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12-13-1977 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1977 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Aldermen 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 Acting City Attorney John Keefe. Alderman B. Peterson left the meeting at 9:25 P.M. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend John H. Longley of the First Congrega- tional United Church of Christ. 3. MINUTES On a motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman B. Peterson, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 22, 1977 and Special Meeting of November 30, 1977 were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) 7:30 P.M. - 1978 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1. 1978 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (78-02) Mayor Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. by reading Publi- cation No. 2010, Notice of Hearing, Project 78-02. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported that the 78-02 project is for an improvement of curb and gutter, bituminous surfacing and sidewalk on Rolling Oaks Service Drive in Rolling Oaks Addition. He explained that this roadway has been delayed, but this year there has been considerable development in this area. The estimated cost is $26.50 per trunk foot for a total of $195,000 for curb and gutter, bituminous surfacing and sidewalk. Mayor Black asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard. There was no response. 2. 1978 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (78-03) Mayor Black read Publication No. 2011, Notice of Hearing, Project 78-03, for improvement of storm sewer and appurtenances for the following areas: Council Minutes December 13, 1977 a) Southeasterly Drainage District Outlet b) School Road and T.H. 7 West Drainage System c) Loren's Third Addition Drainage System d) Shady Ridge Road Area Drainage System City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe commented on recent prob- lems in this area and explained that the initial problem goes back to when Highway 15 was built at its present location. The storm sewer line that was built has been added on to so that the outlet line is under -sized, which causes flooding. This project proposes to build a new storm sewer line from Fifth and Adams to the river by one of two routes which will be determined following a study of the least expensive method. The estimated cost of the 1978 Improvement Project (78-03) is $520,000. Mayor Black opened the hearing to the public and asked if there was anyone present wishing to be heard. The following were present and made inquiries regarding Project 78-03: a) Unidentified Lady Asked about Oakland Avenue which had storm sewers put in before the streets were torn up. Mayor Black explained that the outlet is not adequate to take care of the water so the line will need to be redone down to the river. Gayle Wick Raised question regarding problem area on Erie Street and commented this is not in- cluded in the assessment. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe explained that this improvement project would not take in this area. Only those affected will be notified. John Reynolds Commented that he is still paying for a storm sewer assessment in his area. Wondered if this project would be called Assessment Storm Sewer II. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe remarked that usually they try to divide lateral and trunk so that some areas are assessed for lateral and others trunk. The estimated cost for the Southeasterly Drainge District Outlet is $164,100. -2- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 b) City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe presented a map of the land to be included in the School Road and T.H. 7 West Drainage System. The estimated cost of this project is $173,500, and the cost will be broken up into trunk line and lateral line. Some parties will be billed for both costs. The trunk line cost is approximately 4-1/2� a foot and the lateral cost approximately 3-1/2G a foot. John Miller Commented that some of his property is on School Road North. Feels the City should share some of the cost of drainage on park land. Elevation of road enters into the situation. Mr. Priebe responded that some of the cost will be shared by the Park Department. Not all the field elevation tests have been com- pleted. Robert E. Carney Asked about assessment if only part of property is involved. Wouldn't this increase the cost. Mayor Black replied with an explanation of how the assessment would be made according to drainage and total area being served by this district. Mike Van Ort Commented that they have no problems with drainage. Wondered why this area is being included. Mayor Black responded that high land is in- cluded as well as low land inasmuch as the water drains from high land to lower land and creates problems. Therefore, the entire district has to be treated. Mr. Priebe commented that the present drain- age is going into a highway ditch. The new system will drain the water into a pipe. c) City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe explained that Loren's Third Addition is a new subdivision in the City. The total esti- mated cost for a Drainage System in this area will be $20,500. Mayor Black asked if there was anyone present wishing to comment on this phase of Project 78-03. No one responded. -3- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 d) City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe presented a map of the area to be involved in the project for Shady Ridge Road Area Drain- age System. He foresees a need to finalize construction of the road- way. The only underground construction not completed is the storm sewer. The estimated cost for the Drainage System would be 8� per foot for full assessment for a total of $161,900. Jim McClure Inquired if there is a real need for the storm sewer or if it is for future use. Asked for a -specific reference to problem areas of water build-up. Asked the possi- bility of putting in curb and gutter and storm sewer all at the same time. