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 Lana Bartells, Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson and Mitch Lange. Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.
Minutes: Rene moved to approve the regular city council meeting minutes from July 3, 2023, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda items: Lange moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson updated the council that they had one fire call, and they are washing the trucks and getting ready for Heritage Days.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported twelve calls for June. The First Response rig has some electrical problem they are checking on.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Due to the continuing dry weather conditions all of Morrison County is in a severe drought. The City of Upsala constantly monitors its wells’ water levels which are continuing to decline. The City of Upsala has decided to implement a total watering ban. We will continue to monitor the dry conditions and keep residents updated. We appreciate your cooperation. The curbs were painted by volunteers, and they will be back to paint the hydrants.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the August Calendar.
Planning Commission: Larry Bartells said they approved one building permit.
Heritage Days: Everything is ready to go.
Unfinished Business: Pete Mooney from The Source Computing Group Inc. spoke about updating the firewall at City Hall and the Water Plant.
Rene moved to purchase a laptop for city hall and to install the update of the virus protection for the office and water plant from The Source Computing Group, Inc., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: September City Council Meeting Gunderson moved to hold the September City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5 since September 4 is a Federal Holiday, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve St. Mary’s Church Gambling Permit for Bingo on October 29, 2023: Rene moved to approve the St. Mary’s Church Gambling Permit for Bingo to be held on October 29, 2023, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Upsala Firemen’s Relief Association Gambling Permit for a Raffle on September 9, 2023: Bartells moved to approve the Firemen’s Relief Association Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held on September 9, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Donation from Upsala Lions Club for City of Upsala Sign Resolution 8-7-2023-1: Gunderson moved to accept resolution 8-7-2023-1, accepting the donation from the Upsala Lions Club for $1,000 for City of Upsala Sign, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve the Upsala Lions contribution for a Lions supply room in the REC Building: Rene moved to approve the Upsala Lions contribution in the amount of $5,950.00 for a Lions supply room in the REC Building, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve the Upsala Lions contribution for shelving in the Great River Regional Library in Upsala: Lange moved to approve the Upsala Lions contribution in the amount of $1,500.00 for shelving in the Great River Regional Library in Upsala, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Budget Meeting: Budget Meeting scheduled for August 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Lions Club for the $1,000.00 donation for the City of Upsala Sign.
Financials: Lange moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 8:19 p.m., 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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