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03-12-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 12, 1974 Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Reverend Howard Jones delivered the Invocation. Members present were: Alderman Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag and Ackland in addition to Mayor Black. Memhers absent were: None. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe and Assistant City Attorney Bradford. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 2n', 1974 were accepted on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alder- man Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried. (List) A delinquent water account was reviewed and no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, discontinuation of service was ordered on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried as follows: Roger Voss, 510 Monroe Street South, Account No. 200-05. A delinquent water account was reviewed and no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered discontinued on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried as follows: Ben Roth, 184 Fourth Avenue N.W., Account No. 40-07. After reviewing delinquent water Account No. 242-07, John Tupa, 467 Glen Street; no one had appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, Alderman Haag then moved discontinuation of service. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. After reviewing delinquent water Account No. 240-08, Howard Brinkman, 667 Bluff Street North; no one had appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, Alderman Lueneburg then moved discontinuation of the service. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. A delinquent water account was reviewed and no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered shut oft on motion by Alderman Ackland, seconded by Alderman Westlund and carried as follows: James Stearns, 835 Ash Street North, Account No. 22-10. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VGENERAL FUND March 12, 1974 Loren Buske police reserve $48.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 12.00 Francis Murphy police reserve 13.00 Nancy Danielson motor vehicle help 49.60 Lorna E. Kohn motor vehicle help 7.52 Susan E. Jessen HRA office help 133.20 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch 100.00 Kathy Kuester police dispatch 108.00 Eugene Iverson park dept. labor 205.00 Ed Westpahl park dept. labor 114.75 Harold Synstelien electrical inspections 83.00 Nancy Degn recreation office help 64.80 Bill Backen recreation basketball 15.00 Mike Block recreation valleyball 135.00 Bob Corl recreation basketball 84.00 Wayne Hasz recreation basketball 84.00 Ron Jansen recreation basketball 84.00 Loren Lickfelt recreation basketball 18.00 Ken Norman recreation basketball 84.00 Quentin Larson recreation basketball 87.50 Dr. W. Miskoff police commissioner salary 100.00 Dr. G. R. Smith health officer salary 300.00 Rod Keith mileage expense 81.00 Wally Pikal's Music Store Inc. skating supplies 17.24 Sylvan Studio skating program supplies 16.00 Kokesh Athletic Co. basketball timer 9.95 Gopher Athletic Supply girls basketball shirts 106.50 Awards Inc. program supplies 241.70 Simonson Lumber Co. supplies 10.64 Plaza OK Hardware lock 3.25 G.F. Nemitz' Sons paint & thinner 23.20 Krasen Inc. motor on heater 61.25 Coast to Coast Stores supplies 24.31 Felska's Auto Machine Services equipment maintenance 63.42 GTC Auto Parts repair parts 10.76 Hutch Wholesale Supply Co. repair supplies & parts 73.63 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 170.53 Hutchinson Community Hospital blood alcohol test-Zieman 8.00 North Central Personnel Consultants investigation expenses 222.70 Marie Thurn office supplies -Franklin Printing 23.08 State of Minn. -Documents Sec. Criminal Code 10.00 Larsen Communications equipment maintenance 70.50 Rite Way Auto Wash car maintenance 11.75 Police Press Inc. office supplies 138.65 Traf-O-Teria System Inc. envelopes and tickets 155.00 Wally's Tire Center vehicle maintenance 6.50 Minn. Rescue & First Aid Assn. dues for 1974 15.00 Gamble Store supplies 62.29 Mork Communications equipment maintenance 53.85 Jerabek Machine Shop equipment maintenance 15.00 National Fire Prot. Assn. supplies 30.01 Hutchinson Fire Dept. fire runs and drill 250.00 Regular Council Meeting cont. -2- March 12, 1974 Leef Bros Inc. uniform rental 75.30 Elden Willard use of private auto 110.00 Quade's Inc. generator check & supplies 45.49 Family Rexall Drug office supplies 106.90 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 634.8.5 Hutchinson Telephone Co. services 804.37 Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorations 2000.00 Typewriter Shop stencils and repairs 79.30 Floor Care Supply Co. janitor supplies 69.00 Off Street Parking rental -motor vehicle 100.00 lst State Federal Savings savings acct.accounting machine 500-00 Allen Office Supply letterhead & office supplies 171.48 D.J.Black mileage & conf. expenses 364.25 Burroughs Corporation W2 program 60.00 Ben R. Benjamin straw 8.60 American Linen Supply Co. services 14.00 Int. Business Machines typewriter ribbons 55.35 Kurths Foods supplies 109.24 Kemske Paper supplies 9.80 3M Business Products 209 paper 443-52 Junkers Sanitation Service February services 7621-70 State Treas-PERA March contribution 2870-89 Crown Life Ins. Co. March premiums 1943-90 West Publishing Co. MSA pocket parts 79.00 Walter's mimeo paper 295.50 Mun. Water Dept. services 150.94 Hutchinson Utilities electrical services 1031-90 Standard 04-1 Co. gasoline 368.84 Cash Drawer #4 postage 28.65 Safety Council transfer 50-00 Dept. of Public Safety reg. fee for conference 0.00 $T4__,1_4N.85 WATER & SEWER FUND Bob Carter vehicle maintenance 85.20 State Treasurer examination fees 10.00 League of Minn.MUn. registration fees 54.00 AMI Roto Rooter Service cleaning -Jeanette Nubel 25.00 P�_,stmaster postage & postal cards 190.00 Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc. chemicals 9.76 Hutchinson Medical Center exam of Jim Trout 15-00 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 12.39 Johnson Super Valu distilled water 15.16 Mun. Water Deot. services 247-92 Leef Bros uniform rental 45-30 Dept. of Taxation sales taxes for February 602.11 Allen Office Supply supplies 9.64 Frank Motor Co. Inc. vehicle maintenance 16.20 Jerry's Tire Co. vehicle maintenance 3.25 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 6.47 Feed Rite Controls Inc. valve seats 5.55 Felska's Auto Machine Services vehicle maintenance 4.00 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 10.44 Lyon -'emicals chemicals 435.00 Northside Shell vehicle maintenance 3.00 Electric Motor Co. installation of switch 26.88 Jerabek Machine Shop pipe repairs at disposal plant 117-97 Hutchinson Utilities electrical services 3268.44 Standard Oil Co. gasoline & oil 159.91 Juul Contracting Co. repair of waterline 343.41 Cash drawer A postage 3.00 $5,725.00 Regular Council Meeting Cont. -3- Road & Bridge Fund March 12, 1974 Quentin Larson eng. dept. labor $200.00 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 176.33 Home Gas Co. Inc. utilities 206.62 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 11.81 Hutchinson Mfg. & Sales repair of grader 62.00 Hutch Equipment Inc. repairs 26.50 GTC Auto Parts vehicle supplies 3.56 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 12.15 Felska's Auto Machine Service vehicle maintenance 52.29 1st American National Bank contract payment 510.00 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927.50 Krasen Inc. repair ;supplies 10.86 Coast to Coast Stores supplies 8.03 Cargill Inc. de icing salt 206.78 Custom Made Equipment vehicle maintenance 15.00 Culligan Water Conditioning salt 7.20 Burlington Northern Inc. land rental 120.00 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 10.09 Div. of Boiler Inspection license renewal 3.00 Erickson Construction Co. snow removal 1364.00 Jerry's Tire Co. vehicle maintenance 148.81 Junker Sanitation Service Inc. 3 months service 18.00 Electric Motor Co. equipment repair 12.60 Kurth Foods supplies 25.50 Leef Bros. uniform rental 87.40 Litchfield Steel Co. grader blades 592.48 McCormick Implement Co. equipment maintenance 37.90 G.F.Nemitz's Sons supplies 32.48 OK Hardware supplies 57.31 Popp's Electrical repairs 27.64 Strand Radiator Service repairs 12.50 Road Machinery & Supplies repair equipment 783.86 Richards Oil Company crack filler 82.80 Vernon Thor snow hauling 48.00 Mun. Water Dept. services -street flushing 32.16 Ziegler Inc. parts 267.24 Hutchinson Utilities services 1884.27 Standard Oil Co. gasoline & oil 599.63 Hutchinson Telephone Co. services 23.94 Typewriter Shop repairequipment 16.00 Jerabek Machine Shop repairs 3.25 Allen Office Supply supplies 10.76 Albinson supplies 115.30 Bellkato Co. supplies 57.93 Champion Auto Store battery 34.44 Gopher Stamp & Die Co. signs(adv. on 1974 projects) 818.75 A.B. Dick Products stencils -1974 projects 64.90 Cash drawer #+ postage 13.92 Hutchir^on Iron & Metal pipe 1.50 Juul Contracting Co. repair storm sewer 135.00 $ 9979.99 Regular Council Meeting Cont. -4- March 12, 1974 Cemetery Fund Hutchinson Utilities security lite 2.00 Mun. Water Dept. services 7.98 Ed Ondrachek use of truck 20.00 Leef Bros Inc. uniform rental 18.00 Milan Burich mileage & expenses 47-98 Off Street Parking sale tax for Feb. 1640.83 Ben Jerabek Machine Shop repairs 68.82 Harvey Daharsh servicing meters 76.50 Olivia Bottling Co. beer $ 145-32 Sinking Funds beer 3200.15 1113 Frederickson's Inc. Est. //7 Final 8151-37 Westinghouse Electric Corp. flow converters 615-00 #14 Gopher Stamp Die Co. 32 signs etc. 100.02 #15 Orval & Florence Satterlee gravel for 1973 projects 7100-00 Gopher Stamp Die Co. 160 signs etc. 849-03 Juul Contracting Co. Proi. 73-02 211.90 Bridge Acct liquor 1479.95 Anne Stoeckman,Reg. of Deeds abstract of title 5-3.75 Hutchinson Utilities Commission for bridge 217-90 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE United Building Centers supplies for storage area 264.99 New Ulm Grocery Co. supplies 16-70 Earl Sprengeler freight 339.56 Junker Sanitation Service refuse pickup 20.00 Milan Burich mileage & expenses 27-30 Commissioner of Taxation sale tax for Feb. 1640.83 Locher Bros. beer 627-10 Premium Distributing Co. beer 1294.60 Olivia Bottling Co. beer 1571.60 Marsh Distributing Co. beer 3200.15 Lenneman Beverage Dist. Inc. beer 5535.27 Northland Beverages Inc. supplies 93.60 Coca Cola Bottling Co. supplies 112.20 Ed Phillips & Sons. Co. liquor 842-78 Old Peoria Co. Inc. liquor 964.14 Johnson Bros. Wine Co. wine 247-36 Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc. liquor 1479.95 Hutchinson Telephone Co. services 23-75 Hutchinson Utilities Commission services 217-90 Electro Watchman Inc. services 66.00 New Ulm, Grocery Co. supplies 6.76 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. liquor 2686.06 Turin City Wine Co. wine 415-71 McKesson Liquor Co. liquor 88-31 Johnson Bros. Liquor Co. liquor 451.50 Griggs Cooper & Co.Inc. liquor 1534.66 Famous Brands, Inc. supplies 276.73 Distillers Distributing Co. liquor 588.23 $24,633.74 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - MARCH 12, 1974 In reviewing delinquent water Account No. 98-18, Ruth Piehl, 621 Juul Road, at the last regular Council meeting of February 26, 1974, the delinquent water Account No. 98-18 was tabled until the Regular Council meeting of March 12, 1974 due to the fact a partial payment was made, therefore, allowing Mrs. Piehl extra time to pay the outstanding bill in full. It was also noted that to date the account was still in arrears. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved the service be discontinued, Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Received was a letter from Attorney W. B. Haas requesting a revised Quit Claim Deed be approved concerning Stearns - Land Registration (Farmers Union Grain Terminal). The land was originally quit claimed to Great Plains Supply Company, however, the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association is a successor Company to the Great Plains Supply Company. After discussion, Alderman Westlund, moved the City enter into said revised Quit Claim Deed with the Farmers Union Grain Terminal. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. A summary was received regarding proposals received for purchase of a Four Wheel Drive Pickup w/8' Blade for the Street Department. (TEXT) It was the recommendation of Street Superintendent Roberts, that the proposal of Plowman's Inc., of Hutchinson, MN for pur-:hase of a Four Wheel Drive Ford with V-8 Engine in the amount of $4,860 be accepted. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the recommendation of Superintendent Roberts of accepting the proposal of Plowman's, Inc. (V-8 Engine) be approved. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. At 7:45 P.M. Mayor Black requested that bids pursuant to adver- tisement for a new Police Patrol Car be presented. Administrative Assistant Mealey opened said bids and they were as follows: Plowman's Inc, of Hutchinson, Minnesota. All specifications were met except for the spotlight which is 1/2 inch larger than one specified in specifications. Bid accompanied by a certified check in the amount of $400. Total amount of Bid $5,075.20; Trade -In allowance $1,130.20; adjusted total $3,945.00. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the bid from Plowman's, Inc., which was the only bid recieved, be referred to City Engineer Priebe and Chief of Police O'Borsky for examination and recom- mendation. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. After individually discussing with each Council member the appointment of a Council representative to the Safety Council, Mayor Black appointed Alderman Ackland to the Safety Council. Roger Zajicek - 841 Second Avenue, S.W. A. There is an existing dam, two dams are not needed. B. Natural assets of the City must be preserved. Carl Hoeft - 945 Second Avenue, S.W. A. Didn't feel the rerouting of the school buses, because of the Bridge, would save much money for the School District. B. Felt all traffic should go through Main Street so down- town stores would not lose business. Donald Dobratz - 2 Lake Street A. The proposed School Road Bridge would cut the recreational value of the river. B. There would be too much traffic (especially truck traffic) on the School Road, therefore, causing a safety hazard. Norman Putney - 1076 Jorgenson Street A. Felt a Bridge was not needed because traffic problems on Main Street were not that great. Jeffrey Green - Sioux Hills A. Traffic on Bridge would cause too much noise pollution. B. Must preserve Ecology. Harold Rutske - 122 Main Street A. Questioned propritary for obtaining money for the Bridge. Jim Waldron - 546 School Road (Route #4) A. Was opposed to the traffic that would go past his front and questioned the safety aspects of children in the area. B. Stated he was not aware of the proposed Bridge plans when he purchased his lot. George Osborne - 324 Charles Street A. Questioned whether it would be a heavy duty road and wondered if trucks could be restricted from using it. Mrs. Donald McKimm - Route #4 A. Asked why she was not aware of the proposed Bridge plans when she purchased her lots. B. Opposed because of Ecology and Safety Reasons. Leonard Lerberg - Sioux Hills A. In favor of proposed Bridge because of planning standpoint. B. City is not a small village anymore and it is going to continue to grow larger. There must be more than one access to the North and South. C. Safety Reasons - Bridge will cut the time for the Ambulance or Fire Department to commute from North to South side of the City. Lee Bahr - 406 Alan Street A. Favored Bridge, and indicated he was informed of the proposed Bridge when he purchased his home. Tip Mills - 936 Osgood Avenue, Editor of the Hutchinson Leader A. In favor of the Bridge, stated people must expect the City to grow; a fence could not be built around it. Chuck Warner - Mayor of Brownton, Partner of Tenpart Company, President of Crow River Press. A. Stated it would be safer using this proposed Bridge than going through the Business District. B. He stated it would not discourage shopping in the Business District, but rather encourage it because the downtown area would not be as congested. Leslie Linder - 709 Madson Avenue, School Bus Coordinantor A. Stated a considerable amount of money would be saved regarding school bus operation, due to the rerouting of school buses, savings of gas, driver time, and not having to purchase two additional buses, ect. John Miller - Shady Ridge Road A. The North and West need access to the School and Hospital. B. He indicated that the recreational aspects would not be hindered. Bill Helland - Willmar, MN, Property Owner North of Crow River A. Had always admired Hutchinson as one of the cleanest most appealing towns in the State. He indicated proposed Bridge would not deflect from the City's beauty. B. Strongly expressed there must be a tieing of the City to- gether from the North and South. Dennis Larson - Shady Ridge (Route #3) A. The Bridge would help clear up the congestion on Main Street. B. In favor, due to the safety factors. C. Better access to the School D. Would be easier to shop downtown. Mrs. Carl Huben - Shady Ridge (Route #3), Teacher at High School A. The proposed Bridge would provide greater accessibility to the School. B. Save children's time in going from and to the School for classes as well as activities. C. More children could ride bicycles to school. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - MARCH 12, 1974 It was noted that the Safety Council had requested a $50 increase to their budget. After some discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the $50 increase be allotted and directed payment to be made from the contingency fund. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Correspondence had been received regarding nominations for C__ C. Ludwig Award for distinquished Municipal Service. At 7:45 P.M. Mayor Black entertained a motion to adjourn the Council meeting to the auditorium for the scheduled proposed School Road Bridge Hearing. Alderman Westlund so moved, Alder- man Haag seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black opened the School Road Bridge Hearing at 8:00 P.M. and welcomed the approximately 250 persons. The Mayor explained the procedures of the hearing and gave quite detailed background information regarding the proposed School Road Bridge, the City's financial situation in relation to the construction of the bridge/and information concerning Minnesota State Aid. Mayor Black explained the Hearing was not required by law, however, the Council wanted to obtain and give information concerning the proposed bridge since whatever decision was made would be important. The Mayor indicated that thirty (30) minutes would be given for the opposed side and thirty (30) minutes for the proposed side. Many questions were asked the Council before the con -pro statements began. Mayor Black then gave the opposed thirty (30) minutes to express their views and ask questions. Persons, addresses, and a brief summary of reasons for opposition were as follows: (TEXT) Mayor Black then gave the proposed side thirty (30) minutes to express their views and ask questions. Mayor Black read, a resolution from the School Board favoring the proposed School Road Bridge, a letter favoring the proposed School Road Bridge due to safety reasons from Civil Engineer Charles Wilson; and a letter from Hospital Board Officers favoring the School Road Bridge and expressing views of the ambulance crew in favor of the bridge. The Mayor then noted receipt of six (6) petitions in favor of the proposed bridge. Persons, addresses, and a brief summary of reasons for proposed side were as follows• (TEXT) The thirty (go) minutes had terminated for the proposed side and Mayor