Swanville City • March 8, 2016

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jay Bartkowicz, Jim Molitor, and Norm Carlson. Absent: Tony Maciej. Also present: Bryan Allen, John Lindeman, Alvin Giese, Mark Hallen, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 2, 2016 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
John Lindeman, coach for the Swanville Swan’s Baseball team, asked for the city’s permission to sell beer during the seven home games. Bryan Allen, from Red’s Irish Pub, stated that he would allow the beer to be sold under his liquor license. Allen stated that he would not be selling the beer but he would be monitoring the sell of the beer from time to time during the games. The team has a lease with the school for the field and they use any profit made to do improvements on the field. After comments were heard and questions answered, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to allow the baseball team to sell beer during home games. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City maintenance man reported things are going well at the sewer plant and water station. He also reported he has been getting many complaints about a certain dog running free around the city. The clerk will write up a letter and send it to the owner saying if this continues the dog will be taken to the dog pound and the owner will have to pay for the charges that incur.
Adding onto and fixing the ceiling on the city park building quotes were looked at once again. Tabled.
The city has received a grant from Morrison County for city recycling and clean-up day. The grant will be $1348.00 for recycling and $375.00 for clean-up day. Jim Molitor made a motion to sign the grant agreement from Morrison County. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. City wide clean-up day is set for May 14 from 9-11 a.m..
The ASTECH street sweeping contract was look at. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to have ASTECH do the street sweeping for the city. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Lonny will call the company and set up a date.
Mayor Lange presented a bid for the new desk in the library. After discussion, it was decided to have the Mayor talk with Great River Regional Library to see how the library is being attended. Tabled.
Reminder of the Local Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Peterson gave a report on the EDA, Economic Development Association. Peterson reported that City Attorney Tim Churchwell would write up an outline of duties and to do list that board members of the association would perform. Council was in favor of starting with the outline.
Delinquent utility bills were looked at by council. Letters will be sent to land owners with overdue utility bills.
Council member Jim Molitor suggested that the city should get in contact with the couple that was interested in the lots on Forest Hill Lane and see if they would like to make a counter offer. After discussion Molitor stated that he would call the couple and visit with them about the lots.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer