City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, April 10, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling and John Nelson and Dave Whitney. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the agenda with (5) additional agenda items. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling and John Nelson and Dave Whitney. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the bills as listed. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa and Larry Schickling and John Nelson and Dave Whitney. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by John Nelson to approve Resolution 2017-05 a Bingo and Raffle License for South Central Minnesota EMS Organization on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Watona Park System and allow a band to perform, the same day, at the Madelia Golf Course (Schell’s Angel’s) from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. This would be a fund-raiser for the Regional EMS Programs. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Thein Well installing a new packing for Well No. 4 on the recommendation of Water Superintendent, Doug Frederickson. This will give the City time to research the flow rates, and the replacement of a new Well. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Brent Pearson and Danielle Walchuk – Region 9 Representatives, were present to discuss the Madelia Community Ambassadors. These are local volunteers with interests in some of the subject areas associated with the planning stages of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. They will assist Region 9 Dev Commission with facilitating civic engagements sessions to solicit community feedback, be available for interviews, and connect Region Nine to local networks, information, and resources as needed. The Council was to recommend community members to serve as Ambassadors. Region 9 will attend the April 24th meeting to visit with the council in regard to the Council’s recommendations. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to Table the funding request of the Madelia Sportsman Club, until Will Davis receives a response from the Wounded Warriors to see if they would attend this year’s Pheasant Phest event. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Larry Shackling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Brunton Architects provided the council with the Plans and estimated cost of a proposed Fire EMS Building at the last regular scheduled Council Meeting. The City Council is now looking into the financing of this project. Kevin Friesen, USDA Rural Development will attend the April 24th meeting and Shannon Sweeney, with Drown and Assoc. will also visit with the Council in regard to bond issuance. A Workshop has been scheduled for Monday, April 24th to discuss finance options. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Dave Whitney, to approve a (5) year Sludge Removal Lease with Reihs Farms/ Todd Reihs. - vs. the previous (1) year lease. Mr. Reihs is interested in upgrading this equipment and purchasing additional equipment so that it is a more efficient operation. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, John Nelson, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schikcling to approve the employment of Teresa McHugo for the part-time hourly ($10.50/hr) position of custodian for the City Hall/Police offices. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve closing a portion of Fourth Street SW – between 323 Abbot Avenue SW and Benzel Avenue SW for a period of two weeks. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Larry Shackling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve removing a section of the curb for resident, Jimmy Anderson who resides at 304 Center Avenue South and replacing with a 2’ cement apron behind the curb profile – which will help in eliminating any wash-outs. Mr. Anderson wanted to be able to park his camper on his lawn. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, and Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney, and John Nelson. Motion was approved. Bill McMullen came before the Council during Citizens Communication. He has a vacant lot and requested permission to build the garage first and then within the next three years he would construct the house. Council agreed to his request with the understanding that he would need to build the home within the next three years. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney. Voting against none, motion was approved. Typed this 13th day of April 2017 Jane Piepgras, City Administrator **All Madelia City Council Meetings are videotaped and are available for review during normal business hours in the Madelia City Hall. Meeting minutes are typed as a general synopsis of the meetings and are provided as a general guide of the discussions and decisions for the Madelia City Council. The video of all meetings controls over any typed minutes, and any discrepancy shall be determined in favor of the recorded meeting.