05-24-2022 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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 Czmowski, second by May, to approve agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Faith Lutheran Church
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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)
A moment of silence was held in lieu of the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY
a) Proclamation — Poppy Day — May 27, 2022
b) Resolution No. 15460 — Resolution Accepting $1540.00 Donation from Various Donors to Purchase
Windscreens at Park Elementary Courts
Motion by Christensen, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution Nos. 15460. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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) Special Meeting of May 9, 2022
(b) Regular Meeting of May 10, 2022
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
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a city staff member requests an item to be removed. Traditionally iten2s are not discussed)
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7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I
(a) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15462 — Resolution Approving State of Minnesota
Master Partnership Program
(b) Consideration for Approval of Amending South Park Water Tower Lease Agreement With Midwest
Wireless LLC
(c) Consideration for Approval of Change Order No. 14 — Letting No. 3, Project No. 21-03
(Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks Improvements)
(d) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15463 — Resolution Authorizing the City of
Hutchinson Application for LCCMR Grant Funds for the Restoration and Access Improvements to
Otter Lake
(e) Consideration for Approval of Agreement with Amplify for Change for Services Provided within
MPCA Grant Project at Creekside Soils
(f) Consideration for Approval of Gambling Premises Permit Application for Hutchinson Hockey
Association Inc. at River House Kitchen + Drinks Located at 122 Main Street South
(g) Consideration for Approval of Afterthought Summer Kickoff Event on June 4, 2022, at Masonic
West River Park
(h) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Hutchinson Jaycees June 16-18,
2022, at Les Kouba Parkway
(i) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Minnesota Pottery Festival on
July 30-31, 2022, at Masonic West River Park
(j) Consideration for Approval of Agreements with Independent School District 423
i. Grounds Maintenance
ii. Use of Facilities
iii. Burich Arena
(k) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Motion by Christensen, second by Czmowski, to approve consent agenda I. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, with Forcier and Czmowski abstaining, to approve consent
agenda IL Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
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Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 15461 — RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON THE NEW POLICE
STATION — AV PROJECT
Pete Filippi, Contegrity Group, presented before the Council. Mr. Filippi explained that the AV project
for the new police facility is ready to go out for bids with a bid opening scheduled for June 16, 2022.
The current estimate for the project is $260,000.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve Resolution No. 15461. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Filippi provided an update to the Council on the police facility project as well as an update on the ice
arena project.
10. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 15459 — RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
AND MINNESOTA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCATION REPRESENTING HUTCHINSON
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICERS AND THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
ALLOWING EMPLOYEES TO BID SHIFTS ON A SENIORITY BASIS
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, explained that this is the union contract for the police officers group.
All those on the negotiation committee are comfortable with it and is similar to the agreement with the
sergeants.
Motion by Christensen, second by Czmowski, to approve Resolution No. 15459. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ISSUING MASSAGE LICENSE TO MICHELLE
NYBAKKE OF UNDER PRESSURE MASSAGE LOCATED AT 246 MAIN STREET SOUTH
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve issuing massage license to Michelle Nybakke of
Under Pressure Massage. Motion carried unanimously.
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12. APPROVE/DENY SETTING COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON JULY 12, 2022, AT 4:30 P.M. TO
REVIEW THE 2021 AUDIT REPORT
Motion by Czmowksi, second by May, to approve setting Council workshop for July 12, 2022, at 4:30
p.m. to review 2021 audit report. Motion carried unanimously.
GOVERNANCE
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performances, and other matters that manage the logistics of the organization. May include monitoring reports,
policy development and governance process items.)
13. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes from March 21, 2022
(b) Library Board Minutes from March 28, 2022
(c) Hutchinson Utilities Commission Minutes from March 30, 2022
(d) Public Arts Commission Minutes from April 13, 2022
(e) Hutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes from April 19, 2022
(f) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for April 2022
MISCELLANEOUS
14. STAFF UPDATES
John Olson, Public Works Manager, informed the Council that mosquito spraying will be monitored but will
not begin as scheduled tomorrow due to the cold temperatures.
Lynn Neumann, PRCE Director, presented before the Council. Ms. Neumann provided an update to the
Council on activities at the aquatic center such as purchasing of season passes and staffing. The paddle
board/kayak rentals will also begin this Friday. All flowers were planted in the planters in the downtown
area today. Ms. Neumann also provided an update on the splash pad design project and noted that public
feedback is being sought.
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that candidate filing closes May 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Seats to file for
are Council Member Seat 1, Council Member Seat 2 and Mayor.
15. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Mary Christensen — Council Member Christensen announced that she will be retiring from the City Council
and will not be seeking re-election this Fall.
16. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE §13D.05, Subd. 3(c) TO
DISCUSS SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 JEFFERSON STREET SE
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to convene into closed session at 6:01 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by May, second by Christensen, to reconvene into open session at 6:19 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.