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, Alan Gunderson and Joan Olson. Logan Vieth participated remotely via FaceTime.
Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Public Works Director-Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Gunderson moved to approve minutes from July 7, 2025, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Gunderson moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nicholas Johnson reported one fire call for July. The fire department is accepting applications for new members until August 31, 2025.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported ten calls for July. The team received one resignation. The team is planning for an open house in October.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida reported that all the curbs were painted. Tschida presented the option of having the plow truck sandblasted and coated to eliminate rust, thereby restoring the metal to bare condition and creating an ideal surface for protective coating application.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the August Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission is actively pursuing the introduction of a new business to the town. Meanwhile, repair work is underway on the property along Main Street.
Heritage Days: Everything is set and ready to go.
Unfinished Business: Mural at the Upsala City Park: The mural at City Park was discussed, along with additional ideas for potential placement, particularly if it were to be mounted on a wooden wall with posts. Susie Johnson will take the suggestions back to the committee for further discussion.
Sewer Discussion: Breth moved to not pay the Roto-Rooter invoice related to a sewer issue reported by a resident, 2nd by Gunderson. Rene opposed the motion.
New Business: Gambling Permit: Upsala Dollars for Scholars (Bingo on August 9, 2025) Gunderson moved to approve the Gambling Permit for the Upsala Dollars for Scholars with no waiting period, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
September City Council Meeting: Rene moved to accept to hold the September City Council Meeting on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm since September 1st is a Federal Holiday, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To Mike and Sylvester for painting all the curbs to make the city look beautiful.
The Friends of the Upsala Public Library sent a thank you to the mayor and council members for borrowing picnic tables for the two ice cream events held in June and July.
To Mark Gilles for bringing his skid steer to help lift the pole/antennae that fell on the fire hall.
Community Center Building: The sale of the community center building has been placed on hold, pending further review and consideration by the governing body.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Budget Meeting will be August 27 at 5:00 pm. Next Regular City Council Meeting will be September 8 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 8:17 pm, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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