Upsala City March 6, 2017

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 rollcall members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Joan Olson, Brian Lange, Dennis Westrich, and Lana Bartells. People present: David Drown Associate Jason Murray, NJPA Representatives Darrin Welle and Jon Andres, NJPA Attorney Misty Myers, First Responder Vice President Garrett Doucette, Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss, Resident Robert Maciej, MC Record reporter Sheila McCoy, Public Works Superintendent Frank Koopmeiners, and City Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Stevens.
Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from February 6, 2017 City Council Meeting, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Lange moved to approve minutes from February 13, 2017 Special City Council Meeting, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Lange moved to approve minutes from February 22, 2017 Special City Council Meeting, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Lange moved to approve the agenda with an addition of reviewing the utility bill requested by Robert Maciej who is in attendance, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentation, Citizen Appeals:
Darrin Welle and Jon Andres presented to the council what NJPA (National Joint Powers Alliance) can offer Region 5 members; including contract purchasing, internships, Information Technology services, Planning & Zoning services, funding opportunities, consultants, etc.
Misty Myers, NJPA Attorney, explained her services and fees as a city attorney.
Olson moved to approve NJPA Attorney Misty Myer as the City’s attorney, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Tower Road: Jason Murray, with David Drown Associates, explained the process to finance the reconstruction of Tower Road in conjunction with Morrison County’s resurfacing of 1st Avenue West.
Lange moved to adopt resolution 3-6-17-1 to call for a public hearing on the proposal to adopt a street reconstruction plan and the intent to issue general obligation bonds, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Building: Jason Murray also reviewed financing options for the maintenance building.
Westrich moved to adopt resolution 3-6-17-2 a resolution calling for a public hearing on the intention to issue general obligation bonds and the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports:
Maintenance Report: Koopmeiners reported on water and sewer levels.
Koopmeiners stated that the pump on the lift station is repaired and running smoothly.
Johnson moved to approve the annual Maintenance Agreement with Minnesota Pump Works at a cost of $603.75 annually to maintain Lift Station #1, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Olson moved to approve the quote from Freeport Electric to add a new transfer switch and a 100-amp generator inlet receptacle for the water treatment plant at a cost of $7,850.00, 2nd by Bartells Freeport Electric. Motion carried unanimously.
Fire Department Report: Lange gave an update on the sale of the old fire truck.
Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss reviews the quote to repair the pumper truck.
Lange moved to approve the quote with Emergency Apparatus Maintenance to repair the pumper truck at a cost of $3,686.00, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
First Responders: Garrett Doucette reported that the First Responders are working on their by-laws, and as the Vice President, he will be the representative at the City Council meetings.
City Office Report: Stevens reviewed the March Calendar.
Stevens explained that City Intern Eli Stevens will be installing a computer server for the City Office.
Planning Commission: Report was submitted.
UCDC: Report Submitted.
Recreation Board: No meeting was held.
Unfinished Business: Vacation/ Personnel Policy: The vacation portion of the personnel policy was reviewed; it will be brought back to the April meeting for approval.
Added Agenda Items: Robert Maciej questioned the increase in the water utility bills. The council explained that the residential water rate was raised to match that of the business water rate. Stevens was directed to find the minutes and send a copy to Robert Maciej.
New Business: No new business.
Thank you and Acknowledgements
Congratulations to Frank Koopmeiners. He received a 2016 Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award. He is the recipient of a Certificate of Commendation for outstanding operation, maintenance, and management of Upsala’s wastewater system.
Financials
Westrich moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m., 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.
Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer