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12-10-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1974 Mayor Black called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Reverend Keith E. Duehn delivered the invocation. Members present were: Aldermen Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag and Ackland in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent were: None Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Attorney Schantzen and City Engineer Priebe. On motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Ackland, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 1974 were approved. On motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, the current bills were approved. (LIST) On motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alderman Westlund, authority was granted to invest the following sums: S. F. No. 1 S. F. No. 9 S. F. No. 8 Bridge Fund Water and Sewer Fund Cemetery Fund Approximately $ 44,000 Approximately $109,000 Approximately $159,000 Approximately $147,000 Approximately $350,000 Approximately $ 15,000 and transfer $5,000 from Liquor Store to General Fund. Delinquent Water Account No. 200-05, Roger Voss, 510 Monroe Street, South, was reviewed. It was noted a $20 payment was made and intent was indicated that the balance would be paid by December 20, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved that services be discontinued if the account was not paid in full by December 20, 1974. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Delinquent Water Account No. 40-07, Ben Roth, 184 Fourth Avenue, N.W., was reviewed. No one appeared to be heard or the show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered disconnected immediately on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. Delinquent Water Account No. 202-08, Mrs. Diane Benage, 566 Bluff Street, was reviewed. No one was present to be heard or to show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered disconnected on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 10, 1974 Lorna Kohn motor vehicle labor $ 105.75 Ruth Sturges motor vehicle labor -i08.00 Virgene Wendorff motor vehicle labor 82.00 Dorothy Hassman dispatch 129.25 Iolonda Brinkman dispatch 225.00 Harlod Synstelien electrical inspections 115.00 Diane Nelson recreation (clerical) 80.00 Jon Alrick recreation 5.00 Chris Braun recreation 20.00 Jody Dahle recreation 36.00 Jim,rDuhamel recreation 25.00 Mark Jensen recreation 20.00 Jon Kaping recreation 15.00 Bill Karl engineer's dept. 216.00 Quentin Larson engineer's dept. 24.00 A.B. Dick Products supplies 131.00 A.B. Dick Products off set printing 3446.00 Leef Bros. Inc. uniform rental 161.80 Quade's Inc. generator check & supplies 60.5'1 The Hutchinson Leader publication costs 492.23 IBM maintenance agreements 186.18 Johnson Super Valu supplies 6.23 Burroughs Corp. W-2 forms 43.88 Family Rexall Drug supplies 124.70 Standard Oil Co. gasoline 909.55 Elden Willard use of personal car 110.00 1st. State Federal acct. machine savings 500.00 Thomas E. Mealey intown mileage 25.00 County of McLeod city assessment 5000.00 Aetna Variable Annuity Life Ins. deferred comp. plan -Marlow Priebie 30.00 American Linen Supply monthly services 16.30 Business E;,velope Manufacturers envelopes 55.30 Allen Office Supply supplies 167.88 Anderson, Lieser & Thorsen professional fees -audit 485.00 Coast to Coast supplies 11.03 Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorations 2000.00 G & G Stationery supplies 436.32 Fischer's Bakery, Inc. 5 dozen cookies 2.75 Kemske Paper Co. supplies 21.37 Midwest Planning & Research, Inc. fee for prints, postage & personnel's time 10.15 Off Street Parking motor vehicle office rental 200.00 A.J. Black expenses 712-75 Oswald Publishing Co. supplies 27.55 Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates professional fees 734.88 Riverview Press supplies 9.50 St. Paul Stamp Works supplies 11174.79 Kurth's Foods dog food 10.77 Motor Vehicle Dept. 'license plates for city vehicles 58,25 Crown Life Insurance Co. ;.edical & disability premiums 2201.56 December 10, 1974 -2- Chuck Pearson refund refuse bill 9.75 State Treasurer PERA contribution $3478.11 Junkers Sanitation Service services 8380.20 Hutchinson Telephone Co. telephone services 514.54 Hutch.Utilities electrical services 2450.29 Hutchinson Fire Dept. services 303.00 Wes Greve intown mileage 25.00 Eric Smith intown mileage 25.00 Beverly Svanda secretarial services 18.75 Larsen Communications equipment maintenance 45.35 Hillcrest Safety Equipment Co. services 10.35 Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories supplies 41.66 Clark Boardman Company, ltd. subscription 18.00 Sa-So Inc. detection mirror 29.05 Shell Oil Company gasoline 7.63 Rite -flay Auto Wash car washings 5.25 Uniforms Unlimited Inc. supplies 46.85 The Holes-Webway Co. supplies 34.81 Highway Safety Center advanced driving school 50.00 Tulman's Fashion Shop supplies 82.00 Hoels' Service Center services 20.95 Plowman's Inc. services 243.55 Ink Spots, Inc. printing costs 20.95 Gibson Products supplies 20.52 Hutchinson Community Hospital blood alcohol test 8.00 Simonson Lumber Company supplies 40.35 Strand Radiator Service iepairs 4.50 Wally's Tire Center tikes 78.00 Felska's Auto Machine Service's services 2.50 Howard Lake Nursery trees 508.00 Beneke Auto Electric supplies 7.63 G.F. Nemitz' Sons supplies 25.30 Rutz Plumbing & Heating supplies 211.05 Popp's Electrical services 1636.91 Ideal Shoe Shop shoes 9.50 Kokesh supplies 55.45 Gopher Athletic Supply Co. supplies 10 74 Awards, Inc. supplies 70 MRPA ' registration fee 20.00 Hutchinson Cleaners uniform cleaning -t16.5o Rod Keith mileage 51.60 First American National Bank contract payment 510.00 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927.50 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 166.40 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 'i 37.47 Jeff's Cleaning Service supplies 115.30 Conney Safety Products Co-. supplies 23.40 Albinson supplies 87.33 Crow River Motors maintenance services 264.95 Tri-State Machinery Co. supplies 30.62 Sorensen Farm Supply augar rent 30.00 Wigen Chevroletaintenace Mattson Steel Bldgs. ervi final on park shecfter 48.75 2673.50 -3 - Erickson & Templin Contracting Farm & Home Distributing Co. r Hutch Equipment Inc. Hall Equipment Inc. Hutchinson Iron & Metal Co. Hutchinson Manufacturing & Sales Custom Made Equipment McCormick Implement Col. Northern States Supply OIC Hardware Road Machinery & Supplies Rockite Silo Cargill Culligan Water Conditioning U.S. Leasing WATER & SEWER FUND Northern National Bank Leef Bros. Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Jacobson's Hardware Hank Water Pollution Control Federation Quade's Inc. Johnson Super Valu Johnson Motors Hutchinson Telephone Simonson Lumber Co. Chuck Pearson American Public Works Association Curtin Matheson Scientific, Inc. Crow River Motors Hawkins Chemical, Inc. McLeod County Sanitary Landfill Hutchinson Manufacturing & Sales Frederickson's, Inc. RCM Rutz Plumbing & Heating Sorenson Farm Supply Aetna Variable Annuity Life Ins. Nalco Chemical Co. Commissioner of Revenue Motor Vehicle Dept. U.S. Post Office Hutch Utilities A.B. Dick Products Inc. Burns Manor S.F. #10 G.F. Nemitz' & Sons equipment supplies supplies equipment supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies supplies repair & snow removal Monthly service quarterly payment on lease revenue bonds of 1967 uniform rental supplies supplies membership dues supplies supplies monthly lease telephone bill supplies refund on water bill iiembership service fee supplies services supplies November dumping charge services services fees for personal services supplies supplies certification fee deferred comp -Finley Mix supplies sales tax license plates for city vehicles thousand postal cards electrical services off set printing loan for interest & payment paint supplies December 10, 1974 S 313.75 17.16 162.00 10.73 60.56 18.10 1o8.07 162.00 38.30 18.78 16.24 1176.73 10.50 368.72 17.50 1996.39 19399.40 36.80 19.34 10.35 25.00 67.69 15.62 425.00 ,12.02 6.16 F' 30.00 191.53 13.4o 212.24 7.50 25.00 116.00 c, . 40 44.75 4.96 5.00 25.00 70.70 658.03 5.00 80.00 3588.69 916.00 20,000.00 11.95 16.44 46,382-31 -4 - CEMETERY FUND Leef Bros. Wally's Tire Center Ed Ondrachek BNT Implement Inc. Hutch Utilities OFF STREET PARKING Harvey Daharsh FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND a' ^alk': ;. - �", to,-, Trust Fund PUBLIC SITES TRUST FUND Harold & Esther Hanson SINKING FUNDS #4 American National Bank #8 American National Bank #10 American National Bank #11 1st National Bank of St. Paul #15 James W. Hanson Construction #16 Juul Contracting Kemper Tree Service James W. Hanson Construction McCall Road Surfacing Co. Wm. Mueller & Sons MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE FUND Liquor Control Commissioner Electro Watchman, Inc. Old Peoria Company, Inc. McKesson Liquor Co. Griggs, Cooper & co. Inc. City of Hutchinson Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Twin City Wine Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Famous Brands Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Johnson Brothers Wholesale Twin City Wine Co. Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Twin City Home Juice Co. Coca-Cola Bottling Co-, Northland Beverages, Inc. Lenneman Beverage Dist. Inc. A.J. Ogle Co., Inc. Marsh Distributing Premium Distributing Co. Locher Bros. December 10,1974 uniform rental $ 18.00 tire repair 2.50 use of private vehicle 20.00 repairs 70.72 electrical service 2.00 '113.22 servicing meters $ 67.50 cement for meter posts 2.26 $ 69.75 � ayment of CD $ 1000.00 contract for deed payment $ 1000.00 principal & interest fee on improvement bonds 10163.50 interest - an 66.00 improvement Fronds a7 Interest fees 58206.53 Interest & coupon fee 9009.97 est. #5, letting #7 3876.50 liquor 2C,,'D,_-I ? tree work 200.00 liquor 1o988.90 est. rX 3 9698.65 est. #2 68o4.00 yearly fee retailers I.D. card 5.00 4uarterly Charges 66.00 liquor 898.33 liquor 340.08 liquor 995.90 Nov. Payroll 4787.70 liquor 435.38 wine 616.26 liquor 1308.32 liquor 1334.29 liquor 1060.05 liquor 1141.25 liquor 315.35 liquor 1574.57 juice 23.24 Nov. charges 164.80 Nov. charges 126.00 Nov. charges 8003.06 Nov. charges "1379.25 Nov. charges 3564.05 Nov. charges 1503.40 Nov. charges 1131.80 OMP Hutchinson Utilities Commission Leef Bros., Inc. Junker Sanit>ition Service Minnesota -Wisconsin Truck Lines Hutchinson Telephone Co. Commissioner of Revenue City of Hutchinson City of Hutchinson electrical utilities November Charges services November Charges telephone bill Minn. Sales Tax cigarettes license transfer to general fund December 10, 1974 164.52 61.00 23.00 340.39 24.83 2269.23 12.00 38669.o5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - Delinquent Water Account No. 04-23, Street, was reviewed. It was noted alluding to extreme hardship. After moved services be discontinued if th full by December 20, 1974. Alderman motion and it carried. DECEMBER 10, 1974 Don Dressel, 814 Merrill a letter has been received discussion, Alderman Haag e account was not paid in Lueneburg seconded the A memorandum was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey in conjunction with a Notice of Intent to License a Day Care Facility for Mr. & Mrs. Robert McKimm from the McLeod County Social Service Center. He also informed that Subdivision Six (6) of Chapter 274 of the Laws of 1974 provide that such a facility should meet local and state health and safety regulations. To date no application has been made for inspections to meet said regulations. Present was a representative from the McLeod County Social Service Center informtion that when there are 5 or less children in such a facility, the County only has to notify the Municipality. City Attorney Schantzen stated that he felt we are not looking at the zoning of the facility as much as meeting the Health and Safety regulations. After considerable discussion, Mayor -Black entertained a motion to direct the Building Official and Fire Chief to inspect all facilities requesting licenses for Day Care Nurserys and if they are in violation of said regulations the city would file a com- plaint with the County in regard to said facility. Alderman Westlund so moved. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and after further discussion, the motion was carried. At 8:00 P.M., Mayor Black adjourned the meeting to the auditorium for the scheduled Public Hearing on the 1975 Improvement Projects. At 8:05 P.M., Mayor Black opened the Public Hearing on the 1975 Improvement Projects as duly advertised with the reading of Publication No. 16,37. Mayor Black gave an explanation of the procedures of our Street Improvement System and also, what a M.S.A. street is and the method of payment for said streets. He also explained the assessment payment procedure and the deffered assessment program for the Elderly. Mayor Black then asked if there was anyone present who has any questions concerning the 1975 Improvement Projects. The comments were as follows: (TEXT) There being no one else present to be heard, Alderman Haag moved the Hearing be closed at 9:20 P.M. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. At 9:25 P.M., Mayor Black reconvened the meeting in the Council Chamber. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - DECEMBER 10, 1974 A memorandum was recieved from Chief of Police O'Borsky requesting reviewal and approval of the proposed Hutchinson Emergency Plan. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council to deffer consideration until further reviewal has been made by City Engineer Priebe and Fire Chief Smith. A memorandum was received from Chief of Police O'Borsky recommending the fee for Bicycle Licenses be increased from 50G to $1. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council to table consideration until the next regular meeting when reviewal of all fees has been made. In conjunction with correspondance received from Mr. Lawrence Wendorff, Clerk of Acoma Township, informing that Acoma Town- ship will not allow disposal of sludge in said township, it was the concensus of the Council to return to disposing of sludge at the Satterlee site which has been approved by the Pollution Control Agency. Mayor Black also noted that he was disappointed with the action taken by Acoma Township and will take their spirit of cooperation into consideration in future matters. Received was a memorandum from City Engineer Priebe regarding the following changes in the proposed zoning ordinance: 1. Include a definition of Garden Apartments 2. Include a definition of Patio Homes 3. Allow set back requirements in Central Business district or no parking requirements as we have now. 4. Allow C-3 Zoning in some areas with present set -back requirements. 5. Allow C-4 Zone with same use as C-3, but requiring set -backs as in C-2. 6. Allow Churches in R-2 Zone. 7. Allow Hotels and Motels in other than a R-3 Zone. 8. Correction: Page 63: Section 5(b) "case" to "cash". After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council to refer said memorandum to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Mayor Black inquired of City Attorney Schantzen if the Section of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance concerning Non -Conforming Uses had been rewritten. City Attorney Schantzen informed it was not ready at this time, but would be ready for the next meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - DECEMBER 10, 1974 The Building Official's Monthly Report, November Financial Statement and the Library Board Minutes of December 4, 1974 were approved and ordered filed. In conjunction with the Safety Council minutes of November 25, 1974, Alderman Ackland reported that dicussion had been held concerning limiting parking on Roberts Road, near the High School, to one side of the street to reduce traffic congestion, the possibility of making Linden Avenue a through Street and the matter of traffic conflicting with school bus loading and unloading on Grove Street near the Elementary School.. Received were four (4) applications for snow removal permits which are as follows: Ross Heilman, 515 Harmony Lane, Curtis Paulsen, 236 Adams and Harold L. Molls, Route #2, Hutchinson. After brief discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the application be approved and the permits granted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black inquired if there has been any response from the Liquor Control Commissioner concerning the Hutchinson Elks, Inc. application for Club Liquor License. City Attorney Schantzen informed there had been no reply to date. A letter was received from Mr. George H. Elwald, a member of the Hutchinson, Kansas Chamber of Commerce requesting the City's participation in delcaring January 7, 1975 "Don't Smoke Day". After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that they did not wish to participate in said program. Mayor Black informed that there will be a meeting on December 12, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall of the communities affected by the notice of intent to discontinue services through Hutchinson and the surrounding communities given by S & A Bus Lines, for all who cared to attend. Alderman Westlund informed the Council that the Burns Manor Nursing Home has a $58,000 Bond Payment coming due and is in need of $20,000. He then requested that the City loan $20,000 to the Nursing Home to make said payment. It was noted Administrative Assistant Mealey recommended borrowing the funds. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to transfer $20,000 from the Water and Sewer Fund to Sinking Fund No. 10.in the form of a loan. Alderman Lueneburq seconded the motion and it carried. A request was received from the Hutchinson Jaycees and the Hutchinson Driftridges to use the old City Street Flusher truck to flood the Fairgrounds Race Track for the Hutchinson Grand Prix Snowmobile Races to he held December 21 and 22. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - DECEMBER 10,1974 It was noted they had a volunteer from the Street Department to drive said flusher truck. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to authorize use of the old City Street Flusher Truck with a volunteer driver at the recommendation of Street Superintendent Roberts at a charge of $5 per day contingent upon the signing of a Disclaimer Agreement by the Hutchinson Driftriders. City Attorney Schantzen informed that he had interposed an answer to the Claim filed by Arnold J. Thompson and Nell B. Zavoral concerning parkland. He also informed that he felt the City was in good standing in said claim. Mayor Black informed that he, Administrative Assistant Mealey, and City Engineer Priebe attended the December 9, 1974 meeting of the Environmental Quality Council at which Ms. Shirley Hunt gave a report on the November 19, 1974 West River Bridge Hearing. Mayor Black stated that he felt the report was not objective. He also informed that the Attorney for the Citizens for A Better Hutchinson requested the Environmental Quality Council to reconsider their judgement concerning the requiring of an Environmental Impact Statement. The attorney for the Environmental Quality Council advised that this could not be done and considered the matter closed. City Attorney Schantzen informed that he contacted the attorney for the Environmental Quality Council in regards to the 20 day waiting period after a Public Hearing. He stated this is a rule of the Environmental Quality Council and we were not advised that we were to follow the rules of the Environmental Quality Council. In conjunction with the damage done to the Park Shelter Building and Street Garage Addition by Madsen Steeling Building, Alderman Haag informed that he and Street Superintendent Roberts would be meeting with a representative of said company to work out an agreement concerning the damages done. Alderman Haag then moved that final payment be made to Madsen Steel Building contingent on the agreement made concerning the damage. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:15 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund and seconded by Alderman Haag. PROJECTS 75-01 Wes Matkins 455 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Ernest Beck 194 - 5th Avenue N.E. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Larry Sorenson 305 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Gilbert Hawes 456 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Charles Roethemeir 466 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Minnie Albrecht 428 High Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Allen Amundson 257 Gauger Hutchinson, MN 55350 Wes Matkins 455 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Mrs. Fred Briggs 485 High Street N.E. Hutchinson, MN 55350 - 75-09 and 75-20 CURB AND GUTTER ONLY Questioned whether or not the County paid for part of the construction cost on Bluff Street since it is part of a County Road. Inquired if he has to pay for curb and gutter on both sides of his corner lot. _ Stated his property is too narrow and will not benefit from Curb and Gutter Opposed the improvement project - since there is already curb and gutter on Bluff. Stated there is no need for curb and gutter on Bluff Street. Ernest Beck 194 - 5th Avenue N.E. - Hutchinson, MN 55350 Larry Cornwell 5th Avenue N.W. and Water - Hutchinson, MN 55350 Herb Schulz 345 - 5th. Avenue N.W. - Hutchinson, MN 55350 Opposed the Project. Inquired if he would be assessed for work on 4th Avenue N.E. since his home did not afront on said street. Inquired if there would be any additional improvements on Bluff Street. Questioned the need for curb and gutter on High Street. Stated drains on Bluff Street were a safety hazard since they are open with no bars across the back side. Questioned the need for curb and gutter and inquired if the City would allow sufficient opening into parking lots. Inquired whether or not a property owner can specify where drive- way approaches are installed. PROJECTS 75-01 - 75-09 and 75-20 CURB AND GUTTER ONLY (Cont.) Doug Yerks Inquired if the City repairs 253 - 5th Avenue N.W. - the boulevard that is damaged Hutchinson, MN 55350 by installing curb and gutter, and also if you were allowed more than one opening to your property. Paul Yerks Opposed the project since payment of 251 - 5th Avenue N.W. - said work would cause extreme Hutchinson, MN 55350 hardship. Mayor Black then acknowledged receipt of a petition signed by 11 people opposing the 5th Avenue N.W. Project. PROJECT 75-10 CURB, GUTTER, AND BITUMINOUS SURFACING Ron Telecky Opposed installation of curb and 607 Bluff Street - gutter on 6th Avenue. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Alvin Exsted Rt. 1 Silver Lake, MN Mrs. Ron Telecky 607 Bluff Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Opposed to the project since the weight of the trucks using the street will damage and destroy new surfacing Opposed to the project since the - weight of the trucks using the street will damage and destroy new surfacing. Mrs. E. D. Koch Inquired if the City would repair Prospect and Highway 7 - any Boulevard damage in installing Hutchinson, MN 55350 curb and gutter. PROJECTS 75-11 - 75-15 BITUMINOUS SURFACING ONLY Mrs. Veronica Kock Inquired why this project has 623 -5th Avenue S.W. - been reconsidered since it was Hutchinson, MN 55350 considered before. Mr. Vernon Brelje 934 Merrill Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Mrs. Marion Rick Speaking for Mrs. Emma Schultz 638 - 5th Avenue S.W. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Inquired what would be the cost per foot for construction of Bituminous Surfacing. Inquired why the project is _ reconsidered and stated she is opposed to the project. e PROJECTS 75-16, 75-17, and 75-21 SANITARY SEWER Hilton Schuette Inquired what the purpose is 676 Jefferson Street - in replacing Sanitary Sewer on Hutchinson, MN 55350 Jefferson Esther Krueger Inquired why she was notified 632 Jefferson Street - since her sewer is not on Hutchinson, MN 55350 Jefferson. PROJECTS 75-18, 75-19 STORM SEWER Richard Carlson Inquired if the property owners 574 Jefferson Street S. - will be assessed for repair to Hutchinson, MN 55350 the street if it is tore up in installing storm sewer. Joe Unglaub Inquired what the estimate cost Rite -Way Auto Wash - per foot is of installing storm Jefferson Street S. sewer. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Richard Carlson Inquired if the City would install 574 Jefferson Street S. - a storm sewer where there isn't Hutchinson, MN 55350 any alley. Dennis Larson Inquired if Storm Sewer is necessary Great Plains Supply Co. _ on his property. 3rd Avenue N.W. Hutchinson, MN 55350 Mrs. E.D. Koch Inquired what the estimated cost Prospect Street - per foot is when installing Storm Hutchinson, MN 55350 Sewer.