01-22-2019 CCM WorkshopHUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019, AT 4:00 PM
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order
Mayor Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Mary Christensen, Steve Cook,
Chad Czmowski and Dave Sebesta. Others present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, Marc
Sebora, City Attorney and John Paulson, Environmental Manager.
DISCUSSION/REVIEW ITEMS
1. Review Lakes and River Basin Improvements Preliminary Design Study
John Paulson, Environmental Manager, presented before the Council. Mr. Paulson reviewed the
agenda for today's workshop which includes a variety of items related to the preliminary design
study completed on the lakes and river basin improvements. Mr. Paulson introduced Todd
Hubmer from WSB and Associates.
Mr. Hubmer explained that the goal of the Campbell and Otter Lakes restoration project include
improving water quality, reducing watershed soil losses, restoring habitat, enhancing recreation
and replenishing lost top soil. Some items that have been completed to date on this project
include reviewing historical data related to lakes; establishing a TAP (Technical Advisory Panel)
and setting up Mylink; identifying issues in the categories on water quality, habitat and
recreation; selecting top priority projects using TAP feedback; and estimating general costs and
determining potential funding sources for projects. Mr. Hubmer spoke about total maximum
daily load and dataa collected on Otter and Campbell lakes. Other items reviewed in the study
included installing new BMP at the forebay, shoreland restoration, wetland restoration, curly leaf
control, rough fish control, increasing recreational activities such as additional canoe/kayak
launches, fishing piers and boat launches, removal of sediment and stream restoration. Mr.
Hubmer then spoke about lead agencies and funding sources related to the specific projects. He
also reviewed cost estimates for each potential project. Mr. Hubmer noted that the next steps for
the City to determine are to identify projects to pursue, apply for funding sources and create
preliminary and final designs of identified projects.
Council Member Cook asked when conversations should be held with local, state and federal
legislators regarding the projects embedded in the study. Mr. Humber noted that it is never too
soon to start discussions as sessions move forward.
It was noted that public engagement will be a part of the process as any projects move forward.
Council Member Czmowski asked if the fishing pier could perhaps be moved to where more fish
are located.
Other communities were discussed that studies are taking place in. Updates will continue to be
given as progress moves forward.
Motion by Czmowski, second by Christensen, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator