05-24-1994 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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, John Mlinar, Kay Peterson, and Don
Erickson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz,
City Engineer John Rodeberg, and City Attorney G. Barry
Anderson.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Tim Caspers.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1994; special
meeting of May 17, 1994; and bid openings of May 13 and May
16, 1994 were approved as distributed.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1.
FINANCIAL REPORT - APRIL 1994
2.
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1994
3.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 9, 1994
4.
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY
BOARD MINUTES DATED APRIL 7, 1994
5.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 1994
6.
HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 1994
7.
HUTCHINSON HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
OF APRIL 19, 1994 AND MAY 4, 1994
8.
REPORT OF CITY INVESTMENTS
(b)
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1.
RESOLUTION NO. 10219 - RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 10220 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
(c)
DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
(d)
APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT PERMIT BY TAP
ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR ONE -DAY TOOL AUCTION ON MAY 26
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(e) SUBDIVISION AGREEMENTS:
(1) PARKSIDE SECOND ADDITION
(2) HUNTER'S RIDGE
(3) FAIRWAY ESTATES
(f) RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY
(g) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY TOM LUDOWESE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF AUTOMATIC BAY ADDITION AT ACME CAR WASH
WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.
10218 )
(h) CITY STAFF REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY ON FRANKLIN STREET
FROM C-3 TO R-2 WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (FIRST
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-111 AND SET SECOND READING
FOR JUNE 14, 1994)
(i) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICK LENNES TO MOVE
HOUSE ONTO FRANKLIN STREET LOT WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION (ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 10215)
(j) AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 464, SECTION 8.15, LOT
DEPTH AND DENSITY IN I-2 DISTRICT, WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-112
AND SET SECOND READING FOR JUNE 14, 1994)
(k) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY CHRIST THE KING
CHURCH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE GARAGE ON CHURCH
PROPERTY WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS (ADOPT
RESOLUTION NO. 10216)
(1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ROD OLSON TO
CONSTRUCT GARAGE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
(ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10217)
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(m) PETITION BY ZAPP NATIONAL BANK OF ST. CLOUD (TRUSTEES OF
MARVIN HOERNEMANN TRUST) TO BEGIN ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
OF 3.2 ACRES IN HASSAN VALLEY TOWNSHIP WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS (WAIVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
94-113 AND SET SECOND READING JUNE 14, 1994)
(n) REGISTERED LAND SURVEY OF MARVIN HOERNEMANN TRUST
PROPERTY IN HASSAN VALLEY TOWNSHIP (TWO MILE RADIUS) WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
(o) SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY JAY FREEDLAND, HUTCHINSON IRON AND
METAL, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by
Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Peterson
and unanimously carried.
S. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION REGARDING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
Paul Ackland, Chair of the Telecommunications Commission,
discussed the cable franchise and presented the
Commission's recommendation to extend the cable franchise
for a period of six months. It was also suggested that
the City Council hold one or two public hearings for
input on cable services.
Following discussion, the motion to approve extension of
the franchise for six months was made by Council Member
Mlinar, seconded by Council Member Peterson and
unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
SEE CONSENT AGENDA
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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(a) CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING FOR PRINCE OF PEACE PROJECT
(DEFERRED MAY 10, 1994)
The motion to defer was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER IN BUILDING FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL FURNITURE IN BUILDING/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS
Following discussion, the motion to approve was made by
Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member Craig
and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FEE FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
FACILITY BUILDING PERMITS
The Building Official reported the permit fee of
$1,520.63 could be waived, but the applicant would need
to pay the water meter cost of $160.00 and the state
surcharge of $61.85.
Following discussion, the motion to approve waiving only
the permit fee was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON TAX FORFEITED
PROPERTY IN HELLANDS EIGHTH ADDITION
City staff requested the City Council to reinstate the
assessments with interest added for the two tax forfeited
parcels, Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 1, Hellands Eighth
Addition. The two parcels are to be sold.
Following discussion, the motion to approve reinstatement
of assessments with interest was made by Council Member
Peterson, seconded by Council Member Erickson and
unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NO. 290 FOR LETTING NO. 2, PROJECT NO. 94-02, WAIVING
HEARING, ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL AND AWARDING CONTRACT
Following discussion, the motion to approve and adopt
Assessment Roll No. 290, to award contract and to waive
readings and adopt Resolutions No. 10221 -No. 10224 was
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made by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member
Craig and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING PETITION, WAIVING HEARING,
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 291, LETTING NO. 5, PROJECT
NO. 94-05, AND AWARDING CONTRACT
Following discussion, the motion to approve, to waive
hearing, to adopt assessment roll, to award contract, and
to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 10225 - No.
10228 was made by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by
Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NO. 292 AND SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR LETTING NO. 9,
PROJECT NO. 94-13, 94-15, AND 94-16
Following discussion, the motion to approve preparation
of assessment roll No. 292, to hold a hearing June 14,
1994 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt
Resolutions No. 10229 and No. 10230 was made by Council
Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member Craig and
unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NO. 293 AND SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR LETTING NO.
10, PROJECT NO. 94-18, 94-19, AND 94-25
Following discussion, the motion to approve preparation
of assessment roll No. 293, to hold a hearing June 14,
1994 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt
Resolutions No. 10231 and No. 10232 was made by Council
Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member Craig and
unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT, WAIVING HEARING,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS FOR LETTING NO. 12, PROJECT NO. 94-24 & 94-28
Following discussion, the motion to receive the report,
to waive the hearing, to approve the plans and
specifications, to advertise for bids, and to waive the
readings and adopt Resolutions No. 10233-10235 was made
by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member
Craig and unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT, WAIVING HEARING,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR
BIDS FOR LETTING NO. 11, PROJECT NO. 94-29
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Following discussion, the motion to receive the report,
to waive the hearing, to approve the plans and
specifications, to advertise for bids, and to waive the
readings and adopt Resolutions No. 10236 - No. 10238 was
made by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member
Craig and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Following a review of the HCVN lease by the City
Attorney, the motion to approve the lease was made by
Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member
Peterson and unanimously carried.
The City Attorney requested Council approval of the
sponsor certificates for property acquisitions involved
in the airport project. Following discussion, the motion
to approve the sponsor certificates was made by Council
Member Peterson, seconded by Council Member Craig and
unanimously carried.
Attorney Anderson noted that the dispute with the McLeod
County Fair Board was close to being resolved.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME BOARD REGARDING
PHARMACY REMODELING
The Board of Directors of the Hospital/Nursing Home
requested authorization to spend approximately $30,000.00
to remodel/refixture the Pharmacy as Phase I of the
Pharmacy remodeling.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
remodeling was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded
by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BILL CRAIG
Council Member Craig commented on a recent meeting he
attended at the Willmar MN/DOT office. He encouraged
City staff to continue to pursue a highway out to
Hutchinson.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MLINAR
Council Member Mlinar mentioned a parking problem on the
north side of Marks Road and Pauls Road. He also noted
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that the work done on Michigan and Second Avenue only
lasted for one week. It was suggested that residents be
forewarned of construction work to be done on a high
traffic street.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM AAGARD WEST ON RECYCLING
Chris Boatwright, from Aagard West, presented a report
and overhead charts/graphs on the recycling services in
the City of Hutchinson from 1991 to 1994.
(f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz stated he and the Finance Director
attended a 1994 Legislative Highlights Seminar today
which reviewed changes in legislation that would affect
cities.
(g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg reported that Sky's the Limit has
reached an agreement for land purchase. They plan to
begin their business operation in Hutchinson about the
first of June.
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
Mlinar, seconded by Council Member Peterson and
unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:37
P.M.
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