01-09-1990 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 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
and Marlin Torgerson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City
Attorney G. Barry Anderson and County Engineer Richard Kjonaas.
2. INVOCATION
There was no invocation due to the absence of a pastor.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the special meetings of December 11, 1989, December 17, 1989,
December 21, 1989 and December 28, 1989 were approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - DECEMBER 1989
2. FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER 1989
3. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - NOVEMBER 30, 1989
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 1989
5. SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 1989
(b) RENEWAL OF BINGO LICENSES
1. ELKS LODGE
2. V.F.W.
(c) RENEWAL OF GAMLBING LICENSES
1. AMERICAN LEGION
2. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
3. GOPHER CAMPFIRE (VICTORIAN INN)
4. V.F.W.
5. V.F.W. AUXILIARY
6. MILITARY ORDER OF COOTIES AUXILIARY
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed and
issue licenses.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None.
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7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 9181 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $112,500 FROM HUTCHINSON
UTILITIES COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt.
(b) RESOLUTION 10. 9182 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING POSITION CLASSIFICATION
ASSIGNMENT TABLE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1990
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9183 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar; seconded by Alderman Torgerson
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt.
(d) RESOLUTION 10. 9184 - AUTHORIZING FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt.
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 9186 - DECLARING OFFICE OF ALDERMAN VACANT
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 PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY ROY LUND; REPLAT OF
BACHMAN'S FIRST ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION (TWO MILE RADIUS)
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to refer to the County with
no objection. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car-
ried.
(b) CONSIDERATON OF REVISED DRAFT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve revised draft.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF MONROE STREET VACATION
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Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and waive
first reading of Ordinance No. 90-16 and set second reading for January
23, 1990. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF CEMETERY PRICE STRUCTURE
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve. Motion
seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF EXPANSION OF LOWER LEVEL UNDER HOSPITAL'S EAST WING
Administrator Phil Graves reported on the hospital project. Following
discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the expansion. Motion
seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH M. A. MORTENSON
FOR HOSPITAL BUILDING PROJECT
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and enter into
contract for construction management with M. A. Mortenson for the hos-
pital building project. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unani-
mously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF HIRING ARCHITECT HORTY ELVING & ASSOCIATES FOR
HOSPITAL BUILDING PROJECT
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the architect.
Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND EASEMENT ON
PLAISANCE PROPERTY
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter
into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car-
ried.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ACTION
AGENCY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR USE OF SENIOR CENTER
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter
into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 89-17 (SCHOOL ROAD)
AND NO. 89-15 (BLUFF STREET AND INTERSECTION OF SIXTH AVENUE N.E. AND
CLARK STREET AND WALLER DRIVE)
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve. Motion sec-
onded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF HUD RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REHABILITATION GRANTS PROGRAM
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Coordinator Connie Mangan presented a report on the HUD rehabilitation
program. Following discussion, Alderman Lenz moved to approve and
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9185. Motion seconded by Alder-
man Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(1) CONSIDERATION OF SELLING LOTTERY TICKETS AT MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE
Following discussion, Alderman Lenz moved to approve application for
participation. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car-
ried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz reported the pro-life group had requested permis-
sion to hold a walk in conjunction with the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
on January 22 between 5:30 and 6:00 P.M.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve. Motion sec-
onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
Mr. Plotz stated the D. J. Enterprises six-month contract for recycling
expired January 25. The drop boxes have received excessive material,
and there have been complaints about the drop boxes not being emptied
and debris blowing all over. He reported on the McLeod County recycl-
ing program and the two bids received, as well as the City costs for
participation.
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to approve Aagard Sanitation as the City's re-
cycling company.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct the
City Attorney to draft a contract for Aagard Sanitation, subject to ap-
proval.
Administrator Plotz commented that the County Engineer's contract for
service went through December 1989. It was his recommendation to con-
tinue the contract through January 1990.
Alderman Torgerson moved to continue the County Engineer's contract
through January 1990. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani-
mously carried.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar inquired if the workshop mentioned in the minutes of
Burns Manor also applied to City staff.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNTY ENGINEER
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Engineer Kjonaas commented on the frontage road project from the Vic-
torian Inn to the east. He had met with MN/DOT regarding a proposal,
and he felt the design work and proposal would benefit the City. He
requested the Council to adopt Resolutions to be sent to MN/DOT for
support of the T.H. 7 project and the request for rerouting of T.H. 22
for safety purposes.
Alderman Torgerson moved to adopt Resolution No. 9187 of support for
MN/DOT's project on T.H. 7. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and
unanimously carried.
Alderman Torgerson moved to adopt Resolution No. 9188 to request MN/DOT
to reroute T.H. 22. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
Engineer Kjonaas suggested that the City join the Minnesota Transporta-
tion Alliance for Lobbying and pay the $95 fee. This organization is
comprised of a group of cities and counties who pay a lobbyist regard-
ing construction of new roads and repair of old roads.
Approval was requested for the Engineering Department to purchase com-
puter hardware and software from Ameridata for $7,828. Following dis-
cussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the purchase. Motion sec-
onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND
Mayor Ackland stated that he, the County Engineer and two county com-
missioners had met last week regarding the exchange of state aid road
status for Dale Street and Second Avenue from City to County.
The Mayor reported that the vacant position of Alderman on City Council
was advertised in The Hutchinson Leader. The applications and res-
umes are due January 19, and hopefully the position can be filled as
soon as possible.
11. CALIMS, 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 9:17 P.M.