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, Lana Bartells, Alan Gunderson and Mitch Lange. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp and Public Works Director Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Lange moved to approve the regular city council meeting minutes from November 4, 2024, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Rene moved to approve the budget meeting minutes from November 4, 2024, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Gunderson moved to approve the special meeting minutes to canvass the election from November 13, 2024, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Jay Baggenstoss reported one call for November. He stated that Steve Hansen and Jay Baggenstoss are retiring as of January 1, 2025. Jay thanked the city council for all the support. The fire department is applying for the FEMA Grant. Gunderson moved to approve the following for Fire Department Officers: Fire Chief: Nicholas Johnson, Assistant Chief: Mike Kremers, Captain: Steve Heesen, Captain: Brady Burggraff, Captain: Ron Carlson, Training Officer: Joe Trettel, Secretary: Safety Officer: Bethany Burggraff, Safety Officer: Brock Weber 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously with Lange abstaining.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported six calls for November. The meat raffle and animal races went well and was a lot of fun. The next one is scheduled for December 21, 2025, at Buffy’s at 7:00 pm.
Rene moved to approve the following for First Response Team Officers: President Andrea Douvier, Vice President Danielle Haus, Secretary Clara Pflueger, Training Officer Seth Strassburg, Officer at Large Kyle Breth 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The well inspections has been done. Tschida replaced the battery back-up in the main lift. A dump truck has been purchased. Thein Wells drilled test wells.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the December Calendar.
Planning Commission: Gunderson moved to approve the ordinance amendment, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Rene moved to approve the ordinance amendment summary, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Rene moved to approve a Public Hearing on January 6, 2025, at 7:20 pm, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Heritage Days Meeting on January 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
New Business: Reading the minutes out loud at the beginning of each council meeting.
Temporary Liquor License for St. Mary’s Catholic Church 2-08-2025 Rene moved to approve a Temporary Liquor License for St. Mary’s Church on 2-08-2025, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Liquor License for St. Mary’s Catholic Church 4-11-2025 Gunderson moved to approve a Temporary Liquor License for St. Mary’s Church on 4-11-2025, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gambling Permit (Bingo on 2-09-2025) Rene moved to approve a Gambling Permit for St. Mary’s Church on 2-09-2025, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gambling Permit (Raffle on 4-11-2025) Rene moved to approve a Gambling Permit for St. Mary’s Church on 4-11-2025, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Michelle Stevens did a training for the newly elected officials. She has also done grant writing and a variety of office tasks which the city is reimbursed through a Sourcewell grant.
Thank you and Acknowledgements A big thank you to Rollie for serving as mayor for 14 years and 6 years as City Council Member. Thank you to Mitch Lange and Lana Bartells for their service years of service as council members.
Financials Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be Monday, January 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 8:17pm, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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