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UCDC

Aug 3, 2009

The regular monthly meeting of the Upsala Community Development Commission (UCDC) was held Monday, August 3, 2009 at City Hall, Upsala, Minnesota.

Present were: Mike Disher, Marlene Hovland, Robert Maciej, Bethany Malisheske, Mike Schultz, and Mary Wielenberg. Absent: Marlys Juhnke
The Meeting was called to order by Mike S at 6:03 p.m.

Motion to approve the agenda was made by Mike D, seconded by Mary. MCU.

Minutes from the July 6, 2009 UCDC meeting were reviewed. Two changes were noted: should state 5K run/walk, not 5K fun run and the bake sale begins at 8:30, not 9:30. Motion to approve amended minutes was made by Marlene, seconded by Robert. MCU.

The treasurer’s report showed no bills nor expenditures.

The Upsala Planning Commission will meet later this month; therefore no minutes were reviewed.
The Tri-County Regional Services Center Task Force did not meet in July.

The Heritage Festival was discussed. Dan and Marlene Hovland were asked to be Grand Marshal. Jason Malisheske will chauffeur them in his Model A; Bethany will make signs. Advertising has been aired on KASM radio and placed in the following newspapers: Dairyland Peach, Hometown News, Morrison County Record, Stearns-Morrison Enterprise and Melrose Beacon. The garage sale has been moved to St. Mary’s and will begin on Friday and continue on Saturday. Mike S secured a shuttle that will go between the park and Borgstrom House. Mike D will make directional signs, along with shuttle pick up/drop off signs. Robert ordered 20 garbage cans and following the Party in the Park, they will be relocated to the Recreation Building. Seven crafters have signed up; Charlie Gunderson and Mike S will set up spots for them in the park. The fire department water fights have been confirmed.

The 2010 census was discussed. No action taken.
Marlene gave an update on the medical clinic survey. There is $606 left from the grant that is to be used for a survey. CentraCare cannot participate at this time. St. Gabriel’s President, Carl Vaagenes, said a survey is worth talking about but not at this time. On July 28, a survey example was looked at by Marlene and others. Dan Frank, Community Development Director at the Initiative Foundation, said the grant money needs to be used during the next three months, as no more extensions will be granted. He also suggested using a brief mail survey with a drop-off site. The committee discussed whether or not there is an immediate need for a survey. Motion to postpone the survey and return the unused grant money to the Initiative Foundation was made by Mike D and seconded by Mary. MCU.

Discussion was held regarding next year’s Heritage Days budget. Motion to ask the City Council for $2,000 for next year’s celebration was made by Mike D and seconded by Mary. MCU.
Due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday in September, it was decided that next month’s UCDC meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 6 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

Submitted by Bethany Malisheske, Secretary/Treasurer

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

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