consider the street closings when more definite plans are made.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Zubrod to open the public hearing on the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate. All Ayes. There were no oral or written comments or objections at this time.
Moved by King, seconded by Njus to close the public hearing on the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Izer to adopt the FY 2013/2014 budget estimate. All Ayes.
Spring Cleanup Day was tentatively set for May 3rd. The Lions Club will be having a scrap drive on April 27th. A newsletter will be sent out in April with the details.
Police report was given by deputy Marty Hemann.
Railroad Crossing Improvement Grant was discussed. The railroad will be checking into the possibility of some improvements. Stop signs with lights will also be checked into.
The City Clerk attended the kick-off meeting on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan will include the entire county, cities no longer file separate plans. The planning meetings are set for March 26th, April 23rd, May 21st and June 11th at 6:30 PM. All meetings are open to the public.
The county will be rocking the road north of McHugh Street. A portion of that road is owned by the city. Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to have Chickasaw County rock the portion of the road north of McHugh that is owned by the city. The city will pay for the rock. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to allot Chickasaw Council on Aging $500 for the FY 2012/2013 and $500 for FY 2013/2014. All Ayes.
Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM. All Ayes.
Accommodations
Click here for link to Chickasaw County Tourism
You’ll find links to B&Bs, Camping, Motels, etc.
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Camping
Limited number of campsites available at the Lawler Park. Contact Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk, @ 563.238.3614 (email address: lawlercityclerk@iowatelecom.net) to reserve your space!
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Campsites in Waucoma and New Hampton but not sure how to reserve them. You would need to call the appropriate City Halls for information.
Motels
Discounts offered to those attending the Irish Festival. (Make certain they are aware that you’re attending the Irish Fest to receive the discount.)
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Super 8, New Hampton, 10% Discount
(only six rooms left; blocked until May 31)
Phone: 641.394.3838
Email: super8nh@mediacombb.net
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Southgate Inn, New Hampton, 10% Discount
(only 20 rooms left; blocked until June 7)
Phone: 641.394.4145
Website: www.southgateinn.com
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The next closest cities are Cresco, West Union, and Decorah.
Contact Information
This page will include contact information. The names/addresses/telephone numbers listed will be those of the specific event chair.
Festival Chairs
- Tony & Amanda Blazek
- Debi Speltz
- Pat Sheridan
Parade
P.J. Rosenbaum, chair, email: pj_rose@windstream.net ; phone: 319.240.9400
Merchandise/Vendors
Tammy Vrzak, chair; email: tvrzak@turkey-v.k12.ia.us; phone: 563.380.2462
5K Run
Debi Speltz, chair, email: speltzd@iowatelecom.net; phone: 641-330-2136
Volleyball Tournament
John Otters, chair, email: jkotters@hotmail.com; phone: 563.380.7030
Bean Bag Tournament
Jason Byrne, chair, email: brite_spot1@yahoo.com; phone: 563.238.2300
Children’s Activities
Liz Nieman, co-chair, email: lanieman81@gmail.com; phone: 319.464.6476
Caroline Scheidel, co-chair, email: csheidel@turkey-v.k12.ia.us; phone: 641.330.7555
Public Relations
Pat Sheridan, co-chair, email: pat.sheridan@windstream.net; phone: 563.238.2402
Amanda Blazek, co-chair, email: amandablzk@gmail.com; phone: 641.330.6445
Diana Gebel, co-chair, email: dianagebel@iowatelecom.net ; phone: 563.238.2571
Jack McKone, co-chair, phone: 563.238.3234
Volunteer Committee
Luke and Mary Reicks, co-chairs, email: mreicks@myclearwave.net; phone: 319.415.4911
Security
John Izer, chair, email: johnizer@hotmail.com, phone: 641-330-6186
Logistics
John Izer, chair, email: johnizer@hotmail.com, phone: 641-330-6186
Beer Tent
Kurt Croell, c0-chair, email: kurt.croell@croell.com; phone: 319-240-8090
Harold Busta, co-chair, email: harold.busta@croell.com; phone: 319-240-4165
Fund Raising
chair, email: ; phone:
Entertainment
Tony and Amanda Blazek, co-chair, email: amandablzk@gmail.com; phone: 641.330.6445
Stage Maintenance
chair,
Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Debi Speltz, co-chair, email: speltzd@iowatelecom.net; phone: 641.330.2136
Gail Stammeyer, co-chair, email: stam_fam@hotmail.com; phone: 641.330.0392
First Aid
Debi Speltz, chair, email: speltzd@iowatelecom.net; phone: 641.330.2136
Transportation
Jerry Vrzak, chair, phone: 563.380.2127
Donor List
View our current list of donors. We’d love to add your name to our list. There are many expenses involved and the more money we’re able to raise the more we can offer you. Please consider helping us out in this, our first endeavor. Thank you!
Designations to be included on this site as well as programs distributed during the festival; let’s add your name.
| Emerald |
$2,500 + |
| Diamond | $1,000 — $2,499 |
| Platinum | $500 – $999 |
| Gold | $250 – $499 |
| Silver | $100 – $249 |
| Bronze | $25 – $99 |
Donations may be sent to Debi Speltz, PO Box 162, Lawler, IA 52154
Checks should be made payable to “Lawler Irish Fest”
Current Contributors
Go raibh míle maith agat
(Celtic “Thank You”)
Emerald ($2,500 +)
* Kurt Croell, Croell Redi-Mix, Inc.
* Patrick B. Dillon, Attorney at Law (Sumner)
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Diamond ($1,000 +)
* Bank Iowa
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Platinum ($500 +)
* John Kuennen (Ron & Kay Kuennen Family)
* Anonymous
* John & Leslie Cuvelier, Insurance Associates of Lawler
* Anonymous (In Memory of Vincent and Gertrude Martin)
* Nick & Kara Speltz
* Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home
* Mike & Sherri Blazek Family
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Gold ($250 +)
* R. Patrick & Janet Sheridan
* Anonymous
* Kohlmeyer, Inc. (Pat & Joanne Costigan)
* Anonymous (In memory of Daniel W. & Sadie L. McFarland)
* Paul & Rosemary Timlin
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Silver ($100 +)
* Boeding & Speltz Family Dentistry (New Hampton)
(Barb Boeding DDS and Kara (Sheridan) Speltz DDS)
* Jack & Ruth McKone Family (for purchase of 23 Irish flags for parade route)
* Mabel Croell Banwell
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Bronze ($25 +)
* Tom & Eileen Carolan
* William & Renee Sheridan
* Greg & Mary Lee Timlin
Program
We’re in the process of getting the program organized. I’ll begin with a tentative, sketchy schedule so give you an idea where we stand as of today. I will update as decisions are made firm.
Friday, June 21, beginning at 5:00 pm.
- Casual get-together; time to visit old and new friends
- FREE admission to Entertainment
- Beer tent
- 5K Run
- Lil’ Miss and Lil’ Lad Contest (limited to Lawler citizens OR children of Lawler descendants)
- Specials at local establishments
- Picture gallery
Saturday, June 22, beginning with parade @ 10:30 am
- 10:30 Parade
- Volleyball tournament
- Children’s activities
- Shanachie — Irish story telling with Bill Sheridan & panel
- Vendors
- Picture gallery
- Beer tent entertainment
- Lion’s Club barbeque chicken dinner
- Best legs in kilts (men)
- 8:00 pm to midnight; Nineteen Pints (Chicago entertainment)
Sunday, June 23, beginning with Mass @ 8:00 am
- Mass @ Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Belgian waffle breakfast with entertainment
- Bean bag tournament; 1:00 to 5:00
- Food vendors
- “Sounds of Nashville” paid dance @ The Starlite Ballroom; 1:30 – 5:30