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03-13-1984 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1984 1. Mayor Stearns called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Robert H. Stearns. Also present: City Admin- istrator Gary D. Plotz and City Attorney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by the Reverend Keith Duehn. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the bid openings of February 28, 1984 and March 6, 1984 and reg- ular meeting of February 28, 1984 were approved unanimously. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - FEBRUARY 1984 2. NURSING HOME BOARD DATED JANUARY 26, 1984 There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing. S. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. (a) ADOPTION OF MINNESOTA UNIFORM FIRE CODE BY CITY OF HUTCHINSON Mayor Stearns called the hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. During discussion, it was pointed out that adopting the Minnesota Fire Code was a matter of formality. Alderman Mlinar moved to close the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. It was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve adoption of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code and to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 2/84 and set the second reading for March 27, 1984. Motion passed unanimously. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS None COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1984 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 1/84 - ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 518 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A TRANSPORTATION BOARD AND TO DEFINE ITS DUTIES AND MEMBERSHIP Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to waive second reading of Ordinance No. 679 and adopt it. Motion seconded by Ald- erman Mlinar and approved unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7669 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AS ADVISOR TO THE CITY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT After discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to waive reading and adopt Reso- lution No. 7669. Alderman Mikulecky seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7672 - NO. 7677 - RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO TRANSPORTATION BOARD: 1. CLARICE COSTON 2. LORRAINE DUMMER 3. ERIC "RICK" JOHNSON 4. JACK KJOS 5. EMMA LAKE 6. RUSSELL MEADE Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Mikulecky, seconded by Alderman Torgerson, to waive the readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7672 through No. 7677. Motion unanimously passed. (d) RESOLUTION NO. 7678 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE The motion was made by Alderman Carls to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7678. The motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (e) ORDINANCE NO. 3/84 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 806.10, SUBD. 1 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED "LICENSE AND INVESTIGATION FEES" After discussion, Alderman Mikulecky moved to waive the first reading and set second reading of Ordinance No. 3/84 for March 27, 1984. Motion sec- onded by Alderman Torgerson and approved unanimously. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING BID FOR DEMOLITION OF PLOWMAN BUILDING (DEFERRED MARCH 6, 1984) -2- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1984 It was reported that bids were received on March 6, 1984 for demolition of the Plowman building. Erickson & Templin was low bidder in the amount of $9,900. They planned to begin demolition on May 15, 1984, with comple- tion by May 31. Discussion was given to the time frame of demolishing the building. It was pointed out that road restrictions are in place at the present time, which would delay the project by a few weeks. Alderman Torgerson moved to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Erickson & Templin. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car- ried, with Alderman Mikulecky abstaining from voting due to the pending litigation. 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING DEVICES LICENSE BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve and issue a gambling devices license to the Knights of Columbus. Alderman Tor- gerson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (b) CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR AMENDED ICMA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN City Administrator Plotz explained the amendment to the ICMA plan was in accordance with the law. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson, seconded by Alder- man Mikulecky, to approve and waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7668. Motion unanimously passed. (c) CONSIDERATION OF HILLTOP ADDITION, PROJECT 84-01, PART II - ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 193 Following discussion, Alderman Carts made the motion to order preparation of assessment roll No. 193 and to set a public hearing for April 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried, with Alderman Mikulecky abstaining from voting. It was noted he owns property in the area under consideration. It was moved by Alderman Cafls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7670 and No. 7671. The motion carried, with Alderman Mikulecky abstaining from voting. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1984 (d) CONSIDERATION OF ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION FOR 1984 The City Forester informed the Council that the City of Hutchinson had been awarded the "Tree City USA" award for 1984. In conjunction with the award, the Tree Board had recommended May 5, 1984 as Arbor Day in the City -of Hutchinson. After discussion, Alderman Mlinar moved to approve and declare May 5, 1984 as Arbor Day. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and passed unani- mously. 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz commented on staffing at the wastewater treat- ment plant. The chief operator will be retiring, and the other employee in the department is qualified to be promoted. Therefore, the City will be advertising to fill the vacant position created by the promotion. The City Administrator stated Police Chief O'Borsky had recently submitted to the City Council a memorandum regarding the Hutchinson division of Mc- Leod County Court. It was Chief O'Borsky's recommendation to adopt a Reso- lution petitioning the McLeod County Board to retain the Hutchinson divi- sion of county court. Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7679. Motion seconded by Alderman Torgerson and carried unanimously. The Council members were reminded of the workshop scheduled for Thursday at 5:15 P.M. in the fire station conference room. He then reviewed the proposed agenda. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR ROBERT H. STEARNS Mayor Stearns commented on the preliminary 1983 financial figures for the City of Hutchinson. The City staff was commended for doing a good job in running the City's affairs. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls commented this was the shortest City Council meeting in the last two years. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN PAT MIKULECKY Alderman Mikulecky stated the City Council workshops were informational and educational and open to the public. They were non-voting meetings. ME41 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1984 (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Schaefer reported he had been instructed by the City Coun- cil to contact Attorney Robert Halvorson to resolve the pending litigation. A letter had been received from Attorney Halvorson in which he stated that Jim DeMeyer was ready to enter into a settlement according to the suggested terms. Therefore, Attorney Schaefer had drafted a post -settlement. It was possible that the case could be settled in time for a bond sale as pre- viously planned by the City. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS Alderman Carls made the motion to approve the claims and authorize pay- ment from appropriate funds. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and car- ried, with Alderman Mikulecky abstaining from voting on the 1982 tax incre- ment debt service. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. -5-