03-09-1976 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1976
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Westlund called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Aldermen Lueneburg and Haag in addition to Vice
President Westlund. Members absent: Alderman Peterson and Mayor
Black. Also present: Administrative Assistant Fleetham, City
Attorney Schantzen, and City Engineer Priebe.
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Manley Swarthout of the Calvary Wesleyan Church delivered
the invocation.
3. MINUTES
No minutes were considered at this meeting due to the absense of two
Council members.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERING AMENDING THE HUTCHINSON CITY CHARTER BY ADOPTION OF:
ORDINANCE NO. 5/76 - AMENDING SECTION 7.02 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO
READ AS FOLLOWS: THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY SHALL BE FROM
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31
AND
ORDINANCE NO. 6/76 - AMENDING SECTION 11.09 OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO READ AS FOLLOWS: THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE HUTCHINSON UTILITIES
COMMISSION SHALL BE FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31.
Vice President Westlund declared the hearing open at 9:22 P.M.
as duly advertised with the reading of Publication No. 1757.
Vice President Westlund summarized the reasons as to why it
would be advantageous for the City to have the Fiscal Year
coincide with the Calendar Year. There being no one else
present wishing to be heard, the hearing was declared closed
at 9:30 P.M on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by
Alderman Haag and carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 5/76
It was then moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag,
to waive first reading and set second reading for March 23, 1976 of
Ordinance No. 5/76 entitled, Ordinance Amending Section 7.02 Entitled
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Fiscal Years of Chapter VII of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson,
Relating to Taxation and Finances. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 6/76
It was then moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag,
to waive first reading and set second reading for March 23, 1976
of Ordinance No. 6/76 entitled, Ordinance 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.
Motion carried unamimously.
6. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 4/76 - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464, SECTION 6.05,
RELATIVE TO VARIANCES
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 499, entitled,
Amending Ordinance No. 464, Section 6.05, relative to variances.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 9/76 - AMENDING SECTION 310 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, FIRE PREVENTION CODE
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 500, entitled,
Amending Section 310 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City
of Hutchinson, entitled, Fire Prevention Code Adopted by
Reference. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) ORDINANCE NO. 10/76 - ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF SUPERIOR
STREET
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag,
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 501, entitled,
Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Superior Street. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - FEBRUARY 1976
There being no discussion, the report was ordered filed by the
Vice President.
(b) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - FEBRUARY 1976
There being no discussion, the report was ordered filed by the
Vice President.
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(c) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS DATED FEBRUARY 17,
1976
There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered filed by the
Vice President.
(d) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATED FEBRUARY
4, 1976
There being no discussion, the minutes were orded filed by the
Vice President.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF HIGHWAY 7 STREET LIGHTING
Administrative Assistant Fleetham proposed that this Spring Street Lights could
be installed in the area of Highway 7 East and Michigan Street
to the railroad tracks. Said plan calls for wooden poles and
underground wiring. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman
Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag to authorize installation
of the lights and encumber funds from the 1975 Capital
Improvements Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO HOLD PUBLIC DANCE ON APRIL
3, 1976 AT HUTCHINSON HIGH SCHOOL GYM BY J -CROW CHAPTER OF DEMOLAY
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by
Alderman Lueneburg, to approve the application and authorize
issuance of the permit. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS
Delinquent Water Account No. 200-05, Roger Voss, 510 Monroe
Street, in the amount of $28.71, was reviewed. It was noted
Mr. Voss indicated the account would be paid in full on March
11, 1976. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg,
seconded by Alderman Haag, that services be discontinued if the
account was not paid in full by March 11, 1976. Motion carried
unanimously.
Delinquenet Water Account No. 40-07, Ben Roth, 184 Fourth Avenue
N.W., in the amount of $32.15, was reviewed. It was noted Mr.
Roth indicated the account would be paid in full on March 12,
1976. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg,
seconded by Alderman Haag, that services be discontinued if the
account was not paid in full by March 12, 1976. Motion carried
unanimously.
Delinquent Water Account No. 46-07, Mark Thomton, 187 Third Avenue
N.W., in the amount of $26.86 was reviewed. There being no one
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present wishing to be heard or to show cause why services should
not be discontinued, the services were ordered discontinued
immediately on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Haag and carried unanimously.
Delinquent Water Account No. 128-07, Jakll Investments, Midwest
Mobile Home Park, in the amount of $205.31 was reviewed.
There being no one present wishing to be heard or to show cause
why services should not be discontinued, the services were
ordered discontinued immediately on motion by Alderman Lueneburg,
seconded by Alderman Haag and carried unanimously.
Delinquent Water Account No. 135A-07, Doug Yerks, 253 Fifth Avenue,
N.W. in the amount of $32.66 was reviewed. There being no one
present wishing to be heard or to show cause why services
should not be discontinued, the services were ordered discontinued
immediately on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Haag and carried unanimously.
Delinquent Water Account No. 34-08, Woody's Drive Inn, Fourth
Avenue, N.E., in the amount of $34.72 was reviewed. There being
no one present wishing to be heard or to show cause why services
should not be discontinued, the services were ordered disconnected
immediately on motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Haag and carried unanimously.
(c) RECOMMENDATION ON SALARY INCREASES FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
Vice President Westlund reviewed the factors used in considering
salary increases for Exempt Employees. He then reviewed the
recommended salary increases. After discussion, it was moved by
Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to adopt the
increases as recommended with reviewal at Budget Preparation
August. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF PARK AND RECREATION BOARD
REGARDING RENTAL PRICE FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS
A proposed schedule submitted by the Park and Recreation Board
was reviewed. It was noted the schedule would be used when
City Personnel deliver and set up items for an organization.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded
by Alderman Haag to accept the schedule and initiate use as
recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
(e) PRELIMINARY REPORT WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY
Mr. Rex Stockwell of Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc.
presented a preliminary report on the Water Rate Study and the proposed
charges. He also presented a preliminary report on the Sewer Rate
Study and the proposed charges.
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(f) REQUEST OF HUTCHINSON POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION TO ADDRESS THE
CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Neil Jensen, representative of the Hutchinson Police Officer's
Association was present and informed the Council that said
organization is in the process of withdrawing their petition for
Election of Representation and that they would like to negotiate
with the City Council outside of the Public Employees Bargaining
Act.
(g) PETITION AGAINST USE OF OLD FILTER PLANT AS TEMPORARY DOG POUND
A petition by the residents of the area surrounding the South
Park was presented to the City Council requesting that the
Dog Pound not be placed in the Old Filter Plant since it would
create an undue hazard for those who use the park.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham statedhe felt by placing the
pound in this area it would increase the security of the area.
He suggested a 90 Day Trial use of the Old Filter Plant.
It was also questioned if the Pound could legally be placed on
parkland. It was the concensus of the Council that City Attorney
Schantzen further investigate this matter.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
I. Requested permission to encur expenses not to exceed $150
for final draft of City Logo. It was then moved by
Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag to authorize
said expenditure. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Reminded of the following meetings:
Wednesday, March 17, 1976 - 7:30 A.M. Population Committee
11:45 A.M. Land Use Committee
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ENGINEER
1. Stated the Farmer's Elevator Association have requested water
service to their new site in the Industrial Park in conjunction
with their Conditional Use Permit which will be considered
by the Planning Commission on March 16, 1976.
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11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) Verified Claims
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag
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 declared adjourned at 9:59 P.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded
by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously.
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