City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, March 25, 2019 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Cody Eager and Dave Whitney. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to adopt Resolution 2019-4, A Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency for the 2019 March Flooding. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to adopt Resolution 2019-5, a Bingo and Raffle License for the Madelia Chamber on July 13, 2019. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the requested expenditures of the Madelia Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Park Days events; temporary liquor license at the Watona Park on July 12 and July 13, 2019, Fireworks Display in the amount of $3,500.00 scheduled for July 12, 2019, and additional promotional expenses totaling $6,500.00. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. Discussion and approval on Downtown Parking and Signage was tabled for more information from the Watonwan County Engineer, Teal Spellman. Council has requested that Teal Spellman come to a workshop to discuss downtown parking options. Council also requested information about putting parking signs on the light poles. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve the City Administrator to contact Bolton and Menk, Inc. to discuss drainage options for Eager Avenue NE, Second Street NE and Flanders Avenue NE. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney, and Cody Eager. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve roof repairs to Well House #2. Only one bid was received by Bob Brand for $5,500. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Dave Whitney and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Cody Eager, and Dave Whitney. Voting against none, motion carried. Larry Schickling was absent. Typed this 26th day of March 2019 Chris Fischer, 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.