07-14-1992 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 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 Brian Brosz.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meetings of May 26, 1992 and June
9, 1992, special meetings of June 9, 1992 and July 2, 1992
were approved as distributed.
4. ROUTINE ITEMS
(a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - JUNE 1992
(b) APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE (SHORT-TERM):
1. HUTCH. HUSKIES AMATEUR BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
2. MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURE ASSN. (COUNTY FAIR)
(c) APPLICATION FOR TRANSIENT MERCHANT PERMIT BY STEVEN KRANZ
(PERMIT ISSUED JUNE 26, 1992)
The motion was made by Council Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to order the
report and minutes filed and to issue licenses/permit.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
None
6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) REVIEW OF 1991 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND MANAGEMENT LETTER
BY CHARLES BAILLY & COMPANY
A representative from the Charles Bailly auditing firm
reviewed the City's 1991 financial report.
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(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR USE OF LIBRARY SQUARE PARK
FOR ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Councilman Torgerson moved to approve the request, and
motion seconded by Councilman Lenz. The motion was
amended by Councilman Torgerson to exclude the west side
of Hassan Street until clarification was received on the
locations to be closed off. Amended motion seconded by
Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried. Main motion
unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 92-60 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING
REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP (ERICKSON'S DIVERSIFIED/FESTIVAL FOODS)
The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive
second reading and adopt.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 92-61 - AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALL RIGHT-
OF-WAYS WITHIN HUTCHINSON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAT
NO. 2
The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive
second reading and adopt.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 9754 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $156,250 FROM
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried, to waive
reading and adopt.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL SPREADING AT NORTHLAND
BEVERAGE (DEFERRED JUNE 23, 1992)
Attorney Anderson reported this issue required MPCA
approval subsequent to City approval. Following discus-
sion, Councilman Erickson moved to approve. Motion sec-
onded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR HUTCHINSON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to
approve, seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously
carried.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ONE HOUR OR TWO HOUR PARKING
ALONG NORTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN FRANKLIN
STREET AND ALLEY
Wendorff Insurance Company requested temporary street
parking on Washington Avenue until Franklin Street was
repaired and open to traffic.
Following discussion, Councilman Lenz moved to approve
one-hour parking on a temporary basis. Motion seconded
by Councilman Erickson. The motion was amended by Coun-
cilman Mlinar that the one-hour temporary parking would
be until October 15, 1992. Amended motion seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried. Main
motion unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR AIRPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (LETTING NO. 10, PROJECT 92-16)
Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to
approve and to set hearing for August 11, 1992 at 8:00
P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimous-
ly carried.
(d) DISCUSSION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR LETTING
NO. 4, PROJECT NO. 92-05 (ADAMS STREET - T.H. 22)
Engineer Rodeberg reported the project was not a required
public hearing, but he recommended having public input.
Following discussion, Councilman Mlinar moved to hold a
public hearing on August 25, 1992 at 6:30 P.M. in the
City Hall auditorium. Motion seconded by Councilman
Torgerson and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF RESETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR
ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 277, LETTING NO. 4, PROJECT
NO. 92-07
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Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to ap-
prove resetting the assessment hearing for July 28, 1992
at 8:00 P.M. Motion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and
unanimously carried.
(f) DISCUSSION OF APPROVING RETAINAGE OF DAVID LORENCE TO
APPRAISE AIRPORT PROPERTY
Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman
Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimous-
ly carried, to approve retainage of David Lorence.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR HUTCHINSON
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Engineer Rodeberg stated the time element was the reason
for rejecting all bids received.
Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to ap-
prove rejecting all bids and to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 9753. Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz
and unanimously carried.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF CALLING FOR BIDS ON 1992 IMPROVEMENT
BONDS
President Steve Apfelbacher, Ehlers & Associates, pre-
sented material on the bond sale. He stated the bids
would be opened on August 25, 1992.
Following discussion, Councilman Lenz moved to approve
and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9756. Mo-
tion seconded by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously car-
ried.
Two resolutions were submitted by Dorsey & Whitney
regarding projects pursuant to the Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, and reimbursement by the City of expendi-
tures by the Farmers Elevator Association (Development
District No. 4).
The motion was made by Councilman Mlinar, seconded by
Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 9757 regarding Chapter 429.
The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by
Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 9758 regarding the Farmers
Elevator Association.
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(i) CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING SERVE AMERICA GRANT FUNDING
Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to
approve. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and
unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Plotz commented on the social planned in
conjunction with Shopko's grand opening.
It was reported there would be a meeting this week to
review the liquor store plan and to make some changes.
The potential relocation of the telephone line on Jeffer-
son Street was discussed.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Anderson requested consideration of a More 4
Like Kind Exchange Resolution which was required for the
July 28, 1992, property closing. As of that date, the
More 4 building will be turned over to the City.
Councilman Torgerson moved to approve and to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 9755. Motion seconded
by Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
The City Attorney presented an update on the refuse situ-
ation. He stated the temporary restraining order had
been withdrawn by the court, and the date set for the
residential bid opening had passed. The interim resi-
dential hauler contract would be from August 1, 1992 to
October 1, 1992.
Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to open
residential hauler bids at 10:00 A.M. on July 20, 1992
and to hold a special Council meeting at 12:00 noon on
July 20, 1992, to award the contract. Motion seconded by
Councilman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
Attorney Anderson stated he had contacted County Attorney
Mike Junge twice regarding the City's request for funds
from the landfill abatement proceeds. Both times the re-
quest was refused.
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Regarding the popcorn stand issue, Attorney Anderson re-
ported he expected the building to be off the site by
August 1, 1992.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Engineer Rodeberg commented the City staff was down to
the final layout for the proposed City Hall in the More
4 building. He suggested having two Council members re-
view the plan before proceeding further.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND
Mayor Ackland inquired about the railroad issue. The
City Attorney will check into it.
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 8:40
P.M.
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