Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Sandy Lange, Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor and Tony Maciej. Also present: Angie and Brett VanRissegham, Cory and John DeFoe, and Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held November 7, 2017 was reviewed. A motion was made by Deb Wood to approve the minutes as printed. 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 by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Angie VanRissegham, from Swanville Insurance, was present to go over the City’s 2018 replacement costs on city buildings insurance renewal policy. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to increase the city garage value to $212,000.00 and leave all other replacement costs as is. Deb Wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Cory and John DeFoe were present to agree to the offer of $7500.00 for the land on the west side of Springbrook Drive. DeFoe also presented council with some covenants for the land he would like honored. After discussion, Mayor Lange made a motion to purchase the land for $7500.00 from DeFoe and list the covenants agreed upon on the purchase agreement. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, except Norm Carlson opposed. Motion passed. The City Attorney will draw up the purchase agreement.
The 2018 budget was passed out and discussed. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the 2018 budget. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The final levy for 2018 was discussed. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to raise the general service for 2018 $2,000.00. The final levy for 2018 is set at general fund $75,500.00 and the debt service amount is set at $11,214.00 for a total levy amount of $86,714.00. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Employee annual reviews were done. At this time both employees felt adequate with salaries being paid. Council decided to review salaries again in six months.
Mayor Lange reported to council she had received two donations for the restoration of the Swan River Trail Project. Resolution 17-1205A & B was presented to council for the donation from the Swanville Women’s Civic Club $250.00 and Stearns Electric for $250.00. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept resolution #17-1705 A & B. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The city clerk presented council members with letters from different engineering firms. After discussion it was decided to table engineering firms until the city has a project in which one would be needed.
Council member Molitor asked if he could go to the school and talk with students about the littering on the streets and sidewalks and the excessive speed the cars are driving before and after school hours on the city streets. Council agreed this would be a good idea.
Being that the City of Swanville has mail-in ballets, a resolution needs to be passed to designate Morrison County Auditor-Treasurers office as the City of Swanville polling place for State & Federal Elections. Mayor Lange made a motion to accept Resolution #17-1205C designating Morrison County Auditor-Treasures office in Little Falls, MN as the City of Swanville polling place for State & Federal Elections. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
It was decided that there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. to present to the public the well head protection plan part I.
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. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. A public hearing meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m. for the well head protection plan part I.
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 8:40 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer