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, Alan Gunderson, Mitch Lange, and Wendy Rene. Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.
Minutes: Lange moved to approve the regular city council meeting minutes from January 4, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Meeting Minutes: Rene moved to approve the city council meeting minutes from January 4, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations, Citizen Appeals/requests: Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson was absent, so Danielle Haus updated the council on the Fire Department’s activities. The fireboard meeting went well. The new members started training and new gear has been ordered.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported fourteen calls for January. The calls have been increasing. The team will be volunteering at Ice Fest. The First Response will be doing a food drive at Paul & Kathy’s but the date is to be determined.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the February Calendar and that she has been working with the Auditors.
Planning Commission: Larry Bartells reported that the Planning Commission did not meet last month.
Heritage Days: Parade will start at 4:00 and they are working on the details.
Unfinished Business: Park Bathrooms: Johnson contacted Chris Kremer to check if he will be able to finish the project this Spring.
Update Website: The new website is up and running. The videos and photos look great.
Contractor’s Application for Payment: Bartells moved to approve the signature for the contract application of final payment to Burski Excavating for Walnut Avenue Extension, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business: Approval of Raffle for UBA on Heritage Days: Rene moved to approve the Gambling Permit Application from the Upsala Ballpark Association to hold a Raffle on August 12 (Heritage Days) with no waiting period, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Recycling Grant Resolution 2-6-2023-1: Rene moved to accept resolution 2-6-2023-1, accepting a Recycling Grant from Morrison County in the amount of $2,042.70, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Clean Up Day Grant Resolution 2-6-2023-2: Lange moved to accept resolution 2-6-2023-2, accepting a Clean Up Day Grant from Morrison County in the amount of $935.92, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Electric Charging Station was discussed.
City Wide Garage Sales will be May 19 & 20, 2023.
Minnesota Municipal Clerks Annual Conference March 21-24, 2023: Rene moved to approve Jane Popp to attend the Minnesota Municipal Clerks Annual Conference, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Lions Pull Tabs & Supplies to be stored in the REC Building: Bartells moved to store the Lions Pull Tabs & supplies in a 15×15 enclosure in the Southeast corner of the REC Building with an exterior door. The Lions will build the enclosure and pay rent of $50.00 a month, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:31 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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