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Home My WebLink About09-08-2026HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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, input from 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 Pat May, Dave Sebesta and Chad Czmowski. Member absent was Tim Burley. Also present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator and Marc Sebora, City Attorney. (a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2. INVOCATION — A moment of silence was held in lieu of an invocation. (The invocation is a voluntary expression of the private citizen, to 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) Resolution No. 16065 — Resolution Accepting $5,000.00 Donation from Larry and Joan Karg for Hutchinson Fire Department and Police Department Future Departmental Expenses Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve Resolution No. 16065. 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 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Regular Meeting of August 25, 2026 (b) Budget Workshop of August 25, 2026 Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to approve the 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) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sep temher 8, 2 02 6 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I (a) Consideration for Approval of Safe Streets For All Grant (b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16042 — Resolution to Appropriate Unclaimed Property to Police Department Use (c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16043 — Resolution to Sell at Auction Unclaimed Property (Bicycles) (d) 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 May, second by Sebesta, with Czmowski abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda H. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5:30 P.M. 9. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-878 — AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO THE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL DISTRICT (ISD 4423) FOR THE RIGHT TO MAINTAIN A DRIVEWAY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, explained that the first reading of this ordinance was held at the last Council meeting. He reminded the Council that this ordinance is to grant a franchise to ISD 423 for driveway access to Park Elementary. Park Elementary sits on land that was dedicated to the City as parkland therefore a franchise is required for this use. Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to close public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Czmowski, second by Sebesta, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26-878. Motion carried unanimously. NIMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wise policy. ,des items like monthly or annual reports and communications from other entities.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-879 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 154.063 OF CITY CODE REGARDING CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN THE C-3 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sep temher 8, 2 02 6 Dan Jochum, Planning Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Jochum explained that the purpose of this ordinance is to allow tattoo establishments as a permitted use compared to a conditional use as they are now. Motion by Czmowski, second by May, to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 26-879. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 11. DISCUSSION ON CONDUCTING A CIP/FACILITY TOUR WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that this topic was brought up at the last workshop held by the Council on the capital improvement plan. This tour would include projects on the CIP as well as a tour of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission. A tour date will be scheduled at an upcoming Council meeting. 12. DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHING A "SALES TAX COMMITTEE" TO STUDY THE SUBJECT FOR THE COMMUNITY Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that discussion has been held for the last few months on the fact that the City's sales tax will be expiring soon. As part of that discussion, the idea came about on establishing a sales tax committee consisting of staff and two council members to study the subject further within the community. Mayor Forcier and Council Member Czmowski expressed interest on sitting on this committee. 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 MISCELLANEOUS 14. STAFF UPDATES Tom Gifferson — Chief Gifferson noted that the age to ride ebikes is 15 years of age, and with a helmet up to age 18. Motorized foot scooters is age 12 with a helmet and must be ridden on a roadway. Matt Jaunich noted that staff has drafted an ordinance regulating ebikes and the like and is waiting to have it reviewed by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Discussion was held regarding the variations of bikes that are electric and e-motor. Marc Sebora — Mr. Sebora noted that the Charter Commission met recently and is considering Charter amendments regarding eligibility for Hutchinson Utilities Commission members. Matt Jaunich — Mr. Jaunich noted that a dedication was held that afternoon on the recent new installation of the Crow River Fountain. 15. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 2 02 6 Pat May — Council Member May provided an update from the EDA Board which included meeting the new President of Ridgewater College. Gary Forcier — Mayor Forcier reminded listeners about school starting and to be watchful for school buses and children, and also Fall harvest will start soon so watch for farm equipment. Lastly, he spoke about bicyclists and trail etiquette. ADJOURNMENT Motion by May, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Gary T. Forcier Mayor Matthew Jaunich City Administrator 11