Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, and Jim Molitor. Absent: Tony Maciej. Also present: Joe Krueger, Ben Nelson and reporter Sheila McCoy.
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Swanville City Council meeting held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 were reviewed. A motion was made by Carter Loven 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 Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Floor was opened for public comment-no comments.
Joe Krueger, City Attorney, was present to discuss with council the city’s Cannabis Ordinance. Krueger explained the rules and laws about cannabis in the state of MN. Each council member gave their opinion on the cannabis change for the city. After everyone gave their thoughts, it was decided to table until the next council meeting.
Mayor Lange presented the change order for Milbank/Winwater, after discussion, Norm Carlson made a motion to sign the change order. Jim seconded the motion. All voted in favor, motion carried.
Water project: old wells need to be sealed, water tower is taken down, water lines connected, land scaping finished.
The two old well houses are loaded on a trailer. The city maintenance worker is interested in taking both houses. Carter Loven made a motion to give the worker both well houses. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Ben Nelson, city insurance agent, was present to go over the city’s insurance renewal. Building values have gone up as usual. Nelson presented the torte waiver. After discussion, Mayor Lange made a motion to not waive the Insurance torte. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
MN Employee paid leave begins January 1, 2026. Being the city is considered as a small employer; the premium rate is 0.66%. The city pays 33% and the employee pays 33%.
City Attorney is in the process of drawing up and then recording the deeds for the small subdivision lots for Swanville Sno-drifters/Sandy Lange and city owned lot in the industrial park.
The final levy certification for 2025 was discussed. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to raise the General Service $10,000.00. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The final levy for payable in 2025 is set at General Service $125,000.00 and the Debt Service amounts are set at $10,041.71 and $10,000.00. For a total amount of $145,041.71. Mayor Lange passed out the 2026 budget. After discussion Carter Loven made a motion to accept the budget. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All present voted in favor, motion carried.
Rocks have been added to the ditch on the east side of Forest Hill Lane.
PFAS settlement money receiving program council decided to go with the extend program rather than the fast pay out program.
Central MN Housing program final draw was received. Mayor Lange made a motion to pay the final draw. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Properties with garbage and unkept lawns were again discussed. The property at 401 Berkey Ave. did not comply with the letters sent. The city attorney sent a letter of abatement on November 8, 2025 to correct the condition of the yard. Another letter will be sent stating because of the weather conditions the council has decided the resident will have until city cleanup day in May of 2026 to clean up the yard.
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, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Carter Loven and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:30 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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