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cp12-09-1968 cITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING December 9, 1968 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION - Rev. Thor Skeie, Faith Lutheran Church 3. glBVE MINUTES Regular Meeting November 25, 1968 Special Meeting December 3, 1968 4. APPROVE BILLS 5. JOHN THAKE AND CARROL OLSON - re water meter deposit fee 6. WILLIAM WEHLER - re annexation 7. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER a) Report from Ivan Hurt attached b) Authorize signing of agreement with Citizens Bank c) Resolution amend budget for $500.00 contribution for rent 8. NENIOR CITIZENS LOW -RENT HOUSING 9. CITY ENGINEER a) Specifications for purchase of gasoline b) Change Order #3 - SW Sanitary Sewer - resolution to approve c) sighting on Franklin Street d) Bldg. permit #882 - see letter attached e) Building permits f) Water and sewer taps 10. MILEAGE TO TOM MEALEY? 11. APPROVE INVESTMENT $11,000.00 S. F. #4 to APRIL 1969. 12. INFORMATION - Bid opening Nursing Home Equipment 12/17/68 - 2:00 P.M. 13. ADJOURNMENT 00r f � --�"� s-0,00 p 1 REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 25, 1968 A Regular Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kdst in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:30 P.M. Invocation by Rev. Stanton Hecksell. Members present: Aldermen Alrick, Black, Linder; Attorney Schantzen, Engineer Priebe. Members absent: Alderman Schafer Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the following meeting: Regular Meeting November 12, 1968 s Motion was made, seconded and carried that the bills be granted and paid out of the proper funds as follows: GENERAL FUND Lori P. Maynard Labor - Court 98.00 Jane Haugen Labor - Clerk's office 24.00 Glen Bartels Labor - City Hall 6.00 Garfield Krasean Labor - Police Reserve 5.25 Earl Taylor Labor IT TT 5.25 Wm. Marquardt Labor IT TT 5.2'5 John Messner Labor TT v 5.25 Wm. Marquardt Labor - Dispatching 28.00 Harvey Daharsh Labor TT 28.00 Luella Oklobzija Labor IT 56.00 Wayne Scott Labor IT 28.00 Theophil Grunewaldt Labor - Dog catcher 61.60 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Service - election hdgtrs. 15.00 George B. Frederickson Mileage 15.50 Minn. Valley Testing Labs. Monthly fee 16.50 Division of Boiler Inspection ExOemption certificates 2.00 Miller -Davis Co. Supplies 10.69 St. Paul Stamp Works Supplies 92.88 United States Leasing Corp. Hayment on electronic equip. 337.76 State Board of Electricity Publication= 2.00 Minnesco Quarterly payment - copy machine 82.38 Cash Drawer No. 4 Reimbursement 18.50 Erickson Oil Products Gas 186.35 Key Laboratories Fees for service 16.00 Hutchinson Business Service Service 4.75 Minnesota Civil Service Dept. Service 57.00 Brenn Benjamin Supplies 6.00 �R. 0)(a_ ROAD & BRIDGE Candace Burich Labor 42.25 Carl Baumetz Labor 121.90 Elmer Paulsen Labor 124.20 Ray R. Albrecht Labor 112.00 Earl Alsleben Labor 104.00 Skelly Oil Co. Oil 48.00 Michael Todd & Co. Inc. Maintenance 284.92 Scientific Internatl. Research Supplies 306.25 Bullert Washed Sand & Gravel Sand 975.48 J. W. Hanson Constr. Co. Maintenance 839.88 Regular Council Proceedings - 2 - November 25, 1968 OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES FUND Cash Drawer No. 4 Reimbursement 0.40 Sears Roebuck & Co. Maintenance 12.95 13.35 WATER & SEWER FUND Cash Drawer No. 4 Reimbursement 1.40 Water Products Co. Maintenance 160.90 Scientific Research Inc. Supplies 206.83 Lyon Chemicals Inc. Supplies 312.45 681.58 SINKING FUND NO. 6 Ray Albrecht Labor 14.00 Earl Alsleben Labor 14.00 Elmer Paulsen Labor 16.10 Carl Baumetz Labor 16.10 Curtis Paulsen Labor 14.00 Clifford Paulsen Labor 16.00 Carl Baumetz Labor 75.90 Elmer Paulsen Labor 75.90 Ray Albrecht Labor 66.00 Earl Alsleben Labor 66.00 374.00 LIQUOR STORE Ed Hoerner Rent 400.00 New Ulm Grocery Co. Supplies 38.86 Schlueter Refrigeration Maintenance 14.45 Leef Bros Inc. Service 11.85 Johnson Bros. Liquor 297.91 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor 270.27 Ed. PUillips & Sons Co. Liquor & wine 2,989.59 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor & wine 31,903.50 Famous Brands Inc. Liqqor & wine 131.14 Distillers Distributing Liquor & wine 664.34 Ed. Phillips & Sons Co. Liquor & wine 350.35 9,072.26 Regular Council Proceedings - 3 - November 25, 1968 Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Alrick, that rental fee for storage of the ambulances in the Liquor Store garage be $25.00 per month, effective November 1, 1968. Motion carried unanimously. Charles Penrick was advised to contact Ralph Young about the Chamber of Commerce request to obtain publicity on Christmas store openings by shutting off lights on Main Street and turning them on, together with Christmas Decoration lights, at one time. Mr. PPenrick's request on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce for more adequate lighting on Franklin Street was referredtto the City Engineer and Ralph Young. The City Council granted permission to the Chamber of Commerce to use the fire truck for Santa Claus' entrance into town if this meets with the approval of the Fire Department. Mr. Fenrick advised the Council the Chamber has written to Great North Railway Co. to provide better rail transportation service to the City of Hutchinson. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that action taken by the City Council on November 12, 1968, to purchase 6KW emergency generator at an estimated cost of $950.00 be rescinded inasmuch as it has been determined such generator will not meet the needs for the base unit located in South Park. Motion carried unanimotisl*y. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the City Engineer and Ralph Young be authorized to take the necessary steps to hookp up the emergency generator at the hospital to base station in South Park and to City Hall to provide emergency service for police department and radios, eost to be charged to 409-51. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion with Donald Vorbeck of Police Department and Larry Graf relative to control of operation of snowmobiles within the city limits. Conclusions: 1) Suggested sites - Fair Grounds race track, land south of hospital (Attorney Schantzen to see if this hospital land can be used for this purpose according to lease arrangement.) 2) Mr. Graf to promote interest in a Snowmobile Club to make its own regulations and controls. 3) Information to be obtained from League of M.M. as to what steps other municipalities are taking. 4) Recreation Board to be asked for recommendation on site, controls, etc. The Council noted Recreation Board recommendations on Senior Citizens Center and housing and request for funds -to rent former Triple D building on Main Street at $150.00 per month. No Formal action because lease agreement not prepared with Citizens Bank for rent of the building, but Council concurred in granting request for $500.00 to help pay rent from DecemberAL, 1968 to March 31, 1969, with action to be taken when the lease agreement is presented. Discussion of whether Council should proceed with, table by drop future dis- cissions and plans for Federal aid in obtaining low -rent housing, especially as pertains to Senior Citizens. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that consideration of application for Federal aid for low -rent housing be tabled. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Priebe reported Or*ille Lund had planted his land in crops which were not harvested because of the installation of southwest sabitary sewer. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the Clerk be authorized to issue a check to Orville Lund in the amount of $218.50 from Sting Fund No. 6 to pay for damage to crops because of the installa;'tion of southwest sanitary sewer trunk line. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Priebe reported he has made final arrangements with E. S. Lee and Vincent Dooley for required land exchange for completion of Maple Street from Northwoods Avenue to North High Drive. Regular Council Proceedings - 4 - November 25, 1968 Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the City Clerk and Mayor be and lweby are authorized to sign agreements with E. S. Lee and Vincent Dooley, as signed by them and presented by the City Engineer, on bbhalf of the City to accomplish the extension of Maple Street between Northwoods Avenue and North High Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion of shutting off of water for nonpayment of water bill and of required deposit fee, where people have been notified such accounts are due and payable. The City Clerk was authorized to notify patrons that water will be shut off as follows: Unpaid October 1968 bill - water to be shut off in five (5) days after notification. Readouts - notify property owner penalty will be imposed each month until bill is paid or until October 1969 when unpaid charges, plus penalties, will be certified to taxes. Deposits - shut off water in five (5) days if not paid. Motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by Alderman Black, that George Frederickson be authorized to attend the Civil Defense Management Course at St. Cloud on December 13, 14, 20 and 21, 1968, with City to pay mileage. Motion carried unanimously. The Council noted the recommendation of the Planning Commission that "when land is developed along Roberts Road, streets be laid out in such a manner that no driveways will exit directly onto Roberts Road." Motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by Alderman Black, that the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission on control of driveways on Roberts Road. Motion carried unanimously. Motion Alderman Alrick, seconded by Alderman Black, that Jack Busch be authorized to reserve $6000.00 per year from liquor store revenue for eventual purchase of a building for the Liquor Store, effective with the 1968-1970 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Black stated he knew of a buyer for the uIdd stop lights at the corner of Second Avenue SW and Glen Street, which were removed and are not repairable, and asked for a price quotation from the Council. The Mayor and Alderman agreed $1.00 each would be a fair price to ask. Motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by Alderman Alrick that the Clerk be authorized to issue a check in the amount of $50.00 to the Hutchinson Safety Council from the budgeted amount. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2806 RESOLUTION COVERING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 ON CONTRACT FOR WASTE TREATMENT PLANT PHASE II. (attached) Alderman Black seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2806 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Alderman Black introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2807 RESOLUTION COVERING CHANGE ORDER E-1 ON CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (attached) Alderman Linder seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2807 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. RESOLUTION NO. 2806 RESOLUTION COVERING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 ON WASTE TREATMENT PLANT - PHASE II WHEREAS, it has been determined necessary and in the best interests of the residents of the City of Hutchinson to remove extra concrete filter bottom west of Row D, North of Row 4 and under footings of the clarifier walls in the construction of Phase II of the Waste Piveatment Plant; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: That the Contractor for the construction of Phase II of the Waste Treatment Plant shall proceed with the removal of the extra concrete filter bottom west of Row D, North of Row 4 and under the footings of the clarifier walls as outlined in Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates Inc. letter dated November 13, 1968, and Johnson Bros. Highway & Heavy Constructors Inc. letter dated November 18, 1968, which letters are to be a part of said Change Order, at a total cost of $8,800.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the City of Hutchinson covering such removal of' extra concrete filter bottom. Adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Attest •c% A s I. Monge, Ci Clerk I RESOLUTION NO. 2807 RESOLUTION COVERING CHANGE ORDER E-1 ON CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WHEREAS, the Hospital Board of the City of Hutchinson has recommended a change in the contract with Brandt Electric, Inc., Olivia, Minnesota, for electrical work at the Hutchinson Community Hospital, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY ti'NE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: 1. That Change Order No. E-1 be prepared to cover changes as recom- mended, to -wit: a) Do not furnish the labor and materials as called for in the Base Bid to move existing generator into equipment room and remodel and rehabilitate it as per the specifica- tions: Deduct $ 2,417.00 b) Instead, furnish and install a new standby generator complete in all details as per specifications: Add $12,775.53 2. That the City Clerk and Mayor are authorized to sign Change Order No. E-1 on behalf of the City of Hutchinson, said change order to apply on the Contract held by Brandt Electric, Inc., Olivia, Minnesota, for electrical work at the Hutchinson Community Hospital. Adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Attest: A s I. Monge, City Clerk Regular Council Proceedings - 5 - November 25, 1968 Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Alrick, that Change Order No. E-1 on the contract for electrical work at the Hutchinson Community Hospital be held until such time as a determination is made of the adequacy of the proposed emergency generatov for the foreseeable future. Motion carried unanimously. Del Rieke, consultant engineer, presen�drevised construction cost estimates for the Southwest Storm Sewer (Project 17-7) as listed below and on file in the office of the City Clerk, and maps showing the proposed routes: Merrill Street as Main West Outlet as Main $ 638,437.95 (Does not include 641,990.55 engineering or contingency: and recommended the West Outlet Route be used in consideration of inconvenience to the public and the probability of less contengency costs. Alderman Linder introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2808 (attached) Alderman Black seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2808 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Mayor Kost called for the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 329 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 181 Relating to the Issuance and Revocation of Permits to Milk Producers, Haulers and Distributors.- with the proposed revision of permit fees. The City,'Clerk advised the Council Ordinance No. 181 provides for fees to be set by resolution. Alderman Alrick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2809 (attached) Alderman Black seconded the motion to adopt said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2809 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 19681. Alderman Alrick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2810 (attached) Alderman Black seconded the motion to introduce said resolution, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Resolution No. 2810 was declared adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1908. Alderman Black introduced Ordinance No. 327 for its second an$ final reading and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 327 (attached) Alderman Linder seconded the motion of Alderman Black, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye" and Ordinance No. 327 was declared passed and adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Alderman Linder introduced Ordinance No. 328 for its second and final reading and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 328 (attached) Alderman Black seconded the motion of Alderman Linder, and upon vote being taken, all members present voted "aye's and Ordinance No. 328 was declared passed and adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. RESOLUTION NO. 2808 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT (Southwest Storm Sewer Project 17-7) WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 11th day of September, 1967, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed improvemc,nt of an area of the City of Hutchinson known as the Southwest Storm Sewer District, as outlined on the map on file in the office, of the City Clerk, by storm sewer construction, AND WHEREAS, ten days? published notice of the hearing through two weekly publications of the required notice was given and the hearing was held thereon on the 28th day of November, 1967, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon, AND WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 8th day of January, 1968, designated Rieke -Carroll -Muller Associates, Inc. as the engineers for this improvement, AND WHEREAS, said Rieke-Carroll-Muller*Associates Inc. have prepared preliminary plans for the route of said storm sewer construction, recommending the West Outlet Route at an estimated construction cost of $641,990.55, NOW THRREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted March 13, 1967. Adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. AttestC7tP� � Agne I. Monge, Cit Jerk RESOLUTION NO. 2809 RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF MILK WHEREAS, Section IV of Ordinance No. 181, as adopted by the City Council on September 26,1955, provides that the City Council+.may, by resolution, set fees for licenses for the sale of milk and milk products, AND WHEREAS, it has been determined necessary to increase said fees to meet the cost of inspections of said milk, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: Application for annual license shall be accompanied by the following fee, said fee to be paid annually: Retail permit $ 15.00 Retail distributor 15.00 Plant distributor 15.00 Adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. ATTEST: A s- I. Monge City Clerk CITY OF HUrl"C711INSON vAUI QOIO 55350 OFFICES AT J7 WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST RESOLUTION NO. 28.10 RESOLUTION COMMENDING SIDNEY CARLSON i� WHEREAS, Sidney Carlson has resigned as Building Inspector for the City of Hutchinson, and WHEREAS, Sidney Carlson has devoted time and talent to the service of the City of Hutchinson at little personal reward to himself. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA: That the City of Hutchinson'does hereby commend and thank Sidney Carlson for his service and help as Building Inspector, and appreciates the work done on behalf of the City of Hutchinson. Adopted by the City Council this 25th day of November, 1968. Attest /", AgneRT. Monge, City Clerk (Published in The Hutchinson Leader on Friday, November 29, 1968) PUBLICATION NO. 1148 ORDINANCE NO. 327 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON AND ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN LAND FORMERLY LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HUTCHINSON THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN: Section I. A petition has been filed with the governing body of the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, by Francis L. Ahrens and Nellie E. Ahrens, being the sole owners of the following described real estate, to have said property annexed and included within the corporate limits of the City of Hutchinson, County of McLeod, State of Minnesota, to -wit: The South 75 feet of Lot 11 of Auditors Plat of the west half of Section 32, Township 117, Range 29, McLeod County, Minnesota, except the North 25 feet of the south 75 feet of the west 198 feet of said Lot 11 and except the South 50 feet of the West 66 feet of the said Lot 11. Section II. The quantity of land embraced within the foregoing description, and bounded as described, is 1.0 acres. Section III. The City Coancil hereby determines: (1) that Che annexation will be to the best interests of the City of Hutchinson and of the territory affected; (2) that the territory described herein abuts upon the City and is,;ee conditioned as properly to be subjected to City Government. Section IV. Therefore, the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, hereby ordains and declares that the property hereinbefore described be