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cp11-14-1972 cAGENDA HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION: PASTOR NATWICK 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 24, 1972 SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 8, 1972 4. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS 5. CONSIDERATION OF INVESTMENTS/TRANSFERS NEW BUSINESS 6. CONSIDERATION OF TRASH AND REFUSE REDUCED RATE AFFIDAVITS (3) 7. CONSIDERATION OF CITY ENGINEER'S REQUEST TO ATTEND BITUMINOUS CONFERENCE 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS NO. 44 (Project 71-02) and 45 (PROJECTS 72-29,30 31,321) 33, 37, 38) 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REPORT ON 73 PROJECTS 10. CONSIDERATION OF LEONARD MILLER REQUEST FOR VACATION OF STREETS 11. CONSIDERATION OF CHIEF BRODERIUS' RECOMMENDATION FOR PARKING LIMITATIONS - (12 MINUTE METERS, N SIDE CITIZENS BANK) 12. CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR SPEED ZONING - NORTH MAIN STREET 13. CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR "SCHOOL CROSSING" DESIGNATION ON ROBERTS ROAD 14. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR SNOW REMOVAL - BURNS MANOR, HOSPITAL OLD BUSINESS 15. CONSIDERATION OF CATV ORDINANCE 16. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE HOURS 17. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION - WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT APPLICATIONS 18. SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS: ERICKSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: ELTON LUECK: DONALD PETERSON: HARLAN LEIDER: GENE C. BETKER: CARL PETERSON: DOUGLAS YERKS: LESLIE R. JOHNSON 10. SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES PERMIT: GLEN VARLAND (540 Glen) REPORTS 20. MINUTES: NURSING HOME BOARD, SAFETY COUNCILALIBRARY BOARD 21. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: NURSING HOME ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 8,. 1972 A special meeting of the City Council was called to order at the hour \Oor f 1:00 p.m. by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the auditorium of the City Hall the purpose of canvassing the votes of the special election held oi%November 7, 1972. Membe�s present were: Mayor Kost, Aldermen Alrick, Black, Linder. Members\ a,bsent were: Alderman Westlund Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Attorney Schantzen. The votes having been counted were found to be as follows: "Shall the Cit of Hutchinson borrow money and issue its negotiable c pon bonds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for constvuction of an outdoor swimming pool, wading pool, �d related buildings and equipment?" Precinct: First Seconc\, Third Fourth Fifth Total Yes: 375 313 402 348 356 1,794 No: 468 338 317 458 448 2,039 Total votes cast: \ 3,823 The foregoing is a true and correct canv ss of the returns of the Special Election held in the Armory, City f Hutchinson, County of McLeod on November 7, 1972, from 7:00 a.m. 'to 8:00 p.m. We the undersigned Canvassing Board, as a resu t of said canvass, do find and certify that the forgoing bond issue wILs defeated. Attest: Mayor: Councilman: Councilman: Councilman: City Clerk Mayor Don 0. y. F. Alrick D. \J. Black Leslie B. Linder SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - NOVEMBER 8, 1972 May�gr Kost then acknowledged receipt of eligible roster from the Polic Civil Service Commission and announced that in accordance with the reb.pmmendations and subject to ratification by Council, Richard Moisan is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy for Patrolman on the Police For,Qe, Alderman Black, moved that the appointment be confirmed and further that Patrolmanoisan begin his duties effective on the date of his availability at he rate of $625.00 per month. Alderman Linder seconded the moti n. There being no further discussion, vote was taken and all members pr ent voted "aye" wherupon the motion was declared carried. \ Alderman Linder introdu ed the subject of hours at the Motor Vehicle office and suggested tha a schedule be worked out which would allow the office to be open late one day each week on a regular basis to accommodate people who canno get there during normal business hours. A variety of possible schedul s were discussed and Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed tQ work something out and advise the Council. \ Alderman Black introduced the ques 'on of policy for hook-up charges for water and sewer on Second Avenu Discussion was held but no conclusion reached. Alderman Blackggested that a date should be established by which hook ups for all esidents who do not have them should be accomplished. The subject w tabled for further study. Administrative Assistant Mealey presentec a letter received from the First National Bank of Saint Paul encl sing a new Paying Agency Agreement for the issue of General Obligati n Hospital Bonds of 1968 and Airport Revenue Bonds of 1964. Attorne Schantzen was consulted, and advised that he had reviewed the propose agreement and found no objection to authorization of the Mayor and Clrkts signatures on the agreement. Alderman Black then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (Resolution No. 5139 - Text Attached). lderman Alrick seconded the motion. There being no further discuss'on, vote was taken and all members present voted "aye," "nays" the a were none, and said resolution was declared adopted. Alderman Black then introduced Resolution No. 5140 and mod its adop- tion (Authorizing Agreement Relating to Paying Agency -.r Tex attachped) Alderman Alrick seconded the motion. There being no further iscussion, vote was taken and all members present voted "aye," "nays" the a were none and siad resolution was declared adopted. 0 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - NOVEMBER 8, 1972 A brief d cussion was held concerning the proposed CATV ordinance. Alderman B1 ek pointed out that in the proposed ordinance copy that was distribu d, there was no mention of the limitation of service to residents of t4e City. Attorney Schantzen advised that the proposed Ordinance is be' g revised and will be redistributed when it is redrafted. There being no further business\_before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Ic REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1972 Mayor Kost called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Reverend Norval -.Curry delivered the invocation. Members present were, in addition to Mayor Kost, Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Black: ,and Alrick. Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Attorney Schan�en and City Engineer Priebe were also present. The minutes of spe 'al meeting of September 26 and regular meeting of October 10 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Bl\appved on carried by vote of "aye" by all members present. The current bills weras submitted on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Aldk. All members present voted "aye'sand motion was declar(List attached) Matured investment of $3,000 was proved for reinvestment in S. F. 3 on motion by Alderman Black, secZgld by Alderman Westlund and carried. Change Order No. 1 submitted by Chica o Bridge and Iron on project WS MINN 117, water tower construction oject, requesting extension of approximately 38 days to completion to due to the strike of the building trades between June 12 and July 0. Alderman Black moved that the change order be approved. Alderm n Westlund seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all members oted "aye" and the motion was carried. A request for reduced rate of trash and refuse charges was received from William Kuester, 412 Main Street N. and du considered. The valuation of his property was found to be within the prescribed limita- tion and further that the individual is known to e Council. Alder- man Linder moved that the request be approved. Al rman Black seconded the motion. All members voted "aye", nays there we none, and the motion was declared carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey reported to Council tha Art Smith had been in to see him and verbally submitted his resign tion as Fire Marshall, for reasons of age and desire to retire fr public activity. Alderman Alrick moved that the resignation be a epted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon vote being take , all members voted "aye," nays there were none, and the motion was carried. Alderman Alrick then introduced resolution no. 5137 commending d thanking Arthur Smith, and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all members voted "aye,ft nays there were none, whereupon said resolution was declared adopte (Text attached) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 24, 1972 General Fund Harold Synstelien electric inspections 194.00 Diane Fowler motor vehicle labor $ 32.00 Judy Warnke motor vehicle labor 56.80 Sandra J. Olson city clerk labor 90.40 Joan Krueger recreation labor 48.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 44.00 Kenneth Krienke police reserve 46.00 J. B. Kummet police reserve 10.00 Bill Marquardt, police reserve 6.00 Charles Stombaough police reserve 39.00 Dokothy Hassman police dispatch 72.00 Don Vorbeck police dispatch 203.13 Graham Paper Company paper 21.16 Rite Way Auto Wash car washs 10.00 Reeves Company Inc. name plates 61.90 Merson Uniform Company badges 46.40 Northwestern Bell teletype services 111.60 Erickson Oil Products gas 40.82 Plowman's Inc. car rental 100.00 Public Sites transfer 1000.00' Fire Engineering subscr4tions 18.00 Culligan services., 10.00 Citizens Ins. Agency boiler policy ins. 313.98 Burroughs Corporation electronicalculator 191.10 County Auditor prisoners bo d -3rd quarter 66.50 Fidelity Products Co. cabinet 72.95 Thomas E. Mealey mileage 24.00 U.S. Leasing Corp. postage meter re tal 22.27 Pitney Bowes supplies 27.60 - Nat'l League of Cities convention -Mayor 80.00 Minn. Rec. & Park Assn. convention -Rod Keith 32.50 3092.11 PARK DEPARTMENT Norman Wright lab(w 133.00 J.C. Penney Co. calculator 99.75 Howard Lake ;Nursery trees 287.50 Stearnswood, Inc. supplies23.45 \ 543-70 W. H. Barber Oil Co. oil 884.74 Transport Clearings freight 15.49 Stearnswood, Inc. supplies .4 92 72 WATER & SEWER FUND Finley E. Mix testing fees 220.00 2-20.