Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Kevin Breth at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present: Mayor Kevin Breth, 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 3, 2025, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of the art gallery, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Ryan Schmidt from Schlenner Wenner & Co to review the audit.
Vern Capelle & Andy Harren from Upsala School discussed the batting cage on the tennis courts. Gunderson moved to approve the batting cage on the tennis courts, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Derek Ullman reported that Stearns Bank has been acquired by Battle Bank of Colorado.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nicholas Johnson reported no fire calls for March. The fire fighter’s physicals were cancelled and re-scheduled for April 17, 2025. Alex Air recertified the fire equipment. The department discussed hiring new fire fighters.
Gunderson moved to approve to hire up to four firemen, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported one call for March. The last Meat Raffle and Horse Races will be on April 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Buffy’s Bar. The first response team finished refresher training.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Lift station pumps have been installed.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the April Calendar.
Heritage Days: The next meeting is May 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
Rene moved to approve of donating $5,000 to Heritage Days, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission is working with Sourcewell on revising and updating Upsala City ordinances. A public hearing for ordinance approval will be coming soon.
Unfinished Business:
New Business: Sewer Force main Replacement-238 Project Two quotes were discussed.
Rene moved to approve the Vitality Living of Upsala Project Easement, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Vieth moved to approve the Upsala Senior Living Certification & Resolution, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Financials Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be May 5 at 7:00 pm. May 16-17, 2025 City Wide Garage Sales, June 7, 2025 City Wide Clean-Up Day from 8:00 am -11:00 am.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 9:02 pm, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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