11-04-1991 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. The
following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Craig Lenz,
John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Also present: City
Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill,
and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
1. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR FARMERS ELEVATOR SITE
Attorney Anderson recommended the City acquire the elevator
site and enter into a purchase agreement,'with environmental
contingencies.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Erick-
son to authorize the City Attorney to draw up an agreement be-
tween the City of Hutchinson and the Farmers Elevator for the
next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unan-
imously carried.
2. UPDATE ON RAILROAD TRANSACTION
The City Attorney reported the railroad option had been
signed.
3. DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE II
The City Council and staff discussed the pharmacy issue per-
taining to the proposed grocery store.
4. CONSIDERATION OF PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT AND
CONSULTANT SELECTION
Engineer Rodeberg reported three consultants submitted esti-
mates for completion of a Phase I environmental real estate
assessment. It was his recommendation to accept Twin City
Testing's proposal of $2,000-2,500 for consulting services.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar,
seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to
approve Twin City Testing.
5. CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF ONE REMEDIATION BUILDING AT
SHOPKO STORE SITE
Attorney Anderson stated it was necessary to construct an
underground building at the former Mike's Mobil site because
of soil contamination. After one year of operation, the
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building would'be removed. He thought it should be eligible
for reimbursement from the petro fund.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Lenz to
approve the contract with Winkelman Building Corp. for
$13,500. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
6. DISCUSSION OF 1992 CITY BUDGET
During discussion of the budget, City Attorney Anderson
commented on the amount of legal work done by his office and
suggested the addition of a part-time person to work with the
Police Department. He would consider some other options.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.