04-13-1999 CCM
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999
1. Mayor Torgerson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Marlin Torgerson,
Council Members John Mlinar, Kay Peterson, Don Erickson and Jeff Haag (late). Also
present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg and City
Attorney Marc A. Sebora.
2. Reverend Jonathon Rathjen gave the invocation.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the bid openings of March 26, 1999, April 7, 1999 and April 12, 1999 were
approved as presented.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT FOR MARCH 1999
2. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 23,
1999
3. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 1999
4. HUTCHINSON LIGHT TRAFFIC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF
MARCH 25, 1999
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 99-250 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA VACATING AN EASEMENT LOCATED
IN THE HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION PLAT (SECOND
READING AND ADOPT)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11184 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11187 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REQUEST
FROM MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HUTCHINSON CAMPUS OF
RIDGEW ATER COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS FROM MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
FOR POLKA FESTIVAL ON JUNE 10-12, 1999:
y ON SALE NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
y TEMPORARY ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE/THREE DAY SET-UP
LICENSE
(c)
(d)
APPLICATION FROM CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. FOR TOBACCO
LICENSE
APPOINTMENTS TO TREE BOARD:
y BRIAN WENDLANDT
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y ROSE JERGENS
(f) APPOINTMENT OF DEAN KIRCHOFF TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion by Erickson, second by Mlinar, to approve the consent agenda. Motion
unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) UPDATE REPORT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS TASK FORCE II BY CHAIR
STEVE COOK
Steve Cook reported the Task Force decided to delay the community mail survey
until after the school levy referendum in May. In the meantime, four universities and
two private companies were contacted regarding the survey draft. Cook commented
that a question was raised on the value of the mass mailing approach versus the
random sampling of approximately 500 people. They were told that the smaller
random sampling would represent the population as a whole. Cook stated the Task
Force voted to use the random sample approach and might extend the number of
survey questions. He then reviewed the process and stated they could expect a 60%
return from the surveys mailed. He will obtain cost estimates on the survey mailing
and survey evaluation and present them to the City Council.
Cook commented on the various groups that have given presentations and noted that
the meetings are video taped and shown on Channel 10. He also mentioned the
Glencoe field house and suggested this approach might be considered in Hutchinson.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING DATE AND LOCATION TO MAY 10, 1999
AT PEACE CENTER FOR MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL WORKSHOP
SPONSORED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY OF HUTCHINSON
Motion by Mlinar, second by Erickson, to approve the May 10 workshop at the
Peace Center, from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Motion unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH CINEMA ONE LLP (DEFERRED
MARCH 23,1999)
Motion by Peterson, second by Mlinar, to approve the agreement and adopt
Resolutions No. 11188 - No. 11192. Motion unanimously carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION BY PAUL RASMUSSEN OF MN/DOT REGARDING
RECONSTRUCTION ON HWY. 7 EAST BETWEEN HUTCHINSON AND
SILVER LAKE
Paul Rasmussen, MN/DOT Design Engineer, reviewed the Hwy. 7 East project and
the detour routes. He reported the contract was let out for bids on April 9, 1999 and
is still to be awarded.
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Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve the project and adopt Resolution
No. 11185. Motion unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP WITH
MCLEOD COUNTY
Brenda Ewing reported the County would like Hutchinson to enter into an agreement
so they can apply to the State for County transit partnership funding. She reviewed
the contingencies listed in the proposed Resolution and stated the city's existing
capital and vehicles would be turned over to the County. It was pointed out that the
transit employees would be under the County jurisdiction, and current City
employees would have to apply through them.
Mlinar expressed concern regarding the transition, the lack of details, and how the
existing City funding would be handled.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to defer to April 27 , 1999 City Council meeting.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion by Haag, second by Peterson, to hold a workshop on April 27 at 4:30 p.m. to
discuss the transit issue. Motion unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH HUTCHINSON YOUTH HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION TO CONSTRUCT SECOND SHEET OF ICE
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to defer. Motion unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK &
ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CIVIC
ARENA BLEACHER REPLACEMENT
Director DolfMoon reported on the Civic Arena bleacher replacement. He requested
authorization to hire Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates to complete the
planning and specification phase of the proj ect. They would develop three schematic
designs for bleachers within the existing arena, and the preferred design would be let
forbid. The price range would be $7,600.00 for a project valued at $100,000.00 and
up to $18,330.00 for a project valued at $300,000.00.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to approve ordering the preparation of plans and
specifications for bleacher replacement by Bonestroo & Associates. Motion
unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH BERNICK'S
PEPSI, ST. CLOUD FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR SCOREBOARDS AT ROBERTS
PARK
Motion by Haag, second by Mlinar, to approve entering into a nine-year agreement
(1999-2007) with Bernick's Pepsi ofSt. Cloud. Motion unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR LOGS AND CUT WOOD TO
DUANE AND SHIRLEY OTTO
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve accepting the $200.00 bid of
Duane and Shirley Otto. Motion unanimously carried.
