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cp12-13-1971 cAGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1971 27 CALL TO ORDER u'`� C INVOCATION: REVEREND S. HECKSEL CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 1971 < SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 1971 4. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS NEW BUSINESS /-' CONSIDERATION OF SAFETY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FOR THROUGH STREETS CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ALLEY LIGHT CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR COURTESY PARKING PERMITS CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF GLENCOE'S REQUEST FOR OPINION ON 3.2 BEER LICENSING OLD BUSINESS JI/- WATER RATES DISCUSSION 110. WATER TOWERS GRANT AGREEMENT SUGGESTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT REPORTS 11. MINUTES: SAFETY COUNCIL; LIBRARY BOARD; 12. BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME RATES APPLICATIONS• 13. SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS: ROGER A BAKKEN, DAROL D. WYLIE, HAROLD JUUL,CURTIS W. PAULSEN, ELDRED MILLER, HAROLD L. MOLLS, BOBS SHELL, LESLIE RAY JOHNSON, ROBERT R. ROBERTS, ALVIN C. KRUEGER, CARL RICKEMAN, GILBERT BOLDT, 0. A. BRETZKE & SON, RICHARD LARSON, WALTER S CLAY, ERWIN SCHRAMM, JAMES W. HANSON ADJOURNMENT 4 MW 4 �S q the land vl"s- 4 ,dlue ' Hamms g Green Ixl e , Minn. December 6, '1971 Mayor, City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Minnesota 55354 Dear Mr. Mayor and Council Members, We wish to make a request and would like for you to consider and act upon it at your neat meeting. We would like to have an alley night light installed at the rear of our warehouse, located at 15 So. Monroe Street. There are two businesses located at this address and during the last 6 months we have had two break-ins. The Police Dept. advised us to get an alley light as this would discourage future break-ins. Thank you for giving the above your consideration, Very truly yours, Locher roe Partner Approved by City Council,'Decenber 13, 1971 TELEPHONE 612 896-5753 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE c,34iutcWvgon, ,,WPPesota 55350 OFFICE AT 35 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST December 3, 1971 City Council City of Hutchinson City Hall Building Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Gentlemen: Attached is a copy of a courtesy parking permit which the Chamber of Commerce would like to submit to you for your approval. This permit would be made available to large groups coming to Hutchinson to hold their meetings. Example: on October 14, 1971, approximately 100 postmasters from southeast Minnesota met in Hutchinson; in March of 1972 there will be approximately 300 Holstein cattle breeders holding a convention in the Junior High School. I have talked to Chief Frank Broderius and have his approval for this project whereby we would notify him of the day that we would hand out these permits, and those cars displaying them would not be ticketed. I feel that this would be one small way in which the city of Hutchinson can strengthen its reputation as being a leader. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ver d yo 2a-4�L F. Cole Fowler Manager FCF/cp Attachment wkft k0ims, iK&0hW aa auak eltog auqwaitte 9WA oppW64fift Telephone 864-3011 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (fitg Jaf 691-encsn 804 Franklin Street GLENCOE, MINNESOTA 55336 December 3, 1971 Mr. Tom Mealey City Clerk of Hutchinson Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Gentlemen: Our present City ordinance prohibits the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor (3.2 beer) and the sale of liquor after 12 o'clock midnight. A proposed" amendment to our present ordinance.to permit the sale of non -intoxicating malt liquor until 1 o'clock A.M. was voted down by the Glencoe City Council by a 3 to 2 margin. The proposed ordinance was a result of a petition by establishments having a license to sell 3.2'beer. It was their contention that our present City ordinance was hindering their business. The Council considered this and the fact that statistics show that the majority of fatal highway accidents involve liquor. It was further shown that the largest number of fatal accidents occur between 9 P.M. and 3 A.M. with the highest percentage of these accidents after midnight. The majority of the Council felt passage of this proposed amendment would be contributing to these hazards. The Council has directed the writer to contact local units of government in McLeod County and surrounding areas to obtain their opinion and comments on the following questions. 1. Would you be in favor of adopting a uniform time, prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages on a County or area bases? YES NO 2. Would you be in favor of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages at 12 o'clock midnight and willing to enact ordinances to this effect? YES NO 3. Other comments you may have. Thank you for your: cooperation. Yo s ver ruyet e CI�terf ity Clerk, CiGlencoe SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1971 Mayor Kost called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. Members present were Aldermen Linder, Black and Alrick. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, Engineer Priebe, Park Superintendent Roberts. Mayor Kost read publication no. 1393, Invitation for proposals for four-wheel drive vehicle with snow plow, and asked for bids received. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported two bids received, which upon opening them were found to be as follows: Main Motors Certified Check: $4,100 with power steering Hutchinson $205.00 3,980 w/o power steering - 50.00 paint orange/white 10 week delivery Wigen Chevrolet Cert Check: $3,857 with power steering Hutchinson $192.85 3,747 w/o power steering - 145.00 blade The bids were examined and discussed after which Alderman Black moved that all bids be rejected and the Park Superintendent and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate the purchase in accordance with previously received quotations. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members present voted affirmatively and the motion was declared carried. Engineer Priebe reported that Snow plowing permit holders are failing to check with the dispatcher to determine when the City crews will be along, and are stock piling snow in the streets. The concensus was that a letter be sent to permit holders to clarify this point in their instructions, and Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to send the letter. There being no further business before the Council, Alderman Black moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:25 A.M. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 1971 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kost at 7:30 P.M. Reverend McCann gave the invocation. Members present were: Mayor Kost, Aldermen Peterson, Linder, Black, Alrick. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, Engineer Priebe and Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the special meetingsof October 19 and November 10 and regular meeting of November 8 were approved as presented on motion by Alderman Black, second by Alderman Linder. The current bills were considered and approved as presented on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Alrick: (List) Administrative Assistant Mealey presented the following investments and transfers for consideration and asked authority for the transactions: S. F. 4: reinvest $7,500 S. F. 6: reinvest $350,000 S. F. 5: reinvest $40,000 S. F. 8: reinvest $199,000 Bridge account: $130,000 maturing, to be reinvested Alderman Black moved that the investments be authorized as presented. Alder- man Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Mayor Kost announced receipt of a letter of resignation by Harry Otto, Street Department Superintendent for reasons of health. The matter was discussed and Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 5000 COMMENDING HARRY OTTO (Text Attached) A petition for a street light in the 100 block on Third Avenue NW was received and considered. The location was determined to be lighted better than many other areas of the City and Alderman Black moved that the request be denied. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A request for variance of a building lot to divide it into two lots was received from Mast Realty on behalf of Virgil and Anna Krsiean, property owners. Alderman Linder moved that the request be referred to the Planning Commission to be considered at the next regular meeting. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. The Planning Commissionts recommendation for approval of the preliminary plat and plan of the final plat of Olsonts Addition on Highway 15 South was considered, as well as the recommendation for park and playground contribution of $100 per lot, or a total of $600. After due deliveration, Alderman Linder moved that the preliminary plat and plan of final plat be approved and further that the park and playground contribution be established at a total of $600. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND Dianne Fowler Janice Kruse A. W. Asplin Audley Jorgenson Garfield Krasean Jon Kummet Francis Murphy William Wegner Harvey Daharsh Dorothy Hassman Harold Synstelien Hutchinson Telephone Co. Cash Drawer #4 Labor -Motor Vehicle Office Labor -Motor Vehicle Office Police Reserve Police Reserve Police Reserve Police Reserve Police Reserve Police Reserve Police Dispatch Police Dispatch Electrical Inspections Telephone Service Reimbursement Persian Office Machines Maintenance Agreement Off Street Parking Rent -Motor Vehicle Office Hutchinson Insurance Agency Notary Bond -D. Fowler Western Union Telegram -Motor Vehicle Office Commissioner of Administration Social Security Administraton Anderson, Helgeson, Lieser & ThorsenProfessional Services Culligan Water Conditioning December Charges Hutchinson Fire Dept. State Aid Apportionment Berger Transfer & Storage Inc. Freight -Office Equipment Hutchinson Area Vocational School Tuition -Civil & Criminal Law November 22, 1971 20.00 50.40 16.00 33.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 36.00 36.00 90.00 202.00 15.00 24.35 52.50 100.00 117.00 6.73 13.87 584.00 5.00 7,205.16 35.18 Seminar 48.00 St. Paul Book & Stationery Co. Desk, Credenza, Chair, Organizer Rite -Way Auto Wash Maintenance Loc-Joc Mfg. Supplies Erickson Oil Products Police Car Gas Northwester Bell Telephone Co. Sheriff Teletype Frank Broderius Investigators Meeting Hutchinson Area Vocational School Bicycle Racks PARK DEPT. Ed Wdstphal Norman Wright RECREATION Roxie Gregor Bruce Homan Marty Ogren J. Patchin Brian Tiegland Ron Tulman Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Labor Rent -Sr. Citizens 434.10 7.85 5.50 263.17 80.35 19.40 67.24 $ 9,516.80 134.00 38.50 $ 172.50 48.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 150.00 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - Novenber 22, 1971 ROAD AND BRIDGE John Eggert Labor 18.00 Juul Contracting Co. Advancement -Project 71-08,Final 71-05,Final, 71-03, Est.#2 13,955.65. Standard Oil Co. October School Gas 182.64 Cash Drawer #4 Reimibursement 1.54 $14,157.83 WATER AND SEWER Cash Drawer #4 Reimbursement 1.66 Minnesota-Wis. Truck Lines Freight 6.84 Finley E. Mix Professional Services 220.00 $ 228.50 LIQUOR STORE Distillers Distributing Co. Liquor 1,193.28 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor 2,833.59 Johnson Bros. Wholesale Co. Liquor 231.88 McKesson Liquor Co. Liquor 485.34 Mid West Wine Co. Inc. Liquor 184.00 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Liquor 2,001.04 Earl Sprengler Freight 283.28 Old Peoria Co. Liquor 921.65 Johnson Bros. Liquor Co. Liquor 902.50 State of Minn. Liquor Purchasing I. D. Card 5.00 $ 9,041.56 OFF STREET PARKING Hilda Berg Contract Paymegt 136.00 SINKING FUND #4 American National Bank Improvment Bonds 10,603.98 SINKING FUND # 6 Northwestern National Bank of Mpls.Water & Sewer Bonds 22,549.50 SINKING FUND # 8 American National Bank Street Improvment Bonds 9,332.02 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - SINKING FUND X610 American National Bank Bonds & Interest SINKING FUND # 11 lst National Bank of St. Paul Street Improvment Bonds Juul Contracting Co. Project 70-2 Est. #11 SINKING FUND # 12 Keefe, Schantzen & Bradford Legal Fees SINKING FUND # 13 Keefe, Schantzen & Bradford Legal Fees November 22, 1971 44,837.14 12,067.59 30,249.61 $42,317.20 $ 2,400.00 $12,000.00 CITY OF HU TC HI NS O N (-MIAR690ta 55350 OFFICES AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST RESOLUTION NO. 5000 COMMENDING HARRY OTTO WHEREAS, Harry Otto has tendered his resignation as Superintendent of the Street Department for the City of Hutchinson and, WHEREAS, Harry Otto has served the City of Hutchinson long and faithfully and has carried out his duties in a manner to reflect great credit upon himself and the City, frequently giving of himself and his service above and beyond the limits of his duties in the interests of the citizens of the community, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: That the resignation of Harry Otto is hereby accepted with regret and tl-e sincere thanks and best wishes of the City Council on behalf of the citizens of the City of Hutchinson. Adopted this 22nd day of November, 197 . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - NOVEMBER 22, 1971 Mayor Kost recognized Hospital Administrator Sylvester and his assistant Phil Graves. Mr. Sylvester presented the cash flow statement and resume of the financial picture of the Hospital operation. In conjunction with his report, Mr. Sylvester reported the Hospital Board's recommendation for award of bid on the construction of the ambulance garage to be Dammann's Construction Company of Lester Prairie in the amount of $11,640. He then requested that the Hospital be granted a loan to cover the cost of the construction. The report, recommendation and request were considered and discussed in depth. Alderman Black then amended his motion to approve the investment in S. F. 6 to provide for a transfer of $12,000 to the Hospital from this fund, to be reimbursed in three annual installments. Alderman Linder seconded this motion, and upon vote being taken the motion was passed by affirmative vote of all members. Alderman Black then moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into contract on behalf of the City with Dammann's Construction Company of Lester Prairie for construction of an ambulance garage at a total cost of $11,640. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported receipt of tax monies from the County and recommended transfer to Ambulance Fund be approved at this time, as budgeted. Alderman Black moved the transfer be approved, Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. The Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the registered land survey for lots two through nine of Block 1, Larson's Second Addition was considered. Alderman Linder moved the survey be approved. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey's recommendations on water rates were discussed at some length and it was determined that more time would be required to study the matter. Alderman Black moved that the subject be tabled to the next regular meeting. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey's report on fire service costs to townships was discussed. Alderman Black moved that Administrative Assistant Mealey be directed to draft a letter to the townships served by the fire service and set up a meeting with the Council to discuss the matter. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Peterson presented a request from the Recreation Director to attend the Minnesota Recreation and Park Conference in Rochester on December 1, 2 and 3 and moved that the request be approved and expenses authorized. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. Engineer Priebe's cost report on Project 71-03, Watermain installation at Rolling Oaks 1st Addition was tabled to the next regular meeting when A was determined that John Miller wanted to be present for the discussion but was not present, on motion by Alderman Black, second by Alderman Peterson. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - NOVEMBER 22, 1971 Administrative Assistant Mealey reported that the owner of the House at Franklin and Washington, SW corner has approached him for a determination on the purchase of the property. The offer to buy was reviewed and after due deliberation, Alderman Alrick moved that the Council express appreciation to Dr. Peterson for giving the City the first option to purchase the property but in view of the lack of funds designated for acquisition of properties, the offer be rejected. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported on burning at the tree dump by Park Superintendent Roberts. He stated that all burning has now been discon- tinued and that the cost of a branch chopper is being investigated, with the possibility of sharing the cost with the Utilities Commission. Discussion ensued concerning the new rate schedule for natural gas. Alderman Black introduced the following resolution, which he read in full, and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and there being no negative votes, said resolution was decalred adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 5001 ADJUSTMENT OF RATES FOR NATURAL GAS BY THE UTILITIES COMMISSION (Text attached) Engineer Priebe reported that a representative of the Highway Department had been in to discuss the parking on Highway 15 N and the possibility of restricting parking to facilitate snow removal and sweeping. The problem area is from Fifth Avenue N to Griffith, North Park. It was moved and seconded that the Engineer present a full report at the next regular meeting. A dance permit application was received from Stephen A Nichols of St. Cloud. On recommendation by Chief Broderius, Alderman Black moved the permit be approved. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Applications for snow removal permits were received from Leslie Ray Johnson, Gene Betker and Howard Telecky. Alderman Linder moved they be approved. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Applications for Christmas tree sale permits were approved for Charles E. Polkrobek and Al Patrias on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Black. Further discussion followed concerning offer to sell the property to the City now used as the tree and brush dump. Mayor Kost appointed Aldermen Peterson, Linder, Black and Alrick as a viewing Committee to make a recom- mendation and directed Engineer Priebe to report on the physical aspects to determine its usefulness. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Addendum: Two requests for reduced rate for trash and refuse collection were considered and approved on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Alrick.