Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Corey and Tonya Johannes and reporter Sheila McCoy
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, June 3, 2025 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej 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 Tony Maciej and seconded Carter Loven to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Floor was opened for public comment-no comments.
Corey Johannes introduced himself and his wife, Tonya. He is interested in purchasing the former Rotomolding building in the Industrial Park to have a Cannabis business. To cultivate, manufacture and transport medical and recreational cannabis. Johannes said he wanted to get an input from the council whether it would be viewed favorably or not before he made an offer on the facility. Johannes, who owns Cannabis Company LLC, said he has been awarded a micro business license by the State of Minnesota. Johannes would cultivate, manufacture and transport in Swanville, he will be looking to hire 10-15 employees, of which at least eight would be full-time and the remaining part-time or temporary. Mayor Lange also brought up the concern that having a cannabis business so close to the new North Berkey Avenue Addition may impact people’s interest in purchasing a lot. She also pointed there is a daycare not far from the building. At this time the majority of the council was not in favor. Mayor Lange will visit with city attorney on this issue. Tabled.
Mayor Lange gave a report on the water storage tank. Work on the tank is moving along and ready to add water for a test check. They will start back filling around the building soon. There will be a Public Hearing scheduled to let the residents know the progress of the tank before the September meeting.
Mayor Lange presented change order #3 stating adding curb and gutter on 4th Street additional sub cut areas for increased aggregate section per city’s direction. An increase on the project of $172,294.91. Carter Loven made a motion to accept change order #3. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Fourth Street is ready for curb & gutter, then the first layer of asphalt will be put down. Second Street will be extended to the east 20ft, at the cost will be $5936.00. This will help with the sand running down the street.
John & Nancy Hoogenhous are requesting a land use permit to add another driveway to their property. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the land use permit for the Hoogenhous driveway. Carter Loven seconded the motion.
Jennie-O is requesting demolition of the old office building and to rebuild a new 30’x80’ office building. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the demo and rebuild of the 30’x80’ office building for Jennie-O. Tony Maciej second the motion.
Derek Muellner is asking for a land use permit to tar his existing driveway. Mayor Lange made a motion to approve Muellner’s tarring his driveway. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members of the council voted in favor of the land use permits, motion carried.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is planning on having a daycare center in the educational building. A public hearing will be needed before issuing a conditional use permit. The clerk will place an ad in the MC Record and hang flyers around the city for the Public Hearing on August 5, 2025 at 6:45 pm before the regular monthly meeting.
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 Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center with the Public Hearing taking place at 6:45 pm
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mayor Lange and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:45 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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