cp03-24-1981 cHUTCH INSON
CITY
CALENDAR
WEEK OF
March 22 TO March 28
VIEDNESDAY
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4:00 p.m. Deferred Comp.
Presentations
7:00 p.m. - Joint Meeting of
Airport-Comm. &
City Council at
City Hall
SUNDAY
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THURSDAY
00 a.m. - Directors/Council
00 ._ Heads/
Council
MONDAY
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Noon - Tree Board Meeting at
City Hall
2:00 p.m. - Open Bids for
1981 Tree & Stump
Removal at City
Hall
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FRIDAY
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TUESDAY
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11:00 a.m. Deferred Comp.
Presentations to
Employees
1:30 p.m. Deferred Comp.
Presentations
7:30 p.m. - City Council Meets
SATURDAY
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1981
/1. Call Meeting to Order - 7:30 p.m.
A. Invocation - Reverend Thor Skeie
J3. Consideration of Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 10, 1981 and
Special Meeting of March 17, 1981
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to approve as amended
4. Public Hearing - 8:00 p.m.
�(a) Off- Street Parking (DEFERRED 1- 27 -81)
Action - Motion to close hearing
5. Communications, Requests and Petitions
✓(a) Consideration of Request by Joseph Telecky for Reduced
Trash & Refuse Rates
Action - Motion to approve - Motion, to reject
6. Resolutions and Ordinances
V(a) Resolution No. 6754 - Resolution Authorizing Release of
Securities to First National Bank of Hutchinson, MN
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
v6) Resolution No. 6755 - Resolution Concerning Improvements on a
Portion of State Highway 15
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
7. Reports of Officers, Boards aid Commissions
Aa) Monthly Financial Report - February, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
�(b) Minutes of Hospital Board dated February 17, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
J(c) Minutes of Nursing Home Board dated February 19, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
COUNCIL AGENDA
March 24, 1981
Ad) Minutes of Downtown Development Advisory Board dated Jan. 13, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
/e) Minutes of Planning Commission dated February 17, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
8. Unfinished Business
ha) Recommendation from Planning Commission to adopt Capital
Improvements Policy (DEFERRED 2- 10 -81)
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve
9. w Business
✓(a) Consideration of Requesting City Engineer to Prepare Plans
and Specifications for Downtown Parking Plan (DEFERRED 1- 27 -81)
Action -
,(b) Consideration of Applications for Renewal of Club On -Sale
Liquor Licenses:
1. American Legion Post #96
2. Crow River Country Club
3. Hutch Elks, Inc.
4. V.F.W.Post #906
Action - Motion to reject — Motion to approve applications and
authorize issuance of licenses
vc) Consideration of Applications for Renewal of On -Sale Liquor Licenses:
1. Frontier House
2. La Casa de Campa
3. T. L. Scalawags, Inc.
4. Velvet Coach, Inc.
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve applications and
authorize issuance os licenses
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/(d) Consideration of Delinquent Water & Sewer Accounts
Action.- Motion to authorize extension of payment period -
Motion to authorize discontinuance of service
J(e) Consideration of Community Clean -Up Campaign sponsored by
Chamber of Commerce
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve request
J(f) Consideration of Liquor Inventory Control System
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to authorize payment from
liquor fund
A g) Consideration of Street Light Replacement on Main Street North
between 4th and 5th Ave, Utility Plan as per Minnesota
Highway Department Requirement
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to reject
J(h) Consideration of Issuing of Beer License for Wrestling Event
on April 4, 1981
J(i) Consideration of Recommendation from Planning Commission to
Approve Comprehensive Plan with Noted Changes
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve
10. Miscellaneous
Aa)- Communications from City Administrator
11. Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
J(a) Verified Claims
Action - Motion to approve and authorize payment from appropriate funds
J12. Adjournment
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AGENDA ADDITION
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1981
13. Minutes
Minutes of Special Meeting of March 23, 1981
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to approve as amended
5. Communications, Requests and Petitions
/(b) Consideration of Request by Heikes Hardware Hank to Hold Sidewalk Sale
on April 1, 1981
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to reject
,,�c) Consideration of Appointments:
1. Tree Board - Alice (Mrs. Axel) Jensen
2. Library Board - John Horrocks
Elaine Clay
Paul Barcenas
Action - Motion to ratify appointments
6. Resolutions and Ordinances
,/(c) Resolution No. 6756 - Resolution of Appreciation for Reverend David Natwick
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
\/(d) Resolution No. 6757 - Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Under the Minnesota Municipal Indus-
trial Development Act to Finance A Project Thereunder, Secured By Payments
to Be Received Pursuant to A Loan Agreement and A Pledge and Assignment
of the City's Interest In the Loan Agreement and Payments Thereunder to
A Trustee, and Authorizing the Execution of Documents
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
7. Reports of Officers, Boards and Commissions
f) Minutes of Tree Board dated February 16, 1981
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
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8. Unfinished Business
/(b) Consideration of Awarding Bid for 1981 Tree and Stump Removal
(DEFERRED MARCH 23, 1981)
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to award bid
9. New Business
�(j) Consideration of "Fun Run for Life" on May 2, 1981
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to reject
V(k) Consideration of Minnesota Cable Communications Board Expansion of
Hutchinson Cable Service Territory to Include Cities and Townships In
Parts of McLeod, Meeker, Sibley and Wright Counties
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve cable service expansion
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1981
The meeting'was called to order by Mayor Westlund at 8:00 P.M., with the follow-
ing members present: Aldermen Peterson, Lueneb urg, Gruenhagen and Beatty, in addi-
tion to Mayor Westlund. Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator Plotz,
City Engineer Priebe and City Attorney Schantzen.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Thoralf J. Skeie of Faith Lutheran
Church.
3. MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 1981 were approved as read
upon motion by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unanimously
carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
None
5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 6730 - RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASE
City Administrator Plotz reported on the five items requested for purchase
and stated they were all budgeted.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Beatty to waive read-
ing and adopt Resolution No. 6730 entitled Resolution for Purchase. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) BUILDING OFFICIAL'S MONTHLY REPORT - FEBRUARY 1981
There being no discussion, the report was ordered by the Mayor to be re-
ceived for filing.
(b) MINUTES OF PARKS & RECREATION BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1981
COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 10, 1981
The minutes were amended to add "Ericson" after the name Bruce in the last
sentence of the third paragraph for clarification purposes.
The minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be received for filing.
(c) MINUTES OF "SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER" ADVISORY BOARD DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1981
There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the Mayor to be re-
ceived for filing.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a)., 1981 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Mayor Westlund reported the Council and City Engineer had discussed the pro-
posed 1981 improvement projects, and they are ready for approval and the
request for plans.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6731 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project 81 -03.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6732 entitle
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No.'�. -
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6733 entitled Reso-
lution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -09.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6734 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -10.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6735 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -12.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6736 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -13.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6737 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -14.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6738 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -15.
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It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6739 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -17.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6740 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -18.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg -and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6741 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -19.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6742 entitled Reso-
lution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -20.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6743 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -21, as
amended for improvement of Miller Avenue from Lynn Road to Harrington Street
by the installation of bituminous surfacing and appurtenances.
It was moved by Alderman.Beatty, seconded by Alderman Luenebu-rg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6744 entitled Reso-
lution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -22.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6745 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -23.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6746 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -26.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6747 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -27.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6748 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -28.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6749 entitled Resolu-
tion Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -29.
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It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6750 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -30.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6751 entitled Reso-
lution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -31.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unani-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6752 entitled Reso-
lution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 81 -32.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and ui-
mously carried, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 6753 entitled
Resolution Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans, Project No. 41-33.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF SHOP EQUIPMENT
Director of Maintenance Operations Neumann commented on the hoist for the
motor pool operations and requested it be purchased from Hutchinson Whole-
sale Supply at a total cost of $3,742.40, including installation and delivery
costs.
Following discussion, Alderman Lueneburg made the motion to approve th *,,pur-
chase of shop equipment. The motion was seconded by Alderman Peterson;gnd
carried unanimously.
(b) CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF REVIEW ON MAY 27, 1981 AT 10:00 A.M.
After discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to approve the
date set by the county for the Board of Review on May 27, 1981 at 10:00 A.M.
Seconded by Alderman Beatty, the motion unanimously carried.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR "ON SALE" INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
BY VERLA JOHANNING FOR MAX'S
Mr. Ronald Johanning appeared before the Council regarding an application
for an intoxicating liquor license in conjunction with the opening of a
Max's Restaurant at the new shopping center. He presented a drawing of
the floor plan for the proposed restaurant, as well as a menu from a Max's
already in operation. He reported the menu would be strong on lunches with
sandwiches, salads and soups; steak would be available in the evening. The
proposed two -floor restaurant would seat approximately 140 -150 people.
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City Administrator Plotz inquired about the ordinance provision that there
be a local manager. Mr. Johanning stated his daughter would be moving to
Hutchinson and managing the restaurant. He further stated it was antici-
pated the restaurant would open the first of November, 1981.
Mayor Westlund commented that the City had the precedent to investigate
an application before issuing a license. He estimated it would take a month
to review the application and for the Council to reach a decision.
Following discussion, the motion was made by Alderman Gruenhagen to defer
the application until the April 14, 1981 Council meeting. Seconded by Ald-
erman Lueneburg, the motion carried unanimously.
(d) CONSIDERATION OF 1981 TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL
After discussion, Alderman Peterson moved to authorize advertising for bids
on 1981 tree and stump removal to be opened March 23, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Beatty and unanimously carried.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR PARK DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation Director Ericson reported on the requested equipment
for the Park Department. It was his recommendation to replace a 1950 Allis
tractor and a 1948 Willy Jeep with two Toro Groundsmaster 72's or equivalent
equipment with cabs and one snow blower attachment, one broom attachment and
two 72" mowing decks.
Following discussion, Alderman Beatty made the motion to authorize adver-
tising for bids on the above equipment. Seconded by Alderman Lueneburg,
the motion carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REVISED DOWNTOWN PARKING PLAN
AND TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 24, 1981
Alderman Beatty reported on the Parking Committee's meeting and the study
of the downtown parking plan. It was the committee's recommendation to the
Downtown District Advisory Board to scale the project down. After unsuccess-
ful attempts at different formulas, it was determined to keep the formula as
before, based on square footage and credit for parking provided. The total
amount of the project would be $1,250,000, with $750,000 assessed to down-
town commercial /business property owners in the downtown district and $500,000
from tax increment financing. The proposed plan would provide 570 parking
spaces, with a net need of 387 spaces, allowing for growth in the downtown
area. It was further recommended to continue the public hearing on March
24, 1981 at 8:00 P.M.
Alderman Gruenhagen commented that when they first started talking about
the parking plan, it was agreed among the Council members the City would
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pay one -third of the project's cost. The remaining two- thirds would be
assessed to the downtown property owners. Now the project has been scaled
down, but not the City's portion. He felt that if the City has one -third
of the parking space, it should pay only one -third of the cost of the proj-
ect. He stated he was not against the parking project, but he was opposed
to the breakdown of the cost; two- thirds of the cost should be assessed to
the property owners as previously agreed upon.
Alderman Beatty made the motion to continue the public hearing on the down-
town parking plan on March 24, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Alderman
Lueneburg, the motion unanimously carried.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City Administrator Plotz reported that on Thursday, March 12, there will be
a Legislative Action Conference in St. Paul. The agenda will include the
official League membership adoption of 1981 LMC legislative policy as well
as an address by Governor Quie on his budget proposals. Four from the City
will be attending this conference.
A Task Force of six individuals has been working on a proposal for Burling
ton Northern to upgrade the railroad track in Hutchinson to handle 54 -ut
car trains. This will be an on -going project.
Mr. Plotz stated that the county /city sheltered workshop application dil, not
receive favorable approval. Some other alternatives will be considered'
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Westlund reported that the terms for Don Erickson and Clinton Tracy on
the Planning Commission expire this month. He, therefore, asked for Council
ratification to reappoint said individuals to the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and unani-
mously carried, to ratify the appointments of Don Erickson and Clinton Tracy
to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Westlund then requested Council ratification for reappointment of
Emma Lake and Erna (Mrs. John) McKenzie to the "Seniors Activity Center"
Advisory Board.
It was moved by Alderman Peterson to ratify the appointments of Emma Lake
and Erna McKenzie to the "Seniors Activity Center" Advisory Board. Seconded
by Alderman Beatty, the motion carried unanimously.
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Attention was called to a memorandum from City Accountant Merrill regarding
the 1981 real estate tax.
(c) COMMUNICATIONS ON ELECTION RESULTS
City Accountant Merrill reported the election results were in and that the
fire station referendum had passed by a two to one vote. He then presented
the election results to the Mayor and City Council and requested them to ap-
prove the canvassing.
Mayor Westlund expressed thanks to the firemen for their efforts and work
on the referendum and to the public for voting favorably on the issue. He
stated that a new fire station is a key for Hutchinson to be continually
aggressive, and he was happy with the election results. The Mayor further
commented thatthis referendum had not been handled in the conventional manner
of the past in that a site had not been chosen prior to the election. There-
fore, the public was putting trust in the City Council to make a wise choice
in the location of the fire station—
Realtor Jim DeMeyer informed the Council that he had done research on dif-
ferent properties that might be potential fire station sites. He then stated
he had an option and several other possibilities of property that could be
considered for a location of the fire station.
It was moved by Alderman Beatty, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and carried
unanimously, to waive reading and adopt Resolution No,. 6729 entitled Resolu-
tion Canvassing Election Returns of City Special Election Held March 10,
1981.
(d) COMMUNICATIONS FROM ALDERMAN GRUENHAGEN
Alderman Gruenhagen inquired about the status of the joint airport project
with the City of Litchfield.
City Administrator Plotz reported that a joint airport committee had been
established, with John Miller and Milton Lueneburg representing the City of
Hutchinson. Litchfield has a representative from the Airport Commission and
City Council. The committee had a meeting, at which it was determined that
a feasible site for the new airport might be in the area of the "Y" where
the roads meet on Highway 7 and 22. Several of the committee members plan
to fly over the area on March 12 and look for a potential site(s). This in-
formation would then be forwarded to the consultant for review. After an
agreeable site has been selected, a more formal operating board will be
established and the details of the project-will be pursued.
(e) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ENGINEER
City Engineer Priebe informed the Council that the State Highway Department
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has requested a different location for the lights involved with the High-
way 7 and 15 project. The present lights are the old type and need to be
replaced. There is money within the project fund to cover this cost,
which would amount to approximately $3,500. The Hutchinson Utilities has
provided a cost breakdown for the work.
No action was taken at this time, and it was decided to place this item on
the agenda for the next Council meeting.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Gruenhagen and car-
ried unanimously, to approve the verified claims and authorize payment from
the appropriate funds.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. upon motion
by Alderman Gruenhagen, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg and unanimously carried.
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SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1981
The special meeting was called to order by City Accountant Merrill at 2:00 P.M.
in the absence of all Council members. Present: City Accountant Merrill and Hos-
pital Administrator Graves.
The Notice of Advertisement for Bids for the purchase of a 1981 Type III Modular
Ambulance was read by Mr. Merrill. The following bids were then opened and read:
Base Bid Trade -In
Advance Ambulance & Egmt. Sales, Inc. $31,899.00 $2,000.00
Minneapolis, MN 30,000.00 2,000.00
Horton Ambulances, Pierce Mfg.
Appleton, WI 35,389.00 No Trade -In
Road Rescue, Inc. 34,517.00
St. Paul, MN 34,817.00 ( 1,400.00
35,287.00
Northland Ambulance Sales
Burnsville, MN 32,500.00 3,000.00
The bids were referred to the Hospital Board for review and recommendation for the
April 28, 1981 Council meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned-at 2:05 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1981
The special meeting was called to order by Vice -Mayor Gruenhagen at 2:00 P.M.
Absent were: Mayor Westlund, Aldermen Peterson, Lueneburg and Beatty. Also present
were: City Administrator Plotz and City Forester Schnobrich.
Vice -Mayor Gruenhagen read Publication No. 2404, Advertisement for Bids, City of
Hutchinson for 1981 Tree Removal and Stump Removal. The following bids were then
opened and read:
Bred -Well, Inc. A - $52,951.04
Little Canada, MN B - 13,049.34
C - 53,590.00
$71,540.38 Total Bid
Hutchinson Landscaping
Hutchinson, MN A - $32,758.55
B - 7,196.50
C - 3,670.00
$43,625.05 Total Bid
Snyder Tree Service A - $33,595.00
Carroll, Iowa B - 7,155.00
C - 1,057.50
$41,807.50 Total Bid
Wendt & Sons A - $33,125.00
Waite Park, MN _ B - 7,563.00
C - 3,039.00
$43,727.00 Total Bid
The bids were referred to the City Forester and City staff for review and recommen-
dation for the March 24, 1981 Council meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:09 P.M.
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AFFIDAVIT
I (• �J ��Gc AM OVER 65 YEARS
OF A £,_OR I AM ON DISABILITY AS DEFINED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION, AND MY INCOME IS LESS THAN $5,000 PER YEAR.
THE STANDARD CHARGE OF $ 5.25 FOR TRASH AND REFUSE -
SERVICE WOULD IMPOSE A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON ME AND
I THEREFORE ASK REDUCTION OF THE CHARGE TO $1.50
SIGNATURE��T`�P_.��'1,
STREET ADDRESS �) �� / 1 ✓,� ��;�
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
TO: WATER DEPARTMENT
Date Account Number
Data Change
TO: CITY COUNCIL DATE
Council Action: Approved Disapproved
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Hutchinson City Council:
We would like to request your approval
of using the sidewalk at 105 East Washington,
the Hardware Hank store. The date would be
April 1. 1981 for a sidewalk sale.
Sincerely,.
Heikes Hardware Hank
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RESOLUTION NO. 6754
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF SECURITIES
TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HUTCHINSON$ MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the First National Bank of Hutchinson, a duly designated depository
of the City, has requested the release of the following securities:
PLEDGE AGREEMENT NO. 1198
U.S. Note H 81
PLEDGE AGREEMENT NO. 08009
U.S. Note H 81
6.875%
6.875%
3-31-81 $ 30,000-00
3 -31 -81 220,000.00
which have heretofore been pledged as collateral security for the account of the
City with such depository.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA:
THAT the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to release and return to said
depository the securities requested by the First National Bank of Hutchinson,
Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of March, 1981.
Ralph D. Westlund
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 6755
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS ON A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 15
WHEREAS, the construction of Hutchinson Community Hospital
in 1969, the addition of a dental Health Wing in 1972, the addition
of a Medical Center in 1977, the construction of Plaza 15 Shopping
Center in 1972, the construction of Hutchinson Area Vocational
Technical Institute in 1972 with expansion in 1975 and proposed
expansion in 1982, and the construction of the Hutchinson Mall
in 1980 have created a serious traffic and safety problem on
State Highway 15 from Linden Avenue in the City of Hutchinson
to the south City limits and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation
and the City of Hutchinson have discussed the need of improvements
of State Highway 15 from Linden Avenue to the south City limits
to improve said traffic and safety conditions and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation presently has
said improvements scheduled for 1986,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the Minnesota
Department of Transportation is requested to provide improvements
on the aforesaid portion-of State Highway 15, consisting particularly
of storm sewer, curb and gutter, signal lights, regrading, widening,
center islands and turn lanes to improve the aforesaid problems before 1986.
-BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following approval by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation of plans and specifications
for said improvements, the City shall enter into an Agreement with
the State which will provide that the City shall pay not less than
25 percent of the cost of construction on said roadway of greater
width and capacity than is necessary to accommodate normal trunk
highway traffic, that the City shall pay its proportionate share of
constructing necessary drainage structures and traffic signals,
and, if the State lets the construction contract, shall deposit
with the State at the time such agreement is entered into, a sum
equal to an estimate of the City's share of such construction
costs as prepared by the Department of Transportation.
The City shall, in addition to paying its proportionate
share of the cost of the proposed work, obtain at its sole cost
and expense all necessary right of way, easements and construction permits for
the work to be performed outside the limits of the trunk highway
or established City streets, together with all drainage outlet rights
where necessary. Such easements, permits and rights shall be obtained
and satisfactory evidence thereof furnished the Department of Transportation
before any contract for the proposed work is awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hutchinson
proposes to use its unallocated Federal Aid Urban Funds for all
or part of its aforesaid costs.
Motion �y Alderman
Seconded by Alderman
to adopt said Resolution, and upon vote being taken, the following
voted in favor of Resolution No. 6755:
The following voted against said resolution:
Adopted by the City Council this day of , 1981.
Ralph D. Westlund, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gary D. Plotz, City'Administrator
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WHEREAS, the Reverend David Natwick hab served the Ci ty weU as a member os
the Hoapitat Board Son the pant ten (10) yeau;
WHEREAS, said Reverend David Natwick has a enved ba th. u t y and d c,e i genay
giving o4 h i s time and tatent6 towah d the en i.ehmen t o s the City,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
MINNESOTA:
THAT, deep appreciation .i.a hereby expA".6 ed to Reverend David Natwick Son hiA
aso.&ementi.oned aeAuieea and the gratitude oS Hutehi.ndon and the citizenb thereo6 iA
hereby expne sed.
Adopted by the City Councit thiA 24th day os Ala&ch, 1981.
ATTEST:
City CteAk
Ratph D. ' ed
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REVENUE REPORT
Description
GENERAL FUND
TAXES
LICENSES
• PERMITS & FEES
INTER - GOVERNMENT REVENUE
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
FINES & FORFEITS
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OTHER FUNDS
REVENUE FOR OTHER AGENCIES
•
WATER & SEWER FUND
WATER & SEWER UTILITIES
66,411.97 $ 783,600.00 129,473.83 654,126.17
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
FEBRUARY, 1981
Current
Adopted
Year to
Remaining
Percentage
Month
Budget
Date Amount
Balance
Used
$0,000,000.00
$0,000,000.00
$0,000,000.00
70,000,000.00
000
687,595.00
00
687,595.00
0
25.00
12,010.00
65.00
11,945.00
5
2,381.37
33,700.00
7,103.22
26,596.78
21.1
6,867.00
976,647.00
10,823.26
965,823.74
1.1
15,093.56
294,845.00
27,206.28
267,638.72
9.2
14,168.74
25,000.00
16,588.74
8,411.26
66.4
4,581.56
147,880.00
13,541.03
134,338.97
9.2
000
361,500.00
000
361,500.00
0
266.45
500.00
1,320.51
(820.51)
$43,383.68
$2,539,677.00
$76,648.04
$2,463,028.96
66,411.97 $ 783,600.00 129,473.83 654,126.17
EXPENSE REPORT
Description
GENCRAL FUND
MAYOR 6 COUNCIL
ADMINISTRATOR /CLERK /TREASURER
0LL•'CTIONS
FINANCE
MOTOR VEHICLE
ASSESSING
LEGAL
PLANNING
CITY TIALL
OLD ARMORY
•POLICE DEPT.
FIRE DEPT.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
PROTECTIVE INSPECTIONS
CIVIL DEFENSE
SAFETY COUNCIL
FIRE MARSHALL
ENGINEERING
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1981
Current Adopted Year To
Month Budget Date Amount
$0,000,000.00 $0,000,000.00 $0,000,000.00
2,750.38
6,381.55
136.68
13,127.27
3,301.15
000
1,538.83
47.45
3,095.36
2,098.45
33,006.57
2,240.60
1,388.79
2,582.20
000
000
1,950.52
9,274.91
27,567.00
78,154.00
7,715.00
126,818.00
36,932.00
15,150.00
20,117.00
1,825.00
32,999.00
24,184.00
440,324.00
80,650.00
19,297.00
55,389.00
950.00
250.00
26,532.00
121,235.00
5,922.35
15,387.74
136.68
24,625.40
7,566.11
000
Remaining
Balance
$0,0001000.00
21,644.65
62,766.26
7,578.32
102,192.60
29,365.89
15,150.00
Percentage
Used
21.5
19.7
1.8
19.4
20.5
3,848.00
16,269.00
19.1
146.28
1,678.72
8.0
7,217.60
25,781.40
21.9
4,904.25
19,279.75
20.3
82,746.65
357,577.35
18.8
6,617.12
74,032.88
8.2
2,874.51
16,422.49
14.9
7,516.86
47,872.14
13.6
000
950.00
000
250.00
4,893.00
21,639.00
18.4
21,647.53
99,587.47
17.9
0
0
EXPENSE REPORT CONTINUED
flescrjption
STREETS & ALLEYS
MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
CONSERVATION OF HEALTH
LIBRARY
PARK $ RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
RECREATION
CIVIC ARENA
PARK DEPARTMENT
CEMETERY
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
LAWCON
DEBT SERVICE
AIRPORT
TRANSIT
UNALLOCATED GENERAL EXPENSE
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WATER & SEWER FUND
WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS - ADM.
WATER PLANT OPERATIONS
SEWER PLANT OPERATIONS
Current
Month
$0,000,000.00
23,527.48
5,262.34
000
814.50
644.33
2,544.27
11,060.85
20,329.19
1,828.49
000
400.00
26,204.00
1,753.51
3,656.42
210.00
2,149.91
$153,606.00
27,629.88
4,183.39
14,950.56
$ 46,763.83
Adopted
Budget
$0,000,000.00
299,466.00
75,900.00
300.00
49,280.00
39,347.00
72,308.00
75,093.00
236,906.00
28,708.00
300.00
85,512.00
46,783.00
49,775.00
62,907.00
301,004.00
000
$2,539,677.00
763,569.00
503,900.00
121,700.00
$1,389,169.00
Year To
Date Amount
$0,000,000.00
50,145.41
11,787.99
000
12,486.71
792.17
7,374.46
23,905.31
36,944.42
4,358.21
993.80
400.00
26,204.00
2,641.68
9,088.27
510.00
5,353.40
$389,035.91
58,595.34
8,699.32
27,580.72
$ 94,875.38
Remaining
Balance
$0,000,000.00
249,320.59
64,112.01
300.00
36,793.29
38,554.83
64,933.54
51,187.69
199,964.58
24,349.79
(693.80)
85,112.00
20,579.
47,133.32
53,818.73
300,494.00
(5,353.40)
$2,150,644.19
704,973.66
95,200.68
94,119.28
$1,294,293.62
Percentage
Used
16.7
15.5
25.3
2.0
10.7
31.8
15.6
15.2
.5
56.0
5.3
14.4
.2
7.7
8.4
22.7
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HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - February 17, 1981
5:40 p.m. - Small Conference Room
Present:-. Rollie Balke, President; Joan Ewald, Vice President; Norah Mullan,
Secretary; Ken Gruenhagen, Trustee; Virgil Goebel, Trustee;
Dr. Cris Remucal, Chief of Staff.
Absent: Rev. David Natwick, Trustee; David Doelger, Trustee.
Others Present: Philip G. Graves, Administrator; Willard H. Rosenow,
Assistant Administrator; Dennis Anglin, Chief Engineer;
Jim McKay, Maintenance /Ambulance Employee.
The meeting was called to order by President Balke at 5:40 p.m.
Minutes of Past Meetings. Motion by Ewald to accept the regular Board
of Directors Meeting minutes of January 20, 1981. Motion was seconded by
Gruenhagen. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Statistical Report. The statistical report was presented by Graves.
Occupancy percentage for January was 82.5 %. Admissions and medical service
areas were extremely close to budget. It was emphasized that it was
impossible to trend any of the statistics with only one month's data.
Accounts Payable. Motion was. made by Gruenhagen to approve and authorize
for payment the attached lisings of accounts payable and cash disbursements
in the amount of $593,252.05. Motion was seconded by Mullan. All were in
favor. Motion passed.
Financial Statements. Graves presented the financial statements. After
funding price level depreciation, the Hospital showed a net gain of $30,198.00.
Medical supplies were up somewhat because of the recent purchase of orthopedic
supply inventories. No other unusual comments were made.
Medical Staff Meeting Minutes. Medical Staff Meeting minutes were presented
by Dr. Remucal. A considerable amount of time was spent appraising the
Board of Directors of the new Quality Assurance Plan to be submitted to the
Board in March for adoption. The use of incident reports for drug errors
was also discussed. No other unusual comments were made.
Director and Assistant Director of Nursing Reports. The reports were presented.
No unusual comments were made.
Director of Mental Health Unit Report. The report was presented and no
unusual comments were made.
Auxiliary Meeting Minutes. The report was presented. No unusual comments
were made.
New Business.
A. Quality Assurance Plan. The Quality Assurance Plan was presented and
discussed. No specific action regarding the adoption of the plan will
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(A) be necessary until March. It was emphasized that a Hospital Board
member will have to be appointed to the committee. Following discussion:
Motion was made by Gruenhagen to appoint Joan Ewald, Vice
President, to the Quality Assurance Committee. Also, that
she only be required to serve one year of the two -year term
,and present to the board, after 1 year, a recommendation
for her desire to serve the second year of the two -year
term as the Board's representative on the Quality Assurance
Committee. Motion was seconded by Goebel. All were in
favor. Motion passed.
B. Ambulance. Dennis Anglin, Chief Engineer, and Jim McKay, Maintenance/
Ambulance employee, appeared at the meeting to present a request for
the purchase of a new ambulance. A detailed capital expenditure
request was presented (as attached to the February 17 Board of Directors
Report). Several questions were asked about the need for replacement
of the 1971 Oldsmobile and the Hospital's desire to upgrade to a modular
type of vehicle. Following discussion:
Motion was made by Goebel to request approval of the City
Council to advertise for bids for the purchase of a 1981,
modular ambulance. Motion was seconded by Mullan. All were .
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in favor. Motion passed.
C. New Board Member. Replacement for outgoing Board member, Rev. David
Natwick, was discussed. A letter was presented by Ken Gruenhagen, Trustee,
submitting the name of Mr. Ken Runberg. Several other names were also
presented along with a list of candidates developed by the Board in
December of 1976. Following discussion:
It was the consensus of opinion of the Board of Directors
to consider for one month the names of Mr. Ken Runberg,
Mr. Neil Jensen, Mrs. Kay Peterson, and Mr. Rick Emery.
The Administrator was further directed to contact Mrs. Clarice
Coston regarding names of representatives of the Adventist
community who might also be qualified to serve on the Board
of Directors. These names are to be further considered by
the Board of Directors during the regular meeting in March,
and at that time a formal recommendation will be made to the
Mayor.
D. Long Range Plan. Graves presented a final draft of the long range plan.
Following discussion:
Motion was made by Ewald to submit the final draft of the
long range plan to the Health Systems Agency. Motion
was seconded by Goebel. All were in favor. Motion passed.
E. Alice Rath Case. Graves and Rosenow commented on the recent decision
reached by Judge Lee Yost directing Mrs. Rath to pay court and other
costs associated with her recent hearing.
F. Additional Consulting Services. Graves presented a handout from the
long range planning consultants and architect regarding their.involvement
in assisting the Hospital to develop department -by- department long range
plans. Following discussion:
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(F) Motion was made by Gruenhagen to engage the services of Horty,
Elving, and Associates and Health Planning and Management
Resources, Inc. to assist the Hospital in achieving one of its
operational objectives: "To develop "and implement a comprehensive
program for space needs and optimal locations for all major areas
of the Hospital." The Administrator was further instructed to
negotiate a satisfactory fee arrangement at a cost not to exceed
that which was submitted in the proposal from both agencies.
Motion was seconded by Goebel. All were in favor. Motion passed.
G. Emergency Medical Services. Graves presented a summary by the Southwest
Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Corporation. The summary detailed
trauma centers and the different levels of designation (area, regional,
or local) that all hospitals would be assigned.
H. Attorney Consulting Services. Graves presented a request to engage the
services of Margo Struthers, a hospital attorney, for the purpose of
reviewing the contract between Hutchinson Community Hospital and West
Central Community Service Center. Graves emphasized the need for
hospital attorney expertise because of certain issues in the contract
that may have impact on the Hospital's licensure requirements or compliance
with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals standards.
Following discussion:
Motion was made by Ewald to engage the services of Margo
Struthers with the law firm of Moss, Flaherty, Clarkson
and Fletcher for the purpose of reviewing the contract
between West Central Community Service Center and Hutchinson
Community Hospital. Motion was seconded by Goebel. All were
in favor. Motion passed.
I. Return on Equity Issue: Graves and Rosenow presented two specific issues
with the Medicare program regarding problems in its method for reimbur-
sement. At present the Minnesota Hospital Association is encouraging
all of its member hospitals to join in a collective effort to appeal
a determination regarding the method for reimbursing the hospital's
malpractice expense and return on equity provision. Following discussion:
Motion was made by Goebel to join with the Minnesota Hospital
Association in an appeal for resolving the return on equity
provision and malpractice reimbursement issue. Motion was
seconded by Gruenhagen. All were in favor. Motion passed.
J. Grievances. One patient grievance survey was reviewed. The low rating
for Maintenance and Dietary was noted.
Adjournment. Motion was made by Mullan to adjourn the meeting. Motion was
seconded by Gruenhagen. All were in favor. Motion was passed. Meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
pectfully/ UubmAtted,
Philip W*, raves Norah Mullan
Administrator Secretary
Recording Secretary
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BURNS MANOR MUNICIPAL NURSING HOME
February - Minutes
C1981
The Board of Directors for Burns Manor Municipal Nursing
Home met Thursday, February 19, 1981, at Burns Manor, 12:00 noon,
President Leslie Linder presiding.
All members were present except Wallace Kurth and
Bruce 'Peterson.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as
presented by a motion from Gloria Dansereau, seconded by Eldred
Miller and carried.
A motion by Keith Duehn, seconded by Esther Kuehl and
carried approved the bills as presented, a copy of which is
attached to the minutes on file and made a part thereof. An
additional $23.91 was approved to pay Lillian Albrecht for
Religious Reading Material, money will be paid from the Memorial
Fund.
A motion by Esther Kuehl, seconded by Gloria Dansereau,
and carried to pay the amount of $1,408.15 to the Decorating
Den for carpet in the sunporches. This will be paid from the
Memorial Fund.
Les Linder and Eldred Miller were reappointed by the City
Council to Burns Manor Board of Directors. Their terms expire
3 -1 -81.
The emergency warning network receiver has been ordered but
has not been received.
A motion by Eldred Miller, seconded by Esther Kuehl, and
carried to write off the accounts of: Harry Schroeder - $ 764 64
M. Anderson
- (2.00)
Aaron Wendt
- 139.60
Emil Germer
- 390.00
Peter Forcier
- 20.02
Total
$1,312.26
A motion by Keith Duehn, seconded by Gloria Dansereau, and
carried to change the policy regarding patients phone effective
February 19, 1981. When a patient is required to transfer to a
different room to enhanse the efficiency of Burns Manor the cost
of the transfer of the telephone is born by Burns - Manor.
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February 1981
Board Minutes
July 1982 is the deadline given by Region 6E, for Health
Care facilities to have a formal planning process on file in
their office. The approximate cost of preparing the plan is
$7,000.00 plus direct expenses. A letter of protest was
written. to Region 6E by the Administrator concerning the
planning report request and the proposed increase iA.beds to
be built at Glenhaven, Glencoe, Minn.
Gloria Dansereau requested information on insulated window
shades for Burns Manor windows.
There being no further business, a motion by Keith Duehn,
seconded by Esther Kuehl, and carried, meeting adjourned to
reconvene March 19, 1981 at the same time and place.
ATTEST:
Leslie Linder, President
Respectfully submitted,
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Mav�s J. Gei�'ri'Secretary
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MINUTES
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1981
The meeting was opened at 12:04 P.M. by Chairman Skip Quade with the fol-
lowing members being present: Jay Alrick, Don Glas, Tom O'Connell, Don
Erickson, Lloyd Torgrimson and Ted Beatty in addition to Chairman Quade.
Ex- Officio members attending were Mayor Westlund and Clarice Coston. Also
attending were Consultant Clarence Simonowicz, City Administrator Gary
Plotz, City Accountant Ken Merrill, and City Attorney Buzz Schantzen.
Councilmen attending included Ken Gruenhagen and Milt Lueneburg.
The minutes of the meeting dated October 21, 1980 were unanimously ap-
proved on motion by Don Glas and seconded by Ted Beatty.
Chairman Quade then turned the meeting over to City Administrator Gary
Plotz who explained the purpose of this meeting was to explain the down-
town parking program and formula. He then stated much research had been
done by an appointed Parking Committee consisting of Skip Quade, Ted
Beatty, Mayor Ralph Westlund, Administrator Plotz, City Engineer Marlow
Priebe, Don Erickson and Accountant Ken Merrill.
The original figure of two million dollars had been lowered to 1.5 million
dollars.
Due to the fact one third of the total acreage is either park land or has
city buildings on it, the City will bear approximately 1/3 of the cost or
$500,000.
The financing for the city's portion will be through a tax increment bond
on the new shopping center.
A survey was done consisting of twelve cities on parking assessments and
no two were the same. Some used a formula consisting of distance, some
using assessed value and some a specified number of parking spaces per
business.
The Planning Commission recently completed an extensive study on parking
based on square footage of the first floor of a building as well as the
primary use of the building.
The details of the formula were then presented by Mr. Ken Merrill, City
Accountant. (Attached is a copy of that formula.) Three examples were
then given based on the formual using.-$355 /parking space and 6�/$ market
value.
It was established the interest rate would be based on the rate the bonds
are sold at and determined by the City Council.
Mr.. Plotz then explained the necessary steps before the program can go
into the making:
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Page 2 January 13, 1981
1. The former parking ordinance was viewed by the Advisory Parking
Committee and it was felt the present parking ordinance would have
to be repealed.
2. After viewing, authorization could be given to the City Engineer
to review the formula and he could then process a report.
3. After receiving the report, a date for a public hearing would be
set at which time public comment could be given. At that time
all property owners would be notified.
It was explained by Mr. Plotz that at the present time the Central
Business District does not have the same boundaries as our Parking *Y
District and the committee felt they should be the same. To do that,
the Planning Commission would have to amend the zoning ordinance.
Discussion followed and a motion was made by Jay Alrick that the nec-
essary steps be taken to amend the zoning ordinance changing the bound-
aries of the Central Business District to equal the parking distict.
Seconded by Ted Beatty, the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion again followed and Mr. Dick Lennes questioned the Mayor as
to whether they would to to condemnation if the property owners held
out selling should a parking lot be planned for a specified location.
The Mayor replied it has never become necessary and he couldn't honesty
answer that question as it would be a decision of the entire Council.
Clarice Coston questioned when the plan would go into effect. The reply;
was made by Chairman 1Zuade that construction time would probably be one
year with assessments going into effect in 1982.
Mr. Simonowicz suggested as the parking meters were removed a strict
monitoring program be put into effect with a fine of at least $5.00
to ensure no long term parking.
Mr. Alrick stated he felt the formula was as fair as possible.
Mr. Lloyd Torgrimson asked where the lots would be placed. Chairman
Quade replied that will be determined on what land can be obtained and
the growth of the downtown.
Mr. Don Glas inquired about the number of parking spaces that would be
added. Mr. Plotz replied an additional 750.
It was also determined that credit would be given to the property owners
for any existing parking but no refund would be issued.
