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10-27-2015 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015 CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS (The City Council is provided background information for agenda items in advance by city staff, committees and boards. Many decisions regarding agenda items are based upon this information as well as: City policy and practices, inputfrom constituents, and other questions or information that has not yet been presented or discussed regarding an agenda item) 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER — 5:30 P.M. Mayor Gary Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Mary Christensen, Chad Czmowski, Bill Arndt and John Lofdahl. Others present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator and Marc Sebora, City Attorney (a) Approve the Council agenda and any agenda additions and/or corrections Motion by Arndt, second by Christensen, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 2. INVOCATION — Our Savior's Lutheran Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY (a) Resolution No. 14477 - Accepting Donation from Historic Hutchinson Motion by Arndt, second by Czmowski, to approve Resolution No. 14477. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS (This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items not on the current agenda. If you have a question, concern or comment, please ask to be recognized by the mayor— state your name and address for the record. Please keep comments under 5 minutes. Individuals wishing to speak for more than five minutes should ask to be included on the agenda in advance of the meeting. All comments are appreciated, but please refrain from personal or derogatory attacks on individuals) 5. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL Betty Roiger, 370 West Pishney Lane, presented before the Council. Ms. Roiger noted that she has much concern with the wild turkeys roaming around the city. Ms. Roiger stated that due to her physical condition, she is unable to keep them off of her property. Ms. Roiger stated that she has put barbed wire around her yard in order to keep them out. Ms. Roiger stated that she has had 131 turkeys in her yard since last spring. The turkeys are a huge nuisance to her due to their droppings and them eating her garden. Ms. Roiger stated that turkeys have even chased her down the street in her car and have pecked at her house and her car. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (a) Regular Meeting of October 13, 2015 Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA (The items listed for consideration will be enacted by one motion unless the Mayor, a member of the City Council or a city staff member requests an item to be removed. Traditionally items are not discussed.) 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA I (a) Resolution No. 14476 — Resolution Certifying Special Assessments to McLeod County CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2015 (b) Resolution No. 14478 — Resolution of Support of ISD 423 School Referendum (c) Consideration for Approval of Application for Clean Energy Resource Teams Seed Grants (d) Appointment of Bob Wendorff to Hutchinson Utilities Commission to December 2020 (e) Consideration for Approval of Agreement with USAquatics (f) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments Items 7(b) and 7(e) were pulled for separate discussion. Motion by Christensen, second by Arndt, to approve consent agenda with the exception of the items noted above. Motion carried unanimously. Item 7(b) had further discussion. Council Member Czmowski asked Mayor Forcier to read aloud the Resolution supporting the school bond referendum. Mayor Forcier did so. Motion by Czmowski, second by Lofdahl, to approve Item 7(b). Motion carried unanimously. Item 7(e) had further discussion. Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, noted that an amendment to the USAquatics agreement was distributed this evening. The amendment is amending the agreement that was entered into in May 2015. Mr. Jaunich also asked the Council to authorize him to enter into the amendment/agreement. Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to approve Item 7(e). Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:00 P.M.) - NONE COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to provide the Council with information necessary to craft wise policy. Includes items like monthly or annual reports and communications from other entities) 8. PRESENTATION OF 2015 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS AND SUMMARY REPORT Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Jaunich provided a brief overview of the results of the community survey that was completed earlier this year. Mr. Jaunich noted that 84% of the residents rated the quality of life in Hutchinson as good/excellent. Mr. Jaunich also reviewed the strengths that came out of the survey as well as areas to improve. The results will be posted on the City's web site. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 9. DISCUSSION REGARDING WILD TURKEYS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, explained that he has been aware of turkey issues since April/May of this year. Mr. Jaunich noted that staff met with the DNR and they provided some options to deal with turkeys in residential areas. One option is to have the DNR authorize removal permits (killing) 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2015 to the City to help address this issue. Trapping and transporting is not an option. The removal permit would stipulate removal options, such as shooting or trapping and the permit would stipulate that the turkeys must be euthanized. The DNR noted that the best option is a donation to a food shelf or an organization who will distribute them to people in need of food. Another option is for the City to do nothing other than educating residents. And a third option is to establish an ordinance to declare that the feeding and keeping of turkeys is a public nuisance. Chief Dan Hatten presented before the Council. Chief Hatten noted that his department met with the wildlife sanctuary representatives earlier this year in regard to this issue. Chief Hatten noted that his department has received 13 calls this year in reference to turkeys in residential areas. Chief Hatten noted he is not in favor of the use of firearms or bow/arrow to remove the turkeys. Chief Hatten also noted that he has received comments that some residents enjoy having the turkeys around. Chief Hatten noted that residents should not feed turkeys and all bird feeders should be elevated and kept clean. Council Member Lofdahl expressed that he feels the turkeys should be trapped to try to get the population down. He encouraged residents not to feed the turkeys as they will then naturally migrate to the sanctuary where there is a food source for them. Council Member Lofdahl noted that the turkey meat should be tested and donated to the food shelf. Mr. Jaunich clarified with the Council that a policy should be drafted outlining when removing of turkeys should occur. Mayor Forcier asked if the turkeys could be trapped and brought to the sanctuary and then their wings clipped so they couldn't fly out. Mr. Jaunich noted that that conversation will need to be had with the sanctuary representatives. Council Member Christensen noted that residents need to learn not to feed the turkeys. Council Member Lofdahl felt that a threshold needs to be established as to when removal should occur. Mr. Jaunich will draft a policy for the Council to consider after he has had discussion with the DNR GOVERNANCE (The purpose of this portion of the agenda is to deal with organizational development issues, including policies, performances, and other matters that manage the logistics of the organization. May include monitoring reports, policy development and governance process items) 10. MINUTES FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS (a) Resource Allocation Committee Meeting Minutes From October 6, 2015 (b) City of Hutchinson Financial Reports and Investment Reports for September 2015 (c) Hutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board Minutes from September 15, 2015 MISCELLANEOUS 11. STAFF UPDATES John Olson, Public Works Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Olson noted that Golf Course Road, Shady Ridge Road and the airport projects are currently in the works. Matt Jaunich noted that the City recognition event is this Thursday. The Charter Commission is meeting on Monday November 2, 2015 and budget workshops are scheduled prior to the Council meetings in November. 12. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE Mayor Forcier — Mayor Forcier commented that phone calls have been received by residents from scam artists identifying themselves as the IRS asking for money to be sent in. Chief Hatten reiterated that the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2015 IRS does not call residents and demand money in a threatening manner. Chief Hatten also asked that residents call to report these types of calls to the police department so that they can disburse information regarding them. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Arndt, second by Christensen, to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Gary T. Forcier Matthew 7aunich Mayor City Administrator 11