City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, March 28, 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, Jim Pettersen and Kathy Guyer. A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items with the following addition and changes to the agenda: Additions: 8. Discuss and take appropriate action on Library Roofing quotes. 9. Discuss and take appropriate action on adding a 5th Police Officer. Tabled 4. Discuss and take appropriate action on Grounds Keeper Karl Weiss Contract. 5. Discuss and take appropriate action on Karl Weiss proposed rate increase. 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. Check Issue Check Payee Amount Date Number 3/28/2022 69163 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 173.48 3/28/2022 69164 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 419.60 3/28/2022 69165 BOLTON AND MENK INC 510.00 3/28/2022 69166 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 1,173.97 3/28/2022 69167 BUSINESS CARD SERVICES 2,447.98 3/28/2022 69168 CHRISTENSEN COMMUNICATIONS CO 1,573.47 3/28/2022 69169 CITY OF ST JAMES 743.60 3/28/2022 69170 CRYSTAL VALLEY 4,826.08 3/28/2022 69171 ELITE ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS 599.00 3/28/2022 69172 FEDER MECHANICAL 14.23 3/28/2022 69173 FLEET AND FARM SUPPLY INC 229.99 3/28/2022 69174 FREEDOM MAILING SERVICES, INC. 40.79 3/28/2022 69175 HAWKINS INC 30,471.61 3/28/2022 69176 HERMEL WHOLESALE/RED FEATHER 1,068.02 3/28/2022 69177 INDIAN ISLAND WINERY 258.24 3/28/2022 69178 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 502.50 3/28/2022 69179 KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY 337.08 3/28/2022 69180 LEWIS, KIMBERLY 66.50  3/28/2022 69181 LOCHER BROS INC 9,987.84 3/28/2022 69182 LOST SANITY BREWING 412.00 3/28/2022 69183 MADELIA SANITATION INC 6,188.64 3/28/2022 69184 MAGUIRE IRON, INC. 47,500.00 3/28/2022 69185 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 399.00 3/28/2022 69186 MIDWEST MACHINING INC 64.13 3/28/2022 69187 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 2,253.36 3/28/2022 69188 MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS 312.00 3/28/2022 69189 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 1,577.56 3/28/2022 69190 PAUSTIS & SONS 859.00 3/28/2022 69191 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 4,942.49 3/28/2022 69192 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC 157.47 3/28/2022 69193 PREFERRED PRINTING 61.50 3/28/2022 69194 QUICK SHINE CAR WASH LLC 130.00 3/28/2022 69195 RITE-ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT 2,010.60 3/28/2022 69196 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 117.07 3/28/2022 69197 SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL FIRE DEPT ASSOC 50.00 3/28/2022 69198 SPEAKWRITE BILLING DEPT 6.00 3/28/2022 69199 TATRO PLUMBLING AND HEATING 205.00 3/28/2022 69200 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 12,757.98 3/28/2022 69201 VINOCOPIA, INC 575.50 3/28/2022 69202 WATONWAN COUNTY 1,158.22 3/28/2022 69203 JOHNSON, WADE 2,350.00 TOTAL 139,531.50 A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution 2022-07 adopting the Watonwan County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. 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 Resolution 2022-08 Accepting a Donation from the Madelia Baseball Association for a flagpole to be installed in the outfield of the softball field. All material and labor are being donated for a value of $500.00. 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 Food Truck Request from Doug Fenske with the ability of right to refuse the request if the operations pose a safety issue. This request is for April 2, 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug 27 and Sept 24. This approval would allow for a food truck to operate on Main Street on the dates requested. 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 Temporary Liquor License for Lost Sanity to operate in the Watona Park for Park Days (July 8 and 9) and Octoberfest (September 17th). 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 purchase of a Hustler Super 104” for $26,627.11 for the Golf Course. One quote from Davis Sales and Service, Madelia was received for a Hustler Super 104”. Government entities receive a 25% discount. Only one quote was received due to non-availability of equipment. 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. The Grounds Keeper contract and Karl Weiss proposed rate increase was tabled for April 11th, 2022 meeting. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the position of Seasonal Equipment Operator. This is a new position that was created for the Golf Course. This position would start at $15.00 an hour. 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 Pay Request #7 to Maguire Iron in the amount of $47,500.00 for the Water Tower project. 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 Schmidt Brothers Roofing quote for asphalt shingles in the amount of $29,830.00. 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 approve the reinstatement of a 5th officer to the Police Department. This position was not refilled since 2008/09 due to the recession. 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. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa 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 31st day of March 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. 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