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 May 6, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Baggenstoss was absent, and Lange reported that they had one call in Elmdale Township. The fire department will have pump training in June. They would like to purchase six sets of grass gear with the public safety aid money.
Grass Gear for Fire Department: Rene moved to approve the purchase of six sets of grass gear for approximately $6,100 with the public safety aid money, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously with Lange abstaining.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported seven calls for May. The Memorial Day lunch was a great success. They served 175 people.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The hydrants were flushed, and the ponds were discharged. Park bathrooms are open. Ben Roehl from Moore Engineering who oversaw the watermain project reported that the houses will be hooked up and restoration will be completed this week.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the June Calendar.
Planning Commission: Sourcewell is working on updating ordinances and a new zoning map.
Unfinished Business: Heritage Days: A meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM and UBA will be involved.
New Business: Resolution 6-3-2024-1: Donation of $2,500 from Upsala Lions Club for Heritage Day Fireworks: Lange moved to accept resolution 6-3-2024-1 accepting the donation of $2,500 from the Upsala Lions Club for Heritage Day Fireworks, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 6-3-2024-2 Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of a $254,000 General Obligation Water Revenue Note. Series 2024A Rene moved to accept resolution 6-3-2024-2 authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of a $254,000 loan agreement for General Obligation Water Revenue Note. Series 2024A, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Lions Club for $2,500.00 contribution for Upsala Heritage Days fireworks.
For all the contributions to the Upsala Area Community Center for the silent auction. The silent auction and meal were great.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be July 1 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Rene moved to adjourn at 8:11 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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