City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cody Eager. Those in attendance were Cody Eager, Mark Slater, Glen Christensen, Andy Gappa and Phyllis Schickling. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Michelle VanHee, Jan Christenson, Patty Wovcha, Jim Pettersen, Steve Schlager, Eric Martinez, Megan Ward, Lisa Sachreiter. Patty Wovcha school kids were also present. Please note sign in sheet attached for other that attended. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Consent Items with two additional items: 4. Discuss and take appropriate action on MES quote with $39,000.00 not to exceed spending due to shipping not quoted. 5. Discuss and take appropriate action on EDA Business loan application for Brian Lambrecht in the amount of $60,000, 3% interest rate for 10 years. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Check Check Payee Amount Issue Date Number 1/22/2024 73955 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 23.98 1/22/2024 73956 BOLTON AND MENK INC 8,117.00 1/22/2024 73957 CITY OF ST JAMES 738.00 1/22/2024 73958 CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC 825.00 1/22/2024 73959 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 1,928.15 1/22/2024 73960 NUVERA 1,607.96 1/22/2024 73961 SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSO 140.57 1/22/2024 73962 VAN HEE MEDIA LLC 802.96 1/22/2024 73963 ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 742.00 1/22/2024 73964 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1,088.78 1/22/2024 73965 ARNOLD'S OF MANKATO, INC. 424.07 1/22/2024 73966 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 352.00 1/22/2024 73967 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE 11,964.00 1/22/2024 73968 BLUE EARTH COUNTY 4,500.00 1/22/2024 73969 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 803.00 1/22/2024 73970 C & S SUPPLY 62.99 1/22/2024 73971 CITY OF ST JAMES 10,000.00 1/22/2024 73972 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 45.77 1/22/2024 73973 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 3,019.87 1/22/2024 73974 EMPIRE PIPE SERVICES INC 2,270.00 1/22/2024 73975 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES 1657 45.98 1/22/2024 73976 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 49.19 1/22/2024 73977 G.M.S. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, INC. 249.61 1/22/2024 73978 HAWKINS INC 20.00 1/22/2024 73979 HD SUPPLY, INC. 20.85 1/22/2024 73980 HERMEL WHOLESALE/RED FEATHER 142.15 1/22/2024 73981 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 2,014.15 1/22/2024 73982 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES 371.65 1/22/2024 73983 MADSEN LAND SURVEYING INC. 950.00 1/22/2024 73984 MINNESOTA PUMP WORKS 2,324.00 1/22/2024 73985 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 2,249.72 1/22/2024 73986 MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS 339.60 1/22/2024 73987 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC 79.79 1/22/2024 73988 NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC 2,250.00 1/22/2024 73989 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 1,058.27 1/22/2024 73990 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 179.87 1/22/2024 73991 RIVER VALLEY SPRINKLERS, LLC 189.00 1/22/2024 73992 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 5,879.30 1/22/2024 73993 WATONWAN COUNTY LICENSE CENTER 425.00 1/22/2024 73994 WW GOETSCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 288.91 1/22/2024 100435 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC 262.72 Total 68,845.86 A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve the Proclamation Resolution 2024-2 – Proclamation Resolution Career and Technical Education Month. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gapp-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the first reading of Ordinance 112.72 Brew Taprooms. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Andy Gappa - Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Mark Slater to set Public Hearing for Amended Ordinance 112.72 Brew Taprooms on February 12 th, 2024 at 5:45p.m. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve 2023 Transfers: Police to Police Capital - $31,000 Fire to Fire Capital - $43,750.00 Park to Park Capital - $20,000.00 Pool to Pool Capital - $20,000.00  Ambulance to Ambulance Capital - $30,401.40 Street to Street Capital - $10,000.00 Liquor to Water Fund Loan - $30,000.00 Liquor to Liquor Capital - $10,000.00 Street to Water Fund Loan - $21,766.74 Water to General Fund - $107,500.00 WW to General Fund - $107,500.00 75% General Fund to Police Capital - $78,375.00 25% General Fund to Fire Capital - $26,125.00 Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve MES quote for outfitting the new fire truck at $39,000.00 not to exceed spending due to shipping not quoted. This money will be taken out of the Fire Departments Equipment Fund. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Mark Slater to approve the EDA Business Loan application from Brian Lambrecht in the amount of $60,000.00, 3% interest rate for a 10-year term. Money will be coming from the 52 Fund. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. Annual Fire and Ambulance Meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2024 at 6:30p.m. at the Government Center. Emergency Management Training for Dept Heads, City Admin, and Elected Officials on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. at the Library in St. James. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Andy Gappa to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 23rd day of January 2024 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.