Minutes of the Public Hearing and Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The public hearing meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, and Jim Molitor. Also present: Bruce Johnson, Dennis & Brenda Schmidt, Carol Dold, Gene Harthan, John Lindemann, Tom Beseman, Rick Korkowski, Representatives from Moore Engineering, reporter Sheila McCoy, and Lonny Hutchins.
The public hearing was opened to hear input from the public on annexing and rezoning the city owned part of the walking trail, rezoning softball fields to Public Use, rezoning newly purchased land between Berkey Avenue North and Springbrook Drive to Public Use and updating the Planning & Zoning Ordinances. Bruce Johnson, supervisor from Burnhamville Township stated that the walking trail is in Burnhamville Township, and didn’t have a problem with the annexing of the trail, but should there be houses on property which would be annexed the township would probably not be in agreement. No other input was given during this hearing. Mayor Lange closed the hearing and opened the regular council meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, April 3, 2018 were reviewed. A motion was made by Deb Wood to approve the minutes as printed. Jim Molitor 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.
Rick Korkowski, representing Gardenville Internet Service, was present to ask the council if he could possibly put three antennas on the water tower. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion allow Gardenville to put up three antennas for $150.00 a month. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Korkowski stated he would send a contract for the council to sign.
Carol Dold and Dennis and Brenda Schmidt residents living on Rhoda Avenue were present to voice concern with trucks delivering to the Jennie-O Mill. Dold stated, trucks park across from her residence all hours of the night, leave their engines running and some have reefer trailers that have compressors that kick in every few minutes. After discussion, council decided to put up no overnight parking signs on Rhoda Avenue by the corn bin. Schmidt’s also voiced their concern about trucks not stopping at the stop sign on Rhoda Avenue and jake braking that continues on Hwy 28 even with the signs being posted. Mayor Lange stated she will talk with the sheriff’s office and the trucking company.
Gene Harthan, Supt. of Swanville School, was present to give a report on the snow melting and heavy rains that run down the hill and pools by the entrance of the school. Since the re-crowning of the road in front of the school the problem has worsened. Maintenance man, Lonny will talk with an engineer to see what options are available.
Tyson Hajicek, Jeremy Boots and Cliften Allen, from Moore Engineering, were present to introduce themselves and to tell about their company to the council. The engineers explained they will put a PPL & IUP letter together for the reconditioning/replacement of the water tower. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to have Moore Engineering construct the letters. Deb wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented to council the annexing of part of the walking trail to the City. Tony Maciej made a motion to annex the city owned part of the walking trail into the City. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Deb Wood made a motion to rezone the walking trail to Public Use. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The city attorney will draw up the necessary paper work.
The softball fields were then discussed. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to rezone the land used by the fields to Public Use. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. John Lindemann was present to state the empty lot is now ready to build up and a 10’ fence will have to be put up. Council was in agreement for the dirt to be hauled in and a fence to be put up.
The newly purchased land between North Berkey Avenue and Springbrook Drive was discussed. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to rezone this land to Public Use. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented changes in the Planning & Zoning Ordinances. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to accept all changes presented to council on the P & Z Ordinances. Deb wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
There was discussion on possibly purchasing land from Diane Piekarski whose land the city water tower is located. There is an easement to the tower now. Council will wait to see what the land is evaluated at before making a decision.
Mayor Lange presented to council a resolution of administration of MN Wetland Conservation Act. By signing this resolution it would give Morrison Soil and Water Conservation the right to take care of wetlands in the boundaries of Swanville. Deb Wood made a motion to accept resolution #18-0508 regarding the administration of the MN Wetland Conservation Act. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange stated the Corp of Conservation should start with the clearing of the Swan River trail the week of May 21.
City wide clean-up day is set for Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Randy and Gloria Drayna submitted a land use permit to build a 14’x18’ wood deck onto their existing home. P & Z approved the permit. Deb wood made a motion to approve the deck permit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
A new member is need on the P&Z committee with Jay Bartkowicz giving his resignation. Jim Molitor stated he would fill the vacancy.
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. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held at on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Deb Wood to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer