11-08-2022 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 4:00 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 Christensen, second by Sebesta, to approve Council agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Christ the King 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)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY
(a) Resolution No. 15505 — Resolution Accepting $50,000 Grant for Burich Foundation for Crow River
Fountain Replacement
(b) Resolution No. 15510 — Resolution Accepting Cash Donations for Fireman's Park Project
Matt Jaunich thanked the Burich Foundation for their generous donation and noted this is one of a series
of three donations.
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution Nos. 15505 and 15510. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Individuals wishing to speakfor more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in advance of the ineeting. 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 25, 2022
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
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7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I
(a) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Parade Permit to Hutchinson Lions on December 10, 2022
(b) Consideration for Approval of Items for 2023 Pavement Improvements Project (Letting No. 2/Project No.
22-02, 23-02, 22-03)
1. Resolution No. 15506 - Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 15507 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(c) Consideration for Approval of Items for Alley Improvements (Letting No. 3/Project No. 23-03, 23-04)
1. Resolution No. 15508 - Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 15509 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(d) Consideration for Approval of Improvement Project Change Orders
1. Change Order No. 22 — Letting No. 3, Project No. 21-03 (Wastewater Treatment Facility Headworks
Improvements)
2. Change Order No. 1-3 - Letting No. 8, Project No. 22-08 (Wastewater Treatment Facility Oxidation
Ditch Aeration Improvements)
(e) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Consent Agenda L Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
Motion by May, second by Christensen, with Forcier abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda IL Motion
carried unanimously.
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
9. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-835 — AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 95 — PUBLIC PARKS
Matt Jaunich noted that this ordinance was introduced and discussed at the last City Council meeting. No
changes have been made to the ordinance since the last meeting.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 22-835.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
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10. APPROVE/DENY PFAS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MINNESOTA POLLUTION
CONTROL AGENCY
John Paulson, Environmental/Regulatory/Project Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Paulson
explained the need for the Memorandum of Understanding. He noted that the MPCA is requesting
cooperation from nearly 100 wastewater facilities to collect influent wastewater samples, evaluate and
inventory PFAS (per and poly -fluorinated substances) used by significant industrial users and educate
wastewater customers about PFAS impacts and how to reduce sources. PFAS are manmade chemicals that
are pervasive in the environment. The MPCA will be paying for the cost of the initial sampling events. If a
city does not voluntarily agree to participate, the MPCA has the authority to require the sampling be done at
the city's expense. General discussion was held regarding the products PFAS is contained in and ways to
prevent and manage them.
Motion by Christensen, second by May, to approve PFAS Memorandum of Understanding with Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. 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.)
11. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) Hutchinson Utilities Commission Minutes from September 28, 2022
(b) EDA Board Minutes from September 28, 2022
(c) PRCE Board Minutes from October 3, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS
12. STAFF UPDATES
Mayor Forcier asked Chief Gifferson to explain the regulations related to electric bicycles, especially on the
trails. Chief Gifferson explained that general bicycle etiquette should be used while on the trails. Chief
Gifferson also explained the three classes of electric bicycles and the differences between them. He also
explained that the Council does have the authorization to regulate them, however he would suggest that other
modes of transportation be regulated as well then, such as skateboards, longboards, etc. He noted that mainly
the electric bicycles users should show courtesy to other trail users. General discussion was held regarding
education and etiquette.
John Olson — Mr. Olson explained that a couple of neighborhood meetings are scheduled for the near future —
Roberts Road SW and Jefferson Street SE projects on November loth and Century Avenue SW/School Road
NW overlays and the two alley projects will be held on November 17th. Leaf vacuuming will be wrapping up on
November 21 ".
Tim Gratke — Mr. Gratke provided an update on the headworks project at the wastewater facility, the oxidation
aeration improvements, and the SCADA project.
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich reminded the Council that city offices are closed on Friday in honor of Veterans'
Day, wage committee meeting on Monday, November 14th and canvass board meets at 9:00 a.m. on November
15, 2022.
13. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Christensen, second by May, to adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator
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