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12-27-1994 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 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 and City Administrator Gary D. Plotz. Also present: City Engineer John Rodeberg, Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill, and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of December 13, 1994, bid opening of November 29, 1994, and Truth In Taxation Public Hearing minutes of December 6, 1994 were approved as distributed. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER 1994 2. CITY INVESTMENTS REPORT 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994 4. HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994 5. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994 6. HUTCHINSON HANDICAP ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 1994 (b) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE NO. 94-126 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY ROBERT COWGER AND SALLY COWGER AND ABUTTING THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 414.033, SUBDIVISION 2(3) (SECOND READING AND ADOPT) 1 6� 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1994 2. ORDINANCE NO. 94-128 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA VACATING A PORTION OF GLEN STREET AND THIRD AVENUE SOUTHWEST (SECOND READING AND ADOPT) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 10363 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE 4. RESOLUTION NO. 10365 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING ECONOMIC LOAN FUND AND ENERGY LOAN FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 5. RESOLUTION NO. 10363 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 (c) SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT FOR REINER LANDSCAPING (d) DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS (e) VARIANCE FOR BILLBOARD ON HWY 15 N., HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP, WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS, WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION (f) GAMBLING LICENSES (g) BINGO LICENSES (h) CIGARETTE LICENSES (i) TATTOO LICENSE The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS None 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES See Consent Agenda. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1994 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF 1995 GENERAL WAGE ADJUSTMENT Following discussion, the motion to approve a three percent wage adjustment was made by Council member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF 1995 PAY PLAN Following discussion, the motion to approve the 1995 pay plan and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 10362 was made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 10, 1995, FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FROM RUSS CARTER JR. FOR J'S BAR & GRILL Following discussion, the motion to approve and set the public hearing for January 10, 1995 at 8:00 P.M. was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND AUGUSTA BUILDING CORPORATION Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter into an agreement with Augusta Building Corporation was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING 1995 BUDGETS FOR LIQUOR FUND, WATER/SEWER/REFUSE FUND AND CENTRAL GARAGE FUND Following discussion, the motion to approve and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 10364 was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH AUGUSTANA LUTHERAN HOMES OF LITCHFIELD FOR SENIOR DINING PROGRAM Director Doff Moon reported that the Heartland Community Action Agency would no longer be the provider of the senior dining program. Effective January 1, 1995, the service will be provided by Augustana Lutheran Homes of Litchfield. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1994 Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter into a contract with Augustana Lutheran Homes was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING YOUTH CENTER FUND Following discussion, the motion to approve closing the fund was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH S.J. LEWIS CONSTRUCTION Following discussion, the motion to approve and enter into an escrow agreement was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL Following discussion, the motion to approve the renewal based on the insurance consultant's recommendation was made by Council Member Erickson, seconded by Council Member Peterson and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL/BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME AND GLENCOE AREA HEALTH CENTER TO FORM HOME CARE COMPANY It was reported the joint venture between the Hutchinson Community Hospital/Burns Manor Nursing Home and the Glencoe Area Health Center 'would form a private, non- profit home care company. Following discussion, the motion to approve was made by Council Member Craig, seconded by Council Member Erickson and unanimously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF LAND PURCHASE FOR BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS Following discussion, the motion to approve the land purchase was made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council Member Craig and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS V CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1994 (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson reported he had reviewed the cable franchise renewal issue with the consultant attorney. He was hopeful that a proposal would be ready for the January 10, 1995, City Council meeting. The City Attorney presented his legal opinion on the proposed purchase of the unique Motorola equipment for the Police Department. He noted there would be a substantial savings to the City by purchasing it under the Hennepin County contract, and it was his recommendation to enter into a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for bidding purposes. Following discussion, the motion to approve the purchase through a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 10367 was made by Council Member Peterson, seconded by Council Member Erickson and unanimously carried. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER BILL CRAIG Council Member Craig commented that the McLeod Treatment Center issue was acted on by the Planning Commission at their December meeting. He noted he was pleased with the outcome. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DON ERICKSON Council Member Erickson suggested holding a Council workshop prior to the regular meeting on January 10 for the purpose of reviewing the handwritten comments on the community survey. It was the consensus of the Council to meet at 5:30 P.M., January 10, 1995, for a workshop. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DON TODNEM Don Todnem reported he had been informed by Vi Mayer, Chamber of Commerce Director, that Curt Wiehle will be the speaker at the January 17, 1995 Chamber breakfast. He invited the Council Members to attend the meeting. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion to approve the claims and to authorize payment from appropriate funds was made by Council Member 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1994 Erickson, seconded unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT by Council Member Craig and There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. P.