04-26-1994 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order at 7;30 P.M. by Mayor
Torgerson. Present were: Mayor Marlin Torgerson, Council
Members Bill Craig, Kay Peterson and Don Erickson. Absent:
Council Member John Mlinar. Also present: City Administrator
Gary D. Plotz and City Engineer John Rodeberg.
2. In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1994 and the
bid opening of April 18, 1994 were approved as distributed.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. FINANCIAL REPORT - MARCH 1994
2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1994
3. HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1994
4. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 1994
5. REPORT OF CITY INVESTMENTS
6. HUTCHINSON HANDICAP ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF
APRIL 14, 1994
(b) RENEWAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL "ON SALE"
NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
(c) RENEWAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL "OFF SALE"
NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
(d) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 94-108 - AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A
TRESPASSING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 10197 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
3. RESOLUTION NO. 10198 - RESOLUTION FOR REIMBURSEMENT
FROM WATER/SEWER FUND FOR 1993 EXPENSES
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(e) DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
(f) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LETTING NO. 3,
PROJECT NO. 94-03 (LAKEWOOD DRIVE)
(ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10199)
(g) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR LETTING NO. 11,
PROJECT NO. 94-20 - 94-23 (FAIRGROUNDS WM, FIFTH AVENUE
NE, PROSPECT STREET, SIXTH AVENUE NE)
(ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10200-10203)
(h) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LOT SPLIT
REQUESTED BY JAY FREEDLAND, HUTCHINSON IRON AND METAL,
FOR RELOCATION OF SCRAP IRON YARD IN I-2 DISTRICT LOCATED
ON ARCH STREET WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONCEPT WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
(ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10204)
(i) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY JAY FREEDLAND,
HUTCHINSON IRON AND METAL, FOR REDUCTION OF LOT DEPTH IN
I-2 DISTRICT WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 10205)
(j) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE AND LOT SPLIT, LOCATED ON SHADY
RIDGE ROAD, REQUESTED BY JOHN MILLER WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10206)
(k) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
LARRY GAUGER TO REPLACE EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE WITH 24'
x 3 0 ' ATTACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 247 FIFTH AVENUE NW WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
10207)
(1) CONSIDERATION OF HUNTERS RIDGE FINAL PLAT WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10208)
(m) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON
DALE STREET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR-PLEX REQUESTED BY
KEVIN COMPTON WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
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(n) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION BY GREG MARTIN TO BEGIN
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS OF 1.6 ACRES LOCATED ON NORTH HIGH
DRIVE IN HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (REFER TO MUNICIPAL BOARD AND WAIVE
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-110 AND SET SECOND
READING FOR MAY 10, 1994)
(o) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
REQUESTED BY TOM LUDOWESE FOR ADDITION TO ACME CARWASH AS
GRANTED OCTOBER 26, 1993, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The motion to approve the consent agenda, with the
exception of items 4-(g), (h), and (i), was made by
Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member
Peterson and unanimously carried.
The motion to remove item 4-(g) from the agenda was made
by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council Member
Erickson and unanimously carried.
During discussion of item 4- (h) , it was noted that all of
the conditions mentioned in Attorney James Degiovanni's
letter were the same as the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations. Engineer Rodeberg stated all of the
lots in the Industrial Park are non -conforming to the
City's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission
determined there was undue hardship. Administrator Plotz
stated the conditional use permit was approved in
concept, and Jay Freedland will need a final site plan
approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of
a building permit.
Following discussion, the motion to accept the
recommendations of the Planning Commission in their
entirety was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by
Council Member Erickson and unanimously carried.
Following discussion of item 4-(i), the motion that
approval be contingent upon accelltance of the final site
plan was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by
Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None
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6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) DISCUSSION BY DON TODNEM REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF
DOWNTOWN HANDICAPPED CODES
This item was removed from the agenda.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR JAYCEE WATER CARNIVAL
PERMITS:
1. PARADE PERMIT
2. DANCE PERMIT
3. FIREWORKS PERMIT
4. PERMISSION TO CLOSE STREETS AND USE PARKS/LIBRARY
SQUARE
The motion to approve and issue permits and waive fees
and rentals was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded
by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE AND SET-UP LICENSE FOR JAYCEE WATER CARNIVAL,
JUNE 16-19, 1994
The motion to approve and issue licenses and waive fees
was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Member Peterson and unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
SEE CONSENT AGENDA
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF HCVN LOAN AGREEMENT/LEASE FOR SPACE IN
CITY CENTER (DEFERRED FROM APRIL 12, 1994)
Finance Director Kenneth Merrill reviewed the terms and
conditions of the proposed $20,000.00 loan agreement/
lease to HCVN. The interest rate would be 6.550 over a
five year period, with monthly payments to commence June
1994. Also, HCVN will reimburse the City $50 per month
to cover heating, electric and air conditioning cost.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the loan
agreement/lease and to adopt Resolution No. 10210 was
made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council
Member Craig and unanimously carried.
