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 Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the August 4th, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda with the addition of a discussion about the acquisition of Mount Olive Church. Guests and Presentations:
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Both water and sewage usage was down for the month.
• Frank Koopmeiners informed the Council that the jetting of the sewer line was completed. Televising of the old school line may be necessary in the future as it was difficult to run the jetting machine through that line.
• The council was informed that Thein Well replaced O-rings in the number 4 well.
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: Did not meet.
Unfinished Business: Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische provided the Council with a construction update for the Walnut Avenue Street and Utilities project. Construction workers and SHE field workers will be tentatively starting work September 8th. Tree and brush clearing at the construction site has started this week.
New Business: Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve Resolution 09022014-1: Approving A Lawful Gambling License Permit Application for St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s October 26th Raffle. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische presented a proposal for G.O. TIF Bonds, Series 2014B/Minnesota Rural Water “Midi-Loan”.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by council Member Joan Olson to approve Resolution 09022014-2: Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of $675,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische presented the preliminary 2015 Budget and Property Tax Levy. The Council set an October 22nd Budget Meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. to hold further discussion and review.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to set a Preliminary Property Tax Levy increase of 5%. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk-Treasurer announced the date for the League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting. The meeting will be held in Waite Park on October 20th and members of the Council as well as Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische will attend to represent the City.
A brief discussion and update was held about last month’s Council approval to acquire the Mount Olive Church.
Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to direct Clerk-Treasurer Reva Mische to move forward with the process of acquiring the Mount Olive Church building. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Report: Treasurer’s Report:
• $55,713.13, Brian, Robert
• Claims
• $20,674.43
• Brian, Robert
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the Treasurer’s Report with an August 31st ending bank balance of $55,713.13 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $20,674.43 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for October 6th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
• A Special Budget Meeting is scheduled for October 22nd, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
Motion made Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:3 p.m. Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer