Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, and Jim Molitor. Absent: Tony Maciej. Also present: Sherry Ramsey, Ashley Meagher and reporter Terry Lehrke.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, June 7, 2022 were 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 Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Sherry Ramsey from the Patriot’s Café would like to replace the sidewalk to the north of the café. In the city’s assessments policy a business is required to pay 25% of the total bill. Ramsey will bring in the estimate for the work. Council was in agreement to replace the sidewalk. Swanville School would like to build a 72’x30’ storage building. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve the building permit. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Ashley Meagher CPA from Schlenner Wenner & Co. was present to go over the 2021 city audit. Meagher gave the city a clean opinion on the audit. After the presentation of the audit and questions were answered from council, Norm Carlson made a motion to accept the 2021 audit. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
There was nothing to report on the Water Storage Tank Project.
The City Museum will be ready to open on Friday, July 8, 2022. Shelving is in place with some memorabilia in them.
Having mandatory water hookups for residents/businesses that have this service available is at a standstill per advice from the city attorney.
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. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Jim Molitor to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:45 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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