08-04-1992 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon by Vice -President
Mlinar. The following were present: Vice -President John Mlinar,
Councilmen Craig Lenz, Marlin Torgerson, Don Erickson, and Mayor
Paul L. Ackland (12:10 P.M.). Also present: City Administrator
Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
1. PETITION FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR REFERENDUM
(DEFERRED JULY 28, 1992)
City Attorney Anderson reported the petitions as presented
were insufficient for several reasons. It was his recommen-
dation to reject the petitions as insufficient under Section
5.05 of the Hutchinson City Charter and to give the committee
30 days in which to file additional documents to correct the
deficiencies.
Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to hold a
special meeting on August 7, 1992 at 7:00 A.M. to consider the
liquor referendum. Motion seconded and unanimously carried.
Councilman Lenz moved to direct the City Attorney to draft the
proper papers necessary for the petition. Motion seconded and
unanimously carried.
2. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF HUTCHINSON MALL PLAT 2
(DEFERRED JULY 28, 1992)
Administrator Plotz presented a report on the affected prop-
erty owners because of the proposed construction of Cash Wise
Foods in the Hutchinson Mall. A discussion followed regarding
traffic problems, a proposed raised median, and access to
businesses along South Grade Road. A conference call was held
with Tim Chalupnik, TKDA consultant, who suggested the City
conduct a traffic count in the area of South Grade Road.
Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to defer
action until the special Council meeting on August 7 at 7:00
A.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
3. PHASE II - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Attorney Anderson referred to a letter received from Erick -
son's regarding Phase II developments. He discussed the tele-
phone line relocation costs on the Festival Foods site. Also,
there was discussion of the per square foot cost for the
liquor store.
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Councilman Erickson moved the cost would not be over the
maximum of $35 per square foot for the addition onto the
liquor store on a square foot basis. Motion seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M.