02-19-1976 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1976
1. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. Members present:
Aldermen Westlund, Lueneburg, Haag and Peterson in addition to
Mayor Black. Members absent: None. Also present: City Engineer
Priebe.
2. Mayor Black informed the Council that Federal Funds might possibly
be available under the Federal Manpower Act which would create
public service jobs. He further stated that he felt the Council
should consider development of plans and specifications to an
addition to the Water Treatment Plant. It was felt if the plans
were ready at the proper time the City might receive Federal Fund-
ing for the project.
3. The following bids were receive for the removal of the diving dock
in the Millpond:
Gilbert Boldt - $1,750
Bachman Construction - $1,250 break off of poles
$2,000 sawed off at or below silt level
Erickson-Templin - $1,949 at or below silt level
Structural Specialities - $2,300 effective till March 15
It was noted it was the Councils concern that the poles be removed
at or below silt level. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman
Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to award the bid to
Gilbert Boldtin the amount of $1,750 contingent that the poles are
removed at or below silt level. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Alderman Peterson informed that three (3) people have been interviewed
by Recreation Director Keith, Administrative Assistant Fleetham and
herself for the position of Recreation Attendant to replace William
Monson. She further recommended that Mr. William Nelson be hired to
fill the position with a probationary period. It was then moved by
Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag to hire Mr. William
Nelson to fill the position of Recreation Attendant. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Black read a memorandum from Police Chief O'Borsky recommeding
Miss Pam Tipka be hired as a full-time dispatcher to replace Mr. Michael
Johnson effective immediately. After discussion, it was moved by
Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Peterson to hire Pam Tipka
as a full-time dispatcher effective immediately. Motion carried
unanimously.
Council,minutes, February 19, 1976
5. A memorandum submitted by Administrative Assistant Fleetham and three
(3) preliminary sketches of possible logos for the City of Hutchinson
were reviewed. It was the concensus of the Council that the artist
continue development of the design of a flowing "H" with HUTCH in the
crossbar and submit several alterations of that design.
6. Alderman Westlund informed those present that the Parking Committee
did want to address the Council but have withdrawn their request.
7. There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was declared adjourned at 9:25 A.M. on motion by Alderman
Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously.