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SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1980
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Westlund called the special organizational meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.,
with the following members present: Aldermen Lueneburg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in
addition to Mayor Westlund. Absent: Aldermen Peterson. Also present were: Admin-
istrative Assistant Plotz, City Engineer/Public Works Director Priebe and City At-
torney Schantzen.
INSTALLATION OF NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR AND ALDERMEN
City Attorney Schantzen conducted the installation of the newly elected Mayor and
Aldermen; and Mayor Ralph D. Westlund, Alderman Milton Lueneburg, Alderman Kenneth
Gruenhagen, and Alderman Theodore Beatty were sworn into office.
Retired Mayor Black presented the new Mayor Westlund with a gavel in accordance with
a tradition begun 12 years ago. He then wished Westlund well in his new office.
Mayor Westlund expressed his thanks to £dose responsible for his election to the
office of Mayor. He then referred to the- ast and pointed out what to look forward
to in the future, especially the '80's. Mor Westlund commented the Council would
have to be ready to make some big decisions *,nd know which direction they are moving.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 64694 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES OF CITY FUNDS IN
COMMERCIAL BANKS
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6469 entitled Designation of Depositories of City
Funds In Commerc al Banks. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) RESOLUTION NO. 6470 - DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS - FEDERAL
SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6470 entitled Designation of Depository of City
Funds - Federal Savings and Loan Associations. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 6471 - DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6471 entitled Designating Official Newspaper. Mo-
tion carried unanimously.
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(d) RESOLUTION NO. 6472 - APPOINTING CITY OFFICERS FOR 1980
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6472 entitled Appointing City Officers for 1980.
Motion carried unanimously.
(e) RESOLUTION NO. 6473 - APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6473 entitled Appointing Legal Counsel. Motion
carried unanimously.
(f) RESOLUTION NO. 6474 - ENTERING AGREEMENT WITH CROW RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1980
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6474 entitled Entering Agreement with Crow River
Regional Library for alendar Year 1980. Motion carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS
(a) SELECTION OF COUNCIL'S LICE PRESIDENT - KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
Alderman Lueneburg nominated Kenneth Gruenhagen as Vice President of the Coun-
cil. Seconded by Alderman, Beatty, the motion carried unanimously.
(b) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND GENERAL WELFARE - RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to appoint
Ralph Westlund as Superintendfnt of Police and General Welfare. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
(c) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF ACCOUNTS, FINANCES, HEALTH AND
SANITATION - KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to appoint
Kenneth Gruenhagen as Superintendent of Accounts, Finances, Health and Sani-
tation. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FIRE PROTECTION -
TED BEATTY
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ap-
point Ted Beatty as Superintendent of Public Buildings and Fire Protection.
Motion carried unanimously.
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(e) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF WATERWORKS AND SEWERS - MILT LUENEBURG
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to appoint
Milt Lueneburg as Superintendent of Waterworks and Sewers. Motion carried
unanimously.
(f) DESIGNATION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND ALLEYS - BRUCE PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to appoint
Bruce Peterson as Superintendent of Streets and Alleys. Motion carried unan-
imous ly.
(g) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME BOARD -
BRUCE PETERSON
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Bruce Peterson to the Burns Manor Nursing Home
Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(h) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO HOSPITAL BOARD - KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruentiagen to the Hospital Board. Motion
carried unanimously.
(i) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO PLANNING COMMISSION - TED BEATTY
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhag n,
the Mayor's appointment of Ted Bea ty
ried unanimously.
(j) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTA
BRUCE PETERSON
seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
to the Planning Commission. Motion car -
TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD -
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, second by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Bruce Petersoto the Park and Recreation Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
(k) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO T1ZANSPORTATION BOARD -
KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruenhagen to the Transportation Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
(1) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO CIVIC ARENA BOARD -
BRUCE PETERSON-
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It was moved by Alderman
the Mayor's appointment
carried unanimously.
Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
of Bruce Peterson to the Civic Arena Board. Motion
(m) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO AIRPORT BOARD - MILT LUENEBURG
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Milt Lueneburg to the Airport Board. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
(n) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO LIBRARY BOARD - TED BEATTY
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Ted Beatty to the Library Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
(o) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO SAFETY COUNCIL - KENNETH GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Gruenhagen to the Safety Council. Motion
carried unanimously.
(p) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REP
RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, sec
the Mayor's appointment of Ralph Wes
Motion carried unanimously.
(q) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTA
ADVISORY BOARD - MILT LUENEBURG
VE TO PROBT,$M SOLVING COMMITTEE -
Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
o the Problem Solving Committee.
"SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTER"
It was moved by Alderman GruenhageA, seconde&\by Alderman Beatty, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Milt ]�Veneburg to A� "Seniors Activity Center"
Advisory Board. Motion carried11'unanimously.
(r) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPP4SENTATIVE TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
ADVISORY BOARD - TED BEATTY/
It was moved by Alderman zueneburg, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment,�f Ted Beatty to the Downtown Development District Ad-
visory Board. Motion carried unanimously.
(s) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO HUTCH. HOUSING, INC. -
RALPH WESTLUND
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Ralph Westlund to the Hutch. Housing, Inc. Motion
carried unanimously.
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(t) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE (CENSUS) -
MILT LUENEBURG
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Milt Lueneburg to the Complete Count Committee
(Census). Motion carried unanimously.
(u) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - MILT LUENEBURG
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Milt Lueneburg to the Public Participation Ad-
visory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.
(v) DESIGNATION'OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR LIQUOR STORE - MILT LUENEBURG
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Milt Lueneburg to the Liquor Store. Motion car-
ried unanimously.
(w) -DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATVE FOR JUNKER SANITATION -
KENfttff GRUENHAGEN
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, secon ed by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Kenneth Grue hagen to-Junker Sanitation. Motion
carried unanimously.
(x) DESIGNATION OF COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE FO�-'PARKING - TED BEATTY
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconde(� by Alderman Lueneburg, to ratify
the Mayor's appointment of Ted Beatty to Parking. Motion carried unanimously.
(y) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR CIGARETTE LICENSES
1.) LEONARD ODEGAARD - CHRISTY'S
2.) JERRY EISCHENS - THE FRONTIER HOUSE
3.) JERRY EISCHENS - GINGERBREAD HOUSE
4.) TOM DOLDER - T. L. SCALAWAGS
5.) LINDA ALBERT$f- SIEM'S BARGAIN CENTER
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The motion was made Alderman Lueneburg to approve the above-named applica-
tions and issue cig ette licenses. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the
motion carried unaq}m_ously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Alder-
man Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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