03-28-2006 CCM
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006
1. CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M.
Mayor Steve Cook called the meeting to order. Members present were Bill Arndt, Kay Peterson, Jim Haugen
and Casey Stotts. Others present were Gary Plotz, City Administrator, John Rodeberg, Public Works Director
and Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
2. INVOCATION - Rev. Gerhard Bode, Peace Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES
(a) REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14,2006
Motion by Stotts, second by Arndt, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. PARKS, RECREATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 6,
2006
2. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES FROM JANUARY 19,2006, AND FEBRUARY 14,2006
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 15,2006
4. HRA MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 21,2006
5. FEBRUARY, 2006, CITY GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL REPORT
6. HAHC FEBRUARY, 2006, FINANCIAL REPORT
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 12926 - RESOLUTION TO SELL AT AUCTION SURPLUS PROPERTY
2. RESOLUTION NO. 12927 - RESOLUTION TO SELL AT AUCTION UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
3. RESOLUTION NO. 12928 - RESOLUTION APPROVING RE-ALLOCATION OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING FEES TO THE HRA ENTRY COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
4. RESOLUTION NO. 12929 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
(c) PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
1. CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUBMITTED BY CROW RIVER HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY LOCATED AT 570 HILL TOP DRIVE NE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TWIN HOME
WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 12919 AND 12920)
2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO REDUCE PARKING REQUIRED AT
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A NEW HARDWARE STORE TO BE LOCATED AT 108 1ST AVENUE NE WITH STAFF
RECOMMENDATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
12921
3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
OPERATION OF A PLUBMING BUSINESS TO BE LOCATED AT 15 MONROE STREET SE IN
THE INDUSTRICAL/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 12922)
4. CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TENT SALE OF
FIREWORKS IN THE WALMART PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 1300 HWY 15 SOUTH WITH
STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND FA VORABLERECOMMENDATION (ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 12923)
(d) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM GAMBLING LICENSE FOR 3M CLUB ON
APRIL 29, 2006, AT THE 3M CLUB BUILDING
(e) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM GAMBLING LICENSE FOR MCLEOD
COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER ON APRIL 8, 2006, AT MCLEOD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
(t) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE FOR RICHARD
SEIPEL TO SELL PRODUCE IN THE RUNNINGS PARKING LOT FROM MAY 26 - OCTOBER 31,
2006
(g) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE FOR RANDY
HERRMAN TO SELL FIREWORKS IN THE W ALMART PARKING LOT FROM JUNE 22 - JULY 4,
2006
(h) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER FOR LIQUOR STORE
(i) APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR COOK TO THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
(j) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROV AL OF TEMPORARY RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTION
FOR CAN MAN 2 RECYCLING EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
(k) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROV AL OF ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL
FOR MAIN SPORTS BAR AND SONORA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Motion by Stotts, second by Peterson, to approve consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 P.M.
(a) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH AQUARIA PETS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF A BICYCLE RACK LOCATED ON PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY (WAIVE FIRST READING AND SET SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 06-0432 FOR APRIL 11,2006)
Bonnie Baumetz, Planning Coordinator, presented before the Council. Ms. Baumetz explained that the
applicant has applied for a franchise agreement to use public sidewalk to place two bicycle racks. These
bicycle racks are for the purpose of the customers of Aquaria Pets. The franchise granted to Outdoor
Motion for the same purpose was for one year with a $25.00 fee.
John Rodeberg, Public Works Director, noted that bicycles are not allowed to be ridden on Main Street,
which may be a conflict to the granting of this franchise. However, he realizes that bicycles are ridden
regardless. As noted by Staff and Council, it is legal to walk the bikes on the sidewalk, although this
appears to be rarely done. Also, bikes are very evident at the store, and adding bike racks should be a safety
improvement. Council and staff noted that a one year franchise agreement that addresses encroachment and
safety issues would be in line with the previous agreement with Outdoor Motion, and it would allow a
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review after the first year.
Motion by Arndt, second by Peterson, to close public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Arndt, second by Haugen, to waive first reading and set second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 06-0432 for April 11, 2006, incorporating a $25.00 fee and in place until January 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EVENT CENTER CANOPY (LI0/06-12)
John McNamara, Wold Architects, presented before the Council. Mr. McNamara explained that nine bids
were received for construction of the Event Center canopy. The low bid came in well within the budget.
Wold Architects is recommending awarding the bid in a total amount of $114,400 (including the base bid
and alternate #1) to Salonek Construction of Springfield, MN. Mr. McNamara is also requesting that
approximately $50,000 be budgeted for architectural fees, printing, testing and construction contingency.
Motion by Stotts, second by Peterson, to award contract for Event Center canopy to Salonek Construction.
Total project cost is estimated at $165,000. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) DISCUSSION OF ADOPTING NEW DESIGN STANDARDS BY ORDINANCE
(1) SUMP DISCHARGE CONNECTION TO CURB DRAIN
(2) CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PANEL AND CURB OPENING
(3) PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
Kent Exner, City Engineer, presented before the Council. Mr. Exner stated that staff has identified some
design standards that should be implemented. These issues were suggested to the Planning Commission and
no objections were made.
The first design recommendation staff is making is that all new homes make a direct, gravity connection of
the sump pump system from the house to the installed draintile behind the curb and gutter where available.
This is a standard for many other cities. Due to several issues between neighboring properties, algae
growth, recycling runoff, ice buildups, etc., staff feels this standard is necessary.
The second issue staff has identified relates to concrete driveway panels and curb openings. Because
residential lots are being built smaller and driveways are being built larger, several issues have arisen such
as intensive stormwater runoff, less landscaping area, lack of boulevard space, etc. Staff is recommending
limiting the width of driveways to 24' on the City street right-of-way. The driveway may then widen after
the property line.
The last issue staff has identified relates to public utility service installations. Recent State legislation now
requires all public utility service pipes be located by City staffup to the private property line. This means
that the City must have physical means to locate the infrastructure. Staff has developed standards to
installation of water shut-offs and sewer clean-outs, curb stamping and tie-card preparatiOn.
These issues will be developed into ordinances for the Council to consider at a future date.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTING AGREEMENTS WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES FOR
SERVICES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
(1) CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(2) TASK ORDER NO. 1 (FLOATING AERATOR INSTALLATION & MEMBRANE
TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION)
(3) TASK ORDER NO.2 (SCADA/PROGRAMMABLE PLANT CONTROL AND
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HMI COMPUTER SYSTEM)
John Rodeberg, Public Works Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Rodeberg explained that these
agreements include a base contract which identifies each task order, which will be presented separately to
the Council. Task Order No. 1 relates to the installation of floating aerators required in the short-term to
treat increased industrial flows. Task Order No.2 relates to the planning report for budgeted improvements
to the computerized operational systems at the wastewater treatment facility.
Council Member Haugen questioned the contractor's liability insurance on each agreement. John Rodeberg
noted that there is an industry standard incorporated. However, he suggested that the City Attorney review
the amounts to make sure they are sufficient amounts.
Motion by Stotts, second by Haugen, to approve consulting agreements with Donohue & Associates for
services at the wastewater treatment facility. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO STATE HIGHWAY 7 (SA-5079-Ll/06-01)
(1) RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED & ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT (RESOLUTION #12924)
(2) ASSESSMENT ROLL
(3) RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT (RESOLUTION
#12925)
(4) NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT (PUBLICATION #7444)
John Rodeberg, Public Works Director, and Kent Exner, City Engineer, presented before the Council. Mr.
Rodeberg noted that this item is mainly to set a public hearing for April 11, 2006. 132 properties are
included on this assessment roll. Staff intends to send out the highest possible assessment rate to the
property owners, as they can be decreased but not increased. More than likely the public hearing will need
to be continued to April 25, 2006, with an informal meeting held in between time.
Total cost of the project is budgeted at $5.3 million for the City of Hutchinson. This is 5% higher than first
estimated, but is due mainly to higher bituminous costs and other higher costs. John Rodeberg reviewed the
2006 bond program for the scheduled improvement projects.
Kent Exner reviewed the assessment process for the project. The general street/drainage assessment rate
was calculated at $44.73/LF per assessable frontage. The utility service assessment rate was determined to
be $2,074.20 per set of typical utility services. The general street/drainage assessment is lower than the
estimated amount that had been communicated earlier to property owners. Some properties that are showing
deferred assessments are currently state-owned property or are vacant lots.
Motion by Stotts, second by Peterson, to approve improvements related to State Highway 7. Motion carried
unanimously.
(e) DISCUSSION OF CENTURY AVENUE WATER TOWER REHABILITATION PROJECT (L8/06-1 0)
Kent Exner, City Engineer, presented before the Council. Mr. Exner explained that a design plan and bid
documents have been put together for this project. Dependent on the bid results, the project will either begin
in the Spring of 2006 or late Fall of 2006. The bids are scheduled to be opened April 14, 2006.
(t) ADOPT COUNCIL 2007 BUDGET PARAMETERS
Gary Plotz, City Administrator, presented before the City Council. Mr. Plotz noted that the mayor has
suggested budget parameters to be implemented for 2007. Staff has been studying these parameters to
analyze how they would affect the City financially.
Ken Merrill, Finance Director, presented before the Council. Mr. Merrill noted that with the parameters
suggested, an increase of $465,500 in general fund revenues would be necessary. These revenue sources
would include approximately $112,000 in taxes, $75,000 in transfers and $188,000 in other revenue. This
would mean that fees, mainly, would need to increase approximately 17%. This would satisfY the parameter
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of keeping the total general fund increase at 4.5%. Mr. Merrill also noted that the 2006 budget allows for
the addition of a finance position, police officer and street maintenance. These positions will impact the
2007 budget.
