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02-12-1974 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1974 Mayor Black called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:33 P.M. Reverend Jerry Coyle 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 Engineer Priebe, and City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1974 were accepted as presented on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried. (List) It was noted an investment of $20,000 was coming due. It then was suggested that the Contract for Deed with Hilda Berg for the property at 36 Franklin Street South, be paid off in full which would be the remaining amount of $15,483. After discus- sion, Alderman Westlund moved said contract for Deed be paid in full; and the $4,517 remaining from the $20,000 investment due, be reinvested. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. An Engineer's Report was received from City Engineer Priebe concerning the School Road Improvement, Project No. 74-43. After discussion, Mayor Black suggested the Engineers report be accepted. Alderman Westlund so moved, Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Alderman Westlund then moved that the hearing be held on March 12, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. At 7:55 P.M., Mayor Black directed Administrative Assistant Mealey to open proposals for purchase of the City owned Seaman Pulverizer and they were as follows: Name Offer Arthur Aigner $210.00 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Hutchinson Iron and Metal Company $375.00 Hutchinson, Minnnesota Sylvester Bros. $400.00 Cedar, Minnesota Brighton Excavating Company $510.00 New Brighton, Minnesota REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND Nancy Danielson Lorna E, Kohn William Arndt Loren Buske John Messner Michael Hogan Dorothy Hassman Kathy Kuester Karen Murphy Walter Rippe Harold Synstelien Nancy Degn Bill Backen Mike Block Bob Corl Wayne Hasz Ron Jansen Loren Lickfelt Ken Norman Quentin Larson Eugene Iverson Ed Westphal Sylvan Studio Awards Inc. Farm & Home Dist. Co. Felska's Auto Machine Service Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Home Gas Co. Inc. Jacobsons Hardware Hank Jerry's Tire Company McCormick Implement Co. Miracle Recreation Equip. Co. Wally Pikalls Music Store Simonson Lbr. Co. Hutchinson Telephone Co. Hutchinson Utilities Allen Office Supply American Linen Supply Co. Den R. Benjamin Burroughs Corporation Burroughs Corporation Crown Life Ins. C Coast to Coast Stores Family Rexall Drug Grams Ins. Agency Hutchinson Plbg. & Htg. Co. Hutchinson Medical Center Leef Bros. Inc. Hutchinson Leader Inc. Junkers Sanitation Service Pitney Bowes Popp's Electrical Quade's Inc. February 12, 1974 motor vehicle labor motor vehicle labor police reserve police reserve police reserve police reserve poli6e dispatch police dispatch police dispatch plumbing inspections electrical inspections recreation office labor basketball -recreation recreation-broomball recreation -basketball recreation -basketball recreation -basketball recreation -basketball recreation -basketball recreation -basketball Park dept. labor Park dept. labor hockey ribbons hockey medal supplies equipment maintenance maintenance supplie8---_ heater & tank for skating rinks supplies vehicle maintenance maintenance supplies 5 pic-snak tables speakers & 1 AMP supplies telephone electrical motor vehicle typewriter towel cervice straw W21s calculator repair medical insurance supplies supplies additional coverage repairs p'iysical exams uniforms & rugs publication costs January refuse collections postage meter rental exit light repair generator checks etc. $ 67.20 18.28 6.00 64.00 6.00 16.00 80.00 90.00 67,50 49.80 611.50 67.20 24.00 45-00 72.00 72.00 72.00 21.00 72.00 77.50 285-00 157.50 64.48 30.60 28.77 64.45 29-74 23-70 43.55 13-00 8.65 590.80 190.00 56-52 369.50 1101-38 493.80 17-05 8.00 42.10 54.00 1640.52 32-72 86.41 4.00 36.48 45-00 63-85 252.42 7623-70 27-00 15-00 41-78 -2- Rannow Electric electrical maintenance 92.62 State Treasurer-PERA January contribution 2890.20 Typewriter Shop stencils 126.00 Mun. Wa ter Dept. water 70.66 D. J. Black expenses 50.75 Elden Willard use of auto 110.00 Thomas E. Mealey expenses 25.85 Ralph Westlund expenses 22.50 Cash Drawer #4 expenses by casti. 30.84 Coalition of Outstate Cities membership dues 25.00 Acme Chemical Company boiler chemical 29.92 Gene Betker labor & material -anchoring partitionsl3.00 Bureau of Business Practice OSAH compliance information 30.54 G & G Stationery office supplies 453.77 Gibson Products Co. 2 waste baskets 1.74 KpUZ 10 radio announcements 30.00 NorthStar Chapter of ICBG membership dues 20.00 Buffalo Lake News advertising -motor vehicle 12.00 Mason Publishing Co. legal publications 11.50 Multi -Clean Products pikstic hose 21.05 Hutchinson Fire Dept. fire runs 650.00 Mork Communications maintenance of equipment 195.18 Int.Assn. of Fire Chiefs membership dues 35.00 G.T.C. Auto Parts supplies 17.91 G&n::ale Store supplies 16.00 S. A. Nies supplies 355.19 Capitol Sales Co. supplies 92.00 Standard Printing Co. envelopes 73.90 Rite Way Auto Wash car washings 8.25 Uniforms Unlimited uniforms -to. 59.20 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. sheriff teletype service 424.50 T.B.M. maintenance agreement 49.85 Henke's Cafe prisoners lunches 14.60 Hutchinson Community Hospital blood alcohol test 8.00 Gopher Shooter's Supply Co. supplies 8.63 Standard Oil Co. gasoline 957.61 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 409.47 Mrs. Margin Ash sewing on 39 patches 9.75 Brinkman Camera Shop ring for equipment 5.00 Clark Boardman Co. publications 25.50 Country Kitchen prisoner lunches 3.00 National Traffic Law Needs subscription 36.00 Tri County Law Enforcement members]--ip dues 10.00 Warren,Gorham & Lamont Inc. criminal law bulletin 28.00 Donald Wendlandt washing police cars 10.00 Richard Waage expenses 125.34 Hutchinson Police Dept. petty cash fund 200.00 Dean O'Borsky expenses 28.35 Ronald T. Kirchoff expenses for school 73.50 lst State Federal Savings acct. maschine account 500.00 Off Street Parking motor vehicle office rental 100.00 MRPA Baketball entry fee 40.00 League of Mun. basketball Registration Fees 48.00 $ 23,826.12 -3- WATER & SEWER FUND Hutchinson Utilities Comm. gas & electric U 3394.85 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 20-36 Commissioner of Taxation sales taxes 468.94 Zep Mfg. Co. supplies 29.65 Worthington Service Corporation professional fees 878-10 Westinghouse Electric Corp. professional fe 180.00 Hutchinson Telephone Co. service 49.17 Water Products Co. meter repairs 103.65 Schlueter's Refrigeration repair on refrigerator 53.45 Simonson Lbr. Co. supplies 552.00 Riverview Press post cards 40.00 Neptune Meter Co. meter repairs 29.70 Krasen Inc. repairs 24..57 ExCello Corporation repairs 25.60 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 15.24 Hawkins Chemical chemicals 726.21 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 18.19 G.T.C.Auto Parts supplies 46.95 Floor Care Supply Co. supplies 26.50 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 86.09 American Water Works Assn. dues 25-00 Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc. chemicals 14-31 Coast to Coast Stores supplies 7.34 Standard Oil Co. gasoline 260.60 Leef Bros. Inc. uniforms 26.50 $ 7,102-97 ffro�. C • ! ff Quentin Larson labor 220.00 1st American National Bank contract payment 510.00 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927.50 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone 24.56 Hutchinson Utilities gas & electric 2258.97 Albinsons supplies 333.93 Allen Office Supply supplies 29.49 Cal Bonniwell Sales vehicle maintenance 65.99 Jerry's Tire Co. vehicle maintenance 65.41 Bellkato Co. supplies 56.91 Chapin Pullishing Co. publication costs .58-80 Coast to Coast Stores supplies 8.05 Culligan Water Conditioning salt 12.60 Cargill Inc. de icing salt 260.40 Crow Chemical Co. car shampoo 23.65 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 7.50 Felska's Auto Machine vehicle maintenance 98.60 Frank Motor Co. vehicle maintenance 119.60 G.T.C. Auto Parts supplies 79.30 Hutchinson Iron & Metal flat iron 6.10 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publications 115-36 H me Gas Co. In. utilities 213.85 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply parts 90.61 Hutchinson Mfg. Co. trailer & repairs 497.90 Hall Equipment Inc. repairs 105-01 -4 - Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 46.48 Leef Bros. Inc. uniforms 65.55 McCormick Implement Co. supplies 15-36 Quades Inc. supplies 1.73 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 888.26 Ok Hardware supplies 54.02 S. A. Nies service fire extinguishers 22.90 R-nnow Electric electrical service 106.92 Road Machinery & Supplies vehicle maintenance 98.03 Simonson Lbr. Co. supplies 71-00 Standard Oil Co. gasoline etc. 602.29 Tri State Machinery Co. re pairs 11-56 Wigen Chevrolet Co. repairs .70 Ziegler Inc. vehicle maintenance 183-72 Dean Oleson snow hauling 408.00 Eugene Birk snow hauling 228.00 Stan Ristow snow hauling 501.00 John Ball snow hauling 492.00 Marlow V. Priebe expenses 137.69 Clutch & Transmission ORing kit 33.80 B N T Implement fuel pump 26.52 Bruss Upholstering repair 4 truck seats 106.20 Cash Drawer A expenses for cash expenses 3.55 Mpls. Star Tribune Co. publication costs 86.68 Strand Radiator Service rod repair 12.50 The American City dues 20.00 sio,414-55 Cemetery Fund Thomas McCrindle refund on overpayment of lot 10.00 Standard Printing Co. cemetery deeds 56.10 Ed Ondrachek use of pickup 20.00 Leef Bros uniforms 13-50 Hutchinson Ut ilities security lite 2.00 $ 101.60 OFF STREET PARKING Rockwell Mfg. Co. meter parts 50-05 Harvey Daharsh meter servicing 99.00 Hutchinson Utilities Manpower office electricity 3.95 Sinking Funds 5153.00 #3 Northwestern National Bank interest on Bonds 18,720.00 #14 Hoffman Bros. Inc. final estimate 14,750.87 SO MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Distillers Distributing Co. liquor 648.59 Earl Sprengler trucking 361.33 Griggs Cooper & Co. liquor 4816.96 Twin City Wine Co. wine 469.88 Allen Office Supply supplies 15.90 Ed Phillips & Co. liquor 1078.38 Commissioner of Taxation sales tax 1650.93 Locher Bros. beer 692.35 Premium Distb. Co. beer 1102.05 Olivia Bottling Co. supplies 1150.55 Marsh Distb. Co. beer 3458.75 Lennemen Bev. Dist. bee.- 5571.95 Northland Beverages Inc. supplies 62.40 CocoCola Bottling Co. rpupplies 141.35 Twin City Home Juice Co. stiPplies 20.96 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 1667.13 Midwest Wine Co. wine 139.26 Griggs Cooper & Co. liquor 1119.21 Distillers Dist. Co. liquor 1198.28 Rannow Electric repairs 32.20 Quades Inc. repairs 10.45 Hutchinson Telephone Co. service 25.03 Hutchinson Utilities gas & electric 215.76 Municipal Water Dept. water 21.68 City of Hutchinson wages 3674.77 New Ulm Grocery Co. supplies 12.98 Dan Bldg. Maintenance clean carpet 40.00 Hutchinson Cold Storage contract payment 150.00 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 1381.47 Twin City Wine Co. wine 142.87 McKesson Liquor Co. liquor 380.47 Griggs Cooper & Co. liquor 4123.31 Famous Brands Inc. liquor 1104.84 Distillers Distb. Co. liquor 539.61 $37,221.65 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -2- Name (Con't. ) Village of Wells Wells, Minnesota FEBRUARY 12, 1974 Offer $750.00 After considerable discussion, Alderman Haag moved the proposal from the Village of Wells, Minnesota for the amount of $750 be accepted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. Mayor Black then directed Administrative open proposals for purchase of the City and they were as follows: Name Steve Schneider Mayer, Minnesota Ed Melstrom & Sons Ellsworth, Wisconsin Arthur Aigner Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Cambria Township Lake Crystal, Minnesota Assistant Mealey to owned Walters truck Offer $1,856.00 $1,660.00 $ 260.00 $3,500.00 After discussion, Alderman Haag moved the proposal of Cambria Township, for the amount of $3,500 be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that both the Seaman Pulverizer and the Walters Truck were old and not being used by the City. The money acquired from the Seaman Pulverizer and the Walters Truck which totaled $4,250, would be used to purchase new equipment for the Street Department. After discussion and upon recommendation from the Airport Commission, Alderman Westlund moved the City enter into Contract for Deed with Oliver, Loida, and Frederick Plath for purchase of 80 acres of land at $1,000 per acre and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said agreement. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. It was noted that there would be a $20,000 down payment immediately and $60,000 to be paid in annual installments in the amount of $15,000 payable on the first day of February, 1975 and $15,000 on the first day of February every year thereafter, with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum, and to continue until said balance is paid in full on or before February 1, 1978. REGULAR COUNCIL 1EETING -3- EBRUARY 12, 1974 Mr. H. T. Koeppen, Chairman of the Airport Board appeared and presented a letter detailing charges of violations of law in maintenance practices and other instances of carelessness by John Ayer, Airport Operator, which the board considered serious enough to constitute breach of the terms of the agree- ment under which Mr. Ayer operates at the Municipal Airport and asked the Council to notify Mr. Ayer of their intent to end that contract effective April 1, 1974. City Council Hutchinson, MN 55350 Gentlemen: As per your request of Tuesday night, February 12, 1974 we are enclosing a small list of reasons that the Airport Commission feels justify releasing the airport manager. TO -WIT: Little Crow Flying Club -- Ayer Aviation overhauled the engine on Comanche 5924P in May - June, 1972, but failed to record the work done on the engine in the engine log books as required by Federal Aviation Adminis- tration regulations. This, of course, makes the plane unair- worthy until the mechanic signed that he had overhauled the plane. When the airplane was to be sold this matter came to light and was rectified as far as the Club was concerned. When their new airplane, Bonanza 6042E needed engine work, Mr. Ayer declined the work; and it was later done by a Minneapolis firm. Other Pilots -- Local pilots have reported that the planes owned by Ayer Aviation, which are rental planes, have been in a poor state of repair. These planes are rented to students and pilots. According to Federal Aviation Administration regulations these planes should have 100 hour inspections and should be in excel- lent condition. ITEM: Tom Koeppen rented a Cardinal, which belongs to Ayer Aviation, that had no vertical flight indicator and no artificial horizon, both of which are important instru- ments. The flaps on the plane were also inoperative. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - FEBRUARY 12, 1974 John Miller rented the same plane, and when he was using the flaps on his landing, he noticed smoke coming from the switch. He landed without the use of the flaps. There have been several periods during which there has been no gas available at the Hutchinson Airport. While this is not completely Mr. Ayer's fault, his poor relations with the Shell distributor were contributing factors to the condition. STATEMENT OF Hutch Pacer, Inc., Owner Cherokee 180 John Ayer did most recent annual inspection of this aircraft, which was duly recorded in the aircraft log. However, club members felt that airworthiness directives had not been com- plied with and that the aircraft was not really safe to fly. When the airplane was traded in on the Cherokee Arrow 75761 at the Flying Cloud Airport, the dealer's mechanic there expressed concern about the condition of the wheel bearings and felt they had not been repacked with grease for quite some time as would have been required as part of annual inspec- tion. He also noted that airworthiness directive compliance had not been entered in the log. This consequently reduced the trade-in value of the Cherokee 180. Cherokee Arrow 7576) Cherokee 7576) was purchased in November 1972. Right after purchase trouble developed with one magneto, which was replaced by John Ayer. This repair was not entered in the aircraft engine log and it is our understanding that FAA regulations require such logging. In approximately January 1973, John Ayer installed an Exhaust Temperature Gauge, which was not noted in log and which we believe should have been. In accordance with Congressional Statute an Emergency Locator Transmitter was installed by John Ayer in December, 1973, thereby changing the weight, balance, and center of gravity; but this was not entered in log as required by FAA. In late December 1973, the starter malfunctioned, making it necessary to prop plane by hand to get the engine started. John Ayer at Club request removed starter, cleaned it, pronounced it in satisfactory condition, and re -installed it. This work REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - FEBRUARY 12, 1974 was not entered in engine log, which we believe it should have been. In the process, a return oil line apparently was not reconnected. On the next flight, January 11, 1974, crankcase oil leaked out and sprayed over the windshield and other parts of the aircraft. John Ayer was asked to re -connect the oil line at that time because a member was planning to take the airplane to Florida the next morning, Saturday. Ayer refused to repair the oil line at that time because it was the beginning of his Sabbath day. He told two members who had discovered the leak that they should repair the connection. If the oil problem had not been discovered on that short January 11 flight, it is probable that on the following day's flight to Florida the engine would have lost enough oil to cause engine failure and a subsequent forced land or crash, resulting in probable damage to the aircraft and possible injury or death to the four occupants. On a subsequent flight to Arizona, starter again malfunctioned after landing at Phoenix on February 8. Mechanics there pro- nounced the starter defective and installed a new one, making proper entries in the engine log. While the members of Hutch Pacers, Inc., have generally appre- ciated the helpful attitude of John Ayer, they have lost con- fidence in his ability to maintain aircraft in safe condition and thereby respectfully request a change in airport operators. Since Mr. Ayer has been the manager of the Hutchinson Airport, it has acquired the reputation of being a place "not to go", because fuel availability is spasmodic, and because the facil- ities are closed on Saturdays. In January of 1974, Mr. Ayer purchased "no lead" automobile gasoline and used it in his airplanes --a dangerous violation of Federal Aviation Administration regulations. A letter from the State Department of Aeronautics ordering him to cease and desist this practice or to lose his state operating license was received. Since that time, a supply of aviation gas has been received locally. A copy of the above letter is attached. Sincerely, AIRPORT COMMISSION H.T. Koeppen Chairman S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - FEBRUARY 12, 1974 There was further discussion of the matter and reference was made to a letter from the Commissioner of Aeronautics of the State of Minnesota, a copy of which was sent to the Mayor, in which Mr. Ayer was charged with using automobile gasoline in an aircraft engine with potentially disastrous results and warning of further punitive action if it was repeated. The Council thereupon directed the City Attorney to notify Mr. Ayer of the intent to end the contract and to represent the City in the matter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -7- FEBRUARY 12, 1974 Discussion was held concerning Plans for Proposed Improvement of 1st Avenue S.E. (Project 74-20). Marlin Torgerson, among others were present to oppose diagonal parking. It was noted approximately 16 trees would have to be removed, therefore, doubling costs. After further discussion, Alderman Westlund moved parallel parking continue concerning plans for improvement project 74-20. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A recommendation was received from Chief O'Borsky that speci- fications for a new Police Patrol car be approved and bids let as soon as possible to assure delivery on or before April 1, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved that specifi- cations to replace the 1972 Police Car be accepted and bids be opened at the regular Council meeting of March 12, 1974 at 7=45 P.M. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Received was a memo from City Engineer Priebe regarding a cost report for a sewer extension at Peterson's Trailer Park. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Haag moved the matter be tabled and no further action be taken until City Engineer Priebe discuss the matter with Jerry Peterson, owner of Peterson's Trailer Court. Received was a request from Building Official Willard to attend the North Star Chapter International Conference of Building Officials, to be held at Bloomington, Minnesota on February 15, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved Building Official Willard's request to attend be approved. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and it carried. Acknowledged was a letter from Senator John Bernhagen concerning the S & A Bus Line problem. After discussion, it was the con - census of the Council that the owner of the S & A Lines, Mr. Stan Skaggs, be informed that the Coalition of Outstate Cities is supporting a bill No. 3164 (Relating to Public Transit; Pro- viding for Public Transportation Improvements Throughout the State and Public Transit Demonstration Projects; Appropriating Money Therefor.), Attorney Schantzen also informed that the Attorney General advised that it would be illegal for the City to subsidize public transportation. It was noted the League of Minnesota Municipalities was sponsoring a Legislative Action Conference to be held on February 28, 1974, at the St. Paul Arts and Science Center. Mayor Black informed he was plannning to attend and encouraged the Council's attendance. The January Revenue and Budget Report, Building Officials Monthly Report, Safety Council Minutes, Library Board Minutes, Housing Redevelopment Authority Minutes and Park and Recreation Board Minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -8- FEBRUARY 12, 1974 Upon recommendation from the Library Board, Mayor Black reap- pointed Elaine Clay, John Horrocks and Jay Alrick, whose terms expire March, 1974, to the Library Boardlupon Council ratifica- tion. Alderman Lueneburg moved the Council ratify the appoint- ments. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. A snow removal permit application was received from H. H. Lepel - 7 East Realty. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the snow removal permit application be granted. 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 off on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Ackland and carried,as follows: Donald Skoog, 735 Southview Drive, Account No. 24-20. After discussion, Alderman Haag moved the matter of delinquent water account concerning Ruth Piehl, 621 Juul Road, Account No. 98-18, be tabled until the February billing due to a $20 partial payment. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. The delinquent water account of Gary Degn, 145 Milwaukee Avenue, Account 200-13 was reveiwed. It was noted that Mrs. Degn contacted the City Clerks office and promised to pay the delinquent bill in full on February 15, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved service be disconnected if the delinquent account was not paid in full by February 16, 1974. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. The delinquent water account of Barney Schlender, 735 Second Avenue S.E., Account No. 34-16 was reviewed. It was noted that Mr. Schlender seemed unaware that his account was in arrears and promised to pay in full by February 22, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the service be disconnected if the delinquent account was not paid in full by the 23rd of February. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. The Hutchinson Ambassadors requested funding assistance from the City, however, City Attorney Schantzen advised according to law, funding assistance would be illegal. Mayor Black then expressed commendation to the Ambassadors for their work and efforts. It was noted a hearing was scheduled before the Minnesota Public Service Commission for Thursday, March 7, 1974 at 2:30 P.M., at the City Hall. The matter of the petition of Burlington Northern Inc. for Authority to establish a Mobil Direct Service Agency with Headquarters at Hutchinson, Minnesota was the subject of the hearing. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -9- FEBRUARY 12, 1974 It was noted a hearing was scheduled before the Municipal Commission for Tuesday, the 26th day of February at 10:00 A.M. regarding Resolution No. 5287 for the Orderly Annexation of Certain Land To The City of Hutchinson. Several letters were received from the 7th Grade Class, Junior High School, regarding recycling and polution in Hutchinson. The 7th Grade requested the City provide them with trash barrels that the class could paint and decorate. It was noted, however, that trash cans not secured or cemented were moved and vandalized. The Council expressed appreciation to the 7th Grade Class for their concern of their City and of their willingness to help but seemed it would not be feasible to provide such trash cans. It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor Black write the class explaining the situation. Mayor Black informed of a National League of Cities Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. to be held March 3-5, 1974. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved Mayor Black be authorized to attend said conference. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. After discussion and upon recommendation from the Park and Recreation Board, Alderman Westlund moved a price quote be x_C**** received from John Korngiebel to draw plans and specifications for a City garage addition and a park building. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. It was requested from Water and Sewer Superintendent Finley Mix and Clyde Drahos that authorization be granted for their attendance at the 1974 Water School to be held Thursday, February 21, 1974 at North Mankato. After discussion, Alder- man Lueneburg moved said authorization be granted, Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it carried. Four quotations were received for purchase of a 1/2 ton pick-up for the Water and Sewer Department as follows: Name Offer Plowman's Inc. Hutchinson, Minnesota $2,650.00 Moehring Motors Inc. Hutchinson, Minnnesota $2,750.00 Wigon Cheverolet Hutchinson, Minnesota $2,400.00 Frank Motor Company, Inc. Hutchinson, MN 55350 $2,350.00 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -10- After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg Frank Motor Company in the amount of Alderman Westlund seconded the motion FEBRUARY 12, 1974 moved the low bid of $2,350,be accepted. and it carried. Alderman Westlund introduced proposed Ordinance No. 4/74 (An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 271 Regulating the Parking of Vehicles In or Upon the Streets, Avenues and Public Places of the City of Hutchinson) 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. Alderman Westlund moved the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a road easement to McLeod County of the South Grade Road Right of Way. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it carried. City Attorney Schantzen noted the law suit filed against an insurance Company who would not defend the City concerning a law suit filed by Drake Construction Company, who built the dam in 1965 was won and $7,100 was recovered for Attorney fees and other costs. Utilities Commission Superintendent Steve Wacker presented a letter from the Chairman of the Hutchinson Utilities Commission advising of a fuel cost adjustment in accordance with the rate schedule which was approved by the City Council effective May 1, 1973. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the rate increase be approved by the Council. Alderman Haag seconded the motion and it carried. City Engineer Priebe presented material concerning Municipal State Aid Streets. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg introduced Resolution No. 5337 (Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets) 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 Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5338 (Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets) 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 Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5339 (Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets) 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) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING -11- FEBRUARY 12, 1974 Alderman Lueneburg then introduced Resolution No. 5340 (Establishing Municipal State Aid Streets) and moved its adoption. Alderman Ackland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resoltuion was declared adopted adopted. (TEXT) Further questions were asked concerning Federal funding for Highways. City Engineer Priebe stated a full report would be given at the regular Council meeting of March 12, 1974. Mayor Black reminded that a meeting was scheduled on Tuesday, 8:00 A.M., February 19, 1974 with the Fire Department Officers. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 11:11 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag and carried. ******** The Park and Recreation Board recommended that Mattson's of Cokato prepare drawings and specifications for a Garage Building addition and Park Building in the N.E. Park. After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved a price quote be received from John Korngiebel to draw plans and specifications for a City garage addition and a park building. After further discus- sion, Alderman Westlund moved the preceeding motion be with- drawn and that the matter be referred back to the Park and Recreation Board,