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, Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson, and Mitch Lange. 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 August 7, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Rene moved to approve the special city council meeting minutes from August 22, 2023, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Lange moved to approve the special city council meeting minutes from August 29, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda items: Rene moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report: Chief Nick Johnson updated the council that they had one fire call, and they are preparing for the hog roast and cash raffle with a band to follow at Buffy’s Bar & Grill.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported ten calls for August. The First Response Team will be having an open house on October 8th with breakfast being served along with a gun raffle. They are doing introductions on social media.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. Due to the continuing dry weather conditions all of Morrison County is in a severe drought. Mike installed a new sensor in the lift station and the water tower has been cleaned out. Landscaping by the park bathrooms has been done and Mike will seed grass in the fall. A quote for a new pump was received. Bartells moved to approve the order of a new pump, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the September Calendar.
Planning Commission: Larry Bartells was absent.
Heritage Days: It was a great day and was the best. The fireworks were amazing. The volunteers were committed and did an amazing and fabulous job.
New Business: Approve St. Edward’s Church Gambling Permit for Raffle on December 1, 2023: Rene moved to approve the St. Edward’s Church Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala on December 1, 2023, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve American Legion Post 350 Gambling Permit for Raffle on November 11, 2023: Lange moved to approve the American Legion Post 350 Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held on November 11, 2023, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve EMS Gun Raffle Gambling Permit for Raffle on October 8, 2023: Lange moved to approve the EMS Gun Raffle Gambling Permit for a Raffle to be held on October 8, 2023, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Amendment No. 1 To Order No. 3 Watermain Improvements: Rene moved to approve the Amendment No. 1 To Task Order No. 3 – Watermain Improvements for Moore Engineering, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala REC Center Damage Deposit: Rene moved to increase the damage deposit for the REC Center to $300.00, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve to re-write the check to Paul Kasella: Rene moved to approve to re-write the check to Paul Kasella in the amount of $180.17, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To all the volunteers for Heritage Days Weekend which was the best ever.
Financials: Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn: Bartells moved to adjourn at 8:14 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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