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07-23-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 23, 1974 Vice -Mayor Westlund called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Jim Marshall, Associate Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation. Members present were: Vice -Mayor Westlund, Aldermen Haag, Lueneburg and Ackland. Members absent were: Mayor Black. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey and City Attorney Schantzen. City Engineer Priebe arrived while the meeting was in session. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1974 were accepted as presented, on motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alder- man Lueneburg and carried. The current bills were approved as submitted, on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried. (LIST) On motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, a $223,000 investment from the Bridge Fund was authorized. Acknowledged was Notice of Injury, Claim for Damages, and Notice of Objection to Assessment for Defectively Constructed Driveway/ received from Chestnut, Brooks and Bunkard, Attorneys for Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Johnson, 735 Brown Street. Mr. Johnson's drive- way was installed by a City contractor in accordance with City Specifi- cations, however, to properly install the driveway it was neces- sary to remove a tree which was in the way. The tree had not been removed and Mr. Johnson objected to paying the assessment until said tree was removed and driveway was properly installed. Mr. Johnson being present at the meeting informed that the City Engineer had reassured him this day, that the matter would be taken care of. Mr. Johnson then thanked the Council for the City's cooperation. Mr. Marvin Glanzer submitted a Preliminary Plat of a parcel of land located in Hutchinson Township, to be known as Glanzer's First Addition. It was noted according to regulations all plats that would encompass a two mile radius outside City limits must have City Council approval. After discussion Alder- man Haag moved the preliminary plat be referred to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of August 20, 1974, for consideration & Public Hearing. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted guidelines would have to be established in conjunction with Applications For Deferred Assessments. After discussion, - Alderman Haag moved all Applications for Deferred Assessments be tabled until the next regular Council meeting, at which time guidelines wi.1.1 be established for accepting or rejecting the Deferred Assessments. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. P REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 23, 1974 General Fund Harold Synstelien electrical inspections $ 181.00 Walter Rippe plumbing inspections 133.40 Wesley D. Grieve fire inspections 81.00 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch 88.00 Kathy A. Gates police dispatch 100.00 Harvey Daharsh police dispatch 18.00 Bill Mattsfield police reserve 42.00 Carlie Karg police reserve 16.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 22.00 Loren Buske police reserve 48.00 Marshelle DuHamel summer youth program 155.00 Cindy Smith summer youth program 147.00 Janice Gerber summer youth program 120.50 Diane Ortlip summer youth program 77.00 Norman Schultz summer youth program 144.00 Scott Paulsen summer youth program 64.00 Jim DuHamel park dept. labor 160.00 Norman Wright park dept. labor 168.00 Mark Schantzen park dept. labor 144.00 Peter Hamre street dept. labor -160.00 Gale Boelter street dept. labor 236.25 Bill Karl engineering dept. labor 277.50 Mark Larson engineering dept. labor 167.75 Quentin Larson engineering dept. labor 298.50 Dan Prochnow cemetery dept. labor 136.00 Hazel M. Sitz budget program labor 53.00 Nancy Danielson motor vehicle labor 97.00 Nancy Degn recreation office labor 150.00 Jody Dahle recreation -playground 78.75 Kris Natwick recreation -swimming 372.25 Dan Goede recreation -swimming 513.50 Thomas Getzke recreation -swimming 476.50 Mary Weis recreation -swimming 299.25 Mark Muetzel recreation -baseball 90.00 Dave Mooney recreation -baseball 252.50 Roger Fitzloff recreation -baseball 140.00 Karen Cruit recreation -baseball 75.00 Bill Tapper recreation -baseball 210.00 Bill Monson recreation -playground. 200.00 Juli Arlt recreation -playground 164.2-5 Ed Westphal recreation dept. labor 203.75 Rod Keith mileage 53.25 M.R.P.A. Athletic Committee State Entry Fees 130.00 Tri -County Umpires Umping Fees 390.00 James Brodd Travel Expense 36.85 Lester Steinhaus % of Safety Shoes 14.47 Gale Boelter % of Safety Shoes 10.00 Quinten Larson % of Safety Shoes 15.00 Duane Dascher % of Safety Shoes 15.00 F -2- William Karl % of Safety Shoes Thomas Mealey travel expense Pitney Bowes postage meter rental Minn. Clerks & Finance Officers membership dues Anderson, Helgeson, Lieser & Thorsen Audit Services State of Minnesota Mo. transfer stamps Hutch Police Dept. Certified Letters County of McLeod 2nd qtr. prisoner Board Aetna Variable Annuity Life Ins. Co. deferred salary M. Priebe Int. Con. of Bldg. Officials Fire Code Manuals Int. Conf. of Bldg. Officials Membership dues Water & Sewer Fund Tom Schepers Greg Seivert Aetna Variable Annuity Robert Carter Off Street Parking Harvey Daharsh 1st National Bank Citizens Bank Municipal. Liouor Store labor labor Life Ins. Co. Deferred Salary F. Mix % of Safety Shoes Dlis-til1ers Distri-buti—ng Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Midwest Wine Company Municipal Liquor Dispensary United Laboratories, Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co., Inc. Johnson Bros. Co. Twin City Wine Co. Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. New Ulm Grocery Co. Leef Bros., Inc. Twin City Home Juice Sinking Fund #5 Citizens Bank servicing meters Bonds & interest interest on parking revenue bonds Liquors Liquors Wine Minn. Sales Tax, June 1974 Cleaning supplies Liquor Liquor Wine Liquor Supplies Uniform rental Supplies interest on Bonds 10.00 23.25 30.00 20.00 1,825.00 4o.00 4o.3o 164.50 30.00 23.00 65.00 $9,490.27 222.75 247.50 25.00 11.47 $5o6.72 74.25 6575.00 1400.00 $0+9.25 1,208.-,9 2,070.90 233.99 2,265.68 161.40 1,495-77 547.37 287.95 2,510.75 21.00 52.00 13.85 S1o,868.85 S 378.75 or REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- JULY 23, 1974 Vice -Mayor Westlund reminded to be thinking of guidelines that could be established for Reduced Refuse Rates. A Trash and Refuse Reduced Rate Affidavit was received from Ida E. Howe of 585 Bluff Street. It was noted the Market Value of her home was $13,950 and yearly income totaled approximately $1,130.85. After a brief discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the Refuse Reduced Rate Affidavit be granted on the basis that all established requirements were met. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from Building Official Willard requesting authorization to attend the Northstar Chapter International Conference of Building Officials, August 9, 1974, to be held at Madden's Resort, Brainard, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved approval be granted for Building Official Willard to attend said conference. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Received was a petition requesting that a bituminous surface street be installed on Juergens Road. City Engineer Priebe reported on the costs of said improvement and recommended, due to informal requests received that Fifth Avenue from Merrill Street to Dale Street be considered at the same time consideration is given to Juergens Road. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg introduced Resolution No. 5409 (Ordering Preparation of Report on Bituminous Surfacing Improvement Project) 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) Alderman Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5410 (Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Project) 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) Alderman Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5411 (Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans) 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) Alderman Haag then introduced Resolution No. 5412 (Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids) and moved its adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolu- tion was declared adopted. (TEXT) I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - JULY 23, 1974 A memorandum and analysis was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey regarding the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA). It was noted A Federal Grant is used to pay wages of an unemployed person for one year while that person is training for a useful job, with the understanding an effort will be made to hire the trainee after the year is up. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the City participate with McLeod County and Region 6E in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that possibly this program could be experimented in the Sewer and Water Department. Assessment Rolls No. 52 and 53 were submitted for review. After discussion, Alderman Haag introduced Resolution No. 5413 (Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assess- ment Roll No. 52) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Alderman Haag introduced Resolution No. 5414 (Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll No. 53) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" where- upon said Resolution was declared adopted, (TEXT) Alderman Haag then introduced Resolution No. 5415 (For Hearing on Proposed Assessment Roll No. 52) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Alderman Haag then introduced Resolution No. 5416 (For Hearing on Proposed Assessment Roll No. 53) and moved its adoption. Alder- man Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said Resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Delinquent Water Account No. 210-01, Clarence Mohler, 211-215 Mair. Street South, was reviewed. No one appeared to be heard or snow cause why payment had not been made. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the delinquent Refuse Account in the amount of $36 be certified to the Tax Roll. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - JULY 23, 1974 Delinquent Water Account No. 148-03, Harland Emans, 24 Jefferson Street was reviewed. No one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered disconnected on motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. Delinquent Water Account No. 200-13, Gary Degn, 145 Milwaukee, Hutchinson, Minnesota was reviewed. It was noted intent was indicated that payment in check would be mailed on July 24, 1974., After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved service be disconnected if payment was not received by August 1, 1974. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. After reviewing the applications received, Alderman Westlund recommended that Charles Nelson be hired as a full time employee of the City to fill a vacancy at the Liquor Store. After dis- cussion, Alderman Ackland moved the subject be tabled until the next Council meeting. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye." A letter of resignation was received from Robert Carter - Sewer and Water Departmentfeffective August 2, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved said resignation be accepted. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. City Engineer Priebe submitted a memorandum regarding Change Order No. 1, Grade and Gravel, Sunset Street and Craig Avenue. Also submitted was Change Order No. 2, Sanitary Sewer and Water - main with a recommendation that City water be extended to the Armory at an additional cost of $7,950. After discussion, Alder- man Haag moved that Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 be authorized. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe informing that Lots 24 and 25 of Shady Ridge Addition could serve as access to Campbell Lake, however, at present time they are owned by Mr. John Miller. It was noted the Coalition of Outstate Cities Minutes had been received. Received was a letter from Burns Manor informing that due to the Federal Minimum Wage Law, the Board of Directors for Burns Manor Municipal Nursing Home have determined that as of August 1, 1974, in order to meet their obligations, it will be necessary to increase the rates for skilled care to $15.80 per day and Inter- mediate Care to $15.00 per day and that Private room rates shall be $1.00 per day premium, plus the rate set forth above, for skilled care and intermediate care, respectively. Vice -Mayor Westlund recommended approval of increase of rates as stated. After discussion Alderman Lueneburg moved authorization of said REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - JULY 23, 1974 rate increases as recommended. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. The Planning Commission minutes of June 18, 1974 and the Park and Recreation Board Minutes of July 10, 1974 were accepted as presented and ordered filed. Received from the Hutch Elks Lodge No. 2427 - Duane Buske, was a Retail Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for a Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament at Tartan Park to be held August 23-25, 1974. After discussion Alderman Lueneburg moved that said application be approved contingent upon Chief of Police O'Borskys approval. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members present voted "aye." After reviewing Dr. Kenneth Peterson's assessment, Roll No. 51, Alderman Lueneburg moved the assessment be stricken from the roll. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted in past years curbing was installed according to City specifications on property now in question,by the request of Dr. Peterson, and said assessment was paid immediately. Now due to the fact the curbing was not in line with curbing on adjacent blocks, the old curb had to be renDved and new curb and gutter installed. City Attorney Schantzen informed it was possible that Revenue bonds could be used regarding the proposed clinic addition to the hospital. Attorney Schantzen also informed that a meeting would be scheduled with the Council; Hospital; Juran and Moody - Financial Consultants; and- Horty Elving and Associates - Architects, to discuss the matter. It was suggested to encourage that all Supervisors work on their 1975-1976 Budget in connection with their department. A letter was received from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority recommending the reappointment of Miss Hazel Baseman for another five year term. It was noted Miss Baseman's term expires August 11, 1974. Vice -Mayor Westlund then reappointed Miss Hazel Baseman to the HRA Board for another 5 year term upon Council ratifi- cation. Alderman Lueneburg then moved the Council ratify said appointment. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. It was reminded an Affirmative Action Workshop was to be held August 28, 1974 at the Hopkins House, Hopkins, Minnesota, if anyone was interested to attend. .i` REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - JULY 23, 1974 City Attorney Schantzen informed that a law suit had been filed against the Hutchinson Community Hospital regarding an incident that occurred with Scott Hansen approximately three years ago. Attorney Schantzen then informed the City's standing seemed good but advised due to the very serious nature the City engage in Co -Counsel and recommended that Mr. Roger Sahr be hired. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved approval be given that Roger Sahr be consulted for additional legal advice in action with suit filed against the Hutchinson Community Hospital. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. City Engineer Priebe informed of a meeting scheduled with the Environmental Quality Council regarding the City of Hutchinson's Environmental Assessment in correlation with the proposed West River Bridge. Mr. Priebe stated that said meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M., Capital Square Building, Room 100, St. Paul, Minne- sota. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 9:10 P.M., on motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried.