04-02-1982 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1982
1. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor DeMeyer at 12:05 P.M., with the
following present: Alderman Kenneth Gruenhagen, Alderman Ted Beatty, and Alderman
John Mlinar (arrived late), in addition to Mayor James G. DeMeyer., Absent: Alder-
man Mike Carls. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and Police Officer
Charles Jones.
2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EASTER EGG HUNT IN SOUTH PARK ON APRIL 10, 1982
A request was made to hold the third Easter Egg Hunt in South Park on April 10,
1982 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to approve the
use of South Park for an Easter Egg Hunt. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion
carried unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE
Officer Charles Jones represented the Police Department in requesting approval for
the purchase of a new police vehicle. He reported that four quotes were received
for police packages available, and it was his recommendation to purchase the 1982
Chevrolet Malibu in the amount of $9,862.11.from Wigen's Chevrolet, with a trade-in
of the Ford LTD II. It was pointed out that the deadline for ordering a 1982 police
vehicle is April 5, 1982. Therefore, it is essential to place the order immediately.
After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to accept the recommendation for a 1982
Malibu police package in the amount of $9,862.11. The motion was seconded by Ald-
erman Gruenhagen and unanimously carried.
4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR DOUG MCGRAW AND ED CONNELLY TO ATTEND AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE ON APRIL 5-6, 1982
City Administrator Plotz reported that the two members of the Airport Commission
were interested in attending the airport conference. Although the Airport Commis-
sion does not have money budgeted, the $48.00 registration fee could be taken out
of the Planning Commission budget.
Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruen-
hagen, to approve attendance at the conference. Motion unanimously carried.
5. CONFIRMATION OF DEAN O'BORSKY ATTENDING SPRING POLICE CHIEF CONFERENCE ON
MARCH 30 - APRIL 2, 1982
NO
COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 2, 1982
The Police Chief had submitted a written request to each of the Council members
for approval to attend the Spring Police Chief Conference on March 30 - April 2,
1982. This action would be confirmation of said approval.
It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried
unanimously, to approve attendance at the Spring Police Chief Conference.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was ad-
journed at 12:30 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruen-
hagen and unanimously carried.
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