City Council

City of Madelia Council Meeting Monday, August 28, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Andy Gappa, and John Nelson and Larry Schickling. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the agenda. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2017 City Council Meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by John Nelson to approve the bills as listed. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. Jessica O’Brien, Region 9 Representative and James Rankin, Ambassador for the City of Madelia Comprehensive Plan, were present to update the Council on the progress and status of this program. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve a quote from Floorcoat Midwest LLC for manhole improvements on First and Second Street NE and First Street NW in the amount of $13,100.00. A second bid was not received as this would be considered specialty work-Fieldstone Services will perform the work. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Mike Grote and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the possible purchase of a 1996 EMI Sewer Rodder Trailer which is featured on MN Bid, with the City’s bid not to exceed the City Administrator’s spending authority of $7,500.00, along with Staff calling or doing an on-site equipment inspection prior to purchase. This machine would be used for cleaning debris from sanitary and storm sewer manholes and cleaning catch basins. Three departments would cost share; Water, Wastewater and Street. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. A motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve advertising for a (full-time) Liquor Store Manager; starting wage and a job description will be determined at a later date. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent and John Nelson abstaining from the vote. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, John Nelson and Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved with Dave Whitney absent. Typed this 6th day of September 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.