Meeting Minutes

Lowry City Council

Regular Meeting

May 6, 2025

The Lowry City Council Meeting was called to order on May 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Sutton with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dan Sutton, Virgil Coziahr, Jackie Olson, DJ Ashler, Trish McCrory

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Elin Ashler, Brian Bye

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approve April’s minutes, Treasurer’s report, pay bills Ck 13569- 13601 and payroll checks 2926 to 2934. Motion made by Virgil to approve consent agenda; second by DJ. All voted aye, motion carried

VISITOR’S COMMENTS:

  Brian Bye (Widseth) talked about the lead service/ sewer line project being on hold until the bonding bill passes.

OLD BUSINESS:

Musselman’s Water Meter- checked by Troy and it is working properly. Owners opted to buy a new water meter from the city to replace at owner cost.

NEW BUSINESS:

 SAL asked if the city would cover cost for two additional dumpsters from TKI for Lowry Days. Motion made by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.

SAL also wants city to cover cost of Posse for Lowry Days, will look into cost before a decision is made.

T&C Consulting can fix fence at Ponds, paint fire hydrants, and curb stop repair. Motion made by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.

Support Tech for water meter reading software advised that the program will eventually be unsupported. Suggested purchasing tablet online. Motion made by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.

OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:

  Lowry Wastewater and Treatment Facility received a certificate of Commendation.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Permit Compliance Summary is available for review.

Working city ordinance #112- Sidewalk Parking

Next regular meeting June 3, 2025 at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn:

Motion by DJ that we adjourn the meeting; second by Virgil. All voted Aye to approve. Motion carried.

Open Forum: Anyone addressing the council with a concern should note that Council may place the issue on next month’s agenda to fully review prior to making a decision.

Minutes recorded by Jackie Olson, City Clerk

Lowry City Council

Regular Meeting

June 3, 2025

The Lowry City Council Meeting was called to order on June 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Sutton with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dan Sutton, Virgil Coziahr, Jackie Olson, DJ Ashler, Trish McCrory

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Elin Ashler, Troy Drewes, Dennis Jones

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approve May’s minutes, Treasurer’s report, pay bills Ck 13601- 13631 and payroll checks 2935 to 2942. Motion made by Virgil to approve consent agenda; second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried

VISITOR’S COMMENTS:

OLD BUSINESS:

Musselman’s Water Meter- checked by Troy and it is working properly. Owners opted to buy a new water meter from the city to replace at owner cost.

NEW BUSINESS:

EDA Waste Management billing- EDA will reimburse the City of Lowry at 50% for the last two years. The City will in turn bill quarterly, splitting the cost 50/50. Motion made by Virgil, second by DJ. All voted aye, motion carried.

SAL wants to have fireworks on Lowry Days. Permits, etc will be SAL responsibility. Motion made by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.

Working with Widseth to get reimbursement for services not rendered. Elin will work on applying for a short term loan. Motion made by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.

Request to update ACH Wire/ Electronic Fund Transfer Policy to include more payments online to reduce paper usage/ ensure timely payment. Motion made by DJ, second by Virgil. All voted aye, motion carried.

Clean up from storm damage- considered getting a dumpster trailer for remaining debris, decided it was unnecessary as majority of clean up was completed already.

OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:

  BSSA Trans Line is looking to go right of entry surverying towards the end of the year. They are looking at a parcel owned by the City of Lowry.

Working city ordinance #112- Sidewalk Parking- Running in Pope County Tribune June 2^nd and June 9^th. Will vote at next council meeting.

Next regular meeting July1, 2025 at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn:

Motion by DJ that we adjourn the meeting; second by Trish. All voted Aye to approve. Motion carried.

Open Forum: Anyone addressing the council with a concern should note that Council may place the issue on next month’s agenda to fully review prior to making a decision.

Minutes recorded by Jackie Olson, City Clerk

Lowry City Council

Regular Meeting

March 4th, 2025

The Lowry City Council Meeting was called to order on March 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Sutton with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dan Sutton, Virgil Coziahr, Jackie Olson, DJ Ashler

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Trish McCrory

OTHERS PRESENT:

Elin Ashler

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approve February’s minutes, Treasurer’s report, pay bills Ck 13518- 13536 and payroll checks 2910 to 2917. Motion made by DJ to approve consent agenda; second by Virgil. All voted aye, motion carried

VISITOR’S COMMENTS:

  None

OLD BUSINESS:

DJ talked about kitchen remodel plans, still in the planning stages, nothing concrete.

The little library will be fixed from wind damage.

NEW BUSINESS:

 Planning project to resurface the community center parking lot, will try to coordinate with other community projects.

OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:

Request from Pope County Land/ Resource Management for comments regarding new business opening on Highway 55. Will clarify with sender expectations.

Mention of looking into getting a second computer/ laptop for office use. Will get more details of what this would entail/ cost.

Next regular meeting April 1, 2025 at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn:

Motion by DJ that we adjourn the meeting; second by Virgil. All voted Aye to approve. Motion carried.

Open Forum: Anyone addressing the council with a concern should note that Council may place the issue on next month’s agenda to fully review prior to making a decision.

Minutes recorded by Jackie Olson, City Clerk

Lowry City Council

Regular Meeting

April 1, 2025

The Lowry City Council Meeting was called to order on April 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm by Mayor Dan Sutton with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dan Sutton, Virgil Coziahr, Jackie Olson, DJ Ashler, Trish McCrory

MEMBERS ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Elin Ashler, David Dodds, Doug and Laurie Musselman, Robert Uhden

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approve March’s minutes, Treasurer’s report, pay bills Ck 13539- 13568 and payroll checks 2918 to 2924. Motion made by Virgil to approve consent agenda; second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried

VISITOR’S COMMENTS:

  Musselman’s concerned about their water reading for the month of March. Has been much higher than previous months. Will have staff look at the meter for damage/ malfunction. They will monitor their meter readings and watch for anything substantial.  Will hold late charges until confirmed there isn’t an issue.

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

 SAL wants to hold Raffle at Lowry Days 2025. Motion approved by DJ, second by Trish. All voted aye, motion carried.  

Robert Uhden is applying for a building permit to place two 8 x 40 buildings on his property. Motion approved by Virgil, second by DJ. All voted aye, motion carried.

David Dodds is looking for land to build. Also looking for preference/ requirement for road near new builds. Not required at this point.

OTHER ITEMS OF DISCUSSION:

Last month there was mention of looking into the cost to set up remote access/ laptop for City office work. After deliberation, decided it is not necessary at this point, but will keep information for future need.  

Next regular meeting May 6, 2025 at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn:

Motion by Virgil that we adjourn the meeting; second by Trish. All voted Aye to approve. Motion carried.

Open Forum: Anyone addressing the council with a concern should note that Council may place the issue on next month’s agenda to fully review prior to making a decision.

Minutes recorded by Jackie Olson, City Clerk