Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The meeting was called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Deb Wood, Norm Carlson, Jim Molitor, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Clif Allen, John Dragseth. Meeting recorded for reporter.
Minutes from the October 6, 2020 Swanville City Council meeting were reviewed. After discussion, a motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes. Deb Wood 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 Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Clif Allen, city engineer, reported on the city’s new water tower. The tower will be changing from the current 60,000 gallon tank to a 100,000 gallon tank. The loan would most likely go through MN Rural Development, with a grant for this project also. There was discussion where the new tower will be located. Allen is checking out the possibility of putting it in the Industrial Park to the north of Swanville. Allen will report back on the locations at the next council meeting. The Mayor and Council were in agreement to have the city engineer keep going with the water project analysis and to apply for the grants needed for the funding.
The CARES ACT funding was discussed. Thus far, spending of the money include an automatic door opener was bought and installed on the Swanville Center, tv, electronic equipment and tablets for councilmembers to have Zoom meetings, sanitation stations, sanitizers for cleaning city buildings, and new park benches. There is $7,196.10 left to spend. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the city maintenance worker $1000.00 for extra cleaning that was completed in the park since the pandemic started, purchase an air exchanger and install in the park building and purchase more cleaning supplies. Any money left over will be given to the County to be used toward COVID expenses in Morrison County. Deb Wood seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Mayor Lange abstained. Motion carried.
The City Clerk informed the council letters have been sent to property owners with a 90 day overdue utility bill. The letters stated any property owner with an amount that is 90 days overdue will be sent into the county office and applied on their property taxes for 2021. This process can only be done once a year before the end of November.
The renting of the park building was discussed. At the end of the discussion, it was decided to not rent the building in the month of November. Executive orders from the State of MN will be followed for the building.
The unofficial votes were presented to council from the General Election. Out of 182 registered voters and 12 registered on election day, 170 votes were cast. The following is a summary of the total votes cast: Mayor 2 year term: Sandra Lange-150 votes, 4-write ins Two Council Members 4 year term: Norm Carlson received 139 votes, 23 write ins, the top write in: John Dragseth with 11 votes. Mayor Lange asked John Dragseth if he would accept the nomination. Dragseth accepted the vacant seat left by Deb Wood. When the official voting results are received by the clerk, the clerk will notify council members and the official canvassing paper will be signed by council accepting the returns from the 2019 general election.
Jake braking was discussed. It was decided that when there is jake braking observed, the license number of the trailer should be written down and the Sherriff’s office called and report the license number of the violator.
The purchasing of a new city lawn mower was tabled.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Norm Carlson 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 Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
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 8:25 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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