cp07-08-1968 cITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 8, 1968
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M.
2. INVOCATION - Rev. Donald Sheffield
3. APPROVE MINUTES Regular Meeting June 24, 1968
Special Meeting June 26, 1968
4. APPROVE BILLS
5. FRANK ENGLEHART - AMBULANCE
6. FRANK ENGLEHART - FIRE DEPARTMENT (t5000.00 to Restricted Fund for Equipment)
7. SECOND AND FINAL READING - ORDINANCE NO. 315
Rezoning Blocks 14, 15, 25 and 26, S 1/2 City
8. ORDINANCE RE PUBLIC NUISANCES ABANDONED CARS ETC. - D. J. Black
9. ORDINANCE RE DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN CITY OF HUTCHINSON
10. APPROVE NURSING HOME CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (Resolution)
11. VACATION POLICY FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY HELP
12. ED SEALE - Request for Leave of Absence
13. AIRPORT REFERENDUM (September?)
14. APPOINT TOM KOEPPEN TO AIRPORT COMMISSION - Term to expire 9/28/69
To replace Kenneth Butler, resigned
15. CITY ENGINEER
a) Petitions - Charles Rannow for Water and Sewer Tap
b) Project 17-9 Street Improvements - Engineer's Recommendation for Final
Acceptance (Resolution Accepting Work)
c) Plaque for Waste Treatment Plant - names to be included.
d) Method of payment on hookup charges for water and sewer.
e) Building permits
f) Water and sewer taps
16. NEPTUNE CONTRACT;:
17. FUND BALANCES JUNE 30, 1968 - attached.
18. AUTHORIZE CASHING OF INVESTMENTS IN SINKING FUND NO. 6
'19. ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
June 24, 1968
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 Alrick, Black, Linder, Travaille; Engineer Priebe
Members absent: Attorney Schantzen
Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the following
meeting,--,
Regular Meeting June 10, 1968
Motion was made, seconded and carried that the bills be granted and paid out
of the proper funds as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Jane S. Haugen
Labor
36.00
Richard Banke
Labor
84.00
Harvey Daharsh
Labor
28.00
Wm. Marquardt
Labor
28.00
Luella Oklobzija
Labor
56.00
Wayne Scott
Labor
168.00
Maxine Engwall
Labor
14.40
Theophil Grunewaldt
Labor
78.40
Lori P. Maynard
Labor
51.20
Sidney L. Carlson
Labor
110.00
Don Kost
Expense
53.34
Leslie B. Linder
Expense
28.10
Cash Drawer No. 4 -
Reimbursement
22.55
Hutchinson Leader
Publications
118.35
Grams Ins. Agency
Premium
2,937.46
Stearnswood Inc.
Supplies
2,144.14
Minn. Valley Testing Labs. Inc.
Service
16:50
Burroughs Corp.
Supplies
1,597.54
Hagen Office Equipment Inc.
Equipment
337.50
Larsen Communications
Maintenance
291.18
Hutchinson Business Service
Supplies
1.75
Hutchinson Telephone Co.
Service
192.92
G.T.C. Auto Parts
Supplies
2.20
Mankato Fire & Safety Co.
Supplies
75.00
Village of Burnsville
Supplies
5.00
Zoning Bulletin
Subscription
15.00
American City Magazine
Supplies
12.00
Commercial West
Publication
11.70
Keefe & Schantzen
Fees
6,000.00
Poucher Printing & Lithographing
Printing Bonds
209.00
PUBLIC SITES TRUST FUND
Grams Ins. Agency Premium
14,725.23
6.11
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND
Ray R. Albrecht
Earl Alsleben
Glen Bartels
Carl Baumetz
Clinton Christensen
Wilbert Froemming
Clifford Paulsen
Elmer Paulsen
Lester Steinhaus
Grams Agency
Marlow V. Priebe
Cash Drawer No. 4
Stearnswood Inc.
Richards Oil Co.
Atkinson Blacktop Service, Inc.
Hutchinson Leader
Thomas J. Savage
SINKING FUND NO. 8
Cash Drawer No. 4
Poucher Printing &
Keefe & Schantzen
Commercial West
Hutchinson Leader
WATER & SEWER
Stanford Hanson
Mark Luedtke
Herman Koehler
R. A. Ahlgren
Edward Wojohn
Cash Drawer No. 4
Continental Oil Co.
