08-12-2025HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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regarding agenda iten2s are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfi one constituents, and other questions
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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, Pat May, Chad Czmowski
and 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
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that an additional item needs to be added under New Business as
Item 11.5 —approving a satisfaction of mortgage.
Motion by Burley, second by Czmowski, to approve the agenda with the additional item noted. Motion
carried unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — A moment of silence was held in lieu of an invocation.
(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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is an opportunity {on° members of the public to address the City Council. If the topic you would like to discuss is on the agenda, please
ask the Mayor if he will be accepting public comments during the agenda item if not a public hearing. If you have a question, 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 con2n2ents
are appreciated, but please refi^ain fi^on2 personal or derogatory attacks on individuals)
5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Strategic Planning Session of July 22, 2025
(b) Regular Meeting of July 22, 2025
Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
(The iten2s listed fog° consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the City Council or
a city staff nieniber requests an item to be removed. Traditionally iten2s are not discussed)
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I
(a) Consideration for Affirmation of Board Appointments/Reappointments
1. Appointment of Heidi Tague to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to August 2028
2. Reappointment of Mark Hanneman to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to August 2028
3. Reappointment of Deb Card to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to August 2028
4. Reappointment of Margo Kaping to PRCE Advisory Board to August 2028
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5. Reappointment of Liz Stearns to PRCE Advisory Board to August 2028
(b) Consideration for Approval of Construction Services Agreement with Nero Engineering (Solids
Improvement Project)
(c) Consideration for Approval of Engineering Services Agreement with SEH (Pond Planning Proposal)
(d) Consideration for Approval of Hangar Repair Project
(e) Consideration for Approval of Repairs for Aquatic Center
(f) Consideration for Approval of Squad Car Purchase
(g) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 15892 — Resolution Approving the Decertification of Tax
Increment Financing District 4-20 of the City of Hutchinson
(h) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to approve Consent Agenda I. Motion carried unanimously.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
Motion by Burley, second by May, with Czmowski abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda H. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 6:00 P.M. - NONE
MMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with in/brniation necessary to craft wise policy.
des items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 15891 — RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING
CONTRACTS FOR THE ROBERTS PARK COMPLEX LIGHTING PROJECT
Lynn Neumann, PRCE Director, presented before the Council. Ms. Neumann explained that the equipment
and installation were bid out separately with the total bid package coming in at $574,785.00 which was
below
the original estimate of $765,000. This project has been included in the Facilities Plan and the capital
improvement plan for several years. The project has faced several delays and the lights are now in disrepair
and require replacement.
Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Resolution No. 15 89 1. Motion carried unanimously.
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10. APPROVE/DENY SETTING STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION FOR AUGUST 26, 2025
Motion by May, second by Burley, to set strategic planning session for August 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
11. APPROVE/DENY SETTING BUDGET WORKSHOPS FOR AUGUST 26 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
Motion by May, second by Burley, to set budget workshops for August 26 and September 9, 2025, at 4:00
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
11.5 APPROVE/DENY SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora explained that in 1996 JME, Inc., the
predecessor to Impressions Inc. received a forgivable loan from the EDA that was secured by a mortgage
from JME, Inc. The loan was to be forgiven after 10 years if JME, Inc. did not sell any of its property or did
not go through bankruptcy. Neither of those events happened so the loan was forgiven. The City was
contacted recently by an attorney representing Impressions, Inc. asking for a formal satisfaction of the
mortgage so that this outstanding mortgage could be recorded as satisfied in order to provide clear title to
the property.
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve satisfaction of mortgage with JME, Inc. 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.)
12. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
(a) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for June 2025
MISCELLANEOUS
13. STAFF UPDATES
Tom Gifferson — Chief Gifferson spoke about motorized scooters compared to ebikes and even skateboards.
Staff reminded listeners that biking, skateboarding, etc. is not allowed in the downtown district on the
sidewalks. General discussion was held regarding bicycle rules/regulations and perhaps signage/speed
limits/etc. on trails. This will be a topic of discussion at the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Lynn Neumann — Ms. Neumann noted that the aquatic center closes this Saturday, however will remain open
for early morning lap swim for the next week or two. There may be some bonus days for the aquatic center if
there is adequate staffing. If this is able to be achieved, information will be posted on the PRCE Facebook
page.
Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter noted that Hassan Street paving/striping is complete. Dale Street will have concrete
work complete this week with paving starting next week.
Matt Jaunich —Mr. Jaunich noted that backyard chicken regulations/licensing are in effect and available. The
City has issued one license so far.
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14. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Several Council Members noted that the Hutch Huskies amateur baseball team are in the state tournament
which is being hosted in Hutchinson this year. They also commented on the McLeod County Fair starting on
Thursday and the successful Stroll for Hope event held last week.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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