Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Rene at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present: Council Members Wendy Rene, Logan Vieth, and Alan Gunderson. Absent: Joan Olson. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Public Works Director-Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Gunderson moved to approve minutes from January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Vieth moved to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of the CUP at 120 Basswood Ave, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Karin Nelson with Nelson Insurance discussed the value of the buildings.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nicholas Johnson was absent, and Popp reported three calls for January. The new members are well in their training and should be finished at the end of March or first part of April. The new structure firefighting gear has arrived and has been put in service.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported seven calls for January. Applications are open until February 20, 2026. The meat raffle is the 3rd Saturday of the month, and the next meat raffle is February 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm Buffy’s with the horse races for fire.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida stated a watermain break on Maple Avenue. Tschida was able to shut off valves and council discussed to wait until Spring.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the February Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission are working on patio home development.
Heritage Days: The next meeting is February 11, 2026.
New Business: Resolution 2-2-26-1 Resignation of Mayor Vieth moved to approve Resolution 2-2-26-1 the Resignation of Mayor, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Appoint a Mayor: Gunderson moved to approve to appoint Rollie Johnson as interim Mayor to the end of 2026, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Authorized Signers: Gunderson moved to remove Kevin Breth as an authorized signer and to add Wendy Rene and Rollie Johnson as authorized signers, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Liquor License- Buffy’s Bar & Grill LLC: Vieth moved to approve the liquor license for Buffy’s Bar & Grill, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Liquor License- Upsala Ball Park Association: Gunderson moved to approve the liquor license to Upsala Ball Park Association, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Bollig Engineering Agreement Task Order: Gunderson moved to approve the Bollig Engineering Agreement Task Order, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously. Bollig Engineering Task Order 1 Vieth moved to approve the Bollig Engineering Task Order 1, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Liquor License for Upsala Ball Park Association 8-8-2026: Gunderson moved to approve the Temporary Liquor License for the Upsala Ball Park Association on 8-8-2026, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously. Gambling Permit – Upsala Ball Park Association 8-8-2026: Vieth moved to approve the Gambling Permit for the Upsala Ball Park Association with no waiting period, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added Agenda Items: The Council approved the transfer of a conditional use permit to the new owners of the property at 120 Basswood Avenue. The new owners need to contact the County for the rental of the entire house.
Financials: Vieth moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be March 2 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 8:16 pm, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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