07-09-1991 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1991
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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, City Engineer
John Rodeberg and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend David Anderson.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 25, 1991 were ap-
proved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JUNE 1991
2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - MAY 23, 1991
3. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES - MAY 21, 1991
(b) APPLICATION FOR BINGO LICENSE AT ST. ANASTASIA CHURCH
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
(c) APPLICATIONS FOR GAMBLING LICENSE
1. ST. ANASTASIA CHURCH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
2. HUTCH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION AT UNDERGROUND
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to order
report and minutes filed and issue licenses.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None.
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7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 9528 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $137,500
FROM HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alder-
man Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and
adopt.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 9529 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading
and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9530 - RESOLUTION RELATING TO $150,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF 1985;
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF FOR ANOTHER
PROJECT
The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading
and adopt.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OLD WASTEWATER PLANT
(DEFERRED JUNE 25, 1991)
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car-
ried, to defer.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
RURAL PUMPER
Capt. Jim Popp, Fire Department, requested the City to
handle the administrative process of advertising for
rural pumper bids to be opened on July 30, 1991.
The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and ad-
vertise for bids.
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(b) CONSIDERATION OF BENEFIT CHANGE FOR HUTCHINSON FIRE
DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION
Gary Henke, Fire Department Treasurer, reported on the
Actuarial Study. Based on the study, the Relief Associ-
ation membership was requesting a $1.00 per year of
service benefit increase.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and carried four to
zero, to approve the benefit increase. Alderman Tor-
gerson abstained from voting.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING BID DATE FOR $1,550,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1991
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to approve and open bids on August 13, 1991 at
3:00 P.M. and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
9531.
(d) REVIEW OF 1992 BUDGET GUIDELINES
Finance Director Kenneth Merrill stated the same process
as last year would be followed to present a balanced 1992
budget to the Council. He reported there would be no in-
crease in 1992 local government aid. Approximately
$15,000 was left from the 1991 budget cuts. Mr. Merrill
commented that the auditors will review the City audit at
the first meeting in August.
(e) DISCUSSION OF COMPENSATION FOR MOVING LIQUOR STORE ON
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
During,discussion the Council expressed concern of set-
ting a precedent by paying the employees double time. It
was the consensus of the Council to follow present policy
and to consider compensation time.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT
PERMIT FOR DOUGLAS HAYUNGA
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Ald-
erman Lenz, to approve and issue permit. Following
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discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to
table to the end of the meeting. Motion seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried.
Following input by the City Attorney, the motion was made
by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unan-
imously carried, to approve application and issue permit.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF FORFEITED PARCELS WITHIN CITY FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council
that the City had no interest in the parcels. The motion
was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Lenz
and unanimously carried, to notify the County to rein-
state the special assessments.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF ROAD REPAIRS ON THIRD AVENUE S.W.
BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND FRANKLIN AVENUE
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to defer.
(i) DISCUSSION OF VACATION OF IVY LANE FROM SIXTH AVENUE S.E.
TO SEVENTH AVENUE S.E.
Engineer Rodeberg inquired about vacating Ivy Lane. He
recommended referring the item to the Planning Commission
for a public hearing. No action required.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz commented there was a request
for street lighting on Monroe Street in correspondence
from the last Council meeting.
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Ald-
erman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve and
refer to Utilities.
The City Administrator stated the Council took action on
Junker Sanitation's residential increase rate, but they
did not act on the commercial containers. Junker was re-
questing $1.50 increase per commercial container per
month.
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Following discussion, the motion was made. by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve the $1.50 increase per commercial
container per month.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN CRAIG LENZ
Alderman Lenz inquired about the Main Street striping.
Engineer Rodeberg stated the MN/DOT project was post-
poned until 1992 and will include the street light. The
new material used for striping was staying on the street
surface and was guaranteed for three years.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar asked about obtaining a speaker to con-
duct a variance seminar for Planning Commission and City
Council members. Administrator Plotz stated he was work-
ing on a speaker.
Alderman Mlinar inquired if there was a subdivision
agreement for Ludtke Lane and wondered about some future
pending assessment. Engineer Rodeberg reported the
agreement was based on lots, and it was difficult to
apply to the subdivision.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN TORGERSON
Alderman Torgerson commented on the concrete pads being
torn up on Hornick's property and wondered if some of the
concrete could be used as fill at the Shopko site. He
inquired if a site plan had been submitted to the City.
Engineer Rodeberg stated some of the work was not in-
cluded in the site plan.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN DON ERICKSON
Alderman Erickson also wondered about Hornick's site plan
and the portable sign. Engineer Rodeberg reported the
sign was supposed to be gone by July 31.
(f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Anderson submitted information regarding negoti-
ating a Junker litigation settlement. He suggested a
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closed meeting to discuss the issues.
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to hold a closed
Council meeting for Monday, July 15, at 12:00 noon in
Council Chambers to discuss Junker litigation.
The City Attorney commented on a letter from the Word of
Life Church.
Attorney Anderson reported the closing on the Shopko land
sale might occur by the end of the month. There were
some questions on lots 2, 5 and 6 that needed to be re-
solved. The proposed building would be no larger than
71,000 feet. The remainder of the lot would be for the
City's use.
Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, the motion
was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman
Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the sale of
land for Shopko site and to waive first reading of
Ordinance No. 91-36.
(g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg stated the demolition had started on
the cold storage building.
11. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve the
claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
9:10 P.M.
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