12-28-1989 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1989
John Mlinar
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Ackland at 9:00 A.M.The fol-
lowing were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Aldermen Karlin Torgerson and Pat
Mikulecky. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Finance Director
Kenneth B. Merrill, Assistant Engineer Cal Rice and County Engineer Richard B.
Kjonaas.
1. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 10. 90-01 - N0. 90-18
(a) CONTINUED HEARING ON PROJECT NO. 90-01
Engineer Kjonaas reported on the current status of the project and
stated the County will be working with MN/DOT to see if they can en-
croach on the State highway frontage.
It was pointed out that Atty. Dan Prochnow had requested, on behalf of
Hutchinson Manufacturing & Sales, Inc., to continue the hearing until
all questions had been answered regarding the project.
Following discussion of whether or not to close the hearing, the motion
was made by Alderman Torgerson to continue the hearing on project No.
90-01. Motion seconded by Aldermayt•ninarrand unanimously carried.
(b) CONTINUED HEARING ON PROJECT NO. 90-17
Engineer Kjonaas recommended that the land owners meet to decide on
what they want from the City. Following discussion, the motion was
made by Alderman Torgerson to close the hearing on project No. 90-17.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
Alderman Mlinar moved to set a new public hearing for project No. 90-17
on February 13, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Tor-
gerson and unanimously carried.
(c) ACTION ON 1990 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded
by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve projects No.
90-02 - 90-16 and 90-18 and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No.
9151 - No. 9166.
2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY JUNKER SANITATION FOR TAX INCREASE ON MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE (TABLED DECEMBER 12, 1989)
During discussion it was determined that the increase would begin with the
February billing, and a letter of explanation for the cost increase would be
sent to refuse users. Junker will be contacted to find out if the cost of
dumpsters will also increase.
Alderman Torgerson moved to grant the increase of $1.00 corresponding to the
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formulation of the past for landfill increase, effective January 1, 1990.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
3. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TOM DOLDER FOR DRY DOCK FOR
ONE-YEAR PERIOD WITH SAME TERMS (TABLED DECEMBER 12, 1989)
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Klinar to defer to the
January 2, 1990 special meeting. Notion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and
unanimously carried.
4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGARDING TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICT FUNDS
City Administrator Plotz reported on the formula used for tax increment dis-
tricts. He stated that the School District had requested the City to put
all funds on hold until the end of 1990, which would require Council action
to defer the formula.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlfnar, seconded by
Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to put all funds on hold.
5. CONSIDERATION OF SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS
The motion was made by Alderman Nlinar to approve and issue snow removal
permits. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion and unanimously carried.
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MCLEOD COUNTY REGIONAL
RAIL AUTHORITY PLAN
Item withdrawn from agenda.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
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