09-10-2024HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M.
(a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections
Motion by Burley, 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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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) Resolution No. 15763 - Resolution Accepting Donation from Joyce Hochsprung (Varieties of
Daylilies to Parks Department)
(b) Resolution No. 15764 — Resolution Accepting $6402.50 Donation from Meeker McLeod Sibley
Community Health Services for City Bike Fleet
(c) Resolution No. 15765 — Resolution Accepting $20,000 Donation from Hutchinson Hockey
Association for Locker Room Upgrades at Burich Arena
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution Nos. 15763, 15764 and 15765. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor state your name and addressfor 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
Doug Hanneman and Debra Siemsen from the United Way of McLeod presented before the Council.
Mr. Hanneman and Ms. Siemsen spoke of the importance of Welcoming Week and the event being held
this Sunday, Belonging Begins With Us. Mr. Hanneman and Ms. Siemsen thanked the mayor and City
Council for proclaiming Welcoming Week and provided details of the Belonging Begins With Us event
being held Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Masonic West River Park.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of August 27, 2024
(b) Budget Workshop of August 27, 2024
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
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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) Affirmation of Board Reappointments
1. Reappointment of Tracy Marquardt to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to August 2027
2. Reappointment of Janean Sorrell to Public Arts Commission to August 2027
3. Reappointment of Andrew Webster to Public Arts Commission to August 2027
4. Reappointment of Matt Beilke to Police Commission to May 2027
(b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15762 — Authorization to Execute MnDOT Grant
Agreement for Airport Improvement
(c) Consideration for Approval of Revised Subdivision Agreement with Top 10 Options of Hutchinson
(d) Consideration for Approval of Private Airport Hanger Lease with Troy Pullis
(e) Consideration for Approval of Water Meter Replacement Phase 2
(f) Consideration for Approval of Spooky Sprint Event on October 26, 2024
(g) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Motion by Czmowski, second by Burley, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — NONE
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
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Includes iten2s like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-848 - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA VACATING DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN SECOND ADDITION TO THE MEADOWS
Dan Jochum, Planning Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Jochum noted that the applicant's
request is to vacate a drainage and utility easement located along the interior property line of lots 1 and
2, Block 3 of Second Addition to the Meadows. The proposed structure is a duplex so an easement isn't
needed on the interior property line as the duplex will be built up to the interior property line on each
side. In addition, a structure cannot be built on an easement. The first reading of this ordinance was
held at the last Council meeting and no changes have been made to it.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Burley, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 24-
848. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY SETTING ANNUAL CITY RECOGNITION EVENT FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2024,
AT 5:30 P.M. AT HUTCHINSON EVENT CENTER
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve setting annual city recognition event for November 7,
2024, at 5:30 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) Planning Commission Minutes from July 16, 2024
MISCELLANEOUS
11. STAFF UPDATES
Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter noted that a chip seal project is starting tomorrow — Century Avenue, School
Road and 5th Avenue — with sweeping and seal coating finishing next week. Mr. Stifter also spoke about
the water meter replacement project and noted that, although several notices were distributed, some
residences will need to have water shut off tomorrow to complete first phase of the project. Mr. Stifter also
noted that Airport Road is expected to open within the next couple of days.
Dan Jochum — Mr. Jochum spoke about single-family and duplex-type/twin-home construction that has
occurred this year. He also noted that there has been interest from developers for future platting for new
construction.
Marc Sebora — Mr. Sebora noted that he attended G. Barry Anderson's retirement reception today and
Judge Anderson sincerely appreciated the proclamation approved at the last City Council meeting
proclaiming Barry Anderson Day.
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that Fall Clean Up (white/hard good pick up) is Saturday September 28,
2024.
12. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Tim Burley — Council Member Burley thanked staff and council members for open discussion during
budget time. He also mentioned the Arts & Crafts Festival being held this weekend.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier Matthew Jaunich
Mayor City Administrator