A Public Hearing was called to order at 6:45 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Tony Maciej, Norm Carlson, Jay Bartkowicz and Jim Molitor. Also present: Bryan and Grant Allen.
The purpose of the public hearing was to give residents of the city a chance to ask questions about the five year contract with Waste Management.
No one present had any questions about the contract. Council looked over and discussed the contract. The city attorney was sent the contract and he has approved it.
Mayor Peterson then closed the public hearing and called to order the regular monthly meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jay Bartkowicz, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor Also present: Bryan and Grant Allen and Mark Hallen.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 2015 were read. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes as read. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Peterson presented the maintenance report. Morrison County Public Works will have the ditch dug out by the school and cemetery because of water back up. The fill that will be taken out will possibly go into the industrial park. The blower at the sewer plant is bought and is up and running. There was discussion about putting in a volleyball and soccer net in the park. There was also discussion about putting in an RV dump station.
Mark Hallen, city engineer, was present and discussed the rain water issue on Third Street between Berkey and DeGraff Street. The crown on the tar is too high. The solution would be to mill and lower tar to a 3” gutter. At this point it does not seem feasible cost wise. If the city would have a street project in the future, this would be a possibility project.
Bryan and Grant Allen presented a building application to put a pitched roof onto the existing building on 308 DeGraff. This application was tabled until Planning and Zoning can go over the building ordinances.
The Waste Management contract was discussed. Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to go with Waste Management and a five (5) year contract for the City of Swanville refuse and recycling. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All council members voted in favor. Motion carried. The contract was signed and a copy will be mailed to Waste Management.
There was discussion about lawns not being mowed in the city. Jim Molitor made a motion that the city have a policy that any lawn that has growth of 7” high or higher a letter will be sent to the property owner. The owner will have 10 days to take care of the lawn or the city will cut and charge the owner $50.00 an hour with a minimum of $50.00. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Lions are asking for a three (3) day temporary strong liquor license for the Swanville Carnival July 10, 11, 12, 2015. Last year the charge was $80.00 for the license.
Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Lions the three day temporary strong liquor license for the 2015 carnival. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The clerk will send in the necessary paper work to the state.
Resolution 2015-0602 was presented to the council. This resolution would be to accept a donation from the Swanville Women’s Club in the amount of $250.00 to be used for flowers on main street. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept resolution 2015-0602. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
There was discussion about the dead trees on DeGraff Avenue by the business area. Jim Molitor made a motion to have the trees replaced. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
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. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next monthly meeting will be held July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer