04-21-1969 PCM cHUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
April 21, 1969
The Regular Meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Clint Tracy at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 1969, in
the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Members present: Clint Tracy, Leslie Linder, John Povolny, Ethne Stearns,
Gordon Bublitz, Arne Heil; Engineer Priebe, Adm. Asst.
Mealey.
Members absent: Tom Cone, Dr. A. J. Thompson
Also present: Mayor Kost, Aldermen Alrick, Black, Schafer.
James Hawks of Midwest Planning and Research Inc.
Minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1969, were read and approved on motion.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT
James Hawks of Midwest Planning and Research Inc. presented the "Proposed
Planning Program and Budget for Hutchin$on' Minnesota" prepared by his
firm in cooperation with the Office of Local and Urban Affairs, Minnesota
State Planning Agency, which proposed upgrading of the comprehensive plan,
Ameluding qualification for #701 Federal program as well as other state
and/or Federal grants.
Adm. Asst. Mealey recommended that the city proceed with items #1-4 and
#16 as rapidly as possible, which could be funded from budgeted funds during
the 1969-1970 fiscal year.
Motion by Gordon Bublitz, seconded by Eithne Stearns, that the Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council that it enter into a contract
with Midwest Planning and Research Inc. for completion of items #1-4 and
#16 during the summer of 1969, and that application be made for assistance
in updating the total comprehensive planning program. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 988 - Goebel Fixture Co.
No action taken, pending receipt of further information and report and
recommendation.
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 983 - Lloyd Rath
No action taken, pending receipt of further information and report and
recommendation.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
Ethne Stearns,.Secretary