03-13-1992 CCMMINUTES
CONTINUED REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order at 11:30 A.M. by Mayor
Ackland. The following were present: Mayor Paul L. Ackland,
Councilmen Craig Lenz, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson.
Absent: Councilman John Mlinar. Also present: Finance Direc-
tor Kenneth B. Merrill and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson.
2. DEFERRED ITEMS FROM MARCH 10. 1992
(a) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM INSPEC, INC. FOR TENNIS
COURT REHABILITATION WITH HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(DEFERRED FEBRUARY 25, 1992)
A Construction Agreement and Waiver was received from the
School District which waived the requirement for a public
hearing.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously
carried, to approve and enter into agreement with Inspec,
Inc.
3. (b) CONSIDERATION OF EXERCISING ALL REMAINING OPTIONS FOR
PHASE II DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
City Attorney Anderson reported the railroad issues per-
tained to: 1. Eli Mills claimed Dakota Rail was not
properly notified; 2. assessments on Third Avenue N.W.;
3. Les Kouba Parkway; and 4. rail car rehabilitation
between Bluff and Main Street.
The City Attorney recommended deferring action on signed
options for Wigen, Elks, and Joe Krammer (laundromat)
properties to a recessed meeting.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT WITH INSURANCE COMPANY
REGARDING JUNKER LITIGATION
Attorney Anderson reported he was working on an extension
of Junker's contract for an organized collection system.
Junker Sanitation will be presenting a proposal. A pub-
lic hearing will be held on April 1, 1992 at 12:15 P.M.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION - FROM REFUSE CONTRACT
COMMITTEE THAT COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ENTITIES OBTAIN
REFUSE SERVICE FROM PRIVATE SECTOR AT EARLIEST DATE
ESTABLISHED BY CITY ATTORNEY/STATE LAW
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Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman
Lenz, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously
carried, to set a public hearing for adoption of a Reso-
lution calling for an organizred refuse collection system
for residential only on April 1, 1992 at 12:15 P.M.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR CABLE TELEVISION TECHNICAL
AUDIT
Attorney Anderson commented on funding for HCVN equipment
which had not been spent to date. He also stated a deci-
sion needed to be made regarding the cable television
sale of the franchise. Discussion followed regarding the
technical audit.
The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by
Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to defer to
the regular meeting of April 14, 1992.
3. NEW BUSINESS
(a) LETTER ADDRESSED TO GOVERNOR ARNE CARLSON REGARDING
PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO CITIES
Administrator Plotz stated a letter was prepared to
Governor Carlson from the City Council and directors
regarding the State's proposed cuts to cities.
(b) PARTNERS IN FRIENDSHIP
The City Administrator reported there was some space
available in City Hall for Partners In Friendship to set
up an office free of charge.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman
Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously
carried, to approve staff recommendation.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was recessed at 12:20 P.M. until further notice to
meet to discuss Phase II options.