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City of Colona City Council met Sept. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

1. CALL TO ORDER

a. Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

a. Aldermen present: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

b. Staff present: Mayor Johnson, Attorney Wright, Police Chief Swemline, Finance Director Jen Legare, and City Clerk Park.

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

a. None

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

a. Discussed but not limited to: the Hennepin 100 (October 3rd), the City’s Financial Report, upcoming meeting with LRS, connecting with Republic, upcoming meeting with Burrage Roofing, gave update on Admin staff contract, MFT Audit update, MaGuire Iron update, and The Best Upholstery celebration happening on October 11th.

6. CLERK’S REPORT

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Economic Development (Alderman Lack) - update tabled until next meeting b. Finance/Admin (Alderman Stablein) - gave a summary of their last meeting 1. Would like “GOOD OF THE ORDER” section put on future agendas

8. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve payment of bills/claims by vendor report for the period September 9 - 22, 2025 b. Approve payroll for the period September 11 - 25, 2025

c. Approve Treasurer’s Report for August 2025

d. Approve 09.08.25 City Council Meeting Minutes

1. Alderman Hillman made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda letters a-d. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. None

10. NEW BUSINESS

a. Approve Resolution [R-25-36]; Authorizing the surplus of (2) Police Department Vehicles

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

2. Discussion: Questions were asked and answered.

b. Approve Resolution [R-25-37]; Authorizing a budget amendment and approving the purchase of mailing services for a city-wide survey not to exceed $3,000.00

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Swemline seconded the motion.

Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Hergert, and Waterman. Nays: Jones and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 6 ayes, 2 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

2. Discussion: Was had and concluded.

c. Approve Resolution [R-25-38]; Pledging financial support for the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant application

1. Alderman Waterman made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

2. Discussion: Was had and concluded.

d. Approve Resolution [R-25-39]; Authorizing a budget amendment for the procurement of services from IMEG for the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant application 1. Alderman Stablein made a motion to approve. Alderman Strobbe seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, and Strobbe. Nay: Waterman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

e. Approve Resolution [R-25-40]; Authorizing the Mayor or Police Chief to execute a body worn contract extension with Motorola Solutions, Inc. with the term expiring in 2030 and totaling $49,680.00

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Hergert seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Jones, Swemline, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

2. Discussion: Questions were asked and answered.

f. Adopt a proclamation honoring The Best Upholstery for proudly serving the citizens of Colona and our surrounding community for over 50 years

1. Alderman Lack made a motion to approve. Alderman Stablein seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Lack, Jones, Swemline, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe. Abstain: Hillman.

Motion passed with 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain, and 0 absent.

11. CLOSED SESSION

a. None

12. ADJOURN

a. Alderman Waterman made a motion to adjourn at 6:50pm. Alderman Hillman seconded the motion. Upon roll call; Ayes: Stablein, Hillman, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Hergert, Waterman, and Strobbe.

Motion passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, and 0 absent.

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