Upsala City Council Proceedings

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 2024

Call To Order/Attendance:
The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said.
On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson, and Mitch Lange. Absent: Lana Bartells
Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp and absent: Public Works Director Mike Tschida
Minutes:
Lange moved to approve minutes from July 1, 2024, City Council Meeting, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items:
Presentations:
Terry Lanoue from Long Prairie Sanitation discussed the rate increase for recycling.
Rene moved to approve a $1.00 increase to recycling starting January 1, 2025, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jake Williams from Minnesota Rural Water discussed the rate structure for sewer and water.
Department Reports:
Fire Department Report
Chief Baggenstoss reported that they didn’t have any calls in July. They received the grass gear with the public safety aid money. The fire department has training coming up and is preparing for Heritage Days.
First Response Team
First Response Team Vice President Haus reported two calls for July. They are preparing for the gun raffle on October 6, 2024.
Maintenance Report
Tschida was absent, and Johnson reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the city. During the storms that came through the area on Saturday evening July 13th some equipment in and around the water treatment plant sustained damage due to lightning. We are working with our insurance company.
City Office Report
Popp reviewed the August Calendar.
Planning Commission
It’s been quiet. No building permits. The Commission will be working with Katie Kostrohryz from Sourcewell on updating city ordinances.
Unfinished Business:
Utility Disconnection Procedures
Water Shut-Off Letters will be sent if you are 60 days behind and the bill will need to be paid within 10 business days or your water will be shut off.
Heritage Days:
The committee is ready for the big day on August 10 and 11.
New Business:
gWorks Utility Software
Lange move to go forward with the transition of the UB Max Utility Software program that will no longer be supported to the new gWorks Utility Software, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala Area Dollars for Scholars Gambling Permit for Bingo on August 10, 2024.
Lange moved to accept the gambling permit for the Upsala Area Dollars for Scholars for the bingo on 8-10-2024, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Upsala Ballpark Association Gambling Permit for a raffle on January 25, 2025
Gunderson moved to accept the gambling permit for the Upsala Ballpark Association for a Raffle on 1-25-2025, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 8-5-2024-1 Election Judges
Rene moved to accept Resolution 8-5-2024-1 for the election judges, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 8-5-2024-2 Friends of the Library-Konsor
Gunderson moved to accept Resolution 8-5-2024-2 for the donation to the Friends of the Library-Konsor, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
September City Council Meeting
Rene moved to accept to hold the September City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. since September 2nd is a Federal Holiday, 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerks Academy September 12-13,2024
Gunderson moved to approve for Jane Popp to attend the Clerks Academy September 12-13, 2024, in Staples, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Thank you and Acknowledgements
Thank you to the Konsor Family for the donation to the Friends of the Library.
Thank you to the Upsala Lions Club for the wonderful turn out for the Hog Roast and Corn Boil.
Financials
Rene moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Updates/FYI
Next Regular City Council Meeting will be September 3 at 7 p.m.
Adjourn
Lange moved to adjourn at 8:51 p.m., 2nd by Gunderson. Motion carried unanimously.
Jane Popp
Clerk/Treasurer
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Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer
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Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer