11-09-1999 CCM
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1999
1. Mayor Torgerson called the meeting to order at 5 :30 p.m. Present: Mayor Marlin Torgerson,
Council Members Jeff Haag, John Mlinar, Kay Peterson and Don Erickson. Also present:
City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Acting City Engineer Richard "Rick" B. Kjonaas and City
Attorney Marc A. Sebora.
2. In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation.
3. MINUTES
The minutes ofthe regular meeting of October 26, 1999 and special meeting of November 3,
1999 were approved as presented.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1999
2. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 1999
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 99-265 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
REGULATIOINS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP (SECOND READING AND ADOPT)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 11353 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LOCATION
FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
3. RESOLUTION NO. 11354 - RESOLUTION TO SELL AT AUCTION
SURPLUS PROPERTY (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 11355 - RESOLUTION TO SELL AT AUCTION
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (POLICE DEPARTMENT)
(c) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON TELEPHONE
COMPANY TO ERECT A 300 FOOT COMMUNICATION TOWER LOCATED
AT 345 MICHIGAN STREET SE (DEFERRED OCTOBER 26,1999) (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 11356)
(d) SNOWMOBILE ROUTE PERMIT FOR CROW RIVER SNO PRO'S
Motion by Erickson, second by Mlinar, to approve the consent agenda, except for
item 4-( c) to be pulled for discussion. Motion unanimously carried.
Item 4-(c)-Bernie Knutson, owner ofLynn Card Co. at 335 Michigan Street SE,
presented issues that he believed were unfavorable for Hutchinson Telephone
Company to build a 300-foot communication tower next to his business. He
expressed concern about ice build-up on the tower and the hazard it could create.
Knutson stated the County had an ordinance regarding towers, but the City had no
regulations in place. He suggested that the Phone Company purchase the 15 acres of
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land across the road that is for sale and build the tower there, or consider other site
options.
Tom Dahl, General Manager of Hutchinson Telephone Company, reported that the
FCC and FAA had approved the proposed communication tower site. He pointed out
that water towers also collect ice, and there are several in the community. Dahl
stated the tower would be used for PCS service of the digital phone and not for the
Hutchinson Telephone Company. He noted that the Phone Company had looked at
other alternatives, but the property next to Lynn Card was the best location.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve the conditional use permit for the
communication tower and to adopt Resolution No. 11356. Motion unanimously
carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
6. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) PRESENTATION ON JOINT CITY AND COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM BY
GARY LUDWIG AND BRENDA EWING
Motion by Mlinar, second by Erickson, to defer to the November 23, 1999 City
Council meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
(b) PRESENTATION BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JEAN WARD ON SMALL
CITIES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR
SINGLE FAMIL Y EQIUITY GAP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF HUTCHINSON HOME PURCHASE OPPORTUNITY
PROGRAM
Motion by Peterson, second by Erickson, to defer to the November 23, 1999 City
Council meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF OPTION AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Motion by Peterson, second by Haag, to defer to the November 23, 1999 City
Council meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR PROPOSALS ON CAR
IMPOUNDING CONTRACT
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve advertising for proposals.
Motion unanimously carried.
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(c) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR A RESOURCE
RECOVERY OPERATIONS VEHICLE FOR COMPOST FACILITY
Plotz reported that money had been set aside to cover the cost of vehicles and
equipment. He requested to advertise for bids.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve advertising for bids. Motion
unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF CITY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAT NO.6
Kjonaas reported Plat No.6 was for a westerly extension of Century Avenue to allow
for future improvements.
Motion by Haag, second by Erickson, to approve Plat No.6. Motion unanimously
carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING WORKSHOP DATE FOR 2000 BUDGET
REVIEW
Motion by Erickson, second by Peterson, to approve setting a workshop for
November 17 at 4:00 p.m. Motion unanimously carried.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER
Kjonaas presented the revised Assessment Roll No. 5029 for Letting No.4, Project
No. 99-03 & 99-04, which reflected a credit for the subdivision agreement of
Welcome to Our Home LLC. He stated it was understood and agreed that in
compensation for dedicating additional right-of-way for trail development, the
Subdivider would be credited for the cost of 7 feet of right-of-way along Century
Avenue. This value would be determined to be 0.11 acres (7 feet wide x 659.07
long) at $17,123/acre or $1,815. This amount will be credited against the
assessments to the parcel.
Motion by Mlinar, second by Peterson, to approve the revised assessment roll and
adopt Resolution No. 11358. Motion unanimously carried.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM JUDY SIMONS
Judy Simons submitted a letter of resignation from the Community Needs Task
Force. She thought her designated task was finished with the completion of the
community survey.
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(c) COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Plotz reported two interview sessions had been conducted for the Planning
Coordinator position. An offer was made to Holly Kreft who is presently employed
in the McLeod County Zoning Office.
(d) COMMUNICATION FROM ACTING CITY ENGINEER
Richard B. Kjonaas reported on the Hwy. 7 East project. He stated that Mn/DOT
and the University of Minnesota were working on a three-year program and a $3.5
million grant, with matching money. Since Mn/DOT will be holding a press
conference in Hutchinson on November 29, Kjonaas thought it would be appropriate
to also conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hwy. 7 project.
10. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
( a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
Motion by Erickson, second by Haag, to approve the claims and authorize payment
from appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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