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Local Municipality Minutes Upsala City, Grey Eagle Township
Local Municipality Minutes
Email Minutes to htnews@icloud.com Upsala City • December 5, 2022
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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 Crystal Benson, Wendy Rene, Lana Bartells 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 November 7, 2022, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Added agenda items Bartells moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Lange Motion carried unanimously.
Department Reports: Fire Department Report Nick Johnson thanked the city for the support. Rene moved to approve the following for Fire Department Officers: Fire Chief: Nick Johnson Assistant Chief: Jay Baggenstoss Captain: Mike Kremers Captain: Ron Carlson Captain: Steve Heesen Training Officer: Joe Trettel Secretary & Safety Officer: Steve Hansen 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
First Response Team: First Response Team Vice President Danielle Haus reported seven calls for November with an average of four members at each call. Benson moved to approve the following for First Response Team Officers: President Andrea Douvier, Vice President Danielle Haus, Secretary Marybeth Doucette, Training Officer Seth Strassburg, Officer at Large Kyle Breth, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels as well as the various tasks done throughout the City. Tschida put up the lights on the street and water tower and they look great. Letters will be sent for dogs running in the trailer court park area.
City Office Report: Popp reviewed the December calendar and reported on preparing for the end of the year.
Planning Commission: No meeting in November.
Unfinished Business: Park Bathrooms. The trusses have finally arrived.
The website is looking good and user friendly. Tina is waiting to get photos.
New Business: Canvas the Ballots Lange moved to approve the results of the election, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Lions Club Donation of $5,000 for Upsala Legion Memorial Park – Resolution 125-2022-1: Rene moved to approve resolution 125-2022-1, accepting $5,000.00 from the Upsala Lions for the Upsala Legion Memorial Park, 2nd by Benson. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Minnesota Department of Health Grant for $10,000 for Generator – Resolution 125-2022-2: Benson moved to approve resolution 12-5-2022-2, accepting $10,000 from the Minnesota Department of Health for the Generator, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.
Approve the Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - Resolution 125-2022-3: Lange moved to approve resolution 12-5-2022-3, Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 3, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
January City Council Meeting Bartells moved to hold the January City Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 4 since January 2nd is a Federal Holiday, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously.
Performance Reviews Rene moved to schedule performance reviews after the January 4 council meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Christmas Open House at Upsala City Hall- December 15, 10:00am-2:00 cookies and refreshments. Acknowledgements: The Upsala Lions Club for the donation to the Upsala Legion Memorial Park. The Lions Club for the Santa Breakfast and Wee Shop. It was an excellent turnout. Financials Benson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Rene. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: Next Regular City Council Meeting will be Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7:00 pm. Adjourn Rene moved to adjourn at 7:52 pm, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Jane Popp, Clerk/Treasurer Grey Eagle Township • December 5, 2022 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, and Erv Herdering. Also present were the two new board members - Alan Roering and John Young. Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as written. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: Ray made the motion to accept the November 7, 2022 minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included claims 3759-3773 for a total of $15,300.05. This included the rest of the bills for the hall renovation. Ray had questions about some of the sign replacements. Mike made the motion to pay the claims. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mail included advertising, P and Z agenda, and the Township's magazine. Mike made a motion to move $50,000.00 from the R&B account to a one year R&B CD. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Mike made the motion to renew the two CD's that are up for renewal in December. Ray made the second, all in favor. Motion carried. The financial report was reviewed, Mike made a motion to accept it as presented. Ray made the second. All in favor, motion carried. Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported the meeting on Angler Trl. had been canceled until spring. An email was received from Steve Fenske at the Township Association. He stated that it was up to the board to meet with their attorney before making any changes to the Mound Lake Agreement. Ray stated the DNR may decide to close the road at some time. A question came up about having two new board members at one time. Ray felt the Township should return to March elections and shorter terms. Some research will need to be done as to how this will be done, if that is decided. FEMA paperwork has been submitted and now will be reviewed by the State and Federal offices. Additional Agenda Items: The fire board meeting was held November 22, 2022, no changes unless heating costs become too high. Resolution to establish our polling place was reviewed. Mike made the motion to approve the resolution to have the Township Hall as our poling place. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Public Comment: Ron wanted to thank the
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The Procrastinator’s Guide To Last-Minute Gifts
By George Kamel Maybe that little reminder just popped up on your phone letting you know that the Secret Santa exchange with your coworkers is actually tonight, not next week, and you have no idea what to get for Craig in HR. Maybe you had every intention of doing your Christmas shopping like three weekends ago, but stuff kept coming up, and you decided that was a problem for future you.
