02-25-1985 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1985
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 5:30 P.M. by
Mayor Stearns. Present were: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar,
Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Robert H.
Stearns. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and Treatment Plant
Operator Randy DeVries.
The Council members reviewed the two wastewater treatment plant proposals
presented at the February 12, 1985 Council meeting. It was determined that
the project costs were close, but the most important difference between the
two was the governmental liaison on staff with Consulting Engineers Divi-
sion. The Council members were in agreement that the number one priority
was for the city to receive funding during 1985.
Operator DeVries stated his preference to have fine screens included in the
plant design. He felt this was one area that should not be eliminated from
the plant for the sake of cutting costs on the project. He also expressed
his choice to stay with RCM inasmuch as he had good rapport with them, and
the company had a good track record from previous experience.
Alderman Carls reported he had received a telephone call from Al Kamrath re-
garding distribution of cheese in Hutchinson. The distribution site has
been changed from the Legion to the Elks Lodge. Mr. Kamrath requested that
a police officer be present to maintain order, starting with the March dis-
tribution date. City Administrator Plotz stated he would contact the Police
Department regarding the request.
Alderman Torgerson commented on a recent variance seminar he had attended.
He felt it was very beneficial. He also stated he had received a telephone
call from a representative of the local motels concerning the upcoming
public hearings on issuing industrial revenue bonds.
The City Council briefly discussed the issuance of industrial revenue bonds
and the need for a policy guideline.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.