Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, and Jim Molitor Absent: Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Also present: Angie and Brent VanRisseghem, Isaac Schultz.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, October 4, 2022 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 John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Isaac Schultz, newly elected to the MN House District 10B, was present to hear the plans of the water storage tank and how the city needs funding from the state to get the project done. Schultz will be presenting this project in the House and the importance of the funding.
Angie VanRisseghem, City Insurance Agent, was present to go over the city’s insurance renewal for 2023. Angie handed out proposed insurance values for council to go over. Angie answered questions from council, and decided to come back to the December council meeting.
Mayor Lange presented to council a plaque that was done with all the mayors past and present for the City of Swanville. She is working on plaques for past and present Council Members and Clerk/Treasurers also.
There is a parcel by the alley between fifth and sixth street that someone is interested in buying but the alley would have to be named. After discussion, council decided to name the alley McRae Avenue and the lot would be #100. A sign will be made to mark this avenue.
With the selling of THC/CBD, the Mayor is working on city regulations and there will have a policy wrote up for the next council meeting for
Preliminary election results were looked at. Council will canvass the results in the next few days.
At this point Sandy Lange will remain as Mayor for a 2-year term and Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor will remain as council members for a 4-year term.
Mayor Lange presented council with Resolution # 2022-2 which states the American Legion Post 313 would like to donate $1000.00 to the Swanville Park for expenses. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the donation and to recognize the American Legion for their generous donation.
John Dragseth seconded the motion, all members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Morrison Co Animal Humane Society sent out an annual impound contract. After discussion, it was decided to not sign the contract at this time, but go with a pay as needed.
The Declaration of Covenants for North Berkey 1st Addition was discussed. The City Attorney has looked the covenant over and has given his okay on it. Jim Molitor made a motion to adopt the North Berkey 1st Addition Declaration. John Dragseth seconded the motion. all voted in favor, motion carried.
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, December 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 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 8:40 p.m.
Julie Holleman, City Clerk/Treasurer
Canvassing of the votes was held November 17, 2022. Mayor Lange, Council members Tony Maciej, Norm Carlson and John Dragseth canvassed the votes.
Mayor 2-year term: Sandra Lange received 112 votes, 5 write-ins
Councilmembers 4-year term: Tony Maciej received 105 votes, Jim Molitor received 78 votes. There were 17 write ins.
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