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08-11-1992 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION No one was present to give the invocation. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of July 20, 1992 and regular meeting of July 28, 1992 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JULY 1992 2. PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES OF MAY 27, 1992 The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order the report and minutes filed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) LETTING NO. 10, PROJECT NO. 92-16 (1992 HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT EXPANSION) Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. and read Publication No. 4415. Dave Skaar, Airport Commission Chairman, commented this project had been under process for several years. He requested Council support and approval of the project. Jerry Peterson of TKDA presented a brief report on the environmental impacts of the proposed airport construc- tion. Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1992 The motion was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve the project. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MAINSTREET ASSOCIATION TO CLOSE STREET FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY AREA DURING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL MainStreet representatives reported an activity tent would be erected on First Street SW, one-half block from Main Street to the alley, leaving the alley open for access to the parking areas. Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to approve the request. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 92-62 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (AREA OF FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION PLAT) The motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Coun- cilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive second reading and adopt. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 92-63 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 8.09, SUED. 2(H) AND ADDING THERETO ADDITIONAL SUBDIVISION AND BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINED PENALTY PROVISIONS (SNOWMOBILE) The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive first reading and set second reading for August 25, 1992. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9773 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1992 (d) ORDINANCE NO. 92-64 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 2.99 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive first reading and set second reading for August 25, 1992. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON MALL PLAT 2 Following discussion of assessments and changes in the subdivision agreement, the motion was made by Councilman Erickson to approve the subdivision agreement with the proposed changes, subject to K -Mart's approval and a signed waiver of no objection to any improvements/ as sess- ments on Century Avenue. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR PHASE II REMODELING AT BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME Following discussion, Councilman Lenz moved to approve and award low bid to Professional Construction Services in the amount of $25,500. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF CITY POLICY ON ASSESSMENTS Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to approve the assessment policy. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to approve purchase of Lot 9, Block 1 of California Second Addition for an additional street right-of-way. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1992 (e) DISCUSSION OF 1993 BUDGET PROCESS Following discussion led by the Finance Director, Coun- cilman Mlinar moved to set a special meeting on Septem- ber 1, 1992 at 5:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (f) UPDATE ON LIQUOR STORE CONDOMINIUM It was reported the Phase II Downtown Redevelopment closing would occur on Thursday of this week, with the project to commence immediately thereafter. (g) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION BY OWNERS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN HASSE HILLS FIRST ADDITION It was reported the petition was submitted by 100% of the property owners in Hasse Hills First Addition and an agreement of assessment and waiver had been signed. Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to approve and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9774 and No. 9775 to order report and plans and speci- fications. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported on the specifications for residential refuse hauling bids to be opened August 17. He stated the three year contract would take effect November 1, 1992. The City Council directed the City Administrator to begin negotiations immediately for the one month interim period before the contract started. A survey will be conducted of residential residents to determine the size of containers preferred so the hauler can order containers. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN JOHN MLINAR Councilman Mlinar raised a question regarding white goods and the hauling cost. He also commented someone had sug- gested more recycling containers since the present ones are always full. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 11, 1992 (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson requested approval of the Undertaking And Indemnity Agreement regarding the sale of redevelop- ment property located in block 47 and 48, Townsite of Hutchinson, to Erickson's Diversified Corporation. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to approve and enter into agreement. 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 8:55 P.M. 5