Upsala City Minutes – June 4th, 2012

Upsala City
June 4, 2012
These are Unofficial Minutes.
Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Robert Maciej, Joan Olson, Brian Lange. Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle. Council Member was not in attendance.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the May 7, 2012 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the agenda with the additions of a lot split, water treatment plant, and a public works meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water and sewer was up for the month of May.
• Filter testing was done at the water plant.
• Removal of a tree at the city park.
• Motion was made by Councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to approve the replacement of that tree with a new one for a cost of $350.
Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the council.
Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes were presented to the council.
UCDC, Olson: Minutes were presented to the council.
Recreation Board, Johnson: Minutes were presented to the council.
Unfinished Business: Discussion was held on getting bids for a Park Restroom remodel. The City is looking at replacing doors, shingles, toilets and walls.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by Councilmember Joan Olson to accept the bid from Scherping Electric for the electric upgrade in the city park not to exceed $5,985 and will be paid for out of the deputy clerk budget. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Adrian Welle informed the council that the warranty deed transfer for the café has been signed and submitted.
City Clerk Adrian Welle informed the council that MnDOT will allow the city to paint crosswalks at the intersections.
New Business: City Clerk Adrian Welle informed the council that MnDOT will be around town the next few weeks repairing pot holes and signs on Hwy 238.
Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to pay for the sewer line repair at 208 Borgstrom Street. Motion Carried unanimously.
Motion was made by mayor Rollie Johnson and seconded by councilmember Robert Maciej to approve a 3.2 liquor license for the Upsala Blue Jays for 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Adrian Welle presented the council with a first draft of a property maintenance code for review and suggestions. This process will take several months to complete.
Motion was made by mayor Rollie Johnson and seconded by councilmember Brian Lange to approve a lot split as requested by Joanne Eason. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to authorize SEH to move forward with the bidding process for the Water Treatment Plant Maintenance. Motion Carried unanimously.
The council set a public works committee meeting for June 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Financial Report: Treasurers Report with a May 31, 2012 bank balance of $91,072.94 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Joan Olson to approve the bills for May for the amount of $9,631.72 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle. Motion carried unanimously.
Reminder to residents and council that the next regular scheduled council meeting will be July 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Adrian Welle, City Clerk