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, Crystal Benson, Mitch Lange, and Wendy Rene. Absent: Crystal Benson
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 September 6, 2022, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Lange moved to approve the budget meeting minutes from September 12, 2022, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Lange moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations, Citizen Appeals/requests:
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nick Johnson updated the council on the Fire Department’s activities. The fire department is interviewing this week.
First Response Team First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported two calls for September. They will have an open house on October 9, 2022 with a free will breakfast from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM at Upsala Fire Hall. They also have a gun raffle and kids activities, Camp Ripley will bring a command center.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. The MN Department of Natural Resources sent a letter stating the Mississippi Headwaters watershed is now in a Drought Watch Phase. We are required to request our residents to reduce water use. The city will be flushing hydrants on October 17, from 8:00AM-Noon. It takes approximately 4 hours.
City Office Report Popp reviewed the October Calendar. Popp invited council members to the City Collaboration Meeting that will be held on October 5 at 12:30 in City Hall. The trick or treating at local businesses is scheduled for Friday, October 28. Tina Gunderson will be taking photos of the Council and City Staff for the new website at the Council meeting on November 7, 2022.
Planning Commission Johnson reported that Don Marty and Brock Weber have resigned from the Planning & Zoning Board. Johnson is looking for replacements.
Public Hearing Mayor Johnson recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing at 7:23 pm, a hearing on the request for updating Ordinance #38. Various citizens shared their views on the issue.
Bartells moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance #38 was tabled and the city will have a public hearing after 7:20 on November 7, 2022.
Public hearing on ordinance #60 was also tabled and the city will have a public hearing after 7:30 on November 7, 2022.
Unfinished Business: New Well Location Johnson reported that the city received an estimate from Thein Well to drill test holes and a test well and provide a test pump. The staff contacted the MN Department of Health to apply for a grant for the test wells.
Park Bathrooms: Tschida gave an update on the park bathrooms and the rafters are delayed so the water and sewer hook up will be scheduled in Spring.
Heritage Days Update: Heritage days was a very good turnout and the committee discussed adding more games and food.
Update Website Johnson discussed that Andy Poster did some photography and videos at Cedar Lake for the new website. Tina Gunderson is working on the new design of the website.
New Business: Acknowledgements: To the Upsala Fire Department for attending the state capital honoring the firefighters who passed away this last year. Brian Lange’s name has been added to the memorial that is located by the State Capital. Thank you for your service. Financials: Lange moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:54 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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