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08-14-1973 CCMREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1973 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Black at 7:30 P.M. Reverend William Ingvoldstad delivered the invocation. Members present were: Mayor Black, Aldermen Westlund, Linder, Alrick and Lueneburg. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 24, Special Meeting of July 30, Special Meeting of August 3 were approved as amended on motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Linder. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Linder, second by Alderman Westlund. On motion by Alderman Westlund, second by Alderman Alrick investments were authorized in the following funds and amounts. Sinking Fund #6 Sinking Fund #8 Off Street Parking Approximately $135,800 Approximately $14,500 Approximately $30,000 A trash and refuse reduced rate affidavit was received from Olaf Carlson of 801 2nd Avenue N.W. It was noted that the assessed value of his property is $8,300. After a brief discussion Alderman Linder moved that the request for reduced rate for trash and refuse be granted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. A trash and refuse reduced rate affidavit was received from Herman Koehler of 130 3rd Avenue S.W. It was noted that the assessed value of his property is $10,400. After a brief discussion Alderman Linder moved that the request for reduced rate for trash and refuse be granted. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. Chamber of Commerce Manager Fowler appeared before the Council to recommend acceptance of a proposal submitted by Vaughn's Inc. for the purchase of new outdoor Christmas Decorations in the amount of $13,676. Discount and trade in value was quoted at $5,226 leaving a balance of $8,450. Mr. Fowler proposed to use $4,000 tax funds levied for Christmas Decorations and currently held in escrow, and borrow the balance from a local bank pledging the next two years' tax increment funds for liquidation of the debt. After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved that the $4,000 from tax levy funds be authorized for payment toward the new Christmas Decorations, with the stipulation that Chamber of Commerce Fowler submit an up-to-date reconciliation of funds. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. It was noted that the present decorations were five years old. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND August 14, 1973 Grace Sanstead Election judges $14.00 Kathryn A. Rettig " It 1.50 Verna Anderson " " 13.75 Doris Daggett It " 14.00 Muriel Dobratz " " 1.50 Bernice Erickson " " 13.75 Lillias Gilhousen " " 14.00 KenneE7Gruenhagen " " 1.50 Dorotly Hagen " " 14.00 Delores Holtz " If 1.50 Olga Kern IfIf 13.75 Darleen Knigge '' " 1.50 Grace Kottke It if 13.75 Pat Kuester It " 14.00 Emma Lake It if 13.75 Lucy Miscavage if It 1.50 Mildred Nelson 9° If 13.75 Evelyn Odegaard " " 1.50 Mary Ann Price " " 1.50 Karen Prihoda If " 1.50 Edna D. Rettig it If 1.50 Marion Rick If it 1.50 Marilyn Schaffer " if 13.75 Arlene Schumacher " " 14.00 Roy H. Thompson ' " 1.50 Ruth Torgerson " " 1.50 Harriet White " " 1.50 Martha Wilson " " 13.75 Clara Witte " " 13.75 Elvera Zupfer " " 1.50 $230.25 M.Dianne Fowler motor vehicle labor 108.00 Joan Krueger city clerk labor 44.00 152.00 Loren Buske police reserve 48.o0 Loren Buske police reserve 10.50 Audley Jorgenson police reserve 10.00 Jon Kummet police reserve 12.00 Francis Murphy police reserve 12.00 Scott Jo'^nso n police reserve ,-6.00 Dorot.ty Hassman police disratch 101.25 Ina Klapotz police dispatch 108.00 397.75 Gale Boelter park dept. labor 126.00 Chris Braun park dept. labor 38.40 Jim DuHamel park dept. labor 121.60 Brian Kaping park zdept. labor 134.40 Robert NeiEe park dept. labor 60.80 Ted Neumann park dept. labor 25.60 Jeffrey A. Reiner park dept. labor 73.60 Mike Schantzen park dept. labor 109.00 Ed Westpahl park dept. labor 227.25 Norman Wright park dept. labor 176.00 1092.65 Walter Rippe plumbing inspections 135.40 Harold Synstelien electrical inspections 202.00 337.40 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED -2- GENERAL FUND CONTINUED August 14, 1973 Julie Arlt playground labor $102.50 Mike Block softball officiating 18.00 Roger Fitzloff baseball labor 140.00 Dan Goede recreation swimming 207.50 Jan Hoel recreation playground 140.00 Gail Jensen recreation swimming 270.00 Ted May recreation