10-11-1977 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1977
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Black at 7:30 P.M. with the follow-
ing members present: Alderman Westlund, B. Peterson, Haag, and K. Peterson
in addition to Mayor Black. Absent: None. Also present were: Administrative
Assistant Plotz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe, and City Attor-
ney Curt Bradford.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Keith Duehn of the Bethlehem United
Methodist Church.
3. MINUTES
On a motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman B. Peterson, the minutes
of the Regular Meeting dated September 27, 1977 and Special Meeting dated Oc-
tober 6, 1977 were unanimously approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
None
5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR MATERNITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY NANCY SCHWANKE
After due consideration, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to approve the request by Nancy Schwanke for a six-
month maternity leave of absence. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ROCK-A-THON IN LIBRARY SQUARE ON OCTOBER 13,
1977
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman B. Peterson, seconded by Alder-
man Westlund, to approve the request to hold a Rock -a -Thou in Library
Square on October 13, 1977. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT BY
DOUGLAS YERKS
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder-
man K. Peterson, to approve the request by Douglas Yerks for a snow re-
moval permit and issue said permit. Motion carried unanimously.
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(d) CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FROM SENIOR CITIZENS FOR REVISED AMBULANCE
RATES
The Hutchinson Community Hospital was recently petitioned by a group of
senior citizens asking for preferred rates for ambulance service. After
discussion by the Hospital Governing Board, it was decided that preferred
rates could not be granted to senior citizens. It was further decided
to refer the ambulance petition to the City Council for action.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder-
man Haag, that the petition from the senior citizens for revised ambu-
lance rates be declined. Motion carried unanimously.
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 28/77 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 464 OF THE CITY OF
HUTCHINSON
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder-
man K. Peterson, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 549 en-
titled Ordinance Amending Ordinance 464 of the City of Hutchinson. Motion
carried unanimously.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 29/77 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464 CONCERNING
ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
(HILLTOP AND CLARK'S ADDITION)
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alder-
man Westlund, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 550 entitled
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 464 Concerning Zoning Regulations In
the City of Hutchinson and the Official Zoning Map (Hilltop and Clark's
Addition). Motion carried unanimously.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 6033 - RESOLUTION SETTING TIME, PLACE, HOURS AND ELECTION
JUDGES FOR THE CITY ELECTION
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman
B. Peterson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6033 entitled
Resolution Setting Time, Place, Hours and Election Judges for the City
Election. Motion carried unanimously.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1977
There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re-
ceived for filing.
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(b) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1977
There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be
received for filing.
(c) MINUTES OF HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1977
Administrative Assistant Plotz reported that the Lease Agreement between
the City and Hutchinson School District No. 423 is being discussed this
evening at the Board of Education meeting.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO RELINQUISH LEASE ON PROPERTY BY FRANK FAY
REALTY
Administrative Assistant Plotz reported that Frank Fay Realty does not
need the property located South 1/2 of Lot 10, Block 21, North 1/2 City
(old Sinclair bulk oil yard at Glen Street and Third Avenue Northwest)
until May 1, 1978. The City's contract with Burlington Northern expires
March 13, 1978.
After considerable deliberation, it was moved by Alderman Westlund,
seconded by Alderman Haag, to authorize Administrative Assistant Plotz
and City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe to enter into negotia-
tions with Frank Fay Realty for a release of the lease agreement of afore-
mentioned property and moving the three tanks. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder-
man K. Peterson, to approve an in-service training seminar for City depart-
ment heads and supervisors through the school district's community educa-
tion department. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SALARY ADJUSTMENT
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman B. Peterson, seconded by Alder-
man K. Peterson, to approve a one-step salary increase for Barbara Lamp.
Motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FROM REALTORS TO ASSEMBLE LAND
ACQUISITION SITES
Inasmuch as there are still monies available in the Community Development
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fund until December 31, 1977, it was recommended by Clarence Simonowicz,
consultant from C.R.S. and Associates, to hire a local real estate broker
on an hourly rate basis to make initial contacts on land that might be
acquired under the Community Development Grant for housing projects.
Proposals will be received at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, October 24, 1977.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY
City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe explained the Flood Insurance
Study which is to be conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development within the next one to two months in the City of Hutchinson.
There is no charge for the Study, so therefore, no action was necessary.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Administrative Assistant Plotz reported that the mailing to 75 potential
developers was sent out on October 6, 1977. Also, several advertisements
will be run for Downtown Development proposals.
A brief report on the transit system for the month of September was pre-
sented.
On October 6, 1977 a meeting was held between Aaron Wendt, City Attorney
Schantzen, and Mr. Plotz ,for the purpose of discussing acquisition of Mr.
Wendt`s property located at 120 Oakland Avenue. Mr. Schantzen is pre-
paring a purchase agreement on a life estate for approval by Mr. Wendt,
and subsequently, HUD.
The CETA Program has extended the grant for the position of utility
worker through September 30, 1978.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Black re -appointed Dr. D. S. Chernausek and Don Falconer to the
Park and Recreation Board for a three-year term each. He also appointed
Doug Hedin to fill the vacancy of Victor Oleson on the Airport Advisory
Board for a five-year term.
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to
ratify the appointment of Dr. Dwight S. Chernausek to the Park and Rec-
reation Board for a three-year term. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to
ratify the appointment of Don Falconer to the Park and Recreation Board
for a three-year term. Motion carried unanimously.
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It was moved by Alderman Haag,',,seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to
ratify the appointment of Doug Hedin for a five-year term to the Air-
port Advisory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Black made reference to a letter of complaint received from three
parties who rent open hangars at the airport. They are opposed to the
enclosures of these hangars.
The League of Minnesota Cities has sent a list of proposed committees
for 1977 and encourages participation on them.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN WESTLUND
Alderman Westlund requested that the Chief of Police study the parking
problems around the Civic Arena and present a recommendation for special
parking regulations in this area to the Council.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City Engineer/Publip Works Director Priebe commented that South Grade
Road is a county road. Truck parking in that area is not allowed by City
Ordinance.
Mr. Priebe presented a map of the School Road bridge area between Lewis
Avenue and Highway 7. He wondered if the parking should be restricted
and box culverts pn one side.
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(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOM MC CLURE
Mr. Tom McClure apeared before the Council and expressed his personal
viewpoint on the gyp -coming election. He asked Mayor Black to reconsider
his decision not o place his name on the ballot and further commended
Mayor Black for h s concern for public opinion while in office.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
A motion was made by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson,
to approve the verified claims and authorize payment from the appropriate
funds. Motion carried unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:30 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman
Haag. Motion carried unanimously.
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