Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 2, 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 Alicia from the Leader, Steve Gruber and Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023 was reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. John Dragseth 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 Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
City maintenance, Lonny, presented to council a list of residences with either inoperable or no current license vehicles. Council instructed the clerk to send out letters of violation to these residents and inform them they will have until the end of May to fix the nuisance or the vehicle will be towed at owner’s expense.
Lonny informed council the city plow truck and Kubota are both in need of some maintenance and is usure how much it will cost at this time. Council was in agreement to have them both repaired.
The new wells have not been drilled or tested yet.
The mayor informed the council that the City Codes, Policies and Procedures are at the City Attorney’s office for review.
Presented to council was: Donation Resolution #23-0502 for $700.00 from the Swanville Lions and Donation Resolution #23-0502B for $300.00 from the Swanville Women’s Club, both donations are to be used for flowers on main street of Swanville. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept both Donation Resolutions #23-0502 and #23-0502B for main street flowers. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Center Library/Museum has a problem with water in the basement. One estimate was received to have a company repair the problem. Council would like another estimate before giving the okay to have the work done.
Alvin and Elizabeth Giese would like a building permit to rebuild their pole shed that went down because of snow this winter. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the Giese’s the building permit with no charge being it was damaged by snow and will be the same dimension as the previous building. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Steve Gruber was present to inform the council of barking dogs in his neighborhood. The city does have an ordinance on barking dogs. A letter will be sent to the owner and renter to inform them of this ordinance. If the problem persists, the Sheriff’s office will be called. Council would like to remind all residents to please be considerate of your neighbors with all animals.
Reminder of the City-Wide Clean-up Day Saturday, May, 6th from 9:00-11:00 am at the Park.
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. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
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 7:40 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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