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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. 1 6�` CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1990 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 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1990 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 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1990 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 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1990 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.