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03-13-1990 CCMC MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1990 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, and Don Erickson. Absent: Alderman Marlin Torgerson. 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 Richard Gross. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1990 and the bid opening of March 6, 1990 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES - FEBRUARY 26, 1990 2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 1990 3. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1990 (b) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. NURSING HOME BOARD - ROGER GILMER 2. HOSPITAL BOARD - DORI JOHNSON 3. PLANNING COMMISSION - DEAN WOOD The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed and ratify the appointments. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO HOLD MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA ON MAY 19, 1990 Alderman Erickson moved to approve the request. Motion -9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 2 seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 90-17 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MN, AMENDING SECTION 10.06 DEALING WITH ANIMAL LICENSING AND REGULATION AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 90-17. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9205 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9206 - RESOLUTION SETTING ELECTION, LOCATIONS OF PRECINCTS, AND APPOINTING OF JUDGES FOR THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON SPECIAL ELECTION The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 9211 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DON PANKAKE The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 9212 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO FRANK MURPHY The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHMOBILE SERVICE ON STATUTORY HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 3 Following discussion of the Hutchmobile service, the motion was made by Alderman Lenz to continue normal bus service for Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Friday. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously car- ried. Mayor Ackland inquired about the use of the Hutchmobile for rides to the fund raiser for the Mike Hogan family. City Administrator Plotz was directed to check on in- surance coverage and the State requirements for use of the Hutchmobile. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FORMING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY LANDSCAPE OPTIONS FOR MAIN STREET AND HWY. 7 INTERSECTION Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and appoint a committee comprised of Skip Quade, Mark Schnobrich, Dr. Virgil Voight, Craig Lenz, and Kay Johnson. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO AUCTION OFF MOBILE HOMES Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the auction on April 6, 1990 at 1:00 P.M. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH BARR ENGINEERING CO. FOR SOUTH FORK CROW RIVER DAM Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to ap- prove entering into contract with Barr Engineering Co. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz. Alderman Erickson amended the motion to approve Phase I services not to exceed $5,800, with an additional $3,000 for testing to come out of the contingency fund or 1990 bond fund. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and carried unanimously. Main motion unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF LIMITING PARKING ON EAST SIDE OF DALE STREET BETWEEN LINDEN AVENUE AND SOUTH GRADE ROAD Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9210. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 4 (f) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO SITE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CROSS -EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND SHOPKO City Attorney Anderson reported on a recent meeting with Shopko representatives. As a result of the meet- ing, some changes must be made in the proposed agree- ment. Therefore, no action was taken. (g) CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS FOR MINNESOTA EARTH DAY 1990 Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the Resolution of Proclamation. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR LETTING NO. 1, PROJECT NO. 90-04 Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve preparation of assessment roll No. 255, set hearing for April 10, 1990 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9207 and No. 9208. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LETTING NO. 3, PROJECT NO. 90-09, 90-10, 90-11, 90-12, AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS Following discussion, Alderman Lenz moved to approve the plans and specifications for Letting No. 3, to ad- vertise for bids on April 24, 1990 at 2:00 P.M., and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9209. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reminded the Council members of the public hearing on Thursday night regarding hos- pital bonds. Mention was made of the letter received from Kevin Compton, developer of Woodridge Addition, regarding the storm sewer extension on lot 4, block 2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 5 Mr. Plotz commented on the letter from County Engineer Rick Kjonaas regarding revisions to the County State Aid System in Hutchinson and McLeod County. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved the removal of county state aid designation for .40 miles on South Grade Road to become County Road 8, and the 1.54 miles on Dale Street and Second Avenue to become part of the City street systems, and to supoort the cost of $250,- 000 for the City to reconstruct Dale Street, Second Avenue and South Grade Road. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Lenz and unanimously carried. Administrator Plotz made reference to the parking lot adjacent to Quade's lot. Since Quade has a need for a parking lot on weekends, it was suggested that gravel be placed in the area so that parking would be avail- able. The funding could come from the parking fund. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to auth- orize the Street Department to spread the gravel nec- essary to make the area into a parking lot. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN CRAIG LENZ Alderman Lenz requested an update on the railroad is- sue. He also asked about the Shopko development proj- ect. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar inquired about the railroad car lo- cated on the trail. City Attorney Anderson reported the box car was to be moved off the premises by June 1. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN DON ERICKSON Alderman Erickson commented on the Main Street commit- tee meeting at which a concern was expressed regarding the painting of the light poles on Main Street. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson reported on the recent Shopko meeting and the need for environmental testing of the proposed development property. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 PAGE 6 (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNTY ENGINEER County Engineer Rick Kjonaas stated that the County and City will be working together on several projects in the future. 11. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Ald- erman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 P.M.