Downtown Dev. Adv. Board Min. January 13, 1981
• Page 3
A motion was then made by Tom O'Connell to recommend to the City Council
the adoption of the presented formula for the downtown parking program
in the amount of $1,500,000.00. Seconded by Don Erickson, the motion
unanimously carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board at -this time,
the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
OFF STREET PARKING FOR. %lULA
PROPOSAL I
1• 500 of assessment will be on market value of building and land 1980/81
• value (not assessed value)
2. 50% of assessment will be on parking requirements with credit given
for parking provided by owner
a.) parking required based upon attached table
b.) parking credits based upon definition of space 811' x 20'
(engineer estimate of number of credits)
c.) parking requirement based upon 1st floor square footage only
d.) excess parking will provide credit against 1st part of formula
e.) minimum assessment is -0 -. No dollar will be refunded to
the individual if parking credits exceed all requirements.
Assumptions used:
1. Total bond issue will be $1,500,000.
2. City will pay $500,000 from tax increment based upon land area in district.
3. $1,000,000 will be assessed to commercial /business property owners in
downtown district.
4. All City owned, church owned and residential (homestead or rental)
property has been excluded from computation and will not be assessed.
S. Assessment will be payable over a (20):year period with interest
computed on the unpaid balance.
6. Bond proceeds will be used to pay off existing bonds on lot located at
corner of 1st Avenue and Franklin. Principal of $50,000 remains as of.
1/1/81.
7. Parking meters will be removed and monitoring of vehicles by time
marking method to insure no long term parking will occur. Trial
of 6 months to see if feasible.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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MINUTES
HUTCHINSON PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1981
The regular meeting of the Hutchinson Planning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Don Erickson at 7:30 P.M. with the following members
being present: Ted Beatty, Roland Ebent, Larry Romo and Elsa Young in
addition to Chairman Don Erickson. Absent were Bill Backen and.Clint
Tracy. Also attending were City Administrator Gary Plotz and Acting
Building Official Homer Pittman.
2. MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting dated January 21, 1981 and the special
meeting dated January 28, 1981 were unanimously approved on motion by Ted
Beatty and seconded by Elsa Young.
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE SUBMITTED BY BLOCHER ADVERTISING CO.
Chairman Don Erickson opened the hearing at 7:33 P.M. with the reading
of publication # 2401 as published in the Hutchinson Leader on Friday,
February 6, 1981.
Mr. Plotz, City Administrator, pointed out the section on billboards
in our zoning ordinance is found on page 104 and parts of its contents
are unclear and could be interpreted in different ways.
Chairman Erickson asked Mr. Plotz how the City Attorney felt on this
matter. Mr. Plotz replied he hadn't heard anything from him but he
anticipated that he would have attended tonight. However, he was not
present.
Mr. Curt Sauer, representing Blocher Adv. Co., explained to the Commiss-
ion that several companies have come to them asking for advertising in
the Hutchinson area. He went on to say a variance is needed because
they want to place a billboard within 480' of a residential property
and the ordinance states 500'. Mr. Becker, representing Emma Becker,
owner of the property where sign is to be placed, stated he had talked
to the neighboring property owner, Mr. Zabel, and he has no objections.
Mr. Beatty asked if a permit was necessary from the state since this
sign would be on a state highway. Mr. Sauer replied after the city had
issued him a permit he would then to the state and request one. The
city's are more restrictive than the state's.
Acting Building Official, Mr. Homer Pittman, explained two separate
sign permits would be necessary, one for each side of the sign.
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Minutes - Feb. 17, 1981
Page 2
Discussion followed concerning the matter of whether or not vision
of motorists might
back impaired
enough it should the determined
the sign were s should not have any affect.
Mr. Sauer stated they have billboards in both Willmar and St. Cloud
and have had no problems. He went on to suggest perhaps they could
issue the conditional use permit for a period of one year with re-
newal yearly.
Mr. Ted Beatty made a motion to close the hearing at 8:18 P.M. Sec-
onded by Larry Romo the motion unanimously carried.
Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion to reject the request for a variance
on the basis this is a unsafe place for a billboard and the wording 'n
our zoning ordinance is not clearly stated. Due to the fact there Vs
no second, the motion died.
Mr. Larry Romo then made a motion to recommend to the City Council to
grant the requested variance for one year with a renewal yearly. S4P-
onded by Roland Ebent, the motion passed with Elsa Young,Roland Eb nt
and Larry Romo viting in favor and Ted Beatty being opp
b) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUBMITTED BY BLOCHER
ADVERTISING CO.
The hearing was opened at 8:20 P.M. by Chairman Don Erickson with toe
reading of publication # 2400 as published in the Hutchinson Leader`'
on Friday, February 6, 1981.
Mr. Plotz reminded the Commission that this is in an IC -1 zone so
therefore, the setbacks must be determined by them.
Discussion followed and due to the fact the drawing did not show exact
measurements of lot area and depth it was determined perhaps the set-
backs could be determined by the Building Official and staff.
The hearing was then closed at 8:33 P.M. on motion by Ted Beatty and
seconded by Elsa Young. The motion carried unanimously.
Elsa Young then made a motion to recommend to tCity
p Council the
granting of a conditional use permit to the applicant it
meets with the approval of the Building Official and staffs recommend-
ation of setback requirements and that it be renewed yearly after mot -
years time from the completion date. Seconded by Larry
ion passed with Elsa Young, Don Erickson, Roland Ebent and Larry Romo
voting in favor. Ted Beatty was opposed.
Hutchinson Planning Commission
Minutes - Feb. 17, 1981
4. OLD BUSINESS
Page 3
Mr. Ted Beatty, council representative, explained to the Commission
that the City Council felt the portion on sidewalks in the Capital
Improvement Policy presented by Clarence Simonowicz needed further
consideration.
Much discussion followed but no decision was arrived at. All felt
they needed more time to study it so it will again be discussed at
a later date.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a) ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman Don Erickson opened nominations for chairman. Mr. Roland
Ebent made a motion to nominate Don Erickson for chairman. Ted
Beatty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mr. Ted
Beatty then made a motion the board cast a unanimous ballot for Don
Erickson for chairman. Seconded by Elsa Young, the motion unanimous-
ly carried.
Chairman Erickson then opened nominations for vice - chairman. Mr.
Larry Romo made the motion to nominate Bill Backen for vice- chair-
man. Ted Beatty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Ted Beatty then made a motion the board cast a unanimous ballot
for Bill Backen. Seconded by Elsa Young, the motion carried unani-
mously.
Chairman Erickson opened nominations for secretary. Mr. Ted Beatty
then made the motion to nominate Elsa Young for secretary. Roland
Ebent seconded the motion and it unanimously carried. Mr. Beatty
then made a motion the Board cast a unanimous ballot for Elsa Young
for secretary. -Seconded by Roland Ebent, the motion unanimously
carried.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time,
the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 P.M. on motion by Ted Beatty and
seconded by Elsa Young. The motion unanimously carried.
TREE BOARD MEETING
February 16, 1981
City Hall
Members present were Mrs. Axel Jensen, Roy Johnsen, and Mark Schnobrich.
Elm pruning of the City was discussed by Schnobrich, who said that work
was going along smoothly. The pruning is of dead wood from public
elms west of Lynn Road and north of Highway 7. Funding for the pro-
ject is through the Federal Dutch Elm Disease Control Demonstration
Project.
Schnobrich reported that the Laura Avenue presentation to be given on
January 22, 1981 was not well responded by the people from Laura Avenue.
Since no one was present, Roy Johnsen suggested that Schnobrich " again
attempt to notify people of a meeting and if no response is received;
then have the tree board decide. Schnobrich showed the slide presen-
tation to the members present.
Tree pruning along the Crow River, south of the power plant is being
undertaken by the parks personnel. All material in the actual river
bed is being cleared out to prevent debris from being caught by the
vegetation.
An Elm utilization Proposal was submitted by Schnobrich to the board
for discussion. Roy Johnsen asked whether storing of logs for a
long time was possible. Schnobrich explained that this policy would
be legal if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would approve
the use of Dursban insecticide on potentioal fire wood material.
Johnsen then asked whether Dursban is effective against the European
elm bark beetle. Schnobrich said that it would be when it was used
on this dead wood material.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Axbl Jensen, Secretary/
Mark C. Schnobrich
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Sidewalks are to be provided on public roads as follows:
A. Major thoroughfares with traffic volumes exceeding 1,000
vehicles per day.
B. All major routes to public schools.
C. All major commercial areas where foot traffic is essential.
D. Sidewalk installation in the Central Business District, defined
below will be assessed to the abutting property owners with the
exception of homesteaded residential property owners which will
be deferred until such time it becomes non - homestead.
DESCRIPTION:
Beginning at the centerline of Main Street and the South Shore
line of the South Fork of the Crow River, thence westerly along
said south shore line to the centerline of the alley in Block 41,
north half of the City, thence south along the centerline of the
alley in Block 41 and 51 north half of City and Block 9, 11, 29
and 31 south half of City to the centerline of Fourth Avenue S.W;
thence east along the centerline of Fourth Avenue S.W. and S.E.
to the centerline of the alley in Block 33; South half City;
thence north along said centerline of alley in block 33 to the
south line of Lot 1; thence east along said south line of Lot 1
to the centerline of Hassan Street; thence North along said
centerline of Hassan Street to the centerline of Third Avenue
S.E; thence east along the centerline of Third Avenue S.E. to
the centerline of Adams Street, thence.north along the centerline
of Adams Street.to the centerline of Washington Avenue -
thence west along the centerline of Washington Avenue io the
centerline of the alley in Block 47, North half City; thence north
along the centerline of alley in said Block 47 to the centerline
of First Avenue N.E., thence west along the centerline of First
Avenue N.E. to the centerline of Jefferson Street, thence north
along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the South shore line
of the Crow River; thence westerly along said shore line to the
centerline of Main Street, the point of beginning.
E. In all other areas sidewalk installation, replacement, or repair,
on a one -time basis, will be accomplished by the City through an
expansion of the Citys Street. Bonding program.
F. All sidewalk repair or replacement subsequent to the above construct-
ion in Section E. will be the responsibility of the property owner.
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fHUTIH' CITY OF HUTCHINSON
37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
HUTCHINSON, MINN. 55350
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Mark C. Schnobrich
DATE: March 24, 1981
SUBJECT: 1981 Tree and Stump Removal
Snyder Tree Service from Carro14 Iowa was low bidder
during bid tabulations on March 23, 1981.
Locations of past work have been in Granite Falls in
1980, Pipestone in 1979, and with the Department of Natural
Resources in Minniopa Park, Mankato, in 1979.
Reports from these areas have been favorable. Steve
Cook (ex DNR Regional Coordinator) highly recommended them
as a tree removal contractor.
Granite Falls City Forester, Dave Paulson, said removal
in 1980 was fast with few problems of damage occurring.
Presently the City of Litchfield has contracted with
Snyder Tree Service for their 1981 Elm Removal.
- I would like to recommend that Snyder Tree Service be
awarded the contract-for the 1981 Tree and Stump Removal.
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CITY OF HUTCHINSON
PROJECT 1981 Tree & Stump Removal
DATE March 23, 1981 - 2:00 P.M.
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BIDDER
SURETY
AMOUNT
DELIVERY
Bred -Well, Inc.
Little Canada, MN
106
52,951. 4
B - 13,049.34
C - 5,590.00
Total Bid
$71,590.38
Hutchinson Landscaping
Hutchinson, MN
B - 7,196.50
C - 3,670.00
Total Bid
$43,625.05
Snyder Tree Service
Carroll, Iowa
3,59 . B - 7,155.00
C - 1,057.50
Total Bid
$41,807.50
Wendt & Sons
Waite Park, MN
A - $33,125.00
B - 7,563.00
C - 3,039.00
Total Bid
$43,727.00
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
Mayor and City Council
Dean M. O'Borsky, Chief of Police
Liquor Licenses
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DATE February 25, 1981
The following
incidents
which occurred on the premises of the liquor
establishments were
recorded
in 1980.
Godfathers Pizza
8 -4 -80
Damage to Property
Scalawags
3 -28 -80
Disorderly Conduct
8 -4 -80
Damage to Property
Velvet Coach
5 -5 -80
Disorderly Conduct
VFW
11 -28 -80
Oral Warning to Management
Casa de Campa
3 -29 -80
Private party at 0400; Oral Warning given
4 -6 -80
Disorderly Conduct
Christy's
4 -18 -80
Oral warning re: minors in establishment
Elks
4- 13-80
Disorderly Conduct
Frontier House
10 -1 -80
Disorderly Conduct
10 -24 -80
Disorderly Conduct
1 -7 -80
Customers in establishment at 0130; Oral Warning given
I recommend renewal of all liquor licenses, as in my opinion there is
nothing that occurred which would indicate the liquor licenses should not be
renewed.
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HUTCl�/' CITY OF HUTCHINSON
37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
HUTCHINSON, MINN. 55350
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March ?4, -1881 — — — — — — —
TO: — Mayor and Council — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
FROM: — Water Billing Department — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
SUBJECT: Delinquent Water Accounts
01- 0500 -2 -00
Jim Lanie
*26 Adams St. S.
485 Kouwe St.
$55.04
04- 0095 -0 -00
Mrs. Glen Sjolie
*325 Adams St. S.
991 Echo Drive
$45.47
Promised to Pay 4 -30 -81
04-S,0 -1 -00
Geral E11'
. 33
04- 0290 -0 -00
Roger Voss
510 Monroe St. S.
$52.88
$35.00 Paid
$17.88 to be paid 3 -27 -81
Bondex, Inc.
115 Erie St. S.
$44.25
REFUSE ONLY
09- 0760 -3 -00
Wm. Hetherington
*330 Dale St. S.
P. O. Box 93
$33.94
Promised to Pay 3 -27 -81
11- 0312 -0 -00
James Lanie
485 Kouwe St.
$16.60
12- 0690 -0 -00
Pauline Bipes
705 Ash St. N.
$52.25
Promised to Pay 4 -01 -81
12- 1037 -0 -00
Arctic Refrigeration Service
173 Fifth Ave. N.E.
$32.00
REFUSE ONLY
12- 1165 -0 -00
Ronnie Telecky
607 Bluff St.
$66.49
Promised to Pay 03 -27 -81
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DELINQUENT LIST CONTINUED
15- 0197 -0 -00
:Michael Stewart
400 Connecticut St.
$49.60
Promised to Pay 03 -27 -81
16- 0435 -0 -00
Orlin E. Wendlandt
26 North High Drive
$32.24
16- 0720 -0 -00
Rollin Kubasch
*34 Tenth Ave.
Judson Woods
$8.87
40- 0217 -0 -00
Bruss Upholstering
Highway 7 & 22 West
$15.25
REFUSE ONLY
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otherwise noted.
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March 12, 1981
City Hall
37 Washington Avenue W.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Dear City Council Members:
The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce has sponsored a community clean-up
campaign for the past four years, utilizing youth groups. Each year, they
have picked up over a ton of litter along the highways entering Hutchinson,
the riverbanks and parks.
The date set for the 1981 spring clean up is Saturday, May 2, with a rain
date of May 9. Many groups will be participating and three Hutchinson firms
will provide treats for the youth after the clean up - Coca -Cola Co., North-
land Beverage and Hardee's.
We are asking the cooperation of the City of Hutchinson in the following:
1. Permission to use the band shell in Library Square as a headquarters for
the youth groups to meet, get their instructions and materials and to gather
after the clean -up. We will be sure to leave the area clean.
2. Assistance from the Street Department in removing the bags of litter the
youth collect within the city. We would request a truck and driver.
3. Guidance and council from the Street Department, so the youth clean the
most important areas.
4. Permission to dump the litter at the city land fill at no charge. This
is especially necessary if individuals help remove the bags of litter on
county roads with their own trucks.
This is an event in which the youth groups work very hard, have a good time and
feel they have done a worthy project for their community. Hopefully, it can be
done annually and grow in participation.
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C1 rice A. Coston
ve Vice President
Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce
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37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
HUTCHINSON, MINN. 55350
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 17, 1981
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TO: Mayor and City Council
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FROM: Kenneth B. Merrill, City Accountant
SUBJECT: Liquor Inventory Control System
The project on liquor inventory control has begun. We have talked about
the project.and have ordered the necessary cash registers (with data cap-
ture) for the liquor store. The other part of the program development for
the system is now being undertaken.
The City's share of this cost is $9,023, total cost being $64,800. This
cost would be capitalized and depreciated over several years. Therefore,
the cost would be spread over several years rather then affecting the in-
come statement for the full amount immediately.
I have attached a letter from Ted Willard, LOGIS Director, explaining the
cost and billing breakdown. As the letter explains, if other cities parti-
cipate in the program their share will result in a refund to the City.
It would be requested to authorize payment of the invoiced amount of $9,023
from the liquor fund.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WFORMATION SYSTEMS
ASSOCIATION
6820E Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430, (612) 566 -0050-
MEMORANDUM
TO: Liquor Inventory Control Systems Participants - Hutchinson
FROM: T. L. Willard
DATE: March 6, 1981 q
SUBJECT: Billing for LICS Development
Attached is the billing statement for the Liquor Inventory
Control System project for your city. The decision was made
to bill for the total amount in one statement instead of
proportionate monthly billing based on contractor invoices
during the project in order to simplify the billing process.
If excess funds results after the project is completed, the
- cities will be reimbursed for their proportionate share.
Other cities will be permitted to participate in the project
by "buying in" based on the share they would have been assessed
had they participated when the project began. The cities already
participating will be reimbursed accordingly.
The project consists of the following:
Phase 1, Development of Basic LICS System,
excluding transaction processor
Development of transaction processor
Phase 2, Design and Programming of Reports
Phase 3, Development of LICS /Financial System
Interface.
TOTAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATION:
The project distributions are as follows:
$34,800
?,500
13,500
9.000
$64,800
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1979 Gross
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50%
500 Based
Total
Off -Sale
Five
Five
On Sale-
Five
City
Sales
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Five Ways
Ways
Apple Valley
$ 1,223,936
10.53,
6,480
$ 3,412
$ 9,892
Brooklyn Center
2,289,874
19.71
6,480
6,386
12,866
Coon Rapids
1,982,890
17.07
6,480
5,531
12,011
Edina
5,209,247
44.84
61480
14,528
21,008
Hutchinson
911,946
7.85
6,480
2,543
9,023
TOTAL:
$11,617,893
100.00%
$32,400
$32,400
$64,800
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March 3, 1981
Marlow Priebe
City Engineer
Hutchinson City Hall
Utilities Hutchinson, MN 55350
Commission Re: Hwy. 15 North
N ;tch nsoc. �,'i ,nesota Dear Mr.
Priebe:
Vv Steel pole EA8 -306 Millerbernd
F.O.B. Winsted 290.00
Concrete base w /anchor bolts 30.00
Fixture 250W HPS 151.42
Labor & misc. materials, wire, point,
connectors & etc. 133.00
Each Total 604.42
x 4 Total 2,417.68
Wood pole 35' 80.50
8' arm alum 33.00
Fixture 151.42
Labor & misc. materials, wire, connectors
& etc. 93.00
Each Total 357.92
x 4 Total 12431.68
New system to power poles
Wire 3,600' @ .08c ft. 288.00
Plow cable 1,5001 @ .25c ft. 375.00
Labor & trucks 450.00
Estimated costs, actual cost may vary 1,113.00
Sincerely,
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION
HAY. Filk
E. "Bub" Caceett ZDD. „
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'ice President Electric Supt.
Ciinton Tracy
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SUBJECT: Liquor License Approval
DATE Ma rah 19 , 1981
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
I have talked to the City Administrator and Recreation Director about
my concerns over the sale of beer at the wrestling event on April 4, 1981.
1 would not object to the license being approved on the following
conditions:
1. The four J.C. members who will be serving the beverage to meet
with me prior to the event to be instructed as to law and
accountability.
2. Adequate law enforcement officers to be present and paid for
by promoters.
3. 1 will evaluate problems to determine future beer sales at City
sponsored events.
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Mayor Westlund and City Council
City Hall
Hutchinson, Mn. 55350
Dear Mayor Westlund and City Council:
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James McKay
220 Echo Circle #302
Hutchinson, Mn. 55350
March 23, 1981
The McLeod County Heart Association is planning the second annual
"Fun Run for Life" under the direction of the American Heart Association,
Minnesota Affiliate. The target date for this event is Saturday May 2,
1981. The 6 -mile run was held last year in Hutchinson and proved to be
a success in raising money for the Heart Association.
We are asking your permission to hold the run along the same route
of city streets as last year. A map of this route is attached. We found
this route to be very adequate for the run last year and it created few
problems as far as traffic was concerned. The runners travel along
the side of the streets so as not to detour traffic. Traffic is stopped
when the runners cross Dale Street but this was handled by the Police
Department last year, as is our intention this year.
In organizing this event, we have contacted the Parks and Recreation
Department and have obtained permission from them to use the land north
of the Civic Arena for registration and a starting point. We have also
made an initial contact with a Police Department representative who
would be in charge of traffic control. We anticipate the run to last
approximately 2 to 3 hours. Thank -you for your consideration of this
matter.
Sincerely,
McLEOD COUNTY HEART ASSOCIATION
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Special Events Chairman
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS BOARD
ET, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55103 (612) 296 -2545
TO: The Cities of Arlington, Biscay, Brownton, Cokato, Dassel, Gaylord,
Howard Lake, Hutchinson, Lester Prairie, New Auburn, Silver Lake,
Winsted and Winthrop; and to
The Townships of Acoma, Alfsborg, Arlington, Bergen, Cokato, Collinwood,
Dassel, Dryden, Hale, Hassan Valley, Hutchinson, Lynn, Middleville,
New Auburn, Penn, Rich Valley, Stockholm, Sumter, Transit, Victor
and Winsted
FROM: Robert Zeller, Staff
Minnesota Cable Communications Board
SUBJECT: MINNESOTA CABLE
AND WRI
ICATIONS BOARD EXPANSI
NCLUDE CITIES AND TOWN
F THE HUTCHINSON CABLE
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On March 13, 1981, the Minnesota Cable Communications Board (MCCB) approved expansion
of the Hutchinson cable service territory (CST) to include the corporate limits of
the above -named Minnesota municipalities.
The CST expansion was proposed-by Mickelson Media, Inc. of Hastings, the cable com-
munications company providing services to subscribers within the city of Hutchinson.
However, Board approval in this matter does not constitute a presumption that the
proposer of the CST expansion will be the successful applicant for a franchise or
franchises to serve the territory, nor are the municipalities constrained from grant-
ing more than one franchise in order to provide service to substantially all parts of
the expanded territory.
Furthermore, it should be stressed that each city and township within the territory
retains various options in the course of considering and awarding a franchise(s):
(a) granting an extension permit to a core area franchisee already
serving within the boundaries of the CST;
(b) granting a cable communications franchise under the standard
franchising process (MCCB Rule § 4.140);
(c) granting a cable communications franchise under the (abbreviated)
alternative procedures allowed for those communities meeting eligib-
ility requirements (MCCB Rule § 4.141);
(d) adopting an ordinance for municipal ownership in compliance with
Board procedures and minimum franchise standards; and
(e) delaying the franchising process until the community is ready to
commence.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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March 16, 1981
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Staff of the Minnesota Cable Communications Board is available to provide procedural
consultation, materials and general information as the municipalities may proceed
toward joint, common or separate cable communications franchise agreements.
Enclosed is a copy of the MCCB's "Suggested Steps for New Cable Franchising in
Minnesota," along with companion materials.
Feel free to contact me or other members of the staff any time in the event addit-
ional information or assistance may be provided.
enclosures
cc: Mickelson Media, Inc.
Hastings, Minnesota
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CABLE FRANCHISING III MINNESOTA
PREPARED BY THE MINNESOTA CABLE COMMUNICATIONS BOARD (MCCB)
APPLICATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A CABLE SERVICE TERRITORY (CST)
A cable service territory (CST) is a geographic area (as may be
defined by political, metes and bounds, or other appropriate
description) which encompasses a cable communications system's
entire projected service area. A CST may include one or more
municipalities and /or portions thereof. (4 MCAR § 4.131 B of
the Minnesota Code of Agency Rules) See Attachment 1 A (blue).
A municipality, a group of municipalities, a cable communications
company, or any party who has announced an intention to form a
cable company may submit an application to the Minnesota Cable
Communications Board (MCCB) for establishment of a CST. (4 MCAR
4.134 A) Proposers may use the MCCB's optional CST application
form. See A:ttachment 1 B (blue).
(A) Although not required under the state cable rules, it may be
beneficial for a proposer of a CST to contact area municipal
governments in order to determine their interest in being included
in a CST proposal.
(B) Al; substantially the same time, the proposer of a CST must:.
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deliver written notice of the proposal to
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the governing body of each municipality which
is within or contiguous to the proposed CST
and to the appropriate regional development
commission or the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Council. (4 MCAR 4.134 A) See Attachment 1 B (blue).
publish notice of the proposal in a newspaper
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of general circulation in the proposed ter -
ritory. (4 MCAR 4.134 A) See MCCB notice infor-
mation reauir ents and optional sample ' form. .,See
Attachment 1 C brLue).
✓
submit a written application for a CST to the
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MCCB containing at least a map showing the
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boundaries of the total proposed territory and
the boundaries of the area within the territory
in which the service is to be initially pro -
vided; population and number of dwelling units
in the total service territory and in the area
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in which service is expected to be initially
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provided; population density data or other
* these steps are intended to be in accord with procedures specified in
4 MCAR 4.Z40, 4.234 &
4.212; smaller communities located outside of the
Metropolitan Area may
be eligible to franchise under abbreviated pro-
cedures, 4 MCAR 4. Z4Z.
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Cable Franchising Steps
i information to demonstrate that all areas
I in which service is, or may become, feasible
are being included and in the area within
the CST that is to be initially served.
(4 MCAR 4.134 B 1 -3) See optional MCC-E
application form. See Attachment 1 B (bZue).
✓ submit with the application to the MCCB proof
of written notice to the municipalities and
regional development commission (copies of the
notice, an affidavit, or other such certif-
icate of notice) (4 MCAR 4.134 B 4), and an
affidavit of publication of the notice (which
must be received by the MCCB no later than
five days prior to the Board meeting at which
the proposal is to be considered). (4 MCAR
4.134 B 5) See Attachment 1 A (blue).
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(C) A copy of the proposal must be made available upon request
to any interested party. (4 MCAR 4.134 C) See Attachment 1 A (blue).
(D) Before considering
g a proposal, the Board must allow a. q,�
comment period of at least 20 days from the date of complienrAv
with the notice requirements or submission of the proposal to
the Board, whichever occurs last. The appropriate regional
development commission, an affected municipality or cable come
munications company or any other party having clear interest
shall, upon good cause shown, be allowed 30 additional days for
comment. If the proposed boundaries, in whole or part, are
within the seven county metropolitan area, the Metropolitan
Council shall be allowed 90 days from the date a copy of the
proposal is submitted to it to review and comment on the pro
posed boundaries. (4 MCAR 4.134 D) See Attachment 1 A (blue).
S T E P 2 COMPILATION OF A "NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT"
APPOINT- Each franchising authority (any organized city, town or county)
MENT in an approved CST shall compile, or shall appoint a group of
two or more individuals appointed by the franchising authority
to compile, a "Needs Assessment Report" on cable communications
for the proposed area to be served within the CST. (4 MCAR
4.140 C) See Attachment 2 A (green).
JOINT In cases of joint powers agreements, the report may be a joint
POWERS undertaking of more than one municipality as long as at least
two representatives from each municipality which is a party to
the agreement participate in making the Needs Assessment Report.
(4 MCAR 4.140 C 4) See Attachment 2 A (green).
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SCOPE Such report shall include an assessment of the communications
needs of the persons residing within the proposed area to be
served within the Cable Service Territory, and recommendations
on the means to satisfy those needs. (4 MCAR 4.140 C) See
Attachment 2 A (green). See MCCB booklet "Minnesota Cable Communications
and Local SeZf- determination," a needs assessment guide.
Cable Franchising Steps* OR Page 3
! S T E P 3
IS CABLE
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NEEDED
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DESIRED?
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ADOPTION
AND -
HEARING
CONSULT-
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S T E P 5
NOTICE
AVAIL-
ABILITY
POTENTIAL
BIDDERS
DETERMINATION OF THE ADVISABILITY OF CONTINUING THE
FRANCHISING PROCESS
After consideration of the recommendations of the advisory body,
the franchising authority should determine the advisability of
continuing the franchising process. One key consideration might
be the perceived need for cable in a particular community.
(4 MCAR 4.140 D 1) See Attachment 2 A (green).
I ADOPTION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) IN A PUBLIC HEARING
If the franchising authority determines that the franchising
process should continue, then the _franchising authority shall
officially adopt in a public hearing, affording reasonable
notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard, the Request for
Proposals for a cable communications franchise. 4 MCAR 4.140 D 1)
See Attachment 2 A (green). See MCCB RFP requirements (See
Attachment 2 A (green)) and optional sample request format. See
Attachment 4 A (canary).
The franchising authority shall consult with the Board and may
consult with the appropriate regional development commission.
4 MCAR 4.140 D 3) See Attachment 2 A (green). Although not
required under state cable rules, the franchising authority may
hire an independent professional cable consultant(s).
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS, CIRCULATION OF COPIES OF THE RFP
The franchising authority shall give public notice of the avail-
ability of the Request for Proposals for a cable communications
franchise at least 45 days before the public hearing awardinq
the franchise. The notice shall be published at least once in
a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the
franchising authority. A copy of the notice shall be provided
to the Minnesota Cable Communications Board on the date of initial
publication, together with an affidavit of publication. The
notice shall also be published at least once in at least two
publications - contained in a list approved by the Board and on file
with the executive director of the Board. (4 MCAR 4.140 D 4)
See Attachment 2 A.(green). See notice requirements (see Attach-
ment 2 A (green), the MCCB approved publications list (see Attach-
ment 5 A (buff), and optional sample notice format (see Attach-
ment 5 B (buff).
The franchising authority shall mail a copy of the request to
the Board and make a copy available for public inspection at the
city office (or in the case of joint powers, offices) during
normal business hours within 10 days after adoption of a Request
for Proposals. (4 MCAR 4.140 D 2) See Attachment 2 A (green).
See MCCB list of cable companies operating in Minnesota. See
Attachment 5 C (buff).
The franchising authority shall also mail copies of the Request
for Proposals for a cable communications franchise to any per-
sons it has identified as being potential candidates for the
franchise. (4 MCAR 4.140 D 2) See Attachment 2 A (green).
Cable Franchising Stec ra�2
3 T E P
IVOTAR-
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UATION
RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS FOR A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
A franchising authority must require that all proposals for a
cable communications franchise be notarized and contain at
least the basic information specified in the state cable rules.
(4 MCAR 4.140 D 5) See MCCB application requirements. See
Attachment " A (gt>een).
4,
Applications shall be evaluated by criteria and priorities the
franchising authority has developed to review applications.
(Minn. Stat. § 238.05, Subd. 2 (a)) See Attachment 6 A (goldenrod).
S T E P 7 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSALS
ALL A public hearing before the franchising authority with respect to
INTER- all proposals for a franchise must be completed at least 27 days
ESTED prior to the introduction of the franchise ordinance in the
PARITES proceedings of the franchising authority. (4 MCAR 4.140 E 1)
See Attachment 2 A (green).
S T E P S GRANTING A FRANCHISE BY ORDINANCE
FRAN- A cable communications franchise shall be granted by ordinance,
CHISING which must be in compliance with the minimum standards of th4"
n- AUTH- MCCB. (4 MCAR 4.140 E 2) See Attachment 2 A (green). See MCCB
co ORITY example only franchise ordinance containing recitations of t*e
state minimum standards (see Attachment 8 A (white)), and a copy
of 4 MCAR 4.200 - 4.209. See Attachment 8 B (white).
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APPLICATION FOR A STATE CERTIFICATE OF CONFIRMATION
FILE
Each cable communications company applying for a certificateyof
WITH
confirmation shall file, no later than 30 days before the Board
MCCB
is to consider the application, an application in such form`_6nd
containing such information and supporting documentation as the
Board may require. (4 MCAR 4.212 A) See Attachment 9 A (salmon).
'
Complete MCCB Application for a Certificate of Confirmation`'
form. See Attachment 9 B (salmon.).
PUBLIC-
Each cable communications company applying for a certificate of
ATION
confirmation shall cause to be published, weekly for two succes-
sive weeks, at its own expense, in a legal newspaper of general
circulation in each municipality for which a certificate of
;s
confirmation is sought information specified in the state cable
rules. (4 MCAR 4.212 B) Sac Attachment 9 A (salmon). See in-
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formation requirements and example only notice format. See
Attachment 9 C (salmon).
A certificate of publication shall be filed with the Board no
'
later than seven days before the meeting at which the applica-
tion for certification is to be considered by the Board.
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(4 MCAR 4.212 B) See Attachment 9 A (salmon).
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For - further Cable Communications Board
information State of Minnesota S��TW A
contact: Department of Administration
500 Rice Street `. r
Saint PauZ, Minnesota 55103 .�� .
TeZephone: (612) 296 -2545 �'�o'`
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 24, 1981
WATER & SEWER FUND
Blue Cross /Blue Shied
March medical ins.
$357.60
Coast to Coast
supplies
30.30
Crown Life Ins. Co.
March dental ins.
105.36
Equitable Life Assurance Soc.
March LTD ins.
53.20
Mn. Valley Testing Lab.
testing
586.80
St. Paul Life Ins. Co.
March life ins.
57.12
Van Waters & Rogers
chemicals
144.S0
Water Products Co.
meters & parts
524.80
Randy DeVries
waste water conf.
139.61
Price Electric Inc.
supplies
19.92
Transport Clearings
freight charges
26.16
State Treasurer
PERA
290.07
State Treasurer
Class D exam fee -Ebert
15.00
$ 2,350.44
GENERAL FUND
Lowell Otto
1978 Court settlement
$1000.00
Milt Lueneburg
airport site study
10.64
Nancy Schultz
notary public fees
17.58
Roger Bergquist
referee
100.00
Carole Heikes
swimming refund
7.00
MRS. Percy Anderson
swimming refund
7.00
Jeannette Matheny
swimming refund
14.00
Mrs. Dwayne Briese
swimming refund
7.00
Advance Ambulance $ Equipment
10 law enforcement kits
201.40
Imperial Bank
lease agreement -radio control
2235.22
Lake Harriet Florist
flowers- Priebe
25.75
Mid Central Fire Inc.
6 helmets
336.00
DRI Industries
nuts & bolts
86.37
Mn. Mayors Assn.
1981 membership dues
10.00
Blue Cross /Blue Shield
March medical ins.
4642.08
Crown Life Ins. Co.
March dental ins.
1335.34
Equitable Life Assurance Soc.
March LTD ins.
516.27
St. Paul Life INs. Co.
March life ins.
547.92
Abbott Electronics Inc.
repairs
2.70
Bryan Rock Products
agr. lime
4971.38
Copy Systems Inc.
copy machine supplies
12.95
CRS & Associates
cap.improv.project fees
281.00
Carr Flowers
funeral - Schlueter
25.00
Coast to Coast
supplies
144.30
Co. Treasurer
dl fees for county
114.00
Crow River Press Inc.
flyers
150.10
Division of Boiler License
4th class license- Roberts
6,00
Bruce Ericson
meetings
55.98
George Field
seminar $ dues
28.50
Govt Training Service
reg. fees
120.00
Ken Gruenhagen
league meeting
27:50
Hutchinson Landscaping
tree trimming
2606:10
Ind. School Dist. 423
supervisor & lifeguard fees
195.25
Intl City Mgnment Assn.
subscription
14.70
Logis
computer charges
1428.64
Mark Schnobrich
meeting $ Sr.Citizen dinners
55.12
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Motorola Inc.
service contract
218.25
Montgomery Wards
supplies for repairs
50.00
McGarvey Caffee Inc.
coffee
40.80
Pitney Bowes
meter rental
49.50
Homer Pittman
seminar
6.00
Marlow Priebe
league meeting
25.00
R & R Specialties Inc.
service call
265.50
St. Paul Book & Stationery
supplies
23.00
Hazel Sitz
workshop
42.00
Saunders Thalden & Associates
McDonald Park Grant fees
2909.48
TKDA Associates
airport master study plan
218.85
Uniforms Unlimited
reserve officer
74.70
United Bldg. Centers
supplies
6.58
Xerox
maint. agreement $ transparencies
224.54
Ralph Westlund
mayor's office expenses
300.00
State Treasurer
PERA
3336.35
Kenneth Merrill
mileage
6.65
Hutchinson Wholesale Supply
supplies
509.54
* *Commissioner of Revenue
Feb. arena sales tax
67.07*
Olga Kern
election judge
46.50
Verna Anderson
election judge
46.50
Juleen Flaa
election judge
43.40
Miriam Miller
election judge
46.50
Eva S. Maas
election judge
46.50
Emma C. Lake
election judge
42.62
Margaret C. Sorensen
- .election judge
42.62
DeLaine J. Rolfe
election judge
42.62
Lillian M. Jorgenson
election judge
42.62
Wilma Grams
election judge
42.62
Darleen Kniggs
election judge
42.62
Pat Kuester
election judge
42.62
Doris Dagget
election judge
42.62
Norma Totushek
election judge
42.62
Evelyn Odegaard
election judge
43.40
Lillias Gilhousen
election judge
43.40
Norma Schepers
election judge
43.40
Mary Ann Price
election judge
43.40
Geraldine Johnson
electinn judge
43.40
Mildred Nelson
election judge
43.40
Grace Kottke
election judge
43.40
Rosetta Miller
election judge
43.40
Mary J. Brummond
election judge
43.40
Fern Frank
election judge
41.85
Bernice Erickson
election judge
41.85
Cash Drawer #4
supplies etc.
49.58
Mn. Assn. Civil Defense
membership dues
3.00
$ 30,752.38
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Bonds of 1980
Hutchinson Utilites
Street lite project S. hwy 22
$5361.43
Tele Terminals
terminal equipment
3855.00
MUNICIPAL-LIQUOR STORE
Ed Phillips & Sons Co.
liquor & wine
1417.39
Old Peoria Company Inc.
liquor & wine $ beer
2815.68
Coca Cola Co.
mix
212.78
Griggs Cooper Co. Inc.
liquor $ wine
1956.92
Twin City Wine Co.
liquor & wine
2629.67
Old Peoria Co.
liquor
1714.53
Ed Phillips & Sons Co.
liquor $ wine
3008.96
Griggs Cooper & Sons Co.
liquor & wine
1170.79
Old Peoria Co.
liquor & wine
1632.96
Ed Phillips $ Sons Co.
liquor $ wine
3285.73
Griggs Cooper & Co. Inc.
liuqor & wine
1885.67
Twin City Wine Co.
wine
896.52
American Linen Supply Co.
laundry service
15.00
Allen Office Products
supplies
31.04
Junker Sanitation
refuse charges
90.00
Hutch Utilities
electricity
1029.87
Commissioner of Revenue
sales taxes
2613.50
$26,406.93
March 24, 1981
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Hutchinson Fire Department
Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350
M E M O R A N D U M
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
TO: City Council, Gary D. Plotz, Marlow V. Priebe, and Fire Dept.
