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05-14-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1974 Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Reverend Hecksel 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, City Attor- ney Schantzen, and City Engineer Priebe. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1974 and the special meeting of April 29, 1974 were accepted as presented on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried. Investments were authorized in the following funds and amounts as recommended on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. S.F. No. 1 . Approximately $ 24,630 S.F. No. 4 . Approximately 9,500 S.F. No. 5 . Approximately 6,800 S.F. NO. 8 . Approximately 124,000 S.F. No. 9 . Approximately 9,000 S.F. No. 11 Approximately 61,000 S.F. No. 13 Approximately 159,000 The current bills were approved as submitted on motion, with the exception of questions cn two bills, by Aldernian Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Westlund and carried. (List) Mr. Steven Shaye, Cable Communciations Specialist from the Com- mission on Cable Communications and Mr. Curt Sampson from Communication Systems Inc., Hector, Minnesota; were present to elaborate upon the proposed CATV Franchise Amendments. One change noted was the name change which would be Cable Communi- cation Systems, Inc., instead of Communication Systems, Inc. After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved repeal of Ordinance No. 431 and then introduced proposed Ordinance No. 9/74 (REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 431 AND CREATING AND AWARDING A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA, AND RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF SAME) and moved its adoption. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted upon its first reading. Mayor Black noted the next regular Council meeting is scheduled for May 28, 1974 which is the same date as the High School Commence- ment Exercises. After a brief discussion, Alderman Haag moved the next regular Council meeting scheduled for May 28, 1974 be REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND May 14,1974 Kathryn A. Smith part time help-eng. office 168.75 Nancy Danielson labor -motor vehicle office 67.20 Cheryl M. Heimerl labor -motor vehicle office 26.50 Francis Murphy police reserve 16.00 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch 103.75 Kathy Kuester police dispatch 90.00 Walter Rippe plumbing inspections 105.20 Harold Synstelien electrical inspections 112.00 Nancy Lu Degn labor -recreation office 64.80 Bill Karl street dept. labor 273.00 Quentin Larson street dept. labor 285.00 Junker Sanitation Service April services 7604.70 State Treas. PERA April contributions 3169.75 Crown Life Ins. Co. medical ins. coverage 1737.80 Rod Keith mileage 77.40 Lyon Chemicals diamond lining material 134.00 Sylvan Studio ribbons & badges 22.83 Gopher Athletic Supply Co. recreation equipment 169.34 Awards Inc. tophies 15.00 Anderson Interims carpet remmants for pla-Mobile 14.00 Bob Fritz Sporting Goods baseball helmets 149.56 Gager's Handicraft Inc. summer program supplies 187.33 Municipal Water Dept. utilities 70.66 Hutchinson Utilities Comm. utilities 2401.74 Hutchinson Telephone Co. utilities 523.32 National Guard Armory rental 100.00 Madsen Ins. Agency fire policy renewal 615.00 Grams Ins. Agency insurance 146.31 Hutchinson Plbg. & Htg. Co. 3 air filters 27.62 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 285.81 Great Plains Supply Co. door lock 10.12 Culligan Water Conditioning utilities 17.50 lst Fed. Savings Assn. savings acct. 500.00 American Linen Supply Co. towels etc. 17.60 Thomas E. Mealey mileage 31.70 Quades Inc. generator checks 42.31 A.B.Dick Products Inc. stencils 99.25 Off Street Parking rental for 2 months -motor vehicle 200.00 3 M. Business Products Inc. maintenance agreement on 209 195.00 Elden Willard use of auto for business 110.00 Big Bear Inc. chain saw sharpener 11.16 Family Rexall Drug office supplies 100.57 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 36.56 G. T. C. supplies 75.96 Allen Office Supply office supplies 12.95 Hardware Hank supplies 47.03 Leef Bros. Inc. uniform rental & rugs 199.30 Coast to Coast Sures supplies 23.44 S. A. Nies fire extinguishers etc. 300.05 Hutchinson Fire Dept. April fire calls 648.00 Myron Johnson Emergency CARE workshop 77.50 -2 - General Fund cont. Mike Monge Mork Communications Scott Schwartz James Haasl Robert Olson Richard Waage Wm. Wegner Dean O'Borsky Richard Moisan Ronald Kirchoff John Gregor Howard Beck Al Cheney Michael Kirchoff Standard Printing Co. Hutchinson Medical Center Northwestern Bell Wally's Tire Center University of Minn. Hutchinson Community Hospital Country Kitchen Mrs. Beverly Svanda Gibson Products Co. Rite Way Auto Wash Arlen Solie Richard Moisan Hutchinson Cleaners Lamberts HiWay Service Plowman's Inc. Hutchinson Police Dept. McCall Road Surfacing Co. Prentice Hall Inc. Chapin Pub. Co. Albinson Bellkato Co. Hutchinson Iron & Metal Minnesota Blueprint Hall Equipment Inc. West Central Industries Northern City National American National Bank Farm & Home Dist. Co. Frank Motor Co. Inc. Co. Inc. Bank Felska's Auto Machine Service Gene's Body Shop Hutchinson Farm Service Electric Motor Co. G.F.Nemitz Sons OK Hardware Patchin Fertilizer Service Standard Oil Co. Simonson Lbr. Co. Sorensen Farm Supply May 14,1974 Emergency CARE workshop $ 130.68 equipment maintenance 484.13 1/2 clothing allowance 100.00 %2 clothing allowance 100.00 '/2 clothing allowance leaving 5-31-74 /2 clothing allowance 100.00 '/2 clothing allowance 100.00 /2 clothing allowance 100.00 %2 clothing Allowance 100.00 Y2 clothing allowance 100.00 1/2 clothing allowance 100.00 1/2 clothing allowance 100.00 'h clothing allowance 100.00 '32 clothing allowance 100.00 printing costs 107.10 physical of James Haasl 15.00 sheriff teletype service 212.25 vehicle maintenance 52.50 educational course 15.00 blood Alochol test-J.C. Hedlund 8.00 prisoners lunches 3.75 secretarial fee -police commission 24.00 investigators kit 14.59 vehicle maintenance 8.75 testing police sergeant 15.00 expenses for educational course 41.75 cleaning fiber glass drapes 14.00 1 flasher for police car 2.60 vehicle maintenance 628.71 letterheads 15.00 seal coat sand 1108.80 traffic engineering sub. 23.00 publications 93.76 office supplies 127.65 office supplies 133.05 pipe 5.00 office supplies 5.85 repairs 16.09 lath & stakes for 174 projects 680.40 contract payment 927.53 contract payment 510.00 supplies 26.80 equipment repairs 23.35 equipment repairs 625.77 repair on PlamMobile 277.91 grass seed 310.00 repair equipment 2.50 supplies 15.85 supplies 197.98 fertilizer 60.00 gasoline 1233.39 supplies 78.08 supplies 65.45 -3- may 14, 1974 General Fund cont. Custom Made Equipment welding equipment $ 22.00 Gambles supplies & paint 475.48 La Hass Corp. equipment repairs 95.69 Wagner Service equipment repairs 30-00 Floor Care Supply Co. supplies 16-05 $ 31,600.61 Hutchinson Telephone Co. utilities �:72 Hutchinson Utilities Comm* utilities 3098.14 Neptune Meter Co. meters 3395.06 Water Products Co. meter 180.00 Coast to Coast Store supplies 10.29 Commissioner of Taxation sales taxes 596.43 Cash drawer #4 postage 1.00 Riverview Press postal card printing 10.00 Rutz Plbg. & Htg. pipe & coupling 16.25 Moehring Motors equipment repairs 16.30 Krasen Inc. supplies .5.45 Jerry's Tire Co. equipment maintenance 18-05 Felska's Auto Machine equipment repairs 5.10 Farm & Home Co. supplies 19.12 Wigen Chevrolet Co. supplies 14.05 Feed Rite Controls Inc. su-!DDlies 41.55 Hardware Hank supplies 11.12 Standard Oil Co. gasoline 164.40 G.T. C. Auto Parts repairs & supplies 6.21 Denler Truck Service repairs 6.00 Strand Radiator Service rod repair 7.50 Big Bear winch hoist 23.98 Mantek supplies 274.48 Zxo Leef Bros. Inc. uniform rental Hutchinson Oil Co. oil 7.50 $ '979.7 CEMETERY FUND Farm & Home Co. supplies $ 7.62 Hutchinson Utilities security lite 2.00 Dobberstein Oil Co. oil 6.50 Felska's Auto Machines repairs 3.23 Ed Ondrachek use of pickup 20.00 Allen Office Supply supplies 11.25 Simonson Lbr. Co. 3 sax cement 7.65 Leef Bros. uniform rental 22.50 $ 80.?5 -4- May 14, 1974 Off Street Parking Fund Co. Treasurer taxes $ 480.22 Public Sites Trust Fund Co. Treasurer taxes 186.14 Sinking Funds #6 Porta -Dock Inc. tennis courts- 600.00 #11 1st National Bank of Mpls. interest 17,421.00 1112 Duininck Bros. & Gilchrist Est. #7 Final 13,140.26 #14 Duininck Bros. & Gilchrist Est. #4 Final 23,96o.69 #15 Duininck Bros. & Gilchrist Est. #3 Letting 8 17,098.40 #15 Duininck Bros. & Gilc ist Est. #3 Letting 9 7,925.54 #15 Porta -Dock Inc. tennis courts 600.00 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Distillers Distb. Co. liquor 1179.26 Griggs, Cooper & Co. liquor 2264.71 Twin City Wine Co. liquor 289.69 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 452.47 Twin City Home Juice Co. supplies 32.96 Kurths Foods supplies 22.75 Hutchinson Cold Storage contract payment 150.00 City of Iutc]linson reimbursement of salaries 3949.02 Famous Brands Inc. liquor 1732.88 Criggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor 2650.17 Twin City Wine Co. liquor 250.83 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 1390.49 Minn. Wisc. Truck Lines freight 342.25 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone utility 23.75 Riverview Press printing 15.50 Kurth's Foods supplies 22.75 Municipal Water Dept. water 21.68 Hutchinson Utilities electrical service 184.19 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. supplies 108.60 Northland Beverages Inc. supplies 101.40 Lenneman Bev. Dist. Inc. beer 6854.85 Marsh Dist. Co. beer 4159.15 A.J.Ogle Co. Inc. beer 3861.25 Olivia Bottling Co. beer 1616.85 Premium Dist. Co. beer 1517.00 Locher Bros. beer 1001.05 Distillers Dist. Co. liquor 1117,98 Griggs,Cooper & Co. bliquor 3083.61 Johnson Bros. Co. liquor 741.55 McKeeson Liquor Co. liquor 608.25 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 1855.94 Twin City Home Juice Co. supplies 14.36 -5 - Municipal Liquor Store Cont. Commissioner of Taxation Junker Sanitation Service Dobratz, Inc. Dan's Bldg. Maint. Kurths Foods New Ulm Grocery Co. Leef Bros. Inc. sales taxes refuse pickup supplies clean carpet supplies supplies uniform rental May 14, 1974 $1861.4o 20.00 15.98 40.00 11.40 81.30 65.00 $43,712.27 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - MAY 14, 1974 rescheduled for May 29, 1974. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. A request for annexation of Lot 7 & the North 48.5 feet of Lot 6; together with that part of Jay Street extending o ver the East 66 feet of Lot 8, all in the First Addition to Maryview; through orderly annexation procedures by Norman Tulman was con- sidered. After discussion, Alderman Westlund mgved said request for annexation be referred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe, Alderman Lueneburg introduced Resolution No. 5394 (Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll No. 50) and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe, Alderman Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5395 (Declaring Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll No. 51) and movsd its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" where- upon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) ****************** Mr. Clifford Popp, County Commissioner and Mr. Clifford Homan, Coordinator for the schools, were present to discuss the State Youth Employment Act. The State Legislature appropriated monies to provide for assistance to local governments in the employment of youth from age 16 to 21 during the summer months. The cost sharing was 75%-25% which meant the City's cost for employing the youth would be 50� per hour. After a very lengthy discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreement with the Minnesota Department of Employment Services in the same manner and procedure as the City undertook last year. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. A Trash and Refuse Reduced Rate Affidavit was received from Emmanuel Christenson, 3rd Avenue Northwest. After a brief discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved that said Trash and Refuse Reduced Rate Affidavit request be granted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Received was a request from Building Official Willard to attend the Spring Seminar which will cover the State Building Code (U.B.C. Edition) to be held May 15, 1974 at Willmar, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved approval of the request for authorization of attendance. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - MAY 14, 1974 After discussion and upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe Street & Park Superintendent Roberts, and Building Official Willard, Alderman Lueneubrg moved that in conjunction with construction of a Park Shelter Builidng the City enter into contract with Mattson Steel Building, Inc. in the amount of $16,685 and in conjunction with construction of a Street Department Garage Addition, the City enter into Contract with Mattson Steel Building in the amount of $22,935 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Building Official Willard informed of the request of Mr. Harvey Strom to move a frame building located at Lot 6, Block 52, South 1/2 City to Lot 18, Auditors Plat of Lot 40, City of Hutchinson. It was noted that new doors, windows, roof and siding would be installed. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved authori- zation of request to move the building as stated. AlAerman Luenebur_g seconded the motion and it carried. Received from City Engineer Priebe was a recommendation that McLeod & 6th Avenue from Main Street to Bluff Street and on Elm Street from McLeod to North High Drive have a "Slurry Coat" placed on them. The cost for the material was $3,200 and $4,900 for installation. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the City enter into agreementto "Slurry Coat" above -stated streets as recommended by City Engineer Priebe. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A letter was received from Larry Ladd on behalf of the Hutchinson Safety Council conveying action taken at its April 29, 1974 meeting as follows: "A motion was approved to endorse and support the City Council in its proposed Bridge Project and recommend that the City Council move forward with its plans." Mr. Jon Giess and Mr. Joel Gruen representing the group "Citizens for a Better Community" were present. Mr. Giess inquired as to the progress of a traffic study in relation to the proposed West River Bridge. City Engineer Priebe reported he had been in contact with Mr. Otto Schmid, of Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates who indicated anywhere from approximatelyjcould be the cost of a traffic study.,.; ''.,_-_ A very lengthy discussion incurred. After discussion, Alderman Westlund introduced proposed Ordinance No. 7/74 (457) (Amending Ordinance No. 288 etc.) and moved its adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said Ordinance was declared adopted upon its second and final reading. (TEXT) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - MAY 14, 1974 Alderman Westlund introduced proposed Ordinance No. 8/74 (458) (Amending Ordinance No. 252) and moved its adoption. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted upon its second and final reading. (TEXT) The Building Officials monthly report and Planning Commission minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. The Safety Council Minutes were also accepted as presented and ordered filed. Alderman Haag relayed the Safety Council's concern of installation of a sidewalk on the North side of Park Towers. It was indicated the lack of a sidewalk was an extreme hazard to the residents of Park Towers. After due deliberation, Alderman Haag moved the subject be tabled until the next regular Council meeting of May 29, 1974 at which time a recommendation could be obtained from the H.R.A. Board. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. A letter of resignation was received from police Officer Robert M. Olson effective May 31, 1974, in conjunction with receipt of a letter of recommendation to accept Officer Olson's resignation effective, May 31, 1974 from Cheif O'Borsky. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved Officer Olson's resignation be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded 'the motion and it carried. Chief O'Bor:sky also recommended that a transfer of $3,500 from Temporary Salaries Fund to Regular Salaries Fund be approved and the following salary upgrade be granted. Scott Schwartz from $731-812 per month Mike Kirchoff from $731-812 per month John Gregor from $731-8i2 per month Bill Wegner from $731-750 per month Dick Moisan from $731-750 per month Al Cheney from $677-700 per month Jim Haasl from $630-660 per month new patrolman start $660 per month. The Salary schedule would be set as follows: Probationary Officer $660 per month Grade I (one year) $700 per month Grade II (two years) $750 per month Grade III (three years) $812 per month (Effective on the anniversary of each employee) Mayor Black informed he had made a very extensive survey with the League of Minnesota Municipalites and Police Officers Association regarding Police Officer salaries. After a lengthy discussion, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - MAY 14, 1974 Alderman Haag moved the salary rate adjustment be adopted as recommended effective April 1, 1974. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. The Park and Recreation Board minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. It was recommended to the Council that the floodlights be turned on at the dam. After discussion, Alder- man Lueneburg moved approval of said recommendation. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black then directed that Cemetery Regulations regarding placement of flowers on graves be published in the Hutchinson Leader, and announced over KDUZ radio station once again so the public may well be informed with the upcoming of Memorial Day. It was the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board that Monument Companies set their own markers with the exception of government markers which will continue to be set by the City. After some discussion, Alderman Haag moved the Park and Recreation Boards recommendation be adopted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Delinquent Water Account No.'s 72-05, McLeod County Historical Society, 106 Adams Street 32-15, Steve Wendlandt, 619 Lynn Road 116-15, David Norton, 555 Linden Avenue 118-17, Robert Gutormson, 344 Dale Street 148-17, John Havemeier, 989 Hayden Avenue 24-21, Donald Skoog, 735 Southview Drive 114-23, Eugene Burch, 804 Sunset Street were reviewed. No one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be disconnected on all accounts with the exception of Account No. 24-21,,Donald Skoog, 735 Southview Drive, who had called indicating payment would be made on May 15, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved, following City policy, service be disconnected on all accounts listed with the exception of Account No. 24-21 at which time if payment is not received by May 20, 1974 service also be disconnected. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey informing of the following permits necessary for the accomplish- ment of the Jaycee Water Carnival to be held June 20-22-23. 1. Street Use - to4ose off Third Avenue N.W. from Main to Glen for Carnival. 2. Fireworks display - Sunday, June 22, after dark. 3. Dance permit - Saturday evening June 22, 9:00 P.M. at Armory. 4. Parade permit for Kiddie Parade - Saturday, June 22 9:00 A.M. Route from Red Owl lot to Main, north on Main REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - MAY 15, 1974 to Washington, east on Washington to Hassan and South on Hassan to mid -block for disband. 5. Main Parade Sunday, June 23, 1:00 P.M. - Start at St. Anastacia schoolyard, north on Lake Street to Second Avenue, east on Second Avenue to hassan, south on Hassan to Fourth Avenue and West on Fourth Avenue to south side of South Park for disband. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that said requests for permits be approved. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Correspondence was received from the Hutchinson Community Hospital requting the City Council give authorization to enter in o agreemen with Horty Elving Associates for preliminary work on linic buil ing at the Hospital and design, if the building is approved. After due deliberation, Alderman Lueneburg moved the matter be tabled until the council was able to hold an informal discussion on the subject. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Recommendation was acknowledged from Mr. Gerald Fisher, Liquor Store Manager, to purchase an Identification Camera in the amount of $795. It was noted that the camera had been used on a 30 day Trial period in the Liquor Store and Liquor Store Manager Fisher indicated it has helped customers provide correct ID's, it prevents juveniles from trying to purchase liquor and, also, has been used on all out of town checks which has proven good results. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the City purchase the ID Camera in the amount of $795 for the Liquor Store. Alderman Lueneuburg seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe regarding the problem of retaining a good grass cover in front of City Hall. There had been discussion of having the area from the evergreens east to the alley concreted. The cost based on 1974 sidewalk bids would be $592. Mayor Black noted he would like to present an idea regarding this subject at the next regular Council meeting. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe reporting that correspondence was received from the State Highway Depart- ment informing that funds had been appropriated for Trunk Highway 15, Left Turn Lanes which is tentatively scheduled to include the South Grade Road, Century Avenue Intersection and possibly the main street connection of Oakland Avenue. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe with an attachment from Rieke -Carroll -Muller, Associates, regarding Sludge De -Watering Equipment. AFter considerable discussion Alderman Westlund r ovad the subject be table until the next REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 7 - MAY 14, 1974 regular Council meeting. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. City Engineer Priebe was then directed to gather data from RCM such as cost and time element. The Library Board Minutes and Safety Committee minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. Received from the Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427 was an application for a Retail "On -Sale" license for a term of 3 days from June 21 -June 23, 1974. Mayor Black noted it was now legal to issue short term licenses and inquired as to the Council's desire. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the application of a Retail "On -Sale" license from the Hutchinson Elks Lodge be approved. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Alderman Westlund then moved that a $25 fee be set for such applications. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. It was the recommendation of Fire Chief Eric Smith that $25 per month vehicle allowance be authorized for'Fire Chief Eric Smith and Fire Marshal Wesley Grieve. After discussion, Alderman Westlund informed that administrative Assistant Mealey had made a similar request and should also be considered. After further discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that $25 vehicle allowance per month be authorized for Fire Chief Smith, Fire Marshal Grieve and Administrative Assistant Meaiey and that Administrative Assistant Mealey's request of the City providing a vehicle for his use be reviewed again when the 1975-1976 budget is being considered. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe reporting a cost of $960 for an approximated 1,200 square feet of sidewalk which would include the installation of two sidewalks at Library Square, one sidewalk would cost approximately $480. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that the report be referred to the Library Board for review and recommendation. It was noted in accordance with this years budget possibly one sidewalk in the amount of $480 could be installed, and the other sidewalk could be installed in accordance with the 1975-1976 Fiscal year budget. Mayor Black reminded of the Board of equalization meeting scheduled for May 15, 1974 at 10:00 A.M., City Hall Building. Present was Mr. George Runke owner of Sky Ag., Inc. to discuss spraying the City of Hutchinson for misquotos. Mr. Runke noted he has sparyed the cities of Litchfield, Grove City, and Nicollet. Mr. Runke proposed it would take approximately 30 gallons to spray 3,480 acres which is the approximate size of the City according to his calculations. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 8 - MAY 14, 1974 One application would cost approximately $1,680 ------ or 204 actual cost and 25� per acre to apply leaving a total cost per acre of 45�. The application must be made at an altitude of 125 feet. After considerable dis ussion, Alderman Westlund moved the subject be tabled tTanother meeting. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Discussion was held regarding the proposed Multi -Purpose Recreation building at which time it was reminded that the Special Election was scheduled for May 21, 1974 from the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. A memorandum was received from City Engineer Priebe regarding purchase of 4 Radio Units which would be used by City Engineer Priebe, Superintendent Roberts, Superintendent Mix, and Assistant City Engineer Rice. Total cost was estimated at $1,452. City Engineer Priebe informed the City would have to re -apply to the F.C.C. for authorization to use the additional 4 radio units. After discussion, Mayor Black directed a proposal be presented to the Council at the next regular meeting. After review and discussion and upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe, Alderman Westlund introduced Resolution No. 5401 (RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID, 1974 IMPROVEMENTS, LETTING NO. 10) and moved its adoption. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. (TEXT) Several complaints were received regarding the Tennis Courts located at the Elementary School in connection with the black surface on the courts that would rub off on the Tennis Balls, therefore, making them very difficult to see. After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund suggested the Board of Education be involved in the discussion regarding this problemItherefore/ acknowledging the part responsiblity of the Board of Education. City Engineer Priebe informed he received a Building Permit Application from Lowell Otto at 4:00 P.M., May 10, 1974. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that City Attorney Schantzen and City Building Official Willard meet to discuss this application in detail to insure that all requirements had been met and, also, that any further information and correspondence be directed through City Attorney Schantzen's office. After a brief discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the Canvassing Board meeting be scheduled for 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 22, 1974. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 9 - MAY 14, 1974 Administrative Assistant Mealey relayed the wish of Mr. Gordy Carr to give a strip of land to the City of Hutchinson approximately 33 feet wide and 66 feet long. After a lengthy discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that the Council further discuss the matter with Mr. Carr. Mayor Black acknowledged a fiscal year report from Motor Vehicle Clerk, Eileen Torry. It was noted also that 4,000 more licenses had been issued this year than the year before. After discussion, the City Officials commended Mrs. Torry for the smooth and concise work she was performing. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 10:43 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried. **************Alderman Lueneburg, upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe, introduced Resolution No. 5396 (For Hearing on Proposed Assessment Roll No. 50) and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" wherepon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) Upon recommendation of City Engineer Priebe, Alderman Lueneburg introduced Resolution No. 5397 (For Hearing on Proposed Assessment Roll No. 51) and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT)