03-04-1976 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1976
1. Vice Chairman Westlund called the meeting to order at 8:10 A.M.
Members present: Aldermen Lueneburg, Peterson, and Haag in addition
to Vice Chairman Westlund. Members absent: Mayor Black
Also present: Administrative Assistant Fleetham
2. Discussion was held on the federation of the Police Department
employees. Administrative Assistant Fleetham requested authorization
to consult with the League's Labor Relations Consultant. After
discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Peterson to authorize consultation with the League's Labor Relations
Consultant. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Administrative Assistant Fleetham stated that the City is required to
advertise a notice of opportunity for public hearing on those
improvement projects in which federal aid urban funds are used in
the construction of the projects. After discussion, it was moved
by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag to authorize
publication of notice of opportunity for public hearing for the
regular meeting of April 13, 1975. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Discussion was held on the new animal control facility. Administrative
Assistant Fleetham informed the Council that in approximately one year
the Hutch -Stewart Veterinary Clinic will be building a new facility and
at that time the Council could contract with them for the use of their
spaces for dog impoundment. He further stated that as a short term
solution, it is the recommendation of the Staff that the Old Filter
Plant be used temporarily as the Dog Pound. It was the concensus of
the Council to proceed as recommended by the City Staff.
5. Administrative Assistant Fleetham stated that he, Alderman Westlund,
and Personnel Coordinator Sitz had reviewed the salaries and staffing
of the Liquor Store with the employees. He further stated it is their
recommendation that an additional full time employee be hired at this
time with possible change to part time in June. After discussion, it
was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson to authorize
advertisement of an available full time position at the Liquor Store.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. Vice Chairman Westlund stated the Public Official's Liability Insurance
has been canceled and gave a summary of how it is contained in an in-
surance package from Madsen Insurance Agency and who it covered.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham then stated it is the recommendation
of Mr. William Pete, consultant of the League of Minnesota Municipalities,
that we advertise for proposals at this time. It was then moved by
Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to authorize publication
of advertisement for bids. Motion carried unanimously.
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Council minutes, March 4, 1976
6. Discussion was held on the proposed Logo for the City. After reviewal
of the examples submitted by the artist, it was the concensus of the
Council to continue with the design which contains a large flowing
"H" with the word "Hutch" in the crossbar in the color of green with
black shadowing.
7. There being on further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 8:40 A.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded
by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously.
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