04-10-1986 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1986
The special meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. The
fol lowing were present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman
Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also
present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Attorney James Schaefer, Finance
Director Kenneth B. Merrill, and Assistant Engineer Cal Rice.
RAILROAD EASEMENTS
It was reported that signed easements for the railroad right-of-way had been
obtained from the Farmers Elevator Association, Hutchinson Utilities Commission,
and Eugene "Bud" Daggett. The City Attorney stated the agreements were in
order.
Alderman Mikulecky raised a question regarding the 1980 resolution amending the
Development District No. 4. It was his opinion that the amendment did not ad-
dress the spur line but rather only the railroad connector track.
Consultant Bill Fahey stated it was understood that both the spur line and con-
nector track were included in the railroad project. He suggested that Attorney
Jerry Gilligan be contacted to put together the legal findings showing the
project was complete.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to accept the easement agreements
as presented. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried with four aye votes
and abstention by Alderman Mikulecky.
POTENTIAL EASEMENT FROM EUGENE DAGGETT
Mayor Ackland presented a letter addressed to Eugene Daggett and requested auth-
orization to send it. The letter stated that if the City should at some future
date desire to obtain an easement on the property in front of Hutchinson Mfg. &
Sales, Inc. for a service road, the City would negotiate in "good faith" in ac-
cordance to Minnesota State Statutes No. 429.
After discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and
mail the letter to Eugene Daggett. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and car-
ried unanimously.
$1,075,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1986
Bond Consultant Bill Fahey presented a comparison between the interest rates of
10 and 15 year bonds. He pointed out that if the Council decided to amend Reso-
lution No. 8252 for the sale of bonds, it would require readvertising and estab-
lishing a new bid opening date.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alder-
man Mlinar, to approve a 10 year bond issue. Motion unanimously carried.
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The motion was made by Alderman Car ls to amend Resolution No. 8252 calling for
the sale of general obligation improvement bonds of 1986. Alderman Mlinar sec-
onded the motion and carried unanimously.
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR 1986
Mayor Ackland reported that since the last Council meeting, he had reviewed the
area in question and found the concrete slab to be smaller than he had been led
to believe it was. Also, he had talked to Russ Meade regarding his concern
about the sidewalk removal. The Mayor granted authorization for the Engineer-
ing Department to contact the contractor to proceed on schedule.
AIRPORT FARM LAND RENTAL BY EUGENE BIRK
The City Administrator reported Eugene Birk was still in arrears on 1985 payment
for the farm land he rents from the City. It was his recommendation to give the
renter five days for payment, and if not paid within that timeframe, to adver-
tise for 1986 rental of the farm land.
Alderman Torgerson moved to authorize the City Administrator to complete negoti-
ations with Eugene Birk and advertise for bids, if necessary. Motion seconded
by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
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