-80- - - - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- October 24, 1972 OFF STREET PARKING Hilda Bergs contract payment 136.00 Harvey Daharsh cleaning meters 22-50 Donald Vorbeck cleaning meters 18.00 176-50 urlington Northern construction permit 100.00 i #14 0. Keefe, Schantzen & Bra ord professional fees 8250.00 Distillers Distb. Co.1253-04 Famous Brands Inc. -1 -nuoorr 106-55 Griggs, Cooper & Co.1 1iqu 1215.47 Johnson Bros. Co. liquor r 593.16 McKesson Liquor Co. liquor r 565-85 Ed Phillips & Sons r liquor 491.83 Earl Sprengerl trucking trucking 256-.34 Fred Lutzke for bul ding shelving labor for bul ding shelving 250.00 Junker Sanitation Service Inc. garbage pickup garbage p 4 20.00 New Ulm Grocery Co. supplies 16.19 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor \ 1019.94 Old Peoria Co. Inc. liquor 643.66 Johnson Bros. Co. liquor 437-17 Griggs, Cooper & Co. liquor a065.01 Famous Brands, Inc. liquor 303.13 9237-34 REGULAR COUNCIL -2- OCTOBER 24, 1972 Mayor Kost then announced appointment of Frank Englehart as Fire Marshall replacing Art Smith subject to Council ratification. Alderman Alrick moved that the appointment be confirmed. Alderman Under seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of present. AdminLs ative Assistant Mealey's report on city owned rental propertie waconsidered. The West River --Park Hou-de-hada total of $1,762.63 du ineg the past twelve month period. $1,000 was paid to principal and 'nterest under the terms of our contract for deed. $762.63 was for Xaintenance materials and taxes. The revenues from the house were $65P per year in rental. The house at 26 Franin Street North cost $397.86 in taxes and $1,300 annual principa and interest. It is anticipated that recent water problems will nece sitate expenditure of $300 to $400. The rental revenue is $600. 4 It was further reported that the public sites trust fund which has been making payments on the We t River Park property has an exceedingly low balance and that it will benecessary to find revenue sources for replenishment. A lengthy discussion ensued debatink the methods and merits of �5 abandoning the rentals by removal or emolishing or sale. Alderman Black indicated that it would be bet'��61Z to raise the rents insofar as admissible under the Phase II progra of price controls. Mayor Kost remarked that a portion of the valu in rental of the West Park house is in the caretaker service inheren in having the property occupied, thereby creating a deterrent to ten vandalism . Alderman Black reiterated that it would be r better to increase the rents than demolish either house and moved th t a rent increase up to� $65.00 per month or maximum allowed under Phas II be authorized Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members voted "aye" nays there were none and the\.motion was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey and Attorney Schar#zen were directed to determine to what extent municipalities are boun4 by the restrictions of Phase II. Alderman Westlund moved that the rent for the West River Park house be raised to $75.00 per month or the maximum allowable u er Phase II. Alderman Linder seconded the motion. Vote being taken all\\\members voted "aye," nays there were none and the motion was declared carried. Alderman Black then moved that $1,000 be transferred from the cpntingency fund to public sites trust fund to meet upcoming expenses. Aldetman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -3- OCTOBER 24, 1972 Mayor Kost requested that Council authorize expenditure of $80.00 registration of National League of Cities Congress at Indianapolis November 26-30. Alderman Westlund moved that the expenditure be authorized. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion. All members voted''?aye" and said motion was declared carried. The Clerk was directe`Q to issue and mail a check to the NLC. Mayor Kos then indicated that it is his understanding that some time before the nd of the month the City would receive $25,500 in Revenue Sharing Fun from the Treasury Department for the first half of the calendar year 1972. There will then be another check approximately January 1 for he second half of the calendar year. After that, there will be $ 2,000 to 13,000 paid quarterly. He further stated that the funds may be invested providing that the interest be returned to the trust fund fo that purpose. There is to be no accountability for the first year, but accountability will be required after that. Mayor Kost requested ether there was any further discussion on the next agenda item, Ordin ce No. 430 pertaining to the sale of City - owned property to Leonar Miller in exchange for a lot owned by Miller and a $200 remuneration to compensate for the variance in size. There being none, Alderman 'nder introduced said ordinance for its second and final reading and owed its adoption. Alderman Black seconded the motion and upon v to being taken, all members present voted "aye" "nays" there were n e and said ordinance was declared adopted. (text attached) A communication from Lowell Otto re sting that the City purchase his property for $15,000 was received y the Council. It was generally agreed that the price could not be cons dered reasonable even if the City should be interested in the purchase Attorney Schantzen informed the Council that a calendar call has been et for November 6 at which time a trial date will be set. N applications Two snow removal permit/ were received from J. anson and D. Schutz, and approved on motion by Alderman Black, Second y Alderman Westlund and carried by affirmative vote of all members pre ent. A dance permit application was received from D. Buskerepresenting the Elks