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cp12-13-2005 cAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M.
2. INVOCATION -Rev. Todd Ertsgaard, Oak Heights Covenant Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES
(a) REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2005
Action -Motion to approve as presented
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2005
2. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005
3. MOTOR VEHICLE MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
4. PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES FROM
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
5. HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 24, 2005
6. BUILDING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2005
7. CITY OF HUTCHINSON INVESTMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
8. HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 12873 -RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE (POWER SCREEN RENTAL)
2. ORDINANCE NO.OS-0426 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF HUTCHINSON FOR A PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM R1 TO R2 AS REQUESTED
BY LOWELL WRIGHT, 1325 JEFFERSON STREET SE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
(c) 2006 LICENSE RENEWALS
1. MASSAGE LICENSES
2. PAWN SHOP LICENSE
3. TOBACCO LICENSES
(d) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM GAMBLING LICENSE FOR HUTCHINSON
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006
(e) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR
AMERICAN LEGION POST 96
(f) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR DOUG JOHNSON TO
ALBUQURQUE, NEW MEXICO FROM JANUARY 22 - 25, 2005, TO ATTEND THE US COMPOSTING
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -DECEMBER 13, 2005
COUNCIL
. (g) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS
(h) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS
- CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 -LETTING NO. 8, PROJECT NO. OS-10 (GOLF COURSE ROAD -
ADDITIONAL WORK ON DRAIN TILE AND COORDINATION WITH EXISTING SEWER SERVICE)
- CHANGE ORDER N0.4 - LETTING NO. 10, PROJECT NO.OS-12 (PLAZA 15 -ADDITIONAL ON-SITE
SIGNAGE)
(j) APPOINTMENT OF DWIGHT BORDSON TO HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION TO
DECEMBER 2010
Action -Motion to approve consent agenda
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 P.M. -NONE
7. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) DEMONSTRATION OF PIMS SOFTWARE BY TOM KLOSS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR
Action -
(b) UPDATE ON LIQUOR HUTCH PARKING LOT
Action -
•8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN STREETLIGHTS
Action -
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 12860 -RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
ADOPTION OF UPDATED CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTING OF BUSINESS SUBSIDIES
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 12861 - A RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FOR
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REDEVELOPMENT GRANT
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(c) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTING 2006 CITY OF HUTCHINSON TAX LEVY (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12870)
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(d) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTING 2006 HUTCHINSON REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TAX LEVY (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12871)
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(e) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION PLAN
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Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(~ CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING 2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12868)
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(g) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING 2006 LIQUOR FUND BUDGET (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12869)
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(h) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING 2006 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12872)
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(i) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF WORDING OF CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTION
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(j) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTING CANVASSING BOARD FOR CITY SPECIAL
ELECTION
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(k) DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL DISCUSSION
Action -
(1) DISCUSSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX RESOLUTION
Action -Motion to reject -Motion to approve
(m)CLOSED SESSION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05, SUBD. 3(C) TO CONSIDER PROPERTY
ACQUISITION (SKYDIVE HUTCHINSON PROPERTY FOR AIRPORT & OTHER USES AND ROLFE
PROPERTY NEAR HUTCHINSON MANUFACTURING FOR STREET,UTILITY & OTHER PUBLIC
DEVELOPMENTS)
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
12. ADJOURN
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M.
Mayor Steve Coo ca e e meeting to order. Members present were Bill Arndt, Kay Peterson, Jim Haugen and
Casey Stotts. Others present were Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, Public Works Director and Marc
Sebora, City Attorney.
2. INVOCATION -Rev. Randy Freund, Faith Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Marc Vaillancourt, Chair of the Sesquicentennial Committee, reviewed the events that had occurred in celebration
of the City's 150`" anniversary. The last event occurred last weekend with a gala event at the Event Center. Mr.
Vaillancourt presented to the City Council a banner that was created on the City's behalf for their support. of the
celebration.
4. MINUTES
(a) REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2005
(b) BID OPENING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 14, 2005 (NORTHEAST TRUNK STORM SEWER PHASE I)
(c) MINUTES FROM DANGEROUS DOG APPEAL HEARING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2005
Motion by Peterson, second by Arndt, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. PIONEERLAND LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
2. PIONEERLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2005
3. PARKS, RECREATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 3, 2005
4. .HUTCHINSON HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD MINUTES FROM
OCTOBER 18, 2005
5. HUTCHINSON AREA HEALTH CARE BOARD MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005
6. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005
7. CITY OF HUTCHINSON FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2005
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 12855 -RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $25,000 FROM GENERAL FUND
BOND FUND TO AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND
2. RESOLUTION NO. 12856 -RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $117,500 FROM WATER SEWER &
REFUSE FUND TO GENERAL FUND & 2002C REFUNDING IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND
• 3. RESOLUTION NO. 12857 -RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $321,500 FROM LIQUOR FUND TO.
GENERAL FUND.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 12858 -RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
AND ENERGY LOAN FUND TO HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
5. RESOLUTION NO. 12859 -RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE (TROMMEL RENTAL)
(c) PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE AND LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 955 HWY 7
WEST WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12849 & 12850)
2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R1 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT 1325 JEFFERSON
STREET SE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
(WAIVE FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
OS-0426 FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005)
3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED
AT 1025 JEFFERSON STREET SE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND UNFAVORABLE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
4. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY THE P~ZOPERTY OWNER LOCATED IN
RIVERVIEW HILL ADDITION LOCATED AT 375 - 1 s AVENUE NW WITH STAFF
RECOMMENDATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
12851)
(d) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LIFE MEDIA, INC. FOR DIGITAL
BOOMBOARDS AT THE LIQUOR HUTCH
(e) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ITEMS RELATED TO LETTING NO.2, PROJECT NO. OS-02
(NORTHEAST TRUNK STORM SEWER) -APPROVING PURCHASE OF LAND FOR PUBLIC USE &
ACCEPTING BID
(f) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDERS -CHANGE
ORDER N0.2 - LETTING N0.8, PROJECT NO.OS-10 (GOLF COURSE ROAD) & CHANGE ORDER NO:
1 - LETTING NO. 6B, PROJECT NO. OS-21 (AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS -JET FUELING)
(g) APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT ANDERSON TO CREEKSIDE ADVISORY BOARD
(h) REAPPOINTMENT OF WAYNE FORTUN TO HUTCHINSON AREA HEALTH CARE BOARD TO
DECEMBER 2010
Items 5(c)3 and 5(d) were pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Peterson, second by Stotts, to approve consent agenda with the exception of Items 5(c)3 and 5(d).
Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5(c)3 had further discussion. Julie Wischnack, Planning/ZoningBuilding Director, presented before the
Council. Ms. Wischnack explained that at the Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to deny the vacation of a utility easement for the construction of a garage. The garage was
proposed to be built on an easement for a storm pipe.
The applicant, Bob Link, presented before the Council. Mr. Link stated that currently six lots are encroaching
on this easement and he presented information that he had learned about the pipe itself.
Mayor Cook noted that he had attended the Planning Commission and he felt that the consensus of the Planning
Commission was that there are alternatives for the construction of this garage and a vacation should only be
granted for extreme purposes. John Rodeberg, Director of Public Works, also noted that although other
properties may now be encroaching on the easements from past approvals, he does not feel the City should grant
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this vacation blatantly knowing that the structure would be built on the easement. It would make a bad situation
worse.
w Motion by Cook, second by Arndt, to deny the vacation request. Motion carried unanimously. Julie Wischnack
noted that planning staff would be more than happy to work with the applicant on other scenarios for a building
permit.
Item 5(d) had further discussion. Candice Woods, Liquor Store Manager, stated that this advertising company
had contacted her and asked if the liquor store would place some flat screens throughout the .store for
advertising sales. The screens could also be used to post community events. The screens would only be used
for point of sales and would be of no cost to the liquor store.
Mayor Cook suggested altering the contract from athree-year period to a one year trial period.
Motion by Peterson, second by Stotts, to table this item to a later date to allow Candice Woods time to negotiate
the length of term of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 P.M. -NONE
7. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. OS-0421 -ORDINANCE GRANTING AUTHORITY TO OBTAIN CRIMINAL
HISTORY INFORMATION (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora explained that a section was added to
this ordinance covering background checks for license applicants to the Crty.
. Motion by Arndt, second by Haugen, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. OS-0421.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 7/15/22 (DETOUR AGREEMENT, COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AGREEMENT)
John Rodeberg, Director of Public Works, presented before the Council. Mr. Rodebeg explained that several of
the items in these agreements are mandated by the State of Minnesota. Mr. Rodeberg believes the cost will go
down on these agreements because of project modifications. Currently, January 27, 2006, is slotted for a bid
opening date for this project and Mr. Rodeberg requested that the agreements be approved so that this date is
not pushed back any further, .which could cause delay or stoppage of the building of the bridge.
Motion by Arndt, second by Stotts, to approve agreements with the State of Minnesota for the Highway 7/15/22
construction project, adopting Resolution Nos. 12843 and 12853. Motion carried unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF YELLOW RIBBONS ON
TREES & LIGHT POLES IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AS REQUESTED BY FAMILY READINESS
GROUP FOR HUTCHINSON
Julie Olson, Family Readiness Group for Hutchinson, presented before the Council. Ms. Olson explained that
her group is requesting to place yellow ribbons on light poles and trees on Hwy 15, Hwy 7 and Adams Street to
show the support of the troops. It was requested of the group that ribbons be tied on as opposed to being taped
on.
Motion by Peterson, second by Stotts, to approve authorizing the placement of yellow ribbons on trees and light
• poles in the City of Hutchinson as requested by the Family Readiness Group for Hutchinson. Motion carried
unanimously.
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(b) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTING SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY CHARTER
• AMENDMENT
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora reminded the Council that a petition had
been submitted and sufficient signatures had been certified to hold an election for a City Charter amendment.
Mr. Sebora explained that the election must be held by February 2, 2006, and 53 days notice must be given to
the McLeod County Auditor.
Motion by Stotts, second by Cook, to approve setting Municipal Special Election for January 31, 2006. Council
Member Arndt noted that he wished the procedure to be different as far as more information coming before the
Council, such as a public hearing. Marc Sebora stated that the procedure is mandated by state law and the
guidelines must be followed. Roll call vote was taken: Haugen -aye; Arndt -nay; Peterson -aye; Stotts -
aye; Cook -aye. Motion carried 4 to 1.
(c) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TRUNK
HIGHWAY SEVEN (WAIVE FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO.OS-0425 FOR DECEMBER 13, 2005)
Gary Plotz, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Plotz explained that Mn/DOT has requested
to purchase road right-of--way for the entrance to a driveway. 4030 sq. ft. will be purchased at an appraised rate
of $14,600. John Rodeberg explained that there is very little loss of value to the City.
Motion by Stotts, second by Arndt, to approve the sale of city-owned land to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation for the Trunk Highway 7 improvement project. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) UTILITIDESRCOMMISS ON (UTILIO IES RATE STUDY T10 DECEMBER 12n2 OSWAT 4: 0 P M AIT THE
HUTCHINSON EVENT CENTER
Motion. by Peterson, second by Stotts, to approve resetting the joint meeting with the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission for December 12, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. at the Hutchinson Event Center. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Arndt -Council Member Arndt requested that Crow River Sno Pros continue to be granted use of airport
property to gain access to the Luce Line Trail. The Sno Pros maintain all signage.
Motion by Peterson, second by Haugen, with Arndt abstaining, to approve the contract between the City of
Hutchinson and Crow River Sno. Pros for use of airport property for access to the Luce Line Trail. Motion
carried unanimously.
Kay Peterson -Council Member Peterson gave accolades to the Sesquicentennial Committee.
Gary Plotz -City Administrator Plotz and Ken Merrill, Finance Director, delivered a presentation to the City
Council on the 2006 budget. Mr. Plotz stated that the 2006 budgeting process began last May. As part of
putting together the budget, staff referred to the objectives set by the Council earlier in the year. These goals
included holding or reducing the 2006 tax rate from the 2005 tax rate, holding the tax levy increase to 5% or
less, and decreasing the reliance on Local Government Aid by 10%.
Mr. Plotz then reviewed items that are currently in the 2006 budget. These include more police patrol time,
adding an Informational Technology position, restructuring afull-time position in the Public Works department,
. delaying filling a finance position to October 2006, maintaining apart-time Human Resources position, adding
mosquito spraying program, anticipating an airport grant match program, increasing streets and alleys contract
repair budget, conrinuing current partnerships for special contributions, increasing the contingency fund, and
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decreasing reliance on local government aid.
• Mr. Plotz reviewed several adjustments that were made to the proposed 2006 budget, which resulted in an
overall impact, or decrease, to the originally proposed 2006 budget, of $167,000.
Ken Merrill, Finance Director, presented before the City Council. Mr. Merrill explained that the market
adjustment for employees needs to be added to the 2006 budget, however will be offset by revenues. In
addition, a transfer from the Hutchinson Utilities Commission will be included. The final budget will be
presented at the December 13, 2005, City Council meeting. Also, inadvertently, the wage for afull-time officer
was not included in the proposed budget. The filling of this position will be delayed to July 2006.
Ken Merrill then reviewed information pertaining to the changes from the 2005 budget to the proposed 2006
budget.. This information will be presented further at the Truth-in-Taxation hearing that is scheduled for
December 6, 2005. Overall, a home valued at $136,000 in 2005 would have an increase in property tax of
approximately $60. Commercial property valued at $120,000 in 2005 would have a decrease in property tax of
approximately $20. The increase in the general fund budget is proposed to increase 5.79%.
John Rodeberg - Mr. Rodeberg noted that a roundabout open house was scheduled for November 29~', however
that will be postponed due to a number of conflicts.
Discussion was held regarding the new lighting downtown. Mr. Rodeberg stated that he hopes all the new light
poles will be in place next week. Additionally, Mayor Cook asked that increased lighting or brighter lighting be
looked into near the post office.
Mayor Cook -Steve Cook congratulated the Hutchinson Tigers on their state tournament showing.
Ken Merrill - Mr. Merrill requested that the topic for the December 13, 2005, workshop be the capital
improvement project.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Motion by Stotts, second by Arndt, to approve claims, appropriations and contract payments. Motion carried
unanimously.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Stotts, seconded by Arndt, to adjourn the meeting at
7:00 p.m.
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Memo
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Brad Emans, Fire Chief
Date: 12/01 /05
Re: Monthly Update on Activities of the Fire Department
The fire department responded to 42 general alarms in the month of November.
F~cample of a few of the calls:
• We were called to a rescue operation, upon arrival we found a man trapped between the duel tires
of a combine. I'm happy to say the individual suffered only broken bones.
• We stood by while one of our agri-businesses attempted to upright an anhydrous ammonia tanker.
• We responded to a structure fire in the rural area where a person was burning garbage and started
his storage shed on fire. The fire also did some damage to his house.
• We responded to what was determined to be an arson fire in one of our apartment buildings. The
fire is still under investigation. The fire did minor damage because of the early warning detection
system in place.
• We responded to smoke in amulti-family building, upon arrival we found that a child had thrown a
piece of clothing on the bathroom vanity lights, causing the smoke.
• We removed 9 tires frozen into the Crow River; apparently someone threw the tires in the river
from anear-by auto parts store.
• We responded to a possible garage fire, upon arrival we found that a turkey deep fryer had been
left on and the oil started on fire.
• We responded to a possible house fire in the rural area, the house was charged with smoke from
leaking fuel oil, smoke detectors alerted the residence.
This is the breakdown of the calls for the month:
City:
Residential 4 Commercial/Industrial 6Multi-family 7 Hazardous Material 9
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Carbon Monoxide 3 Rescue 1
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Rural:
• Rescue 4 Medical 3 Residential 3 Hazardous Material 2
Drills 1 Meetings /Other Information
• SCBA Maintenance
• Officer Meeting
• Live fire training -Level 1 & 2 at the training site.
• Wild land fire training with the 6 x 6
• Map reading /use of the computers in the fire trucks
• Tour / preplan the Household Hazardous Waste facility
• Annual firefighter job reviews -second half
Fire Prevention /Public Relations
• Conducted a fire safety class for the Headstart kids
• Participated in Library Week by reading to the second grade
• Conducted a tour and fire safety class for a Girl Scout Troop
• Conducted a fire safety class for the kids of Christ the King
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Members present:
Minutes
Members absent:
Others Present:
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October 18, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Airport Arrival/Departure Building
Dave Skaar, Chuck Brill, Doug McGraw
Jeff Lux, One open Commission seat
John Rodeberg, City of Hutchinson; John Olson, City of Hutchinson; Tom Parker,
Hutchinson Aviation; Kelly Spratt, Life Link III; Tim Miller, tenant; Dick Freeman,
tenant, and Karl Heisl, Civil Air Patrol.
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was a quorum of members present.
1. A~arove Minutes of September 20, 2005 meeting
Motion made by Brill, second by McGraw to approve September 20, 2005 minutes. Unanimous approval.
2. Review 2005 Proaosed Caaital Imarovement Program
Olson reviewed 2005 Airport Improvements Fueling
a. Underground electrical work completed
b. A the was added to the project, since the trench for the electrical conduit was so wet. The the
has continued to drain the trench system since its installation.
c. Staff will be responsible for landscaping and seeding repairs
d. Existing card reader system will be used, resulting in a deduct change order of about $9,500.
From discussion in September, it was determined the best situation would be to add an Avgas hose reel to a future
project. Under the existing project, it is likely the hose reeUcabinet would not be funded through the existing grant.
Cost. of Avgas hose reeUcabinet is expected to be about $17,000. Conduit was added as a part of this project to
expedite future installation of an Avgas cabinet.
The 2005 Airport Improvements Electrical (Re-bid) will likely begin in mid to late November.
3. Review private and/or commercial operations activity
The Commission reviewed a request filed by Frank Murphy, Tandem Factory, LLC, to apply for placing a skydiving
business at HCD.
a. Request identified adequate insurance coverage
b. City Minimum Standards describes the need for a separate agreement with any skydiving or
hot air balloon company operating on the field.
c. Mr. Murphy is requesting to put up a field office and have atie-down and landing area on the
airport.
d. Mr. Murphy is working with Tim & Rose Eakins to acquire the name "Skydive Hutchinson".
Commissioners expressed general support for the operation. This discussion led to discussions regarding the
Skydive Hutchinson property. Commissioners felt the business would be best served by that location, assuming the
Airport were able. to acquire the property.
Motion by Skaar, second by Brill to recommend that the City Council pursue purchasing the Skydive Hutchinson
property to control access and land use at the north end of the runway. Unanimous approval.
Motion by Brill, second by McGraw to recommend that the City Council perform an appraisal which separates the
land and building values. Unanimous.approval.
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Kelly Spratt, Life Link III, described what they hoped their fueling situation on the field would look like after the
JetA tank was completed. Life Link III is considering some kind of remote fueling device to make fueling their
helicopters easier and safer. Commissioners discussed the fact that a truck would probably not be a good answer
and recommended that a tank, able to be pulled by their existing tug, be considered. At the time a decision is made
by Life Link III, a separate agreement is to be drafted, as per City's Minimum Standards.
Mr. Spratt informed the Commissioners that Life Link III is currently building a hangar in New Richmond, WI.
Once that project is completed, there will be more of a focus on what kind of long-term arrangements should be
made at Hutchinson.
5. Operational Issues
Olson, Bruce Fenske and Pete Dehn of the City's Public Works Department conducted annual Hangar Inspections.
Copies of the findings were distributed to Commission members.
Commissioners directed staff to send out notices to hangazs where the aircraft registration and tenant name did not
match, asking that the tenant clarify their situation before the next meeting, at which time the Commission would
consider implementing the 90-day period described in the lease document.
Olson distributed a Joint Planning Board document related to installation of a 199' Tower installation at 20716 Hwy
7 W, Hutchinson. Those present at the meeting identified that the installation would be near the centerline of the
NDB approach for Runway 15. Also, a question was raised regarding Crandall's Landing, a seaplane base on Otter
Lake. The first question was whether Crandall's Landing was still registered, and whether the tower would impede
traffic there. While members recognized the low height of the tower would probably not create conditions necessary
for specific FAA or Mn/DOT Aeronautics review, Olson was directed to speak to the City's consultant regarding
installation of the tower in this location to determine whether this tower would be considered in impediment to air
traffic.
6. Other Discussions
Old Business
Mr. Dick Freeman has submitted an interest form for becoming an Airport Commissioner. Olson recommended that
Commissioners contact Mayor Cook with any other names, if necessary.
Skaaz reported that activities in his personal life have precluded his arranging a presentation of a print created by
staff to Ken Butler's wife in honor of Ken's induction into the MN Aviation Hall of Fame.
Olson reported that the City's Plan/Bldg/Zoning Department routinely makes developers aware of issues related to
odors, adjacent operations, and noise, including airport operations. However, there have not yet been any
requirements directly written into agreement for insulating homes against noise that are located in the airport's
established flight paths.
Olson reported that staff intends to change, on a rotating basis, the code for the airport courtesy car keys. First code
change is scheduled for November 1. Commissioners, however, recommended that another type of key box be
considered, so that afour-digit number containing more than one of the same digit can be used. Staff will look for
that kind of key box. A discussion was held whether to lock the flight planning room. At this time, it was decided
that locking the room would impede Life Link III personnel from accessing important weather information in a
timely manner.
New Business
Rodeberg requested that Mn/DOT be reminded of the fact there should be a right-turn lane off of Highway 15 onto
Butler Field Dr SW.
Parker requested permission to erect a carport near his home. Commissioners recognized his need and supported
Pazker in erecting a carport.
At 7:10, a motion to adjourn was made by Brill, second by McGraw. Unanimous approval.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 17, 2005
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MOTOR VEHICLE MONTHLY SUMMARY
For the Month of:October
2004 2005
Net Revenue: $15,267.35 $20,029.41
Payroll Hours: 577.45 623.85
Net Revenue per hours worked: 26.44 32.11
Profits YTD: $32,459.07 $42,108.77
Profit Margin YTD: 17.3% 21.3%
Comments: Net revenue continues to increase over 2004; 31.2% over 2004
Payroll hours up 8.0% over 2004 (we have had more training from the
State plus safety training meetings have added extra hours)
Profits YTD up 29.7%
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MINUTES
Parks, Recreation & Community Education Advisory Board
November 7, 2005
Members present were: Bill Arndt, Lenore Flinn, Kirk Kosel, Beth Hepola, Mike Cannon,
Kathy Kalenberg and Ralph Johnson. Also present were Dolf Moon, Lawrence Winter and
Karen McKay.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm.
A motion was made by Mike Cannon and seconded by Bill Arndt to approve the minutes dated
October 3, 2005.. The board unanimously agreed.
OLD BUSINESS
Pool Results -The High School Pool is operational with the boiler repair approved by the
School Board. Having two pools works well to meet the needs of the school and other groups
such as the High Tides.
Budcet - Dolf told the board that at this time the proposed PRCE budget still stands. The City
Council meets on November 8`t'. He told the board that increasing recreation revenues by
. $10,000 could have some consequences. Participants with special needs currently have
registration fees waived for summer. swim lessons, t-ball, baseball and softball programs. Other
programs with limited enrollment or having minimum limits based on instructor fees are not
waived. Anew item in the 2006 budget will be mosquito spraying. At this time it hasn't been
determined if it will be an addition or if something else will be cut.
State Amateur Baseball - Dolf has received many positive comments from state and local
individuals. The tournament was financially beneficial to the Huskies and the baseball
community. Money raised will help pay for a loan that was taken out to help with field
improvements. The city received an additional $8,000 that helped offset the cost of new
lighting and other field improvements
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Bird Watching Trail -Lawrence Winter, Parks Resource Coordinator presented a
request to the board from a local bird watching group lead by Bob Schroeder. They would like
to have an area designated for bird watching. Specifically the footpath along the Crow River
adjacent to city owned land extending from the parks garage south to the CreekSide compost.
facility. They are requesting that the area be maintained by the city and mowed occasionally.
The trail-could potentially be extended to the north, but would have to connect through 3M
property and could run under the utility right-of--way.
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PRCE Advisory Board
November 7, 2005
Page Two
Proposed Bird Watching Trail Cont.
Dolf told the board that the bird watchers are a good group to work with and have spent time in
the area picking up litter. He also said that there is a potential conflict with other city-owned
land use groups such as CreekSide who operate large equipment in the area near the river.
Waste Water has fencing around their facility. Bill Arndt made a motion to proceed on with
the proposed trail area for the bird watching group. Lenore Flinn seconded the motion, the
board unanimously agreed.
Downtown Project -The new shorter lights are being installed and wired. The taller and
shorter light poles cannot be lit at the same time. There will be banners on the new poles.
There will no longer be Christmas lights crossing Main Street.
Harrington/Merrill House - $175,000 has been contributed to the restoration of the
Harrington/Merrill House over the past three years. A portion of the $175,000 has been
derived from matching challenges. An interpretive center, viewing gardens and maple tree
tapping opportunities are some of the activities planned for the historic property.
. Arena Improvements -Parent volunteers are constructing a new meeting room in the northeast
corner of the east rink. The current space used for board meetings will be converted into a
strength training room to be utilized by hockey and figure skaters
Fee Schedule for School Facilities - Dolf and Brian Mohr are working on a new fee schedule
for school facility rentals. The current fee schedule is from 1998. The pool boiler issue
prompted the need to update fees charged to user groups so that it would better reflect the cost
of operations. There may be different fees for non-profit versus for profit groups. The new fee
schedule will be reviewed at the next School Board meeting and will be enacted beginning July
1 S`.
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS
Bill Arndt told the board that a meeting will be held in McLeod County regarding the Dakota
Rail system. The snowmobile club could take over the area (for insurance purposes) until the
county gets the details resolved. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will lease the
property for 20 years.. The area will be designated as a "transportation comdor".
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm on a motion made by Bill Arndt, secunded by Beth
Hepola, and agreed to unanimously by the board.
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Minutes
Hutchinson Public Library Board
. October 24, 2005
Members present: Julie Jensen, John Hassinger, Larry Ladd, Kay Johnson, Janet Vacek and Mary
Henke (Ex-Officio)
Members absent: John Paulsen and Kay Peterson
President Julie Jensen called the meeting to order. August minutes were approved.
Reports:
1. Mary provided information on the development of Pioneerland Library System (PLS) Ad
Hoc Committee to look at Future Structures. They are now gathering information to look at
ways to strucbxre PLS. Different models are being investigated and each model will be
"costed out". A library summit will be held with county and city administrators on December
15. The goal is to have changes in place by June of 2006 for 2007 budgeting.
2. Mary reported on the State Library Task Force plan. They are looking at how information is
delivered in the state. A meeting in Willmar on October 11 was attended by Mary.
3. Children's librarian Sherry Lund gave a report on the Children's Summer Reading Program.
There were 392 registrations. There was a large increase in participation because of children
coming to a puppet show. Planning is underway for next summer's program..
Old Business:
. 1. Discussion of Community Forum for 2006. Forums are issue or topic based. Kay Johnson
suggested a visiting author presentation. An Ad Hoc committee of John Hassinger, Kay
Johnson and Mary Henke will meet to explore ideas fora 2006 forum. A search for an
author for a presentation during National Library Week will be undertaken.
2. A Review of Focus Group information held October 22, 2002. President Jensen asked board
members to review suggestions made at that time and the level of implementation
accomplished.
New Business:
1: Increased noise created by cell phones is to be addressed with policy. Signs will be posted.
2. Building entrance has problems and will be addressed. New concrete will be installed and
entrance will be unusable for 4-5 days after Oct. 31 during construction. A temporary
entrance will be available on the south side of the building during this period.
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be November 28, 2005.
Submitted,
John Hassinger, CaSecretary
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Building Permits by Type
For dte Month of November, 205
rr~~1 r~>/sc couN-r vALUA~I~It)'~
'010 RESIDENTIAL RESHINGLE I 2 $0.00
'015 ,RESIDENTIAL RESIDE 1, $0.00
020 - ~ -
- _ - - -
RESIDENTIAL WINDOW REPLACEMENT
- --
4
$0.00
1025 (EXCAVATION 1, $0.00 '
,;030 FENCE 2' $0.00 1
i
X035
CEMENT FLATWORK '
1'
$0.00 '
040
~~~ MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION
III 1, $0.00
~ ___
050 _ _ - -- -- ---- - --- -
(DEMOLITION '
_ 2'
$0.00 ',
!055 i SIGN 1 $0.00
1060 DECK 3 $0.00
101 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED 3 $418,000.00
IF- __- -
102 -- ~ ---- - --- - _ - - - -
SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED -- _---
4 -- -
$424,000.00
,319 (CHURCHES ~ OTHER RELIGIOUS ` 1 $38,620.00 ',
,'320 '.INDUSTRIAL T 2 $1,428,000.00
- - -
~~I328 - - r- - --__ _ _ _ __ -
OTHER NONRESIDENTIAL ~', - - -
3
$11,700.00
1434
(
RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDITIONS I - --
2
$33,000.00
~i438 --. _~
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE ADDITIONS ~
1
$16,000.00
TOTAL ITEMS _ __
34' ---.
$2,369,320.00 ',
Number of Inspections for the month = 2 ~ 3
Number of Plumbing Permits for the month = 1 5
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Institution
escription
nterest
Rate CITY OF HUTCHINSON
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
October 31, 2005
Date Date
Of Of
Purchase Maturity
mount
US BANK Money Market 1.43% 11/3/2004 11/19/2008 375,000.00
Smith Barney FHLMC med 4.00% 7/30/2004 7/27/2012 298,500.00
step up
Smith Barney FHLB C 4.05% 1/7/2004 7/30/2009 300,000.00
Smith Barney FHLB C 4.050% 4/28/2005 4/26/2010 750,000.00
Smith Barney FHLB C 5.010% 4/26/2005 4/26/2010 270,000.00
Wachovia pool 336914 7.226% 12 31 96 02 01 2026 4,930.49
Expected life 6.2 years
Smith Barney FHLM -C 4.650% 11/21/2001 5/21/2007 300,375..00
Wachovia pool 336399 7.270% 12 31 96 02 01 2026 4,044.26
Expected life 4.1 years
Wachovia FHLB 5.00% 5/22/2003 5/22/2013 300,000.00
Wachovia FHLB 4.00% 6/12/2003 6/12/2013 300,000.00
• Wachovia FHLB 1.190% 6/26/2003 06/26/13 400,000.00
Wachovia FHLB 3.000% 7/16/2003 7/16/2013 200,000.00
Wachovia FHLB step 3.000% 2/9/2005 2/9/2007 625,000.00
step up
Wachovia FNMA 3.000% 8/24/2004 2/25/2008 100,000.00
step up
Smith Barney Asset ONE 4.06 10/14/2005 11/15/05 4,500,516.72
First Minnesota 2.670% 11/16/04 12/15/05 400,000.00
First Minnesota 2.580% 11/15/04 11/17/05 750,000.00
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$9,878,366.47
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--- ------ -- BALANCE ~•~.+HEET
OCTOBER 3i, 2005
_ c ~, ~-
-- -~ ---
+~ ~ * * TOTAL * ~ ~
ASSETS
A7
PLANT
-
UTILITY
COST ----__ ___-_..-- _.._ _ __._~_ _~_---------------
__ _ _
---.. _._------..---...-..
_
__
-_
.
----- ------
LAND & LAND RIGHTS 1,990,423,25
DEPRECIA$LE UTILITY PLANT 98,826,253.62.
_-.___ _ ____._. _____ _--_ _-TOTAL -.UTILITY PLANT - 100, 8f 6,-676.87
LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (31,189,118.88)
-----._- _ _. _._. -- . - _ _ __. __ TOTAL , ACCUMUI_AT~D_DEFRECIATION ------_..._ _ (31, 189 , 118.88 )
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS. 4,178,075.84
_-. - TOTAL CONSTRUCTIOi+!__IN f'ROGkESS--. _ 4, 178, U75.84
TOTAL UTILITY PLANT DEPREC VALUE 73, 805,b33.83
RESTRICTED FUNDS & ACCOUNTS -
FUTURE EXPANSION R~ DEVELOPMENT 659,772.46
MEDICAL INSURANCE -------------------._ __ -- _ .-- _ -_-.. ... _. __100, 000.00.....
BOND ~ INTEREST PAYMENT 2003 1,413,989.27
TOTAL RESTRICTED FI:INDS b~ ACCOUNTS 2, 173, 761.73
CURRENT Lt~ ACCRUED ASSETS
CABH IN BANK 2,500,304.85
---,-_
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 2,953,443 26.....- _
_
_.------
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ~ MISO 64.,896.34 W
INVENTORIES 1,557,274..67
INSURANCE
-
-----.------
~'REPAID 94, 326.88
----
-
__
_ _ -_:_ ..__
PREPAID GAS EXPENSE 25,912.23
CLEARING ACCOUNT °i07.b3
RECEIVABLE
--. - _-- -- .
SALES TAX 43, 619.30 '
-------------___-- --
-
.. _
TOTAL CURRENT ~ ACCI7UED ASSETS 7, 240,285.!6
_
DEFERRED CHARGE -
.___
BONA DISCOUNT ?003 b00,b35.85
' TOTAL DEFERRED CHARGE 600,635.85
TOTAL ASSETS 83,820,316.57
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BALpiQCE SHEET
OCTOBER 3i, 2005
* +~ it * TOTAL +~ +~ '~
MUNICIPAL EQUITY b LIABILITIES
_ _
MUNICIPAL.EQUITY
MUNICIPAL EQUITY
- - _. .
49,756,23'7.93
UNAPPROPRIATED RETAINED EARNINGS 928,090.41
-- -- -- ._ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ - _...rQTAL_Ml~. NI~~"AL EQUITY ------- ------- -- ._...-- --- --.-_... --- -- 50, 684, 328.34
LONG. TERM LIABILITIES-NET OF
' ._. - -------------._._ _------~URREI`!T MATURi'~IF~ ----
r
2003 BOND 29,750,000.00
TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES 29,750,000.00
CONSTR CONTRACTS & ACCTS RAY RETAIN:
ACCRUED EXPENSES ~ RETAINAC,E i07,b71.74
_ _ .__._ _ . _. _ --------T4IAL~~ONSTRUCTiQN 8, ACC1'~8Y_------ ----__---- .----- __---- -.-_-_ --- -_. _ 107, 67i .74
CURRENT 6 ACCRUED LIABILITIES
"; -.._ ---- --_.. _._..__. _ - - - - --_q~OUNTS PAYABLE -- ------------- ----- - ----- -____ _. - - __ _ _ . - _ . _. ._ - - 2, 384, 527.,9q
4 ACC0UNT8 PAYABLE - MISO <35,72O.22>
« INTEREST ACCRUED 49i,4O5.8¢
'"
_'
-
- .. _ ____ - _._. ---ACCTS PAYABLE TO GITY_OF HUTCHINSON________--- ------- ------ - _ ----- _ _
,
.-
.~ -- - 8i,.ii2.5O
.
.
_ ..
-- .._
.__
.
ACCRUED VACATION PAYABLE i98,Obi.95
'3 ACCRUED MEDICAL FUND (6,6ib.70)
~,,+ ACCRUED REC PAYMENT ------.___._. __- ._ _ _ ___ _. _43,353.Ob
ACCRUED SE'~i£RAiVCE 30,614.82
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 79,.075.00
: LW~CUR
R~T__~ ACCRUED-.LIAHILITI~S -- -------<--- ----- - ____ _
-
~ _ __- -12,.502.32.
_
_ _..
- _
--- -__.-__ - _ _---
-__
_
TOTAL CURRENT L4 ACCRUED LIAR 3, 278,316.49
.~,
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TOTAL. MUt~IICIPAL__EQUITY E.__LIA$_._ .__ _.-.___.-----._----__---- -- -_.._.
_
83,820,316.57
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_ __ _ ___ --- _ _ _.. i_~..1_,21/~?AS)~---- ---------- ~----1il.1Ti'H~i~t~ _U~L.~LIES~O.MJ1~f~SSI91~-- -.... . --. .__ _._ _ _ -..
_ . F'AGE i
STATEMENT OF INCOME ~ EXPENSES
OCTOBER 3i, 2005
PREYIQUS_ ____GURRENT .___ __. BUDGETED BUDGET ANNUAL
YE"AFt TO D(aTE YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO~ DATE DEVIATION BUDGET
INCOME STATEMENT
OPERATING REVENUE _ _ _ - ---- - _. _ _
SALES - ELECTRIC ENERGY -- ---- ---- - _
16,8'19,192.20 _ ___ _ __
20,734,431.'74
1'7,406,243..73
3,32$,188.01
20,888,328.00
' SALES FOR RESALE 277,872.20 1,023,588.."'.,8 416,650.00 646,938.58
° 500,000.00
00
750
125
NET Ii~1r.,Ohik. FkOi'1._Q.T_..HER....SQUFCES .__ __._.. _ ._ ._ ____-- 109 ,?£37_.77_ _ . - _ i49~ 750.04 -- -_-.__ _-- 104, ?57.48 _ __ .,6.
44, 962..
0) .
,
00
000
12
SECURITY LIGHTS 9,222.50
0 9,062.00
666 50
1 9,999.60
666.60
1 (937.6
t.10) .
,
?,400..00
'~ POLE RENTAL
GAS
SAL
_
~B
-- 1,736.5
7, 518, 981 . ib ,
.
__.___ 8, 767098.34_.-. _ _ _ _ ,
._8., 749,.650,01 17, 448.33 i0, 5Q0, 000.00
''' __
_ . _
_
.
_
.
NEW ULM TRANSPORTATION .OU 495,170.41 524,979.00 <29,80g.S9> 630,000.00
~~': TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 24,776,292.33 31,I80,767.6i 27,213,976.42 3,966,791.19 32,658,075.00
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OPERATING EXPENSES
PRODUCTION OPERATION ~
i,..S9,466:.90
2,306,285.77
1,701,211.70
<605.074.p7)
2,045,535.70
`~ PRADUCTION HAINTEN~NCE _._---234 873.,75
01
956
811
9 _ _ ..:_._:277,999.03
942.36
195
13 34i_~022,.05
9,915,865.85 63,023.02
C3,2S0,076.5i) 409,242.84
11,899,515.00
~ PURCHASED POWEk
OTHER POWER SUPPLY .
,
,
223,.898.00 ,
,
400,932.79 423,5'22.21 22,989.42 505,727.00
,~ __ ___ _--TRANSMISSION pPEkATIOf! ----
AN
~
~!'~ 754.5__
05
05
470 .--.----------86_.48 _._ ---
7,913.37 _._ .. ._ ~..833.3Q
9,999.60 __ _. _ _ _.. 746-.82
2,086.23 1, 000.00
12,000.00
I
iM CE
Et
t
TRANSMISSION MAI
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION OPERATION ,
.
222,141.53 205,.065.19 316,964.82 108,$99.63 380,373.00
' __ _ ELECTRIC D3S7RTBUTION _MAINTENANCE__ _.________95,874..,45__ _._______153 .813.11 _ __ _
9
0 _ _-- 152,368.91
71
00 (1,444.20)
19)
(128
891 182,850.00
000.00
610
8
~~-' PURCHASED GAS EXPENSE 5,932,256.67
47
962
26 4.1
7,303,6
60;658.86 7,174,
3.
78,913.51 ,
.
18,254.65 ,
,
94,700.00
"' GAS TRANSMISSION OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
GAS TRAAISMISSiON .
,
i,b88.47-_- _--_ . __ __ 1,585.66. _ 24,165.70 X52,580.04 29,000.00
_.____
_
_._
GLiB AISTRIBUTTON OPERA7IOiV -_-T_
272.,662.55 257,373.79. 276,032.30. 18,658.51
fi
2 335,252.00
44
854
94
~-; GAS AISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE
EGTIONS
&
C 53;859.-63_
.82
523
-226 -<81;479.~6
237 495.62_
: 79,938.51
241, 603.66 ,041,:15)
-
i4~.04
4, .
,
289, 984.00
___
OLL
_
_ _ ___ _ __ . CUSTOMER : ACCOUNTING_
N
E _
,
.
___..___
00 ,__ __,_
_
____._.
609,65
28 -_-__:.
161,82e5.86 _
_ _
133,217.21 194,200.00
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SALE3 EXPE
AAMINISTRATIVE ~ GENERAL EXPENSES .