swimming 192.50 Dave Mooney recreation baseball 240.00 Scott Powers recreation baseball 120.00 Jill Prihoda recreation swimming 403.00 Kari Rick recreation swimming 10.00 Bill Tapper recreation baseball 180.00 Standard Printing Co. Summer recreation program 78.55 Jacobson's Hardware Hank chain & lock 2.19 Coca Cola Bottling Co. baseball supplies 2.80 Mun. Water Dept. Sr.Citizens 18.08 Mary Mooney refund for swimming lessons 3.50 Mrs. Bernard Kerkoliep refund for swimming lessons 7.00 Tri -County Umpires 4 nights umpiring 72.00 HiEtchinson Telephone Co. phone service 11.54 Ben Piehl baseball trips 206.00 Family Rexall Drug supplies 22.83 Sylvan Studio playground supplies 41.85 Yetzers Variety House playground supplies 3.10 Lloyds Super Market Inc. playground supplies 10.38 Gopher Athletic Supply Co. baseball uniforms 79.55 Kokesh Athletic Supply softball & trophies 124.09 Simonson Lbr. Co. baseball -field lime 9.00 Hutchinson Utilities Sr. Citizens 28.27 Citizens Bank rental for Sr. Citizens 150.00 Rod Keith mileage 36.75 Hutchinson Utilities utilities 401.92 Custom Made Equipment repairs 75.00 Felska's Auto Machine repair, 186.07 Hoels' Service Center laam mower 169.95 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 11.38 Quade's supplies & generator check 164.77 Jerry's Tire Company vehicle maintenance 8.25 McCormick Implement Co. vehicle maintenance 436.22 Miracle Recreation Equip. player bench 16'portable 514.24 Simonson Lbr. Co. supplies 158.08 Schramm Implement repair parts 28.36 Nat'l Police Bureau subscription 12.50 Anaconda Publications subscription 9.00 Legal Publications 2 manuals 6.50 Shopko Stores Inc. film 4.77 Rite Way Auto Wash washing cars 2.80 Meade's 66 Station tire. repair 3.00 Lee's Inn. prisoners lunches 4.72 Wally's Tire Center new tires 59.00 Northwestern Bell Phone Co. teletype service 212.25 Hutch Community Hospital blood alcohol test 8.00 $2023.50 907.48 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED -3- GENERAL FUND CONTINUED August 14,1973 Leef Bros. Inc. services 16.00 Great Plains Supply Co. bookshelf -dispatch 17.34 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies 96.38 Minn. Civil Service Dept. police exams 68.00 Hutchinson Cleaners cleaning blankets 2.00 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 43-09 Tom's Auto Body vehicle maintenance 435.32 National Fire Protection supplies -51.75 Mork Communications repairs 49.80 high Pressure Eng. Co. supplies 6.36 Clinton Gruett heavy rescue school expenses 87-75 S.A. Nies supplies 82.20 Hutch Fire Dept. contribution to pension fund 64.5.00 Hutch Fire Dept. fire runs 505-00 Hutchinson TelephoneCo. phone services 402.52 Hutchinson Utilities services -gas & electric 267-33 Mun. Water Dept. utilities 61.49 lst State Federal Savings savings acct. -Burroughs Machine 500-00 Off Street Parking motor vehicle rent 100.00 Standard Oil Co. gas 437.32 Croi,in Life Ins. Co. medical insurance 1609.01 Junker Sanitation Services July services 7474.27 State Treasurer PERA july contribution 2772.71 Anderson,Helgeson,Lieser etc. auditing expenses 580-00 Elden Willard auto expenses 324.10 Susan Lerberg making census count for annexation 10-00 Minn. Clerks & Finance Officers 3 dueE; 15.00 Standard Printing Co. printing supplies 167.60 Alleh Office Supply supplies 1.80 American Linen Supply Co. services 19.00 Coast to CoastStores supplies 36-34 Co.Auditor prisoners board -2nd quarter 192-50 Family Rexall Drug supplies 59.86 Floor Care Supply Co. floor finish 24-50 Federal Aids Service subscription 25.00 3M Business Products 209 paper 515.23 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 214-56 Rutz Plbg. & Htg. bldg. repair -vent 720.00 Mick Helmbrecht Builder bldg. repair -vent 84.46 Home Bakery election supplies 1.80 League Of Minn. Mun. membership dues & handbook 1483-50 International Bus. Machdnes typewriter 573.75 Kemske Paper Co. supplies 74.26 Miller Davis Co. supplies 77.65 Oswald Pub. Co. supplies 9.10 Popp's Electrical exhaust fan proposal 350-00 Rolee Flag Co. 2 flags 33.36 Hager Jewelry 2 name plates 4.00 Typewriter Shop 2 cases ink 167-50 Kurth's Foods supplies 47.26 D.J. Black conference expenses 16-50 $29,177-o8 $24,036-05 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED August 14, 1973 -4- WATER & SE�-TR DEPT. Steve Evans lab or $128.25 Greg Seivert labor 185.00 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone services 51.04 Hutchinson Utilities gas & electric 3218-39 Commissioner of Taxation sales tax 498.76 Standard Oil Co. gas 77.06 Quade's Inc. supplies 88.63 North Central SectionAWWA registration dues 25.00 ZeD Mfg. Co. supplies 204.98 Wally's Tire Center vehicle repairs 8.00 Water Products Co. supplies 7.48 Downtown Shell vehicle rapairs 1.75 Hawkins Chemical Inc. supplies 500-73 GTC Auto Parts supplies 11-79 Coast to Coast Stores supplies 38.29 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 27-35 Rannow Electric relay timer 63.04 $ 5135.54 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Gale Boelter labor $ 54.00 Bill Karl labor 284.63 Quentin Larson labor 291.25 Carl Baumetz labor 198.00 Duane Dasher labor 198.00 Hutchinson Utilities services 1450.56 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone services 49.91 Standard Oil Co. gas,grease & oil 621-33 Am. National Bank contract payment 510-00 Northern City National Bank contract payment 927.50 Flexible Pipe Tool Co. aqua magnetic locators 80.90 L & J Distributors paint 22.44 Barco Mun. Products Inc. supplies 49.91 Culligan Water Conditioning 300 lbs. 6.60 Custom Made Equipment vehicle maintenance 35.25 Frank Motor Co. Inc. vehicle maintenance 281.41 Ziegler Inc. vehicle supplies 20-39 GTC Auto Parts supplies 17.14 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply supplies 30.59 Hall Equipment Inc. vehicle repairs 74.96 Home Gas Co. Inc. LP gas 85.10 Jacobson's Hardware Hank supplies 1.56 Jerry's Tire Company vehicle repair 54.92 Northern Ford Engines Inc. supplies 33.90 Plowman's Inc. vehicle maintenance 159.49 Road Machinery & Supplies vehicle repairs 426-93 Simonson Lbr. Co. supplies 2.40 Standard Printing Co. printing supplies 33.35 Wigen Chevrolet Co. vehicle maintenance 3-00 313.25 4822.29 1025-88 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED August 14,1973 -5- Road & Bridge Fund cont. Kurths Foods supplies $ 15.02 Slurry Kote Service street maintenance 4398.10 West Central Industries lath 65.00 Zila Hardware hammer 6.0o Hu -ch Iron & Metal Co. shaft 1.50 Great Plains Supply Co. suppLes 123.60 Albinsons office supplies 3.00 Allen Office Supply supplies 10.68 s lo,628.82 OFF STREET PARKING Hutch Utilities lite 5.42 Harvey Daharsh cleaning meters 119.25 CEMETERY ACCOUNT Patchin Fettilizer service weed spray 102.50 Coast to Coast Store supplies 2.13 Hutch Utilities lite 2.00 Farm & Home Dist. Co. supplies .38 Felska's Auto Machine repairs 18.44 REVENUE SHARING FUND General Fund PaRK & Recreation expenses 34,080.90 SINKING FUNDS 9602.94 #3 Northwestern National Bank of Mpls. interest 3720.00 #14 Duininck Bros & Gilchrist Est. #1 Proj. 72-05 30,190.50 #13 Frederickson's Inc. Est. #5 Well Const, etc. 11,340.54 Chicago Bridge & Iron Est. #7 Elevated Storage Tanks 36,270.00 47,61o.54 #15 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs 65.64 Moody's Investors Services Inc. Municipal Bond rating 600.00 Duininck Bros. & Gilchrist Proj. 73-18,19,20 112,392.00 Erickson Construct Co. Proj. 73-22 2,790.00 Juul Contracting Co. Pv_;j. 73-21, 24 5,490.15 Griffith Const. Co. Proj. 73-01,02,03,o4,o5,o6.07 42,889.95 Hanson Const. Co. Proj. 73-18 17,342.10 181,569.84 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONT. TENNIS COURT FUND August 14,1973 Hutchinson Leader Inc. publication costs $ 16.11 RCM Engineer & draftsman services 180.30 Duininck Bros. & Gilchrist Est. #1 16,470.00 16,666.41 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE Earl Sprengler July freig t ` 231.82 Junker Sanitation services 20.00 Marty's Roofing Co. bldg. repairs 600.00 Rannow Electric electrical repairs 84.85 Northwest Linen Service services 30.40 Anker Data Systems supplies 90.05 City of Hutchinson parking lot assessment 1412.49 Twin City Wine Co. wine 218.28 Griggs, Cooper &Co. liquor 2884.17 Famous Brands Inc. liquor 972.83 Distillers Dist. Co. liquor 632.03 Locher Bros. beer' 1166.40 Premium Distb. Co. beer 1732.70 Olivia Bottling Co. beer 1346.70 Marsh Dist. Co. beer 556o.00 Lennemen Beverages beer 9368.53 Northland Beverages, Inc. supplies 265.75 Hutchinson Telephone Co. phone 22.80 Hutchinson Utilities service 241.37 Mun. Water Dept. water 18.06 New Ulm Grocery Co. supplies 42.56 Madsen Agency insurance 1081.00 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 3512.70 Distillers Distb. Co. liquor 363.04 City of Hutc ',inson July payroll 36o9.43 Ed Phillips & Sons liquor 42.55 Hutchinson Cold Storage contract payment 150.00 Griggs,Cooper & Co. liquor 1457.67 Twin City Wine Co. wine 154.31 Ed Phillips & Sons. liquor 4030.94 New Ulm Grocery Co. supplies 22.80 $41,366.23 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 2 ) AUGUST 14, 1973 Chamber of Commerce Manager Fowler also, brought to the Council's attention the problem of office space for the Minnesota Department of Manpower Services. The Job Mobile Unit presently servicing the area had been transferred to another area due to emergency purposes. Mr. Adolf Erickson, Manager of the area Manpower Service Office in Wilmar, Minnesota explained that there were no funds allotted for rental of office space in this area, and therefore was in a difficult situation as to finding office space rent free. It was noted that a temporary office was presently in operation at the Chamber of Commerce office, however, it would not be feasible to make this arrangement permanent. After considerable discussion Mayor Black requested that a report be submitted for review showing the effec- tiveness in this area of the Department of Manpower Services, and that the subject be placed on the Agenda of the next Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Kenneth Santleman, Highway 7 East and Mr. Russel Dunning who owns adjoining property, were present to request that their property be annexed to the City, therefore, making it possible to receive police protection, sewer and water services, etc. Receipt of a check from Mr. Santleman, in the amount of $25.00, payable to the State of Minnesota for filing fee was acknowledged. After considerable discussion, Alderman Linder moved that sewer and water hook-up be extended to Mr. Santleman's property pending proper procedures for annexation and that the extension also be approved to Mr. Dunning's property upon receipt of proper notification of intent to annex, &payment of the work needed in one lump sum. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and it was carried. ;...;. A letter was received from Mr. Dale Harbarth of Dales Auto Sales, Highway 7 West, stating that his property had been included in the recent Orderly Annexation pending finalization. Mr. Harbarth requested at this time, approval of a water hook-up to the City water line. After some discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved that the water hook-up be allowed subject to payment in one lump sum of the service charge. Alderman seconded the motion and it was carried. Having received no bids for Bulk Gasoline and Diesel Fuel at the Regular Meeting of July 24, Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to seek out suppliers. Due to the current fuel crises considerable time and discussion was devoted to the subject. A memorandum was received from Administrative Assistant Mealey concerning a proposal from the Standard Oil Division. Therefore, due to the emergency for safety and protection of the City the following proposal was submitted from the Standard Oil Division - American Oil Company. (TEXT) Alderman Linder moved acceptance of Standard Oil Division's proposal. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Water Superintendent Mix requested authority for attendance of the Anerican Water Works Association Conference at Fargo, MN, October 1-3. It was noted that this expenditure was budgeted. After a brief discussion, Alderrmn Lueneburg moved that the expense be authorized. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 3 ) AUGUST 14, 1973 A proposal in the amount of $150 was submitted by Harold Juul for installing water at the intersection of Dale Street and Roberts Road. Alderman Linder moved that the proposal be accepted. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Proposed Ordinance #446 was brought up for review. After a lengthy dis- cussion Mayor Black entertained a motion that 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.) be approved upon its first reading subject to revisions made. Alderman Westlund introduced said Ordinance No. 446 and moved its adoption. Alderman Linder seconded the motion, there being no further discussion vote was taken and all members voted "aye" whereupon said Ordinance was declared adopted upon first reading. Alderman Westlund introduced Ordinance 444 (An ordinance regulating and controlling the discharge and concealment of firearms and other dangerous instruments and providing penalty for violation thereof) for its second and final reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A request for rezoning the Eldred Miller property from R-1, Single Family and Two Family Residential District to R-2, Multiple Family Residential District. It was the recommendation of the Planning commission that rezoning from R-1 to R-2 be approved. After discussion Alderman Linder introduced Ordinance No. 432 and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion, there being no further discussion vote was taken and all members vote "aye" whereupon said Ordinance was declared adopted upon its second and final reading. On recommendation by the Park and Recreation Board Mayor Black reappointed Spencer Beytien for a regular term of office on the Park and Recreation Board which terminates August 1, 1976. Alderman Westlund moved that the appointment be ratified by the Council. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. On recommendation by the Park and Recreation Board Mayor Black appointed James Corson to fill the unexpired term of Milton Lueneburg on the Board which terminates August, 1975. Alderman Westlund moved that the appointment be ratified by the Council. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. On recommendation from the Airport Commission Mayor Black appointed James Paulson for a regular term of office which will terminate September 1, 1978 to the Airport Commission effective September 1. Alderman Lueneburg moved that the appointment be ratified by the Council. Alder- man Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. Ordinance 445 (An ordinance regulating conduct in public parks; prohibiting certain activities and destruction of or interference with park property and prescribing a penalty) was reviewed. After a lengthy discussion,, Alderman Westlund moved that the matter be tabled until the next Regular Meeting of August 28. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 4 ) AUGUST 14, 1973 Alderman Linder moved that Administrative Assistant Mealey be authorized to attend the OSHA Training Seminar to be held August 16, at St. Paul. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. It was noted that Officer William Wagner had completed the required one year probationary period. Mayor Black entertained a motion that Officer Wagner be on record as a permanent Policer Officer for the City of Hutchinson. Alderman Westlund moved that Ordinance 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) be published in the Hutchinson Leader before its second reading. Alderr2an Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. It was noted that a request had been made to the Council to publish the ordinance so the public may be informed and their views acknowledged before final ac t:Lon would be taken. The Building Official's monthly report and the Revenue Report were accepted for filing. The Planning Commission, Library Board, and Park and Recreation Board Minutes were accepted for filing. A request for rezoning Southside T rrace Addition from R-2 Multiple Family Residential District to B -S -C Shopping Center District. It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that rezoning from R-2 to B -S -C be approved. Alderman Linder then introduced Ordinance No. 448 and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" where upon said ordinance was declared adopted upon first reading. Alderman Westlund distributed the preliminary Budget to the Council for study and discussion and review meetings were to be set. Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5274 (Commending Calmer Rice) and moved its adoption. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" whereupon said resolu- tion was declared adopted. (Text) Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5275 (Commending Robert Cal -ter) and moved its adoption. Alderman Westland seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" where upon said resolution was declared adopted. (Text) There being no further business before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 11:18 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEEING AUGUST 14, 1973 Alderman Linder then introduced Resolution No. 5273 (Request for Annexa- tion - Santleman and Dunning) a d moved its adoption. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" whereupon said resolution was declared adopted. (Text) Alderman Linder introduced Resolution No. 5276 (Commending Harold Juul) 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)