Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, Jay Bartkowicz, and Jim Molitor. Also present: Mark Hallen, Deb Wood, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting and public hearing held Thursday, November 3, 2016 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasure’s report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented the preliminary survey of lots for the Berkey Avenue North project. Council agreed the sizes of the lots and the layout of the road going through the project area looked good. Mayor Lange will inform Festler Surveying that the preliminary survey can be the final survey. Council decided to receive a commitment to build from the Dally’s. Mayor Lange will get in contact with the city attorney and have him draft a purchase agreement for the Dally’s.
City engineer, Mark Hallen, went over proposed extension plans for Berkey Avenue North project. The city will be working with MN Department of Health and the MPCA with the water and sewer extension. Hallen will also be working with Morrison County Public Works Director Steve Backowki, with the digging under County Road 12/ First Street.
Hallen stated that WSN will be lowering the bill that was sent out in November for the grant writing for the Berkey Avenue North project. The bill will be lowered from $1001.50 to $750.00. The grant could not be done because of no recent study to provide the needed rental housing vacancy information by various county agencies contacted. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the lower bill amount from WSN. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The employee yearly reviews were completed by council members Jim Molitor and Norm Carlson. Discussion on raise increases will be conducted in January.
Council member Jay Bartkowicz term is up this year. Jay did not run again for the four year term. Council thanked Bartkowicz for his service to the City. Swanville resident, Deb Wood was present at the council meeting. Council asked if she would be interested in the vacant council position. Deb stated she would be. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the results of votes as cast in the November 2016 election. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Council member Jim Molitor presented an estimate for a new lawnmower/trade in for the city. After discussion, council tabled until January meeting.
Mayor Lange presented to council Donation Resolution #2016-12 accepting the donation from the Swanville American Legion Post 313 in the amount of $1000.00 for the city park building.
Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #2016-12 donating $1000.00 for the park building from the Legion Club. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The 2017 budget was looked over and discussed. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to accept the 2017 budget as presented. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Morrison County Animal Humane Society annual impound contract/agreement was read and discussed. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to decline the impound contract/agreement for 2017. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
An agreement from Loven’s Auto Center was read releasing Loven’s from being liable for any incidences regarding the alley use and snow placement on Loven’s property. Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to sign the agreement with Loven’s Auto Center. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Local Board of Appeal is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2017 at 1:00pm.
Council member Tony Maciej was wondering if residents would be in favor of a daily noon whistle. Residents can contact the city office or text a yes in favor or no not in favor answer to 320-360-2548.
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. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:15pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer