Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:02 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson and Mitch Lange. Absent: Lana Bartells. 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 June 5, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson updated the council that they had pump training and one fire call.
First Response Team: Vice President Danielle Haus reported nine calls for May. The First Response has chosen to remain with the city.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The Water & Sewer is hooked up in the city park bathrooms.
Rene moved to approve to proceed pond management estimate from Team Lab, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the July Calendar. Popp stated that she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference in Duluth.
Planning Commission: Larry Bartells suggested some possible revisions to the city building ordinance.
Heritage Days: Everything is set and ready to go.
New Business: Due to the recent dry weather conditions and our declining water levels Morrison County has been moved to a severe drought stage. The City of Upsala is implementing a total watering ban except for gardens and newly seeded grass. We will continue to monitor the dry conditions and keep residents updated. We appreciate your cooperation.
Donation from Upsala Lions Club for Heritage Days Fireworks Resolution 7-03-2023-1 Rene moved to accept resolution 7-03-2023-1, accepting the donation from the Upsala Lions Club for $3,000 for Heritage Days fireworks, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. Donation from Upsala American Legion for Heritage Days Fireworks Resolution 7-03-2023-2 Lange moved to accept resolution 7-03-2023-2, accepting the donation from the Upsala Lions Club for $2,500 for Heritage Days fireworks, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Upsala Dollars for Scholars Gambling Permit for Bingo. Lange moved to approve the Upsala Dollars for Scholars Gambling Permit for Bingo to be held on August 13, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Upsala Ball Park Association Gambling Permit to hold a Raffle January 27, 2024. Rene moved to approve the Upsala Ball Park Gambling Permit to hold a raffle January 27, 2024, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
City Hall IT Estimates. Rene moved to advance the install for firewall and monthly monitoring at City Hall from The Source Computing Group, Inc., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Lions Club for the donation for Heritage Days fireworks, the Upsala American Legion for the donation for Heritage Days fireworks; to Sourcewell for the $50,000 grant for Upsala city vehicles.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: Next regular City Council meeting will be August 7, 2023. July 13th from 9:00-9:30 Coffee with a Council Member at the Community Center.
Adjourn Gunderson moved to adjourn at 9:13 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer