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12-30-1991 CCM1. 2. 3. MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice -President Mlinar at 4:30 P.M. Present were: Vice -President John Mlinar, Aldermen Craig Lenz, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Absent: Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. PUBLIC HEARING --EXPANSION OF AREA INCLUDED IN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4. Vice -President Mlinar called the hearing to order at 4:45 P.M. and read the Notice of Public Hearing. City Administrator Plotz reported on the document prepared by Ehlers & Associates and Dorsey law firm. Bond Consultant Bill Fahey, Ehlers & Associates, stated this was expansion of the Development District area and not a new tax increment district. The Council action today is an interim step before a new tax increment district may be established. Mr. Don Bach, Manager of Hutchinson Farm Service, inquired about the time span. He stated Attorney McGraw was the go- between. Attorney Anderson reported the Farmers Elevator agreement was completed and ready for the closing. A development agreement had not been executed, but a draft had been distributed. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Erick- son, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 4:55 P.M. The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alder- man Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 9628 as amended by the City At- torney. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR YOUTH CENTER RELOCATION (DRY DOCK) Finance Director Kenneth Merrill reviewed the revised 1992 budget to reflect a new location and downward costs for the youth center. Y Y CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 30, 1991 Director Dolf Moon reported on the new facility located at 26 Washington Avenue West and the proposed program. The lease would cover a six-month period. He stated $5,000 was to pur- chase equipment, including a television, V.C.R., stereo, tables, chairs and office furnishings for the center. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Erick- son, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the, relocation and to enter into an agreement with Lowell Wakefield. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN SKARVAN TO POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Ald- erman Lenz and unanimously carried, to ratify the appointment. 5. CONSIDERATION OF TIME FOR CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON JANUARY 2, 1992 The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alder- man Torgerson and unanimously carried, to set the time for 4:30 P.M. on January 2, 1992. 6. CONSIDERATION OF BINGO LICENSE APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN LEGION The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve and issue the license. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING YOUTH CENTER BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Ald- erman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9630. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 9631 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alder- man Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 9632 - TRANSFERRING $32,000 FROM THE 1980 TAX INCREMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND TO 1990 TAX INCREMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND M CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 30, 1991 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alder- man Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 9633 - RESOLUTION RELEASING AND SUBSTITUTING PLEDGED SECURITIES FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Ald- erman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution. 11. CONSIDERATION OF MERIT INCREASE FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Tor- gerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously car- ried, to approve a 1.5% merit increase for the City Admin- istrator. 12. VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds. 13. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL NOTICE FOR REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE Administrator Plotz reported the revised zoning ordinance required a legal notice in the paper. Due to its length, he requested the Council waive the formality of printing the en- tire ordinance and publish a statement that it was on file at City Hall. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Ald- erman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the recom- mendation and to waive the publishing formality. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:02 P.M.