12-14-1978 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1978
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Black at 7:30 A.M.,
with the following members present: Aldermen Westlund, Gruenhagen and Huntwork, in addi-
tion to Mayor Black. Absent: Alderman Peterson. Also present were: Administrative As-
sistant Plotz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe, Chief of Police O'Borsky,
Personnel CoordinatorSitz, and City Accountant Merrill.
1. Parking Fund
After reviewing the proposed 1979 parking fund budget, it was moved by Alderman
Westlund and seconded by Alderman Gruenbagen to increase the hourly rate of the
part-time meter repairman to $3.00 an hour, from $2.50. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Annual Wage Adjustment
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruen-
hagen, to increase the base pay rate of employees by 6.5%. It was noted that the
increases would begin January 8, 1979, the first full pay period of January.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Civic Arena
The City Council minutes of April 18, 1978 were reviewed. A motion was made by
Alderman Westlund, and seconded by Alderman Huntwork, to rescind the motion of
April 18, 1978 related to a Utilities Commission contribution. The motion unani-
mously carried.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, and seconded by Alderman Hunt -
work, to transfer $60,000.00 from the City's General Fund balance to the 1978 City
budget, and authorize the issuance of a check in the amount of $60,000.00 from the
contingency fund account to the Hutchinson Youth Hockey Association. It was noted
that the City Attorney had reviewed the legality of the contribution, and he re-
ported it was legal to do so. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.