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cp02-25-1976 c0 1 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1976 Call meeting to order - 7:30 P.M. Invocation - Reverend Howard Jones Consideration of Minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 1976 and special meeting of February 19, 1976 Action - Motion to approve - Motion to approve as amended Public Hearings 8:00 P.M. - Consideration of 1976 Improvement Projects Action - Motion to close hearing Motion to reject projects Motion to waive reading and adopt resolution ordering improvement and preparation of plans and specifications \5. Communications, Requests and Petitions None \. Resolutions and Ordinances (a) Ordinance No. 7/76 - Repealing Section 530 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson entitled Electrical Permit Fees Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 497 Ordinance No. 8/76 - Repealing Section 305 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson entitled Electrical Code Administration. Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 498 Ordinance No. 4/76 - Amending Ordinance No. 464, Section 6.05 relative to variances Action - Motion to resect - Motion to waive first reading and set second reading for March 9, 1976 1 Council agenda, February 25, 1976 7. e orts of Officers, Boards and Commissions (a Burns Manor Nursing Home Board of Director's Meeting Minutes dated January 13, 1976 Action - Order by Mayor received for filing Minutes of the Hutchinson Community Hospital Board of Director's Meeting dated January 20, 1976 and February 6, 1976 Action - Order by Mayor received for filing 8. Unfinished Business a) Request for Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License - Carl Peterson (DEFERRED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 1976) Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve and authorize issuance of the license - 9. New Business Consideration of Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 560 modifying Waterworks and Sewer Departments - Rates and Charges Action - Motion to reject - Motion to set Public Hearing for March 23, 1976 Consideration of Request to Vacate a Portion of Superior Street and favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive first reading of ordinance vacating said portion and setting second reading for March 9, 1976 c) Consideration of -recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Parks and Playgrounds Contribution Schedule be modified Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve modification \d)Appointments to Boards and Commissions (a) Burns Manor Nursing Home Board (b) CATV Advisory Board Action - Motion to reject - Motion to ratify appointments - 2 - Council agenda, February 25, 1976 (e) Consideration of Ordinance Adopting the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive first reading and set second reading for March 9, 1976 10. Miscellaneous (a) Communications from Clerk -Administrative Assistant, 11. Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments (a) Verified Claims Action - Motion to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds 12. Adjournment - 3 - FOR YOUR INFORMATION ITY OF IIUrl'C IIINSON ,,M11A0PP0f0 55350 f OFF IC AT 37 WASHINGTON AVCNUE WEST M E M O R A N D U M DATE: _ _ _ February 22,_l q26 _ _ T0: Mayor and Council „_________________ FROM: Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Exempt Employee's Present Salaries — _ _ _ _ _ _,,, _ _ _ _ _ The following are the present exempt employee salaries: Rod Keith Jerry Fisher Finley Mix Elden Willard Dean O'Borsky Fred Roberts Marlow V. Priebe Frank Fleetham $12,000 $12,540 $12,216 $13,860 $17,064 $14,856 $19,872 $17,208 Resp tfuliy, _<eank G. Fleetham, Jr. 09 0 P ^ ' C/T r f �,•� i'liN('SOt�1 SS,� iJ NL)C WEST M E M 0 R A N D U M DATE: _ _ Februarry_20,_1976 TO: Mayor and Council —__--------------- FROM: Administrative Assistant — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SUBJECT: Special Council Meeting — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — This is just a reminder that there will be a Special Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 1976 before the regular meeting to discuss the proposed remodeling of the Hutch Elk's Lodge. A spokesman from the Elk's will be present. Respectfully, Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. jr MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1976 I. CALL TO ORDER I Mayor Black called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Lueneburg, Haag and Peterson in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent: Alderman Westlund. Also present: Administrative Assistant Fleetham and City Attorney Schantzen. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Howard Jones of Vineyard Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 3. MINUTES On motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, the minu s of the January 27, 1976 regular Council meeting were unanimously appr ed. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) REQUEST OF REVEREND HOWARD JONES TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Reverend Howard Jones, representing the members of the Vineyard Methodist Church, expressed their appreciation for the outstanding job the Hutchinson Police Department did in the investigation of the robbery of their church. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 7/76 - ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 530 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive first reading and set second reading for February 25, 1976 of Ordinance No. 7/76, entitled, Ordinance repealing Section 530 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, entitled, Electrical Permit Fees. Motion carried unanimously. el Council minutes, February 10, 1976 4 (b) ORDINANCE NO. 8/76 - ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 305 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATION After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to waive first reading and set second reading for February 25, 1976 of Ordinance No. 8/76, entitled, Ordinance Repealing Section 305 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, entitled, Electrical Code Administration. Motion carried unanimously. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 2/76 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464, ZONING REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (HAVTI AND THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROPERTY) It was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 496, entitled, Ordinance Amending Ordnance No. 464, Zoning Regulations and the Official Zoning Map. Motion carried unanimously. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 5640 - TRANSFERRING OF $7,500 FROM LIQUOR FUND TO GENERAL FUND It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5640, entitled, Transferring $7,500 from Liquor Fund to General Fund. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY 1976 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (b) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATED JANUARY 7, 1976 Administrative Assistant Fleetham gave a report on the condition of Recreation Director Keith. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES JANUARY 20, 1976 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. - 2 - Council minutes, February 10, 1976 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CHARTER AMEND14ENT TO CHANGE FISCAL YEAR TO COINCIDE WITH CALENDAR YEAR A memorandum submitted by City Attorney Schantzen was reviewed. It was also noted that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission supports the proposed amendment. Proposed Ordinance No. 5/76, entitled, Amending Section 7.02 entitled Fiscal Years of Chapter VII of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, Relating to Taxation and Finances, together with its proposed Notice of Publication were approved by Mayor Black. Also, Proposed Ordinance No. 6/76, entitled, Amending Section 11.09 entitled Fiscal Year of Chapter XI of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Public Ownership and Operation of Utilities, together with its proposed Notice of Publication were approved by Mayor Black. It was then moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to set Public Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 5/76 entitled, Amending Section 7.02 entitled Fiscal Years of Chapter VII of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Taxation and finances and proposed Ordinance No. 6/76 entitled, Amending Section 11.09 entitled Fiscal Year of Chapter XI of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Public Ownership and Operation of Utilities for March 9, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE BY MR. CARL PETERSON After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that said request be deferred until the next regular council meeting in order to receive a report on said request from Police Chief O'Borsky. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH MILLER, MILLER C MAC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DEWATERING EQUIPMENT BUILDING Said change order was to install a 4 way switch adjacent to the new door on north end of building. The total contract price would be increased by $150.87 by this Change Order. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the Change Order. Motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS Delinquent Water Account No. 150-15, Roger Bluhm, 570 Miller Avenue, in the amount of $42.85 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 6-16, Joe Poshek, 531 Second Avenue, S.W., in the amount of $40.67, was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by 3 _ Council minutes, February 10, 1976 Alderman Haag to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 44-16, Lloyd Rath, 815 Second Avenue S.W., in the amount of $45.62 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 246-16, Richard Jennissen, 706 4th Avenue, S.W., in the amount of $24.24 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 118-17, Robert Gutormson, 344 Dale Street, in the amount of $48.87 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 396-19, Lee Majeski, 765 Madson, in the amount of $18.72 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 188-19, Eugene Duesterhoeft, 715 Harrington Street, in the amount of $37.87 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 80-23, Ron Chaffee, 944 Church Street, in the amount of $45.52 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 114-23, Eugene Burch, 804 Sunset Street, in the amount of $39.93 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. - 4 - Council minutes, February 10, 1976 (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO HOLD PUBLIC DANCE BY HUTCH ELKS, INC., KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND MASONIC TEMPLE LODGE After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to approve the application and authorize issuance of the permit. Motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR CITY VEHICLES (f) Competitive bids were received for the four vehicles. It was noted that Administrative Assistant Fleetham and Police Chief O'Borsky recommended that the bid from Wigen Chevrolet be accepted for all four vehicles. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson to award the contract to the low bidder, Wigen Chevrolet of Hutchinson for the four vehicles as follows: Police Sedan - $4,219, Community Service Officer's Van - $4,151 and two Police Patrol Sedans - $12,819 with trade of 1973 and 1974 Ford Customs presently in use. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON SECOND AVENUE, S.W. Alderman Lueneburg suggested that the Council direct the Utilities Commission to study the lighting in the area of the Elementary School for possible ways to improve the pedestrian safety. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that the Utilities Commission should be asked to study the level of lighting in the area of the Elementary School and submit possible alternatives to provide improvement. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Communications from Clerk -Administrative Assistant I. Informed those present of a meeting on February 19,1976 with the employees of the Street and Park Departments and that Alderman Westlund has requested a short Council meeting after it to discuss Off -Street Parking 2. Informed those present that a quote had been received in the amount of $2,300 to remove the diving dock in the Millpond. Said quote was to remove the poles one foot below silt level. It is the intent of the Council that the structure be removed and therefore, accepted the bid and authorized that additional bids be received. 3. Informed those present that a day long seminar will be held on Thursday, February 26, 1976 at the Crow River Country Club for the Contractors and Associated Businesses He further stated that representatives of the State Building Department and the State Fire Marshal's Office will be'giving explanations of the codes that are affecting the construction trades. - 5- Council minutes, February 10, 1976 (b) Communications from Mayor Black I. Informed those present that the League of Minnesota Municipalities is sponsoring a Legislative Conference on Wednesday, February 18, 1976 and in conjunction with that the Coalition of Outstate Cities will be holding a Noon Luncheon Meeting on that date with Dr. Francis Boddy as the guest speaker. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to approve the claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion carried unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:10 P.M. on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1976 I. The meeting was called to,.order at 9:00 A.M. Members present: Aldermen Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag and Peterson in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent: None. Also present: City Engineer Priebe. 2. Mayor Black informed the Council that Federal Funds might possibly be available under the Federal Manpower Act which would create public service jobs. He further stated that he felt the Council should consider development of plans and specifications to an addition to the Water Treatment Plant. It was felt if the plans were ready at the proper time the City might receive Federal Fund- ing for the project. 3. The following bids were receive for the removal of the diving dock in the Millpond: Gilbert Boldt - $1,750 Bachman Construction - $1,250 break off of poles $2,000 sawed off at or below silt level Erickson-Templin - $1,949 at or below silt level Structural Specialities - $2,300 effective till March 15 It was noted it was the Councils concern that the poles be removed at or below silt level. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to award the bid to Gilbert Boldt i,n the amount of $1,750 contingent that the poles are removed at or below silt level. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Alderman Peterson informed that three (3) people have been interviewed by Recreation Director Keith, Administrative Assistant Fleetham and herself for the position of Recreation Attendant to replace William Monson. She further recommended that Mr. William Nelson be hired to fill the position with a probationary period.* It was then moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by'Alderman Haag to hire Mr. William Nelson,to fill the position of Recreation Attendant. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Black read a memorandum from Police Chief O'Borsky recommeding Miss Pam Tipka be hired as a full-time dispatcher to replace Mr. Michael Johnson effective immediately. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Peterson to hire Pam Tipka as a full-time dispatcher effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously. eg - Council,minutes, February 19, 1976 5. A memorandum submitted by Administrative Assistant Fleetham and three (3) preliminary sketches of possible logos for the City of Hutchinson were reviewed. It was the concensus of the Council -that the artist continue development of the design of a flowing "H" with HUTCH in the crossbar and submit several alterations of that design. 6. Alderman Westlund informed those present that the Parking Committee did want to address the Council but have withdrawn their request. 7. There being no.further business to corm' before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:25 A.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously. 7UP Y City Council of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Minnesota Gentlemen: TO COUNCIL: 4/25/76 NORTHLAND BEVERAGES, INC. 1707 TOWER BLVD. • NORTH MANKATO, MINN. 56001 February 23, 1976 This will acknowledge your notice of your Council meeting on February 25, 1976 at 8:00 to consider improvements on Project 76-04 Michigan Street from Burlington Northern to Highway P. This will advise that we wish to urge you to approve this improvement. Regards, F. N. Lutz Chairman of t e Board FNL:sks • c�� 2v The Unca C PUBLISHED IN THE HUTCHINSON LEADER: ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1976 AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1976. PUBLICATION NO. 1751 NOTICE OF HEARING 0 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Hutchinson, Minnesota will meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M. on February 25, 1976 to consider making an improvement of the construction of curb, gutter, bituminous surfacing and appurtenances on: 1 PROJECT NO. STREET RO TO 76-02 Jefferson Street Sixth Avenue, S.E. Second Avenue, S.E. 76-03 Second Avenue, S.E. Hassan Street Adams'Street 76-04 Michigan Street Burlington Northern Highway #7 76-05 ✓ West side of Dale Street Linden Avenue 300 feet North ' 76-06 Lakewood Drive South City Limits North Terminusr-.' 76-07 Craig Avenue Sunset Street West Terminus 76-08 Sunset Street Laura Street South Grade Road 76-09 Neal Avenue Sunset Street 400 feet West 76-10 Jefferson Street on East side from South City Limits to existing Curb and on West side from Century Avenue to existing Curb, -by: making of an improvement of the construction of bituminous surfacing and appurtenances on: -'76-11 Rose Lane Fifth Avenue, N.E. South Terminus 76-12 Harrington Street Linden Avenue South Grade Road 76-13 Church Street Linden Avenue South Grade Road 76-14 Clinton Avenue i Merrill Street Harrington Street 76-15 Sunset Street Linden Avenue Laura Avenue 76-16 Laura Avenue Sunset Street West Terminus by: making of an improvement of the construction of curb, gutter and appurtenances on: 76-17 Sibley Avenue Lakewood Drive Roberts Road 76-18 Sixth Avenue, N.E. Bluff Street East Terminus by: making of an improvement of the construction of watermain and appurtenances.on: 76-19 School Road 76-20 Sunset Street. Alan Street Roberts Road, Craig Avenue South Grade Road Page 2 by: making of an improvement of the construction of sanitary sewer and appurtenances on: PROJECT NO. STREET FROM TO 76-21 Shady Ridge Road South edge of Shady 1300 feet South Ridge Area Backwash line from Water Treatment Plant to Sanitary Sewer Connection between 12" Trunk line at Second Avenue, N.E. and 21" Trunk line on North side of River by: making of an improvement of the construction of sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances on: 76-22 Neal Avenue Sunset Street 400 feet West 76-23 Lakeview Lane Roberts Road McDonald Drive by: making of an improvement of the construction of sidewalk: 76-24 North side of Third Hassan Street East Alley Avenue, S.E. 76-25 South side of First' Jefferson Street East Alley Avenue, S.E. pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Chapter - 398, as amended). The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting on such streets. The estimated cost of such improvement is $963,841.00. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. nk G. Fleetham, Jr. City Clerk DATE: January 14, 1976 PLEASE NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ATTEND THIS HEARING, WHETHER YOU ARE FOR OR AGAINST THE PROJECT, IN ORDER THAT YOUR COUNCIL CAN BE BETTER INFORMED OF A TRUE REPRESENTATION OF OPINION. MSA 429.4 ORDINANCE NO. 4/76 ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464 SECTION 6.05, RELATIVE TO, VARIANCES THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ORDAINS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 464, Section 6.05, Variances, is hereby ambnded to read as follows: A. Authority. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 6.03, the Board of Zoning Appeals may aetherise recommend to the City Council such variances from the provisions of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest. Varinances may be authorized by the City Council only in those specific instances enumerated in Section 6.03 hereof, and then only when the Zoning Board of Appeals has made find- ings of fact as hereinafter required. B. Procedures. 1. An application for a variance shall be submitted to the City Clerk. A non-refundable application fee, established from time to time by the City Council to cover administra- tive costs and costs of the hearing, shall accompany each application. The application shall contain the following information, as well as such additional information as may be prescribed by rule of the Zoning Board of Appeals: (a) The particular requirements of this Ordinance which prevent the proposed use or construction; (b) The characteristics of the subject property which prevent compliance with the said requirements of this Ordinance; (c) The minimum reduction of the requirements of this Ordinance which would be necessary to permit the proposed use or construction; and (d) The particular hardship which would result if said particular requirements of this Ordinance were applied to the subject property. 2. A public hearing shall be set, advertised, and conducted by the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Section 6.08 of this Ordinance. 6C. 3. Within 30 days following the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall render its decision recommending granting or denying the variance. Such decision shall be accompanied by findings of fact and shall refer to any exhibits containing plans and specifications for the proposed variance which such plans and specifi- cations shall remain a part of the permanent records of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The findings of fact shall specify the reason or reasons for recommending granting or denying the variance. The terms of relief granted shall be specifically set forth in a conclusion or state- ment separate from the findings of fact. C. Conditions for Variance. 1. A variance shall be permitted only if it is established that it is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Ordinance and that there are practical difficulties or particular hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this Ordinance. In its consideration of the standards of practical difficulties or particular hardship, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require evidence that: (a) The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only under the con- ditions allowed by the regulations governing the district in which it is located; (b) The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstance not applicable to adjacent landholdings within the same district; and (c) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. 2. A variance shall be granted only if the evidence, in the judgement of the Zoning Board of Appeals, sustains each of the three conditions enumerated in subparagraph 1 hereof. 3. Variance from the provisions of this Ordinance shall be graeted recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and granted by the City Council only in accordance with the provisions of subparagraphs 1 and 2 hereof, and may be granted only in the following instances, and in no others: (a) To vary the applicable lot area, lot width, and lot depth requirements; provided, however, that the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirements for multiple family dwellings shall not be varied so as to permit more than one dwelling unit in addition to the num- ber that would be permitted by strict application of the minimum lot area requirements. (b) To vary the applicable bulk regulations, including maximum height, lot coverage and floor area ratio, and minimum yard requirements. (c) To vary the applicable off-street parking and off- street loading requirements. (d) To vary the regulations relating to restoration of damaged or destroyed non -conforming structures. 4. Specific conditions and safeguards may be imposed upon the,premises benefited by a variance as considered necessary to prevent injurious effects upon other property in the neighborhood or upon public facilities and services. Violation of such conditions and safeguards shall be a violation of this Ordinance. 5. No variance permitting the erection or alteration of a building shall be valid for a period longer than six months unless a building permit for such erection or alteration is issued and construction is actually begun within that period and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Adopted by the City Council this day of 1976. D. J. Black Mayor ATTEST: Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. City Clerk BURNS MANOR nM ICIPAL NURSING HOME 1976 January - Minutes Burns Manor Municipal Nursing Home Board of Directors met January 13, 1976 at 12:00 noon, Burns T.iar:or, president Heinz Fr:jck presidia;. All members were present as well as Roger Patch, J. Baker, architects, and Eldred Nillez. President Fruck welcomed the new member, Leslie Linder, who was appointed by the City Council to fill the vacancy left by Eldred 11:iller's resignation. A motion by H. Zeleny, seconded by L. Ulrich and carried,approved the minutes as pre- sented of the raeetinl- Dec. 11, 1975, and the Telephone meeting of Dec. 12, 1975• A motion by R. Westlund, seconded by H. Jones, and carried, approved the bills as pre- sented, a copy of which is attached to the minutes on file and made a part thereof. Messrs. Patch and Baker reported to the Board as to -the results of the bidding for the kitchen remodeling, which had taken place that same day at 10:00 a.m. at the "'ity Hall. The low bidder was Peterson Construction of Alexandria in the amount of $25400.00 plug two smoke dampers at $463.00 each or $26,326.00 total bid. A motion by R. ;festlund, seconded by H. Jones and carried resolved to recommend to the City Council of the City of Hutchinson to accept the Bid of Peterson Construction. The progress report on the outside installation of a fuel tank was given by Myron Johnsons Necessary permits have been obtained, when excavation begins, the companies responsible for existing utility services must be notified; State Fire Marshall, Tom Jensen, West Greve and Myron Johnson, Hutchinson asss itant Fire Marchalls will be available to assist; the fuel tank is in Minneapolis, ready to be picked up. It was agreed that it would be logical to wait until the frost is out of the ground to bury the tank, as it appears that the fuel supply will be adequate for this season. On motion by H. Jones, seconded by M. Johnson and carried the administrator was au- thorized to transfer $10000.00 to the daily savings account when money is available. The dates for the reglazing of the basement floor in the arts and crafts area will be January 15 -16, 1976. If it possible to do one half of the floor it will be done, otherwise the complete floor will be reglazed. The administrator reported the approval by the City Council of the Drapery Rid, Dec. 1975; that boiler pipes must be re -done this summer; that Charles Carlson has been hired as a Pharmacist to comply with Medicare and Medicaid regulations as of January 1976. He has been an unpaid consultant since Burns Manor inception. A salary has not been negotiated. H. Jones stated that it is too noisy to conduct interdenominational church services for Burns Manor residents in the living room. Mrs. Geier acknowledged that it was very noisy; that some things are such that we can control, others are not. Since it is not desired to disrupt the service-, with more than the absolute minimum distractions the followi corrections were discussed: Change of church service time, change of page 2- January P'irutes location:, impress the employees the need for quiet d,,ring church services, entertain- ment of visitors and business discussions and negotiations to be handled with as little noise as possible and rescheduling certain housekeeping duties. The Administrator will report to Pastor Jones as soon as department supervisors has discussed the matter with her and what steps can be taken to correct the matter. Discussion of the next meeting date, revealed that a quorum would not be available for Feb. 12, 1976. Therefore, the meeting date will be advance to February 18, 19?6. There being no further business, meeting adjourned to