Upsala City • June 2, 2014

These are unapproved minutes.
Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Robert Maciej, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich. City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the May 5th, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Guests and Presentations: Mary Backlund, City Auditor of Schlenner Wenner, presented the 2013 Audit Report to the City Council. Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the 2013 Upsala City Audit report as presented by Mary Backlund. Motion carried unanimously.
•Thomas Justin, candidate for Morrison County Sherriff, presented his campaign to the City Council and extended his welcome for any questions or concerns.
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water usage was down for the month while Sewer usage was up for the month.
• Frank informed the City Council that he had completed discharging the pond, but he may be discharging it again soon with the rainfall.
• Frank informed the City Council that Preferred Controls had purchased some of the City’s old water equipment in the amount $500. This money will go back into the Water Fund.
• Frank presented the material that clogged the sewer line by the football field. He will look further into getting it tested to see what it is made of. Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council. Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council. UCDC, Olson: Minutes were presented to the City Council.
Recreation Board, Johnson: No minutes to report.
Unfinished Business: Scott Hedlund, Upsala’s City Engineer of SEH, presented and discussed the Plans and Specifications for the 2014 Street and Utilities Improvement Project for Council approval. Scott also informed the City Council of upcoming permits related to the project that the City will need to apply for.
Motion was made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to approve Resolution #06022014-3: Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering for Bids. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Reva Mische updated the City Council on the upcoming repainting of cross walks on Main Street/State Highway 238. Public Works Director Frank Koopmeiners and City Clerk Reva Mische will be meeting with a MNDot representative to discuss location of potential cross walks.
The City Council had a brief discussion about contacting Sentence to Serve for work on other cross walks, striping, and curb painting. City Clerk Reva Mische will follow-up with Sentence to Serve.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve two Temporary Liquor Licenses with a total fee of $50 for the Upsala Blue Jays Baseball Team. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: The City Council discussed the need to get some additional playground equipment better suited for younger children in the City Park. Motion was made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Robert Maciej to direct City Clerk Reva Mische to research available grant opportunities for playground equipment for younger children. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Reva Mische presented names of individuals interested in being 2014 Election Judges. Motion was made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to appoint Christine Wuebkers, Mary-Jane Chuba, Viola Wuebkers, and Joyce Swanson as 2014 Election Judges. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve Resolution #06022014-2: Calling Public Hearing for Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 7pm on the Establishment of Tax Increment Finance District No. 2-4 and the Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve Resolution #06022014-1: Approval for use of Gambling Funds for Upsala Lions’ flowers on Main Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve City Clerk Reva Mische’s attendance to the League of Minnesota Cities Clerks Orientation held in Saint Cloud on Wednesday, June 18th through Friday, June 20th. Motion Carried unanimously.
Financial Report: City Treasurer Reva Mische presented the Treasurers Report with a May 30th ending bank balance of $60,080.87. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve the Treasures Report. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to direct City Treasurer Reva Mische to set up a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $100 dollars. Motion carried unanimously.
City Treasurer Reva Mische informed the City Council that the new Printer/All-In-One has arrived.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $27,610.87 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Annual Clean-Up Day scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, 8am-12pm at the Upsala Recreation Building.
Public Hearing on the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No 2-4 is scheduled for Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 7pm in City Hall.
Reminder to residents that the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be July 7th, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Upsala City Hall.
Motion made Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:53 pm. Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer