04-16-1980 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1980
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Westlund at 12:DO Noon, with the
following members present: Aldermen Peterson, Lueneburg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in
addition to Mayor Westlund. Absent: None. Also present were Jim Junker and Rick
Junker of Junker Sanitation.
Mayor Westlund commented on Junker's past 10 year services to the City and the sat-
isfactory work performed by the company. Also, mention was made of a system to
notify Junker when new pick-ups are to be made.
The present sanitation contract which expires June 30, 1980 was briefly summarized.
It was noted that item No. 11 relating to Public Liability Insurance needed to be
increased from $50,000 coverage of all motor vehicles and $100,000 for bodily injury
and property damage of $10,000 to $250,000 and $500,000 respectively.
The Mayor stated that about three years ago the City had received bids from various
companies for refuse pick-up within the City limits. One company submitted a lower
rate with curb -side pick-up, but the Council felt the garage and backyard pick-up
service was important and should be continued. Therefore, the contract was renewed
with Junker Sanitation in July, 1977.
Mr. Jim Junker presented two proposals to the Council. Proposal No. I would call for
an additional cost of $1.45 per month to the present refuse rate, with a raise effec-
tive July 1, 1980, which would be in direct correspondence with the cost increase of
the landfill. In a two-year period the contract would be reviewed for a possible
negotiated raise. The new contract would be for a 12 -year period, effective July 1,
1980. This proposal would include the hauling of the following items: appliances,
leaves (bagged, boxed, containers no larger than 30 -gallon cans; not to exceed 60
lbs.), bundled brush (no logs), couches, chairs, etc., doors; it would not include:
rocks, sod, dirt or construction material.
Proposal No. II would continue service as at present, with an increase of $1.10 per
month. A raise would be effective July 1, 1981 in direct correspondence with the
cost increase of the landfill. In 1982 there would be a negotiated raise in keeping
with the new 12 -year contract, effective July 1, 1980.
Mr. Junker mentioned it was his intention to build a garage in Hutchinson if the
contract was renewed with the City. Also, a radio system has been installed in the
refuse trucks to aid communication with the drivers.
The Mayor remarked that since Rick Junker has moved to Hutchinson to manage the local
operation, the number of complaints has decreased and the service has improved.
It was moved by Alderman Peterson to accept Proposal No. I, effective July 1, 1980,
for a 12 -year contract with Junker Sanitation. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the
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motion unanimously carried.
It was agreed that the pick-up of larger items would begin on May 1, 1980 in con-
junction with the City-wide spring clean-up, prior to the new contract.
A letter was received from Marlin Torgerson stating they moved into their new house
in July 1979 and did not receive pick-up service until September 1979 but were bill-
ed for this period of time. He, therefore, requested a refund of $7.50 for the un-
used service.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council and Jim Junker that Mr. Tor-
gerson should be issued a credit of $7.50. Junker Sanitation will be sending the
City a check in said amount to be forwarded to Mr. Torgerson.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:45 P.M.
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