09-13-1994 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor
Torgerson. Present were: Mayor Marlin Torgerson, Council
Members Bill Craig, John Mlinar, Kay Peterson, and Don
Erickson. Staff present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz,
City Engineer John Rodeberg, and City Attorney G. Barry
Anderson.
2. The invocation was given by the Rev. Robert Brauer.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 1994, bid
opening of August 12, 1994, and special meeting of September
6, 1994 were approved as distributed.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - AUGUST 1994
2. HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1994
3. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1994
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. RESOLUTION NO. 10307 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
2. RESOLUTION NO. 10308 - RESOLUTION FOR PRELIMINARY
1995 TAX LEVY FOR CITY OF HUTCHINSON
3. RESOLUTION NO. 10309 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
LOCATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
4. RESOLUTION NO. 10310 - RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SALE
OF GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES
1994
5. ORDINANCE NO. 94-117 - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE
OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY AND ADOPTING
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 2.99 (PRINCE OF PEACE SENIOR
APARTMENTS) (SECOND READING AND ADOPT)
6. ORDINANCE NO. 94-118 - REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO
I/C LOCATED ON HWY 15 REQUESTED BY VIKING COCA-
COLA & W. CENTRAL INDUSTRIES (SECOND READING/ADOPT)
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(c) PERMIT FOR TURCK'S TREES TO SELL PUMPKINS AND GOURDS
(d) PERMIT FOR TURCK'S TREES TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES
(e) HUTCHINSON HOUSING REHABILITATION REVOLVING LOAN
FUND GUIDELINES
(f) RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS
1. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - KATHLEEN SKARVAN
2. AIRPORT COMMISSION - TIM MILLER
3. UTILITIES COMMISSION - JERRY CORNELL
4. PARK/RECREATION/COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY
BOARD - LINDA MARTIN, BRIAN BROSZ, PEGGY WESTLUND
The motion to approve the consent agenda, with the
exception of 4-b(3) was made by Council Member Peterson,
seconded by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously
carried. It was noted that Council Member Erickson
abstained from voting on item 4-b(6).
Following discussion of the location of stop signs,
Council Member Craig moved to approve installation of one
set of stop signs as testing on Alan Street at Lea Avenue
SW. Motion seconded by Council Member Erickson and
unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) SEE CONSENT AGENDA
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF AUDITING FIRM FOR 1994 CITY AUDIT
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It was reported the City's auditing firm, Charles Bailly
& Company, was increasing its rate from $18,000.00 to
$30,000. Therefore, it was recommended that the City
solicit proposals from auditing firms for the 1994 City
audit and to make a recommendation to the City Council in
November.
Following discussion, Council Member Mlinar moved to
approve the recommendation to solicit proposals for the
1994 City Audit. Motion seconded by Council Member
Peterson and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING APPRAISAL ON PROPERTY
OWNED BY NEIL JE'NSEN LOCATED AT FIRST AVENUE SW
During discussion, the City Attorney commented that
Shopko has first right of refusal on the adjacent
property. He also suggested the walking trail along
the Crow River be constructed in accordance with the
Declaration of Restrictions Agreement.
Following discussion, the motion to authorize an
appraisal of the property of Neil Jensen but to reject
the land swap was made by Council Member Craig, seconded
by Council Member Mlinar. The motion was amended by
Council Member Craig to recommend approval of an
appraisal with a 50/50 fee cost by Jensen and to listen
to the growth plans by the Police Department. Amended
motion seconded by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously
carried. Main motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES AT CIVIC ARENA
Mary Haugen presented the breakdown of the contract
proposal for four separate tasks. It was his
recommendation to proceed with tasks one and two.
Following discussion, Council Member Craig moved to
negotiate with the firm to honor the conditions of the
entire proposal but go with an hourly fee for tasks one
and two a and the preparation of a letter report that
tells what the City can and cannot do. Motion seconded
by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF CROW RIVER ARTS, INC. FUNDING
Executive Director Mary Ann Kasich presented three
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requests: (1) Rental fees from September 1993 through
December 1994 be waived; (2) $5,000 for Crow River
Arts,Inc. in current City budget be released; and (3)
lease to Crow River Arts, Inc. be renewed through
December 1996 rent free with no other funding requested
from the City. Director Kasich stated the goal of the
organization was to be independent from the City except
for space.
Following discussion, Council Member Erickson moved to
approve the Art Guild would receive $5,000 for budget
year 1994 and no rent for 1994, and in 1995 there would
be free rent with no additional cash funds from the City,
and the lease would run for 18 months, with an automatic
renewal for six months at the end of one year. Motion
seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF JORDET PROPERTY LOCATED AT
35 FRANKLIN STREET NORTH
Following discussion, Council Member Craig moved to
approve the purchase price of $53,700.00 with the City
responsible for taxes in 1995 and on. Motion seconded by
Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING DATE FOR TRUTH IN TAXATION
HEARING
Following discussion, the motion to set the truth in
taxation hearing for December 6, 1994, at 5:00 P.M. was
made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Member Peterson, and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FROM ANNA
LINDA SOEFFKER FOR THE MAIN STREET BAR -GRILL
Following discussion, Council Member Mlinar moved to
approve and set a public hearing for September 27, 1994
at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Council Member Peterson
and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL AND CLINIC SERVICES TO WINSTED CLINIC
Attorney Anderson reviewed the contract terms for a
satellite clinic in Winsted and requested approval of the
hospital concept to provide medical care to the City of
Winsted.
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Following discussion, Council Member Mlinar moved to
approve the Winsted Clinic concept. Motion seconded by
Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR BROLL'S
FIRST ADDITION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
subdivision agreement was made by Council Member Craig,
seconded by Council Member Peterson, and unanimously
carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BILL CRAIG
Council Member Craig commented on the annual meeting of
the HCDC held last night. He made reference to the
reports presented. Mr. Craig also mentioned the highway
from Hutchinson to the Cities.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MLINAR
Council Member Mlinar stated he had been contacted by
several residents on Lakewood Drive regarding the
construction project in progress.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz reported on a recent meeting of the
Refuse Contract Committee. The committee will have a
recommendation for the next Council meeting. He also
mentioned the Financial Consultant Committee meeting
held this afternoon. Specifications will be mailed, and
the committee will review the proposals in mid October.
Mr. Plotz noted the aerial tour of the airport on
September 27 at 3:30 P.M. to enable the City Council to
view the completed airport projects. The Council was
reminded of the Directors/Council workshop at 5:30 P.M.
also on September 27.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DON ERICKSON
Council Member Erickson inquired about the waste
facility.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR MARLIN TORGERSON
Mayor Torgerson read a letter received from residents on
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Lakewood Drive in which they expressed their frustration
of the major inconvenience and hardship the project had
caused them.
Mayor Torgerson reported on a meeting of the City
Administrator, Bob Mitchell from 3M, and himself to plan
a Customers Service seminar on the dates of October 11
and 25, 5:15 P.M. in City Center, for the Council and
Directors.
Following inquiry of the highway project from east to
west with MN/DOT, the Mayor was informed by the City
Engineer that there was a revised design for Hwy. 15 & 7.
11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion to approve the claims and authorize payment
from appropriate funds was made by Council Member
Peterson, seconded by Council Member Erickson, and
unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
10:05 P.M.
CLOSED MEETING - DISCUSSION OF JUNKER SANITATION LITIGATION
A closed meeting was held to discuss the status of the Junker
Sanitation litigation.
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