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(g) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING HUTCHINSON HOUSING &
REVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER SMALL CITIES HOUSING
PROGRAM
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve and adopt Resolutions No.
11193 & No. 11194. Motion unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING HUTCHINSON'S WATER EMERGENCY
AND CONSERVATION PLAN
It was reported that in 1996 the City submitted to the Minnesota Department Natural
Resource a Water Emergency and Conservation Plan of. It has been approved by the
State and requires formal adoption by the City Council.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to approve adoption of the Water Emergency
and Conservation Plan. Motion unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2 WITH TKDA
Rodeberg reported that the Supplemental Agreement No.2 for Phase 2 airport
improvements included apron repairs requested by the City, updating of
documentation and costs required by the two-year delay in receiving Federal and
State funding. The City, State and FAA will share the $25,000.00 additional fees
based on the cost apportionment of the project. The City's expected cost would be
$6,485.00.
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve entering into agreement with
TKDA. Motion unanimously carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LIBRARY ROOF
REPAIRS
Motion by Haag, second by Peterson, to approve awarding contract to Herzog
Roofing, Inc. in the amount of$16,800.00. Motion unanimously carried.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BITUMINOUS AND
AGGREGATE CRUSHING, LETTING NO. I1/PROJECT NO. 99-32
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to approve awarding contract to Wm. Mueller &
Sons in the amount of $4.99/cubic yard based on 16,000 to 18,000 cubic yards of
material. Motion unanimously carried.
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(1) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FAIRWAY ESTATES
SECOND ADDITION
Rodeberg reported Fairway Estates Second Addition was a complicated project
because it included public and private streets. Although the work will be done
privately by the subdivider, the City will inspect it to ensure the project meets
specifications. He also noted that Mr. Montgomery planned to build a pond on the
south end of the property for erosion control.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to approve Subdivision Agreement. Motion
unanimously carried.
(m) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING ENGINEERING REPORT AND CALLING
HEARING ON PROJECT NO. 99-03 AND 99-04, LETTING NO.4 (CENTURY
AVENUE AND DALE STREET)
Motion by Peterson, second by Erickson, to approve report and adopt Resolutions
No. 11182 & No. 11183. Motion unanimously carried.
(n) CONSIDERATION OF MN/DOT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR HWY. 15
SOUTH AND DENVER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 99-10/
LETTING NO.7)
Motion by Mlinar, second by Haag, to approve and adopt Resolutions No. 11176 &
No. 11177. Motion unanimously carried.
(0) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ON LETTING
NO. 13, PROJECT NO. 99-34; SOUTH LAKEWOOD ESTATES SECOND
ADDITION
Rodeberg reported there was a cul-de-sac on Tyler Street. The project costs would
be divided between the eight lot owners. The City received a petition from the
property owners to waive the hearings.
Motion by Peterson, second by Haag, to approve the petition and adopt Resolutions
No. 11178 - No. 11181, and to approve the Subdivision Agreement. Motion
unanimously carried.
(p) CONSIDERATION OF DECLARATION OF SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING
SALE OF PROPERTY (CENTRAL GARAGE ITEMS)
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to declare the properties identified on the
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document titled "Proposed Surplus Property Declaration" and dated April 8, 1999, as
surplus property and approve sale of said property as provided by the City Code.
Motion unanimously carried.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL MEMBER KAY PETERSON
Peterson reminded everyone ofthe 5th annual Bike and Blade Bonanza to be held on
May 1. Registration will be at the Recreation Center. She reported that the
Hutchinson event has been the largest in the State.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DON ERICKSON
Erickson inquired ifthe Glencoe Police Department had purchased the City's canine
police vehicle.
(c) COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz recommended holding the annual City Council visionary
workshop on May 17 at the Emergency Operation Center. This event would begin at
1 :00 p.m. and go into the evening. Invitations would be sent to the County
Commissioners and County staff inviting them to join the Council for dinner and
discussion.
Motion made by Peterson, second by Haag, to set the annual workshop for May 17,
1999 at the Emergency Operation Center. Motion unanimously carried.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Rodeberg stated that Harry Blake, 185 5th Avenue NW, had complained about a
neighbor up on the hill who was hauling in dirt. Grading was being done, and the
materials were on City right-of-way. Blake's concern was that his yard would not be
negatively impacted.
The Mayor directed the City Attorney to become involved to resolve the issue.
10. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
Motion by Haag, second by Peterson, to approve the claims and authorize payment
from appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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