10-08-1980 CCMI
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1980
The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Westlund at
12:00 Noon, with the following present: Aldermen Peterson, Lueneburg, and Gruenhagen,
in addition to Mayor Westlund. Absent: Alderman Beatty. Also present: City Adminis-
trator Plotz and City Accountant Merrill.
City Accountant Merrill presented the revised 1981 budget with its various deletions.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alder-
man Peterson and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6623
entitled Resolution Approving 1981 Tax Levy, Collectible In 1981.
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unani-
mously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6624 entitled Resolution Adopting
the Budget for Fiscal Year 1981.
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Peterson and carried unani-
mously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6625 entitled Certifying Assessments
of the City of Hutchinson to the County of McLeod.
Mayor Westlund commented on the preparation of the budget and the reduction in funds
that greatly affected it. He stated that in early 1981 there will be a referendum for
a new fire hall. If the referendum passes and the necessary funds are available, the
present fire hall would be remodeled into a police station.
Consideration is being given to acquisition of the Larry Sorensen property at Lot 1,
Block 2, Rolling Oaks Addition as the new site for the McLeod County Historical Society.
This site would allow future addition(s) to the building.
Off-street parking hearings will be held in late 1980 or early 1981. Off street park-
ing will be provided downtown only if the merchants are interested in the proposed plan
and are willing to share in the cost of the project.
It was pointed out the Senior Citiaens Center in the new high rise would be financed
by the tax increment bond which will be sold the end of this month. It is anticipated
to be completed in 1982. It was also suggested to reorganize the senior citizens ac-
tivities under one director.
Proposed improvement projects for 1981 include sidewalks in the City. Some of the
existing sidewalks need repair. The Council will have to determine if the cost will
be assessed or a City expense.
Mention was made that a decision will have to be made regarding a temporary building
official until such time as Elden Willard, Building Official, is able to return to
the office.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M.