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: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Wendy Rene, Logan Vieth, Alan Gunderson, and Joan Olson. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Public Works Director-Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Rene moved to approve minutes from March 2, 2026, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Ryan Schmidt from Schlenner Wenner & Co to review the audit.
2025 Schlenner Wenner & Co Audit: Gunderson moved to approve the 2025 Audit from Schlenner Wenner & Co., 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Kris Ambuehl from Bollig Engineering: Bollig Engineering Task Order No. 3 Funding Application and Administration Services. Gunderson moved to approve Task Order No. 3, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Shawn Tenney from Tenney Construction Services, Inc., could not attend the meeting.
Department Reports:Fire Department Report: Chief Nicholas Johnson reported two calls for March. Johnson is getting prices on replacing the valves on the truck.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported six calls for March. The team is leaving the applications open for new EMS members.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida applied for a Boost Grant and will be applying for a 3rd Party Reimbursement from Sourcewell.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the April Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission is working on the possibility of a housing development.
Heritage Days: The next meeting is May 13, 2026.
Unfinished Business:
New Business: Resolution 4-6-2026-1 Approve Election Judges: Gunderson moved to accept resolution 4-6-2026-1 to approve election judges, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 4-6-2026-2 Donation of $2,500 from Upsala American Legion Post 350 for Heritage Day Fireworks: Rene moved to accept resolution 4-6-2026-2 accepting the donation of $2,500 from the Upsala American Legion Post 350 for Heritage Day Fireworks, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 4-6-2026-3 Sourcewell One-Time Community Benefit Funding Opportunity Grant Application: Gunderson moved to accept resolution 4-6-2026-3 to submit the One-Time Community Benefit Funding Opportunity Grant Application to Sourcewell to improve and upgrade the Recreation Center Building for handicap accessibility and community use, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Minnesota Flag: Discussion on the Minnesota Flag.
Acknowledgements: To Upsala Legion Post 350 for $2,500.00 contribution for Upsala Heritage Days fireworks.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be May 4 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Vieth moved to adjourn at 8:23 pm, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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