01-12-1988 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1988
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7:30 P.M. The follow-
ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar,
Marlin Torgerson and Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary
D. Plotz, Director, of Engineering Eugene Anderson and City Attorney G. Barry
Anderson.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was givers by Father Richard Gross.
3, MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 22, 1987, bid opening of
December 30, 1987 and special meeting of January 4, 1988 were approved as
distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1, BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - DECEMBER 1987 AND YEAR END REPORT
2. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF DECEMBER 21, 1987
(b) APPLICATION FOR NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPER AMERICA
(c) APPLICATIONS FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT
1. DAVID IGL
2. ALLAN TRAUTMAN
3. OTTO TEMPLIN - E & T CONTRACTING
4, DARROLD ZIEGLER - JUUL CONTRACTING
5. BUD REINERT
(d) APPOINTMENTS
1. FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS FOR 1988
2. PLANNING COMMISSION - CLINT GRUETT
3. UTILITIES COMMISSION - JERRY CORNELL (TO 9-89)
W. T. RICHARDS (TO 9-91)
4. DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE - BUTCH WENTWORTH
JOANNE WILLMERT
SKIP QUARE
JOHN KORNGIEBEL
JIM MARKA
RICH WESTLUND
DON ER I CKw'ON
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The notion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar,
to order report and minutes filed, issue license and hermits, and
ratify the appointments. Lotion unanimously carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None,
7, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 8686 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $75,000 FROM THE HUTCHINSON
UTILITIES COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Torgerson,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8686. Motion unanimously
carried.
b) RESOLUTION NO. 8687 - RESOLUTION OF AFFIRMATION BY CITY OF HUTCHINSON
TO CONTINUE AS A "STAR CITY"
The notion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson,
to waive reading: and adopt Resolution No, 8687. Motion unanimously
carried.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 8688 - RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR SMALL CITIES GRANT
PROGRAM
Following a presentation by HCDC Director John Bernhagen, Alderman Tor-
gerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8688, with the
contingency to change the wording if necessary on the document. Motion
seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously.
Alderman Mlinar moved to waive the building permit fees applicable to
the grant rehabilitation applications. Motion seconded by Alderman
Carls and unanimously carried.
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 8691 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF CONTROL OF THE
CABLE FRANCHISEE AND COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE FRANCHISEE'S ASSETS
AND FRANCHISE RIGHTS
Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8691.
Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNUAL WAGE ADJUSTMENT
(DEFERRED DECEMBER 22, 1987)
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Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to adopt
the recommendation of the City Administrator of two percent wage ad-
justment plus a limit of 1.25 percent of departmental payroll for merit
increases, and to exclude the liquor store employees from the motion,
and to require the City Council to meet with the liquor store employees
within the next 30 days regarding the future of the operation. Motion
seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried four to one, with Aldermen
Carls, Mlinar, Torgerson and Mayor Ackland voting aye and Alderman
Mikulecky voting nay.
('l CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING PARKING ORDINANCE FOR DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS
(DEFERRED JANUARY 4, 1988)
City Administrator Plotz commented on the proposed plan of issuing
parking permits to downtown residents to park in the designated lots
for an extended period of time.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson, moved to waive first reading
of Ordinance No. 2/88 and set second reading for January 26, 1988. Mo-
tion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. Alderman Carls moved to amend the
motion by directing the City Attorney to add the word "residents" in
the ordinance and have the amended copy ready for the January 26, 1988
meeting. The amended motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani-
mously carried. The main motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING SECTION 635.05 OF CITY ORDINANCE REGARDING
SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL (DEFERRED JANUARY 4, 1988)
The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Carls,
to approve and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1/88 and set
second reading Janivary 26, 1988. Lotion unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR
REFURBISHING 1971 WARD LAFRANCE PUMPER (DEFERRED DECEMBER 30, 1987)
During discussion it was pointed out that the apparent low bidder, 3-D
Fire Apparatus, did not provide a bid bond, lease purchase bid, or
contractor specifications. Therefore, it was recommended to award the
bid to the second bidder. Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and
award the bid to Pierce Mfg. in the amount of $90,058. Motion sec-
onded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL TO PURCHASE
SPACE LABS CARDIAC MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR ICU/CCU
Alderman Caris Moved to approve the purchase. Motion seconded by Ald-
erman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
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(b? CONSIDERATION OF NORTHEAST STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO COUNTY
DITCH NO. 18 (MAPLEWOOD ACADEMY)
City Attorney Anderson updated the City Council on the status of the
situation. Attorney Dan Prochnow, representing Maplewood Academy,
stated the Academy would prefer a permanent solution to the problem
rather than to spend dollars on a temporary arrangement. The attorneys
will be meeting next week to discuss the issues; therefore, Attorney
Anderson will bring a report to the next Council meeting.
