City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, July 10, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Andy Gappa, and John Nelson and Dave Whitney. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve the agenda. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, and John Nelson and Dave Whitney with Larry Schickling absent. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by John Nelson to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2017 City Council Meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Dave Whitney with Larry Schickling absent. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the bills as listed. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa and John Nelson and Dave Whitney with Larry Schickling absent. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2017-10, A Resolution approving the transfer of funds in the form of a loan; from the Water Enterprise Fund to the Liquor Enterprise Fund in the amount of $434,517 for the purchase and construction of the new Madelia Liquor Store. This will be an interest free loan for a term of 15 years. Annual payments will be in the amount of $30,000.00. Voting for said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, and Dave Whitney with Larry Schickling absent and John Nelson abstaining from the vote, motion was approved. City Attorney, Alex Johnson, addressed the Council in regard to amending the Public Nuisance Ordinance to include more specifically, violations with penalty fees for grass clippings and sidewalk snow removal. The Council was in approval of this amendment and Attorney Johnson was to compile a draft for review by the Council. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Dave Whitney with Larry Schickling absent. Voting against none, motion was approved. Typed this 3rd day of July 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.