10-12-1999 CCM
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999
1. Mayor Torgerson called the meeting to order at 5 :30 p.m. Present: Mayor Marlin Torgerson,
Council Members John Mlinar, Kay Peterson and Don Erickson. Absent: Council Member
Jeff Haag. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering John
Rodeberg, and Attorney Richard Schieffer.
2. In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 28,1999 were approved as presented.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MINUTES OF AUGUST 27,1999
2. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27,1999
3. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1999
4. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 5,
1999
5. PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 99-264 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 735, ADOPTED APRIL 8, 1986; AMENDMENTS
RELATED TO MONUMENTS AND MARKERS IN THE CITY'S
CEMETERY (SECOND READING AND ADOPT)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11329 - RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF
SENIOR CITIZENS DEFERRED ASSESSMENT
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11330 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GARBAGE
RATES
(c) DANCE PERMIT FOR JOSE A. PALACIOS ON OCTOBER 23, 1999 WITH
UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
(d) PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 25-29, 1999 AS MINNESOTA
MANUFACTURERS WEEK
( e) CONTRACTS FOR AIRPORT PHASE II DEVELOPMENT
. CHANGE ORDER NO.2 FOR TERMINAL REVISIONS
. TESTING SERVICES WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING
(f) ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 5036 FOR LETTING NO.9/PROJECT NO. 98-18
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(HOSPITAL PARKING LOTS):
y RESOLUTION NO. 11331 - DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
y RESOLUTION NO. 11332 - RESOLUTION WAIVING HEARING ON
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 5036, LETTING NO.
9/PROJECT NO. 98-18
y RESOLUTION NO. 11333 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT,
ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 5036, LETTING NO. 9/PROJECT NO. 98-18
(g) PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS:
1. LOT SPLIT REQUESTED BY EARL OLSON LOCATED ON 1125
CHEYENNE STREET SW WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
2. LOT SPLITS REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER ON THE FOLLOWING
WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS:
y 901 & 903 HILLCREST ROAD NE
y 907 & 909 HILLCREST ROAD NE
3. LOT SPLIT AND VARIANCE REQUESTED BY PAUL BETKER TO
INCREASE LOT COVERAGE FROM 35% TO 39% LOCATED AT 825
& 827 HILLCREST ROAD NE WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 11334)
4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY MCLEOD COUNTY TO
CHANGE USE TO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
AND MATERIALS RECOVERY CENTER LOCATED AT 1065 FIFTH
AVENUE SE (SOLITRA BUILDING) IN 1-2 DISTRICT (HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11335)
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY REX ERICKSON FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 50' X 30' GARAGE LOCATED AT 590
PETERSON CIRCLE NE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
11336)
6. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT SUBMITTED BY PAUL BETKER
FOR WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES PLAT 2 WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 11337)
7. REZONING REQUESTED BY GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT TO
REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-l (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) TO
R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - 1 & 2 FAMILY) LOCATED
EAST OF LAKEWOOD DRIVE SW AND NORTH OF SOUTH GRADE
ROAD WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 11338)
8. REZONING REQUESTED BY CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO REZONE
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PROPERTY FROM R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - 1 & 2
FAMILY) TO 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
COMPOST FACILITY LOCATED ALONG HWY. 22 SOUTH (TABLED
TO OCTOBER 19, 1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
9. AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY BARRY
BARTON FOR CONTINUED CONSTRUCTION ON STORAGE UNITS
LOCATED ON 407 SCHOOL ROAD NORTH WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WITH
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11339)
10. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY PAXTON ANDERSON
TO CONSTRUCT MULTI-FAMIL YHOUSING (5-PLEX) LOCATED AT
851 DALE STREET SW IN R-3 DISTRICT WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 11340)
(h) APPOINTMENTS TO LIBRARY BOARD AND PIONEERLAND LIBRARY
SYSTEM BOARD:
. LARRY LADD - LIBRARY BOARD
. JAN CROW - PIONEERLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve the consent agenda, except for
item 4-(g)- 7. Motion unanimously carried.
Item 4-(g)-7 -- Peterson requested clarification on the recommendation being changed
when City staff approved the rezoning and the Planning Commission denied it.
