Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, John Dragseth, and Jim Molitor. Absent: Tony Maciej. Also present: Tayiah Loven and Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Thursday, April 11, 2024 were 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 Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange reported to the council the Water Project bids were halted because the National Historical Society did not give the approval of dismissal on the old water tower. Mayor Lange made many phone calls to MN State Representatives including the Governor’s office to try to get the bids rolling again. Through the efforts of the Mayor, bids should start by the end of May.
Council discussed changing the North DeGraff Avenue name in the new First Addition. After discussion, it was decided to change the name to Meadow Avenue.
After much consideration, it has been decided to go with Munibit Municipal for the City’s website. The web site should be up and running in June.
Reminder of the upcoming Clean-up Day, Saturday, May 11, 9-11:00 am
Lead service line inventory mail outs will be going out in the next week. Responses are asked to be in by June 1, 2024.
Donation Resolution #24-0507 was presented to council stating the Swanville Women’s Civic Club would donate $300.00 toward purchasing flowers on main street. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #24-0507 and appreciates the Women’s Civic Club for their donation. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members were in favor, motion carried.
A land use permit for the Swanville School to put up solar panels to the south of the softball fields was presented. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to give the School a land use permit to put up the solar panels. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion passed.
The school is doing some major work to the duct work inside the school, with that, they are asking if the city would allow parking on 6th Street by the gym. After discussion, it was decided to allow 15 minute parking rather than no parking for now.
Tayiah Loven was present to inquire the cost of a lot in the Industrial Park. Council will get back to Loven after checking on available lots.
Mayor Lange presented a Flood Plain Ordinance the city can adopt. After discussion, it was decided to have a Public Hearing at 6:45 pm before the June 4th meeting.
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 Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm with a Public Hearing taking place first at 6:45 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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