Mayor Ackland recommended a joint meeting of the City Council and
County Board, with the County Attorney, City Attorney, and Attorney Dan
Prochnow present. The City Administrator was directed, to arrange a
meeting for February 2, 1988 at 6:00 or 6:30 P.M.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING LENGTH OF TERMS ON SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 630
During discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the length
of teras on the Senior Advisory Board should be changed from two years
to three nears. The notion was Made by Alderman Carls, seconded by
Alderman Mlinar, to approve the amendment and waive first reading of
Ordinance No. 3/88 and set second reading for January 26, 1988. Motion
unanimously carried.
(d) DISCUSSION OF PAINTING NORTHWEST WATER TOWER WITH NOVELTY PAINTING
Following discussion of cost, Alderman Mlinar moved to reject the
novelty painting. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried
unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT FOR 1988
PROJECTS
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, sec-
onded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and waive reading and adopt Reso-
lution No. 8689 ordering reports for Projects No. 88-01, 88-02, 88-03,
88-04, 88-05, 88-06, 88-07, 88-08, 88-09, 88-10, 88-11, 88-12, 88-13,
88-14, 88-15, 88-16, 88-17, 88-18, 88-19, 88-20, 88-21, 88-22, 88-23,
88-24, 88-25, 88-26 and 88-27. Motion unanimously carried.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON
IMPROVEMENT FOR 1988 PROJECTS
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 8690 setting public hearings on January
26, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. for Projects No. 88-01, 88-02, 88-08, 88-09, 88-
10, 88-11, 88-12, 88-15, 88-18, 88-19, 88-20, 88-21, 88-22, and 88-25.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously.
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(g) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA PAGERS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to
approve the purchase. Motion unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported the Motorola Company had requested a
temporary 'Location to install its base station which is currently lo-
cated at the Farmers Elevator. They would pay the City $107 per month
per station for six months. It was suggested the antenna and line be
placed on the City water tower on Glenn Street.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the request.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
Administrator Platz commented on the items in his newsletter. He also
reported that Vergil Florhaug from C.A.M. would be at the next Council
meeting and would provide an update report on the police station proj-
ect at that time.
Atty. Steve Ward had contacted the City regarding the Twin Oaks Addi-
tion assessment dispute and indicated there may be potential litiga-
tion.
The Council was asked to consider a date for a workshop in February,
and a date will be established at the next meeting.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Director Anderson reported MN/DOT had asked the City to certify that
the frontage road on the east side of T.H. 15 which lies on the hos-
pital site is a public right-of-way. Since no documentation is avail-
able showing the area to be dedicated, it was requested that the Coun-
cil authorize an easement for frontage road right-of-way.
Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the easement.
Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY
Aider,Aan Mikulecky inquired if the two short-term appointments to the
Utilities Commission would count against the established policy of
serving two terms on a board or commission. Also, he requested that
the Council set a pay rate for the Utilities Commission appointees at
the next City Council meeting. The City Attorney responded that the
initial appointment would not count against the limit of terms spelled
out in the City Charter.
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(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY C. BARRY ANDERSON
Attorney Anderson stated that Sam Ulland had until February 12, 1988 to
meet the conditions established by the court.
Reference was made to correspondence sent the Council members from the
City Attorney regarding an alleged water over -payment due to a faulty
meter for property formerly owned by Bradford. This item will be
placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND
Mayor Ackland inquired about the status of the Reese lawsuit.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mik-
ulecky, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds.
Motion unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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