06-27-2023 Workshop (Growth Planning Study)HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023, AT 4:00 P.M.
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order — 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Pat May, Chad
Czmowski, Tim Burley and Dave Sebesta. Others present were Matt Jaunich, City
Administrator, Planning Commission members and other city directors and staff.
DISCUSSION/REVIEW ITEMS
Planning Commission members introduced themselves: John Lofdahl, Dan Janssen, Jim Fahey,
Tim Hacker, Bill Garberg, Tom Wirt
1. Review of Growth Planning Study
Dan Jochum, Planning/Zoning/Building Director, introduced Bryan Harjes of Hoisington
Koegler Group, who completed the study.
Mr. Harjes noted that the plan has a few different areas included with the first section
including a marketing piece for developers and builders. The marketing section includes
information on housing sale prices, trends in population and income, who the major
employers are, City and downtown highlights, and athletics and education. Mr. Harjes
noted that if additional information should be included in the marketing section to please
let him know.
Mr. Harjes explained that the growth plan identifies three identified growth areas — the
North and South growth areas are intended to be a mix of residential housing product types
and the East Growth Area is primarily comprised of industrial growth with a focus of
commercial development along the Hwy 7 and Hwy 22 corridors.
Mr. Harjes reviewed two large parcels that are available for development in the South
Growth Area. These parcels are owned by Hazel M Sitz Living Trust and Timothy R &
Rebecca Albrecht and are located in the Edmonton Avenue/Airport Road/Sherwood Street
area. Mr. Harjes spoke of potential roadway and infrastructure stubs and access points to
the parcels. Mr. Harjes also reviewed two plan concepts for the types of housing identified
for each parcel as well as the type of development for each parcel. Mr. Harjes provided an
overview of a couple of park concepts for the South Area as well.
Mr. Harjes then reviewed three individual parcels available for development in the North
Growth Area which is in the area of North High Drive/School Road/County Road 12. Mr.
Harjes explained that the plan identifies mainly low -density residential neighborhoods in
this area with some medium density residential in the southeast corner of the identified
area. Mr. Harjes reviewed two plan concepts for this area with these housing concepts.
The East Growth Area is comprised of several parcels that are available for development.
This area has a focus on commercial/retail uses along the Hwy 7 frontage including
convenience retail, goods and services, support services and hospitality. The area has a
focus on office/business park uses on the north side of Hwy 7 near Hutchinson
Technologies and Uponor and the south side of Hwy 7 has been identified for
industrial/warehouse uses. Mr. Harjes also reviewed areas of access and support for future
development in this area.
Mr. Harjes lastly reviewed information on implementation of the growth area plan. The
implementation section reviewed the roles and responsibilities of businesses/property
owners, the City, Public Works Department, PRCE Department, Planning/Zoning/Building
Department, Planning Commission, City Council and the community -at -large. Various
land use controls were reviewed, funding sources (both city sources and external sources),
and financial gaps.
Dan Jochum, Planning/Zoning/Building Director, noted that there is an estimated $10
million in infrastructure costs for south side development and estimated upper $20 million
in infrastructure costs for north side development. Mr. Jochum also noted that lots are now
costing approximately $65,000-$95,000.
General discussion surrounded around the housing needs throughout the community and
the high building and development costs over the last 20 years. Matt Jaunich noted that
the City may need to be more proactive when it comes to infrastructure expansion for future
developments.
The Council noted that they need to be provided financial information on what it would
take to put in infrastructure for these future developments.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator