City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, September 24, 2018 7:00 pm The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney and Nate Ellis. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Nate Ellis to approve the Consent Items. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa, motion was approved, with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to adopt Resolution 2018-10, A Resolution adopting the proposed Preliminary Property Tax Levy for 2018 payable in 2019. The Levy amount of $593,625.00, would be a 10% increase from the previous year. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa; motion was approved, with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation was present to give their annual update to the City Council. Region 9 presented the Madelia Economic Resiliency Plan and an update on the new City website to the City Council. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Nate Ellis to approve acquiring lodging for “Out of Town” volunteer EMT’s to cover/assist the Madelia Ambulance Squad with the on-call hours which is estimated to be approximately 10 shifts per month. The City of Madelia will enter into a month by month rental agreement for a “convenience apartment” at a cost of $400.00/month, electrical for one year estimated to be $1,050.00 and renter’s insurance at an annual fee of $100.00– this venture would be on a trial basis for six months (October 2018 to March 2019). The apartment will be furnished with donated furniture. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Dave Whitney, Nate Ellis and Andy Gappa, motion was approved, with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to enter into a Loaner Ambulance Agreement with the City of Lake Crystal stating the City of Madelia would temporarily provide an ambulance to the City of Lake Crystal during the time their (1) ambulance was out of service; receiving maintenance. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney and Nate Ellis, motion was approved, with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve requesting proposals for the upcoming 2018 City Audit. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney and Nate Ellis, motion was approved with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Nate Ellis to approve advertising for the position of City Administrator; this job opportunity being offered to our current City Staff for a period of two weeks, (September 24 2018 through October 8, 2018). Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney and Nate Ellis, motion was approved with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Nate Ellis to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney, Nate Ellis and Mike Grote. Voting against none, motion was approved, with Larry Schickling absent from the vote. The meeting was adjourned. Typed this 26th 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.