04-15-1982 CCMSPECIAL MEETING -
THURSDAY,
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 A.M.
MINUTES
HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 15, 1982
The special meeting was called to order at 6:30 A.M. by Mayor DeMeyer, with the
following members present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman
Kenneth Gruenhagen, Alderman Ted Beatty, and Mayor James G. DeMeyer. Absent:
None. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, Fire Marshal George Field,
City Engineer Marlow Priebe, and City Accountant Kenneth B. Merrill.
2. CONSIDERATION OF FIRE MARSHAL'S ESTIMATES TO REPAIR BUILDINGS (CITY HALL AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY)
Fire Marshal Field reviewed his memorandum of April 9, 1982 concerning updating
City Hall and the Library to the fire code. Specifically, he reviewed proposals
for the building and electrical contractors to accomplish the items on the fire
orders. After discussion, Alderman Carls moved to award the City Hall and Li-
brary improvements to Richard Larson Builder and Quades, Inc., deleting the east
stairway door to the Police Department, and setting a limit of two hours for
evaluation of building wiring. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and
unanimously carried.
It was noted that the installation of the smoke detectors was included in the
approval of Quade's bid. This was a recommended but not required item.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR MARLOW PRIEBE, JIM SCHAEFER, RALPH NEUMANN,
GARY PLOTZ, AND KENNETH MERRILL TO MEET WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON OFFICIALS TO
RESEARCH POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR ANNUAL STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
The City Council discussed the need for researching policy and procedure for
annual street maintenance assessments. The motion was made by Alderman Beatty,
seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to authorize Marlow Priebe, Jim Schaefer, Ralph
Neumann, Gary Plotz, and Kenneth Merrill to meet with City of,Bloomington offi-
cials to research policy and procedure for annual street maintenance assessments.
Motion unanimously approved.
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ROLLIE BALKE FOR PRESENTATION
AT CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
It was noted that Rollie Balke made a presentation at the annual City Council
Workshop at no charge. After discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Mlinar,
seconded by Alderman Cails, to forward a Resolution of Appreciation to Rollie
Balke for his presentation at the City Council Workshop. Motion unanimously ap-
proved.
5. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL INSPECTION OF SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, APPOINTMENT OF
CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR INSPECTION
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City Administrator Plotz requested that the City Council appoint members to
make a final inspection of the Senior Citizens Center located within Evergreen
Apartments.
Motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to appoint
Ted Beatty and Mike Carls to make the final inspection. Motion unanimously ap-
proved.
6. REVIEW OF S&L BUILDING APPRAISAL
City Administrator Plotz distributed the appraisal of the S&L property. This
appraisal was performed by C.R. Pelton & Associates of St. Paul. The appraisal
value of the land and building was found to be $163,500.00.
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to accept
the appraisal report of C.R. Pelton & Associates. The City Council discussed
the necessary procedure to proceed with this project. Motion was made by Alder-
man Beatty, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to authorize the City Attorney and City
Administrator to negotiate a 6 -month option in an amount up to $160,000.00, for
an option price not to exceed $1,000.00. Motion unanimously approved.
7. REVIEW OF APPRAISAL ON PROPOSED PARK PROPERTY ADJACENT TO BASS POND
The City Administrator Plotz presented the appraisal of the proposed park property
adjacent to the bass pond. The appraisals were performed by Mr. Larry Thulin and
Mr. Richard Peterson. The City Administrator provided a correspondence from the
State Department of Energy, Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation Grant
Section, dated March 26, 1982 stating that the appraisals were found to be incom-
plete, based on the appraisal requirements provided Mr. Thulin prior to proceed-
ing with his appraisals.
The motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Carls, to authorize
C.R. Pelton & Associates to perform the appraisal work on the 10 parcels of land
for a total of $2,500.00 and pay a total of $300.00 for services performed by
both Larry Thulin and Richard Peterson, as their appraisals were found to be in
non-compliance of the state requirements. After discussion, motion unanimously
approved.
8. CONSIDERATION OF MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
City Accountant Ken Merrill presented two formats for showing the liquor store
financial results for year -ending December 31, 1981. The Council has the dis-
cretion to select from presented formats.
The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, to util-
ize the short form for disclosure of the City Liquor Store financial results.
After discussion, motion unanimously approved.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty to adjourn
at 7:45 A.M.