Well, the future is here, my friend, and it’s now called the present. But no matter when, why or how you’ve procrastinated on your shopping this season, I get it. I’ve been there. And I’ve got your back with some last-minute gift ideas that also happen to be budget-friendly. Now, instead of digging around to find that candle your grandma gave you last year so you can stuff it in a sad, wrinkled bag and call it a day, you can read this and hopefully get a better plan in place.
Here are my no-fail tips for finding the perfect, affordable gift at the eleventh hour: 1. Make a list of what they love: Even if it’s last-minute, you still want the gift to feel personal and thoughtful. So, a good strategy is to make a quick list of what you know about their likes, hobbies, etc. and then find a $10–20 item in one of those categories. (P.S. If you’re not sure, be observant at their desk or in conversation, or ask someone who knows them well!) If they’re a tech geek, there are plenty of fun gadgets out there, like headphones or small smart speakers. Do they love to write? Can’t go wrong with a nice leather journal or even a fancy pen.
If you really don’t know anything about the person, don’t panic. There are other ideas on this list that pretty much anybody will love (or you can jump straight to number 6). 2. Don’t be afraid to DIY: Okay, so maybe you’re not Martha Stewart, but the possibilities are pretty endless here. You could make baked goods or candy using an easy internet recipe and put them in festive bags. Or parents love framed photos of their kids and grandkids, and that’s a sentimental DIY that anybody can do.
If you do have artistic talent, you could look at the popular gifts that are trending on sites like Etsy and try to recreate them. Make an ornament, hand-letter a sign, do a watercolor portrait of the family dog, you name it. Pinterest is another great resource—just look up “easy homemade gifts” and scroll to your heart’s delight. 3. Group items together: You can easily combine a few related items to make it look like you put more time and effort into the gift than you actually did. For example, for coffee addicts, you could pair a nice bag of dark roast with a mug and some flavored syrup. Foodies would appreciate a few obscure-but-delicious snacks. You could give the pet parent in your life a collection of treats, toys and maybe even one of those cute tiny sweaters that their pet is sure to hate. For someone who just needs to relax, you could put together a self-care package with some tea, a face mask and a candle. And don’t forget about one of my favorite last-minute options (for those who partake): a bottle of bourbon with a cigar. 4. Invest in an experience: Some people would way rather spend quality time than get more “stuff,” which is lucky for you because experiences make great last-minute gifts. You can use an app like Canva to make a cool-looking invite or voucher for an activity that you two can do together in the future. Or just go ahead and buy the tickets or passes online and print them out. This could be anything from a movie to miniature golf to a comedy show—whatever fits your budget. 5. Don’t overlook the cheap stores: You can actually find great gifts. No one has to know where they came from. You might even want to look for gifts at the gas station. I’m not a gambling man, but I’ve gotten $5 or $10 crossword scratch-off tickets for my whole family before, and let me tell you, it was a blast! 6. When in doubt, grab a gift card or gift certificate: When’s the last time you heard someone complain about getting a gift card or certificate to a place they love? Oh, right. You haven’t. Plus, this is the ultimate solution if you’re running low on time. If you want to make it feel more personal, write a heartfelt note to go with it.
Hopefully this list has helped you get some ideas flowing for last-minute gifts.
George Kamel is a personal finance expert with a countercultural approach to money. He’s the host of The Fine Print podcast and The EntreLeadership Podcast on the Ramsey Network. Since 2013, George has served at Ramsey Solutions, where his goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid consumer traps so they can make the most of their money. Follow George on Twitter, Instagram andFacebook or find out more about him online at ramseysolutions.com/personalities.
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