06-08-1976 CCMMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Westlund called the meeting to order at the hour of
7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Haag and Peterson in addition
to Vice President Westlund. Members absent: Mayor Black. Also
present: City Attorney Schantzen and City Engineer Priebe.
2. INVOCATION
Due to the absense of Dr. George Thompson of Bethany Baptist Church
the invocation was dispensed with.
3. MINUTES
On motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, the minutes
of the special meeting of May 10, 1976, the special meeting of May 11,
1976, the regular meeting of May 11, 1976 and the regular meeting of
May 25, 1976 were unanimously approved.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON'S PROPOSED FEDERAL AID
URBAN FIVE YEAR PROGRAM
Vice President Westlund declared the hearing open at 7:32 P.M.
with the reading of Publication No. 1803. City Engineer Priebe
gave a background of the program and explained how the funds
are used. There being no one else present wishing to be heard,
the hearing was declared closed at 7:40 P.M. on motion by
Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried
unanimously.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
5717, entitled, Approving Five Year Federal Aid Urban Program.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 5716 - AUTHORIZING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR THE DRIFTER'S LICENSE
EXAMINERS AT THE "OLD" ARMORY
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by
Alderman Peterson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
5716, entitled, Authorizing Lease Agreement with the State of
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Minnesota for Office Space for Driver's License Examiners at the
"Old" Armory. Motion carried unanimously.
7. REPORTS. OF OFFICERS. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATED MAY 5, 1976
There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered filed by the
Vice President.
(b) MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATED MAY 18, 1976
There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered filed by the
Vice President.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MR. WILLIAM NELSON
Discussion was held on the problems encountered with Mr. Nelson
and the outcome of the meeting held with Mr. Nelson on Monday,
June 7, 1976 with Mayor Black and Administrative Assistant
Fleetham.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by
Alderman Peterson, to dismiss Mr. Nelson effective immediately
for the following reasons: (a) unsatisfactory adjustment to the
position (b) inefficiency in required performance. Motion
carried unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PLANNED USE REPORT
Vice President Westlund gave an explanation of the report.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag to approve said report. Motion carried
unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM HUTCHINSON I14DUSTRIAL CORPORATION
TO PURCHASE LAND FROM THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON
Mr. Neil Jensen representing Hutchinson Industrial Corp. and Mr.
Jon Geiss were present. Mr. Jensen reviewed the building of
their present plant and the Industrial Revenue Bonds issued by
the City of allow the construction of said plant. He further
reviewed their present plans for expansion. They then requested
purchasing of � acre of land immediately North and East of their
present plant to allow the expansion which would include the
signing of a quite claim deed by the City, the signing of an
amendment of the lease agreement and the signing of an easement
to allow the use of a common wall between the present plant
and the proposed expansion.
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City Attorney Schantzen stated that the Pollution Control
Agency should be contacted to see if they had any opposition
to the proposed expansion because of the pollution problem
Hutchinson Industrial has had earlier. Discussion was held
on the statement made by City Attorney Schantzen. After
further discussion, it was the concensus of all present
that the Pollution Control Agency should be contact as a
joint effort by both parties.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
5718, entitled authorizing preparation of documents for sale
of land to Hutchinson Industrial Corporation. Moton carried
unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF ROOF REPAIR
Vice President Westlund reported that only one bid was received
for the repair of the City Hall Building Roof and the Liquor
Store Building Roof from the firm of Charles L. Salley of
St. Paul, Minnesota. Said bid is as follows: City Hall
Building Roof - $3,159.24 and the Liquor Store Building
Roof - $1,180.60. After further discussion, it was moved by
Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to accepted
the bid of Mr. Charles L. Salley to repair the two roofs for
the above stated amounts subject to the conditions that Mr.
Salley either submits a Performance Bond in the amount of
$5,000 together with a Material and Labor Bond in the amount
of $5,000 or the City will withold payment for 100 days after
certification by the City Engineer that the work has been
finalized and complete. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF HAVTI WORK STUDY STUDENTS
1. Barb Geisler - City Clerk
2. Cathy Splettstoeszer - Engineering
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by
Alderman Haag, to confirm employment of the above stated people.
Motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF REPORT BY ALDERMAN PETERSON REGARDING DAMAGE
TO OAKLAND CEMETERY
Alderman Peterson reviewed the problem that has been reoccuring
in regards to vandalism at Oakland Cemetery. She further
stated that the Park and Recreation Board has reviewed several
approaches to correct the problem and is recommending that the
City Council establish a curfew from 9:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
on the Cemetery which would allow for better police protection.
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag to waive first reading and set second reading
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for June 22, 1976, of Ordinance No. 16/76 entitled, Establishing
a Curfew for Oakland Cemetery. Motion carried unanimously.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
On motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, the
verified claims were approved and payment was authorized 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 8:35 P.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded
by Alderman Peterson and carried unanimously.
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