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07-28-1981 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1981 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Westlund called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following mem- bers present: Aldermen Lueneburg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in addition to Mayor Westlund. Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator Plotz, City Engineer Priebe, and Assistant City Attorney Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend James P. Lauer of Peace Lutheran Church. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1981 were amended and the minutes of the Special Meetings of July 13, 1981 and July 27, 1981 were approved as read upon motion by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unanimously carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING None 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR REDUCED TRASH AND REFUSE RATES BY EMILY E. JOHNSON Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the reduced trash and refuse rate for Emily E. Johnson. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA (b) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11/81 - AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AN ALLEY IN BLOCK 52 OF THE S 1/2 OF CITY (DEFERRED JULY 14, 1981) City Administrator Plotz explained that this matter had been deferred at the previous Council meeting to await written notice from the Hutchinson Telephone Company regarding their underground cables in the area of the alley by Peace Lutheran Church. Correspondence had been received from the phone company, and they had no objection to vacating the alley. It was further reported by City Engineer Priebe that Crow River Cable TV 11 COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 had reached an agreement with the church regarding relocation of cable lines located in said alley. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Ald- erman Gruenhagen, to waive reading and adopt Ordinance No. 627 entitled An Ordinance to Vacate An Alley In Block 52 of the S 1/2 of City. Motion car- ried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9/81 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 520 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED BUILDING PERMIT FEES Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 626 entitled An Ordinance Amending Section 520 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, Entitled Building Permit Fees. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously car- ried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHING A CITY GARAGE FUND (1) RESOLUTION NO. 6881 - ESTABLISHING CITY GARAGE FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6881 entitled Establishing City Garage Fund. (2) RESOLUTION NO. 6882 - AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT TO CENTRAL GARAGE FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6882 entitled Authorizing Transfer of Automotive Equip- ment to Central Garage Fund. (3) RESOLUTION NO. 6883 - TRANSFERRING $5,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CENTRAL GARAGE FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6883 entitled Transferring $5,000 from the General Fund to the Central Garage Fund. (4) RESOLUTION NO. 6884 - CLEARING AND CLOSING THE BRIDGE FUND BALANCE TO THE CENTRAL GARAGE FUND After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6884 entitled Clearing and Closing the Bridge Fund Balance to the Central Garage Fund. -2- COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 (e) RESOLUTION NO. 6913 - TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM LIQUOR STORE TO GENERAL FUND Following discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6913 entitled Transferring $10,000 from Liquor Store to Gen- eral Fund. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. (f) ORDINANCE NO. 14/81 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 715:20 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED "NO PARKING AREAS" BY ADDING SUB- DIVISION NO. 9 THERETO, RELATIVE TO "PARKING, LOCAL REGULATIONS" After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 628 entitled Ordinance Amending Section 715:20 of the 1974 Ordi- nance Code of the City of Hutchinson, Entitled "No Parking Areas" By Adding Subdivision No. 9 Thereto, Relative to "Parking, Local Regulations." 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MINUTES OF NURSING HOME BOARD DATED JUNE 18, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (b) MINUTES OF HUTCHINSON SAFETY COUNCIL DATED JUNE 29, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (c) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION DATED JUNE 16, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (d) MINUTES OF TREE BOARD DATED JUNE 17, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (e) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - JUNE 1981 There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SCHMIDTBAUER'S SECOND ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION -3- 0 COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 City Administrator Plotz explained the background of the preliminary plat for Schmidtbauer's Second Addition and reported the Planning Commission had given it unanimous recommendation for approval. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Ald- erman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6914 entitled Resolution Giving Approval of Preliminary Plat for Schmidt- bauer's Second Addition. (b) CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBMITTED BY RICHARD LARSON FOR KIMBERLY'S COUNTRY ESTATES WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz summarized that the City Council had referred back to the Planning Commission the preliminary plat for Kimberly's Country Es- tates to have the following added to a new plat: 1) road with 60' right-of- way, 2) elevation of property, 3) underground, ie sewer and water, 4) ease- ments, and 5) location of land donated for park. It was pointed out that a variance would be required for the reduction in street right-of-way for the extension of Hilltop Drive from 60' to 40' and/ or 50' right-of-way. In addition, the Planning Commission would like to see Hilltop Drive extended to the west. City Engineer Priebe stated that recognition should be given to a 10' jog in the road and shown on the plat. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg to approve the recom- mendations of the Planning Commission, allow the 10' jog in the street, and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6915 entitled Resolution Giving Approval of Preliminary Plat for Kimberly's Country Estates. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 92 (DEFERRED JULY 14, 1981) City Engineer Priebe presented three proposals for the lateral storm sewer and appurtenances project in Clifton Heights and recommended approval of the second alternate plan,which would not include working in the highway ditch. He further pointed out there would be a seven per cent reduction of assessment costs by reducing a portion of the project. Assistant City Attorney Schaefer explained the second plan would not elim- inate the parties who are objecting to the project, but it would reduce the project and the assessment costs to them. If approved, it would not be necessary to hold another public hearing. After discussion, Alderman Beatty plan for Project 81-10 (Section C) by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion -4- moved to approve the second alternate and proceed with the project. Seconded carried unanimously. J COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unani- mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6843 entitled Adopting Assessment Roll No. 92, Project 81-10. (d) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR OLD ARMORY PROPERTY (DEFERRED JULY 27, 1981) Mayor Westlund requested to defer this item until the next Council meeting. (e) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID(S) FOR GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE (DEFERRED JULY 28, 1981) City Administrator Plotz reported bids were received for group health and life/AD&D insurance. It was the recommendation of City staff to accept the bid from Blue Cross/Blue Shield at 1001 "usual and customary" charge for health insurance and from Minnesota Mutual for life/AD&D insurance. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously, to award the bids to Blue Cross/ Blue Shield and Minnesota Mutual. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Mayor Westlund read a copy of the letter sent to all delinquent account holders. He inquired if anyone was present who wished to be heard regard- ing his/her account. No one responded. Alderman Beatty moved to accept staff recommendation to discontinue service at 12:00 Noon on Monday, August 3, 1981, except where noted,for the follow- ing accounts: Account No. 02-0125-0-00, 02-0280-1-00, 04-0675-0-00, 05-0180- 0-009, 07-0135-1-00, and 07-0900-1-00. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY ROBERT L. MILEY WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz reported that a Conditional Use Permit was neces- sary to allow Mr. Robert Miley to move in a newly constructed 8' x 12' stor- age shed onto his property. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen that with the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6916 entitled Resolution Granting Conditional Use Per- mit Under Section 6.07, C.5 of Zoning Ordinance No. 464 to Allow Moving A Storage Shed. The motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unani- mously. -5- N/ COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY GEOFFREY DOCKEN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz stated that a variance was required for an addi- tion to an existing, non -conforming balcony. The balcony covers a distance of more than one-third the length of the building wall and projects a dis- tance of more than six feet into the yard. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Ald- erman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6917 entitled Reso- lution Granting Variance from Section 6.05, B.3 of Zoning Ordinance No. 464 to Allow Addition to Existing Non -Conforming Balcony. Motion carried unani- mously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF SIGN VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY "PRAIRIE HOUSE, INC:' WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz commented that a new Prairie House is being built by the shopping center on Highway No. 15. A sign variance(s) will be re- quired for the total area allowed as well as for a wall sign exceeding 40 square feet. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved that with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6918 entitled Resolution Granting Variance from Section 6.05, B.2 of Zoning Ordinance No. 464 for Sign Variance for Prairie House, Inc. Seconded by Alderman Gruen- hagen, the motion unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY ANGELA AMUNDSON WITH UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz reported that three considerations were involved with this request, namely: window wells, relocation of deck on the west end of the house, and construction of two off-street parking spaces. A pub- lic hearing was held by the Planning Commission, and it was their recommen- dation to reject the variance for off-street parking inasmuch as there is space available for a driveway and possibly a single car garage. Also, the drainage plan and deck would be left as is. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to reject the request for a var- iance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unani- mo us ly. . (f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RICHARD LARSON FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KIMBERLY'S COUNTRY ESTATES WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION SEE ITEM 8-b COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 (g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST SUBMITTED BY RICHARD SCHMIDTBAUER FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR SCHMIDTBAUER'S SECOND ADDITION WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION SEE ITEM 8-a (h) CONSIDERATION OF REVISING THE PARK CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 464 WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator Plotz remarked that the Park Contribution Schedule had not been reviewed or changed since April 1978. Therefore, the City staff and Planning Commission agreed a 10% increase was in order. The schedule will be reviewed annually in the future. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive first reading of Ordinance No. 15/81 entitled Ordinance Amending Section 5.102 of 1974 Subdivision Ordinance No. 466 of City of Hutchinson, Entitled Park Contribution Schedule, and set second reading for August 11, 1981. (i) ITEM DELETED FROM AGENDA (j) CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF CIRCLE DRIVE UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JUNE REDMAN WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING City Engineer Priebe reported that June Redman's circle drive located at 225 Fifth Avenue Northeast met all the requirements specified in Resolution No. 6557 for a Conditional Use Permit. It was his recommendation to approve the installation, which would be completed August 3, 1981. After discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved to approve the circle drive in- stallation based on the information provided by the City Engineer. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion carried unanimously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO HHRA BOARD Inasmuch as Warren Macemon resigned his position on the HHRA Board, Mayor Westlund appointed Garey Knudsen to complete the unexpired term on said board. It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to ratify the appointment of Garey Knudsen to the HHRA Board. (1) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A BID OPENING DATE OF AUGUST 20 AT 2:00 P.M. FOR FIRE STATION FACILITY -7- V COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 19 81 After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to approve opening bids for the fire station facility on August 20, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. The mo- tion was seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously. City Administrator Plotz stated a representative, Todd Schnobrich, from Korngiebel Architects was present to give a report on the status of the fire station project. Mr. Schnobrich presented a drawing of the proposed building and stated it would be a one-story structure containing a bay with apparatus. He further reported the project was approximately one week behind the schedule estab- lished last spring. City Engineer Priebe pointed out that there should be curbing instead of blocks where the parking will be as this would be permanent. (m) CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SHADE TREE CONTRACT City Administrator Plotz commented on the State of Minnesota Shade Tree Pro- gram and stated the City would receive back 25% of its expenditure. Both the state and federal funds are being reduced. Following discussion, Alderman Lueneburg moved to approve signing the con- tract for the Shade Tree Program. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. (n) CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR MANHOLES IN PISHNEY LANE AREA City Engineer Priebe commented on the overflow problem from the storm sewer into the sanitary sewer at the corner of Second Avenue and Dale Street. He stated the 12" line from Second Avenue to the sewage treatment plant was built in the 1930's, and there is no record of the old lines. Since that time, 120 new homes have been added to the service line. The new system has manholes periodically placed. From studies done to date, it has been determined there is an inter -connection. In order for the Engineering De- partment to conduct further studies, they will need four manholes constructed. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty authorized the City Engineer to pur- sue construction of four manholes and to consult with RCM. Seconded by Ald- erman Lueneburg, the motion carried unanimously. (o) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY FARMERS ELEVATOR TO HAUL 80,000 POUND LOADS OF GRAIN ON ARCH STREET AND MICHIGAN STREET TO HIGHWAY 7 City Engineer Priebe reported that Highway 7 is a 10 -ton route, while Mich- igan Street and Arch Street are 9 -ton roadways. In order for trucks to haul from the elevator, they need a 10 -ton route available. The City would, there- fore, need to pass a Resolution recommending the State to approve the 10 -ton 0 COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 route, and the State cannot approve it without the City's approval. Concern was expressed regarding road restrictions issued by the State. Assistant City Attorney Schaefer stated the Resolution could be adopted contingent on road conditions. After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to waive reading and adopt Resolu- tion No. 6919 entitled Approving A Ten Ton Route, contingent on five-day reversal due to road conditions. Alderman Lueneburg seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (p) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY FARMERS ELEVATOR FOR STREET LIGHTS ON SOUTH END OF MICHIGAN AND EAST SIDE ALONG ARCH TO FARMERS ELEVATOR The Farmers Elevator requested the installation of street lights on the south end of Michigan Street and the east side along Arch to the Farmers Elevator property. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Lueneburg to refer the request for street lighting to the Hutchinson Utilities. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. (q) CONSIDERATION OF 1980 ASSESSMENT ROLLS NO. 111-124 It was recommended to hold a public hearing on the 1980 Assessment Rolls No. 111-124 on August 25, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. After discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to set public hearing for the 1980 Assessment Rolls No. 111-124 for August 25, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6885 entitled Reso- lution Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 111. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6886 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assess- ment - Assessment Roll No. 112. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6887 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 113. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried Wen J COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6888 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 114. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6889 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 115. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6890 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 116. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6891 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 117. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6892 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 118. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6893 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 119. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6894 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 120. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6895 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 121. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6896 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 122. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen,,seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6897 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 123. -10- COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6898 entitled Resolu- tion Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 124. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6899 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 111. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6900 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 112. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6901 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 113. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6902 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 114. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6903 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 115. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6904 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 116. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6905 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 117. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6906 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 118. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6907 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 119. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6908 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 120. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6909 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 121. -11- FA COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6910 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 122. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6911 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 123. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6912 entitled Resolu- tion for Hearing on Proposed Assessment - Assessment Roll No. 124. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR REGARDING JOINT AIRPORT Mayor Westlund remarked on the proposed joint airport and stated it was a worthwhile project. However, he felt that perhaps the City should put it in the background and look at other current projects since there is a lack of community support for the airport. Also, the question of land condemna- tion enters in, and the Council members are not in favor of exercising emi- nent domain to acquire land for the joint airport. There was a difference of opinion among the Council members as to which di- rection should be taken on the project. (b) APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL A. CARLS AS ALDERMAN Mayor Westlund made reference to the resignation of Alderman Bruce Peterson, effective July 17, 1981, which left a vacancy on the City Council. The resignation was accepted at the July 14, 1981 Council meeting. Since that time,three individuals expressed interest in serving on the City Council and were interviewed for the position of Alderman. Mayor Westlund asked for adop- tion of a Resolution declaring the office of Alderman vacant and nominations for this office. Alderman Beatty made the motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6920 entitled Declaring Office of Alderman Vacant. Seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, the motion unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to nominate Michael A. Carts to the posi- tion of Alderman and seconded by Alderman Lueneburg. There being no other nominations, the motion carried unanimously. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR -12- COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 (d) City Administrator Plotz reported the City had entered into a purchase agreement with Citizens Bank & Trust Co. for the sale of the Wigen Build- ing. This building, as well as the city -owned property at 45 Franklin Street North, will need to be demolished for the parking program. Prior to taking bids for removal or demolition of the two structures, it will be neces- sary to notify the tenants in each building with a 30 -day vacancy notice. It was recommended to advertise for bids for purchase and/or removal to be opened on September 1, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. Mention was made that since the house on Third and Adams was less than $500, it would not be necessary to advertise it for bids. It was moved by Alderman Beatty to authorize advertising for bids and to notify the two tenants to vacate by September 1, 1981. Seconded by Alder- man Gruenhagen, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Plotz referred to a recent newspaper article regarding the Burlington Northern railroad. Hutchinson, among other cities, has been given a classi- fication for further study of possible abandonment of the railroad line from Minneapolis to Hutchinson. Mention was made that anyone who wishes to rent fungicide equipment from the City should contact the City Forester. City Administrator Plotz commented on the alcohol fuel company interested in relocating in Hutchinson. The City had received correspondence from the auditor that they need additional information on the company to continue their study. COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN BEATTY Alderman Beatty commented on the Oak Ridge Boys Concert recently held at the Civic Arena and the splendid manner in which the City staff had handled all the details. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Schaefer stated he had received information on a Breathalyzer (DWI Law) Seminar on August 19, 1981 at a cost of $75.00. He requested permis- sion to attend said seminar. It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and car- ried unanimously, to approve Attorney Schaefer attending the Breathalyzer Seminar. -13- COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 1981 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to approve the verified claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unanimously carried. -14-