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: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.
Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from December 5, 2022, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report : Nick Johnson reported two fire calls and a lot of medical calls. Fire hydrants and sidewalks need to be cleared of snow. Two new radios are coming from the County. Four new members will need turn out gear and a grant will cover for two of them. Joint Fireboard meeting will be January 17th, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus was absent so Nick Johnson reported twelve calls for December.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. Tschida replaced water heater and has been plowing a lot of snow.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the January Calendar and reported on the projects worked on in December. The City open house was a good turn out for the weather conditions.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning Johnson talked about a need for more housing, town homes, storage sheds and more businesses
Unfinished Business: Park Bathrooms – hoping to have it done early Spring.
Website: Tina is still working on it and waiting for more photos and videos.
New Business: 2023 Elected Leaders Institute: Rene moved to approve the council members that are interested in attending the Elected Leaders Institute in Alexandria to provide city leadership on March 3 & 4, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Liquor License – St. Mary’s: Rene moved to approve the temporary liquor license to St. Mary’s Church on February 11, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Temporary Liquor License – St. Mary’s: Bartells moved to approve the temporary liquor license to St. Mary’s Church on March 31, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Gambling Permit: Bartells moved to approve the Gambling Permit for St. Mary’s Church March 31, 2023 with no waiting period, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Pro-Tem: Rene moved to approve Lana Bartells as Mayor Pro-Tem; and as such will be an official signer of City documents, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Morrison County Record and Long Prairie Leader as Legal Publisher: Lange moved to approve the Morrison County Record and Long Prairie Leader as the City’s legal publishers for 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
2023 Designations and Appointments: Rene moved to approve the appointments for 2023 as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Designating the Polling Place – Resolution 1-4-23-1: Lange moved to approve the designating polling place at 320 Walnut Ave as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
2023 Fee Schedule – Resolution 1-4-23-2: Rene moved to approve Resolution 1-4-23-4 adopting the 2023 Fee Schedule as presented with the edits, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Allowing Transfer of Electronic Funds – Resolution 1-4-23-3: Lange moved to approve Resolution 1-4-23-3 allowing the Transfer of Electronic Funds, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Allowing Handwritten and Computer-Generated Checks – Resolution 1-4-23-4: Bartells moved to approve Resolution 1-4-23-4 allowing Handwritten and Computer-Generated Checks, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Liability Coverage Waiver: Bartells moved to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statute 466.04, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Local Board of Appeal & Equalization: Bartells moved to approve Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1:00 am at the Upsala City Hall as the date, time, and location for the annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: Johnson congratulated Brady Burggraff, Scott Taylor, and Joe Trettel for winning the Residential Holiday Decoration Contest this year and receiving $150, $100, and $50 in Upsala Bucks, respectively. He also congratulated Charlie Gunderson Cabinets, Buffy’s Bar & Grill and Elmdale Insurance for winning the Business Holiday Decorations Contest and receiving $150, $100, and $50 in Upsala Bucks, respectively. It was fun to see the decorations up this year!
To Crystal Benson for her years of service as city council member.
To the Friends of the Upsala Public Library for the new sign.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next regular City Council Meeting will be February 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
Work Session: The council performed personnel reviews for City staff.
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