The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:45, January 7, 2025. The Purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear input from the residents of the City of Swanville on the proposed Cannabis Zoning Ordinance. Members present: Mayor Lange, Jim Molitor, Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Also, present Carter Loven. Council looked over the ordinance. After questions were heard and answered, 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, January 7, 2025. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor. Also present: Carter Loven and Lonny Hutchins.
Mayor Lange welcomed Carter Loven as the new council member voted in November taking John Dragseth position. Loven then took the Oath of Office.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange gave an update on the water project: Traut Wells will be out drilling on the new second well. The approach off of State Highway 28 will need a permit. The mayor will check with Land Pride to see if they take care of this matter otherwise the mayor will get in contact with the county engineer on the process needed to obtain the permit.
The water meter readers installation is having some difficulties being the time of year. This will be the final week of installations. Some residents will have to wait until spring. There are about 39 not completed as of now.
Council members were in agreement to take funds from the 4M account and payoff the loan at the First State Bank for the North Berkey Project. The clerk will get the final figure from the bank and the mayor will transfer the funds for the payoff.
North Berkey 1st Addition updated covenant and purchase agreement was presented to the council. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to accept the new updated North Berkey 1st Addition covenant and purchase agreement. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. There is interest in building a duplex in the new addition. The council is in agreement there should only be single family dwellings at this time.
There will be a Public Hearing at 6:30 pm on February 4th before the regular monthly meeting to let residents and businesses know the update of funding from the Central MN Housing Partnership. The hearing will be advertised in the paper and flyers around the city will be put up.
The Cannabis Zoning Ordinance was again discussed. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Cannabis Zoning Ordinance 25-0107, an amendment to section 5.4.0 of the city code and sections 5.9 and 6.17 of the zoning code. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented to council the Morrison County Humane Society agreement. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to sign the Humane Society agreement. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
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 & Carter Loven
City Park: Lonny Hutchins and Julie Hollermann
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 Tony Maciej
6. City Attorney: The law office of Quinlivan & Hughes
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 Tony Maciej 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 2025:
1. Mayor’s salary: $2,000.00 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).
Jim Molitor made a motion to raise the clerk/treasurer salary and city maintenance worker salary a 2.5% cost of living raise. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Mayor Lange abstained. Motion carried. This raise in reflected in the following
3. Clerk/Treasurer salary: $1691.25 monthly+$20.00 per hour for special meeting (1 hr min pay) + the ESST 48 hrs sick pay.
4. Maintenance Worker Salary: $47,939.50 Annual wage+60% health care+disability ins & 3 weeks paid vacation and cell phone monthly fee.
5. Substitute Maintenance Man Salary: $20.00 per hour
Jim Molitor made a motion to raise substitute salary to $22.00 an hr. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Tony Maciej abstained. Motion carried.
6. Park & City Centers Cleaner: $15.00 per hour
7. Summer part-time worker: $15.00 per hour
8. Mileage at present $.67 a mile. Tony Maciej made a motion to raise the mileage rate to $.70 a mile to match states rate. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
If a motion was not made for a salary it will remain the same as last year.
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. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center. The Public Hearing will begin at 6:45 pm for the Central MN Housing Funding.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Carter Loven to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:30 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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