These are Unofficial Minutes.
Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Robert Maciej, Joan Olson, Brian Lange. Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to accept the minutes from the January 3, 2011 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept agenda the agenda with the additions of Toning Plus, Rob Schumer, Ryan Sauerer, Scott Hedlund, St Mary Bingo Permit. Motion carried unanimously
Citizen Appeals and Presentations: Rob Schumer was in attendance to request a Bingo Permit for St Mary’s church for a quilt bingo on February 19, and a Ham bingo on March 25. Motion was made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: February 15, 2012 the Christmas lights will be removed
• Ryan Sauerer of Preferred Controls was present to give a quote for a PLC upgrade for controls in the water plant. He stated that the current system is outdated and set to be phased out and the latest version is set to be installed. Radio communications between the plant and water tower also need to be upgraded. Motion was made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve the quote of $22,825 for software upgrades to be paid by the water fund money market account. Motion carried unanimously.
• Motion was made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the bid submitted by Alden Pool and Municipal Supply for $3280 for a dehumidifier at the water plant. Motion carried unanimously.
• Water plant painting is still in the process. SEH would like to look into it and set up a meeting with Frank.
Fire Department Report, Lange: Elections were held and all officers will stay the same.
• The fire relief association requested a Pension increase from $450 to $600 per year of service. Motion was made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Joan Olson. Motion Carried. Council Member Brian Lange abstained.
Planning Commission, Lange: Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to increase the permit fee cost from $25 to $75. Motion carried unanimously.
UCDC, Olson: Did not meet.
Recreation Board, Johnson: Informed the council that the new lights are up in the recreation building.
Unfinished Business: Clerk Adrian Welle updated the council on the council vacancy that exists. There are 0 applicants for the council position and it will remain open until filed.
New Business: Held brief discussion on what the appropriate steps would be to deal with the numerous dog complaints coming in to town, the city has a leash ordinance but some residents are not following it. Mayor Rollie Johnson said he would speak with the individuals.
Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle informed the council that a PowerGrant application had been submitted for the lighting upgrade at the Rec Building.
Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to approve the agreement for impound services with the Morrison County Humane Society. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by Joan Olson to approve the 2012 Toning Plus lease. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial Report: Treasurers Report with an January 31st bank balance of $86,291.12 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Brian Lange to approve the bills for January as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle. Motion carried unanimously.
Reminder to residents and council that the next Regular scheduled council meeting will be March 5 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Adrian Welle, City Clerk
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