Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. 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: Reporter Terry Lerhke, Holly Wilson.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, May 2, 2023 was 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 by Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Holly Wilson, city engineer, gave a progress report on the water system improvements. Traut Companies will be onsite to drill the production well the week of June 19, 2023. It is expected the work will consist of 2 days drilling and 2 days for pump testing. PFAS samples can then be taken.
The paper work will start now that the State of MN has approved the city for a direct appropriation of $3,052,000.00 through the MN bonding bill. This is a direct appropriation that will be handled by the MN PFA. A funding obligation letter (letter of conditions) should be received by the City this month. The City of Swanville and Moore Engineering will be working with Jeff Scholten from Rural Development on the review of the water project. If everything falls into place, Wilson anticipates to bid by late fall.
The North Berkey 1st Addition will be bid at the same time the water system improvements is bid. There is a grant out for infrastructure in new housing development. The mayor will check with the League of MN Cities to see what it all entails.
City wide clean-up day went well. With the grant from Morrison County the city took in $1,134.72 and paid out $1,965.24 for removal of items brought in. Council discussed a possible fee increase and charge next year for mattresses as well.
Central MN Housing will be having a Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 starting at 6:30 pm for Owner-Occupied, 7:30 pm for Rental, and 8:30 pm for Commercial in the Swanville Center/City Hall. Mayor Lange presented Resolution #23-0606 which states: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SMALL CITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICIES & PROCEDURES PREPARED BY CENTRAL MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTERSHIP, INC FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED, SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL AND COMMERCIAL REHABILITAITON ACTIVITY TYPES.
After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to adopt Resolution #23-0606. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried
City codes and policies and procedures are not back from the attorney as of yet.
Hanging flowers are on main street. The flower pots will be added this week.
Letters went out to all residents with noncurrent tabs/inoperable vehicles. All vehicles were taken care of.
The Swanville Lions are asking for a 3-day temporary on-sale liquor license for the Swanville Carnival July 7-8-9, 2023. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Swanville Lions the 3-day temporary license with the same fee as last year $80.00. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. all members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange read a proclamation stating June is National Small Cities Month. John Dragseth made a motion to be in support of the proclamation. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Lions are planning to dedicate and name the walking trail to the south of Swanville the “John Gessell Gallopin’ Goose” trail. Council had no problem with that.
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 because of the 4th of July, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:10 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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