Grams Agency
SINKING FUND N0.6
Lithographing
Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates
LIQUOR STORE
Gordon Hakes
Municipal Electric Plant
Hutchinson Utilities
Ed Hoerner
Leef Bros.
Lynn' Woodcraft
New Ulm Grocery Co.
Madsen Agency
Citizens Ins. Agency
Ed. Phillips & Sons
Johnson Bros.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Distillers Distributing
Labor
213.00
Labor
213.00
Labor
18.00
Labor
236.90
Labor
60.00
Labor
10.00
Labor
80.00
Labor
234.60
Labor
61.25
tabor Premium
1,253.28
Mileage & expense
50.55
Postage
.78
Supplies
9.00
Oil (asphalt)
1,337.15
MC -3
319.55
Publication
10.50
Expense
49.00
4,156.56
Reimbursement
2.551
Printing bonds
172.00
Fees
7,750.00
Publication
11.70
Publication
10.35
7,946.60
Labor
63.00
Labor
133.00
Labor
120.00
Labor
68.25
Labor
84.00
Rimburesement
2.24
Gas
2.44
Premium
515.38
988.31
Fees 4,257.62
Labor
115.20
Power
111.55
Gas
11.70
Rent
400.00
Service
11.84
Supplies
58.50
Supplies
44.46
Premium
_ 6.00
Premium
229.00
Liquor & wine
2,602.26
Liquor & wine
244.82
Liquor
1,451.25
Liquor
987.56
Regular Council Proceedings - 3 - June 24, 1968
Discussion of rezoning of Blocks 14, 15, 25 and 26 S 1/2 City. Mr. Norman
Pendergast redd a letter he had addressed to the City Council and the Editor
of the Hutchinson Leader stating his objections to the proposed rezoning.
Approximately twenty-five other persons attended the Council meeting relative
to such proposed rezoning. Several persons questioned whether they would be
permitted to rebuild their homes if destroyed by fire, wind or other causes,
after the proposed rezoning went into effect. Reference was made to Ordinance
No. 245, Section 4-F-5 (p. 8) governing buildings damaged or destroyed.
Discussion tabled temporx(arily for bid opening on Publication No. 1116
Mayor Kost called for bids on Publication No. 1116 - Parking Meters - at 7:45
P.M.
There was one bid from Rockwell Manufac_�turing Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., accompanied
by a certified check in the amount of $350.00 as bid security, as follows:
Rockwell Model "K" Automatic Parking Meters Each Unit Price $66.00
Less Trade-in allowance for used Model "G°f Meters TT TT 8.00
Less Trade-in allowance for used Model 11H" Meters TT TT 8.00
Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to table action on the bids
for parking meters until the Special Council Meeting of June 26, 1968.
Further discussion of proposed rezoning of Blocks 14, 15, 25 and 26 S 1/2 City.
Mayor Kost called for a show of hands of those in favor of and opposing the
proposed rezoning, and explained that the Council relies heavily on the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Alderman Alrick introduced Ordinance No. 315 for its first reading and moved
its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 315
(attached)
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance No. 315 for its
first reading, and upon vote being taken, all members preeent voted "aye" and
Ordinance No. 315 was declared passed on its first reading.
Discussion of traffic oontrol on Adams Street and Bluff Street (especially
with the intersection with 2nd Avenue SE) while Main Street is under construc-
tion.
Chief of Police Broderius was requested to contact the Highway Department to
see if some traffic control signals can be erected.
Dwayne Anderson presented a bill for his home at 44 10th Avenue ATE from the
time of heavy rain when water backed up in his basement. Mr. Anderson was
requested to contact the Burns Manor Nursing Home Board as the trouble was
caused by construction.
Alderman Alrick reported that the railroad had contacted the trucking company
relative to the petition and complaint against their loading and unloading
on Third Avenue NW, and the trucking company had indicated its willingness to
move the operation to the west of town.
Alderman Linder introduced Ordinance No. 313 for its second and final reading,
and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 313
(attached)
Alderman Black seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance No. 313 for its second
and final reading, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye"
and Ordinance No. 313 was declared passed and adopted by the City Council this
24th day of June, 1968.
