Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Jim Molitor, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Ryan oden, Darrin Fellbaum, Barrett & Amanda Richardson, Bea Golombecki, Lonny Hutchins, and reporter Sheila McCoy.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 were reviewed. A motion was made by Norm Carlson to approve the minutes. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded Carter Loven to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Floor was opened for public comment-no comments
Ryan Odden, city engineer, introduced Darrin Fellbaum to council. Oden stated water treatment plant is moving right along. Mn Power is waiting until the grade is completed by the plant. Land Pride will back in the next couple of weeks to work on the grade.
The North Berkey 1st Addition is about ready for building to begin on the lots. The clerk will check with the city attorney on the next steps needed to proceed with the sale of the lots.
Bea Golombecki was present to ask the council if a curb could be put in by her house on the corner of 2nd Street on Berkey Avenue. Debris is collecting in her yard during heavy rainfalls. After discussion, council decided to remove the sidewalk in front of her house which in poor condition and put in a curb around the corner to direct water down the street instead.
There was discussion of a child day care being put in the Lutheran Church educational building. If this would take place the council discussed the need to possibly rezone the area. Tabled
The Senior Center floor is in need of striping and waxing the floor. Two bids were presented. After discussion, Mayor Lange made a motion to hire Service Master of Little Falls, which was the lower bid. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The Clerk will set up the date for the project. City maintenance worker Lonny stated the kitchen floor in the park building is in need of waxing as well. Council was in favor to have it done also.
There will be an open house in the Swanville Museum on Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. The repairing the roof was discussed. Tabled
Lonny also stated the Swanville Lions would like to redo the roof on the park building and park pavilion building. The project could be done this summer.
City Clean-up Day is set for Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 to 11:00 am, by the Swanville Park. The council decided on the same fees as last year plus will add fees for couches and bulky chairs $10.00 each and mattresses and box springs will be $15.00 each.
Carter Loven stated the D-Day Walk is scheduled for June 14. Flyers will be printed and put up.
Larry VanHeel is asking for an extension of his building permit that expires in June to build a garage. After discussion, Norm Carlson made a motion to give a three-month extension. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Donation Resolution #25-0408 for $4000.00 was presented from the Swanville Lions Club to help with City Park expenses. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept the donation. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Council appreciates the Swanville Lions Club for helping support the City Park.
A noncompliance letter was read from the State of Mn stating every three years the city is required to send in a wage compliance report. The letter stated the Clerk/Treasurer’s pay needed to be increased by $1.91 an hour. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to raise the Clerk/Treasurer pay $2.00 an hour. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Local Board of Equalization will meet on Wednesday, April 23rd-10:30 am in the Swanville Center.
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. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Carter Loven and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:00pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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