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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2026HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS (The City Council is provided background information for agenda iten2s in advance by city staff, committees and boards. Many decisions regarding agenda iten2s are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfiron2 constituents, and other questions or information that has not yet been presented or discussed regarding an agenda iten2.) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 4:00 P.M. Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Tim Burley, Pat May, Chad Czmowski and Dave Sebesta. Also present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator and Marc Sebora, City Attorney (a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections Motion by Burley, second by Sebesta, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2. INVOCATION — Riverside Church (The invocation is a voluntary expression of the private citizen, to andfor the City Council, and is not intended to affiliate the City Council with, or express the City Council's preferencefor, any religious/spiritual organization. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council or staff) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY PUBLIC COMMENTS (This is an opportunityfin, members of the public to address the City Council. If the topic you would like to discuss is on the agenda, please ask the Mayor if he will be accepting public comments during the agenda item if not a public hearing. If you have a question, concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor —state your name and addressfor the record. Please keep comments under° 5 n2inutes. Individuals wishing to speakfor more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in advance of the meeting. All comments are appreciated, but please refi°ain fi°on2 personal or derogatory attacks on individuals) 5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026 (b) Joint Meeting of March 31, 2026 Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA (The iten2s listed fog° consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the City Council or a city staff nieniber requests an item to be removed. Traditionally iten2s are not discussed) 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (a) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16019 — Resolution to Dispose of Surplus Creekside Property CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 2026 (b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16020 - Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Franklin Site Improvements Project Phase 2 (Letting No. 4, Project No. 26-04) (c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16023 — Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Hutchinson Area Transportation Services Roof Membrane Replacement (d) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16024 — Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Airport Snow Removal Equipment Shed (e) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16025 — Resolution Approving an Artificial Intelligence (A.L) Policy for the City of Hutchinson (f) Consideration for Approval of Non -Waiver of Tort Liability Limits for General Liability (g) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Massage License to Amanda Baker of Heavenly Balance Located at 35 Main Street North (h) Consideration for Approval of Liquor Store Overflow Parking Lot Repair (i) Consideration for Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with McLeod County for Southwest Stormwater Resiliency Project 0) Consideration for Approval of Issuing Parade Permit for Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026 (k) Consideration for Approval of Dairy Day Celebration on June 5, 2026, in Library Square (1) Consideration for Approval of 2026 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Requests (m)Consideration for Approval of Issuing Temporary Liquor License to RiverSong Music Festival on July 10 & 11, 2026 (n) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments Item 7(1) was pulled for separate discussion. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve consent agenda with the exception of Item 7(1). Motion carried unanimously. Item 7(1) had further discussion. Council Member Czmowski noted that the Jaycee Water Carnival Commodore was present in the audience and he requested that she speak before the Council noting the Water Carnival events. Leah Kamrath, Jaycee Water Carnival Commodore, presented before the Council and provided an update on several changes being made to this year's celebration. Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve Item 7(1). Motion carried unanimously. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS — 4:00 P.M. 8. 2026 CURED IN PLACE PIPE LINING PROJECT (LETTING NO. 5/PROJECT NO. 26-05) (a) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 16021 - Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications (b) Approve/Deny Resolution No. 16022 - Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids Brandon Braithwaite, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Braithwaite explained that this project consists of all work associated with installing trenchless pipe repairs, camera recording and traffic control. Mr. Braithwaite explained the process used to install cured in place pipe. There are no assessments for this project as it is being funded with sewer funds. The project will be completed by the end of 2026. The lifespan of these types of pipes is 80-100 years. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to close public hearing at 4:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by May, second by Burley, to approve Resolution Nos. 16021 and 16022. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wisepolicy. Includes items like monthly or annual reports and coniniunications f on2 other entities.) 9. PARKS/RECREATION/COMMUNITY EDUCATION YEAR END REPORT Lynn Neumann, PRCE Director, presented before the Council. Ms. Neumann reviewed 2025 staffing changes, sponsorships/donations, major miscellaneous projects completed, major parks projects completed, shelter reservation data, Burich arena improvements, recreational programming, youth programs, adult programs, aquatic center activities, senior center activities, and community education information. Ms. Neumann also reviewed projects scheduled for 2026. Mayor Forcier asked if a "bike rodeo' could be held. Ms. Neumann noted that May is National Bike Month and many events are being scheduled during May such as bike and walk to school. An education campaign is planned as well, especially related to e-bikes and scooters. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-873 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE EASEMENTS LOCATED NEAR 1011, 1021, AND 1081 GOLF COURSE ROAD NW Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that the first reading of this ordinance was held at the last Council meeting and no changes have been made to it. Motion by Czmowski, second by Burley, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26- 873. Motion carried unanimously. 11. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-874 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NEAR 240 4TH AVENUE NE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 2026 Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that the first reading of this ordinance was held at the last Council meeting and no changes have been made to it. Motion by Burley, second by Sebesta, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26- 874. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 12. APPROVE/DENY AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE SPACE TO CANNABIS CHEMLAB MN, LLC AT THE HUTCHINSON ENTERPRISE CENTER Miles Seppelt, EDA Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Seppelt explained that a new company is interested in coming to Hutchinson, a chemical lab testing company, Cannabis Chemlab MN, LLC. The company ensures the safety, quality and integrity of cannabis products through rigorous testing and analysis. Initial employment will be about 8-9, ramping up to about 24 in two years. Numerous employees will be moving to Hutchinson. As part of this, staff is requesting that a lease, master relationship agreement and non -disclosure agreement be approved. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve authorization to lease space to Cannabis Chemlab MN LLC at the Hutchinson Enterprise Center. Motion carried unanimously. 13. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 16018 - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4-17 WITHIN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4; AND AUTHORIZING THE FORGIVENESS OF AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 4-17 Mr. Seppelt explained that TIF District 17 is where the Enterprise Center is located now. This district, TIF District 4-17, was established to aid in the construction of the Enterprise Center with the interfund loan from the Shopko TIF District being used to make needed soil corrections. Because of the opportunity to incubate Cannabis Chemlab, a non -manufacturing company, the TIF District must be decertified because the proposed use, a laboratory testing company, is not an allowed use within an economic development TIF District. TIF District 4-17 is very near the end of its original 9-year-life, has significantly underperformed over the years and has no chance to fully repay the Shopko TIF District. Staff is recommending that the remaining balance of the interfund loan be forgiven and that TIF District 4-17 be decertified so that the laboratory testing company can incubate at the Enterprise Center. Mr. Seppelt further explained that Cannabis Chemlab purchased the former New Dimensions Plating building and it will take longer than expected to get it in the capacity it needs to be operational and functioning. In addition, Cannabis Chemlab intends to be at the Enterprise Center for a few years and then move into a permanent location. Motion by May, second by Burley, to approve Resolution No. 16018. Motion carried unanimously. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 2026 GOVERNANCE (The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to deal with organizational development issues, includingpolicies, pei orniances, and othermatters that manage the logistics of the organization. May include monitoring reports, po icy development and governance process items.) 14. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS a) Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Minutes for 2025 b) Parks/Recreation/Community Education Advisory Board Minutes from March 2, 2026 c) Liquor Hutch Quarterly Report MISCELLANEOUS 15. STAFF UPDATES Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter noted an APWA regional meeting is being hosted in Hutchinson next week by the public works department and will be held at the Event Center. Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that Spring clean up is this Saturday April 18, 2026. This clean- up/hard good pick up is for residential properties that receive a water bill. He also noted that labor negotiations for the police officer union are taking place on Monday April 20, 2026. Lastly, he reminded the Council that a workshop is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. prior to the next City Council meeting on local sales tax. 16. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE Pat May — Council Member May noted there are a couple of board openings on the Public Arts Commission. Tim Burley — Council Member Burley noted that a Sustainability Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026. Dave Sebesta — Council Member Sebesta provided a brief update from the Mid -Minnesota Development Commission with issues related to transportation, elderly, hunger, business incubation, and housing. Gary Forcier —Mayor Forcier reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Mayor Forcier noted that Julie Johanssen is interested in serving on the Library Board and he would like to appoint her at the next Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.