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 Lana Bartells, Mitch Lange, 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 February 6, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations, Citizen Appeals/requests: None
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson updated the new members are going through training. Nick Johnson also attended State software training for monthly reports to send to the city and townships.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus was absent, so Nick Johnson reported eleven calls for February. One member is resigning, and two members are taking a leave of absence. The First Response would like to hire up to six new members.
First Response Hire of New Members: Rene moved to approve the First Response to hire up to six new candidates, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The city had a main water break that has been repaired. A huge appreciation to Mike for everything he did to make that happen.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the March calendar. Popp stated that she will be going to clerk training in St. Cloud March 21-23, 2023.
Planning Commission: Rollie Johnson reported that one building permit was approved at the Planning Commission’s meeting.
Heritage Days: A meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023. The committee is still looking for a DJ.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: Fire & EMS Ledgers, Allocations and Contract: The council needs more time to review the Fire & EMS Ledgers, Allocations and Contract. Sourcewell Grant for Plow Truck Resolution 3-7-2023-1 This was tabled at this time.
Approve Lions Club Donation of $5,260 for Fire Department Resolution 3-7-2023-2: Rene moved to accept resolution 3-7-2023-2, accepting $5,260 from the Upsala Lions Club for the Fire Department, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. Liquor License for Buffy’s Bar LLC Bartell’s moved to approve the Liquor License for Buffy’s Bar LLC, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Liquor License for Upsala Ball Park Association Rene moved to approve the Liquor License for Upsala Ball Park Association, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala First Response By-Law changes: The City Council reviewed the changes but are waiting for a response from the letter the city sent to the Upsala First Response in December.
Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Lions Club for donating $5,260 to the Fire Department.
Financials Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Coffee with a Council Member: It will be the second Thursday of the month starting Thursday, April 13th from 9:00-9:30 at the Community Center. Residents are welcome to engage with the council for any questions or concerns.
Adjourn Rene moved to adjourn at 8:42 pm, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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