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03-27-1990 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 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, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Absent: Alder- man John Mlinar. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer John Rodeberg and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION In the absence of a pastor, there was no invocation. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 1990, special meeting of March 15, 1990, and bid opening of March 20, 1990 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - FEBRUARY 1990 2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY 26, 1990 3. CAER COMMITTEE MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 1990 AND MARCH 14, 1990 4. CROW RIVER ART CENTER ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 13, 1990 5. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 1990 6. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 1990 (b) RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES 1. GOLD COIN 2. VICTORIAN INN 3. O'TOOLE'S 4. SHEEP SHEDDE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed and issue the liquor licenses. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1990 Page 2 5. PUBLIC HEARING (a) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 90-17 (CONTINUED HEARING) Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to close the hearing on project No. 90-17 at 7:35 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unani- mously carried. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to reject the improvement and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9219. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) UPDATE OF SITE PLAN DRAWINGS FOR BURGER KING/GAS & GROCERY/CAR WASH Mr. Kyle Danberg, project manager, reviewed the pro- posed Burger King project. Following discussion, no action was taken. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9218 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to authorize discontinuation of service at noon on April 2 unless other arrangements had been made. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF MN/DOT COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT, SUPPLEMENT NO. 1, REGARDING T.H. PROJECT (ADAMS STREET SOUTH) Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1990 Page 3 approve the agreement and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9220. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHT REHABILITATION Mr. Gary Moen addressed the issue of repainting the light poles in the downtown area. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to con- tinue the item to the May 22, 1990 meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CO-SPONSORSHIP BETWEEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CITY OF HUTCHINSON FOR 1990 "MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES Following discussion, Alderman Lenz moved to approve. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HUTCHINSON SAFETY COUNCIL Following discussion of the Safety Council recommenda- tions, no action was taken. However, the Police De- partment will monitor Jefferson and Oakland. (f) CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FEDERAL AID URBAN FUNDS (FAU) TO S.P. 4307-20 (T.H. 22 SOUTH) AND S.P. 4307-37 (T.H. 7 EAST) Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the transfer and to waive reading and adopt Resolutions No. 9214 and No. 9215. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH JUUL CONTRACTING TO RECONSTRUCT MANHOLE ON FIRST AVENUE S.E. JUST EAST OF RAILROAD TRACKS AND CONSTRUCT INSIDE DROP AND SANITARY SEWER LINE TO EAST Engineer Rodeberg reported on the construction of the line. Alderman Erickson moved to approve and enter into contract with Juul Contracting for an estimated cost of $4,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1990 Page 4 (h) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDING MN/DOT PROVIDE CONTINUOUS AND REASONABLE ACCESS TO ALL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS ON T.H. 7 EAST DURING HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION Engineer Rodeberg reported on an informational meeting held with the people on Hwy. 7 East. It was his recom- mendation to request MN/DOT to provide access to all the businesses and residents along Hwy. 7 East during the highway reconstruction. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to ap- prove and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9216. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. Administrator Plotz commented that Ken Gruenhagen, owner of the Hutch Motel, had requested Council approv- al of private signage along Hwy. 7 East similar to what was done during the Hwy. 15 South construction. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to auth- orize City staff to work with the businesses regarding signs. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unani- mously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF LOGS AND LIMBS AT TREE DUMP Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to ac- cept the recommendation of the City Forester to award the bid to Duane Otto for $427. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF GRASS AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE MACHINE FOR PARK DEPARTMENT Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to award the bid to MTI Distributing Co. for a net price of $14,210 after trade-in of 1983 machine with attach- ments. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimous- ly carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY SHERMAN BUSCHOW WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to table until the April 10, 1990 Council meeting. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1990 Page 5 (1) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY CONGREGATIONAL UCC WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to ap- prove the variance and waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 9217. Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY M & P PARTNERS, LYNN TOWNSHIP (TWO MILE RADIUS) WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to re- ject and refer back to the Planning Commission. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN REQUESTED BY M & P PARTNERS, ACOMA TOWNSHIP (TWO MILE RADIUS) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION WITH STIPULATIONS Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to refer to the County with no objection and to follow the rec- ommendations of the Planning Commission. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried. (o) CONSIDERATION OF HOLDING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION ON APRIL 3, 1990 The motion was made by Alderman Erickson and the canvass of special 3, 1990. 10. MISCELLANEOUS Alderman Torgerson, seconded by unanimously carried, to approve election at 9:00 P.M. on April (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported the City had received an Initiative Petition concerning the Sunday liquor ques- tion. He will verify that the names on the list are qualified voters and report back to the Council. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson commented on the Shopko materials distributed. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to hold a special meeting on April 2, 1990 at CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1990 Page 6 5:30 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the Pace Laboratories, Inc. proposal for asbestos test- ing of Shopko site at approximately $6,600. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to enter into contract with Robinson Appraisal Company, not to exceed $9,000, with the scope of the work to be determined by the properties to be appraised. It was reported that a public hearing will be held April 24, 1990 regarding the modification of the tax increment program and the creation of a new tax incre- ment redevelopment district for the Shopko project. Attorney Anderson commented on some assessments on Jef- ferson Street and stated a number of property owners were hooked up to sewer and water but were never as- sessed. It was his recommendation to assess the prop- erty owners at the cost in 1980 and to hold a 429 assessment hearing. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ENGINEER JOHN RODEBERG Engineer Rodeberg commented that Florence Satterlee had complained about dust in the rear of the police sta- tion. The Street Department will put some calcium chloride on the dust. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Ald- erman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.