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02-10-1976 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1976 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Black called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Lueneburg, Haag and Peterson in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent: Alderman Westlund. Also present: Administrative Assistant Fleetham and City Attorney Schantzen. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Howard Jones of Vineyard Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 3. MINUTES On motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, the minutes of the January 27, 1976 regular Council meeting were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 5. COMMUNICATIONS. REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) REQUEST OF REVEREND HOWARD JONES TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Reverend Howard Jones, representing the members of the Vineyard Methodist Church, expressed their appreciation for the outstanding job the Hutchinson Police Department did in the investigation of the robbery of their church. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 7/76 - ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 530 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive first reading and set second reading for February 25, 1976 of Ordinance No. 7/76, entitled, Ordinance repealing Section 530 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, entitled, Electrical Permit Fees. Motion carried unanimously. Council minutes, February 10, 1976 (b) ORDINANCE NO. 8/76 - ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 305 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATION After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to waive first reading and set second reading for February 25, 1976 of Ordinance No. 8/76, entitled, Ordinance Repealing Section 305 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, entitled, Electrical Code Administration. Motion carried unanimously. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 2/76 - ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464, ZONING REGULATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (HAVTI AND THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROPERTY) It was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 496, entitled, Ordinance Amending Ordnance No. 464, Zoning Regulations and the Official Zoning Map. Motion carried unanimously. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 5640 - TRANSFERRING OF $7,500 FROM LIQUOR FUND TO GENERAL FUND It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5640, entitled, Transferring $7,500 from Liquor Fund to General Fund. Motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JANUARY 1976 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (b) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (c) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATED JANUARY 7, 1976 Administrative Assistant Fleetham gave a report on the condition of Recreation Director Keith. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (d) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATES JANUARY 20, 1976 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. - 2 - Council minutes, February 10, 1976 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF CHARTER AMEND14ENT TO CHANGE FISCAL YEAR TO COINCIDE WITH CALENDAR YEAR A memorandum submitted by City Attorney Schantzen was reviewed. It was also noted that the Hutchinson Utilities Commission supports the proposed amendment. Proposed Ordinance No. 5/76, entitled, Amending Section 7.02 entitled Fiscal Years of Chapter VII of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, Relating to Taxation and Finances, together with its proposed Notice of Publication were approved by Mayor Black. Also, Proposed Ordinance No. 6/76, entitled, Amending Section 11.09 entitled Fiscal Year of Chapter XI of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Public Ownership and Operation of Utilities, together with its proposed Notice of Publication were approved by Mayor Black. It was then moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to set Public Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 5/76 entitled, Amending Section 7.02 entitled Fiscal Years of Chapter VII of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Taxation and finances and proposed Ordinance No. 6/76 entitled, Amending Section 11.09 entitled Fiscal Year of Chapter XI of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, relating to Public Ownership and Operation of Utilities for March 9, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE BY MR. CARL PETERSON After discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that said request be deferred until the next regular council meeting in order to receive a report on said request from Police Chief O'Borsky. (b) CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH MILLER, MILLER & MAC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DEWATERING EQUIPMENT BUILDING Said change order was to install a 4 way switch adjacent to the new door on north end of building. The total contract price would be increased by $150.87 by this Change Order. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson to approve the Change Order. Motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS Delinquent Water Account No. 150-15, Roger Bluhm, 570 Miller Avenue, in the amount of $42.85 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, todisconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 6-16, Joe Poshek, 531 Second Avenue, S.W., in the amount of $40.67, was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by 3_ Council minutes, February 10, 1976 Alderman Haag to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 44-16, Lloyd Rath, 815 Second Avenue S.W., in the amount of $45.62 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 246-16, Richard ,lennissen, 706 4th Avenue, S.W., in the amount of $24.24 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman �ueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 118-17, Robert Gutormson, 344 Dale Street, in the amount of $48.87 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 39B-19, Lee Majeski, 765 Madson, in the amount of $18.72 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 188-19, Eugene Duesterhoeft, 715 Harrington Street, in the amount of $37.87 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 80-23, Ron Chaffee, 944 Church Street, in the amount of $45.52 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Water Account No. 114-23, Eugene Burch, 804 Sunset Street, in the amount of $39.93 was reviewed. It was noted there was no one present to be heard or to show cause why services should not be discontinued, therefore, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to disconnect services immediately. Motion carried unanimously. - 4 - Council minutes, February 10, 1976 (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO HOLD PUBLIC DANCE BY HUTCH ELKS, INC., KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND MASONIC TEMPLE LODGE After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to approve the application and authorize issuance of the permit. Motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR CITY VEHICLES (f) Competitive bids were received for the four vehicles. It was noted that Administrative Assistant Fleetham and Police Chief O'Borsky recommended that the bid from Wigen Chevrolet be accepted for all four vehicles. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson to award the contract to the low bidder, Wigen Chevrolet of Hutchinson for the four vehicles as follows: Police Sedan - $4,219, Community Service Officer's Van - $4,151 and two Police Patrol Sedans - $12,819 with trade of 1973 and 1974 Ford Customs presently in use. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON SECOND AVENUE, S.W. Alderman Lueneburg suggested that the Council direct the Utilities Commission to study the lighting in the area of the Elementary School for possible ways to improve the pedestrian safety. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that the Utilities Commission should be asked to study the level of lighting in the area of the Elementary School and submit possible alternatives to provide improvement. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Communications from Clerk -Administrative Assistant 1. Informed those present of a meeting on February 19,1976 with the employees of the Street and Park Departments and that Alderman Westlund has requested a short Council meeting after it to discuss Off -Street Parking 2. Informed those present that a quote had been received in the amount of $2,300 to remove the diving dock in the Millpond. Said quote was to remove the poles one foot below silt level. It is the intent of the Council that the structure be removed and therefore, accepted the bid and authorized that additional bids be received. 3. Informed those present that a day long seminar will be held on Thursday, February 26, 1976 at the Crow River Country Club for the Contractors and Associated Businesses He further stated that representatives of the State Building Department and the State Fire Marshal's Office will be giving explanations of the codes that are affecting the construction trades. - 5- Council minutes, February 10, 1976 (b) Communications from Mayor Black 1. Informed those present that the League of Minnesota Municipalities is sponsoring a Legislative Conference on Wednesday, February 18, 1976 and in conjunction with that the Coalition of Outstate Cities will be holding a Noon Luncheon Meeting on that date with Dr. Francis Boddy as the guest speaker. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to approve the 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 declared adjourned at 8:10 P.M. on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously. - 6 -