Alderman Travaille introduced Ordinance No. 314 for its second and final
reading, and moved its adoption:
I
ORDINANCE NO. 315
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 245
CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
(Blocks 14, 15, 25 and 26, S 1/2 City)
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION I. The following described real property is hereby rezoned
from 11R-111 Single Family and Two Family Residential District to "B-3"
General Business District:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Block 25 S 1/2 City
All of Blocks 14, 15 and 26 S 1/2 City
SECTION IT. The following described real _3property is hereby rezoned
from "R-2" Multiple Family Residential District to "B-3" General Business
District:
Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 25, S 1/2 City
SECTION III. The following described real property is hereby rezoned
from "I-111 Industrial District to "B-3" General Business District:
Lots 9 and 10, Block 25, S 1/2 City.
SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication.
(Published in The Hutchinson Leader on Friday, June 28, 1968)
PUBLICATION NO. 1120
ORDINANCE NO. 313
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION I. That notice of hearing was duly given and publication of
said hearing was duly made and it was made to appear to the satisfaction
of the City Council that it would be in the best interest of the City
to vacate said streets.
SECTION IZ. That those certain streets and public thoroughfares in the
City of Hutchinson located and described as follows:
River Street from the South line of Second Avenue SE to the
North line of Fifth Avenue SE
Fourth Avenue SE from the East line of Ontario Street to the
West line of Lot 3 in Block 41 and the West line of Lot 3 in
Block 42, all in S 1/2 City of Hutchinson
be and the same are hereby vacated, provided, however, the City of
Hutchinson reserves unto itself a perpetual easement and the right to
enter upon said premises for the purposes of construction and/or
maintenance of public utilities.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage
and publication and upon filing certified copy thereof with the proper
county officers as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
Agnes I. Monge, City Clerk
Regular Council Proceedings - 4 - June 24, 1968
ORDINANCE NO. 314
(attached)
Alderman Linder Seconded the motion to introduce Ordinance No. 314 for its
second and final reading, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted
"aye" and Ordinance No. 314 was declared passed and adopted by the City
Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
Joe Ungblut, representing Rite -Way Car Wash, requested permission to hold up
erection bf that portion of the fence by the car wash on James Street which
would abut an existing building.
Alderman Linder made a motion that the Rite -Way Car Wash be allowed to wait
with construction of the portion of the fence adjacent to an existing build-
ing until such time as the building is taken down, at which time the fence
will be completed.
Alderman Travaille 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 a petition
Marvin Anderson, for water and sewer
by Juul Contracting Co..
from Carl Moehring, James Reid, and
installation in Oak Park 2nd Addition
Alderman Travaila�ebna motion that the petition of Carl Moehring, James
Reid, and Marvi or installation of water and,sewer lines in Oak Park 2nd
Addition by Juul---, Contracting Co. be approved and permit issued, with the
contractor to pay the City 8% of the construction cost for engineering ser-
vices.
Alderman Linder seconded the motion, and tipon vote being taken, all members
present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
The City Engineer stated that the City is the owner of 2601 of park land
adjacent to the above water and sewer installation, and questioned whether
the City would participate in the costs at an approximate $7.50 per foot,
for an estimated total cost of $1950'.>00.
Alderman Black made a motion that the City of Hutchinson will participate and
pay its share of the cost of installation of water and sewer to Oak Park 2nd
addition at the figures presented by the City Engineer.
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion of Alderman Black and upon vote
being taken, all members present voted ttaye?' and the motion was declared
carried.
The City Clerk presented a petition from Rowan C. Belknap to occupy a trailer
home at 405 Kay Street during the time his home is being repaired from recent
storm damage.
Alderman Travaille made a motion that the request of Rowan C. Belknap be
allowed, subject to approval and inspection by the Chief of Police and City
Engineer, and payment of the required fee.
Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Travaille, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following applications
for building permits be approved and permits issued, as approved by the City
Engineer:
NIOXXJ.3a
mixtar
No.
860
George F. Field
No.
862
Emmet McCormick
No.
864
Vernon Hagen
No.
865
Clyde Drahos
No.
868
Roger Siemsen
No.
870
Reid & Co. Inc.
No.
871
Reid & Cd., Inc.
No.
872
Reid & Co. Inc.
No.
869
David L. Reid
103 5th Ave NE Addition to house
Lot 16 Oak Park 2nd Add Addition to house
Lot 5 Block 2 Miller Add Addition to garage
115 Linden Ave. Steel building
1088 Jefferson S. Garage
Lot 40 Oak Park 2nd Add. House & garage
Lot 42 Oak Park 2nd Add. House & garage
Lot 44 Oak Park 2nd Add. House & garage
Lot 28 Oak Park 2nd Add. House & garage
(Published in The Hutchinson Leader on Friday, June 28, 1968)
PUBLICATION NO. 1121
ORDINANCE NO. 314
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION I. That the City of Hutchinson has received an offer from C. A.
and Mabel McEwen to accept the hereinafter described real property for the
sum of $10,000.00 as trade-in on the City's purchase of Lot 4 Block 11
S 1/2 City, said real estate being located in the County of McLeod,
State of Minnesota, to -wit:
West 1/2 Lot 6 and W 1/2 Lot 7 in Block 9, S 1/2 City
SECTION II. That after due consideration it has been decided that the
above described real property is not needed for the convenience of the
inhabitants of the City of Hutchinson and that it would be in the said
City's best interest to sell said real estate.
SECTION III. That upon completion of the purchase of Lot 4 Block 11
S 1/2 City, the City of Hutchinson shall, by Quit Claim Deed, convey
unto C. A. and Mabel McEwen all of its right, title and interest in the
above described real property.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and
after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
Agnes I. Monge, City Clerk
Regular Council Proceedings - 5 - June 24, 1968
No. 873 Dean Hansen 405 Alan Street Addition to house
No. 866 Elmer Merickel Lot 8 Blk 1 Southside Terrace Apt. house
(Subjectto receipt inx of petition for water and sewer)
Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following applica-
tions for water and sewer taps be approved, and permits issued:
On
Bldg.
Permit
No.
870
Reid & Co., Inc.
On
Bldg.
Permit
No.
871
Reid & Co., Inc.
On
Bldg.
Permit
No.
872
Reid & Co., Inc.
On
Bldg.
Permit
No.
869
David L. Reid
On
Bldg.
Permit
No.
866
Elmer Merickel - after petition for water
and sewer received.
Engineer Priebe clarified the method of installation of sidewalk on Main
Street as follows:
1) Sidewalk was reviewed by City Engineer, contractor, Mayor and Consulting
Engineers to determine which sidewalk should be replaced.
2) Sidewalk replacement to be a part of Arcon Construction Co. contract.
3) Cost figures comparedwith charges made by local contractor according to
latest work done for the City, and charge per foot is the same, 50� per
square foot of 4" sidewalk.
Mayor Kost reported �oval has been received as required and the City may now
officially award contracts on the hospital construction.
Alderman Black introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2735
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS - HOSPITAL
(attached)
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote
being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2735 was
declared adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
The City Clerk was requested to contact James McKenna to set up a meeting with
the Council, Senior Citizens Housing Committee, and Allen Anderson to discuss.'-,
housing needs.
Alderman Travaille made a motion that the bill from Anderson, Helgeson, Lieser
& Thorsen for audit of the 1967-1968 books _be paid entirely from the General
Fund inasmuch as it was included in the General Fund budget.
Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Travaille, and upon vote being
taken, all hnembers present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Engineer Priebe reported Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates, Inc. have received
,government approval on the plans and specifications for Phase II of the Waste
Treatment Plant, and the Council may now issue the official call for bids.
Alderman Alirick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2736
(attached)
Alderman Black seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote
being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2736 was declared
adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
The City Clerk called the Council's attention to the recommendation of the
auditors re Sinking Fund No. 1, as included in the annual report, page 5, item
11.
Alderman Travaille made a motion that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized
to close out Sinking Fund No. 1 as the bond issue has been completely redeemed,
and all assets of the fund (cash and assessments receivable) be transferred to
Sinking Fund No. 2 (Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds of 1961).
Alderman Black seconded the motion of Alderman Travaille, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2735
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2727, adopted by the City Council of the City
of Hutchinson, did accept bids for the construction of a hospital known and
designated as the Hutchinson Community Hospital, subject to the approval
thereof by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Public Health Service,
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, as hereinafter indicated and
in the amounts indicated:
COMPANY TYPE OF WORK AMOUNT
George Madsen Construction Co., Inc. General Construction $ 1,139,427.00
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Axel Newman Heating & Plumbing Co. Inc. Mechanical Construction 520,341.00
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
Brandt Electric Inc.
Olivia, Minnesota
St. Paul Bar & Restaurant Equipment Co.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Castle Company Division of Ritter
Pfaudler Corporation
Rochester, New York 14602
Electrical Construction 175,335.00
Kitchen Equipment 25,138.00
Hospital Equipment 23,353.00
AND WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hutchinson has been notified
of the approval thereof by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Public
Health Service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA:
That a letter of intent to award contract be directed to the above named
bidders advising of this action, said letter to be prepared andcblivered by
the architect,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the contracts for said work be executed
with the low bidders as above indicated by the Mayor and City Clerk of the
City of Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
3
Alderman Alrick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2736
RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PHASE II -
Project 17-2 Waste Treatment Plant
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the council on June 27,
1966, Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates, Inc., consulting engineers retained
for the purpose, have prepared plans and specifications for Phase II - of a
Waste Treatment Plant, and have presented such plans and specifications to
the council for approval; and
WHEREAS, such Plans and Specifications were approved by the Council
per Resolution No. 2714, adopted May 13, 1968, subject to approval of the
State of Minnesota Department of Health, and
WHEREAS, the Council has now been notified such Plans and Specifica-
tions have been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Health;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA:
1. The city clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for
bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and
specifications. The advertisement shall be published three times, shall
specify the work to be done, shall state bids will be opened and considered
by the Council at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, July 24, 1968, in the council
chambers of city hail, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed
and filed with the clerk and accompanied by'a cash deposit, bidder's bond
or certified check made payable to the City of Hutchinson in an amount equal
to ten per cent (109/6) of the bid.
2. The advertisement shall further state that the City reserves
the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informq..Iities or
irregularities, and that no bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of
forty-five (45) days.
3. The advertisement shall further state that bidders will be re",
quired to comply with President's Executive Order No. 11114 and the provisions
of Executive Order No. 10925 as included therein.
Alderman Black seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote
being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2736 was
declared adopted by the City Council this 24th day of June, 1968.
Regular Council Proceedings - 6 - June 24, 1968
Alderman Black made a motion that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized
to invest up to $8000.00 of Sinking Fund No. 2 funds in U. S. Treasury Bills
to mature in February, 1969.
Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Black and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Sample ordinances re public nuisances, abandoned cars, etc., were referred to
Alderman Black for examination and report.
Mayor Kost read a letter from Donald M. Peterson re the "mess" on the Lowell
Otto property at 219 5th Avenue NE.
Attorney Schantzen is to be instructed to write to Mr. Otto, advisirighim
the house in question was moved in violation of City Ordinance and must be
removed and the area cleaned up.
Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following applica-
tions for Special Permits be approved and permits issued, as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
No. 841 Victor A. Olesen - Main Motors Sign - 136 Main St. N.
No. 854 Rite -Way Auto Wash, Inc. Sign - Lot 5 Block 22 N 1/2
The .City Clerk reported Preliminary Plat had been filed for Southside Terrace,
Elmer Merickel, developer, with proper fee paid.
Alderman Alrick made a motion that the hearing on the Preliminary Plat for
Southside Terrace be held by the Planning Commission at 7:45 P.M. on Monday,
July 15, 1968, and the Clerk to publish/the required hearing notices.
and mail
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion of Alderman Alrick, and upon vote
being taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared
carried.
The City Clerk reported Preliminary Plat had been filed for Peterson's Terrace,
Donald M. Peterson, developer, with proper fee paid.
Alderman Linder made a motion that the hearing on the Preliminary Plat for
Peterson's Terrace be held by the Planning Commission at 8:15 P.M. on Monday,
July 15, 1968,.and the Clerk to publis�/thy required --hearing notices.
an mail
Alderman Black seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being
taken, all members preseht voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Alderman Black made a motion that $4000.00 be transferred from the Liquor
Store to the General Fund.
Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Black, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Letter was noted received from Norman W. Zachow stating that he wishes to
discontinue ambulance service and will sell his ambulance and its necessary
equipment for the price of $3000.00.
Discussion of emergency generator equipment for police, fire and civil
defense use. Engineer Priebe was requested to check with Ralph Young and
report back to the council.
Alderman Travaille made a motion that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized
to write-off the following accounts in the Cemetery Accounts Receivable:
Marie Runke $ 60.00
Fred Zaske 116.60
inasmuch as the County Welfare Board and 'Secial Security cannot pay the
balances due and they are uncollectible by the City.
