06-11-2024HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024
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 Tim Burley, Dave Sebesta, Pat
May and Chad Czmowski. Also present was Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
(a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — A moment of silence was held in lieu of an invocation.
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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) Presentation of Facility Safety Award and Facility Operational Award — Hutchinson Wastewater
Facility
Tim Gratke, Wastewater Facility Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Gratke informed
the Council that the wastewater facility received the George W. Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award
which was received in recognition of the excellence of its active and effective safety program and
safety record. In addition, the wastewater facility received a certificate of commendation in
recognition of exceptional compliance with its MPCA NPDES/SDS wastewater permit during the
2023 review period.
(b) Resolution No. 15742 — Resolution Accepting $1000.00 Donation from Hutchinson Lions Club
for Forestry Operations
(c) Resolution No. 15743 — Resolution Accepting $3000.00 Donation from Hutchinson Hockey
Association for Drink Rail at Burich Arena
(d) Resolution No. 15744 — Resolution Accepting $100.00 Donation from McKimm Milk Transit,
Inc. for Hutchinson Police Department Future Equipment Purchases
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Resolution Nos. 15742, 15743 and 15744.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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)
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5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024
(b) Council Workshop of May 28, 2024
Motion by Burley, 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 Granting Permission to Crow River Winery to Dispense Liquor at
Upcoming Events: Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival — West River Park; Minnesota Pottery
Festival — West River Park; Garlic Festival — McLeod County Fairgrounds; Arts & Crafts Fair —
Library Square
(b) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Bobbing Bobber Brewing
Company on July 13, 2024
(c) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Upper Midwest A-C
Club on November 8, 2025
(d) Consideration for Approval to Purchase Bag Film for Creekside
(e) Consideration for Approval to Purchase Two Squad Cars
(f) Consideration for Approval of Second Addition to The Meadows Subdivision Agreement
(g) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Motion by Czmowski, second by Burley, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
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Includes iten2s like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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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.)
8. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) Library Board Minutes from April 22, 2024
MISCELLANEOUS
9. STAFF UPDATES
Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter provided an update on street projects noting that after Water Carnival work
will begin on Washington Avenue/Franklin Street.
Lynn Neumann — Ms. Neumann spoke on the fountain in Library Square that is out of commission. Ms.
Neumann explained that a couple of weeks ago the fountain was vandalized/damaged and is now
completely inoperable. A whole new system will have to be put in place. Ms. Neuman noted that since
2015 the City has paid approximately $30,000 in repairs to the fountain due to vandalism/damage. Ms.
Neumann also noted that the "Goats on the Go" program has started and began working in Roberts Park
last week. The next two parks on the schedule are West River Park and Millers Woods and perhaps
additional areas will be included by the end of the season.
Marc Sebora — Mr. Sebora noted that City offices are closed on June 19, 2024, in honor of the
Juneteenth holiday.
10. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator