cp04-13-1976 cAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1976
Call meeting to order - 7:30 P.M.
Invocation - Reverend David Natwick
Consideration of Minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 1976 and -
the special meeting of March 30, 1976
Action - Motion to approve - Motion to approve as amended
Public Hearing
None
Communications, Requests, and Petitions
None
6. Resolutions and Ordinances
( Ordinance No. 12/76 - Ordinance Amending Section 560 of the 1974
.Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson Entitled, Waterworks and
Sewer Department - Rates and Charges
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive second reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 504
Ordinance No. 13/76 - Ordinance Amending Section 570:20 of the
\ 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson Entitled, Bicycle
Licenses
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive first reading and
set second reading for April 27, 1976
Ordinance No. 14/76 - Ordinance Vacating Easement Lying along
West line of Lot 4, Block 2, Stoney Point Addition together
Easement lying along East line of Lot 3, Block 2, Stoney Point
Addition
Action - Motion to reject - Motion -to waive second reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 505
Council agenda, April 13, 1976
7. Report of Officers, Boards and Commissions
Report of Hutchinson Utilities Commission regarding Utility
Rates effective for Quarter ended March 31, 1976
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
Minutes of the Hospital Board of Director's Meeting dated February
17,'1,976
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
Building Official's Monthly Report
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
Monthly Financial Report - March 1976
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
8. Unfinished Business
Report of City Attorney Schantzen regarding Burial of Bicentennial
Time Capsule (DEFERRED FROM MARCH 23, 1976)
Action -
9. New Business
Consideration of Proposed Alterations to Plans for Sludge DeWatering
uilding
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to authorize purchase of steel
ladder in an amount not to exceed $650 from Hutch Manufacturing
Company
Consideration of Recommendation of City Clerk and City Engineer regarding
Preliminary Plans on Proposed Water Plant Addition
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to employ Rieke Carroll Muller
Associates to do preliminary plans in an amount not to
exceed $18,750 with total engineering costs not to exceed
7.5% of construction costs
Consideration of Delinquent Water Accounts
Action - Motion to order filed - Motion to authorize continuation•
of pay period - Motion to authorize discontinuation of
services
Consideration of Request to Move Building into City submitted by
Mr. Walfred Koskinen
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to issue moving permit
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Review of Plat and Subdivision Agreement - Judson Woods
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve subdivision agreement
and plat
Consideration of Hutchinson Transit Committee Goals and Objectives
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve said goals and objectives
Consideration of recommendation of Fire Department regarding bids
on 1951 International Fire Truck
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to accept recommendation
10. Miscellaneous
(a) Communications from Clerk -Administrative Assistant
11. Claims, Appropriations and Contract Payments
(a) Verified Claims
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to approve and authorize payment
from the appropriate funds
12. Adjournment
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AGENDA ADDITIONS
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1976
6. Resolutions and Ordinances
Resolution No. 5669 - Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids - Letting No. 2
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 5670 - Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids - Letting No. 3
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
Resolution No. 5671 - Approving Plans and Specifications and
\ Ordering Advertisement for Bids Letting No. 4
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive reading and adopt
( Ordinance No. 15/76 - Amending Section 270:40 of the 1974
Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson entitled Metering
of Water, Private Supply, relating to Water and Sewer
Department, Regulations
Action - Motion to reject - Motion to waive first reading
and set second reading for April 27, 1976
7. Reports of Officers, Boards and Commissions
Minutes of the Burns Manor Nursing Home Board Meeting dated
March 10, 1976
Action - Order by Mayor received for filing
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 23, 1976
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Mayor Black. Those
present were Aldermen Haag, Lueneburg, and Peterson in addition to
Mayor B1a6k. Those absent were: Alderman Westlund. Also present
were: Administrative Assistant Fleetham, City Engineer Priebe, and
City Attorney Schantzen.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Reverend Manley Swarthout.
3. MINUTES
Upon motion by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson, the
minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 1976, the special meeting
of February 25, 1976, the special meeting of March 4, 1976 and the
regular meeting of March 9, 1976 were approved unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(z) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 560 MODIFYING
WATERWORKS AND SEWER DEPARTMENTS - RATES AND CHARGES
The Public hearing was opened at 7:50 P.M. The Mayor read the
hearing notice. He gave a background of the Council's consideration
of the Water and Sewer Department Budget during the 1976 Budget
Hearings. The Council had employed the firm of Toltz, King, Duvall
Anderson and Associates to review our rates to see if they are
providing sufficent monies to meet our expenses. He also stated that
while some communities may operate water and sewer utilities to
provide,a profit, the policy of the Hutchinson City Council was to
meet only our capital and operating expenses. Mayor Black then introduced
Mr. Rex Stockwell and Mr. DuWayne Kasma of Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson
and Associates for a summary of their study. Mr. Rex Stockwell summarized
the Water Rate Study. He identified the following factors:
1. Method of Data Collection
2. Method of Base and Usage Determination
3. Determination of Revenue needed
4. Determination of Service Charge and Commodity Charges
5. Compared Hutchinson's water users highest volume
with the proposed rates and the rates of other communities
6. Outlined the Conclusions and recommendations of his Firm
Mr. Stockwell went on to review the Sewer Rate Study
1. Method of Data Collection and Method of Base and Usage
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2. The basis of rate study and EPA criteria
3. Reviewed the Useage Charges
4. Determination of the revenue requirements for the future
5. Illustrated how he determined the charges based on service
charge and volume
6. Reviewed a proposed surcharge
7. Reviewed the proposed rates on users according to meter
size
8. Illustrated the effect on Hutchinson's largest volume users
9. He gave his conclusions and recommendations of the sewer
study
10. He reviewed the various methods open to the Council to
finance the sewer system giving the advantages and disadvantages
of all. Recommended the City proceed to comply with the
EPA suggested guidelines.
Mayor Black then asked those in attendance in the audience if they had
any questions or comments regarding the presentation.
Mr. Bill Guse questioned if we anticipated any federal grants for such
improvements.
City Engineer Priebe indicated yes we did, but doubted if it would be
until closer to the end of the five year study period.
Mr. Stolpman questioned whether their were minutes being taken after
which he was informed yes there were.
Mr. Rub Mahron representing 3M questioned when will the rates take
effect. Mayor Black responded the first time they could be officially
adopted would be the April 13th meeting of the City Council. Administrative
Assistance Fleetham responded that they hoped that the first billing of
the new rates would take place in May.
Mr. Grant Merritt of the firm of Nielsen, Blackburn and Merritt of the
Peavey Building was present representing Mr. Jon Geiss of Hutchinson
Industrial Corporation. He further stated he had retained the firm of
Harry Grounds and Associates as consulting engineers to assist him
in his study. He indicated that the proposed rate increase would
cause substantial increase for Hutchinson Industrial Corporation.
He indicated that they were not against an increase persay but would
like time to understand what was happening. He cautioned the Council
that they should consider very carefully many different options and
advised them that they were faced with a complicated issues and
systems. He requested the Council put this over until the next regular
Council meeting and that they had only received the report on the 18th
of March. He stated that it was a mistake for the Council to pass
this upon the first reading and then he called upon Mr. Harry
Grounds. Mr. Grounds indicated that he would be providing technical
assistance and he had written a letter to TKDA asking for a copy of
the study. He indicated that he felt that there were other alternatives
than what TKDA had submitted.
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Mayor Black indicated that there would be a three week interm
period between the first reading and the second reading if the
Council gave first reading tonight.
Mr. Merritt stated that he believed that a Council approved first
reading it was a commitment to approve the second reading. He
further questioned the proposed conformance with the EPA requirements
and he,outlined his experiences in other areas.
Mayor Black thanked Mr. Merritt for his comments.
Alderman,Lueneburg asked Mr. Mahron from 3M what was his response
to the rate increase. In response Mr. Mahron said he had not
received any input from his engineers in the St. Paul office.
Mr. Stolpman then questioned the meter charge, his understanding
that there would be two departments established, the increased
costs for billing. The Administrative Assistant clarified that
it was the setting up of separate accounting systems rather than
two separate departments and he also spoke to the cost savings that
the Council and the Municipal Utilities Commission were attempting
to effect.
Mr. Stockwell spoke to the water service base charge and outlined
its determination by meter size and the cost and the maintenance
of those meters.
Mr. Stolpman then spoke against the meter costs stating his was
paid for once. He also said it was not possible for him to forecast
for his business for five years and said the Council would talk on
a different basis if they had to face competition.
Mr. Stockwell again outlined his criteria for the conclusions.
Mr. Stolpman said that the proposed rates are higher than in any
other areas he is aware of and that businessmen cannot face future
costs if these are to continue.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham again pointed that they are trying
to affect as many cost savings as possible in the utility and under-
lining that the City is currently undergoing a $100,000 deficit in
the Sewer Fund.
Mr. Stolpman stated then that the billing of meter charges were in-
flated, and he would like more time to prupose an alternative.
Mr. Merritt commented on Mr. Fleetham's remarks and questioned how
the figures were determined.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham and Mr. Stockwell outlined that
these are reflecting current costs and the costs for the last five
years. Administrative Assistant Fleetham stated that the information
TKDA had been provided would be available to anyone who would wish
to utilize it for their review.
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Mr. Jon Geiss of Hutchinson Industrial Corporation summarized how
he believed the costs were decided and questioned how business can
forecast their costs. He then stated that the increases should
come gradually rather than looking to a base year.
Mr. Stockwell responded that these are not sudden increases, but
that the increase in revenue also comes from increased volumes
that they had projected for the next five years. He explained
the 59 cent charge and how that charge and the anticipated expenses
for each of the next five years were approximately equal with
the projected volume increases.
Mr. Geiss questioned the discussion of possible excess funds in the
utilities to which Mr. Stockwell replied some excess funds must be
available to meet emergencies and unprojected expenditures.
Mayor Black summarized that the rate increase must be made but the
question boils down to who must pay and the portion that the
residential property will pay versus the portion that the commerical
property will pay of the burden.
Mr. Grant Merritt questioned the billing and the deadlines that he
had understood from the Administrative Assistant on the phone that
day.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham commented that the 13th would
probably be the last day that any change could be made and still
be reflected in the May billing.
Upon the motion of Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag,
to continue the hearing for three weeks. Motion failed on a 2 to
2 vote with Aldermen Haag and Peterson voting in favor. It was
then moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to
close the hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Mayor Black, to
waive first reading and set second reading for April 13, 1976 of
Ordinance No. 12/76 entitled, Ordinance Amending Section 560 of
the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson, Entitled
Waterworks and Sewer Department - Rates and Charges. Motion
failed on a 2 to 2 vote with Aldermen Peterson and Haag voting
in opposition to the motion.
At a later point in the meeting, it was moved by Alderman Haag,
seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to reconsider the amendment to
Section 560 of the 1974 Ordinance Code. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham and Mayor Black asked the City
Council questions regarding the deficit and what steps that they
would like the Staff to take.
Mr. Rex Stockwell and Mr. DuWayne Kasma outlined again the
alternative the Council had before and also drew attention to
the actual $100,000 deficit that the utility was incurring at
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this point. They again outlined the EPA suggested guidelines and
reasons for adopting such a rate system.
The Administrative Assistant stated that as long as he would know
by April 13th he would be in a position to either continue billing
at the existing rates using the Burroughs L-5000 or if it was approved
utilize the computer for the new rates on the May billing. He stated
that'he believed that new forms might possibly have to be ordered for
the Burroughs, if we were to extend its use any longer than April.
It was then moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg
to waive first reading and set second reading for April 13, 1976
of Ordinance No. 12/76, entitled, Ordinance Amending Section 560
of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City of Hutchinson entitled
Waterworks and Sewer Department - Rates and Charges. Motion carried
on a three to one vote with Alderman Peterson voting in opposition.
5. COMMUNICATIONS, REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
(a) REQUEST OF HUTCH YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TO ADDRESS THE CITY
COUNCIL
The Council was advised that the Association had withdrawn their
request at this time.
6. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 5/76 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7.02 ENTITLED
FISCAL YEARS OF CHAPTER VII OF THE CITY CHARTER CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
RELATING TO TAXATION AND FINANCES
It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, to
waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 502, entitled, Ordinance
Amending Section 7.02 Entitled Fiscal Years Chapter VII of the
City Charter City of Hutchinson, Relating to Taxation and Finances.
Motion carried unanimously with Aldermen Haag, Lueneburg, and
Peterson and Mayor Black voting in favor.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 6/76 - ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.09 ENTITLED
FISCAL YEARS OF CHAPTER XI OF THE CITY CHARTER, CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
RELATING TO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF UTILITIES
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson
to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 503, entitled,
Ordinance Amending Section 11.09 Entitled Fiscal Years -of Chapter
XI of the City Charter, City of Hutchinson, Relating to Public
Ownership and Operation of Utilities. Motion carried unanimously
with Aldermen Lueneburg, Haag and -Peterson and Mayor Black voting
in favor.
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 5664 - APPROVING SECURITIES FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF MINNEAPOLIS OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to
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waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5664 - Approving Securities
for First National Bank of Minneapolis of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Motion carried unanimously.
7. REPORTS OF OFFICIERS. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
(a) MINUTES OF THE BURNS MANOR NURSING HOME BOARD MEETING DATED
FEBRUARY 18, 1976
There being no discussion, the minutes were ordered by the
Mayor received for filing.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) DISCUSSION CONCERNING HUTCHINSON ANIMAL SHELTER
The Mayor reviewed the proposed animal shelter for South Park and
indicated he had received communications of opposition. He did not
feel it was the proper place for the animal shelter to be placed.
Administrative Assistant Fleetham reviewed several other alternatives
for Council consideration. It was moved by Alderman Haag, seconded
by Alderman Peterson, to utilize the Park Garage as an animal shelter
and authorized the Clerk -Administrative Assistant to contract for
alterations to that building in the amount of approximately $3,500.
The motion carried unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS
(a) REQUEST OF TEMPLE CRUSADERS TO HAVE FIRE TRUCK, RESCUE TRUCK AND
AMBULANCE PRESENT AT THE HUTCHINSON AIRPORT ON JUNE 6TH
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to authorize.the Fire Department to have
vehicles present and request the Hutchinson Hospital to have
an ambulance present. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) RECOMMENDATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REGARDING REORGANIZATION
OF CITY MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by
Alderman Peterson, to authorize the reorganization of the City
Maintenance Departments. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES
The following applications were received: V.F.W. Post No. 906,
American Legion Post No. 96, Hutch Elks, Inc., and Crow River
Country Club. After discussion, it was moved by Alderman
Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to approve the applications
and authorize the renewal of the Club Liquor Licenses. Motion
carried unanimously.
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(d) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES
The following applications were received: The Chalet Supper
Club and The Dinner Bell, Inc. After discussion, it was
moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson to
approve the applications and authorize the renewal of the
Liquor Licenses. Motion carried unanimously.
(e) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FROM FARMERS
ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded
by Alderman Peterson, to authorize issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit to Farmers Elevator Association for the construction
of an elevator, office, warehouse, bulk fertilizer blending
plant and a bulk petroleum plant. Motion carried unanimously.
(f) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FROM
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES COMMISSION AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION
OF PLANNING COMMISSION
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg,, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to authorize the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit to the Hutchinson Utilities Commission contingent
that if Fourth Avenue from Superior Street to Michigan Street
was ever vacated, the Utilities Commission would provide an
extention of the 8" Watermain from Michigan Street to the
rear of their property to provide water for potential fire
fighting useage. Motion carried unanimously.
(g) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VACATION OF EASEMENT BY MR. EMMIT
MCCORMICK AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.OF PLANNING COMMISSION
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Haag, to waive first reading and set second
reading for April 13, 1976 of Ordinance No. 14/76, entitled,
an Ordinance to Vacate Easement Lying Along West line of Lot
4, Block 2, Stoney Point Addition, Together with the easement
Lying Along the East line of Lot 3, Block 2, Stoney Point
Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
(h) CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - ROBB TOTESHEK AND CROW
RIVER COUNTRY CLUB AND FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Peterson, seconded
by Alderman Lueneburg, to waive reading and adopt Resolution
No. 5668, entitled, Request for Annexation. Motion carried
unanimously.
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(i) CONSIDERATION OF COST ESTIMATE FOR SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE BORINGS
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded
by Alderman Peterson, to authorize the firm of Braun Engineering
to provide necessary borings. Motion carried unanimously.
(j) CONSIDERATION OF SETTING SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FOR MARCH 30, 1976
After discussion, it was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by
Alderman Peterson, to set a Special City Council Meeting for 8:00 A.M.
on Tuesday, March 30, 1976. Motion carried unanimously.
(k) CONSIDERATION OF BURIAL SITE FOR BICENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE
It was the concensus of the Council that City Attorney Schantzen
report to the Council on any legal problems that have been
encountered on such a burial.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) COMMUNICATIONS FROM CLERK -ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
1. Upon a request of Administrative Assistant Fleetham, it was
moved by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, to
increase Intown Mileage Allowance from $25.00 to $30.00
for those individuals who utilize their own vehicles for
various municipal functions. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Administrative Assistant Fleetham mentioned the Coalition
of Outstate Cities Meeting in St. Paul on March 26th. He
and Mayor Black were intending to attend.
3. Administrative Assistant Fleetham reviewed a communication that
he received that the City had received word that they would be
receiving a Intergovernmental Government Personnel Act Grant in
the amount of $4,800.
(b) COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR BLACK
1. Mayor Black commented that Administrative Assistant Fleetham,
Personnel Coordinator Sitz, and the Chief of Police had reviewed
several applicants for the position of Community Service Officer.
Upon that reviewal, it was the concensus of the group and the
Mayor's appointment of Mr. Mike Monge to the position of the
Community Service Officer. It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg,
seconded by Alderman Peterson, to ratify the appointment of
Mr. Michael Monge to the Position of Community Service Officer.
Motion carried unanimously.
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2. Mayor Black made the following appointments to the Library
Board: Ralph Bergstrom
Sally Cone
Earl Schmitz
It was then moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Peterson to ratify said appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
3. .Mayor Black noted a Letter of Appreciation for the Police
Department's outstanding performance and directed that the
proper officer be made aware of the commendation.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY SCHMTZEN
1. City Attorney Schantzen requested Council concurrence in ordering
two homes below standards to either be improved or demolished.
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag
to authorize Mayor Black to sign an order directing that
Charles W. Danielson and Viola M. Danielson for structure
located on the N 120' of Lot 27, Lynn Addition of the City of
Hutchinson. Motion carried unanimously.
It was then moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman
Haag, to authorize Mayor Black to sign an order directing that
Frank Schiller and Robert Schiller regarding the structure on
Lot 2, Block 8, College Addition City of Hutchinson. Motion
carried unanimously.
11. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
(a) VERIFIED CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Peterson
that the claims be approved and authorize payment from the appropriate
accounts. Motion carried unanimously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 10:17 P.M -on motion by Alderman Haag, seconded
by Alderman Lueneburg and carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 30, 1976
1. The Special Council Meeting of the Hutchinson City Council was called
to order at 8:03 A.M. by Mayor Black. Present were Aldermen Westlund,
Lueneburg, Haag, and Peterson. Also present were: Administrative
Assistant Fleetham, City Attorney Schantzen. City Engineer Priebe
joined the meeting at 8:40.
2. REQUEST OF POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT A PERMANENT BICYCLE LICENSE.
The question of transfer arose during the discussion and it was moved
by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, that the staff
bring back an amendment to the Ordinance to the meeting of April 13th,
that would adopt a permanent, but transferable bicycle license. It
was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, that
the fee will be set at $3.00 for a permanent license and $1.00 for
transfer. Motion passed unanimously.
3. AMENDING THE 1976 BUDGET
Discussion was held on the Administrative Assistants recommended changes.
A motion by Alderman Haag, seconded by Alderman Peterson, that the Fire
Department research and prepare proposal forms for the radio paging
alerting system. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion made by Alderman Peterson, seconded by Alderman Haag, to designate
$64,657 of our Revenue Sharing Monies to complete the purchase of the
aerial ladder fire truck. Motion passed unanimously.
The Council reviewed the proposed position of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal.
The Council felt the position may have to be added in the future, but
questioned whether it was appropriate at this point. It was moved by
Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Westlund, to table the proposed
position. Motion passed unanimously.
There was some discussion concerning the elimination of the Police Dispatch
Budget and incorporating the Communications Operators in the City Clerks
portion.
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to adopt
Resolution No. 5665, Amending the 1976 Budget as Adopted by Resolution
No. 5586. Motion passed unanimously.
4. VERIFIED CLAIMS
It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Haag, to approve
the claims and authorize payment from their appropriate accounts. Motion
carried unanimously.
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5. City Engineer Marlow Priebe explained the proposed Judical Ditch 419
Modifications by the County. He recommended to the Council that they
recommend the County make further study to include a higher density of
use in various areas.
The Mayor commented that he felt the Council should take no direct
action, but that the Engineer could go to the meeting and express his
engineering concerns. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded
by Alderman Peterson, to direct the Engineer to convey his engineering
questions at the hearing later in the day. Motion carried unanimous.
6. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, that
the local insurance agencies bidding on the Public Officials Liability
Insurance be informed that the proposed rate was excessive and that they
should attempt to negotiate a lower rate. If this was not possible,
then they would have to seek the assistance of William Peet to find
another underwriter. The motion carried unanimously.
7. It was moved by Alderman Lueneburg, seconded by Alderman Westlund to
waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5666, entitled,
Accepting $50,000 from the Hutchinson Utilities. Motion carried
unanimously.
8. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Lueneburg
to waive reading and adopt Resolution No. 5667, entitled, Transferring
$12,000 from the Liquor Store Fund to the General Fund. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. It was moved by Alderman Westlund, seconded by Alderman Haag to approve
the hiring of Barbara Harding for the Liquor Store, effective April 5,
1976. Motion carried unanimously.
10. The City Attorney commented on the recent court action of the suit of
the Citizens for a Better Hutchinson versus the City.
11. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was declared adjourned at 9:15 P.M. on motion by Alderman Westlund,
seconded by Alderman Lueneburg, motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12/76
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 560 OF THE 1974
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON,
ENTITLED WATERWORKS AND SEWER DEPARTMENT -
RATES AND CHARGES.
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ORDAINS:
Section I. Section 560.00 of the 1974 Ordinance Code
of the Ckty of Hutchinson which reads:
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is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 560:00 Basic Water Charge. Every_ water us
within this municipality shall pay a basic quarterly water
charge in an amount ecrual to the total of both the service
arae as hereafter defi
A. The service charge for each user shall be
determined by the meter size as follows:
Meter Size Quarterly Service Charge
5/8"x3/
$3.05
1"
4.15
1-1 4"
5.20
1-1/211
7.35
2"
„9.55
3"
16.00
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27.90
6"
45.15
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B. The volume charge for each us
First 50.000 gallons per quarter - 64� per 1,000 gallons
Next 450,000 gallons per quarter - 4" per 1,000 gallons
nlm,- qnn-nnn rrallnnG nPr anarter - 234,' Der 1,000 gallons
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Section II. Section 560:10 of the 1974 Ordinance Code
of the City of Hutchinson which reads:
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is hereby amended to read as follows:
ction 560:10 Temporary_ Water Use. The water ra
each month or fraction thereof.
Section III. Section 560:20 of the 1974 Ordinance
Code of the City of Hutchinson which reads:
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is hereby amended to read as follows:
ection 560:20 Basic
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VA
A. The Quarterly Service Charge shall be $1.75 per
quarter for each user of the sanitary sewer.
B. The Quarterly Volume Charge shall be $.
a
a
rs water meter of the winter auarter.
Section IV. Section 560:00 of the 1974 Ordinance Code
of the City of Hutchinson which reads:
["Use. 'Eke--wate- Mabe
,$ 6 g o o fems--eeeh month er—freetion bh r_"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 560:30 Metered Sewerage Rate. The sewer rental
charge for all users having water supplies not obtained from the
City waterworks and which supply is metered as required n Section
270:00 shall be subject to charges as listed in Section 560:20
7
Section V. Section 560:45 of the 1974 Ordinance
Code of the City of Hutchinson which reads:
1n_n_en n Gharge. As aut3aeElsed in Seetlea 7.80
eeeh wateE main I --I a -T:—. I I 1 9 z $151 v
u33 €9- eash eeweE eenneetieii--s v ... .—:--. . . . . $48-:99]
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Connection Charge. As authorized in Section 280:15,
connection charges, tapping sewer or water mains shall be for
cn sewer
Section VI. This Ordinance shall take effect this
day of , 1976.
ATTEST:
Frank G. Fleetham, Jr.
City Clerk
D. J. Black
Mayor
GENERAL OFFICES • 3M CENTER -SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 • TEL, (612) 733-1110
HUTCHINSON TAPE PLANT • 3M COMPANY
TEL. (612) 8796091 I
OLITC41NSON, MINNlSOIA 55.,70
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April 8, 1976
Mr. Frank G. Fleetham, Jr.
Clerk -Administrative Assistant
City of Hutchinson
37 Washington Ave. West
Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350
In your letter of March 25, 1976 which was directed to my attention
you requested that we forward any counter proposals or criticisms of
the proposed water and sewer rates so that this information may be
available for review prior to the next City Council meeting which
will be held on April 13, 1976.
The area of concern, of course, centers around the proposed sewer
rate.
There appears to be some question whether the $100,000 deficit can be
documented. Ass in the amount of the deficit is reasonably. accurate,
a rate increase or mproved e ^ficiencies and control of ooeratina costs
are needed.
With the $100,000 deficit not documented in the report and the proposed
rate based on a five-year projection, it seems logical to question the
actual amount of the rate increase.
It would appear that an increase in excess of 225% in one step, plus
surcharge if applicable, is excessive. Again assuming the 1981 base
year data is reasonably accurate, an increase based on a two- or three-
year projection would still result in a very substantial increase but
certainly would be less objectionable.
The extremely high proposed rate increase and the change to the User
Charge System which includes a surcharge for sewage strength above
stated limits dictates a close review of the proposed rate to determine
how it would affect 3M Company.
lu: MR. FRADiu G. FLEETHAM, 1K. Pag4 2
It would seem reasonable to expect adequate time to complete this
review prior to any action being taken to adopt a utility rate
ordinance incorporating such major changes. The initial information
was presentee at the review meeting of March 18, with first reading
at the City Council meeting of March 23 and proposed effective date
of April lst, 1976. This is not considered adequate time for review.
An item which we would like verified is the verbal approval I received
at the review meeting of March 18 concerning non-payment of sewage
charges for water not returned via the sanitary sewer. This involves
r mainly non -contact cooling water which is discharged directly into the
PeC Crow River and non -discharge water which is evaporated into the air for
r0R Jfti A control of relative humidity in plant areas either by use of air washers
or steam injection systems. Also included In the non -discharge water
!_,htA t- is the portion being evaporated from our cooling towers. "
As I mentioned at the March 18 meeting, most of the non -discharge water
is or can readily be accounted for by metering the input water for the
given application. The quantity of water discharged into the Crow River
can be obtained from the discharge monitoring report to the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
I will await your verification of the last item.
"'brie
rs
D. JAMES NIELSEN
BRUCE W. BLACKBURN
GRANT J MERRITT
STEVEN J. TIERNEY
NIELSEN, BLACKBURN & MERRITT, LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
415 PEAVEY BUILDING
SEVEN -THIRTY SECOND AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
TELEPHONE: (612) 338-0795
April 8, 1976
Mr. Frank G. Fleetham, Jr.
Clerk -Administrative Assistant
City of Hutchinson
37 Washington Avenue West
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Dear Frank:
WILLIAM A GREEN
OF COUNSEL
I am writing to request the information which Toltz,
King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates did not have available
in their letter to Grounds & Associates dated April 2, 1976,
a copy of which was furnished to you. Please supply us as
soon as possible with the information required to answer
questions 9-13 in Harry Grounds' letter to Toltz, King dated
March 29, 1976. For your convenience, these questions are as
follows:
1. What were the actual construction cost figures for:
a. The Sewage Treatment Plant?
b. Sewer system improvements completed under the
same contract as the plant (if any)?
2. What is the design basis for the existing plant?
BOD5, TSS, Average flow, MGD, Population Equivalant
(P.E.), (0.17 #BOD5/Capita).
3. How much of the original design basis was allocated
to the Hutchinson Industrial Corporation?
4. What does the "Existing Debt Service" cover in terms
of initial capital cost?
a. STP
b. Sewer System Improvements
c. Other
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Page 2
5. Over what period of time were the amounts listed
in 4 a, b, and c obligated?
We will appreciate receiving this information as soon
as possible.
Sincerely,
NIELSEN, BLACKBURN & MERRITT, LTD.
Grant J. .Merritt
GJM:sw
cc: Jon A. Geiss, President
CITIES WITH POPULATION OF 2500 OR GREATER
WITH PER CAPITA INDEBTEDNESS OF $1000 OR GREATER
CITIES
PER CAPITA INDEBTEDNESS
1.
EDEN PRAIRIE
$ 2207.02
2.
MORA
2121.61
3.
MAPLE GROVE
1452.79
4.
HUTCHINSON
1357.63
5.
WACONIA
1316.67
6.
SHOREWOOD
1271.32
7.
PRIOR LAKE
1195.06
8.
FOREST LAKE
1188.02
9.
MINNETRISTA
1171.05
10.
MINNETONKA
1164.33
11.
GLENCOE
1150.11
12.
DEEPHAVEN
1093.39
13.
LITTLE CANADA
1074.77
14.
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
1059.64
15.
EAGAN
1038.78
CITIES WHICH EXPENDED $225,000 OR MORE
THROUGH DEBT
SERVICE FOR WATER UTILITY OPERATIONS
DEBT SERVICE
CITY
EXPENDITURES
1.
ST. PAUL
$1,253,524
2.
MINNEAPOLIS
976,289
3.
EDEN PRAIRIE
892,589
4.
ROSEVILLE
478,732
5.
BLOOMINGTON
383,533
6.
SHOREVIEW
305,260
7.
CLOQUET
298,389
8.
RICHFIELD
296,985
9.
LANCASTER
272,815
10.
NEW BRIGHTON
262,942
11.
WOODBURY
259,568
12.
HUTCHINSON
258,952
13.
ST. CLOUD
242,520
ORDINANCE NO. 13/76
AN ORDINANCE AMENDNG SECTION 570:20 OF THE 1974 ORDINANCE CODE OF THE
CITY OF HUTCHINSON, ENTITLED, BICYCLE LICENSE
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 570:20 of the 1974 Ordinance Code of the City
of Hutchinson, entitled, Bicycle License is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 570:20 Bicycles
In Code Section 415:05
[ Permanent- Li eense ° 2.99
best bieense Rep+aeement .501
Permanent License S 3.00
Transfer of Ownership $ 1.00
Lost License Replacement $ 1.00
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance will take effect after
its passage and publication.
Adopted by the City Council this day of
D. J. Black
Mayor
ATTEST:
Frank G. Fleetham, Jr.
City Clerk
. 1976.
ORDINANCE NO. 14/76
AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE EASEMENT LYING ALONG WEST LINE
OF LOT 4, BLOCK 2, STONEY POINT ADDITION TOGETHER WITH
EASEMENT LYING ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2,
STONEY'POINT ADDITION
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That notice of hearing was duly given and publication
of said hearing was duly made and it was made to appear to the satisfaction
of the City Council that it would be in the best interest of the City
to vacate said easement.
SECTION 2. That easement is hereby described as follows:
An easement lying along the West line of Lot 4,
Block 2, Stoney Point Addition together with the
easement lying along the East line of Lot 3,
Block 2, Stoney Point Addition.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its
passage and publication and upon filing certified copy thereof with
the proper County officers as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this day of , 1976.
D. J. Black
Mayor
ATTEST:
Frank G. Fleetham, Jr.
City Clerk
6 C.
ORDINANCE NO. 15/76
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 270:40 OF THE 1974
ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ENTITLED
METERING OF WATER, PRIVATE SUPPLY, RELATING TO
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT, REGULATIONS
THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 270:40 of the 1974 Ordinance Code
of the City of Hutchinson, entitled, Metering of Water, Private
Supply which reads as follows:
In the event that any lot, parcel of land, building
or premises dischargeing sanitary sewage, industrial
wastes, water or other liquids into the sanitary
sewer system of the municipality either directly or
indirectly, is supplied in whole or in part with
water not obtained from the municipal department,
as in the case of private wells or otherwise, the
municipality may cause to be installed at the expense
of the property owner, necessary metering equipment
to measure the quanity of water pumped or used and
the sewer rental charge therefore shall be in the
amount duly established by the Council from time
to time.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 270:40. Metering of Water or Sewage. In the event
that any lot, parcel of land, building or premises discharging
sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other liquids
into the sanitary sewer system of the municipality either
directly or indirectly, is supplied in whole or in part
with water not obtained from the municipal department, as
in the case of private wells or otherwise or if significant
amounts of purchased water is not discharged into the
sanitary sewer system, the municipality may cause to be
installed at the expense of the property owner, necessary
metering equipment to measure the quantity of water pumped
or used or sewage discharged and the sewer rental charge
therefore shall be in the amount duly established by the
Council from time to time.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage
and publication.
Adopted by the City Council this day of ,
1976.
ATTEST:
Frank G. Fleetham, Jr., City Clerk
D. J. Black
Mayor
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4/13/76
me �'0=1 1 C,i i)irr'.E;(OrS Or Burn-, 1`lJi Municipal ivUi':iru; i'.c�me tTY.L ii3rCFi 10, l?
at Burn, Manor, president Hein ; !'i ::°k presiding. All members were present except
kldred Miller.
A motion by -H. Jones, seconded by L. Linder approved the minutes of the previous
meeting.
A motion by R. Westlund, seconded by H. Jones, approved the bills as presented, a
copy of which is attached to the minutes on file and made a part hereof.
'rhe subject of remodeling of the office area was discussed. The administrator
advised that a tentative plan was on display in the dffice.
A copy of the complaint to the State of Minnesota Department of Health against
the last survey team was given to the members of the Board, copies of which are filed
with these minutes and made a part hereof.
A motion by M. Johnson, seconded by H. Jones and carried, authorized a merit in-
crease of twenty cents per hour for Linda Kirtz.
A motion by H. Jones, seconded by L. Ulrich and carried, authorized a $50.00
per hour fee for Kenneth Peterson, M. D. as medical director for Burns Manor.
A motion by M. Johnson, seconded by L. Ulrich and carried authorized the adminis tra-
tor to apcept bids for a new van of a model that would conform to transportation of
wheel chair patients.
President Heinz Fruck extended appreciation on behalf of the members of the Board
and the staff of Burns Manor to Myron Johnson for his many years of service ad,a
director and for all the assistance he has given in the area of safety and fire drill
instruction and inspection at Burns Manor.
H. Zeleny requested that Myron Johnson continue to serve in the capacity of Safety,
Fire and Disaster Consultant for Burns Manor. The request was approved.
R. Westlurd presented an explanation of the proposed rate increase by the City of
Hutchinson for the Municipal Water and Sewer Department.
The administrator advised that the seminar on"Death and Dying" Would be held in two
sessions, one starting at 9:00 a.m. and the 6her at 1:00 p.m., on.April 5, 1976, at
Burns Manor or at the Country Club, whichever seemed most suitable'and feasible. Dr.
Robert Riedel of Marshall State University will conduct the seminars. The cost will be
approximately $200.00, with other nursing homes in the area invited to participate as
well as the general public in this community.
Mrs. Geier, the administrator reported that there had been considerable absenteeism
due to the flu epidemic; that there had been some difficulty in replacing helps
that we had been fortunate in being able to controll its spread to the residents;
that visitors had been restricted and no one under twelve years allowed to visit
patients at Burns Manor.
Different forms of accounting procedures were discussed for consideration.
Changing the meeting date from the first Thursday to the second Thursday after
the tenth of the month was presented for consideration and was discussed.
The administrator advised that Utilization Review would be conducted at the
Community Hospital with the hospital Utilization Review Committee.
Purchasing of supplies together with the hospital was again mentioned.
On motion by R. Westlund, seconded by M. Johnson and carried, the meeting
adjourned to reconvene, Wednesday April 14, 1976, at the same time and place.
ATTEST e
Heinz Fruck, President of—the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Mavis Geier, Secretary
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Hutchinson
Utilities
Commission April 1, 1976
hutchinson, minnesota
225 michigan street
55350 Honorable Mayor and Council
City of Hutchinson
Hutchinson, MN 55'350
RE: Utility rates effective for the Quarter ending March 31, 1976
Gentlemen:
Incorporated in our rate schedule, which was approved by
the City Council, is a fuel cost adjustment. The purpose
of the fuel cost adjustment is to have a formula without the
adoption of new rate schedule.
Resolution No. 5639 adopted by the City Council the 27th day
of January, 1976, authorized the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission to compute fuel cost adjustments on a monthly basis
with a quarterly report being submitted to the City Council
for review.
Gas Electric
Jan. $.06 per MCF $.Oo7)34 per KWH
Feb. $.,.4 per MCF $.00859 per KWH
Mar. $.13 per MCF $.00450 per KWH
(The fuel cost adjustment for January billing was previously
approved by the Council.)
The above has been submitted for your approval.
H. P. Quade
president
H. W. Filk
vice president rg
Clinton Tracy
secretary
Tel. 612/879-2346
Yours very truly,
HUTCHINSON UTILITIES
H. P. Quade, President
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APR 1 q76
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4/13/76
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
5:00 PM - Large Basement Conference Room
February 17, 1976
Present: Mullan, Trustee; Juul, Trustee; Graves, Administrator; Otterness,
Chairperson; Goebel, Secretary; Clausen, Director of Non-Nedical
Services; Rosenow, Controller; Block, Director of Administrativ.e
Services
Absent: Natwick, Vice -Chairperson; Haag, Trustee
Beth Sundberg, Director of Nurses - MHU; Tom Olson, MHU Unit Director; ai;d
Dr. John Fleugel, Psychiatrist gave a presentation concerning our 1:: -bed
Mental Health Facility.
Chairperson Otterness called the meeting to order.
Motion by Juul, seconded by Goebel, to accept the January minutes as written.
Motion passed. ,
Graves reviewed the statistical report, accounts payable, financial :statements,
Medical ^taff minutes, Nursing Report, Inservice Report, Director of Administrative
Services Repott and the Mental Health Unit Report.
Motion by Juul, seconded by Mullan, to pay accounts payable. Motion passed.
A ieleration of two Auxiliary members - Ella Popp and +,Lends Kieinkauf - met with
the Board to go over Coffee Shop plans in the attached doctor's clinic. The
representatives expressed the Auxiliary's interest in operating the proposed
Coffee Shop; the size and location of it; financing; and equipment t'or the
!toffee Shop were also discussed.
Members of the Auxiliary will tour other hospitals Coffee Shops and report
back by April of 1976. A representative of the Board of Directors will
attend Auxiliary Meetings.
Ad;ainistrator's Report:
1. Conflict of Interest - Statements were sent to the Board from buzz ."chantzen
regarding opinion on conflict of interest.
p. Medical Audit - The most recent medical. audit, which was done oll diabetos,
was presented and discussed. Findings were that more patient teaching is
to be done to help the person prevent complications.
?. Dr. Herbert Billman's;)phthamol.ogist, application for Medical Staff privileges
was reviewed.
Motion by Juul, seconded by Mullan, to grant Medical Staff' privileges to Dr.
Herbert Bi.11man, Ophthamolofist, upon recommendation of the Medical Staff. Motion
passed.
4. The letter from Argonaut Insurance Company, regarding the Hoffman .lawsuit was
discussed. (see attached)
Motion by Goebel, seconded by Juul, to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte M. Block, erector Virgil Goebel
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 6, 1976
Project: Hutchinson Medical Center
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Subject: Meeting with Hutchinson Medical
Center Physicians
By: Peter Kramer and Carl D. Elving
Horty, Elving $ Associates, Inc.
cc:hII Graves, Admin. - i
Glen L. Engwall, Bus. Manager -
We reviewed the current revised plan including the room definition sheets
for the rooms. The doctors approved the plan to date except as noted
In the office copy of the room definition sheets and below.
I. Provide electrical service for wall mounted exam lights in all
rooms. Provide new lights in at least 12 of the rooms. The
existing lights will be used in the other 12. These existing
lights are movable floor fixtures. We should get some additional
sample types of wall mounted lights to ensure that we can specify
something that won't fall apart such as the one that is being
used In the hospital.
2. The immunization area will require fuli-size refrigerators. This
will require some redesign of the 5'-2" partitions. .
3. Carl will took into the availability of the used MMC lights
for use in the OR rooms at the clinic.
4. We will reuse existing autoclave in the utility area.
5. The only remaining plan question has to do with the final layouts
of the exam rooms, services, etc. We will sketch up some alternatives
for this and send them down for their review as soon as possible.
We agreed that we don't need to meet regularly any more but that
individual questions could be directed to them at the clinic.
END OF MEMO
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MEMORANDU4
Date: February 6, 1976 cc:L-"Phi( Graves, Admin, - t
Project: Hutchinson Hospital
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Subject: Review Meeting with the Board
By: Peter Kramer
Rorty, Elving 8 Associates, Inc.
We presented the current plan with the preliminary layout of the coffee
shop to the Board.
AftAr wich discussion about the best location for the coffee shop and
rental areas, we agreed to prepare a study with the coffee shop in a
central location (next to the telephone switchgear) and use the area now
designated as coffee shop for a rental office (Dr. Thompson, Ophthalmologist,
plans from Phil). The corner space adjacent to the stair will than become
the patient information office. We will design the coffee shop for seating
approximately 35. i
We will prepare this pian and try to meet with the Board at its next
regular meeting at 5:00 P.M. February 7th.
END OF MEMO
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O.M.R. N40-112025; Approval Expires June 1975
6",U. -
(9-5-74)
Permits issued i
in month of i MARCH 1976
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
PLEASE MAIL ON OR BEFORE THE 4TH DAY OF THE MONTH
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
ADMINISTRATION
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS
(please correct any error in name and address including ZIP code)
REPORT OF
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED AND
1103500 41 7 9999 085 01
LOCAL PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
C404 26 0
MR ELDEN WILLARD BLDG OFFICIAL
PLEASE Bureau of the Census
RETURN ATTN: ,Construction
CITY HALL 37 WASHINGTON AVE WEST
WHITE Statistic3 Division
HUTCH I NSON MN 55350
COPY TO Washington, D.C. 20233
If no permits were issued this month
enter "X" in box and return form. 13
Section I — HOUSEKEEPING
PRIVATELY OWNED
PUBLICLY MAIP
Number
Cost of
Number
Cost of
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS,
Item
Build-
dousing
Build-
Housing
EXCLUDING ADDITIONS
No
construction
construction
AND ALTERATIONS
ings
units
(Omit cents)
ings
units
(Omit cents)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
N
One -family houses, including
1
1
30,281,
Zsemidetached,
row, and town
001
$
Z
J
Two-family buildings
002
3
Three- and four -family buildings
003
W
=
Five -or -more family buildings
004
TOTAL (001-004)
094
1
1
30,281.
Moved or relocated buildings
005
Mobile homes
300
Section II — NEW NONHOUSEKEEPING
PRIVATELY OWNED
PUBLICLY
OWNED
Number
Cost of
Number
Cost of
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Item
7ings
Rooms
Build-
ings
Rooms
construction
(Omit cents)
construction
(Omit cents)
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Transient hotels, motels,
tourist courts, and cabins
006
$
$
Other shelter
007
Section III — DEMOLITION AND RAZING
Item
PRIVATELY OWNED
PUBLICLY OWNED
Number
Number
OF BUILDINGS
No.
Buildings
dousing units
Buildings
Housing units
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d),
(e)
One -family houses, including
.j
semidetached, row, and town
231
'� Vl
7.
W 0
Two-family buildings
232
J
W
Three- and four -family buildings
233
W.
Five -or -more family buildings
234
All other buildings and structures
240
Section IV — NEW NONRESIDENTIAL
Item
PRIVATELY OWNED
PUBLICLY OWNED
Number of Cost of construction
Number of' Cost of construction
BUILDINGS
No.
buildings (Omit cents)
buildings (Omit cents)
(a)
(b) (c)
(d) (e)
Amusement and recreational buildings
008
$
$
Churches and other religious buildings
009
Industrial buildings
010
Parking garages
011
Residential garages and carpoits
012
8..
Service stations and repair garages
013
Hospitals and other institutional buildings
014
Office, bank, and professional buildings
015
Public works and utilities buildings
016
Schools and other educational buildings
017
Stores and other mercantile buildings
018
Other nonresidential buildings
019
Structures other than buildings
020
2P072.
CONTINUE ON REVERSE SIDE
Section V - ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS, AND CONVERSIONS
PRIVATELY OWNED
PUBLICLY OWNED
TYPE OF BUILDINGS
Item
No.
----
Number of
Cost of construction
Number of
Cost of construction
permits
(Omit cents)
permits
(Omit cents)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Housekeeping residential buildings
021
4
$ 12,897.
S
All other buildings and structures
022
6
19,050.
Section VI — INDIVIDUAL PERMITS — $100,000 OR MORE
Please list below permits issued for new buildings and for new additions and alterations with a construction cost
of $100,000 or more.
Classify a permit for a combination residential -nonresidential building according to the major use of floor area of
the building; enter number of housing units in column (f).
Also list all permits for buildings omitted from Sections I, II, IV, and V because you could not classify them;
enter a dash under item number in column (a).
Item
Kind of building
Name and address of
Ownership
Cost of
construction
Number of
housing
No.
owner or builder
(Mark one)
(Omit cents)
units
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
~
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Q Private
Q Public
5
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Q Private
Q Public
Private
[] Public
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Private
Q Public
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Private
[] Public
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Private
[] Public
----------------
Private
Q Public
Private
Q Public
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Private
Q Public
Q Private
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[] Public
Comments
Name of person to contact regarding this report Elden Willard
Telephone
Area code
612
Number
879-2311
Extension
26
Title Building Official
FORM C-404 (3-1-74)
TO COUNCIL: 4/ 76
RIEKE CARROLL MULLER ASSOCIATES INC
April 7, 1976
Mr. Frank Fleetham
City of Hutchinson
Ci ty Hall
Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350
RE: Sludge Dewatering Building
RCM File 741036
Dear Frank:
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In light of some recent bids received since the release of the
supplementary water supply report, it may be wise to increase the
estimated construction figures by 10 percent. The market place
seems to becoming a little unstable with regard to equipment
prices and contractor's willingness to continue acceptance of
low profits.
In discussing the sludge dewatering operation with Marlow and
Finley, we wish to recommend an alternate method of preparing
the polymer solution. At the present time, polymer will be
stored in drums on the upper platform adjacent to the sludge belt
press. Polymer will be drawn off the drum into a measuring pail
and dumped over the hand rail into the fiberglass mixing and hold-
ing tank. An alternate method would be to store the polymer drums
on the lower level, reducing the need to lift the drum to the
upper level and allowing more space around the.press. To enable
the operator to dump the measured pail of polymer into the tank,
stairs will be required on the side of the holding tank.
Brackets already exist for this addition. An estimate of $625 to
650 has been received from Hutchinson Manufacture for providing a
set of steel stairs suitable for this application. It is our
recommendation that the city purchase said stairs on a purchase
order directly from the manufacturer.
If you have any further questions, I am sure Marlow can answer
them.
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: — — — April 7,_1976 — — — — —
TO: gayor and Council — —_— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
FROM: Clerk -Administrative Assistant and City,Enginger- — — — — — —
SUBJECT: Preliminarg Plans for Proposed Water PlaU ,lotion _ — — — —
Recently you received a copy of a 1976 Supplementary Report on the Water
Supply Facilities for the City of Hutchinson. In addition you also received
a letter dated March 22, 1976 from Mr. Chuck Barger of RCM. In that
letter Mr. Barger outlined a proposed project and his firm's proposed
engineering costs.
It is apparent from the quoted price the RCM firm is proposing to bill
the City at the high end of the engineering curve which normally is
reserved for difficult projects and ones for which the firm had no
previous knowledge of the facilities. I have discussed this with
Mr. Virg Muller of RCM and he agreed too that we might negoitate
a lower fee. Therefore, it is recommended that we engage the firm of
RCM to do the preliminary plans for the indicated Water Plant Addition
at a cost not to exceed $18,750. Further, it should be a condition that
the 1976 Supplementary Report of the Hutchinson Water Supply Facilities
be included as a part of that preliminary plans. It should be a further
condition of employment that the total engineering costs shall not exceed
7.5% of the construction costs.
Again, let us remind the Council that there are many bills being proposed
before Congress to fund such projects and only those projects that are on
the drawing board, and ready to being construction within 90 days, will
receive Federal assistance. Therefore, we recommend that you proceed
immediately with preliminary plans.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either of
UB.
Respectf� ly submitted
Fr G. Fleetham, Jr.
Administrative Assistant
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Marlow V. Priebe
City Engineer
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: — _ April 13, 1976— — — _ — —
TO: —Mayor and Council — — — — — — — —_ —_ _ _ — — ——
FROM: —Administrative Assistant — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
SUBJECT: —Delinquent Water Accounts — — — — — — — — — — — — —
The following delinquent water accounts are being submitted to you for
your consideration:
Christy's
18 Main Street North
Account No. 16-01
Amount $64.95
Luvern Schneider
26 Grove Street
Account No. 06-14
Amount $33.53
Earl Tabbert
326 Fourth Avenue, S.W.
Account No. 280-14
Amount $20.11
Respec lly submitted,
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DATE: APRIL 7, 1976
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ---------- -------
FROM: ELDEN WILLARD, BUILDING OFFICIAL
SUBJECT: MOVE BUILDING INTO CITY — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Mayor and City Council:
Walfred Koskinen and I went to Plato, Minnesota last week and looked at
a garage building which was for sale on the Lutheran Church property.
Mr. Koskinen requests your approval to move this building onto a foundation
to be built according to Code Requirements on his property at 335 Adams
Street to use as a garage and workshop.
This building is well constructed and the materials appear substantial.
He plans to remove an existing overhead door from the side to the end of the
building to accomodate a drive and entrance from the alley at the rear of
his property. Attached are pictures taken of the building, the building
exceeds a height of 15 Feet when placed on a foundation. Mr. Koskinen
has agreed to lower the height of the side walls to meet the height
requirements and apply for a Building Permit to do the required remodeling.
Respectfully submitted,
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
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JUDSON WOODS
This agreement, made and entered into the day and year set forth
hereinafter by and between Ruth M. Petersen and Folmer B. Petersen,
Doris M. Laatsch and Arthur A. Laatsch, Emmet H. McCormick and Margery
McCormick, -Edward J. McCormick and Eileen H. McCormick and John W.
Korngiebel and Janet J. Korngiebel, hereinafter called the "Subdivider"
and the City of Hutchinson, a Municipal Corporation in the County of
McLeod, State of Minnesota, hereinafter called the "City".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Subdivider is the owner and developer of a certain sub-
division known as Judson Woods, which is located in Acoma Township and with-
in the area of said Acoma Township included in the "Joint Resolution as to
Orderly Annexation - City of Hutchinson, and Townships of Acoma, Lynn, Hassan.
Valley and Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota" which was approved in 1973.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Subdivider hereby petitions the City to annex said Judson
Woods to the City at such time as it becomes contigueous to
the City Limits.
2. The Subdivider hereby petitions for the installation of
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer and Bituminous Surfacing
and Curb and Gutter for the entire plat at such time subsequent
to annexation and it is economically feasible to make such
improvements.
3. It is understood and agreed that the cost of said improvements
to be installed by the City and will be assessed on a per lot
basis at the rate of 1/35 per lot of the total cost of each
improvement made.
4. It is understood and agreed that each lot subsequent to annexation
will be assessed by the City for Parks and Playground contribution
the sum of $178.00.
5. This agreement shall be binding upon and extend to the heirs,
representatives, assigns and successors of the parties.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day of , 19
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By
Arthur A. Laatsch
By
Emmet H. McCormick
By
Edward J. McCormick
By
John W. Korngiebel
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
By
Its City Clerk
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Ruth M.
Petersen
By
Doris M.
Laatsch
By
Margery
McCormick
By
Eileen H.
McCormick
By
Janet J.
Korngiebel
CITY
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By
Its Mayor
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By
Folmer B. Petersen
By
Arthur A. Laatsch
By
Emmet H. McCormick
By
Edward J. McCormick
By
John W. Korngiebel
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
By
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gown of CJiuntz
1100 EAST 25TH STREET • P. O. BOX 350 • HIBBING, MINNESOTA 55746 • (218) 263-6897
March 30, 1976
CARL C. ANDERSON, SUPERVISOR LONA MINNE. CLERK
JOE TERZICH, SUPERVISOR ISABELLE WIPPLER, TREASURER
RAY CLARK, SUPERVISOR RALPH DEGER, ASSESSOR
Clerk- Administrative Assistant
City of Hutchinson
Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350
Dear Sir:
We offer the following bid on your 1951 International Fire
Truck with 500 G.P.M., 2 stage Midship Pump, 400 gallon
watertank, and accessories ...............$4,501.00.
Please contact the Town of Stuntz Clerk's Office when the
bids are tabulated.
Very truly yours,
Lona Minne
Town Clerk
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Eric Smith, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Bid on 1951 International Fire Truck
It is the recommendation of the Fire Department that the indicated
bid be accepted with the release date to be determined by the Fire
Department.
Respectf lly,
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
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THE MINNEAPOLIS
LSTAR,
fri., april 2, 1976 9 A
Court backs
.town ruling
:fir S -acre
lotminimum
A Dakota County township was
upheld by the Minnesota Supreme
Court today in its refusal to let a
landowner develop 21/2 -acre lots.
But three dissenting justices said
the town board's action was arbi-
trary and apparently intended to
"exclude all but the rich" from liv-
ing in the township by requiring 5 -
acre lot minimums.
The decision came in an action
brought by Earle Almquist against
the town of Marshan, south of
Hastings.
In March 1972, Almquist, a farm-
er, asked approval of a plan to de-
velop 82.5 acres into 21/2 -acre lots
and build houses, as permitted un-
der the zoning at that time.
AFTER SIX MONTHS of nego-
tiations, the town board adopted a
six-month moratorium on the issu-
ance. of permits pending develop-
ment of a comprehensive zoning
plan.
it then adonted an ordinance
that changed Almquist's zoning to
"agricultural preservation," requir-
ing minimum lots of 5 acres on
nonfarmable land and 10 -acres on
farmable land.
Almquist sued, and the Dakota
District Court rulgd that he had an
"absolute right" to rely on the zon-
ing in effect at the time he applied
for approval of the development.
Iri reversing the lower court's
ruling, the maiority of six justices
said a moratorium on, permit issu-
ance for a limited time is valid if it
is not discriminatory, is issued in
good faith to develop a comprehen-
sive plan and if action to adopt the
plan is promptly taken.
Almquist is entitled to damages,
however, if he suffered "substan-
tial" damages by the rezoning, the
high court said. It sent the case
back to the. trial court to decide
whether this is so.
IN A MAJORITY OPIMON writ-
t®n by Justice James Otis, the high
court said the legislature has not
specifically authorized zoning mor-
atoriums, but such authority seems
"impUcit" in the Municipal Plan-
ning Act.
Nothing in the record justified a
finding that the board was arbi-
trary, capricious or unreasonable,
Otis said.
Justices Fallon Kelly, John Todd
and Lawrence Yetka disagreed. In
their d i s s e n t i n g opinion, Kelly
called the 5 -acre lot -size minimums
"unbelievable," and said they ap-
parently were intended to allow
only large estates.
He said the conditions required
by the majority before Almquist
could collect damages "doomed"
him to failure.
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4/13/76
BOX 68 - CORNER OF 3rd AVE.. S. E. & JEFFERSON
HUTCHINSON. MINNESOTA 55350
PHONE: (612) - 897-2405
April 8, 1976
Mayors City Council
and City Administrator
Hutchinsont TIN 55350
Re: Public Official Liability
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that this agency has been in touch with -Stewart, Smith in
Chicago, London Agency in Atlanta, Georgia, Casualty Underwriters in St. Paul,
John H. Crowther Agency in T,iinneapolis and a general agency in Des Moines in
regard to Ha:•rkeye out of there. L'verthing points to the Bigler Agency in
Chicago. This agency is owned by Crum and Forster Insurance Companies which
is one of our companies in this agency.
In my visit with the London Agency in Atlanta a few points came out which
we might be able to use. I am therefore going back through John H. Crowther
to Bigler to cover them.
This letter can be used by William Peet to indicate the markets we have
covered and perhaps save him some work. It is also meant to indicate to you
that we have tried various markets for your insurance and have met with
problems. One of which is when a company makes a decision .for more than
one general agency it is a little difficult to change and perhaps bend a
little in their thinking for a single agent.
If William Peet comes up with something we would bp most interested in hear-
ing about it.
So far things have turned out exactly as I have told Frank Fleetham.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
4/13/76
LETTING NO. 4
Asphalt, Cold Mix, and Gravel Material for 76-06 76-13
the following projects: 76-08 76-14
76-09 76-15
76-12 76-16
1976 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LETTINGS
LETTING NO. 2
Curb, Gutter,
Bituminous Surfacing and Sidewalk
Said letting
contains the following projects:
76-06
76-13
76-07
76-14
76-08
76-15
76-09
76-16
76-17
76-24
76-18
76-25
76-12
LETTING NO. 3
Sanitary Sewer, Watermain and Storm Sewer
Said letting
contains the following projects:
76-19
76-22
76-20
76-23
76-21
LETTING NO. 4
Asphalt, Cold Mix, and Gravel Material for 76-06 76-13
the following projects: 76-08 76-14
76-09 76-15
76-12 76-16
FOR YOUR INFO
RMATION
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JAU1NPg0ta 55350
OFFIC
37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: APRIL 13, 1976
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARLOW V. PRIEBE, CITY ENGINEER
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
SUBJECT: PARKING LOT COST, MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
The estimated cost for surfacing a parking lot to accommodate 240 cars is as
follows:
1. Grading $ 5,000.00
2. Surfacing $50,000.00
3. Curb and Gutter $20,000.00
4. Drainage Structures $ 5,000.00
Total $80,000.00
Sincerely,
CITY OF HUTCCH%HINSON��/��
Marlow V. Priebe
City Engineer
MVP:nd
MINUTES OF G,.,)N RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD FOR YOUR INFORMATION
March 8, 1976 4/8/76
The Crow River Regional Library Board met at the Grove City Library on Monday, March 8,
1976, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Mrs.
Bea Thompson, Litchfield
Representing
Litchfield
Rev.
Duane Grage, Litchfield
"
Litchfield
Rev.
Allan Gardner, Dassel
to
Meeker County
Mrs.
Joan Reckdahl, Grove City
"
Meeker County
Mr.
Orlynn Mankell, New London
Kandiyohi County
Mr.
Leif Fostervold, Spicer
Kandiyohi County
Mr.
Clarence Lund, Lake Lillian
"
Kandiyohi County
Mr.
LeRoy Sanders, Willmar
Willmar
Mrs.
Marcia Kleberg, Willmar
"
Willmar
Mrs.
Jeanette Buchanan,,Willmar
Willmar
Mr.
Floyd Sneer, Winsted
McLeod County
Mrs.
Richard Bock, Brownton
"
McLeod County
Mr.
Howard Hoese, Glencoe
"
Glencoe
Mr.
Burton Sundberg, Willmar
Director, CRRL
Mrs.
Kathy Matson
Assistant Director, CRRL
Absent: Mrs.
Alyce Gandrud, Sunburg-
Representing
Kandiyohi County
Mr. Howard Christensen, Hutchinson
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McLeod County
Mr. Ralph
Bergstrom, Hutchinson
"
Hutchinson
Mrs.
Kathy McGraw, Hutchinson
it
Hutchinson
Mrs.
Raske, Cosmos
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Meeker County
The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Bea Thompson. Mr. Sanders moved,
second by Mrs. Buchanan that the minutes be approved and filed. Motion carried. Mr.
Hoese moved, second by Mrs. Reckdahl that the treasurer's report be filed. Motion
carried.
Mr. Sundberg presented the auditor's report as of December 31, 1975. Copies will be
sent to our governing bodies as well as OPLIC. Changes noted from the director's an-
nual report: (1) the December Petty Cash expenditures listed in January were deleted
from January, 1976, and considered December 1975 expenditure ($421.97) and (2) checks
not cashed (voided) from 1975 for $161.21 was an addition to the director's annual end
of year balance. The auditor also helped set up the new bookkeeping system and indicated
everything is in very good order. Mr. Sundberg presented 1976 tax information on CRRL,
a copy of which is appended to the minutes. Mrs. Matson presented the monthly statis-
tical report. She had been to the branch libraries to help delete old materials and
add new ones. The second membership in the film circuit has arrived. Mr. Sundberg
stated that he has had a padlock installed for the closet where the check writer is
stored. He had discussed this with the auditor and the auditor felt that this padlock
along with the other lock and because Mr. Sundberg has the only keys to the locks that
this would be enough protection for the check writer. Mr. Hoese moved, second by Mrs.
Reckdahl that instead of having a cabinet made inside the closet for the check writer,
a padlock be installed in addition to the existing lock to the closet for the check
writer, and this be accessible only to Mr. Sundberg. Motion carried. Mr. Sundberg
stated the keys to the closet are kept in the safe and he has the only key to the
safe. This meets with the approval of the auditor.'
A copy of the librarian's annual report for OPLIC was passed around. Mr. Sundberg
had also received a communication from Bill Asp at OPLIC regarding aid to regional
libraries. CRRL will get $29,566 from LSCA and $59,692.00 from state aid for a total
of $89,258.00. We have, however, also received an establishment grant of $16,000.00.
MINUTES OF THE CROW R_,iR REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD, Marc.. 8, 19769 continued' a
Page 2
The bills were presented for payment. Mr. Fostervold moved, second by Mrs. Buchanan,
that they be paid. Carried. Mr. Fostervold moved, second by Mr. Lund, that the
treasurer properly dispose of the old signature bar from the check writer. Motion carri,
COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Inquiries had been received regarding proposed building plans in Glencoe or Hutch-
inson. Mr. Hoese informed the board of the property, etc., which had been left by a
person in Glencoe for use by the library. Mr. Hoese will keep the board informed of
any developments in this matter.
b. There will -be a Children's Book Showcase at St. Catherine's in St. Paul on May 12.
This would involve a meal and mileage for those attending. A possibility of 15 staff
members could attend. Mrs. Reckdahl moved, second by Mrs. Bock, that we authorize up
15 staff members to attend this Showcase with their expenses (meal and mileage) paid.
Motion carried.
c. Regional director's meeting in Rochester on April 22, Mrs. Matson and Mr. Sundberg
will attend.
d. The warranty on the bookmobile will go into effect as soon as we receive it. The
warranty includes all of the chassis including the motor. The bookmobile has been
picked up and several items needed fixing. Gerstenslager informed Mr. Sundberg to get
them fixed and send them the bill. News releases of the new bookmobile will go in all
the newspapers in our region.
e. A letter from ex -board member Harry Swanson of Cosmos was read. The new appointee,
Mrs. Raske, is unable to attend meetings on the night specified, and she will resign.
f. Copyright Bill --A communication was received from OPLIC regarding this bill which
is now pending. This would affect the Interlibrary Loan service of Minitex, etc. Sampl
copies of letters to be sent to our congressmen were passed out and OPLIC urged letter
opposing passage of this bill be sent to our congressmen. It was felt we should have
more information regarding this bill and Mr. Sundberg is to obtain additional informa-
tion and send it to the board members.
•(The Order of Business was changed due to time.)
NEIN BUSINESS:
Items (a) and (b) and (d) are to be postponed.
c. Mr. Lund moved, second by Mrs. Buchanan, that Mr. Sundberg select the branch or
library other than Litchfield that we are to meet "for board meetings from April to
November. Motion carried. Dassel Library is the April meeting place.
e. The Finance Committee should start work on the 1977 budget in April.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Region 6W is in the process of forming a regional library system.
b. Mr. Sanders reported on the Affirmative Action Policy. The committee that drew up
this policy recommended its passage. Mr. Sanders moved, second by Mr. Hoese, that the
board approve the Affirmative Action Policy as prepared by the committee on November
81 1975. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanette Buchanan
Secretary
CROW RIVF :EGIONAL LIBRARY
MONTHLY TRE
RER'S REPORT
March 1976
Howard Hoese,
Treasurer
BUDGET
MONTH
YEAR TO DATE
Cash Balance $
$ (1,'712.50)
$ 1,274.36***
Reversed from expenditures*
175.25
(Y-,537.25)
Receipts:
State/Fed Aid
80,000.00
Kandiyohi County
450684.52
11,421.13
Meeker County
31,651.74
10,550.58
10,550.58
McLeod County
34,701.83
Willmar
379378.26
9044.56
Litchfield
199399.44
4,849,86
Hutchinson
27,716.40
6,929.10
Glencoe
12,693.96
3 173_49
Petty Cash
8,000.00
998.67
21471.16
Interest
21000.00
Gifts
-0-
125.00
Other
500.00
414.71
From 1975 Budget
47,308.54
TOTAL RECEIPTS $347,03.4.69**
$ 11,549.25
$ 49,279.59
Cash available
$ 10,012.00
$ 50,553.95
FUND AND DEPARPTNT
APPROPP.IATIONS
MTD EXPENDITURES
YTD EXPENDITURES % SPE'NT UNXPEIIDED BAL
LIBRARY
PERSONAL SERVI(T S
SALARIES
177,178.00
14,701.05
43,878.48
24.8% 133,299.52
HOSPITAL MED. INSURANCE
5,000.00
455.60
1,408.50
28.2% 3,591.50
PERA & SOCIAL SECURITY
16,000.00
1,448.89
3,789.62
23.7% 19,210.38
MATERIALS
.
BOOKS: ADULT
39,703.00
3,877.93
13,345.54
33.6% 26,357.46
BOOKS: CHILDREN
13,000.00
699.(18
3,757.73
28.9% 9,247..27
PERIODICALS
4,000.00
240.27
1,088.50
27.2% 2,911.50
PAMPHLETS
500.00
190.97
190.97
38.21, 309.03
AUDIO VISUAL
4,800.00
487.27
4,357.52
90.8% 442.48
PAINTINGS
400.00
18.20
49.70
12.43 350.30
BINDING
800.00
18.00
68.40
8.6% 731.60
MICROFORM
200.00
0.00
0.00
O.Op 200.00
MAINTENANCE
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES & SERV.
750.00
131.75
367.04
48.9" 382..96
TELEPHONE
1,500.00
63.37
323.16
21.5p 1,176.84
TELETYPE
1,000.00
142.75
421.25
42.1% 578.75
BOOKMOBILE OPERATION (INCL.INS.)
7,000.00
404.09
2,110.19
30.1" 4,884.81
OTHER
SUPPLIES
8,500.00
247.86
1,654.06
19.5p 6,845.94
PRINTING & PROMOTION
700.00
191.75
191.75
27.13 508.25
POSTAGE
2,000.00
0.21E
500.26
25.0% 1,499.74
MILEAGE & MEETINGS
3,500.00
156.52.
97.3.04
26.4% 2,576.96
MEMBERSHIPS
400.00
36.00
254.00
63.5% 146.00
INSURANCE
3,000.00
25.00
719.54
24.0% 2,280.46
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
5,000.00
798.25
1,43(1.05
28.7% 3,563.95
PROFESSIO:.AL SERVICES
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.0% 500.00
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
1,500.00
125.00
500.00
33.3,, 1,000.00
MISC. RESERVE
500.00
0.00
0.00
0.0% 500.00
CAPITAL OUTLAY
EQUIPMENT
10,200.00
725.51
2,734.51
26.8% 7,465.49
BOOKMOBILE PURCHASE
19,230.00
7,692.00
19,230.00
100.01-1 0.00
BOOKMOBILE AMORTIZATION FUND
6,000.00
0.00
0.00
'0.0% 6,000.00
TOTAL LIEEP ARY
332,861.00
32,877.50
103.299.81
31.0% 229,561.19
Investments redeemed $ 31,945.00 $ 89,785.00
Investments purchased 109550,58 389510.22
Ending cash balance (1,471.08) (1,471.08)
*Checks #424 & #390 dated 1-13-76 were voided
**$109000.00 Carry over from 1975 not ,yet assigned
***Jan 1 Balance of $937.90 plus voided checks of $336.46
Savings Pass Book $ 279488.99 As of March 31, 1976
4/13/76
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
HUTCHINSON AREA BICENTENNIAL C0111ITTEE
February 26, 1976
Minutes
The monthly meeting of the Hutchinson Area Bicentennial Committee was called to
order at 7:30 P.M. Thursday, February 26, 1976 by President Jan Cumming. Copies
of the minutes from the January 22, 1976 meeting were approved as corrected. The
correction by Jan Cumming; stated that the City Council has appropriated to the
Becentennial Committee $1,500.00.
Steering committee members present: Jan Cumming, President; Bernie Schepers,
Knights of Columbus; Dayton R. Palmer, Hutchinson 'Ministerial Association;
Ralph :Jestlund, City Council; Ruthann Hedin, Newcomers; Warren Macemon, School
District #423.
Other members present: George Berglund, Hutchinson High School; Charles Myllykangas,
V. F. U.; Edwin Homan, V. F. V.; Hazel Baseman, Garden Club; Lida Rolander,
Republican ':omen; Michael J. Rea, Knights of Columbus; Lloyd Schlueter, Fire Dept.;
Elaine Hopkins, BPW; Barb Sorensen, hutch Woman Club; Botolf Peterson, Crow
River Shrine Club; Axel Jensen, Legion; Alice Jensen, Legion Auxiliary; Sid Grams,
Elks; Dick Lennes, School District and Ambassadors; Barb Brown, HAVTI; LaVerna
Riemann, Chamber of Commerce; Mike Ream, Knights of Columbus.
President's Ball
Botolf Petersen reported that the Presidents Ball receipts were $400.00 and
expenses were $620.94 so the Ball came out in the red. After some discussion
Warren Macemon moved and it was seconded that the four organizations (Knights of
Columbus, hutchinson Elks Lodge, Crow River Shrine Club, and the Hutchinson Area
Bicentennial committee) split the cost of the Ball. Motion was carried. Comments
about the Ball were good. Ones who attended said it was exciting and a success.
It got the spirit going for the upcoming Bicentennial events.
Note: ?tike Ream says that for the Tri Centennial the 3 groups will again sponsor
this event.
Musical
George Berglund reported that the script is pretty well writen for the dramatic
part of the presentation. The casting is what to being worked on now. He also
mentioned that the quartet is practising every week to get ready for the Play
production. George said that at this time he needs more people from the comm-
unity to sing in the chorus. He will need about 20 people from the area.
It was decided by the committee that the musical should be held two evenings.
The dates were set as Play 9 and 10.
Slide Presentation
Dick Lennes reported that the slide presentation starts out with a story about
a little girl being tucked into bed and wanting to be told a bedtime story.
The story told to her is about the history of Hutchinson. It is a 1 screen 4
projector slide series with 600 glides. The committee then discussed when the
slide presentation should be premiered. It was suggested to the slide present-
ation advisory committee that it be premiered the weekend of the musical. Dick
Lennes said he would take this suggestion back to the advisory committee. Lennes
said that the presentation should be shown to small groups at a time and have
some older people on hand for discussion after the presentation is over. The
committee would like to see it be shown at the little theater because of its size
and the room could also be decorated in the historical decor to set the mood for
the presentation.
Ice Cream Social
Barb Sorensen of the "Women's Club was wondering if this event was still planned
on by the Bicentennial Committee. It was discussed and decided that it would be
fun to have on the Sunday when the slide presentation was premiered and 'the musical
premiered that evening. The "3omens Club said because of a convention they will
be hosting, the same month they will need help from another group because they
couldn't do it along.
Time Capsule
Barb Brown reported for the Student Sep -ate saying that the cylinder had been
received and the pictures were arranged for the students by the A V class. BPW
said that they were going to begin collecting things from the churches and clubs.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day will have the same plan as last year. 9:30 Monday a parade and
10:00 Memorial Service in South Park.
Sing Alon; in the Park
No final plans yet but it is in the planning stage.
New Business was called fot:
Dick Lennes reported that the Ambassadors would like to be the official escorts
for Little Bess and show her around. It was moved by Lloyd Schueter that the
Ambassadors by Little Besses official escorts. The motion was seconded and
passed by unanimous vote.
Dick Lennes also reported that the Ambassadors had finally gotten the official
Coat of Arms for the Hutchinson family and are planing to have some plaques made.
Lennes also reported that the Ambassadors are planning to have a large coloring
bood printed with sketches of Hutchinson history.
In connection with the slide presentation, Dick Lennes reported that Margaret
Knutson had done a lot of research on the history of Hutchinson and the slide
committee suggested that a history book be printed with the facts and figures
and many pictures of Hutchinson. The problem Lennes reported is money. He_said
it would take much time to put this together. Lennes said that the Schood Dist.
would pay half of it the other half be picked up by the city or the committee.
Lennes was given the go ahead on the book.
It was reported that the Mrs. Jaycees annual cancer benefit will be held March
26, 1976 at the High School Auditorium with the title "Bicentennial Salute
to Music Through the Ages".
Lloyd Schueter told the committee that the fireman plan an open house on June 14,
Monday and Sid Grams reported that the Elks have their Flag Ceremony at Village
Square that same day.
The final item of new business was the information that the Telephone Company
will hold their anniversary of the Telephone Company on March 10, 1976.
slaving no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P -1 -1 -
Respectfully Submitted
Ruthann Hedin
Secretary
MEETING YOTICE
There will be a meeting of the Hutchinson Area Bicentennial Committee at 7:30 P.M.
Thursday, March 25, 1976 at City Hall.
See you there!
Jan
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MAR 1Q6 �o
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
4/13/76
SAFETY COUNCIL BUDGET - 1976
1. Postage, post cards, etc $ 30.00
2. Fair Igooth 40.00
3. Membership - Minnesota Safety Council 25.00
4. Safety Awards 20.00
5. Film Rentals 5.00
6. Printing supplies - dittoes, etc. 10.00
7. Miscellaneous expenses 20.00
TOTAL $150.00
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MINUTES OF CITY OF HUTCHINSON EMPLOYEE'S SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, March 19, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the month for the City of Hutchinson Employee's
Safety Committee was held at 1:15 P.M. on Friday, March 19th, in the Council
Chambers, City Hall. Roll Call was taken. Members present were: Acting
Chairman, Jim Haasl, Police Department; Acting Director and Secretary, Nancy
Degn, Clerical Department; Earl Alsleben, Street Department; James Brodd,
Park Department; Mike Burich, Liquor Department; Cal Rice, Engineering
Department; and•Frank Fleetham, Administrative Assistant. Absent was:
Wes Greve, Fire Department.
Minutes of the February 20, 1976 meeting were approved.
Fred Roberts, Street and Park Sup't was the committee's special guest
for the days meeting. Mr. Roberts commented that he had talked to Jim Hoel
on some OSHA Rules and that Mr. Hoel would be happy to show two films on
safety to all the Employee's at a date most suitable for everyone.
The committee spent a short time reviewing the anticipated Safety
Manual, it was agreed that all necessary changes had now been made.
Some amount of time was also held in discussion on Safety Equipment.
It was decided that the Water Department could get some cones to use when
working on manholes, etc., from the Street Dept. It was noted that any
equipment or tools having a tag or label stating "OSHA Approval" is not
effective. It should state, "Meets OSHA Requirements". It was brought
up that all the two -wheel trailers must have fenders. Also, tractors
used should have flashers (One on each side being yellow and the other
being Amber or Red or any color in between). These should be flashing
simultaneously.
The committee reviewed precautions in changing batteries to prevent
them from exploding. The main thing to do and remember is to leave the
caps on and make sure that the vent holes are functioning.
It was anticipated before that the committee would make our own Safety
Tags that would state "Do Not Start" and "Defective Equipment" for the
machinery that is in disorder, but after some research, it was found that
these tags must meet certain OSHA rules and regulations on the color, size,
shape, etc. We now must try and find a reasonable printer who will make
up these tags at a cost factor that is suitable.
No news has been heard from yet from Sheldon Nies on the First Aid
Kits - hopefully, we'll have some price quotations by the next meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 23rd at 1:15 P.M.
in the Council Chambers.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
Respectfully,
Nancy Degn
Secretary & Acting Director
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
4/13/76
EI OP
FARMERS ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION
Phone 879-6021
HUTCHINSON, Minnesota 55350
March 31, 1976
Mr. Marlow Priebe
City Hall
Hutchinson, NST 55350
Dear Mr. Priebe:
Recently, we informed you of our construction schedule
on our new elevator. At that time, we requested water, sewer,
and road be scheduled for construction. We would like to
know when you plan to start and what the exact assessments
will be? We would appreciate your earliest reply.
Thank you,
FARMERS ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION
ay ,Zimmermann
Manager
RZ/cls
r
41
f
Special Council Meeting
General Fund
Cindy Bennington
motor vehicle clerical
Carol Biersdorf
HRA clerical
Marla Markgraf
recreation clerical
Hazel Sitz
clerical hours
Vergene Wendorff
motor vehicle clerical
Ed Westphal
janitorial hours
Lia Westphal
janitorial hours
Wes Greve
fire marshall inspections
Myron Johnson
fire marshall inspections
Harold Synstelien
electrical inspections
Jill Corson
recreation=swimming program
Kim Kietzman
recreation
Parry Syverson
recreation
Quades
recreation equip.& gen.check
Farm & Home Dist. Co.
paint
Hutch -Stewart Veterinary Clinic
disposal of dogs
Albinson
blueprint paper
Central District Services
gasoline for March
Leef Bros.
uniform rental
Gilbert Boldt
removal of diving platform
James A. Baran Associates
prof.fees city emblem
Minn.-Wisc. Truck Lines
freight charges
Don Streicher Guns Inc.
gun -police dept.
Marguerite Bentz
schooling expense
Schmeling Oil Co.
diesel fuel & premium gas
Hutchinson Leader Inc.
publication costs
Coast to Coast Store
supplies
Ink Spots Inc.
supplies
Hutchinson Cleaners
cleaning blankets -jail
Frank Fleetham
travel expenses
Allen Office Supplies
office supplies
Kevin Hisman
volley balls(Gibsons)
Hutch Wholesale Supply
maint. supplies
MacQueen Equipment
maint. supplies
S.A. Nies
supplies & recharge ext.
Denler Truck Service
grease
Vinking Fire Equipment Co.
helmets
Federal Lab. Inc.
gas gun etc.
American Linen Supply Co.
laundry services
G.F.Nemitz Sons
supplies
Felska's Auto Machine Services
repair parts
Hutch Mfg. & Sales Inc.
repair of lite standards
OK Hardware
signs
GTC
supplies
March 30, 1976
$ 72.05
52.80
70.40
261.38
91.13
218.75
182.50
57.00
57.00
117.50
70.00
22.50
36.00
99.23
29.29
34.50
51.45
627.51
197.60
1750.00
150.00
10.05
127.48
46.32
934.73
240.94
4.28
49.10
17.50
46.85
15.84
16.52
3.70
77.77
70.21
16.80
58.76
287.75
20.82
36.-60
6.24
376.38
3.30
46.79
$ 6,763.32
-2 -
WATER & SEWER FUND
Hutchinson Leader Inc.
Toltz,King,Duvall,Anderson
Leef Bros.
Central Dist. Services
Quades
S.A. Nies
Finley Mix
GTC Auto Parts
Curtin Matheson Scientific
CEMETERY FUND
City of Hutchinson
City of Hutchinson
Leef Bros.
Off Street Parking
Minn.-Wisc.Truck Lines
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
Orval & Florence Satterlee
MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE
Distillers Dist. Co.
Ed Phillips & Sons. Co.
Griggs, Cooper & Co.
Hutchinson Cold Storage
City of Hutchinson
Riverview Press
Gerald Fisher
City of Hutchinson
publication costs $
engineering services re;rate study
uniform rental
gasoline
supplies
traffic vests
waste water school expenses
& membership dues
supplies
chemicals
gasoline for current year
salaries for current year
uniform rental
freight charges
March 30, 1976
11.14
4750.74
45.50
56.49
1.29
25.00
101.61
3.28
364.78
$5,359.83
$ 223.95
11,463.08
22.50
11,709.53
$ 18.56
payment on purchase of >$ 6400.00
gravel land
liquor
$ 998.65
liquor
856.61
liquor
1192.79
contract payment
150.00
transfer of funds
12,000.00
change cards
5.00
misc. supplies
17.42
salaries
4,566_.61
$19,787.08
ITY/OF HUTCHINSON
,MlI1PPn0t0 55350
OFFIC AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: March 25, J976_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
TO: Mayor and Council ^__!__________
FROM: Administrative Assistant _ _ _ _ _ _ — _ ! _ _ _ _ _
SUBJECT: Staffing of the Fire Department _ _ , _ _ _ _ — _ _ ^ _ _
In recent months I have been exploring and reviewing various methods of
meeting the Fire Departments manpower requirements of the future.
In discussing this with the Chief, I am concerned about 2 areas:
I. Fire Marshals position
2. Eventual replacement of Eric himself (sometime in the next few years).
It is somewhat of a univeral conclusion that we will not be able to find
a replacement from the volunteer ranks that has Eric's ability and/or would
be able to spend the amount of time. Thus, I am concerned about a replace-
ment problem.
In surveying various rural communities as to staffing of these positions,
the clear pattern appears to be that of meeting these responsibilities
with a full time position. (attached)
It is proposed that we hire on or about August lst, a full time Assistant
Chief/Fire Marshall. His principal function would be to meet the day to
day inspection work and beyond that serve in support of the Chief and the
Volunteer Department. (Thus freeing Eric of much of the routine work and
assisting the other assistants in such areas as training, school visits,
fire drills, etc.)
It would also be proposed that this position would be equiped with a 4 -wheel
drive carry -all type vehicle which not only would be functional in transportation
of manpower, but also equiped with extinguishers, air packs, first aid
equipment,. -etc. This person would respond to fire calls in this emergency
vehicle directly and thus cut several minutes off the normal response time.
Once. upon the scene he could appraise the situation and determine the man
power and equipment needed. Many times he would be able to cancel equipment
or emergency status before leaving the fire hall and reduce the dangers of
emergency runs. Those extra few minutes of response time could also easily
make the difference in saving a life.
Mayor and Council
March 25, 1976
Page 2
At the time Eric would retire, hopefully this man would have established
himself and if he was successful in his job he certainly would be a leading
candidate for the Chief's position.
I am making this recommendation with two major qualifications.
1. That this man be hired through an interview committee.
That committee would be composed of
Alderman Peterson
Mayor Black
Administrative Assistant Fleetham
2 Representatives of the Volunteer Association
*The tradition of electing a Chief is certainly something that
we must respect. Although this may not be practical for a full
time position, I do believe that experienced members of that
Association would have greater expertise in the technical areas
and also know what characteristics a person would need to work
with our Volunteer Association.
2. That applicants would have to have extensive rural fire department
experience. It would not make any sense to hire a paid fireman
from a major city department. Their techniques are entirely
different and it would be doubtful if he would be able to really
relate to a Volunteer Association.
I have discussed this with Eric, and he has reviewed it with his officers,
and they are in support of the recommendation.
Please review this and call Eric or myself if you have any questions.
Warmest egards,
c G. Fleetham, Jr.
Clerk -Administrative Assistant
lm
Attachment
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CITYe"OF HUTCHINSON
f
c.(tnneSda 553,50
OFFICES,tAT 97 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
FIRE DEPARTMENT SURVEY
October, 1975
E. Grand North Intl
Forks Crookston Mankato Falls
0
Mound Northfield
ubb-I:IVDI (7.607)
8.599) (7.347 6.439)
17.572)
10 235
1. Fulltime or
FT
FT
PT
FT
PT
PT
Parttime Fire Chief?
2. Fulltime or Parttime
None
None
PT
FChief
1)PT
1)PT
Marshall?
(Bldg,
is also
FChief
FChief
Inspec,,
FMarsh,
is also
is also
& Fire-
EMarsh.-
FMarshall
man)dele
a es
3. Salary of Fire
FChief
FChief
Bldg.
FChief
FChief
FChief
Chief/Fire Marshall?
1,015/mo.
12,600/
Insp.
FMarsh
2,400/yr
2,000/yr
yr.
1,036/
total
+ 4.50/hr
mo.,
1,035/
FMarshall
FChief
660/yr+
mo,
3.50/hr
4. Volunteer or Paid
8 paid, 1.6
paid,
5 paid,
37 vol.,
32 vol.,
Fire ]Department?
26 vol.
30vo1.
hourly
26 vol,
pd.by hr.
7.00/call
26 vol.
for calls
(6.25-
4.25/hr)
5. Serve City or Both
City
Both
City +
Both
Both
Both
City and Rural?
only-
I.twp.
Relief!
rural
6. Number of Calls
100 +
100
165
-
170/'73
45
Per Year?
202/'74
7. Opinion: Can Fire
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes-
Not as
Chief and Fire Marshall
opinion
with
volunteer
be Combined?
diffi-
and be able
(City Clerk's opinion)
culty
to do all
detail
Red
Bemidji Wing
(12,500) (12,834)
SURVEY - ply. 2
Fairmont Pipestone Marshall
(10,751) (5,328) (9,886)
St. New Apple
Peter Ulm Valley
(8,539) (13,051) (8,502)
PT (1/2) FT PT
PT
PT
PT
PT
PT
4
PT -(1/2) { None- None-
(1)PT
(2)PT-
FChief
(1)PT
(1)PT
FChief is ! FChief is ! No FMarsh
Not as
1 is State
is
Not as
Not as
F Marshall! FMarshall
FChief
Not as
FKarsh
FChief
FChief
FChief
Combined-
FChief-
FChief
FChief-
FChief-
FChief-
FChief-
FChief-
ie -
13,068/yr
13,068/yr
14,140/yr
125/mo+
60/mo-'75
900/yr
375/yr
1,000/yr
125/mo
calls
(176-75/mo)
FMarsh-
Asst.-
FMarsh-
FMarsh-
none
200/yr
125/mo.
1.50/ins .
FMarsh-
200/yr
6 paid,
27 paid,
36 vol.
38 vol.,
37 vol.
30 vol.
38 vol.
40 vol.
38 vol.
30 vol.
officers
receive
small
salar
Both
Both, but
Both T
Both
Both
Both
Both
Both, but
no con-
tract with
mostly
city
rural
201
368 ('74)
100-115
21 city
200
45
60 ay.
100 fire
incl.
18 rural
100 rescue
rescue
Yes
Yes
Think so
Yes, if
Yes
Yes,
Depends
Perhaps, if
effective
time
effect-
on
both jobs
here
permits
ive
specific
total a
here
consid-
fulltime
erations
position
Detroit
Little
Still -
Lakes
Falls
water Morris
(6,352)
(6,467)
(10,191) (5,366)
SURVEY - pg. 3
Waseca Willmar Brainerd
(6'789) (14,400)/ (11,667)/ (11'when/9,000
None PT
FT
PT
PT
PT
PT � ; FT FT
I
None
None
None-
FChief is
None
FT FT
FChief is Same
FChief is
FMarsh
(FChief is(1)
(1)
FMgrsh
FMarsh
unofficial)
FMarshall)
-
FGhief-
FChief-
FChief-
FChief
FChief-
Combined:
245/mo
1,052
600/yr
1,000/yr
$550/}yr/ ( ?
$13,800
trjZA 1 None
30 vol.
3 paid,
6 paid,
30 vol.
2 paid,
All
40 vol,
27 vol.
31 vol.
30 vol.
volunteer Same
7 paid
City +
Both
Both
oth
Both
City +
Same
Both'- rural owns
3. twp.
1
its equipment, cil
contracts
twp.
houses and mans ii
Rural contribs
$15,666/ r.
75-80
100
200
100
35
75 to -
140 city
80
110 rural
250 total
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Who needs
No No
Yes -
a fire
he is
marshall?
now
Cy
IZ.`Y�OF HUTCHINSON
(_A1111Vg0fa 55350
OFFIL AT 37 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: -M4-rCb 2S.~ 1976 - - - - - - -
TO: -12y(r and Council - ---- - - - - -- _- - - - - - -
FROM: -Administrative Assistant
- - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SUBJECT:
In recent weeks Marlow and I have been faced with several questions pertaining
to platting of properties outside the City limits but within our two mile
reviewal authority. The significance of such plats will not be realized
probably in a short term but rather in a medium or long term. The major
problem that we foresee arising is'the massive costs of providing utilities
such as water, sewer, streets, etc. to these new areas.
I think the significance of the financial condition of the water and sewer
funds are an example of what the high cost of capital improvements in the
future will continue to effect the standing community.
Therefore at the last Planning Commission meeting in reviewal of Judson
Woods Plat many of these questions were raised. It was the concensus of
the Planning Commission that the City Council and the Planning Commission
should sit down at their earliest convenience and review its existing
policy on plats to be approved outside our boundary.
Attached is an article that appeared
Sunday, which certainly dramatically
in the future. I would be happy to
convenience.
Thank you for your consideration.
lm
Attachment
in the Minneapolis Star on a recent
tells a story of what we can anticipate
arrange such meeting at your earliest
Warmest regards,
G. Fleetham, Jr.
Clerk -Administrative Assistant
"Search f'br
7 ulting TWi
ly Dan Wascoe Jr.
tgff Writer
A two-story house with twin chim-
heys' perches on the edge of a
bowed fieldin Wright County and
�oica for
an
the world like a Euro-
. Dean countryside chateau. Far
across the furrows is a typical Min-
nesota cluster of farm buildings —
ihouse, barn, sheds, silo. And not
far away sits a mobile home on, its
own isolated lot.
This is what the planners called
mixed land use, a symptom of
growth spilling over from the Twin
Cities area and, in some cases,
from St. Cloud.
Of the 10 counties ringing the met-
ropolitan area, the northern five
form a particularly fertile crescent
for Twin Cities sprawl: Wright,
Sherburne, Isanti, Chisago and, in
Wisconsin, St. Croix.
The other five — McLeod, Sibley,
LeSueur, Rice and Goodhue — are
more fertile for agriculture than for
population growth at this point.
Even so, some are preparing to re-
pulse the rippling waves of people,
houses and factories from the Twin
Cities — or at least to mitigate
their effects.
The contrast is evident when com-
paring 1970 census figures with re-
egnt p o p u l a t i o n estimates, The
northern five fringe counties have
increased their population from 17
to 35 percent in about four years.
Looking ahead, Hazel Reinhardt,
the state demographer, predict$
that growth rates in the northern
fringe counties will range from 96
to 121 percent between 1970 a'nd
2000, compared with 1 to 45 per -
`a piece of', land'
n Cities outward
cent in the southern frin;;e coun-
ties.
Ms. Reinhardt said in an interview
last week that the metropolitan
area is undergoing a population re-
distribution that is moving people
from Hennepin and Ramsey Coun-
ties to the surrounding area. 'rhose
two inner counties, including Min-
neapolis, St. Pani and some 1 irst-
ring suburbs, have lost population
in recent vears, according to
al estimates. Faste,,t growth within
the metropolitan .n•ea has occurred
to the south, in Dakota (,ounty.
But the fastest growth outside the
seven metropolitan counties has oc-
curred in that northern crescent.
Ms. Reinhardt was asked why.
David Fricke, Wright County
planner, said that many emigrants
from the city don't understand
the differences between urban and
rural life.
"Cheaper land," she replied. is oil,,
factor: the not thorn fringe is "not,
as CJ1npeLltively ,t;„ricu s;,r;il” <xs
the ! out,t(,t'n fringe.
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C•}unty ',vo.tld pay 11,000 an acre"
for ik, ic.uttural Umd there she raid.
On tht, other hand, C l a r e n: e
Schultz, the auditor of McLeod
Count,.-, �,iid land sales t lwi e Kt� e
reached $1,500 an acre.
Another factor, h1,;. Reinhardt said,
is that "Minnesotans have a tre-
mendous desire to go north" for
recreation. As a transplanted Wis-
consin resident, she sairl she is
"very impressed" with the %N av
"lots of things come to a h-ilt" in
Minnesota during the summer as
people head north to "the lake."
("They speak as though there is
only one," she mused.)
Moving to a new home on tho
northern side of the Twin Cities
area (,an cut 30 to 40 miles off that
recreational trip, she said.
A third reason, she suggested, is
the outward movement of jobs that
serves as a magnet for employees.
Much of that movement has o -
curred along the freeways, she
said, adding that she suspects rela-
tively few people are commuting
farther than they did previou,h.
They may move farther from th
Twin Cities simply to work at a jc h
that also has moved farther
she said.
David Frik-ke, Wright County plai-
ner, suhstwr. i<ited that view. lie
pointed to a growing number of
.jobs in Plymouth, a second -ring
suburb west of Minneapolis, and
noted that many employees work -
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ins; here "drive across the (Crow)
r:-.er to escape high taxes" in the
metropolitan area.
Fricke also explained some of the
problems that arise when city resi-
dents move to a relatively rural
area,
The idea many people have, he
said, is to "get your piece of land. .
. and down in the cities that piece
of land is getting so expensive."
But a minimum lot size of five
acres in some areasmearly requires
that new residents establish a hob-
by farm, and many don't know how
to go about it. For example, he
said, some people don't close bags
of feed, then are surprised when
they have a rat problem.
Furthermore, hF said, because +t
many new residents come from the
city, they're used to urban services.
"They want the streets cleaned off
immediately" in the winter, Fricke
said, and they want the roads lead-
ing to their hobby farms paved.
"The gravel on the roads is chip-
ping the paint off their new Cadil-
lacs," he said wryly.
Such improvements and services
consequently drive up the tax rate,
he said, eliminating one of the ad-
vantages that drew the migrants in
the first place. Meanwhile, some
long-time residents feel pinched by
the rising costs and tighter envi-
ronmental standards that apply to
urban communities.
Some rural areas have started a
form of counterattack. The. Silver
Creek Township board in Wright
County, for example, recently ap-
proved the appointment of 'a 'sev-
en -member planning committee., It
is to include rebresentatives of
full-time farmers, part-time farm-
ers, hobby farmers, lakeshore resi-
dents, people who work in the
Twin Cities area arid "people from
all parts of the township." Those
members should "have as one of
their main goals the preservation of
the township as it now exists and
the protection of the township from
land speculators and developers
who want to build houses wherever
,possible:"
Meanwhile, Isanti County late last
month approved a limited building
moratorium, and other counties are
increasing their minimum lot sizes.
Auditor Schultz in McLeod County,
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Subdivision sign along 'he Mississippi across from Elk River,
I or r•_imph,, said ,r` ,: al require-
ment f.: i i, ocres ;,, 1% increased
to fcvc ,n ler +c•r" . , ."li County.
aiming 0, 1 I,min,�i" ; mr,:cd land
uses;, hop-, to regtn;c therenroval
of nloh;lt` h -con`• rt`;;r do not con-
form to cncles and ordinances by
1991.
Because the fringe counties are
outside the jurisdiction of the Met-
ropolitan Council, they are not suh-
ject to that planning agency's de-
velopment framework, a growth
plan that aims to retard sprawl. To
retard sprawl in the 7 -county metro
area the council is seeking; legisla-
tion to require local units of gov-
ernment to prepare plans whose
major elements conform to metro-
politan standards,
But if growth within the seven -
county area is restricted increas-
ingly to land served by expensive
urban utilities, the fringe counties
may, continue to serve as an escape
hatch for people and builders seek-
ing cheaper land and lower popula-
tion densities.
.1ohn Boland, chairman of the coun-
cil, said he doesn't believe the
VO u n C i I '> poiici.�s are forcing
groxv;h culside the metropolitan
ama. Those trends already were ev-
idvnt before the council approved
its Mart, he said.
But he acknowledged that the
outlying counties may not he ready
for that growth. And lie said the
council is willing to cooperate with
those counties if they want help
coping with Twin Cities expansion.
(Ms. Reinhardt said Sherburne
County is caught between two met-
ropolitan anus, as St. Cloud ex-
pands from the northwest and the
Twin Cities from the southeast.)
Just last friday, for example, two
planners from St. Croix County in
Wisconsin were visiting council -
staff members to develop a uniform
method of laying out census tracts,
Richard Thompson, one of the plan -
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ners, said it is clear that Twin Cit-
ies growth is moving across the
state line, and the county is trying
to adjust. Already, Thompson said,
the sewage system in the Hudson
area has nearly reached capacity.
"Unless we get state aid (to build
a new treatment plant), we'll have
to turn down people who want to
build here," he said. Outside Hud-
son, in less dense areas of the
county, construction can continue,
he said, but even there zoning and
planning regulations are being re-
vised.
Thompson said St. Croix is willing
to cooperate'with the Metropolitan
Council, though both Y.e and Boland
see little chance of the county com-
ing under the council's jurisdiction.
(The federal government already
regards St. Croix, Chisago and
Wright Counties as part of the met-
ropolitan area, but Minnesota law
limits the council's jurisdiction to
seven counties.)
In any case, there doesn't appear to
be overwhelming sentiment in the
fringe counties to come under the
metropolitan umbrella. One official,
asked if his county coordinates its
plans with the council's, replied,
"Not if we can help it."
Boland, meanwhile, is not eager to
expand the council's territory. Not
only does the agency have enough
problems with seven -,county
growth, he said, but politically elm
pansion "isn't worth the fight.'
New houses sand on what formerly was farmland along County Rd. 39 in Wright County.
I and is ro longer an abundant, seemingly inex-
haustible resource that can be left to haphazard
development. Increasingly, states are being
'eirced, willy-nilly, into devisuig ways of regulat-
ing land use for the benefil of all. At least a third
of the states now have land -use laws of some
1. Few, however, have the kind of coirprehen-
.-...e legislation that is required to provide solu-
Itowr.s to the country's proliferating land problems.
rhe Minnesota Legislature, for example, has pass-
ed Critical Areas and Plant Siting laws, but has
balked at more comprehensive planning. A bill
sponsored two years ago by Rep. Willard Munger
and backed by House Speaker Martin Sabo isn't
even up for consideration this session. Congress,
for its part, has failed, too. A modest bill that
would offer federal aid to states willing to under-
tako land -use planning has been lobbied into lim-
Ix, by real-estate interests and the White House.
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'nPre are warnings aplenty about what is likely
V.- happen if states, iocal communities and public
and private interests do not make !and -use plans
for the future. Look at the ugly urban sprawl
around -,any of America',,; major 6tips, look at
their dy;ng downtowns. rhose are the obvious
problertu,, %Vhat about the not -so -obvious, the
problems i hat have yet to arise?
Scientist Kenneth Boulding warned in Minneapo-
lis last week that unless some effective substitute
for petroleum is found before the world's supply
runs out, half of this country's housing will have.
to be abandoned. The loss of the automobile and
the bus, he said, will mean that many Americans
will live too far from their jobs, shops and centers
of entertainment to remain in their homes. It
might not cn,,ne to that. But It's something to
think about and plan for--]ust in case.
'The urgency of the need to plan land -use was
underscored last week. too, in a provocative new
study by the Upper Midwest Council. The Upper
Midwest, the council warned, will have a critical
-problem with shrinking agricultural land and
mismanaged urban and residential land unless all
levels of public and private Interests jointly recon-
sideqr their goals and adopt long-range plans.
"Current failures to effectively manage land -'use
changes have resulted in waste and
inefficiencies," the study said. "This translates
Into, among other things, unnecessary consump-
tion of scarce resources and excessive cost for
delivery of public services. The unabated continu-
ation of these trends presents undesirable prob-
lems for the future."
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The 5WAy"s recommendations are too 71' -;Zn -y t(
discuss in detall here. But . among th(.m are thf
follewing: 'Upper Midwest state. should -A up i
system Ii., coliect, data on population: shifty an(
study tYe causes and ri:,;-Lillcs Accurate accuuutinf
rnetb"i& !could t)e delelow-d to evaluate AAhe cos
of public-service dO.ivery systems. State and ?ed
era, incont.e-tax provmlors and 1=1 vrorwriv-ta:
str valtla-A rrs-�Qisw,
r-OLI-res 4hou'ad be. f-t�,2 d I o i1e.
effect on urban-developmeht patterns. Upper Ni
west states should jointly evaluate proposals fo°
energy extraction and Itransmisslan wid
ment measures to minimme the irreversible trans
fer of agricultural land to other uses.
The council Inas sponsored a good study, It merit
widespread attention. "Man did not weave th,
web of life," Suq uamish Indian Chief Seattle slaii
In 1814, "he Is merely a strand in it, Whatev-1- " h
does to the web, he doe:; to hLimselfl."