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: Bartells moved to approve minutes from April 1, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Gunderson moved to approve minutes from April 17, 2024, Local Board of Appeals Meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Baggenstoss reported one fire call. LP Emergency training completed, and they would like to do water training when it’s warmer. The bar bingo in Elmdale ended in April and will begin next Fall.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported seven calls for April. The five new members are finishing the training. The First Response Team is preparing for the Memorial Day Event.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Tschida bagged and thatched the lawn and will fertilize in some areas. Tschida is waiting for a part to fix the water meter so he can open the park bathrooms. A big appreciation to Mike for getting the posters up of the Senior Graduates.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the May Calendar.
Planning Commission Lighted stop Sign Rene moved to approve that the city will maintain the solar lights on the stop sign that will be installed on Hwy 238, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business: Heritage Days: Everything is set and ready to go.
New Business: Friends of the Library Event: June 11 from 4-6pm, July 22 from 2-4pm, and August 7 from 5-7pm. Bartells moved to approve that the Friends of the Library can put up a canopy on the sidewalk for the annual ice scream for books events on June 11, July 22, & August 7, 2024, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Call for a Public Hearing on June 3, 2024, to consider CUP for Chickens: Gunderson moved to approve a Public Hearing on June 3, 2024 at 7:20PM, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be June 3 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Gunderson moved to adjourn at 7:57 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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