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09-24-1974 CCMIt REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 24,1974 Mayor Black called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Reverend Wesley Gerber of Bethany Baptist Church delivered the invocation. Members present were: Alderman Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag and Ackland in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent were: None Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1974 and the special meeting of September 17, 1974 were approved as presented on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alder- man Ackland, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried. (LIST) At 7:33 P.M. Mayor Black requested that bids pursuant to advertise- ment for 100 ft. rear mount aerial ladder and pump fire truck be presented. Administrative Assistant Mealey assisted by Fire Chief Eric Smith opened said bids and they were as follows: BIDDER SURETY AMOUNT DELIVERY Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc. BB $5,500 $ 99,867 300-340 Clintonville, WI 54929 working days Pierre Thibault BB 5% $106,329 18 months Pierreville, Ouebec, Canada from date of Contract After opening all bids, Mayor Black entertained a motion to table awarding of contract for 100 ft. rear mount aerial ladder and pump fire truck and to refer all bids to Fire Chief Smith and City Engineer Priebe for review and recommendation. Alderman Westlund so moved. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Upon the direction of the Council, the following summary of Applications for Deferred Assessments was submitted by Administrative Assistant Mealey. (See Attached Sheet) Mayor Black restated the guidelines established for deferred assessments as follows: A. Total yearly income not to exceed $3,600 B. Total cash assets not to exceed $50,000 After discussion, Alderman Haag moved to grant deferment to all listed except Mr. Emery Trace whose income exceeded the guidelines established. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Received from Mr. Clarence Schultz, McLeod County Auditor, was a Certificate of County Board of Classification of Forfeited Lands REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO -Di 111volh-LI�F September 24, 1974 Verna Anderson election judge $34.00 Doris Daggett election judge 34.00 Bernice Erickson election judge 31.00 Joan C. Fitzloff election judge 31.00 Lillias J. Gilhousen election judge 31.00 Olga Kern election judge 34.00 Darleen Knigge election judge 29.00 Grace Kottke election judge 34.00 Pat Kuester election judge 34.00 Emma Lake election judge 34.00 Sedonna Miller election judge 31.00 Lucy Miscavage election judge 34.00 Mildred Nelson election judge 31.00 Evelyn Odegaard election judge 34.00 Edna Rettig election judge 29.00 DeLaine J. Rolfe election judge 29.00 Grace Sanstead election judge 34.00 Marilyn Schaffer election judge 31.00 Norma D. Schepers election judge 31.00 Melva Solseth election judge 34.00 Margaret Sorensen election judge 34.00 Norma Totushek election judge 34.00 Harriet E. White election judge 32.00 Nancy Lu Degn city clerk labor 193.00 Janice Gerber police dept. clerical 130.00 Hazel M. Sitz city clerk clerical 101.25 Virgene Wendorff motor vehicle clerical 45.00 Loren Buske police reserve 16.00 Iolonda Brinkman police dispatch 180.00 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch, 111.38 Gale Boelter street dept. 180.00 Scott Paulsen street dept. 60.00 Mark Schantzen park dept. 32.00 Ed Westphal park dept. 227.50 Norman Wright park dept. 160.00 Diane Nelson recreation office cle ical 104.00 Bill Karl Engineering dept. 282.00 Mark Larson engineering dept. 277.75 Quentin Larson engineering dept. 276.00 U.S. Leasing quarterly lease payment 1996.39 AETna Variable Annuity Life Ins.Co. deferred comp. plan for M low 60.00 Walter's freight charges on paper 37.60 Thomas E. Mealey mileage expense `, 21.40 Int'1 City Mgment Assn. annual subscription fee 75.00 -2 - Johnson Motor Co. Inc. Dorsey,Marquart,Windhorst,West & Halladay Culligan Water Conditioning MRPA Touch Football Felska's Auto Machine Service N.W. Bell Telephone Co. Paul Haag WATER & SEWER FUND Sanitary Eng. Research Randy DeVries 1974 Internation truck professional legal fees relative to recreation bldg. services entry fee vehicle repairs teletype service mileage to meeting repairs Water & Sewer Test & lunch at water school 625.00 17.25 12.00 67o.45 212.25 21.50 8 13,248.72 AEtna Variable Annuity Life Ins.Co. deferred comp. plan for Finley OFF STREET PARKING Harvey Daharsh PUBLIC SITES FUND Estate or Heirs of Paul and Clara Riebe MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Hutchinson Medical Center United Bldg. Centers City of Hutchinson Ed Phillips & Sons Twin City Wine Co. Griggs,Cooper & Co. Inc. Junker Sanitation Service Twin City Home Juice Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Twin City Wine Co. McKesson Wine & Spirts Co. Griggs,Cooper & Co. Inc. Distillers Distb. Co. 8 81.81 14.50 50.00 $146.31 servicing meters $74.25 balance of purchase price of $3,165.20 land plus interest due physical exam of employee S 15.00 supplies 12.90 Parking Lot assessment 1031.52 liquor 352.74 wine 165.32 liquor 18$6.20 refuse service 23.00 supplies 8.24 liquor 1617.49 wine 326.81 wine 560.78 liquor 850.15 liquor 760.73 $7,61o.88 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 which will be sold at the forthcoming Forfeited Tax Sale on October 28, 1974. The two parcels of land to be sold are Merrills Subdivision of Lot 86, Lynn Addition and W. 10.5' of E. 21.5' of N. 66' of E. 63' of Lot 45, Lynn Addition. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to approve sale of non -conservation lands. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. Wayne Edward and Mr. Ed Shulke were present from the Crow River Vocational Technical Institute requesting permission for construction of cabins on the west side of the Institute in conjunction with the educational program. It was questioned by the Council if the construction could be moved to another site. Mr. Edward and Mr. Shulke informed the Council that due to the location of the classroom, timing of classes and transportation of students, any other site would be unsuitable. Mayor Black commended the program on the fine job they have been doing. After further discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that permission be granted for the construction of cabins on the west side of the Crow River Vocational Technical Institue. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black recommended that their request be made earlier next year. Mr. John Korngiebel was present for Council consideration of his submission of Final Plat - Judson Woods. Alderman Luene- burg informed it was the Hutchinson Planning Commissions recommendation that approval of Judson Woods Plat be granted, contingent that the following changes or addition had been made. 1. Utility and drainage easements at least 6' in width be made on each side of all side and rear lot lines. 2. Street names changed to conform to the City's Program. Linden Lane could be confusing since there is a Linden Avenue already. 3. Linden Lane Cul-de-sac exceeded limits for such a street and the street could be projected to the East sometime in the future and right-of-way should be provided. 4. City, Township and/or County shall be provided with 66' wide easement for Judson Road between south line of Plat and County Road 76 or Judson Road should be in plat South to County Road 76. 5. Grades and drainage for streets is satisfactory. Same information should be submitted before "Final Plat" for that portion of Judson Road south of the Plat. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -3- SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, that approval of the Final Plat of Judson Woods be granted contingent that all necessary changes had been met. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that Mr. Korngiebel presented a letter to the Council informing of his intention to annex that portion of Judson Woods in his control at the time the City limits are directly abut the plat or it there is an order by the State to extend sewer and water to the area. Mayor Black at 8:03 P.M. called to order Public Hearing Assess- ment Roll No. 54 as dully advertised with the reading of Publication`No. 1629. There being no one present to be heard, Alderman Westlund moved at 8:05 P.M. the hearing for Assessment Roll No. 54 be closed. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. After discussion, Alderman Westlund introduced Resolution No. 5427 (ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 54) and moved its adoption. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Received from Street and Park Superintendent Roberts was a memorandum requesting that Mr. Gale Boelter be hired full- time for the Park Deparment effective October 1, 1974 and Mr. Norman Wright be authorized to remain working for the Park Department for an additional six (6) weeks. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved permission be granted to hire Mr. Gale Boelter and Mr. Norman Wright. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe recommending that Mr. Mark Larson be hired as a full-time draftsman for the Engineering Department, effective October 1, 1974. It was noted Mr. Larson had completed a 3 month probationary period and was doing good work. After discussion, Alderman Ackland moved authority be granted to hire Mr. Mark Larson as a full- time draftsman for the Engineering Department. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey concerning the proposed zoning and subdivision ordinances. It was the concensus of the Council that a joint meeting be held on October 1, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council'Chamber between the City Council and the Planning Commission with our Consulting Engineer Bill Chapman of Nason Wherman and Chapman Associates present to answer any questions. The Hutchinson Employee Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of September 18, 1974 and the Planning Commission Minutes of August 20, 1974 were accepted as presented and ordered filed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -4- SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 Updn recommendation of the Planning Commission, Mrs. Myrtle Daws submitted a Changing Use Application. Mrs. Daws requested to rent a warehouse on Merrill Street near Linden Avenue as storage until said property is sold. After discussion, Alder- man Haag moved Changing Use Permit be approved. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. In conjunction with the Park and Recreation Board Minutes of September 11, 1974, Alderman Ackland submitted two (2) lighting estimates for the Skating Rink at the Jaycee Park which are as follows: Popp Electric $1,575 Hutchinson, 'LN 55350 Quade's, Inc. $1,595 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Each estimate included 2 standard poles with three lights each. Alderman Ackland moved to accept Quade's estimate in the amount of $1,595. After discussion, it was noted that Popp's estimate was the lessor of the two. Alderman Ackland then amended his motion to read that they accept the estimate of Popp Electric in the amount of $1,575. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black informed that he had received a letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities informing that the General Revenue Sharing Program will expire in December 31, 1976, unless the 94th Congress will vote to extend it. He then read a resolution supporting the Revenue Sharing Program. After discussion, Alder- man Westlund introduced Resolution No. 5426 and moved its adoption. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Administrative Assistant Mealey reminded of the League of Minnesota Municipalities Regional Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 1974, at 4:30 P.M. at Gibbon, Minnesota concerning OSGA Standards. It was noted all Council members planned to attend. Administrative Assistant Mealey also reminded of the Budget work sessions Wednesday, September 25, 1974, 7:30 A.M. at City Hall; the joint meeting between the City Council and Hospital Board, Wednesday, September 25, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall Auditorium; and the Department Head meeting, Thursday, September 26, 1974 at 8:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -5- SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 Received was a letter from Burns Manor Nursing Home informing that a $.2 per day rate increase for skilled and ICF Care was necessary.. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to approve said increase. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. A letter was received from Mr. Ted Beatty, President, Downtown Council requesting authority be granted for the use of Library Square on Saturday, October 19, 1974 for an art show called, "The First Annual'Art Show in the Square." After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved authority be granted, Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Acknowledged was a letter from the Commission on Cable Communi- cations informing the Council of a new project of the Commission which is determining how Cable Television can meet the communica- tions needs of the citizens of Hutchinson. Received from McLeod County Auditor, Clarence Schultz was a Notice of Public Hearing to designate Region 6E Community Action Agency to be held October 8, 1974 at 3:00 P.M. in County Commissioner's Board Room, Courthouse, Glencoe, Minnesota. A memorandum was received from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority requesting a one-third mill tax levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462.545 in support of H.R.A. activities. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to table further discussion until the next budget meeting. A memorandum was received from Chief of Police O'Borsky recommending that stop signs be placed at Glen Street and Third Avenue N.W. and James Street and Third Avenue N.W. It was noted that Alderman Haag felt Water Street and Third Avenue N.W. was a hazardous corner. After discussion, Alderman Haag introduced Ordinance No. 11/74 (AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN THROUGH -STREETS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND PROVIDING PENALITIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted upon its first reading. Acknowledged was a letter from Rieke Carroll Muller Associates concerning sludge disposal procedures. In conjunction with their meeting with the City Council on September 17, 1974, it was their recommendation that a sludge holding lagoon be constructed near farmland suitable for sludge disposal. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that Administrative Assistant Mealey be authorized to negotiate a short term lease with property owner for farmland to be used for sludge disposal and contact Acoma Township Board and obtain their feelings on the matter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -6- SEPTEMBER 24, 1974 Received from Hutch Elks Lodge No. 2427 - Duane Buske, was a Retail "On -Sale Non, Intoxicating Liquor License for an Elks Party and Dance at the Hutchinson Armory on November 9, 1974. It was noted the Lodge had not yet made application to hold a dance. It was also noted since the City is purchasing said Armory, it will be necessary for the Lodge to provide the City with Lease Liability Insurance. There was considerable dis- cussion concerning the City pruchasing and taking possession of said Armory. Alderman Westlund then moved to table further discussion. City Attorney Schantzen informed that the City was granted authorization to immediately raise the building located at 219 Fifth AVenue, Northeast in conjunction with the Lowell Otto controversy. Aldermen Westlund informed that Miss Sandra Olson will be resigning effective October 15, 1974 and Mrs. Joleen Runke will be replacing her. In conjunction with Miss Olson's resignation, he also informed that they had been interviewing applicants to replace Mrs. Runke and moved that Mrs. Lillian Michaels be hired. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Alderman Haag informed that the damage to the Park Shelter Building located in the North Jaycee Park and the Street Garage Addition located on Highway 22, South was the fault of the Contractor and will be repaired by them. In conjunction with the Notice of Claim and Objection to Assessment for Defectively Constructed Driveway received from Mr. H. R. Johnson, Administrative Assistant Mealey informed the Council that City Engineer Priebe had contacted the contractor to remove the tree near said driveway and it will be taken care of as soon as possible. After further discussion concerning taking possession of the Armory, it was the consensus of the Council that the City would honor any leases made by the Armory prior to transfer of ownership. Alderman Westlund then moved that the Application for Non -Intoxi- cating Liquor License - Elks Lodge No. 2427, Duane Buske be granted. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting' was declared adjourned at 10:00 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried.