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cp02-13-1967 cITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED Regular Council Meeting February 13, 1967 1. CALL SPO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION - Rev. Sanford Sill (Faith Lutheran Church) 3. APPROVE MINUTES - Regular Meeting - January 23, 1967 Special Meeting - January 24, 1967 Special Meeting - February 1, 1967 Special Meeting - February 2, 1967 4. AWXOVE BILLS 5. ALLEY BEHIND CAR WASH ON JEFFERSON STREET 6. RESOLUTION COMMENDING LYLE SMITH - No. 2516 7. RESOLUTION COMMENDING LOWELL D. MILLS - No. 2517 8. RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR 1967 - No. 2518 9. HEARING ON PUBLICATION NO. 101* - 8:00 P.M. Vacation of alley in BlockF48, College Addition, N 1/2 City Resolution to Vacate Required - No. 2519 10. COUNTY DITCH 18 - Report from Engineer and Attorney Schantzen 11. CONSULTING ENGINEERS - Progress reports on city projects 12. APPOINTMENT OF CITY ENGINEER 13. ANNEXATIONS - Street extensions south of Century Avenue Harold Hanson property Maple street 4xtension (?) 14. MONTHLY TESTS AT SEWAGE PLANT (Minn. Valley Testing Labs.) 15. SET HEARING DATE FOR LOT 92, LYNN ADDITION TO CITY (Purchase of property for possible hospital site) 16. INVESTMENT OF SINKING FUNDS 17. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - Public Sites to General Fund as reimbursement of allowed expenses a) $2000.00 down payment b) $ 80.84 expense before renting 2080.84 18. INFORMATION - County Ditch hearing at GlencoeFebruary 14, 1967 19. SAFETY COUNCIL MINUTES - attached 20.' NURSING HOME BOARD = minutes and quarterly income statement attached 21. RECREATION BOARD - minutes attached 22. ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING January 23, 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. Invocation by Rev. Don Sheffield. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Hanson, Johnson; Attorney Schantzen, Engineer Smith, Treasurer Smith Members absent: Alderman Popp Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the following meetings: Special Meeting January 9, 1967 Regular Meeting January 9, 1967 Special Meeting January 18, 1967 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 Walter Rippe Plumbing Inspections W. A. Korngiebel Fire Prevention Inspections Theophil Grunewaldt Dog hours Cash Drawer No. 4 Reimbursement Don Kost Mileage West Publishing Co. Supplies Persian's Office Machines Maintenance IBM Corp.. Maintenance Agreement 3-M Business Prod. Center Equipment rental (3 mos.) Anderson, Helgeson, Lieser & Thorsen Audit Abbott TV Maintenance - City Hall Welding & Machine Service Maintenance - City Hall & Dam Kurth's Grocery Supplies - City Hall E. F. Nowotny Janitor supplies Great Northern Railway Express - Janitor supplies Acme Chemical Company Janitor supplies City of Minneapolis Prisoner's board Erickson Oil Products Gas & supplies - Police Dept. Helga R. Nielsen, Deputy Registrar License plates - Police cars Motorola Walkie-talkie - police dept. Hutchinson Fire Dept. Fire runs Minnesota State Fire Dept. Assn. Dues Leo's Electronic Service Maintenance - fire dept. G.T.C. Auto Parts Supplies - fire dept. Hoels DS Station Supplies - fire dept. Miller -Davis Company Health Dept. supplies Dr. Dan W. Huebert Registrations - births & deaths Minn. Valley Test. Labs. Monthly health tests Albrecht Oil Co. Oil - Hanson house McLeod Co. Tkeasurer State deed tax Postmaster, Hutchinson Revenue Stamps Hutchinson Utilities Gas - Methodist church ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Ray Albrecht Labor Lester Steinhaus Labor Leo Pillatzki Labor Basil Bell Labor Elmer Paulsen Labor William Cully Jr. Labor Carl Baumetz Labor Roger Telecky Labor Altmeyer Farm Service Supplies United Building Centers Supplies Earl Waisanen- Labor Miscellaneous Cash Drawer No. 4 Reimbursement 50.25 46.40 40.00 28i;60 21.56 13.50 15.00 35.00 37.09 75.00 1,420.00 6.35 16.00 9.60 24.78 4.40 76.50 22.00 201.02 4.00 658.50 68.25 20.00 8.90 9.18 2.40 11.96 75.00 181.84 22.05 2.20 2.20 39.98 3249.51 132.60 85.50 171.00 226.88 234.30 218.63 229.25 268.25 94.20 9.33 17.33 .91' ROAD & BRIDGE FUND (continued) Persian's Office Machines Hutchinson Plumbing & Heating Welding & Machine Service Downtown Standard Skelly Oil Company Red Owl Food Stores Hotel Jorgenson Sterling Electric Company Hoffman Plumbing & Heating WATER & SEWER FUND Roy J. Hansen Modern Kem Company Neptune Meter Company American Pipe Services Home Gas Co., Inc. Welding & Machine Service AMI Sewer Service Cash Drawer No. 4 LIQUOR STORE Erwin Mielke Leef Bros., Inc. New Ulm Grocery Rannow Electric Gethid'pisher McKesson & Robbins Famous Brands, Inc. Lynn Johnson Company, Inc. Distillers Distributing Co. Distillers Distributing Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Maintenance 39.00 Maintenance 42.53 Maintenance "= 2.00 Maintenance 229.96 Supplies 72.00 Supplies 12.25 Snow removal expense 18.35 Street lamps 109.13 Maintnance - Rathbun house 200.00 2413.40 Survey (north well property) 138.00 Maintenance (filter plant) 20.00 Water meters 1,819.59 Televising & cleaning 4,323.05 Gas (disposal plant) 42.10 Maintenance 11.50 Maintenance 50.00 Reimbursement 2.55 6406.79 Labor 18.75 Towel service 9.00 Bags 23.43 Maintenance 2.00 Supplies 1.50 Liquor 1,545.10 Liquor X56.13 Liquor =- 79.21 Liquor 569.67 Liquor 846.90 Liquor 21,165.76 Liquor 797.17 _Liquor 275.83 Liquor 783.74 Regular Council Meeting - 3 - January 23, 1967 Mrs. Merritt Jensen presented to the Council a problem with traffic on the double alley now in use between their property at 576 Adams South and the car wash on Jefferson Street. The City Clerk was instructed to check past records to see what arrangements for alley use and control were made at the time the Car Wash was built. Engineer Smith recommended that action be tabled for the time being on the storm sewer problem on Carlisle Street. He reported that Juul Contracting had installed a "drop inlet" into the County Ditch which should take care of the problem. . Alderman Hanson made a motion that the engineering firm of Rieke -Carroll - Muller Associates, Inc., be engaged by the City of Hutchinson as consultant engineers to work with the McLeod County Engineer on a s)lution to the improve- ments and maintenance on County Ditch 18. Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Hanson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the application of Jim's Shell Service to sell cigarettes at 130 -4th Avenue NW for a period of eleven months, from February 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967, accompanied by the proper fee of $11.00, be approved and license be issued in accordance with Ordinance No. 105. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Clerk be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $570.00 to Sinclair Refining Company from the Road and Bridge Fund for coupon books for gasoline purchased by the Street Dept., value of $600.00. Alderman Hanson reported that Vincent Do&ley has indicated his willingness to deed land to the City for the extension of Maple Street. Mr. Dooley is requesting that he be permitted to purchase water from the city to water his gardens. Attorney Schantzen stated this would be permissible if Mr. Dooley understands he will be required to pay deferred assessments when this property is annexed to the City. Alderman Hanson made a motion that Vincent Dooley be allowed to buy city water for his gardens with the understanding that he will pay deferred water - main assessments when this land is annexed to the city. Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Hanson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Mayor Kost called for bids on Publication No. 1013 - Advertisement for Bids, Police Patrol Car - at 8:00 P.M. The following bids were received and read aloud: Bob Plowman $ 200.00 certified Check Net Price $1697.00 Frank Motor Co. 150.00 certified check 1967 Plymouth Fury Police Special Net 1154.00 1967 Dodge Polara Police Special Net 1387.00 as alternate bid Motion was made, seconded and carried to table action on the bids until the. Chief of Police has checked with the bidders to see if the bids ;meet the specifications. Walter Todd and Lowell Wakefield, representing the Hotel Jorgenson, appeared before the Council to ask assistance in making arrangements with the State Fire Marshall for installation of a cantilevered -type fire espape at the rear of the hotel to replace the ladder -type now in use. Mr. Todd stated he did not believe this type of fire escape is necessary, and that it would be a hazard to alley traffic. Discussion. No action taken. Regular Council Meeting - 4 - January 23, 1967 Mayor Kost read a letter from W. G. Miskoff, Secretary, Police Civil Service Commission, certifying the following: Eligible roster for appointment - Luverne Daak, Stewart, Minnesota Eligibility roster - Alfred C. Cheney, Brainerd, Minnesota Alderman Hanson made a motion that Luverne Daak be hired as a Patrolman, effective January 30, 1967, at the starting salary as indicated on the Police payroll schedule. Alderman Johnson seconded the motion of Alderman Hanson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Virg Muller reported that he has now received contour maps and will proceed with work on the sewage treatment plant and the northwest water and sewer development. Mr. Muller presented plans and estimated costs from the Highway Department for the resurfacing of Hwy. 15 in Huchinson (Main Street.) The City's share as estimated would amount to $102,173.80. Mr. Muller presented preliminary cost estimates on the water and sewer replace- ments on Main Street, as follows: Watermain approximately 2580' $ 24,700.00 San. sewer approximately 2450' 23,500.00 Motion was made, seconded and carried to transfer $5187.00 from the Water and Sewer Fund to Road and Bridge Fund for water and sewer work included in Bluff Street Bridge Project 15-1. Attorney Schantzen was requested to proceed with annexation of the street extensions south of Century Avenue deeded to the city by Gene Heymans, and the Hanson property. (Also Maple Street extension?) Mayor Kost read a letter from Lyle A. Smith tendering his resignation from +. the Engineering Department, effective February 15, 1967. Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the resignation of Lyle A. Smith. k Mayor Kost read a letter from Lowell D. Mills tendering his resignation• from the Nursing Home Board, effective February 1, 1967., Motion was made, seconded and carried that the resignation of Lowell Mills from the Nursing Hoge Board be accepted. �> Mayor Kost reported that the Nursing Home Board had recommended that Ned Stearns be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lowell D. Mills. Alderman Hanson made a motion that Ned Stearns be appointed to the Nursing Home Board to fill the unexpired term of Lowell D. Mills to April 1, 196�.-,T� Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Hanson, and upon vote being 'taken, carried. Mayor Ko8t read a letter from Hutchinson Growth Inc. expressing their thanks for the Council's help in getting utilities and facilities close to the Industrial Park. Discussion of financing for the new hospital. The city -appointed Hospital Board has recommended that the Council call a special election for the purpose of submitting to the voters the question of purchasing negotiable coupon bonds to provide money for constructing and equaipping a hospital, said bonds not to exceed $1,500,000.00. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary papers for calling such a special election. Regular Council Meeting - 5 - January 23, 1967 The Council instructed Chief of Police Broderius to contact Russell Meade about equipment and cars being parked on the sidewalk on Third Avenue SW by the Meade's !76611 Station. .Discussion of low -rent housing for the elderly and low-income families. Council members were requested to present flames at the next Council meeting of people who could be appointed to a Board to investigate Federal Aid for such a project. Discussion of additional equipment for the police patrol car being Purchased on Publication No. 1013. new police patrol Alderman Johnson made a motion that the car/be equipped with a large, quadruple bubble light with speaker, and that the f%nt doors be painted white, with city police department identification. Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Johnson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Discussion on removal of flashboards at the dam, and method of operating flood gates to control water flow. The CorpesofEngineers has been requested to send suggestions for removal of the flashboards. