City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, February 22, 2021 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andrew Gappa, Dave Whitney and Larry Schickling. Others presented were Patrick Casey, City Attorney, Chris Fischer, Chief Prescher, Heather Utz, Jim Petersen, Michelle VanHee, Ben Lehman, Anthony Lenz and Krystal Hernandez. A Motion was made by Andrew Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items with the following additions: 1. Discuss or take appropriate action on RFP for demo and site prep of 125 First Street SW. 2. Discuss or take appropriate action on RFP for mowing services. 3. Discuss or take appropriate action on payoff of John Deere Lease for Gator and small tractor. 4. Discuss or take appropriate action on pay increase for James Rankin in the Liquor and Golf Departments. 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 Andy Gappa to approve advertising the RFP for the demo and site prep of 125 First Street SW. No bids were received to purchase and move the house. 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 Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to approve advertising the RFP for mowing services for 2021. Advertising this RFP again is in response to the requested changes to the scope of work. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Larry Schickling-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes and David Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the payoff of the John Deere Lease for the JD 1575 Commercial Front Mower and the JD HPx6 Gator. The current lease is 4% interest rate for 4 years. The payoff would be a inter fund loan through the water fund at a 1% interest rate. A resolution will be prepared for March 8th, 2021 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. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve James Rankin pay increase to $13.90 for both the Liquor Store and the Golf Department. 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 Larry Schickling and seconded by Cody Eager to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Larry Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 24th day of February 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.