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12-20-1984 CCMMINUTES REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stearns at 7:30 P.M. The fol- lowing were present: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar, Alder- man Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Robert H. Stearns. Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz, City Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, and City Attorney James Schaefer. 2. INVOCATION In the absence of a pastor, there was a time of silent prayer. 3. MINUTES The minutes of the bid opening of December 10, 1984 and regular meeting of December 11, 1984 were approved as distributed. 4. ROUTINE ITEMS (a) REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. FINANCIAL REPORT - NOVEMBER 1984 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED NOVEMBER 20, 1984 Mayor Stearns ordered the report and minutes to be received for --- f iling. or--filing. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR CIGARETTE LICENSES AND POPCORN STAND PERMIT FOR 1985 It was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve and issue the licenses. Motion unanimously carried. (c) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FROM ELKS LODGE FOR 1985 BINGO LICENSE The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve and issue the bingo license. Alderman Mikulecky seconded the motion, and it car- ried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR GAMBLING LICENSES FOR 1985 1. AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 96 2. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POST NO. 96 3. ELKS LODGE 4. V.F.W. POST 906 5. SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION i 1 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the applications and issue the gambling licenses. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (e) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD 1. HELEN PLAISANCE - TWO-YEAR TERM 2. NORINE RIESBERG - TWO-YEAR TERM 3. BUD WILLARD - TWO-YEAR TERM 4. ARNOLD ROTZIEN - BOARD CHAIRPERSON The motion was made by Alderman Carls to ratify the appointments to the Senior Center Advisory Board. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (f) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING 1985 FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AS RECOMMENDED It was moved by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to approve the appointments to the Fire Department. Motion unani- mously carried. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M. None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS (a) PROGRESS REPORT FROM BUILDING COMMITTEE AND ARCHITECTS ON NEW RECREATION FACILITY A progress report was presented on the proposed recreation facility and swimming pool. (b) DISCUSSION OF PARKVIEW PLAZA PROJECT This item was withdrawn from the agenda. (c) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY BUILDING OFFICIAL, ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL, AND FIRE MARSHAL TO ATTEND I.C.B.O. SEMINAR JANUARY 16- 18, 1985 Alderman Mikulecky moved to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. (d) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO ATTEND CITY ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 23-25, 1985 The motion was made by Alderman Mlinar, seconded by Alderman Carls, to approve the request. Motion unanimously carried. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 7. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (a) ORDINANCE NO. 29/84 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF It was moved by Alderman Torgerson to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 29/84 and set the second reading for January 8, 1985. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously. (b) RESOLUTION NO. 7938 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF ELECTRIC AND GAS RATES BY HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION Alderman Torgerson moved to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7938. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (c) RESOLUTION NO. 7943 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky to set up a demonstration on the air cleaner units prior to purchas- ing. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it carried unani- mously. (d) ORDINANCE NO. 30/84 - AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING CORPORATE LIMITS OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORIES BORDERED BY LAND WITHIN CITY LIMITS AND ABUTTING THEREON Alderman Mlinar moved to waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 30/84 and set the second reading for January 8, 1985. The motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (e) RESOLUTION NO. 7944 - AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 7757 ENTITLED "REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION" It was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mikulecky, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7944. Motion carried unani- mously. (f) RESOLUTION NO. 7946 - TRANSFERRING $100,000 FROM GENERAL FUND TO RECREATION BUILDING AND POOL CONSTRUCTION FUND AND TRANSFERRING $135,000 FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND TO RECREATION BUILDING AND POOL CONSTRUCTION FUND The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7946. Motion carried unanimously. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 3 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 9. NEW BUSINESS (a) CONSIDERATION OF DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS After discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve discontinuation of service at noon on December 28, 1984. The motion was seconded by Alderman Torgerson and unanimously carried. (b) CONSIDERATION OF VOLUNTARY GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAM Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve a payroll deduction for the term life insurance program. The motion carried unanimously. (c) DISCUSSION OF HUTCHMOBILE SERVICE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE (REQUESTED BY ALDERMAN MIKULECKY) After lengthy discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky to approve the Hutchmobile service by a police officer on New Year's Eve, with the service limited to the corporate limits of the city, for a one year trial period. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (d) CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING REPORT AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT NO. 85-01-36 Alderman Carls moved to approve the report, set a public hearing for January 22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7936 and No. 7937• The motion was seconded by Ald- erman Torgerson and carried unanimously. (e) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION BY BRADLEY LARSON Following an explanation from the City Administrator that two re- quests were being made, namely: 1) for a set-up license at the Hutch Bowl, and 2) for an intoxicating liquor license at the Hutch Bowl, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky to approve only the application for a permit to allow consumption and display of in- toxicating liquor for six days a week (Monday through Saturday) and to establish a set-up license fee of $150 per year, from July 1 to July 1. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it unanimously carried. (f) CONSIDERATION OF CITY VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLIER After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson to approve the bid and enter into a one-year contract with Cenex Co -Op, effective January 1, 1985. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and carried unanimously. V J. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 (g) CONSIDERATION OF SERVICE CONTRACT WITH POWER PROCESS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mlinar to approve and enter into a two-year contract with Power Process. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (h) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, LETTING NO. 5 After discussion, Alderman Carls moved to approve and set a public hearing on Assessment Roll No. 201 for January 22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7941 and No. 7942. Alderman Torgerson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (i) CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, LETTINGS NO. 2 AND 3 Following discussion, it was moved by Alderman Carts to approve and set a public hearing on Assessment Roll No. 200 for January 22, 1985 at 8:00 P.M., and to waive readings and adopt Resolutions No. 7939 and No. 7940. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (j) CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Carls to approve the appointment of Hazel Sitz as Compliance Coordinator. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (k) CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES FOR WEED ELIMINATION AND SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Following a presentation by the Parks and Recreation Director on the proposed changes in the ordinance and notification procedure, the motion was made by Alderman Torgerson to approve the proposal and prepare the necessary amendment to the existing ordinance. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (1) CONSIDERATION OF APPRAISALS AND NEGOTIATION ON AIRPORT PROPERTY After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson to approve and enter into an agreement with MN/DOT and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7947. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (m) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 464, SECTION 8.01.1 WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION 5 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to approve the amendment, waive first reading of Ordinance No. 31/84 and set the second reading for January 8, 1985. The motion was seconded by Alderman Carls and unanimously carried. (n) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY FORD ROLFE WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION WITH CONTINGENCY After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Mikulecky to approve the conditional use permit and to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 7945, with contingency. Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (o) CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT AS REQUESTED BY JOAN AND GARY PLOTZ (MISTER DONUT/SUPERSTATION) WITH FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Following extensive discussion, it was moved by Alderman Torgerson to approve the amendment to the subdivision agreement as presented. The motion was seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried. (It was noted that final approval would be under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Highway Department.) 10. MISCELLANEOUS (a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR City Administrator Plotz reported on a meeting with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding the CCBA process. He stated that further consideration of CCBA would delay the City's project, construction and available funding by approximately two years. It was his recommendation to proceed with the City's proposed plans for a new sewage plant. Mayor Stearns recommended putting into effect a P.C.A. surcharge on the water/sewer billing, with the money to be placed in a special fund, and to convert to a monthly billing after the first of the year. (b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MIKE CARLS Alderman Carls stated he liked the philosophy of "pay now" and bor- row as little as possible. He suggested that for the overlay project the City consider investing money to earn interest so that bonding could be reduced. It was pointed out by Alderman Carls that his neighbor's shed in question was still in existence on the property. He inquired what procedure would be followed to order its removal from the premises. COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 20, 1984 City Attorney Schaefer stated he would issue the property owner a citation as previously directed by the Council. (c) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR Alderman Mlinar inquired about the status of the city property on Highway 7 East which was for sale. City Administrator Plotz com- mented that he had not contacted the realtors to date, but one in- dividual had submitted a written purchase offer of $10,000 for one of the Selchow-Jorgenson lots. (d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN MARLIN TORGERSON Alderman Torgerson made reference to the letter received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation concerning T.H. 7/22 and School Road. It was his opinion that the traffic count on Highway 7 West was just as high in the winter as in the spring. Alderman Torgerson then moved that the State conduct a turning movement count at the present time. Alderman Carls seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR ROBERT H. STEARNS Mayor Stearns reported that the Pay Plan Committee had been moving forward and should have a proposal available for the next Council meeting. 11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS The motion was made by Alderman Carls, seconded by Alderman Mlinar, to approve the claims and authorize payment from the appropriate funds. Motion unanimously carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. 7