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Swanville City • May 4, 2021 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Sandy Lange, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Amy VanKeuren and reporter Tyler Ohmann. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting Tuesday, April 6, 2021 was reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes. John Dragseth seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Norm Carlson and seconded by John Dragseth to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Amy Van Keuren, Swanville/Upsala Senior Housing Director for Horizon Health was present to explain the different areas for Horizon Health. Amy also stated she has applied for a grant to add a possible lift and a community room onto the Swanville Apartment Building. Mayor Lange said there is $25,000.00 in DEEDS money the City could loan for this project. Amy will get back to the council on the DEEDS money loan. Randy Drayna would like a land use permit to add a driveway and with a culvert on his property. Norm Carlson made a motion to give Drayna the land use permit. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Drayna has also been working with the DNR on putting in a wildlife pond on his land in Forrest Hill Lane. As long as Drayna follows the DNR requirements council was good with the project. John Hoogenhaus would like a land use permit to ad onto his existing garage a 26’x25’ addition to the south. City maintenance man Lonny has measured the addition dimension for all the set backs and they are in compliance with the boundaries. Tony Maciej made a motion to give Hoogenhaus the 26’x25’ addition land use permit. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Clif Allen, City Engineer with Moore Engineering, would like to have a public hearing at 6:45 pm on June 8, 2021 before the regular monthly city council meeting. This meeting is a required hearing to inform the public of the water improvements and the loan that will be applied for from Rural Water Development. The meeting is so set. The residential parking ordinance within the city limits was discussed and will revisited next month at the council meeting. An air exchanger was discussed for the Swanville Center. It was decided to have one installed if it can be done for under $2500.00 and be installed by the carnival. Mayor Lange presented resolution #21-0504, accepting the donation of $8000.00 from the Swanville Lions Club to the Water Trail Improvements. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve resolution #21-0504. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The Clean-up Day in Swanville is set for Saturday, May 15 from 9am-11am. The event will take place in front of the city park. The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. John Dragseth made a motion to approve the claims. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 with the Public Hearing taking place at 6:45 pm. 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 8:25 pm. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer Grey Eagle Township • June 7, 2021 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.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the May 3, 2021 minutes to the board. Ray made a motion to approve the minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor, Motion carried. Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for May. Claims list included claims 3576-3586 for a total of $24,223.33, this includes the insurance claim and most of the dust control. Ray made the motion to pay the claims, Mike made the second. All in favor, Motion carried. Mail included MN Township Assoc. cards, P&Z letter, land stewardship letter, and a Technology Exchange newsletter. Ron received a call about extending a culvert on Arden Dr., Board was OK with property owner extending the culvert. Road and Bridge Report: Ray and Ron each had a tree to move off the roadway. Midwest Asphalt should be starting crack filling soon, Erv will continue dust control on some hills and access to intersection spots. A request for tar on a dead end road was received, thought about tying in with the City project. Board members felt the road was not wide enough and did not serve enough people for the Township to spend the money. The property owner could have the road tarred at his own expense. Mileage Certification was presented and signed at 31.850 miles of roadway for the Township. Ray made a motion to accept the quote for ditch mowing as it has always been done well in the past. Mike made the second. All in favor, motion carried. Additional agenda item: The clerk reviewed the American Rescue Plan as not much information is out yet, Board members should check the Township Association for upcoming trainings. A question was received about campaign signs – if they are on private property the Township has no authority. Change of meeting dates were discussed and decided the July meeting will be July 6 and the September meeting will move to September 7. Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm. Minutes not approved Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer Burtrum City • June 6, 2021 The Burtrum City Council meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2021 by Mayor Ron Strassburg. In attendance were Ron Strassburg, Kevin Rohde, Sharon Erickson, Sara Macho, Mitchell Bruggenthies and Laura Horvath. Minutes from the May 3rd, 2021 meeting were read and approved by a motion made by Sharon Erickson and seconded by Kevin Rohde, upon vote motion was carried and minutes were accepted. Next the finance report was read and approved; and the city discussed current bills/invoices and a motion made by Mitchell Bruggenthies and seconded by Sara Macho, finance report was accepted, and bills paid. City discussed old/new business. New Business : -City was unable to spray due to it being so dry. - City did check into putting signs up by the curve, still waiting to hear from the Hwy. Dept. -Saturday, June 26th is the Volleyball tournament – water is turned on and porta potty up - City is working on gopher holes in ball park and field Old Business: - City approved putting a slab of cement outside of Hall – we are still waiting to hear from contractor – city approved adding more tables - City is going to get a post for the yield sign that knocked over Since no further topics needed to be addressed the meeting was adjourned with a motion made by Kevin Rohde and seconded by Mitchell Bruggenthies, upon vote motion carried and meeting was adjourned. These are unapproved minutes. City Clerk Laura Horvath
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Due to upcoming Holidays the July Township meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The September Township meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The meetings will begin at the regular time, 8:00 p.m.at the Township Hall. Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk/Treas.
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Crash: June 19, 2021: At approx. 12:55 pm received a report of a one vehicle crash near Highway 238 and 415th Street in Krain Township. The caller reported that the occupant of the vehicle had injuries to his wrist and back pain. Upon arrival, responders found the driver, Jerome Klein, 69, of St. Joseph, was responsive. Klein told deputies that he had swerved to miss a deer and hit a field approach. His vehicle became airborne and landed in a nearby field. Klein was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash. He was transported to the Melrose Hospital for further treatment. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Freeport Fire and Rescue and Melrose Ambulance.
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