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cp06-13-1972 cAGENDA REGULAR MEETING HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1972 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. 2. - RW00 TI GNN -. REVEREND EXLEY MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MAY 25, JUNE 5 AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23 //. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS NEW BUSINESS 5r- RESOLUTION ADOPTING ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEES Sc'i f�. RESOLUTION COMMENDING RALPH YOUNG S-0,54/ �. RESOLUTION COMMENDING HARVEY SYLVESTER S -o kS_ 1 / CONSIDERATION OF JCS WATER CARNIVAL REQUESTS -j CONSIDERATION OF ECHO DRIVE VACATION Q® d CONSIDERATION OF PROCEDURES TO CORRECT 2ND AVENUE ASSESSMENTS CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SLURRY COATING 1 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (SIGN ON HIGHWAY 22 AND PERMISSION FOR CRAZY DAY SALE) 8:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING - PROJECT 72-33 - WATER & SEWER IMPROVEMENTS .ice• ADJOURNED HEARINGS: ASSESSMENT ROLLS 41 AND 42 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES: 421 (VACATING PORTION E. HIGHLAND PARK DR) JJ 422 (REZONING OLD HOSPITAL PROPERTY) 423 (VACATING PORTION OF GLEN STREET) 424 (RELIEVING HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS) I/. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD OF BIDS (CITY ENGINEER) ?I. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AWARD OF BIDS (CONSULTING ENGINEER) REPORTS 17. MINUTES: PARK AiiB R@RH TION t@A#B: LIBRARY BOARD; SAFETY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1972 MayorK�pst called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Reverend Hecksell deliver the invocation. Members piNsent: Mayor Kost, Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Alrick. Members Absent: Al erman Black. Also Present: City Attorney Schantzen. Absent: Administrati e Assistant Mealey and Engineer Priebe. Minutes of the egular meeting of May 9 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderm Linder, seconded by Alderman Westlund. The bills as presen ed were approved on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. (list attached) The following investmen were considered: S. F. 8: $11,346.00, S. F. 6: $43,400.00; S. 13: $260,00 less amount required for current obligations. Alderman Alri k moved that the investments be approved. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. R. McGraw was recognized by May Kost and he introduced a delegation of people interested in tennis and a so read a petition for resurfacing of tennis courts and for additional t is courts. It was recommended that a meeting be arranged between the se ool board and the Council to work out arrangements for financing. The ensue g discussion concerned numbers of courts needed and placement of them. e petition and recommendations were favorably received by the Council and Al rman Alrick moved that the matter be referred to the Park and Recreation Boa d for recommendation with the note that the Council looks favorably upon he proposal. A request from the Planning Commission for hea ing on a recommended rezoning of the two lots at the intersection of Juul Ro and Dale Street from R-1 to R-2 in order that they might be offered for sa e by the Utilities Commission to Goebel Fixture Company for parking,w considered. Alderman Alrick moved that public hearing be set for June 20, 1972 before the Planning Commission at an hour convenient to that body. Alde an Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A request from James Reid for improvements in Sioux Seco Addition in accordance with the terms of Subdivision agreement was red ived and considered. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and mov d its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and there being no furth discussion, said resolution was declared adopted, all members present have g voted "aye." Resolution No. 5079 \ ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT Alderman Linder then introduced the following resolution and moved it`d adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, said resolution was declared adopted, vote having been taken and all members present having voted 'faye." REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND Janice Kruse Audley Jorgenson Bill Wegner Harvey Daharsh Dorothy Hassman Charles Stombaugh Thomas E. Mealey League of Minn. Municipalities Minn.\Coalition of Outstate Cities Culligan Water Conditioning Frank Br6oerius Erickson 011 Products Minn. Safety,\Council Uniforms Unlimited Transport Clearings. Sears Roebuck & Go. Crown Life Insurance Co. U. S. Post Office ,\ Keefe,Schantzen & Bradford Treasurer, State of Minn.'\ PARK DEPT. Norman Wright Ed Westphal RECREATION DEPT. Roxanne Gregor Carl Baumetz Orval & Florence Satterlee WATER & SEWER DEPT. Wm. Karl Ralph Tucker Flomatcher Co. Inc. Frederickson's Inc. Commissioner of Taxation Finley E. Mix labor -motor vehicleoffice police reserve police reserve police dispatch police dispatch police reserve mileage -meeting at Hill City 2 handbooks 1972 annual dues June service expenses for meeting gas for police cars safety booklets police clothing freight repairs -air conditioner medical insurance stamps for police dept. legal fees HRA meeting expenses -Mankato labor labor labor labor down payment on gr vel labor \ labor 48 hour Tork Time Switch Well #5 supplies & labor wales tax professional services May 23, 1972 45.6o 20.00 88.50 lo8.00 72.00 16.00 36.00 6.00 2,5.00 5.00 19.87 40.76 23.70 117.00 7.05 35.52 1,585.06 15.40 802.50 6o.00 3,128.96 31.50 176.00 207.50 49.60 . r• r•• rr • rr 16o.00 56.00 66.41 2044.41 427.81 220.00 2974.63 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING S. F. #4 American