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe responded that there is a need for the storm sewer now, and there are problems in the area. Furthermore, a City street cannot be put in without proper drainage. Robert E. Carney Asked if there have been any requests for improvements of street and sewer. Wanted to know what City requirement means. Mr. Priebe responded that the City require- ment includes this improvement as part of the Subdivision Agreement. The projects are done in stages to keep the cost down. Don Glas Inquired as to possibility of storm sewer now and possible street and curb and gutter with short lip. Mr. Priebe commented that it is difficult to find someone to put in short lip curbs. Also, they are not as satisfactory. Steve Davison Asked about trunk line. How is it assessed if land is not developed. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported that undeveloped land would be de- ferred until it is developed. Floyd Clark Asked if there is any time limit between when the storm sewer and curb and gutter are to be put in. Asked if it could be deferred for a few more years. -4- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 Floyd Clark (Cont.) Asked if there would be any problems in try- ing to put in a storm sewer on Shady Ridge Road when it has been a county highway for so many years. The drainage has been by ditches. Mr. Priebe reported that no time schedule has been established. The platted areas may take up to 10 years to be developed. A num- ber of roads may be done at one time. He further commented that he does not recommend continuing to patch the roadway. Robert E. Carney Commented that the residents in this area do not want a highly developed street. The pres- ent conditions help to cut down the speed of traffic. Asked if it wouldn't be more bene- ficial to put in these improvements when the residents want them. City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe commented that this area does not have proper drainage at present. Before a roadway can be built, it will be necessary to put in storm sewers in the Shady Ridge Road Area. John Miller Commented that some of the people were at the Council meeting two years ago and pointed out that the ditches have served quite well. He feels the project should be deferred. 3. 1978 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (78-04) Mayor Black read Publication No. 2012, Notice of Hearing, Project 78-04, for improvements of sanitary sewer, watermain and appurten- ances for the following areas: a) T.H. East from L & P to East City Limits b) Extension to Clifton Heights c) Extension in Loren's Third Addition d) School Road from Robert's Road to McDonald Drive City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported that the total estimated cost for Project 78-04 is $254,800. a) Mr. Priebe explained that the improvement of T.H. East from L & P to East City Limits is part of the commitment made to the State -5- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 of Minnesota on annexation last year as well as at request of some of the property owners annexed. It is proposed to extend the water line. The estimated cost of T.H. East from L & P to East City Limits for sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances is $110,000. When asked by Mayor Black if there was anyone present wishing to be heard regarding this project, there was no response. b) Mr. Priebe commented that the project for Extension to Clifton Heights was under the same commitment to the State. The esti- mated cost for Extension to Clifton Heights for sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances is $110,800. There was no response to Mayor Black's inquiry if anyone wished to be heard. c) Loren's Third Addition is located west of the Civic Arena, and the estimated cost for extension of sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances is $10,000. No one responded to the inquiry if anyone wished to be heard. d) The extension of School Road from Robert's Road to McDonald Drive is for a water main only and part of a City trunk system. The estimated cost is $24,000. Mayor Black asked if there were any comments or questions. No one responded. Mayor Black commented that the questions, comments and suggestions received would be taken into consideration when the Council makes a decision on these various improvement projects. All of the proposed projects will not be completed this year because of cost. There being no one else present wishing to be heard regarding Projects 78-02, 78-03, and 78-04, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to close the hearing at 8:30 P.M. Motion car- ried unanimously. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alder- man K. Peterson, to approve the 1978 Improvement Projects, with the deletion of Extension to Clifton Heights and School Road from Roberts Road to McDonald Drive, both in the 78-04 Project, and to waive read- ing and adopt Resolutions 6058, 6059, and 6060 entitled Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans. Motion carried unani- mously. Council Minutes December 13, 1977 (b) 8:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING (1) CONSIDERATION OF STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TWO-MILE RADIUS Mayor Black called the public hearing to order at 8:30 P.M. and read Publication No. 2013, Notice of Hearing, State Building Code for Two -Mile Radius. He then proceeded to read a copy of a letter sent to Messrs. Richard L. Brubacher, Edwin Homan, Jr., Clarence E. Schultz, W. L. Wright, Lawrence Wendorff, E. P. Gensmer, and Royal Knutson concerning the hearing set for December 13, 1977. Mayor Black presented background information leading up to the present State Building Code for a two-mile radius, which will be effective July 1, 1978. After that date all residential and business struc- tures will be covered by the Minnesota State Building Code. A muni- cipality under this Act has the right to enforce the Code within a two-mile radius of the City limits. He feels it is the City's duty and obligation to enforce the Code in the area. Mayor Black asked for comments from the audience. Robert Anderson Inquired if City intends to use the option or only the designated areas. Mayor Black responded that the City plans to use the two-mile radius. Any platting with- in the two-mile limit would require approval from the Council. The building code enforce- ment and platting only are under City juris- diction. The Code will be the same. Unidentified Man Inquired if someone from the county or City would come out to do the inspection in the two-mile radius. Mayor Black answered that the City's Build- ing Inspector would be the inspector for this area. Ernie Bullert Reported that the County Board is aware of this new Building Code Statute and is opposed to the City of Hutchinson taking over this two-mile radius. This would reduce the size of area between towns. It will also be con- fusing for people in townships to know which inspector to contact, city or county. Commented that he had attended three meet- ings and has full information so it should -7- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 not be inferred that the county is not meeting its obligations. Howard Christensen Asked if this Code would include two miles beyond Kable's. Wanted to know why the City wants to adopt this Code. Thinks it will cost the people more if the City adopts the Code. Mayor Black replied that it is cheaper for the City than county to do inspections two miles outside the city limits. John Kruse Asked if the City would be moving out to his area. Wondered if the City thought it could handle these matters better than the farmers. Mayor Black responded that he had received no word from the county as to what they plan- ned to do on this matter. Arland J. Bebensee Asked what basis City thinks it can do in- specting cheaper than the county. Wanted to know what fee the City will charge as compared to the county fee. Commented on a new house he had recently visited and felt the inspection was poorly done and not adequate. Mayor Black responded that the City has two full-time inspectors to do inspections. The City fees are according to the State Code. The county inspector would have to travel a distance to do inspections. Lawrence Fiecke Asked if the inspectors do a thorough job of inspecting or just write out inspection slips. Levi Tupa Feels one municipality is trying to tell an- other municipality what to do. If an inspec- tor is needed, he should be hired by the county as assessors are. Council Minutes December 13, 1977 Mayor Black commented that the law requires the municipality to be responsible for this two-mile radius area. Bob FratskX Commented that the two-mile radius is going to be difficult to determine inasmuch as no boundaries go in straight lines. Howard Johnson Thought the City could drop their responsi- bility since this area will be taken care of by the county. Ed Gensmer Inquired if it is mandatory to go to a two- mile radius. Cliff Popp Feels the City should confine its jurisdic- tion within the city limits of Hutchinson. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman B. Peterson, to close the hearing at 9:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Black remarked that upon consideration of the response received from the public, he withdraws his recommendation of enforcement of the Two -Mile Radius Code. The Council conferred with this decision. It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to withdraw from further consideration enforcement of the State Building Code for Two -Mile Radius. Motion carried unanimously. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT: 1. CHARLES E. PULKRABEK 2. AL PATRIAS After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alder- man B. Peterson, to approve the applications for Christmas Tree Sales Per- mit and issue appropriate permit. Motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT BY: 1. H. H. LEPEL (7 EAST REALTY) 2. HOWARD TELECKY 3. CURTIS W. PAULSEN After discussion, it was moved by Alderman B. Peterson, seconded by Alder- man K. Peterson, to approve the applications and issue Snow Removal Per- mits. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes December 13, 1977 (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ATTEND AUDIT WORKSHOP ON DECEMBER 14, 1977 BY KENNETH MERRILL After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the request of Kenneth Merrill to attend an Audit Workshop on December 14, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTS ON SOUTH GRADE ROAD AND NEAL NEAR SOUTH DALE APARTMENTS Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alder- man K. Peterson, to refer this request for street lights to the Utilities Commission for review and recommendation of cost. Motion carried unani- mously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 6052 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS AT HUTCHINSON CIVIC ARENA After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6052 entitled Resolu- tion Establishing Parking Regulations at Hutchinson Civic Arena. Motion carried unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 6051 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPA- TION IN THE STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATACOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AGREEMENT After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6051 entitled Reso- lution Authorizing City to Continue Participation in the State Criminal Justice Datacommunications Network Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 6053 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES TO CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6053 entitled Reso- lution Authorizing Release of Securities to Citizens Bank & Trust Co. of Hutchinson, Minnesota. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER, 1977 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. -10- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 (b) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER, 1977 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETIPNG OF HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION DATED NOVEMBER 22, 1977 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD DATED DECEMBER 1, 1977 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (e) MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1977 AND DECEMBER 6, 1977 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF BURNS MANOR MUNICIPAL NURSING HOME DATED NOVEMBER 17, 1977 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF ELECTION PROCEDURES (DEFERRED NOVEMBER 22, 1977) Mayor Black gave a summary of the election procedures and suggested ap- pointing one person to be responsible for the city election on an hourly basis and a clerk on an hourly basis. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man Haag, to approve the proposed election procedures. Motion carried unanimously. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE SNOWMOBILE FOR POLICE, FIRE AND CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENCIES In a memorandum from Chief of Police O'Borsky, he states that several individuals and groups have contributed money toward the purchase of a snowmobile to be used by the Police, Fire and Civil Defense groups. The -11- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 total cost to the City would be $200, and there are funds in the budget to cover this expense. It is Chief of Police O'Borsky's recommendation that the Council approve this purchase. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man K. Peterson, to approve the purchase of a new snowmobile equipped for police purposes at a cost of $200 to the City. Motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF TOWING, STORAGE AND IMPOUNDING CONTRACT (PLOWMAN'S INC.) Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to approve extension of the contract with Plowman's Inc. for Car Impounding for a two-year period ending November 30, 1979, and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6055 entitled Resolution Extend- ing Car Impounding Contract with Plowman's Inc. Motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REGULATIONS ON FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF OLD ARMORY AND CITY HALL After considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the policy of Regulations on Facilities and Equipment of Old Armory and City Hall with the two recommended revi- sions to be effective January 1, 1978, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6057 entitled Resolution Adopting Regulations on Facili- ties and Equipment of Old Armory and City Hall. Motion carried unani- mously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF OFFICE RENTAL CONTRACT FOR STATE EMPLOYMENT OFFICE The State of Minnesota has submitted Lease No. 5602 for renewal of the contract for office space at 34 Franklin Street South for a period of one year, ending October 31, 1978 at $100 per month. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alder- man Westlund, to approve the renewal of toe office rental contract for the State Employment Office located at 34 Franklin Street South for a one year period, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6056 entitled Reso- lution Authorizing Lease Agreement with State of Minnesota, Department of Employment Services for Building at 34 Franklin Street South. Motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DATE AND TIME FOR SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL Mayor Black informed the Council that the City Charter calls for a special meeting of the City Council on the first working day of the new year fol- lowing an election year. He, therefore, recommended holding an organiza- tional meeting on January 3, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. -12- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 It was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to schedule the special organizational meeting of the City Council for January 3, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall. The motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF FIRE INSPECTOR Alderman K. Peterson reported that four candidates had been interviewed for the full-time position of Fire Inspector. One of the requirements was two years of fire fighting experience. Two of the candidates had no experience while the other two are members of the Fire Department and have had considerable experience. Mr. Lloyd Schlueter, newly elected Fire Chief, requested the City Council make the final choice for a Fire In- spector. The consensus of the interviewing committee was that George Field was the most qualified of the four candidates for the position of Fire Inspector, and it is the recommendation of Alderman K. Peterson that the Council approve George Field's appointment. Alderman Westlund requested that the appointment of Fire Inspector be delayed until the special meeting of the Council on December 15, 1977 at which time they will be discussing salary increases for Department Heads. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to defer the appointment of Fire Inspector to the Thursday, December 15, 1977 meeting of the Council. Motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY FOR SALE AT FIRST AVENUE SOUTHEAST AND ERIE STREET City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe presented a map showing the location of the property for sale at First Avenue Southeast and Erie Street. It is in the flood fringe area, and the selling price is $9,000 which includes an old structure on the property that has no City services. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to refer the purchase of this property to the Park Board for their review and recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CIGARETTE AND POPCORN STAND LICENSE APPLICATIONS It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the list of applicants for cigarette and popcorn stand licenses and to issue said licenses. Motion carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HUTCHMOBILE SERVICE -13- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 Administrative Assistant Plotz reported that a verbal agreement had been received for extension of the grant from the Department of Trans- portation, but they have requested adoption of a Resolution from the City stating a commitment on our part to fund a portion of the funds up to a maximum amount of $13,985. The funds are available for the second year funding. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man Haag, to approve entering into a contract with the State of Transpor- tation Department and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6054 en- titled Resolution Authorizing Entering into Contract with State Depart- ment of Transportation for Hutchmobile Service. Motion carried unani- mously. (j) CONSIDERATION OF HIRING PART-TIME TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT The Motor Vehicle Department has requested a temporary part-time employee to help in the office from November 15, 1977 to January 10, 1978 for 20 hours a week. Mrs. Virgene (Wendorff) Joecks has been recommended for the position since she has had previous experience in the department. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man Haag, to approve the employment of Virgene Joecks as a temporary, part-time employee in the Motor Vehicle Department. Motion carried unani- mously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANT HOURS After a review of the warming house hours at the Elementary School and North Jaycee Park, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to approve the warming house hours of the Recreation Department. Motion carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 1978 LIQUOR STORE BUDGET After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man K. Peterson, to approve the 1978 Liquor Store budget. Motion carried unanimously. (m) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 1978 SEWER AND WATER BUDGET After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alder- man Haag, to approve the 1978 Sewer and Water budget. Motion carried unanimously. -14- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative Assistant Plotz commented on the annual City/Utilities Christmas Party scheduled for December 16, 1977. He reminded the Coun- cil members to get their reservations in to Joleen Runke. Mr. Plotz reminded the Council of their meeting with the Liquor Store employees on Thursday, December 15, 1977. Following this meeting, there will be a preliminary discussion of the 1978 pay rates for hourly and salaried employees. The League of Cities held its first meeting of the General Legislative Committee on Saturday, December 10, 1977. Mr. Plotz brought up the item of insurance for the committee to study this issue. The winter weather and holiday shopping have caused an increase in service for the Hutchmobile. Therefore, it was necessary to extend the hours for the holiday season. Also, a second bus was added during the "peak" rider- ship hours of 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. and Saturday service from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. was added. Administrative Assistant Plotz mentioned the joint meeting on December 20, 1977 at which time presentations of development proposals will be made. Mr. Plotz raised a question on the policy of sending flowers to employees who are ill or hospitalized. Mayor Black responded that there is no uni- form policy that employees will receive flowers for hospitalization unless directed by the City Council. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Black commented on the delay of snow removal from sidewalks in the downtown area. The snow removal ordinance should be observed. A letter of resignation from Doug Hedin on the Cable TV Advisory Com- mittee was read by Mayor Black. Mr. Hedin stated he has a conflict of interest inasmuch as he may be doing some work for the Cable TV company in the future. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to ac- cept the resignation of Doug Hedin from the Cable TV Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously. -15- Council Minutes December 13, 1977 (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN HAAG Alderman Haag commented on a complaint he had received today regarding refuse pick-up. He inquired as to the policy for billing when more than one family lives in a dwelling. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported that he had recently found a bill from last May which had not been paid. Fredrickson's had charged Dean Hanson $111.55 for thawing out his pipes last winter, and the City had agreed to reimburse Hanson for the cost. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to ap- prove the payment of $111.55 for the statement from Fredrickson's. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Priebe mentioned that today Doug Hedin delivered the last piece of equipment for the new radio system at City Hall. He recommends payment for the equipment in the amount of $14,912.67. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to ap- prove payment to Comm -Co. in the amount of $14,912.67 for the new radio system. Motion carried unanimously. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS A motion was made by Alderman Haag, 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 10:50 P.M. on motion by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alder- man Haag and unanimously carried. -16-