05-07-1985 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1985
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by
Mayor Stearns. The following were present: 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 Di-
rector of Engineering Marlow V. Priebe.
1. MN/DOT - KEN MADOLE
MN/DOT representatives Kenneth Madole and Gene Setrum presented a report
to the Council regarding a recent speed study and traffic count conduct-
ed on Highway 7 West near School Road. Based on the study, it was their
recommendation not to install a temporary traffic signal at this loca-
tion. The construction of an island and north and south turn lanes at
School Road are included in 1987 state projects. It was also pointed
out that the environment of an area affects the speed limit, and an ex-
planation was given of the State Statute procedure.
President Gale Boelter expressed the concern of the Safety Council re-
garding speed in the area of School Road and Highway 7 West and inquired
about lowering the speed limit to 45 m.p.h. It was suggested that the
signing of speed limits be moved further out, which would help reduce
the acceleration speed in the area of School Road. MN/DOT agreed to
study the proposal and determine if there was valid reason to move the
signs further west.
2. PRIORITIES - NO. 11 - 20
City Administrator Plotz reviewed the priorities No. 11 - 20 which were
determined by the Council.
3. COMPENSATORY TIME
Mayor Stearns commented on the recent Supreme Court ruling concerning
compensatory time and suggested that the Council wait for further de-
velopments before taking any action.
A brief discussion was given to salaried employees reporting their com-
pensatory time on time sheets.
4. COALITION OF OUTSTATE CITIES
This item was referred to the May 14 City Council agenda.
5. 1986 IMPROVEMENTS TIMEFRAME
This item was referred to the May 14 City Council agenda.
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MAY 7, 1985
6. BUILDING LOT SPLIT - JUNE REDMAN
Building Official Homer Pittman reported that the lot was in compliance
with the city building code and met all requirements.
The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a report on setbacks for the
May 14 Council meeting.
7. WIGEN PARKING LOT
City Administrator Plotz reported the Wigen parking lot had been dis-
cussed at a May 6 committee meeting, and it will be on the May 14 Coun-
cil agenda. The committee took action on four items: turning the trans-
former 90 degrees on the parking lot; the 5-1/2' strip along the alley
be left in tact for greenway or sidewalk; in the future, all preliminary
plans for parking lots would be reviewed with the property owners and
leasees within a reasonable distance of the parking lot prior to devel-
opment; and the final plan approved be retained, with entrance on Frank-
lin, two onto the alley, close entrance on First Avenue and have parking
lot expanded in the future.
City Engineer Priebe reported the estimated cost was $2,000 to remove
the existing parking lot driveway and put in curb and about $1,000 to
relocate the transformer on the lot.
Mr. Joe Wesley appeared before the Council regarding his concerns of the
transformer location, provisions for handicapped parking in the Wigen
parking lot, the actual physical layout for parking, and the one-way al-
ley going north.
There was brief discussion regarding the easement from Arthur Benjamin.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney to put into chronological order
the situation, the problem, what had been done, and what needed to be
done, and to report at the May 14 Council meeting.
8. ESTABLISH DATE FOR JOINT MEETING OF COUNTY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to set the
joint meeting for May 20, 8:00 P.M., at the Velvet Coach.
9. ESTABLISH DATE FOR BOARD OF REVIEW
City Administrator Plotz reported that Junker Sanitation had requested
to meet with the City Council for a Board of Review. The date of May
22, 7:00 P.M., was established for said meeting.
10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
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