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12-14-1982 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1982 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor DeMeyer called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Kenneth Gruen- hagen, Alderman Ted Beatty, and Mayor James G. DeMeyer. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, and City Attor- ney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION In the absence of a pastor, there was a moment of silent prayer. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 23, 1982 and Special Meeting of November 30, 1982 were approved as presented upon motion by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING (a) ASSESSMENT FOR PROJECT 82-49, ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 155 The public hearing was called to order at 8:10 P.M. Mayor DeMeyer read Publication No. 2999, Notice of Hearing on Proposed Assessment, Project 82-49, Assessment Roll No. 155. Mr. Richard Schmidtbauer inquired why he had not received a letter indi- cating who was involved in the project and the amount of the assessment. The City Engineer informed him that Mr. Schmidtbauer was not involved, and the project did not include his lots. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. Alderman Carls moved to adopt Assessment Roll No. 155 and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7309 entitled Resolution Adopting Assessment, Assessment Roll No. 155, Project 82-49. The motion was seconded by Alder- man Beatty and carried, with Alderman Gruenhagen abstaining from voting. (b) INDUSTRIAL REVENUE NOTE REQUESTED BY HUTCH COMPUTER INDUSTRIES Publication No. 3001, Notice of Public Hearing, was read by Mayor DeMeyer. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty to grant preliminary approval to 1W COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 an industrial revenue note and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7307 entitled Resolution Reciting A Proposal for A Commercial Facilities Development Project Giving Preliminary Approval to the Project Pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal Industrial Development Act Authorizing the Sub- mission of An Application for Approval of Said Project to the Commissioner of Energy, Planning and Development of the State of Minnesota and Author- izing the Preparation of Necessary Documents and Materials In Connection with Said Project. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. Alderman Beatty moved to approve the application to the Commissioner of the State of Minnesota. Alderman Gruenhagen seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. RECESS: Alderman Carls moved to recess for 10 minutes at 9:55 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. The meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M. (c) 1983 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (PROJECT 83-01) Mayor DeMeyer read Publication No. 3002, Notice of Hearing on Improvement, Project No. 83-01. The Mayor then explained the property owners' rights and the procedure to appeal an assessment. He further commented that sev- eral letters of objection to the project had been received. A letter was presented at the hearing from Arthur J. Benjamin and read aloud. He expressed his opposition to curb, gutter and sidewalk along First Avenue Southwest at this time. Mention was made that a letter had been received from the property owners for Section 3. It was the City Engineer's recommendation to defer the project. Concerning Section' 8, Richard Schmidtbauer asked about the need for addi- tional gravel. LeRoy Fischer, Trustee Inquired about status of project on Grove Grace Lutheran Church Street and asked about digging that was done. Commented that blacktop surfacing had been completed. City Engineer Priebe Commented that only grading was done to blend in with the curb. He thought the south block was done prior to 1967. Albin P1ath Stated he lived on the corner of Milwaukee 605 Grove S. and Grove. Asked about the policy on a cor- ner lot. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Bernard Stolpman Presented a petition of 35 signatures from 320 Dale land owners and tenants on Grove Street who were opposed to the project. They did not feel the proposed improvement was needed at this time. (Six additional signatures to the petition were obtained at the hearing.) Harvey Popp Stated the City needed a new driver on the 875 Grove S. snow plow. He had picked up five garbage cans full of tar after plowing. Noreen Peterson Stated she would like to sign the petition 406 Grove S. presented this evening. Commented she was opposed to the project since she felt the street was in good condition. The section between Miller and Milwaukee needs some work done on it. City Engineer Priebe Commented that the sanitary sewer was put in, and the street was left until the status of the project was determined. If the project was determined not feasible, the street would be finished off according to present policy. Duane Hagen Reported 26 residents on Brown are in opposi- 635 Brown tion to the project. Only two people were in favor of improving the street at this time. Some felt there was a need for patching. He stated he had also raked tar off his lawn from the snow plow. Unidentified Man Asked if people request to have the work done or if it is just time for the work to be done. City Engineer Priebe Remarked this was an on-going program. Each year a review was done of the streets and the Council decided which ones needed work done on them. Arthur Krueger Asked what type of street would be put in. 825 Brown Lloyd Schlueter Stated he was opposed to the project. 108 Oakland Ave. Hector Dalton Stated 26 home owners were opposed to the Brown 834 Brown Street project. It was his personal opinion that due to the economic situation, a better time would be when the residents on Brown feel the work needs to be done. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Mike Schiller Stated the street was not very heavily used 625 Glen SW and didn't feel there was any reason for re- surfacing. He also inquired which streets are the state aid streets. Robert Rozmarynowski 446 Glen SW Mabel Boelter 18 Jefferson SE Rose Meyer (Mrs. Jerome) 746 Glen SW Louise Lambke 430 Glen SW Felt there was nothing wrong with the street so that it needed regrading. Inquired about sidewalk improvement and stated he objected. Expressed objection to the project. Agreed with others that nothing needed to be done. Commented that cars drive fast in that area. Stated she concurred and felt the same way. Quentin Larson Stated he had taken a poll of the neighbors. 570 Glen SW He didn't feel a seal coat was the way to go on the street. He wanted something that would last for a number of years. In 1973 when the curb and gutter was put in, it was forecasted the permanent street would be put in. Would like to see a permanent street, and the costs are going up. Wally Pikal Asked who would do the work on the project. 835 Brown Rep. for Mrs. Fred Hagen Stated his grandmother was opposed to the 550 Glen proposed project. Ron Horswell Stated he owned property on Franklin Street Rt. 3 as a non -homestead owner (between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue Southwest). Felt street was built up before other streets. Becoming a block of parking spaces for people downtown. The project would add nothing to the value of the property. Wondered why Third to Fourth Avenue was included in the project. George Schulte Commented that people in the area couldn't 246 Franklin S. understand why the project was being done. There was one pothole between Third and Fourth. Asked how the costs were assessed in the block where there were both commercial and residen- tial properties. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Al Cheney Pointed out that Franklin Street, between 236 Franklin S. Second and Third Avenue Southwest, was re- cently done on the east side for diagonal parking. Wondered who was going to pay for it. Asked who determined where the curb and gut- ter went. Stated it did not line up. Won- dered why the curb had to be lowered. There had never been a curb on the east side before. Now it has to be redone to lower the curb. Opposed to paying for something somone else started. Asked if the street would have to be redone. Stated that in front of his house there are some stakes. Asked what they were for. Asked if the curb would be removed between Second and Third on Franklin. City Engineer Priebe Responded that the project has been started at the petitioned request of the property owner, who will pay for the project. The project has not been completed. The street has to be redone sometime. George Skorpik 746 Franklin SW Saw no need for the project. Questioned why they should spend the money for the project. Rose Meyer Stated this was the third year Linden Avenue 746 Glen SW was proposed to be surfaced. She had been op- posed the other years and still was opposed. There are few houses in the area and many older residents. This is a state aid street so questioned why more state aid couldn't be obtained. Asked why there had not been more fixing of the street over the previous years. City Engineer Priebe Reported the City had state aid funds avail- able, and they would be lost if not used. The City must have a project for state aid funds. Patching does not count as a project. The Council can either approve a state aid project or let the funds go. Bob Fratzke, Trustee Inquired about the cost for the one block in - Bethany Baptist Church volving the church. Stated the church was op- posed to the project. -5- I/ COUNCIL / •- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Chuck Gersdorf Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 146 Adams S. Asked about sidewalk replacement project. Asked if a decision had been made as to what sections would be replaced. Also asked if this included the outwalk that runs to the curbside. Ron Horswell, Rep. Stated the church has had three assessments St. John's Episcopal Church in recent years. Commented on the piecemeal Second Ave. SE & Hassan repair of the sidewalk. The church was against replacement of sidewalk on Second Avenue SE. City Engineer Priebe Remarked that usage had no bearing on the assessment. It was:%based on zoning. Alice Lovald Asked what percent of state aid funds were Home Bakery used compared to what the homeowners paid. Doris Horswell Thought it was not a bad idea to go slow on Rt. 3 the projects at a time when the nation is headed toward a deplorable situation. It is easy to spend other people's money. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to close the public hearing at 9:40 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. The motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to defer action on all the im- provement projects for 1983 until the next regular City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried, with Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Mlinar and Mayor DeMeyer voting aye and Alderman Carls voting nay. (d) PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING 1. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT WITH HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, INC. TO DEVELOP A FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY - $13,000 2. CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR MOTOR POOL EQUIPMENT - - $45,000 City Administrator Plotz reported there were three items to be considered for federal revenue sharing funds. However, due to uncertainty regarding the street lights in the downtown area, this item was omitted from the list for consideration tonight. A public hearing on the latter could be held at a later date, with an approximate cost of $18,000. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously carried. Alderman Carts moved to approve the proposed budget. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously approved. Im COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Alderman Beatty made the motion to hold two public hearings for the use of funds for street lights. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car- ried unanimously. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PRESENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY RICHARD SMITH WITH REQUEST TO APPLY FOR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT (DEFERRED NOVEMBER 3, 1982) Mr. Richard Smith made a presentation on his proposed project on Main Street. He stated he had decided to request tax increment financing instead of a HUD Community Development Grant. Mr. Smith then directed the Council to approve the concept of his project. He would work with the City staff to improve the plan. Following lengthy discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the con- cept of the proposed project and to authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to enter into discussion with Mr. Smith concerning the proj- ect. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried, with Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY IRMA MEECE FOR REDUCED TRASH AND REFUSE RATES After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve the reduced trash and refuse rate. Motion unanimously approved. (c) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS: 1. PARKS & RECREATION BOARD: ROY M. JOHNSEN WARD HAUGEN 2. AIRPORT COMMISSION: ED CONNELLY 3. TRANSPORTATION BOARD: RUSSELL MEADE EMMA LAKE Mayor DeMeyer made the above appointments and asked for Council ratifi- cation. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to ratify the appointments. Motion carried unanimously. (d) DISCUSSION BY GEORGE QUAST AND ALICE LOVALD (HOME BAKERY) REGARDING PARKING CREDITS -7- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Mr. George Quast stated he had written a letter to each of the Council members regarding his parking assessment upon the recommendation of the City Administrator. He commented that the final assessment costs were needed before he could make a final decision on how it would affect his property, ie an office building and the Sears building. Alice Lovald, Home Bakery, reported she had not been properly credited for two parking spaces in her assessment. She had notified the City of the error after the first notice was received, but she never heard anything further. City Engineer Priebe stated he had talked to Ms. Lovald regarding her parking credits, and apparently the proper credit had not been issued. City Attorney Schaefer made reference to M.S. 429.071 and stated an error in an adopted assessment roll can be corrected by holding a re -hearing on the affected property or parcel. Attorney Roger Gilmer commented that there was the potential of one to three additional parking spaces behind his office building. He requested the Council to give it consideration. Alderman Beatty moved that City staff be directed to work with the above- named individuals and determine if their requests are valid and a new hear- ing required. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried, with Aldermen Gruenhagen, Beatty, Carls and Mlinar voting aye and Mayor DeMeyer voting nay. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 13/82 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 464 CONCERNING ZONING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Carls, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 653 entitled An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 464 Concerning Zoning Regulations In the City of Hutchinson and the Official Zoning Map. Motion unanimously approved. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7302 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR LILLIAN C. MICHAELS Mayor DeMeyer read Resolution No. 7302. The motion was then made by Alder- man Beatty to adopt Resolution No. 7302 entitled Resolution of Appreciation for Lillian C. Michaels. Seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unani- mously. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7304 - TRANSFERRING $20,000 FROM LIQUOR STORE TO GENERAL FUND COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 7304 entitled Transferring $20,000 from Liquor Store to General Fund. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously approved. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 7306 - MEMORIAL TREE RESOLUTION Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7306 entitled Memorial Tree Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7305 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR FIRE CHIEF LLOYD SCHLUETER Mayor DeMeyer read the Resolution expressing appreciation for the 20 years of service Lloyd Schlueter has rendered to the Fire Department. It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to adopt Resolution No. 7305 entitled Resolution of Appreciation for Fire Chief Lloyd Schlueter. Motion unanimously carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1982 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF NURSING HOME BOARD DATED OCTOBER 21, 1982 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (c) MINUTES OF PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1982 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR TWO POLICE PATROL CARS (DEFERRED DECEMBER 13, 1982) It was the recommendation of Police Chief O'Borsky to award the bids for two 1983 Ford LTD's to Plowman's, Inc. in the amount of $17,834.00, with the trade-in of two 1981 Malibus. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve and award the bid for two 1983 LTD's to Plowman's. Motion seconded by Alderman mo COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Beatty and carried,unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF GUIDELINES FOR CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS (DEFERRED NOVEMBER 23, 1982) Alderman Beatty moved to defer action to the next City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously approved. (c) CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND ARTHUR BENJAMIN SR. (DEFERRED SEPTEMBER 14, 1982) Mr. Arthur Benjamin Jr. appeared before the Council and requested more time to review the proposed franchise agreement. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to defer action to the second meeting in January, 1983. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (d) DISCUSSION BY POLICE CHIEF REGARDING PARKING LOT TIME LIMITS Police Chief O'Borsky stated that several months ago discussion was given to parking limits. It was his recommendation that a three hour parking lot time limit be established on a six-month trial basis. After considerable discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to direct the City Attorney and Police Chief to draft a preliminary ordinance with a three hour time limit on the park- ing lots between Hassan and Franklin Streets. Motion carried, with Alder- men Beatty, Carls and Mlinar and Mayor DeMeyer voting aye and Alderman Gruenhagen voting nay. RECESS: The motion was made by Alderman Carls to recess to and reconvene' upstairs in the auditorium for the public hearings.at 8:05 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously approved. (e) CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT FEE ADJUSTMENT BY AUDITING FIRM (DEFERRED SEPTEMBER 28, 1982) Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the audit fee adjustment in the amount of $1,900. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITY RATE CHANGE -10- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 Messrs. Rufus Alexander and Ivan Larson from the Hutchinson Utilities Commission presented to the Council a rate adjustment proposal. It was pointed out the new change would reflect a small percent of decrease in small general service and farm rates and a small percent of increase in large general service, large industrial, street lights and security lights. There would be no increase in residential or all -electric rates. The pur- pose of the rate change was to bring the power cost adjustment to near zero. The Utilities Commission was not requesting an increase in the natural gas rate, but only to bring the fuel adjustment to near zero. The rate changes would be effective with the January energy usage. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to accept the proposed electric and gas utility rate change and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7308 entitled Reso- lution Authorizing Hutchinson Utilities Commission to Make Rate Change Ad- justment. Motion unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OY MUNICIPAL STATE AID, FIVE-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM City Engineer Priebe reported on the municipal state aid program. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the state aid program and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7303 entitled Approving Five Year State Aid Program. The motion was,seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car- ried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED NO PARKING AREA It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that there be no parking on the north side of both Lincoln Avenue and Harmony Lane between Lynn Road and Second Avenue Southwest. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alder- man Beatty, to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 16/82 entitled Ordinance Amending Section 715:20 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, Entitled "No Parking Areas" By Adding Subdivision No. 12 Thereto, Relative to "Parking, Local Regulations," and set the second read- ing for December 28, 1982. Motion unanimously approved. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A BINGO PERMIT BY AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DRILL TEAM FROM POST NO. 96 Police Chief O'Borsky reported that the State Legislature recently passed a new law regarding bingo. A sample ordinance could be drafted for the Council's review. After discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to defer this matter to the next Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. -11- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO SELL WINE ON SUNDAY AT GOLD COIN CHINESE RESTAURANT It was pointed out that the original wine license was to sell wine on Monday through Saturday. The restaurant would like to also sell wine on Sunday. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to ap- prove the sale of wine on Sunday. The Chair seconded the motion. The motion was defeated, with Alderman Beatty and Mayor DeMeyer vot- ing aye and Aldermen Gruenhagen,Carls and Mlinar voting nay. (f) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR PERMITS: 1. CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: a) CAROL D. BROWN 2. SNOW REMOVAL: a) MILT HANSON b) RICHARD EWERT, JR. c) HAROLD JUUL d) JIM HAASL e) FRED ROBERTS f) ALBERT YOST g) DICK SMYKALSKI h) CARL CHRISTENSEN i) OTTO TEMPLIN After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alder- man Beatty, to approve the above applications and issue permits. Motion unanimously approved. (g) CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID SYSTEM City Engineer Priebe recommended the following streets be considered for Municipal State Aid System status: Fifth Avenue Northeast from T.H. 15 (MainStreet) to T.H. 7 East, School Road from T.H. 7 to C.S.A.H. No. 12, and California Street from T.H. 7 to School Road. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve and authorize the City Engineer to prepare the necessary Resolution for state aid streets. Alderman Gruenhagen seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (h) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND PERSONNEL COORDINATOR REGARDING CITY PAY PLAN -12- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 It was the recommendation of the City Administrator and Personnel Co- ordinator to wait until the first Council meeting in January to deter- mine the 1983 salary rate adjustment. Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve consideration of the City Pay Plan in January 1983. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and unani- mously approved. (i) CONSIDERATION OF RATE INCREASE FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE AND SKILLED CARE AT BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to approve the intermediate care and skilled care rate increase at Burns Manor Nursing Home. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried, with Mayor DeMeyer abstaining from voting. (j) DISCUSSION OF LIQUOR STORE EXPANSION AND LAND ACQUISITION (REQUESTED BY ALDERMAN TED BEATTY) It was reported that Lloyd Allen, the new owner of the cold storage building, had offered to sell to the liquor store an area 12-15' wide by depth of the block. The additional area could provide a 50% in- crease in floor space plus additional parking space. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to auth- orize the City Administrator and Liquor Store Manager to proceed with an investigation of expanding the liquor store at its present site. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously approved. (k) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR AND PERSONNEL COORDINATOR CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF BARB HAUGEN The recommendation was made to place Barb Haugen on full-time status for 1983, with half-time employment at the Senior Center and half-time through the Recreation Department. After discussion, Alderman Mlinar made the motion to approve full-time status for Barb Haugen. Motion seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. (1) CONSIDERATION OF RE -DOING CONCRETE SEAL ON APPARATUS FLOOR OF FIRE STATION Fire Chief Schlueter reported the wrong sealer had been applied to the apparatus floor, and it was necessary to re -do the concrete floor. The firemen will donate their time to do the work.required. Alderman Gruenhagen moved to approve the firemen to do the work. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and approved unanimously. -13- COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 (m) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF FIRE HOSE Recreation Director Ericson requested permission to purchase 500 feet of fire hose for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The hose could be purchased for $1.35 per foot at bid price through the Fire Department. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to approve the purchase. Motion unanimously carried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF 1983 OFFICERS FOR HUTCHINSON FIRE DEPARTMENT The list of 1983 officers for the Hutchinson Fire Department was pre- sented to the Council for approval. It was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve the 1983 officers. Motion approved unanimously. (o) DISCUSSION OF SURFACING PARKING LOTS AS RELATED TO ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 10.01-I, PAGE 84 (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DEMEYER) It was reported that the City Accountant had already discussed sur- facing and oiling the City parking lots. No action was taken. (p) DISCUSSION OF ADOPTED PARKING PROGRAMS IN VIEW OF EXCLUSION OF BASEMAN PROPERTY FROM PARKING PROGRAM (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DEMEYER) Mayor DeMeyer expressed concern that the Baseman property had been removed from the parking program. After discussion, no action was taken. (q) DISCUSSION ON FINANCING CITY'S SHARE OF PARKING PROGRAM AS ADOPTED BY COUNCILMEN IN VIEW OF ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF BOND SALE AND 50% ASSESSMENT RULE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DEMEYER) Following discussion, no action was taken on this item. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported an advertisement for the sale of the Old Armory building had been placed in the Minneapolis Tribune. There had been one response from the Twin City area, and a local con- tractor may take a look at the building. Also, an ad had been placed in the Hutchinson Leader and the Golden Galaxy. The question was raised by a concerned citizen regarding the legality of the City to sell the Old Armory building. The City Attorney has written a letter -14- V`P , COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 1982 to the Attorney General for his legal opinion on this matter. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM FRANK FAY The motion was made by Alderman Carls to place Frank Fay on the Agenda to be heard. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. Mr. Frank Fay informed the City Council he was working with an archi- tect on plans to develop the old Hutch Hotel. He then requested the City to consider a HUD Community Development Grant for this project. A presentation would be made at a later date. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN GRUENHAGEN Alderman Gruenhagen reported he had an anonymous buyer for the liquor store property and suggested the City Council give it consideration. 11. CLAIMS. APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The verified claims were approved for payment from the appropriate funds upon a motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, and carried unanimously. Mayor DeMeyer stated he was not favorable toward paying a statement concerning tax increment on the S & L project. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:42 A.M. upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. -15-