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02-26-1985 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 and City At- torney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Manley Swarthout. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 1985 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY 1985 2. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES DATED JANUARY 23 AND 25, 1985 3. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES DATED JANUARY 24, 1985 4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 15, 1985 Mayor Stearns ordered the report and minutes to be filed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) F & T JOINT VENTURE (FRANK FAY HOTEL PROJECT) 1. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND 2. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING The public hearing was called to order at 8:00 P.M. It was the recommendation of the City Administrator and Finance Consultant Bill Fahey to continue the public hearing to March 26, 1985. The motion was made by Alderman Carls to continue the hearing until March 26, 1985. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it unani- mously carried. (b) ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 202 - PROJECTS NO. 85-01-27, 85-01-28, 85-01-29, 85-01-30, AND 85-01-31 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 The public hearing was called to order at 8:16 P.M. Following a brief discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:17 P.M. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and car- ried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve Assessment Roll No. 202. Motion unanimously carried. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF HEATING SYSTEM PROBLEM IN FIRE STATION Brad Emans and John Madson represented the fire department to ex- plain the fire station's existing heating system problem. Follow- ing discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to direct the City Adminis- trator to meet with the architect, engineer of the project, and fire department representatives to work out the problem. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (b) PRESENTATION BY KORNGIEBEL ARCHITECTS ON FINAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECREATION FACILITY Following a report by Barry Anderson and presentation of drawings by Korngiebel Architects, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve the specifications for the recreation facility and to ad- vertise for bids on April 4, 1985 at 2:00 P.M. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. Alderman Mikulecky moved that the City of Hutchinson waive the building permit fee on the recreation facility project. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 7997 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE It was moved by Alderman Mlinar to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 7997. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion and carried unanimously. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 3/85 - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: LOT 12, BLOCK 3, SELCHOW- JORGENSON SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 711. Motion unanimously carried. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 4/85 - AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS 2 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 Alderman Carls moved to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 712. The motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 7998 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT AT INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 7 WEST AND SCHOOL ROAD AND COMPLETE A TURNING MOVEMENT STUDY It was moved by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Carls, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7998. Motion unanimously carried. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7999 - RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7999. The motion carried unanimously. Alderman Mikulecky moved to amend the motion to reduce the speed limit to a maximum of 40 miles per hour. Alderman Torgerson sec- onded the motion, and the amendment unanimously carried. RECESS: The City Council adjourned for a five minute recess at 8:50 P.M. and reconvened at 8:55 P.M. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION ON PREPARING SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEW SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 12, 1985) Following brief presentations by Rieke, Carroll, Muller and Con- sulting Engineers Division/Donohue, the motion was made by Alder- man Mlinar to authorize Consulting Engineers Division to proceed with preparing specifications for Phase II of the sewage treatment plant. Alderman Mikulecky seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. Alderman Mlinar moved that the City Administrator proceed with the necessary steps for land acquisition for the sewage treatment fa- cility. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously car- ried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF TAKE HOME VEHICLES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT (REQUESTED BY ALDERMEN CARLS, TORGERSON AND MLINAR) (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 12, 1985) Following lengthy discussion, the recommendation was made that a police vehicle use agreement be put into writing. No action was taken. 3 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 (c) CLARIFICATION OF STATUS OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S CAR ALLOWANCE (REQUESTED BY ALDERMEN CARLS, TORGERSON, AND MLINAR) (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 12, 1985) After considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mikulecky that the City Administrator be reimbursed according to the City Charter at 20.5 cents per mile for city use of his personal ve- hicle on a monthly appropriation. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Alderman Torgerson made the motion to delete the $150 car allowance for the City Administrator from Resolution No. 7949 and to estab- lish his salary at 102 percent on the pay plan, including a merit increase of two percent. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (d) CLARIFICATION OF MERIT PAY INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES NOT LISTED IN PREVIOUS MEMORANDUM (REQUESTED BY ALDERMEN CARLS, TORGERSON AND MLINAR) (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 12, 1985) Following discussion, it was decided that clarification was needed to determine the City Administrator's merit increase by the Council and a better procedure for future handling of the pay plan. No ac- tion was taken. (e) CONSIDERATION OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARKHURD CORP. Following a report on the proposed Markhurd Corp. contract, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar to award the bid for aerial photography to Markhurd Corp. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and car- ried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BIDS FOR LETTINGS NO. 1, 2, 3 AND 5 (DEFERRED DECEMBER 10 AND 21, 1984) After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, sec- onded by Alderman Carls, to approve and award the bids and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7992, No. 7993, No. 7994, No. 7995 and No. 7996. Motion unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS It was moved by Alderman Carls to authorize discontinuation of service as of March 4 at noon except where arrangements had been made in individual cases. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 4 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 (b) CONSIDERATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON LETTING NO. 9, PROJECT NO. 85-01-36 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the plans and specifications for Letting No. 9, Project No. 85-01-36, and to advertise for bids on March 28, 1985 at 2:00 P.M. and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7989. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS ON LETTING NO. 7, PROJECT NO. 85-01-24 After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to approve the plans and specifications for Let- ting No. 7, Project No. 85-01-24, advertise for bids on March 28, 1985 at 2:00 P.M., and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7990. Motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST (C-2) SUBMITTED BY ROBERT HORNICK WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman Torgerson moved to reject the rezoning request as recom- mended by Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST (IC -1) SUBMITTED BY ROBERT HORNICK WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to reject the rezoning request based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. Alder- man Mikulecky seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE AS REQUESTED BY ROBERT MCGEE WITH FAVOR- ABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve the variance and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7988. Motion unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS REQUESTED BY FARID CURRIMBHOY (MONTESSORI SCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7987. The motion was sec- onded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO. 466, SECTION 4.25 WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION 5 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to ap- prove the subdivision ordinance amendment. Alderman Torgerson sec- onded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF PARKING LOT SURFACING AND DRAINAGE AT CIVIC ARENA AND NEW RECREATION FACILITY After discussion of the parking lots at the Civic Arena and new recreation facility, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to authorize going ahead with the plans and specifications and issue the permit. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (j) CONSIDERATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHERS CONTRACT (REQUESTED BY CITY ATTORNEY) Following a report from the City Attorney regarding copyrighted music being played over the Civic Arena speakers, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson to play non-ASCAP music at the Civic Arena in the future. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it unani- mously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT OF PARKING APPEALS (REQUESTED BY CITY ATTORNEY) City Attorney Schaefer explained the procedure to be implemented for settlement of the parking appeals. No action was taken. (1) CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION TIME (REQUESTED BY ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY) Lengthy discussion was given to the topic of compensation time, how it was accumulated and used by salaried employees. Alderman Miku- lecky moved that all compensation time for salaried employees be recorded and turned in to the City Administrator on a monthly basis. The motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and failed, with Alderman Mikulecky voting aye and Aldermen Carls, Mlinar and Torgerson and Mayor Stearns voting nay. (m) CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SETTING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 85-01-38 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torgerson, to approve the engineering report, set the public hearing for March 26, 1985 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive read- ings and adopt Resolutions No. 7985 and No. 7986. Motion carried unanimously. Aq COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 1985 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reminded the Council members of the lunch- eon to be held on March 1 honoring retiring Utilities Commissioner Herb Filk. Mr. Plotz requested approval for renewal of the M.O.C.A. Auxiliary of the V.F.W. gambling license. Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and issue a gambling license. Alderman Mikulecky seconded the mo- tion, and it carried unanimously. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls inquired about the status of Al Kamrath's request for a police officer to be present during the distribution of cheese from the Elks Lodge, starting with the March distribution date. It was reported that an officer would be available at no charge. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar inquired about a booklet on adopted city policies and requested a copy of the policies for the Thursday night Council meeting. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky suggested that salaried employees prepare a list of areas requiring compensation time and areas where the policy could be changed to reduce over -time. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Schaefer reported the parties involved with the air- port drainage ditch problem wished to know the status of the situa- tion. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson, to approve the claims and authorize payment from the ap- propriate funds. Motion carried unanimously. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12;03 A.M. 7