City Council

City Council Meeting Monday February 24, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cody Eager. Those in attendance were Cody Eager, Mark Slater, Glen Christensen, Andy Gappa and Matt Gunderson. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Rob Prescher, Jan Christenson, Jim Pettersen, Kathy Guyer and Michelle VanHee. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Consent items with one (1) addition and (1) removal item (this item to be moved to next Council meeting): 1. Discuss and take appropriate action on calling Public Hearing on March 10th, 2025 at 6:00p.m. for J Henry variance request for 115 Benzel Ave SW. 2. Remove 2025-4 State of Minnesota Joint powers Agreement with the City of Madelia on behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department. (This will be on March 10th Council meeting agenda) Voting in favor of said motion: Cody Eager-Yes, Matt Gunderson-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Mark Slater-Yes. Motion approved. Check Check Issue Date Number Payee Amount 2/24/2025 75281 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 60.78 2/24/2025 75282 ARROWHEAD SCIENTIFIC INC 78.06 2/24/2025 75283 AXON ENTERPRISE INC 22,798.58 2/24/2025 75284 BELLBOY CORPORATION 474.35 2/24/2025 75285 BOLTON AND MENK INC 222.00 2/24/2025 75286 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 1,052.55 2/24/2025 75287 CITY OF ST JAMES 917.00 2/24/2025 75288 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 4,435.85 2/24/2025 75289 GAHLER, LOIS 105.16 2/24/2025 75290 HD SUPPLY, INC. 102.02 2/24/2025 75291 JERRYS TRANSMISSION SERVICE, INC 82.29 2/24/2025 75292 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 359.17 2/24/2025 75293 KINNEY CREEK BREWERY 115.00 2/24/2025 75294 KNUTSON & CASEY 3,956.10 2/24/2025 75295 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 110,884.00 2/24/2025 75296 MES SERVICE COMPANY, LLC 765.00 2/24/2025 75297 OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES 108.15 2/24/2025 75298 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 3,983.31 2/24/2025 75299 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 74.19 2/24/2025 75300 RIVERBEND FIRE AND RESCUE 400.00 2/24/2025 75301 SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSO 214.77  2/24/2025 75302 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 259.57 2/24/2025 75303 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA MECHANICAL 2,877.18 2/24/2025 75304 STRYKER SALES, LLC 611.00 2/24/2025 75305 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 8,355.45 2/24/2025 75306 TRAUT COMPANIES 88,350.00 2/24/2025 75307 VISION DESIGN GROUP INC 60.00 2/24/2025 75308 WATONWAN COUNTY 519.98 2/24/2025 100743 HAWKINS INC 14,305.34 2/24/2025 100744 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 2,732.45 2/24/2025 100745 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC 215.28 Total 269,474.58 A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Mark Slater to approve Axon Inc. invoice for $22,798.58 for tasers for the Police Department payable out of the Police Capital funds. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve Pay Request No. 5 for seal Well No.4 and construct Well No. 6 to Traut Companies in the amount of $88,350.00. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve calling a Public Hearing for March 10th, 2025 at 6:00p.m. for the variance request on Conditional Use and Setbacks for 115 Benzel Ave SW. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-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 Glen Christensen to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 25th day of February 2025 Chris Fischer, City Administrator **All Madelia City Council Meetings are recorded and are available for review at https://www.madeliamn.com/city-government/agendas/ 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.