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: Rene moved to approve minutes from June 3, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of the Gambling License for EMS on October 6, 2024, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Jake Williams from Minnesota Rural Water discussed the rate structure for sewer and water.
Public Hearing: Mayor Johnson recessed the regular city council meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:29 pm, a hearing on the Flood Plain Ordinance from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The Flood Plain Ordinance Summary was reviewed. Gunderson moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Johnson called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:33 pm.
Rene moved to approve the Flood Plain Ordinance, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Baggenstoss was absent, and Lange reported that they had three calls in June which were cancelled. They ordered six sets of grass gear with the public safety aid money.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported six calls for June. They are preparing for the gun raffle on October 6, 2024.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The watermain project is completed. Mike received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s. The new city truck will be delivered this week.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the July Calendar.
Planning Commission: The planning and zoning commission did not meet in June.
Unfinished Business: Heritage Days: A meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
New Business: Utility Disconnection Procedures Water Shut-Off Letter. If you get more than a month behind in your utility bill, you will receive a letter informing you of a disconnection of utilities by a certain date.
Gambling Permit for Upsala American Legion Post 350: Rene moved to accept the gambling permit for the Upsala American Legion Post 350 for the Veterans Day Raffle on 11-11-2024, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Gambling Permit for Upsala EMS: Rene moved to accept the gambling permit for the Upsala EMS Gun Raffle on 10-06-2024, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To Centra Sota, Moore Engineering, Paul & Kathy’s Grocery, Sytek and Upsala Motors for donating a total of $2,500.00 for Heritage Days fireworks. To the Upsala American Legion Post 350 and the Upsala Lions Club for donating a total of $5,000.00. We also appreciated the cash donations of $51.28.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next regular City Council Meeting will be August 5 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 8:13 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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