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02-27-1973 CCMREGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1973 Mayor Kost Called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and called upon Reverend Rollin to deliver the invocation. Members present were: Mayor Kost, Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Black and Alrick. Also present was Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 1973 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Alrick. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Alrick, second by Alderman Linder. A transfer of $10,000 from the Municipal Liquor Store to General Fund was approved on motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by Alderman Alrick. Mayor Kost requested that bids received pursuant to advertisement for new Police Vehicle be presented. The Clerk advised that one bid had been received from Plowman's containing a security check in the amount of $320.00; net bid $2,990. Alderman Black moved that the bid be tabled and referred to the Chief of Police for recommendation. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A petition was acknowledged for vacation of Gobel Street N signed by Virgil Gobel. Alderman Black moved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission at its March meeting at an hour convenient to the Commission. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A request was received from the City Clerk to attend the Clerk's and Finance Officers Conference to be held in Minneapolis March 7, 8, and 9, registration fee $35.00. It was noted that this is a budgeted item. Alderman Black moved that the expense be allowed. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter was received from Earl and Loretta McDonald proposing to sell to the City approximately 35 acres of land designated as open land for park purposes, the property lying North of Roberts Road across from the high school. Alderman Black moved that the proposal be referred to the Park and recreation Board for investigation and recommendation. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. John Miller was acknowledged by Mayor Kost and presented a proposed preliminary plat of Rolling Oaks Third Addition and plan of the final plat. Alderman Black moved that the City Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held before the Planning Commission at its next regular meeting at an hour convenient to the Commission. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 27, 1973 General Fund Judy Warnke motor vehicle labor Frank Engelhart fire inspections for January Harold Sy4stelien electrical inspections Kenneth Krienke police reserve Dorothy A. Hassman police dispatch Ina Klapotz police dispatch Charles Stotbaugh police reserve Theophil Gruenwaldt skating rinks Ed Westphal skating rinks -hockey Joan Krueger office recreation labor Bob Carl basketball officiating Ron Jansen basketball officiating Rod Keith mileage expense MRPA basketball chairman tournament entry fee Orville Voigt moving church bldg. Thomas E. Mealey mileage expenses D. J. Black mileage expenses Culligan Water Conditioning services Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs -inspector Erickson Oil Products gas for police cars U.S. Leasing Corp. postage meter rental Nat'l Inst. of Law Officers subscription North Star Chapter of Bldg.,Officials membership dues League of Minn. Municipalities 3 c�)pies of directory U. of Minnesota registration fee -Dean O'Borsky Mrs. Jerry Janicke refund dance permit U. Of Minnesota registration fee -Thomas Mealey H. Horace Burry codification of ordinances Dean O'Borsky petty cash fund Road & Bridge Fund Eugene Birk John Ball Stan Ristow Dean Oleson Road Machinery & Supplies Off Street Parking Fund HildaBergs Harvey Daharsh Road & Bridge Fund Sinking Funds #13 Road and Bridge Fund 1113 Burlington Northern #13 Road & Bridge Fund #14 Orval & Florence Satterlee //14 Duininck & Gilchrist #14 Road & Bridge Fund snow hauling sAow hauling snow hauling snow hauling down payment on Austin grader contract payment servicing meters for parking lot costs engireering services construction permit repayment of check //1640 to Chicago Bridge & Ir on Co. gravel for construction estimage 112 engineering services 63.20 90.00 195-50 29.00 72.00 189.00 16.00 180.00 218.00 23.20 33.00 33-00 46.00 40.00 650-00 24-50 21.00 10.00 14-85 98.75 22.27 107-50 10.00 12.00 45.00 5.00 30-00 31000.00 5,476.77 120.00 145.00 72.00 54.00 5,000-00 $5,391-00 136.00 58-50 20 000.00 20,194.50 8,000.00 100.00 17,070-00 advanced 7,45o.00 85,o98.42 10,000.00 Regular Council Meeting Municipal Liquor Store Distillers Dist. Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Twin City Wine Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Famous Brands, Inc. Griggs,Cooper & Co. Twin City Wine Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Hutchinson Cold Storage City of Hutchinson -2- liquor liquor wine liquor liquor liquor wine liquor liquor contract payment transfer to general fund February 27, 1973 $539.02 1482.41 278.20 693.20 743.71 5061.14 227.29 164.26 1454-71 150.00 10,000.00 $20,793.94 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 2 _ FEBRUARY 27, 1973 Alderman Black introduced Ordinance No. 436 annexing the Ben Mehl property on South Jefferson for its first reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon v,) to being taken all members present voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted upon first reading. Alderman Linder then introduced Ordinance No. 437 for stop sign at Century Avenue and T. H. 15 Service Road for its second reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Black seconded the motion. Upon vote being taken all members present voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted on second and final reading. (Text in full) Policy concerning water account deposits came under discussion. It was brought out that the matter had been considered many times and the practice of requiring deposits does not effectually appear to ensure payment of the account any better than the procedure of certification. At the conclusion of the discussion Alderman Black introduced Ordinance No. 438 amending that portion of ordinance 325 requiring`; account deposit and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" whereupon said ordinance was declared adopted upon first reading. The Chamber of Commerce request for membership for City officials was taken under consideration and discussion, which had to be interrupted for opening of the scheduled hearings at 8:00 p.m. The meeting was ajourned to the auditorium due to the numbers of people appearing for the hearing. Mayor Kost called to order public hearing as duly advertised for improve- ment work for this year. 119 persons were present, many of whom eoiin;ernted on or questioned the proposed work. All questions having received response and/or discussion, the hearing was closed at 9:18 p.m. The Council having recessed and reconvened in the Council Chamber, each proposed project was discussed in depth and in view of the responses from those present at the Bearing. Alderman Black introduced Resolution No. (5169 through 5192) ordering improvement and preparation of plans, and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and vote having been taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon si id resolution was adopted. The Chamber of Commerce request for membership for City officials was again brought under discussion. Alderman Black stated that he does not think this is a right and proper expenditure of City funds. Mayor Kost stated that in itis opinion it is not an appropriate expenditure. Alderman Black then stated that the manager of the municipal liquor store is in a comparable position to that of a retail merchant and moved that such membership be authorized. There was further discussion during which Chamber Manager Fowler asked permission to withdraw his request. Alderman Black withdrew his motion and the discussion was terminated. REGUL4R COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - FEBRUARY 2V, 1973 The petition for swimming Pool referendum tabled at the last regular meeting was brought under discussion. Capital improvement program for Park and Recreation facilities was discussed along with methods of funding. Tax levy and procedure for referendum also were discussed. Alderman Linder moved that the matter ,J, referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. The King Motel's request for referendum on liquor license and proposal to establish a restaurant on -sale liquor dispensary was considered. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Engineer Priebe presented preliminary figur\s on projects 72-2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 34 and 35 and recommended that these lyompleted projects be placed on assessment. After due deliberation and edpsideration, Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5194, declaring eost to be assessed and order- ing preparation of proposed assessment roll No. 47, and moved its adoption. Alderman Black seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, it was found that all members had voted T1aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (Text in full) Alderman Linder then introduced resolution No. 515 for hearing on proposed assessment roll No. 47 and moved its adoption. Alderman Black seconded the motion and upon vote having been taken, all membars present were found to have voted "aye" whereupon said resolLtion was declared adopted (text in full) . City Engineer Priebets recommendation sewer charges to NIid-America was duly directed to contact the spoI.-I.for date for negotiation to include Water Assistant Mealey. to once again take up the matter of considered. Engineer Priebe was the corporation and set a meeting Commissioner Black and Administrative Alderman Black reported to the Council on the interdepartmental exchange of personnel which moved Charles Stombaugh from the Park Department to the Water Department and Clifford Paulsen from the Water Department to the Park Department. Alderman Black further reported on the form signed by both employees and moved that it be established policy of the Council that in all cases of interdepartmental transfers, the terms of the transfer be written and signed by all parties concerned and made a part of the employees' personnel file. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A request was received from Chief O'Borsky for authority to attend the annual Police Chiefs Training Institute to be tzeld March 14 thru 16 at St. Paul. !It was noted that this is a budgeted item. Alderman Black moved that the expense be allowed. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Black reported on behalf of the Planning Commission on its findings and recommendation for entering into contract with Nason-Wherman Chapman Associates for revision of ordinances 245 and 235, zoning and subdivision ordinances. Alderman Black then moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the proposed agreement for services. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL - 4 - FEBRUARY 29-,1973 re - Mayor Kost announced/appointment of Tom Cone to the Manning Commission upon expiration of his current term in March. Alderman Black moved that the appointment be ratified by Council. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members present. Note was made of receipt of hearing notice for construction of an implement dealership building south of the Airport, hearing to be held in Glencoe on March 5. A proposal for codification of ordinances was r--ceived from H. Horace Burry of St. Louis Park as follows: (to be copied in full). Alderman Black moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreement as proposed and that the initial $3,000 payment be authorized': Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried *for payment from the Contingency Fund. A letter of resignation from the Police Department was received and acknowledged by Mayor Kost, from Gerhardt Zerwas. Alderman Westlund moved that the resignation be accepted. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:50 P.M.