01-14-2025HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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decisions regarding agenda iten2s are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfron2 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 were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator and Marc Sebora, City
Attorney.
(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 — Faith Lutheran 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 preference for, 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) Proclamation — One Book, One Community
Mary Henke presented before the Council. Ms. Henke spoke on behalf of One Book, One
Community and Hutchinson Connects committees. Ms. Henke gave an overview of One Book,
One Community and the book choice for 2025, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary
Waters.
(b) Resolution No. 15823 — Resolution Accepting Cash Donations from Culvers Hutchinson, Village
Ranch and Hutchinson Elks Lodge for Fireman's Park Project
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution No. 15823. Motion carried
unanimously.
(c) Resolution No. 15824 — Resolution Accepting Cash Donation from Blue Line Club Inc. for
Improvements to the Burich Arena Boys Locker Room
Motion by May, second by Burley, to approve Resolution No. 15824. Motion carried
unanimously.
(d) Resolution No. 15825 — Resolution Accepting Cash Donation from Village Ranch for Hutchinson
Police Department Future Equipment Purchases
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution No. 15825. Motion carried
unanimously.
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, acknowledged these donations that total just over $14,000 and
effect various departments. They are very impactful and very appreciated by the City.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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 December 19, 2024
(b) Organizational Meeting of January 2, 2025
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 I
(a) Consideration for Approval of 2025 License Renewal for Jen's Catering & Sweet Treats Food
Truck
(b) Affirmation of Board Appointments/Reappointments
1. Appointment of Kathy Hochsprung to Senior Advisory Board to January 2028
2. Appointment of Susan Cosner to Senior Advisory Board to January 2028
3. Reappointment of Jonny Block to EDA Board to December 2030
(c) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Hutchinson Jaycees on
January 31, 2025, at Art's Place
(d) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Crow River Cutters
on February 8, 2025, at McLeod County Fairgrounds
(e) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Short -Term Gambling License to Crow River Cutters on
April 12, 2025, at Hutchinson Elks Club
(f) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Consent Agenda L Motion carried
unanimously.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, with Forcier abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda II.
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Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M.
9. FRANKLIN SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (LETTING NO. 3, PROJECT NO. 25-03)
(a) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 15826 — Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of
Plans and Specifications
(b) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 15827 — Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids
Mike Stifter, Public Works Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Stifter explained that this
project consists of street and utility construction work on Glen Street, V Avenue NW and
Franklin Street in the area north of V Avenue NW. The existing sanitary sewer in the area runs
across 126 Franklin Street NW cutting through the middle of the block. The age and condition of
the existing pipe warrants replacement and the new sewer pipe will be realigned to allow
redevelopment of the area. The project will also include river bank stabilization. The project cost
is estimated at $976,537 at the highest. Funding will be a combination of City utility funds,
improvement bond and could include funds from special assessments to abutting properties. This
area is proposed to be developed into a multi -unit housing project, therefore staff will be working
with the developer as the project progresses.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to close public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Sebesta, second by May, to approve Resolution Nos. 15826 and 15827. Motion
carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
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Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
10. LIQUOR HUTCH YEAR END REPORT
Candice Woods, Liquor Hutch Manager, presented the year end report to the Council. Ms.
Woods provided information on sales history, general fund transfers, trends, successful
ongoing promotions, facility improvement scheduled for 2025, and challenges/goals
forecasted for 2025.
General discussion was held regarding the idea of having a municipal dispensary. Council
Member Burley asked about a second location for the liquor store perhaps on the south end of
town. Ms. Woods stated that she feels a second location is worth exploring and perhaps
could be considered more seriously in 2026. Having the liquor store located downtown is
very advantageous, but a second location on the south end of town could be very beneficial.
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.)
11. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
a) Hutchinson Utilities Commission Minutes from November 27, 2024
b) Liquor Hutch Quarterly Report
MISCELLANEOUS
12. STAFF UPDATES
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that City offices will be closed on Monday January 20, 2025, for
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
13. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Pat May — Council Member May noted that the Public Arts Commission chose the sculptures for the
2025 Sculpture Stroll
Tim Burley — Council Member Burley spoke of the importance of having good fire departments, police
departments, water/wastewater infrastructure as we see what can occur during natural disasters.
It was noted that the "Compost it Right!" Program is holding an open house in the next couple of weeks
to provide an update on the program, however Mr. Jaunich suggested that perhaps the program
coordinator could also provide an update to the Council at an upcoming meeting.
Gary Forcier — Mayor Forcier noted that a resident asked him about the possibility of having a public
boat landing on Campbell Lake. Mike Stifter, Public Works Manager, noted that he will look into this
with the DNR.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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