City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, January 9, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Andy Gappa. Those in attendance were Andy Gappa, Cody Eager, Glen Christensen, Phyllis Schickling and Mark Slater. Oath of Office was given to elected Mayor Cody Eager from Acting Mayor Andy Gappa. Oath of Office was given to elected Councilwomen Phyllis Schickling from Mayor Cody Eager. Oath of Office was given to elected Councilman Mark Slater from Mayor Cody Eager. Oath of Office was given to elected Councilman Glen Christensen from Mayor Cody Eager. Others presented were Chris Fischer, Chief Prescher, Heather Utz, Ryan Visher, Kathy Guyer, Mark Christenson, Jan Christenson, Jay Christenson, and Michelle VanHee. Please note sign in sheet attached for other that attended. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Consent Items with two (2) additional items: 1. Contingent offer to Jessie Gunderson for the 5th officer position pending successful psychological and physical examination. 2. Approval of small brewer off-sale of 128 ounces to Last Sanity for 2023. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen- Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Check Report Attached A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Cody Eager to approve Resolution 2023-01 Adjusting Rates and Fees with two additional changes. Fee schedule is attached. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Mayor and Council Appointments. Attachment. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve 2023 Road Closures: Memorial Day Parade, Annual Block Party, Park Days Parade, Madelia Community Hospital Run, Fire Prevention Week, Homecoming Parade, Spooktacular, Razzle Dazzel Parade. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Nolta Subdivision 3rd Addition Concept Survey Plan. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Nolta Subdivision 3rd Addition Preliminary Plat. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Mark Slater to approve Nolta Subdivision 3rd Addition Final Plat. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve finalizing and taking ownership through purchase agreement of 18 Drew Avenue NE from PHLAG Holding LLC as the new Government Center. Retainage and warranty will be retained for 2023 due to some items that need to be finished. Attachment. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve a contingent offer to Jessie Gunderson for the 5th office position pending successful psychological and physical examination. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager- Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, and Phyllis Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Mark Slater abstained from vote. **On January 10, 2023, Jessie Gunderson contacted Chief Prescher and said he was offered another position at a another municipality and has accepted.*** A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve a small brewer off-sale of 128 ounces to Lost Sanity for 2023. This application is being approved now with the understanding that the current Ordinance has to be amended to reflect the new laws. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, and Phyllis Schickling-Yes. Motion was approved. Mark Slater abstained from vote. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Mark Slater to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 11th day of January 2023 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.