City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, November 23, 2020 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were; Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa (via phone), Larry Schickling and Dave Whitney (via phone). A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve the Consent Items with two additions and one removal. Additions are Historical Society Request for snow removal and sale of land Parcel ID: 17.279.0830. Removal of La Plaza Fiesta currency exchange public hearing request. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve Resolution 2020-28 Adjusting Rates and Fees for Various City Services and Resources for 2021. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Cody Eager-Yes and Dave Whitney -Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2020-29 a resolution approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for 2021 Wastewater Improvements. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Larry Schickling –Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney abstained. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve advertising for 2021 Clubhouse Manager. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to call a public hearing for Ordinance No. 5.13 and Ordinance No. 5.14 CenterPoint Energy Franchise Agreement and Implementing a Franchise fee. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Historical Society’s snow removal request at no cost. An agreement will be drafted to included 1969 minutes for other services at no cost. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the sale of Parcel ID: 17.279.0830 for $1 to Brian and Amy Bergeman. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. 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, Larry Schickling-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 24th day of November 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.