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cp10-09-1967 cITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 1967 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION - Rev. Alvin Wagner (?) 3. APPROVE MINUTES Regular Meeting September 25, 1967 Special Meeting October 2, 1967 Special Meeting October 5, 1967 4. APPROVE BILLS 5. LIQUOR STORE BURGLARY & ROBBERY INSURANCE 6. PETITION RE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - Resolution to include in General Election 7. MOTION SETTING GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1967 Set time, place, location of polling places, offices to be filled, questions, appoint judges 8. CALL FOR BIDS ON PUBLICATION NO. 1069 - 8:00 P.M. Tractor and loader for Park Department 9. RESOLUTION NOT TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAX ON NURSING, HOME BONDS 10. RESOLUTION NOT TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAX ON $88,000.00 IMPROVEMENT BONDS (S. Fund #4) .11. RESOLUTION NOT TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAX ON $100,000.00 IMPROVEMENT BONDS (S. Fund #5) 12. RESOLUTION NOT TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAX ON 1962 CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT BONDS (Sinking Fund #3) 13. HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 1068 - 8:30 P.M. Sanitary sewer on Linden Avenue between Lynn Road & Merrill Street 14. RESOLUTION SETTING TAX LEVY - - 15. CERTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS, UNPAID WATER BILLS, UNPAID REFUSE COLLECTION BILLS, AND UNPAID WEED CUTTING BILLS TO COUNTY AUDITOR 16. EMPLOY GORDON HAKES PERMANENT FULL-TIME AT LIQUOR STORE EFFECTIVE 10-1-67 17. NOON WHISTLE 18. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - Robert Roberts 19. EASEMENT FROM 3-M COMPANY 20. WATER TOWER - SOUTH PARK 21. ORDINANCES RE CHANGES OF LICENSE FEES 22. PARKING SURVEY - Accept Report 23. ENGINEER a) Petitions - from Bernie Pederson -for curb & gutter b) Building permits c) Water and sewer taps ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED (continued) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1967 24. BAW RECONCILIATION AND FUND BALANCES - September 30, 1967 - attached 25. HUTCHINSON SAFETY COUNCIL - Minutes attached 26. HUTCHINSON RECREATION BOARD - Minutes attached 27. HUTCHINSON RECREATION SWIM PROGRAM - Report Attached 28. NURSING HOME BOARD MEETING - Minutes of regular and special meetings attached 29. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS September 25, 1967 A Regular Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Savage, Hanson, Johnson; Attorney Schantzen, Engineer Priebe, Treasurer Smith (at 8:15 P.M.) Members absent: None Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the following meetings: Regular Meeting September 11, 1967 Special Meeting September 18, 1967 Motion was made, seconded and carried that the bills be granted and paid out of the proper funds as follows, except that the bill from the McLeod County Auditor in the Road and Bridge Fund, in the amount of $664.64, for expense re County Ditch #18, was referred to the City Attorney for verification: GENERAL FUND Eli Jensen Labor 38.40 Lori P. Maynard Labor 87.00 Theophil GruXnewaldt Labor 35.00 Jane S. Haugen Labor 59.20 Jorgenson Blacksmith Maintenance 44.50 Richard Popp Expense & mileage 60.97 Walter Rippe Plumbing inspections 85.20 Myron W. Johnson Expense & mileage 63.71 The Bi -lateral }Aire Hose Co. Supplies 543.90 Schlueter Refrigeration & Applicance Service Maintenance 48.90 Erickson Oil Products Gasoline - Police Dept. 141.85 Western Oil & Fuel Company Maintenance 2.50 Dray Publications, Inc. Supplies 32.35 . G.T.C. Auto Parts Maintenance 3.23 Mankato Fire & Safety Co. Supplies 267.30 National Cash Register Co. Maintenance agreement 38.64 Grams Insurance Agancy Insurance premiums 875.28 Robert Roberts Refund - cig. lie. applic. 4.00 Riverview Press Supplies 27.50 Popp's Electrical Maintenance 64.42 Leo's Electronic Service Maintenance 24.10 Coast to Coast Stores Maintenance 10.35 Gambles Maintenance 2.19 Lindy's Sinclair Supplies 4.39 Hutchinson Office Equip. & Repair Maintenance 15.57 Hutchinson Fire Dept. Fire Calls 54.25 State of Minnesota - Documents Section Supplies 15.00 Citizens Ins. Agency Premium 860.00 Oswald Publishing Co. Supplies 38.34 3,548.04 SINKING FUND NO. 1 First ZNational Bank of Mpls. Interest & prinicpal 2,125.50 Storm Sewer Impr. bonds SINKING FUND NO. 3 First National Bank of Mpls. Interest & prinicipal 5,134.25 1962 Curb & Gutter Bonds Regular Council Proceedings PUBLIC SITES TRUST FUND Paul & Clara Riebe ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Mark Luedtke Ray Albrecht Ira Braun Raymond Nass Richard Syvertson Elmer Paulsen Carl Baumetz John Hitzemann Jefferey Hoeft Western Oil & Fuel Co. McLeod County Auditor Minnesota Dept. of Highway Richards Oil Company United Bldg. Centers Grams Ins. Agency WATER & SEWER FUND John Hitzemann Jefferey Hoeft Western Oil & Fuel Co. Edward Wojohn Rannow Electric R. A. Ahlgren LeFebure Corporation Red Owl Food Stores SINKING FUND NO. 6 Myron W. Johnson Don 0. Kost LIQUOR FUND John P. Busch Gordon Hakes Erwin Mielke Wallner Printing Co. Shur -huff Decorama, Inc. Leef Bros. Hutchinson Utilities Municipal Electric Plant Zila Hdwe. Betker Construction Co. Jorgenson Blacksmith Simonson Lumber Co. Rannow Electric - 2 - Annual payment Expense re abstract - idaxxmia North Park Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor supp lie s Expense Expense Asphalt Supplies Premium re Co. Ditch 18 re 16-2 Bridge Labor Labor Supplies Meter reading Maintenance Labor - meter Supplies Supplies Mileage Mileage Labor Labor Labor Supp lie s Supplies Supplies Rug service Gas Power & lights Supplies Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance reading September 25, 1967 825.00 60.90 885.90 117.75 66.00 8.25 200.73 221.00 207.00 222.00 52.00 52:00 22.73 664.64 