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11-10-1992 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1992 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Ackland. The following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Councilmen Craig Lenz, John Mlinar, Marlin Torgerson, and Don Erickson. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer John Rodeberg, and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Harold R. Biederman. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 1992 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - OCTOBER 1992 2. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 3. POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 1992 4. HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 (b) APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS 1. ROLAND EBENT 4. DICK EWERT, JR. 2. EUGENE CARDA 5. DONALD HOLTBERG 3. RICHARD SMYKALSKI (c) APPOINTMENT OF CABLE FRANCHISE COMMITTEE 1. GARY D. PLOTZ 2. CLARENCE KADRMAS 3. JOHN MLINAR 4. G. BARRY ANDERSON 5. GEORGE HALONEN 6. ROGER O'MALLEY 7. DON HANSEN 8. MARK GUGGEMOS 9. JO ANN STEARNS The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed, to issue permits, and to ratify appointments. N 5. 6. 7. PUBLIC HEARING None. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR POLICE CHIEF TO ATTEND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERIES COURSE IN MARYLAND Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to reject the request. Motion seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried. (b) DISCUSSION OF SIDEWALK ORDINANCE BY STEVE AND BRAD WICK Following lengthy discussion of the City sidewalk snow removal policy, no action was taken to change the existing policy. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 92-69 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 92-70 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 464, SECTION 10.14 SIGNS The motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Coun- cilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 92-71 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. (d) ORDINANCE NO. 92-72 - AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE UTILITY EASEMENT IN FIRST ADDITION TO HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 (e) RESOLUTION NO. 9838 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Coun- cilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF 1993 HEARTLAND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SENIOR DINING PROGRAM Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to approve and enter into agreement. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION AT THE FLYER NITE CLUB, TOM DOLDER OWNER Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to approve and to set a public hearing for November 24, 1992, at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF WATER/SEWER BILLINGS FOR COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE MOBILE HOME PARK Finance Director Ken Merrill presented background infor- mation regarding the water/sewer billing procedure for the mobile home park. Mr. Bill Block disputed the accuracy of the billing and requested a credit. Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to bring an updated summary to the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Mr. Block reported the storm shelter at the mobile home park was nearly completed and should be finished within the next week. Attorney Anderson recommended the work be completed by November 17, 1992, and the City would withhold further action on the court order until that date. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 Councilman Torgerson moved to defer any action relative to the court order for one week. Motion seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried. (d) DISCUSSION OF SHOPKO PHASE I DEVELOPMENT, PETRO FUND ISSUES REGARDING OMAR COLLIS Following a presentation by the City Attorney, Mayor Ackland requested a report from Twin City Testing. No action was taken. (e) CONSIDERATION OF LONGEVITY RECOGNITION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to approve the recommendation presented and to leave the amount flexible, with the Directors to make the decision. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR PROPOSED CITY HALL Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to approve and negotiate a contract with Wold Architects & Engineers. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unani- mously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DEADLINE SCHEDULE Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to approve and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9840. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously car- ried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATING BUILDING OFFICIAL AS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Following discussion, Councilman Lenz moved to approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. (i) CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA REGARDING TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION FOR STATE AID PROJECTS Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to approve and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9841. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unani- mously carried. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 (j) CONSIDERATION OF OFF-SITE PREMISE PORTABLE SIGN ON INTERSECTION OF SCHOOL ROAD NORTH AND HWY. 7 WEST Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to approve and to issue permit. Motion seconded by Coun- cilman Erickson and unanimously carried. (k) DISCUSSION OF MCLEOD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS BUILDING AND BUILDING CODE ISSUE Building Official Jim Marka commented on some of his concerns regarding the fairgrounds. A presentation of the fairgrounds layout was given by Tim Ulrich and Jim Haugen. No action was required. (1) CONSIDERATION OF E.P.A. GRANT APPLICATION FOR YARD WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAM Administrator Plotz reported on the E.P.A. Grant and a community education class on composting which would be funded from SCORE monies. Councilman Torgerson moved to approve the grant applica- tion and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9839. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously car- ried. Councilman Lenz moved to approve the composting class. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (m) DISCUSSION OF FLIGHT SCHOOL AT HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT --BUTLER FIELD Ed O'Donnell requested permission to operate a flight school at the Hutchinson Municipal Airport --Butler Field. The City Attorney will review the F.B.O. contract and current laws to determine if Mr. O'Donnell meets all the requirements of the City. Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to place the item on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously car- ried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING DATE FOR BUDGET MEETING Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to set November 24, 1992, 5:15 P.M., for the next budget meet - 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 ing. Motion seconded by Councilman Erickson and unani- mously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported on the election recount for the fourth district McLeod County Board candidates which was conducted in the McLeod County Auditor's Office. Mr. Plotz stated the property located by Shopko, which Realtor Frank Fay was interested in, will be appraised within the next two weeks. It was reported that Aagard West would be providing the City a $100,000 performance bond to cover its residential refuse contract. Administrator Plotz commented on the plans for the liquor store layout. A committee is working on the final plans. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN JOHN MLINAR Councilman Mlinar inquired about a snowmobile trail through town. He requested that a route be determined. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson reported a Notice of Oral Argument from the Court of Appeals was received regarding Junker liti- gation. The oral argument was scheduled for November 18, 1992, at 10:00 A.M. in St. Paul. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Engineer Rodeberg stated that pertaining to Festival Foods, there was no statement of responsibility for access from Jefferson onto Washington Avenue on the south side. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND Mayor Ackland inquired about the status of work on First Avenue NE. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve the claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:28 P.M. 7