City Council

Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 2022 5:00p.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 Dave Whitney. Glen Christensen was absent. Others presented were Chris Fischer, Nick Pietsch and Justin Grev. The Council discussed the following with Nick and Justin: 1. Balconies. The balconies to the north facing Main Street will be handled with a variance – just like awnings. 2. The balconies on the veteran’s park side have been approved to build. This will be handled with an easement agreement to encroach on the City property (Veteran’s Park). 3. The TIF for $160,000 for the demo and infrastructure cost will continue to try to establish. If the TIF is not approved the $160,000 will be set up as a deferred loan after all redevelopment is completed. This $160,000 is to be allocated from the EDA Fund 52. 4. The sprinkler system and electrical for Veterans Park will be reestablished by City Staff to be on the Veteran’s Park side. These currently run through the Ambulance garage. 5. The yellow shed lot needs to be added to the purchase agreement for demolition. After demolition the lot will be deeded back to the City to create a parking lot. This parking lot will be designed as a lease parking lot. The parking lot plan was received and will be addressed with the Dept of Health for the well that is located next to that property. 6. Nick requested a CUP for multifamily apartments. Once plans are finalized a Planning Commission meeting will be called to establish a CUP for multifamily apartments for this Zone. 7. Nick requested a CUP for signage. Once signage has been finalized a Planning Commission meeting will be called to establish a CUP for signage. The balconies will also be included in this. Nick also discussed some of his other projects. Asked if there was any funding for apartment building at 419 3rd St. Will look to see if there is any funding. Madelia Hotel was also discussed. Ash is asking a lot for the building. It will take at least $1.0 million to get it back up to a hotel. The other question was to change it into apartments. To make the hotel cash flow you will need to rent out 8 rooms a day. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Cody Eager and seconded by Dave Whitney to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Mike Grote-Yes, Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Dave Whitney-Yes. Motion was approved. Glen Christensen was absent. Typed this 15th day of November 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.