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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland.
The following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Councilmen
John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson, and Don Erickson. Absent:
Councilman Craig Lenz. Also present: City Administrator Gary
D. Plotz, Director of Engineering John Rodeberg, and City
Attorney G. Barry Anderson (arrived at 7:43 P.M.).
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Jim Marshall.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 1993 and bid
opening of October 25, 1993 were approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1993
2. HUTCHINSON HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1993
3. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21,
1993
(b) REPORT OF CITY INVESTMENTS
(c) APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT BY DONOVAN HOLTBERG,
A.D.L.H. SNOW PLOWING
(d) APPLICATION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT BY JOAN
TURCK, TURCK'S TREES
(e) REISSUANCE OF GAMBLING LICENSE TO AMERICAN LEGION
(f) APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS KAHL TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
The motion to order the report and minutes filed, to
issue permits and license, and to ratify the appointment
was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman
Erickson and unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None
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6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) PRESENTATION ON PIONEERLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM BY DIRECTOR
JOHN HOULAHAN
Since Director John Houlahan could not come to the
meeting, a presentation on the contract with the Library
System will be made by Delores Brunner at the November 9,
1993 meeting.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 93-94 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 2.11,
SETTING FORTH COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS
The motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 93-94 was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 10074 - CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY
OF HUTCHINSON TO THE COUNTY OF MCLEOD
The motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
10074 was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by Council-
man Torgerson and unanimously carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
The motion to authorize discontinuation of service at
noon on November 1, 1993, unless there were other
arrangements was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded
by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH METRO -TEST INC. FOR DRUG
AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF CITY EMPLOYEES
Following discussion, the motion to approve the contract
with Metro Test Inc. was made by Councilman Erickson,
seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
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(c) CONSIDERATION OF 1994 ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCLEOD
COUNTY AND CITY OF HUTCHINSON
Following discussion, the motion to approve the 1994
assessment agreement was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(d) DISCUSSION OF SEMINAR ON "THE HUTCHINSON PROJECT,"
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY CITY
Engineer Rodeberg reported on the recent seminar. He
stated there were both short-term and long-term goals for
a bicycle/pedestrian program in Hutchinson. There is the
potential of having a "sister city" relationship with the
community of Kerava, Finland.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NO. 289, WAIVING HEARING AND ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL,
AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LETTING NO. 1, PROJECT
NO. 94-01, WALNUT RIDGE --PHASE I UTILITY IMPROVEMENT
Following discussion, the motion to approve assessment
roll No. 289, to waive the hearing and to award the
contract to Juul Contracting Company in the amount of
$149,384.40, and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions
No. 10063, No. 10064 and No. 10065 was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and
unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH
SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT REQUESTED BY MARQUETTE BANK
HUTCHINSON
Following discussion, the motion to approve and adopt
Resolution No. 10066 was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY CITY STAFF TO REZONE PROPERTY
ON FRANKLIN STREET FROM C-3 TO R-2 WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to defer to the next
Council meeting was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded
by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY SOS PROMOTIONS FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW PORTABLE SIGNS WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
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It was noted during discussion that MN/DOT approved the
portable sign on the state highway this time, but there
should not be any in the future. The motion to approve
the conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10067 was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY STEVE FANGMEIER FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ADDITION TO SUBWAY WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10068 was made by Councilman Erickson,
seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JAMES NELSON FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO MOVE 1973 REGAL MOBILE HOME ONTO LOT IN
COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10069 was made by Councilman Erickson,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY TOM LUDOWESE FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT ADDITION TO ACME CAR WASH WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10070 was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(1) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY SCOTT PLOWMAN FOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT COLD STORAGE BUILDING ON
PLOWMAN'S PROPERTY WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10071 was made by Councilman Erickson,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(m) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY KAROL MORTENSEN, 575 CLARK
STREET, FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REPLACE EXISTING
141X20' GARAGE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION
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Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10072 was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(n) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY ROBERT BLUHM, 409 CALIFORNIA
STREET, FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MOVE GARAGE WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10073 was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(o) CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT IN HUTCHINSON DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT PLAT ##2 REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF WITH
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
It was reported the McLeod County Assessor's office had
requested a lot split of the Festival Foods property for
tax purposes to properly assess the tax increment
district affecting one lot.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the lot split
was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman
Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(p) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF SUNNYSIDE FIRST ADDITION
WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS (HUTCHINSON TOWNSHIP) SUBMITTED BY
LEROY CHRISTENSEN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion to refer to the County
with no objection was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(q) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF 1994 AMBULANCE FOR
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
It was reported by Jim McKay, ambulance supervisor, that
the low bidder and second lowest bidder did not meet the
specifications in the area of structure. The Hospital/
Nursing Home Board recommended awarding the bid to the
next lowest bidder, North Central Ambulance Sales and
Service at the bid price of $77,300.
Following discussion, the motion to approve North
Central's bid was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS
1. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING ON EAST HIGHLAND PARK
DRIVE AND NORTH END OF LARSON STREET
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
requests and refer them to the Hutchinson Utilities
was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
2. DEMOLITION OF HOUSE AT 167 THIRD AVENUE NW
It was reported two quotes were received to raze
the structure on Third Avenue. Attorney Anderson
noted a court appearance regarding this issue was
scheduled for November 4, 1993 at 1:30 P.M. Sub-
sequent to court approval to remove the building,
the City Administrator could issue an order for
removal.
Following discussion, the motion to authorize the
City Administrator to issue an order for removal
subject to court approval was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and
unanimously carried.
3. TOOL AUCTION PERMIT FOR TAP ENTERPRISES INC.
It was noted TAP Enterprises had previously
acquired an auction permit from the City.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
auction permit subject to a police check on the
company and verification of the auctioneer's
license was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz reported a quarterly inventory was
taken at the liquor store. He also noted he and the
Mayor had attended a meeting regarding the tri -agency
maintenance building.
The City Administrator presented an update on the HCDC
activities. There are two potential projects, namely,
the Peace Lutheran Church senior housing project for 40
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units and the Augusta Housing Management Company project.
Since both developers will be requesting tax increment
financing from the City, a public hearing date will be
set to consider tax increment financing at the first
Council meeting in November.
Mr. Plotz stated he recently spoke at a State meeting on
backyard composting.
Administrator Plotz commented on the procedure for the
ballot write-in votes for Bill Craig at the election on
November 2. The electronic voting machines will not be
used in this election, and all votes will be hand
counted.
It was reported that Attorney Morgan Godfrey and Junker
Sanitation's legal counsel were taking depositions of the
Council members and City Administrator this week.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN DON ERICKSON
Councilman Erickson inquired if the City was considering
an auction this year. He was informed it would most
likely be held in the spring of 1994 to dispose of items
left from the move to the new City Hall.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Anderson stated that if there was no response by
October 27, the City Administrator could instruct the
contractor to proceed with demolition of the property at
830 Elm Street.
The City Attorney suggested the Council consider a
consensus agenda to save time at the meeting.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion to approve the claims and authorize
payment from the appropriate funds was made by
Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman
Torgerson and unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10
P.M.
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