City Council

City Council Meeting Monday March 10, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cody Eager. Those in attendance were Cody Eager, Mark Slater, Glen Christensen and Matt Gunderson. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Rob Prescher, Jan Christenson, Jim Pettersen, Adam Jacobs and Patrick Casey. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Consent items with one (1) additional Resolution 2025-7, (1) removal item from Administrative Items (#4) and two (2) additional items to administrative items. Add - 2025-7 A Resolution supporting the submission of a Congressionally Directed Spending request related to the construction of an accredited levee surrounding the wastewater lift station through Senator Amy Klobuchar. Delete/Remove #4. Discuss and take appropriate action non amending ATV ordinance to include night driving and regulations. 6. Add - Discuss and take appropriate action on Multifamily housing tax abatement program. 7. Add - Discuss and take appropriate action on Housing construction Loan Program. Voting in favor of said motion: Cody Eager-Yes, Matt Gunderson-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Mark Slater-Yes. Motion approved. Check Issue Check Date Number Payee Amount 3/10/2025 75313 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 90.19 3/10/2025 75314 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 488.00 3/10/2025 75315 AXON ENTERPRISE INC 81.70 3/10/2025 75316 BEHREND, JOSHUA 58.49 3/10/2025 75317 BOLTON AND MENK INC 5,055.50 3/10/2025 75318 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 2,852.57 3/10/2025 75319 CHRISTENSEN COMMUNICATIONS CO 1,345.47 3/10/2025 75320 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 96.41 3/10/2025 75321 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 7,354.50 3/10/2025 75322 DAVIS SALES & SERVICE 56.00 3/10/2025 75323 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2,578.00 3/10/2025 75324 HARRY JENNESS INSPECTIONS LLC 350.00 3/10/2025 75325 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 412.65 3/10/2025 75326 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 450.00 3/10/2025 75327 LOST SANITY BREWING 353.00 3/10/2025 75328 M R SIGN CO., INC. 432.36  3/10/2025 75329 MADELIA FORD 71.03 3/10/2025 75330 MADELIA WATER DEPT 325.85 3/10/2025 75331 MN BCA 600.00 3/10/2025 75332 MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2,182.00 3/10/2025 75333 MN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOC 140.00 3/10/2025 75334 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 162.18 3/10/2025 75335 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 2,641.18 3/10/2025 75336 PREFERRED PRINTING 17.79 3/10/2025 75337 PREMIER AUTO PARTS, LLC 37.47 3/10/2025 75338 RUNNING SUPPLY INC 64.99 3/10/2025 75339 SORENSON'S TRUE VALUE 661.94 3/10/2025 75340 SOUTH CENTRAL COLLEGE 205.29 3/10/2025 75341 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 489.76 3/10/2025 75342 SUNSHINE FOODS 7.47 3/10/2025 75343 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 4,392.51 3/10/2025 75344 VEE PLUMBING & HEATING INC 1,626.60 3/10/2025 75345 VINOCOPIA, INC 607.50 3/10/2025 75346 VISION DESIGN GROUP INC 60.00 3/10/2025 75347 WAT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT 931.66 3/10/2025 75348 WATONWAN COUNTY 1,650.00 3/10/2025 75349 BOLTON AND MENK INC 43,102.50 3/10/2025 75350 MN BCA 780.00 3/10/2025 100755 EAGER ENTERPRISE, LLC 679.13 3/10/2025 100756 ELITE ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC 141.73 3/10/2025 100757 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 18.90 3/10/2025 100758 HAWKINS INC 13,664.04 3/10/2025 100759 MADELIA LIGHT & POWER 39,117.72 3/10/2025 100760 MADELIA SANITATION INC 8,843.09 3/10/2025 100761 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 2,936.03 3/10/2025 100762 TOTAL LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPE 465.00 Total 148,678.20 A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Mark Slater to approve Resolution 2025- 4 State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Madelia on behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Resolution 2025-5 Local Road Improvement Program Grant Agreement Grant Terms and Conditions SAP 083-594-002 Center Avenue Project. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Matt Gunderson and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve Resolution 2025-6 Resolution supporting the submission of a community project funding request related to the construction of an accredited levee surrounding the wastewater lift station through Congressman Brad Finstad. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Resolution 2025-7 A Resolution supporting the submission of a Congressionally Directed Spending request related to the construction of an accredited levee surrounding the wastewater lift station through Senator Amy Klobuchar. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen- Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Matt Gunderson to award the Center Avenue Project to GM Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $10,804,898.23. GM Contracting Inc. was the low bid for the Base Bid and all the Alternates. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. The engineers’ recommendation letter is attached to minutes. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve the Board of Adjustments and Appeals recommendation for Conditional Use Permit and a setback variance for J Henry Properties at 115 Benzel Ave SW. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Glen Christensen to approve advertising the Public Works and Utility Manager Position for 2 weeks internally. The Street Crew Chief position will not be filled. The new Public Works and Utility Manager will oversee Water, Wastewater, Street, Pool, Golf, Park, maintenance of City Building etc. This is a non-union position. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Glen Christensen and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Multifamily Housing Tax Abatement Program Policy. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater- Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Housing Construction Loan Program Policy. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. With no further business before the Council, A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Matt Gunderson to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Glen Christensen-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this11th 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.