Schieffer explained that the rezoning would affect the entire 48 acre parcel and
change the zoning from R-llight density residential to R-2 medium density.
Although Great Plains was proposing to build mostly detached, single-family homes,
the plans included some twin homes in the southeast corner. Approximately 50
neighbors in the areas of Lake wood Drive (to the west) and Roberts Road presented
a petition objecting to the proposal. The neighbors and the Planning Commission
were concerned that once the land was rezoned, the developer could revise the plan
to multi-family. Schieffer stated the Planning Commission was requesting a revised
plan.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve the unfavorable recommendation
of the Planning Commission and to request Great Plains to present a revised plan.
Motion unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
(a) TAX RATE INCREASE FOR 1999 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2000
The Mayor called the public hearing to order at 6:00 p.m.
Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill reported that it was a State mandate to hold a
public hearing regarding the 1999 tax levy since there is always the possibility of a
tax rate increase. The public can learn more about the tax levy at the Truth in
Taxation Hearing to be held on December 6, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to close the hearing at 6:01 p.m. Motion
unanimously carried.
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Motion by Erickson, second by Mlinar, to approve and adopt Resolution No. 11341.
Motion unanimously carried.
6. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) DISCUSSION OF REPORT ON 1999 ANNUAL EVALUATION AND
PLANNING SYSTEM FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
It was noted that this is an annual report filed with the MPCA. The City of
Hutchinson scored very well on the report.
Motion by Erickson, second by Mlinar, to approve and certify the report. Motion
unanimously carried.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING WORKSHOP DATE FOR 2000 BUDGET
REVIEW
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to set a budget 2000 workshop for 4:00
p.m. on October 26, 1999. Motion unanimously carried.
(b ) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
CONSULTANT FOR LIQUOR HUTCH EXPANSION AND OPERATION
REVIEW
Neil Wegner, Liquor Store Manager, reported there had been discussion for some
time regarding either expanding the existing liquor store or adding a second store. He
requested authorization to advertise for a RFP for a consultant to conduct a Liquor
Hutch Expansion and Operation Review.
Motion by Peterson, second by Mlinar, to approve going out for proposals on RFP.
Motion unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM HUTCHINSON UTILITIES
COMMISSION TO WAIVE ALL BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND VARIANCE
FEES RELATING TO UTILITIES BUILDING ADDITION AND RENOVATION
The Hutchinson Utilities Commission requested that the building permit and
variance fees be waived relating to the building addition and renovation at 225
Michigan Street SE.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve waiving building permit fees in
the amount of $9,152.55, with the exception of the state surcharge. Motion
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unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO GRANT AGREEEMENT NO. 78956
FOR AIRPORT MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION WITH MN/DOT OFFICE
OF AERONAUTICS
It was reported that Mn/DOT had increased the budgeted amount by about 10%.
Motion by Peterson, second by Erickson, to approve and enter into agreement and to
adopt Resolution No. 11342. Motion unanimously carried.
( e) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR HUNTER'S RIDGE
SECOND ADDITION
Rodeberg reported that (e) and (f) were private developments with 100% completion
by the developer. There would be no City cost in the project.
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve the subdivision agreement.
Motion unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR WALNUT RIDGE
ESTATES PLAT 2
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve the subdivision agreement.
Motion unanimously carried.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COBORN'S, INC. (DBA: CUB FOODS)
Coborn's Incorporated requested a tobacco license and off-sale non-intoxicating malt
liquor license for the new Cub Foods grocery store to be opened in Hutchinson on
November 1, 1999.
Motion by Erickson, second by Mlinar to approve the two licenses. Motion
unanimously carried.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MLINAR
Mlinar commented on a letter received from the Crow River Habitat for Humanity
thanking the City Council for waiving the building and plumbing permit fees at the
619 Lynn Road construction site.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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Plotz reported on the Directors' In-Service Retreat held on October 11 and reviewed
some of the topics covered.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Rodeberg stated that while he is gone for six weeks on an extended vacation, the
services of the County Engineer would be available.
10. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
Motion by Peterson, second by Erickson, to approve the claims and authorize
payment from appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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