Black asked if there were any other questions ancone would like to pose to the City Officials. Several other questions were asked, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - MARCH 12, 1974 At 10:10 P.M. Mayor Black reconvened the regular Council meeting in the Council Chambers. Mr. Clifford Popp, County Commissioner, confronted the Council with an "agreement" which was made by McLeod County and a prior City Council. It appeared a prior City Council had agreed to make payment of old maintenance assessments for County Ditch No. 17 which is located in the South west part of the City due to the Southwest Storm sewer. Said bill totaled $600, however, $400 had accrued over the years in interest which would make a total of $1,000 After considerable discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into agreement after negotiation with the County. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. A letter was received from the State of Minnesota regarding the control of Dutch Elm Disease stating the City must adopt and place in operation by July 1, 1974 a disease control program approved by the Minnesota Department of Agricultural. Administrative Assistant Mealey noted that only cities had to comply to this requirement and rural areas had been exempted do to the counting of numerous trees in forested areas. It was the conclusion of the Council that other Cities and possibly Region 6E be contacted for advice since cost for this program would be immense. Clifford Popp, County Commissioner,)said he would discuss the matter with the County Officials. Mayor Black told of the Guthrie Play based on the Hutchinson family which is to be presented March 29th and 30th. Mayor Black noted that the City received a considerable amount of publicity concerning the play,and State, Minneapolis and St. Paul dignataries would be touring the City in relation to a bus trip to Hutchinson on the 29th of March in conclusion of tour, would see the Friday night performance of the Guthrie Play. The Financial Report, Building Official's Monthly Report, Safety Council Minutes and Library Board Minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. An Application for License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail was received from Hazel Reynolds for Woody's Drive -In. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the Application for License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail be approved and license granted. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A March 26 date at 7:30 A.M. was set for reviewing the employees salary schedule. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - MARCH 12, 1974 Alderman Westlund presented information concerning a check cashing camera to be installed at the Municipal Liquor Store. After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that there be a 30 day trial period before any decision be made of purchasing the camera. Alderman Westlund moved an Environmental Impact Statement be received regarding the School Road Bridge. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A request was received from Water and Sewer Superintendent Mix and Sewer Plant Operator Robert Carter to attend a Water Works Operators School to be held at the Holiday Inn Central at Minneapolis, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved authorization be granted, Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. A memorandum was received from Water and Sewer Superintendent Mix informing he had been contacted by the City of New Ulm regarding purchase of meter heads and cables which are of the tvpe presently being used by the City of Hutchinson. Superintendent Mix recommended purchase of meter heads and cables for the amount of $600. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved Superintendent Mix's recommendation be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey requested authorization of the City's Civil Defense Directors for attendance of the Governor's Natural Disaster Conference shceduled March 21, 1974 at the Leamington Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved authorization for said conference be granted, Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Three Club On Sale Liquor License Applications were received as follows: American Legion Post No. 96 35 Third Avenue S.E. V.F.W. Post No. 906 247 First Avenue S.E. Crow River Country Club N 1/2 City C R 12 After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved said Applications for license be granted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. After a lengthy discussion regarding Plans for an addition to the City Garage Building and a Shelter Building in the J. C. Park, it was the consensus of the Council that Building Official REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - MARCH 12, 1974 Willard be instructed to draw said plans. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 11:13 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried.