02-28-1985 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1985
The special meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Stearns. The
following were present: Mayor Robert H. Stearns, Alderman Mike Carls, Ald-
erman John Mlinar, and Alderman Marlin Torgerson. Absent: Alderman Pat Mik-
ulecky. Also present: Gary D. Plotz, Kenneth B. Merrill, Chuck Nelson, Dean
O'Borsky, Orlin Henke, George Field, Homer Pittman, Doug Meier, Hazel Sitz,
and John McRaith.
The City Council proceeded to hear the "highlights" from the following writ-
ten reports:
Finance Report - Kenneth B. Merrill
Liquor Store Report - Chuck Nelson
Police Chief Report - Dean O'Borsky
Fire Chief Report - Orlin "Butch" Henke
Fire Inspector's Report - George Field
Building Official's Report - Homer Pittman
Asst. Director of Maintenance Operations Report - Doug Meier
Personnel/Transit Report - Hazel Sitz
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Report - John McRaith
Summary and Setting Priorities - Gary D. Plotz
Subsequent to the verbal presentation of the reports, City Administrator
Gary D. Plotz summarized the 1984 accomplishments and reviewed a listing of
40-50 opportunities (objectives) submitted in his report for Council review.
An opportunity of strengthening the City Administrator's role to City Mana-
ger was discussed.
The Council members agreed to submit a list of the top 20 priorities for
1985, and the City Administrator would tally the results within the next few
days.
A special meeting of the City Council was established for Wednesday, March
13, 1985 at 5:00 P.M. in the Fire Station Conference Room to review the
tally of objectives and set priorities.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.