10-25-2022 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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decisions regarding agenda iten2s are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfiron2 constituents,
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M.
Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Pat May, Mary Christensen,
Chad Czmowski and Dave Sebesta. 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 May, second by Christensen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Hope Family 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 October 11, 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 Items for Roberts Rd SW (Letting No. 1/Project No. 23-01)
1. Resolution No. 15499 - Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 15500 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(b) Consideration for Approval of Items for Jefferson St SE (Letting No. 4/Project No. 23-05)
1. Resolution No. 15501 - Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 15502 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
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(c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15503 — Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact and
Reasons for Approval of a Final Plat for Ravenwood South
(d) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15504 — Resolution for Certification of Special
Assessments From the City of Hutchinson to McLeod County Auditor
(e) Consideration for Approval of Engineering Supplemental Agreement Letters With SEH, Inc. for
2023 Improvement Projects
(f) Consideration for Approval of Premises Permit Application for Brownton Baseball Association at
River House Kitchen + Drinks
(g) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Bobbing Bobber Brewing
Company on November 25, 2022
(h) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Motion by May, second by Christensen, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(Thepurpose of thisportion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wisepolicy.
Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
8. APPROVE/DENY FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-835 — AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 95
Lynn Neumann, Director of Parks/Recreation/Community Education, presented before the Council.
Ms. Neumann explained that Parks staff is recommending some changes to the Public Parks section of
the city code pertaining to dogs and animals in parks. Staff is recommending that language be added
to Section 95.09 prohibiting dogs and other domestic animals on any designated athletic fields or in
sports complexes at any time. Additional language is being recommended to prohibit dogs and other
domestic animals in enclosed park shelters/facilities and public restrooms/shower facilities. Ms.
Neumann explained that the changes are being requested to allow for the most sanitary and user-
friendly facilities.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 22-835. Motion
carried unanimously.
9. APPROVE/DENY SETTING BUDGET WORKSHOP (ENTERPRISE FUNDS) FOR
NOVEMBER 22, 2022, AT 4:00 P.M.
Motion by Christensen, second by May, to approve setting budget workshop for November 22, 2022,
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at 4:00 p.m. 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.)
10. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) Hutchinson Utilities Commission Minutes from August 31, 2022
(b) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for September 2022
(c) Public Arts Commission Minutes from September 14, 2022
(d) Planning Commission Minutes from September 20, 2022
(e) Hutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes from September 20, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS
11. STAFF UPDATES
John Olson — Mr. Olson spoke about some accidental damage done to the HAWK system at the
intersection of Hwy 7 West/Montana Street. The system has been shut off until repairs can be made.
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich reminded the Council that the City recognition event is next Thursday,
November 3, 2022. He also reminded the Council that the November 8, 2022, City Council meeting will
begin at 4:00 p.m. due to the general election.
12. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Dave Sebesta — Council Member Sebesta noted that he is a member of the Mid -Minnesota
Development Commission and sits on a subcommittee - Regional Transportation Coordinators
Committee. That committee has distributed over 12,000 transportation tokens to individuals 55+
through a grant from AARP. Council Member Sebesta noted that the tokens are not being used as
much as the committee was hoping for and he encouraged any individuals age 55 and over that might
be interested in the tokens to reach out to a coordinator at the Mid -Minnesota Development
Commission at 320-262-5859.
Gary Forcier — Mayor Forcier noted that there openings on City boards and commission
and encouraged citizens/residents to complete an interest form at City Center if they desire to serve
on a City board or commission. Matt Jaunich noted that there are currently open seats on the
Planning Commission, PRCE Board, Bicycle -Pedestrian Committee, Public Arts Commission and
Charter Commission. Mayor Forcier also noted that absentee voting is taking place at City Center
Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Saturday November 5th from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. and
Monday November 7th from 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier Matthew Jaunich
Mayor City Administrator