These are unofficial minutes.
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 Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the October 6th, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the October 22nd, 2014 Budget Meeting. Motion Carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda with the addition of a discussion about a Water Truck for the Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. Guests and Presentations:
Department Reports:
Maintenance Report (Frank Koopmeiners)
• Water was up for the month while Sewer usage was down. Frank Koopmeiners mentioned that water may be up due to flushing associated with the new water main by West Walnut. • Frank Koopmeiners will begin discharging the Pond this week.
• The Flags along Main Street have been taken down in preparation for Holiday decorations. The decorations will be lit by Thanksgiving night.
• The old school line was televised. The televising showed that there are large rocks stuck in the line. Frank Koopmeiners is looking into using a more powerful jetting machine to unclog the line. Fire Department Report (Lange)
• Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss was present to discuss the purchase of extrication equipment which was paid for by contributions from the Fire Relief Association’s Annual Raffle. The new Hurst equipment will be faster and lighter, making any needed extrication safer and more efficient.
• Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss also discussed the continued need for a new Water Truck. The Fire Department has formed a Fire Truck committee and plans to apply for the FEMA grant again. If grant funding does not come available, the department will look into purchasing. Jay will be present to discuss this option with the Fire Board at the Annual Meeting in March. Planning Commission (Lange)
• Did not meet.
UCDC (Olson)
• Did not meet.
Recreation Board (Johnson)
• Minutes were presented to the Council.
Unfinished Business:
There was a short follow-up discussion about the 2014 League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meeting in Waite Park. The attending members of the Council found the meeting valuable and very well run. New Business:
City Engineer of SEH, Scott Hedlund, was present to discuss updates concerning the Walnut Avenue Improvements Project.
Scott Hedlund presented an Application for Payment No.2 to C&L excavating for 2014 Walnut Avenue Improvements. Motion made by Mayor Rollie Johnson and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve the Application for Payment No.2 to C&L Excavating, Inc for 2014 Walnut Avenue Improvements. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Report:
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to renew the Public Fund Certificate 1013089 at Stearns Bank for 12 months at an interest rate of .65%. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve the Treasurer’s Report with an October 31st ending bank balance of $636,002.35 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to approve the claims in the amount of $276,464.05 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI:
• Employee Reviews will be held on November 17th, 2014 beginning at 6:30 pm.
• The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for December 1st, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upsala City Hall.
Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:57 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Submitted by Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer