City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, November 8, 2021 – Fire Hall Basement The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andrew Gappa, Dave Whitney, and Glen Christensen. Others presented were Chris Fischer, Chief Prescher, Heather Utz, Attorney Patrick Casey, Derrick VanHee, Kathy Guyer, Debra Nelson, Jim Petterson and George Eilertson. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items with no additions to the agenda. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to rescind Resolution No. 2021-35 Lease Agreement with Deere Credit, Inc. This is a 5 Year lease with option to purchase 2021 John Deere 624P. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution 2021-36 Interfund Loan from Water Department to General Fund (Street Department for the purchase of 2021 John Deer 624P for $186,462.04. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2021-37 A Resolution certifying Unpaid charges for municipal fees and utilities. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –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 2021-38 Resolution concurring in the actions of the Madelia Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota, in providing for the issuance and sale of $4,050,000.00 Electric Revenue Bond, Series 2021C for 30 years at 2.9%. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes and Cody Eager- Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney abstained from vote. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Pay Request #3 in the amount of $30,039.08 to Maguire Iron for the Water Tower project. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Pay Request #8 in the amount of $446,778.35 to Staab Construction Corp. for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney abstained from vote. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Dave Whitney to approve the 2022 Wage Rates. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –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 Pay Request #1 in the amount of $100,000.00 for loan advance for PHLAG Holdings LLC for the Government Center Project. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Pay Request #2 in the amount of $463,707.00 for loan advance for PHLAG Holdings LLC for the Government Center Project. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen –Yes, Dave Whitney-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Glen Christensen 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-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 10th day of November 2021 Chris Fischer, City Administrator **All Madelia City Council Meetings are available for review on the City of Madelia’s YouTube Channel. 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.