Club, the dance to be held at the Armory and no d to indicated. Alderman Linder moved that the permit be approved for on dance only. Alderman Black seconded the motion and all members presen voted "aye" "nays" there were none and the motion was carried. The Cit Clerk was directed to prepare the permit and correct the application f to include the date the proposed dance is to be held. PUMOATTON NO, 1499. PUI TJQHED IN THL HUTCHINSON LEADER ON W1-'J)NESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1972 ORDINANCE NO. 430 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE (Lot 1, Block 41, South Half City) THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN: SECTION I,, The City of Hutchinson does own the hereinafter described real estate located in the County of McLeod, State of Minnesota: Lot 1, 'Alock 41, South Half City SECTION Ii: Ldonard Miller does own the hereinafter described real estate located in the County of McLeod, State of Minnesota: Lot G, Block 2,,, South Half City SECTION III. That it ira the best interests of the City of Hutchinson to convey t tle for the property described in Section I unto Leonard Miller al� with $200.00 in return for which the City will receive title to tproperty described in Section II from Leonard Miller. SECTION IV. NOW THEREFORE BE \�T ORDAINED THAT the City of Hutchinson shall convey by Quit Claim Deeq title to said real estate described in Section I and in return City of Hutchinson shall receive title to said real estate desr-ribed in Se tion II. SECTION V. This o�-dlnarioe shall ta`JCe effect and be in force from and after its publication. � Adopted by the City Council this 174th day of October 1972. Attest: `----- Don Cf. Thomas E. Mealey, City Clerk , Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -4- OCTOBER 24, 1972 A request from Chief Broderius was received for restricted parking on several streets within the City to assist in snow removal operations The request was considered briefly and it was determined that the current traffic count by the City Engineer would have bearing on the decision. Engineer Priebe reported that he plans to have some indicative results in time for the next Planning Commission meeting 'And that in all probability he could present some date for the next Council meeting. Alderman Black moved that the subject be tabled for further study. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A request from the Recreation Director for authority to attend the State Recreation and Park Association Fall Conference in Minneapolis November 8, 9 and 10 was received and considered. Alderman Linder moved that expense for registration and travel be allowed. Alderman Black seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, vote was taken and alb members present voted "aye." Nays there were none and the motion wad declared carried. Alderman Westlund reorted receipt of estimate for additional carpet to cover the proposed extension of the platform for the Council table and noted that for rel ively little addition the floor area in the curve of the table c uld also be covered thereby using up the waste material. The matter was considered and the required extension outlined as a safety factor inasmuc as three persons have fallen from the platform. After due deliber tion, Alderman Black moved that the expenditure of $117 for carpe ing be allowed for the platform extension only. Alderman Alrick seconde the motion. Vote being taken, all members present voted "aye", 'Ina s" there were none and the motion was declared carried. Alderman Black presented a request fXom Water Superintendent Mix for authority to attend the AWWA spon ored basic water operators course at Mankato State College with a egistration fee of $7.50 and travel expense. After due deliberat'on, Alderman Black moved that the expense be allowed. Alderman Li er seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Black presented a citation from the A to the employees of the Water and Sewer Department of the City o Hutchinson for accident free year and introduced Resolution No. 138 commending the water and sewer employees, and moved its adop'on. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion. Vote having been tak it was found that all members present voted "aye." Nays there we none and Resolution 5138 was declared adopted. (Text attached) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -5- OCTOBER 24, 1972 Administrative Assistant Mealey presented architect's plans for the proposed apartment building for low-income elderly in accordance with ordin Ice 245 as amended, for approval of the height projected to be 65' torapet and 74 feet to top of penthouse. Alderman Black moved that the ans be referred to the Planning Commission for recommenda- tion and futther, that in the interest of time saving to permit the architect to oceed with the working plans, that a special meeting be called at th convenience of the members of the Planning Commission. Alderman Linder s onded the motion. Vote having been taken, it was found that all membe s present voted "aye," "nay's there were none and the motion was declare carried. Date and time for Canvass N discussed. November 8, 1972 for the November 7 election was 1:00 p.m. was agreed upon. There being no further business beE,97 the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. \ ti