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05-04-1976 HUCMSpecial Meeting Mai .� All Commissioners were present; also Ruth Hakel, George Totushek, and Orville Kuiken. President Quade called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. Mr. Totushek of Hutchinson Insurance Company appeared to ex- plain some items in question concerning Gas Turbine Insurance. After some discussion it was decided to get more information from the company concerning the explosion portion of the coverage. Orville Kuiker_ appeared with a request from Western Gas Utilities Inc. concerning furnishing .ahem with peak gas for a limited time. After discussion by the Commissioners it was decided that we would not be in a position to supply gas as requested. On a motion by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy, and carried, it was agreed to send Don Schimp to an Industrial Water Conditioning Seminar to be held in Madison, WI on May 27 - 28, 1976. Two nights lodging, meals, and mileage will be allowed. Discussion was then held concerning the proposed Utility gas and electric rate. On a motion by Commissioner Filk, seconded by Commissioner Tracy, and carried, it was decided to raise all electric and gas rates by 6%, with the exception of the Large Industrial Gas rate, which will be increased 10 5'lo. President Quade submitted a letter from the International Brother- hood of Electrical Workers concerning the labor agreement with proposed changes suggested. A meeting date will be set up in the near future to negotiate the proposals. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. A ». h in Tracy, Secr�ettaarryy R, IF I L L Hutchinson Utilities Commission hutchinson, minnesota 225 michigan street 55350 TO COUNCIL: J/11/76 May 5, 1976 Honorable Mayor and Council City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, MN 55350 RE: Utility Rates Gentlemen: 4 5 6 99 A careful study by our Consulting Engineers, and ourselves, has indicated that an increase in Natural Gas and Electrical rates is necessary. It is our opinion the present financial condition. of the Utility is wash that the increase, as outlined in our study, is essential.. i:,:) insure adequate revenue requirements to cover opc-.,,YAJ-.on and maintenance expenses, debt service reavire-nents, funds for repla,-r.monts, normal extensions and improv-,-ients, and share of n(.-.,t income to the City in lieu ;)f taxes. T ie proposod rat- ircriase would lie on both electric and mas f—listing, r.ates, with the excepition of the Large Indus- trial. Cras rate, which tr.17. 'be increased 10j%. It is the recnrnri^ndation of th-:,. Hutchinson Utilities Commzisszior that the C-'41-y Council approve the percentage rate increase and. a1l.ow thFr aryi- red :ratpa effective for the May bi.11ing perini, which would be the June 1, 1976, bill. Rnspectfully FUTCHINSON UTITUITTES C0M3+ISST0N president H. W. Filk H. P. wade, President Ld- vice president Clinton Tracy rg secretary Tel, 612/879-23L6 OL # -c_ 1 rri null-es, May 11, 1976 ity Engineer Priebe stated that if the City had not adopted a Flood Plain Regulations Ordinance, the State could enact one for us and it would contain the same Flood Plain Map as the one presented. He then reviewed the permitted uses for the Floodway and Flood Fringe Areas. Administrative Assistant Fleetham stated that he believed the majority of the problems for property owners questioning the ordinance would be with the regular zoning ordinance and building codes rather than Flood Plain Regulations. After further discussion, 'it was moved by Alderman,Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson to waive first reading and set second reading for May 25, 1976 of Ordinance No. 28/75, entitled, Establishing Flood Plain Regulations for the City of Hutchinson. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor received for filing. 3. uviriISHED BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR AN ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS UTILITY RATE INCREASE Mr. Clint Tracy, Vice President of the Utilities Commission, presented a proposal to the City Council which calls for an across the board 6% nat- ural gas and electrical rate increase, except in the case of large indus- trial gas users which would call for a 10% increase. Discussion was held on the proposed increase in comparison to the rates of other cities. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to adopt the proposed rate increases as recommended by the Utilities Commission. Motion carried unanimously. b) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION BY ACCOUNTANTS AND CITY CLERK TO CLOSE CEMETARY FUND INTO THE GENERAL FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman retPrson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5698, entitled, Closing ec,,etary Fund into the General Fund. Motion carried unanimously.