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Special Council Meeting January 24, 1967 A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Johnson, Hanson, Engineer Smith, Treasurer Smith Members absent: Alderman Popp Lowell Wakefikid, Hotel Jorgenson, reported that he had written to the State Fire Marshall for information concerning the type of fire escape that is re- quired at the Hotel. The Council recommended that Mr. Wakefield contact the Fire Underwriter's Inspection Bureau for a working drawing of the required fire escape for the Council to view. Alderman Harry Hanson introduced the following written resolution and moved its adoption. Said resolution was fully read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2515 RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO ISSUE HOSPITAL BONDS, CALLING AN ELECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR HOLDING SAID ELECTION, AND DIRECTING NOTICE BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary and expedient to borrow money and ,issue the negotiable coupon bonds of the city for the purpose of providing money for constructing and equipping a hospital, said bonds to be in the -potal principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000.00, and to mature serially as shall be hereafter determined by the council. 2. A special election is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, the 28th day of February, 1967, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the city' the question as set forth in the ballot stated in Section 3. 3. The city shall cause printed blue colored ballots to: --,'be prepared and distributed, which shall set forth the proposition to be voted in sub- stantially the following form: OFFICIAL BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA February 28, 1967 YES SHALL THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE ITS NEGOTIABLE COUPON BONDS IN THE AMOUNT NO (�) OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000.00 TO PROVIDE MONEY FOR CONSTRUCTING AND EQUIPPING A HOSPITAL? INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Voters desiring to vote in favor of said proposition make a cross mark (X) in the square opposite the word YES. Voters desiring to vote against said proposition make a cross mark (X) in the square opposite the word NO. 4. The said election shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. The polling place for all precincts shall be in the Armory. The polls shall be opened at two o'clock P.M. and shall be closed at nine o'clock P.M. The following are hereby designated judges` of said election: RbGGTgT COMJGTT NGGZTUT i LGPLn9L1\ i' T7el Special Council Meeting - 2 - January 24, 1967 FIRST PRECINCT SECOND PRECINCT THIRD PRECINCT FOURTH PRECINCT FIFTH PRECINCT .ninrF • Leona Korngiebel Eileen Boldt Nina Bonniwell • Emma Lake Mary Monahan Joyce Neumann * Lillias Gilhousen Doris Daggett Alma Tews • Grace Sanstead Adeline DeMuth Irene Scharmer * Mildred Nelson Joan Fitzloff Helene Kisling 5. Notice of election shall be given by publication in the official newspaper of the city not less than two weeks prior to the electionopand by posting in three of the most public and -conspicuous places in each precinct not less than ten days before the election. The sample ballot shall be pub- lished one week prior to the election and posted in the office of the city clerk. 6. The city council shall meet at the council chambers in said city on Wednesday, the lst day of March, 1967, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. for the purpose of canvassing the vote and determining the result.Sof said election and taking such further action as the council may deem suitable. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 24th day of January, 1967. Received from the City Clerk and approved this 24th day of January, 1967. /s/ Agnes I. Monge City Clerk /s/ Don 0. Kost Mayor The motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Alderman Leslie Linder,anAg upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted YEA: Harry Hanson Leslie Linder Myven Johnson and the following voted NAY: None Thereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly passed and adopted and affixed his signature thereto in approval thereof, which was attested by the City Clerk. Mayor Kost read a letter from Frank Broderius, Chief of Police, regarding his findings on the bids for a police patrol car, in which he advised that the 1967 Plymouth Fury Police Special had a 11911 wheel base and 318 cu. in. engine, and thus did not meet specifications. Chief of Police Broderius requested permission to purchase the 1967 Dodge Polara 4 door Police Special, with a 12111 wheel base and 383 cu. in. engine (meeting specifications) at a aat price of $1387.00. Chief of Police Broderius also requested permission to order the police patrol car with positive traction. Alderman Linder made a motion that the Police Department be authorized to enter into a contract with Frank Motor Company for the purchase of a 1967 Dodge Po3.ara 4 door Police Special, with 12111 wheel base, 383 cu. in. engine, and positive traction, at net price as bid of $1387.00, plus !the cost for installation of positive traction. Special Council Meeting - 3 - January 24, 1967 Alderman Hanson seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken, carried. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Darvin Zieman be hired at a monthly salary of $40.00 as Fire Department Mechanic, to replace RAVI Fitzloff, who offered his resignatinn to the Fire Department, effective December 31, 1966. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the application of Lowell Wakefield to sell cigarettes at the Hotel Jorgenson for a period of eleven months, from February 1, 1967 to December 31, 1967, accompanied by the proper fee of $11.00, be approved and license be issued in accordance with Ordinance No. 105. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the Clerk be authorized to issue a check to Hutchinson Refuse Service in the amount of $5417.50 for Refuse Service billed through the Water Dept. from November_l, 1966 to December 31, 1966. Motion was made, seconded and carried that the City Clerk be authorized to write to those persons who have not paid their Refuse Service bill for November and December, 1966, explaining that the service is compulsory and will continue to be included on future water bills. The Clerk was instructed to set up interviews with prospective city engineers for February 2, 1967. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. Special Council Meeting February 1, 1967 A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Harry R. Hanson, Acting Mayor, in the Auditorium of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Hanson, Johnson, Popp; Attorney Schantzen Members absent: Mayor Kost Also present: Approximately fifty representatives of service organizations, doctors, boards and committees called by the Council to present the proposed Bond Issue for the hospital. Acting Mayor Hanson turned the meeting over to Dr. Curtis Schafer, Chairman of the Planning Commission. Discussion, questions and answers. Conclusions: 1. The approval of the citizens of Hutchinson of the bond issue is necessary to assure the Department of Health that Hutchinson will proceed with construction of a hospital in order that Hill -Burton funds may be alloekted to Hutchinson. 2. A hospital is a necessity �* Hutchinson, not only for the service and medical care it will provide, but also as a benefit to the business and professional phase of the city's growth. 3. Bonds will be of two types - a) Short-term for constructinA4 maturing in about three years, when the Hill -Burton funds would be available to pay for them. �) Long-term, which it is expected will be retired through revenue from the hospital, but which may, if necessary, be placed on the tax rolls. 4. The present hospital is in the process of dissolution prior to being turned over to the city. There is no indebtedness. the facilities will be turned over to the city without cost. 5. The following people were appointed as a Committee to prepare an informational leaflet to be distributed to the public, expense to be borne by the doctors: Mvan Hurt, Chairman; Charles Carlson, Mrs. Gillespie, Dr. Bretzke, Hal Menssen. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. AGENDA February 2, 1967 7:00 P.M. 1. MARLOW V. PRIEBE, Bloomington 7:00 P.M. Will be 41 in June; married; 3 children Salary desired $11,500.00 On application said could start March lst Owatonna High School in 1944 University of Minnesota in 1950 - Civil Engineer Registered in Minnesota as Civil Engineer and land surveyor Served in Air Force 1944-45 as cadet Experience: 2-15-63 to present Dolan Engineering Inc., Burnsville Field and design engineer 4-15_•-59 to 2-15-63 Minnesota Highway Dept., St. Paul Civil Engineer II 7-1-50 to 4-15-59 Northern Natural Gas Co., Omaha, Nebr. Party Chief to Division Engineer Fields of experience - General surveying Platting Land Planning Design and construction of wate'rmain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets 2. ALVIN H. MOEN, Alexandria 8:30 P.M. Age 36 Married " 2; children Salary desired $12,000.00 High School Sinai, South Dakota 1948 College Augustana Sioux Falls,,S. Dak. 1 year S.D.S.U., Brookings, So. Dak. 3 years graduated 1956 C.E. Navy service - rank PNASN Experience - Hall Engineering, Alexandria July 1956 to present as Assistant Engineer Registered Civil Engineer in Minnesota Starting date on application - April 1, 1967 3. MR. WILLIAM MOORE - withdrew application; accepted employment elsewhere. 4. LETTER FROM CORPS OF ENGINEERS ON OPERATION OF DAM (Lowering level) 5. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION #645 - Harlow Kerr Remodel front of Square Clothing Store building (rizza Palace) Special Council Meeting February 2, 1967 A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Harry R. Hanson in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Linder, Popp, Johnson; Engineer Smith Members absent: Mayor Kost Also present: Bob Carroll of Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates Inco &'See bottom of Motion was made,seconded and carried that the following building permit page 2. be approved: No. 645 Harlow Kerr Remodel front of store building known as Square Clothing Co. at 16 North Main St. Acting Mayor Hanson appointed Aldermen Linder, Popp, Hanson and Engineer Smith as a Viewing Committee on the following property: Lot 92, Lynn Addition to City of Hutchinson Alderman Popp reported that he had talked to Mrs. Danek about purchasing her property at the proposed hospital site. Mrs. Danek does not wish to give the city an option, but indicated she would sign an agreement that she would give the City the first chance to purchase this property. The City Clerk reported that the City Attorney has written to Harry ,'Bingenheimer concerning back -rent due on land used for a gazage on North Jefferson Street. The City Clerk reported that Gottfried Nelson has started to tear down the Methodist Church building. Discussion on removal of flashboards at the dam. Mr. Fred Roberts will be in charge of letting the water through the flood gates and removal of the flashboards, and is to contact the Corps of Engineers for advice if he feels such is needed. Discussion of alley by the car wash on Jefferson Street. No action taken. The Council interviewed Mr. Marlow V. Priebe, Bloomington,for the position of City Engineer. Mr. Priebe stated he would be able to start work three weeks after receiving notification that he had been chosen for the position. The Council interviewed Mr. Alvin H. Moen, Alexandria, for the position of -� City Engineer. Mr. Moen stated he would be able to start work on thirty dayst notice after rec&aving notification that he had been chosen for the position. Bob Carroll presented several solutions to the problem of County Ditch 18. He stated that it is highly desirable to get Lateral No. 1 taken off the county ditch, inasmuch as the city storm sewer was designed to take care of this same area. To do this all land -owners in this area would have to sign a petition to present at the hearing at Glencoe on February 14, 19679 asking for removal and stating that the city will give service to those lands outside of the city limits, as they have no other service. Mr. Carroll suggested that Mr. Everett Young be requested to work with Mr. Schantzen and attend the Learing at Glencoe. Motion was made, seconded and carried that Mr. Everett Young be requested to work with Mr. Schantzen on removing Lateral No. 1 from County Ditch 18, and that he attend the hearing at Glencoe on February 14, 1967. The second problem involves the area around Clark Street. The engineers recommend that the ditch be rebuilt an Bluff Street between fifth Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North, at an approximate cost of $15,000.00 Special Council Meeting - 2 - February 2, 1967 Alderman Johnson presented a proposal from Fredericksonts, Inc. to clean North Well No. 3, and recommended that it be approved. Discussion. Alderman Johnson made a motion that the Council accepts the proposal of Fredericksonts Inc. to clean the north well (No.3), and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign such proposal on behalf of the City, copy of which is on file in the Clerk's office. Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Johnson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Alderman Johnson made a motion that the firm of Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates be authorized to place a fiO.ld man in the Engineering Dept., effective February 6, to work with Assistant Engineer Smith and become familiar with the city and its projects, to be paid on the basis of the cost proposal accepted by the City. Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Johnson, and upon vote being taken, carried. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. (Acting Mayor Hanson to sign) * Insert for page 1 Alderman Linder made a motion that the following people be named to a Board to investigate Federal programs for aid for the building of low -rent housing for the elderly and low-income families: Lloyd Toutant, James McKenna, Mrs. Thomas Cone, Mrs. Willard (Dorothy) Sahr, S. R. Knutson. Alderman Popp seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken, carried. BANK RECONCILIATION AND FUND BALANCES January, 1967 CLERKS BALANCES fm BALANCE 12/31/66 RECEIPTS -JAN. General $ 85,340.81 $ 18,469.99 Road & Bridge (118,117.55) 38,930.06 Water & Sewer 86,115.05 26,552.74 $ 53,338.31 83,952.79 Library S.F. # 1 S.F. # 2 162 Curb 6, Gutter S.F; # 4 S.F. # 5 $ 4,184.91 $ 82.17 13,537.50 ---- 12,414.75 ---- (38.38) ---- 2,429.65 404.88 16,187.41 3,190.08 $ 102,054.15 $ 87,629.92 JANUARY DISBURSEMENTS $ 59,901.76 8,588.93 17.537.64 86,028.33 $ 1,230.99 11,903.75 $ 99,163.07 BALANCE 1/31/67 $ 43,909.04 (87,776.42) 95,130.15 51,262.77 $ 3,036.09 13,537.50 12,414.75 (38.38) 2,834.53 7.473.74 $ 90,521.00 BANK BALANCES SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS First National $ 44,139.97 General Fund $ 5,606.61 Citizens 55,181.77 Road & Bridge 2,173.83 $ 99,321.74 Water & Sewer 786.85 Less Library 233.45 Outstanding Checks 8,800.74 $ 8,800.74 $ 90,521.00 Hutchinson Safety Council Jan. 30, 1967 The Futchinson Safety Council met for their regular ^iont'ly me tiny; on 11onday, Jan. 30th at 12:"0 o'clock noon, at the ?Iotik Jorgenson. Twelve members were present. MeetirrZ was opened by President L. Teskey, with silent table prayers by those oresert. President Teekey reported that no one from the Hutchinson Council ha-? b en able to attend the ?'jinn. ^ta`.e Safety Council meeti^g on Jan. 9th. Discussion was held on a piece of grourr11 on 5th Ave NE being used as a playground and it was decided that this was not an offic;al city plpyfirour.d. Les kith reported that he had b..en adviaed of a scholars�_ip given by t, -,e Fire Underwriter's. Les Smith of the nominatirg committee presented the following slate of officers: Larry Tes'rey — President Mr:, Ai.:g. Otto — Vice :'resident Florence jarcho — �7ec'y—Treas. L. Ladd executive board 'Les Timer and made the recommendation that hazel Baseman be retained as historian. President teskey asked for nominations from the floor. Walter Korngiebel mo -:ed, rpcorded by W. Prodd that nominations cease. Motion carried. It w s mo ed by Bi'l Prodd, seconded by Ilelen Root, that a unanimous ballot be declared ',or the slate as presented. Yotion carried. Mo -,.,ed by -ieorge Dat.lgren, seconded by Bill Brodd, that tt.e minu'es ' rd treasurer's .report be accepted .s :resented. :lotion ca,•ried. ti -:n to Pvl journ at 12:58p.m. Florerce Jarcy o secretary—Treasurer NURSING WME BOARD METING - JAN. 11, 1967 The Nursing Home Board for the city of Hutchinson -net Jan, 11, 1967 for a noon meeting at Burns Manor with President Tom Cone presiding. The following members were present: Tera Cone. Tip dills, Mrs. Zeleny, firs. Nielsen, Milan braun, rrancis Jensen. The minutes of the December reaula.r monthly meeting were read and approved after the phrase correction of savings certificate instead of savings deposits was made. Enough licensed .erson!�el has been obtained for 24 hour coverage. All statutory requirements have been met so that certification for medicare participation should be forthcoming. Savings certificates in the amount of $ 9,000.00 with the First National Bank and $109000.00 with Citizens Bank for a total of $19,000.00 have been deposited in the city cierk's vault for safe keeping. Remodling plans and bids were reviewed and studiedq Some bids were not completed in time for this m-eting. Mr. Luhraan, of Luhman Construction Co. of Howa.7d Lake presented another plan with the wall of T.+,ilcor structural steel with stud framing. 3P" sheetroc': laminated over 3,18" rocklath, with painted surface to match existing walls. The estimated cost of this plan is $95C.00. Kiemorials and donations totalling $75.00 have been received. A $25.00 memorial frog, Anna Braun in memory '�f Lena Braun and a donation of $40.00 crom the Evangelic,il Reformed Lynn Trinity Church and a $10.00 donation fron the Congregati7;nal Church 'Nomen's Fellowship. The proposed salary scale of the Hutchinson Corarnunity Hospital and Glencoe Nunicipal 'iospital for all licensed personnel. were reviewed. No action was Lak-n as this matter would depend on added income that vie hope to get from increased welfare rates and also increased private pay rates. On motion by Tip Mills, seconded by Mrs. Zeleny, and carried that the private pay ra7.es be increased by 50 cents per day. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at D45 R, RespecEully,submitted Francis Jensen, Sec. 3uR,.. i i . FU.', E 3 MOfi Il -i P�RIO-) - C .; - - u:. 1x66 Resi6ents-------------------------------- $ 37,455.22 ',eals---__------- ------.--------------- 104.00 it'iscr:llar.eous---------------_---____-- 43.25 Inventory - Dec. 31 over c'ct.l----------208.05 Total -- 3 37,810.52 ;PERATIN�6 EXPE1,3ES: SALARI E'-'. Administrative and Officf, --------- $ 2,078.15 Nursing--------------------------------- ---------------- 12,825.84 Dietary ---------------------------------- 31870.65 Housekeeping ------- --------- !.;aintenance---------------------------- 1,165.15 Laundry --------------------------------- 1,165.15600 00 Total -- t 2l,F)^2. C9 Q:H�R Et:Fti•.jE::: Administrative and General -------------- ,130.94 Plant ratio ant::' „'.aint-:nance--------- 1,:?5`.99 tip-. �� ;.. Dietary --------------------------------- 50269.49 Laundry --------------------------------- 11422.18 Mcusekreping---------------------------- 150.16 NuTS,inq-------------------------------- Total -----_-_------------------ Total -- 1 11,517.08 $ 33,119.17 Iiv"CkS OVER EXPEr'�E:-- ----- -- ------ $ 49691.35 id0i - UPcit:'�ITidi� FXPEJiSi�Ss Accrued Inter-ist on Bonds --- __..____-__-- $ 3,-_;70.00 Interest Income on Irrj.z,s,.,aents ------ _-� 330•!'0 y 3,180.00 NQ'iiTli ur1I. --- $ 1,511.35 �ec�e� cGvt is vital lotqoo� livift9900000 -100 aO hutckipt5oft is a qooCJ Place to live Ia., 6-1 ..... °iinutes for the •Jar_uary recreation Board Fleeting held in the City \10 ,, Ahm —, A,n_ Chtfrnd 1'npp. D.,n ko" Hall January 11�t,i 1Q67. Nlnd•Pr ,.inm � S hi,mN m. M.,k ff. NO!"r, 14—k—ine t' Ic Fyull`n,rn`— t` i °I�.E nk was sall.,eo orcier at 7:30 P.M. with the following members p� present: Joe Yol.:nar.s, Milt brirkman, Willin.ni Kruschel, Larry Graf, DRs:., ;, y Will i -m t;iskof f, ) v.,n Hurt and Gene May. 1VA'N ill'lil Fills were read and approved on a motion by Miskoff, second by Brinkman. Applicata ons for next summer jobs were discussed and filed for fnrther cnnside:� :tion. Burt reported t�! t we are now short of a few uniforms for basket- ball-- he also pointed out th2t it was necessary to purchase add- itional equipment for football this last fall. After some disc,.ission it was agreed that 1t(MYXgrAAUj= we plan on contacting the new businessmen in town as was done in 1961 by the Optimist group. Discussion than centered around the playgro,.,nds- Hurt reported that hp her' 1--n contacted by the Newcomer's Club in that they Imre ready to add to that Fl aygrn,ind. Hurt will meet with WW to select additional equipment for that area. Larry `lraf stated that the Optimist Club had again pl.ann d to have their Easter Basket sales for this same r,urF^^P. Sone concern wag given t^ the storage of the equipment for the N.r. Jaycee Playground- in that one of the board members had :>+ been annroiched as to wlien rare they goirz- to Arrect thisi his is w ty i It._ m, a matter which ,rill have to be worked out -with the Park Bee�rd. T! F 'f'ad inry Pool fund was also discussed along with a concern to help promote this project now that it has about 112300.00 in it. This must be one of the principal items on the next year's recommendation list. ' •:' . Hurt reported that a second swim session is planned for Feb through April. Broom Hockey is in full bloom for 5 teams--- regular jockey has n:t gotten st2rted hs it has in the past as weather has been a big factor and it was difj'icult to find a coach.-- Figure Skating lessons are /being offered to classes Dion. Tue and Thur. afternoons nth approximately 60 youti: Pnroll ed. A sh^w is planned for Mid - February. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. GeneYlay, Sccrc*ry