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05-09-1985 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7:30 P.X. The follow- ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar, and Marlin Torgerson. Absent: Alderman Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Consultant Engineer Marlow V. Priebe and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Lavern Johnson. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 1989 and bid opening of April 24, 1989 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - APRIL 1989 2. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - MARCH 23 AND APRIL 11, 1989 3. POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES - APRIL 26, 1989 4. FINANCIAL REPORT - MARCH 1989 (b) SHORT-TERM "ON SALE" NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR HUTCHINSON HUSKIES BASEBALL ASSN. AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK CONCESSION STAND FOR MAY - AUGUST 1989 The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed and issue the license. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY PRUDENTIAL TO OFFER CITY EMPLOYEES 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS AS VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTION The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried, to approve. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO OPERATE FOOD CONCESSION IN LIBRARY SQUARE DURING SUMER MONTHS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 9, 1989 The owner of Peter's Restaurant requested permission to sell food in Library Square or• in front of his establishment at various times. Fol- lowing discussion, Alderman Carls moved to defer to the next meeting for additional information from the City Attorney. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. TO USE CIVIC ARENA AND RECREATION CENTER FACILITIES FOR COMPANY PICNIC ON JULY 15 Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the request and seconded by Alderman Carls. Motion amended by Alderman Carls to waive the deadline of 10:00 P.M. for liquor in the park and extend set-ups until 11:00 P.M. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. Main motion carried unanimously. (d) DISCUSSION OF STATUS OF TRAILER REMOVAL AT MIDWEST TRAILER COURT Attorney Anderson reported that the Court would sign the order on Fri- day (May 12) that the City may begin removing the trailers from the premises within the next week. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH TO USE LIBRARY SQUARE ON JULY 16, 1989 FOR OUTDOOR CONCERT Motion made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried, to approve the request. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 8998 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Carle and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8998. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL FEES FOR R.C.M. CONTRACT (DEFERRED APRIL 25, 1989) Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and pay the bill. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF T.H. 15 SOUTH LEFT -TURN LANE PLAN AND ACCESS PLAN IN VICINITY OF SOUTH END OF LYNN ROAD Engineer Priebe reviewed the proposed plans and drawings for the project. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to request per- mission from the State to construct a left -turn lane off T.H. 15 at 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 9, 1989 Clinton and for an indeterminate period of time the south and of Lynn Road to be left open but not at an angle and leave the median on South Grade Road in place. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF NEW DIMENSION PLATING LOAN TO COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND Mr. DuWayne Peterson, Chairman of the HCDC Finance Committee, presented the recommendation of HCDC to enter into an agreement with Community Reinvestment Fund to purchase the loan the City has with New Dimension Plating, subject to a review by the City Attorney regarding recourse, to be effective June 1, 1989. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the sale and enter into an agreement, with the City Attorney to check that there is no recourse. Motion seconded by Alderman Carle and unanimously car- ried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF HUTCHMOBILE SCHEDULE AND POLICIES Following discussion, Alderman Carle made the motion, seconded by Ald- erman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve the schedule and poli- cies. (d) CONSIDERATION OF MAIN STREET BANNERS Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the 32 banners on Main Street. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR NURSING HOME REVENUE BOND Bond Consultant Bill Fahey and Larry Graf, Nursing Home Board Chairman, recommended awarding the bid to Miller Securities, Inc. Following dis- cussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve the sale and award the bid to Miller Securities, Inc. and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 8999 with the recommended changes. Motion second- ed by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF YOUTH CENTER LOCATION AND CONCEPT OF SIX-MONTH TRIAL PERIOD The Council was presented with a petition containing approximately 150 signatures of youth in the community. Mr. Jim Mills, Community Educa- tion Director, presented a proposal for a youth center in the former Spanky's facility. Several youth spoke in support of the center. Following lengthy discussion, it was determined to renegotiate the terns with the owner of the facility. Alderman Carle moved that the City make a tentative commitment of $2,500 a month up to a period of Q CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 9, 1989 six months to fund the .youth center and activities associated with it. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. Alderman Carls amended the motion to include a management plan with a .youth counsel. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Main motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF OFFER FOR ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS ON ANDERSON/BEELER PROPERTY Following discussion of payments on deferred assessments, Alderman Tor- gerson moved to reduce the interest rate to three percent and compute the figures to make an offer to the owner. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING SETTLEMENT REGARDING KORNGIEBEL/PINSKE LITIGATION Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to accept the settlement of $812.10 for the pending litigation on the recreation center/pool. No- tion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND LEAGUE INSURANCE TRUST Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the settle- ment agreement of $9,514.41 with League Insurance Trust. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (J) CONSIDERATION OF RENTAL/PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FROM GOPHER STATE Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve option one for $50/month. (k) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING NEGOTIATED BID FOR $500,000 IN FINANCING FOR HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Administrator Philip Graves and Finance Director Frank Seivert present- ed the proposal and Resolution authorizing the issuance of a Hospital Revenue Note in the amount of $500,000 over a five-year period. It was recommended to award the sale of the revenue note to First Midwest Lease Corporation. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the recommenda- tion and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9000, conditioned upon final approval by the City Attorney and Bond Counsel Briggs & Morgan. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO DO CALCIUM CHLORIDE TREATMENT ON LES KOUBA PARKWAY IN 1989 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 9, 1989 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve treatment on Les Kouba Parkway at City cost and the Clifton Heights area at cost to the residents. Lotion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (m) CONSIDERATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SELLING EXCESS EQUIPMENT Following discussion, Alderman Carls made the motion, seconded by Ald- erman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve advertising the ex- cess equipment for sale. (n) CONSIDERATION OF PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION IN FINANCE DEPARTMENT Following discussion, Alderman Nlinar moved to approve the position. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz commented on the six proposals received to renovate City Hall. It was the consensus of the Council to interview three of the firms on May 23, 1989 starting at 4:30 P.M., at half-hour intervals. Mr. Plotz stated that the uneven sidewalk along Main Street was part of the State project, which was paid for by them. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented about temporary posts on Third Avenue. He thought there should be signs along the railroad to prevent anyone from driving into the river. Alderman Mlinar expressed concern about the parking lot located at the bowling alley site. He wondered what would happen to the parking for the remainder of the building if bowling alley portion of the building is being sold. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson inquired about the status of the house and excava- tion fill on the Hornick property. The City Attorney reported that he had prepared an order for signature by the Mayor and City Administra- tor which will be served upon the property owner. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTANT ENGINEER MARLOW Y. PRIEBE Engineer Priebe commented that there would be a report on the hook-up charges for the May 23 Council meeting. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 9, 1989 It was reported that the Engineering Department had inspected the con- dition of the sod on Main Street between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Ave- nue. Engineer Priebe stated the damage was due to salt, etc., from winter weather conditions, and it was not the contractor's fault. If the area were to be resodded, it would still be under the estimated cost for the project. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson requested Council approval of the settlement and easement with Delmer and Doris Sturges regarding the ditch dispute. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson 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 10:17 P.M. 0