A Public Hearing took place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. to hear input from residents about the variance/building permit for Scott Drager at 302 Rhoda Avenue. Council present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and John Dragseth. Absent: Jim Molitor. Mayor Lange opened the Public Hearing and explained the plans for the cement work and where a garage will be placed. Mayor Lange then closed the Hearing and opened the regular council meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, John Dragseth and Tony Maciej. Absent: Jim Molitor. Also present: Ryan Odden
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2024 were reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej 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 Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented the variance/building permit for Scott Drager at 302 Rhoda Avenue with work being done on the lot to the back of the house. In detail to put in a sidewalk to street, block in 2’ overhang, gravel driveway with cement apron, 12’x25’cement pad-5’ from the property line to the west, 2 attached decks – 6’x10’ & 10’x12’. The $100.00 variance fee and the $50.00 building permit has been paid. Tony Maciej made a motion to give Drager the variance and building permit as described. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City Engineer, Ryan Odden, was present to update council on the water project. The State of MN has approved the plans and specifications on the watermain: Water Distribution Improvements 2024. Rural Development is asking for easements yet which the city attorney is working on now.
Odden asked for council to give Moore Engineering the approval to place ads for bidding as soon as he gets the approval from Rural Development. Tony Maciej made a motion to give Moore Engineering approval to start the Water Project bidding. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Oden also informed council there is a federal grant for lead service lines. Moore engineering will be surveying these lines.
Mayor Lange presented council with the Schlenner Wenner & Co audit contract. After discussion, John Dragseth made a motion to have the city 2024 yearly audit performed by Schlenner Wenner & Co. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The part-time cleaning person was discussed. The salary was not raised at the January meeting. Tony Maciej made a motion to raise the cleaning person salary to $15.00 an hour. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The Clerk informed the council the existing cleaning person has given her notice to no longer clean for the city. An ad will be run in the Flyer and notices will be hung around the city for this position.
Lucky’s Saloon’s liquor licenses will be expiring March 6, 2024. Tony Maciej made a motion to renew the liquor license for Lucky’s Saloon for one year with the following fees: Off Sale $150.00, On Sale $2000.00, and Sunday License $250.00, 2:00 am Closing $100.00 for a total of $2500.00. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The clerk will send out the necessary paper work.
2024 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization reminder-Wednesday, April 24-10:30 am Swanville Center.
It was brought to the council’s attention that there was an error in the city maintenance man wages for the last three years. A check was issued for $3960.00 which is the amount of the error.
The mayor would like all council members to have a copy of the city’s guidelines. A 3-ring binder will be made up for all council members.
Donation Resolution #24-0206 states the Swanville VFW Post 6037 is donating $1000.00 to the city for the park fund. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept resolution #24-0206. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The council appreciates the Swanville VFW for their generous donation.
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 Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Swanville Center. Notices will be put up for the time change of the March meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:40 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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