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
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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
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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(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.