An alternative to the parameters identified in the Council packet has been formulated. This alternative
includes increase in salaries to 2.7%, health insurance and Medicare to 10%, PERA increase at 15% and
other at 3.0%. The alternative also includes funding of the positions mentioned above. These parameters
would allow for the general fund budget to increase by 5.1 %. This alternative also incorporates an increase
to rents, fees, etc. to 3.1 % as opposed to 17%. This alternative calls for the numbers to be adjusted
downward approximately $91,000.
Council Member Stotts suggested that this topic be presented at a special meeting or a work shop to review
the information in more detail.
Motion by Stotts, second by Peterson, to table this item and set it for discussion at a workshop for April 4,
2006, at 3:00 p.m. at the Event Center. Also to be discussed will be reorganization of building inspections.
Motion carried unanimously.
(g) DISCUSSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, PRESENTED BY
ATTY. MARC SEBORA
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora explained that this topic has been
brought up over the last few years. This topic surrounds the option ofthe City implementing administrative
penalties for traffic violations (i.e. speeding) as opposed to a citation being issued. Currently, the City
receives approximately 1/3 ofthe fine paid by a violator. Mr. Sebora pointed out that the Attorney General
and State Auditor have issued letters implying that it is not within a city's authority to impose such
administrative penalties due to the state adopting a criminal code for traffic violations. Although no formal
decisions have been made on the issue, the implementation of such penalties is uncertain in the legal realm.
One other item to consider is that if an individual would pay an administrative penalty, the violation would
not go on the individual's driving record as a violation.
Council Member Stotts noted that the features that he likes about the program is that the offense does not go
on the violators driving record and the violator p'ays a lesser fine. He also likes the fact that the entire fine
amount comes directly to the City. He would like to pursue this program.
Mayor Cook noted he would like to identify the costs associated with administering such a program. He
expressed that this may be a good program to generate more revenue for the City.
(h) CLOSED SESSION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTE 13D.05 SUBD. 3(C) TO CONSIDER
PROPERTY AQUISITION RELATING TO LOT 8, BLOCK 2, CEDAR ACRES SUBDIVISION,
HUTCHINSON
The Council went into closed session at 7:55 p.m. with a motion made by Arndt, seconded by Arndt. The
property address at discussion is 211 Freemont Street. Motion carried unanimously.
Regular session was reopened at 8:06 p.m.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS
Roger Petersen, 1300 Sherwood Street, presented before the Council. Mr. Petersen voiced his opinion
regarding the proposed McLeod County smoking ban, of which he is against. Mr. Petersen also stated that
he feels it should be up to the homeowner to remove snow from the newly built trails, as opposed to the City
removing the snow. Mr. Petersen also voiced that he is opposed to the use of roundabouts. Mr. Petersen
lastly voiced his concerns on the City's use of so many consultants.
Council Member Arndt - Bill Arndt noted that residents have contacted him regarding mosquito spraying.
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John Rodeberg noted that there is an opt out if a resident would not want their property sprayed. Mr. Arndt
also asked Gary Plotz ifhe had obtained costs for a spring clean-up, which would be in addition to the white
goods pick up day. Mr. Plotz noted at this time this special program would need to be paid for out of the
water/sewer/refuse fund. Some roll-off containers could be placed throughout the city. This would cost
approximately $250/per container/per pull to the landfill. This is a price break offered by Waste
Management. Another quote will be obtained from a different vendor. Mr. Plotz suggested to limiting this
to three days, as well as waiting to implement this until after the white good pick up day. It will also need to
be clarified that this is for residential users and not commerciallindustnal users. The roll-off containers will
need to be monitored in some fashion.
Council Member Stotts voiced that he does not feel the City should be spending money on this type of
venture. Although he feels it is a good idea, it is not cost-effective.
Motion by Arndt to authorize obtaining roll-offs for a one-day spring cleaning event. Motion failed for want
of a second.
Gary Plotz - Mr. Plotz noted that the Police Commission is refining their procedure for selection of police
chief. They will be making a report to the Council when the procedure is fully defined.
John Rodeberg - Mr. Rodeberg asked that the Roundabout Open House be formally set.
Motion by Arndt, second by Peterson, to set the Roundabout Open House for April 4, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. at
the Event Center. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Cook - Mayor Cook noted that he has done much research on the effects of mosquito spray and has
found the same information that the Clark representative delivered to the Council, which is that the issue
surrounds the dosage of the chemical and how it is managed.
11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
Motion by Peterson, second by Stotts, to pay claims, appropriations and contract payments. Motion carried
unanimously.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Haugen, and seconded by Arndt, to adjourn at
8:07 p.m.
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