02-05-1986 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1986
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 6:30 P.M. in the
fire station conference room. The following were present: Alderman Mike Carl s,
Alderman John M l i nar, Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat M i ku 1 ecky and
Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City
Attorney James Schaefer and Director of Engineering Marlow V. Priebe.
LMC 1986 LEGISLATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
City Administrator Plotz reported on the League's Legislative Conference he at-
tended today. The COOC recommended not to support a uniform budget cut. The
cities should take less of a cut than other agencies and other jurisdictions.
Upon vote, it passed by one vote.
Presentations were made regarding finances and bond issues. There may be a
change made in the IRB bond laws.
It was reported that very little money was available to outstate Minnesota for
sewage treatment plant grants. Approximately 700 cities were seeking funding.
The State may sell a $60 million bond issue to cover the grants.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S ANNUAL REPORT
City Administrator Plotz reviewed his 1985 accomplishments by rating them one
through 20. They were:
1. New Police Department Building
2. Hold or Reduce Mill Rate
3. Sewage Treatment Plant
4. City Charter
5. Policy Handbook
6. Comprehensive Plan
7. Revolving Loan Fund
8. Self -Insurance
9. Employee Evaluation
10. Voter Precinct Boundaries
11. Truck Routes
12. Builders' Handbook
13. CDC Market Study
14. Sprinkling Buildings
15. Airport Appraisals
16. Capital Improvement Plan
17. Industrial Land
18. Tax Statement - Tax Increment Representation
19. POSSE - Police Computer System
20. Right -To -Know
Mr. Plotz presented a list of over 60 items which he requested the Council to
rank for the top 20 objectives in 1986. Once the lists are received, the items
will be tabulated and ranked. Additional items not mentioned were welcomed.
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COUNCIL INPUT
Alderman Carls stated he would like the Council to address guidelines for ap-
pointing special committees so that the task or purpose of the committee was
understood. He further requested a quarterly report in the packet on the status
of the city's goals and objectives. It was suggested there be minimal handouts
at the Council meeting and correspondence explaining agenda items.
Alderman Mikulecky commented he would like to see more information filled in on
IRB applications when they come to the Council for consideration. Mr. Plotz
pointed out that some figures were not available until after the closing.
Alderman Mlinar suggested the Council review the following items under personnel
policy:
1. Compensatory Time
2. Job Descriptions
3. City Employee Hours
4. People Who Attend Meetings
5. Merit Pay (Rate Adjustment)
JOINT FETING WITH POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Following discussion on the proposed police station, it was the consensus of the
Council to establish a joint meeting with the building committee on Wednesday,
February 12, 1985 at 8:30 P.M. in the fire station conference room. The areas
to be covered on the agenda were size of building, site, and financing. The
City Administrator and Finance Director were to prepare a report on their pro-
posal for in-house financing for the February 11 City Council meeting, if pos-
sible.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Two committees were named to do the performance evaluation for the City Admin-
istrator and City Attorney within the next two to three weeks; namely, Aldermen
Torgerson and Carls would evaluate Gary Plotz and Aldermen Mlinar and Mikulecky
would evaluate James Schaefer.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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