11-10-2015 CCMHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 Czmowski, second by Arndt, to present the agenda as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. INVOCATION — Word of Life
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. RECOGNITION OF GIFTS, DONATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITY
(a) Proclamation — November 2015 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month
Mayor Forcier proclaimed November 2015 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month.
Council Member Arndt recognized all veterans and their observance tomorrow, Veterans' Day.
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
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a) Regular Meeting of October 27, 2015
Motion by Christensen, second by Czmowski, 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) Consideration for Approval of Water Treatment Plant Well No. 4 Repairs
(b) Resolution No. 14479 — Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 15-747
(c) Resolution No. 14480 — Resolution Requesting Legislative Action Regarding an Unpaid Special
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Assessment by Ridgewater College
(d) Reappointment of Tim Peterson and Marlys Hoeft to PRCE Board to August 2018
(e) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register A
Motion by Lofdahl, second by Arndt, to approve Consent Agenda I. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA II
(a) Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments — Register B
Motion by Arndt, second by Christensen, with Forcier abstaining, to approve Consent Agenda II.
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)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
9. APPROVE/DENY CITY POLICY ON REMOVAL OF TURKEYS
Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, presented before the Council. Mr. Jaunich reminded the Council
that the topic of nuisance turkeys throughout residential areas had been discussed at the last Council
meeting and the City Council had directed staff to draft a policy to address removing turkeys when
they become a nuisance. Mr. Jaunich noted that the policy has identified the number of 12 as being
the number of nuisance turkeys that will allow for removal permits to be issued. Feeding turkeys is
not part of the proposed policy, however city officials are communicating with the public that it is
the City's desire that they not be fed. The policy also proposes that eight turkeys may be left in the
city for those residents who like to view them. The proposed policy allows the police chief, upon
consultation with the city administrator, to determine when public safety issues exist due to nuisance
turkeys and when the need arises for turkeys to be removed from city limits. The chief will then
contact the DNR about removal permits. The removal options and procedure will be determined by
the police chief with the acceptance of the DNR. The policy allows for slaughtered and processed
birds that are healthy to be given to a local food shelf.
Motion by Lofdahl, second by Christensen, to approve City policy on removal of turkeys. Motion
carried unanimously.
10. APPROVE/DENY AUTHORIZING ACTION TO PRESERVE RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY
ON PROSPECT STREET
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, presented before the Council. Mr. Sebora explained that several years
ago, when Hwy 7 was reconstructed, the City acquired property from Mn/DOT. When the City
took title to these properties, one of the properties had an incorrect legal description. In order to get
the legal description corrected, the City must commence a quiet title action so that the legal
description can be corrected and that if and when the city conveys the property to any future
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property owners, the title is accurate.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Arndt, to approve authorizing action to preserve right-of-way
property on Prospect Street. Motion carried unanimously.
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)
11. MINUTES FROM COMMITTEES, BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS
a) Planning/Zoning/Building Department Quarterly Report
b) Public Arts Commission Minutes from September 10, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS
12. STAFF UPDATES
13. COUNCIL/MAYOR UPDATE
Bill Arndt — Council Member Arndt asked about manholes and the depth. He also asked if a brighter
streetlight could be placed at the crosswalk by Cash Wise. Kent Exner, City Engineer, noted that he and
other public works staff have viewed the area and they feel the lighting is adequate and perhaps
additional warning signs should be placed prior to the crosswalk to alert drivers of potential pedestrians
in the crosswalk. Council Member Arndt asked if a flashing light could be placed at the crosswalk.
Exner explained that he would like to conduct an inventory of all the unmarked crossings and develop a
plan on how to address adequate crossings.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to set McLeod County Trails meeting on November 12,
2015, in Silver Lake, as public meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Arndt, second by Christensen, to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator