Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jay Bartkowicz, Jim Molitor, Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Also present: Mark Hallen, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 5, 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 Jim Molitor and seconded by Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Maintenance worker Lonny reported things are going good. He is checking on information for the new flow meter which will be needed soon. The RV dump station is not completed as of yet.
There is controversy about the boundary lines by the Pillsbury Beach. Mayor Lange has been working with the current and perspective land owners on where the lines should be. There might possibly be a need to quit claim land to owners from the city. More information to follow.
Mayor Lange have been discussing with Morrison County Public Works Engineer, Steve Backowski, about the city’s road repair project. Steve feels the project could be done in 2017. Mayor Lange will meet with Steve again and discuss the surveying of the roads and the estimated cost of the project.
Mayor Lange reported to council that the credit card machine is up and running in the city office and residents will be able to go in on the city’s web site to pay their utility bill also. There is a minimum charge of $3.00 to the card holder.
Reminder of city wide clean up day on Saturday, May 14 staring at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Council discussed city wide garage sales possibly the week before clean up day.
The city’s animal policy was looked over and discussed. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to charge a yearly fee of $15.00 to keep any kind of “food” animal on residential property. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All council voted in favor, motion carried. There is other criteria which must be followed with the animal policy and can be found in the city code book.
Delinquent utility bills were looked at and discussed. Letters will be sent out to these property owners.
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, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer