06-10-2025HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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, inputfiron2 constituents,
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M.
Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Tim Burley, Pat May and Chad
Czmowski. Member absent was Dave Sebesta. 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 May, second by Burley, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Oak Heights Covenant 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 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) Proclamation — "Ecumen Oaks and Pines Day"
Mayor Forcier proclaimed June 24, 2025, as Ecumen Oaks and Pines Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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please ask the Mayor if he will be accepting public comments during the agenda item if not a public hearing. Ifyou have a question,
concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor state your name and address for 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
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025
(b) Budget Workshop of May 27, 2025
(c) Joint Meeting with EDA and HUC of June 4, 2025
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve 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 Resolution No. 15871 - Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Water
Department Surplus Property
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(b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15872 — Resolution Authorizing 2026 Capital
Budget Request for Lakes Restoration Phase II
(c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15873 — Resolution Approving Termination of
Railroad Right of Way Easement
(d) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15874 - Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Ordering an Advertisement for Quotes for Roberts Park Complex Lighting
Project
(e) Consideration for Approval of Contract Amendment to Rice Lake Construction for Wastewater
Treatment Facility Biosolids Improvements
(f) Consideration for Approval of FAA Entitlement Transfers from the City of Hutchinson to the City
of Litchfield
(g) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to Riversong Music Festival on
July 11 & 12, 2025
(h) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to McLeod County Agriculture
Association on August 14-17, 2025, for McLeod County Fair
(i) Consideration for Approval of Premises Permit Application for Crow River Sno Pros at Little
Crow Bowling Lanes Located at 1150 Hwy 7 West
0) Consideration for Approval of Creekside Bagging Line Improvements
(k) Consideration for Approval of Setting Public Hearing for June 24, 2025, to Discuss Use of City
Revolving SCDP Funds for Downtown Housing Rehabilitation
(1) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, requested that Item 7(e) be pulled for separate discussion.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, with the exception of Item 7(e), to approve Consent
Agenda I. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7(e) had further discussion. Mike Stifter, Public Works Director, presented before the
Council. Mr. Stifter noted that an amendment has been made to the contract, specifically item 1
in the description of the contract has been amended to mirror the language in state statute.
General discussion was held on potential funding options for this project.
Motion by Burley, second by Czmowski, to approve Item 7(e). Motion carried unanimously.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
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Motion by Czmowski, second by May, with Forcier abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda II.
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.)
9. PRESENTATION OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON 2024 YEAR END REPORT
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Jaunich explained that the 2024
comprehensive annual report has been completed which includes staff reports from each
department. This report contains a multitude of data and information from 2024 activities. Council
Member May suggested that the departments that have a staffed board/commission include board
members' information and terms in their report.
10. DISCUSSION ON UPDATING THE FEE SCHEDULE TO ACCOUNT FOR CHICKEN AND
CANNABIS LICENSES
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Jaunich noted that with the
recent adoption of the chicken ordinance, the Council needs to set a fee for licenses if that is the
desire. Secondly, the State will soon be issuing cannabis licenses which will be followed by cities
issuing cannabis registrations. The City can implement registration fees for most cannabis
businesses should the Council desire.
Council Member May suggested an initial fee of $50.00 for a chicken license and an annual renewal
fee of $25.00. Other council members agreed.
Mr. Jaunich noted that staff is suggesting a $500.00 registration fee for cannabis registrations as state
law allows for cities to charge $500 or half the state license fee, whichever is less. State law allows
for a $1000 renewal registration fee which staff is recommending as well.
Action will be taken at the next Council meeting formally setting these fees
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
11. APPROVE/DENY SETTING COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR JUNE 24, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M. TO
REVIEW CITY CENTER SPACE NEEDS STUDY REPORT
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve setting Council workshop for June 24, 2025, at
4:00 p.m. to review City Center space needs study report. 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 iten2s.)
12. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
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MISCELLANEOUS
13. STAFF UPDATES
Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter noted that V Avenue SE was reclaimed today and Stoney Point Road and
Dale Street projects have begun. Mr. Stifter also spoke about a microsurfacing process that is being
used in areas of the city such as Roberts Park parking lot and a couple sections of roadway.
Marc Sebora — Mr. Sebora spoke about board/commission term limits to two terms. Mr. Sebora noted
that some boards/commissions have trouble filling vacancies, therefore he is suggesting that perhaps the
ordinance be revised to eliminate the two terms cap. Mr. Sebora noted he will bring this before the
Council for a more formal discussion later this year.
Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that he distributed information on an open house being held regarding
the high voltage transmission line project that will be running through Hutchinson. The open house is
June 19, 2025, from 11:00am-1:00 pm and 4:OOpm-6:00 pm at the McLeod County Fairgrounds. He
also noted that City offices will be closed on June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. Mr. Jaunich also noted
that a dedication is being held on Saturday June 14, 2025, for the new VMF baseball stadium. Lastly,
Mr. Jaunich shared some changes to the aquatic center. Open swim is from 12:00-8:00 pm (formerly
12:00-7:30 pm); lap swim is from 8:00-9:00 pm (formerly 7:30-9:00 pm); and the zip line is no longer in
operation.
Motion by Burley, second by Burley, to set public meeting for June 14, 2025, at 1:45 p.m. for council
members to attend VMF baseball stadium dedication. Motion carried unanimously.
14. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Pat May — Council Member May provided an update on the Sculpture Stroll.
Tim Burley — Council Member Burley noted that he has been contacted several times by residents about
conducting formal protests. He noted that he is advising them to contact the police department and/or
City personnel about the locations or other regulations. Mr. Sebora noted that the City does not
regulate
protests/demonstrations specifically but noted that they can be held on public property as long as they
are not impeding pedestrian/road traffic or being bothersome to other public property users.
Gary Forcier — Mayor Forcier spoke about the various community events recently held as well as the
Water Carnival kickoff that occurred last night at Library Square.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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