10-25-1994 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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, and Don Erickson. Absent:
Council Member Kay Peterson. Also present: City Administrator
Gary D. Plotz, Assistant Engineer Cal Rice, and City Attorney
G. Barry Anderson (arrived at 8:00 P.M.)
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Richard Gross.
3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1994 were
approved as distributed.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1994
2. CITY INVESTMENTS REPORT
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
4. PARKS & RECREATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1994
5. HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
6. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20,
1994
(b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 94-121 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AMENDING SECTION 4.05 OF THE
HUTCHINSON CITY CODE REQUIRING DEMOLITION PERMITS
AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 IN
SECTION 2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN
PENALTY PROVISIONS (SECOND READING NOVEMBER 7)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 10326 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
LOCATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
3. RESOLUTION NO. 10327 - CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS OF THE
CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO COUNTY OF MCLEOD
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4. RESOLUTION NO. 10328 - TRANSFERRING $270,996 FROM
1994 IMPROVEMENT BOND FUND TO GENERAL FUND FOR
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION FEES
(C)- DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
(d) APPLICATION FROM CLOTHING CONCEPTS, INC. FOR TRANSIENT
MERCHANT LICENSE ON NOVEMBER 11, 1994
(e) ANNEXATION OF 10 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY . 7 EAST
REQUESTED BY LARRY FRASER, CENTURY 21, WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING
COMMISSION (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-122 AND
SET SECOND READING FOR NOVEMBER 7, 1994)
(f) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICHARD DESENS TO
CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO NEW DIMENSION PLATING WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS BY
PLANNING COMMISSION (ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10329)
(g) VACATION OF EASEMENTS LOCATED IN ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS PLAT
REQUESTED BY DR H. CRIS REMUCAL AND DR. MICHAEL MERCK
WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS BY
PLANNING COMMISSION (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
94-123 AND SET SECOND READING FOR NOVEMBER 7, 1994)
(h) LOT SPLIT IN ISLAND VIEW HEIGHTS PLAT REQUESTED BY DR. H.
CRIS REMUCAL AND DR. MICHAEL MERCK WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING
COMMISSION
(i) VACATION OF UTILITY EASEMENTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON
HWY. 15 N. AND NORTH HIGH DRIVE REQUESTED BY RICHARD
OLSON FOR PROPOSED CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING
COMMISSION (FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-124 AND
SET SECOND READING FOR NOVEMBER 7, 1994)
(j) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY RICE BUILDING SYSTEMS
INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CAR WASH LOCATED AT 1016 HWY . 15
SOUTH WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION (ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 10330)
(k) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO CHANGE STREET NAMES IN FAIRWAY
ESTATES PLAT WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION (ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 10318)
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The motion to
Council Member
and unanimously
PUBLIC HEARING
None
approve the consent agenda was made by
Craig, seconded by Council Member Mlinar
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) SEE CONSENT AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF NEGOTIATED PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH NEIL
JENSEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 FIRST AVENUE SW
Following discussion, the motion was made by Council
Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to enter into a contract for
deed for the appraised purchase price of $42, 750. 00, with
the seller (Neil Jensen) responsible for payment of all
assessments due.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF JAYCEE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS
LIGHT PROGRAM PRESENTED BY RICH WESTLUND
Rich Westlund reported the Chamber of Commerce was
upgrading the Christmas lighting along Main Street with
the intent to have it completed by Thanksgiving. He
requested that the City donate the electricity used for
Christmas lighting.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the request
was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council
Member Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CITY FINANCIAL
CONSULTANT TO EHLERS & ASSOCIATES
It was reported the Financial Consultant Committee
interviewed five consulting firms and recommended
retaining the services of Ehlers & Associates.
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Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter
into contract with Ehlers & Associates was made by
Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member
Erickson and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REPLACING COPY MACHINE ON LEASE PROGRAM
Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill stated three quotes
were received for a new copy machine. The City staff is
recommending a two year rental program for a Xerox model
5355 for $630 per month, which includes maintenance,
supplies and 35,000 copies per month.
Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter
into a rental contract with Xerox was made by Council
Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Craig and
unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCTING EXAMINATION FOR POLICE
INVESTIGATOR POSITION
Police Chief Steve Madson reported a second police
investigator position was being added to the department,
effective with the 1995 budget.
Following discussion, the motion to approve conducting an
examination for police investigator position was made by
Council Member Mlinar, seconded by Council Member
Erickson and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF HIRING TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SCHOOL
INTERVENTION OFFICER
Police Chief Madson stated that a $30,000.00 donation was
received to begin the new program on November 1, 1994.
Officer Chuck Jones was assigned the position of School
Intervention Officer, and part-time patrol officer Kevin
Wilson will be made a full-time officer.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the two
positions was made by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by
Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF APPLYING FOR GRANT TO AGRICULTURAL
UTILIZATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR WASTEWATER SLUDGE AND
COMPOSTABLE MATERIAL COMPOSTING, ETC.
City Administrator Plotz presented background information
regarding the grant application. Mr. Jim McNelly
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explained a containerized composting process he has
developed to control composting. He will write the grant
application or the City.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the grant
application as presented this evening was made by Council
Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Mlinar and
unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS NO. 2, 3, 4 & 5
FOR HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (LETTING NO. 10/PROJECT
NO. 92-16)
Following discussion, the motion to approve the change
orders was made by Council Member Mlinar, seconded by
Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING 1995 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
HEARING DATES FOR NOVEMBER 22 AND DECEMBER 13, 1994
Following discussion, the motion to approve setting
public hearing dates was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF STORM WATER UTILITY DISCUSSION WITH BARR
ENGINEERING
Following discussion, the motion to hold a special City
Council meeting to meet with Barr Engineering on November
1, 1994 at 5:00 P.M. was made by Council Member Craig,
seconded by Council Member Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
Council Member Erickson moved to amend the motion to meet
at 5:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Council Member Mlinar
and unanimously carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING MEETING FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1,
1994, AT 5:30 P.M. WITH HUTCHINSON SCHOOL BOARD REGARDING
SCHOOL/CITY ELECTION DAY ALTERNATIVES
Administrator Plotz commented on a change in the State
law which would allow school elections to be held either
on the same day as State and City elections or on
alternate years. A decision must be made by the end of
the calendar year if there is a change. An alternative
would be for the City to change its election year. It
was suggested that Ed Ide act as facilitator.
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Following discussion, the motion to set a special meeting
with the School Board for 5:00 P.M. at City Center was
made by Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member
Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR PARK DEPARTMENT PICKUP
TRUCK
Supervisor Doug Meier recommended that the bid be awarded
to Wigen Chevrolet for a new 1995 two -wheel drive pickup
truck for a net bid of $12,626.00 and that the City
retain the 1981 Luv Chevrolet pickup for the next City
auction.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the low bid
of Wigen Chevrolet was made by Council Member Erickson,
seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BILL CRAIG
Council Member Craig commented on the necessity of
individuals in the audience using the microphone in order
to be heard.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MLINAR
Council Member Mlinar inquired about the meeting with
Shopko. He was informed a meeting was scheduled for
October 31. Council Member Mlinar commented on a letter
of commendation received from the Minnesota Department of
Employee Relations congratulating the City for being in
compliance with the requirements of the Local Government
Pay Equity Act.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DON ERICKSON
Council Member Erickson inquired about the 1995 budgeting
process.
(d) Administrator Plotz reported that 1,800 community survey
responses have been received out of 5,000 surveys mailed.
He plans to make a presentation at a future Council
meeting.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion to approve the
from appropriate funds
Erickson, seconded by
unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
claims and authorize payment
was made by Council Member
Council Member Mlinar and
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05
P.M.
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