City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, March 8, 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, and Karla Angus. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items. 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 Andy Gappa and seconded by Larry Schickling to approve Resolution 2021-04 for Inter Fund Loan from Water Enterprise Fund to General Fund/Street for John Deere HPX615W Gator. 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 Resolution 2021-05 for Inter Fund Loan from Water Enterprise Fund to General Fund/Street for John Deer 1575 Tercut 4WD(Cab) T4 Tractor with 60”, Snowblower, 60 Heavy Duty Rotary Broom and 72” mower deck. 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 Dave Whitney and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2021-06 approving plans and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids for the 2021 Water Looping Project. 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 Board of Equalization to be scheduled on May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall and May 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall. 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 Larry Schickling to approve Chamber Request for $10,000 for Park Days expenses. 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 signing another 3 year contract with J&M Displays for the fireworks. The Chamber and City will continue to receive the 15% bonus if the contract is signed. 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 Andy Gappa to approve the 2021 Road Closures: Memorial Day Parade – May 31st Park Days Parade – July 9th Madelia Community Hospital Run – July 10th Fire Prevention Week – The week of October 3rd-9th Homecoming Parade Razzle Dazzle Parade – November 19th 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 the 51% portion of the Ambulance Lift that was presented at the 2021 Annual Fire and Ambulance Meeting for $14,088.75 out of the Ambulance Capital Fund. 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 Andy Gappa to approve readvertising the Golf Clubhouse Manager position. 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 advertise for seasonal positions in pool, park, golf, and compost site. 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 advertise for Liquor Store clerk position. 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 Andy Gappa 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 12th day of March 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.