12-11-1989 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1989
Mayor Ackland called the special meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Present were:
Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Mike Carls, John Mlinar (arrived at 5:30 P.M.)
and Marlin Torgerson. Absent: Alderman Pat Mikulecky. Also present: City Ad-
ministrator Gary D. Plotz, Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill and Darwin Lin-
dahl, architectural manager of Short -Elliott -Hendrickson.
PRESENTATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY BY SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON
A feasibility study to remodel City Hall and the old fire station or rebuild
City Hall was prepared by the firm of Short -Elliott -Hendrickson. Mr. Lindahl
presented several drawings of proposed remodeling and new structure concepts.
It was estimated that the renovation cost would be $40 a square foot. There was
also discussion of a possible new location in the downtown area. It was the
conclusion of SEH that the comparison of expense for remodeling or rebuilding
would be fairly close in dollar cost.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS
Following discussion of holding a public hearing to issue hospital revenue
bonds, Alderman Torgerson moved to set a public hearing for 9:00 A.M. on Decem-
ber 28, 1989. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried.
DISCUSSION OF ANNUAL WAGE ADJUSTMENT
Following discussion of the various methods to determine cost of living in-
creases and corresponding wage adjustment, the City Administrator was directed
to contact local businesses to determine what their 1989 and 1990 adjustments
were.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M.