08-08-1989 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 7:30 P.N. The follow-
ing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar,
Marlin Torgerson and 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 Harold McGowan.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the bid opening of July 11, 1983, regular meeting of July 11,
1989 and July 25, 1989 and public hearing of July 26, 1989 were approved as
distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JULY 1989
2. HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 1989
3. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 24, 1989
4. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1989
5. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 1989
(b) APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES:
1. CIGARETTE LICENSE FOR EASTERN STAR (MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR)
2, NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. ANASTASIA CHURCH'S
FALL FAIR
3. GAMBLING DEVICES LICENSE FOR ST. ANASTASIA'S FALL FAIR
4. BINGO LICENSE FOR ST. ANASTASIA CHURCH'S FALL FAIR
5. GAMBLING DEVICES LICENSE FOR VFW COOTIES AUXILLIARY
6. RETAIL ON -SALE NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR MCLEOD
COUNTY AGRICULTURE ASSN. (MCLEOD COUNTY FAIR)
,(c) REDUCED REFUSE RATE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN
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(d) APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND TO MID -MINNESOTA DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Torgerson
and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed, issue
the licenses, approve reduced rate, and ratify appointment.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
None,
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) PRESENTATION BY DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES ON ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATION OF
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Mr. Rick Ford of Donohue & Associates reviewed the performance of the
wastewater treatment plant during the first year of operation. He re-
ported the plant is meeting all the requirements of limits.
(b) COMMUNICATION FROM DEANE E. DIETEL REGARDING ASSESSMENTS FOR LOT ON
CARLISLE STREET
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that this
property is a buildable lot. No action was taken.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 89-04 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464
CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY)
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson
and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 89-04.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 89-05 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10. 464
CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (MOBILE HOME PARK)
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 89-05.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9057 - RESOLUTION FOR BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS FOR DAKOTA
RAIL
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
9057.
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(d) RESOLUTION NO. 9058 - AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF YOUTH CENTER SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND AND TRANSFERRING OF $12,500 FROM GENERAL FUND
The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
9058.
(e) RESOLUTION 10. 9059 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT GRANT
The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torger-
son and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
9059.
(f) RESOLUTION 10. 9061 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and
unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9061.
(g) ORDINANCE NO. 89-06 - ORDINANCE REGULATING POOLS AND SPAS WITHIN CITY
OF HUTCHINSON
Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to waive first reading
and set second reading of amended ordinance for August 22, 1989. No-
tion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR $1,250,000 G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS
OF 1989
Bond Consultant Bill Fahey reported on the 12 bids received today and
recommended award to Cronin & Co.
The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Mlinar
and unanimously carried, to approve and award sale to Cronin & Co. and
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9060.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF INCLUDING CIVIC ARENA IN COST -SHARE MAXI -AUDIT GRANT
The motion to approve was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by
Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR ATTENDING CITY ADMINISTRATORS
AND MANAGERS CONFERENCE
The motion to approve was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman
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Mlinar and unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported that the youth center, "Dry Dock",
will open on Thursday night, and the Council will be informed of its
progress.
Interviews for city engineer will be held on Monday night, August 14.
Also, there will be a joint meeting of the City Council and Hospital
Board on August 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the hospital.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTANT ENGINEER
Consultant Engineer Marlow V. Priebe reported that Donohue & Associates
had updated its Part I, Phase I report to include service lines to all
buildings, as per agreement. As requested, Donohue submitted a cost
estimate for Part I, Phase IA, alternate preliminary study of building
a supply line within the buildings, in the amount of $10,000 to $13,000
on an hourly basis.
Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to defer further considera-
tion of engineering studies by Donohue until August 22 and request the
Consultant Engineer to present a report at that time. Motion seconded
by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR
Alderman Mlinar inquired about the memorandum regarding Florida Street.
Engineer Priebe stated it would be put on the 1990 improvement list for
another hearing.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY
Alderman Mikulecky commented on crosswalks at School Road and Hwy. 7.
He wondered if they could be painted on the highway. Also, he asked
about the sidewalk connecting the service road to the highway.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
The motion was made by Alderman
to approve and authorize payment
unanimously carried.
12, ADJOURNMENT
Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar,
from the appropriate funds. Motion
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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