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 February 5, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Jake Williams from Minnesota Rural Water to do a water rate study.
Barry Johnson from Moore is working on city easements.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Baggenstoss reported the FEMA grants have been submitted. They completed CPR & Blood Pathogen Training. Water truck repair was discussed.
First Response Team: Vice President Haus reported ten calls for February. They have raffle tickets for sale. New members officially started, and training begins in April. EMS expenses were discussed.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida discussed lighting the intersection on 238.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the March Calendar.
Planning Commission: Larry discussed the agreement between Elmdale Township & The City of Upsala.
Rene moved to approve the ¼ mile of gravel road between Tower Road & Baltic Road and ¼ mile of gravel on 55th Avenue will be maintained by the Elmdale Township and billed to the City of Upsala, splitting the cost in half, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Heritage Days: The theme is “Up North”. Fireworks will be at 9:30 pm lighting off from the same location as last year.
New Business: Gambling Permit – St. Edward’s Church: Rene moved to approve the Gambling Permit for St. Edward’s Church on April 26, 2024, with no waiting period, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Local Board of Appeals and Equalization: Lange moved to approve the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization on April 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 3-11-2024-1 State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation – Hwy 238: Rene moved to accept resolution 3-11-2024-1 accepting the $1,600 to be paid by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the acquisition of permanent highway 238 easement, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 3-11-2024-2 Recycling Grant: Lange moved to accept resolution 3-11-2024-2 accepting a Recycling Grant from Morrison County in the amount of $2,042.70, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution 3-11-2024-3 Clean Up Day Grant: Rene moved to accept resolution 3-11-2024-3 accepting a Clean Up Grant from Morrison County in the amount of $935.92, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously. EMS/FIRE Policy for mileage reimbursement/hotel stay: Gunderson moved to approve the EMS/Fire Department reimbursement for mileage after 40 miles round trip and reimbursement of classroom time at current hourly wage. Reimbursement for accommodation and meals up to $200.00 per day with receipts, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously with Lange abstaining.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be March 4 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn Lange moved to adjourn at 9:29 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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