Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The meeting called to order 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, John Dragseth, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, February 6, 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 Norm Carlson and seconded by Jim Molitor to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Water Project, City Attorney is working on the easements connected to the project, when these are completed, they will be forwarded to Rural Development. Bidding should start in April.
Applications were presented to council for the part-time cleaning person. After review and discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to hire Marcella Waltman. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Waltman will be asked to begin next week.
Reminder, the 2024 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:30 a.m. in the Swanville Center.
Council was asked to consider making a contribution to the Swanville Rural Fire Department which would be used toward the purchase of a fill station for the firefighter’s oxygen tanks. Mayor Lange stated that the Safety Aid Money received from the State of MN could be used for this project. After discussion Tony Maciej made a motion to contribute $3500.00 to the Swanville Fire Department for the fill station project. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Swanville City Wide Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. at the City Park.
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 Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Swanville Center. Notices will be put up for the time change of the April meeting.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 5:30 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer