City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, August 12, 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 Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items with 3 additional agenda 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 Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the hire of Nate Boomgarden for the full time Utility Worker Position. 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 Pay Application No. 2 in the amount of $328,177.50 for payment to Rice Lake Construction. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from the vote. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to award Cold Storage RFP to Madelia Lumber in the amount of $159,760.00. Three (3) bids were received: Cleary Building Corp. $142,303.00, Madelia Lumber $159,760.00 and APX $192,600.00. Madelia Lumber bid included additional cement work that was not in the other bids. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney; motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to proceed with negotiations of contract/agreement with the Madelia Community Hospital for Ambulance Services for the current service area. Proposal was presented at the workshop. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney, motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Sidewalk Cost-Share with Will Davis, Davis Sales for $1420.00. Total project is $2840.00 and is located at 3rd Street NE and Center SE corner. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney, motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. Cost-Share program will be reevaluated to set cost limits and inspection approval. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to remove current apron on City Shop and replace for $11,934.00. The removal of this apron is due to back cuts to cement. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney, motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Job Description of Water/Wastewater Operator. This job description has been recommended from the Personnel Committee and approved from the Union. Supplemental Letter was created and added to the Union Contract. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from the vote. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve John Tierney moving to WW Operator position from Utility Worker position. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from the vote Larry Schickling was absent. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Dave Whitney 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 16th day of August 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.