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 Scott Taylor, Joan Olson and Alan Gunderson. Absent: Logan Vieth. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp.
Minutes: Gunderson moved to approve minutes from August 3, 2026, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Taylor. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items: Taylor moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Chief Nicholas Johnson reported no calls for August. Annual Hog Roast will be on September 12 at the Elmdale Watering Hole. Serving from 5:00-8:00pm, Band starts at 7:00pm, Raffle 8:00pm.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Haus reported four calls for August. Open House will be October 4 at the Upsala Firehall.
Maintenance Report: Tschida was absent, so Popp reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. The water main break from January is finally fixed. Bertram Asphalt finished applying spray patch on the bigger cracks and the worst spots on city streets. City Office Report Popp reviewed the September Calendar.
Planning Commission: The committee is working on a short-term rental ordinance.
Heritage Days: The next meeting is January 13, 2027 at 7:00pm.
Unfinished Business:
New Business: Resolution 9-8-2026-1 Application to Sourcewell for the Impact Funds Gunderson moved to approve resolution 9-8-2026-1 application to Sourcewell for the Impact Funds, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Gambling Permit: St Mary’s Catholic Church (October 25, 2026) Taylor moved to approve the Gambling Permit for the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with no waiting period, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala Water Treatment Plant – Structural Evaluation: Gunderson moved to approve the Upsala Water Treatment Plant – Structural Evaluation, 2nd by Taylor. Motion carried unanimously.
Task Order No. 6 – Private Development Administration: Taylor moved to approve Task Order No. 6 – Private Development Administration, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
2027 Preliminary Budget: Gunderson moved to approve to increase the levy 7.34% for 2027, 2nd by Taylor. Motion carried unanimously.
Acknowledgements: To the community for having the best Heritage Days ever.
Financials: Gunderson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be October 5 at 7:00 pm.
Adjourn: Taylor moved to adjourn at 7:53pm, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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