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12-12-1989 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1989 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. 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, City Attorney G. Barry Anderson, County Engin- eer Richard Kjonaas and Finance Director Kenneth B. Merrill. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Trish Greeves. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 1989 and special budget meeting of December 4, 1989 were approved as distributed. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO OUT -GOING BOARD MEMBERS 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - NOVEMBER 1989 2. TREE BOARD MINUTES - AUGUST 3, 1989 3. AIRPORT COMMISSION MINUTES - NOVEMBER 27, 1989 4. NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES - OCTOBER 26, 1989 (b) SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT 1. GREG JENSEN 4. DOUGLAS PETERSON 2. JUUL CONTRACTING 5. DAVID BLAKE 3. BUD REINERT 6. LLOYD CHRISTENSEN (c) REDUCED REFUSE RATE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS) 7. STEVE STURGES 8. RANDY BLAKE 9. BUTCH HENKE 10. EDWIN KARG (d) RENEWAL OF CIGARETTE LICENSES AND POPCORN STAND PERMIT (e) APPOINTMENTS TO JOINT CROW RIVER ARTS GUILD ADVISORY BOARD 1. ROGER HAGGENMILLER 7. ROBERT WILDE 2. DOLF MOON 8. MERIBETH RUPPE 3. SUE PETERSEN 9. JOYCE ANN YOUNG 4. LUANN DRESSEN 10. KAY PETERSON 5. EMANUEL ALBRECHT 11. LINDA POIRIER 6. DARYL BATEMAN The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed, approve reduced rate, issue permits and licenses, and ratify appointments. 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) 1990 BUDGET Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 11:20 P.M. Finance Direc- tor Kenneth B. Merrill reviewed the 1990 budget. No one was present to be heard. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 11:27 P.M. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Alderman Mlinar moved to approve the 1990 budget and waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9144, No. 9145, and No. 9146. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (b) IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 90-01 - NO. 90-18 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. PROJECT NO. 90-01 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4052. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 90-01. Alderman Torgerson moved to continue the hearing to the next City Coun- cil meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously car- ried. PROJECT NO. 90-02 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4053. Chris Schnobrich, 1220 8th Avenue N.W., stated that the road seems to be a short cut to the Country Club. He asked if the landowners were going to pay assessments. Mr. Schnobrich felt he had no benefit from the improvement. Engineer Kjonaas reported that the assessments were based on two subdi- vision agreements, and the amount of unplatted area was involved. Scott Peterson, 1265 7th Avenue N.V., commented he had recently moved into his house on a corner lot. He asked what prompted the City to go ahead with finishing Colorado Street. Mayor Ackland responded that one of the Council members had requested the project since the subdivision agreement lays out when the street should be done. Mayor Ackland read a letter from developer Lorne Helland, Triple H & 0, in which he stated opposition to opening up Colorado Street at this time. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 PROJECT NO. 90-03 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4054. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 90-03. PROJECT NO, 90-04 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4055. Norman Bowen, 218 Fifth Avenue N.E., asked what was going to be done and if the curb would be torn up. He also inquired if he would be assessed by the foot. Engineer Kjonaas responded that the curb would not be torn up. The project was for a new sanitary sewer service with a lead in from the street. Unidentified lady asked for clarification if the property owner would be assessed when there is no benefit. She stated her property was on a corner lot where the City had just finished the Bluff Street project. Mayor Ackland commented that she had been notified of the project be- cause the property abuts the project. Keith Wagner, 31 College Avenue, asked if there were sewer problems or why the project was being done. Engineer Kjonaas reported that T.H. 15 is being redesigned so the City will be doing some main sewer line replacement in conjunction with the State project. June Redman, Hwy. 7 East, stated she owns two lots on Hwy. 7. Since she was just assessed for the storm sewer on Bluff Street, she inquired what she would be assessed for on this project. Ms. Redman asked how long the project would take inasmuch as the businesses along Hwy. 7 will be blocked off all summer. Mayor Ackland commented that the project is for a sanitary sewer on Hwy. 7 and new water line. The sewer main is not being assessed, but the sanitary sewer cost would be based on the number of lead-ins, which cost $700 for each one. The project will probably take all summer; however, the State will have to provide access. Leonard Frederickson, 245 Fifth Avenue N.E., stated he owned property on the corner of Fifth and T.H. 7. He already had sewer and water but didn't think it went out on Fifth Avenue. Mr. Frederickson inquired if they came up to the lot line and if they would connect to lines from the property to the street. He wondered if he would be assessed for both sewer and water. Engineer Kjonaas reported this is a sewer project, and there were three 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 lines that would be made new in that area. Mr. Frederickson would be assessed for a sanitary sewer and one lead-in for approximately $700. PROJECT NO. 90-05 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4056. Jim Nielsen, 554 Carlisle, asked about curb and gutter. He inquired if the estimates were for full curb and gutter and if there were other routes to take. Mr. Nielsen wondered if it was possible to pave a road without putting in curb and gutter. The street has low volume of traf- fic and is only one block long. He also wanted to know when the street was paved. Engineer Kjonaas responded that the City takes care of drainage by curb and gutter. Charles Burich, 583 Carlisle, reported he didn't have any curb and gut- ter, but he would like to see it fixed. He has waited 20 years for this improvement. Burnell Sell, 540 Carlisle, questioned why the City didn't do all the improvements at one time. He expressed concern of the amount the City is helping out with the cost of the project. Mr. Sell asked when the project would be done. Mayor Ackland stated the assessment payment would be spread over a period of 10 years. Anyone over 65 years of age can apply for a defer- ral of payment. An unidentified man who lives on the end of a cul-de-sac inquired how much the street would be enlarged. It it is increased, his front porch will be on the cul-de-sac. Engineer Kjonaas reported that 106 feet is the normal diameter. PROJECT NO. 90-06 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4057 and stated there was a request from a property owner for the street improvement. Engineer Kjonaas mentioned there would be a reduced City right-of-way (30') and no provision on public right-of-way for turn arounds. The City had considered a couple of options, namely a cul-de-sac or widen- ing the right-of-way and going over to Illinois Street. John Reynolds, 140 Illinois Street, thought he preferred to have the street left with gravel surface; however, he would approve tar on the street. He didn't want to be connected to the next street but rather have the project considered separately. Mr. Reynolds commented on the $110,000 project cost for two streets of nine houses. He wanted the 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 street left at its present width as a dead-end as there is no room for a cul-de-sac or turn -around. Even if the residents on Florida Street don't want the project, Mr. Reynolds would like to find out the costs for the Illinois Street project. The son of Al Barnes, 130 Illinois Street, stated his father was in favor of the project on a reduced scale. He preferred not to have a street connection between Florida and Illinois and no full cul-de-sac. Engineer Kjonaas commented that there was an empty lot, and other op- tions were possible to solve the turn -around problem. The City would approve the funding for the project but let the residents decide whether or not the project should be done. He was going to recommend that the City go ahead with the project; however, the property owners would make the decision when improvement costs were available. Gary Wurdell, Rt. 3, stated he owned a four-plex in the area. He didn't want a road going through as it would be close to his building. Mr. Wurdell was opposed to a project of the proposed size. He comment- ed that there was a traffic problem with the dance studio next door. Jeff Munsell, 1385 Hwy. 7 West, reported that he owns the property where the dance studio is located. He was not in favor of the improve- ment and suggested the City widen the street. Randy Arndt, 155 Illinois Street, was in favor of continuing on with the project but without joining the two streets. Otherwise it would cut off his backyard. Engineer Kjonaas commented it would be helpful for the City to know what right-of-way easements the property owners were willing to pro- vide. One property owner suggested getting the five together to dis- cuss the issue. PROJECT 10. 90-07 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4058. He then stated that part of the project streets would not be done in 1990. The improvements are a deferred cost, which the Council does not favor. Lee Stritesky, 709 Hilltop Drive, inquired if the stretch from Paul's Road to Michigan could be coated. Also, he wondered if the five lights in the area could be replaced with the new light standards. The resi- dents would like the overhead wiring put underground. Engineer Kjonaas responded that the lighting was not part of the proj- ect, but he would refer it to the utilities. Tom Shafer, 708 Hilltop Drive, felt that the area of Paul's Road to Michigan was something that should be considered since there was a problem with the street and washboard effect from the gravel. They E CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 should be looked at with the overall project. He wanted to go on record in favor of getting those streets improved. Glenn Woelfel, 104 Mark Drive, expressed concern that the project be done right. He commented about the detour from T.H. 7 and asked if his road would be the main detour route. Mr. Woelfel was in favor of the project as he felt Michigan Street needed to be done. Thomas Carrigan, 105 Paul's Road, stated there were lots of kids in the area, and the hill prevented a clear vision of the road. Roman Haas, 113 Mark Drive, stated he had talked to the Chief and Mayor about posting signs. He had asked for a stop sign at the top of the hill on Hilltop Drive, but he did not get it. Mr. Haas inquired if the properties on the north side of Lindy Lane were being assessed for the project. He commented that the engineering department needed to ad- dress the water backup problem in the area. He stated he was in favor of blacktop. Engineer Kjonaas reported that subdivision agreements were involved with the project, and they determine the way the assessment is charged. Willis Wolff, 112 Mark Drive, commented that he was in favor of the street improvement. Gene Betker, 120 Paul's Road, asked if there was a guarantee that the proposed storm sewer would be adequate. He has had a problem with water backup in his basement and wondered where the water would go. Mayor Ackland read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. John Forbes, 115 Garden Road, in support of the project. He also read a letter from Ken San- telman, Santelman's Addition and Santelman's Second Addition, in opposi- tion of the project and assessments. PROJECT 10. 90-08 Kelly Goranson, 586 Monroe Street S.E., wondered if the three proper- ties with curb and gutter would have it ripped out. He stated he was not in favor of the project. Mr. Goranson inquired about 3M's gas main and what improvements it would have. He questioned if the work would be done while the roads were torn up and if the property owners would be assessed. Assistant Engineer Cal Rice commented that Mr. Goranson had received a credit for the curb, and it would remain in place. County Engineer Kjonaas answered that the road would need heavier truck load pavement, and the costs would be borne by the City and not assess- ed. Jeff Auer, 505 Monroe Street S.E., questioned why consideration wasn't A CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 given to extending the project on to Fifth Street. This road is the heaviest traveled street in town. He commented that water comes in on one side but not Monroe. Joann Jessen, 542 Monroe Street S.E., was in favor of the project 10 years ago and could have afforded it then. Now she cannot afford it. An unidentified man on Monroe Street stated he was not in favor of the project, and it was being done for the benefit of 3M. Bob Hall, 345 Monroe Street S.E., raised a question of what was being considered. After Engineer Kjonaas explained the project, he asked why some of these improvements were not done when the street was torn up before. He thought the entire improvement should have been done at that time. Charles Reiner, 426 Monroe Street S.E, stated his property was also torn up. He mentioned that on Fifth and Monroe there is a stop sign, but traffic doesn't stop. He inquired about the cost of the project. The property owner at Adams Street S.E. and Fair Avenue S.E. asked if a sidewalk would be installed by 3M. Mayor Ackland reported that the City pays for sidewalk work in a resi- dential area. Therefore, they are not mentioned in the projects. It would be done at the same time as the other work. Leslie Smith, 346 Monroe Street S.E., made reference to projects al- ready done in the 1970's and asked about the new sanitary sewer. Mayor Ackland stated that credits were given for past improvement work, and the property owner(s) was only assessed for the short side of a corner lot. Tim Oestreich, 643 Adams Street S.E., asked about the corner lot and how it would be assessed. Charles Lingbeek, 206 Monroe Street S.E., mentioned that many trucks go by his property. He did not want a sidewalk to the street. Dallas Hansen, 516 Monroe, inquired if he would be assessed for new water and sewer onto his empty lot. Also, he mentioned that there is no inlet on the boulevard to allow driving off onto the street. He wondered if it and the boulevard would be cut down if the project goes through. Mayor Ackland responded that water and sewer lead ins would be replaced if necessary. An unidentified man asked if the road would be built for a nine or six ton road. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 Mayor Ackland stated the road would be built for nine ton if it is a truck route with heavy truck traffic. Floyd Anderson, 326 Monroe Street S.E., commented that the highway is not used because of restrictions. Therefore, heavy traffic travels on Monroe Street. He also stated he was having trouble with water in his basement. The Monroe sanitary sewer put in to resolve the problem was never finished from Third Street on. Charles Reiner, 426 Monroe Street S.E., stated that if the Monroe proj- ect was done, he would also like to see Fourth done. PROJECT NO. 90-09 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4060. John Slyter, 1320 South Grade Road, asked if the project would be on both sides of the road. He stated he was not in favor of the project. Engineer Kjonaas answered it would be on both sides of the street. Ron Hansen, 1325 South Grade Road, raised several questions regarding the project. He stated that one section of the property laid lower than the road, and the sidewalk would be steep on one side. Mr. Hansen reported he spent a lot of money on landscaping after the water main was installed. He had taken care of the assessments on the property and thought it would be at least two years before he would be assessed again. The proposed sidewalk and curb/gutter will not benefit him. He requested the project be studied further for details. Mr. Hansen asked for the breakdown of assessments on corner lot property. He wondered if the City was taking over the street which is presently a county road. Mayor Ackland stated there would be no sidewalk assessment. The City felt the project was necessary because the school will be opening in 1990 near that site. In order to build a sidewalk, something needs to be done to the road, and the sidewalk is needed for the school children to walk on. Also, there is a large amount of traffic in the area. Engineer Kjonaas acknowledged that the City was aware of many of the problems that Mr. Hansen mentioned. Mrs. Ron Hansen inquired if something would be done with Dale Street if South Grade Road was lower. Supt. Glenn Matejka commented that 450 children will be in the junior high school building in the fall of 1990. Approximately 100 kids will be going to the recreation facility and arena each day. Therefore, he urged the construction of a sidewalk. Russell Rickeman, dba Rickeman Seed Center, Rt. 4, asked how far the 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 sidewalk would go and if the road would be moved. He stated he was against the sidewalk on his side of the road. Engineer Kjonaas commented that the sidewalk would go as far as the east property line of the school district. PROJECT N0. 90-10 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4061. Pat Weber, 907 Dale Street, represented the South Dale Apartments. In- asmuch as the building is on the corner of South Grade Road and Dale Street, he wondered how the property would be assessed. Also, he ques- tioned if it would be possible to delay the street improvements and go ahead with the sidewalk project. Engineer Kjonaas commented he would review the subdivision agreement. The front foot assessment method would be used. Unidentified man questioned why the City was doing a project on a street which was owned by the County. He was in favor of improvements on Dale Street but not the sidewalk. Warren Nelson stated he owned a lot at 840 Dale Street. He didn't see any gain by putting in curb and gutter or any point to the sidewalk. Mr. Nelson was opposed to the project. Jim Duhamel, 890 Dale Street, asked how much wider the road would be than at present. He commented the City could match it up with Dale Street. He was against the project. Percy Anderson, 851 Dale Street, stated he was in favor of the project. He asked inquired where the project would go and whether the center would be moved over. Jerry Black, Dale. Street, commented he did not understand the City and County exchange of the road. He asked if the City was making plans be- fore it had control of the road and if there were any County costs fig- ured in the project at this time. Engineer Kjonaas explained the County policy. The County cooperates with the City on projects, but it will not pay for curb and gutter. The County only pays for surfacing a road. PROJECT NO. 90-11 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4062. He then read a letter from Marlow Priebe, property owner in Wagner Development Corp., stating his approval of the project. Mayor Ackland commented that a subdivision agreement outlined the E CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 improvements proposed for 1990. Mrs. Wes Wagner, 774 Dale Street, stated she was in favor of the project. She asked for dust control on the street if the project is not done this summer. Earl Olson, Rt. 4, stated his son was the first to purchase a lot in the development. He questioned doing the project at this time and thought it would create a problem for the developers in the area and for getting loans. He did not see how the Council could justify the cost. Mr. Olson commented on the dust problem and the traffic that cuts across from Goebel to Dale Street. Kurt Reiner, 1045 Goebel Street, reported he was in favor of the project. PROJECT NO. 90-12 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4063. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 90-12. PROJECT NO. 90-13 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4064. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 90-13, Mayor Ackland read a letter from John E. Keefe, 1341 Campbell Lane, which expressed opposition to the project. PROJECT NO. 90-14 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4065. No one was present to be heard on Project No. 90-14. The Mayor stated that Loretta McDonald had phoned him to request holding off on the project, if possible. PROJECT NO. 90-15 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4066. Lee Salmi, 4 9th Avenue A.E., commented about a ditch on the street that has been a problem. He was concerned about the storm sewer drain under Ninth Avenue and requested a larger access for drainage. Mr. Salmi requested the Engineering Department to look at the situation. Mayor Ackland reported on the clean out of County Ditch 18 located near Maplewood Academy and the Bluff Street project. Gerald Hintz, 15 11th Avenue N.E., remarked that although he was not in the assessed area, he was concerned what he would be assessed for. Engineer Kjonaas stated Mr. Hintz was not involved with the construc- tion of the water line. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 Ron Monson, 546 N. Main Street, wondered if anything would be done to the service road. He also commented that the sidewalks in the area were in bad condition. Mayor Ackland responded that curb and gutter would be installed on both sides but property owners would be assessed for only one side of the street as it was a State project. The access to the service road would be changed. There would be no assessment unless there was a new lead for sanitary sewer and sewer/water. Shirley Berry, 475 N. Main Street, inquired about deferred assessments. Mike Lind, 442 A. Main Street, asked what he would be assessed for. Mayor Ackland read a letter from Dan Prochnow requesting the hearing be continued. PROJECT NO. 90-16 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4067, H. H. Lepel, 336 Hwy, 7 East, was interested in what was proposed for the project and inquired if the property owners would have to connect to City water since they have their own wells. PROJECT NO. 90-17 Rich Westlund, 1213 Lewis Avenue, reported he owned a lot on which a drain sewer may be located. When he purchased the property, he was told it was going to be moved down to the lake, but this has not been done. Engineer Kjonaas explained what would be involved with the project. PROJECT NO. 90-18 Mayor Ackland read Publication No. 4069. Roger Stearns, dba Stearnswood, 320 3rd Avenue N.W., wondered why his business would be assessed for the project. Engineer Kjonaas stated that $8,000 would be paid by the City because of corner lot credits. In this case, the corner lot credit might apply. Alderman Carls moved to close the hearings at 11:15 P.M. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Mlinar. Alderman Torgerson amended the motion to continue hearings on Project No. 90-01 and Project No. 90-17. Amended motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. Main motion carried unanimously. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS None. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION 10. 9137 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9138 - TRANSFERRING $60,000 FROM LIQUOR STORE TO GENERAL FUND The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9139 - TRANSFERRING $190,151 FROM 1989 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND FUND TO GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION FEES The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 9140 - TRANSFERRING $21,585 FROM THE 1980 TAX INCREMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND TO 1982 TAX INCREMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 9141 - TRANSFERRING $3,153 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO HUTCHINSON POLICE FACILITY CONSTRUCTION FUND The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (f) RESOLUTION NO. 9142 - TRANSFERRING $20,397 FROM THE 1985 TAX INCREMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND TO 1985 TAX INCREMENT DEBT SERVICE FUND The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (g) RESOLUTION NO. 9143 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING ECONOMIC LOAN FUND AND ENERGY LOAN FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989 The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 (a) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTORIPLANNER Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously car- ried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CONDUCT POLICY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS (DEFERRED NOVEMBER 28, 1989) City Attorney Anderson reviewed the proposed ethics code of Ordinance No. 89-15. Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 89-15 and set second reading January 2, 1990. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. Alderman Torgerson moved to include Section C, Gift Policy, as part of the City Policy Handbook and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9148. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS The motion was made by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to authorize discontinuation of service unless other arrangements were made. (b) CONSIDERATION OF 1990 ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND MCLEOD COUNTY The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve and enter into agreement. (c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS ACQUISITIONS FOR HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT City Attorney Anderson reported on the status of the settlements re- garding the airport issue. He stated that City Council approval would be subject to State approval. The recommended settlements were: 1. Russell Rickeman $40,000 2. Richard Schmidtbauer $50,000 3. Philip Plaisance 85% of State appraised amount plus additional $4,000 for the non economic remnant. Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the settle- ments, contingent upon State approval. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 (d) DISCUSSION OF SALE OF CIGARETTES BY VENDING MACHINES Following discussion, Alderman Carls moved to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 89-14 and set second reading January 2, 1990. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL WAGE ADJUSTMENT Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve a 4% annual wage adjustment. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried three to one, with Mayor Ackland and Aldermen Mlinar and Torgerson voting aye and Alderman Carls voting nay. (f) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH AUDIT FIRM OF CHARLES BAILLY & COMPANY FOR 1989 CITY FINANCIAL AUDIT Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JUNKER SANITATION FOR TAX INCREASE ON MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to use the same guide- line as used in the past. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar. Alder- man Carls amended the motion to defer to the special Council meeting on December 28, 1989. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unani- mously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF HUTCHINSON'S 1980 FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FOR FLOOD FRINGE/FLOODWAY BOUNDARY AT 3M SUBSTATION LOCATION Mr, Bob Goodman of 3M and a representative from Toltz King Anderson re- ported on the 3M study and substation. The company will need a permit from the DNR. Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and waive read- ing and adopt Resolution No. 9147. Motion seconded by Alderman Torger- son and unanimously carried. (i) WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA (j) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TOM DOLDER FOR DRY DOCK FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD WITH SAME TERMS Following discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to defer to December 28, 1989 special meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Carls and unani- mously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1989 The City Administrator had nothing to report. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls requested to rescind Resolution Mo. 7515 adopted in Sep- tember 1983 which opposed the purchase of products from the Soviet Union or other Communist countries and moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution Mo. 9136. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. Alderman Carls presented his farewell speech to fellow Council members. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and authorize payment from the appro- priate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight. 15