City Council

City Council Meeting Monday January 13, 2025 The Pledge of Allegiance The Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Cody Eager to Councilmember Andy Gappa and Councilmember Matt Gunderson. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cody Eager. Those in attendance were Cody Eager, Andy Gappa and Matt Gunderson. Mark Slater and Glen Christensen were absent. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Jan Christenson and Michelle VanHee. Students and parents from Patti Wovcha 5th grade art class at Madelia Elementary were also present. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve the Consent items with three (3) additional items: 1. Discuss and take appropriate action on Pay Request No. 2 – Well #6 – Elite Electrical Innovations, LLC in the amount of $18,544.84. 2. Discuss and take appropriate action on Pay Request No. 4 – Seal Well #4 and Construct Well No. #6 – Traut Companies in the amount of $40,042.50. 3. Discuss and take appropriate action on accepting Ben Lehman’s resignation. Ben’s last day will be January 31, 2025. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Check Issue Check Payee Amount Date Number 1/13/2025 75151 BOLTON AND MENK INC 47,291.50 1/13/2025 75152 CITY OF ST JAMES 743.60 1/13/2025 75153 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 60.20 1/13/2025 75154 DAVIS SALES & SERVICE 88.93 1/13/2025 75155 GRUMPY'S GARAGE LLC 119.80 1/13/2025 75156 HANSKA REPAIR, INC. 1,483.51 1/13/2025 75157 MADELIA FORD 806.50 1/13/2025 75158 MINNESOTA DEPT LABOR & INDUS 10.00 1/13/2025 75159 MN DNR ECOLOGICAL AND WATER RESOURCES 1,200.00 1/13/2025 75160 PREFERRED PRINTING 864.72 1/13/2025 75161 PREMIER AUTO PARTS, LLC 4,112.84 1/13/2025 75162 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 1,995.16 1/13/2025 75163 SORENSON'S TRUE VALUE 1,344.22 1/13/2025 75164 SUNSHINE FOODS 18.95 1/13/2025 75165 VAN HEE MEDIA LLC 326.32 1/13/2025 75166 BOLTON AND MENK INC 1,111.50 1/13/2025 75167 ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 700.00 1/13/2025 75168 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 199.00  1/13/2025 75169 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 281.60 1/13/2025 75170 BLUE EARTH COUNTY 4,725.00 1/13/2025 75171 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN BEER, LLC 142.50 1/13/2025 75172 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 1,042.20 1/13/2025 75173 CHRISTENSEN COMMUNICATIONS CO 1,409.74 1/13/2025 75174 CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC 8,435.00 1/13/2025 75175 COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOC 17,280.25 1/13/2025 75176 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 4,308.95 1/13/2025 75177 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP 501.23 1/13/2025 75178 DESIGN HOME CENTER 1,105.49 1/13/2025 75179 DM STAMPS & SPECIALTIES 43.59 1/13/2025 75180 FORSTNER, DUSTIN 8,347.05 1/13/2025 75181 HAWKEYE DISTRIBUTION LLC 539.19 1/13/2025 75182 HAYNES PLUMBING & HEATING FODNESS INC. 10,026.40 1/13/2025 75183 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 928.70 1/13/2025 75184 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 3,213.00 1/13/2025 75185 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 62,948.00 1/13/2025 75186 MEIER ELECTRIC INC. 148,104.00 1/13/2025 75187 MINNESOTA PUMP WORKS 7,035.22 1/13/2025 75188 MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS 302.40 1/13/2025 75189 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 2,009.38 1/13/2025 75190 RDO EQUIPMENT CO. 478.71 1/13/2025 75191 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 539.57 1/13/2025 75192 THE HOME CITY ICE COMPANY 194.60 1/13/2025 75193 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 10,652.68 1/13/2025 75194 TRAUT COMPANIES 40,042.50 1/13/2025 75195 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY 1,368.75 1/13/2025 75196 VISION DESIGN GROUP INC 60.00 1/13/2025 75197 WATONWAN COUNTY 1,650.00 1/13/2025 100716 MADELIA LIGHT & POWER 34,388.34 1/13/2025 100717 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC 82.53 1/13/2025 100718 TOTAL LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE 680.00 1/13/2025 100719 ELITE ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS 18,544.84 1/13/2025 100720 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2518 3,506.99 1/13/2025 100721 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 1,819.04 Total 459,214.19 A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Resolution 2025- 01 a Resolution adjusting rates and fees for various city services and resources. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Matt Gunderson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Resolution 2025- 02 a Resolution General Records Destruction. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Resolution 2025- 03 a Resolution accepting a donation from Richard and Mary Jo Kelsey in the amount of $1000.00 for Madelia Fire Department general operations. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve the 2025 Council Appointments. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve 2025 Road Closures. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson- Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Matt Gunderson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve change of regular scheduled Council meeting to Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, due to Memorial Day. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Water System SCADA Project. This Change Order is a reduction of $52,328.00 for Well #4. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Pay Request No. 7 for the Water System SCADA project in the amount of $148,104.00. This project is 100% complete with only the retainage remaining. Retainage will not be paid until the final punch list is done and approved. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson- Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Matt Gunderson and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Pay Request No. 2 for Well #6 from Elite Electrical Innovations, LLC in the amount of $18,544.84. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Pay Request No. 4, Seal Well #4 and Construct Well No. 6 from Traut Companies in the amount of $40,042.50. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to accept Ben Lehman’s resignation of employment. Ben’s last day is January 31, 2025. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 14th day of January 2025 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.