These are unapproved minutes.
Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Joan Olson, Brian Lange, Robert Maciej, and Dennis Westrich.
People present: Elaine Mrozek; Sheila McCoy, MC Record; Frank Koopmeiners, Public Works; and Michelle Stevens, City Clerk/Treasurer.
Minutes: Maciej moved to approve minutes from January 4, 2016 City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Maciej moved to approve the agenda with the addition of the property for sale on the south end of town and the maintenance salt/sand shed, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Outsourcing Payroll: Olson moved to contract with Elaine Mrozek to outsource the City’s payroll at a fee of $30 per month with the exception of December which would be more due to the increase in checks being produced, and end of the year reporting, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Olson moved to cancel the payroll contract with Schlenner & Wenner, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Gambling Permit: Lange moved to approve Lawful Gambling with no waiting period for St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Church located at 308 South Main Street for a raffle drawing held on March 18, 2016, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Permits: Westrich moved to approve two temporary on-sale liquor license permits for St. Mary’s Church located at 308 South Main Street for February 13, and March 18, 2016, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Updates: Koopmeiners reported on water and sewer levels. Koopmeiners installed an alternator and new fan belts on the plow truck.
• The Council reviewed the report from Minnesota Department of Health Annual Survey concerning our Public Water Supply showing no bacteria anywhere.
• MnWARN: Lange moved to pass Resolution 2-1-16-1, a resolution authorizing governmental unit to be a party to Minnesota Water Agency Response Network (MnWARN), 2nd by Maciej.
• Treating for Lead in City Water: Questions arose concerning lead in the City’s water supply. Koopmeiners reported that the City of Upsala adds a phosphate product called C-9 which coats the pipes and sends samples in every two months to monitor the lead levels.
• Salt/Sand Shed: Koopmeiners explained where the water mains are on the City property where the water plant is located. The Council requested Koopmeiners report to the Planning Commission on February 17th with more detailed information.
Fire Department Report: Brian Lange reported the tanker truck needs some adaptors; then it should be ready to join the fleet.
• The new drop tank is here.
• No Fire calls for January.
•The UFD had their annual meeting with election of officers and added one more captain to increase the odds of having a captain at each call.
Officers are as follows: Chief: Jay Baggenstoss; Asst. Chief: Frank Koopmeiners; Captain: Nick Johnson; Captain: Bill Koopmeiners; Captain: Kevin Lampert; Training Officer: Joe Trettel; Secretary: Brian Lange.
City Office Report: Lange made a motion to have Stevens attend the MAOSC conference in St. Cloud March 15-17 at a cost of $$265.00 for all three days, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Planning Commission: Lange submitted the monthly report; Lange is the secretary and Westrich is the Chair of the Commission.
John Soltis will be combining lots and removing one trailer at 319/321 West Street.
Westrich made a motion to waive the fees for demolition of a trailer home located at 321 West Street due to the improvement on the property, 2nd by Maciej. Motion failed by 2 to 3 vote.
UCDC: Next meeting will be Tuesday, February 16th, with the mayor extending a thank you to Joan Olson and Mike Schultz for all of their dedicated time and effort they put in the past projects.
Recreation Board: Johnson submitted the monthly report; Johnson is chair and Bernice Koester is secretary.
• Scheduling/renting is increasing for the building.
Unfinished Business: City Hall Roof Repair: Johnson is collecting quotes for the March meeting.
Safety Group Initiative: Lange moved to pass Resolution 2-1-16-2, a resolution authorizing new member in Regional Safety Group (RGS), 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Call for Public Hearing for chickens in the City Limits: Westrich moved to hold a public hearing at 7:15 on March 4, 2016 for 318 Hillcrest St. to house up to 10 chickens, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Toning Plus Lease: Lange moved to renew the lease as presented for Toning Plus to rent a portion of the Rec Building at a fee of $200/ month, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution in support of increasing LGA: Lange moved to approve resolution 2-1-16-3, a resolution of Greater MN Cities in Support of Increasing Local Government Aid (LGA), 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.
Safety and Loss Control Workshop: Maciej approved up to two people to attend the safety and loss control workshop in St.. Cloud on Tuesday, April 12th, at a cost of $20/person, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Debit/Credit Card for Public Works and City Clerk: Maciej moved to approve the City to get two credit cards for City Staff, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial: Maciej moved to approve the checks vouchers # 17078 – #17128 with Stevens to follow up with the Northview Bank-Finlayson payment, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: None.
Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m., 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer