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02-25-1980 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1980 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Westlund at 7:30 P.M., with the follow- ing members present: Aldermen Peterson, Lueneburg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in addition to Mayor Westlund. Absent: None. Also present were: Administrative Assistant Plotz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe, and City Attorney Schantzen. f` 1 2. INVOCATION In the absence of a Pastor, there was a time of silent prayer. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 1980 were approved as presented upon motion by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously car- ried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING None 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINLEY TO ATTEND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SEMINAR ON MARCH 19-21, 1980 After discussion, the motion was made by `P�lderman Peterson, seconded by Ald- erman Lueneburg and carried unanimously, tpprove Finley Mix attending the Wastewater Operations Seminar. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ELDEN WILLARD TO XTTEND NORTH STAR CHAPTER, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIAL ON FEBRUARY 28, 1980 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson to approve Elden Willard attending the Conference of Building Officials. Seconded by Alder- man Lueneburg, the motion unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR HOMER PITTMAN TO ATTEND SEMINAR ON EARTH SHELTER CONSTRUCTION ON MARCH 12, 1980 After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the attendance of Homer Pittman at the Earth Shelter Seminar. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1980 (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR BRUCE ERICSON TO ATTEND ANNUAL MULTI -AGENCY CONFERENCE ON MARCH 12-14, 1980 Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to permit Bruce Ericson to at- tend the Multi -Agency Conference. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 1/80 - SECTION 1020 - CITY TREE ORDINANCE Mayor Westlund commented that after the first reading of Ordinance No. 1/80, it was decided to establish a new City Tree Board rather than giving the Park and Recreation Board a dual respondibility. Therefore, it will be necessary to hold a second reading on the amended Ordinance presented at this meeting. Appointments to the City Tree Board will be made at the March 11, 1980 meet- ing. After discussion, it was moved by ,Alderman Gruenhagen to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 1/80 entitled Section 1020 - City Tree Ordinance, and set the second reading for March 11, 1980. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 6488 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA Following discussion, Alderman Peterson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6488 entitled Resolution Authorizing Release of Securities to First National Bank of Hutchinson, Minnespta. Seconded by Alderman Luene- burg, the motion carried unanimously. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - DECEMBER, 1979 AND JANUARY, 1980 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (b) MINUTES OF AIRPORT COMMISSION DATED FEBRUARY 11, 1980, There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (c) MINUTES OF HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DATED JANUARY 21, 1980 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1980 0 VP (d) MINUTES OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD DATED JANUARY 15, 1980 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (e) MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION BOARD DATED JANUARY 9, 1980 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. / (f) MINUTES OF PARK AND RECREATION BOARD DATED JANUARY 2, 1980 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS i (a) CONSIDERATION OF 50/50 STATE GRANT MATCH FOR COMPLETION OF AIRPORT ZONING Administrative Assistant Plotz reported that in 1979 the City Council auth- orized the consulting services of TKDA in the amount of $4,000, with a 80/20 State grant match of $3,200 State and $800 local. It will be necessary to redraw the maps and amend the text of the Airport Zoning Plan, deleting the cross -wind runway. The State has decided to approve the grant on a 50/50 basis, or $2,000 State and $2,000 local. It As the recommendation of the Airport Commission to accept the State grant 11 of 50/50. Following discussion, it was moved by Aldermatl Lueneburg to match the funds of the State on a 50/50 basis. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion car- ried unanimously. Alderman Peterson requested the City 50/50 funding for the airport grant bility to TKDA. NEW BUSINESS Attorney to Teview the 80/20 vs. the and, determine'�*f there is any cost lia- .t (a) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION, CONTING'XNT UPON SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT BEING SIGNED AND CONTRIBUTION TO PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe commented that the Paden First Addition plat and Developers Diversified plat tie in together for improve- ments. The storm sewer system would require a holding pond unless the City puts in a system between the two plats. Both parties involved are agreeable, and it would require a public hearing. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1980 Mayor Westlund inquired about the variance for parking requirements. The City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe responded it related to the de- velopment layout and not to the final plat. Alderman Beatty inquired if Developers Diversified owned the property be- ing subdivided, and if not, could they file the final plat. Mr. Priebe stated the land must be owned before the plat can be filed. Then Mr. Plotz informed the Council he had received a telephone call from Mr, John McGill of Developers Diversified and was informed that the company has an option to purchase the property. Mr. Priebe further commented that in previous situations the final plats were approved prior to the property being owned by the developer. The City Attorney suggested the City could approve the final plat, if they so choose, but not sign the subdivision agreement until such time as the land is owned by the developer, i.e., Developers Diversified. Realtor Jim DeMeyer stated that the procedure was to develop a site, work out the useage; then when the developer is assured it is in order, he pro- ceeds with the purchase of the land and completion of the project. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen to ap- prove the final plat for Developers Diversified, contingent upon the subdi- vision agreement being signed, the developer owning the property, and a con- tribution made to the parks and playgrounds. Seconded by Alderman Peterson, the motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Peterson and unani- mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6489 entitled Reso- lution Giving Approval of Final Plat fdr Proposed Shopping Mall (Developers Diversified). (b) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Mayor Westlund read a copy of the letter sent to all delinquent account hold- ers. He then inquired if anyone was present who wished to be heard regarding his/her account. There was no response. After discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to discontinue service on March 4, 1980 for the following accounts: 08-0370-1-00, 08-0450-2-00, 09-0765-0-00, 10-0265-0-00, 10-0670-0-00, 11-0290-2-00, 11-0295-3-001, 14-0105-4-00, and 20-0065-0-00. Seconded by Alderman Peterson, the motion unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 80-03 AND 80-04 1. 80-03 - CURB, GUTTER, GRAVEL BASE, BITUMINOUS SURFACING, APPURTENANCES 2. 80-04 - STORM SEWER AND APPURTENANCES -4- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1980 City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported the costs for Projects 80-03 and 80-04 for construction of Century Avenue from the west line of Bos- ton Street to T.H. 15 would be assessed to Paden First Addition and Hutchin- son Mall Subdivision. It was his recommendation to hold a public hearing on the two projects. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously to hold a public hearing on March 25, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. for Improvement Projects 80-03 and 80-04. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and car- ried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6490 entitled Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report Ory Improvement Project 80-03. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seco ded by Alderman Lueneburg and car- ried unanimously, to waive reading and a opt Resolution No. 6491 entitled Resolution Ordering Preparation of Repo t On Improvement Project 80-04. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, 4conded by Alderman Lueneburg and car- ried unanimously, to waive reading ano adopt Resolution No. 6492 entitled Resolution Receiving Report and Call ng Hearing On Project 80-03. i` It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and car- ried unanimously, to waive reading(and adopt Resolution No. 6493 entitled Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hearing On Project 80-04. (d) CONSIDERATION OF CITY ENDORSING,AN INCREASE IN HIGHWAY USER FEES City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported on highway user fees and stated the Highway Department is in need of additional funds. It was his recommendation that the City endorse an increase in highway user fees by 5G over the present 9� to the State. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to table the matter until the next Council meeting. The',motion was seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL\SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS The Recreation Department requested approval to employ two additional swim- ming instructors for Ro Cross swimming instruction on Saturdays, namely, September Davidson and Wayne Ortloff. Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the employment of the two above-named swimming instructors. Seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, the motion carried un$nimously. -5- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1980 (f) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR SECTION III TREE PRUNING FOR 1980 (100% FUNDED BY DNR) City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe reported the DNR had provided additional funds to cover tree pruning. Proposals were received this after- noon, but they exceeded $10,000 so they were all rejected. Since the fund- ing will terminate this spring, new proposals will be requested in the near future. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative Assistant Plotz reported on the'agenda for the City Council Workshop scheduled for February 28, 1980 at the Hutchinson Community Hospital. Reports will be presented on the status of several on-going projects. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR Mayor Westlund read a letter received from the Hutchinson Community Hospital and extended congratulations on their efficient operation to enable them to pay off their 1970 Bondls for the Mental Health Unit on schedule as of March 1, 1980. Mayor Westlund posed the, question to the Council members if they wished to support the House Bill Nb. 1661 for consumption and purchase of liquor to be changed from 19 to 21 years of age. It was the general consensµs 9f the Council to go on record supporting 21 years of age for consumption and purchase of liquor. The motion was made by Aldean Beatty to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6494 entitled Resolution of Support for H.F. No. 1661 Relating to Legal Drinking Age. Seconded by;,Alderman Lueneburg, the motion carried, with Ald- erman Peterson abstaining from voting. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS r It was moved by Alderman �ruenhagen, s'iqqconded by Alderman Peterson and unani- mously carried, to approv4 the verified^.claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was ad- journed at 8:45 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Gruenhagen;`'seconded by Alderman Peterson and unanimously carried. NO