Lawler, Iowa

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on November 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Izer, Scheidel

Council members absent:  Kuehner and Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Jane Lynch, Renee Huinker, Steve Lynch, Stephanie Tangen and Karen Wilson

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with addition of truck tire quotes.

Second by Scheidel  All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Izer.    All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	415.29
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,430.04
SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC	PICKUP OIL CHANGE	202.98
UPS		80
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TEST	226.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,670.48
IPERS	CORRECT #9065228	7,780.06
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,908.65
CASH		289.77
HAWKINS	AZONE	534.9
IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES	SALES TAX	1,329.99
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	OCTOBER MINUTES	95.38
QUILL CORPORATION	RENEWAL	158.95
UNITES STATES POSTAL		82
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		155.13
ANDERSON	CURRAN NUISANCE ABATMENT	680.7
IWD	3RD QTR UNEMPLOYMENT	12.96
IOWA RURAL WATER	DUES 01/01/2024-12/31/2024	305
USABLUEBOOK	NITROGEN TESTS	397.24
PATHWAYS	DONATION	468
MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC	WATER METERS	276.29
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	DIRECT ASSESSMENT	80
DENNIS UNGS	SCAN COMPUTER FOR MALWARE	90
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	HOTEL FOR WATER CLASS	272.8
GWORKS	ANNUAL LISCENSE FEE 2024	3,196.00
VISA – S BYRNE	ADOBE	21.19
SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE	BATTERIES	17.99
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Oct-23	46.48
DSG	STOP SIGN	1,556.07
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,117.52
	CLAIMS TOTAL	52,898.81	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	13,127.17	59,572.19
	SANITATION FUND	3,430.04	3,188.11
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,384.12	3,832.87
	WATER FUND	4,684.81	9,150.27
	SEWER FUND	3,988.26	13270..16
	ELECTRIC FUND	26,284.41	34,299.94

 

LIBRARY

 

IPERS	CORRECT #17164171	1,632.91
CATHY HUMPAL	MILEAGE	11.2
INGRAM	BOOKS	142.51
MIDAMERICA BOOKS		32.95
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL	REMEWAL 2023	37.42
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Oct-23	31.72
SMITHSONIAN	MAGAZINES 2023	14.99
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,501.08
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,404.78
	GENERAL FUND	3,404.78

 

Renea Huinker with the Library explained the library received a $10,000 check for the McElroy Grant.  She stated the library is working with Stanton Electric to improve the lighting in library.  The board is working with Midwest Flooring for new carpet.   She also stated she received a quote from Mic’s Plumbing & Heating for a new air conditioner for the library.  She had stated it is not in the library budget for an air conditioner and would like the city to pay for this.  This is not in the city budget for this expense.  Motion made by King to table the air conditioner unit expense until July 2024 FY 24-25. Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Scheidel and Izer

Nayes: None

 

The library board presented the council with a list of items in the community room.   The council will go through the list and decide what to keep.  They will discuss at next meeting.

 

Renea said she checked with the Iowa Library about use of the library for the Chickasaw Board of Health to give flu shot when the library is closed.  Renea said she is will to work with them.  Renea also stated the library board 1205 is not ready to sign the Agreement to transfer room to Library.  She would like the library attorney to look at.

 

Ordinance #69.12 Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles what discussed with council.  The council was going to change the ordinance to allow 2 vehicles per licensed driver on the property.  After discussion the council decided that would be too many cars that could be stored on property.  Motion made by King to keep original ordinance as stated in the Ordinance Book.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, King, and Scheidel.

Nayes: None

 

The city had filed a nuisance infraction against property owners at 107 S Benz St (house) and 105 S Benz (garage).  The city attorney sent a copy of the Municipal Infraction. The council reviewed the draft.  Motion made by Scheidel to continue with the abatement process.  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Izer, King, and Scheidel

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

John Izer explained to the property owners the council said they can keep the race track in their yard if they put a fence up around the track or they will need to make the tack grass.  The property owner asked if they could decide next spring.  Motion made by Scheidel to table the nuisance at 307 E Spring St until spring of 2024,  Second by Izer.

Ayes: Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The Annual Financial Report was presented to council for review.  Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report.  Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The city received surveillance camera quotes from Iowa Surveillance Team for cameras in Croell Park, Junk Park and the front of City Hall.  Suzette said it would be in the budget numbers for FY 23-24.   The council will need to watch the spending in the Culture and Recreation fund.

Motion made by Scheidel to install cameras in Croell Park, Junko Park and front of City Hall. Second by Izer.

Ayes:  Izer, Scheidel and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Jay reported the bridge on Lincoln Street had been cleaned up November 6, 2023.

 

Kurt Croell cleaned up the water way through town.  A big thank you to Kurt for doing the clean-up.  The council discussed sending letters to property owners to keep the water way cleaned up going through your property.  Motion made by King to send the letters to property owners with copy of Ordinance stating it is property owner responsibility.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Scheidel, Izer and King

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Jay presented council with a quote from Rosenbaum Auto and Sandean for new tires for the city truck.  The council reviewed each quote.  Motion made by Izer to accept Rosenbaum Auto.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes Scheidel, King, and Izer

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Next meeting will be December 4, 2023 at 7:00pm.

 

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

Ayes:  Izer, King and Scheidel

Nays:  None

 

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

 

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

 

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

 

Council members present:  King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

 

Others present:  Jay Uhlenhake, Jane Lynch, Renee Huinker and Karen Wilson

 

Motion made by King to approve the Agenda.

Second by Croell   All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

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

Second by Kuehner    All Ayes.  Motion passed.

 

ARAMARK	RUGS	135.7
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,234.73
STANTON ELECTRIC	MIC PH	1,126.15
UPS		64
RILEY’S	TONER	716.63
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER TEST	362.45
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,627.18
IPERS	IPERS	1,219.22
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	769.97
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	24,016.76
CASH		467.87
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,203.97
BLAZEK CORPORATION	REPLACE 2 FIRE HYDRANTS	21,832.41
TEAM LAB	MEGA BUGS WINTERBLEND AND GLYP	1,228.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	SEPTEMBER 2023 MINUTES	112.81
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		4,694.25
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	JULY-SEPT 2023	3,500.01
ROGER DRECKMAN	CHESTNUT FROM PITTS TO HWY 24	56,050.00
QUILL CORPORATION	RECEIPT BOOKS	175.9
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	4TH QTR 2023 28E AGREEMENT	10,368.00
DNR	224 ANNUALY WATER FEE	115
IAWEA	2023 WATER CLASS	40
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	WATER METERS	1,267.04
BMC AGGREGATES LC	ROADSTONE	104.06
VISA – J UHLENHAKE	FMC LANDFILL	90
VISA – S BYRNE	POSTAGE	453.19
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Sep-23	39.52
CLEMENS-MR LAWN		458
DSG	SIGN POST	827.42
ANDERA TREE SERVICE LLC	TREE REMOVAL BLVD	350
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 09/27/2023	1,064.41
DEPOSIT REFUNDS	REFUND DATE 10/03/2023	82.13
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	5,980.01
	CLAIMS TOTAL	143,776.79	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	22,464.33	6,611.16
	SANITATION FUND	3,324.73	2,961.77
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	57,503.76	5,333.82
	WATER FUND	27,079.99	7,390.41
	SEWER FUND	4,675.98	7,407.27
	ELECTRIC FUND	28,645.87	35,787.54
	DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND	82.13	300.00

 

LIBRARY

 

EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,217.38
IPERS	IPERS	250.78
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	96.52
INGRAM	BOOKS	213.69
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT	Sep-23	31.76
VISA		48.24
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,228.67
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,087.04
	GENERAL FUND	3,087.04

 

Renea Huinker explained the library board is continuing to work on designed layout.  The contractors will be in October 6, 2023 in the afternoon to start working on changes.  The library has applied for a $50,000 Grant.  The grant review is October 19, 2023.

 

The council discussed Ordinance #69.12(1) Outdoor Storage of Motor Vehicles.  Motion made by King to change Ordinance #69.12(1) to permit the parking of  2 registered vehicles per licensed driver out-of-doors for more than 30 days.  Second by Izer.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

The council discussed Ordinance #155.04 Property Maintenance.  Suzette explained to the council she spoke with the City Attorney regarding this ordinance and he doesn’t think the current ordinance needs to be changed.  He said the ordinance needs to be enforced.

 

Nuisance at 307 E Spring St. was discussed.  The property owners sent a letter regarding the Nuisance letter they received.  Counsel person Izer said he spoke with the property owners regarding the race track in back yard.  Motion made by Croell to send a letter to property owners to either eliminate race track or they need to put of 7ft fence up and have the track fully enclosed.  John volunteered to deliver letter.  Second by King.

Ayes:  King, Izer, Scheidel, Kuehner and Croell

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

 

Mayor Mueterthies gave an update regarding the current nuisance abatement at 205 N Center St.  The city is currently waiting for the court date.  The mayor and one counsel person will be required to testify on behalf of the City.

 

Mayor Mueterthies updated the council regarding the box culvert loan.  Mayor Mueterthies and Jay Uhlenhake spoke with Mark Newell an aide to Governor Reynolds.  Mayor Mueterthies informed them the information has been sent to engineers.  Jay has received the locates so the engineers will be in Lawler.

 

The waterway through town will need to be cleaned out.  The property owner’s along the waterway are responsible for cleaning their side of the waterway.  This will be tabled until November meeting.

 

Next meeting will be November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm.

 

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:40pm.  Second by Scheidel.

Ayes:  Izer, Kuehner, Scheidel, Croell and King

Nays:  None

 

Motion passed.

 

 

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk