"Home of the Annual Lawler Irish Fest–always the 3rd weekend in June"
City of Lawler
414 E. Grove St.
PO Box 215
Lawler, IA 52154
563-238-3614
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
April 15, 2024
7:00 PM
* Budget FY24-25 approval Resolution NO. 2024-04152024 at 7:05pm
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LHS MISSION and GOALS
The Lawler Historical Society endeavors to establish a vital presence of Lawler’s history and culture for the benefit, enlightenment, and enjoyment of its residents, descendants, and visitors. To capture, preserve, promote, and present the history of the Lawler Community; past, present and future.
Why establish the LHS:
• A famous Lawler native, Bill Sheridan, has continued to keep the heart beat of Lawler in play through his rich and elaborate published writings.
• The Carnegie Cultural Center has been a depository of history for many towns with in Chickasaw County.
• Events such as the Lawler Irish Fest and RAGBRAI put Lawler back on the map!
• Lawler Irish Fest has become a tradition for Lawler and the community, embracing heritage and creating a venue in bringing family and friends together near and far. One aspect of the Irish Fest is the amazing displays of Lawler’s past.
• A resurrection of Lawler’s history in the making.
There had been an ever growing interest over the years amongst individuals wanting to see the collecting and preserving of Lawler’s history. Through establishing and maintaining a physical and virtual gallery, LHS will exhibit collections of priceless artifacts and heirlooms of historical importance and proudly present and promote the who, what, where and why of the Lawler Community for current and future generations.
LHS Goals:
• Downtown location – LHS envisions having a location that would facilitate displays and walkthrough viewing especially during festivities, for special events and by appointment. Such a hard surface footprint may start small with growth opportunity. LHS has been very fortunate in utilizing the historical Starlite Ballroom as an annual LHS event location during the Lawler Irish Fest in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
• The LHS Scrapbook -Will provide online virtual library of photos, articles and other information.
LHS has an established Facebook page and a website featuring weekly posts of historical interests and has a YouTube site.
• Books of Lawler Series – LHS will continue the successful ‘Books of Lawler Series’. To date the following books have been published “Team Pride. Team Spirit” (1st Edition 2014); “Main and Grove” (2nd Edition 2015); “Your Town Your History” (3rd Edition 2015). Next to come: Lawler Farming Community (2024/25).
• Collecting Artifacts – MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL The ongoing contribution and collection of artifacts has been amazing and greatly appreciated in providing a solid foundation of historical memorabilia. Family roots are deep within the Lawler community and neither time nor distance can break the bond.
LHS Welcomes Donations:
It is about the legacy of parents, grandparents, great grandparents, family and friends, who gave it their all in making Lawler a true and viable community. A time and place where settlers from various backgrounds and countries came here and through their perseverance, their love of land and country made it their “HOME”.
LHS endeavors not only to establish the means of a physical and visual history experience but to also provide a basis of the sensory aspect of Lawler’s history and its many family legacies with in its community.
Donations will be key to the success of the LHS. LHS graciously thanks those individuals, organizations and businesses to date that have supported and contributed in various respects, and anxiously await donation opportunities to come. Donations, in all forms, will be of great importance to the success of Lawler’s historical preservation for generations to come. LHS will work with donors in providing recognition for contributions.
Information:
LHS, formed in March of 2020 is a 501(c)3 organization. The current LHS Board is composed of: Kurt Hemesath, Bonnie Kuehner, Kyle Kuehner, Nancy Cuvelier and Mary Burns.
Contact any one of the LHS Directors for donation opportunities and information.
Please visit on Facebook: Lawler Historical Society
Please visit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawlerHistoricalSociety
Please visit on the Web: https://sites.google.com/view/lawlerhistoricalsociety
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Lawler Irish Fest 2024 – 10 Years of Shenanigans & Malarkey!
We are proud of our heritage and our community! Come celebrate both at Lawler Irish Fest – Celebrating 10 Years! – Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th!
The Irish Fest Committee has been hard at work to bring you the best festival yet for 2024! Bringing the community together is a goal of the Fest & hope that you and your families will join us for another great weekend of entertainment! During this 10-year celebration we’d like to see all area families participate.
The Main Tent opens at 6pm on Friday, June 14th with an opening ceremony at 6:30pm for the introduction of Grand Marshals past and for 2024!.
The Car Show & 5K will also be returning for this year. Both events keep growing and we thank them for being part of our festival.
Grand Parade at 1pm., Sat. June 15th. Music all weekend from traditional Irish, Irish Rock, Country, Pop, Classic Rock!
Kids activities will be held at Croell Park. Movies in the park both Friday and Sat. night. New this year will be Mega Foam & Bubble stations from Absolute Science. New bouncy houses, balloon artist, face painting and the ever-popular Coins in the Sand.
More food and beverage selections will be available this year. Ribeye sandwiches, burgers, brats, hot dogs, pulled pork, pizza by the slice, lobster rolls, nachos and a new fresh lemonade drink station.
Follow us on Facebook or online at www.lawleririshfest.com for updates. Consider becoming a volunteer, this event would not happen without the great participation from the community!
As part of our Giving Back to the Community, Lawler Irish Fest has purchased new, upgraded basketball stations for the city parks. Installation will begin in the spring once the weather permits. If you have an idea of other projects for Giving Back to the Community, please let us know. You can email lawleririshfest@gmail.com or contact any board/committee member.
See you the 3rd weekend in June!
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Click on the link – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED BUDGET (2)
The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Ryan LaRosa
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Second by Roberson,
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall. No questions or comments were made during public hearing.
Motion mad by Scheidel to close public hearing. Second by King,
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:05pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 1, 2024 at 7:15 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Ryan Wicks-Fehr Graham, and James Bailey
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda
Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes with corrections: The nuisance abatement for the property located at 205 N Center St was discussed. The property owners will be taking the house down end of March 2024. The garage on the property will be painted and new window installed. The willow tree on the property will be cut down. *** should read ***the nuisance abatement for the property located at 107 S. Benz St was discussed. The property owners will be taking the house down end of March 2024. The garage on the property will be painted and new window installed. The willow tree on the property will be cut down.
**** Need to add a motion made: Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing to approve Budget FY24-25 April 15, 2024 at 7:05pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
and approval of current bills.
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,332.00 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | BOX CULVERT | 25,859.38 | |
| UPS | 98.16 | ||
| RILEY’S | NOTARY STAMP | 42.75 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,620.08 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,235.08 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 759.45 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 316.83 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 19,498.54 | |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | LAGOONS | 455 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 2023 WATER QUALITY REPORT | 297.58 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 04/01/2024-06/30/2024 | 5,034.75 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | JAN – MAR 2024 | 3,500.00 | |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | STAMPS 03/12/2024 | 938 | |
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | 2ND QTR 2024 PYMT | 10,886.40 | |
| ANDERSON | BERGESON INFRACTION | 371 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | INS. 4/1/24-4/1/25 | 43,046.69 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 106 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | SCHUETH ACE | 160.47 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | ADOBE | 21.19 | |
| CARROT – TOP | FLAGS FOR PARK | 993.97 | |
| CLEMENS-MR LAWN | 458 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | 16,026.00 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,092.86 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 141,427.04 | 50959.2 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 36,927.97 | 4996.85 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,332.00 | 2983.18 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 6,667.70 | 2783.64 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 41,885.38 | 0 | |
| WATER FUND | 9,408.12 | 5883.3 | |
| SEWER FUND | 14,405.26 | 6889.13 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,800.61 | 27423.1 |
LIBRARY
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 1,289.41 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 303.02 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 96.79 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 262.11 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 80.24 |
| RILEY’S | 109.95 | |
| REAL SIMPLE | 24 | |
| PEOPLE MAGAZINE | 144.45 | |
| DEMCO | 92.5 | |
| CONSUMER REPORTS | 32.1 | |
| SMITHSONIAN | 24.99 | |
| MIDWEST FLOORS LLC | 15 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,512.69 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,987.25 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,987.25 |
Ryan Wicks with Fehr Graham explain to council a formal change order for the box culvert project. Motion made by Croell to accept change order from Fehr Graham. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, King, and Scheidel
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
James Bailey discussed the dead trees to be removed on his property. He plans on taking the dead trees down. One pine tree is still green and he will take it down if it starts turning brown.
Property located at 107 S. Benz St is still in abatement. The property owners have started cleaning the property. The property will stay in abatement until the house is taken down.
Property located at 203 S Center St has been sent to lawyer for abatement process.
Property located at 2004 Union Avenue had a complaint against the property owner. The property owner said it was not in city limits. Mark will call the county to double check if the property is in city limits.
Property located at 101 W Spring St was updated. Property owner is planning to put a steel roof on garage.
The council asked to send nuisance letter to two property owners within the city.
The city will not be paying for any tree removal for property owners and set up payment plan. The tree removal is the property owner’s expense.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Public Hearing for Hazard Mitigation for May 6, 2024 at 7:15pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept the 28e agreement with the Chickasaw County Sheriff Department for drive through service. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be May 6, 2024
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:45pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Wilson, King, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk
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