05-20-1992 CCMr
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MAY 20, 1992 - 12:15 P.M.
Mayor Ackland called the meeting to order at 12:15 P.M. The
following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland, Councilmen Craig
Lenz, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Absent: Councilman John
Mlinar. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and City
Engineer John Rodeberg.
1. DISCUSSION OF STEVE PICHA INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
Following discussion, no action was taken.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 92-57 - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LICENSING FOR
REFUSE HAULERS
The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Coun-
cilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive second
reading and adopt and to publish ordinance in the newspaper.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WATER/SEWER EQUIPMENT
(BIDS OPENED MAY 18, 1992)
Following discussion, Councilman Erickson moved to award con-
tract to ABM Equipment & Supply Company for a total price of
$133,220, which includes the trade-in of the City's unit for
a 1991 demonstration model, truck mounted sewer and catch
basin cleaner. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Erickson moved to approve Doug Meier, Ken Wichter-
man and Merle Meece be allowed to travel to the Vactor Factory
in Streator, Illinois, to pick up the unit and receive in-
house training in the operation and repair of this machine.
Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING LETTING NO. 7 AND NO. 7B, PROJECT
NO. 92-12 AND 92-12B (DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT - PHASE II
DEMOLITION/PURCHASE AND REMOVAL) (DEFERRED MAY 12, 1992)
Following discussion, Councilman Torgerson moved to award the
project No. 92-12 contract to Towne Construction for $57,660.
Motion seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried.
Following discussion of damage done to Wigen's metal building
after bids were received, the motion was made by Councilman
Erickson to approve the deducted bid price of $7,842.78 to
Daniel Wuotila for project No. 92-12B. Motion seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 20, 1992
5. CONSIDERATION OF ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL AND
SETTING ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR LETTING NO. 2, PROJECTS NO.
92-02 AND 92-09 (DEFERRED MAY 12, 1992)
Following discussion, Councilman Lenz moved to approve roll
preparation, to hold a public hearing on June 9, 1992 at 8:00
P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9715 and
No. 9716. Motion seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unani-
mously carried.
6. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MCLEOD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION TO WAIVE REZONING FEE
Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Tor-
gerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously car-
ried, that the McLeod County Agricultural Association reim-
burse expenses.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.