Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:01 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Mitch Lange, Lana Bartells, and Wendy Rene, Absent: Alan Gunderson. 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 May 1, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nick Johnson updated the council that all four new firefighters are certified, and the gear just arrived. One resignation effective June 16, 2023.
First Response Team: Vice President Danielle Haus was absent, so Nick Johnson reported ten calls for May. They served 250 for the Memorial Day Fundraiser at the REC Center.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Notice Effective Immediately: Due to the recent dry weather conditions and our declining water levels, we are implementing an odd/even watering ban. Odd number houses can water on odd number calendar days and even number houses can water on even number calendar days.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the June Calendar and is looking forward to the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth.
Planning Commission: Larry Bartells reported the committee discussed to eliminate the $35.00 charge to demolish buildings. Rene moved to approve to eliminate the $35.00 charge to demolish buildings, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Heritage Days: A meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. Everything is set for August 12 & 13th.
Unfinished Business: Well: The city will contact Thein Well and continue exploring the options.
New Business: Donation of $4,000.00 to Heritage Days, Lange moved to donate $4,000.00 to Heritage Days account, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Garbage Cans: Council had discussion on city garbage cans.
Community Center Air Conditioning and Furnace: Rene moved to donate up to $3,000.00 to the Upsala Community Center for replacing the air conditioning and furnace, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
City of Upsala Sign: Lange moved to proceed with getting an estimate from Everything Signs and taking the best bid to go ahead with ordering the sign, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Farmer’s Market: It was a great turn out and the vendors there almost sold out.
Acknowledgements: The Upsala American Legion for the great program presented at Upsala Area School and at the Legion Memorial on Memorial Day. To the Upsala First Response Team who supplied the noon luncheon. It was very much appreciated.
Financials: Bartells moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 3, 2023, June 8th from 9:00-9:30 Coffee with a Council Member at the Community Center.
Adjourn: Rene moved to adjourn at 8:53 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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