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, Logan Vieth, Alan Gunderson, and Joan Olson. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Absent: Public Works Director-Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Gunderson moved to approve minutes from February 2, 2026, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Jason Murray from David Drowns Associates, Inc. discussed Tax Increment Financing for the possibility of a housing development.
Shawn Tenney from Tenney Construction Services, Inc. expressed an interest in a housing development in Upsala.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nicholas Johnson reported three calls for February. The gear has arrived and they are going through training.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported seven calls for February. The team recommended one new EMS member. The meat raffle will end in April.
Rene moved to approve Neil Gerads as a new member of the EMS team, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Report: Tschida was absent and Popp reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Well #4 had a leak, the snowplow truck needed minor repair and both have been completed. The snowflake lights have been turned off but the tower lights are still lit. Tschida is doing some early spring cleaning in the water plant and maintenance building.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the February Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning & Zoning commission approved a lot split and is working on the possibility of a new housing development.
Heritage Days: The next meeting is March 11, 2026. We need more Heritage Days Committee Members.
Unfinished Business:
New Business: Mayor Compensation Rene moved to approve to pay Kevin Breth $150.00 for the month of January as mayor, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 3-2-2026-1: Donation of $2,500 from Konsor for Friends of the Library: Gunderson moved to approve resolution 3-2-2026-1 donation of $2,500 from Konsor for Friends of the Library, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Community Center Discussion on City park bathrooms and the possibility of the Community Center serving food during Heritage Days.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Vieth. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be April 6 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 7:53 pm, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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