These are unapproved minutes.
Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Robert Maciej, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich. City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to accept the minutes from the June 2nd, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the agenda with the addition of cross walk locations, promotion for the car show taking place during Heritage Days, and the building located at 104 South Main Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Guests and Presentations: Jeremy Carlson was present to extend an offer to paint the whistle for the Emergency Siren at the Fire Hall. Motion made by Council Member Brian and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept Jeremy Carlson’s offer to paint the whistle for the Emergency Siren located at the Fire Hall at no charge except for the cost of the paint. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Rollie Johnson and the Members of the City Council extend their thanks to Jeremy Carlson for offering to paint the siren.
• Dan Voronyak was present to discuss and receive updates on the 2014 Walnut Avenue Improvements Project. The City’s need for a Perpetual Utility, Roadway, and Drainage Easement as part of the Improvements Project from Voronyak was discussed. Voronyak will be in touch with the City to further discuss the Easement.
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water and Sewer usage is up for the month, but it seems to be coming down this month.
• Frank informed the Members of the Council that the new lawn mower is working well and getting a lot of use this season.
Fire Department Report, Lange: The Fire Department has not yet heard back from FEMA regarding the grant application. Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council. UCDC, Olson): Minutes were presented to the City Council.
Recreation Board, Johnson: No minutes to report.
Unfinished Business: The City Council had a brief discussion regarding the 2014 Walnut Avenue Improvements Project and will discuss further updates at a Special Meeting scheduled for July 21st, 2014 at 6 PM.
City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische informed the City Council that the Board of Equalization Training is set for Tuesday, September 16th at 7 PM.
New Business: City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische presented the 2015 Preliminary Budget to the City Council for discussion and review.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve a Fireworks permit for the Heritage Days Fireworks display held on August 9th.
Mayor Rollie Johnson and the members of the City Council extend a big thank you to the Upsala Lions and American Legion Post No. 350 for contributions to the Heritage Days Fireworks Display.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and Seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve a Parade Permit for the Heritage Days Parade on August 9th.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to table Resolution #07072014-1. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Council discussed the need for increased promotion for the Car Show happening during Heritage Days. The Upsala Community Development Commission will work to include the Car Show in their advertising for Heritage Days.
Locations for crosswalks being painted and touched-up by Sentence to Serve were discussed. The City Council discussed the need for crosswalks at Oak Avenue, between Paul and Kathy’s and Lange’s Gas Station, and between Lange’s Gas Station & Upsala Motors. A cross walk on the South side of the school on Walnut will need to be repainted as well while Sentence to Serve is here.
The City Council discussed the feasibility of purchasing the building at 104 South Main Street. Council Member Dennis Westrich will look into demolition costs to bring to the next City Council Meeting.
Financial Report: Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the Treasures Report with a June 30th ending bank balance of $132, 200.56 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve the bills in the amount of $27,988.27 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: A Special Meeting is scheduled for July 21st, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
• The Public Hearing on TIF District No. 4 is scheduled for July 21st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
• The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for August 4th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
Motion made Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:42 p.m. Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer