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11-24-1981 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1981 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Westlund at 7:30 P.M. with the follow- ing present: Aldermen Carls, Lueneburg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in addition to Mayor Westlund. Also present: City Administrator Plotz, City Engineer Priebe, and Assistant City Attorney Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Richard H. Coston from the Seventh Day Adventist Church. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1981 and Special Meeting of November 19, 1981 were approved as read upon motion by Alderman Lueneburg, sec- onded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) CONSIDERATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Westlund at 9:00 P.M. with the reading of Publication No. 2839, Hearing on Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing. City Administrator Plotz reported it is a requirement of the federal govern- ment to hold a public hearing regarding the use of revenue sharing funds. He then stated the following funds are available or expected to be received: Amount of Unappropriated Revenue Sharing Funds in the Local Trust Fund $ 15,039 Amount of Revenue Sharing Funds Received 1980/81 Entitlement Period 12 102,300 Amount of Revenue Sharing Funds Expected to be Received During the Upcoming Fiscal Year 100,985 Mayor -Elect DeMeyer commented he had been contacted by the handicapped with complaints regarding parking arrangements for handicapped individuals. He would like to have this area considered. Mayor Westlund responded the City is waiting to receive signs which will be placed on corners designated for the handicapped. 11 COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 The motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to close the hearing at 9:05 P.M. Motion unanimously carried. 5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT AT CORNER OF ASH STREET AND NORTHWOODS AVENUE Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to refer the request for street lighting to the Hutchinson Utilities. Seconded by Alderman Carls, the mo- tion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) RESOLUTION NO. 7027 - RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1, INCLUDING SECTION 18 FUNDS City Administrator Plotz reported the grant application with the Depart- ment of Transportation was in the 1981 budget, and the City will be re- ceiving more funding than in the original grant. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alder- man Beatty and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7027 entitled Resolution to Enter Into Contract with Minnesota Depart- ment of Transportation for Supplemental Agreement No. 1, including Section 18 Funds. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 6987 - NO. 7026 - RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 82-03 - 82-42 City Engineer Priebe reported on several of the improvement projects and how they would be funded. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to set a public hearing for December 22, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. for the improvement projects 82-03 through 82-42. The motion was seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously. Alderman Carls made the motion to waive reading and adopt Resolutions No. 6987 through No. 7026 entitled Resolution Receiving Report and Calling Hear- ing on Improvement Projects 82-03 through 82-42. Seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen, the motion unanimously carried. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7030 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTIStMENT FOR BIDS, PROJECT 82-01 -2- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to advertise for bids on December 1, 1981 at 2:00 P.M., contingent upon approval by the congregation of Our Savior's Lutheran Church to proceed with the project. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani- mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7030 entitled Reso- lution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Project 82-01. It was pointed out that Project 82-01 would have the following cost break- down: $32,100 assessed, $4,400 deferred, and $6,400 City cost. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 7032 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Fire Chief Schlueter reported that the money to cover the cost of the office equipment for the new fire station would come from the fire station bond fund. Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 7032 entitled Resolution for Purchase. Alderman Gruenhagen sec- onded the motion and it carried unanimously. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7033 - TRANSFERRING $20,000 FROM LIQUOR STORE TO GENERAL FUND After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alder- man Beatty and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7033 entitled Transferring $20,000 from Liquor Store to General Fund. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (a) MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - OCTOBER 1981 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 20, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (c) MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION BOARD DATED AUGUST 12, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. (d) MINUTES OF TREE BOARD DATED OCTOBER 28, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re- ceived for filing. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 (e) MINUTES OF HOSPITAL BOARD DATED OCTOBER 20, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. (f) MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION DATED OCTOBER 20, 1981 AND OCTOBER 28, 1981 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF BID FOR OLD ARMORY 1) RECOMMENDATION FROM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FROM CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO. FOR A $200,000 DONATION TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ATHLETIC FACILITY 2) RECOMMENDATION FROM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD THAT THE PARK- ING FUND BE USED TO PURCHASE LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 11, SOUTH 1/2 OF CITY (EAST OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) Mayor Westlund commented that about one year ago the Ordinance pertaining to off-street parking and the downtown area was changed. Now they are look- ing at the Armory site itself. The Citizens Bank has talked about buying the building and tearing it down for parking space. It is the City's in- tent to have off-street parking in each block starting from the river (Third Avenue to the south). The City Council has several matters to consider: 1) if the Old Armory were retained, what would be the cost of bringing the building up to fire code requirements; 2) sell the building to the Bank and the lot be used for off-street public parking; 3) proposal that has surfaced since the last meeting whereby the Bank would donate $200,000 to the City for construction of a new facility. This facility would be located directly east of the elementary school, using two lots. The Bank would have air rights above the first story of the parking lot. The Armory site would be for off-street parking, funded from the parking fund, and the money would go for the new facility. The question is: Should the City have a new fa- cility or should it spend approximately $200,000 in the old building and forego the new one. Fire Marshal Field referred to his memorandum addressed to the Council and the fire code improvements to be considered for the Old Armory building. He pointed out that if the Armory is sold and its use is continued for several more years, certain items would have to be updated to code. All the listed items would be required to bring the building up to code if it is not sold. Building Inspector Pittman commented on the various costs involved to im- prove the Old Armory building and stated the total cost to upgrade the -4- i COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 building would be $171,200. Alderman Beatty reported on today's noon meeting of the Downtown Develop- ment Advisory Board. The Board heard a presentation from the Citizens Bank that the Bank would donate $200,000 for construction of a new facility. Al- so a recommendation was made regarding parking fund monies. It was the rec- ommendation of the Downtown Board to accept the proposal. Four members of the Parking Committee were present at the meeting. It was felt that this location could be used as part of the downtown parking plan. It was Mr. Beatty's opinion that if the facility could not be replaced, the Armory should stay; but if the plan is implemented, parking spaces could be pro- vided and replace the gym. He felt the City should move forward with the plan and that the Old Armory is not a historic landmark. Alderman Gruenhagen asked the City Attorney if there were any problems in accepting a gift from the Bank that had conditions. Attorney Schaefer re- sponded "no." The gift would be made contingent on the conditions. If the conditions were not fulfilled, the money would be returned to the owner. He then referred to Burns Manor Nursing Home and the conditions for it be- ing built. If the City chooses to accept a gift under those conditions, it can do so. No sale of property is involved since the City already owns the property. There would be a transfer of City funds from the parking fund to the general fund in the amount of $200,000. The two funds would become balanced. Alderman Carls inquired if the Bank would pay taxes if they built over the public parking lot at the Old Armory site. The answer was "yes, subject to property taxes." Alderman Gruenhagen wanted to know how a pedestal -type building would be handled. Attorney Schaefer answered the Bank would have an easement over the air rights. They could put on a pedestal -type building and the ease- ment would be exclusive.to the Bank. Gayle Wick stated a gift is not contingent on anything. Here you have a consideration with air rights involved. Attorney Schaefer clarified the proper term was a "donation," and there can be a contingency. Alderman Gruenhagen expressed concern of the Bank having air rights to build over the parking lot and wondered if there should be some limits. The sen- ior citizens space will be replaced by space in the Evergreen Apartments. With the donation from the Bank and money from the parking fund, there would be $400,000 toward a new facility, with the building costing around $450-000 to $600,000. He had some reservations about the conditions of the gift but favored it. -5- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Alderman Lueneburg commented that in 1975 the Council decided to purchase property to be abandoned by the State. At that time it was not the intent of the Council to consider it as a landmark but to make it a location for senior citizens and for recreation until something else could be provided. Consultants were hired to do long-range plans for the City. Their recommen- dations were approved by both the past and present Councils. He thought the $200,000 donation should be considered and would "lean in the direction" of approving the donation. Alderman Carls felt any replacement of the Armory should be contingent on funds available to provide another facility. The tax payer in the community would not be hurt by the plan and there would be no increase in taxes or mill rate. He thought it was a good idea and looked positively on it. City Administrator Plotz reported on revenue sharing funds available for 1982. The total revenue sources available would be in excess of $200,000. Mayor Westlund commented that revenue sharing funds have been received since 1972 from the federal government. During the summer options were taken on the two parcels of property across from the elementary school, which amounted to about $450,000. Skip Quade, Chairman of the Downtown Development Advisory Board, stated the Board had recommended the Bank's proposal be forwarded to the City Council for positive movement towards completion. The needs of the seniors so far have been met with the new facility at Evergreen Apartments. There is a new kitchen facility there which was lacking in the Old Armory. Now they are trying to find better solutions for the athletic program. The new loca- tion would provide two gyms to accommodate the needs of various groups. The Bank is giving the City $200,000 toward building a structure in return for the City providing one of the needs in the community, that of off-street park- ing in the downtown. The Bank is trying to foresee its needs in -the future by asking for air space rights. He felt all the potential problems had been met. An unidentified lady asked if there was any guarantee that another building would be built and the people would not be left "high and dry." The Mayor stated a new facility would be there first before the Old armory was torn down. Director Bruce Ericson of the Parks and Recreation Department commented that during the school year the kids come in around 3:00 P.M. and the gym is in use until 11:00 P.M. The 3M plant sometimes uses the gym during the early morning hours. There are 80-90 teams making use of the gym facilities. Skip Quade assured the audience there was no way that particular building would be razed until a new structure was operational. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Tom Stibal remarked that it sounded like a reversal of Council opinion. At the previous meeting, the Council had said they would not vote in favor of taking down the Armory building. Alderman Carls stated he had not favored the sale of the building before when there were no funds to pay for a new facility. Alderman Lueneburg commented that the proposal last Thursday was for a $200,000 purchase of property, but now they were talking about $400,000 to replace the building. Alderman Gruenhagen said that he had a problem last week with the offer which was split into two parts. He was more comfortable with the gift from the Bank and $200,000 for parking lot. There would be more money to work with for a new building. At the other meeting he had not indicated which way he was going. Alderman Beatty remarked that he had voted "no" on the sale since the build- ing could not be replaced. He did not favor tearing down -the Armory if an- other facility would not replace it. He had not changed his viewpoint. Gayle Wick asked about bonds and who handles the obligation on them. Also, if they were G.O. bonds. City Administrator Plotz reported they were G.O. bonds. Throughout Minnesota that is how they are marketed. Revenue to pay off the bonds is 100% financed through assessment of merchants and the other $500,000 through tax increment financing. Gayle Wick stated the tax increment financing is from the new shopping cen- ter, and this is the tax payers dollars. It is just a little shift. Rev. Richard Coston said he hadn't heard anyone say anything about spending money to repair an old building. Gayle Wick stated expenses are improvements. He then commented on the Bank being remodeled 10 years ago.' Jo Gilhousen referred to the fire hall referendum, upcoming vote on the Library addition and on buildings costing up in the thousands of dollars. She asked why people weren't given a chance to vote on these things. The Mayor stated this issue will not be a referendum because it is not go- ing to be a bond. It would be donation money and revenue sharing funds. A referendum pertains to G.O. bonds to be sold. An unidentified lady said she had no sentimental value for the Armory but would have concern about sports. She did not want a parking lot to take -7- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 over the facility, but she would support a community building. She then asked how a gym could be built for $400,000. It was further noted that the Library does not meet the handicapped needs. She also wanted to know if there were other ,homes to be purchased by the City to build the proposed facility. Mayor Westlund answered three homes would be purchased, and the City had options on them. The cost of a new facility with two full-size basketball courts plus offices for the recreation program and voting would be around $600-620,000. George Quast noted there were two groups of people speaking on this matter. He then inquired if anyone was present from the Bank and how soon they wanted an answer. Lee Ashfeld from Citizens Bank commented he could not speak on behalf of the Bank, but the Bank would not take possession or raze the building until the facility was replaced. The Bank is concerned about long-range growth and development of the downtown community. One of the priorities to keep it alive is to add more parking space. George Quast wondered if the matter could be put off until the seniors are moved over to their new location. He asked if there would be a vote taken by the Council this evening and if it could be postponed. Alderman Lueneburg stated the Armory's Senior Center would be closed once the Evergreen Apartments Center opens. All the codes will be met there. Skip Quade asked if the opposition was saying the Armory would better serve the seniors than the new facility. He said he was confused with talk about the fire hall being an addition to taxes and also the library being an ad- dition to taxes. In this case, no one is asking for or promoting taxes but rather providing a new facility. Pat Mikulecky commented that the move towards this new facility was a posi- tive step. He asked if there were any plans or specifications and estimated cost of the facility. He also wanted to know if there was a guarantee that it would be built. Alderman Carls reported that last June the School District and City had discussed a joint gym. The 1,100 square foot masonry and steel structure would cost approximately $38/square foot or $447,000. The gym would be 9,900 square feet with.a center divider. A plan had been drawn up by Korn- giebel Architects. Pat Mikulecky asked where the money would come from if the money does not go back into the fund from assessments. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 City Administrator Plotz stated that with any bond issue there is an appeal process. Over the past years bonds have been sold for improvement projects, and the public hearings are held after the project was completed. Pat Mikulecky asked if bonds have been sold and was told "yes." He then inquired when the assessments would be levied against the people to be assessed. Mr. Plotz answered in the summer of 1982. Mr. Mikulecky commented that $750,000 would be assessed to the downtown. Through an appeal process some of the dollars may not be assessable; there- fore, there may be more bonds to pay than money available. Attorney Schaefer remarked that the original project was designed with the agreement of the downtown merchants and City Council. They are assuming the number of appeals should be very small. This does not mean that someone cannot appeal the assessments. By the time the assessments are levied, the City will not have spent the total amount of the bond. City Administrator Plotz stated that two properties have been purchased from the funds, namely the Wigen Building and another building located by Tri - County Water Conditioning. There is still about $1 million left in the fund. Mr. Mikulecky remarked it is possible that the dollars to be collected down- town may not be totally assessed, and there may be dollars to be picked up by the people. Alderman Beatty pointed out the Parking Committee is watching what monies are in the fund, and it will keep a control on it. The project will be cut short rather than go beyond the spending limit. He stated there was opposi- tion to the project. Mr. Beatty assured the public that the Armory would not be removed until there is a replacement facility and operating. The City will still own the land, but it will be used for public parking. Helga Nielsen stated that apparently the Council had decided the Armory was going to go. There are people who want say on whether or not the building is to be destroyed. It is not a question, the people want a referendum. She said she would go with the majority. Lowell Gilhousen said it sounded just like the hockey rink issue. If the City had all that money, why did it put out bonds and not pay for the fire hall. Mayor Westlund stated the City did not have $200,000 donation from the Bank. Why should people donate money for a fire hall? Attorney Schaefer remarked that the only way money from the parking fund can be transferred to the general fund is if the land is used for parking. If some other purpose is put to the land, the money would not be available. The money could not be used for other buildings. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Gayle Wick commented on the questions Skip Quade had raised. He wondered why the people wanted to keep the Armory. The fire hall could be built with tax increment money. He pointed out that Mr. Quade did not live within the city limits of Hutchinson, but his business is in a tax increment district. He further commented on the S&L building and wondered why it wasn't made into a parking lot. There are good footings on the Old Armory, but there are other buildings that should come down. An unidentified man stated that in 1937 he was not living in Hutchinson, but the parking meters were voted on. On the ballot the money from the parking meters was to be used for street purposes only. He thought the money had not been used for that purpose. Alderman Beatty moved to accept the recommendation of the Downtown Develop- ment Advisory Board to accept the proposal from Citizens Bank & Trust Co. for a donation of $200,000 for construction of a facility to be built if funds are available, with the Armory to be taken down after completion of the new building. Motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unani- mo us ly . Alderman Beatty moved to accept the Downtown Development Advisory Board recommendation to designate Parking Funds to be used to purchase Lots 9 & 10, Block 12, South 1/2 City. Seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, the motion car- ried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DATE FOR INTERVIEW WITH TWO DEVELOPERS FOR PROPOSAL ON S&L/MASONIC TEMPLE SITE City Administrator Plotz reported that Mr. Ken Lever would be able to meet with the Council on November 30 at 3:30 P.M. to present his proposal on the S&L/Masonic Temple site project. A development agreement had been received from Mr. Lever and Dan Wilson. Mr. Plotz still had to contact Mr. Richard Smith to see if he would be available on this date. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO SELL CIGARETTES AT RETAIL BY WARD HAUGEN AT GTC AUTO PARTS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve the application and issue a cigarette license to Ward Haugen for GTC Auto Parts. Motion unanimously carried. -10- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 (b) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS Mayor Westlund read a copy of the letter mailed to all delinquent account holders. He then inquired if there was anyone present wishing to be heard regarding his/her account. No one responded. Alderman Lueneburg made the motion to accept the staff recommendation to discontinue service at 12:00 noon on November 30, 1981, unless otherwise noted, for the following accounts: Account No. 04-1015-1-00, 08-0370-1-00, 09-0920-0-00, 10-0240-2-00, 10-1045-0-00, 10-1090-0-00, 20-0065-0-00, 26-0215-0-00, and 26-0220-0-00. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion carried unanimously. (c) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR SNOW REMOVAL PERMIT: 1. ROGER SIEMSEN 2. LESLIE R. JOHNSON 3. KEN GRUENHAGEN 4. EDWIN KARG 5. FLORIAN THODE Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to approve the applications and issue snow removal per- mits. Motion unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SALES PERMIT: 1. MRS. GLEN VARLAND 2. LEONARD RIEMANN After discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the applications and issue christmas tree sales permits for the above named. Seconded by Alderman Carls, the motion carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF HUTCHINSON COUNTY COURT DIVISION City Administrator Plotz stated it was at the request of the City Council that a County Court Division be established in Hutchinson. Attorney Schaefer reported the old County Court system had probate and muni- cipal court meet in Hutchinson. When the old system was done away with, they continued to hold court in Hutchinson. Now the Clerk of Court wants to terminate the sessions held here. In order to establish a County Court Di- vision in Hutchinson, it will be necessary to petition the McLeod County Board of Commissioners. It would then be up to the Commissioners to act on the Resolution and petition. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman -11- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Lueneburg and unanimously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6986 entitled Resolution of the City of Hutchinson Petitioning the McLeod County Board of Commissioners for Establishment of a Hutchinson County Court Division. (f) CONSIDERATION OF DISSOLVING JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD City Administrator Plotz reported there is in existence a City/County Air- port Zoning Board. However, it will be necessary to dissolve the Board and create a new Board with representation from the Townships involved, namely Lynn and Hassan Valley. Eight people would comprise the new Board, with the ninth member chosen by the Board as Chairperson. The County Commissioners and affected Townships have been notified, and there is a time limit of 60 days in which to adopt the Resolution. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7028 entitled Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 6130 for Dissolution of Airport Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously. (g) CONSIDERATION OF CREATION OF A NEW JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD Following discussion, Alderman Gruenhagen moved to appoint Milton Lueneburg and Doug Hedin as City representatives on the Joint Airport Zoning Board. Seconded by Alderman Carls, the motion unanimously carried. It was moved by:.Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Carls and unani- mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7029 entitled City of Hutchinson Authorizing the Creation of A Joint Airport Zoning Board. (h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY JOHN MILLER WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH CONTINGENCIES It was reported that John Miller had requested to move a house from 336 Main Street South to 453 California Street. The Planning Commission approved the request, with the contingencies that the landscaping be completed by June 1, 1982 and the hard surfaced parking lot be completed by July 1, 1982. After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alder- man Lueneburg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7034 entitled Reso- lution Granting Conditional Use Permit Under Section 6.07, C.5 of Zoning Ordinance No. 464 to Allow -Moving A House, with contingencies. Motion car- ried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF SKETCH PLAN FOR FRANK WRIGHT, SECTIONS 2 & 3 OF LYNN TOWNSHIP WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission approved the sketch plan of Frank Wright, with the three recommendations of the City Engineer to be submitted to the County. -12- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Following discussion, Alderman Beatty moved to approve the sketch plan for Frank Wright, with the three recommendations of the City Engineer. The mo- tion was seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY LOWELL BAUMETZ WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Lowell Baumetz requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow remodeling a building located in a IC -1 zone which had been vacant for a period ex- ceeding six months and to allow the building to be used for retail sales. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and carried unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7035 entitled Resolution Granting Conditional Use Permit Under Section 6.07, C.5 of Zoning Ordinance No. 464 to Allow Remodeling Building Located In IC -1 Zone. (k) CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENT OF TAX INCREMENT DOLLARS FROM AREA NO. 4 IF REFERENDUM APPROVED FOR SCHOOL BOND ISSUE City Administrator Plotz commented on the impact of the tax increment dis- trict with regard to the school referendum, and he stated the impact from Areas 1,2,3, & 4 would be about 1/10 of a mill. All four areas had accrued an assessor value of $669,044, and area 4 contributed an increase. This amount will change in 1982. Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7031 entitled Authorizing the City of Hutchinson to Return to Affected Taxing Jurisdictions Certain Tax Increments. The motion carried, with Aldermen Lueneburg, Gruen- hagen, and Beatty and Mayor Westlund voting aye, and Alderman Carls abstain- ing from voting. (1) CONSIDERATION OF ISSUING RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS OF "SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTER' ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Westlund commented that the "Seniors Activity Center" Advisory Board would hold its last meeting in December. A new Senior Advisory Board was created for the Senior Center in the Evergreen Apartments building. It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty, to waive reading and adopt Resolutions of Appreciation No. 7036 through No. 7042 for the members of the "Seniors Activity Center" Advisory Board. Motion unanimously carried. -13- V�. COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported on the tax increment district and the tax increment bond. An update report on the LAWCON park land was presented, stating which prop- erty owners were willing to sell and at what selling price. Mr. Plotz stated that several architect students from the U of M are doing a review of Hutchinson's downtown, and they will be presenting some ideas for beautification of the area. Skip Quade will be raising funds to fi- nance the project. Mention was made that at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 28, the dedica- tion of two trees honoring D. J. Black and his father will be held in the park. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR Mayor Westlund commented that a new Senior Advisory Board was created by Ordinance, and the following individuals are hereby appointed to serve on it: Carol Haukos, Chairperson 2 year term Hazel Sitz 2 year term Joan Phillips 1 year term Rev. John Longley 1 year term Jean Peterson 2 year term Roy Clabo 1 year term Lenard Schuft 2 year term Emma Lake (Ex -Officio) 1 year term It was moved by Alderman Beatty to ratify the above-named appointments to the Senior Advisory Board. Seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, the motion car- ried unanimously. Mayor Westlund instructed the City Administrator to contact several archi- tectural firms regarding fees for an activity center. This method was used for the initial planning of the new fire station. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR -ELECT DEMEYER Mayor -Elect DeMeyer stated he had been contacted regarding the position of Senior Center Coordinator. Some of the senior citizens wanted to retain JoAnn Gehlen for this position, and there was concern as to who this person would be. Since she has access to senior citizen programs and the elderly people are accustomed to working with her, Mrs. Gehlen should be considered for the position if she has the right qualifications. -14- COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1981 Mr. DeMeyer presented to the Council a petition signed by citizens who do not want the Old Armory demolished. He stated it had been handed to him during the discussion of this topic earlier in the evening. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS It was moved by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Beatty and carried unanimously, to approve the verified claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:26 P.M. upon motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried. -15-