National Bank S. F. #6 - Northwester% National Bank S. F. #8 American National Bank S. F. #10 American National Bank S. F. #13 Register of Deeds Off Street Parking Harvey Daharsh Hilda Bergs MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Distillers Distributing Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Quade's Inc. Dan's Building Maint. Distillers Distributing Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Johnson Brothers Wholesale Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Quadels Inc. Register of Deeds Sharp Electronics Corp. New Ulm Grocery Co. -2- May 23, 1972 interest on bonds 446.11 principal & interest on bonds 72,564-50 principal & interest on bonds 64,332.02 interest on bonds 19,374-57 abstract costs for 1 acre land 49.50 servicing meters & attending ',meter school 177.66 cobtract payment 136-00 313.66 liquor liquor liquor supplies carpet cleaning liquor liquor liquor liquor liquor supplies recording costs calculator supplies 653.26 4,657.77 1,521.43 13.20 40.00 690.68 1,100-53 i,o43-87 1,051.28 757-31 4.40 ^ 4.00 356.00 37.80 11,931.53 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- MAY 23, 1972 Mayor Kost introduced the next item on the agenda, second reading of Ordinance No. 416, Santleman Annexation, and called for discussion. There being none, Alderman Linder introduced said ordinance for its second and final reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and all members present voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted as follows: (attached) At 8`:x,00 p.m. Mayor Kost called for bids received on Sewer and Water improents as duly advertised. He was informed that one bid had been receive from Juul Construction Company. The bid was opened and referred to Assisant Engineer Rice who read the bid as follows: Total- $81,312.25. Alderman stlund moved that the bid be referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Hospital Admi fin"strator Sylvester was acknowledged by Mayor Kost, and presented a ncial report on the hospital to date. Mayor Kost con- gratulated Mr. S Ivester on the excellent work he has done in getting the new hospital thro h the construction period and in sound financial condition. He ack wledged Mr. Sylvester's resignation with regret and wished him well in 's new position. Alderman Alrick thanked him on behalf of the counciland also offered his congratulations and regrets at his leaving the City o1, Hutchinson. John Horrocks was acknowl dged and stated that no agreement has yet been reached between the resideis of Shady Ridge and the Country Club on sewer and water assessments and re nested that the hearing not be called to order until such time as agreement n be reached. It was the consensus of the Council that this would be a -- aisfactory arrangement and requested that Mr. Horrocks notify the Administ ative Assistant of his progress. licens for An application for on-sale/3.2 bee from Jay's Pizza Garten was received and duly considered. Alderman Alric moved the application be approved. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion d it was carried. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of the preliminary plat and plan of final plat for D. Clark' Subdivision was duly considered. Alderman Linder moved that the plan be app ved and the park and playground contribution be set at $540.00 in accordance ith the schedule as recommended. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. The Planning Commission's recommendation for preli 'nary plat and plan of final plat for Hutchinson Industrial Corporation wa duly considered. Alderman Westlund moved that the plat as presented be pproved with the park and playground contribution set at $400.00 as reco ended. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. a portion of Request for vacation of/East Highland Park Drive by Hutc\West strial corporation was considered in light of the Planning Commecommenda- tion. There being no objections, Alderman Linder introdce No. 421 for its first reading and moved its adoption. Aldermd seconded the motion. All members present voted"aye" whereupon sace was declared adopted on first reading. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -3- MAY 23, 1972 The Planning Commission's recommendation for rezoning of the old hospital property from R-1 to R-2 to permit construction of housing for elderly was considered. Alderman Linder then introduced Ordinance No. 422 for its first reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion an upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye's and said ordina ce was declared adopted upon first reading. The re'commenda ion of the Planning Commission for vacation of a portion of Glen Street�o permit construction of the proposed apartment building for elderly was ly considered. All questions having been satisfactorily answered, Alderman estlund introduced Ordinance No. 4.23 for its first reading and moved it adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and said ordinance was deblared carried upon first reading, all members present having voted affirmatively. The recommendation of the lanning Commission for alleviation of height restrictions in R-2 zoning s proscribed by Ordinance 245 was considered. Alderman Alrick introduced rdinance No. 424 and moved its adoption on first reading. Alderman West and seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members present vote "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared passed upon first reading. and plan o final plat The preliminary plat/of McDonald s 4th Addition was then considered along with the recommendations of the P anning Commission. At the termination of the deliberations, Alderman Lin er moved that the plat be approved as submitted and that the park and pl yground contribution be set at $741.00 as recommended. Alderman Westlund econded the motion and it was carried. Addenda Nos. 1 and 2 to Project 72-0 (WS -MILAN -117) as submitted_by Rieke - Carroll -Muller and approved by HUD w e duly considered. Alderman Westlund moved that the addenda be approved as�'submitted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and there being no further iscussion, vote was taken and all members present voted "aye" whereupon aid documents were declared approved. at the appraised priceof $96,000 The request of the HRA for option to pur ase old hospitalproper y/to be delivered to Shelter Development Corp. f construction of the apartment building for low income elderly was duly_ onsidered. Alderman Linder moved that the approval be granted and that the 'Qity Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary document. Alderman Westlu d seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members esent. Administrative Assistant Mealey's report on s raying of weeds and dandelions in the city's parks and public grounds was con idered. Report stated that the estimated annual cost is $1,000 and that Su erintendent Roberts had inquired of several vendors about purchase of a mall weed sprayer, which would have the additional benefit of providing i ect control. It was further reported that the Nursing Home and Hospit has need for such equip- ment, and that the most acceptable price would be 00. The report recom- mended approval for purchase of such equipment. Th concensus was that such equipment would effect cost savings in a short perio of time and Alderman Linder moved that purchase of the sprayer at approximately $300.00 be authorized. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and `it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - MAY 23, 19/2 Alderman Linder presented a requc5r to Council for purchase of a tractor and disc for clearing property such as the tree dump, with capability of use for pulling road packer and numerous other uses in both Park and Street Departments. He reported that Superintendent Roberts had made a number of inquiries and found that one could be purchased from Bretzke's for $3,000 which would`ive fullest capability and range of use. The matter was fully discussed anT Alderman Linder moved that approval be given for the purchase. Alderman Alriclseconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members present. A discussion was held concerning the status of rent receipts from the lessor of the airp t farmland. It was determined that he is badly in arrears and that hi cash crop has not yet been harvested. After due deliberation, Alderm Westlund moved that the City Attorney be directed to bring appropriate action against the lessor to see to it that the terms of the lease are met. Al"an Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. At 8:45 p.m. Mayor Kost alled to order public hearing on Project 72-37, Water.and sewer improvemen on Madson Avenue from Dale to 450 feet East. There being no one present object to the improvement, the hearing was closed at 8:50 p.m. Alderman Linder then introduced\the following adoption. The resolution having',Peen read in seconded the motion. There being''no further and all members present voted "aye"and said adopted. RESOLUTION NO,. 5080 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 72-37 resolution and moved its full, Alderman Westlund discussion, vote was taken resolution was declared PREPARATION OF PLANS Assistant Engineer Rice presented plans and sp cifications for proposed street improvements and sewer and water and sto sewer improvements. The drawings were reviewed and the plans duly co idered. All questions having been satisfied, Alderman Westlund introduce the following resolution and moved its adoption. The resolution having been ead in full, Alderman Linder seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, vote was taken and all members present were found to have voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 5081 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - STREET IMPROVEMENTS Alderman inder then introduc thle following re lution and mo d its adoption. he resolution havin been read in full, Alderman West and seconded the tion and there be no further discu Sion, vote wa taken. All members voted t'ayer' an said resolution w declared ad ted: RESOLUTION 0. 5082 APPROV PLANS AND SPEC CATIONS AND ORDS NG ADVERTISE T FOR BIDS - WA R. SEWER AND STO SEWER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - MAY 23, 1972 Representative ',4, of Metro Cable TV were recognized by Mayor Kost and made a presentation 6f their services. Mayor Kost requested that they present a written report ql their financial references and statements as well as a resume of their fey people. It was agreed that this would be done with all due haste. \\ Mayor Kost noted agend item calling for second reading of Ordinance No. 419. Alderman Alrick in oduced said Ordinance No. 419 for its second and final reading and movedit adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion. Vote being called, 11 members present voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared a ted upon its second and final reading. S. Wacker was acknowledged and pr, ented an over-all street lighting plan for the City. No action was to en. Alderman Westlund was designated to work with the Utilities Commission to determine costs and funding. Assistant Enginerr Rice presented a p yell inary plat for South Side Terrace 1st Addition and requested that hearing d e be set. Alderman Alrick moved that hearing be held on June 20, 1972 before the planning Commission at a convenient hour. Alderman Westlund secon d the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council at this time, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:40 p.m.