10-06-1977 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1977
Mayor Black called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 8:00 A.M.
Those in attendance were: Aldermen Westlund, B. Peterson, Haag, and K. Peterson
in addition to Mayor Black. Also present were Administrative Assistant Plotz
and City Accountant/Controller Merrill.
1. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR DEFERRED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BY ERICK
AND ESTHER FRATZKE
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman
K. Peterson, to approve the request of Mr. and Mrs. Erick Fratzke of 506
Adams South, for a deferred special assessment. Motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING 1978 BUDGET
Several items in the budget had to be cut back, but the debt retirement was
not as great as anticipated. A new position of Fire Marshal has been added
to the Fire Department's 1978 budget. Three items under Park and Recreation
were added to the budget in the amount of approximately $600.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman West-
lund, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6030 entitled A Resolution
Adopting the Budget for the Fiscal Year 1978. Motion carried unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING 1977 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 1978
City Accountant Merrill explained that the tax levy is determined by the
population figure accepted by the State of Minnesota. The 1978 mill is
projected to be higher than this year, and comparable to 1976.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman
Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6031 entitled Resolution
Approving 1977 Tax Levy, Collectible in 1978. Motion carried unanimously.
4. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO COUNTY
OF MC LEOD
After review of the submitted Unpaid Water Bills, it was moved by Alderman
Westlund, seconded by Alderman B. Peterson, to approve the Unpaid Water Bills
for certification and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6032 entitled
Certifying Assessments of the City of Hutchinson to the County of McLeod.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Black commended Administrative Assistant Plotz and City Accountant Merrill
for the fine job done by both in preparing:the 1978 budget, although it required
cutting down to necessities for operation.
Alderman K. Peterson commented that the Park and Recreation Board appreciated
the opportunity for input into the preparation of the 1978 budget.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by
Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 A.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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