City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, January 11, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andy Gappa, Dave Whitney, and Larry Schickling. Oath of Office for reelected Councilmen Larry Schickling and Councilmen Andy Gappa was done by Mayor Mike Grote A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items with the following additions: 1. Wage increase for Kristi Connell, Liquor Store Manager to $20.00 for year 2021. 2. Change transfer amount from General Fund of $15,000 to Police Capital Fund to $18,000 in the 2020 Transfer list. 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 Dave Whitney and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Resolution 2021-01 St. Mary’s Parish Bingo and Raffle Resolution for January 31, 2021. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, David Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Council Appointments. The Golf Commission and Pool Commission have opening. This will be advertised in the paper to fill. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the 2020 Transfers as listed: Wastewater Fund 65 $58,258.00 To 2020 Street Project Fund 25 Water Fund 62 $121,802.10 To 2020 Street Project Fund 25 Liquor Fund 66 $30,000.00 To Water Fund 62 Liquor Fund 66 $30,000.00 To Water Fund 62 (Extra Payment on inter fund loan) Liquor Fund 66 $10,000.00 To Liquor Capital Fund 78 (For future compressor) General Fund 01 $25,000.00 To Ambulance Capital Fund 75 (For future Ambulance) General Fund 01 $25,000.00 To Fire Capital Fund 71 (For future Fire Truck) General Fund 01 $100,000.00 To Park Capital Fund 72 (Shelter and Campground) General Fund 01 $75,000.00 To Pool Capital Fund 74 (Bid amount for pool repairs) General Fund 01 $35,000.00 To Street Capital Fund 73 (Future Equipment Replacement) General Fund 01 $44,512.58 To Street Capital Fund 73 (Future road maintenance) General Fund 01 $18,000.00 To Police Capital Fund 70 (Future Squad Replacement) TIF Fund 47 $11,675.22 To Water Fund 62 General Fund 01 $20,000.00 To Golf Capital Fund 67 (Future Equipment Replacement) Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the 2021 Pay Equity Report to be submitted for approval from the Minnesota Management and Budget. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Dave Whitney and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Kristi Connell (Liquor Store Manager) pay increase to $20.00 an hour. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to close Council meeting to enter into a closed meeting to discuss a proposed land acquisition. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to close the close meeting and reopen the Council Meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling- Yes, Dave Whitney-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 Andy Gappa to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney and Larry Schickling- Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 15th day of January 2021 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.