City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, June 25, 2018 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; John Nelson, Dave Whitney, and Larry Schickling. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by John Nelson to approve the Consent Items. Voting in favor of said motion, Dave Whitney, John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Resolution 2018-04 a Bingo and Raffle event for St Mary’s School to be held on August 12, 2018. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney, and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve a quote submitted by Minnesota Pump in the amount of $8,120 for the purchase of a Lift Pump for the Watona Park and Madelia Golf Course. A second bid was received in the amount of $7,969.00. Council approved the higher bid as Minnesota Pump has maintained the pumps in all of the City’s departments for many years and are familiar with their workings. This was on recommendation from Staff. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve a quote from Bolton and Menk for a GPS/GIS Utility mapping system in the amount of $38,420.73. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa. Voting against none, motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schickling to accept the resignation of Nate Gappa, effective July 8, 2019. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney with Andy Gappa abstaining from the vote. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve advertising for the position; Street Maintenance Worker. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Larry Schickling to have City Attorney Patrick Casey, send notices to the owners of the properties located at 122 Center Avenue S and 3030 Third Street NE – asking them to attend the July 23, 2018 Council meeting to discuss the condition of their vacant homes and properties. There are other homes that will need to be addressed; Patrick Casey was to put a letter together for the next City Council meeting for review by the Council. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney; approving the closing of Main Street, Center Avenue North and First Street NW for the Park Days Celebration which will be held on July 13, 14 and 15th. Voting in favor of said motion; John Nelson, Larry Schickling, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by John Nelson and seconded by Andy Gappa to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, John Nelson, Dave Whitney, and Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion was approved. The meeting was adjourned. Typed this 3rd day of July 2018 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.