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02-22-1988 CCMI MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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, and Pat Mikulecky. Absent: Alderman Marlin Torgerson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Engineering Eugene Anderson and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION There was no invocation due to the absence of a pastor. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1988, special meeting of February 12, 1988 and bid opening of February 12, 1988 were approved as dis- tributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY 1988 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 1988 3. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 1988 4, LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1988 (b) RENEWAL OF CLUB INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE 1. AMERICAN LEGION 2. COUNTRY CLUB 3. ELKS 4. V.F.W. (c) APPOINTMENTS 1. NURSING HOME BOARD - GLORIA DANSEREAU (ONE YEAR) 2. HRA BOARD - RICHARD J. PETERSON The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to order the report and minutes filed, renew licenses and ratify the appointments. Motion unanimously carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) UPDATE REPORT FROM ROBERT LAMBERT OF THORBECK & LAMBERT, INC. (ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR POLICE STATION PROJECT) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M. to tour the new police facilities with the architect and review the problem areas of the garage and heating system. A mechanical engineer from Thorbeck & Lambert will attend the next Council meeting to address these issues. The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M. (b) DISCUSSION OF SHERWOOD STREET SURFACING SOUTH OF CENTURY AVENUE REQUESTED BY MIKE BECKER (PROJECT NO. 88-07, SCHMIDTBAUER SECOND ADDITION) Mr. Mike Becker requested that the City Council reconsider the street surfacing project on Century Avenue which was rejected at the last meeting. He stated he was assessed for paving, on Bradford Street ac- cording to the subdivision agreement. Since he is the only property owner who will directly benefit from the proposed project, the other affected property owners objected to being assessed for the surfacing. If the street is not surfaced, it will need to be regraveled and the sewer cleaned out because of the dirt that goes into it. Developer Richard Schmidtbauer commented that Mr. Becker's road had been graded for about five years but never blacktopped. This is the last part of the subdivision that has not been done. He requested the Council to put in the surfacing which leads to the City park. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to reconsider Project No. 88-07 by holding a public hearing on March 22, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. and waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8714 and No. 8715. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 4/88 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 735 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ENTITLED, "RULES AND REGULATIONS OAKLAND CEMETERY" Mayor Ackland expressed concern regarding some of the proposed changes and requested the second reading be deferred. Alderman Mlinar moved to table the second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 8709 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8709. Motion unanimously car- ried. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 8712 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PLEDGED SECURITIES FROM FIRST BANK OF MINNESOTA, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, 2 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8712. Motion unanimously carried. (d) RESOLUTION N0. 8713 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8713. Motion unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING SALARY FOR HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION MEMBERS (DEFERRED JANUARY 26, 1988) Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to continue paying the Utilities Commission members the same salary as the Council received. Alderman Carls moved to continue the policy as in the past. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and unanimously carried. (b) DISCUSSION OF ASSESSING PREVIOUS STORM SEWER COSTS TO TWIN OAKS SUBDIVISION Alderman Mlinar moved to defer to March 8, 1988 meeting. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to discontinue service on February 29, 1988 at noon unless other arrange- ments have been made. Motion unanimously carried. (b) DISCUSSION OF PARKING LOT ON CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND GLEN STREET City Administrator Platz reported that the Council minutes of December 27, 1983 reflected authorization for the City to maintain the privately, owned parking lot used for public parking by snow removal and grading once a year. In addition, a lease was to be prepared; however, there is no record of a lease. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a lease between the City and property owners. (c) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DATE OF MAY 18, 1988 (4:30 P.M.) FOR BOARD OF REVIEW A motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve the date and time for the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 (d) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF CASA ADDITION SUBMITTED BY JOHN MILLER WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the plat. The motion failed for lack of a second. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to uphold the Planning Com- mission's recommendation and reject. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE #464, SECTION 9 (3B) SETBACK REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and waive first reading of Ordi- nace No. 5/88 and set second reading March 8, 1988. Motion unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF BRECHT RIVERSIDE REQUESTED BY LOWELL BRECHT (WITHIN TWO MILE RADIUS) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman Mlinar moved to refer to the County with no objection. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF LEASING COUNCIL CHAMBERS TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR USE AS DRIVER EXAM OFFICE ON THURSDAYS City Administrator Plotz suggested the lease include a provision that the City would not be required to remodel existing bathrooms to meet regulations for handicapped accessible and there be a 90 -day cancella- tion clause. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve the lease, with the two contingencies mentioned by the City Administrator. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF UNIFORM ITEMS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT During discussion, Police Chief Madson was agreeable to have the cost of the uniform items taken out of the budgeted amount for a Law En- forcement Officer rather than from the contingency fund or general bud- get. The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF REINSTATEMENT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TREE FUNDS Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the request. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF STORM WATER GRATES FOR PROJECT NO. 88-29 AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve the plans and specifications and advertise for bids on March 18, 1988 at 2:00 P.M. and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8711. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and carried unanimously. (k) DISCUSSION OF DEFERRED STORM SEWER ASSESSMENT TO TWIN OAKS ADDITION Alderman Mlinar moved to defer to the March 8, 1988 meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 88-25 AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve the plans and specifications, ad- vertise for bids on March 18, 1988 at 2:00 P.M., and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8710. Motion unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FIFTH ADDITION TO LAKEWOOD TERRACE Alderman Mlinar moved to defer. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AN ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS ANALYZER FOR HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 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 commented on the joint Council/County Board meeting to be held February 24. Mr. Plotz reported KDUZ had aired a press release from Dakota Rail re- garding filing of a petition in Federal Bankruptcy Court under Chapter 11. The Shipping Association had scheduled a meeting for February 23, 7:30 A.M., at the Victorian Inn to discuss this issue. It was suggested that at the second meeting to review goals and objec- tives, the Council meet with the liquor store employees. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1988 (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Anderson reported City officials would be in court on February 24 for the on-going Ulland lawsuit. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.