Alderman Black seconded the motion of Alderman Travaille, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 11:10 P.M.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING (BOARD OF REVIEW)
June 26, 1968
A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the
Council Chambers at the hour of 4:00 P.M.
Members present: Alderman D. J. Black, Allen Travaille, Jay Alrick
Members absent: Alderman Leslie Linder, Attorney Schantzen, Engineer Priebe
Also present: Wesley Abrams, County Assessor and George W. Keenan Sr., City
Assessor
No property owners appeared to discuss their taxes.
Alderman Black made a motion that contract for parking meters be awarded
to Rockwell Mfg. Co. as low bidder (only bidder) and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City.
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion of Alderman Black, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
The City Clerk reported Ruby Sickman had declared she had secured other rental
quarters as of July 15, 1968, and wondered if she would have to pay rent for
the entire month of July inasmuch as she had been notified to move because of
the sale of the house involved (145 lst Ave. SW).
Alderman Black made a motion that the last half of the rent for the month of
July for the house at 145 lst Ave SW be waived if the premises are vacated by
July 15th, and that C. A. McEwen be required to pay rent if possession is
taken before August 1, 1968.
Alderman'Alrick seconded the motion of Alderman Black, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Alderman Black made a motion that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer
funds as follows from Water and Sewer to Sinking Fund No. 6 for debt retirement:
1/2 January 1, 1969 Interest $ 12,676.63
1/4 July 1, 1969 Principal 12 500.00
25,176.63
Alderman Travaille seconded the motion of Alderman Black and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Alderman Travaille made a motion that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer
the following amounts from Sinking Fund No. 8 to accounts for reimbursement of
funds expended:
General Fund (For Project 17-9) $ 50,000.00
Road and Bridge (For Project 17-1) 6,009.28
Water & Sewer (For Project 17-1) 1,595.20
$ 57.,604.48
Alderman Black seconded the motion of Alderman Travaille, and upon vote being
taken, all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared carried.
Fred Roberts, Buildings Supt., was authorized to get cost Crstimates for in-
stallation of a bathroom on the second floor of the house at 26 Franklin
Street North so that it is more desirable for rental purposes.
The City Clerk reported the investment of $395,202.20 in funds from S. Fund
#8 in Treasury bills, to yield 5.44% on the discount basis, maturity December
19, 1968, as per investment authorized by the City Council on June 10, 1968.
Discussion of thoroughness and completeness of building inspections. Alderman
Black stated he would investigate and report back to the council on the
building requirements now covered by city ordinance.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 5:05 P.M.
CLERK'S BALANCES
Fund
General
Road & Bridge
Water & Sewer
Library
S.F.
#
1
S.F.
#
2
S.F.
#
3
S.F.
#
4
S.F.
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5
S.F.
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6
S.F.
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8
Public
Sites
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
,-MU ne90ta 55350
OFFICES AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
BANK RECONCILIATION & FUND BALANCES
June, 1968
Balance 5/31/68
$ 10,547.21
(2,673.63)
54.907.88
$ 62,781.46
298.27
1,184.73
1,620.20
492.41
920.35
1,973.26
12,224.08
-0-
14,150.05
$ 95,644.81
Receivts-June
$ 163,167.42
44,136.22
12,529.98
$ 219,833.62
$ 8,386.25
3,650.52
2,456.05
791.05
1,536.83
5,410.22
190,520.21
551,477.59
37.50
$ 984,099.84
Disbursements
$ 44,540.34
11,979.87
48.254.94
$ 104,775.15
$ 1,570.60
166,313.61
460,753.28
6.11
$ 733,418,75
Balance 6/28/68
$ 129,174.29
29,482.72
19.182.92
$ 177,839.93
$ 7,113.92
4,835.25
4,076.25
1,283.46
2,457.18
7,383.48
36,430.68
90,724.31
14,181.44
$ 346,325.90
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Banks' Balances
Citizens $ 151,665.71
14,187.55
1st National 96,108.39
112,387.88
156,275.39
$ 530,624.92
Less Checks
Outstanding 184,312.02
$ 346,312.90
NSF Check 13.00
$ 346,325.90
Summary of Outstanding Checks
General Fund 25, 82.0
Road & Bridge Fund 3,670.09
Water & Sewer Fund 594.25
Payroll Checks 12,9.99.86
Library 51.39
Public Sites .6.11
S.F. # 6 75,957.20
S.F. # 8 65 551.08
184,312.02