Board of Adjustments and Appeals

    The Board of Adjustments and Appeals is made up of the Fire Chief, a member of the Planning Commission, and a member of the Madelia City Council.  The board meets on an as needed basis.  The board is responsible for issuing variances from the building and zoning ordinance.

Planning Commission

    The Planning Commission is made up of nine individuals who are appointed for three year terms.  The commission meets on an as needed basis and are not compensated for their meetings.  The board reviews all building applications in the industrial zone and recommends changes to the zoning code of the city.

Park Board

    The Park Board is made up of three appointed members, the appointments are made for a three year term.  The park manager is an ex officio (non-voting) member of the board.  The board members are compensated on an annual basis of $100.00 per year.  The park board meets on a monthly basis and is responsible for the operation of the park system.  The park system includes the Watona Park, Flanders Park, and the Mini Park.  The park board also oversees the operation of the summer youth recreation program and the winter skating rink.  The board is responsible for adopting a revenue and expenditure budget, recommending a fee schedule for camping and use of the park shelters.  

Pool Board

    The Madelia Swimming Pool and Water Slide is a seasonal operation which is open from June through August.  The Pool Board is made up of three appointed members, appointed for a term of three years on a rotation basis.  The Poll Manager is an ex officio member (non-voting.)  The Pool Board meets on an as needed basis and the members are compensated on an annual basis in the amount of $100.00.  The board is responsible for adopting a revenue and expenditure budget, recommending a fee schedule and a pay schedule for employees.

Golf Course Board

    The Madelia Golf Course is a nine hole municipal golf course which is in operation form May until November of each year.  The Madelia Golf Course Board is made up of six appointed individuals, appointed for a term of three years on a rotational basis.  The Golf Course Manager is an ex-officio (non-voting) member.  The board meets on a monthly basis and they are compensated on an annual basis in the amount of $100.00.  The board is responsible for adopting a revenue and expenditure budget, recommending a fee schedule and a pay schedule for employees.  The board is also in charge of the promotion of the course.   

EDA Board

Police Board