11-13-1990 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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
John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Absent: Ald-
erman Craig Lenz. Also present: City Administrator Gary D.
Plotz, City Engineer John Rodeberg and City Attorney G. Barry
Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Jim Hall.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 1990, joint
meeting of City Council and Hutchinson Solid Waste Management
Committee of October 23, 1990 and bid opening of October 30,
1990 were approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - OCTOBER 1990
2. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 29, 1990
3. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES OF AUGUST 29, 1990
(b) SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS:
1. RICHARD SMYKALSKI 4. JUUL CONSTRUCTION
2. JOSEPH SCHULTE 5. EDWIN KARG
3. EUGENE CARDA 6. JERRY EBERT
(c) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT - CHARLES PULKRABEK
- HOWARD BRANDON
(d) APPOINTMENTS:
1. NURSING HOME BOARD - MIKE CARLS
2. PARK & RECREATION BOARD - MIKE CANNON
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson, to order report and minutes filed,
issue permits and ratify appointments. Alderman Torger-
son amended the motion to include a Christmas tree sales
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permit for Howard Brandon. Amended motion seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried. Main motion
unanimously carried.
(e) PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO ROGER HAGGENMILLER
Mayor Ackland presented a plaque of appreciation to Roger
Haggenmiller for serving on a board.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 9354 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 9357 - RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 9210 WHICH LIMITED PARKING ON EAST SIDE OF DALE
STREET BETWEEN LINDEN AVENUE AND SOUTH GRADE ROAD
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9358 - RESOLUTION LIMITING PARKING ON DALE
STREET NORTH OF SOUTH GRADE ROAD FROM NOVEMBER 1 - MAY 1
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
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(a) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
WITH HARRIS MECHANICAL FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve
and enter into contract. Motion seconded by Alderman
Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHARITABLE GAMBLING ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY HUTCHINSON JAYCEES
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously
carried, to approve and amend the ordinance, waive first
reading of Ordinance No. 90-29 and set second reading for
November 27, 1990.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF NEW FAA RADAR TOWER AND EFFECT ON LOCAL
WEATHER SERVICE
Following discussion, Alderman Erickson moved to approve
waiving reading and adopting Resolution No. 9353. Motion
seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimiously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR POLICE INVESTIGATOR
VEHICLE
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve
and award contract to Myron Wigen Motor Company for a new
1991 Chevrolet Lumina, four -door sedan, to include the
$200 option for a split seat and an additional $200 for
a four -speed overdrive transmission, for a total price of
$12,234.06. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and
unanimously carried.
Police Chief Steve Madson requested authorization to
lease a car for two months until the new vehicle was de-
livered.
Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the car lease for two
months at $250 per month, with a limit of 500 miles per
month. Motion seconded by Alderman Erickson and unani-
mously carried.
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(e) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING PAUL E. PETERSON AND CHARLES
A. BECKER, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, TO OFFER SECTION 457 AND/OR 403(B) PLANS AS
VOLUNTARY CITY EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Erickson and unanimously
carried, to approve.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF ASBESTOS REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH
ENVIRONET, INC.
Following a report by the City Attorney, Alderman Erick-
son moved to approve and enter into contract. Motion
seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM CHARLES BAILLY & COMPANY
AS 1990 AUDITING FIRM
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to approve auditing proposal.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE POLICE CHIEF
ATTENDING FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY JANUARY - MARCH 1991
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to approve and enter into agreement.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT REQUESTED BY
BROWN'S FLORAL & GIFT
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Erickson, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve temporary sign permit.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF REVOKING AND ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL
STATE AID STREETS
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to defer.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR LETTING #3
FOR WORK ON T.H. 7 EAST
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Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously
carried, to approve supplemental agreement.
(1) DISCUSSION OF OLD LANDFILL SITE EROSION AND REPAIR/
REMEDIATION
Engineer Rodeberg reported the MPGA was concerned about
the delay in the work on the old landfill site. An esti-
mate of costs to stabilize a portion of the river bank
will be available next month. No action taken.
(m) DISCUSSION OF OLD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Engineer Rodeberg discussed the old wastewater treatment
plant and building and presented four recommendations.
The direction of the Council was to pursue the first
three suggestions and to obtain a demolition estimate
from Don Rettman of Darwin. No action taken.
(n) CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT REQUESTED BY
CHARLES PULKRABEK
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the
temporary sign permit.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported on five requests for
Phase II of the Shopko project.
Mr. Plotz stated that the Motor Vehicle Department will
be computerized by the end of the year. Also, a Clerks
Indexing System will be put into effect by the end of the
year.
Following discussion regarding the scheduled December 25
Council meeting date, the motion was made by Alderman
Torgerson that there would be no second meeting for the
City Council on December 25, 1990. Motion seconded by
Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
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It was mentioned that a joint meeting of the Council with
various Downtown committees would be set up for 6:30 P.M.
on November 27, 1990.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar commented on the good response to the
blue plastic recycling containers in precincts one and
four. Mention was made that there may be a 50 percent
federal mandate on recycling.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Anderson stated that the closed meeting regard-
ing Junker Sanitation litigation would be held immediate-
ly after this meeting, although a representative from the
Marshall law office was not present for the meeting. He
would update the Council on the latest events regarding
the case.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg reported that T.H. 15 North would be
opened to traffic on Friday noon, November 16, following
a ribbon cutting ceremony.
It was requested by the City Engineer that four addi-
tional traffic signs be installed for traffic control.
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by
Alderman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve the
signs.
Engineer Rodeberg stated that MN/DOT was opposed to the
Les Kouba sign.
11. CLAIMS APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar 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: 17
P.M.
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