FROM: Lloyd Schlueter, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Station Land Site
The following are my recommendations on the fire station land site:
1. The site should be large enough to park cars for 45 firemen.
2. The parking should be arranged so that firemen answering the alarm do not run
into a conjested area at the fire station and so that it does not interfere
with the apparatus leaving the station.
3. The area should be large enough so that returning department equipment can drive
into the apparatus area and back into the station without interfering with the
public traffic on the street.or causing an accident, injury, or worse a fatal
accident.
4. The area in front of the station should be large enough to accommodate parking
all of the department apparatus so the station can be completely emptied for the
apparatus storage area to be washed down.
5. The building should be located so the doors face south, east or west, preferably
south, but not north. This location would take advantage of the sun in the win-
ter months.
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DATE March 24, 1981
JOB TITLE Liquor Store Clerk
SUPERVISED BY Chuck Nelson, Liquor Store Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS New Employee X Other:Probation Completed
X Full Time Part Time or Seasonal
PAY RATE New Rate: Grade II, Step 6
COMMENTS Successful completion of six -month probationary period.
One step pay increase effective 3- 25 -81, as per normal procedure.
The above personnel action conforms to adopted personnel
policy and to the council approved selection process.
rtment
Personnel 'Coordinator
City Adm istrat
3 -81 h
EMPLOYMENT
ADVISORY TO MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL
NAME & ADDRESS Ken
Rekstad
FOR YOUR
INFORMATION
JOB TITLE Liquor Store Clerk
SUPERVISED BY Chuck Nelson, Liquor Store Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS New Employee X Other:Probation Completed
X Full Time Part Time or Seasonal
PAY RATE New Rate: Grade II, Step 6
COMMENTS Successful completion of six -month probationary period.
One step pay increase effective 3- 25 -81, as per normal procedure.
The above personnel action conforms to adopted personnel
policy and to the council approved selection process.
rtment
Personnel 'Coordinator
City Adm istrat
3 -81 h
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league of minnesota cities
March 17, 1981
TO: Member City Councils (through the city clerks). Mayors,
Managers, and Administrators
FROM: Duke Addicks, Legislative Counsel
BILLS OPPOSED BY LEAGUE
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Please contract your legislators and express your opinion on the following bills
or proposals opposed by the League.
1. MANUFACTURED HOMES AS A PERMITTED USE.
.H.F. 671 (Rees, Voss, R. Anderson) would require that in all counties
and towns, manufactured housing and mobile homes certified under the
;national standards must be considered a permitted single - family use of
property under local zoning regulations. The architectural require -
ments which may be imposed on a manufactured home or mobile home are
limited to roof overhang and roofing and siding materials. Local
development standards which would preclude the use of manufactured
homes and mobile homes as permanent residences are prohibited. The
bill is opposed by the Board of Directors of the League of Minnesota
Cities. The S.F. has not yet been introduced.
2. WINE IN GROCERY STORES.
A bill will be introduced to permit the sale of wine in grocery stores.
See discussion below.
3. ONE CLASS OF BEER.
A bill will be introduced to establish one class of beer in Minnesota.
Both bills are contrary to LMC Policy. Although these two bills have not been
introduced yet, your opposition, if any, should be expressed now as the bills
will be heard shortly after introduction.
The reasons for LMC opposition to these bills areas follows:
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300 hanover building, 4130 cedar street, saint Paul, minnesota 55101 (6121 222 -2861
- Reduced sales by municipal liquor stores if strong beer is available wherever
3.2 is sold now and if wine can be purchased in grocery stores.
- Control over who consumes beer and wine will be reduced if strong beer and
wine can be sold at grocery store check -out counters and if strong beer can
be sold where 3.2 is now sold. How cautious will or can the owner be if
beer and /or wine is sold along with a large variety of other products?
- Reduced city control through licensing may occur if the bills force cities
to give a strong beer license to anyone who now has a 3.2 license.
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March 20, 1981
TO: Member City Councils (through - _t*Ldty clerks). Mayors,
Managers, and Administrators
FROM: Duke Addicks, Legislative Counsel
RE: + Manufactured Homes
In the Action Alert of March 17, dealing with bills opposed by the League, it
was not made clear that the bill dealing with MANUFACTURED HOMES does apply
to all cities.
Thus, if the bill passes, all mobile and other manufactured homes which meet
the federal standards must be permitted on any and all residential lots in your-
city, -subject to being placed on a permanent foundation, and other minor
installation requirements. Please let your legislators know your opinions as
the first hearing will be Thursday, Marc 26, at 12:00 in Room 51, SOB. The
subcommittee members are: a
DA: rmn
Name
District
Phone (A.C. 612)
Kalis
30A
296 -4240
Hoberg
9A
296 -4066
McCarron
46A
296 -4242
McEachern
18B
296 -4237
Niehaus
16A
296 -4379
Shea
32A
296 -8636
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league of minnesota cities
March 20, 1981
TO: Mayors, Managers, Clerks, Legislative Contacts,
Persons Interested in Industrial Revenue Bonds
FROM: Peggy Flicker, Legislative Counsel
SUBJECT: CITIES' ABILITY TO USE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS THREATENED
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A House Subcommittee is considering amendments to the state Industrial Revenue Bond
law which could effectively prevent cities from being able to decide for themselves
the appropriate uses for Industrial Revenue Bonds and would drastically limit the
types of projects which could be financed with IR Bonds. The amendments would:
require cities to prepare detailed and specific economic
development plans, which would have to be approved by the
state Department of Finance before any bond projects could
be authorized.
COMMENTS This could allow the state to interfere in or control local
development decisions, and unreasonably withhold approval.
In addition, preparation of the plans would cost cities
money, and duplicate current local planning activities.
Commercial bond projects would be limited to strictly defined
blighted area either an area that has formally qualified as a
particular type of tax increment redevelopment district, or an
area that could qualify as such a district, as long as that area
was at least 2 acres or more in size.
COMMENTS This could make it much more difficult for cities to use industrial
revenue bonds in various downtown or other redevelopment efforts.
OR If an area could not qualify as a blighted area, then several conditions
would have to be met. Unacceptable conditions are: 1) the contracting
party and any principle user of the facility would have to enter a
binding legal agreement to pay employees average prevailing wages for
five years after the facility begins operations. 2) any commercial
project would be prohibited if a "substantially similiar business"
exists anywhere within a five- mile.,radius of the proposed project.
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COMMENTS These restrictions raise many questions. The wage requirements would
require different cities and dissimiliar projects to conform to uniform
federal standards and could result in great inequity throughout the
state as well as cause practical problems for businesses and administ-
rative costs for cities. The "five- mile" provision would in effect
eliminate almost all commercial projects unless they are in blighted
areas.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THESE PROPOSALS IN SUBCOMMITTEE.
1. COME TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, AT NOON
IN ROOM 83 OF THE STATE OFFICE BUILDING. BE PREPARED TO EXPRESS YOUR OPPOSITION
TO THESE PROPOSALS AND OTHER LIMITATIONS THAT WOULD UNREASONABLY RESTRICT THE USE
OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS IN THE STATE. TELL THE LEAGUE IF YOU ARE COMING.
(612- 222 -2861)
2. TALK TO YOUR LEGISLATOR, PERSONALLY OR BY PHONE, BEFORE THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH.
HAVE HIM OR HER TALK TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THAT
THESE AMENDMENTS WOULD CREATE.
3. CALL THE MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE YOURSELF.
MEMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF HOUSE LOCAL & URBAN AFFAIRS COMM.
NAME OFFICE # PHONE # DISTRICT HOME CITY
Rep. Tom Berkelman
Subcommittee Chair
173
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -2228
8B
Duluth
Rep.
Tim Sherman
355
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -8637
34B
Winona
Rep.
Jerry Schoenfeld
349
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -8635
30B
Waseca
Rep.
Gordon Voss*
174
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -4226
47B
Blaine
Rep.
Karen Clark
255
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -0294
59A
Minneapolis
Rep.
Gary Laidig
325
State-Off.
Bldg.
296 -4351
51A
Stillwater
Rep.
Walter Hanson
299B
State Off.
Bldg.
296 -4232
62B
St. Paul
Rep.
Donald Valento
378
State
Off.
Bldg.
296 -7153
49A
Little
Canada
* Representative Gordon Voss_.s .the_Chairman of the full Local and Urban Affairs
Committee - he is an especially important person to contact.
The League of Minnesota Cities supports S.F. 205 and H.F. 577. These bills would change
Chapter 474 to ensure more responsible use of Industrial Revenue Bonds with decisions
remaining at the local level.
For more information, contact Peggy Flicker at the League office,. 612- 222 -2861.
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league of minnesota cities
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March 19, 1981
TO: All City Mayors, Managers /Administrators /Clerks in Cities
Over 5,000 Population
FROM: Duke Addicks
League Legislative Counsel
RE: STATE AID STREETS FUNDING
Governor Quie has proposed in H.F. 815 (authors: Friedrich, Schrieber,
Sherwood, B. Nelson) a 4¢ increase in the gasoline tax and substantial
increase in motor vehicle taxes. This would result in an increase for
your city shown on the reverse side. The DFL is preparing a similar
bill.
If you support increases in gasoline and motor vehicle taxes, please let
your legislator and the Governor know as soon as possible, as there is
considerable opposition to any increase.
Attachment
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ADDITIONAL STATE AID FUNDS AVAILABLE IF GOVERNOR'S HIGH'.JAY PACYAGE PASSED AS SUBMITTED
i- IMICIPALIT[
44 G43 VkX
INCREASED
OOVEMR'S P%PLUkL nRgS1PAL=L.
48 Gk3 TAX
INCREASED YQTCR
00VE=R'S PRrPW�
INC:LcA3E
VEHICLE FEW
VEHICLE FEW
:bat Lea
S 52,356
$ 30,897
$ 83,253
Maple Grow
$ 86,520
$ 51,053
$ 137,579
Alexandria
21,106
13,045
35,151
Maplewood
86,324
50,943
137,267
Andover
29,934
17,665
47,599
Marshall
27,9:8
16,481
44,409
Anoka
38,268
22,584
60,852
Mendota Heights
30,544
18,026
48,570
Apple Valley
52,728
31,116
83,844
Minneapolis
1,160,796
685,025
1,845,821
Arden Hills
17,342
10,234
27,576
Minnetonka
123,450
72,852
196,302
Austin _
55,280
32,623
87,903
Montevideo
19,096
11,269
30,365
Bwm ddji
35,856
21,160
$7,016
Moorhead
89,902
53,054
142,956
Blaine
52,896
31,216
84,112
Morris
20,218
11,931 _
32,149
Bloomington
205,164
121,074
326,238
Mound
27,480
16,215
43,696
Brainard
36,508
21,545
$8,053
- Mounds View
23,790
14,039
37,829
Brooklyn Center
84,934
50,123
135,057
New Brighton
44,372
26,186
70,558
Brooklyn Park
80,480
47,494
127,974
now dope
43,488
25,664
69,152
Burnsville
111,684
65,909
177,593
# New Ufa
39,518
23,321
62,639
Champlin
22,042
13,008
35,Oa0
Northfield
28,644
16,904
45,548
t2.anhassaa
21,466
L+, 668
34,134
North Mankato
23,130
13,650
36,780
Chaska
20,414
12,047
32,461
North St. Paul
27,058
15,968
43,026
Chisholm
17,720
10,458
28,178
Oakdale
28,504
16,821
45,325
Cloquet
59,890
35,343
95,233
¢
Orono
20,288
11,973
L 32,261
Volumbia Heights
40,886
24,128
65,014
Owatonna
45,634
26,931
-= 72,555
Coon Rapids
78,156
46,124
124,282
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Pipestona
21,452
12,660
34,112
Cottage Crow
75,406
44,501
119,909
Plymouth
53,892
31,803
8$,695
u'rookston
34,04
20,108
54,182
Prior Lake
25,416
14,9"
40,415
crystal
b3,436
31,534
04,970
Ramsey
28,306
16,705
45,011
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uetrost Lakes
18,086
10,673
28,759
! lied Wing
48,652
28,711
77,363
voluth
330,928
195,292
526,220
Richfield
78,558
46,360
124,918
Eagan _
72,378
42,712
115,090
Robbinsdals
33,870
19, 9u
53,858
East Bethel
20,232
11,940
32,172
Rochester
130,388
76,946
207,334
test Grand Forks
22,056
13,016
3b,072
Roseville
78,622
46,397
125,019
Eden Prairie
68,716
40,551
109,267
St. Anthony
19,460
11,484
30,944
Edina
127,924
75,493
203,417
St. Cloud
146,712
86,580
233,292
Elk River
32,734
19,317
52,051
St. Louis Park
120,736
71,262
192,018
-Vly
17,918
10,574
28,492
St. Paul
895,032
528,189
1,423,221
cvaleth
17,7x6
10,478
28,234
St. Paul Park
15,826
9,340
25,166
'31rmont
34,298
20,240
54,538
St. Peter
19,720
11,638
31,358
°alcon Heights
10,972
6,475
17,447
Sauk Rapids
22,906
13,517
36,423
"arihmalt
41,054
24,227
65,281
Shakopee
27,234
16,071
43,305
:argue Falls
32,256
19,036
51,292
Shoreaiaw _
3,530
18,017
48,547
'ridley
57,490
33,927
91,417
South St. Paul
50,756
29,953
80,709
-oldan Valley
82,480
48,674
131,154
Spring Lake Park
14,648
8,644
23,292
.:rand Rapids
22,730
13,414
36,144
Stillwater
33,238
19,615
52,653
'i=& Lake
18,850
11,124
29,974
Thief River Falls
27,738
16,370
44,108
:stings
30,678
18,104
48,782
Virginia
33,266
19,632
52,898
.armentown
34,740
20,501
55,241
Waseca
13,686
8,077
21,763
tbina
48,476
28,607
77,083
West St. Paul
46,588
27,552
74,240
Akins
33,976
20,050
54,026
White Bear Lake
60,922
35,952
96,874
;rchinson
23,242
13,716
36,958
Willmar
39,585
23,362
62,950
International Falls
14,844
8,760
23,604
Winona
63,342
37,380
100,722
-rver Grove Heights
32,488
19,172
51,660
Woodbury
48,202
28,446
76,648
`..ako Elmo
17,012
10,040
27,052
Worthington
24,876
14,680
39,556
%keviL.e
51,416
30,342
81,753
_ Rtchfield
17,384
10,259
27,643
Tomas
$7,015,352
$ 4,140,000
$ 11,155,352
:.ittle Canada
15,596
9,203
24,799
Little Falls
26,434
15,600
42,034
�verne
9,696
5,720
15,417
. MGRI -
MARCH 1981
a into
80,516
47,515
128,031
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256(0 ; -14 Hu:chinsco SCHMIDTBAUER ANNEXATION
BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL BOARD
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RECEIVED
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OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA <0169LS5%
Thomas J. Simmons Chairman
Robert W. Johnson Vice Chairman FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Robert J. Ferderer Member
Lawrence Fiecke Ex- Officio Member
Earl Mathews Ex- Officio Member
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION )
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND )
THE TOWN OF HASSAN VALLEY FOR THE ORDERLY )
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF )
HUTCHINSON )
FINDINGS OF FACT;
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW,
AND ORDER
The above - entitled matter came on for hearing before the Minnesota Municipal Board
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414, as amended, on July 2, 198CY and January 28th, 1981.at
Hutchinson,, Minnesota. The hearings were conducted by Terrence A. Merritt, Executive
Director and Thomas Simmons pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.01, Subd. 12. Also in
attendance were County Commissioners Lawrence Fiecke and Earl Mathews, ex- officio members
of the Board. The City of Hutchinson appeared by and through M. D. Schantzen, the
Township of Hassan Valley appeared by and through-Kerry Olson and the petitioners
appeared by and through M. D. Schantzen. Testimony was heard, and records and exhibits
were received.
After due and careful consideration of all evidence, together with all records,
files and proceedings, the Minnesota Municipal Board hereby makes and files-the
following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order.
I
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. That a joint resolution for orderly.annexation was adopted by the City of
Hutchinson and the Township of Hassan Valley and duly accepted by the Minnesota Municipal
Board.
II. A resolution was filed by one of the signatories to the joint resolution,
the City of Hutchinson., on May 19, 1980 requesting annexation of certain properties
within the orderly annexation area. The resolution contained all the information
required by statute including a description of the territory subject to annexation
which is as follows:
Tracts A. B, C, D and the North 732 feet of the West 120 feet of
Tract E of Registered Land Survey No. 3 together.with Tracts C,
West 95 feet of Tract D, East 60.42 feet of Tracts E, F, G, H, I,
J, K and L of Registered Land Survey No. 1 containing 35 Acres,
Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.
III. Due, timely and adequate legal, notice of the hearing was published,
served end filed.
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I%'. The area subject to annexation is approximately 31.23 acres in size and abuts
the City of Hutchinson along the property's northern boundary.
V. The area proposed for annexation is gently rolling with high ground in -the western
portion of the area and low ground in the center and eastern most sections of the area.
VI. The area proposed for annexation presently has no population.
VII. The present Hutchinson population is 9,558.
VIII. The City of Hutchinson's land is used for residential, institutional,
commercial, industrial, some agricultural and vacant land uses.
In the south - eastern portion of the City of Hutchinson adjacent to the area promised
for annexation, there are presently two single family lots and three multiple dwelling
µ
lots available for development. Within this area of the City of Hutchinson, there is
no other land for residential development. -
TX. The Town of Hassan Valley, the land is used for residential, institutional,
industrial, and agricultural purposes.
ES
X. The area proposed for annexation is presently used for agricultural .
purposes with its intended use of single family anc multiple family residential dwellings.
XI. The City of Hutchinson has a zoning ordinance, a subdivision regulation, a
comprehensive plan that was updated in January of 1980 and a planning commission.
XTI. The Town of Hassan Valley has a zoning ordinance, no subdivision regulations,
no comprehensive plan and has a planning commission.
XIII. The proposed use of the area proposed for annexation is consistent with the zoning.
and comprehensive plan for the areas adjacent thereto within the City of Hutchinson. The
area south of Century Avenue is projected by the Hutchinson Comprehensive Plan to have
medium to high- density residential development, since that is near the vocational school,
hospital, the 3M plant, an existing shopping center with 80,000 to 90,000 square feet, and
a new shopping center under construction which will have approximately 200,000 square feet.
The City of Hutchinson provides its residents with water, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, fire protection, police protection, street improvements', street maintenance,
recreational opportunities, adiiinistrative service, electricity and natural gas.
XV.. The Town of Hassan Valley provides the area subject to annexation with fire
protection, police protection, and street maintenance.
XVI. The City of Hutchinson provides street maintenance to the streets-stubbed in
adjacent to the area proposed for annexation.
�•�' -'I• The low spot on the eastern border of the area proposed for annexation will
be filled in, and the City of Hutchinson plans to service tr,a` area with storm-water
dra :: %age which will take Care of the runGff not cnly from tn" area nropb5ed for annex --t cn
bl __ the area adlacen;t t�,eret0 2 : "i. r n
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The _ of Hutchinson would extend water, sanitary sewer, and sterr: sever
after the area has been leveled. If approval is received by June i, 1931 from
the City Council, the total installation of those utilities could be completed within 1981.
The City of Hutchinson will extend electrical service to the area as developement
occurs.
XV11I. The City of Hutchinson will extend gas service to the entire area
With the major loop line being constructed over a period of approximately two to
three years, unless residential construction demands require faster completion of the
line. The City of Hutchinson does not intend to leave the major gas line deadended
within the area proposed for annexation, as that could result in condensation within
the line, the freezing of the condensation, and the potential cutoff of gas service
to users thereof through the frozen condensation.
The extension of these services into the area proposed for annexation area can most
economically be done at one time since Centry Avenue, which all of the service must cross
is an extremely difficult road to bore under. The area proposed for annexation will
be serviced from one maim trunk line extended underneath Century Avenue rather than
several smaller trunk lines extended under Century Avenue over the course of a number
of years, given the difficulty and the limited right of way available for all utilities.
XIX. The orderly annexation agreement between the City of Hutchinson, and the
Tor.-n of Hassan Valley states that the mill levy step up on the property within the
orderly annexation area that is annexed to the City of Hutchinson should occur over a
five year period. This time frame does not speak to the timing or availability of
services to the area proposed for annexation.
XX. The tax base of the City of Hutchinson is its residential, commercial,
industrial, vacant land, and agricultural property.
3'.XI. The Town of Hassan Valley tax base is its residential, industrial,
agricultural, and vacant land.
;;XI1.. The tax base in the area proposed for annexation is agricultural land.
YL, :T'1. The mill rate, for the Town of Hassan Valley in 1•980 was 4.94.
77,T \7, The area proposed for annexation lies within the same school district as the
City of Hutchinson, and its annexation thereto and does not adversely impact upon the
school district.
y,Xv. There is no other municipality adjacent to the area proposed for annexation,
se annexation to the City of Hutchinson is the only option.
The Town of Hassan Valley cannot presently service the arc -a proposed fcr
an ^exaticn with san_tar y sewer, storm sewer, v:ater, elecrr_:._t , and gas, v:t:_c'% are
r.- _ _.` the area is to develop.
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The area proposed for annexation is too small to incorpera:e into its own
governmental unit.
XXV171 . The present assessed valuation of the area proposed for annexation, is: $11,525.00.
XXIX. The Town of Hassan Valley will .continue to function without the area proposed for
annexation given its size an-! diversity of tax base.
XXX. The annexation is consistent with the joint agreement.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
I. The Minnesota Municipal Board duly acquired and now has jurisdiction of
the within proceeding.
II. The area subject to annexation is now or is about to become urban or subuAan
f4:
in nature and the annexing municipality is capable of providing the services required
by the area within a reasonable time.
III. The existing township form of government and the services provided thereunder
are not adequate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the area proposed
for annexation. ;k
IV. The annexation would be in the best interests of the area proposed for annexation.
V. The annexation is consistent with the terms of the joint agreement.
VI.' Five years will be required to effectively provide full municipal service to
the annexed area, or to comply with the terms and conditions of the orderly annexation
agreement as it relates to the mill levy step up rate.
VII. An order should be issued by the Minnesota Municipal Board annexing the
area described herein.
O R D E R
I. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: That the property described herein situated in
the County of McLeod, State of Minnesota, be and the same is hereby annexed to
the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, the same as if it had been originally made a
part thereof:
Tracts A, B. C, D and the North 732 feet of the West 120 feet of
Tract E of Registered Land Survey No. 3 together with Tracts C,
West 95 feet of Tract D, East 60.42 feet of Tracts E, F, G, H,
I, J, K and L of Registered Land Survey No. 1 containing 35
acres, Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.
II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That the mill levy of the City of Hutchinson
on the property herein ordered annexed shall be increasedin substantially equal
;ropc:lions over a period of five years to equality with the mill levy of the
property already within the City.
III, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: That the effective date of this order is
March. 17, 1981.
Dated this 17th day of March, 1981
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD
165 Metro Square Building
St. Pa Minnesota 55101
d, 0&uf-
Terrence A. Merritt
Executive Director
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
TU Hutchinsim Safety Caunell ':-t Ft6ru4rY 23, 1931, ae M.0. x 'n at 8
prairie Hcuv: In Hutchir4son. IrIter a :�e 3k wombers Present..
Presppippdjent�Mpw. Johnson opened �,�h* aaetiy�ng witph� a si'li;mntg pry vr�. 7Eya�
0!7 i ��6i f.�$s 61 @ LSD' EjC�iIYa tr�,.'O: , Dc' arj'�i Ni 1J %'J `�i,�4 ' �i : TSB 39 • 'STN b 1 �' ii�v_:
pmented.. h Get -Well card was signed wA. -,;v.t to Joyce .Rix.
Old Business~ Larry .add pr"entc-4 a writt t pher on e°ea" ation F Z::�djms
regarding ha ::ardous wastelch ica) diset8r, for the e191tvwitary schoo'
Pik kslness,. mss. Johnson annoua cd that at our t "Urch 3510,'',x1 wetia-j ojr-
speaker will tae Rex ?tr•riss, Program 01w-t5r of Vw M Student Traffic
s0vty Organization.
Pros. Jo =.- intr ur:*d our February speaMr, arm knfert, 3N Ssfity
Officer, tft spske on safety at our 4ora1; 314 plant. M is a mar of -,he
M 5afefiy Covacil and Kati ona.s;.5afety t"oun- il. Woty it a 01 obje.rtivj: at
tihe Hutchiasc:n Plant. In the past year U �,.mve stern industrial ,afifl.y
films and hae. safety courses for supervisors and lr striaAl aaainta-lanco.,
Tlwir saftty canitueei* e: tip once per month end ;as spat 8O hours in trainicj
c�iurses. They have- sn emrgenry squad an e= -N cr . Once a am 0 " ;h,y l Avo.
safety in 'Ruse kampkng Areas.' ft &h wed paVolets W. receives :;, oc�:,i-
pationa l safety and OSHA standards. The a r9ency squad; is argani, td ft r°
cerrect procedures for five and C.P.R. They are amitoring :goise 'eael ,ors
per OSHA rvg` aaticom - 85 declbMs of nolso a"d at 90 decibals to ,so ea*+
plugs ?or z�loyees. ft also stated they have a god Industrial h .111
depertmn', `they also are havtng visual safety ay4Ns, such as T -�I grtso
T�e 3N pl vnt at New U3ri. ,, has the state safety r*cord for hours wi thij rt
inJury. V4 also s`sressts off the job safet + for wplo.yres. Durirl the
question n d cinswa^ s ss-lvn he statftl has defia to procedures 1i?
hazardous dmpinq site.
tT meting vsas adjourned by Koti n if� t 0R1M0s�C�t that the lrxxt
tirrg will be €larch '��h.
TREASURER'S R EMY
Deposits
citbursaftots •
Pcfice on htnd
si ftl tte"d by
Uiraatta F Pi sh`dpsy, Sec.-Treas.