1,458,506.29 ,
1,611,339.63 1,743,650.26 132,310.63 2,092,464.00
466
62
983
DERRECIATION 2,666,668.00 2,460,335.90 2,486,122.73 _ 25,790..83 .
,
2,.
6
_______-_-
_
5
P
__--- -
409.11
22,678
593,I17:Q6
28
25,128,294.97
(3,464,522.09)
34,155,160.1
,~ ENSE
TOTAL OF'EFtATTNG EX , ,
i :.-
_ _ OPEF.ATING_INCOME- __-- -------------_-------
2:05'7 883._22_._
-----
_ __ __2, 587, 650.55., _ - ..
_ ~,, 085,_681.45__,
501, 969.10
2, 502, 9i7.S4
' OTHER INCOME
OTHER - NET
33,845.63
176,068.70
37,498.51
138,570.19
45,000.00
INTEREST INCOME 45,,374:55 60,527.64 58,335.40 2,196.60 70,000.00
00
000
5
' MIS( INCOME 551,266,78 2,424.21 4,166.80 (i,?42.29)
50 .
,
00
044
124
TOTAL OTHER INCOME 634,,486.99__ --____.__-239,Q24.5f_. 99,996.01__ 139,024.. .
,
' ~ OTHF_R EXPENSES
EXF'ENSES
hiISC
42,064.51
____IU2,140.17. _____
_
___ ___83.33_.___
_. _ <iQ2,056..84)
100.OQ
_-___-_________-_
_
__
INTEREST EXPENSE ~ -__
1,091,590.01 ____
_
984,915.48 982,502.89 (2,412.59) 1,179.050.63
63
150
179
1
- TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES 5,133,654.52 1,087,055.65 982,586.22 (104,469.43) .
,
,
CONTRIBUTION TO CITY 772,940.00 511,525.00 8Si,i30.05 t394.9.'~.,)
) 973,395.00
395
00
973
'- TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO CITY. 772,900.00 811,525.00 811,130.45 (394.95 .
,
- NON-OPERATING INCOME (1,276,067.53) . CS,659.560.14) (1,693,720.26) 34,160.12 t2,032,545.b3)
~
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MET
INCOME 821, 815.69_- __ _ _-._-_ 928, 090__41 _ . -._
- -- :..____391, 963. _19 _ _ _
----- __. _ 536,.i29.?2 _
- --- ---- _ _ _.. 470, 372.21
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RESOLUTION NO. 12873
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The Hutchinson City Council authorizes the purchase of the following:
ITEM COST PURPOSE DEPT. BUDGET VENDOR
Power screen -rental $20,010 Debagging of leaves Creekside Yes Theco Inc
~'he following items were authorized due to an emergency need:
ITEM COST PURPOSE DEPT. BUDGET VENDOR
7,500 Bio diesel $16,179.01 Resale to city county and HATS YES Schmeling Oil.
(11/08/05) state departments
8,503 gal unleaded $15,477.16 Resale to city county and HATS YES Hutchinson Co-Op
(11/22/05) state departments
7,503 Bio diesel $15,070.21 Resale to city county and HATS YES Schmeling Oil
state departments
Date Approved: December 31, 2005
.Motion Made By:
Seconded By:
Resolution submitted for Council action
Kenneth B. Merrill
by: Finance Director
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ORDINANCE NO. OS-0426
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
FOR A PROPERTY TO BE REZONED FROM Rl TO R2 AS REQUESTED BY LOWELL
WRIGHT,1325 JEFFERSON ST SE
THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
WHEREAS, the following described real property is hereby rezoned from Rl (Single Family Residential) to
R2(Medium Density Residential) as requested by property owner:
LEGAL DESCRII'TION:
That part of Lot 4 of the Auditor's Plat of Section 7, Township 116 North, Range 29
West, according to the map on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder,
McLeod County, Minnesota described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the westerly line. of said Lot 4 with a line parallel with and
distant 180.63 feet northerly of the southerly line of said Lot 4; thence easterly, parallel
with said southerly line of Lot 4 a distance of 168.39 feet to the intersection with a line
.parallel with and distant 168.09 feet easterly of the westerly line of said Lot 4; thence
northerly, parallel with said westerly line of Lot 4 a distance of 120.00 feet; thence
northwesterly 38.06 feet to a point on a line 33.00 feet southerly of and parallel with,
thence northerly line of said Lot 4, distant 138.37 feet easterly of said westerly line of Lot
4, as measured along said parallel line; thence westerly, parallel with said northerly line of
said Lot 4 a distance of 138.37 feet to said westerly line of Lot 4; thence southerly, along
said westerly line of Lot 4 to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission and City Council have considered the effects of rezoning this piece
of property;
WHEREAS, there are certain parameters that will make this rezoning appropriate for this area;
THEREFORE; the City hereby officially rezones this property to R2 and it shall take effect upon publication of
this ordinance;
Adopted by the City Council this 13th day of December, 2005.
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz
City Administrator
Steven W. Cook
Mayor
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Starke, Administrative Coordinator
DATE: December 8, 2005
SUBJECT: License Renewals for 2006
The following business/organizations have submitted applications and payment for 2006
licenses:
2006 LICENSE RENEWALS
Pawn Shop
1. Security Coin & Pawn Shop
Massage Licenses
1. Crow River Massage
2. Hutchinson Therapeutic Massage Center
3. Red Clover Massage & Wellness
Tobacco Licenses
1. .Casey's General Store
2. Cash Wise (Coborn's)
3. Crow River Country Club
4. Econo Foods #333
5. Flyers Hi Tops Bar & Grill
6. Food-n-Fuel
7. Freedom Valu Center
8. Hutchinson Outpost, Inc.
9. Lamplighter Lounge II
10. Little Duke's (Coborn)
11. Liquor Hutch
12. Phillips 66
13. Pipe Dreams
14. Speedway Super America #4315
15. Walmart
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For Board Use Onty
An exempt permit may be issued to nonprofit organizations
Fee Paid
conducting lawful gambling activity on five or fewer days, and
awarding less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. Check No.
Organization Information
Orga ization gal name Previous license or exemption number, if any
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S reet Ci State nd zip code Co my l
Name of chief execut a officer (CEO)
Last name
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Daytime phone number
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Type of nonprofit organization (check one)
^ Fraternal ^ Religious
^ Veteran Other nonprofit organization
Type of proof of nonprofit - attach a copy (see instructions)
tanding -Minnesota Secretary of State's Office
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^ Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation or Certifiof
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Internal Revenue Service ~~~r" CY Q~ F'
^ Affiliate of p nt onprofit organization (charter)
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Gambling Premises Information
Name of premises wher gambling activity will be conducted (for raffles, list the site where the drawing will take place)
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Address (do not use PO box) City Zip code County
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Date(s) of a tivity (for raffles, indicate the date of the drawing)
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Check the box or boxes that indica a the type of gambling activity your organization will be conducting:
^ *Bingo ,~ Raffles ^ *Paddlewheels ^ *Pull-Tabs ^ *Tipboards
*Gambling equipmentfor pull-tabs, tipboards, paddlewheels, and bingo (bingo paper, hard cards, and bingo ball
selection device) must be obtained from a distributor licensed by the Gambling Control Board. To find a licensed
distributor, go to www.gcb.state.mn.usend click on List of Licensed Distributors. Or ca11651-639-4000.
This form will be made available in attemative
format (i.e. large print, Braille) upon request.
The information requested on this form (and
any attachments) will be used by the Gambling
Control Board (Board) to determine your
qualifications to be involved in lawful gambling
activities in Minnesota. You have the right to
refuse to supply the information requested;
however, if you refuse to supply this
information, the Board may not be able to
determine your qualifications and, as a
consequence, may refuse to issue you a
permit. If you supply the information
requested, the Board will be able to process
your application.
Your name and and your organization's name
and address will be public information when
received by the Board. All the other information
that you provide will be private data about you
until the Board issues your permit. When the
Board issues your permit, all of the information
that you have provided to the Board in the
process of applying for your permit will become
public. If the Board does not issue you a
pemttt, all the information you have provided
in the process of applying for a permit remains
private, with the exception of your name and
your organization's name and address which
will remain public.
Private data about you are available only to
the following: Board members, staff of the
Board whose work assignment requires that
they have access to the information; the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety; the
Minnesota Attorney General; the Minnesota
Commissioners of Administration, Finance,
and Revenue; the Minnesota Legislative
Auditor, national and international gambling
regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court
order; other individuals and agencies that are
specifically authorized by state or federal law
to have access to the information; individuals
and agencies for which law or legal order
authorizes a new use or sharing of information
after this Notice was given; and anyone with
your consent.
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LG220 Applicatio, n'forlEx mpt Permit
Organization Name (,l _ ~ n ~
Local Unit of Government Acknowledgment
If the gambling premises is within city limits, the
city must sign this application.
On behalf of the city, I acknowledge this application.
Check the action that
the city is taking on this application.
^ The city approves the application with no
waiting period.
^ The city approves the application with a 30 day
waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a
permit after 30 days (60 days for a first class
city).
The city denies the application.
Print name of city
Signature of city personnel receiving application
Tdle
Date. / /
Chief Executive Officer's Signature
The information provided in this applicati co plete and
financial report will be completed an returlt to e G r
activity.
Chief executive officer's signaty~
Name (please
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ff the gambling premises is located in a township, both
the county and township must sign this application.
On behalf of the county, I acknowledge this application.
Check the action that
the county is taking on this application.
The county approves the application with no
waiting period.
The county approves the application with a 30 day
waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a
permit after 30 days.
The county denies the application.
Print name of county
Signature of county personnel receiving application
Title
Date / /
TOWNSHIP: On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that
the organization is applying for exempted gambling activity
within the township limits. [A township has no statutory
authority to approve or deny an application
(Minnesota Statute 349.213, subd. 2).]
Print name of township
Signature of township offiaal acknowledging application
Title
Date / /
to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the
ntypl Board within 30 days of the date of our gambling
S Date~_/~/ ~S
Mail application and attachments
Send:
Complete an application for each the completed application,
gambling activity: a copy of your proof of nonprofit status (see instructions), and
• one day of gambling activity a $50 application fee. Make check payable to "State of Minnesota".
• two or more consecutive days of
gambling activity To: Gambling Control Board
• each day a raffle drawing is held 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113
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~~~~, Minnesota Lawful Gambling ~- -~ - -- - -
Ga~nWtnq (LG200R) Lawful Gambling License Renewal Application
,' Control
I Corrections should be made directly on this application
~-' Submit one check for all renewal fees, payable to State of Minnesota
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T>fFganization requirements:
1. An annual organization license fee of $350 is required.
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Gambling license #: $0 Current license expires on 2/28/2006
Renewing license from 3/1/2006 to 2/28/2008
Organization: American Legion Post 96
35 3rd Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320)587-2665 McLeod County
CEO: Robert W Gehlen
16131 Koala Rd, Glencoe, MN 55336
Treasurer: Paul A Doelger
958 Carolina Pkwy, Hutchinson, MN 55350
~ Check this twx only if ~
your organization
qualifies for the waiver of
the organization license
fee defined In Minnesota
Statute 349.16 subd. 6
(320)327-2996
(320)587-3731
~ Premises permit requirements:
1. An annual premises permit fee of $150,
2. A separate resolution of approval including the site address from the local unit of government, (The local unit of
government does not sign this renewal application) and
3. A LG215 lease agreement for each site your organization does not own is required.
Site number 002 ~-~ Check this box if this site has been discontinued or will not be renewed. : ~a~a Use only ;
American Legion Post 96 ~ -------------•--~
~5 3rd Ave SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350 McLeod .County
Township of (if applicable) Gambling account 067635
Does organization own this site? ~ Citizen Bank
Does organization conduct bingo on premises?~ N 102 Main St S, Hutchinson, MN 55350
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If yes, the attached list of the days and beginning and ending hours of your bingo occasions must be
updated and returned.
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Creekside Soils
Creel~Side t:ree~ide Organic Material Processing Facility
1500 Adams St. SE
To Council
Request for out of state travel for Doug Johnson.
The travel would be for the 13~' annual US Composting council conference in
Albuquerque New Mexico on Jan 22"d - 25th.I would ask for your approval.
Thank you,
Doug Johnson
Compost Site Coordinator
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Hutchiusou, MN 55350-7011
320-Sg7-6762 /Fax 320.234-5649
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TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Rodeberg, Director of Public Works
Kent Exner, City Engineer
RE: Consideration of Improvement Project Change Orders
DATE: December 13, 2005
As construction has proceeded on several projects there has been additional work, project scope revisions and
construction schedule changes. All of these items have been identified and deemed necessary to satisfactorily complete
these projects. The following Change Orders are proposed to address these items:
• • Change Order No. 3 -Letting No. 8/Project No. 05-10 -Golf Course Rd NW (additional work) -This
Change Order includes the use of pea rock backfill around planned draintile installations along 5~' Avenue NW
from Texas Avenue to Kouwe Street. The use of this material was determined to be necessary due to the
extremely saturated subsurface soils at the new roadway subgrade elevation. Also, included is the time and
material necessary to connect an existing sanitary sewer service forcemain into the newly provided sewer stub at
the Modern Mazda property. This accommodation was needed due to the shallow depth of the existing facility
relative to the new roadway (Montana Street) subgrade elevation. Without this new connection freezing of the
existing service would have been a definite possibility. Total construction cost increase is $991.75.
• Change Order No. 4 -Letting No.10/Project No. 05-12 -Plaza 15 (additional work) -This Change Order
addresses the installation of new signage. The installed signs. address the new crosswalk location across the TH
15 service road adjacent to Plaza 15/Event Center and the no parking designation at the Event Center entrance.
This crosswalk is necessary to connect the Plaza 15/Event Center sidewalk to the TH 15 sidewalk/trail system.
Total construction cost increase is $2,233.00.
We recommend that all of the above Change Orders be approved in the amounts as listed.
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CHANGE ORDER NO.3
CITY OF HUTCHINSON -ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
111 HASSAN ST S'E, HUTCHINSON MN `55350 (320) 234-4209 sr,eet i of 1
ONTRACTOR: Duininck Bros Inc Letting No. 8 Project No. 05-10
08 6th St, P O Box 208
Prinsburg MN 56281-0208
Project Location: Golf Course Rd NW
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE: 1) .Pea rock backfill around planned street section drain tile.
Necessary at easterly end of project near 5th Avenue and Kouwe Street to drain groundwater from
he proposed roadway subgrade. 2) Connection of existing sanitary sewer service forcemain to new
ervice stub. Necessary due to the shallow depth of the existing pipe relative to the constructed
street elevation.
ated:
217/2005
Item No. Spec. Ref. Item Name Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount
INCREASE ITEMS:
CATEGORY: 3 STORM SEWER
2502.541 4" PERF TP DRAINTILE BACKFILL (PEA ROCK) CY 19 $23.25 $441.75
CATEGORY: 6 TRAFFIC
2503.601 CONNECT SANITARY SEWER SERVICE (FORCEMAIN) EA 1.0 $500.00 $500.00
10% P 8 O $50.00
TOTAL INCREASE ITEMS $991.75
NET INCR EASE -------- _~~_._~.~_____ _____ $991.75
In accordance with the Contract and Specifications, the contract amount shall be adjusted in the amount of $991.75 (addN(ded~st~ An
extension of -0-days shall be allowed for completion. The original completion date shall not be changed.
ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
PREVIOUS ADDITIONS/DEDUCTIONS
THIS ADDtTION/9EBUGTION
TOTAL
$1,487,683.72 $12,557:40 $991.75 $1,501,232.87
PPROVED:
Contractor
DATED: APPROVED:
Mayor
DATED: 12/13/2005
PPROVED:
Director of Engineering
ATED: 12/13/2005. APPROVED:
City Administrator
DATED: 12/13/2005
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PA\/ING THE WAY FOR AMERICA
September 23, 2005
Mr. Kent Exner
City Engineer
111 Hassan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
Re: Letting No. 8 -Golf Course Road
' ~ Pea Rock around drain file
Dear Kent:
I looked at the typical section a little more closely and saw that the drain file is shown to
be Laid in a wedged corner of the subgrade, which should be sufficient. Therefore, I do
not think is would be necessary to trench it in as we had discussed earlier.
However, I do believe it would be advantageous to put pea rock around the file instead
of the select granular. I am estimating that it would take about one cubic foot of pea
rock for every LP of drain tile. Therefore, it would require approximately 141 cy of pea
rock (3,8001f x 1 cf/if i 27 cf/ cy =141 cy).
• The price for pea rock purchased, delivered and placed is $23.25/ cy. The total extra
would be $3,278.25.
Please let me know as soon as possible if this is how you wish to proceed. This drain file
will be installed next week.
Thank you,
Chris Duininck
Duininck Bros, Inc.
cc. DBI Office File
Jon Kennedy, DBI Hutchinson
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DUININCK BROS., INC., 408 8TH STREET, P.O. BOX 208, PAINSBURG, MINNESOTA 56281-0208
TELEPHONE (320) 978-6011
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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City project, 05=I0
Golf Course Road
Install pea rock around 500 feet of drain the
Estimated at 1 cubic foot per LF of drain the @ $23.25 / CY
500 LF x 1 CF/27CF per CY = 19 CY
$23.25/CY x 19 CY = $441.75
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Dec 06 2005 7:49RM HJERPE CONTRRCTING,INC. 3202347305
ckt;>It Excavating, Inc.
~O Box 37fl
212 Division Street
Brownton, MN 55312
City of Hutchinson, MN
1 ! 1 Hassan street SE
Hutchinson, MN Ss3s0-2s22
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Invoice
Date Invoice #
1 Zrsrzoos 946
P.O. No, Terms Pn~ject
Item Quant(ty Descrf tlon Rate Date Amount
Hook up sewer forcemain at Modern Mazda.
416 C Tractor ... 2 4l6 C 13eckhoe per hour 83.00 12r2rz005 166.00
Handwork Labor 2 Handwork 47.00 12f7J2005 94.00
Supervisor
aterials 2
1 Supervisor per Hour
6" 45 bend, 6 x 2 reducer
, 2" 45 trend. 70.00
100.00 12!2/2005
12!2/2005 140.00
100.00
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Phone # Fax # E-mail
320-328-4475 320-32&SS 13 rick . (a~earthlink.net
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CHANGE ORDER N0.4
CITY OF HUTCHINSON -ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
111 HASSAN ST SE, HUTCHINSON MN 55350 (612) 234-4209 sheet 1 of ~
NTRACTOR: Wm Mueller i3< Sons Inc Letting No. 10 Project No. 05-12
'831 Park Ave, Hamburg MN 55339 Project Location: Plaza 15
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE: Additional signing on service road for safety considerations at
crosswalk location and no parking designations. The crosswalk is necessary to connect the
Plaza 15/Event Center parking lot to the TH 15 sidewalk/trail system. The no parking
restriction is at the Event Center entrance.
ated: 12/01/2005
Item No, Spec. Ref. Item Name Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount
INCREASE ITEMS:
DIVISION III -STREET CONSTRUCTION AND
RESTORATION
2564 F & I Pedestrian Signs 30 x 30 Each 4 $275.00 $1,100.00
2564 F & I Arrow 24 x 12 Each 2 $50.00 $100.00
2564 F & I Pedestrian Arrow 24 x 18 Each 2 $65.00 $130.00
2564 F & I No Parking Signs 18 x 18 Each 4 $175.00 $700.00
Sub-Total $2,030.00
10% P & O Percent 10 $20.30 $203.00
TOTAL INCREASE ITEMS $2,233.00
DECREASE ITEMS:
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL DECREASE ITEMS $0.00
NET INCREASE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,233.00
In accordance with the Contract and Specifications, the contract amount shall be adjusted in the amount of $2.233.000
(add)/(~ettastj. An extension of -0- days shall be allowed for completion. The original completion date shall not be changed.
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT PREVIOUS
ADDITIONS/DEDUCTIONS THIS
ADDITION/BE9~19N TOTAL
$605,327.30 $14,410.52 $2,233.00 $621,970.82.
APPROVED:
Contractor
DATED: APPROVED:
Mayor
DATED: 12/13/2005
PPROVED: .
Director of Engineering
DATED: 12/13/2005 APPROVED:
City Administrator
DATED: 12/13/2005
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SIGNAI
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3 ~o ~ 3 y a D Toll Free: 877-990-9005 Website: www.geyersignal.cvm
4205 Roosevelt Road, St, Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 253-9005 FAX: (320) 654-6884 _.~
October 11 ~', 2005
Traffic Control ""QUANTITIES"'"`
PROJECT 05-12
LETTING # 1.0
PIJ~ZA 15 PARKING lOT
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
WM MUELLER
Item#
34 -handy cap parking sign with van accessible 10 ea x 5C.00 = 500.00
35 - F 8~ 1 sign posts (includes 8" cored hole) 9 ea x 300.00 = 2,700.00 O ~. dam'
hay' ~
36 - F 8 I sign posts 4 ea x G
F & I pedestrian signs 30 x 30 4 ea x 275.00 = 1,100.00
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~6k F & (arrow 24 x 12 2 ea x 5p.00 = 100.00 r
,D4 F 8 I ped arrow 24 x.18 2 ea x 65.00 = 130.00 ~~~ r
-~F & ( no parking signs 18 x 16 4 ea x 175.00 = 700.00 ~
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PLEASE FORWARD THESE QUANTITIES TO ENGINEER FOR PAYME
Kevin 14ssner ,~ ~ ti r ~~ ~o o v. e k ~~
Home Phone (320 258 - 4607 or 250-9010
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QUANTITIES CITY Olt HUTCHINSON LQ'I'iTN 0 PLAZA PARKING' I-OT,dve
Traffic Control Signing • Pavement Marking Removal .Temporary Striping .Permanent Signing
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~ MEMORANDUM
-Date: December 6, 2005
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Miles R. Seppelt, EDA Director
RE: Liquor Hutch Parking Lot
A number of deficiencies have been noted in the materials & workmanship of the
parking lot at the Liquor Hutch. As a result, we are working with the contractor to
have them completely remove & reconstruct the parking lot early next summer.
ATTACHED is a letter summarizing the meeting city staff had with the contractor
on December 6th to express our concerns.
will be attending the City Council meeting of December 13th to provide you with
an update on the project and to answer any questions you may have.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need additional information, please
call me at 234-4223 at anytime.
Thanks,
Miles
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December 6, 2005
Mr. Jeff Baggenstoss
Shingobee Builders Inc.
1642 75s' Avenue South
St. Cloud MN 56301-4561
Dear Jeff,
Per our conversation this morning, I am writing to document our concerns regarding the Liquor Hutch Parking Lot.
First, tests by Braun Intertec have shown that the concrete curb & gutters failed to meet the required strength of
4,000 psi as noted in the Project Manual. The average of four 28-day tests (2710, 2860, 3360 and 3750 psi) is 3,170
psi -well below the stated requirement and most likely due to the contractor failing to apply and curing method
until 1 '/z days after the pour.
Second, tests on the bituminous pavement azea indicate a Mazshall Voids % of 5.9 -significantly out of tolerance
with the specification limit of 5.0. Further, tests on three areas of the wear course indicate that the percent
compaction results failed to meet the 95% pazameter indicated in the specifications. The results of 86.9%, 88.2%
and 88.3% were all below the minimum acceptable density.
Third, as we noted previously, the as-built dimensions of the pazking lot do not match those in the design plans.
. Fourth, the overall workmanship of the curb & gutter, quite frankly, leaves a lot to be desired. Virtually every curb
line is crooked, malformed or otherwise deficient. It certainly is not reflective of the quality the City of Hutchinson
expects on its projects nor is it reflective of the quality that Shingobee Builders is known for. Additionally, poor
workmanship has resulted in the pazking lot having less-than-optimum drainage in some azeas.
Finally, the steps leading from the Washington Avenue sidewalk to the front door of the Liquor Hutch aze out of
compliance with building codes. The rise of each step cannot be greater than 7", and, as poured, all of the steps
exceed that limit.
Because of the number and extent of the issues involved, it is our position that the entire pazking lot should be
removed and rebuilt. Also, further in-place concrete strength testing on the curb & gutter will be coordinated by the
City (at contractor expense) to determine the extent of necessary replacements. The City will withhold retainage
sufficient to cover all pazking lot reconstruction costs until the necessary work is done. Pazking lot reconstruction
should be scheduled between Memorial Day and the 4`s of July, 2006, so as to minimize the impact on Liquor Hutch
operations during peak sales times.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at (320) 234-4223.
S' cerely, ~
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Miles R. Seppelt VX
Economic Development Duector
cc: Hutchinson Mayor & City Council; Gary Plotz, City Administrator; Marc Sebora, City Attorney; Candice
Woods, Liquor Store Manager; Kent Exner, City Engineer; Dan Pellinan, Tushie-Montegomery Architects
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City Center Building 111 Hassan Street Southeast Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 -
320-234-4223 Fax 320-234-4240 • www.hutchinsoneda.com
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An Economic Development Authority
MEMORANDUM
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Date: December 1, 2005
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Miles R. Seppelt, EDA Director
RE: Update on Streetlights
Our order for the tall streetlights for the downtown streetscape has been delayed.
Originally we were supposed to have them this week with installation taking place starting next
week. Today, (Thursday, Dec. 1S') we were informed by Hollophane Lighting Company -who is
manufacturing the light poles -that it will probably be several weeks yet before we have the tall
light poles.
Mr. Barry Dixon, Regional Vice President for Hollophane Lighting, will be at the City Council
meeting of Tuesday, December 13th to review the situation for the Mayor & City Council and to
answer any questions.
ATTACHED is the press release put out Friday morning.
• If you have any questions or need additional information, please give me a call at 234-4223.
Thanks,
Miles R. Seppelt
Economic Development Director
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PRESS RELEASE
December 2, 2005
Street Lights Delayed
On Wednesday morning, December 1, 2005, Hutchinson's vendor for streetlights
- Holophane Lighting Company -informed the city that its order for twenty-six
tall light poles for Main Street has been delayed.
Originally scheduled for shipment on November 21St, the 34' tall streetlights were
supposed to be installed on Main Street in the first 2 weeks of December. Anew
shipment date has not yet been established.
• Hollophane's Regional Vice President, Mr. Barry Dixon will be at the December
13th City Council meeting to review the situation for the Mayor & Council and to
answer any questions they might have.
In the interim, the City's electrical contractor on the Downtown Streetscape
Project (Electrical Installation & Maintenance - EIM), plans to push ahead with
the installation of ten 16' "Double Acorn" streetlights on the west side of Main
Street as soon as possible.
EIM will also make a special effort to have the new light poles on the both sides
of Main Street wired and made operational immediately. Within the next week or
so all the 16' "Double Acorn" streetlights on Main Street will be operating.
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For additional information:
Miles R. Seppelt, EDA Director 234-4223
.Kent Exner, City Engineer 234-4212
• Quentin Larson,. Project Engineer 234-4246
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RESOLUTION NO. 12860
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION
OF UPDATED CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTING OF BUSINESS SUBSIDIES
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995 (the "Act"),
provides that the City must provide proper notice and hold a public hearing when
adopting or modifying its business subsidies criteria, and;
WHEREAS, the Hutchinson Community Development Commission, an
Economic Development Authority, has determined that it is necessary and proper to
update the city's business subsidies criteria and has made this recommendation to the
City Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA,
That a public hearing on the proposed updates to the city's business subsidy criteria is
hereby called and shall be held on December 27`t', 2005, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council
Chambers located in the City Center at 111 Hassan Street SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,
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Notice of said public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Hutchinson not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for the public
hearing;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,
Copies of the proposed business subsidy policy shall be on file and available for public
inspection between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on days when the city offices
are open to the public.
Adopted by the City Council this 13`~ day of December, 2005
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ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz Steven W. Cook
City Administrator Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 12861
RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FOR DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMET REDEVELOPMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Hutchinson recognizes that the downtown is the core of our community and that the
strength of downtown is indicative of the overall strength of our community, and;
WHEREAS, the City is therefore committed to revitalizing and strengthening the downtown, and;
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the block between 2"a and 1 S` .Avenue is a key component of that
revitalization, and;
WHEREAS, the City has already committed extensive resources towards the revitalization of downtown,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA, THAT:
For the purposes of this grant, the City of Hutchinson will act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in
the Redevelopment Program grant to be submitted on December 16, 2005 and that City Administrator is
hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding on
behalf of the City of Hutchinson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hutchinson has the legal authority to apply for financial
assistance, and that the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate project
administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application
are committed to the project identified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hutchinson has not violated any Federal, State or local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt
practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Hutchinson
may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project, and that the City of
Hutchinson certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract
agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute such
agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
Adopted by the City Council this 13'~ day of December, 2005.
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz Steven W. Cook
City Administrator Mayor
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION NO. 12870
2006 TAX LEVY FOR CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA
THAT A NET tax levy for the City of Hutchinson for
2006 is hereby set in the amount of $5,316,686
The detail for this levy is as follows:
LEVY Amt.
Total General Fund
Includes levy of $63,500 for Capital notes
General Obligation Bond
H.A.T.S. Facility
Total Gen. Obligation Bond
Improvement Bonds
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2002 Refunding
2003
2004
Total Improvement Bond
TOTAL TAX LEVY
Adopted by the City Council this 13th day of December 2005
ATTESTED:
Gary D. Plotz
• City Administrator
3,824,000
3,824,000
157,600
157,600
98,900
192,500
215,935
189,115
102,550
21,590
80,700
346,600
21, 796
65,400
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1,335,086
5,316,686
Steven W. Cook
Mayor
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION NO. 12871
• CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
SETTING 2006 TAX LEVY
FOR
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT HUTCHINSON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA
THAT the City of Hutchinson hereby establishes a special taxing district
for the purpose of Hutchinson Housing Redevelopment Authority
(Hutchinson HRA) and the financing of such district as authorized under
Minn. Stat. 469.033
Total Tax Levy
Adopted by the City Council this 13h day of December 2005
$103,757
ATTESTED:
Gary D. Plotz
City Administrator
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Mayor
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and Coun it
FROM: Brenda Ewin Resources Director
RE: 2006 Annual Wage Adjustment Policy
DATE: December 8, 2005
Attached is Resolution No. 12846, the draft of the proposed 2006 Annual Wage Adjustment
Policy for the City of Hutchinson. As you recall, a summary of the information included in the
document was presented at the November 8~h Council meeting.
The pay grid included in the policy reflects the 4.1% annual market adjustment that has been
recommended by the Wage Committee and incorporated as part of the General Fund Budget.
Also, a minor change has been made to Section H,- Performance Evaluations of the plan
document. The previous language noted that performance appraisals will be done at the
anniversary date of each employee. This has been amended to indicate that they will be
conducted, at minimum, on an annual basis. This in no way relieves staff/employees of this
requirement, but does provide management with flexibility as to when the evaluations are done
(i.e. on anniversary dates, beginning of year, mid-year, etc.).
If you have any questions, please contact me at City Center, and I will be attending the Council
meeting.
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
2006 COMPENSATION PLAN
Effective January 1, 2006
RESOLUTION NO. 12846
RESOLUTION ADOPTING POSITION CLASSIFICATION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE AND CORRESPONDING PAY GRID
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1; 2006
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the existing classification of positions for
the City of Hutchinson and the current economic conditions,
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Position Classification Plan is hereby adopted. All positions covered
by this Resolution shall be grouped in grades having a definite range of difficulty and
responsibility. For each position there shall be a title; and there shall be shown examples of
work which are illustrative of duties of positions, as well as requirements as to knowledge,
abilities and skills necessary for performance of the work; and a statement of experience and
training desirable for recruitment into a position.
A. Plan Objectives
• To establish and maintain a compensation plan that enables the City of Hutchinson to be
highly competitive within our defined market.
• • To lead or exceed the market in attracting and retaining qualified, reliable and motivated
employees who are committed to quality and excellence for those we serve.
• To ensure, subject to the financial condition of the City, that employees receive fair and
equitable compensation in relation to their individual contributions to the City's success.
• To follow the principles of pay equity in establishing and maintaining pay relationships
among positions based on the categories of the Stanton Point Factor System.
• To ensure program flexibility necessary to meet changing economic, competitive,
technological, and regulatory conditions encountered by the City.
• To balance compensation and benefit needs with available resources.
B. Plan Structure
The compensation plan specifies salary range minimums and maximums. The intent of each
salary grade is to fall within 80 % and 115 % of identified market for positions within the grade.
(See Attachment B)
Each numbered pay. grade in the basic table consists of the following:
1. Salary Minimum: The lowest amount paid to an employee in a specific job grade or
class. No employee will receive less than the minimum rate. (80% of market)
2. Salary Mid-point: The middle of the salary range. (97.5% of market)
3. Market Rate: The market rate represents the competitive rate for an employee who is
fully functional within their current position. (100%)
4. Salary Maximum: The difference between the salary market rate and the salary
• maximum represents merit pay for employee performance above that expected of a
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particular job. No employee will be paid above the maximum of the salary range. (115%
of market).
C. Onen Salary Range
The City shall adopt an Open Salary Range compensation plan that will allow for maximum
flexibility and in-rage salary administration since there are not defined or pre-calculated "steps".
Employee movement within the pay grade range to which their position is assigned is based
solely on performance. The open salary range concept rewards good and exceptional performers
and advances employees to the market rate more quickly. (See item H. [4])
D. Position Classification Assignment
The assignment table shall assign all of the various positions in the Position Classification Plan
to the appropriate pay grade (See Attachment A).
The .City Administrator and Human Resources Director may. jointly approve a reclassification of
a position provided the reclassification does not exceed two grades upward or two grades
downward from the current pay grade. To initiate consideration of this type of reclassification,
the department director shall submit in writing the specific reasons for the reclassification.
Any changes to the classification of a position of more than two pay grades shall be approved by
the City Council. Requests for reclassification are normally brought be fore the Council each
January, and at other times of the year, as needed. To initiate such a reclassification request, the
• department director shall submit a written request for consideration to the City Administrator and
the Human Resources Director. The request shall include a description of significant or
considerable changes to the position that warrant a reclassification. The City Administrator and
Human Resources Director will determine if the reclassification request is to be forwarded to the
City Council for consideration.
E. Allocation Of New Positions
When a new position is created for which no appropriate description exists or when the duties of
an existing position are sufficiently changed so that no appropriate description exists, the City
Council, after recommendation of the Human Resources Director, shall cause an appropriate job
description-specification to be written for said position.
F. Pay Grades
1. Exempt Employees
Each position is assigned a pay grade. The normal beginning rate for a new employee
will be the minimum rate. After satisfactory completion of twelve months probation, an
increase may be granted as warranted by the annual performance appraisal. Thereafter,
consideration for increases will be given annually on each individual anniversary date.
The City Administrator reserves the discretion to adjust individual rates within the
. assigned pay grades as required. The Council will determine any pay increase for the
City Administrator. Consideration for market adjustment for all pay grades will be made
each January 1.
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2. Non-Exempt Employees
• Each position is assigned a pay grade. The normal beginning rate for a new employee
will be the minimum rate. After satisfactory completion of twelve months probation, an
increase may be granted as warranted by the annual performance appraisal. Thereafter,
consideration for increases will be given annually on each individual anniversary date.
The City Administrator reserves the discretion to adjust individual rates within the
.assigned pay grades as required. Consideration for market adjustment for all pay grades
will be made each January 1.
3. Police Patrol Positions
The position of full time police patrol officer is assigned to Grade 5 on the pay plan.
Temporary assignments will be made from these positions as needed for the investigative
function for the department. With said assignment, there will be an additional $200.00
per month premium on top of the employee's patrol officer pay grid assignment.
4. Part-Time Liquor Store Clerk, Part-Time Custodial and Part-Time Compost Site
Monitor Positions
The part-time positions of liquor store clerk, custodian, and compost site monitor have
been placed in separate pay plans that recognize the specific industry labor markets in
which they work.
• The City Administrator and the Human Resources Director, as directed by the Administrator,
shall maintain the discretion to hire at any point within the range based on the qualifications,
experience, market conditions or other relevant factors, to secure the best candidate for the
position.
G. Apprenticeship Program
City Administration will implement for 2006 an apprenticeship program for those Water and
Wastewater Department positions subject to identified employee development including required
licensures/demonstrated skills, experience /longevity, and maturation in a position that directly
affect the department's ability to deliver municipal services.
H. Performance Evaluations
1. For all regular full time and part time employees, a performance appraisal or evaluation
will be made on, at minimum, an annual basis. An evaluation made by the employee's
supervisor shall be submitted in writing to the employee and to the City Administrator.
All evaluations will be forwarded to Human Resources for filing in the employee files.
2. Evaluations shall be based upon the performance of the individual in the position
measured against established job performance criteria. Such criteria may include level of
knowledge, skills, ability, quality of work, personal work traits, compliance with
established City or departmental rules and regulations or any other criteria that is
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3. The performance appraisal process is the application of performance standards to past
performance. In appraising an employee, these are the basic levels of performance:
5 -Outstanding -Performance is exceptional in all areas and is recognizable as being far
superior to others.
4 -Exceeds Job Requirements -Results clearly exceed most positions requirements.
Performance is of high quality and is achieved on a consistent basis.
3 -Meets Job Requirements -Competent and dependable level of performance. Meets
performance standards of the job.
2 -Needs Improvement -Performance is deficient in certain area(s). Improvement is
necessary.
1 -Unsatisfactory -Results are generally unacceptable and require immediate
improvement.
4. Results
The results of the employee's evaluation will normally have the following effect on
his/her salary per the following Merit Increase Guide:
Merit Increase Guide for Open Salary Ranges
Achievement Level
0 to 1.1 to 2.0 to 2.76 to 3.51 to 4.26 to
1_0 1.99 2.75 3_5 4.25 5_0
Compa-Ratio*
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80.0 - 84.9 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 7%
85.0 - 89.9 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 7%
90.0 - 94.9 0% 0% 3% 4% 5% 6%
95.0 - 99.9 0% 0% 2% 3% 4% 5%
100.0 -104.9 0% 0% 0 % 2% 3% 4%
105.0 -109.9 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 3%
110.0 -115.0 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3%
Draft % Increases
(to be finalized with
consultant input)
*Compa-ratio refers to the location of the individual in the range relative to the market.
5. Market Conditions
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, the City Council retains the right to
deviate from the pay plan when, in the sole judgment of the City Council, market
conditions or other circumstances dictate such a decision.
The City Administrator and Human Resources Director maintain final approval responsibility for
salary increases
I. Annual Market Adiustment Consideration
The Wage Committee recommends an annual market adjustment, expressed as a percentage
increase, to the City Directors for review and to the City Council for review and approval. The
amount approved, if any, is applied to the wages of all eligible employees on the first payroll day
of the year.
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Eligible employees include all regular full time and regular part time employees except those
who have been subject to disciplinary action per Section 22 of the City of Hutchinson Employee
Handbook -Personnel Policy as follows:
An additional consequence of disciplinary action more severe than level a -oral
reprimand -will be the permanent loss of the January 1 market adjustment in the
calendar year following such disciplinary action. This will occur unless the director in
charge and the City Administrator decide otherwise.
Any market adjustment on January 1 of any year shall be separate and apart from the individual
anniversary increases. In determining a recommendation for an annual market adjustment, the
wage committee shall consider, at least the following information:
1. U.S. and Minneapolis/St. Paul consumer priced index changes (CPIU & CPIW)
2. Social Security calculation of cost of living increase.
3. Unemployment rate
4. Employee turnover rate
5. Area wage survey
6. Legislative growth factor constraints
J. Modification of the Plan
The City Council reserves the right to modify any or all of the components or to vary from. any
of the components of the Compensation Plan at its discretion and at any time.
K. Review of the Plan
As often as necessary to assure continued correct classification, the Position Classification Plan
shall. be reviewed by the Director of Human Resources and necessary adjustments recommended
to the City Council. It is recommended that a comprehensive review be completed at least every
three years.
L. Filing of the Plan
Upon adoption of the Resolution, a copy of the Position Classification Plan approved by the City
Council shall be placed on file with the City Administrator. The plan so filed and subsequently
adjusted by the Council shall be the Position Classification Plan of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
That the following table is hereby adopted as the City Position Classification Assignment Table,
to be reviewed from time to time, assigning the various positions in the Position Classification
Plan to the appropriate pay grades in the table. Pay grades for regular part time (PT) positions
are assigned according to job responsibilities at the discretion of the City Administrator and
Director of Human Resources.
