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03-12-1991 CCMw y MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 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 Harry Kelm. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1991 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1991 2. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 1991 3. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1991 4. SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 1991 5. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 1991 6. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 1991 AND JANUARY 31, 1991 (b) GAMBLING LICENSE FOR 40 & 8 VOITURE 414 AT AMERICAN LEGION (c) POPCORN AND CONCESSION STAND PERMIT FOR MARK MCGRAW (DEFERRED JANUARY 22, 1991) (d) APPOINTMENTS 1. DIANE GILMER - HOSPITAL BOARD 2. CLINT GRUETT - PLANNING COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed, issue license and permit, and ratify the appointments. Z. r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 5. PUBLIC HEARING (a) 8:00 P.M. - MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. and read Publication No. 4201. 1. PROJECT NO. 90-11B - WAGNER DEVELOPMENT CORP. PLAT No one was present to be heard. 2. PROJECT NO. 90-16B - T.H. 7 EAST Engineer Rodeberg reported that the Myron Ziemer property was to be removed from the improvement list. No one was present to be heard. 3. ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 35 - ACTIVATING DEFERRED ASSESSMENT No one was present to be heard. 4. PROJECT NO. 90-26 - KEITH STREET, SOUTHWEST SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN SERVICES No one was present to be heard. 5. PROJECT NO. 90-15B - T.H. 15 NORTH No one was present to be heard. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 8:10 P.M. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to ap- prove the projects and waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 9440. (b) 8:15 P.M. - ASSESSMENT ROLLS Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:15 P.M. and read Publication No. 4202. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 1. ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 264 PROJECT NO. 90-11B - No one was present to be heard. PROJECT NO. 90-16B - No one was present to be heard. PROJECT NO. 90-26 - No one was present to be heard. PROJECT 90-15B - No one present to be heard. 2. ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 265 DEFERRED ASSESSMENT ROLL 35 - No one was present to be heard. Engineer Rodeberg reported that on Assessment Roll No. 264, the property of Myron & Viola Ziemer was to be removed and $810.70 deducted, for a new total of $9,180.60. Also, there were two corrections on Roll No. 264, Project No. 90-15B, to change Account No. 28 to $2,300.38 and Account No. 30 to $3,451.10, for a new total assessment of $26,361.89. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 8:20 P.M. The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and adopt Assessment Rolls No. 264 and No. 265, to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9441 and No. 9442. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ATTEND TREE INSPECTORS CERTIFICATION SEMINAR Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried to approve the request. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9435 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by 3 r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9436 - RESOLUTION TO RENAME HELLANDS PARK TO ROTARY PARK The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alder- man Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9437 - RESOLUTION TO RENAME BRIDGE PARK WEST TO ODD FELLOWS PARK The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Ald- erman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 9438 - RESOLUTION TO RENAME OLD ROBERTS PARK TO LIONS PARK The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 9439 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING IMPROVEMENT OF LANE MARKINGS ON MAIN STREET (TRUNK HIGHWAY 15) The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE IN CAR IMPOUNDING CONTRACT The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz, to approve and enter into contract. Following discussion of the additional language in the contract, Alderman Torgerson withdrew his motion and Ald- erman Lenz withdrew his second to the motion. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to defer until the City Attorney can review for clarification. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 After further discussion, the motion was made by Alder- man Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the contract with the paragraph in question deleted. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF 1988 STATE FIRE CODE (DEFERRED OCTOBER 23, 1990) The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson, to approve and adopt by reference, to waive first reading of ordinance and set second reading for March 26, 1991. Following discussion, Alderman Erickson withdrew his motion, and Alderman Torgerson withdrew his second to the motion. Alderman Erickson moved to defer. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM TREE BOARD FOR COMPOST SITE FEE SCHEDULE AND OPERATION Forester Mark Schnobrich reported on the compost site operation and the recommended fee schedule for commer- cial haulers of $150 yearly fee and $25 per trip charge for after hours. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried, to approve the recommendations. (b) CONSIDERATION OF STEP 2 GRANT AMENDMENT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the amendment. (c) DISCUSSION OF CROW RIVER DAM IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE B, AND DNR LETTER OF INTENT Engineer Rodeberg reported on the dam improvements and the recommendation from Barr Engineering Company. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to direct the �i CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 information to DNR that budgetary considerations limited the work that could be done on the Crow River dam. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously car- ried. (d) DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN DEMOLITION CONTRACT Engineer Rodeberg reported that Diamond 5 would be doing the demolition on the Shopko project site, and there was a potential issue regarding salvage rights. Since June 1, 1991 was the completion date for demolition, the City would pay the additional insurance costs involved due to the delay on the Rannow property because he may not be out until June 21. Attorney Anderson commented on a meeting he had with Lloyd Allen regarding salvage rights from Allen's build- ing. (e) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR ROOF REPAIR OF OLD FIRE STATION Mr. Mike Maiers of Laraway Roof Systems presented two proposals on roof repair at the old fire station. Two written proposals were also submitted. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimous- ly carried, to refer the proposals to staff for a recom- mendation. (f) CONSIDERATION OF ABANDONMENT OF WATER WELLS AT SHOPKO SITE It was recommended to hire L.T.P. Enterprises to seal the 2" well on the Car Quest property for $200 and the 16" well in the cold storage building, prior to demolition, for $2,684.13, both within the Shopko site. The 12" water well cannot be accessed until after demolition, and a proposal will be presented later. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car- ried, to approve the L.T.P. Enterprises proposal. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 (g) CONSIDERATION OF FLAGS ON MAIN STREET This item was withdrawn from the agenda. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz stated that it had been determined the temporary location of the liquor store in the vi- cinity of a public school was within legal rights. It was reported that the March of Dimes coordinator had clarified the route for the 1991 WalkAmerica with Sgt. Kirchoff, and he approved it. The electrical needs for the temporary liquor store will be presented at the next Council meeting. Quotes will be obtained. Administrator Plotz mentioned another workshop would be necessary to cover the remaining annual reports. It was the consensus of the Council to meet at 6:00 P.M. prior to the March 26, 1991 meeting. Mr. Plotz mentioned the correspondence which was mailed regarding Phase II and Phase III of the downtown develop- ment. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented on recent correspondence from cable TV. During discussion, Attorney Anderson stated the Cable TV Advisory Committee was dissatisfied with the local cable TV operation and the level of service re- ceived. There will be a formal recommendation coming to the Council. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson mentioned that Hotovec Auction Service was going to hold an auction at the airport. He ques- tioned whether any permission or permit was needed in addition to approval from the Airport Commission to hold the airplane auction at the airport. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 12, 1991 Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car- ried, to approve an auction at the airport. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson commented on the memo and agreement regarding Pick Industries. He stated Gopher Campfire had been contacted, and they had no objection. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and enter into agreement. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Engineer Rodeberg commented on a meeting regarding set- backs. 11. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. 8