Swanville City – August 4, 2015

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor as acting Mayor. Absent: Sandy Peterson. Also present: Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Lonny Hutchins, city maintenance man, reported that he has talked with representatives from Rural Water and MPCA about televising and jetting city sewer lines. Both agreed that the process should be done every ten years. Lonny is checking with different companies on the pricing. Jim Molitor made a motion to have Lonny book the company with the best rate and that he feels comfortable with working. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The unpaid utility balance was discussed at 501 DeGraff. Council will revisit this issue at a later date.
The Initiative Foundation would like council to consider a contribution for 2016. After discussion Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to contribute to the Foundation $650.00 in 2016. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The boat access is in need of repair on Pepin Lake. The material to replace the boat access will cost $2,540.00 and there will also be heavy equipment hired to complete the project. This work should be completed by the end of this August.
A quote to mill Third Street between Berkey and DeGraff Avenue was looked at. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to have the mill work done. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The annual Swanville Rural Fire Association meeting will held on Tuesday, August 25th at 8:00 p.m. Council will meet at the Swanville Center at 7:30 p.m., and then move to the fire hall for the 8:00 p.m. Fire Association meeting.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held September 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:50 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer