City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, August 10, 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 Dave Whitney. Roll call being taken: Mike Grote David Whitney Cody Eager Andy Gappa Larry Schickling Chris Fischer Chris Paul Chief Prescher George Eilertson – Northland Securities Heather Thomas – Times Messager A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the Consent Items with additions of water and wastewater rate increase with 1st reading of amending ordinance 52.012 Establishing Water Rates and 55.052 Establishing Wastewater Rates. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2020-13 – A resolution authorizing the issuance of awarding the sale of $447,000 GO Improvement Bond, Series 2020A to Alliance Bank for interest rate of 1.95% for 10 years. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2020-14 – A resolution authorizing St. Mary’s Parish bingo and raffle application request for September 27,2020. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2020-15 – A resolution authorizing Bolton and Menk, to prepare plans and bid specification for advertising for the project known as “2021 Wastewater Improvements”. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from vote. Plans will included the following insert from the Water/WW Commission and also the workshop on August 10, 2020. “John Graupman was present to discuss future projects for the wastewater department. Wastewater new computer system upgrade. Diffusers project would have an estimated price of $400,000. Bulk Storage project would have an estimated price of $500,000. Bulk storage project would see a rate of return over the years. Aeration Basins and mixers in the bio-solids would have a estimated price of $300,000. Replacing the blowers was also added to the project. All projects put together would be about $2.0 million. A 30 year bond at 3% is looking like $100,000.00 annual payment. Diffusers will be a bid by itself. Bulk storage, aeration basins and replacing the blowers will be another bid.” A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Josh Henry’s following curb cuts at 504 2nd St. NE or Parcel ID: 17.476.0085. The first curb cut request is for the current 26’ driveway on Eager to be cut to 30’. The second curb cut request is for the current 26’ on 2nd St NE to be 60’. Cement approaches will be constructed in 2-3 years. City Engineer Adams Jacobs has discussed the request with the property owner and sees no issue with these curb cuts in this low traffic area. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the replacement of RAS pump #1 for $23,266.00 plus parts and labor and repair RAS pump #2 for $10,602.50. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from vote. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve and accept the 1st reading of 52.013 Establishing Water Rates and costs – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 52.012 Section A, B, C, D, E and F. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from vote. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve and accept the 1st reading of 55.053 Eastablishing Wastewater Rates and Costs – An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 55.052 Section 1, 2, 3, and 4. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained from vote. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion by roll call; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 12th day of August 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. 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