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10-23-1973 CCM46 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1973 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Black. Reverend Norval Curry delivered the invocation. Members present were: Aldermen Westlund, Linder and Alrick in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent were Aldermen Lueneburg. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 1973 were accepted as presented on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Linder and carried. Mayor Black asked that five minutes be allowed in silent prayer for Reserve Police Officer Scott Johnson, who recently was seriously wounded while investigating the set-off of a silent alarm system at which a robbery was taking place in Hutchinson. Mayor Black then called for a ten minute recess to hear a re- port from Chief of Police O'Borsky concerning the progress on the investigation of the robbery. The current bills were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Alrick and carried. (list) On motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Alrick, investments and transfers were authorized in the following funds and amounts: Sinking Fund No. 9, Approximately $50,000.00 _inv�-ted. A transfer of $8,420.00 from General Fund to Airport. Proposals for Deferred Compensation Insurance were received from Chuck Nurry representing AETNA Insurance Company for the Madsen Insurance Agency in Hutchinson, Minnesota; Mic'--ey GabberL-s representing Liberty National Insurance Company for George and Bob Totushek for the Hutchinson Agency in Hutchinson Minnesota. Mr. Ron Horswell indicate:? that he would like to submit a proposal if an extension of time would be allotted. Mayor Black then indicated that the Council would appreciate receiv-Inc; as much information and different proposals as possible. Mayor Black noted also, that the Council would study aux'.. discuss the different proposals and notify the various agencies of their conclusion. Delincuent water accounts were reviewed and no one appeared to be heard or show cause why service should not be discontinued, therefore, service was ordered shut-off on motion by Alc'erman Linder, seconded by Alderman Westlund as follows: Hutchinson Cleaners, 130 Main Street South, Account No, 138-01; Harvey Getz, 100 Oakland Avenue, Account No. 156-02; Ted Hanson, 335 First Avenue N.W., Account No. 20-13; Luvern Schneider, 26 Grove Street, Account No. 06-14; Cliff Roiger, 317 Fifth Avenu^ S.W., Account No. 270-14. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 23, 1973 General Fund Wesley Greve fire inspections 3 75.00 Walter Rippe plumbing inspections 245-00 Nancy Danielson motor vVicle labor 51.20 Loren Buske police reserve 16.00 Audley Jorgenson police reserve Ano Harvey Daharsb police dispatch 18.00 Dorothy Hassman police dispatch 140.00 ina Klapotz police dispatch 108.00 Eugene Iverson park dent. labor 189,00 Norman Wright park dent. labor 128.00 Nancy Degn recreation dept. labor 57.60 Jerry Hoikka recreation football 20.00 Gus 011ric,i recreation football 40.00 Ed Waltman recreation football ?0.00 Northwestern Bell. sheriff teletype 212.25 Employee Data Forms Inc. supplies 6.88 Richard Moisan class fees A books 10.00 United Laboratories Inc. supplies 125-73 Grams Ins. Agency notary bond -Torrey 8.00 Culligan Water Conditioning services 11.50 Crow River Country Club park board dinner 150-00 Elden Willard bldg. inspector auto use 110.00 Glen Getzke refund on Plan check 54.00 ASAWKY Testitg Lab. Por ane meter rental PCs Ing 111:0 Pitney Bowes use of postage meter 27-00 Nat'l Guard Armory rental 100.00 Mun. Airport transfer out 8420.00 Yomvs E. Mealey expenses 56.70 M.R.P.A. Touch football entry fee Ono Rod Keith expenses 36-50 $lo,655.63 Road & Bridge Fund Bill Karl labor 187.00 Quentin Larson labor 150-00 Carl Baumetz labor 90.00 Duane Dascher labor Mono Fred Roberts expenses 14.85 1 621-85 Water & Sewer Fund Commissioner of Taxation Sales taxes 500.02 Regular Council Meeting -2- OFF Street Parkin.E T7arvey Daharsh servicing meters Hilda Bergs contract payment Hunicipal Liquor —Store — Mid West W4ne Co.L wine Famour Brands Inc. liquor Citizens Bank checks Ed Fillips & S o n s liquor Twin City Wine Co. wine McKesson L4 quor Co. liquor Johnson Bros. C:). liquor Griggs, Cooper & Co. liquor Famous Brands Inc. liquor Distillers Distb. Cc liquor Twin City Home Juice supplies Commissioner of Taxation sales tax Ed Phillips & Sons liquor Twin City Wine Co. liquor Johnson Bros. Cc.. liouor. Griggs, Cooper & Co. liquor Distillers D*st. o. liquor October 23, 1973 72.00 136.00 3208.00 116.90 55.84 23.89 1773.07 548.51 609.44 58.47 1891.94 874.67 481.31 22.80 1780.85 6o8.79 333-17 f'43-34 1455.78 620.48 $ 11,459.25 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 2 ) OCTOBER 23, 1973 A letter was received from W. B. Haas concerning the John Miller Deed. Apparently there was a mix up and the Certificate of Title was issued to the City, but did not contain any of the restrictions agreed upon. Therefore, it was requested that the Quit Claim Deed be executed and then, the Warranty Deed would be completed dating it after the Quit Claim Deed, both Deeds would then be filed. After some discussion, Alderman Linder moved that the Quit Claim Deed be executed by the City. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter was received from the Department of Education, State of Minnesota to the Library Board. The State of Minnesota informed there no longer would be interlibrary loan service from the State level directly available to our library unless our library had joined or affiliated in a mutually satisfactory manner with a Regional Public Library System. Since the Hutchinson Area is an area in which there is not yet an organized Regional System, it was proposed that we accept an "interium status" in which our library will continue to be recognized as being eligible for the state wide interlibrary loan network if it is agreed that our library will join the appropriate Regional System when such system is formed. After considerable discussion, Alderman Westlund moved the subject be tabled until further information about the system could be obtained. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. On recommendation by the Library Board,Mayor Black appointed Mrs. Ron McGraw to fill the unexpired term of Jeane de Schane on the Board, which terminates April, 1975. Alderman Westlund moved that the appointment be ratified by the Council. Alder- man Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Insurance Specifications to establish a group package plan for the City of Hutchinson were received. After consideration of the form for specifications, it was the concensus of the Council that there be a special meeting of the Council in which the Nursing Home Board, Hospital Board, Utilities Commission, local insurance agents and Mr. William Peet - Insurance Consultant be asked to attend to discuss'gaiO specifications. Alderman Westlund then moved the subject be tabled until further discussion and information could be obtained. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. A memorandum was received from the Hutchinson Planning Commission concerning a Notice of Hearing received from the McLeod County Planning Commission to be held on the 25th of October, 1973 at Glencoe, Minnesota at 10:00 A.M. Purpose of the Hearing is to consider rezoning Lot 14 of Auditors Plat of the W 1/2 of Section 5 Township 116 N Range 27 W from Agriculture to Commercial. The Farmers Elevator Association of Hutchinson, Minnesota plan to move their business in that area. It was the Hutchinson REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 3 ) OCTOBER 23, 197-3 Planning Commission's recommendation to annex the portion of land being considered for rezoning to the City of Hutchinson, therefore, providing water and sewer service, fire protection, building standards that would meet a Uniform Building Code and construction of a permanent street that would uphold the increase in traffic. The Commission felt in the near future the City will be faced with having to provide above stated services, therefore, annexation of the area now, would be practical. After considerable discussion, Alderman Linder moved the recommendation of the Hutchinson Planning Commission be accepted and also, that Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Engineer Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen be directed to attend the Hearing of the McLeod County Planning Commission to express the City's view point on the subject. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. A memorandum was received from Chief of Police O'Borsky expressing the concern of the Police Department, Fire Department, and medical personnel that many residences in Hutchinson do not have visible house numbers displayed. Time spent trying to find a house number in emergency situations could result ir. delay which could be the difference between life and death or substar•tial pror-ert� loss. Chief o'Bcrsky,therefore, recommended a letter be drafted expressing this concern and ask that the residents aid the City in the improvement of the situation. After some discussion, Mayor Black entertained a motion to accept Chief of Police O'Borsky's recommendation and to affix above stated letters in with the water bills. Alderman Westlund so moved and the motion was carried. A letter was recieved from the Hutchinson Utilities Commission with an enclosure of the regulations and rate schedule. It was noted that ($.02) per 1000 cubic feet increase on some c 1 a ssifications was needed due to the increase in the cost of Natural Gas. After some discussion Alderman Westlund moved approval of ($.02) per 1000 cubic feet increase as requested. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. Mayor Black noted there is to be a meeting concerning the Luce Line Trail at the Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake, Minnesota. After considerable discussion, Alderman Alrick moved that the City Council be on record as being in favor of finding a route for the Trail to go through Hutchinson. Alderman Westlund seconded the motion and it was carried. An Application for License to Sell Cigarettes at Retail was received from Duane Buske,representing Hand's Inc.,to sell Cigarettes at Retail at Second Ave. and Hassan Street. After discussion Alderman Alrick moved that the license be granted. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ( 4 ) OCTOBER 23, 1973 Attorney Schantzen noted the Hearing concerning the Lowell Otto case had been rescheduled. Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to contact the Drift Riders and Saddle Club concerning their insurance program in conjunction with their use of the West River House. There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting was declared adjourned at 10:05 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Alrick and carried.