03-10-1987 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1987
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7:30 P.M. The follow-
ing were present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Mar-
lin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky and Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also
present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering Marlow V.
Priebe, and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Walter D. Marth.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 1987 and special meeting/
workshop of February 24, 1987 were approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1987
2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES DATED JANUARY 27, 1987
(b) REQUEST FOR REDUCED TRASH AND REFUSE RATE
(c) GAMBLING LICENSE FOR GOPHER CAMPFIRE AT VICTORIAN INN
(d) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS:
1. PLANNING COMMISSION - WILLIAM CRAIG (MARCH 1990)
2. CITY TREE BOARD - DON SCHUMACHER (MARCH 1990)
3. LIBRARY BOARD - DELORES BRUNNER (APRIL 1990)
BILL SCHERER (APRIL 1990)
ROXANNE WIGEN (APRIL 1990)
4. HOSPITAL BOARD - ROBERT DURFEE (MARCH 1989)
DORI JOHNSON (MARCH 1990)
DIANE GILMER (MARCH 1991)* *NEW
RICHARD MYERS (MARCH 1992)* APPOINTMENTS
REV. THOR SKEIE (MARCH 1993)
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar,
to order the minutes and report filed, approve rate reduction, issue
license and ratify appointments. Motion unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None.
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6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) PRESENTATION OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN FOR SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH
INSURANCE
Jon Hansen and Bruce Kopesky, of American Family Life Assurance Com-
pany, presented a payroll deduction plan for supplemental health insur-
ance. It was the consensus of the Council that 10 percent of the full-
time employees, or approximately eight employees, must enroll in the
plan to make it effective.
Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the payroll deduction plan for sup-
plemental health insurance. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and car-
ried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR TAX SHELTER ANNUITIES
Following discussion of Prudential's voluntary payroll deduction in-
vestment program, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve the
voluntary payroll deduction. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and
unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 8468 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
Alderman Torgerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
8468. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO POST SIGN FOR YEARLY
SWAP MEET
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded
by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve the sign for the March 1987 swap
meet. Motion unanimously carried.
Alderman Carts mov ed that the request be made annually and conform to
the City ordinance in effect. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky
and carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY GALEN WITTE FOR AUTHORIZATION TO HAUL AND
DISPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER MATERIALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS
After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to refer the
request to the City Attorney for a recommendation. Alderman Mlinar
seconded the motion and unanimously carried.
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(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO HOLD SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TO REVIEW BIDS
ON POLICE FACILITIES
Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to review the bids at
the regular meeting on March 24, 1987. Motion seconded by Alderman
Torgerson and carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF WAGE ADJUSTMENT FOR TREASURER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the wage adjustment. Motion seconded
by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTING AGREEMENTS FOR FORCE MAIN EASEMENTS
1. J. HAROLD & MYRLE BEYTIEN
2. GOEBEL FIXTURES COMPANY
3. CLARICE A. MCKIMM
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku-
lecky, to approve and enter into agreements. Motion carried unani-
mously.
City Attorney Anderson reported the problem with the title for the
Treinen property would be resolved shortly, and the easement agreement
would be ready for the next meeting. Also, the purchase agreement for
the Dennis Potter property was ready for signature.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF RURAL FIRE PUMPER AGREEMENTS WITH TOWNSHIPS
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter
into 10 -year agreements. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car-
ried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT/
AMENDMENT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mayor Ackland read a news release which stated the City of Hutchinson
would receive a $6,943,995 Step 3 construction grant from the U.S. EPA.
in addition to a separate $285,000 grant from the State of Minnesota.
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson,
to approve and authorize signing the agreement. Motion unanimously
carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported on a recent meeting with Donohue &
Associates regarding the financing for the wastewater treatment plant.
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Administrator Plotz commented on the airport land agreement with Eugene
Birk and that he was in arrears on his lease payment to the City. To
date, Mr. Birk had not requested to rent the land for 1987. There-
fore, Mr. Plotz questioned if he should advertise the airport farmland
for rent in 1987. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to
authorize the City Administrator to proceed. Motion seconded by Alder-
man Carls and carried unanimously.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS
Alderman Carls inquired about the status of applicants for the City
Engineer position. Also, he asked if the March 31 and April 1 City
Council joint meetings with the Utilities Commission and County Board
officials respectively were still scheduled. In addition, Alderman
Carls wanted to know when the Planning Commission would review the sign
ordinance.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Anderson reported he had been contacted by one other bar
owner regarding the liquor license at Spankys and whether it was in
compliance. If the Council was agreeable, he would provide the Le-
Fevere law firm with information and obtain an opinion from them. At-
torney Anderson thought an independent party should write the Attorney
General for a legal opinion on the matter.
Alderman Torgerson moved to discuss the issue in two weeks if there was
an answer. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Priebe reported on a recent meeting with the County Board re-
garding the County Ditch 18 issue. He hoped to have some additional
information for the next Council meeting.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND
Mayor Ackland stated he had received a request for a "Children Playing"
sign to be posted in the vicinity of the Credit Union on Adams Street.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar,
to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion
unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 P.M.
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