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 January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Vieth moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nicholas Johnson was absent, and nothing was reported.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported five calls for January. The team finished HIPPA training. The meat raffle went well, and the next meat raffle is February 15, 2025.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida stated the chemical feed line pipes in the water plant were replaced.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the February Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission is working with Sourcewell on revising and updating Upsala City ordinances.
Unfinished Business: Heritage Days: The next meeting is February 12, 2025.
New Business: Liquor License – Buffy’s Bar & Grill: Rene moved to approve the liquor license for Buffy’s Bar & Grill, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Liquor License – Upsala Ball Park Association Vieth moved to approve the liquor license to Upsala Ball Park Association, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Morrison County Animal Humane Society: Gunderson moved to not sign the Morrison County Animal Humane Society Contract, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Gambling Permit – Upsala Ball Park Association Rene moved to approve the Gambling Permit for Upsala Ball Park Association on August 10, 2025, with no waiting period, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
2025 Fee Schedule – Resolution 2-3-25-1 Rene moved to approve Resolution 2-3-25-1 the 2025 Fee Schedule, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be March 3 at 7:00 pm. Mayor and new council members will be attending The Newly Elected Officials Training in Alexandria February 28 – March 1, 2025.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 8:10 pm, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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