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SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Black called the special organizational meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.,
with the following members present: Aldermen Westlund, K. Peterson, and Ken-
neth Gruenhagen, in addition to Mayor Black. Absent: Alderman B. Peterson.
Also present were Administrative Assistant Plotz and City Engineer/Public Works
Director Priebe.
2. INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR AND ALDERMEN BY JUDGE LEROY YOST
After commenting briefly on the accomplishments of the City Council in 1977,
Mayor Black called upon Judge LeRoy Yost to perform the installation of the
newly elected Mayor and Aldermen.
The Honorable Judge Yost then proceeded to swear into office Mayor D. J. Black,
Alderman Kenneth Gruenhagen, and Alderman Kay Peterson. Alderman B. Peterson
was absent from the installation.
3. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 6068 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS IN
COMMERCIAL BANKS
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6068 entitled Designation of De-
positories of City Funds in Commercial Banks. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 6069 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS - FIRST
STATE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6069 entitled Designation of Deposi-
tory of City Funds - First State Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Motion carried unanimously.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 6070 - DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6070 entitled Designating Official
Newspaper. Motion carried unanimously.
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(d) RESOLUTION NO. 6071 - APPOINTING CITY OFFICERS 1978
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6071 entitled Appointing City Offi-
cers 1978. Motion carried unanimously. (See attached list.)
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 6072 - APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6072 entitled Appointing Legal
Counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
(f) RESOLUTION NO. 6073 - ENTERING AGREEMENT WITH CROW RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1978
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6073 entitled Entering Agreement
with Crow River Regional Library for Calendar Year 1978. Motion carried
unanimously.
(g) RESOLUTION NO. 6074 - AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6074 entitled Agreement with the
State Transportation Department to Provide Engineering and Technical Services.
Motion carried unanimously.
(h) RESOLUTION NO. 6075 - MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGREEMENT
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to waive
reading and adopt Resolution No. 6075 entitled Minnesota Department of Trans-
portation Agency Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
(i) RESOLUTION NO. 6076 - COMMENDING ERIC A. SMITH
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6076 entitled Commending Eric A.
Smith. Motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) SELECTION OF COUNCIL'S VICE PRESIDENT
Alderman K. Peterson nominated Ralph Westlund as Vice President of the
Council. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion carried unanimously.
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(b) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF ACCOUNTS, FINANCES, HEALTH AND
SANITATION - RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
appoint Ralph Westlund as Superintendent of Accounts, Finances, Health
and Sanitation. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FIRE PROTECTION -
KAY PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
appoint Kay Peterson as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Fire Pro-
tection. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF WATERWORKS AND SEWERS - KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
appoint Kenneth Gruenhagen as Superintendent of Waterworks and Sewers.
Motion carried unanimously.
(e) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND ALLEYS - BRUCE PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to
appoint Bruce Peterson as Superintendent of Streets and Alleys. Motion
carried unanimously.
(f) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME BOARD -
RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Ralph Westlund as Council representa-
tive to Burns Manor Nursing Home Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(g) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BOARD -
KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruenhagen as Council represen-
tative to the Community Hospital Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(h) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO PLANNING COMMISSION -
BRUCE PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Bruce Peterson to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried unanimously.
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(i) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD -
KAY PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kay Peterson to the Park and Recreation
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(j) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO TRANSPORTATION BOARD -
KFNNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruenhagen to the Transporta-
tion Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(k) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO CIVIC ARENA BOARD -
RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Ralph Westlund as Council's representa-
tive to the Civic Arena Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(1) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO AIRPORT BOARD -
BRUCE PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Bruce Peterson as Council representative
to the Airport Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(m) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO LIBRARY BOARD - KAY PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kay Peterson as Council representative
to the Library Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(n) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO SAFETY COUNCIL -
KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruenhagen as Council represen-
tative to the Safety Council. Motion carried unanimously.
(o) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO PROBLEM SOLVING COMMITTEE -
KAY PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the Mayor's appointment of Kay Peterson as Council representative
to the Problem Solving Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
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(p) ESTABLISHING MEETING TIME AND DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by
Alderman Westlund, to continue holding City Council meetings on the
second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall.
Motion carried unanimously.
(q) ADOPTION OF CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE PLAQUE FOR PAUL HAAG
Mayor Black expressed appreciation to Paul Haag for serving on the City
Council for the past four years as well as other committees he has been
on and presented him with a Certificate of Service plaque. Mayor Black
asked the Council to adopt the plaque.
It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
adopt the Certificate of Service plaque honoring Paul Haag for his services.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by
Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to adjourn the meeting at
6:25 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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