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06-22-1976 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1976 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Westlund, Haag and K. Peterson in addition to Mayor Black. Members absent: None. Also present: City Attorney Schantzen, City Engineer Priebe and Community Development Director Pauley. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Ray Hinch of Bethany Baptist Church delivered the invocation. 3. MINUTES On motion by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 1976 were unanimously approved. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT 76-26 - SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN At 8:00 P.M., Mayor Black declared the hearing open on Project 76-26 with the reading of Publication No. 1804. Mayor Black then inquired if there was anyone present wishing to be heard: The following were present: Bob Roberts - Reviewed the land cost and special Hutch Growth, Inc. assessment cost for their property. Stated the Board of Directors feel they cannot afford the assessments. Made the following suggestions to the Council: 1. City assume all assessments. 2. City assume half of the assessments. 3. City deffer the assessments with no interest until the land is sold. 4. City buy the remainder of the property from them at $500 per acre. Considerable discussion was held by the Council and Members of the Board of Directors of Hutch Growth regarding the suggestions made by Mr. Roberts and the possiblity of hook-up charges. r3- Council minutes, June 22, 1976 It was then moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to continue the hearing until the regular meeting of July 13, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT 76-27-WATERMAIN Mayor Black declared the hearing open at 8:45 P.M. with the reading of Publication No. 1805. Mayor Black then inquired if there was anyone present wishing to be heard. The following were present: Robb Toteshek - Requested the project be completed. There being no one else present wishing to be heard, the hearing was declared closed at 8:45 P.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson and carried unanimously. It was then moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5724, entitled, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - Project 76-27. Motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT 76-28 - GRADE AND GRAVEL Mayor Black declared the hearing open at 8:45 P.M. with the reading of Publication No. 1806. Mayor Black then inquired if there was anyone present wishing to be heard. The following were present: Robb Toteshek - Requested the project be completed. There being no one else present wishing to be heard, the hearing was declared closed at 8:45 P.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson and carried unanimously. It was then moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5725, entitled, Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans - Project 76-28. Motion carried unanimously. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) REQUEST OF MR. NEIL JENSEN, REPRESENTING HUTCHINSON INDUSTRIAL CORP. TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Mr. Jensen requested to address the Council regarding their proposed expansion. He further informed that they have submitted their structural and mechanical plans to the Building Official but have had to return the mechanical plans to another engineering firm for alterations. He then requested permission from the Council for Hutchinson Industrial to do excavation and lay footings for the expansion without a building permit. Said work to be done at the risk of the petitioner. - 2 - Council minutes, June 22, 1976 After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to allow Hutchinson Industrial Corporation to proceed with excavation and construction of footings for their footings at their own risk without a building permit. Said building permit to be considered at the time of application. Motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 5723 - AUTHORIZING HUTCHINSON HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE MEDICAL CLINIC Mr. Phil Graves, Hospital Administrator, reviewed the proposed expansion. He further stated that because of the expansion they have signed 3 additional doctors to their staff. It was the concensus of the Council that this is a good project and they should proceed with it. Mr. Graves further stated that the Plans and Specifications are not ready for Council reviewal at that time. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that no action be taken until the Plans and Specifications are completed. It was then moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to defer consideration until the Special Meeting of June 29, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. (b) ORDINANCE NO. 28/75 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464, ZONING REGULATIONS, ESTABLISHING FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 509, entitled, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 464, Zoning Regulations, Establishing Flood Plain Regulations. Motion carried unanimously. (c) ORDINANCE NO. 16/76 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 910 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ENTITLED, CURFEW, BY ADDING SUBDIVISION 910:35 THERETO, RELATIVE TO, ESTABLISHING A CURFEW FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANYONE IN THE HUTCHINSON MUNICIPAL CEMETERY. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to waive seconded reading and adopt Ordinance No. 510, entitled, Ordinance Amending Section 910 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson entitled, Curfew, by Adding Subdivision 910:35 Thereto, relative to, Establishing a Curfew for the Presence of Anyone in the Hutchinson Municipal Cemetery. Motion carried unanimously. - 3 - Council minutes, June 22, 1976 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED MAY 18, 1976 Discussion was held on the Hospital's financial condition and the replacement of ambulances. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING DATED JUNE 2, 1976 Discussion was held on the Jaycee Water Carnival. Mayor Black commended the employees of the Street and Park Departments for their job in the preparation of the parks for the event. He further commended the citizens of Hutchinson for helping keep Hutchinson clean. There being no further discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (c) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - MAY 1976 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. (d) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor received for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT - OAKWOOD ADDITION City Engineer Priebe reviewed the plat with those present. Considerable discussion was held on requiring the installation of curb and gutter and street lights in plats such as this as compared to a plat in the Soutwest area of Hutchinson. After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to table consideration until the regular meeting of July 13, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. At 9:40 P.M., it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to remove the item from table. Motion carried unanimously. City Engineer Priebe then stated that in all Subdivision Agreements it states that improvements will be provided when feasible. Discussion was held on how you determine when a project is feasible. After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5730, entitled, =M Council minutes, June 22, 1976 Resolution Giving Approval of Final Plat of Oakwood Addition. Motion carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF CITY ENGINEER REGARDING THE VACATION AND ADDITION OF STREETS TO OUR M.S.A. SYSTEM City Engineer Priebe reviewed the past work and stated why the changes are necessary. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5726, entitled, Resolution Revoking Municipal State Aid Street. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5727, entitled, Resolution Establishing Municipal State Aid Street. Motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY CROW RIVER COUNTRY CLUB AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Engineer Priebe reviewed the property layout and the new location of the proposed storage building. Discussion was held on the new roadway to the country club. City Engineer Priebe stated the present roadway will not be abandoned until Mr. Helland is ready to begin development of his property. After further discussion, it was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5728, entitled, Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit under Section 8.02 of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Construction of an Oversized Garage in a R-1 Zoning District. Motion carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY MR. WILLIAM HELLAND AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Engineer Priebe reviewed the amended plat. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the amended preliminary plat. Motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY MR. TOM SAVAGE City Engineer Priebe indicated the property proposed for annexation. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman K. Peterson, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5731, entitled, Request for Annexation - Fairway Oaks. Motion carried unanimously. - 5 - Council minutes, June 22, 1976 (f) CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT (a) GOVERNOR'S YOUTH PROGRAM 1. Mr. Dan Prochnow 2. Ms. Gwen Bretzke 3. Mr. Steven Lueneburg 4. Mr. Jim DuHamel 5. Ms. Sheri Oelker (b) CE TA 1. Mr. Scott Ogren 2. Mr. Fred Heidecker After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to confirm employment. Motion carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RETAIL "ON -SALE" NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY MR. LEONARD JAHNKE FOR JAHNKE'S RED OWL After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the application and authorize issuance of the license. Motion carried unanimously. (h) DECLARING THE OFFICER OF ALDERMAN VACANT (7:35 P.M.) Mayor Black then summarized the events leading to the vacancy in the office of Alderman on the City Council. It was then moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5729, entitled Declaring the Office of Alderman Vacant. Motion carried unanimously. (i) APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMAN (7:40 P.M.) Mayor Black then stated the following people being considered for the office of Alderman: Frank Fay, Daniel Huntwork, Bruce Peterson, and Les Linder. Mayor Black then requested the Council opinion regarding the candidates. It was the concenus of the Council that the construction industry should be recognized on the Council, therefore, it was there recommendation that Mr. Bruce Peterson be appointed to the City Council. Mayor Black then appointed Mr. Bruce Peterson to the Office of Alderman to serve until December 31, 1977 upon Council ratification. It was then moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag to ratify the appointment. Motion carried unanimously. - 6 - Council minutes, June 22, 1976 (j) APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Black then appointed Alderman B. Peterson as Council representative to the Planning Commission upon Council ratification. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson to ratify said appointment. Motion carried unanimously. (k) APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Mayor Black then appointed Alderman B. Peterson as Council Commissioner of the Water and Sewer Department upon Council ratification. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson to ratify said appointment. Motion carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING AGREEMENT WITH RIEKE CARROLL MULLER ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED WEST RIVER BRIDGE Mayor Black stated that he, City Engineer Priebe, City Attorney Schantzen and Administrative Assistant Fleetham reviewed the proposed contract and recommended its approval. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with Rieke Carroll Muller Associates for the design of the proposed West River Bridge. Motion carried unanimously. (m) REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARTS & CRAFTS COMMITTEE TO USE THE LIBRARY SQUARE AND "OLD" ARMORY FOR AN ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 17'AND 18 After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to approve the request and authorize use of the facilities. Motion carried unanimously. (n) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Black then reappointed Reverend Thor Skeie for a full five year term upon Council ratification. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag to ratify said appointment. Motion carried unanimously. 2. POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Black then reappointed Mr. Robert Prochnow to the Police Civil Service Commission for a full three year term upon Council ratification. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Westlund to ratify said appointment. Motion carried unanimously. - 7 - Council minutes, June 22, 1976 (o) CALLING FOR SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Black declared a special meeting for Tuesday, June 29, 1976 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to consider the plans and specifications for the proposed Medical Clinic. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN WESTLUND 1. Stated that at the League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention he had heard a speaker from the National League of Cities and was impressed with their organization. He further stated that on July 8-10, 1976 they will be holding a Policies Leaders Seminar in Chicago and recommended that Mayor Black attend. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Westlund seconded by Alderman Haag to authorize the expenditure of funds for Mayor Black to attend said seminar. Motion carried unanimously. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) verified Claims It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag 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 9:47 P.M. on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Westlund and carried unanimously. - 8 -