8.57 715.42 2.25' 21 -nn 2,581.34 43.00 53.00 19.34 90.00 8.16 72.00 42.27 in -77 338.54 13.00 13.00 13.50 115.50 97.60 11.25 4.50 3.78 11.85 1.50 73.85 9.32 108.00 27.00 3.36 54.89 - referred to City Atty. Regular Council Proceedings - 3 - September 25, 1967 Distillers Distributing Co. Liquor 1,179.82 Distillers Distributing Co. Liquor 1,296.49 Famous Brands, Inc. Liquor & wine 358.70 Famous Brands, Inc. Liquor & wine 670.32 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor & wine 2,333.39 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor& wine 2,282.08 Johnson Bros. Wholesale Liquor Co. Wine 228.55 Old Peoria Co., Inc. Liquor & wine 674.16 Ed. P�iillip s & Sons Co. Liquor & wine 571.87 Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Liquor & wine 569.23 Mid -West Wine Co., Inc. Wine 90.10 Regular Council Proceedings - 4 - September 25, 1967 Mayor Kost commended the Chamber of Commerce for the success of the first annual Hutchinson Business -Education Day. Discussion of proposals for burglary and robbery insurance for the Liquor Store. Alderman Savage made a motion that proposals be requested on the following coverage for the Liquor Store, burglary and robbery insurance: $121000.00 Burglary on stock 3,000.00 Storekeepers Burglary & Robbery,'inside and outside, except that the coverage for November and December be increased to $5,000.00. Alderman Hanson seconded the motion of Alderman Savage, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried. Representatives from the Farmers Elevator requested information and regulations on the installation of an anhydrous ammonia storage plant in Hutchinson. They were instructed to apply for a Special Permit and referred to the Planning Commission. Frank Englehart, Fire Chief, and Ray Fitzloff, Assistant, requested that the Council authorize a payment of $5000.00 to the Fire Department Restricted Fund for purchase of future fire equipment, and authority to lend this $5000.00 to the Fire Department Country Account to aid in the payment of the new tanker for the Country Account. Alderman Savage made a motion as follows: 1) Transfer of $5000.00 from the General Fund to the Fire Department Restricted Fund for purchase of future equipment. 2) ,Authorize the Fire Department to lend this $5000.00 to the Country Account to help pay for their new tanker. 3) Attorney Schantzen be authorized to draw up an agreement between the Fire Department and the Country Account, such agreement to include date of payment, interest rate (at least the amount now received from investment), and further terms and restrictions as deemed necessary. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion of Alderman Savage, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Fire Chief Englehart reported that the Fire Department will need more room, estimated now at four stalls, and recommended that the Council consider financing for the purchase of the required additional land and construction of an addition to the existing Fire Hall, to be completed in two to three years. Fire Chief Engelhart was authorized to proceed with plans for the purchase of land required for future expansion of the Fire Barn. Discussion of water wagon for the Street Department. Assistant Fire Chief Fitzloff stated that the tanker owned by the Fire Department Country Account is not adaptable to use by the Street Department as a water wagon. Alderman Linder advised the Council that the Street Department will need a new water wagon in the spring of 1968, and its estimated cost should be included in the 1968-1969 budget. The City Clerk reported that 36 employees had voted in favor of Blue Shield Major Medical Insurance on a payroll -deduction basig, and 6 employees had voted against such a plan. Alderman Linder made a motion that the City Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with Blue Shield of Minnesota for Major Medical coverage for city employees, premiums to be paid by the employees on payroll deductions, at $0.60 for single policy per month and $1.20 for family policy per month. Alderman Hanson seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being V& taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Mayor .Kost presented a proposal from the Hutchinson Utilities Commission for the purchase of Lot 6, Park Subdivision, for $2200.00. Alderman Hanson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Regular Council Proceedings - 5 - September 25, 1967 RESOLUTION NO. 2616 RESOLUTION TO RATIFY SALE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY TO HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION (lot 6, Park Subdivision) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hutchinson did accept the offer of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission in the total amount of $2,200.00 for the purchase of the following described property: Lot 6, Park Subdivision, S 1/2 City of Hutchinson WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hutchinson did decide to sell the above described property for the reason that said property was not needed for the convenience of the inhabitants thereof, and that the City Council has deemed it to be in the best interest of the City of Hutchinson to sell said property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESD TA: That the City Council does hereby ratify the sale to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission of the above described property owned by the City of Hutchinson on the basis that said property is no longer needed for the convenience of the inhabitants thereof and that it is in the best interest of the City of Hutchinson to sell said property. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2616 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Engineer Priebe reported that buyers of city property have requested surveys of the property by the city. Attorney Schantzen advised that §urvey of the property is the buyer's responsibility. Mayor Kost reported that he had appointed a committee to work with the Chamber of Commerce to prepare the required report to enter Hutchinson in the "All American City" contest. This report is to be submitted no later than October 9, 1967. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2617 WHEREAS, the City of Hutchinson is the owner of the following described piece of property: to Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 92, Lynn Addition/Hutchinson; thence Southerly along the East line of said Lot 92 a distance of 225 feet; thence Westerly on a line parallel with the North line of Lot 92, to a point on the West line of said Lot 92; thence Northeasterly along the West line of said Lot 92 to the Northwest corner of said Lot 92 and thence Easterly along the North line of said Lot 92 to the point of beginning, and WHEREAS, Elmer Merickel has proposed to enter into a 60 -day option to buy the above-described piece of property from the City of Hutchinson, at a total price of $3,300.00, and the City Council did approve this offer on the 28th day of August, 1967, and instruct the City Attorney to draw up such an option, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: That the Mayor and Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign such option contract on behalf of the City of Hutchinson. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "_ayd"; and =Reablution._Na:.-2617 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Mayor Kost appointed Victor 0lesen to a five-year term on the Hutchinson Airport Commission, term to expire September 28, 1972. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the appointment of Victor Olesen to a five-year term on the Hutchinson Airport Commission be and hereby is ratified and confirmed. Regular Council Proceedings - 6 - September 25, 1967 Alderman Johnson reported on ambulance service for the city, and requested authority to investigate the possibility of a county ambulance service with a franchise to operate within the City of Hutchinson. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that Alderman Johnson be authorized to investigate a county ambulance service to include the City of Hutchinson. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the City Clerk be authorized to '"write-off" $4.50 in accounts receivable for the refuse service so control cards and ledger will agree. The Clerk presented several letters objecting to certification of refuse -collection arrears. The City Attorney was requested to answer these letters. Discussion of storm sewer for Carlisle Street. Question was referred to the City Engineer for a report. Discussion of necessity of radios in the city equipment and city clerk's office. Engineer Priebe was requested to write to the E. F. Johnson, Waseca concerning specifications for such equipment. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2618 RESOLUTION FOR STATE AID FOR SNOW REMOVAL BE IT RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign an agreement with the State of Minnesota for state aid for snow removal at the municipal airport for the winter seasons 1967-1968 and 1968-1969. The state will pay up to $500 a year under certain conditions for 50% of the cost of removing snow from one or more landing strips. Alderman Hanson seconded the motion to adopt said Resolution No. 2618, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2618 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that Marlow V. Priebe, kaxXX1k3X1-X8A Alderman Savage and Mayor Kost be authorized to meet with the proper authorities in Chicago to investigate grants for the southwest storm sewer district, expense to be paid by the City. Mayor Kost announced that a meeting will be held in Glencoe on September 26th for the purpose of establishing a County library, and urged all Aldermen to attend. Kost Alderman Johnson made a motion that Mayor/be and hereby ass authoriked to sign an agreement on behalf of the City with George D. and LaVonne J. Lee for the construction of a sanitary service lead, and future installation of a,sanitary service line from said service lead toward the existing dwelling owned by said George D. and LaVonne J. Lee to a point 100 feet from said sanitary trunk line, at such time as George D. and LaVonne J. Lee may request said sanitary service line, said installation to be com- pleted at no expense to George D. and LaVonne J. Lee, and further that such hook up to said sanitary trunk line is not required, per present policy. .Alderman Hanson seconded the motion of Alderman Johnson, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Engineer Priebe reported that pressure grouting had been completed on the dam, and to date no leakage has been found. Engineer Priebe reported that the Council should consider a change in the charge for engineering fees on "Special Improvement Petitions - Direct Contractor Agreement," and recommended a charge of actual cost with a maximum of 15%. Discussion. Alderman Savage made a motion that engineering fees on Special Improvement Petitions with Direct Contractor Agreement be changed from 5% to 8% of the construction cost. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion of Alderman Savage, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried. Engineer Priebe presented his report on the improvement of Main Street North from Fourth Avenue North to Fifth Avenue North, together with a proposed resolution covering construction and parking restrictions. ►.