02-11-2025HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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 Czmowski, second by Burley, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — The River Church
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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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
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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 Purchase of RePlay Ashpalt Sealant
(b) Consideration for Approval of Purchase of Storm Sewer Lining
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(c) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Massage License to Shania Hasse of Knotted Pine Massage
Therapy Located at 720 Century Avenue SW
(d) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wise policy.
Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-851 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, ANNEXING LAND
LOCATED IN HASSAN VALLEY TOWNSHIP, MCLEOD COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE §414.033, SUBD. 2(3), PERMITTING
ANNEXATION BY ORDINANCE
Dan Jochum, Planning/Zoning/Building Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Jochum
explained that the property owner petitioned for annexation of property with the purpose of being
developed into a residential housing development. A public hearing was held at the Planning
Commission and there were no issues raised at the first reading of the ordinance at the last City
Council meeting. No changes have been made to the ordinance.
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 25-
851. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY BIDS RECEIVED TO LEASE CITY -OWNED LAND FOR AGRIGULTURAL
PURPOSES
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that the lease for agriculture land on the northeast side of
town expired at the end of 2024. The City advertised for bids in January and two bids were received
in the exact same amount. Mr. Jaunich noted options available to the Council to consider: rebid,
direct negotiate with one or both of the bidders as long as the price doesn't go lower than the original
bid amount or simply award the bid to one of the bidders. If the last option is chosen, Mr. Jaunich
recommends awarding the bid to Mark Starke as he has farmed the land for years in great standing
with the City.
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Motion by Czmowski, second by Forcier, to award bid to Mark Starke. 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) Motor Vehicle Department 2024 Recap
MISCELLANEOUS
11. STAFF UPDATES
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that City offices will be closed on Monday February 17, 2025, in
honor of Presidents' Day.
12. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Chad Czmowski — Council Member Czmowski provided a PRCE Board update noting that the outdoor
rink is back up and running at Park Elementary and staff is preparing for Spring programs.
Tim Burley — Council Member Burley noted that the Sustainability Advisory Board will be on hold
until a staff position is filled. Council Member Burley also commented on the amount of work local
organizations do throughout the community for those in need.
Dave Sebesta — Council Member Sebesta provided an update from the last Mid -Minnesota
Development Commission board meeting.
Gary Forcier — Mayor Forcier noted that the 911 Memorial will be traveling to Hutchinson during the
McLeod County Fair in August.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 5:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator