04-26-2022 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(The City Council is provided background information for 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 — 5:30 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, Kent Exner, City
Engineer and Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
(a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections
Motion by Christensen, second by Sebesta, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Oak Heights Covenant 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
(a) Proclamation — John Mons Week
Mayor Forcier read a Proclamation in honor of John Mons who is retiring from the local radio
station after 46 years of service. Mayor Forcier proclaimed April 24-30 as John Mons Week.
(b) Resolution No. 15450 — Resolution Accepting Cash Donations for Law Enforcement Memorial Park
Fund
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Resolution No. 15450. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is an opportunity fog° members of the public to address the City Council. If the topic you would like to discuss is on the agenda,
please ask the Mayor if he will be accepting public comments during the agenda item if not a public hearing. If you have a question,
concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor state your name and addressfor 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
Don DeMeyer, 864 Merrill Street, presented before the Council. Mr. DeMeyer is representing the
Jaycee Water Carnival as the Vice Commodore. Mr. DeMeyer provided information to the Council on
additional events that have been added to Water Carnival week that were not originally outlined.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of April 12, 2022
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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 Allis
Chalmers Club from July 27 — July 30, 2023
(b) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Saturday Night Cruisers Car
Club from June 1 — December 31, 2022
(c) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to RiverSong Music Festival on
July 15 & 16, 2022, at Masonic West River Park
(d) Consideration for Approval of Improvement Project Change Orders — Letting No. 3, Project No. 21-
03 (Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Improvements)
(e) Consideration for Approval of Purchasing Bicycles for Hutchinson Bicycle Fleet Project
(f) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15451 — Resolution Transferring from Community
Improvement Fund to the 2013 Debt Service Fund
(g) Consideration for Approval of Approve Resolution No. 15452 — Resolution Amending the
Established Income Guidelines & Asset Limitations for Senior and Disabled Citizens, Active Duty
Military Reserves or National Guard Deferred Assessments and/or Seniors Reduced Refuse Rate
(h) Consideration for Approval of Dairy Day Celebration on June 3, 2022, in Library Square
(i) Consideration for Approval of Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Requests
0) Consideration for Approval of Relay for Life Event Being Held August 5, 2022, at West River Park
(k) Consideration for Approval of 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival to Be Held September 16 & 17,
2022, in Library Square/V Avenue SE/Hassan Street
(l) Consideration for Approval of Letter of Support for Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership's
Application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for North Place Apartments
(m) Consideration for Approval of 2022 Street Repairs
(n) Consideration for Approval of Pishney Neighborhood Pipe Lining
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(o) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Item 7(e) was pulled for separate discussion
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve consent agenda with the exception of Item
7(e). Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Czmowski noted that his business was one of the bidders on this project so he will
be abstaining from voting on it.
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, with Czmowski abstaining, to approve Item 7(e). Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
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 iten2s like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY YEAR END REPORT
Miles Seppelt, EDA Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Seppelt provided an overview of the
EDA's annual report. Mr. Seppelt spoke about strategies of the EDA, how population effects the work
force and work force challenges, talent development, downtown redevelopment and programs associated
with it, Hutch Uptown Commons, Jorgensen Hotel, update on Jump Start Downtown program winners,
other downtown activity, business retention/expansion, manufacturer census information, current
company expansions, business incubation (enterprise center), business attraction, marketing Hutchinson,
update on McLeod County Economic Development and working on placemaking (splashpad,
trails/parks, public art, community amenities, etc.).
Discussion was held on the importance of manufacturing companies in the community, as well as the
issue of child care.
Mr. Seppelt also spoke about all of the involvement the EDA has with the TigerPath program through
Hutchinson Schools.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY SETTING JOINT MEETING WITH MCLEOD COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS ON MAY 9, 2022, AT 3:00 P.M. AT MCLEOD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to set joint meeting with McLeod County Board of
Commissioners on May 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.at the McLeod County Fairgrounds Commercial Building.
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 iten2s.)
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10. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) Snow Removal Report for 2021-2022
(b) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for March 2022
(c) Public Arts Commission Minutes from March 9, 2022
(d) Hutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes from March 15, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS
11. STAFF UPDATES
Tom Gifferson — Chief Gifferson mentioned that the police department will be testing the warning sirens
over the next few days.
Lynn Neumann — Ms. Neumann noted that all parks will be officially open on May 2, 2022, and the
campground opens May 6, 2022. Ms. Neumann also noted that there is a Safe Routes to School
bicycle/pedestrian event on May 4, 2022, involving city officials and school district personnel. The event
begins at 10:00 a.m. She also noted that aquatic center passes will be available to purchase beginning May
1, 2022, and the aquatic center will officially open on June 1, 2022. The Library Square fountain should be
up and running by this Saturday, April 30, 2022.
John Olson — Mr. Olson noted that grading work on alleys and hydrant flushing have been challenging due
to the cold weather and are getting a slow start. Frost is still in areas with such an unseasonably cool
spring.
Kent Exner — Mr. Exner provided a project update on the pavement management program near the Rec
Center which is officially underway starting on Sunset Street and Keith Street. Century Avenue work is on
the schedule for this season however project administration is not guaranteed at this point.
12. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
13. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE §13D.05, SUBD. 3(c) TO REVIEW
CONFIDENTIAL OR PROTECTED NONPUBLIC APPRAISAL DATA (1025 Highway 15 South (Event
Center); 10 Franklin Street SW (Police Station); 44 Washington Avenue West (E.O.C. Building)
Motion by May, second by Christensen, to convene into closed session at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to reconvene into open session at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Christensen, second by Sebesta, to adjourn at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator
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