City Council
Regular MeetingMadelia, MN · September 12, 2022
Minutes
City Council Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022
7:00p.m. Fire Hall Basement
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Grote. Those in attendance were Mike
Grote, Cody Eager, Andrew Gappa and Glen Christensen. David Whitney was absent.
Others presented were Chris Fischer, Chief Prescher, Heather Utz, Jim Pettersen, Mark
Slater and Michelle VanHee.
A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the
Consent Items with the following additional items to the agenda:
6. Discuss and take appropriate action on 2023 Pool Management Contract with
the Lake Crystal Rec Center.
7. Discuss and take appropriate action on advertising RFP for Greens Keeper at
the Madelia Golf Course for the 2023 Season.
Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and
Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney was absent
Check Issue Check
Payee Amount
Date Number
9/12/2022 69752 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 149.55
9/12/2022 69753 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 368.40
9/12/2022 69754 AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC 2,744.30
9/12/2022 69755 AXON ENTERPRISE INC 2,400.00
9/12/2022 69756 BAUER BUILT TIRE & SERVICE 696.62
9/12/2022 69757 BOLTON AND MENK INC 7,009.93
9/12/2022 69758 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 3,510.68
9/12/2022 69759 BUSINESS CARD SERVICES 1,735.77
9/12/2022 69760 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. 248.00
9/12/2022 69761 CRAMBLIT, DENNIS 30.00
9/12/2022 69762 CRYSTAL VALLEY 2,711.40
9/12/2022 69763 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 190.02
9/12/2022 69764 DAVIS SALES & SERVICE 87.99
9/12/2022 69765 DESIGN HOME CENTER 604.97
9/12/2022 69766 EAGER ENTERPRISE, LLC 171.00
9/12/2022 69767 ELITE ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS 129.50
9/12/2022 69768 ENTERPRISE NORTH INC 176.25
9/12/2022 69769 FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION-SSG 23,332.00
9/12/2022 69770 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 108.33
9/12/2022 69771 GAPPA ELECTRIC INC 103.00
9/12/2022 69772 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 47.25
9/12/2022 69773 HAWKINS INC 32,707.95
9/12/2022 69774 HERMEL WHOLESALE/RED FEATHER 194.57
9/12/2022 69775 HOSPITALITY MINNESOTA 375.00
9/12/2022 69776 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 529.11
9/12/2022 69777 KATO MOVING & STORAGE 1,000.00
9/12/2022 69778 KNUTSON & CASEY 4,027.50
9/12/2022 69779 LAKE CRYSTAL AREA REC CENTER 5,000.00
9/12/2022 69780 LARKIN, MIKE 30.00
9/12/2022 69781 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 2,909.00
9/12/2022 69782 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. 65.75
9/12/2022 69783 LOCHER BROS INC 10,341.55
9/12/2022 69784 M R SIGN CO., INC. 32.47
9/12/2022 69785 MADELIA AUTO PARTS 1,785.18
9/12/2022 69786 MADELIA AUTO REPAIR 380.99
9/12/2022 69787 MADELIA FORD 136.23
9/12/2022 69788 MADELIA LIGHT & POWER 37,834.65
9/12/2022 69789 MADELIA SANITATION INC 18,273.15
9/12/2022 69790 MADELIA WATER DEPT 1,651.06
9/12/2022 69791 MAGUIRE IRON, INC. 45,600.00
9/12/2022 69792 MESSNER, JAN 40.00
9/12/2022 69793 MINNESOTA PAVING & MATERIALS 608.13
9/12/2022 69794 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 6,685.72
9/12/2022 69795 MN FIRE SERVICE CERT BOARD 275.00
9/12/2022 69796 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 84.90
9/12/2022 69797 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO 148.44
9/12/2022 69798 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 6,570.58
9/12/2022 69799 PHLAG HOLDINGS LLC 223,338.00
9/12/2022 69800 PREFERRED PRINTING 18.32
9/12/2022 69801 RAMY TURF PRODUCTS 425.00
9/12/2022 69802 RENT N SAVE 240.00
9/12/2022 69803 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 57.93
9/12/2022 69804 RUNNING SUPPLY INC 414.56
9/12/2022 69805 SORENSON'S TRUE VALUE 1,354.02
9/12/2022 69806 SPRING TOUCH LAWN SPECIALISTS 53.00
9/12/2022 69807 SUNSHINE FOODS 853.70
9/12/2022 69808 TDS MEDIA DIRECT INC 570.00
9/12/2022 69809 TOTAL LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE 15,000.00
9/12/2022 69810 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 20,358.36
9/12/2022 69811 USA BLUE BOOK 276.29
9/12/2022 69812 VALLEY ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC 2,487.12
9/12/2022 69813 VERIZON 779.73
9/12/2022 69814 VISION DESIGN GROUP INC 50.00
9/12/2022 69815 WATERVILLE FOOD & ICE 334.53
9/12/2022 69816 WATONWAN COUNTY 2,438.25
9/12/2022 69817 ZIMCO SUPPLY CO 691.20
Total 493,581.90
A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Cody Eager to approve
Resolution 2022-15 St. Mary’s Parish Bingo and Raffle for September 18, 2022. Voting
in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Glen
Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney was absent.