reconvene. February 18, 1976 ATTEST s Respectfully submitted, Mavid J. Geier, Secretary 0 20 2y122�,��Q� M �vv qq N ,Gy V CO Cati 41516 V1849 HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITALFEB 1�1g76 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 6, 1976 00 v Large Basement Conference Room - 8:15 AM 2 Z Present: Otterness, Chairperson; Natwick, Vice -Chairperson; Juul, Goebel, Trustee; Graves, Administrator; Block, Director of Administrative Services; Clausen, Director of Non -Medical Services Absent: Haag, Trustee; Mullan, Trustee Chairperson Otterness called the meeting to order. Graves discussed the proposal of a three-member group of anesthetists. (See attached.) Motion by Goebel, seconded by Natwick, to negotiate the anesthetists contract with later Board approval. Motion passed. The physicians call schedule, specifically relating to Dr. Peterson, was discussed. The variable call schedule has been revised and the employees have been instructed to inform the public who the doctor on call is from the Medical Center plus Dr. Peterson is also on call. Due to a conflict of interest, Virgil Goebel informed the Board that he would have to resign from the Governing Board. His resignation is pending. Peter Kramer and Karl Elving, of Horty, Elving and Associates, talked with the Board about the progress that is being made on the new clinic. A proposed drawing of the Coffee Shop was shown to the group. The mechanics of the Doctor's Clinic were discussed by Mr. Elving as was the communications system. Dr. Thompson, Ophthamologist, wants space in the clinic with a 10 -year lease. Mr. Graves informed the Board that the Medical Staff has approved it. Motion by Goebel, seconded by Natwick, to proceed with the office space for the ophthamologist, Dr. Thompson, with a 10 -year lease. Motion passed. Graves informed the group that Dr. Flugal, Psychiatrist, will be starting in the Mental Health Unit. Motion by Natwick, seconded by Juul, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. The regular Boara Meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 1976, will be held at 5:00 PM instead of 5:30 PM, to accomodate a presentation from Horty, Elving and Associates. Respectfully submitted, �> 16L. 11''1. (& Charlotte M. Block, Director Virgil Goebel Administrative Services Secretary Recording Secretary CMB:VG:Ikz 2-11-76 HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL t REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 20, 1976 5:30 PM - Large Basement Conference Room Present: Norah Mullan, Trustee; June Otterness, Board President; Harold Juul, Trustee; Paul Haag, Trustee; Rev. David Natwick, Vice -President; Darwin Clausen, Director of Non -Medical Services; Philip G. Graves, Administrator; Willard Rosenow, Controller; Virgil Goebel, Secretary; CharLotte Block, Director of Administrative Services Absent: None The "Informed Consent" video tape was shown to the group during dinner. The tape is being presented to all patients having surgery within the hospital as part of their < ' fission. Chairperson Otterness called the meeting to order. Motion by Haag, seconded by Juul, to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion passed. Motion by Juul, seconded by Natwick, to pay accounts payable. Motion passed. Motion by Natwick, seconded by Juul, to accept the resolution for rezoning as presented. Motion passed. (see attached) Graves reviewed the statistical report, accounts payable, financial statements, medical staff minutes, nursing report, inservice report, Director of Administrative Services report and Mental Health Unit report. Graves advised the members that the voucher system is now being implemented. The capital expenditures of a flame photometer and blood gas machine were discussed. The possibility of obtaining Glencoe Hospital's blood gas machine is to be researched by Graves. A report regarding this will be presented at the special board meeting scheduled for Friday, January 23, 1976. Motion by Haag, seconded by Mullan, to adopt con�inuing board objectives for the 1976-1977 fiscal year as proposed by the Board's Executive Committee (see attached). Motion passed. The medical students working in the hospital's emergency room on weekends malpractice insurance was discussed. Motion by Haag, seconded by Natwick, to continue the insurance coverage of the medical students for the weekend coverage of the emergency room that they provide and to direct the Administrator to negotiate payment of the malpractice coverage for them with the clinic doctors when present coverage expires. Motion passed. Graves informed the group that Bernie Knutson would be willing to accept the post of the consumer member of the 61 -person board for the Health Systems Agency. Motion by Natwick, seconded by Juul, to accept the fees of an anonymous donor for the purchase of a fetal monitor and to express thanks to the donor. Motion passed. Page 1 of 2 HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 20, 1976 continued Discussion was held concerning the possibility of the clinic doctors satelliting a doctor in Brownton. Dr. Billman, Ophthamologist, has opened his office in Hutchinson, Graves announced. A report was given concerning hospital employee, Carol Copeland, X -Ray, Technician who was suspended with pay pending further investigation of charges against her for the illegal possession of controlled substances. The suspension with pay was based on the best interests of the(p—atiet) and hospital. Administrator's Report: 1. H.A.S. Reports were reviewed. 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield -- Motion by Goebel, seconded by Haag, to submit the names of Terrell Pierson, of St. Peter, and Vern Reed, of Winsted,to be on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Motion passed. 3. Motion by Haag, seconded by Goebel, to pay the architectural bill in the amount of $18,568.96 for the schematic design phase to Horty, Elving and Associates. Motion passed. 4. Motion by Juul, seconded by Mullan, to pay attorney's fees in the amount of $ 2,216.50. Motion passed. 5. Carpet replacement within the hospital was discussed and $3,000 has been programmed in for this replacement. 6. The design allowing for more privacy for the Business Office was discussed. 71' The Intensive Care Unit was discussed with architectural fees not to exceed $6,000. 8. Transfer of funds was discussed for hospital interest and principle. It was noted that prior board approval for such transfers had already been given. 9. There will be special meeting January 23, 1976, at 8:00 AM to meet with architect - Tom Horty - and to discuss Mental Health Unit rate adjustments. Motion by Natwick, seconded by Haag, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM. Motion passsed. Respectfully submitted, Cha rLotte M. Block, Director Administrative Services Virgil Goebel Secretary CMB: VG: Ikz Page 2 of 2 2-13-76 3 HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SPECIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 23, 1976 -- 8:00 AM AGENDA: 1. Architect 2. Proposed increases in Mental Health Unit charges 3. Purchase o:=' blood gas machine 4. Other Philip G. Graves Administrator PGG: Ikz v HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 23, 1976 Large Basement Conference Room - 8:00 AM Present: Otter,. -ss, Chairperson; Goebel, Secretary; Juul, Trustee; Mullan, Trustee; Graves, Administrator; Block, Director of Administrative Services Absent: Natwick, Vice -Chairperson; Haag, Trustee Motion by Goebel, seconded by Mullan, to increase Mental Health room rates effective February 1, 1976, from $60 to $65 - a $5 increase; and to raise therapy charges from $6 to $10 - a $4 increase. Motion passed. Motion by Juul, seconded by Goebel, to make recommendation to the City Council to purchase a blood gas machine and a flame photometer for use in the hospital's Laboratory. Motion passed. The Board members were advised that hospital budgets are in the completion stages and will be submitted for rate review. Also, at the present time the bond market is good. Budget projections were discussed briefly, including salary and money in reserve. Motion by Mullan, seconded,by Juul, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. A special Board Meeting will be held Monday, February 6, 1976, at 7:30 PM, in the hospital's large basement conference room. Respectfully submitted, d x 0 //D &t" /� , 6 /,/- - Charlotte M. Block, Director Administrative Services Virgil Goebel Secretary CMB: VG: Ikz 2-11-76 F1 RETAIL "OFF SALE" 6tate of Annaota, Countyof ............. MGL.QQA .............................................. ..............c. �Citx Council To................................ of the.._. _git.y.. ................OF.......... qutchinson ........................................... .................. of .... Hutcbiason ............ ...................................................................... I ..................... State of Minnesota ................. 9&rl ... N.P ...kg&gmA ........................................................... .............................................................................................................................. hereby appl.19.45 for a license for the term of........... U.n.e ...... Y.ear .................................................................... I ...... .......................... ... .. ........ from the ......................... 1# .................................................. day of ........................ March .. ................................................................ to sell In Original Packages Only, Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquors, as the same are deftned by taw, for consumption "OFF" those certain premises in the ............ ........................... . ................................................................................................. Cit.y ...... __*_,of ..... HutcUnsQn .................................................................................. described as follows, to-w1t: ........ k-r.Q.Pv.rtY .. ..at ... 4-5 .. Ai ...50 ........ ......................................................... ... at which place said applicant ......... operate -a .... the business of ........ kzterson ... Qil .... Co.* ... and ... ketersion ............ ......... 134at-S .,bap ................................................................................................................................................................................................ . .......... . .......... and to that and represent.q.....and state......... as follows: That said applicant ..................... I-& ... & ........................... .dtizen ......... of the United States; of food moral oharacter and repute; and ha,� ......... attained the age of 21 years; that ............... he ... is ................................... propristor ......... of the establishment for which, the license will be issued if this application is granted. . That said applioax4 ......... malbez ..... this application, pursuant and subject to all the laws of the State of hfbmeeoft and the ordinances and regulations of said ............... city ................................ applicable thereto, which are hereby made a part hereof, and hereby agree......... to observe and obey the same: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (E[-* at -to other r"Wr=MtS. If .as. Of 10MI rQ9Ukd=8) ZL- '10 4 J,,, e 29Z4 le `47 Each applicant further states that he is not now the holder of, nor has he made application for, nor does he intend to make application for a Federal Retail Dealer's Special t" damp for the sale of intoxicating liquor. Dated.. Febry 19...26... Ci J� ............................ . ...... . . . ................... . .............................................................. 'c am/', -....,1 :, .•. .................................... Carl E. Peterson jimuclaw ...... P. 0. dd&m .... �t ..Adams St. So. ................................................................................ Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 ........................... . ...... . . ................... . . ........................................................ VERIFIC.4TION 6tate of Anngotat a. COUNTY OF. ....... MR'.eod..Carl E. Peterson .......................................... .............. .............................. ......... .................................................... I being duly sworn, on oath sayer.....; that Card E. rs.._...... __ ...._ ...eter...............on............ ............................................................. _ ................................................................... _ the within named applicant......; that ...... he........... ha..s....... full knowledge of the business of said applicant......, of the location thereof, and of the contents of the within application; and that the statements mace in said application, are true of ..... ..... his ...............own knowledge. Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me`....J............................. this........... 9........day of ......... ebr! Y...... 1916.................................................................................................................................. r ................... ...... nt>errini�■ L A. VAN HALE NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA .................................. � ......................................... ............... \,;;,4aj.+� McLLOD COUNTY MTV Commission Expires Nov. 19, 1177 Otate of 3"MotinneWa, Countyof . .... ...................................................................... i 1 The undersigned, county attorney and sheriff of said county, hereby recommend the within applica- tion, it appearing to the best of our knowledge that said applicant has not, within a period of five years prior to the date of this application, violated any law relating to the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor i or intoxicating liquor, and that in our judgment the applicant will comply with the laws and regula- tions relating to the conduct of said business. Dated at.. .......... ....... Minn. .., 19............. _............................................................................................................................ County .attorney. _ .......... .......................................................... Seiff I Mate of JAIM"iinnelota, �. COUNTYOF...................................................................... TOWN OF ...................................................... _........................... ..... i .. It is hereby certified that the Town Board of the Town of................................................................................................in i j said County and State, by resolution on the................................................dao/ 119 ............................ ............................. 19............ did consent to the issuance of the license applied for in the within application. Dated .......................................... .............................. ..., 19........... THE TOWN BO.1RD OF THE TOWN OF .l ttest................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Town Clerk. iBy..................................................................................Chairman. Note: No County Board shall issue license for sale in any Town without the oonsent of the Town Board of such Town, and no Town, Board shall consent to the issuance of any license without the written recommendation of the County .4ttorney and the Sheriff. I i w 0 44 4-0rd 4.4 r 0 h o UD bQ eedi so o � C Q o ►� ce � to � March 15, 1971 PARK CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE DOLLAR COST PER LOT Lot Area In 1000 Sq. Ft. Increments 0-10 Lots 11-20 Lots 21-50 Lots 51-100 Lots 101 + 0 - 8 $ 50.00 $ 47.50 $ 45.00 $ 42.50 $ 40.00 8 - 12 60.00 57.00 54.00 51.00 48.00 12 - 16 70.00 66.50 63.00 59.50 56.00 16 - 20 80.00 76.00 72.00 68.00 64.00 20 - 24 90.00 85.50 81.00 76.50 72.00 24 - 28 100.00 95.00 90.00 87.00 80.00 28 - 32 110.00 104.50 99.00 95.50 88.00 32 - 36 120.00 114.00 108.00 104.00 96.00 36 - 40 130.00 123.50 117.00 112.50 104.00 40 - 44 140.00 133.00 126.00 121.00 112.00 44-- 48 150.00 142.50 135.00 129.50 120.00 48 - 52 160.00 152.00 144.00 138.00 128.00 52 - 60 170.00 161.50 153.00 146.50 136.00 60 - 68 180.00 171.00 162.00 155.00 144.00 68 - 76 190.00 180.50 171.00 163.50 152.00 76 - 84 200.00 190.00 180.00 172.00 160.00 84 - 92 210.00 199.50 189.00 180.50 168.00 92 - 100 220.00 209.00 198.00 189.00 176.00 100 - 120 230.00 218.50 207.00 197.50 184.00 120 - 140 240.00 228.00 216.00 206.00 192.00 140 - 160 250.00 237.50 225.00 214.50 200.00 160 - 180 260.00 247.00 234.00 223.00 208.00 180 - 200 270.00 256.50 243.00 231.50 216.00 200 - 240 280.00 266.00 252.00 240.00 224.00 240 - 280 290.00 275.50 261.00 248.50 232.00 280 - 320 300.00 285.00 270.00 257.00 240.00 320 - 360 310.00 294.50 279.00 265.50 248.00 360 - 400 320.00 304.00 288.00 274.00 256.00 400 - 450 330.00 313.50 297.00 282.50 264.00 450 - 500 340.00 323.00 306.00 291.00 272.00 500 - 550 350.00 332.50 315.00 299.50 280.00 550 - 600 360.00 342.00 324.00 308.00 288.00 Over 600 400.00 380.00 360.00 340.00 320.00 * Schedule A: + 10 B: No change C: - 10% February 19, 1976 PARK CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE * * Schedule A: + 10% B: No Change C: - 10% DOLLAR COST PER LOT Lot Area In 1000 Sq. Ft. Increments 0-10 Lots 11-20 Lots 21-50 Lots 51-100 Lots 101 + 0 - 8 $ 55.00 $ 52.25 $ 49.50 $ 46.75 $ 44.00 8 - 12 66.00 62.70 59.40 56.10 52.80 12 - 16 77.00 73.15 69.30 65.45 61.60 16 - 20 88.00 83.60 79.20 74.80 70.40 20 - 24 99.00 94.05 89.10 84.15 79.20 24 - 28 110.00 104.50 99.00 95.70 88.00 28 - 32 121.00 114.95 108.90 105.05 96.80 32 - 36 132.00 125.40 118.80 114.40 105.60 36 - 40 143.00 135.85 128.70 123.75 114.40 40 - 44 154.00 146.30 138.60 133.10 123.20 44 - 48 165.00 156.75 148.50 142.45 132.00 48 - 52 176.00 167.20 158.40 151.80 140.80 52 - 60 187.00 177.65 168.30 161.15 149.60 60 - 68 198.00 188.10 178.20 170.50 158.40 68 - 76 209.00 198.55 188.10 179.85 167.20 76 - 84 220.00 209.00 198.00 189.20 176.00 84 - 92 231.00 219.45 207.90 198.55 184.80 92 - 100 242.00 229.90 217.80 207.90 193.60 100 - 120 253.00 240.35 227.70 217.25 202.40 120 - 140 264.00 250.80 237.60 226.60 211.20 140 - 160 275.00 261.25 247.50 235.95 220.00 160 - 180 286.00 271.70 257.40 245.30 228.80 180 - 200 297.00 282.15 267.30 254.65 237.60 200 - 240 308.00 292.60 277.20 264.00 246.40 240 - 280 319.00 303.05 287.10 273.35 255.20 280 - 320 330.00 313.50 297.00 282.70 264.00 320 - 360 341.00 323.95 306.90 292.05 272.80 360 - 400 352.00 334.40 316.80 301.40 281.60 400 - 450 363.00 344.85 326.70 310.75 290.40 450 - 500 374.00 355.30 336.60 320.,10 299.20 500 - 550 385.00 365.75 346.50 329.45 308.00 550 - 600 396.00 376.20 356.40 338.80 316.80 Over 600 440.00 418.00 396.00 374.00 352.00 * Schedule A: + 10% B: No Change C: - 10% TO COUNCIL: 2 /76 M MUNICIPAL NURSING HOME Phone 879-6071 North High Drive Hon. D.J.Black, and Members of the Council for The City of Hutchinson, Minnesota Gentlemen: Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Feb. 23, 197E This is to advise of action for your consideration by the Burns Manor Board of Directors in meeting assembled Feb. 18, 1976. A motion by