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City of Hutchinson
Position Classification Table
2006
Grade Position Title Grade Position Title
1 Office Specialist (PRCE) 4 Public Works Program Specialist
PT Cemetery Maintenance Worker Senior Public Works Maintenance Specialist
PT Water Maintenance Worker Senior Wastewater Maintenance Specialist
PT Compost Scale Operator
PT Cusotidan (Fire Station/Library/Event Center) 5 Event Center Coordinator
Executive Assistant/Paralegal
2 Administrative Secretary (Public Works) GIS Specialist
Senior Office Speicalist (Building) Information Technology Specialist
Utility Billing Specialist Natural Resources Specialist
PT Accounting Specialist Police Officer (FT/PT)
PT Human Resources Technician Senior Engineering Specialist
PT Liquor Sales Clerk
PT Licensing Clerk 6 Assistant Liquor Sales Manager
PT Office Specialist (PRCE/Wastewater) City Forester
Recreation Services Coordinator
3 Police Records Specialist
Police Supplemental Services Specialist 7 Building Official
General Maintenance Worker (City Center/Event Center) Compost Supervisor
Administrative Secretary (Engineering/Planning/Police) Water Systems Supervisor
Lab Specialist/Wastewater Operator
• Senior Liquor Sales Clerk
Parks Maintenance Equipment Operator 8 Motor VehicleDeputy Registrar.
Parks Supervisor
Arena/Civic Center Maintenance Specialist Police Sergeant
Heavy Equipment Operator Recreation Facilities Operations Manager
Public Works Maintenance Specialist
Water Plant Operator 10 Police Lieutenant
Wastewater Services Operator Public Works Superintendent
Licensing Specialist
Compost Equipment Operator 12 City Engineer
Compost Equipment Maintenance/Operator Economic Development Director
PT Senior Accounting Specialist Fire Chief
PT Recreation Specialist Human Resources Director
IT Director
4 Accountant Liquor. Sales Manager
Building Inspector Planning Director
Cemetery Supervisor Water/Wastewater Director
Compost Operations Specialist
Emergency Dispatcher. (FT/PT) 14 Finance Director
Engineering Specialist Police Chief/Emergency Management Director
Equipment Mechanic PRCE Director
Fire Inspector
Lead Compost Equipment Operator 16 City Attorney
Lead Parks Maintenance Worker
Parks Maintenance Specialist 17 Public Works Director
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Police Investigations Specialist 19 City Administrator
Plant Equipment Mechanic
Attachment A
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2006 Compensation Plan -Pay Grid (+4.1 %)
Mid-Pt. Mid-Pt. Market Market
80% 80% 97.5% 97.5% 100% 100% 115% 115%
19 $6,582 $37.971 $8,021 $46.278 $8,227 $47.464 $9,461 $54.584
18 $6,342 $36.587 $7,729 $44.590 $7,927 $45.734 $9,116 $52.594
17 $6,102 $35.207 $7,437 $42.908 $7,628 $44.009 $8,772 $50.610
16 $5,862 $33.822 $7,145 $41.221 $7,328 $42.278 $8,427 $48.619
15 $5,622 $32.433 $6,851 $39.528 $7,027 $40.541 $8,081 $46.622
14 $5,382 $31.048 $6,559 $37.840 $6,727 $38.810 $7,736 $44.632
13 $5,142 $29.664 $6,266 $36.153 $6,427 $37.080 $7,391 $42.641
12 $4,902 $28.279 $5,974 $34.465 $6,127 $35.349 $7,046 $40.651
11 $4,661 $26.890 $5,680 $32.772 $5,826 $33.612 $6,700 $38.654
10 $4,421 $25.505 $5,388 $31.084 $5,526 $31.881 $6,355 $36.664
9 $4,181 $24.120 $5,095 $29.397 $5,226 $30.151 $6,010 $34.673
8 $3,941 $22.736 $4,803 $27.709 $4,926 $28.420 $5,665 $32.683
7 $3,701 $21.351 $4,510 $26.022 $4,626 $26.689 $5,320 ~ $30.692
6 $3,460 $19.962 $4,217 $24.329 $4,325 $24.952 $4,974 $28.695
5 $3,220 $18.577 $3,924 $22.641 $4,025 $23.222 $4,629 $26.705
4 $2,981 $17.197 $3,633 $20.959 $3,726 $21.497 $4,285 $24.721
3 $2,740 $15.808 $3,339 $19.266 $3,425 $19.760 $3,939 $22.724
2 $2,499 $14.419 $3,046 $17.573 $3,124 $18.023 $3,593 $20.727
1 $2,170 $12.522 $2,645 $15.261 $2,713 $15.652 $3,120 $18.000
PT Custod ian $11.38 $13.86 $14.22 $16.35
PT Liquor Store Clerk $8.63 $10.52 $10.79 $12.40
PT Compost Monitor $8.10 $9.87 $10.12 $11.64
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This Resolution authorizes staff to change 2006 budget appropriations to reflect rate changes.
Adopted by the City Council this day of
Steven W. Cook, Mayor
Attachment R
2005. (This Replaces Resolution No. 12566 )
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz, City Administrator
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION NO. 12868
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA:
THAT the annual General Fund budget of the City of Hutchinson for the fiscal year 2006 which has
been submitted by the City Administrator and approved by the City Council is hereby Adopted; the total
of said budgets and the major division thereof being as follows:
GENERAL FUND
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REVENUES AVAILABLE
CURRENT REVENUE
Taxes
License
Permits
Inter-Governmental Revenue
Charges for Services
Fines
Interest
Transfers from Other Funds
Refunds & Reimbursements
TOTAL AVAILABLE
REQUIREMENT
APPROPRIATIONS
Personal Services
Supplies
Consulting
Other Services & Charges
Principal and Interest
Transfers
Miscellaneous
Capital Outlay
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Adopted by the City Council this 13th day of December 2006
3,836,000
44, 900
287,100
2,631,300
1,600, 815
68, 000
55,000
1,643, 500
.243,422
$10,410,037
$6,668,901
540,614
347,267
1,799,549
162,541
561,350
230,615
99,200
$10,410,037
Steven W. Cook
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz
• City Administrator
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION N0.12869
• ADOPTING 2005 LIQUOR FUND BUDGET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA
THAT the annual Liquor Fund Budget for the City of Hutchinson for the fiscal
year 2005, which has been submitted by the City Administrator and approved by the
City Council is hereby adopted. The total of said budget and major division thereof
being as follows:
REVENUES AVAILABLE
CURRENT REVENUE
Liquor
Wine
Beer
Miscellaneous
Discounts
Interest
TOTAL AVAILABLE
REQUIREMENT
. EXPENDITURES
Personal Services
Supplies
Consulting
Other Services & charges
Debt Service
Depreciation
Cost of Sales
Transfers
Miscellaneous
LIQUOR FUND TOTAL
Adopted by the City Council this 13th day of December 2005
1,212,240
516,816
2,223,408
116, 380
(76,016)
3,000
$3,995,828
453,141
12,850
6,000
109,850
91, 000
84,300
3,088,010
321, 500
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$4,170,451
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Steven W. Cook
Mayor
ATTESTED:
Gary D. Plotz
• City Administrator
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
RESOLUTION NO. 12872
ADOPTING 2006 CENTRAL GARAGE FUND BUDGETS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA
THAT the annual Central Garage Budget for the City of Hutchinson for the fiscal
year 2006, which has been submitted by the City Administrator and approved by the
City Council is hereby adopted. The total of said budget and major division thereof
being as follows:
REVENUES AVAILABLE
CURRENT REVENUE
Labor
Parts
Vehicle Rent
Interest
Reimbursements
• Gain on Sale of Equip.
TOTAL AVAILABLE
REQUIREMENT
EXPENDITURES
Personal Services
Supplies
Consulting
Other Services & charges
Depreciation
Miscellaneous
Capital Outlay
CENTRAL GARAGE FUND TOTAL
Adopted by the City Council this 13th day of December 2005
ATTESTED:
Gary D. Plotz
City Administrator
140,058
170,000
355,949
1,000
10,000
5,000
$682,007
143,728
127,700
600
61,150
250,000
555
350,000
$933,733
Steven W. Cook
Mayor
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SHALL THE HUTCHINSON CITY CHARTER BE AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 12.08. SALE OF HAHC. Hutchinson Community Hospital, or its governing
organization, HAHC, shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of by the City unless the full terms
of the proposition of sale or other disposition are embodied in an ordinance approved by the City
Council and by a majority of the voters voting thereon at a general or special municipal election.
Approval by the voters as described herein shall not apply to the sale or other disposition of other
component parts. of HAHC.
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111 Hassan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
320-587-5151/Fax 320-2344240
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: John P. Rodeberg, Director of Public Works
RE: Downtown Snow Removal Operations
DATE: December 8, 2005
Issues regarding snow removal operations in the Downtown area have arisen that staff and the Council have
been asked to address. In particular, a complaint regarding the noise of stockpiling snow. at our site in the
industrial area just south of UBC (2nd Avenue SE and Erie Street SE) was raised by a resident in the nearby
residential area. We are also changing our operations in Downtown due to the new streetscape project, and are
projecting significant additional efforts to move and store snow once the State Highway 7 project is completed
in a couple of years.
Public Works Superintendent John Olson will be reviewing snow removal operations and issues. Items of note:
• Most snow in the Downtown area needs to be picked up, hauled away and stored on city maintained sites.
This is a time consuming and resource driven operation. The site off Adams (Bluff) Street near the Bass
. Pond is the primary site, however secondary sites (like the Railroad property site by UBC) are needed also.
These may be used when the Bass Pond site is not feasible. In the recent case, the Bass Pond site was too
soft, due to recent construction and drainage revisions made to address the wetland restoration project.
• The cost of hauling snow goes up dramatically as the length of haul increases. It is estimated that utilizing
the Fairgrounds site instead of the IJBC site could require 3 additional trucks (at a cost of approximately
$20,000/year) in order to maintain efficient operations.
• Due to development and other issues, we have lost the use of several sites already in the downtown area. As
the need continues to rise (with dramatically more snow storage required in the next couple of years) we will
need more suitable areas. Since virtually all of the snow is generated in the downtown area, storage areas
outside of this will be more expensive for operations.
• All sites need to meet access, safety and environmental criteria. Hauled snow has sand and gravel, salt and
waste debris in it. `The Bass Pond and UBC sites are suited to address these issues. The Bass Pond site has
included treatment areas for the snowmelt before it goes into the river. This will be modified and improved
as part of the wetland restoration project tied to the Water Treatment Plant. The UBC site also is set up to
address these issues. Most other sites that we've considered could require significant modifications, some of
which may make them less suitable for their current use.
John will review the operations in more detail, and note options that maybe available. As noted above, these
options are expected to be less efficient than current operations, and have the potential to add significantly to the
currently proposed budget. At this time, we hope and expect that we can mitigate most issues for this snow
.removal season. However, the expansion and revision of operations in the future will need careful and
thoughtful consideration; understanding that we will need to balance environmental, cost, safety, annoyance and
• other issues.
cc: John Olson, Public Works Superintendent and Dolf Moon, Director of PRCE
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Downtown Snow Removal -
Operations
_``C~ty Equipment's 11' pieces
• 4 Wfieei loaders
• 2 Ski steer'loaders
• 1 Snow blower
• 1 Motor Grader
• 1 Snowplow Truck
• 1 1-ton Truck
• 1 Tandem-axle Dump
®Contract Equipment'- 4 pieces
• 4 Cdntract trucks,! 12 to 24 cubit yard',boxes
Downtown Snow Removal -'
Operations
®ALLEYS, PARKING LOTS &'STREETS
. Operatbns generaly between 1:00 a.m, to 4:00 a.m.
. A Motor grader, Snowplow truck and 2 loaders begin alley,
parking bts and downtown streets.
- Snrnv is cutfirom alleys, lots, and parking lanes: Snow is
pushed into windrows fn the center of the streets for
removal
. Wheel baders are used in alleys and parking bts. Motor
grader and truck generally used on streets.
Downtown Snow Removal-- -
Operations.....
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®City Personnel
3 -- Park Department
~_ . 7 -- Public. Works. Department
•Contract Haulers'
. 4 Contract Snow Haulers
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Operations
®SIDEWALKS
• Ope2tions generally between 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1 Wheel loader & 2 skid steer loaders perform sidewalk
srrow removal
• Snow is moved from sdewaiks into windrows in parltirrxxi
lanes
Composite cutting edges on skid steer snowplows are..........
used to protect Main Street sdewalk
- Downtown-Snow Removal -
Operations
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' •Snow Removal
'. Operations generally between 2:30 to-9:30 a.m:
',• Sraw ibbwer, mounted on front of a loader, loads trucks
from street windrows
',• Tnxks haul snow to designated snow dump sites
'• Average snow (4-6'~ _ +/- 300 trucklgads of snow
'• less than 1 minute to load a truck
• Use of outlying sites requires a~itional trucks or time.,.
