Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor and Tony Maciej. Also present: Clif Allen, Brett Rupulske, Michael Bezruki via zoom and a voice recorder was present for reporter Terry Lehrke.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, December 7, 2021 was reviewed. A motion was made by John Dragseth 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 Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Michael Bezruki, with Lobbyit, was via Zoom present to council to explain his lobby firm and the purposes to hire the firm. After his presentation, he answered questions from council. Council discussed hiring the lobbyist and did not see a need at this point for the city’s water project.
Brett Repulske, with Rural Development, was present to give an update to council on the financing and application steps that are being taken to set up the water project grant/loan with USDA. Included in the water project is drilling two new wells, taking down existing water tower, putting up new water reservoir, pump loop system and new water meters throughout the city. Looking at the age of the existing water tower there will need to be a historic assessment done for the grant as well. Jim Molitor made a motion to have the historic assessment completed. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor. The assessment could cost in the neighborhood of $10,000.00 which would be covered in the grant. Another public hearing needs to be scheduled to let the public aware of the water project. Council decided to have the public hearing at 6:45 pm before the next regular meeting on February 8, 2022.
Clif Allen, city engineer, gave hand-outs to council members of a map showing the locations of the new wells and water reservoir to the north of the fire hall. Allen also presented council with task order #3. In this task order it included putting water/sewer, storm sewer and gavel on the road in the North Berkey First Addition. Curb and gutter and tar roads are on hold at this time. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve task order #3. Norm Carlson seconded the motion, all members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented to council a bill drafted by Ron Kresha’s office asking for funding from the State of MN for the city water project. So Kresha is working for the City at the Congress Legislation.
This being the first meeting of the year, the following organizational actions were made:
1. Jim Molitor will be acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Lange.
2. The First State Bank of Swanville will be the designated depository of the City.
The Morrison County Record will be the designated official newspaper of the City.
3. The regular meeting date for the City Council meeting is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Special meeting only after proper notification and publication.
4. The Bond of the City Clerk/Treasurer will be set at $12,000.00.
5. Assigned duties to the following Council Members and Citizens of the Community:
Community Center- Julie Hollermann & John Dragseth
City Park-Lonny Hutchins and Sandy Lange
Streets and Sidewalks-Tony Maciej and Lonny Hutchins
Springbrook Cemetery-Julie Hollermann and Lonny Hutchins
City Weed Inspector-Jim Molitor and Lonny Hutchins
Rural Fire Assoc. Rep-Sandy Lange and John Dragseth
6. City Attorney-The law office of Quinlivan & Hughes formally Brown, Krueger and Vancura
7. City Engineer-Moore Engineering
8. Representative on the Senior Center Board-Norm Carlson
9. Planning and Zoning Committee-All of City Council Members and Lonny Hutchins.
10. Well Head Managers-Lonny Hutchins and Jim Molitor
A motion was made by John Dragseth to accept these actions as listed. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Salaries for Employees and Council Members for 2022:
1. Mayor’s salary-$1800.00 annually+$20.00 per hour for special meetings (1 hour min pay).
2. Council Members salary-$900.00 annually+$20.00 per hour for special meetings (1 hr min pay).
3. Clerk/Treasurer salary-$1350.00 monthly+$20.00 per hour for special meeting (1 hr min pay).
4. Maintenance Worker Salary-$44,000.00 Annual wage+60% health care+disability ins & 2 weeks paid vacation and cell phone monthly fee.
5. Substitute Maintenance Man Salary-$16.00 per hour
6. Park & City Centers Cleaner-$12.00 per hour
7. Summer part-time worker-$12.00
8. Mileage at present 60¢ a mile
A motion was made by Norm Carlson to approve all salaries as stated above. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange handed out City Code Articles V and VI for council to look over.
Vehicles parked on main street when snow plowing needs to be done is a problem. Vehicles will be towed if not moved signs are posted to not park.
Norm Carlson reported the senior center will no longer be receiving funding from Lutheran Social Services for meals. The center will still have meals bought from Lucky’s at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will serve the meal. Cost will be the same for seniors and the center will pay the rest of the meal.
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 Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center. The Public Hearing will take place at 6:45 pm. There will be a DEEDS rehab funding meeting starting at 5:30 to about 6:30 pm.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:05 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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