City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2020 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote via phone conference. Those in attendance were; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa, Larry Schickling and David Whitney. Roll call being taken: Mike Grote David Whitney Larry Schickling Cody Eager Andy Gappa Chris Fischer Chris Paul Chief Prescher Heather Thomas – Times Messager A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items with adding two new agenda items: Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting to be held on May 4 th as a phone meeting. HR Green proposal for Value Engineering for the Joy and Main Project. Voting in favor of said motion, Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Larry Schickling, Andy Gappa and David Whitney, motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve the board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting on May 4th by Teleconference. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the proposal from HR Green to provide Peer Review and Funding Assistance for the 2020 Street & Utility Improvement Project (Joy Avenue and Main Street) for $12,000-$29,000. Will discuss with County if a portion will be paid by them for these services. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2020-09 Deferring Business Loans for 3 months starting April 1st, 2020. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Chamber request for Park Day’s funding. Fireworks $3500.00 and additional promotional funding of $6500.00 Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote- Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Madelia Chamber and Lost Sanity Temporary Liquor License for Park Day’s. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by David Whitney to approve the purchase of a 2008 Ford ¾ ton extended cab with 50,000 miles for $17,000.00 from the Madelia Light and Power. Ben will get quotes of the additional items that are needed for the truck, example a lift gate. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. . A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the 2020 road closures: Memorial Day Parade – May 25th, 2020 Park Day’s Parade – July 10th, 2020 Madelia Hospital Run – July 11th, 2020 Fire Prevention Week – The Weed of October 4th Homecoming Parade – Razzle Dazzle Parade – November 20th, 2020 Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve 3 year Service Partnership renewal with Hach for the phosphorus analyzer for $24,054.10. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Abstained. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve going forward and amending Ordinance 90.05 Peddlers and Solicitor and adding Transient Merchant. First reading will be at April 27th meeting and Public Hearing is scheduled on May 11th, 2020. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve moving forward with Aquatic Design Solution, LLC to do plans and specs and bidding services for painting the big and small pool for $5000.00. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by David Whitney and seconded by Larry Schickling to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 15th day of April 2020 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.