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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 &#0oval 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. # 5 S.F. # 6 S.F. # 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - i' 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