These minutes are not approved.
Members Present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Robert Maciej, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich. City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the minutes from the April 6th, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Dennis Westrich and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the agenda with the additions of funding for the new Fire Truck, discussion about a street sweeper/jetter exchange agreement between the City and Holdingford, and the Fire Relief Association’s Raffle Permit Application. Motion carried unanimously.
Guests and Presentations: AA resident living along Walnut Avenue was present to discuss Dust Control measures for this year. Motion made by Brian Lange and seconded by Robert Maciej to do dust control along the affected portion of 50th Avenue. Motion carried, Mayor Rollie Johnson abstained.
Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water and sewer usage was up for the month of April.
• Frank Koopmeiners informed the council that the tree was planted in the park.
• Frank Koopmeiners will start testing to discharge pond.
• MN Rural water is going to come out to see where sewer line is broken.
• The City will look into making an arrangement with Holingford to trade use of street sweeper for use of our jetting machine.
• Lions requested use of maintenance truck for sand box delivery.
• Tower Road is needing some repairs, City will look into repairs for next year.
• The City will contact Greater Minnesota Gas to fix holes.
Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council.
• Financing for a new fire truck was discussed, will begin to line up financing as the truck should be ready in June.
• Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Dennis Westrich to approve a Raffle Permit for the Upsala Fire Relief Association to be held August 8th at the Rec Building. Motion carried, Council Member Brian Lange abstains.
Planning Commission, Lange: No Meeting.
• A building permit for a shed was reviewed. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve the permit upon receiving a site plan and application fee. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala Community Development Commission, Olson: Minutes were presented to the City Council Recreation Board.
Unfinished Business: Audit fieldwork has been rescheduled for May 18th.
The City Council discussed need for flashing speed limit signs and increased enforcement along Highway 238. It will be around June when one will be available for rent from the City of Pierz, otherwise purchasing one will cost around $2,800.
The computer hard drive has been restored.
New Business: Interest in a extending nearby bike trails into the Upsala area was discussed. There are no current opportunities to do so, but the City will keep looking into funding.
A need for replacing the current restrooms in City Park was discussed. The City will look into pricing and other possible funding sources.
Financial Report: Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve the Treasurer’s Report with an April 30th ending bank balance of $325,295.80 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve the bills in the amount of $14,383.98 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Spring Leaf and Lawn Clean Up was Scheduled for May 8th
• City-Wide Clean Up is Scheduled for June 6 from 8 AM to Noon at the Recreation Building.
Next City Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday, June 1st, 2015 at 7 PM.
Mayor Rollie Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer