Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor, John Dragseth and Tony Maciej. Also present: Holly Wilson, Lonny Hutchin, and Reporter Terry Lerhke.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Wednesday, July 5, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by Norm Carlson to approve the minutes. John Dragseth 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 John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Land Use permits were presented to the council. Danny and Lori Thieschafer would like to build an 84’x66’ patio home at the end of Second Street East. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Thieschafer’s the patio home permit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. St. John’s Catholic Church would like to rebuild the bell tower that was taken down. The base is 12’x8’ height is 18’. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Church the permit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Scott Drager at 302 Rhoda Ave. would like to put a 24’x14’cement slab in the front of the house with a 13’x18’ slab on the Bouvard. With this cement work it would cover more than 50% of residential land owned, which would require a variance permit. Drager has that permit filled out as well. Letters will be sent out to land owners 350’ from property.
Holly Wilson, city engineer, was present to inform the council Traut Wells has completed test pumping the well and sent in water samples for PFAS. Pumping tested at 115gpm. Sample results should be back in a few weeks. There was much discussion on the task order Wilson presented. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to sign the task order. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented six polices/plans from DEED for councils’ approval. These are as follows: Drug Free Workplace Policy, Prohibition of Excessive Force, Fair Housing Plan. Section 3 Plan, Income Reuse Plan and Residential Anti-Displacement Plan. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve and sign the polices/plans for DEED that were presented. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange remarked that there are nine applications received for the Central MN Housing Funding so far. The representative from the program is making visits with the residents that applied.
Resolution #230808 was present to the council to be reinstated to the Local Board of Equalization Appeal. Two council members have taken the Equalization on line test. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve and sign the Resolution. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The clerk will get in contact with the Morrison County Auditor to get the city back on the board.
The Swanville Rural Fire Association will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, August 22, 8:00 pm in the Swanville Fire Hall. Council is welcome to attend. The executive board will meet Tuesday August 15, at 8:00 pm.
Mayor Lange is unable to be present at the September 5 council meeting. Council decided to change the next council meeting to Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
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. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:35 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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