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09-25-1973 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 Vice -Chairman Linder called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Reverend Wesley Gerber delivered the invocation. Members present were: Aldermen Westlund, Alrick, and Lueneburg in addition to Vice -Chairman Linder. Members absent were: Mayor Black. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Attorney Schantzen and City Engineer Priebe. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 11, 1973 were accepted as presented on motion by Aldermen Westlund, seconded by Alderman Alrick and carried. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund seconded by Alderman Alrick and carried. (list) Alderman Alrick introduced Resolution No. 52;77 (Resolution Setting Election, Time, Place, Locations of Precincts, Offices to Be Filled, and Appointing of Judges) 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 introduced Ordinance No. 9.52 (An Ordinance Regulating the Traffic On Oakland Avenue) for its second reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and upon vote being .aken, all members voted. "aye" whereupon said Ordinance was declared a(9nnf-Pcl „nnn ; tq geconr a_nd f;_r,a.1_ reading. (TEXT) Mr. Wallace Kurth, Financial Officer and Mavis Geier, Secretary to Burns Manor Nursing Home were present to report on the financial status of the home. Due to rising costs for food, salaries and supplies, despite a high occupancy rate, there will be a $79,861 increase in expenses within the next fiscal year and therefore,a tax levy may be needed to supplement income. Mr. Norman Gerhke, President of the Drift Riders Club was present to ask that the City owned house at West Park located west of Hutchinson, which was in disrepair and therefore unable to rent, be used as a Club House for the Drift Riders Club and the Saddle Club. The Park and Recreation Board contacted Mr. Gerhke and it was their recommendation that this would be a good use for the house. The Clubs agreed to make the needed repairs at their expense and pay for utilities such as heat lights etc. Vice -Chairman Linder indicated that the matter would be considered and discussed. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING September 25,1973 General Fund Nancy Danielson motor vehicle labor 22.40 Loren Buske reserve 16.00 Michael Hogan reserve 16.00 William Marquardt reserve 6.00 Francis Murphy reserve 6.00 Harvey Daharsh dispatch 18.00 Dorothy Hassman dispatch 162-50 Ina Klapotz dispatch 162.00 Wesley Greve fire inspections 67.50 Harold Synstelien electrical inspections 120.00 Eugene Iverson park, -dept. labor 63-00 Norman Wright park dept. labor 144.00 Nancy Degn recreation dept. labor 44.80 Scott Prochnow recreation swimming labor 40.00 Kari Rick recreation swimming labor 10.00 Dianne Fowler training school motor vehicle 21.50 Thomas E. Mealey mileage expenses 74.85 Leslie Linder meals & mileage 41.40 Shannon L. Beem fire convention=Duluth 111.66 Clint Gruett fire convention -Duluth 114.80 John H. Reynolds fire convention -Duluth 93.93 Wesley Greve fire convention -Duluth 113-80 Crow River Country Club meals for convention meeting 23-00 Hutch. Community Hospital blood alcohol test 5.50 Hutchinson Police Dept. cash for special fund 200.00 Dallas Meyer motor fuels 20.80 Northwestern Bell Telephone teletype service 212.25 Lester Vorlicek 2 waste cans- 150-00 Elden Willard car use for business 110.00 Documents, State of Minn. uniform fire code manual 13-80 Int.Conf.Bldg. Officials 6 uniform building codes 73.20 Rod Keith mileage -recreation director 19-35 National Guard Armory rental -Sr. Citizens 150-00 Tri -County Umpires 11 games 79.75 M.R.P.A. touch football registration 20.00 Mun. Water Dept. Sr. Citizens Center 5.18 Grams Ins. Agency city liab. & city property 5261.00 AVM Corporation contract payment & transportation chgs. 2745.96 Commissioner of Adm. cost of adm. S.S. for employees 18.79 Culligan Water Conditioning city hall & fire dept. 11-50 U.S. Leasing Corp. quarterly payment on Burroughs machine 1996.39 Transport Clearings freiglit charges 11.92 $ 12,6ol.53 Road & Bridge Fund Quentin Larson labor 205.00 Carl Baumetz labor 144.00 Duane Dascher labor 220.50 Dill Karl labor 225.50 795.00 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Water & SewerFund Steve Evans Greg Seivert Ziegler Inc. OFF STREET PARKING Harvey Daharsh Hilda Bergs Citizens Bank SINKING FUNDS #6 American National Bank #13 American National Bank -2- Beptember 25, 1973 labor 5198.00 labor 151.88 maintenance of equipment 2845.16 #3195.04 servicing meters 74.25 contract payment 136.00 checks 14.41 $ 224.66 interest & fee on Bonds of 1969 20,954.76 principal & interest & fee on Bonds of 1971 23,229.19 #12 First National Bank of Mpls. principal & interest & fee on Improvement Bonds of 1971 #9 First National Bank of Mpls. interest & fee on bonds of Storm Sewer Impr. of 1969 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Distillers Distributing Co. FAmous Brar_ds Inc. Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc. Johnson Brothers Wholesale Twin City Wine Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Commissioner of Taxation New Ulm Grocery Co. F1'-�)r Care Supply Co. Junker Sanitation Service Northwest Linen Service Hutchinson Iron & Metal Co. Twin City Home ;juice Co. Earl Sprengler Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc. Twin City Winse Co. Gerald Fischer liquor liquor liquor liquor wine liquor liquor Aug. sales taxes supplies cleaning supplies refuse hauling uniforms rental maintenance repairs supplies freight liquor wine maintenance supplies 13,252.8o 18,949.00 744.39 504.87 3994.34 1351.62 24o.46 1525.85 1203.02 1889.81 208.58 30.10 20.00 20.00 11.60 26.72 240.13 913.19 250.88 21.20 $ 13,196.76 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (2) SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 Mr. Del Bitzer was present to represent the Gopher Campfire Club. A request had been made at the Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 1973 for the City to financially assist the installation of a new fence at the Nature Sanctuary which is owned and maintained by the Gopher Campfire Club. After considereable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that the matter be tabled until legal consultation and further discus- sion could be taken, Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. Delinquent Water Accounts were reviewed and no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discon- tinued, therefore, service was ordered shutoff on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, second by Alderman Alrick as follows: David Frank, 877 Highway 15 North, Account No. 177-11; Antony Petla, 546 -4th Avenue S.E., Account No. 190-06. The following made partial payment on account and were given thirty days to pay in full before water service would be discontinued: Art Stamps, 515 Highway 7 East, Account No. 142-8A; Ben Roth, 184 Fourth Avenue N.W., Account No. 40-07. The Planning Commission Minutes were accepted as presented and ordered filed. Alderman Westlund inquired whether Plans and Specifications had been prepared for the construction of the School Road Bridge, crossing Crow River at Stoney Point. After due deli- beration, Alderman Westlund moved that City Engineer Priebe be directed to prepare Plans and Specifications for the School Road Bridge, crossing the Crow River at Stoney Point. Alder- man Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. A proposal was received from the Telephone Company to install a PABX System. After considerable discussion Alderman Westlund moved that the following proposal be accepted and payment of $250 installation charge be approved. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. (TEXT) It was noted that while establishing Liquor Ordinance No. 446 (An Ordinance Providing For and Regulating Issuance of "On -Sale" Liquor Licenses, Establishing Fees, Conditions and Eligibility Requirements for Persons and Places Applying Therefore, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof) and in setting investigation and license fees, the exact amount had not been established. Alderman Westlund then introduced Resolution No. 5281 (Establishing Investigation and License Fees Persuant to Ordinance No. 446) and moved its adoption. Alderman Luene- burg seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present vote "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (TEXT) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (3) SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 A report was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey relaying the request of the President of the Citizens Bank to authorize two more twelve minute parking meters (six minutes per 1�), one on each side of the presently established twelve minute meter on First Avenue South; and a twelve minute meter be established on the first meter on Main Street in front of the bank. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg introduced Resolution No. 5282 (Establishing Time Limits for Parking Meters) 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 Linder reported the Safety Council was in agreement that the parking meter in front of G.T.C. Auto on Main Street is a definite safety hazard when a car or truck is parked in this space and that drivers leaving Downtown Standard find the view obstructed. After discussion it was the concensus of the Council that the matter be checked into by City Engineer Priebe. A report was received from Chief of Police O'Borsky informing that Mr. Howard M. Taylor will not be available for employment until December 15, 1973 due to the fact that Mr. Taylor could not secure an early discharge from the service. Chief O'Borsky requested that considering the manpower shortage and the fact that Mr. Taylor indicated he could begin work October 1, 1973; the appointment be rescinded and the Civil Service Board prepare and submit for consideration a certification of the three candidates next on the eligible roster. After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that the appointment of Howard M. Taylor be rescinded and his name placed on the eligible roster and further, the Civil Service Board prepare and submit for consideration a certification of the three candidates next on the eligible roster. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. An Application For License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail was received from Lee N. Bahr owner of Lee's Red Owl at 242 Main Street South. After discussion Alderman Westlund moved that the license be granted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. An Application For License to Sell Milk and Cream was received from Lee N. Bahr, owner of Lee's Red Owl at 242 Main Street South. After discussion Alderman Westlund moved that the license be granted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (4) SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 Bids were received from Anderson's Interiors; Dobratz Inc.; and Ray Kamrath to install carpet at the Municipal Liquor Store. After a lengthy discussion, Alderman Alrick moved Dobratz Inc.'s Bid to install Stati Tuft carpet in the amount of $1,345.00 be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 9:16 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried.