Public Hearing Meeting Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:45 pm, held in the Swanville Center. Members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, John Dragseth and Jim Molitor. No residents present. The purpose of this Public Hearing was to hear input from residents about the proposed name changes to the avenue in the North Berkey 1st addition from DeGraff Avenue North to Meadow Avenue and the alley between 5th and 6th Streets to be named McRae Avenue. After discussion, all present were heard, the meeting was closed and the regular monthly meeting was opened.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, John Dragseth and Jim Molitor, also present: Carter Loven, Ryan Odden and Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024 were reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej 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 Tony Maciej and seconded Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City Engineer, Ryan Odden, presented the council with the bids which were received and reviewed on July 30, 2024 for the Water Storage Tank (2 bids), Water Meters (2 bids) and North Berkey 1st Addition work (8 bids). Letters of recommendation from Moore Engineering were presented as well. After discussion, Norm Carlson made a motion to award Eagle Construction Company, Inc, with contingent upon approval from USDA Rural Development, the Water System Improvements, New Water Storage & Pump Station contract in the amount of $1,811,800.00. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Next the bids were discussed and letter of recommendation read for the Citywide Water Meter Replacement Contract. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to award Milbank Winwater Works Co., with the contingent upon approval from USDA Rural Development, the Citywide Water Meter Replacement in the amount of $81,181.21. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The last bid and letter of recommendation were read for the North Berkey 1st Addition Water System Improvements. After discussion, Norm Carlson made a motion to award Land Pride Construction, LLC, with the contingent upon approval from USDA Rural Development, the North Berkey 1st Addition Water System Improvements in the amount of $2,774,553.20. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Odden stated that the projects could start as early as September.
Lots were discussed for the North Berkey 1st Addition. Price for square footage will be decided on at the next month meeting.
Mayor Lange presented to council Ordinance #24-0806 which will change the name of the avenue in the North Berkey 1st addition from DeGraff Avenue North to Meadow Avenue and the alley between 5th and 6th Streets to be named McRae Avenue. Norm Carlson made a motion to pass ordinance #24-0806 renaming the Avenue and alley. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Carter Loven was present to see if he and his wife could purchase a two-acre strip of land in the Industrial Park. It was decided to table until the next monthly meeting.
The new city website is up and running. If residents would like to see anything added or changed, they can contact Mayor Lange or Julie.
There are still opening for the Central MN Housing Project fix-up loans within the city of Swanville. At present there are openings for two Rental, four Commercial, and two Residential housing. An ad will be put in the Flyer.
The update on the lead service line inventory was given. The inventory of the lines has been submitted to the State and no word was received as of yet.
There was a water leak on 4th Street. Lonny called Maciej Construction to come out and dig up the line which leads to Calvin Peterson and Sandy Lange’s houses. After discussion, which Sandy abstained from, Tony Maciej made a motion to have each party pay a third of the bill including the city. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Mayor Lange abstained. Motion carried. A bill will be sent to each land owner in the amount of $2900.00.
Mayor Lange gave a report on a program called Text My Gov. It is designed to communicate with residents by text when a need arises. After discussion, Norm Carlson made a motion to sign a 3-year contract with the company at $1500.00 a year. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The money for the program will come out of the safety aid money the city received from the state.
A building permit was presented from Gifford Vincent to rebuild the two decks on his house. The front one will be 10’x10’ the back deck will be 8’x8’. Tony made a motion to approve the building permit for Vincent. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The annual Swanville Rural Fire Association meeting will be August 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm.
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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:00 pm. in the Swanville Center. Meeting change because of Labor Day.
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 9:30 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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