R. Westlund, seconded by L. Ulrich and carried resolved: "The Burns Manor Board of Directors, recommends to the Council of the City of Hutchinson, that Leslie Linder be appointed to a full term as a member of the Board of Directors for that facility." It was further resolved: "That Eldred Miller be recommended for appointment as a member of the Board of Direc- tors for Burns Manor to replace Myron Johnson upon the expiration of his term of office." A motion by H. Jones, seconded by M. Johnson and carried passed this additional motion: "WHEREAS, salary adjustments and minimum wage increases are effected January 1 of each year, we need the first three months for time to judge the amount of increase that may be needed in the resident rates to meet additional costs, and WHEREAS, Rule No. 49 and Medicare cost report audits are due X number of days after the end of the fiscal year, the auditors need this time to promulgate the information in relation to rate increase, and WHEREAS, the accounting firm for the City of Hutchinson has advised and recommends that Burns Manor Municipal Nursing Home should retain an April through March fiscal year to obtain the best possible results from a cost audit, NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors for Burns Manor do hereby res)mmend to the members of the City Council for the City of Hutchinson, that Burns Manor Municipal Home retain the current status of a fiscal year from April through March, and di- rects the secretary to inform that body accordingly." Your consideration will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully subm ted, .4 T. qle� a is J. Geier,Se tary BO OF DIRECTORS BURNS MANOR MUNIC AL NURSING HOME cc: Board members HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA qd HIV/n TO COUNCIL: 2/25/76 February 18, 1976 Mr. Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. Clerk, Administrative Assistant City of Hutchinson 37 Washington Avenue West Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Dear Mr. Fleetham: Since being appointed to the CATV Advisory Committee for the City of Hutchinson, I have been appointed as a member of the Planning Commission. I find that the press of the business and other responsibilities does not permit me to have enough time to serve on both committees. Therefore, in response to your letter of February 13, 19769 I submit this letter as a resignation from the CATV Advisory Committee and request that a replacement be appointed for me. I thank you for the opportunity to be of service and hope that in some way I have been of assistance to the City Council and to the citizens of the city of Hutchinson. ZZ ly, w L. Olson 976 Osgood Avenue Hutchinson, Minnesots 55350 9d. ITY OF HUTCHINSON ,Wponota 55350 OFFIC AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST M E M O R A N D U M DATE: _ _ February 25, 1976 TO: _ Mayor and Council _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FROM: _ Administrative Assistant _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ — , _ _ SUBJECT: _Offer of Burlington Northern to Sell Wye Parcel adjacent to tie Softball Diamond in Riverside Park This morning we received an offer to convey the property for $10,000. Inasmuch as this most likely is an unbuildable lot, and that it will be continued and remain as open space, I would recommend to the Council that we decline this offer and make a counteroffer to lease the property for $1 a year. Inasmuch as the only known use other than its present of open space would be the Gopher Campfire expansion of their wildlife sanctuary, I do not think we can justify such an expenditure of that amount of money when there is no other possible use of that land other than open space. Warmest regards, r k G. Fleetham, Jr. jr 10-A AWV BURLINGTON NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Mr. Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. Clerk -Administrative Assistant City of Hutchinson 37 Washington Avenue West Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Dear Mr. Fleetham: .'v COUNCIL: 2/25/76 Telephone (612) 298 2121 February 24, 1976 It was a pleasure meeting you personally on January 20th and discussing the City of Hutchinson's interest in acquiring our wye track area located on the north shore of the Crow River at Hutchinson. Our appraiser, Mr. Tom Cochran, which you met, has completed his appraisal of the property and I have discussed it at length with our officers. Based on our information, I would be willing to recommend sale of the approximately 3.51 acres shown shaded red on attached print for a minimum consideration of $10,000. Conveyance would be by quitclaim deed with any additional costs such as survey, title insurance, documentary stamps, etc. being the responsibility of the buyer. It is our company's policy to reserve mineral rights on all property sold if those rights are vested in our ownership. Would appreciate your reviewing the above suggestion and advise me within the next 30 days whether it is favorable. If so, I will arrange for preparation of our standard Offer to Purchase Agreement and send it to you for review and acceptance. In the meantime, if you have any additional questions or if I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me. very }tki}r y6u , ent Real Estate Representative File: #9367 Encl. /OA 4 i, k I -L; rI, (,, I _1 1 N S o 4OR YOUR INFORMATION JAinnesotn 55350 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST M E M O R A N D U M DATE: — February 25,-1.276 TO: Mayor and Council _ _ _ — — — — _ — — — _ — _ — _ — — _ FROM: Administrative Assistant — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — SUBJECT: — — — — — — -- — — — — — — — — — — — — — -- — — — — — I am greatly appreciative of the Council's support in sending me to the conference in Galena. I am sure that in the long run the many sessions that we had will help me build myself into a better administrator. As in any such seminars the experts sometimes tend to rise up in their ivory tower and normally achieve a maximunization of their own expertise. If I was literally to accept their advice I would probably resign my administrative post. Dr. David Morrison, who spent several years at the Menninger Foundation, in working with various groups of executives, revealed some startling facts. His observations concluded that the two most distressed groups that he ever encountered were general practioner phyicians and city managers. Some of his observations hit home with such severity that they tend to cause a little pain to one's self. As with many type programs, considerable effort went into a description of the factors and problems, but failed to give a conclusive path of solving the problems. The significant factor was that stress is important to our lives. Without stress we would shrivel up and die. The message thoroughly came forth in the conference that the key to the problem is to be able to cope with the stress and to manage our responses: Dr. Ronald Barnes, also formerly of the Menninger Group, spoke of the future and what we can expect. The two doctors reviewed the aspects of a book called Type A Behavior and Your Heart. The significance of that book was that people who fell in a category of Type A have a six times greater tendency to heart disease. Even though I have not read the book my preliminary observations cause me quite an amount of concern for my own future. Their brief outline would tend to make me believe that my lifestyle has developed into a Type A plus. The message came through that 1 must take steps to alter my life or I will be highly susceptible to heart disease in my mid 40's. rA s Mayor and Council February 25, 1976 Page Two Please don't expect me to be a new man overnight, but bear with me as I try to make some alterations in my life to meet the deficiency of my basic physiological makeup. There is much more 1 could relate about the seminar but such subjects would need an extremely large amount of definition to be truthful. Again, let me thank you for the opportunity to have attended the conference and I hope to reward your faith with a calmer more effective administrative base in the future. jr Warmest r ards, Fr G. Fleetham, Jr. MINUTES OF p'.i.ETIPIG: CiM DTSCIIAWiI'S 710 `i'ilT; CRUt^r 'IR 11'I' IIU'ICIIIC7.