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02-13-1990 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1990 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. The follow- ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Craig Lenz, John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Donald E. Erickson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Robert Brauer. INSTALLATION OF APPOINTED ALDERMAN DONALD E. ERICKSON City Attorney Anderson administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Don- ald E. Erickson as Alderman on the City Council. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, 1990 and special meeting of January 25, 1990 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JANUARY 1990 2. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES - JANAURY 29, 1990 3. SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 1990 4. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - DECEMBER 28 1989 & JANUARY 25, 1990 5. FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 1989 6. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 30, 1990 (b) RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR CLUBS 1. ELKS LODGE 2. AMERICAN LEGION POST #96 3. CROW RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 4. V.F.V. POST #906 (c) SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT 1. CRAIG SCHMELING 2. JEAN DAVISON - DAVISON NORTHSIDE GROCERY (d) APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMAN DONALD E. ERICKSON AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE 1. HUTCHINSON HOUSING, INC. (HRA) 2. NURSING HOME BOARD The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1990 and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed, issue licenses and permits and ratify appointments. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. Ca? IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 90-17 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:00 F.M. and read Publi- cation No. 4084 on Project No. 90-17. Jim Bruhn, 420 Campbell Lane, raised a question regarding assessments. He asked if the project was an extension of a storm sewer run 100 feet with a six inch pipe at a cost of $8,700. He wanted to understand the plan prior to making a decision. Administrator Plotz stated there was a request from a property owner who had a water problem with the storm sewer. Rick Kjonaas, 1360 Hilltop Lane, reported a hearing on the project had been held once before, but it was closed. The original cost was $3,600 for the Woodridge storm sewer, but $4,800 had been added for the other storm sewer project. He commented that the previous cost estimate was prepared by the former City Engineer, but he had been involved in put- ting together the estimate for this hearing. There had been a 16,000 additional cost for sod, cost of pipe per foot, and other costs, plus an increase in the administrative cost. Richard Westlund, 965 Merrill, commented that he owned a lot in the area. He questioned if the drainage was done correctly in the first place and why it was stopped at the top of the hill. Alderman Torgerson assured the property owners that two public hearings were involved prior to approval or rejection of the project. After the bids were let to determine the exact cost, an assessment hearing would be held. The project could be cancelled at that time. Joe Hesser, 415 Campbell Lane, commented on Alderman Torgerson's re- marks. Since the project had already been paid for once, the property owners are paying for it twice. It bothered him personally that the area had to be dug up again, It was more cost than if it had been done properly the first time. Mayor Ackland stated the City may have some cost if it should have been extended further the first time. Dave Radloff, 421 Campbell Lane, wasn't sure if he agreed with co - mingling the two issues. He stated he lived closest to the park and the farthest away from the project. It was not his inclination to do the project. Mayor Ackland remarked that the project was located between the two E CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1990 subdivisions of Woodridge Addition and Sunset Ridge Addition. Since it would go into a catch basin, the two projects were put together. Clint Knorr, 325 Connecticut Street, commented it was hard to have an opinion when there wasn't much to report what was going on. He sug- gested a sketch and description of the project when the next mailing was sent out. Dan Papin, 375 Connecticut Street, submitted a letter of opposition to the special assessments proposed for the project. A neighbor of Mr. Papin stated that when he lived on Shady Ridge Road, there had been a water problem. The City Engineer looked at it and suggested a catch basin in the backyard for a cost of $1,800. He sug- gested that the person with the basement water problem should consider a catch basin at his own cost. Rick Kjonaas remarked that since this was a small project, it should be discussed further. He suggested that some outside or City money come in for the project to reduce the cost. The developers and other par- ties wanted it where it was placed. No walk -out basement should have been allowed. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to table until the Feb- ruary 26, 1990 meeting. Notion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. Jim Bruhn commented about Rich Vestlund's lot and the difficulty to get the water down to the lake with a six inch pipe. He thought it was a high cost, and he'd received a lower estimate. It was his opinion that the neighbors could work together to accomplish the task at a lower cost and pay for it. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) UPDATE ON FIVE-YEAR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BY DAVE SKAAR Dave Skaar reported on the airport's improvement project and requested to be on the agenda for the February 26 Council meeting. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9195 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Nlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9196 - AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PLEDGED SECURITIES FROM MARQUETTE BANK OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1990 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHINSON UTILITIES TRANSACTION FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION IN ANOKA, MINNESOTA Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9197. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 BUDGET FOR CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve. Notion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE PROVIDED BY ROGER OLSON ON SUNDAY LIQUOR Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to table. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE FROM FEBRUARY 27, 1990 TO FEBRUARY 26, 1990 Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the date change. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFERRING TWO PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS FROM PERA COORDINATED PLAN TO PERA POLICE AND FIRE FUND Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve the transfer and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9198. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz stated that since Officer Bill Wegner will be retiring February 17, 1990 after 21 .years of service on the police force, it was recommended that February 16, 1990 be declared Bill Weg- ner Day in his honor. Therefore, he requested the Council to adopt Resolution No. 9200. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1990 Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9200. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. Administrator Plotz further requested Council approval of Resolution No. 9199 for Project No. 90-04, Letting No. 1. Alderman Erickson moved to approve the plans and specifications for Project No. 90-04, Letting No. 1, and to advertise for bids on March 6, 1990 at 2:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Mr. Plotz inquired if the Council wished to hold a meeting to discuss merit increase policy and the financing of City Hall. Also, he re- quested the Council members to turn in their 1990 priorities list so it could be tabulated. It was reported that a 1981 Mercury was being held at Modern Mazda. The out-of-state vehicle was owned by the insurance company and was for sale. Mr. Plotz suggested that the City consider purchasing the ve- hicle for $1,000 for use by the school liaison officer. Following discussion, Alderman Lenz moved to put in a bid for $1,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN CRAIG LENZ Alderman Lenz asked if the Council was still scheduled to meet with the Nursing Home Board at Burns Manor on February 26 at 5:30 P.M. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented on a sewer problem. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson questioned if a contractor had been hired to re- solve the problem with the Crow River dam. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson explained that be had resolved the agreements with all the property owners regarding airport acquisitions. The agreement with Russell and Doris Rickeman for two settlement payments, with no interest on the payments, was ready for Council approval. Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the Rickeman agreement and authorize the signature of the Mayor and City Administrator. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. Attorney Anderson reported that the re -sale of the mobile homes from Midwest Trailer Court was scheduled for March. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1990 (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND Mayor Ackland commented that the tickets distributed to each Council member were for a Civic Arena fundraiser. It was reported that on February 2 the Mayor and Alderman Torgerson at- tended an event at which the City of Hutchinson was the recipient of an Engineering Excellence Award from the Consulting Engineers Council of Minnesota in recognition of the City's wastewater treatment plant. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the ap- propriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.