01-31-1989 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 5:45 P.M. The follow-
ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar,
Marlin Torgerson and Pat Xikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary
D. Plotz and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AVARDIEG BID FOR REIIOVAL OF TRAILERS AT MIDWEST TRAILER
COURT
During discussion, Attorney Anderson stated he would notify all names re-
lated to the trailers prior to removal, with a specified period of time for
response. Sam Ulland is the only record owner of two trailers, but there
may be owner(s) who is not record of file. The cost incurred by the City
will be put back onto the property. The law allows the City to do this be-
cause it is exercising its powers of police to clean up the trailer court
that has been determined by the court as a public health hazard.
The City Administrator was instructed to check on the cost of moving
trailers to determine if the bid was excessive.
It was the consensus of the Council to defer action until the February 14
Council meeting.
3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JUNKER SANITATION TO ADJUST REFUSE RATES
Following discussion of the formula used to determine a refuse rate adjust-
ment, Alderman Torgerson moved that the increase would be $1.00 per month to
each residential account. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimous-
ly carried.
Discussion followed regarding the rate increase at the McLeod County land-
fill. Administrator Plotz stated the MPCA had informed him that by Novem-
ber 15, 1989 the landfill must turn in a report on the set-aside for closure
or post -closure; however, the State has not established a requirement of the
fee amount. Mr. Plotz further reported on alternative landfills in adjoin-
ing counties. There's a possibility that the City could haul refuse by rail
to another location, ie., Elk River.
4. DISCUSSION OF DATE FOR DIRECTORS' WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETINGS
The following dates and times were established for workshop/special
meetings:
February 7 - 5:30 P.M. in Hospital Conference Room
Interview Candidates for Director of Engineering
February 27 - 5:30 P.M. in Fire Hall Conference Room
Directors' Workshop with City Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 31, 1989
March 7 - 7:00 P.M. in Fire Hall Conference Room
County Commissioners And City Council
- 8:00 P.M. in Fire Hall Conference Room
McLeod County Solid Waste Committee And City Council
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.
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