City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, October 14, 2019 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Mike Grote, Andy Gappa, Cody Eager, and Larry Schickling. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa, motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to adopt Resolution 2019-15, resolution providing for the issuance and sale of $289,000 General Obligation Bond, Series 2019B, and levying a tax for the payment. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to authorize collection action on William and Jennifer Biehn’s down payment assistant loan. The loan sits over a year delinquent. The City Administrator and City Attorney are asking for a motion to proceed with authorizing collection action for this loan. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve sidewalk cost share request by Joan Helling at 10 2nd Street SW. Helling is requesting $511.00 for sidewalk cost-share for the sidewalk that was replaced on September 16, 2019. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Payment Application #2 for the Street Shop Rebuild to APX in the amount of $142,323.44. Payment will be issued on October 28, 2019. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to table the 2020 Pool Management Agreement with Lake Crystal Rec Center until an Aquatic Engineer is contacted to see what the schedule would be for next year construction. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve advertising for 2019-2020 RFP for snow hauling. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to table the 2019- 2020 snow removal car towing until a discussion with Matt Maloney can take place. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to certify the 2019 unpaid charges to be levied to taxes for 2020. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the quote from Bob Brand in the amount of $12,000 to do the repairs to the Wastewater Lift Station roof. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling and Andy Gappa; motion was approved. Dave Whitney 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 Larry Schickling. Voting against none, motion carried. Dave Whitney was absent. Typed this 23th day of October 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.