Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The meeting called to order 4:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor. Absent: John Dragseth. Also present: Ryan Odden.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, March 5, 2024 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City Engineer, Ryan Odden, was present to discuss with council Water Project. Odden asked council if a 20’x20’ PFAS room should be added to the water storage work room plans. Council was in agreement to stay with the plans as approved previously. Should a need arise to add to the water work room it will be dealt with at that time. Advertising for bids for the Water Project will be going in the paper. Opening of the bids will be approx. in the middle of May.
Moore Engineering was working with Lonny on the lead lines in the city. Flyers will be mailed to residents on lead service line inventory. Residents are asked to go online or return to the city office the completed survey.
The Swanville Lions would like to extend the walking trail to the south of Swanville. Council was in agreement to have the trail extended. Lease agreements will have to be wrote up for the landowners on the new trail and then the city will add liability insurance to the extension.
Reminder, the 2024 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:30 am in the Swanville Center.
Swanville City Wide Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 11:00 am at the City Park. With the raising cost to recycle items, council agreed to raise all electronics and appliances to $20.00 each. Car and utility tires $10.00 each and truck and tractor tires $20.00 each.
The Senior Center is in the process of updating the kitchen and flooring. They would like to apply for a grant from Sourcwell to help with the expenses. Resolution #24-0411 asking for the City to support the Center in submitting a Community Impact Funding application to Sourcewell was presented. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #24-0411. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion passed.
The Swanville School will be doing some inside work this summer and are asking if the Bull Dog Club (child day care) could use the Park Building. Council agreed to allow the Bull Dog Club to use the building but it must be cleaned up and vacuumed after each use.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the claims. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 5:10 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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