HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-27-26HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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.
(a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections
2. INVOCATION — CrossPoint 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 staff)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(This is an opportunity or 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 5 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 October 13, 2026
(b) Special Meeting of October 19, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
(The items iste or consi eration 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
(a) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16080 — Resolution for Certification of Special
Assessments from the City of Hutchinson to McLeod County Auditor
(b) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16083 — Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact
and Reasons for Approval of a Final Plat for E and M Estates With Favorable Planning
Commission Recommendation
(c) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16084 — Resolution Adopting Findings of Fact
and Reasons for Approval of Conditional Use Permit for a 6039 Square Foot Expansion for Oak
Heights Covenant Church Located at 1398 South Grade Road SW With Favorable Planning
Commission Recommendation
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(d) Consideration for Approval of Items for 2027 Street Improvements Project (Letting No. 1,
Project No. 27-01)
1. Resolution No. 16085 — Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 16086 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(e) Consideration for Approval of Items for Edmonton Roundabout Project (Letting No. 2, Project
No. 27-02)
1. Resolution No. 16087 — Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 16088 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(f) Consideration for Approval of Items for Waller Drive NE & Lakeview Lane SW Improvement
Projects (Letting No. 3, Project No. 27-03)
1. Resolution No. 16089 — Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement
2. Resolution No. 16090 - Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
(g) Consideration for Approval of Resolution No. 16091 — Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for South Fork Crow River Sediment
Forebay (Letting No. 6, Project No. 27-06)
(h) Consideration for Approval of Out of State Travel For Creekside Employees to Attend the
United States Composting Council's Annual Conference in Jacksonville, FL from February 1-4,
2027
(i) Consideration for Approval of Hutchinson Health Foundation's "Rockin' Around the Christmas
Tree" Event on December 3, 2026
(j) Reappointment to Boards/Commissions
1. Josh Kamrath to PRCE Advisory Board to August 2029
2. Ann Lamecker to PRCE Advisory Board to August 2029
3. Kris Haag to Public Arts Commission to August 2029
(k) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5:30 P.M.
8. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 16082 — RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS; DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES WITH TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wise policy.
ides items like monthly or annual reports and communications from other entities.)
9. PRESENTATION FROM THE HUTCHINSON POLICE DEPARTMENT ON THE CITY' S USE
OF AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) TECHNOLOGY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10. APPROVE/DENY SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-880 — AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISIONS TO SECTION 11.02 OF THE HUTCHINSON CITY
CHARTER
NEW BUSINESS
11. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 16092 — RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2027
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE
12. APPROVE/DENY RESOLUTION NO. 16093 — RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACTS ON THE CITY CENTER REMODEL PROJECT
13. APPROVE/DENY SETTING PUBLIC FORUM/TOWN HALL MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 24,
2026, AT 4:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE CITY' S PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REGULATE E-
BICYCLES, E-SCOOTERS AND E-MOTOS
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.)
14. MINUTES/REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
�a) Planning Commission Minutes from August 18, 2026
b) City of Hutchinson Financial Report and Investment Report for September 2026
MISCELLANEOUS
15. STAFF UPDATES
16. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT