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cp12-12-1972 cAGENDA REGULAR MEETING HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION: REVEREND RICHARD SMITH 3. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 1972 4. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS 8:30 P.M.: BID OPENING - AERATOR AND FILTER FOR WATER PLANT AS CONVENIENT: BID OPENING - MOTOR GRADER NEW BUSINESS 5. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - BEN PIEHL 6. SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESENTATION CONCERNING GROVE STREET SCHOOL BUS UNLOADING (ABOUT 9:00 P.M.) 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION OF ASSISTANT CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR OLD BUSINESS 8. CORRESPONDENCE FROM G. ZERWAS' ATTORNEY CONCERNING RENTAL OF WEST PARK HOUSE 9. CORRESPONDENCE FROM L. MILLER'S ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE OF 10. CORRESPONDENCE FROM N. ZACHOW CONCERNING SURFACING OF PARKING LOT APPLICATIONS 11. SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS: SCHRAMM IMPLEMENT; BRETZKE & SONS; EUGENE BIRK REPORTS 12. SAFETY COUNCIL MINUTES; LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES; FINANCIAL STATEMENT ADJOURNMENT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The mee ng was called to order at D. J. Bla , who stated that Pastor not be present and has been unable tion. T NOVEMBER 28, 1972 7:30 p.m. by Council Vice President Natwick had reported that he would to find a replacement for the invoca- Members presenwere Aldermen Black, Westlund, Linder and Alrick. Absent was Mayor Kost. Also present: Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe a d City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the ACgular meeting of November 14 were approved as corrected on motion J%y Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Westlund. The current bills were\,approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Linder second by Alderman West und. The following investments were approved on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder: S. F. 1, approximately $16,000; SF 4, approxi- mately 20,000; S. F. 5, app oximately $45,900; S.F. 6, approximately $3107000; S. F. 8, $180,000; S.F. 9 approximately $41,000, S.F. 11, approximately $86,750; S.F. 1 approximately $260,000, S.F. 14, approximately $325,000. A request for rezoning from R-1 Xesidential to R-3 general business was received from Roger Ziemer for hi property West of Shady Ridge Road on Highway 7. Engineer Priebe descri ed the property on the map, -6ad On motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linderpublic hearing was set before the Planning Commission on December 19, 1 72 at 7:45 p.m. Engineer Priebe was directed to make appropriate recommen tions. A request for street lighting on Thirdvenue SE between Main Street and��'� P Jefferson signed by six property owners as received and considered. Alderman Alrick moved that the Utilities � C Superintendent Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried by vote of "aye" y all members present. Assessment Roll No. 46 on 1972 projects was considered and figures received )� from Engineer Priebe. Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5145, declaring cost to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessment roll, and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolu- tion was declared adopted. (Text attached) Alderman Linder then introduced Resolution no. 5146, for hearing on proposed assessment roll no. 46 and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted 'faye whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (Text attached) A request for Cliff Paulson and Robert Carter to attend wastewater operator's school at Waconia in order to qualify for a Class C operator's license was approved on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 28, 1972 General Sandie Olson City Clerk's office labor S 68.80 Judy Warnke Motor Vehicle office labor 61.60 R i hard Waage police dept 18-59 Wil iam Wegner police dept -holiday 37.80 A. W. Asplin reserve police 14.00 Loren lobes police reserve 46.00 Audley orgenson V police reserve 16.00 Garfield \ Krasean police reserve 33-00 Kenneth Krienke police reserve 7.00 Jon Kummet , police reserve 21.00 Dorothy Hassm" police dispatch 108.00 Ina Klapotz I\ police dispatch 6.75 Cl-owles Stombausl�,, police reserve 53.00 Donald Vorbeck police dispatch 54 00 Walter Rippe plumbing inspections 63-85 Frank F. Engelhart fire inspections 22-50 Kathy Rettig election 23-18 Grace Sanstead election 15-00 Lucille Miscavage election 9.00 Dennis E. Schroeder ,election 8.00 Mildred Nelson election 15-50 Priscilla Manther eletion 14-50 Bernice Erickson elec 'on 15-50 Grace Kottke electkRn 14.00 Fern Fitzloff electioil 8.00 JoAnn Gehlex election\ 8.00 Roy Thompson election 8.00 Sue Hamre election 8.00 Jacqueline Crowell election 14.75 Olga Kern election 15.75 Marilyn Schaffer election 14.75 Gladys Madson election 15.75 Celia Ziemer election 9.00 Dean A. Larson election 10.00 Dolores Holtz election 9.00 Kenneth Gruenhagen election 9.00 Ruth Torgerson election 9.00 Norma D. Schepers election 14.00 Myrtle Bauer election 15-00 Lucille Neumann election 14.00 Lillias J. Gilhousen election 15-00 Evelyn Odegaard election 9.00 Mary Ann Price election 10.00 Elvera Zupfer election 9.00 Darlaine Lueneburg election 10.00 Harriet White election 9.00 Darleen Knigge election .00 Gloria McKimm Peg Tapper election election 8. 9. Doris Daggett election 14.2 Pat Kuester election 14.25 Elaine Ekstrand election 14.25 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONT. -2- NOVEMBER 28, 1972 General cont. Gertrude Kiesler Arlene Schumacher Margaret Sorensen Wilma Grams Clara Witte Annette Gruett Emma Lake Fran hnson Sedona ler Karen Priho Myra Pribyl Irene Scharmer Kathryn Brummond Verna Anderson Betty Zehringer Don Kost Thomas E. Mealey Northwestern Bell Erickson Oil Products Richard Waage Michael Kirchoff Safety Council -Hutchinson Hutchinson Fire Dept. Culligan Water Conditioning Moorhead State College Park Ed Westpahl Norman Wright Recreation Joan Krueger Road & Bridge Bellkato Company Cargill Incorporated Fred Roberts Henry Knacke election election election election election election election election election election election election election election election travel expenses travel expenses police teletype sotxne tr vel expenses reg tration fees 8k book trap fer of funds 1972ate Aid for fire service service registra ion fee labor labor labor supplies de icing salt travel expenses sharpen 4 saws $ 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 15.25 15.25 14.50 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 15.50 15.75 7.00 22.50 48.00 111.60 16.65 65.64 30.00 50.00 8351.74 10.00 10.00 9952-70 104.00 42.00 'Em 1.95 273.23 18.04 3.50 296.72 Water & Sewer Wadena Area Vocational School 2 registrations 20.00 Finley E. Mix sewage testing fees 220.00 Finley E. Mix travel expenses for school 64.05 304.0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING =3- November 28, 1972 Public Sites C.A. McEwen Off Street Parking Hilda Bergs Harvey Daharsh Ho ing Vault Acct. Sinki d Sinki;American Funds #10 National #4 American National Bank house repair contract payment servicing meters principal & interest principal and interest ipal and interest #8 American National Bank int6-rest #6 Northwestern National Bank interest #11 1st National Bank,St.Paul interest Liquor Store Distillers Distb. Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. McKesson Liquor Co. Mid West Wine Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Commissioner of Taxation Earl Sprengler Junker Sanitation Service Anker Data Systems Midwest Liquor Control Comm. Hutch American Legion Distillers Distributing Co. Famous Brands Inc. Johnson Brothers Wholesale Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Hager Jewelry Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Bros. Wholesale McKesson Liquor Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Hutchinson Cold Storage G & M Construction New Ulm Grocery Co. Kurth's Foods City of Hutchinson liquor \ liquor liquor liquor liquor sales tax freight October services Anker cash registers buyer identification card hall rental liquor liquor liquor liquor name badges liquor liquor liquor liquor contract payment bldg. repair on door supplies supplies transfer of funds S 17.00 136.00 49.50 185.50 3400.00 54,418.32 1o,458.61 8,201.70 21,623.00 11,791.91 1355.85 2465.32 918.10 158.45 1348.6 1620.11 210.02 20.00 197.50 5.00 30.00 799.93 582.41 1574.90 \ 1596.99 9.00 454.13 92.50 1 .12 2 68 150. 7.50 60.83 .55 ° 7500.00 31,642.20 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - NOVEMBER 28, 1972 Alderman Black ac nowledged the presence of members of Town Boards and residents of Lynn, Hassan Valley and Hutchinson Townships and gave each spokesman an oppo tunity to be heard. Each spoke in opposition to the annexation policy adopted by the City Council and asked that a public hearing be held. Vice -President Bla acknowledged receipt of three petitions opposing annexation and read them in full from Leonard Miller, Margaret Knutson and the Hutchinson wn Board. He then stated that the policy of the City has been not to'.a.nnex until property is surrounded and urban in character. He stated\that the areas proposed for annexation are indeed urban in nature because the residents are receiving the benefits of the City and in many instanices sewer and water lines run to rural properties adjacent to the City. fie explained the laws of the State concerning properties which are 60.1,surrounded by the City, and explained that the Council had determined ththe best interests of all would be best served by not being select ve as to the areas to be annexed and that it is only just and fair to\include all the properties within the legal definition of "urban in char cter." He further explained that no action has as yet been initia ed but that the preliminary work is in progress in order to present a petition to the Municipal Commission on or about the first of January73. He explained that the Council is not now in a position to hold a ublic hearing, that it is up to the State authority, who may or may of determine that a hearing is advisable. It was pointed out that the policy of annexation was adopted by the council several years ago in order'',. to give the neighboring property - owners an opportunity to request arexation or prepare for it in any way they felt advisable but that no '\requests have been forthcoming. The discussion lasted somewhat more t an an hour and when all had been heard the visitors left the Council Chamber. The Planning Commission's recommendatio for rezoning of the Eldred Miller property from R-1 to R-2 was cons dered. Attorney Schantzen recommended that inasmuch as there remain4 an element of concern for the adequacy of the proposed 18 -unit apartkient building on the property in question, that Mr. Miller be required to, submit plans and specifications for approval of the Planning Commission and Council before second reading of the rezoning ordinance. Alderman Westlunmoved that the City Attorney's recommendation be accepted. Alderman Linder econded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Westlund then introduced Ordinance No.\432 for its first reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "ayell'whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted on first reading. Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to notify Mr. Miller that it would be necessary to submit his plans and specifications for approval, before second reading of the ordinance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - NOVEMBER 28, 1972 Ben Piehl appeared before the Council to request procedure for annexing his property, on Jefferson Street South of Century Avenue. He was advised that petition forms are available and that upon submission of the petition and filing fee the annexation would be requested of the Municipal Commis- sion. , Ordinance 431 granting CATV franchise was presented for consideration. A change in wording requested by Communication Systems was discussed and approved. Said ordinance was then presented for second reading by Alderman Linder who, moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried by vote of "aye" by all members present. Said ordinance was thereupon declared adopted in accordance with its provisions. 1 k A proposed agreement �ith the School on tennis courts was received and reviewed. A number of questions were brought up and discussed. Alderman Westlund moved that the proposal be referred to the Park and Recreation Board for study and rec endation with particular reference to priorities, useage, location and par ing. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Rental of the West River P rk house was brought under discussion and the lease reviewed. On recomme dation by City Attorney Schantzen, Alderman Westlund moved that the lea be canceled and further that the renter, Gerhardt Zerwas be notified hat the new rental rate of $75.00 per month will be effective January 1, 973. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion. Vote having been taken it wasound that all members present voted "aye" and the motion was declared ca ried. application`s Snow removal permit/ were recei d from Ross Heilman, Walter Clay, Ford Rolfe, Richard Larson, Howa d Teleckey, Herbert Dobberstein, Harold Molls and Gilbert Boldt. Alderma Linder moved that the permits be approved. Alderman Westlund secon ed the motion and it was carried. The matter of parking meters at the orth entrance to the Citizen's Bank Building on First Avenue Southw st was brought under consideration. It was determined that 12 minute mete s as requested by the Bank would be feasible whereupon Alderman Linder 'ntroduced resolution No. 5147 authorizing Chief Broderius to change wo meters to 12 minute meters as discussed, and moved its adoption. Ald rman Westlund seconded the motion and vote having been taken, all members resent voted "aye', whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. A memorandum from Chief Broderius concerni traffic handling on Glen Street at the Elementary School was discuss d briefly. It was the consensus that the Superintendent of schools should be advised to present a proposal and Administrative Assistant Meal 'y was so directed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - NOVEMBER 28, 1972 Alderman Linder presented questions brought up at the Safety Council meeting. First was the matter of parking along the emergency drive way to the Hospital for shoppers, and for use of that drive as entry to the shopping center. It was determined after discussion, that the situation should be watched but that after the opening rush of business, it is likely tfi4t the problem will right itself. Secondly, A derman Linder reported that traffic problems have arisen at the entrance to the shopping center parking lots. Again, it was the concensus that the situation should be watched and Engineer Priebe reported that t�4ffic studies are being conducted, but that it will be some time before\any results are known. The problem of ligh 'ng in the same area was discussed and it was determined that as soon as all tte light standards are operable the problem will be diminished, if not resolved. Alderman Linder moved that a traffic count and study be conducted in the shopping center area. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. \ Alderman Linder reported that tide Safety Council had again brought up the question of a dead end sign at Century and Jefferson. After brief discussion, Alderman Linder moved that City Engineer Priebe be directed to have the sign erectEd. Alderman We-stlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A proposal was received for moving the 61d church building from the St. Anastasia property on Roberts Road to the Park Department property for $650.00. After due deliberation, Alderman,Alrick moved that the proposal be accepted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. The need for a new grader for the Street Department was discussed as well as the specifications. Alderman Linder moved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise for bids to be opened at ail hour convenient to the Council during the regular meeting of December 12, 1972. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members present. Deforrest Wagner and George Neibler appeared before the Council to request that their property Southwest of the City not be annexed and presented a petition which Chairman Black received and read in full. Chairman Black then reviewed the annexation policy for their benefit. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - NOVEMBER 28, 1972 The Zachow parking area was discussed and it was reported that no plans have been recei ed. Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to write a follow u letter. Policy on sewer and water taps was considered. After discussion at some length, Alderman Alrick moved that any sewer connection which requires a lift station in order to connectto the main be waived of fee. Alderman Linder seconded the motion\,and it was carried. The Governor's Conference on rural development act of 1972 to be held December 13 at Moorehead was considered. Alderman Alrick moved that expense be authorized for Administrative Assistant Mealey and Councilman who is able to attend. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Discussion of ventilation of the Council Chamber was held. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported that he had received a cost estimate of $1200.00. Alderman Westlund moved that a ventillation fan be installed at a cost not to exceed the estimate received. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.