02-14-1983 CCMMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1483
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor DeMeyer at 8:00 P.M., with the
following 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, City
Engineer Marlow V. Priebe, and City Attorney James Schaefer.
2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE OLD ARMORY BUILDING
A list of questions concerning the sale of the old armory was presented to
the Council Members. Alderman Beatty questioned as a point of order the
consideration of those questions at this time. City Attorney Schaefer
felt some of the points listed pertained to the sale -- others did not.
The Chair then asked the floor if any one was present that would care to
be heard regarding the questions as sited by the parliamentarian, City
Attorney Schaefer. There was no comment from the floor.
Alderman Beatty moved to not read the list at this time. Seconded by
Alderman_Mlinarw the motion passed unanimously. Alderman Carls asked that
titi �3` it be noted that the Mayor voted for the motion and the motion was
unanimous.
Mayor DeMeyer read the motion from the regular minutes of February 8 which
called for sealed bids from Citizen's Bank and Emmet McCormick. Ron
McGraw, representing Citizen's Bank and Curt Bradford, representing Mr.
McCormick, presented a joint bid to City Attorney Schaefer. Attorney
Schaefer read the bid which was for $205,000. Enclosed with the bid was a
Cashier's Check made out to the City of Hutchinson for $205,000.
Alderman Beatty moved to accept the joint offer of Citizen's Bank and
Emmet McCormick in the amount of $205,000.00 to purchase the Old Armory.
Alderman Mlinar seconded the motion.
Memos from the City Recreation Department and Police Department asking to
retain personal property items that now remain in the Armory building were
presented to Citizen's Bank and Emmet McCormick. Attorneys McGraw and
Bradford responded that their clients had no objections. City Attorney
Schaefer explained that the Warranty Deed is strictly for the land and
building only and that it was not necessary to amend the motion to include
personal property items.
The motion to accept the offer carried unanimously.
City Attorney Schaefer explained that the two Warranty Deeds for the
property were drawn up and ready to be acted upon.
Attorney McGraw asked that the City stand behind the title as marketable,
in good faith. It was the concensus of the Council to do so. Mayor
DeMeyer explained that the Warranty Deed should protect the interest 3
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of the buyers. City Attorney Schaefer explained that an Abstract for the
property is yet to be found, but will be presented to the buyers when and
if it is located.
Warranty Deeds giving a one-half undivided interest to Citizen's Bank and
a one-half undivided interest to Emmet McCormick were then signed.
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
Alderman Beatty made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Airport
Commission and ratify the appointment of Don Pankake to the Airport Zoning
Board. Seconded by Alderman Carls, the motion carried unanimously.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
(ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION REQUESTED BY ALDERMAN JOHN MLINAR.)
After discussion, the City Council Staff Workshop was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 30, and April 6, 1983 beginning at 5:30 P.M. at the Fire
Hall. Dinner will be catered. County Commissioners will be invited to
the first session.
Alderman Mlinar passed out a list of positive and negative terms for the
council members to review as part of Phase I Act: Characteristics of
Constructive Politics for 1983.
Alderman Mlinar also passed out a memo on Topics for Future City Workshops
and asked the council members to consider these items as possible agenda
items for the upcoming workshop.
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CREATING A CENTRAL MINNESOTA SERVICE DELIVERY
AREA UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
Alderman Mlinar made a motion to waive reading and adopt Resolution No.
7339. Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion carried unanimously.
6. CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT FOR RESURFACING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FLOOR
(REQUESTED BY JOHN KORNGIEBEL, PROJECT ARCHITECT)
Mr. Korngiebel was present to explain his understanding of the problem
with the fire department floor surfacing.
After lengthy discussion, Mr. Korngiebel offered to pay the cost of the
original sealer at $435.00.
Mayor DeMeyer asked City Attorney Schaefer if it was appropriate to make a
motion to rescind a decision made at an earlier meeting. Attorney
Schaefer indicated that it was appropriate.
Alderman Beatty moved to rescind the previous action which split the bill
of $1,849.11 between the Fire Department and Korngiebel Architects
(50/50). Alderman Gruenhagen seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Alderman Beatty moved to accept the offer of $435.00 from Korngiebel
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Architects. Discussion followed.
Alderman Beatty moved to amend the motion to include that the $435.00 be
applied to the Fireman's Fund. Alderman Gruenhagen seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
7. MISCELLANEOUS
Alderman Carls asked City Attorney Schaefer about how the changing hands
of the Bretzke Building might affect parking assessments. City Attorney
Schaefer explained that an ordinance is being drafted to cover future
changes in use of such properties. Properties would be required to
contribute to the parking fund. This item will be on a future agenda.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. on a motion by Alderman Beatty,
seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried unanimously.
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