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01-08-1985 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stearns at 7:30 P.M. The fol- lowing were present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alder- man Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Robert H. Stearns. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, and City Attorney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Keith Duehn. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1984 and bid opening of December 21, 1984 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - DECEMBER 1984 2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 29, 1984 3. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 20 AND NOVEMBER 29, 1984 4. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 19, 1984 Mayor Stearns ordered the report and minutes to be received for filing. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO HEALTH BOARD: 1. DR. GEORGE SMITH 2. DR. ROBERT HEGRENES 3. DR. THOMAS KLEINKAUF The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to ratify the appointments to the Health Board. Motion car- ried unanimously. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY CITY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE UPDATE FOR CITY ATTORNEYS JANUARY 25-26, 1985 1 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 Alderman Carls moved to approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DR. TOM LYKE AND DR. JOHN GILLARD FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson to approve and set a public hearing for February 12, 1985 at 8;00 P.M., and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7962. The motion was sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF RELOCATION PAYMENT TO EARL DANIELSON FOR WEST RIVER PARK PROPERTY After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to authorize the payment of $15,500 for reloca- tion costs to Earl Danielson. Motion unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING FOR SALE THE HOUSE AND GARAGE LOCATED AT 613 SECOND AVENUE SOUTHEAST (PARK LAND PROPERTY) Following a recommendation from the City Attorney for the City to advertise for sale the house and garage located at 613 Second Ave- nue Southeast, the City Council concurred with the suggestion. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 28/84 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF This ordinance is void inasmuch as the request was withdrawn at the December 11, 1984 Council meeting. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 29/84 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 706. Motion car- ried unanimously. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 30/84 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING CORPORATE LIMITS OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORIES BORDERED BY LAND WITHIN CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING THEREON Alderman Mikulecky made the motion to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 707. The motion was seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 (d) ORDINANCE NO. 31/84 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.01.1 OF THE HUTCHINSON ZONING ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "RULES FOR STRUCTURES IN DISTRICTS" It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 708. Motion carried unan- imously. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7948 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $62,500 FROM THE HUTCH- INSON UTILITIES COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7948. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (f) RESOLUTION NO. 7949 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING POSITION CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNMENT TABLE Following discussion of the City pay plan, Alderman Torgerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7949. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion. It was moved by Alderman Carls to amend the motion to adjust the Finance Director's classification from Grade D to Grade C. The amendment to the motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. The vote on the motion carried four to one, with Alderman Mikulecky voting nay. (g) ORDINANCE NO. 1/85 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 635:10 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED WEED ELIMINATION Alderman Mikulecky moved to waive the first reading and set the second reading of Ordinance No. 1/85 for January 22, 1985. The mo- tion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. (h) RESOLUTION NO. 7950 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7950. Motion car- ried unanimously. (i) RESOLUTION NO. 7951 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS - FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS Alderman Torgerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7951. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (j) RESOLUTION NO. 7952 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA 3 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7952. Motion carried unan- imously. (k) RESOLUTION NO. 7953 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON AS SPONSORING AGENCY OF THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7953. Motion car- ried unanimously. (1) RESOLUTION NO. 7954 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA Alderman Torgerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7954. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (m) RESOLUTION NO. 7955 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF HUTCHINSON AS SPONSORING AGENCY OF HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7955. Motion carried unan- imously. (n) RESOLUTION NO. 7956 - RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITIES FOR COLLATERAL FROM CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7956. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (o) RESOLUTION NO. 7957 - DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7957. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously. (p) RESOLUTION NO. 7958 - APPOINTING CITY OFFICERS FOR 1985 It was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7958. Motion unanimously carried. (q) RESOLUTION NO. 7959 - APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to waive reading and adopt 4 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 Resolution No. 7959. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (r) RESOLUTION NO. 7960 - ENTERING AGREEMENT WITH PIONEERLAND LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1985 Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7960. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously. (s) RESOLUTION NO. 7961 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - J. HAROLD BEYTIEN The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7961. Motion unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF MOTOR POOL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar to approve the replacement of three Police Department vehicles and to author- ize advertising for bids. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FOURTH ADDITION TO LAKEWOOD TERRACE It was moved by Alderman Mikulecky to approve and authorize sign- ing the subdivision agreement for the Fourth Addition to Lakewood Terrace. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimous- ly carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF STATUS OF WIGEN PARKING LOT IN RELATION TO NEMITZ BUILDING Following a status report on the Wigen parking lot, the City Attor- ney and Arthur Benjamin were directed to work out a solution on the easement in question. (d) DISCUSSION OF WATER COVERAGE OF PORTION OF GRANT KNUTSON'S RENTAL AIRPORT LAND After discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to reduce the lease agreement with Grant Knutson by 10 percent on the amount of 1984 5 COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 rental property involved. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve changing the name of the renter on the lease agreement. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported that Dwayne Knigge had requested a transient merchant license to sell television sets in Hutchinson on the dates of January 25-26, 1985. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the license, with the contingency that the Police Department do an investigation check on the applicant. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. Mr. Plotz reviewed several of the items contained in the Adminis- trative Newsletter. He also mentioned that the Community Develop- ment Corporation had heard a presentation on the proposed Bethke motel project, and the developer will be seeking an industrial revenue bond. It was reported the Utilities Commission would be sponsoring an appreciation luncheon on January 22 to honor retiring commissioner Herb Filk. The Council members were presented with a letter from Bruce Eric- son, Parks and Recreation Director, in which he requested a 90 - day leave of absence. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to grant the re- quest for a 90 -day leave of absence. Motion carried unanimously. City Administrator Plotz reported the Library Board was recommend- ing the purchase of used shelving for the new library at a cost of approximately $8,240. Alderman Carls moved to approve the purchase of the shelving. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Mr. Plotz stated that open listings on property do not receive much attention. Also, the sale of lots is slow during the winter months. It was suggested that "For Sale" signs be placed on all three city lots, with interested parties to contact the City. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky commented on items purchased out of town which 1, COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1985 are available locally. It was his recommendation that the City do its buying in Hutchinson if the prices were comparable. Alderman Mikulecky inquired about parking on the boulevard along South Grade Road in front of the Health & Fitness Club. Mr. Plotz stated he would send the owner a letter stating it was not permis- sible. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING City Engineer Priebe reported the Minnesota Department of Trans- portation had requested a Resolution from the Council directing them to conduct a traffic count along Highway 7 West and School Road during the winter months. It was moved by Alderman Mlinar to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 7963 to conduct a traffic count. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Carls. The motion was amended by Alderman Mlinar to include the request for a traffic light. Alderman Carls seconded the amended motion, and it carried unanimously. The motion unanimously carried. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR ROBERT H. STEARNS Mayor Stearns recommended the Council hold a full-day meeting to review reports from all departments on achievements during the past year and goals for the new year. The meeting was scheduled for February 28, commencing at 6:00 P.M. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torgerson, to approve the claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. 7