Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, and Tony Maciej. Members absent: Jim Molitor and Deb Wood. Also present: George Minerich, Mark Hallen, reporter Sheila McCoy, and Lonny Hutchins.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held September 5, 2017 was reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes as printed. Norm Carlson 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.
Lonny Hutchins presented council with a project the Swanville Lions would like to start working on. The Lions would like to replace the fence around the pond by Lake Pepin. It would be a 5’ high mess fence with a locked gate. Council was in agreement to allow the fence to be replaced.
Mayor Lange presented council with resolution #17-1003 which would authorize acquisition of the land owned by Cory DeFoe in the North Berkey addition as eminent domain. The city desires to add green space and park adjoining the North Berkey plat. Norm Carlson made a motion to accept resolution #17-1003. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The land will be appraised in the near future.
Mark Hallen, with Widseth, Smith & Nolting, was present and went over the outstanding bill the city had received from the North Berkey Avenue project. After discussion, council agreed to pay the $6,803.50 to WSN. Hallen also discussed the North Berkey Avenue project is completed with First Street being striped and finished also. He will file a notice of completion with MPCA.
George Minerich, from MN Department of Health, was present to go over with council the first phase report of the well head protection plan. Minerich explained in detail water supply information and quality results. At this time, results of the city’s water tested good. Recommendations were given for future improvements. After questions were answered, Mayor Lange made a motion to accept Wellhead Protection Plan part 1. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange presented council with a land use application from Mielke Mark LLC. Mielke’s would like an approval to lay a monolithic slab for the footing. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the monolithic slab, Norm Carlson seconded the motion. Council approved. Mielke’s application is for a 1500’ square patio home with a 1000’ square garage to be built in the North Berkey Addition, Lot 3, Block 1. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve Mielke Mark LLC land use application. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion passed.
Mayor Lange presented council with resolution #17-1003b. The resolution states the Swanville Horseshoe League would like to donate $2000.00 toward the horseshoe pits renovation. Tony Maciej made a motion to accept resolution #17-1003b. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The Swanville Fire Association assessment was received for 20017-2018 in the amount of $4580.88. Tony Maciej made a motion to include the assessment with the October claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Lange would like to have in the 2018 budget $2000.00 tagged for the water trail project of Swan River, from the bridge on the county line road to Swan Lake in Pillsbury. The plan is to clear debris in the river to make it easier to kayak or canoe. This would hopefully attract more visitors to the areas. Tony Maciej made a motion to budget $2000.00 for the trail project. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The League of MN Cities Insurance Company continues to investigate the fraud issue. No money has been recovered to date. There is still the possibility of the City receiving money from the insurance company minus the deductable.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Tony Maciej made a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Norm Carlson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer