City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, August 27, 2018 Mayor Mike Grote conducted the Oath of Office with Nate Elllis, the Council appointed Nate Ellis to fill John Nelson’s position after he moved from the community. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Andy Gappa and Larry Schickling and Nate Ellis. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the Consent Items. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa, motion was approved, with Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Larry Schickling to adopt Resolution 2018-08, A Resolution opposing strong beer and wine sales in local grocery stores and convenience stores. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa; motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A MOTION was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the loan request of Susan Wilkinson in the amount of $74,900.00 for a term of ten years at a 1% interest rate to be used for upgrading of the exterior of the building, equipment and inventory purchases. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Nate Ellis and Larry Schickling, motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve a bid from WW Goetsch in the amount of $$69,762.00 for the replacement of (3) Centrifugal WW Pumps, the second bid received was from General Repair Service in the amount of $73,000.00. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa, motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Nate Ellis to approve advertising for the City of Madelia Public Works Building demolition bids. Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, September 5th at 5:00 p.m. The bids will be reviewed on September 10th at the City Council meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the curb removal request due to a construction project of Dana McCabe who resides at 121 dill Avenue SW, contingent on approval by the Madelia Street Department in regard to the water flow in the street. Voting for said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis, motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and Nate Ellis to address a request from Corey Suess to allow outside “Construction” dumpsters to be brought into the community. The Solid Waste Committee was instructed to meet and determine terms and permit procedure. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa, motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Nate Ellis to table a request from the Madelia Ambulance Service officers to employ and house “out of town” EMT’s. The City was to look into the liability of such a venture and see what was available for apartment rental or lease. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. 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, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling, Nate Ellis and Mike Grote. Voting against none, motion was approved, Dave Whitney absent. The meeting was adjourned. Typed this 10th day of September 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.