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02-27-1979 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1979 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Black at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Aldermen Westlund, Peterson, Gruenhagen and Huntwork, in addi- tion to Mayor Black. Absent: None. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Plotz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe, and City Attorney Schantzen. 2, INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend John H. Longley of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting dated February 13, 1979 were approved as amended upon motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Huntwork, and unanimously carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING None 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CLIFF PAULSON AND GALE BOELTER TO ATTEND TREE INSPECTOR'S WORKSHOP ON MARCH 7, 1979 AND CLIFF PAULSON TO ATTEND WEED CONTROL WORKSHOP ON MARCH 21-22, 1979 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund to approve the request for Cliff Paulson and Gale Boelter to attend the Tree Inspector's Workshop and for Cliff Paulson to attend a Weed Control Workshop. Seconded by Alderman Peterson, the motion unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HOMER PITTMAN AND ELDEN WILLARD TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS ON MARCH 2, 1979 After discussion, Alderman Peterson made the motion to approve Homer Pittman and Elden Willard attending the International Conference of Building Officials. The motion was seconded by Alderman Westlund and carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR GARY PLOTZ AND KENNETH MERRILL TO ATTEND ANNUAL FINANCE OFFICERS CONFERENCE APRIL 18-20, 1979 Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Huntwork and unanimously carried, to approve the attendance of Gary Plotz and Kenneth Merrill at the Annual Finance Officers Conference. :.r Council Minutes February 27, 1979 (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RICHARD NAGY AND RANDY DEVRIES TO ATTEND ANNUAL WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SEMINAR ON MARCH 21-23, 1979 AND APPLICATION FOR CER- TIFICATION AS CLASS C OPERATOR BY RICHARD NAGY After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried, to approve the request for Richard Nagy and Randy DeVries to attend the Annual Wastewater Operations Seminar and for Richard Nagy to apply for Certification as Class C Operator. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR MARLOW PRIEBE TO ATTEND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE MARCH 15-18, 1979 Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Huntwork to approve Mar- low Priebe attending the Wastewater Management Training Institute. Seconded by Alderman Westlund, the motion carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR GARY PLOTZ AND MARLOW PRIEBE TO ATTEND ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE MARCH 28-30, 1979 After discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to approve Gary Plotz and Marlow Priebe attending the Annual Planning Conference. The motion was seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried. (g) CONSIDERATION OF FILLING VACANCY IN PARKS DEPARTMENT Mayor Black commented there has been an unfilled position in the Parks Depart- ment resulting from a resignation in the department. It was the recommenda- tion of Steve Cook, Federal Shade Tree Representative, that this position be filled with a qualified individual who has some formal training in forestry and general management. Following discussion of the job description, it was moved by Alderman Westlund to approve the proposed job description with the recommended additions and interview candidates for the position. The motion was seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HOMER PITTMAN AND ELDEN WILLARD TO BECOME CLASS A VOTING MEMBERS OF MINNESOTA BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION, SOUTH- WEST REGION After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen and unanimously carried, to approve the request for Homer Pitt- man and Elden Willard to become Class A Voting Members of the Minnesota Build- ing Officials Association. (i) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CITY STAFF TO ATTEND GOVERNOR'S DISASTER CON- FERENCE MARCH 9, 1979 IWA Council Minutes February 27, 1979 Following discussion, Alderman Westlund moved to approve the request for City staff to attend the Governor's Disaster Conference. Seconded by Alder- man Huntwork, the motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MINUTES OF HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION DATED JANUARY 16, 1979 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HUTCHINSON CIVIC ARENA BOARD DATED JANUARY 31, 1979 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (c) MINUTES OF "SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTER" ADVISORY BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1979 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (d) MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD DATED JANUARY 16, 1979 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (e) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY 1979 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (f) MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, AIRPORT COMMISSION AND AIRPORT ZONING BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1979 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None -3- Council Minutes February 27, 1979 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CREDIT PAYMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER BILLING TO DOCTORS CHERNAUSEK AND PROCHNOW City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe explained that a faulty water meter was giving incorrect readings so a new meter was installed on February 23, 1978. The over -payments date back to January 1, 1967. It is recommended that Doctors Chernausek and Prochnow be given a credit payment in the amount of $1,788.91 for the over -payments on their water and sewer billings. After discussion, Alderman Peterson made the motion to approve a credit pay- ment in the amount of $1,788.91 to Doctors Chernausek and Prochnow. Seconded by Alderman Westlund, the motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY DENNIS K. ALBERTSON, DELMAR AND DORIS STURGES WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe presented a map showing the area to be annexed. He also made reference to several items to be resolved prior to approval of annexation. He inquired if the land will be subdivided. Realtor Tom Savage, representing the property owners, answered that it will be subdivided within a period of one year. No sale of property will be made until after the area has been platted and approved by the City. Mr. Priebe pointed out that the City's present drainage system does not in- clude this land. All drainage provisions will need to be resolved prior to approval of development. He then asked what zoning is proposed for this land. Mr. Savage responded that C-4 zoning would be considered to coordinate with the shopping mall on Highway 15. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Westlund to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6283 entitled Request for Annexation. The motion was seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF 1979 ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF MCLEOD Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund to enter into an agree- ment with McLeod County to provide assessment of property in Hutchinson for an annual sum of $12,500.00. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion unani- mously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Mayor Black read a copy of the letter sent to all delinquent account holders and asked if there was anyone present wishing to be heard regarding his/her account. There was no response. -4- Council Minutes February 27, 1979 After discussion, Alderman Westlund made the motion to discontinue service on March 5, 1979 for the following accounts if not paid by that date: 10-0265-0-00, 10-0569-1-00, and 38-0086-0-00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Huntwork and carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF PROMOTION TO POLICE SERGEANT Following discussion, it was the motion of Alderman Westlund to approve the promotion of Alfred Cheney to Sergeant as recommended by the Hutchinson Police Civil Service Commission, to be effective March 4, 1979. Seconded by Alderman Huntwork, the motion unanimously carried. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative Assistant Plotz reported on a meeting he attended in St. Cloud on Monday, February 26. The State indicated they will fund 50% of the LAWCON Grant for five parcels of land along the Crow River. However, the City will have to submit an application. On Monday evening, February 26, the Airport Commission held a meeting. At that time a decision was reached to drop the cross -wind runway concept and to implement zoning for an expansion of the existing main runway to 4,000 square feet. A recommendation will be forthcoming to the City Council. Mr. Plotz reminded the Council of a meeting with Clarence Simonowicz at 7:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 28, followed by a Department Head meeting at 8:00 A.M. He further informed the Council that a meeting will be held later Wednesday morning to discuss the hotel complex planned for Hutchinson. In the after- noon Mr. John McGill of Developers Diversified will be meeting with Consultant Clarence Simonowicz, City Attorney Schantzen, Mayor Black and Mr. Plotz to dis- cuss the possibility of the shopping mall developer participating in the down- town development. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR Mayor Black mentioned that Helen Zeleny had served her eight-year limit on the Nursing Home Board. He then appointed Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Kuehl to a five-year term on the Board and asked for Council ratification. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Huntwork and unanimously carried, to ratify the appointment of Mrs. Elmer Kuehl to the Nursing Home Board. -5- Council Minutes February 27, 1979 Mayor Black reappointed Mrs. Gina Iverson, Albert Linde, and Mrs. Ron McGraw to a three-year term on the Library Board and asked for ratification. Alderman Huntwork moved to ratify the above stated appointments. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion unanimously carried. The Council members were reminded of the League of Cities Conference to be held on Thursday in St. Paul, followed by a reception and dinner with the Legislators Adolph Kvam and John Bernhagen. Mayor Black also reported he will be attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. on March 3-6, 1979. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unani- mously carried, to approve the verified claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 8:00 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Hunt - work, and unanimously carried.