The Public Hearing, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 was opened at 6:45 pm. Members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, and Jim Molitor. Mayor Lange explained the two Sub Division Applications of land in the Industrial Park. This applies to the land to the south of Peterson Trucking where the Sno Drifters has their building and the land in the corner of Springbrook Drive and north of Industrial boulevard. No comments were made and Mayor Lange closed that hearing and opened the regular monthly meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Ryan Odden, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, October 7, 2025 were reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes. 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 Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Floor was opened for public comment-no comments.
Ryan Odden, City Engineer, gave an update on the Water Project. Water storage tank /pumphouse up and running. A few problems need to be ironed out. Settings, pressure settings and chemicals all need to be modified in the pump house. The old water tower is not being used any longer and work to take down the tower will start next week. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve Eagle Construction to do the take down work. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The old wells and well houses will be worked on shortly to cap and take down. There will be a walk through on this Thursday at 9:30 am. With the federal shutdown, no money has been received from Rural Development Funding to pay the next payment applications for the project.
The last water meters readers that were installed by Winwater will be added to the computer system. There are about 12 more meter readers that need to be installed.
North Berkey 1st Addition is now completed. One house has been built. Council agreed that letters need to be sent out stating plans need to be in place by April of 2026 to build or the city will return the down payment money and sell the lot.
Lead lines update, there is one lead line reported, 18 galvanized and 26 unknowns. Letters will again be sent out those residents to let them know there are grants for line replacements which must be discussed with the city before work can be started.
Applications for subdivisions of lots for Swanville Sno Drifters Club/Sandy Lange and city lot both in the Industrial Park was presented. After discussion Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the subdivision of lots. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Mayro Lange abstained, motion carried. This will be sent to the city attorney for the next steps.
The drainage ditch on Forest Hill Lane was again discussed. It was decided to have cracked rock hauled in for now.
Central MN Housing grants are now closed, final paperwork will be completed.
“Your Speed” signs on Balcony Road was approved by Sourcewell which they will contribute $5,565.00 to the project. Swanville Lions will contribute the rest of the project.
The Cannabis ordinance was again discussed. Mayor Lange will visit with the city attorney on this issue to see if the city can change the buffer.
Delinquent utility bills were looked at. Any accounts over 90 days will be sent a letter and if not paid, the amount due will be added to the property taxes.
There have been numerous complaints about the property at 401 Berkey Avenue. A certified letter was sent to the resident but was not accepted. Norm Carlson made a motion to have the city attorney write and have the resident served a Notice of Abatement. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Council discussed the concern of some apartments in the city lacking 911 numbers, which makes it difficult for first responders. Letters will be sent to landlords asking to be sure to mark units with visible 911 numbers.
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. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:15 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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