03-13-2007 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING – HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007
CALL TO ORDER – 5:30 P.M.
1.
Mayor Steve Cook called the meeting to order. Members present were Bill Arndt, Jim Haugen, and Kay
Peterson. Member absent was Casey Stotts. Others present were Gary Plotz, City Administrator, Kent Exner,
City Engineer, and Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
INVOCATION
2. – Rev. Randy Adams, Riverside Assembly of God Church, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
Council Member commented that a former City of Hutchinson Fire Chief passed away yesterday. The
Council had a moment of silence in his remembrance.
MINUTES
5.
(a)REGULARMEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Motion by Haugen, second by Arndt, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
6.
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1.FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007
2.PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM JANUARY 22, 2007
3.PARKS, RECREATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 5,
2007
4.BUILDING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007
(b)RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.RESOLUTION NO. 13148 – RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE (BIO DIESEL, UNLEADED
GASOLINE AND HYDRAULIC CONVEYOR)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 13149 – RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEW STATE PARK ON GREENLEAF
LAKE IN ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP, MEEKER COUNTY
3. ORDINANCE NO. 07-0453 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AQUARIA PETS THE RIGHT TO
PLACE TWO BICYCLE RACKS OVER AND ABOVE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30 MAIN STREET SOUTH (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
4. ORDINANCE NO. 07-0458 – AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM
TH
R2 TO C5 LOCATED AT 267 4 AVENUE NW FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM CHURCH TO
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
5. ORDINANCE NO. 07-0459 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SPECIFYING ACCESSORY
BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND SECONDARY ACCESS DRIVES ON DOUBLE FRONTAGE
LOTS WITH FAVORABLE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
(c)CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR, CLUB AND WINE
LICENSES FOR 2007
(d)CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A 2007 FEDERAL FIRE ACT
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GRANT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(e)CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR BRIAN MEHR TO ATTEND
WATER & PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES WASTEWATER USERS’ GROUP IN SCOTTSDALE,
ARIZONA
(f)CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ITEMS REGARDING SCHOOL ROAD PEDESTRIAN
UNDERPASS PROJECT (LETTING NO. 1, PROJECT NO. 07-01)
(g)CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM GAMBLING LICENSE FOR CROW RIVER
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ON AUGUST 19, 2007
Items 6(b)5, 6(c), and 6(b)3 were pulled for separate action.
Motion by Haugen, second by Arndt, to approve consent agenda with the exception of the items noted
above. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6(b)3 had further discussion. Mayor Cook noted that the proposal for this item would be for one year,
however only one rack should be approved.
Motion by Arndt, second by Peterson, to change wording from two racks to one rack. Carried unanimously.
Peterson, Arndt to approve. Carried unanimously.
Item 6(b)5 had further discussion. Kay Peterson raised concerns about the older style of neighborhoods
where the garage access is on the rear side and the front access to the home is on the front side. Kent Exner
noted that developments are changing from through streets to cluster-type developments on collector streets
in which properties get boxed in. The purpose of the ordinance is to limit multiple accesses that cause
hindrances to other property owners.
Motion by Arndt, second by Haugen, to approve Item 6(b). Motion carried unanimously.
Item 6(c) had further discussion. It was clarified that the Best Western Victorian Inn should be removed
from the list as a public hearing will soon be held for new ownership.
Motion by Peterson, second by Haugen, to approve Item 6(c). Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:00 P.M.
7.
(a) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ON SALE INTOXICATING & SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE
TO MEDINA HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC (BEST WESTERN VICTORIAN INN)
Motion by Haugen, second by Peterson, to close public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Member Arndt noted that he had some concerns that the applicant was not in attendance.
Motion by Peterson, second by Cook, to approve intoxicating and Sunday liquor license to Medina
Hospitality Group, LLC. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.
NEW BUSINESS
10.
(a) CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF ADOPTING CREEKSIDE COMPOST FACILITY MISSION
STATEMENT
Doug Johnson reviewed the Mission Statement that was developed by the Strategic Planning Committee of
the compost facility. Mr. Johnson also spoke about some of the projects the Committee is working on and
progress they are making in specific areas.
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Motion by Peterson, second by Arndt, to approve adoption of Creekside Compost Facility Mission
Statement. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Johnson further explained the processes the Strategic Planning Committee is going through in order to
follow through with mission statement of the organization, as well as create a long-term strategic plan for
the facility.
MISCELLANEOUS
11.
(a)COMMUNICATIONS
Kent Exner noted that a notice will go out to City residents that the new water treatment plant will be in
operation next week. General discussion was held regarding the improvements the new plant will bring to
water quality.
Gary Plotz – Mr. Plotz noted that the Spring special clean-up will be held April 4, 2007. This is where
white goods will be picked up at curbside. A flier will be going out with the utility bill. A special leaf pick-
up will be held in April as well.
Mr. Plotz also noted that a meeting needs to be scheduled to set budget objectives and review the fund
balance.
Motion by Arndt, second by Peterson, to set March 29, 2007, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the City Center to
discuss 2008 budgeting objectives.
Bill Arndt noted that a meeting regarding the Luce Line Trail will be held March 31, 2007, from 10:00 a.m.
– 12noon at the Silver Lake Auditorium.
Motion by Arndt, second by Haugen, to set the above date and time as a public meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Kent Exner noted that on March 30, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. – 12noon, MnDOT is holding an outreach
meeting at the Holiday Inn in Willmar.
Motion by Peterson, second by Arndt, to set the above date and time as a public meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
Kent Exner also noted that he, the mayor and Don Roecker, federal funding consultant, met with the City’s
federal legislators to discuss funding of the wastewater treatment plant. The City is requesting a grant in the
amount of $1million.
CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
12.
Motion by Arndt, second by Peterson, to approve claims, appropriations and contract payments. Motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURN
13.
Motion by Arndt, second by Haugen, to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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