Public Notices & News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2025  

Madelia Splash Pad Scores $50,000 Donation from Taylor Family Farm Foundation  

Madelia, Minn. — As temperatures rise, Madelia’s families just received some seriously cool news: the Taylor Family Farm Foundation has donated $50,000 toward the eagerly anticipated Madelia splash pad!

While headlines swirl about Glen Taylor, founder of Taylor Family Farms Foundation, possibly handing over the Timberwolves to Alex Rodriguez, it’s clear he’s not ready to pass the ball on his passion for giving back to towns like Madelia.

Taylor’s quote on the foundation homepage rings true in this gift when he says, “My heart has always been with the children and families of southern Minnesota.”

The gift is a major boost to fundraising efforts.

The Madelia Splash Pad Committee has officially teamed up with the City of Madelia to relocate the splash pad to the city pool area. Together, they’ve submitted a joint application for a Minnesota DNR grant, with results expected within a month. The grant would have a huge impact on fundraising efforts not only for the splash pad, but also on new shared restrooms for the pool, splash pad, and campground.

The revised project plan has been incorporated into the Watona Park Master Plan and is slated to be one of the first projects to move forward. The effort reflects a broader vision to revitalize public spaces in the wake of last year’s severe flooding.

This will be a true community effort—powered by a mix of state grants, local and regional support, in-kind donations, and city pool capital funds.

If you’re interested in supporting the Madelia Splash Pad, donations can be made at Pioneer Bank in Madelia or online through the Madelia Community Foundation.  

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The Madelia splash pad project is a partnership between the Madelia Community Foundation, the Splash Pad Committee, and the City of Madelia. Initially envisioned as a standalone feature, it now plays a key role in the long-term redesign of Watona Park.  

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The Madelia Community Foundation, formerly known as Madelia Strong, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance, community support, and investments in Madelia and the surrounding area.  

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The Splash Pad Committee is a group of Madelia community members, business owners, parents, and grandparents who came together to bring a splash pad to the Madelia community. Members include:

Andy Gappa
Ashley Forstner
David Beck
Dustin VanHale
Glen Christensen
Jim Pettersen
Ryan Lais
Sarah VanHale

With the Center Ave project in full swing, this is a reminder for parents/guardians to talk to your kiddos about safety!

For the safety of your child(ren) we ask that you talk to them about using an alternative route to avoid the construction zone entirely. We have attached a current map of the road closures. Use this map as a show and tell and discuss the safest route for them to take to assure they are getting to where they are going safely.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Madelia City Ordinance No. 153
Amend, Repeal and Replace Section 12-Signs 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Madelia, Minnesota will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 18 Drew Ave NE, Madelia, Minnesota  56062, at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23^rd, 2025 to hold a public hearing for consideration and adoption of the proposed Amendment of Ordinance No. 153 Madelia Zoning Code and Repeal Section 12 Signs and Replace.  A full viewing of the proposed ordinance is available on the City Website at www.madeliamn.com.

Persons with desire to be heard with reference to this matter will be heard at this meeting. Written and oral comments will also be reviewed and considered.  Persons who require this information in another format should contact City Hall at (507) 642-3245 at least 72 hours prior to this public hearing.

Published June 12 and 19, 2025

Christine Fischer
City Administrator

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Board of Adjustment and Appeals

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Madelia Board of Adjustment and Appeals on Monday, June 23^rd, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting will be to consider the following application:

1. Setback Variance Request at 104 Gage Ave SE (Tyler Ardolf). Requesting the north setback to 4’ from 7’, and the east setback be changed to 2’ from 10’ to place a 12’x10’ garden shed in the northeast corner of the property.

Anyone who attends this Hearing and has an interest in this request, may be heard at the Hearing or you may send written comments to the Board for consideration.

Published June 12 and 19, 2025

Christine Fischer
City Administrator