City Council

City Council Meeting Monday March 24, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cody Eager. Those in attendance were Cody Eager, Mark Slater, Andy Gappa and Matt Gunderson. Others present were Chris Fischer, Heather Utz, Rob Prescher, Jan Christenson, Jim Pettersen, Michelle VanHee, Ceila Simpson and Patrick Casey. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Mark Slater to approve the Consent items with one (1) additional administrative item. 5. Add - Discuss and take appropriate action on Multifamily Home Construction Loan. Voting in favor of said motion: Cody Eager-Yes, Matt Gunderson-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Mark Slater-Yes. Motion approved. Check Check Payee Amount Issue Date Number 3/24/2025 75358 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 220.07 3/24/2025 75359 AUGUST SCHELL BREWING CO 300.00 3/24/2025 75360 BOLTON AND MENK INC 25,962.75 3/24/2025 75361 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LLC 1,398.20 3/24/2025 75362 CHERRYROAD MEDIA, INC 110.00 3/24/2025 75363 CITY OF ST JAMES 743.60 3/24/2025 75364 CRYSTAL VALLEY 4,327.36 3/24/2025 75365 DAHLHEIMER BEVERAGE 2,670.60 3/24/2025 75366 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP 122.69 3/24/2025 75367 DAVES BODY SHOP 7,994.56 3/24/2025 75368 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO 1,419.74 3/24/2025 75369 KNUTSON & CASEY 5,294.70 3/24/2025 75370 MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS 302.40 3/24/2025 75371 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 161.73 3/24/2025 75372 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS CO 1,244.45 3/24/2025 75373 PREFERRED PRINTING 471.50 3/24/2025 75374 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT, LLC 140.00 3/24/2025 75375 RIVER BEND BUSINESS PRODUCTS 809.06 3/24/2025 75376 SOUTH CENTRAL ELECTRIC ASSO 200.55 3/24/2025 75377 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 540.17 3/24/2025 75378 TOW DISTRIBUTING A-B BRANDS 8,274.73 3/24/2025 75379 TRAUT COMPANIES 43,738.95 3/24/2025 75380 VAN HEE MEDIA LLC 330.56 3/24/2025 75381 WAT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT 2,397.36 3/24/2025 75382 WORATSCHKA EXCAVATION, LLC 2,500.00  3/24/2025 100767 EAGER ENTERPRISE, LLC 60.00 3/24/2025 100768 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2518 31.07 3/24/2025 100769 HAWKINS INC 3,420.40 3/24/2025 100770 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 1,008.00 3/24/2025 100771 MIKE'S LLC 351.36 3/24/2025 100772 MINNESOTA VALLEY TESTING LABS 781.97 3/24/2025 100773 PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC 131.39 3/24/2025 100774 RITE-ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT 1,013.18 Total 118,473.10 A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Matt Gunderson to approve Resolution 2025- 08 Resolution authorizing submission of DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve assigning alternative addresses to 115 Benzel Ave SW as Apartment 1, Apartment 2, Apartment 3 and Apartment 4. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-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 scheduling a public hearing on April 14, 2025 at 6:00p.m. for sign request from Laura Sorenson, Linden Sky Boutique. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Mark Slater and seconded by Andy Gappa to approve the Madelia Chamber funding request of $12,800 for 2025 Park Day Event. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-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. 6 to Traut Companies for Well #4 and Well #6 in the amount of $43,738.95. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. A Motion was made by Andy Gappa and seconded by Mark Slater to approve the Multi housing Construction Loan to J Henry 115 LLC, 115 Benzel Ave SW, 4 plex development, for $125,000/3%/20years. Voting in favor of said motion; Cody Eager-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes, Andy Gappa-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, Andy Gappa-Yes and Matt Gunderson-Yes. Motion was approved. Typed this 27th day of March 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.