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: Lange moved to approve minutes from August 5, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Presentations: Kris Ambuehl and Kayla Fruth from Bollig Engineering discussed doing a needs assessment for the City of Upsala.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Baggenstoss reported that they had one call in August. The fire department did a training with Life Link on landing a helicopter. They are preparing for the annual cash raffle and will help with the Dollars for Scholars. They will also present fire prevention to the elementary students.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus was absent, so Seth Strassburg reported six calls for August. They are preparing for an open house and the gun raffle on October 6, 2024.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Mike is working with our insurance to replace equipment from the storm damage.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the September Calendar.
Planning Commission: One driveway permit was issued. MnDOT has been in contact with the City of Upsala to discuss safe routes to school and walking or biking trails through town.
Unfinished Business: Budget Meeting Date: Bartells moved to accept the budget meeting date for 9-18-2024 at 5:00 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Heritage Days: The Heritage Days was a great success.
New Business: St. Mary Catholic Church Gambling Permit (Bingo on October 27, 2024) Rene moved to accept the gambling permit for St. Mary Church Gambling Permit for the bingo on October 10-27-2024, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Bollig Engineering Task Order Assessment: Rene moved to approve to have Bollig Engineering do a needs assessment for the City of Upsala contingent on what the attorney says, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: From the Friends of the Upsala Public Library for the delivery and use of two picnic tables for the three-ice cream treat events this Summer, to the Election Judges, and to the community for a great Heritage Days Festival.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be October 7 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:35 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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