Local Municipality Minutes

Swanville City • January 3, 2023

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Clif Allen, Holly Wilson, Tyrel Clark, and Brett Rupulske, and reporter Terry Lehrke all via zoom.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2022 was reviewed. A motion was made by John Dragseth to approve the minutes. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Clif Allen, Holly Wilson, Tyrel Clark from Moore Engineering, were present via zoom to discuss with council the letter Mayor Lange received from MN Dept. of Health stating the presence in the city’s water, Well#1 of Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new wells that have been drilled were not tested for PFAS which council agreed the testing needs to be completed. The fees for testing will be about $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 and could be completed anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks depending on how busy the well drillers are. The City will have available for the public the test results and email addresses where they can find information on PFAS. This will put a hold on funding for the water project until tests come back for the new wells. Brett Repulske from Rural Development was present via zoom also. Rupulske stated the extra funding needed for the testing can be added to the funding from Rural Development. Questions and comments were made by council with the zoom meeting. Allen presented to council Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No.4 for additional services as stated on the order. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No.4. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange presented to council the Cannabis license policy. This will be sent to the city attorney for his approval.

Mayor Lange presented to council the Central MN Housing Partnership (CMHP) grant contract agreement for funding with eligible housing and business repairs. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to sign the CMHP grant contract agreement. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, except Norm Carlson abstained from voting, motion carried.

Water, sewer, refuse, and recycling rates and licenses and permits were looked at by council members. After discussion, Tony Maciej made a motion to raise the water rate $1.07 for a total of $6.59 per thousand gallons and leave the rest of the rates for now. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange was contacted from the Dollar General asking if the city would be willing to have the store be built in the city limits. After discussion, council was not in favor of having the store in the city.

Resolution #23-0103 was presented to council, stating the Swanville Sportsmen Club would like to donate to the city $11,500.00 for work on Pepin Lake access. John Dragseth made a motion to accept Resolution #23-0103. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Council appreciates the Sportsmen Club for all the work that has been done on Pepin.

Resolution #23-0103 was also presented to council stating the city designates Morrison County and Todd County Auditors as the Official Polling Place for the City of Swanville. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #23-0103. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The 2023 legal services contract with Quinlivan & Hughes PA was presented to council. Mayor Lange made a motion to accept the contract. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

This being the first meeting of the year, the following organizational actions were made:

1. Jim Molitor will be acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Lange.

2. The First State Bank of Swanville will be the designated depository of the city.

The Morrison County Record will be the designated official newspaper of the city.

3. The regular meeting date for the City Council meeting is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Special meeting only after proper notification and publication.

4. The Bond of the City Clerk/Treasurer will be set at $12,000.00.

5. Assigned duties to the following Council Members and Citizens of the Community: Community Center: Julie Hollermann & John Dragseth; City Park: Lonny Hutchins and Sandy Lange; Streets and Sidewalks: Tony Maciej and Lonny Hutchins; Springbrook Cemetery: Julie Hollermann and Lonny Hutchins; City Weed Inspector: Jim Molitor and Lonny Hutchins; Rural Fire Assoc. Rep: Sandy Lange and Tony Maciej

6. City Attorney-The law office of Quinlivan & Hughes

7. City Engineer-Moore Engineering

8. Representative on the Senior Center BoardNorm Carlson

9. Planning and Zoning Committee-All of City Council Members and Lonny Hutchins.

10. Well Head Managers-Lonny Hutchins and Jim Molitor

A motion was made by Jim Molitor to accept these actions as listed. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Salaries for Employees and Council Members for 2023:

1. Mayor’s salary-$1800.00 annually+$20.00 per hour for special meetings (1 hour min pay).

2. Council Members salary-$900.00 annually+$20.00 per hour for special meetings (1 hr min pay).

3. Clerk/Treasurer salary-$1350.00 monthly+$20.00 per hour for special meeting (1 hr min pay).

4. Maintenance Worker Salary -$44,000.00 Annual wage+60% health care+disability ins & 2 weeks paid vacation and cell phone monthly fee.

5. Substitute Maintenance Man Salary-$16.00 per hour

6. Park & City Centers Cleaner-$12.00 per hour

7. Summer part-time worker-$12.00

8. Mileage $.65 a mile

A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve all salaries as stated above. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange informed the council that $500.00 in visa award money was received by the city. Jim Molitor made a motion to give the city maintenance man $300.00 and the city clerk $200.00 in visa card reward money. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by John Dragseth to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:55 pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer

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Annual Todd County Feedlot Meeting

In 2022, after a two year hiatus due to covid, the Todd County Annual Feedlot Meeting and Farmer Appreciation was back in action with Carbon, Cowboys and Cow Pies! There were 163 people in attendance for the meeting that was held at Central Lakes College in Staples.

This year’s meeting will be at the Clarissa Ballroom on March 15, 2023. Our meeting is entitled This Little Piggy Went to Market! Feedlot topics this year will pertain to on the ground options for better farm and nutrient management, feedlot program updates, and marketing tips and tricks for feedlot owners. We have two County Feedlot Officers giving presentations, one will present on Feedlot Program Updates, Registrations, and Permitting and the other on Stockpiling of manure in regards to location, groundwater, soil, and slope requirements. Woven throughout the day will be mini presentations on restricting cattle from surface waters, tiling and wetland concerns, local cost share opportunities, nutrient management and manure storage and feedlot fixes.

Keynote “WOW” presenters will be Ross Nadgwick from Van Ahn & Company out of Alexandria discussing livestock futures mar- kets for feedlot owners, and Jerry Jennissen and Alise Sjostrom from Redhead Creamery located in Brooten who will talk about transitioning their farm, feedlot improvements, value added enterprise, and the ups and downs of marketing their product directly off the farm. Local dairy farmer, Pat Luneman, who also serves on the Governor’s Climate Advisory Council will be discussing the greenhouse gas report and Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework. The end goal will be to get producers to think about long term agricultural land resiliency and adaptation.

Meal will consist of roast beef tips in gravy, ham, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, green beans and a dinner roll. Call 320-732-2644 to RSVP by March 8, 2023, hope to see you there!

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Notice Of Annual Meeting For Grey Eagle Township

Notice is given to residents of Grey Eagle Township, Todd County, that the Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to the third Tuesday, March 21, 2023 and if inclement weather also postpones the meeting on the third Tuesday, March 21, 2023, then the meeting will be scheduled for March 28, 2023. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00 PM to conduct any necessary business prescribed by law.

The Annual Meeting will be held at the Grey Eagle Town Hall, 212 State Street East, Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

Burnhamville Townshp Residents

Notice of Annual Meeting & Election of Officers March 14, 2023

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Burnhamville Township, County of Todd, and State of Minnesota, that the Election of Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Burtrum Community Center. The election hours will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be voted on include:

One supervisor seat A for a three year term and

One treasurer for a two year term.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:20 p.m. to conduct all necessary business. The Board of Canvas will be held after the meeting.

In case of inclement weather the election and meeting will be held March 21, 2023, same time and place.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Melrose Township Notice Of Election And Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters that the Annual Township Election and Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, 41248 County Road 13, Melrose, MN on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The election polls will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the purpose of electing:

-One Supervisor, seat 3, for the term of 3 years

-One Town Clerk for the term of 2 years

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:15 p.m. after the polls close.

The Board of Canvass will convene following the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

In the event of inclement weather, the election and Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the above time and location.

The Town Hall will be open on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for absentee voting.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk • 320-256-7173