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07-10-1973 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 109 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice -Mayor Black. Reverend Walter D. Marth delivered the invocation. Members present were Aldermen Westlund, Alrick and Black. It was noted that Alderman Linder would arrive shortly. Also present were Attorney Schantzen, Administrative,Assistant Mealey and City Engineer Priebe. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 1973 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Alrick. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Alrick. (list) On motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder transfers and investments were authorized in the following funds and amounts: Sinking Fund No. 8 approximately $20,000 9 approximately $72,000 11 approximately $76,000 14 approximately $75,000 A transfer of $50,000 from Utilities to General Fund. Vice -Mayor Black recognized Curt Sampson who was present to represent Communications Systems, Inc. (CATV). Mr. Sampson and Mr. Phil Walters presented to the Council an interesting report and demonstration on the Cable Television System. It was noted that CATV should be operational by December. Alderman Black moved that Attorney Schantzen be directed to draw -up a Quit Claim Deed which would clear up the title problem of the property conveyed to Great Plains Supply Company by the Stearns Brothers. Alder- man Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A report was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey pertaining to Chapter 661 of the laws of 1973, authorized mileage expense reimbursement of 15( per mile effective May 24, 1973. After discussion Alderman Westlund moved that since it has been the policy of the City Council to authorize the amount approved by the legislature, the mileage expense reimbursement be set at 15G per mile. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A report was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey pertaining to Chapter 721 of the laws of 1973 establishing a $1.80 minimum wage for employees. After due deliberation Alderman Westlund moved that a minimum wage of $1.80 per hour be set. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1973 General Fund Joan Krueger city clerk help AMY Robyn Meyer recreation office blep 49.60 Wes Asplin police reserve 10.00 Lo,en Buske police reserve 23-00 Micbael Nogan police reserve 9.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 97.00 Bernard J. Kummet police reserve 21.00 William Marquardt poitce reserve 19.00 Francis Orphy police reserve 33-00 Scott Johnson police reserve 9.00 Daro0y 7assmar, police dispatcn 145.00 Ina Klapotz police 6ispatc-'-) 04.00 Gale Boelter park dept. help 213-75 MO Schantzen park dept. help 184.00 Ed Westpahl Park dept. help 20P.50 Norman Wright park dept. help 188.00 Harold Synstelien electrical inspections 78.00 00 drawer#11 misc. P. 1&es 20.20 HutchInson Telephone Co. telenhone services 275.03 Junkers Sanitation Service June services 7345.80 Commissioner of Administration 2nd quarter emplojer cont. 3912-32 State Treasurer PERA rune contribition 2858-79 Crown Life Ins. Co. July me6ical premium 1646.20 Rutchinson Utilities Commission services 569.48 Yetzer's Variety House picture Frames 10-34 hutchinson Utilities alley light -Herb Filk 44.55 On Typewriter Sno-n repairs & supplies 04.90 Clarence S&ultz, Auditor real estate tax lint Ono Miller Davis Co. election supplies 19-70 Minn. Valley Testing Lab. testing; 154.24 Leef Bros. Inc. services Ano Kemske Paper Co. supplier, 76.35 Ben R. Benjamin straw 6.00 A erican Linen Supply Co. June services 15-55 Ist State Federal Savings savings acct. 500.00 Off Street Parking rental of office io?.00 F. & E Sales & Service signature plate 49-75 Werner Fruck vent on bldg. 100. 00 Yager Jewelry plaque for mayor 24.40 Int. City Management Assn. members: ip dues 89.00 T�_omas Healey meetings 17.?Cl Elden 4111ard mileage ony) RalpWestlun,,, convention expenses 71.05, Leslie B. Linder convention expenses YOE D. J. Black convention expenses 50.2-1 Don KoFt convention expenses W.W, Daryl Lade labor -fire barn 23-81 Allen Office Supply supplies 8.30 Mork Communications equipment repairs 46-50 G.T.C.Auto Parts repair nart,­; 17.69 Ricnard Waage use o F car A.0") Regular Council Meeting -2- July 10,1973 llutc'a Fire De-pt. relief Assn. r)er '75 blidjet transfer 21_')0. ) S'teldon Nies,bireme Pi i remens cvertion expense oi Delbert Ylabunde fireies convention expense 86:38 7,-I,tC'_i- ,,S,)r F4.re Dept. fire runs -82 .50 Qj,iadels Inc. bldg. repairs 6.12 Larsen Communications equil-Irient repairs 12.50 11 u t c: -, Community T-1 es o i t a I blood test 3.00 i-,u-denls Sr,,)es Tnc. -Waage ),)lice clotLing 23.99 -Hienkels Cafe prisoner , ],.undies X5.80 Family Roxall Dr-,),o,- sun ?1l i 40.03 KnIs. Star ti Tribline Co. nolice -atrolmar, ad 63.80 Mr. Reed's police clothing-� 'I Borsky 50-00 Rite Way Auto Wasn police. car maintenance 6.60 Plowman's Inc. i ,'1, iD 0 rar ma,-elance 119-59 Police Press Inc. office s7znnlies 6(-4.O0 Uniforms Unii-ited Inc. a7lxiliary nol'ice clotlli,,,,F,� I o.,3 C�)ast- to Coast Stores su-r-)IJ er: 34.15 Mlerson Unifc,rm Co. -7,UXILAMY police clotiing 13-10 PAM,' Simonson Lbr. Co. nark, supplies _�0.92 Century Fence Co. fencing; 210.00 Allen Bros. stumj� removal 70-00 tine] , Distributing, Co. renairc 10.25 Jerry's Tire Service renairs i6.50 Kemper Tree Service tree removal & repair lites 250-00 1.11ccormick TC,,plement Inc. re-nai_rs, tom, ve'nicles Farm & Home Dist. slipplies Schramm Implement - supplies 87.70 Grace Sansted planting flowers in parks 60.84 Emma Lake -Olar: ;Av. flowers 12.00 Plaza OK Hardware ouclnl ies F, tools 132.04 Wally's Tire Center retDairs 4.00 Po-ppls Electrical labor 3.00 Electric Motor Co. cord: 7.83 HenrylWraspir movin,,- building 2_90.00 Welskals, Auto Macl.ine S'ion ser-. ice rcnairs 169-93 D,,)ug]-as Anderson repair lig: ,-,inF sy-len 94.00 S andard Oil Co. g as o I 111 e 621.86 RECREATION Hut-cl-, Tele-nhone Co. phone eervi ces 20.02 M J_ �,.OUI.ItV TIT,�p4 ri � U Ires Asn. pirincp nLg',,tt3 um, Citizens Bank .3enio-v Citizens rental 150-00 Farm R, Home Dist. Co. sU-)-_r)_j ieE� 9.90 Family Rexall Drug 21.09 jjjtC-j, Ut4 -1 iti e36.19electricF-,!_ service i�-, T, ,leil D_,,-us - firs'- �,;de k-i-t 3.'79 Q,11,10le's Irc. recreation supplies 45.95 Koke,91 At� letic Surnly slznn?i: _ 113.80 Lager's Tiandlcraft sunnl ie = � '=C_-95 Julie lir-It program vrorkers 102.50 dy BretzprogramJU I program workers 112.50 Roger Fit 2sl,)ff f)rogram, worKers i 10. 00 Dan Goede -prog ra­� workers - 2-3-751 Janet 1"oel nrogram workers 141.00 Gail Jensen sw i mmi ;Ig Instructor -,68.00 J_ Ted May a w i m!,.i i ng instri)ctor 123-75 Dave Mooney baseball worker 240.00 Scott Powers baseball worker 142-50 ,-W-;M- jn�, instructorX4.00 ,-, .,m ji-11 Prill-ioda 11 Regular Council Meeting =3= July 10, 1973 Scott Prochnow Kari Rick Bill Tapper ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Swimming instructor program worker baseball worker 12.00 5.00 180.00 $27,773.96 Bill Karl labor 279.13 Quentin Larsonl labor 255-00 Duane Dascher labor 108.00 Cash Drawer #4 supplies & postage 5.71 Hutchinson Tel4hone Cc. phone services 40.33 1st American National Bank contract payments 510-00 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927-50 Plowmans Inc. vehicle maintenance 51-90 GTC Auto Parts vehicle maintenance 50.04 Electric Miter Co.%, cord 5.98 Gopher Stamp & Die,,Co. signs 19.50 Erickson Constructi9n Co. machine hire 231-00 Hutchinson Wholesalo' Supply supplies 21.93 L. & J. Distributors signs 57.96 Wigen Chev. Co. vehicle maintenance 22.45 Road Machinery & Supplies supplies 24-36 Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Co. tar filler pot 28-35 Plaza OK Hardware shovel 7.38 Schramm Implement supplies 5-50 Culligan Water Conditioning 240# salt 5.40 W.11. Barber Oil Co. street oil 83c-.,)7 Hutc',iinson Utilities Cotmission electrical & gas services 1249-70 Standard Oil Co. gasoline & oil 536.28 Coast to Coat Stores supplies 4.30 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 19.42 Floor Care Supply Co. degreaser & supplies 52-15 Home Gas Company Inc. gas 60.25 Hall Equipment Co. supplies for repairs 184.90 Jerry's Tire Co. vehicle maintenance 64-55 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies & paint 182.00 Hutch Equipment Inc. repairs 6.69 Northern State Supply Co.' sup -plies 16.90 Marlow Priebe convention expenses 94.46 Fred Roberts convention expenses 66-36 Allen Office Supply office supplies 5.71 Great Plains Supply Co. field supplies 45.20 Hutch Iron & Meta 1 Co. used pipe 7.28 Albinson office supplies 116.91 Hutchinson Utilities Comm. advancement of 73 projects 123-73 Erickson Contracting Co. Est. //l 73 project 4770.00 M.J. Jacobs & Sons Est. #1 73 project 14,500-00 Griffith Const. Co. est. #2 73 project 29,532.60 Juul Contracting Co. est. #2 73 project 19,717-79 74,820.22 Regular Council Meeting -4- July 10, 1973 WATER & SEWER FUND Cash drawer #4 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Juul Contracting Co. Standard Oil Co. Bonniwell's Stare Coast to Coast Store Water Products Co. Wally's Tire Center Schlueter's Regrigeration S.A. Nies Krasen Inc. Johnson Super Valu Hawkins Chemical Inc. Hutch 'Wholesale Supply Frederickson's Inc. Feed Rite Controls Inc. Downtown Stell Hutch Utilities Comm. Commissioner of Taxation Public Sites Trust Fund Barrick Well Co. Cemetery Fund Everts Oil Co. Hutch. Utilities Co. Off Street Parking Fund Hutch Utilities Commission Harvey Daharsh Sinking Funds postage 3.45 phone 58.06 replace hydrant 842.00 gasolin e 99.46 supplies 59.16 supplies 6.24 supplies 37.25 vehicle repairs 66-50 repairs 29-50 fire extinguisher service 40.35 repairs 32,50 supplies 11-52 chlorine liquid 112-70 supplies 1.42 repairs 34.59 supplies 9.90 vehicle maintenance 4.75 services 3184.37 June saler:taxes 393-36 1 $ 5,027.o8 h?use repairs oil security lite gas & electric servicing meters #7 lst National Bank of St. Paul interest& service charge #14 Duininck Bros & Gilchrist Est. #3 proj. 72-02 #14 Juul Contracting Co. Est.#3 final 22.08 4..5.5 2.00 6.55 5.90 81.00 86.90 28,318.12 21,759.6� 31459.64 Regular Council Meeting Municipal Liauor Store Hutchinson Utilitie� Commission Riverview Press Earl Sprengler Quade's Inc. Hutchinson Telephone Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. McKesson Liquor Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Famous Brands, Inc. Distillers Distributing Co. Locher Bros. Premium Distributing Co. Olivis Bottling Co. Marsh Distributing Co. Lenneman Beverage Dist. Inc. Northland Beverages Inc. Coco Cola Bottling Co. Don M. Peterson New Ulm, Grocery Co. Ed Phillips & Sons. Co. Twin City Wine Co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Distillers Distributing Co. City of Hutchinson July 10, 1973 gas & electric services 186.93 printing supplies 35.95 june freight 197.97 installation & purchase of air condition 3642.10 phone service 22.90 liquor 1034.58 liquor 455.08 liquor 5061.45 liquor 603.22 liquor 911.76 liquor- beer 1434.10 beer 26o6.05 beer 934.60 beer 4816.75 beer 10,995.39 supplies 58.50 supplies 237.50 heavy duty door closer etc. 56.92 supplies 24.88 liquor 984.73 wine 240.71 liquor 1797-38 liquor 274.78 june payroll L� 424,--.89 - W,86o.12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (2) JULY 10, 1973 At 8:00 P.M. Vice -Mayor Black called to order public hearing as duly advertised for Assessment Roll No. 48. No one having appeared for the hearing, it was moved by Alderman Black and seconded by Alderman Westlund that the hearing be closed. Alderman Black then introduced Resolution No. 5267 (Adopting Assessment Roll No. 48)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) Alderman Black submitted his verbal resignation as Alderman for the pur- pose of filling the office of Mayor. Alderman Linder then assumed the Chair and called for a motion to accept Alderman Black's resignation. Alderman Alrick so moved, motion seconded by Alderman Westlund and it was carried. Chairman Linder then called for motion appointing D. J. Black as Mayor. Alderman Westlund so moved, motion was seconded by Alderman Alrick. Alderman Linder stepped down and Mayor Black assumed the Chair. Mayor Black then announced appointment of Milton Lueneburg to fill the vacancy on the Council subject to Council ratification. Alderman Alrick moved that appointment of Milton Lueneburg be ratified. Alderman West- lund seconded and it was carried. Judge Yost administered the oaths as follows: "I do solemnly swear to support the constitution of the United States and of this state and to discharge faithfully the duties devoloving upon me as (mayor, alderman) of the City of Hutchinson to the best of my judgment and ability." Mayor Black then announced appointment of Alderman Lueneburg as Sewer and Water Commissioner and ex -officio representative to the Airport Commission. Mayor Black declared vacancy for the office of Vice -Mayor. Alderman Alrick nominated Alderman Linder for office of Vice -President of the Council, there being no further nominations or discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that a unaminous ballot be cast for election of Alderman Linder to office of Vice -President. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Mayor Black recognized Gerald Gell of 596 Juergens Road. Mr. Gell requested specific work to be done on his property in connection with improvement work in progress. It was the concensus of the Council that Mr. Gell confer with City Engineer Priebe and contractor and that the problem be solved jointly and privately. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (3) JULY 10, 1973 At 8:15 P.M. Mayor Black called to order public hearing as duly adver- tised for Assessment Roll No. 49. No one having appeared for the hearing, it was moved by Alderman Westlund and seconded by Alderman Linder that the hearing be closed. Mayor Black then introduced Resolution No. 5268 Adopting Assessment Roll No. 49 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) The Financial Statement and Building Official's monthly report were accepted for filing. A trash and refuse reduced rate affidavit was received from Esther B. Gruendemann, at 1009 North Main Street. It was noted that the assessed value of the property is $14,750. After due deliberation, Alderman Linder moved that the request for reduced rate for trash and refuse be granted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A memorandum was recieved from Fire Chief Eric Smith requesting a transfer of $2,100 local fire relief levy to the Hutchinson Fire Department, as budgeted. Alderman Westlund moved that the Clerk be directed to make the transfer. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Attorney Schantzen after having checked with Wes Abrams, Assessor informed the Council that an error had been made pertaining to the assessment on the portion of vacated Third Avenue SW between Main Street and Franklin. The County Auditor's Office listed this property as belonging to the City of Hutchinson and therefore tax exempt. However, the property should have been divided between the north and south adjoining property owners and should have been picked up on those owner's tax statements. A letter was received from Carl Beatrez requesting that a 3.2 license be issued to St. Anastasia Parish at its annual fall festival, to be held on the church grounds the 16th day of September, 1973 starting at 11:00 A.M. After a brief discussion Alderman Linder moved the license be granted with the stipulation that the area be enclosed and a $25.00 fee set. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Ordinance Nos. 444 and 445 were drafted and presented by Attorney M. D. Schantzen. It was the concensus of the Council that the Ordinances be tabled for further study and put on the Agenda of the Regular Council Meeting of July 24. A letter was received from Gerhert Zerwas informing that he will be vacating premises August 1 at West Park located west of Hutchinson. It was noted by the Council that a thorough inspection should be made of the house and its facilities before it would continue to be rented. Administrative Assistant Mealey was instructed to inform Superintendent Roberts that he compile a report on this house. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (4) JULY 10, 1973 Mayor Black introduced Resolution No. 5269, (Establishing Parking Meter Limit in Front of Motor Vehicle Office). After a brief discussion Alder- man Linder moved that Resolution No. 5269 be adopted. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion. There being no further discussion vote was taken and all members present voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (text) Rolling Oaks Third Addition Preliminary Plat and plan of final plat was approved by the Council March 27, 1973. After having been slightly revised and reviewed by the Planning Commissionjit was presented to the Council for its final approval. City Engineer Priebe pointed out the revisions and reported that the State Highway Department recommendation was that a Service Drive be installed parallel to T.H. #7 to service the lots abutting the highway. Alderman Westlund moved that it be approved in accordance with the highway departments recommendation. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Mayor Black noted that a Canvass Board Meeting should be set for the Swimming Pool Referendum (Election) of July 17 for the purpose of canvassing votes. After a brief discussion Alderman Westlund moved that a Special Council Meeting be scheduled July 18, at 9:00 A.M. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Westlund introduced Ordinance No. 44- (Amending Ordinance No. 135 - Regulating the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor within the City of Hutchinson) and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried whereupon said Ordinance was declared adopted upon its second reading. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.