02-08-2022 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(The City Council is provided background information fog° agenda iten2s in advance by city staff, committees and boards. Many
decisions regarding agenda iten2s are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfiron2 constituents,
and other questions or information that has not yet been presented or discussed regarding an agenda iten2.)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Mary Christensen, Chad
Czmowski, Dave Sebesta and Pat May. Others present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, and Marc
Sebora, City Attorney.
(a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections
Motion by Christensen, second by Czmowski, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — The River at MSP Church
(The invocation is a voluntary expression of the private citizen, to andfor the City Council, and is not intended to affiliate the
City Council with, or express the City Council's preferencefor, any religious/spiritual organization. The views or beliefs
expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council or staff)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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please ask the Mayor if he will be accepting public comments during the agenda item if not a public hearing. Ifyou have a question,
concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor state your name and address for the record. Please keep
comments under 5 minutes. Individuals wishing to speakfor more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in
advance of the meeting. All comments are appreciated, but please refrain fi on2 personal or derogatory attacks on individuals)
5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of January 25, 2022
(b) Summary Review of City Administrator Performance Review of January 25, 2022
Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
(The iten2s listedfor consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the City Council or
a city staff member requests an item to be removed. Traditionally iten2s are not discussed)
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Upper Midwest A-C Club on
July 22-24, 2022, at McLeod County Fairgrounds
(b) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Vineyard United Methodist
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Church from March 20, 2022, to August 21, 2022
(c) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Hutchinson Jaycees on March
12, 2022, at McLeod County Fairgrounds
(d) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15420 — Resolution Adopting the McLeod County
All -Hazard Mitigation Plan
(e) Consideration for Approval of Wastewater Lift Station Control Panels
(f) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5:00 P.M.
MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
NO. 4 AND THE CREATION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF TIF DISTRICT NO. 4-22 (A REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT)
(a) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 15383 — Resolution Approving a Modification of the Development
Program for Development District No. 4 and the Creation of a Tax Increment Financing Plan for
the Establishment of TIF District No. 4-22 (A Redevelopment District)
(b) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 15384 — Resolution Approving the Terms of a $30,000
Tax Increment Interfund Loan in Connection with TIF District No. 4-22
Miles Seppelt, EDA Executive Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Seppelt explained
that a developer has expressed interest in redeveloping the Jorgensen Hotel located at 2 Main
Street South. The Jorgensen Hotel was originally constructed in 1916 and the upper floors of the
building have been vacant since the 1970s. Due to the very poor condition of the building and the
extensive renovations needed, redevelopment is not financially feasible unless public assistance is
provided. Proposed assistance would be a 25-year redevelopment TIF District which would
capture a portion of the property taxes paid on the property to reimburse the developer for certain
qualifying redevelopment costs. The City used this same tool for the State Theatre and
Cornerstone Commons. The developer's plan is to redevelop the building as an upscale hotel
with 20-24 rooms. Improvements to the building include the addition of an elevator, a new roof,
new windows, exterior tuck -pointing and a complete rebuilding of the interior second and third
floors. The City's financial consultant has reviewed the project and found that public assistance is
justified and the proposed amount is appropriate.
No public comments were received.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve Resolution Nos. 15383 and 15384.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wise policy.
Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
9. HUTCHINSON FIRE DEPARTMENT YEAR END REPORT
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Fire Chief Mike Schumann presented before the Council. Chief Schumann reviewed highlights of
2021 including special events, ceremonies, retirements, and accomplishments. Chief Schumann also
provided information on operational data, public relations/fire safety education, inspections/permits,
goals for 2022, primary services provided, vehicle maintenance data, and the department's major
capital improvement schedule.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
10. APPROVE/DENY AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF HUTCHINSON COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS
PLAN
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Jaunich explained that in May
2020, the City implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to assist staff in providing a safe and
healthy workplace for all employees, along with customers, clients, guest and visitors during the
pandemic. Administration is proposing changes to the plan to incorporate updated recommendations
regarding quarantine and return to work time frames for employees sick with or testing positive for
COVID-19 and close contact situations.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve amendments to City's COVID-19
Preparedness Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
GOVERNANCE
(The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to deal with organizational development issues, including policies,
performances, and other matters that manage the logistics of the organization. May include monitoring reports,
policy development and governance process items.)
11. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
a) Library Board Minutes from November 22, 2021
b) Economic Development Authority Board Minutes from January 5, 2022
(c) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for December 2021
MISCELLANEOUS
12. STAFF UPDATES
13. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier Matthew Jaunich
Mayor City Administrator