`..,.77 _ Regular Council Proceedings - 7 - September 25, 1967 Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2619 WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, proposes to make certain improvements on a portion of Trunk Highway No. 15 located in the City of Hutchinson upon and along Main Street from 4th Avenue North (T. H. 7 and 22) to 5th Avenue North, a distance of approximately 800 feet, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City that such improvement of said roadway be extended to greater width and capacity than is necessary to accommodate normal trunk highway traffic, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hutchinson that the State of Minnesota, Department of highways, is requested to provide for improvements on the aforesaid portion of Trunk Highway No. 15 consisting particularly of storm sewer, curb and gutter, and concrete surfacing, the width of said surfacing to continue to be variable. It should, however, be 20 feet to 24 feet from center- line to face of curb on the left (west) side of roadway, and 20 feet from center- line to face of curb on the right (east) side of roadway, and this shall be con- sidered as construction and improvement of said roadway, to greater width and capacity than is necessary to accommodate normal trunk highway trafficu. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council of the City of Hutchinson shall restrict parking on one side of Trunk Highway 15 (Main Street) from 4th Avenue North to 5th Avenue North to provide the greater capacity than is necessary to accommodate normal trunk highway traffic. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following approval by the Minnesota Department of Highways of Plans and Specifications for said improvements of said trunk highway and before a contract is awarded for the construction of said improvements, the City shall enter into an agreement with the State which shall providq that the City shall pay not less than 25% of the cost of construction work performed on said roadway of greater, width and capacity than is necessary to accommodate normal trunk highway traffic, that the City shall pay its proportionate share of the cost of constructing necessary underground drainage structures computed on the basis of areas drained by such structures, and, if the State lets the construction contract, shall deposit with the State at the time such agreement is entered into, a sum equal to an estimate of the City's share of such construction costs as prepared by the Minnesota Department of Highways. The City shall, in addition to paying its proportionate share of the cost of the proposed work, obtain at its sole cost and expense all necessary right of way easements and construction permits for the work to be performed outside the limits of the trunk highway or established City streets, -together with all drainage outlet rights where necessary. Such easements, permits and rights shall be obtained and satisfactory evidence thereof furnished the Department of Highways before any con- tract for the proposed work is awarded. Alderman Hanson seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and Resolution No. 2619 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Engineer Priebe presented his report on the improvement of Third Avenue NW from Main Street to west City Limits. Discussion. Alderman Hanson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2620 RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT (Third Avenue NW - Storm Sewer and Street) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2606 of the City Council adopted August 28, 1967,,a report has been prepared by the City Engineer with reference to the improvement of Third Avenue NW from Main Street to its west city limits by grading, sub -base and base, and the area bounded by Main Street, Highway 22 west of Main Street, the west city limits, and the Crow River, by storm sewer, and this report was received by the City Council on September 25, 1967, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: Regular Council Proceedings - 8 - September 25, 1967 1. The City Council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 429.011 to 429.111 (Laws 1953, Ch. 398, as amended) at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $118,105.00. 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 13th day of November, 1967, in the council chambers of the city hall at 8:00 P.M., and the city clerk shall give published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Alderman Savage seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and Resolution No. 2620 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Engineer Priebe presented his report and recommendations on the temporary improvement of Third Avenue NW following construction on Project 17-8 Northwest Sanitary Sewer Trunk line and Watermain. Alderman Linder made a motion that the City Street Department haul necessary gravel from the sewer trench by the treatment plant to Third Avenue NW, and excess material from Third Avenue NW construction to the trench for fill, at an approximate cost of $3500.00, to be paid out of Sinking Fund No. 6 as resurfacing of the street follow- ing construction on Project 17-8, all according to the report of the engineer on file in the office of the city clerk. Alderman Savage seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Engineer Priebe presented his report on sanitary sewer trunkline from the intersection of Fifth Avenue SE and Monroe to the new sewer treatment plant or the new Southwest trunk line, total cost to be paid by the city. Alderman Linder made a motion that the engineer be authorized to proceed with plans for the watermain project on Fifth Avenue SW, construction of the project to be subject to funding. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. has requested Engineer Priebe reported the Street Department xvu:k§1x*:ika access from Bluff Street to their garage and shop north of the Crow River, and this would require a permit to cross the Minneapolis Industrial Railway. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2621 RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH MINNEAPOLIS INDUSTRIAL RAILWAY CROSSING FOR GRADE CROSSING WEST OF BLUFF STREETXHT WHEREAS, the City of Hutchinson desires to place a private crossing in and across track owned and operated by the Minneapolis Industrial Railway Company, and WHEREAS, the said Minneapolis Industrial Railway Company shall grant unto the City of Hutchinson license for the placing of said private crossing upon payment of $25.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hutchinson shall pay unto the Minneapolis Industrial Railway Company the sum of $25.00 as and for total and final payment for a license authorizing and permitting said city to construct, maintain and use a private crossing in accordance with that certain license agreement to be dated September 25, 1967. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign said license on behalf of the City of Hutchinson. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion to adopt said Resolution No. 2621 and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and Resolution No. 2621 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. Regular Council Proceedings - 9 - September 25, 1967 Petitions were presented for lights at the west end of Madson Avenue and on Lewis Avenue between Dale Street and Lake Street. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that these petitions be referred to the Utilities Commission. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following building permit applications be approved and permits issued, as recommended by the city engineer: No. 747 Donell, Inc. No. 745 Arthur K. Saar, Sr. No. 741 Stearnswood, Inc. 6 car garage at 535 South Jefferson (Lots 7 & 8, Block 60, S 1/2 City) Move ;8 x 12 building to lot for storage - 45 5th Avenue NW. House & garage Lot #1 Southview Subd. Blk 2 Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following building permit application be denied inasmuch as the building is not suitable to be placed in the vicinity of new homes being erected: No. 746 Clinton Knorr Move storage shed to be used as garage. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the following water and sewer tap be granted: On permit No. 741 Stearnswood, Inc. Engineer Priebe recommended a deposit of $200.00 be required from persons wishing to move or demolish a building, and that city crews be authorized to clean up and/or fill in the lot involved, including the basement or excavation, if the property owner does not do so, with the cost to be taken from the $200.00 deposit. Alderman Linder recommended that restoration of the street to its original condition be included in the above recommendation. Discussion. No action taken. Attorney Schantzen reported he had written to Mr. Stolpman and the owners of McCarthy's re old basements which are a hazard and should be filled. However, nothing has been done to date. Alderman Hanson made a motion that city crews fill in these two basements and send bills for time and labor to the property owners. Alderman Savage seconded the motion of Alderman Hanson, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Attorney Schangzen was instructed to write to the owners of Baseman's Corner and the Hotel Jorgenson, advising them that the sidewalk is in need of repair and constitutes a hazard. Engineer Priebe reported he had an inquiry from a person interested in purchasing a portion of lot 11 (12?) rearrangement of Block 6, N 1/2 City, which portion does not have frontage on a public street but must be reached through adjacent property on an easement for driveway. This person wants to build a home on the property in question and questioned whether a building permit would be issued. Discussion. No motion was made inasmuch as the Council cannot bind future councils, but the concensus of opinion of the Council was that such a permit could be issued. Alderman Hanson stated he would like the fence removed between his property (Lot 91, Lynn Addition) and the city's property (Lot 90 - portion - Lynn Addition) south of Linden Avenue to facilitate care, weed control, etc. Alderman -Linder made a motion that the fence between Lot 91 and a portion of Lot 90, Lynn Addition, be removed, with a suitable marker placed to establish property lines. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and the motion was declared carried. Regular Council Proceedings - 10 - September 25, 1967 Alderman Johnson made a motion that the Council call for bids on a tractor for the Park Department, per specifications prepared by the City Engineer and Park Department, bids to be opened at 8:00 P.M., October 9, 1967. Alderman Hanson seconded the motion of Alderman Johnson, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried. The City Clerk reported there are sufficient funds in Sinking Fund No. 1 to redeem bonds due in 1968, 1969 and 1970, which would pay this bond issue in full, plus interest and premiums due. Alderman Savage ;introduced ;the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2622 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1960 (Sinking Fund No. 1) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1063, adopted by the City Council on October 24, 1960, authorized the issuance of $25,000 Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds and Provided for Payment Thereof, and WHEREAS, said Resolution No. 1063 provided for the redemption and prior payment of bonds maturing in the years 1966-1970 at the option of the City in inverse order of their serial numbers on November 1, or any interest date thereafter, at par and accrued interest plus a -premium of $30.00 for each bond so redeemed, upon thirty days' notice to the First National Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Juran & Moody,.Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota, and the last known bond holder, and WHEREAS, there now exists in Sinking Fund No. 1 sufficient moneys to redeem said Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds, together with accrued interest, premiums and bank charges, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: 1. That the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to notify the First National Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Juran & Moody, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota, of the City Council's intent to redeem those bonds maturing in the years 1968, 1969, 1970, together with accrued interest, premiums and bank charges. 2. That the City Clerk shall also notify the Auditor of McLeod County of the redemption of said bonds. Alderman Linder seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", and Resolution No. 2622 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of September, 1967. ik* "Wx xxg � cftttbco= The City Clerk reported that the City had received a check in the amount of $19,479.80 as final payment on OEP funds for the 1965 flood. The City Clerk reported that the City's share pursuant to the provisions of Section 1, Atticle V of the Tax Reform and Relief Act of 1967, will be $32,400.54, one-half of which will be paid by June 15, 1968 and one-half by November 15, 1968. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Special Council Meeting October 2, 1967 A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor don 0. Kost in the Council Chambers at the hour of 1:00 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Savage, Hanson, Johnson; Treasurer Smith Members absent: None The Council reviewe0roposed expenditures and anticipated revenue for the 1968-1969 fiscal year, and made the following recommendations on licenses and permits: Type of license or permit Retail Distribution of Milk (Dairies) Sell Milk at Retail Bowling Alley Auction "On Sale" Club Liquor License "Off Sale" Malt Beverages "On Sale" Malt Beverage Licenses - bottles "On Sale" Malt Beverage Licenses - tap Fine for dog running at large Fine for dog not being licensed Existing fee Proposed fee $ 10.00 $ 25.00 2.00 25.00 40.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 500.00 15.00 25.00 75.00 100.00 175.00 100.00 5.00 5.00 buy license 5.00 & buy license Discussion of proposed budget for 1968-1969 and mill levy estimated as follows: General Fund, including band PERA Firemen's Relief Christmas Decorations ($2000.00) Library Fund Road and Bridge Fund Sinking Fund No. 2 Sinking Fund No. 3 12.8 mills $ 47,842.00 6.0 mills 223,426.00 0.3 mills ,1,121.00 To be determined at election (0.54 mills) 4.6 mills 17,193.00 20.0 mills 74,754.00 1.0_ mill 3,737.00 1.0 mill 3,737.00 45.7 mills Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 4:00 P.M. Special Council Meeting October 5, 1967 A Special Council Meeting (luncheon) was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the lunch room of the Velvet Coach at 12:00 Noon. Members present: Aldermen Savage, Linder, Hanson Members absent: Alderman Johnson Also present: James Hawks, Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. Dr. Curtis Schafer, Chairman, Planning Commission Members of Parking Committee of Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hawks presented his "Parking Survey and Analysis of the Central Business District, 1967 for Hutchinson," and explained it in detail to members present. He distributed 25 copies, and the clerk was instructed to identify the copies by number and maintain a record of their distribution. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 2:00 P.M. ausc ,l ,•ru= - o, .. F, i'Gtq c , c T CLERK'S BALANCES Fund General Road & Bridge Water & Sewer .,ibrary .F. # 1 IF. # 2 .F. # 3 .F. # 4 .F. # 5 .F. # 6 ublic Sites BANK RECONCILIATION & FUND BALANCES Balance 8/31/67 $ 32,736.19 4,032.68 13,275.57 $ 50,044.44 $ 3,966.95 14,487.87 930.57 3,721.59 2,609.66 2,948.22 68,433.84 2,135.00 $ 149,278.14 Banks' Balances t National $ 37,500.19 90,344.90 tizens 48,515.06 6556.96 182,917.11 ss tstanding Checks 90 350.39 92,566.72 Receipts -Sept. $ 26,173.59 2,368.64 4,530.30 $ 33,072.53 $ 54.90 28.53 266.72 2,968.12 202.05 614.25 23,876.44 5,273.35 $ 66,356.89 Disbursements $ 23,730.15 7,896.47 5.669.76 $ 37,296.38 $ 1,356.14 4,842.17 5,134.25 73,527.08 912.29 $ 123,068.31 Balance 9/30/67 $ 35,179.63 (1,495,15) 12.136.11 $ 45,820.59 $ 2,665.71 9,674.23 1,197.29 1,555.46 2,811.71 3,562.47 18,783.20 6,496.06 $ 92,566.72 Summary of Outstanding Checks General $ 7,379.53 Road & Bridge 9,676.50 Water & Sewer 1,510.61 Library 161.15 S.F. # 6 71,561.70 Public Sites 60.90__ 90,350.39 HUTCH114SON SAFETY COUNCIL The Hutchinson Safety Council met gonsts presentseptember . at Swanson's Truck Stop with 11 members Ivieeting opened vrith silent table prayer. PIoved by Frank Broderius, seconded by Heleh Root that the minutes and treasurer's report be accepted. Carried. Leslie Smith gave a detailed report on the phamplets handed out and movies shoim at the I,1cLeod County Fair. A bill for exp 41.45 waspresented. L. Ladd repro ted that some oftithe e classess had inquired about school patrol during release I:.r. Hriebe, city engineer, reported that he had talked with the District Traffic Engineer and that work was being planned for markings on Main St. & 4th Ave. N.W. Fa Mrs. Otto repo. ted on amess maringneditor ofto e"TheeFarmer"e Mr.r�. Women's Camp by Robert Rupp) pP ,an Rupp is also on the Sta e Wafety ouncil. iy,r. Roman Jutten of the N'linnesota State Council was present at this Achievin rd for Outstandi nlee�-ing . He presented wPedestrt�a SafetYngitati nement for t o6 to Traffi'� Safety in 1966 and a Mayor Kost. Les Linder brought up the matter of the law pertaining to flashing red li hts on school buses. These light must bean X001 beforeon is the bus comes to a stop. The matter of sending to considered at a future meeting. I.iotion to adjourn at 12:55 P•m- Florence Jarcho Secretary -Treasurer Treasurer's report: Bal. $/28/67 �v 55.77 9/30 - Les smith 1.45 ( fair booth exp) 9/�5 - F. Jarcho - 2 guest luncheonsx 2•a6 52.26 l�ee�teafi�K is Mat lot qooO lioingOW0009 I"ANf"It' The Budget for 1968-69 which had been set up by the budget Cny Hcrr mo. Director sub -committee, Gene ifay, Tom Savage and Ivan Hurt; was discussed. Increases amounting to 61300.00 was explainedby Ivan Hurt and on a motion by Joe Youmans, second by Roger DeKoster it was approved for presentation to the City Council, Dave Mooney wa,,-- present to discuss the baseball program for the past summer and present his planning for the next year. Over 330 boys registered(ages 6 to 16 years) which gave us the largest program in history. Some thought was given to the possibility of :corking with the School in adding some adcitional ball fields at the H16h School site with the possibility of moving the program to that area. The question did arrise as to the effect this stbe might have on the interes of the parents toward the program. Parents have had an excell- ent opportunity to watch their children at the present site --Y Hurt and Mooney will work with the school authorities on this, and make the necessary recommendations to the Board. A report from the Softball. groups was read and the recomm- endations were discussed. It was agreed that all are worthy of consideration and action. Hurt will work withthe CITY CREWS and get as much done as possible this fall. A copy of the report is to be presented to the Park Board and to the City Council representative. The Final swim report was presented for board action. And it was agreed that the balance shown from the summer swim xerogram amounting to 0979.13 be lxa:x paid to the rubiic School for use of the facilities. This was included in the monthly bills. Because of the crowded conditions at the Swim Pool this past summer the discussion then centered around the Wading oul Fun"'. It ws.;_ agree::'"' the Recreation Board ask the Planning; Com,Assion to locate a site for the proposed Wading Pool with the idea in mind a wading pool be located adjacent to an area which could be used for an outdoor swimming pool which will be badly needed in a few years. Trophies for the Champs and 2nd place were presented to the Seventh Day adventist Church Captain and to Christ the King Captain of the Softball League. Seventh Day Team also won the play off ist Mace Trophy. Hurt reported that E-11 was in readiness for the :tinter program. He reported that the Jaycees and Park Baoard were represented ani is a oo� Place to live JFoum:ms, Tarry (.;rat MINUTES OF THE RECREATIONBOARD MEELTING for September 1967 Mr, ;:round,--- MA , n Altmrycr, Mrs. Clifford Papp, Ihm Auer N% inter ProFrarn— The meetin`. was called to order at 7;30 P.M, at the Frmk Hnaleiita, Wm. Aruschrl $aimmin K--- nr. Nm. Mi,knff, Milton Hnnkm:m • Recreation Building. :Mem. bers present wereRoger DeKoster Lq,.pIInt nt:,,.l)nnkr,�t Joe Youmans, Mrs. Sylvia Altmeyer, William Kruschel, UR. E J. MAF Larry Graf, Gene May, and Ivan Hurt. Secretary I"ANf"It' The Budget for 1968-69 which had been set up by the budget Cny Hcrr mo. Director sub -committee, Gene ifay, Tom Savage and Ivan Hurt; was discussed. Increases amounting to 61300.00 was explainedby Ivan Hurt and on a motion by Joe Youmans, second by Roger DeKoster it was approved for presentation to the City Council, Dave Mooney wa,,-- present to discuss the baseball program for the past summer and present his planning for the next year. Over 330 boys registered(ages 6 to 16 years) which gave us the largest program in history. Some thought was given to the possibility of :corking with the School in adding some adcitional ball fields at the H16h School site with the possibility of moving the program to that area. The question did arrise as to the effect this stbe might have on the interes of the parents toward the program. Parents have had an excell- ent opportunity to watch their children at the present site --Y Hurt and Mooney will work with the school authorities on this, and make the necessary recommendations to the Board. A report from the Softball. groups was read and the recomm- endations were discussed. It was agreed that all are worthy of consideration and action. Hurt will work withthe CITY CREWS and get as much done as possible this fall. A copy of the report is to be presented to the Park Board and to the City Council representative. The Final swim report was presented for board action. And it was agreed that the balance shown from the summer swim xerogram amounting to 0979.13 be lxa:x paid to the rubiic School for use of the facilities. This was included in the monthly bills. Because of the crowded conditions at the Swim Pool this past summer the discussion then centered around the Wading oul Fun"'. It ws.;_ agree::'"' the Recreation Board ask the Planning; Com,Assion to locate a site for the proposed Wading Pool with the idea in mind a wading pool be located adjacent to an area which could be used for an outdoor swimming pool which will be badly needed in a few years. Trophies for the Champs and 2nd place were presented to the Seventh Day adventist Church Captain and to Christ the King Captain of the Softball League. Seventh Day Team also won the play off ist Mace Trophy. Hurt reported that E-11 was in readiness for the :tinter program. He reported that the Jaycees and Park Baoard were represented i' eC�eCcttGYi �s vc�� lot9CO) lioing--- fiutchitlgoft is a500c place to ta;e Septamber Recreation Board meeting --- at the takinE of a picture at the siteof the h'GrtrEast Park so that the placement of equipment could be brought IIR. 1. ,..1„ to the public eve. Hurt is .working with Kermit Kva.mi:ie of '< the JAYCEES I.T SELECTING 5G' E E.,UIi'MENT 'for this year. The amount of $70.00 has been placed in the fidget to help support the Square Dancing Club dur-ngthe winter season. The attached bills were read and arproved on a motic.n from Bill . skoff, second by Larry Graf. Hurt reported that the hockey rink was being painter the first time in seven years. This ins beim done thru the Neighbor Hood Job Corps Mtxxzxx worker, who helps the Park Crew, and one hired employee. Also, additional braces for the tnk are being constructed to replace broken braces. All winter volleyball dates have been confirmed as well as dates for family winter swim:iing which is to begin in the 1-lonth of November. :Ieetinga.d journed at 9:30 P.:,i. Gene a— y, SecX etary '' LiCGY11T130n .UCX"�` 'i 15r' m prour-n His,O3 School Pool 196 g F nancia.l Neport: Cost of operating the Swam Program ;Summer 1962«a--_ instruction: Water Safety Instruction ( 6 weeks) 3 , two meek sessions-- u= - Two instructors: Wag -e-_ „2.50 / hour ( includes classes in life saving, adults, and Water Safety Program.) 6 hours instruction A.T. , e 3 to 4 hours P.11. 4 Life Saving 3 reeks- one sessiono One Water Safety Aid awsis-ting, 964000 Guardingg- ex -d Pooh. Supervision(t'e�9.stration): 9 Meeks 1-4 Por::.; and 1:30 to -VO Pone Guards: Senior Life- $1-.50 hour $286.50 74 s r �,$2 00 ! hour R N , �t�on end.. au3brviMon 10.00 Va1 n cn lgb-f---------------------e-90.00 $5p96050 Water Safety Aid- - -- — — - -a - --1 �r e Tote,'_ Operation -0. oxr ense-_.._.-_---------- ------- "Lecei pts -f ;r `,'Wimming 'Instruction and Recreational swimming. Rezists -i ios? for .t sstructio-in: Water Safety, Adults, and Ist Session 2nd Session 3 °d Session Liffe, Saving ------------- $587035 $4.14.45 f�452050 _1---- $3.454o3O Recreation Swimming:-- U'u-sr-loonsr and Friday E-uTenines:--------------------- ------------ S 499o18 Churoh and Family Groups:.-- -_-®ti._------ --------- ------------ 266o5n, WeLeo;l County Refs. Cross Contributioa:------------------------------------- 3`.�01,00 Total Reeei-,;ta:----------- -- ----_----..y__ !2 q8 Total Receipts: 92569.98 Total Exjx ndituras 1590.85 ___w_—_Y..__._.---- -...--.- - Bala Qe: .- _- 979.13__... ''.� c3 .s Lxa t.on I?esob t: ''n. taJ :;.cid Ce.�°t;sfXsd - .iiiU moria Registration Beff'Ir;ne s; 300 95 Adv.'-Ieginners. $19 101 ini;esm diate 81 52 swimme s�-----; 4..8 48 L-Ife 2.1 21 31 `C Recreation 3wiutuing: Church ';�reups { 8 weeks) 40 sessions Reo Seaiming { 9weeks ) 63 oession 3000 1.190 810 480 630 440 Totza ls@gistered 1.400 2605+ Li005 hrs approx: Ins -t", ration hours Y Recd hours = 103555 i,. -r-w i`fLiN ING ILV)3U i7( ) 1142V M G - SEPT* 13i#1967 The NursIM lbm £oard fpr the city of etutchinew met Sept. 139 1c): for a now meett% at Dens anor with PTess .AlAn rvaw- Tl-ta folio .ng mmbrrs UM psasents I ilen F.TaUn, * Zvi !.elrrty: cent arJ rraWis Jeam. The mirjutes of the AuWst regular monthly rxrak.inrj ',r) read and av �cvad. IIolls In Ow a=mnt of X4#.5, .28 as tx.r attach0d Oxhlbit mere presontDd am approwd 1.10 --payment on not&xl Ivy. 'rrs.::Olr�t)yi 3000mbd IV ': rs. !"1 1 son arxr4 cried+ old busies" diswo* d vas the Ikmywoll LaLnUmance plant lo;XYvcrr* _,l0c t.W t1w fact t'ast Horo)ywll has rat pro%w4a 3 thair rev:- cost f<w this swmiVno active coWd be Vakme noti ication of a 1ttS 9rwarease iso le. kx-n*s �;mv*nsation rata effective ,,apt. 19 1967 was wuxKvkwd vi -n letter by s Insurnr300 AgwIcy. :his will aLx=t to a :32KIe`Jk y*sly 160"aGO oW.r `ho P.�-evarus ihisir�crearao eves duo -to t ,, recent legltlation incr*asirVj -3-,e mokly 001-r isat3on Fvnnfi.ts and aloo the inewered death bonefitnt 'elfare ratan Imre discussci anain .. l:'. a= VA of tsuw total vjelf r. * rogipients air. in the )16%'J* t) to ,t.r-,0 per rxx3� s braekot. 7hls is Vw coo `.I.at is hurting us financially. Efforts will txy r: de to upgrade there peeple into a highnTr beaokot . ' .rs Stanley 4cof€y '�h'l rw-I 11elfsre ,)ircvtcx e'ri11 '.st8tt :Oct. „ 1907grt:I this �oblera vd.l1 be bxought to his attentions t> projected neat :In"Iytis vias pi-Gountod an a Px0powy a,.ktition. For a X bed &-kAtIon the er.Vla"e ccvst for ZVOcIth per resident ddb world be ar �iL'Stely elle less thm the presort ccat. Flee ctl* r operst m (:osts also jDW C'. bo lover due .to ina"ased t yinr power boo;iUS Of IDWi rg 1� 4'Or " 11ti tiese till ociployees ivyw° cc mrw3 un:ier ?a: z,,,',. . ?2l lc: v0tinl On a w0r.;3.Iw"d 4=>.A,.bs3. Flan bofore t ov. 4 lIX)7. l:c- 0'Iplvyeea Will ba e1093k►le fox the 000rl3ru Ud plan or t3w-ty can remain or. the prr3z�ebt l rotirervnt Aslan. Fu .or tlisc.us.rAon was hold con, as o t�n: len pregm, : m- to r;jany re('*sts for adu4ssior to rB✓ur;)a E:amr. ESI flbt,3 on by 1,11-vt2 1 iel. sr�v ,;ecatxltad b*o ' ru. .e2ecryt ; and carried that jw I�uprerint�ondwt ��z�3t� to .:r. �r e�a�h of oho s°catch and 'rlckson :-axhlte+cttasl = im of i4rmaj),413 and SOO iA ?re onulci trot with the -Aursing Ik a Board to ars expaftsi.on pxo(waifi. i *re b:- irks) no furtlyr buslws:> th,- tenet irxl adJ0F.Q'n�Rd " t '', x t - F:' . :pSt,-$,C_I t3 ;r r;it edv Jnriwnv Sec. SPa-,IAL k4iMW - j"PT, 20* 10 I- itwn '7 for Yie ftMIM How noard fox th,,, city ol tutchk -,wt �;*pt* 2 Eb a special wetinq at ihwis .-vow with Pr". Milan Brawl i-C"814inn- The follo-Ang bow" MM*O-MS WSZO Prewnts X44an i,(, on ielsant Ned Steavisp �Alt r. %O,,-Oer i-atch "PrOsUdLOV the i-awh W -w ExUksw Pira of pxsf,*tjt at thi LIT This r-,aoftng me called to meet !',4t-, ;Patc-h aW diSOMS the PrOPOGO�i O"nsion pmgmu tdr* patd, A eras the the , vomit plar origi"I futuresaWitian. Ho stistatersVlat rOt 0',117 &OUd pxv3wt neada bo �i - .7,tudcre lad but a1w reeds for the future. Fiture plans sfvul,1 LiclUIC, liouzing for the elderly in the iorm of jv-I,.!zawnt ap,,Artrwnt8, il boarl sy.wJ a&--* =j t, M Ar L, , he wMld drams besides tho present nu"iriq tWh-- 6V8t*d t1wt up, prel Iminary sketch as and ori m. 'tx: nontt.1y board wetii On motion by Ned "Aaarnaq 9ec4Mt*A &I irso 4ej*jiyq and carried th-At the Prosid-azit of thq :�umirx,rk -iuw, i*& ' to gn th Y-1 be IrIYYA*IWJ at an o"rent �d s tho Patch tired �'�Jckson i1xrhitect=al Finn to haw L--* i**hiLtatas of U* proposed adl�`.Aon subs -act toO draw up tvrelWnary Plang�dd Mk ' 4 -.� a �pravel of the! t. - urs L,,q How oomi4i Fg-ol the �AtV There bcirw, ria furth*r busimsn t:x7 reot5jy Gjjyjr-,-*j on :vtior, by ' fit Brz'!kman# ResVoctftdly vAbffdtteds 1. "rancle