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03-08-1988 CCM0 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1988 1I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7;00 P.M. The follow- ing were Ir�eser;t: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson and Pat Mikulecky. Also present; City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Director of Erigineering Eugenie Anderson and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Walter Marth. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 1988 and special meet- ing of February 24, 1988 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1988 2. LIBRARY HOARD MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1988 (b) APPOINTMENTS 1. NURSING HOME BOARD - ANCHER NELSEN 2. COUNCIL AND UTILITIES FUND TRANSFER NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE - MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND - ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON The motion, was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky, to order the report and minutes filed and ratify appointments. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) REPORT FROM MECHANICAL ENGINEER OF THORBECK & LAMBERT, INC. ON POLICE STATION PROJECT This item was deferred. The mechanical engineer plans to attend the next Council meeting. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 8716 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 The notion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Torgerson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution, No. 8716. Motion unanimously carried. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 5/88 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 (3b) OF ZONING ORDINANCE OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON ENTITLED ZONING DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS SIDEYARD SETBACK Alderman Torgerson moved to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 773. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) DISCUSSION OF ASSESSING PREVIOUS STORM SEWER COSTS TO TWIN OAKS SUBDIVISION (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 22, 1988) Attorney Anderson requested this item be deferred for further re- search. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to defer. Motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR FIFTH ADDITION TO LAKEWOOD TERRACE (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 22, 1988) Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the amended subdivision agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR PAINTING OF NORTHWEST WATER TOWER (DEFERRED MARCH 4, 1988) The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky, to approve and award the bid to H & H Watertower, Inc., low bidder, at $50,000. Motion unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING POLICE CHIEF AS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF SUPER FUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (S.A.R.A.) AND TITLE !II EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RIGHT -TO -KNOW ACT AND APPROVING REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the appoint- ment and revised job description. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING LENGTH OF TERM ON LIBRARY BOARD This item was deferred to allow the City Attorney time to research and write an appropriate ordinance on the Library Board. r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - LARCH 8, 1988 (c) CONSIDERATION OF HOLDING PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BY VERN SHOWALTER FOR SPANKY'S The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torger- son, to hold a public: hearing March 22, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. Motion car- ried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF HOLDING PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BY PETER BRYNILDSON AT PETER'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to hold a public hearing March 22, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. Motion unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF 1987 WATER/SEWER FUND REIMBURSEMENT TO GENERAL FUND Alderman Carls moved to approve the reimbursement. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DATE FOR SECOND MEETING TO REVIEW DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORTS AND MEETING WITH LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEES Fallowing discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to hold a Council work- shop/meeting on March 17, 1988 at 5:30 P.M. Alderman Mikulecky sec- onded the motion and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY' It was requested that a time extension of 21 calendar days for only the demolition and renovation work at the raw water pump station be approved. There would be no change in the contract price. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve Change Order No. 5. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MISCELLANEOUS 1988 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, sec- onded by Alderman Torgerson, to approve the plans and specifications, advertise for bids March 25, 1988 and April 1, 1988 at 2:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 8717-8720. Motion unani- mously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 88-17 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the report, hold a public hearing March 28, 1988 at 7:00 P.M., and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8721. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH H, 1983 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM POLICE CHIEF Police Chief Madson reported that the installation of electrical wir- ing in the outlets along the southwest and partial north wall of the training room and the walls of the exercise room in the new police facility were listed as futuae use outlet openings. Therefore, they would not be completed by the electrical contractor at this time. It was requested the wiring be installed at a cost of $435. Following discussion, the Motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, sec- onded by Alderman Carls, to approve to have the electrical contractor finish the wiring in the training room and exercise area. Motion car- ried unanimously. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Engineer Anderson presented an agreement from MN/DOT regarding a traf- fic control signal at South Grade Road and Trunk Highway 15 and re- quested the Council to approve the agreement and Resolution. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve entering into an agreement and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. $722. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz commented on the necessary construction clean-up prior to occupancy of the new police facility. It was reported that the carpet would be installed on March 21. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to direct the City Ad- ministrator to get quotes from professional cleaners and to check with the City crews to see if they could do the clean-up work. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. A list of the Directors' objectives have been compiled and will be mailed to the Council. Mr. Plotz stated that 40 communities had been surveyed regarding assessment searches, and about 35 had responded. A summary of the results is being prepared. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN .JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented on the City's efforts to make sure all sub- division agreements had been recorded with the Recorder's Office in Glencoe. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 8, 1988 (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson stated that one property owner had contacted him regarding paving Tyler street. He suggested the Council put the proj- ect back on the agenda for consideration. Alderman Torgerson questioned MN/DOT's reasoning regarding the traffic signal at T.H. 7 and Bluff Street. He then moved to send Resolution No. 8724 to MY/DOT to reconsider putting in the traffic light this year for safety reasons. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and car- ried unanimously. (f) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky commented on an individual who was hauling garbage within the City limits. Discussion followed concerning enforcement of the ordinance regarding refuse and the City's contract with Junker Sanitation. The City Administrator was directed to investigate the situation. Administrator Plotz reported that Junker's contract with the City ex- pires in June of 1988, and Mr. Junker was contacted regarding his in- tent to renew the contract. (g) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson informed the Council of the Judge's response to the Ulland lawsuit. He stated the Leader had covered the matter in detail. ^� 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unaninously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. 5