09-08-1976 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1976
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 A.M. by Mayor D. J. Black. Present
were Alderman Westlund, B. Peterson, K. Peterson, and Mayor Black. Also
present were Administrative Assistant Fleetham and City Engineer Priebe.
Alderman Haag arrived at 7:35 A.M.
1. City Engineer Priebe presented the agreement with the State of Minnesota,
Department of Highways to construct safety lane improvements in the area
of Highway 15 and the Plaza 15 Shopping Center. After discussion it was
moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman K. Peterson, to adopt
Resolution No. 5770 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
agreement with the State of Minnesota.
2. The City Engineer and Administrative Assistant reviewed the proposed budget
for the Engineering Department. It is noted that the van is a replacement
for a 1969 van that is beginning to encounter maintenance problems.
3. Community Development Director and Administrative Assistant highlighted
the equipment purchases and planning activities for the Community Develop-
ment program. It was noted that this is a rough estimate and that there
are many variables affecting the program.
4. LAWCON Program - The Administrative Assistant commented on the progress
of the construction of the West River Campgrounds and the application they
have made for 1977 for the area north of Tartan Park.
5. Planning Department Planning and zoning - The Administrative Assistant
commented on the proposed planning programs and their dependability upon
a State Planning Grant.
6. Police Department - The Administrative Assistant and the Chief of Police
spoke to the strong need of secretarial assistance for this department.
They also reviewed the proposed equipment purchases and commented on the
excellent experience with the smaller size police patrol vehicles. It
was added that the Chief of Police, with the assistance of the Personnel
Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, will be reviewing and preparing
a management plan for future staffing of the Police Department. Such a
report hopefully will be back to the Council in the spring of 1977.
7. Civil Defense - The Chief of Police announced that he received verbal ac-
ceptance of the latest certification application. He stated that a modern
working system should be installed in the spring of 1977.
8. Community Service Officer - The Council and staff commented on the excel-
lent responses they have had to the Community Service Officer.
Council Minutes - September 8, 1976
9. Fire Department - Fire Chief and Administrative Assistant reviewed the
proposed budget and highlighted the increased salaries of the officers.
The Administrative Assistant reinforced the Fire Department's concern
for the City's hopes to build a new building to house the department.
10. The Council reviewed the possible times to meet again in regard to the
budget and upon a motion by Paul Haag, seconded by Alderman Bruce Peter-
son, it was agreed to meet at 7:00 A.M. on September 15. Motion passed
unanimously.
11. The Administrative Assistant reminded the Council of the meeting of the
Planning Program that will be held at 7:30 P.M. that evening.
12. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Bruce Peterson,
to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 A.M.
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