City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, October 26, 2020 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items with an addition to the agenda for a trail blazing sign to be installed on Main Street for Fox’s Pizza Den. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve Resolution 2020-22 Authorizing Membership in the 4M Fund and authorization of deposit. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney -Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2020-23 resolution accepting proposal on the negotiated sale of $2,065,000 General Obligation Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B and Pledging net revenues for the payment. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve 2020-24 Resolution for Public Hearing Vacation of Alley. This resolution is needed to complete the vacation of the alley. The council called a public hearing on September 28, 2020 during the Council meeting with a motion to be set for October 12, 2020. Public Hearing was held on October 12 th, 2020. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve Resolution 2020-25 vacating a portion of alley located between Lots 5, 6 & 7 and 14, 15 & 16 of Block 2, Farnsworth Addition, Section 23-107-30, City of Madelia, Watonwan County. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve snow hauling bid for 2020-2021 to A.R.R. Construction LLC for 3 Straight Truck at $85/hour. Bids for the 2020-2021 snow hauling were received Friday, October 22, 2020. Two bids were received: 1. Total Lawn Care & Landscaping for 3 Straight Trucks at $100/hour and; 2. A.R.R. Construction LLC for 3 Straight Trucks at $85/hour. 2019-2020 contract was awarded to L&B Contractors for $90/hour. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve a Pay Request #1 for the 2020 Street and Utility Improvements for $166,702.11 to WW Blacktopping, Inc. City Engineer Adam Jacobs was present for the meeting. Adam gave the Council an update of the project. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve 3rd Street NW Storm Sewer Improvements. This will be a change order added to the project. This project is being proposed because of the vacation of the utilities on Parcel ID 17.576.0170. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve extension of 2 weeks for on W.W. Blacktopping contract. Completion date is scheduled for November 13, 2020 due to weather conditions. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve hiring Wold Architect and Engineers to provide a Feasibility Study for the future Park Shelter located at Watona Park. This park shelter has funding from the FEMA mitigation project. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve installing a “Trail Blazing Sign” on Main Street for Fox’s Pizza Den. This sign is to refer travelers that are using the service signs on Hwy 60 where to go for Fox’s Pizza Den. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Larry Schickling was absent. Typed this 29th day of October 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.