City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, January 24, 2022 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were Mike Grote, Cody Eager, Andrew Gappa and Glen Christensen. Dave Whitney was absent Others presented were Patrick Casey, City Attorney, Chris Fischer, Chief Prescher, Heather Utz, Kathy Guyer, Travis Bottelson, Wade Johnson and Michelle VanHee. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the Consent Items with the following additions: 2. Staples Enterprises additional sign request 3. South 60’ of parcel 17.476.0080 deed to Staples Enterprises Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent Check Issue Check Payee Amount Date Number 1/24/2022 68946 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 142.08 1/24/2022 68947 ARR CONSTRUCTION LLC & MASONRY 510.00 1/24/2022 68948 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 295.35 1/24/2022 68949 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE 12,533.00 1/24/2022 68950 BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC 600.78 1/24/2022 68951 BUSINESS CARD SERVICES 602.98 1/24/2022 68952 COMCAST 2.19 1/24/2022 68953 ELITE ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS 220.69 1/24/2022 68954 G.M.S. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, INC. 80.51 1/24/2022 68955 GAPPA ELECTRIC INC 820.98 1/24/2022 68956 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 50.00 1/24/2022 68957 HAWKINS INC 13,100.83 1/24/2022 68958 HERMEL WHOLESALE/RED FEATHER 434.91 1/24/2022 68959 JOE KOBEROSKI 7,200.00 1/24/2022 68960 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 220.45 1/24/2022 68961 KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY 354.06 1/24/2022 68962 KRIS ENGINEERING, INC. 3,527.84 1/24/2022 68963 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 540.00 1/24/2022 68964 LOCHER BROS INC 2,802.80 1/24/2022 68965 MADELIA SANITATION INC 856.00 1/24/2022 68966 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 399.00 1/24/2022 68967 MINNESOTA PUMP WORKS 3,132.89 1/24/2022 68968 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 2,586.54 1/24/2022 68969 MONTERO DISTRIBUTING INC 84.00  1/24/2022 68970 OLSEN TRUCK SERVICE CENTER 524.45 1/24/2022 68971 PAUSTIS & SONS 912.50 1/24/2022 68972 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 3,508.98 1/24/2022 68973 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL 245.60 1/24/2022 68974 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 55.86 1/24/2022 68975 RUNNING SUPPLY INC 419.93 1/24/2022 68976 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 1,783.91 Total 58,549.11 A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution No. 2022-01, a Resolution approving Madelia Chamber of commerce/Fire Relief Association Bingo and Raffle for July 10th, 2022. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution No. 2022-02, a Resolution establishing a Conflict of Interest Policy. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2022-03 A Resolution approving State of MN Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Madelia on behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the 2022 Council Appointments: Acting Mayor – Andy Gappa City Attorney – Patrick Casey Official financial Depositories – Pioneer Bank & Alliance Bank Official Publication – Madelia Times Messenger Board of Adjustment & Appeals – City Council Election Polling Location – Madelia Legion Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the 2022 Mayor Appointments: Golf Commission – Andy Gappa and Dave Whitney Liquor Commission – Dave Whitney and Glen Christensen Park Board – Dave Whitney and Cody Eager Personnel Committee – Mike Grote and Andy Gappa Police Commission – Mike Grote and Glen Christensen Pool Commission – Glen Christensen and Cody Eager Solid Waste Commission – Glen Christensen and Cody Eager  Street Commission – Glen Christensen and Cody Eager Wastewater/Water Commission – Andy Gappa and Cody Eager Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the proposed Wastewater Improvement Project Change Order. This Change Order was approved and recommended by Wastewater/Water Commission for the Council to approve. This change order is extending the Substantial Completion date to 02/25/2022 and Final Completion date to 05/27/2022. Liquidated damages will occur if the Contractor goes beyond these dates. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Federal Signal Corporation for $37,179.00. This quote includes 2 130bd rotating mechanical sirens. The Light Plant will be working with the city on this project to save a little bit of money. Application for USDA funds was also submitted for a 35%/65% funding. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Cody Eager to schedule a Public Hearing for February 28th, 2022 at 6:00p.m. to discuss the Siren Project. This Public Hearing is a requirement for the USDA Funding. The agenda for the Public Hearing would be to present the current sirens (park location, City Hall location and Mobile Village location) and present the proposed locations (park location, new government center location and Mobile Village location). Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the additional sign request from Staple Enterprises. These additional signs would be located on the building and the awning of the gas pumps. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve deeding the South 60’ of parcel 17.476.0080 to Staples Enterprises along with establishing utility and entry easements. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. Citizens Communication: Annual meeting of the Madelia Fire Department and the Madelia Ambulance Service is scheduled for March 1st, 2022 at 6:30p.m. The meeting will be hosted in the Hospital Ambulance Garage. Board of Equalization is scheduled for May 2nd, 2022 at 6:00p.m. This meeting will be hosted in the upstairs of the Fire Department. The trucks will be backed out for us to host the meeting. 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 and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. Dave Whitney was absent. Typed this 25th day of January 2022 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.