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Madelia council approves $300,000 payment for splash pad; chamber funding and food‑truck permits also approved
Summary
At its April 27 meeting the Madelia City Council approved a $300,000 pay request for the Splash Pad and Pool Bathroom Project, authorized a promissory note for the project developer (DMVG Holdings, LLC) and approved $12,800 in promotional funding for Madelia Chamber Park Days plus five food‑truck permits; one council member abstained on the project payments.
The Madelia City Council on April 27 approved a $300,000 pay request tied to the city’s Splash Pad and Pool Bathroom Project and authorized a line‑of‑credit promissory note for the project developer, with one council member abstaining on the payments.
Mayor Cody Eager and the council voted to approve Pay Request #1 in the amount of $300,000.00 to DMVG Holdings, LLC for the Splash Pad and Pool Bathroom Project. The pay request motion was moved by Council member Andy Gappa and seconded by Council member Matt Gunderson; the motion passed with three yes votes (Cody Eager-Yes, Andy Gappa-Yes, Mark Slater-Yes). Council member Matt Gunderson recorded an abstention on both the pay request and the related promissory note.
The council also approved a line‑of‑credit promissory note for DMVG Holdings, LLC that will support financing for the Splash Pad and Pool Bathroom Project. That motion was moved by Council member Andy Gappa and seconded by Council member Mark Slater and passed with the same tally (three yes votes, one abstention).
Other routine actions on the consent agenda included approval of the 2025 audit, a check register and assorted payees. The consent packet listed a set of checks and payees with a reported total of $158,455.37. Separately, the council approved the 2025 audit as presented and completed by Oberloh & Oberloh Ltd by a unanimous vote (motion moved by Council member Andy Gappa and seconded by Council member Matt Gunderson).
The council authorized $12,800 in promotional funding to the Madelia Chamber for 2026 Park Days; that motion was moved by Council member Andy Gappa and seconded by Council member Mark Slater and passed unanimously. The council also approved food‑truck permits for five vendors — Chick‑Fil‑A; Maui Wowi of SW MN; Simply Sweet Cheesecake; Bummy’s BBQ; and El Mexicano Food Truck — on a unanimous vote (motion moved by Council member Matt Gunderson and seconded by Council member Andy Gappa).
With no further business, the council adjourned. The minutes were attested by City Administrator Chris Fischer; recorded video of the meeting is available on the city website and controls over typed minutes.
