09-14-1993 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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, Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill, Director of
Engineering John Rodeberg, and City Attorney G. Barry
Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 1993 were
approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - AUGUST 1993
2. HUTCHINSON POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 1993
AND SEPTEMBER 1, 1993
3. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1993
4. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1993
5. HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1993
AND JULY 20, 1993
(b) APPOINTMENT TO HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME BOARD --TOM DAGGETT
The motion to order the report and minutes filed and to
ratify the appointment was made by Councilman Erickson,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY AMERICAN LEGION TO USE
LIBRARY SQUARE FOR FLAG DESTRUCTION CEREMONY
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The motion to approve the request was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO USE LIBRARY SQUARE AS
STARTING POINT FOR "TAKE BACK THE NIGHT" MARCH ON
SEPTEMBER 27, 1993
The motion to approve the request was made by Councilman
Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unani-
mously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING ON
CONNECTICUT STREET
The motion to approve the request was made by Councilman
Mlinar, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously
carried.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 93-91 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, COUNTY OF MCLEOD, STATE OF MINNESOTA,
INCORPORATING AND ANNEXING CERTAIN TRACTS AND PARCELS OF
LAND INTO THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AS MORE PARTICULARLY SET
OUT IN SAID ORDINANCE (MCKIMM PROPERTY)
The motion to waive first reading and set second reading
for September 28, 1993 was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 10047 - PRELIMINARY 1994 TAX LEVY FOR CITY
OF HUTCHINSON
Finance Director Merrill reviewed the tax increases for
a preliminary 1994 tax levy.
Following discussion, the motion to waive reading and
adopt Resolution No. 10047 setting the preliminary tax
levy at 15o was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and carried three to one, with roll
call vote of Mayor Ackland, Councilmen Torgerson and
Erickson voting aye, and Councilman Mlinar voting nay.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 10048 - RESOLUTION REJECTING BID, LETTING
NO. 4, PROJECT NO. 93-05
The motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
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10048 was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HCVN-TV TO LOCATE IN NEW
CITY HALL (DEFERRED AUGUST 24, 1993)
Following discussion, the motion to defer to the
September 28, 1993 meeting was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(b) DISCUSSION OF COSTS FOR PARTNERS IN FRIENDSHIP SPACE IN
NEW CITY HALL
Following discussion, no action was taken.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL
Withdrawn from agenda.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF WORKERS COMPENSATION MANAGER CARE
SERVICES
Withdrawn from agenda.
(c) DISCUSSION OF SETTLEMENT WITH STRUCTURAL SPECIALTIES
Following discussion, the motion to direct the City
Attorney to contact the attorney for Structural
Specialties and to defer to the September 28, 1993 City
Council meeting was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(d) DISCUSSION OF WATER RATES
Following discussion of a preliminary meeting with 3M
officials and City staff regarding water rate increases,
no action was taken.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR 1994 ONE-HALF TON
PICKUP FOR WATER DEPARTMENT
Following discussion, the motion to approve and to award
the bid to Myron Wigen Motor Co. for $11,400 was made by
Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and
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unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR
WALNUT RIDGE ESTATES
Following discussion, the motion to approve the sub-
division agreement with original wordage and deletion of
paragraph 10 was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded
by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR
SANTELMAN'S THIRD ADDITION
The motion to defer to the September 28, 1993 City
Council meeting was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded
by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING ADDENDUM TO SCHMIDTBAUER'S
FOURTH ADDITION SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGE
COOPERATIVE
The motion to defer to the September 28, 1993 City
Council meeting was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded
by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF G.I.S. COORDINATOR POSITION
Following discussion, the motion to approve the position,
effective September 27, 1993, was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous-
ly carried.
(j) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 1994 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Engineer Rodeberg reported on the proposed 1994 improve-
ment projects. No action was taken.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH RUST ENGINEERING FOR
SOUTHWEST AREA OTTER LAKE UTILITY CROSSING
Following the engineer's explanation of the project, the
motion to approve and enter into a contract with RUST
Engineering was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
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(1) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
NO. 287, WAIVING HEARING AND ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL,
AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LETTING NO. 9, PROJECT NO.