�Uid Members of NPCA staff met with representatives of the City of Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Industrial Corporation on February 17, 1976, to discuss fish kills in the Crow River apparently cau�;(,d by cyanide in the City's wastewater treatment plant effluent. Previou^ investigations had traced the cyanide to Hutchinson Industr.ial's discharge to the sanitary sewer. The Company does not use cyanide in any of their processes, but they do use potassium ferrocyanide to etch molydenum and tungsten. The ferrocyanide gets into the sanitary sewer through the rinsing operation. The Company believed ferrocyanide to be harmless, but there is evidence it can be oxidized to cyanide in the waste treatment processes or by natural processes once it has reached the river. This appears to have caused the problem. It is assumed the ferrocyanide would show up in the test for total cyanide. The Company believes they can recycle the rinse water from this process. This would control the problem, leaving the question of what to do with the 500 gallons of highly contaminated wastewater which would accumulate, and the possibility of a disastrous spill of some kind. The Company has promised to report to the staff within a week on what they think can be done about these remaining problems. The investigation had also revealed high concentrations of heavy metals in the system_ An MPCA staff meeting will be held to discuss this problem along with the cyanide problem. The Company has been informed that this ,problem must eventually be dealt with, but the cyanide has first priority. Of the metals listed in the report, the Company will admit to discharging Cr and Cu, but.not Cd, Pb, or Zn. The City expressed concern that it might come into conflict with the NPCA because of action, or lack of it, by the Company. The Company is concerned that now that they have been linked to one problem, they may be accused of future pollution problems. The staff advised the City and the Company that an industrial diszharge ordinance, with monitoring at both the industrial discharges and the waste treatment plant, may be the solution to both these (concerns. The City and the Company seemed receptive to the idea. The %taff will attempt to find a model ordinance for them to work from. The 13taff assured both there would be no communication on this problem to one without a copy to the other. There seems to be no need for further enforcement action in this situation, as long as the City and the Company make reasonable progress toward a resolution of the difficulties. If things bog down, a stipulation with a compliance schedule may be the proper remedy. All parties concerned have been quite cooperative and have shown a willingness to clean up the situation as soon as possible. In a related matter, a report that the Company was dumping acid on the ground behind their property resulted from a one-time accidental spill of two or three hundred gallons of sulfuric acid that occurred a year ago. The Company neutralized the acid and took steps to assure that it doesn't `happen again. They did not report this spill because they were unaware that spills which could affect ground water must be reported. They have been informed of this responsibility. Gary D. Jensen Compliance & Enforcement Section Division of water Quality CC: Frank G. Fleetham, Jr., Clerk -Administrative Assistant, City of pn+-nhi ncznn- Tnn ncai ca _ Mi+-r•hi nc<nn Yo,riii-,+-ri;i I Cni n_ FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2/25"6 Hutchinson Industrial Corporation 40 West Highland Park • Hutchinson, Minnesota 553500 (612)879-2371 ti FEB'07o 0, February 23, 1976 p .RECEIVED ti BY�___ O, \Z[I10� Compliance and Enforcement Division Division of Water Quality Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 1935 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Attention: Gary D. Jensen Dear Gary: As promised to you in our meeting of last Tuesday, I am writing this letter to update you on the progress we have made in reducing our discharge of ferricyanide and ferrocyanide to the Hutchinson wastewater treatment plant. First of all, let me clarify a small misunderstanding that arose from that meeting concerning our process. The chemical that we are using is potassium ferricyanide (Potassium Hexacyanoferrate III). During the etching process reduction occurs to ferrocyanide (hexacyanoferrate II). Thus the dragout from the rinse chamber is a mixture between the ferri- and ferrocyanides. I was surprised -- actually, a little suspicious -- of the amount of cyanide reported to be in our effluent in SERCO'S report to the city.by,Hutchinson. It did not seem reasonable for dragout. I investigated and discovered two substantial leaks around fittings on the newest of our two machines. This unit came on line in early January, and such problems are of course typical with a startup. These two leaks have been fixed, and I am instituting a daily inspection procedure to insure that should any additional leakage occur, it will be detected immedi- ately. In the event of major spillage, our captive sump arrange- ment will prevent discharge to thb sewer. V Page 2 February 23, 1976 Compliance and Enforcement Division We are in the process of installing pumps, tanks, and necessary plumbing modifications to recirculate the rinse water in a closed loop. This work will be completed by the end of this week. I am working on two engineering modifications to the equipment that should reduce the amount of solution dragged into the rinse chamber as well. The accumulated rinse water will be used to make up water losses due to evaporation. Initially, at least, the rinse water will be concentrated by evaporation to a volume consistent with our makeup requirements. Later on, the use of reverse osmosis or anion exchange resins may be to be the more economical technique. I am also giving careful study to the possibility of a totally recycled regeneration system, but that will be down the road a way as a lot of engineering R & D is re- quired. With respect to the metal content of our discharge to the Hutchinson wastewater treatment plant (iron, copper, nickel,'and chromium): I have learned that during the period in January when SERCO was monitoring our effluent, a water lubricated mechanical seal on one of our large etching machines had failed. This means that the ferric chloride etchant (containing dissolved iron, copper nickel and chromium) was flowing directly to the sewer via the water lubrication discharge line. We have subsequently eliminated the possibility of a recurrence of this by replacing the seals on all such pumps with a new type of seal that is not water lubricated and, therefore, is not connected to the sewer. - With this type of pump seal, there can be no accidental discharge to the city wastewater treatment plant because of our captive sump arrangement. Although this seal failure does not account for the entire discharge observed, I am sure that the seal replacement program will result in a substantial reduction. I am currently examining all our production processes for sources of pollution -- both current and potential -- to see what we can do to minimize the effect of HIC production operations on the city's treatment facility and, subsequently, the Crow River. Jon Geiss has informed me that he spoke with you yesterday on the phone and that you had obtained several articles concerning the effects of complex iron cyanides on fish. I would appreciate it if you would make copies of these and send them to me. I would also like to receive a copy of the EPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. I have a copy of the 13th Edition of Standard Methods which we use. Page 3 February 23, 1976 Compliance and Enforcement Division . I am also looking at the purchase of a wastewater sampler and a pH recording monitor. I would appreciate hearing from you soon about any recommendations you have concerning this type of equipment. Will keep you advised how things progress. Sincerely, HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION Gz-i ack A. Rider Analytical Chemist JAR/sb cc: Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. - Clerk -Administrative Assistant City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, MN 55350. i FOR YOUR INFORMATION the Hutchinson Sa e - Coime-il met at 1.2:00 noon on -February 23, 1976, at the Area Voew;' oncvl School. There were; ll. members present. The minutes of the January 26th meeting Frere approved. The tre.surerrs report and bills presented here approved. A motion was made, seconded, carried that letters be sent to tl.a secondary school administrators (Hutchinson Paxblic Schools) regarding - students making on the south side of Roberts Road in front of the high school rather than using the sidewalk onAbe north aide of the street and the sidewalk provided on the south:sULe of the street. The police department will cooperate :in this matter. �. It was reported that: a third street light had been placed on 2nd Ave. near the elementary school building. A request will be seat to Cliff Popp, McLeod Co. Commissio"r, to be present at the March meeting of the Safety Council to discuss current guidelines for signing on county roans/streets that are within. the Hutchinson city limits. This rrequest etas made in referenee-`_ to the STOP signs that band been removed on So. Jefferson Avemre. Correspondence received from Senator Renneko, Rep. Albreeht, R!p* ' Kvam, and K. W -dole, state highway dept., were reviewed in refereAce to the request for speed zoning revision near the Plana 15 Shopping.•" Center and hospital. A motion was made, secozaded, and carried to table further action on this matter until after reconstruction of Highway 15 So. in this area is completed during the sumae:e of l9T6.- A letter from the Driftriders Sno adbile Clelb was discussed relative to the Luce Line '1'ra-11 being proposed. A motion was made; seconded, and carried to cooperate -with the club in its efforts tC establish such a trail as to the need for promoting pr2per measures; in signing and marking of crossings. , A motion Vas made, seconded and carried to arrange for aneftbr Defensive Driving Course in the spring. Arron - Johnson has 'begun arrangements for a booth at t1ii 1976 McLeod Co. Fair. Contacts have been made regarding films'sad displears. Ther: being no further business'the cresting was Mjaurned at 1.:15 P.Y. Respectfully submitted, ry s eYcyy. Trees, , Mui ` : . ii Be -1-a ce on hand 1/26/76•+ • F • • • • • Y '. Bills (Postage --Joyce Rix) 2/23/76. (Dues, -Minn. Safety Council) 2/W 76 . Balance on Land 2/2h/76. . . . . . . . . . . . } pig• •� � a Y3�', 91.29 . 2 .00 . 62.98 FC_ Y0UR INFORMATION MINUTES OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1976 The City of Hutchinson Employee's Safety Committee held its regular meeting of the month on Friday, February 20, 1976 at 1:15 P.