Swanville City
August 5, 2014
A public hearing meeting was opened at 7:15 pm on August 5, 2014 in the Swanville Center, to hear and discuss any issues with a Fire Arms Ordinance with residents from the City of Swanville. The following Council members were present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Jay Bartkowicz.
Also present: Norm Carlson, Mike Rude, Carol Dold, Lowell Drager, Dennis and Brenda Schmidt, reporter Kerry
The floor was opened to hear comments on the Fire Arms Ordinance. Residents present are concerned about not using bb guns or small pellet guns within the city limits and would like to have in the ordinance read no illegal fireworks can be used within the city limits. After all were heard and issues discussed, Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Jay Bartkowicz. Absent: Jim Molitor and Tim Grittner
Also present: same people as listed above
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held July 8, 2014 were read. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to accept the minutes as read. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Gun Ordinance #4.1.3 Firearms and Explosives was discussed and tabled until the next regular monthly council meeting to review changes with all council members.
Mike Rude, city engineer, was present to go over the punch list from the Rhoda Avenue Project with council. Residents are not happy with the boulevard grass that was planted and the weeds that are coming up in the grass. Council added to the punch list that 2” of dirt must be removed and black dirt brought in (not compost dirt) and new grass planted. The cement was also discussed on the sidewalks. All council members agreed that the punch list will have to be completed within 10 days from today or money will be taken off to complete the list by the city.
Mike then presented to the council partial payment #9 to Larson Excavating in the amount of $4547.96 for tarring that was done on 3rd street. Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to pay partial payment #9 to Larson Excavating. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor.
The Swanville Rural Fire Association would like to purchase a new equipment van for the fire department. They are asking for a one-time capital purchase in the amount of $40,000.00. Mayor Peterson made a motion that the City acknowledges the benefit to its residents by having good fire equipment and agrees to fund the one-time capital purchase in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Swanville Rural Fire Department for a new equipment van. The funding to pay this request will come from the Swanville Lions donated funds. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Post Office is in the process of changing office hours. It is proposed that the counter be opened for six hours a day and the lobby would be opened 24 hours.
There has been residents’ reporting to council members that there has been illegal dumping in city dumpsters. The Mayor will talk with the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department and have them keep watch for this.
Affidavits of Candidacy can be filed from now until 5:00 pm, Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Filing will be for one 2 year-Mayor term, two-4 year council member term, and one-2 year council member term. There is a $2.00 fee for filing. New residents must register to vote as the City of Swanville has mail in ballots.
The Swanville Rural Fire Association will have its annual meeting on August 26, 2014. Council is asked to meet at 7:30 in the Swanville Center and then adjourn to the Fire Hall for an 8:00 pm meeting.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. AJ Johnson made a motion to approve the claims. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The next monthly meeting will be held September 2, 2014 at 7:30 pm.
There being no further business, a motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer