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06-26-1973 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 269 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Vice -Mayor Black. Reverend Thomas R. Oswald delivered the invocation. Members present were Aldermen Westlund, Linder, and Black. Absent were Alderman Alrick, Mayor Kost and Administrative Assistant Mealey. Also present were Attorney Schantzen and City Engineer Priebe. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1973 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Westlund. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Linder second by Alderman Westlund. (list) On motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder transfers and investments were authorized in the following funds and amounts: Sinking Fund No. 7 approximately $4,500.00 6 approximately $120,000.00 13 approximately $150,000.00 A transfer of $5,000 from Liquor Store Fund to General Fund. Council was advised that the Bulk Fuel Contract is due for renewal August 1. The matter was considered and discussed after which Alderman Linder moved that the Advertisement and opening of bids be July 24, 1973 at 7:45 P.M. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion whereupon all present voted "aye", "nays" there were none. A recommendation from Administrative Assistant Mealey and Chief O'Borsky concerning the State Teletypewriter Communications Network Agreement was reviewed and discussed. After due deliberation, Alderman Linder intro- duced Resolution No. 5266, State Teletypewriter Communications Network Agreement, and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolu- tion was declared adopted. (text) The request from Zajicek Brothers Company, Inc. to build a house and attached garage on Lot 12, Block 40, Christensen's Addition (corner of Glen and 1st Avenue NW) with a 9 foot variance from the rear yard set- back requirement of 30 feet as prescribed by Ordinance 345, was reviewed. After discussion was held, Alderman Westlund moved that the recommendations of the Planning Commission to grant the variance be accepted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. The request from Harold Odegaard for permit to build an attached garage to his home, replacing the present porch at 446 Main Street South with variance of 14 feet rear yard set back, was reviewed and discussed. After a brief discussion Alderman Westlund moved that the recommendation of the Ll REGULAR COINCIL MEETING General Fund Judy 'i4arnke Motor Ve icle labor Mike 3c antzen Park dept. summer help Ed Westpahl Park dept. labcr Norman Wrigi,it Park Dent. labor Francis Murphy Police reserve Dorothy Hassman Police dispatc? REGULAR CC-)UNCIL MIEETING CONT. -? June 26, 1973 Municipal Liquor Store Hutchinson Cold Storage contract gy9ent 3150.00 City of V tchir.son transfer in 3000.00 New Ulm Grovery Co. supplies 32.04 Ed Philips & Sons Co. l iquo--- 100j.59 Old leoria Co. inc. liquor 60>. ;73 Twin City Wine Q. wine 300.39 McKesson Liquor Co. Liquor 496.64 johnson BroA. Co. liquor 607.03 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. liquor 1462.19 Famous Brands inc. liquor 551.08 Distillers Distb. Co. liquor 1006.47 Madsen Agency i n crance 293.00 Ed Villips _ Cons liquor 566.314 Twin City Wine Co. wine 493.61 Griggs,Cooner & Co. Tnc. liquor 1092.55 Distillers Dict. Co. liquor 337.16 3 14,002.84 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (2) JUNE 267 1973 Planning Commission to grant the variance be accepted. seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Linder The Preliminary and Plan of Final Plat, (Shady Ridge Road and Highway 7 West) from the TenPart Company was reviewed and discussed. Upon recom- mendation for approval from the Planning Commission, Alderman Westlund moved that the plat be approved with the stipulation of Park and Playground contribution of $253.00. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. The Preliminary and Plan of Final Plat, Revised Betker's Addition was reviewed. After a brief discussion Alderman Westlund moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation that the plat be approved subject to Park and Playground contribution of $297.00. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter of resignation was received from Police Patrolman Lloyd Dawson effective June 30. It was noted that Mr. Dawson Was returning to school. After discussion Alderman Linder moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter of resignation was received from Police Dispatcher Irene O'Fallon as of July 31. After a brief discussion Alderman Westlund moved that the resignation be accepted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter was received from Frank Broderius requesting that his leave of absence without pay be extended through July 31. Reason being that he may qualify for the maximum pension under state law. The matter was considered and discussed, after which Alderman Linder moved that the extension be approved. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A memorandum was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey pertaining to the problems of roofing at the Liquor Store. A proposal was then received from Marty's Roofing in the amount of $600.00. After due deliber- ation Alderman Linder moved that the repair be approved. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Delinquent water accounts were reviewed and discussed. Whereas, no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, the service was ordered to be shut off at 877 Highway 15 North; Mr. David Frank; account #177-11. Alderman Linder moved that the service be discon- tinued. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A recommendation from Chief of Police Dean O'Borsky that the following men be appointed to the Police Reserve for the City of Hutchinson, and also, that the attached training schedule be approved was reviewed. Mayor Black then Appointed the following officers to'the Police Reserve, subject to Council ratification. RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS Arthur Asplin Francis Murphy Audley Jorgenson Charles Stombaugh Kenneth Krienke Scott Johnson Bernard Kummet Michael Hogan Bill Marquardt William Mattsfield Loren Buske REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (3) JUNE 26, 1973 After a brief discussion Alderman Linder moved that the appointments be ratified and the training schedule be approved. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. (text training schedule) Alderman Westlund introduced Resolution No. 5266, join'resolution as to orderly annexations and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. (text) The minutes of the Safety Council were received and ordered filed. City Engineer Priebe was instructed to investigate the request from the Safety Council of the possibility of marking a pedestrian crosswalk on Dale Street in front of the Goebel Fixture Company's Plant. A report on disposal of Sludge from the municipal sewage plant prepared by City Engineer Priebe, Administrative Assistant Mealey and Sewer and water Superintendent Mix was received and discussed. No action was taken. A verbal report on Water Tower Projects was made by City Engineer Priebe. Vice -Mayor Black acknowledged receipt of Mayor Kost's letter of resigna- tion and read it in full for the record as follows: MEMBERS OF THE HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL Gentlemen: Please accept my resignation from the office of Mayor of the City of Hutchinson, effective July 1, 1973. It has been a distinct honor and pleasure to have served with you, and this will end the tremendous association that I feel we have had, working together over these past years. It is with regret that I am leaving, and a great deal of pride in the things we have tried to accomplish. I have great confidence in you gentlemen in carrying on the business of the City. Sincerely, Don 0. Kost After considerable discussion Alderman Linder moved that the resignation be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5262 and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (text) Alderman Westlund noted that a letter had been received from Communications Systems, Hector (CATV) Franchise) stating that the only delay that arose was in obtaining the needed Communications Commission License. They expect to be operational in December 1973. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (4) JUNE 269 1973 It was noted, at the July 10 Council Meeting, the vacancies for Mayor and Alderman would be considered and appointment made at that time. Alderman Westlund introduced Resolution No. 5265, A Resolution Providing For The Issuance And Sale of $725,000 Improvetient Bonds of 1973, and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (text) There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. 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