09-25-1990 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1990
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ack-
land. The following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland,
Aldermen Craig Lenz, John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Don
Erickson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz,
City Engineer John Rodeberg and City Attorney G. Barry And-
erson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Bart Fletcher.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 1990 and
bid opening of September 18, 1990 were approved as distrib-
uted.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. FINANCIAL REPORT - AUGUST 1990
2. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 1990
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order re-
port and minutes filed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) REVIEW OF WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR COUNTRY CLUB
TERRACE BY BILL BLOCK
Item removed from agenda.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 90-26 - ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1990 MINNESOTA
STATE BUILDING CODE
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The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive second
reading and adopt.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 90-27 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE BY ADDING
CERTAIN SECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY ADJACENT AND ABUTTING TO THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON (WAL-MART DEVELOPMENT)
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive sec-
ond reading and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9332 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, -seconded by Ald-
erman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt.
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 9333 - RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt.
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 9334 - RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICE
DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading
and adopt.
(f) RESOLUTION NO. 9335 - RESOLUTION RELATING TO GENERAL
OBLIGATION MEDICAL FACILITIES REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 1990B; CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE THEREOF
The motion was made by Alderman
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
ing and adopt Resolution and set
ber 23, 1990 at 3:30 P.M.
Torgerson, seconded by
carried, to waive read -
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE OF CITY PROPERTY (PART OF TREE
DUMP) BY CENEX (DEFERRED SEPTEMBER 11, 1990)
Administrator Plotz reported the Cenex Board of Direc-
tors had accepted the City's offer. Following discus-
sion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter
into agreement and to waive first reading of Ordinance
No. 90-28 and set second reading for October 9, 1990.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car-
ried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to authorize
discontinuation of service unless other arrangements
had been made.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN ALBERTS FIRST ADDITION
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve
a deferred assessment for Lot 1, Block 2, Alberts First
Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and
unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF
HUTCHINSON AND WILMA KERN (SHOPKO PROJECT)
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve and enter into agreement.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF MAIN STREET AND CROW
RIVER CORRIDOR
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve a meeting to establish a Main
Street Crow River Development Plan.
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(e) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM HCDC REGARDING
PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATTED MONIES TO HUTCHINSON HOTEL
RENOVATION
Item removed from agenda.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF HUTCHINSON
AND OMAR COLLIS, MIKE'S MOBIL (SHOPKO PROJECT)
Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to ap-
prove and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF REJECTING LOW BID FOR PAINTING/VINYL/
WALLCOVERING CONTRACT (NO. 19) FOR HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY
HOSPITAL PROJECT
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to reject the low bid for failure to comply
with the specified bidding requirements.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACTS NO. 14-21 & 26 FOR
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROJECT
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously
carried, to approve and award contracts to:
Contract
14
- Olympic Wall Systems, $377,817
Contract
15
- Jannings Acoustics, $79,700
Contract
16
- Grazzini Tile, $31,588
Contract
17
- Harmon Contract W.S.A., Inc.,
$34,146
Contract
18
- Multiple Concepts, $158,906
Contract
19
- Swanson & Youngdale, $163,210
Contract
20
- Sidney Millwork, $288,000
Contract
21
- Innovative Building Concepts, Inc.,
$124,500
Contract
26
- Total Fire Protection, Inc., $97,490
(i) CONSIDERATION OF TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR
SHOPKO PROJECT
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve
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and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9337. Mo-
tion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF CROSSWALK ON T.H. 15 AT SIXTH AVENUE
SOUTHWEST/MILWAUKEE AVENUE
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to approve a crosswalk.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF AUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR CITY AUCTION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Lenz, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car-
ried, to approve and award contract to E. H. Wiedenroth
Auction Service.
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, that auction-
eers submit proposals in the spring for City auction.
(1) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BY 21ST CENTURY PROMOTIONS
FOR SOLICITORS PERMIT TO PROMOTE HUTCHINSON PUNCH CARD
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to approve and issue permit.
(m) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR 1991 3/4 -TON PICKUP
TRUCK FOR STREET DEPARTMENT
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve
and enter into contract with Myron Wigen Motor Co. for
$17,376.92 and retain the City's 1980 pickup truck.
Motion seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously car-
ried.
(n) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR 1991 1/2 -TON PICKUP
TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW FOR PARK DEPARTMENT
Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to ap-
prove and enter into contract with Plowman's for
$16,062 (truck), less $500 for trade-in of City's 1979
pickup truck, and $2,107 for snow plow, with the cost
of the snow plow to come out of the contingency fund.
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Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously car-
ried.
(o) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR POLICE INVESTIGATOR
VEHICLE
Following lengthy discussion, the motion was made by
Alderman Torgerson to reject all bids since the low bid
was for a full-size car when the specifications stated
a mid-size car and to rebid for a used 1990 or newer
mid-size car or full-size car. Motion seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(p) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUESTED BY LOREN AHLSTRAND,
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to approve the variance and waive reading and
adopt Resolution No. 9330.
(q) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING FROM I-1 TO IC -1 ALONG
HWY. 22 AS REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL WITH UNFAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimous-
ly carried, to reject rezoning based on the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission that it was not appro-
priate for the area.
(r) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY
STEVE FANGMEIER, SUBWAY, WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve conditional use permit and to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9331.
(s) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN IN LYNN TOWNSHIP ALONG
HWY. 15 SOUTH REQUESTED BY M & P PARTNERS WITHIN TWO
MILE RADIUS WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION
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Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Lenz, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to reject the sketch plan since there was no
water service to the area, and the lots may or may not
fit.
(t) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF SCHMIDTBAUER'S FOURTH
ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously
carried, to approve final plat and waive reading and
adopt Resolution No. 9336.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz reported on a meeting with Enviro-
Net, Inc., the low bidder for asbestos removal on the
Shopko site. The City will be moving forward with re-
moval of structures from the east end of the site.
Therefore, the City needs to advertise for the sale or
demolition of houses and an optional bide for removal
of the commercial buildings.
The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Ald-
erman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to authorize ad-
vertising for bids for sale or demolition of buildings
on the Shopko site.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN CRAIG LENZ
Alderman Lenz commented that a car belonging to an Air-
port Commission member was being filled with aviation
gasoline.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar inquired about the signal lights on
Bluff Street. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar,
seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried,
to direct the City Engineer to send a Resolution to
MN/DOT regarding the signal lights.
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(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON
Alderman Torgerson expressed concern regarding the
striping on Hwy. 7 & 15.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN DON ERICKSON
Alderman Erickson commented on the efficient budget
meeting. He further suggested that the Mayor draft a
letter for signature by the Council members to the di-
rectors in appreciation of their budget efforts.
(f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg presented a petition from Maxine
Dietel for street surfacing on Arch Street from Sec-
ond Avenue S.E. south to the surfaced street on Mich-
igan.
It was recommended that the calcium chloride left over
in the Street Department be used on the area of concern
to control dust.
Authorization was requested to post temporary "No Park-
ing" signs on Century Avenue by the hospital. The mo-
tion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alder-
man Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the
request for signs.
Engineer Rodeberg commented on a forthcoming meeting of
the Mid -Minnesota Development Commission. Two items
for consideration will be (1) programming T.H. 7
through town to the west, and (2) relocation of T.H. 22
from Washington Avenue to T.H. 7 over to Bluff Street.
(g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND
Mayor Ackland stated the Council needed to hold another
budget meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to
meet on October 9, 1990 at 5:00 P.M.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
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The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Ald-
erman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the
claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
9:05 P.M.
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