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Downtown Snow Removal -
'Operations
• Potential irritants to residents
Increased traffic
• Engine noise
Head{ights
'• Backup alarms
• Tailgates
Box vibrators
',• Strobe lights ! I
'Downtown Snow Removal -
Snow Storage Sites
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1. "Bass Pond" site
Our primary site
2. "Railroad" site
77US site supplements the Bass Pond
3. "Two-Way Communications" site
fiery small, mid-seawn anty
4. "Fairgrounds" site
Genet//y used anty'far Rec Center snow
5. "Middle Schooi" site
Backup site hx Rec Centersnow
Downtown Snow Removal -
Snow'. Storage Sites
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.Issues v~ith potential sites:
• Traffic'near residences
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. Debris
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3. 2nd Ave SE(North side
a. 'Tartan Park (NW)
s. Riverside Park
e. Simonson Property
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. # 2 -Huron St SE/3ro Ave SE
# 3 - Orriarro St SE/s'" Ave SE
. # 4 -Train Depot
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. # 9 - Fair~ountls
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111 Hassan. Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
320-587-5151/Fax 320-234-4240
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: John P. Rodeberg, Director of Public Works
RE: Discussion of Motor Vehicle Tax Resolution
DATE: December 8, 2005
The legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment during the 2005 Legislative Session that
will appear on the ballot November 7, 2006 asking voters if the motor vehicle sales tax (MVST)
should be dedicated for highways and transit systems. This issue has been supported and pushed by
the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance (Alliance) for
some time. The issue is somewhat controversial due to issues related to backfilling the loss of
revenue to the General Fund, and concerns about how much funding should go to transit.
Attached for your consideration are a Sample Resolution and a "Fact Sheet" from the Alliance. The
Alliance is advocating for the project, and would like Resolutions of Support. The supporting
material does a good job of describing the background of the issue.
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Sample Resolution
Whereas, Minnesota's transportation infrastructure forms the backbone of the state's economy and a has a
direct impact on future economic development;
Whereas, too many Minnesotans are being killed in traffic crashes on dangerous roadways;
Whereas, funding for highway and transit systems in Minnesota has remained stagnant and is failing to keep
pace with growing population and growing demands;
Whereas, local governments throughout the state are struggling to maintain local transportation systems while
the state's gas tax has not been increased since 1988 and transit budgets have been cut in recent years;
Whereas, the Minnesota Legislature has repeatedly turned to revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax, which
has been viewed as user fee revenue, in order to fund both highway and transit systems including the current
dedication of 54% of motor vehicle sales tax for transportation purposes;
~Vhereas, the legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment during the 2005 Legislative Session that
would appear on the ballot November 7, 2006 asking voters if the remaining 46% of motor vehicle sales tax
revenue currently used for other purposes should be used for highways and transit systems;
Whereas, passage of this amendment would mean an increase in stable revenue for highway and transit systems
throughout the state that would rise to approximately $300 million per year once the transfer of revenue is fully
phased-in by 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved That (city, county) strongly supports passage of
the proposed amendment to the Minnesota Constitution dedicating all of the motor vehicle sales tax revenue to
transportation with at least 40% of the revenue for public transit assistance and not more than 60% of the
revenue for highway purposes.
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hat you'll hear from opponents: The language of the constitutional amendment needs to be changed to
ensure that highways get a share of the revenue or the legislature could give 100% of the revenue to transit.
Reality check:
• The legislature has always had the ability to dedicate 100% of the motor vehicle sales tax revenue to
transit -- this constitutional amendment doesn't change that. There is no more likelihood that the
legislature would dedicate 100% of MVST to transit with this amendment than without it.
• We believe the legislative intent in passing the legislation last session was that the money be split 60/40
between highways and transit.
• The FY2007 state funding for transit was set at $220 million. The estimate for MVST in FY2012 is
over $660 million. It's hard to fathom why the legislature -which has been cutting transit budgets in
recent years -- would suddenly decide to triple state transit funding in the course of 5 years. Highway
interests will fight for a fair share for highway needs.
• The proposed constitutional amendment offers aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity to provide a 3ra
constitutionally dedicated revenue source for highways. Sixty percent of the revenue -when fully
phased-in -would provide more money than 5-cent increase in the gas tax and. this revenue source will
grow as the price of motor vehicles increases. The gas tax loses purchasing power to inflation.
• • Attempting to change the language is risky. Anytime an issue is revisited, it can be repealed or
changed in ways we don't anticipate or support. A number of legislators indicated that they did not
realize that the proposed constitutional amendment on dedicating MVST would survive the Governor's
veto. Given another chance, they may not support this proposal again. If this issue comes before the
legislature again, the language could be changed in ways that make it more confusing, it could be
repealed altogether, or it could provide a vehicle for other groups seeking constitutional amendments. If
there are 3 or 4 constitutional questions on the ballot, this one could get lost in the shuffle which other
more high-profile issues get all the attention.
What you'll hear from opponents: Transferring the remaining 46% of MVST to transportation will leave a
hole in the general fund. The legislature must raise additional revenue to fill this hole.
Reality Check:
According to the November, 2005 Forecast published by the Minnesota Department of Finance,
planning estimates for the FY2008-09 revenues show a positive balance equal to the cost of inflation and
the loss of revenues from a potential constitutional amendment that would dedicate all general
fund motor vehicle sales tax revenue to transportation. The impact will be larger -closer to $300
million by FY2012, but general fund revenue will also increase in that timeframe.
• Remember, 54% of MVST is already going to highways and transit. The state budget has adjusted to
this transfer which started back in the 20001egislative session. No specific tax increase was enacted to
make up for the transfer of 54% of MVST to highways and transit.
• Fees/taxes have been increased in the last 3 years. It would be difficult to imagine that future
legislatures and governors would not raise any new revenue for the general fund between FY2008 and
FY2012.
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• Just as there is no guarantee that passage of the constitutional amendment will result in a decrease in
LGA or any other program, there is no guarantee that if this constitutional amendment is not passed that
there will not be a decrease in LGA or other programs anyway. Funding for certain programs can be
cut for philosophical or other reasons. Local governments could end up with the worst of both worlds -
a cut in funding for LGA or other programs and no new money for their local highways, placing more
pressure on local property taxes.
The Needs are Huge and Growing
- State Trunk Highway System - $1 Billion/year
• MnDOT 20-year district plans
- Transit Systems
• Metropolitan Area Transit $300 million/per year
• Greater Minnesota Transit $ 65 million/per year
- Local Roads and Bridges
• City/County bridges $ 24.5 million/per year
• Local Roads $195.0 million/per year
• City roads and streets $141.8 million/per year
• Township bridges $ 9.0 million/per year
- Ports, Freight Rail, Air
• Ports and waterways $ 5.0 million/per year
• Freight rail $ 1.8 million/per year
• Restore state airport fund $ 1.5 million/per year
Total $1,743.6 million/per year
~he needs on the Trunk Highway System and on local roads and bridges dwarf the funding needs for transit
systems. Every legislator has important highway and local roads needs in his or her district. Without action to
increase revenue, here is what MnDOT's construction budget will look like:
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The FY2008 construction budget is estimated at $406 million. We haven't had a construction budget that low
since the mid 1990s.
The Bottom Line
The Alliance and other groups will continue to fight for an increase in the state's gas tax, an increase in the
license tab fees, greater authorization for local governments to use local sales taxes and wheelage taxes for
.transportation and other revenue options. However, the Governor has not changed his position on
transportation since last session and neither have the House or Senate. There is not much reason to believe that
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the stalemate from last session will change during the 2006 session. The next session will be short -March to
May and it is a capital bonding year not a budget year.
~ttempts will be made again in 2007 Legislative Session to increase the gas tax and other revenue sources for
ansportation. But if the constitutional amendment dedicating motor vehicle sales tax to transportation
has failed in the 2006 election, the legislature will assume that the public is not concerned about the
transportation system and does not believe that more state resources should be devoted to transportation.
This constitutional amendment, which will appear on the ballot November 7, 2006, represents the ultimate
public opinion poll. It will be extremely difficult to convince legislators to address transportation needs in any
way, shape or form if the constitutional amendment has failed. It will be years before transportation funding.
will be addressed again.
The motor vehicle sales tax is a user fee under the same philosophy that the motor vehicle registration tax or
license tab fees were constitutionally dedicated. People who purchase motor vehicles or tabs use the
transportation system. The revenue from these taxes should be used to improve the system these people are
using. The legislature has sought to dedicate this revenue to transportation time and again. In 1981, a law was
passed dedicating 100% of MVST to highways and transit with a 10-year phase-in. However, budget deficits
prevented the full implementation of that law. If we compare the amount of MVST that has actually funded
highways and transit versus the revenue that was supposed to be used for transportation, we find that
highway and transit systems have lost about $6.5 billion. It's time to end the diversion of this revenue at
a time when our highway and transit systems desperately need the money.
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Hutchinson City Center
111 Hassan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
320-587-5151/Fax 320-234-4240
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: John P. Rodeberg, Director of Public Works
RE: Discussion of Proposed Property Acquisition for Public Purpose
• Skydive Hutchinson Property for Airport and other uses
• Rolfe Property near Hutchinson Manufacturing for street, utility & other public
developments
DATE: .December 8, 2005
We have discussed the acquisition of these properties previously. We now have the appraisal for both
properties completed, and have had. additional conversations regarding their purchase. We will be
discussing the proposed acquisitions and uses in more detail.
Skydive Hutchinson (Airport Road, south of the County Fairgrounds)
This property is proposed to be acquired to provide for maintenance vehicle storage, as well as other
public uses. Attached is a previous memo to the Council outlining the background of the issues.
Rolfe Property (On 3'd Avenue NW between Hutchinson Manufacturing& New Dimension Plating)
This property is proposed to be acquired to provide for public access and utilities. The property
would be utilized for street construction to access the park and adjoining industrial properties,
provide trail access between the Golf Course Road/Montana Street trail and the: Luce Line Trail, and
provide access for Stormwater improvements (ponding and storm sewer). This project is proposed to
be completed in conjunction with the Highway 7 project. Attached is a letter previously sent to the
property owner.
• Attached is also a map noting the locations of the two properties.
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Hutchinson City Center
111 Hassan Street SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
320-587-5151/Fax 320-234-4240.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: .John P. Rodeberg, Director of Public Works
RE: Consideration of Purchase of Skydive Hutchinson Property for Airport
And Municipal Use
DATE: November 2, 2005
We have talked with staff and Council members previously in regard to the potential sale of the Skydive
Hutchinson property, and our desire to review the potential for a purchase by the City. We believe this issue
raises several concerns and opportunities:
o This facility is currently defined as a "through-the-fence" operation. This means that it has direct access to
the airport property. This property actually has a taxiway and an aircraft apron that extend directly up to
the building from the runway/taxiway. Almost any other use of the building would be for non-airport
related businesses. This would put the integrity and security of the airport at risk.
o Our current official CIP for the airport filed with the State and FAA show our next significant project on
the site to be a maintenance facility for storage of snow removal and other airport maintenance equipment.
This facility would meet those needs extremely well.
o There is space in the facility that would not be eligible for State or FAA funds. As we have noted before,
this portion of the facility could be well utilized as a remote service center for the city. Uses have been
reviewed with city staff, and could include equipment storage for emergency, streets, maintenance or other
equipment and also office or meeting space. This appears to be a prime location in the growing area of the
City for many services. We have proposed use of the City's C1P or other capital funding to cover these
non-eligible costs.
o Other skydiving operators have apparently shown little interest in the site to date, however one has
proposed a reduced operation on the airport, although at a different site. If the City purchases this facility,
there may be an option for leasing a small portion of the building to another operation.
o LifeLink (medical helicopter service) has reviewed the potential use of the facility also. This would also be
a good solution for the City if it were purchased for their airport-related use. However, the facility cannot
feasibly be remodeled to suit the needs of their operations.
o As noted in the attached minutes from the Airport Commission, they strongly support the purchase of this
property.
We are recommending that the City complete an appraisal of the land and building, and show an
official interest to the property owner by approving the attached Resolution and entering into and
agreement with Robinson Appraisal & Associates for appraisal services (estimated at $1,000 -
1,500).
. cc: Gary Plotz -City Administrator
John Olson -Public Works Superintendent
Julie Wischnack -Director of Planning/Building/Zoning
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Mrs. Ford A. (Delaine) Rolfe
844 2tta Avenue SW
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Hutchinson City Center
111 Hsssait street sE
Hutchinson, MN 55350-2522
320-587-5151/Fax 320-234-4240
RE: City Purchase of Property Located at 620 3'~ Avenue NW
Dear Mrs. Rolfe:
As we discussed on the phone today, the City is working with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation on the design and construction of new Highway 7 through Hutchinson, which will
start next spring. As part of this work, the City has been looking at options for providing park
and trail access that would also coordinate with the proposed extension of 3ra Avenue SW and
also new Golf Course Road, which will access Highway 7 directly north of your property. Due to
the proposed changes in elevation, the access of Golf Course Road, and the extension of 3ra
Avenue NW, the City believes that it is necessary to consider acquisition of this property for trail,
pond and roadway use. As noted to you, although the City has the ability to condemn property,
we would prefer to work with you on the acquisition.
Also as noted, we completed an appraisal in 1999 that put the value of the land at $71,000 ($1.48
per square foot). A new appraisal is needed due the age of this one, however we have purchased
and sold property in the area for $2.50 per square foot within the last year (relates to an
approximate value for your property of about $120,000) and Bonker's/Tom Thumb just sold for
$4.16 per square foot (relates to an approximate value for your property of about $199,000). We
would expect the value to be somewhere between those two figures.
We need to keep moving forward on this, but want to make sure that we address your issues and
concerns. Please let us know how you would like to proceed. I can be reached at 234-4208, or on
my cell phone at 583-8765, or you can contact Bonnie Baumetz at 234-4203 to set up an
appointment.
Sincerely,
John P. Rodeberg, P.E.
Director of Public Works
cc: Gary Plotz -City Administrator
Marc Sebora -City Attorney
Kent Exner -City Engineer
Dolf Moon -Director of Parks/Recreation/Community Education
Julie Wischnack -Director of Planning/ZoningBuilding
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