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Roll Call was taken. Present were: Acting Chairman, Jim Haasl, Police Department; Acting Director & Secretary, Nancy Degn, Clerical Department; Wes Greve, Fire Department; James Brodd, Park Depart- ment; Mike Burich, Liquor Department; Clyde Drahos, Water & Sewer Department; and Calmer Rice, Engineering Department. Absent were: Earl Alslseben, Street Department; and Frank G. Fleetham, Administrative Assistant. Minutes from the January 30, 1976 meeting were read and approved. A great majority of time was spent discussing the best and most suitable personal protective equipment. A count was given on the number of hard hats, vest (safety), ear protectors, eye goggles, first aid kits, and rain gear that each department has. Sheldon Nies came as our guest speaker and discussed mainly on first aid kits. Everything in a kit must be individually wrapped, no open boxes. The committee agreed that the City should have first aid kits that are suitable and acceptable by OSHA regulations. Mr. Nies agreed to figure up a price quotation for two units, the Unit #16 and Unit #k10. He also explained the differences in buying a pre -made kit and the kit that you put together. (the pre -made kit gives you many problems, and many times is a great waste money -wise). He also held a brief discussion on safety vests and rain gear. He will also give us a price quotation on these two items. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 19th, 1976. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 3:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Degn Secretary FOR Y 'R INFORMATION 2/25/76 HUTCHINSON AREA BICENTEIRTIAL CONUTTEE January 22, 1976 The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Area Bicentennial Committee was called to order at 7:30 P.H. Thursday January 22, 1976 by President Jan Cumming. Copies of the minutes for the December 4, meeting were approved as submitted. Steering Committee members present: Jan Cunming, Ruthann Iiedin, Rev. Kayton Palmer. Other members: Elaine Hopkins, BP[d; Mr. & Mrs. Axel Jensen, Legion & Auxiliary; Pat Lattner, Costume Rental; Barb Brown, HAVTI; Rich Langholz, IL%VTI; Mrs. Lida Rolander, Republican ►7omen. Excused: iir. Ralph Westlund, Dean Larson Bernie Shepers. First item of business was a report on the progress of the time capsule by representatives from IIAVTI Student Senate. The capsule will be cylindrical in shape with a 12" - 14" diameter and 2 feet long. The students have decided that it should be opened in 50 years, 2026, reviewed and reopened in 100 years. These instructions will be engraved on the capsule. The items the students want in the capsule are pictures of the progress of the design of the time capsule and pictures of students in schools in Hutchinson. The BP11 is in charge of getting history and pictures of churches, organizations and service clubs. The BPW is also in charge of the mounting of the capsule, the location not decided yet. Due to no representatives there was no report on the Dater Carnival or the President's Ball. Hr. Axel Jensen said that the Legion ordered some Bennington Flags which can be purchased from them. They will have the Boy Scouts Troup they sponsor go out selling from door to door in March. Jan Cumming reported that the slide presentation beim; done by Dick Lennes is nearing completion. This presentation has so much equipment that instead of moving it around Lennes raid they may set it up at the Central District Services Building for everyone to stop and see. Jan gave a report on the luncheon held for the presentation of the flag. She was glad that we had 30 representatives there and Rudy Purpich sent a letter thank- ing us for the enjoyable time he had. We did not have a very detailed report on the musical because none was present. Jan did say that Little Bess will be singing and that more auditions will be heard for more singers in the chorus and other dramatic parts. Jan mentioned that Howard Popp will be present at the next meeting to tell us about the plan for Memorial Day. Rev. Rayton Palmer reported that the ministerial association is thinking about conducting some "Sing in the Park" for anyone on Sunday evening. The rest of the committee thought this would be a very good project. Jan Cumming mentioned that she received- a phone call telling her that for $1,000 we could get a group in for a day to conduct somethink like a town meet- ing. The committee encouraged Jan not to pursue this any farther. It is felt that money of that amount could be put to better use. Having no further business at 8:30 PAI, the meeting was adjourned. FOR '.ilk INFORMATION 2/25/76 HUTCHINSON AREA BICENZUE v'NIAL CONUTTEE February 16, 1976 The whites of their eyes are showing! Are we ready to fire with coordination? An important planning meeting of the Hutchinson Area Bicentennial Committee will be held at 7:30 PAL Thursday, February 26, at Hutchinson City hall. Ue need YOU there. We need full representation of folks involved in events to mark the Bicen- tennial year in Ilutchinson so we can discuss plans for such as an ice cream social, the initial showing of a multi -screen presentation on the community - school legacy, the musical -drama production featuring music of the Hutchinson Family, the June 18, 19 and 20 Jaycee Water Carnival, :femorial Day observance, placing of a time capsule and the August 20-24 McLeod County Fair. Please come, and bring others with you who are interested, so we can talk about how we can help one another in carrying off events in the community during the nation's 200th anniversary. There's encouraging news on the application for matching funds from the Minnesota Bicentennial Commission for the musical -drama production. Notifi- cation has been received that the application has had its initial once-over and has been forwarded for further consideration. Perhaps by February 26 meeting there will be nore word on its progress. See you on the 26th. Come prepared to help plan and to inform us all of what activities your organization may be formulating for the Bicentennial year. In the Spirit, Jan Cumming Chairman P.S. Cot your ticket and attire ready for the Bicentennial President's Ball? It's Saturday, February 21, at the Old Armory with music by dally Pikal starting at 8:30 P.M. Costumes are aptional, but there will be prizes for the best, given by the sponsoring Knights of Columbus, Shriners and Elks. - MINNESOTA UMOBILE: HOME ASSOCIATION 4510 WEST 17TH SUITE 230, MINNEAPOLIS MINN 55435 • 612 835 53.34 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED FOR YO'u.. INFORMATION �l a,5\7� TO ATTEND A SPECIAL SEMINAR . . . . . . . . To teann about .the ttemendou6 impnovement6 in manu6actuxed hou6.ing .today. PA"entaii.on6 witt inceude: New eeonomia and betteA vatue6, eon6tAucti.on technique6, 6aet6 and 6igwce6 about mob c ee how -6 and .the people who own and t i.ve in them. The FedeAat GoveAnment tahe6 oven .the %egu&ii.on o6 mob c ee home eon6thuct%on June, 1916; th i.a w,.0 have an esbeet on houh, ng in your community. Home owneuhip iz axite ,the nurrbeA one de6iAe 6o,% mo6t Amen i can6 . How wi tt yowc eommuncty pAov.i.de hou4ing 6oA .the eighty -hive peAcen.t o6 the American people now unabee to putchabe and 6.inance a home oS thein own? A6 a community teadet you wilt want to know move about the mobile houb.ing indu6tAy's 6otution to pnov.ide a66o4dabte hou6.i.ng 6oA your peopte. TIME: 2:30 P.M. DATE: FEBRUARY 26TH PLACE: HUTCHINSON CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA (In c"e o6 a time eon6ttict, you may w-c6h to attend the evening aeminan at 1:30 p.m., 6wne date, Game ptaee. ) an onau+nen A66aiu Adv.i,aoA - MMHA T. H. WaZteU Executive Ditecton - MMHA fj till I1f f; of (1 551 0 0R Y_0UR (�F� ORAM _ 10 JFI ic,E Al ai V/�_; n�N:,l< � A%­-NUE WEST M E M O R A N D U M DATE: - - - Februarv-20,-1976 _ - TO: Mayor- snsi Coyngi1,, _P annina O.ommisaicn_&-Airpo=t-Commission FROM: &ftia tLatixe_AUist.alit--------------- SUBJECT: __$Regi�_ftetillg------------------- This is to inform you there will be a Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, at which time representatives of Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates, Inc., the State Department of Aeronautics and R. Dickson & Speas will give a presentation on the Proposed Airport Study. Respectfully, Frank G. Fleetham, Jr. Jr "DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 1976 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers FOR YOUR INFORMATION ITY OSE, I—JUTCHINSON c_Mihh690t0 55350 OFFIC AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST M E M O R A,N D U M DATE: February 12.L 1976 _ _ _ _ _ _ TO: _Mayor and Council____________ _______ FROM: _ Administrative Assistant _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBJECT: _ On -Street Parking_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ We*have provided 156 off street parking spaces in three locations: 104 in the lot between 1st and 2nd on Franklin 26 in the lot next to the Cernausek-Prochnow clinic 26 on Hassan between 1st and 2nd N.E. The initial bond issue was for $50,000 which was found inadequate and another $50,000 added in 1971. Revenues from on -street parking until recent years ranged in and around $20,000 per year. There has been a decline in the past three years. This amount probably will continue to comfortably retire the $100,000 indebtedness and provide maintenance on the existing lots. It would not be possible to further commit the potential revenues to acquisition or development of more off-street parking. Note: For first nine months ending December 31, 1975 on -street revenues - $14,243* r1 lm For the year ending March 31, 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 Same period one year ago - $14,629 on -street revenues 15,321 19,182 21,925 22,012 19,756 20,248 19,181 18,694 15,635 Warmest egards, G. Fleetham, Jr.