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09-12-1989 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 9:30 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 Donald Kinzer. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of August 22, 1989 and bid opening of September 5, 1989 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - AUGUST 1989 2, AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES - AUGUST 28, 1989 3. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - JULY 18 AND JULY 29, 1989 (b) APPOINTMENTS: 1. HRA - PAT MIKULECKY 2. UTILITIES COMMISSION - JERRY CORNELL 3. PARK/RECREATION BOARD - LEE COX (c) APPLICATION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT BY CYNTHIA J. BEADELL The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed, ratify the appointments and issue permit. 5. PUBLIC HEARING None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION OF COLLECTION SYSTEM AWARD TO MERLE MEECE BY MN WASTEWATER OPERATORS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE A representative from the Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 presented the Collection System Award to Merle Meece. (b) UPDATE REPORT ON HUTCH HOTEL PROJECT AND HOUSING STUDY BY SMALL CITIES PROJECT COORDINATOR Coordinator Connie Mangan reported on the progress of the Hutch Hotel project and the results of the housing study. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9069 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 89-06 (REVISED FORMAT) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "CONSTRUC- TION LICENSING, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS", BY ADDING A PROVISION RELATING TO OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIRING PERMITS THEREFOR; AND, BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 4.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Miku- lecky and unanimously carried, to waive first reading of the amended re- vised format and set second reading for September 26, 1989. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 89-09 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464 CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ROBERT HORNICK PROPERTY - 434 MAIN STREET N.) The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torger- son, to waive second reading and adopt. During discussion it was pointed out that the ordinance should not be adopted before the con- struction began on September 1, which had not happened to date. Alder- man Mikulecky withdrew his motion, and Alderman Torgerson withdrew his second to the motion. The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to defer until the next City Council meeting of September 26, 1989. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (d) ORDINANCE NO. 89-08 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF CAROLINA AVENUE IN HELLAND'S SIXTH ADDITION The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) REPORT ON PART I, PHASE I OF DOWNTOWN SPRINKLING SYSTEM PROJECT K CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 Consultant Engineer Priebe reported on the sprinkling project. It was his recommendation to hold three informational meetings with property owners/tenants at Peter's Restaurant on September 26 at 2:00 P.M. and September 27 & 28 at 7:00 P.M. No action was taken, but the Council concurred with the meetings. (b) REPORT ON TRUCK TRAFFIC ALONG MCLEOD AND SIXTH AVENUE N.E. TO/FROM BREMIX CONCRETE COMPANY The originator of the truck route petition requested the Council to act on it. The Consultant Engineer presented his report. Following dis- cussion, Alderman Torgerson moved that City staff talk with Bremix to come up with a compromise to reduce the truck traffic. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF INSURANCE CONSULTANT'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYEE INSURANCES AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT QUESTION ON EMPLOYEE INSURANCES TO EMPLOYEE VOTE Insurance Consultant Mark Flaten and Agent Dennis Potter presented a report on Plan A and Plan B insurance recommendations. Several City employees expressed opposition to the proposed insurance plan(s). Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to reactivate the Employee Benefit Committee to meet and discuss the issues. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Alderman Torgerson volun- teered to serve with Mayor Ackland on the committee. (b) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR TWO 1990 POLICE PATROL CARS The motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torger- son and unanimously carried, to approve and award contract to Wigen Chevrolet for two 1990 police patrol cars for net price of $26,701.96, with $7,264.04 trade-in on two 1987 Ford patrol cars. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL BY MAVO SYSTEMS FOR ASBESTOS CEMENT REMOVAL. AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Following a recommendation from Mr. Charles Barger of RCM, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve and enter into contract with Mavo Systems of Minneapolis for $7,489. Motion seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIX -STALL AMBULANCE GARAGE AND EXPANSION OF PARKING AREA AT HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the request. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 (e) CONSIDERATION OF SIDEWALK REPAIR The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky and unanimously carried, to approve the repair. (f) CONSIDERATION OF DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT 515 FRANKLIN STREET The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve as recommended. (g) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Consultant Engineer Priebe reviewed the proposed 1990 street, water - main, and sanitary sewer improvement projects. The Council added the following street projects: Colorado Street from Seventh Avenue to Eighth Avenue, Monroe Avenue from First Avenue to Fair Avenue, South Grade Road from Dale Street to School Road (include sidewalk), and Dale Street from South Grade Road to end of existing curb near Linden (in- clude sidewalk). Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the 1990 improvement projects and hold fall hearings. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF FISCHER & PORTER COMPANY SERVICE CONTRACT FOR EQUIPMENT AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve the service contract for $2,200 per year. (i) CONSIDERATION OF ABANDONMENT OF FOUR STAR LINES ROUTE 959 FROM MADISON TO TWIN CITIES Following discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve a donation of $750, contingent that all 17 communities contribute to the project or Hutchinson would withdraw its support. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlianr and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR FLASHING BEACON AT T.H. 15 AND FIRST AVENUE SOUTH Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9071 requesting the State to consider as part of its 1990 projects the addition of signal lights at the three intersections of: Third Avenue and Main Street South, First Avenue and Main Street North, and First Avenue and Main Street South. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (k) CONSIDERATION OF COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT NO. 66105 PROJECT WITH MN/DOT 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the agreement and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9070. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING AIRPORT APPRAISALS The motion to defer was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alder- man Carls and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported that a student intern will be working in City Hall at no salary for the next three months. The Council was informed that the individual offered the City Engineeer position had declined the offer. Mr. Plotz was instructed to contact the next choice from Rochester for another interview. The filings for office closed today, and there was one candidate for Mayor and four candidates for Alderman. Administrator Plotz reported that as a result of his Water Meter/Water Billing Survey Report, he did not recommend a joint venture with the utilities at this time. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar commented that a question was raised at the HCDC meet- ing regarding the Hwy. 7 East project. He wondered if another hearing would be held with the property owners. It was suggested that Les Kouba, a Hutchinson native and nationally recognized artist, be presented a Resolution of Appreciation at the Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend. This will be his 15th year to participate in it. The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to show appreciation to Les Kouba and present him a Resolution of Appreciation for his participation in the Hutchin- son Arts and Crafts Festival. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky requested that Dry Dock keep records of attendance and revenue for future availability. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 Attorney Anderson commented on the trailers removed from Midwest Trailer Court and stated they would be disposed of at the upcoming City auction. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTANT ENGINEER MARLOW V. PRIEBE Engineer Priebe reported that the Bluff Street project was as close to schedule as possible. The property owners have been very cooperative with the inconvenience of construction. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further bvsiness, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. L