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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-09-2026HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JLTNE 9, 2026 CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS (The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by city staff, committees and boards. Many decisions regarding agenda items are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfrom constituents, and other questions or information that has not yet been presented or discussed regarding an agenda item.) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M. Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Tim Burley, Pat May, Chad Czmowski and Dave Sebesta. Also present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator and Marc Sebora, City Attorney. (a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2. INVOCATION — Riverside Church (The invocation is a voluntary expression of the private citizen, to and for the City Council, and is not intended to affiliate the City Council with, or express the City Council's preference for, any religious/spiritual organization. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Council or staf� fj 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY (a) Presentation of MRPA Award of Excellence — VMF Grandstand and Facility Renovations Proj ect Lynn Neumann, PRCE Director, introduced Michelle Snider of the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. Ms. Snider presented the MRPA Award of Excellence to the City for the VMF Grandstand and Facility Renovations Project. Mayor Gary Forcier accepted the award on behalf of the City. (b) Resolution No. 16044 — Resolution Accepting $7060.00 Donation from Hutchinson Elks Lodge for New Musical Playground Feature at Elks Park Lynn Neumann, PRCE Director, introduced members of the Elks Lodge. Rikki Hilgemann, Hutchinson Elks Lodge, presented before the Council. Ms. Hilgemann noted that the Elks Lodge officially donated $7060 to the City for a musical playground feature at the Elks Inclusive Park. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve Resolution No. 16044. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS (This is an opportunity for 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 address for the record. Please keep comments under S minutes. Individuals wishing to speak for more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in advance of the meeting. All comments are appreciated, but please refrain from personal or derogatory attacks on individuals) 5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL Mayor Forcier read a statement pertaining to public comments that were received at the last meeting pertaining to data centers. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES —June 9, 2026 Jeremy Lee, 426 Huron Street, presented before the Council. Mr. Lee noted that he understands the data center project has been approved, however he noted that other communities that have approved similar projects have put moratoriums in place to pause and make further considerations. Mr. Lee asked if the Council would consider a one-year moratorium. Fiona Smith, 500 Lakewood Lane, presented before the Council. Ms. Smith asked how the noise portion of the conditional use permit was addressed. Mr. Jaunich explained that the Planning Commission had put several conditions related to noise on the conditional use permit mainly as a result of issues that they had learned of related to the data center that was constructed in Glencoe, Minnesota. A requirement of the building permit is that the noise standards are met and outlined. After the building is constructed and in operation an analysis is conducted by consulting engineers. Ms. Smith asked if an EAW has been considered. Mr. Jaunich explained that an EAW has not been considered because it is not required. Ms. Smith stated that the communi is concerned about this project and is asking that a pause be taken for further studies and further evaluations. Kiefer Nash, 966 Osgood Avenue, presented before the Council. Mr. Nash expressed that he feels the Council is not considering the public's concerns. He asked if the Council would meet the considered citizens halfway and consider pausing or putting a moratorium in place. Mr. Jaunich explained that a moratorium would pause or halt any future projects, not the one that has already been approved. Brittany Eckstein, 890 Texas Avenue, addressed infrasound which is felt inside the body or the "felt experience". Mr. Jaunich explained that other agencies would come into play for testing if there are any violations of Chapter 154 of the city code. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Budget Workshop of May 26, 2026 (b) Regular Meeting of May 26, 2026 Motion by May, second by Burley, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA (The items listed for consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor; a member of the City Council or a city staff member requests an item to be removed. Traditionally items are not discussed) 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I (a) Affirmation of Board Appointment/Reappointments 1. Appointment of Doug Johnson to Police Commission to May 2029 2. Reappointment of John Lofdahl to Sustainability Advisory Board to May 2028 3. Reappointment of Tara Oberg to Sustainability Advisory Board to May 2029 (b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16040 — Approving Disposal of Street Department Surplus Property (Cemetery Backhoe) (c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16041 — Approving Disposal of Surplus Police Department Property at Auction (Squad Car) (d) Consideration for Approval of Agreements with Independent School District 423 i. Grounds Maintenance ii. Use of Facilities iii. Burich Arena 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES —June 9, 2026 (e) Consideration for Approval of Purchase Mini-Backhoe (f) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve Consent Agenda I. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II (a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B Motion by Burley, second by Sebesta, with Forcier abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda H. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5:30 P.M. 9. APPROVE/DENY ISSUING 3.2% MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO OSA RETAIL LLC DBA HUTCHINSON 1 STOP LOCATED AT 1201 MAIN STREET NORTH Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, explained that this location is the former Outpost which has a new owner. City code requires a public hearing when a liquor license is issued to a new owner. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to close public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve issuing 3.2% malt liquor license to OSA Retail LLC. 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 wise policy. Includes items like monthly or annual reports and communications from other entities.) 10. CREEKSIDE SOILS YEAR END REPORT Andy Kosek, Creekside Soils Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Kosek provided a year- end review of activities at Creekside. Mr. Kosek reviewed the refuse fund, which includes the Compost it Right! Campaign that he elaborated on. He also reviewed the compost fund which includes the bagged sales operation. Highlights for 2025 include a VacStack conveyor being acquired through an MPCA grant (removes plastic during screening process); cold storage expansion project completed; PLC/HMI bagging ling upgrade; open house was held in July with approximately 200 attendees; Compost it Right! Campaign continuing to gain momentum; bagged sales volume increased 3% over 2024; and bit -con was crushed in late 2025 and is available this year. Objectives for 2026 include designing/planning an office expansion and truck scale replacement/relocation project for 2027; explore co -packing opportunities to expand the bagged sales area footprint; and develop a plan for the excessive amount of wood waste being received in, such as considering a tip fee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES —June 9, 2026 11. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-876 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130.27 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED PUBLIC CONDUCT AND PROPERTY CONDITION NUISANCES Matt Jaunich explained that the first reading of this ordinance was held at the last Council meeting and no changes have been made to it. This ordinance prohibits the laying down on sidewalks with a few exceptions. Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26-876. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 12. APPROVE/DENY FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-877 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 53 OF THE CITY CODE - SEWERS Mike Stifter, Public Works Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Stifter explained that amendments are being proposed to Chapter 53 of the city code pertaining to sewers. This chapter defines a number of sewer loading parameters as it relates to Normal Domestic Strength Wastewater and Industrial Users. The Normal Domestic Strength was last updated in 2007 and was recently just studied. The proposed changes update the parameters of Normal Domestic Strength vs Industrial Strength. Additionally, fees and fines are currently codified in Chapter 53. The proposed edits remove these fees from Chapter 53 and instead refer to the fee schedule. Other minor edits refer to dates of reference material and other statutes and codes. Motion by Burley, second by Sebesta, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 26-877. Motion carried unanimously. GOVERNANCE (The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to deal with organizational development issues, including policies, performances, and other matters that manage the logistics of the organization. May include monitoring reports, policy development and governance process items.) 13. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS �a) Hutchinson Utilities Commission Minutes from January — April 2026 b) PRCE Board Minutes from April 6, 2026 MISCELLANEOUS 14. STAFF UPDATES Mike Stifter — Mr. Stifter noted that 10 of the 18 city solar projects are up and remaining with the best performance occurring at Creekside. All installations should be complete by this Fall. He also noted that Edmonton Avenue is progressing nicely and should be open in about two weeks. The Elks Street/Sherwood Street neighborhood began on Monday. Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that the CGMC regional meeting is next Wednesday in Hutchinson. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES —June 9, 2026 He also noted that city offices will be closed on June 19'h 15. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE Chad Czmowski — Council Member Czmowski noted that he feels some sort of regulations need to be put in place related to e-bikes as a good number of users seem to be traveling a bit out of control, whether its setting speed limits or other regulations that will allow the police department some authority to attempt to get them under control. Mr. Jaunich spoke about state regulations that are and have been put in place related to e-bikes. Mr. Jaunich noted that staff will be putting together an ordinance for the Council to consider. Council Member Czmowski also provided an update from the PRCE Board noting the donation from the Elks Lodge. He also noted that he has heard from the public that they appreciate the pre -Council meeting overview that Mr. Jaunich gives on HCVN. 16. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE §13D.05, Subd. 3(c) TO DISCUSS PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS: SECT-04 TWP-116 RANGE-030 120.00 AC N 120 AC OF SE 1/4 SECT-04 TWP-116 RANGE-030 40.00 AC S 40 AC OF SE 1/4 SECT-09 TWP-116 RANGE-030 13.59 AC THAT PART OF NW 1/4 NE 1/4 & PART OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 13.59 AC Motion by May, second by Sebesta, to convene into closed session at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to reconvene into open session at 6:51 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Gary T. Forcier Mayor Matthew Jaunich City Administrator