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01-23-1990 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 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 Einar and Marlin Torgerson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION There was no invocation due to the absence of a pastor. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meetings of December 12, 1989 and January 9, 1990 and special meetings of January 2, 1990 and January 4, 1990 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS I. FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER 1989 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 1989 3. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1990 4. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 1989 (b) RENEWAL OF GAMBLING LICENSE: 1. ELKS LODGE 2. HUTCHINSON BASEBALL ASSN. 3. HUTCHINSON JAYCEES The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed and is- sue licenses. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COM)RINICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION BY RICK FORD OF DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES REGARDING TREATABILITY STUDY FOR WASTEWATER CONTAINING VOLATILE ORGANICS (3M) Engineer Rick Ford presented a report on the wastewater study. It was his recommendation that the City amend 3M's discharge permit for 300 lbs. BOD per day and issue a new permit for a one-year period to allow evaluation at the end of one year. Then the City could consider issu- ing a five-year permit. It was also recommended that 3M be billed for the entire cost from Donohue ($19,438.02 as of 12-30-89) plus $239.50 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1990 for shipping of samples from the wastewater facility to Sheboygan, Wisconsin for analysis. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the recommen- dations of Donohue and the recommendation to pass on the bill to 3M. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY SUPERVISOR LARRY KARG TO ATTEND NATIONAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE OUT-OF-STATE Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9189 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9190 - RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF FEDERAL AID URBAN (FAU) FUND (S.P. 4302-37 - T.H.7) The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 89-15 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MN, AMENDING THE HUTCHINSON CITY CODE AND ADDING THERETO SECTION 2.13 PROHIBITING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR BY ELECTED OFFICIALS AND ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS AND FURTHER 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 to approve the amended language and waive second reading and adopt. Motion seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried. (d) ORDINANCE N0. 90-16 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MN, VACATING A TWO FOOT WIDE STRIP OF MONROE STREET AND AMENDING AND CORRECTING THAT CERTAIN VACATION OF MONROE STREET DATED NOV. 7, 1988 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1990 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to authorize discontinuation of service at noon on January 29 unless other arrangements were made. (b) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY TOM LUDOWESE (ACME CAR WASH) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the extension. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF DIGITAL MICROVAX 3400 UPGRADE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the purchase. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT NO. 90-01 County Engineer Richard Kjonaas recommended closing the hearing on Project No. 90-01. Mention was made that the property owner's attorney had requested to leave the hearing open. Following discussion, no action was taken. (e) CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FOR POLICE CHIEF VEHICLE Following discussion, Alderman ]dinar moved to approve a rental agree- ment for this coming year (1990). Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH AAGARD SANITATION TO CONTINUE CURB -SIDE RECYCLING IN PRECINCT 4 FOR 90 DAYS Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter in- to agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. Administrator Plotz commented on an agreement with Aagard Sanitation for a commitment of two drop boxes for a six month period. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. Mr. Plotz also mentioned that the last pick-up on Janaury 30 will not be done by D. J. Enterprise. Therefore, Aagard has a trailer which the City crew can use for this one-time pick-up. At the time of the pick- up the City employees will also count the number of housing units in Precinct 4. Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the trailer use and survey. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY AND STORM SEWER ALONG AND ADJACENT TO T.H. 7 FROM FIFTH AVENUE N.E. TO EAST OF GARDEN ROAD 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1990 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter into agreement with MN/DOT and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9191. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHINSON FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINING MINNESOTA FIRE AGENCIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9192. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF CITY "STAR CITY" RECERTIFICATION, INCLUDING LONG-RANGE GOALS AND 1990 WORK PLAN Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 9193. Motion seconded by Alderman Torger- son and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND The Hutchinson Community Development Corp. guidelines for the economic development loan fund for New Dimension Plating was explained. Follow- ing discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT OF VARIOUS AIRPORT PROPERTY ACQUISITION CLAIMS City Attorney Anderson reported he had prepared a Resolution to cover all the recently approved settlements regarding various airport par- cels. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 9194. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported that the directors' 1989 reports and 1990 goals and objectives were being distributed this evening for the up- coming meeting on February 13. It was reported that Fleischman's, formerly Hercules, had requested a transfer of the discharge permit. Following discussion, Alderman Tor- gerson moved to approve the transfer. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1990 Alderman Mlinar commented on a meeting held this morning regarding landscaping for Hwy. 7. A committee might be appointed for this proj- ect. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND Mayor Ackland reported he had net with the administrator of Burns Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Koepcke would like the City Council to meet with the Nursing Home Board on January 27 to review the remodeling project at the home and a discussion of future ideas that need to be addressed. Mayor Ackland stated he would attend the meeting as a Coun- cil representative. The Mayor reviewed the five names submitted as applicants for the vacancy on the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to hold interviews for each candidate and ask each one the same questions. Alderman Mlinar moved to hold a special City Council meeting for candi- dacy of vacancy on Council for January 25 at 5:30 P.M. at the hospital. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the appro- priate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 P.M. 5