01-13-1987 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 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, and Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Absent: Alderman Pat Mikulecky.
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 Reverend Thor Skeie.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 1986, special meetings of
December 23, 1986, January 2, 1987 and January 9, 1987, and bid openings of
December 22, 1986, December 29, 1986 and December 30, 1986 were approved as
distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - DECEMBER 1986
2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1986
3. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 18, 1986
(b) GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION FOR HUTCHINSON BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
(c) SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS:
1. DON GLAS
2. DOUGLAS PETERSON
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar,
to order the minutes and report filed and to issue license and permits.
Motion unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 8444 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
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(b) RESOLUTION NO. 8445 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. OF HUTCHINSON AS SPONSORING AGENCY OF
THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 8446 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 8447 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON AS SPONSORING AGENCY OF THE
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 8448 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA
(f) RESOLUTION NO. 8449 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL
FROM FIRST BANK OF MINNESOTA OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA
(g) RESOLUTION NO. 8450 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS IN
COMMERCIAL BANKS
(h) RESOLUTION NO. 8451 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS - FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
(i) RESOLUTION NO. 8452 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
(j) RESOLUTION NO. 8453 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $75,000 FROM HUTCHINSON
UTILITIES COMMISSION
Alderman Torgerson moved to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No.
8444 - No. 8453. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously
carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNUAL WAGE ADJUSTMENT
(DEFERRED DECEMBER 23, 1986)
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve a one percent
increase. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. Upon a roll call vote,
the motion failed three to one, with Alderman Torgerson voting aye and
Aldermen Carls and Mlinar and Mayor Ackland voting nay.
The motion was made by Alderman Carls to make a salary adjustment of
three percent for 1987. Motion failed for lack of a second. Alderman
Carls then moved to make a 2.5 percent across-the-board increase for
1987. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried three to one,
with Alderman Torgerson voting nay.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF CAR IMPOUNDING CONTRACT (DEFERRED DECEMBER 23, 1986)
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City Administrator Plotz commented on the comparison of the proposals.
He stated semi -trucks were not a part of the contract.
Following discussion, Alderman Carl moved to award the car impounding
contract to Modern Mazda. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and
carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED EDUCATIONAL POLICY
(DEFERRED DECEMBER 23, 1986)
After extensive discussion, no action was taken.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR USED DUMP TRUCK
(DEFERRED DECEMBER 29, 1986)
After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to accept the'
recommendation of the motor pool and to award the bid for a 1982 Mack
truck to Mankato Mack Sales for a total cost of $16,850 with trade-in.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR DEMOLITION/ REMOVAL OF HOUSE LOCATED
AT LOT 7, BLOCK 42, NORTH HALF CITY (EMMA LAKE PROPERTY)
(DEFERRED DECEMBER 29, 1986)
Following discussion, Alderman Carl moved to award the demolition bid
to Juul Contracting as low bidder for $1,650. Alderman Mlinar seconded
the motion and carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF WATER SUPPLY TO GOPHER CAMPFIRE SANCTUARY
(DEFERRED OCTOBER 28, 1986)
After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to accept
the low bid of Ben Erwin Well Company, with a 20 foot screen, for
$5,836 and an additional $700 for electrical work. Motion seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF POLICY ON GIFTS
City Administrator Plotz reviewed the proposed gift policy and reported
the directors felt the policy should apply to City Council members as
well as City employees. Following discussion, Alderman Carl moved to
refer the proposed policy to the City Administrator and City Attorney
for revision. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unani-
mously.
RECESS: The City Council adjourned for a 10 -minute recess at 9:10 P.M.
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(b) CONSIDERATION OF MOTOR POOL REPLACEMENT VEHICLES
Alderman Carls moved to approve the replacements and to write specifi-
cations and advertise for bids. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion
and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
AND ENERGY COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to defer. Motion seconded by
Alderman Carls and carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF 1987 POSITION CLASSIFICATION/PAY PLAN
Personnel Coordinator Sitz presented the 1987 pay plan. Following dis-
cussion, Alderman Carls moved to accept the recommendation of the com-
mittee and Personnel Coordinator and change the position of Building
Official and Fire Marshal to a "Grade E" classification and leave the
salary as is. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car-
ried.
After discussion of the grade classification for the Chief Wastewater
Plant Operator, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to move the posi-
tion of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator to "Grade XII", to leave on
an hourly basis with no change at this point, and to consider a title
change in the summer of 1987. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. The
motion was amended by Alderman Carls to read that the salary adjust-
ment amount to a total of five percent for the individual involved.
Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
The main motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the recommendation for the review com-
mittee to review the grade classification for the Arena/Pool Manager.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried.
Following discussion of grade classification for part-time police dis-
patchers, Alderman Carls moved to defer action of reclassification of
police dispatchers until the second Council meeting in January, with a
legal opinion from the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Alderman Tor-
gerson and carried unanimously.
It was recommended that the text of the Position Classification Assign-
ment Table (page 3) state regular part-time positions would be assigned
according to responsibilities at the discretion of the City Administra-
tor. Alderman Carls moved to approve the recommendation from the Per-
sonnel Coordinator that the regular part-time positions be assigned at
the discretion of the City Administrator and Personnel Coordinator.
Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and unanimously carried.
The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Torgerson,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8455. Motion carried unani-
mously.
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(e) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR 1987 IMPROVEMENTS AND
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council reviewed the proposed 1987 improvement projects.
After discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and set the pub-
lic hearing for January 27, 1987 at 8:00 P.M., to waive readings and
adopt Resolutions No. 8454 and No. 8456 reflecting the exceptions as
follows: Projects No. 87-19 and No. 87-22 to be deleted and a portion
of Project No. 87-21 to be deleted except High Street from Fourth Ave-
nue Northeast to T.H. 7 East. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls. The
motion was amended by Alderman Torgerson to include deleting Projects
No. 87-12 and No. 87-18. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and carried unanimously. Main motion unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENDING BID DATE FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
PROJECT(S) TO FEBRUARY 12, 1987 AT 3:00 P.M.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the bid date
extension to February 12, 1987 at 3:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alder-
man Mlinar and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported on the names of three attorneys who
had been recommended by the League of Cities to act as legal counsel
to the Police Civil Service Commission. The motion was made by Alder-
man Torgerson to give the City Administrator the power to select an
attorney of his choice when the appraisals are completed. Motion sec-
onded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried.
It was reported that Attorney Bill Haas had been updated on the status
of the airport appraisals. Also, the City was requesting a review of
the appraisals in view of some potential errors by MN/DOT.
Mr. Plotz commented on a recent meeting held between the Fifth Avenue
landowners, Maplewood Academy, City staff, and legal counsel to resolve
the drainage problems.
One resident in the Midwest Mobile Home Court had submitted a letter
regarding the difficulties he had encountered in moving his mobile
home from the court by the date of the water shut-off. Following dis-
cussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to give the occupant
until Monday, January 19, to move out of the court. Motion seconded by
Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
Administrator Plotz stated a petition had been received regarding the
fire hydrant at Greencastle. However, there were only two signatures
on it, namely that of Ken Born and Newell Weed on behalf of all owners.
The City Attorney determined that all property owners' signatures must
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be on the petition. Therefore, the fire hydrant could not be installed
at this time.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar commented on an up -coming seminar for elected officials
and indicated an interest in attending.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torger-
son, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Mo-
tion unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
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