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03-10-1992 CCMu MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 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, Marlin Torgerson and Don Erickson. Absent: Coun- cilman John Mlinar. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer John Rodeberg, and City Attorney G. Barry Anderson. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Bob Plowman of Shalom Baptist Church. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 1992 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S REPORT - FEBRUARY 1992 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 1992 3. HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME BOARD MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 1992 AND JANUARY 21, 1992 The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, sec- onded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to order report and minutes filed. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE - HUTCH PIZZA INC./J'S SPORTS BAR, STEVE PICHA OWNER Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. and read Publication No. 4347. The motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 8:03 P.M. During discussion Police Chief Madson reported the appli- cant did not meet the intoxicating liquor requirements of the City because of the ownership of the facilities, the seating capacity, and the required parking spaces. The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 8:13 P.M. and to reject the license. (b) TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 6 Mayor Ackland called the hearing to order at 8:14 P.M. and read Publication No. 4339. City staff and Consultant Bill Fahey reviewed the tax increment district and the creation of a new District No. 6 adjacent to the existing district to facilitate the downtown redevelopment for a grocery store and liquor store. Attorney Jerry Gilligan stated since this was an existing tax increment district, it did not require amending the program or holding a public hearing. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to close the hearing at 8:27 P.M. The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimously carried, to approve amendments to the Development Program, to adopt Redevel- opment Tax Increment Financing District No. 6, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9680. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR USE OF LIBRARY SQUARE BY GIRL SCOUTS ON MARCH 12, 1992 The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve request. (b) CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNDERGROUND BAR & GRILL REGARDING REFUSE COLLECTION During discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to prefer the island area for location of a dumpster. No action was taken. 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 9645 - RESOLUTION TO RENAME WEST RIVER PARK TO MASONIC/WEST RIVER PARK The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 (b) RESOLUTION NO. 9670 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Coun- cilman'Torgerson and unanimously carried, to waive read- ing and adopt. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 9678 - RESOLUTION FOR RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF PLEDGED SECURITIES AT FIRST STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, HUTCHINSON, MN The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt. (d) ORDINANCE NO. 92-55 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED LAND TOTALLY SURROUNDED BY THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON (FAIR GROUNDS PROPERTY) The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 92-55 and set second reading for March 24, 1992. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) HUTCH, INC. - COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE MOBILE HOME PARK 1. TEMPORARY EVACUATION PLAN 2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERMANENT STORM SHELTER 3. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR SHELTER Attorney Anderson informed the Council that he would notify the State Department of Health that Hutch, Inc. had no plan for a storm shelter or evacuation plan in place. There was also discussion regarding the water billing method used by Bill Block -to determine his pay- ments. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson to adopt Resolution No. 9679 stating the Coun- cil's finding that Hutch, Inc. had no evacuation plan or storm shelter in place and to direct the City Attorney to notify the State of Minnesota to take proper action against Bill Block's license. Motion seconded by Coun- cilman Lenz and unanimously carried. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 (b) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FROM INSPEC, INC. FOR TENNIS COURT REHABILITATION WITH HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DEFERRED FEBRUARY 25, 1992) City Administrator Plotz reported the School District was willing to split the tennis courts rehabilitation cost 50/50 with the City. The estimated cost for a 2-1/2" to 3" surface was $4-6,000. Attorney Anderson 'stated the cost for the work could be added to a 429 project bond. If the City received a 100 percent petition, the public hearing process could be waived. Engineer Rodeberg recommended doing the work. He felt the cost was reasonable. No action was taken, and the item was deferred to the continued regular Council meeting on March 13, 1992. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF EXERCISING ALL REMAINING OPTIONS FOR PHASE II DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to table this item to the continued meeting on March 13, 1992 at 12:00 noon. (b) CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF USED DASHER BOARDS FROM CIVIC ARENA Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous- ly carried, to approve the sale. (c) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION FOR ANY REMAINING PARCEL ON PHASE II FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried', to approve. (d) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING 1992 RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous- ly carried, to approve and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9671. (e) DISCUSSION OF USE OF TAX INCREMENT AT FARMERS ELEVATOR IN INDUSTRIAL PARK During discussion it was reported the issuance of tax increment was decided with the tax increment District No. 6 public hearing. It was the consensus of the Council to place this item on the agenda for the March 24, 1992 meeting. (f) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR 1992 SPRING TREE PLANTING Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve staff recommendations. (g) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT WITH INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING JUNKER LITIGATION Following a report by the City Attorney, it was the consensus of the Council to continue discussion at the continued meeting on March 13, 1992. The City Forester commented on leaf pickup this spring and reported Junker Sanitation agreed to pick up leaves until its contract expired. The City recently learned about a biodegradable plastic bag which the County will help fund the purchase cost. Forester Schnobrich requested authorization to order a supply for resale. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous- ly carried, to approve the concept and authorize the order. (h) DISCUSSION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE REGARDING CROW RIVER DAM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous- ly carried, to authorize the City Engineer to set a pub- lic hearing date and notify the individuals involved. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 (i) DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 1992 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS Following discussion of the proposed airport improve- ments, no action was taken. (j) DISCUSSION OF ASSESSMENT TO PROPERTIES ALONG DOWNTOWN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Engineer Rodeberg discussed the alley assessments for the project from Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue. He stated it needed a public hearing and assessment hearing. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve setting a hearing date on April 28, 1992 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 9681. (k) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT FOR LETTING NO. 2, PROJECT NO. 92-09 Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Erickson and unanimous- ly carried, to approve and accept report, to set hearing for March 24, 1992 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9672 and No. 9673. (1) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT FOR LETTING NO. 4, PROJECT NO. 92-07 Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and accept report, to set hearing for March 24, 1992 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9674 and No. 9675. (m) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT FOR LETTING NO. 6, PROJECT NO. 92-10 Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Lenz, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to approve and accept report, to set hearing for March 24, 1992 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 9676 and No. 9677. (n) 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 0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 Attorney Anderson requested to defer this item until the continued meeting on March 13, 1992. The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimously carried, to defer. (o) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ORGANIZED REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTIAL ONLY Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve and set a hearing for March 24, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. (p) REVIEW OF 1992 BUDGET SHORTFALL Finance Director Merrill reviewed the projected 1992 budget shortfall of seven percent State aid cut to cities. He stated the City might need to cut $320,000 from its budget. Following discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Councilman Torgerson and unanimous- ly carried, to approve the four staff recommendations. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Plotz reported on the meeting with Everest regarding the condominium concept for the liquor store. A condominium agreement will be ready for the March 24, 1992 meeting. Mr. Plotz stated the Evergreen Apartments building was sold to John Paulson from Golden Valley. The new owner wanted additional parking on the Third Avenue property. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCILMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Councilman Torgerson commented the cemetery road needed some improvement in the spring. It was in bad condition. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Anderson commented on the proposals distributed for the cable television audit. He suggested the City and the Utilities split the audit cost 50/50. This item 7 e CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1992 will be discussed further at the continued meeting on March 13, 1992. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Engineer Rodeberg commented on a delinquent bill for a water hookup Juul Contracting had done. It will be sub- mitted to the small claims court. The Director of Engineering requested adoption of a Reso- lution to request State funding for Adams Street. The motion was made by Councilman Erickson, seconded by Coun- cilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution. Engineer Rodeberg stated the City needed $1,500 for the Hutchinson demolition landfill service fee or the license would be revoked. It would qualify for County funding since the landfill was under State Statute. He also reported the City was looking at the old landfill situa- tion since the river changed channel. It was reported there will be an April letting by MN/DOT for the Shopko stoplight. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Councilman Torgerson, seconded by Councilman Lenz and unanimously carried, to approve the claims and authorize payment from appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was recessed until Friday, March 13, 1992, at 11:30 A.M. 8