A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Pay
Request No. 12 in the amount of $45,600.00 to Maguire Iron for the Water Tower.
Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-
Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney was absent.
A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve ordering
a 2023 Chevy Tahoe for $40,603.48 for arrival in spring of 2023. The next squad car
will purchase will be evaluated for 2025. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes,
Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen- Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved.
David Whitney was absent.
A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Andy Gappa to advertise the
RFP for the Insurance Agent for 2023-2027 (5-year contract). Voting in favor of said
motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen- Yes and Cody Eager-
Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney was absent.
A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve
wage increase for Liquor Store and Clubhouse new employees and current employees.
Starting wage is $13.00 an hour with a $1.00 more an hour for Friday, Saturday and
Sunday hours. Current employees will be increased to $15.00 with a $1.00 more an
hour for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes,
Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen- Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved.
David Whitney was absent.
A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the
Pay Request #11 to PHLAG Holdings LLC in the amount of $223,338.00 for the
Government Center. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes,
Glen Christensen- Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney
was absent.
A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Cody Eager to approve the
increase of $750.00 and the contract for the 2023 Pool Management Contract with Lake
Crystal Rec Center. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes,
Glen Christensen- Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. David Whitney
was absent.
A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the
advertisement of the RFP for the 2023 Greens Keeper for the Madelia Golf Course.
Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-
Yes and Cody Eager-Yes. Motion was approved. David 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. David Whitney was absent.
Typed this 20th day of September 2022
Chris Fischer,
City Administrator
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Agenda
MADELIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Notice of Meeting Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021
City of Madelia
City Council Meeting
September 12, 2022
5:00 – Flood Study Options – Bolton and Menk and Council to discuss the Flood Study
and the options
Workshop
Proposal for Land Sale
Community Garden
2023 Budget
Staffing for 2023
6:00 – Public Hearing – Vacation of Gage – Cancelled
Continue Workshop
Proposal for Land Sale
Community Garden
2023 Budget
Staffing for 2023
7:00 – Council Meeting
EDA Public Hearing to follow Council Meeting for possible land
sale
Regular EDA Meeting – Following regular Council meeting
-Land sale proposal
-Call a Public Hearing for Land Sale.
I. Consent Items
1. Approve the Agenda.
2. Approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2022
3. Approve the Bills as listed.
MADELIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
II. Resolutions
2022-15 St. Mary’s Parish Bingo and Raffle Resolution – September 18, 2022
III. Administrative Items
1. Discuss and take appropriate action on Pay Request #12 for Maguire Iron in the amount of
$45,600.00.
2. Discuss and take appropriate action on police squad car purchase for Spring 2023.
3. Discuss and take appropriate action on advertising for Insurance Agent for 2023-2027 (5
years)
4. Discuss and take appropriate action on wage increase for Liquor Store and Clubhouse
employees.
5. Discuss and take appropriate action on Pay Request #11, PHLAG Holdings LLC.
$223,338.00.
IV. Citizens Communication
V. Adjourn
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