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02-14-1989 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1989 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 and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Richard Gross. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1989, special meeting of January 31, 1989 and bid opening of January 31, 1989 were approved as dis- tributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JANUARY 1989 2. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 30, 1989 (b) CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES 1. AMERICAN LEGION POST 96 2. CROW RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 3. ELKS 4. V.F.W. POST 906 (c) GAMBLING LICENSE - V.F.W. AUXILIARY (d) SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT - DOUGLAS PETERSON (e) APPOINTMENTS: 1. HOSPITAL BOARD - ROBERT DURFEE 2. MCLEOD COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE - MARK SCHNOBRICH The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to order the report and minutes filed, issue the licenses and permit and ratify the appointments. Motion unanimously carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS 1 �! CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 (a) PETITION REGARDING ALLEY WEST OF ADAMS STREET CONNECTING FIFTH AVENUE TO ADAMS STREET A petition with 11 signatures was received requesting that the alley west of Adams Street connecting Fifth Avenue to Adams Street north of Food -N -Fuel be closed off at the north property line of Minne-Mine Credit Union. Several residents in the area were present to express their concern regarding excessive and fast traffic in the alley which dead -ended onto the property of Food -1 -Fuel. Assistant Engineer Cal Rice stated the alley was not platted, and there was no easement for the property. He further commented that the alley had been used for that purpose for many years. Following extensive discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to continue the discussion at the March 14, 1989 meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (b) REQUEST BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER TO LIMIT PARKING TO ONE HOUR AT THREE LOCATIONS Mr. Richard Schmidtbauer stated there was a problem with snow removal in the areas of the east side of Echo Drive in the 1000 block and on Bradford Street in the vicinity of the Orchard Park Townhouses. It was his recommendation to post "No Parking" from 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. and restrict the time limit for parking. Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to move the "No Parking" signs from the west side of Bradford Street to the east side of Brad- ford Street. Motion seconded by the Mayor. Alderman Mikulecky amended the motion to make it "No Parking" on either side from 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. for six months of the year and to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 3/89 and set second reading February 28, 1989. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Main motion unanimously carried. Following discussion of the problem on Echo Drive, Alderman Mikulecky moved to defer for one month to get a report from the Street Depart- ment and determine the outcome on Bradford Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (c) DISCUSSION BY MERRILL JOHNSON OF POLICY ON DELINQUENT WATER BILLS Following discussion regarding the policy for delinquent water bills, Alderman Carls moved that the City put a procedure in place to notify the landlord with a 48-hour notification that the water will be shut off on the property he/she owns. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (d) UPDATE REPORT BY CHAIRPERSON DICK HIGGINS AND STEVE MADSON ON CAER TEAM ACTIVITIES 2 r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 Chairperson Dick Higgins gave a slide presentation and commented on the activities of the CAER Team. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 1/89 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED LAND TOTALLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 800. Motion unanimously carried. (b) ORDINANCE N0. 32/88 - AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW PERSONS TO OPERATE MOTORIZED GOLF CARTS ON DESIGNATED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive second reading and adopt amended Ordinance No. 799 and establish a $5 permit fee. Lotion unanimously carried. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 2/89 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TAX ON THE FURNISHING OF LODGING WITHIN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 801. Motion unanimous- ly carried. (d) RESOLUTION 10. 8961 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8951. Motion unanimously car- ried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND HUTCHINSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF FENCE FOR JAY FREEDLAND IN FLOOD PLAIN It was reported that Jay Freedland was recommending an alternative for the fence on property in the flood plain. During discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to refer this item back to the Planning Commission and obtain written verification from the DNR regarding the fence. Alderman Mlinar moved to defer to the February 28, 1989 meet- ing. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 (c) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR REMOVAL OF TRAILERS AT MIDWEST TRAILER COURT (DEFERRED JANUARY 31, 1989) Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to defer action. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Alderman Carls moved to authorize the City Attorney to notify the right- ful owners with title to the trailers of their removal from the trailer court. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF 1989 NUTRITION PROGRAM CONTRACT Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED STREET LIGHT PROJECTS IN 1989 There was considerable discussion regarding proposed street lighting, including Highway 7 West. No action was taken. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT WITH NORTH STAR RISK SERVICES Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and accept the settlement of $9,514.41. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unan- imously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REMODELING AT LIQUOR STORE Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the remodeling proposal of $4,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DEADLINE FOR REQUESTS FOR 1989 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to set a deadline of March 22. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY TO ESTABLISH ONE-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR NEW CITY EMPLOYEES Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 8960. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. The motion was amended by Alderman Carls to change the wording to "up to a five percent increase." Amended motion seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried. Main motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF TREE PLANTING POLICY REVISION FOR SUBDIVISIONS 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 City Forester Schnobrich presented a revised policy for tree plantings in subdivisions and on boulevards. Following discussion, Alderman Mik- ulecky moved to approve the revision of the policy. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF WAIVING BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR PRESS BOX AT VETERAN'S MEMORIAL FIELD Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve waiving the fee. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported that interviews were held for the Director of Engineering position. It was recommended to make an offer to Richard Shermo and the Council concurred. It was reported that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors had requested to meet with the City Council. Mr. Plotz had been asked to attend a meeting on February 15 regarding a bond for the hospital remodeling/expansion project. The Mayor and City Administrator attended a meeting in Glencoe regard- ing recycling and waste disposal on a county -wide basis. This subject will be discussed with the City Solid Waste Management Committee at a joint meeting on March 7. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR Mayor Ackland commented on a letter from G.A.B. regarding a claim. It was reported that SF 276 Bill had been authored to make it illegal to offer tobacco products for sale in vending machines. The Mayor re- quested the Council to support the legislative bill. Alderman Carls moved to adopt Resolution No. 8962 supporting S.F. 276 Bill. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. The Mayor stated he had been contacted by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Anderson with a request for payment for the 148 hours of over -time worked and not used as compensation time by the former City Engineer. Following discussion, no action was taken by the Council, and the City policy re- mained in effect. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky instructed the City Attorney to inform a represen- tative of Junker Sanitation of the proposed recycling program. Effec- tive January 1, 1992 the City will be required to recycle 25 percent of its garbage. A CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 1989 Alderman Mikulecky moved to direct the City Administrator to obtain information from the Executive Director of HCDC regarding his plans during the time Legislation is in session. Motion seconded by Alder- man Mlinar and unanimously carried. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unan- imously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. A