93-16, 93-18, 93-19, AND 93-21
Following discussion, the motion to approve assessment
roll No. 287, to waive a public hearing, to award the
contract to Juul Contracting Company for $147,055.10, and
to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 10049, 10050,
and 10051 was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by
Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS
1. ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONDEMNATION
Attorney Anderson requested an amendment to Resolu-
tion No. 10000 adopted August 24, 1993, to show that
all of the subject property is within the 1974 bound-
aries.
Following discussion, the motion to adopt the amended
Resolution No. 10000 was made by Councilman Torger-
son, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
2. WIRING CONTRACT FOR NEW CITY HALL
It was reported vendor bid proposals were received
for doing the voice, radio, network and LOGIS cabling
in the new City Hall. LOGIS evaluated the bids and
recommended the firm of Jurgens/Ebright Communica-
tions at a cost of $15,536.12.
Following discussion, the motion to approve and award
the contract to Jurgens/Ebright was made by Council-
man Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and
unanimously carried.
3. CHANGE ORDER FOR NEW CITY HALL
It was reported the existing PVC rain leaders needed
to be replaced with 6" cast iron piping to comply
with code requirements of plenum space at a cost of
$3,394.00.
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Following discussion, the motion to approve the
replacement item was made by Councilman Torgerson,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously
carried.
4. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER REGARDING ARTS & CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
The Chamber letter outlining the arrangements for the
arts and crafts festival was reviewed. Engineer
Rodeberg will check with the Chamber regarding addi-
tional parking.
5. NOTICE TO REPAIR OR REMOVE
The City Attorney reported the property located at
167 Third Avenue NW was in need of repair or should
be razed.
Following discussion, the motion to approve the
Notice to Repair or Remove as prepared by the City
Attorney was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded
by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
6. REHABILITATION OF SHEPPARD HOUSE AT 15 FRANKLIN
STREET NORTH
Administrator Plotz reported the Housing & Community
Development Coordinator had estimated the cost of
rehabilitation of the Sheppard House to be $20,300.
He also stated the advertisement and specifications
for the purchase, removal and relocation, and/or
repair of the house had been prepared.
7. COMMUNICATION FROM DON TODNEM
Don Todnem inquired about enforcement of handicap
codes. He noted the bathrooms at the Underground
restaurant were not handicap accessible.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Administrator stated Junker's deposition was
today. Attorney Morgan Godfrey has reviewed the
City's records regarding the litigation.
It was reported the delay in the brick order has
changed the occupancy date for the new City Hall to
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the end of December.
The HCDC meeting was held last night. The HCDC Board
has narrowed down the list of candidates for the HCDC
Director position.
Mr. Plotz stated the Crow River Quality Council would
hold a breakfast meeting tomorrow.
It was noted the County Commissioners discussed a
household hazardous waste building to be located in
Hutchinson. Some of the property owners in the area
had been contacted, and about 70 citizens attended
the meeting. The County's conditional use permit to
construct the facility will expire September 23,
1993, and an extension of the permit will require
Planning Commission action.
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN JOHN MLINAR
Councilman Mlinar inquired about the status of the
retaining wall on Tom Carrigan's property. He also
commented on the future use of the old City Hall
building.
The motion to put the City Hall building up for sale
and/or demolition was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously
carried.
10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN MARLIN TORGERSON
Councilman Torgerson asked about the status of the
City/County/State joint facility. He was informed
the County was looking at estimates, and the City
site was a potential location.
11. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN DON ERICKSON
Councilman Erickson commented on cars parked over
night on a City street. He requested that the Police
Department review the matter.
12. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Anderson reported the Court had issued
the order on the Klockmann property. Perhaps at the
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next meeting the City Council can award the bid for
demolition.
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg requested approval of the plans and
specifications and advertising for bids on Letting
No. 1, Project No. 94-01.
The motion to approve the plans and specifications,
to advertise for bids, and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 10052 was made by Councilman Mlinar,
seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously
carried.
The City Engineer briefed the Council on the upcoming
"Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Development" seminar
to be held in Hutchinson on October 18-19, 1993. A
delegation will come from Finland, Washington, D.C.,
and Sister Cities of Kerava and Oulu, Finland.
Approximately 150-200 participants are expected.
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 Torger-
son, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
10:05 P.M.
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