10-09-1990 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1990
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice -Mayor
Mlinar. The following were present: Vice -Mayor John Mlinar,
Aldermen Craig Lenz, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson.
Absent: Mayor Paul L. Ackland. Also present: City Adminis-
trator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer John Rodeberg and City
Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Don Kinzer.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 25, 1990 were
approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1990
2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF AUGUST 30, 1990
3. CAER COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 1990
4. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1990
(b) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT FOR CYNTHIA BEADELL
(c) PUBLIC AUCTION PERMIT FOR TAP ENTERPRISES, INC.
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to order report
and minutes filed and issue permits.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) DISCUSSION OF SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR PROPERTY AT 1318 DELAWARE
STREET
Engineer Rodeberg explained the problem with the septic
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system and stated the MPCA thought several other homes in
the area were also out of compliance. Mr. John Paulsen,
Citizens Bank & Trust, requested quick resolution of the
problem inasmuch as the buyer of the property cannot ob-
tain financing until a septic system is in place.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to grant
approval for the property owner to put in a mound system
and authorize the necessary variances. Motion seconded
by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried.
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to authorize
having the other two septic systems checked.
(b) REVIEW OF WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE
BY MANAGER BILL BLOCK
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 90-28 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON, MN, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION
2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY
PROVISIONS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive second
reading and adopt.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 9338 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Erickson, seconded by
Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive
reading and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9339 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $137,500
FROM HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Lenz, seconded by Alder-
man Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading
and adopt.
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(d) RESOLUTION NO. 9341 - CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY
OF HUTCHINSON TO THE COUNTY OF MCLEOD
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt, with the deletion of the name Steven Lar-
son on page 4.
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 9342 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading
and adopt.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF UPDATED OPTION TO PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH
OMAR AND VELMA COLLIS (SHOPKO PROJECT)
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to approve and enter into contract.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF SOLICITING PROPOSALS FOR A TECHNICAL
AUDIT OF HUTCHINSON CABLE SYSTEM
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously
carried, to approve soliciting proposals for a technical
audit.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHMOBILE/TRANSIT BUDGET AND SERVICE
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to approve the changes and increase fare, effec-
tive January 1991.
(d) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO STATE AID ROAD SYSTEM
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The City Engineer presented his proposal for 1990 redes-
ignation of municipal state aid routes. It was recom-
mended to delete McLeod Avenue N.E. (Main St./TH 15 to
Prospect St. NE), First Avenue N.E. (Hassan St. to Adams
St.) and Sixth Avenue N.E. (Prospect St. to Bluff St. NE)
and add Century Avenue S.E. (TH 15 S. to Jefferson St.)
on the list of state aid routes.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously
carried, to approve the City Engineer's recommendations.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING CONTINGENCIES IN SHOPKO SITE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unanimously
carried, to approve and waive the contingencies and to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9343.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF CITY-WIDE RECYCLING CURBSIDE PICKUP
It was the consensus of the Council members to hold a
joint meeting with the Hutchinson Solid Waste Management
Committee on October 23 at 6:30 P.M.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz commented on a meeting with repre-
sentatives from EnviroNet regarding the asbestos con-
tract for the Shopko project. Following discussion, the
motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Ald-
erman Lenz and unanimously carried, to award bid at
$165,000 to EnvironNet.
Mr. Plotz reported that a timetable was being formalized
for the school district parking lot on Glen Street, with
paving in 1991.
The Council was asked to approve the following Hospital
Board recommendations for the building project:
1. AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BASE BID AND "H" ALTERNATES
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A. Pink Companies - $21,204
B. Allied Mechanical - $52,313
2. AWARD CHANGE ORDERS FOR BASE BID AND "H" ALTERNATES
A. Volkmann Construction - $147,050
B. Olympic Wall Systems - $9,890
C. Janning Acoustics - $34,134
D. Grazzini Tile - $9,225
E. Multiple Concept Interiors - $14,649
F. Swanson & Youngdale - $39,957
G. Sidney Millwork - $34,600
H. Schwickert Mechanical - $118,300
I. Baker Electric - $81,455
J. Total Fire Protection - $95,119
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Lenz, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to approve and enter into contracts.
Administrator Plotz presented a petition for street
lighting on Goebel Street between the corners of Goebel
and Milwaukee and Goebel and Graham. Following discus-
sion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, second-
ed by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve
and refer to the utilities.
Mr. Plotz requested approval of a 30 -day extension to
November 1, 1990 for interest charged on the special
assessments for two uncompleted improvement projects on
Graham Street (Wagner's Addition) and Main St. N./Hwy. 15
N. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to
grant extension of the payment deadline to November 1,
1990 for the two projects and amend Resolution No. 9341
for Assessment Rolls No. 257A, 257B and 262 to charge
interest for 14 months. Motion seconded by Alderman
Erickson and unanimously carried.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON
Alderman Torgerson stated the airport fixed base operator
had requested a new counter be put back in the airport
lounge area to be used for training pilots. After dis-
cussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this
item should be brought to the Council by the Airport Com-
mission.
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Alderman Torgerson reported on a request from a member of
Lynn Township Board to look at the intersection from
south on Dale Street.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg stated that 3M would like to reroute
its traffic and use Huron south of Fifth Avenue as a
temporary truck route for two months. Following discus-
sion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded
by Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the
traffic request by 3M.
It was reported that Maplewood Academy had a reunion
scheduled for this weekend which would involve about 300
people. They were concerned how the people were going to
reach the Academy with Hwy. 15 North closed. Engineer
Rodeberg will contact MN/DOT and request signage.
Engineer Rodeberg commented that the Crow River dam proj-
ect was delayed until next year. The water level will be
dropped the last week in October for the City to do some
repair work on the dam. It was requested that approval
be granted to purchase a circulating pump de-icing ma-
chine for $550 to be used to prevent further damage to
the dam. Following discussion, the motion was made by
Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Lenz and unan-
imously carried, to approve the purchase of the pump.
11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the
claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
8:57 P.M.
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