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08-22-1989 CCMr MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 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, 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 Manley Swarthout. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the bid opening of August 8, 1989 and regular meeting of August 8, 1989 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - JULY 1989 2. TREE BOARD MINUTES OF MAY 24, 1989 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1989 (b) REDUCED REFUSE RATE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried, to order the report acid minutes filed and approve the reduced rate. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) UPDATE REPORT ON HUTCH HOTEL PROJECT BY SMALL CITIES PROJECT COORDINATOR (CONTINUED FROM JULY 25, 1989) Coordinator Connie Mangan reported on the status of the Hutch Hotel project. She stated that a market analysis on rental property will be done. Another update report will be presented at the September 12 Council meeting. (b) PETITION TO REMOVE TRUCK ROUTING ON MCLEOD AVENUE AND SIXTH AVENUE NE FROM T.H. 15 TO ENTRANCE OF READY MIX PLANT Mr. Vendell Vulkan, 590 Peterson Circle, presented a petition of about 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989 50 signatures requesting the truck routing on McLeod Avenue and Sixth Avenue NE from T.H. 15 easterly to the entrance of the Bremix Concrete Company (formerly Rockite) be changed due to heavy truck traffic, dust and noise. Consultant Engineer Priebe stated this area had been designated as a state aid street; however, the footage could be transferred to another area for state aid street designation upon State approval. Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to have the City Engin- eer contact Bremix Concrete Company to work something out and report back at next meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. (c) REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT IN ALLEY OF 500 BLOCK BETWEEN HURON AND ONTARIO STREETS The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried, to approve and refer to the Utilities. (d) REQUEST BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO USE THREE HUTCHMOBILES AND DRIVERS ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1989 FOR CITY TOUR Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to take the recommendation of the Transit Coordinator and grant approval at a rate of $12 per vehicle hour to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson. Alderman Carls amended the motion to defer until Mr. Bob Mlynar was present. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. The original motion unanimously carried. (e) REQUEST BY WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATIONS DIRECTOR TO ATTEND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO OCTOBER 15-18, 1989 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. The motion carried three to two, with Aldermen Mlinar, Torgerson and Mayor voting aye and Aldermen Carls and Mikulecky voting nay. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 89-06 - ORDINANCE REGULATING POOLS AND SPAS WITHIN CITY OF HUTCHINSON The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt as amended. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989 (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9062 - RESOLUTION FOR RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF PLEDGED SECURITIES FROM FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9063 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN MU1LTI-JURISDICTIONAL DRUG TASK FORCE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (d) RESOLUTION 10. 9067 - RESOLUTION SETTING INTEREST RATE FOR 1989 ADOPTED ASSESSMENT ROLLS The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torger- son and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 9068 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF PART 1, PHASE I REPORT FROM DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES ON DOWNTOWN SPRINKLING SYSTEM Gene Anderson and Mike Hoff from Donohue & Associates reported on the downtown sprinkling system project. Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved that the Hutchinson Community Development Director, City Administrator and Consultant Engineer bring a recommendation to the Council on September 12. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried, to authorize discontinuation of serv- ice on August 28, 1989 at noon unless other arrangements had been made. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR DEFERRED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried, to approve deferral of special assessments. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989 (c) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED 1989 CIVIC ARENA EXPENDITURES Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the 1989 Civic Arena expenditures. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unani- mously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO EXTEND AUTOMOBILE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PLOWMAN'S FOR POLICE CHIEF VEHICLE The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried, to approve. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING PROPOSED BURGER KING PROPERTY FROM C-2 TO R-2 WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to reject. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REZONING PROPERTY AT 434 MAIN STREET NORTH FROM R-2 TO C-2 REQUESTED BY ROBERT HORNICK WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Alderman Mlinar moved to approve rezoning and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 89-07 and set second reading September 12, 1989. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky. The motion was amended by Ald- erman Torgerson to include the three stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. The main motion unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HELLAND'S NINTH ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and waive reading of Reso- lution No. 9054. (h) CONSIDERATION OF VACATING A PORTION OF CAROLINA AVENUE IN HELLAND'S SIXTH ADDITION REQUESTED BY CITY STAFF WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and waive first reading of amended Ordinance No. 89-08 and set second reading September 12, 1989. (i) CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION MAP WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the map as recommended by staff to the County Commissioners and Engineer. Mo- tion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989 (j) CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVATING DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 230A AND ASSESSMENT ROLL 10. 35A The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9065 and No. 9066. (k) CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT CITY/COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR Following discussion of the position and responsibilities involved, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve. Motion seconded by Alderman Tor- gerson and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON TO INCLUDE ASBESTOS INSPECTION The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve the amendment. (m) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF SHIMADZU RADIOGRAPHIC/FLUOROSCOPIC UNIT FOR HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried, to approve the purchase. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported that the individual who had been offered the City Engineer position had visited the office today. He will give the City an answer in one week whether or not he will accept the job. It was further reported that two employees in the wastewater treat- ment plant recently resigned. Therefore, the City will be advertis- ing these positions. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND Mayor Ackland reported he had completed a performance review of the City Administrator, and it was his recommendation to give him a 1.25% merit increase. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve and seconded by Mayor Ackland. Alderman Mikulecky moved to defer to the next meeting. The amended motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and failed three to two, with Aldermen Mlinar and Mikulecky voting aye and Aldermen Carls, Torgerson and the Mayor voting nay. The main mo- tion carried three to two with Aldermen Carls, Torgerson and the 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 22, 1989 Mayor voting aye and Aldermen Mlinar and Mikulecky voting nay. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls gave a brief speech in which he stated he did not intend to file for another term as alderman. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Torger- son, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 P.M. n