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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 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 Carle, John Mlinar,
Marlin Torgerson and Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary
D. Plotz and Assistant Engineer Cal Rice.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Timothy Maland.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 1989 were approved as
distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1989
(b) APPOINTMENTS:
1. NURSING HOME BOARD - KAY PETERSON & ELAINE BLACK
2. HRA - TAMMY WENDLANDT
3. DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE - JAY BEYTIEN
The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to order the
report and minutes filed and ratify the appointments.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 8967 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Carle, seconded by Alderman Torgerson,
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8967. Motion unanimously
carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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(a) CONSIDERATION OF REVISED 1989 NUTRITION PROGRAM CONTRACT
The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried, to approve and
enter into the revised contract.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF ACTING CITY ENGINEER TO DROP PROJECT
NO. 89-11 (CONSTRUCTION OF CITY PARKING LOT)
The motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve deleting Project No.
89-11. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF NSF CHECKS TO BE WRITTEN OFF CITY BOOKS
The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torger-
son, to approve write-offs. The motion was amended by Alderman Carls
to direct the City Attorney to use a collection agency, or a similar
means, to collect the amount due on NSF checks. Amended motion sec-
onded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH XEROX FOR
5052 COPY MACHINE
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky,
to approve and enter into contract. Motion unanimously carried.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF RETAINAGE REDUCTION FOR ROBERT L. CARR COMPANY
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve a reduction from
$40,000 to $30,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously
carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENT FROM 1988 WATER/SEWER FUND TO GENERAL
FUND
The motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the
reimbursement.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF DEMOLITION COST ON MCLAUGHLIN BUILDING
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to defer and direct the City
Attorney to determine if the County has any responsibility for not in-
forming the bidders of the outstanding certified assessment on the
property. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF REVENUE BONDS FOR BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME
Since the bond consultant could not be present, this item was deferred
to the next Council meeting.
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(h) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF HARLOW PRIEBE ON SHORT-TERM CONTRACT
BASIS
Following discussion, the notion was made and seconded to enter into a
contract with Marlow Priebe for $1,100 weekly fee, including attend-
ance at regular meetings of City Council and Planning Commission, and
excluding any benefits, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare said
contract with Priebe Engineering Company. Motion unanimously carried.
The City Council discussed the proposed Bluff Street project and the
downtown sprinkling project. It was the consensus of the Council to hold
a public hearing on May 8 at 7:00 P.M. at a location to be determined by
the City Administrator. They agreed to hold the hearing on the down-
town sprinkling project at the regular Council meeting of May 9 at 8:00
P.M. The timetable for awarding the bid on the above projects is on or
before July 15, 1989.
(i) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR PROJECT NO. 89-01, LETTING 1
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve and hold a public
hearing on April 11, 1989 at 8:00 P.M., to waive readings and adopt
Resolutions No. 8969 and No. 8970. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Administrator reported on the request of Alderman Mikulecky
regarding a report on the hours of the HCDC Executive Director during
the legislative session. It was reported that the Director of HCDC
did contact the Mayor and Alderman Torgerson to respond to this re-
quest. Approximately five hours per week will be given to HCDC work
while the Legislature is in session.
The March of Dimes requested permission to conduct a WalkAmerica/Team-
walk in Hutchinson on April 29. It was the consensus of the Council
to approve the request, contingent upon approval of the route by the
Police Chief.
Following discussion of a letter from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota
Cities regarding a formula for State aid, it was the consensus of the
Council to invite the Director of the Coalition to the April 11 Council
meeting.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar requested a written report regarding the water prob-
lems at the Civic Arena.
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(c? COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTTO RETTIG
Mr. Otto Rettig and a representative of the Credit Union were present to
hear a resolution on the proposed closing of the alley north of the
Credit Union building. The City Attorney was not present, and the City
Council advised the residents to attend the upcoming Council meeting
regarding this issue.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made, seconded and carried to approve and authorize pay-
ment from the appropriate funds.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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