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: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp and Public Works Director Mike Tschida.
Minutes: Rene moved to approve minutes from September 3, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Lange moved to approve minutes from September 18, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Tad Erickson talked about Safe Routes to School.
Tyson Hajicek and Jonathon Pauna from Moore Engineering discussed doing a needs assessment for the City of Upsala.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Baggenstoss was absent, and Mitch reported that they had one call in September. The EMS and Fire Department breakfast went well. Mitch stated that all the trucks were serviced. They will have a live burn in Holdingford. Bingo will start on October 12, 2024.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported six calls for September. Appreciation for borrowing the tables and garbage cans for the EMS and Fire Department breakfast.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Mike is replacing more equipment from the storm damage. Mike jetted sewers and had a water line break.
Gunderson moved to approve to cap off old water service line at the source and properly install a new water service line from the other curb stop located on the property, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the October Calendar.
Planning Commission: Planning Commission meeting is October 16, 2024.
Unfinished Business:
Budget Meeting Date: Gunderson moved to accept the budget meeting date for 11-4-2024 at 5:30 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Heritage Days: Heritage Days meeting will be held in January 2025. We need a committee.
New Business: League of Minnesota Cities will visit Upsala on October 23, 2024 at 2:30 pm.
Sourcewell Matching Grant: Rene moved to approve to apply for the Sourcewell Matching Grant, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To the EMS and Fire Department for breakfast that was served on October 6, 2024.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be November 4 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:50 pm, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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