City Council

City Council Meeting Monday, February 12, 2024 The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Andy Gappa. Those in attendance were Mark Slater, Glen Christensen, Andy Gappa and Phyllis Schickling. Cody Eager was absent. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Michelle VanHee, Jan Christenson, Jim Pettersen, Ryan Vischer, John Tierney, Travis Bottelson, Andrew Runck and Carolyn Runck. Please note sign in sheet attached for other that attended. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve the Consent Items with three additional items: 4. Discuss and take appropriate action on approving Amended Ordinance No. 112.72. 5. Discuss and take appropriate action on deeming the 1991 Ford L7000 Fire rescue van surplus to sell on MN Bid. 6. Discuss and take appropriate action on deeming the playground equipment on Lot 4, Block 5, River View Heights surplus to sell on MN Bid. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Check Check Payee Amount Issue Date Number 2/12/2024 74005 ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 1,940.40 2/12/2024 74006 DAVIS SALES & SERVICE 519.50 2/12/2024 74007 HAWKINS INC 30.00 2/12/2024 74008 KNUTSON & CASEY 3,937.50 2/12/2024 74009 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MECHANICAL 19.02 2/12/2024 74010 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 397.70 2/12/2024 74011 BOLTON AND MENK INC 23,558.00 2/12/2024 74012 BOMGAARS 100.97 2/12/2024 74013 CHRISTENSEN COMMUNICATIONS CO 1,517.30 2/12/2024 74014 COMCAST 2.19 2/12/2024 74015 CRYSTAL VALLEY 4,700.29 2/12/2024 74016 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 4,969.85 2/12/2024 74017 DAVIS SALES & SERVICE 21.38 2/12/2024 74018 ELIZABETH KLUKAS GAPPA 2,494.03 2/12/2024 74019 ENTERPRISE NORTH INC 270.00 2/12/2024 74020 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 2,714.13 2/12/2024 74021 FLEET AND FARM SUPPLY INC 27.17 2/12/2024 74022 FREEDOM MAILING SERVICES, INC. 41.08 2/12/2024 74023 GAPPA ELECTRIC INC 239.96 2/12/2024 74024 GRUMPY'S GARAGE LLC 422.32 2/12/2024 74025 GUYER ENTERPRISE LLC 42.09 2/12/2024 74026 HACH COMPANY 12,938.77 2/12/2024 74027 HAWK ALARM SYSTEMS, INC. 320.63 2/12/2024 74028 HD SUPPLY, INC. 601.78 2/12/2024 74029 HEARTLAND TIRE INC. 215.99 2/12/2024 74030 HOPE & FAITH 128.00 2/12/2024 74031 INDUSTRIAL FABRICATION SERVICE INC 160.00 2/12/2024 74032 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 2,087.52 2/12/2024 74033 KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY 1,218.45 2/12/2024 74034 KNUTSON & CASEY 6,478.19 2/12/2024 74035 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 76,392.00 2/12/2024 74036 MADELIA FORD 400.52 2/12/2024 74037 MADELIA WATER DEPT 267.48 2/12/2024 74038 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 3,817.30 2/12/2024 74039 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 145.59 2/12/2024 74040 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC 142.67 2/12/2024 74041 PAUSTIS & SONS 659.00 2/12/2024 74042 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 3,294.89 2/12/2024 74043 PREFERRED PRINTING 31.76 2/12/2024 74044 PREMIER AUTO PARTS, LLC 749.01 2/12/2024 74045 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 107.08 2/12/2024 74046 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 128.23 2/12/2024 74047 SAFE-FAST INC. 293.31 2/12/2024 74048 SNELL MOTORS, INC. 329.92 2/12/2024 74049 SORENSON'S TRUE VALUE 913.03 2/12/2024 74050 STREICHERS POLICE EQUIPMENT 79.99 2/12/2024 74051 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 6,952.32 2/12/2024 74052 VAN HEE MEDIA LLC 557.12 2/12/2024 74053 VEE LOCK & KEY INC. 256.02 2/12/2024 74054 VEE PLUMBING & HEATING INC 102.00 2/12/2024 74055 VISION DESIGN GROUP INC 50.00 2/12/2024 74056 WATONWAN COUNTY 1,650.00 2/12/2024 100445 HAWKINS INC 6,744.63 2/12/2024 100446 MADELIA SANITATION INC 10,459.34 2/12/2024 100447 NBS/WAHLTEK 4,848.35 2/12/2024 100448 TOTAL LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE 280.00 2/12/2024 100449 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 54.05 2/12/2024 100450 MADELIA LIGHT & POWER 33,226.12 2/12/2024 100451 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 4,328.00 Total 229,373.94 A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Mark Slater to approve the Resolution 2024-03 – Resolution Authorizing City of Madelia Fire Department to make application to and accept funds from Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA) for equipment or vehicles for the district’s purchase and agreeing to provide a 5% matching dollar of the total price, not to exceed $25,000 based on negotiated and competitive bids. Voting in favor of said motion; 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 Resolution 2024-04 Accepting a donation from the Madelia Fire Relief Association of a 2023 Utility Trailer in the amount of $4,599.68. Voting in favor of said motion; Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Andy Gappa - Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Phyllis Schickling and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution 2024-05 A Resolution adopting the Earned Sick and Safe Time Policy. Voting in favor of said motion; 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 Phyllis Schickling to approve first reading of Ordinance 114 an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale, testing, manufacturing, and distribution within the city of products containing THC. Voting in favor of said motion; 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 scheduling a Public Hearing for February 26th at 5:45p.m. for Ordinance 114 an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale, testing, manufacturing, and distribution within the city of products containing THC. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve scheduling a Public Hearing for the sale of Lot 4, Block 5, River View Heights on February 26, 2024 at 5:30p.m. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve Amended Ordinance No. 112.72 Brewer Taprooms, Small Brewer Off-Sale, and Brewpub Off-Sale Licensing. This will be published in the Madelia Times Messager on February 22nd and 29th, 2024. The effective date of the Ordinance will be March 22, 2024. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve deeming the 1991 Ford L7000 Fire Rescue Van as surplus so it can be put on MN Bid to sell. This was approved on November 20, 2023, at the Fire Department meeting. Minutes are attached. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to approve deeming the playground equipment located on Lot 4, Block 5 of River View Heights surplus so it can be put on MN Bid to sell. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa- Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Glen Christensen-Yes. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Phyllis Schickling to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Andy Gappa-Yes, Phyllis Schickling-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater - Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 13th day of February 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.