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(b) CONSIDERATION OF LMCIT OPEN MEETING LAW DEFENSE COST
COVERAGE
Following a presentation by Insurance Agent Dennis Potter
and Finance Director Kenneth Merrill, the motion was made
by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member
Peterson and unanimously carried, to reject the law
defense cost coverage.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF KEG COOLER FOR LIQUOR HUTCH
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
recommendation was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously
carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF SKYDIVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON AND SKY'S THE LIMIT
Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter
into an agreement with Sky's the Limit was made by
Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Erickson
and carried three to one, with Council Members Craig,
Erickson, and Torgerson voting aye and Council Member
Peterson voting nay.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION OF W D H, INC. FOR
REGISTRATION OF TITLE TO LAND
Following discussion, the motion to approve was made by
Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member
Peterson and unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF SELLING CITY LOT LOCATED AT 26 FRANKLIN
STREET NORTH TO RICK LENNES
Following discussion, the motion to approve the sale and
to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 94-109 and set
second reading for May 10, 1994, was made by Council
Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and
unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR LETTING NO. 10, PROJECT
NO. 93-22 (STRUCTURES ON SHEPPARD PROPERTY)
Following discussion, the motion to approve and award the
bid to Rick Lennes in the amount of $13,011.00 and to
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enter into a contract agreement was made by Council
Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and
unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HRA FOR INTERIM FINANCING TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTIES IN PHASE I OF PRINCE OF PEACE PROJECT
Following a report by HRA Executive Director Jean Ward,
the motion to approve the interim financing was made by
Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Erickson
and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING FOR PRINCE OF PEACE PROJECT
Following discussion, the motion to defer to the next
meeting was made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by
Council Member Erickson and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH OSM FOR
BRIDGE CONSULTANT SERVICES
Following a report from the City Engineer, the motion to
approve entering into a contract with OSM for the Bluff
Street bridge, not to exceed $45,000 without approval,
was made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council
Member Erickson and unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH BOLTON &
MENK FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ON LETTING NO. 6, PROJECT
NO. 94-06 (OSGOOD AND HAYDEN ADDITIONS AND SURROUNDING
AREAS)
Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter
into agreement was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT FOR BERNIE MCRAITH
Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter
into agreement was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(k) REVIEW OF JOINT MAINTENANCE FACILITY GRANT AGREEMENT
It was reported the City of Hutchinson would be the lead
agency in the project, and the funding would come through
the City. Following discussion, the motion to approve
and enter into agreement was made by Council Member
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Peterson, seconded by Council Member Craig and
unanimously carried.
(1) CONSIDERATION OF POSTED STREET SIGN AT ENTRANCE TO
HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY (WEST HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE NW)
Following discussion, the motion to approve a posted sign
"Access Road" at the entrance and to leave the address 40
West Highland Park Drive NE was made by Council Member
Peterson, seconded by Council Member Erickson and
unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BILL CRAIG
Council Member Craig complimented the Building Official
on his efforts to communicate with the townships to keep
them informed on issues regarding annexation, etc. He
also inquired about the erratic sounding of the warning
sirens.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER KAY PETERSON
Council Member Peterson requested input for items to be
addressed by the Safety Council. She also suggested the
method used for garbage recycling pickup should be
reviewed. Items blow out of the recycling containers and
litter the yards.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz commented on the upcoming City Center
open house to be held May 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.,
with special events planned.
It was reported there would be a spring city-wide pickup
of leaves, twigs and composting grass. The advertising
costs would be covered by County funding.
The City Administrator noted the City had received an
appraisal from Lorence and Associates on the Svanda
property which is part of the Hutchinson airport
project. Mr. Lorence appraised the .48 acres of land at
$1,700.00. Following discussion, the motion to offer
$2, 395. 00 plus access to their property from the easement
was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by Council
Member Erickson and unanimously carried.
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The City Council was reminded of the next workshop on May
10, 1994, at which time they will review the city's
budgeting process.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg mentioned the "Fins and Feds" will be
in Hutchinson next week regarding the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Friendly Development Project in Hutchinson.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion to approve the claims and authorize payment
from the appropriate funds was made by Council Member
Craig, seconded by Council Member Erickson and
unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50
P.M.
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