and the same is hereby annexed to, and included in the City of Hutchinson, Minnesota, as effectually as if it had originally been a part thereof. Sectiot V. This ordinance shall be final and shall take effect and be in force after filing certified copy thereof with the Minnesota Municipal Commission, the County Auditor and Secretary of State, and from and after its passage and publication. Adopted by the City Council this25th of November, 1968. Agnes 11 Monge, City Clerk I., (NOTE: This annexation covers the north half of Highway 7 East south of Ahrens Highland Park Subdivision which was annexed to the City of Hutchinson on Ordinance No. 324 adopted October 28, 1968.) (Published in The Hutchinson Leader on Friday, November 29, 1968) PUBLICATION NO. 1149 ORDINANCE NO. 328 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 235, ADOPTING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 10, Subsection (A), Paragraph lb, be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: "b. Pavements. All streets and alleys shall have a graveled surface at least 2 inches in thickness over the traveled width and streets shall have curb, gutter and permanent surfacing." Section 2. That Section 10, Subsection (D), Paragraph 1 be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: "(d) 1. Prior to installation of any required improvements and prior to approval of the final plat, the sub- divider shall enter into a contract in writing with the City requiring the subdivider to furnish and construct said improvements at his sole cost and in accordance with plans and specifications and usual contract conditions all approved by the City Council, which shall include provision for super- vision of details of construction by the City Engineer and grant to the City Engineers authority to correlate the work to be done under said contract by any subcontractors authorized to proceed there- under and with any other work being done or contracted by the City in the vicinity. The agreement shall require the subdivider to make an escrow deposit or in lieu thereof to furnish a bond as specified in Subdivision E, which follows, the amount of the deposit and penal amount of the bond to be equal to 10 per cent (10%) of the City Engineer's estimate of the total cost of the improvements to be furnished under the contract, including the cost of inspection by the City." Section 3. That Section 10, Subsection (E), Paragraph 1 be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: "I. Escrow Deposit. An escrow deposit shall be made with the City Clerk in a sum equal to 10 per cent (10•%) of the total cost as estimated by.the City Engineer, including cost of inspection lay the City. The City shall be entitled to reimburse itself out of said deposit for any cost and expense incurred by the city for completion of the work in case of default of the subdivider under said contract, and for any damages sustained by the City on account of' any breach thereof. Upon completion of the work and termination of any liability to the City of the subdivider under said con- tract the balance remaining in said deposit shall be refunded to the subdivider." Section 4. That Section 10, Subsection (E), Paragraph 2 be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 112. Bond. In lieu of making the escrow deposit above described, the subdivider may furnish the City with a bond, with corporate surety, in a penal sum equal to 10 per cent (10'%) of the total cost as estimated by the City Engineer including cost of inspection by the City, of all of the improvements to be furnished and installed pursuant to the contract and which have not been completed prior to approval of the final plat. The bond shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the City Clerk." Section 5. This Ordinance shall be final and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Adopted by the City Council this 25th of November, 1968. Agnes I. Monge, City Clerk Regular Council Proceedings - 6 - November 25; 1968 Discussion of application of Carl Moehring for permit under Ordinance #322 to use the boulevard fronting Washington Avenue at the junction of Washington Avenue and Adams Street to display new and used cars. Motion by Alderman Alrick, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the application of Carl Moehring for permit to park cars on the Washington Avenue Boulevard by Adams Street be approved and permit issued. Discussion. Alderman Alrick withdrew his motion. Alderman Linder withdrew the second to Alderman's Alrick motion. Motion by Alderman Alrick, seconded by Alderman Black, that the application of Carl Moehring to park card on the boulevard fronting Washington Avenue at the junction of Washington Avenue and Adams Street be approved and permit issued for a period of one year, or at the discretion of the City Council, with the restriction that Carl Moehring reserve the north 4' of said boulevard as a public sidewalk, said 4' to be marked with a stripe of paint. A:iidKxmam Upon vote being taken, the following vote -was recorded: Alderman Alrick "aye'' Alderman Linder "nay" Alderman Black r'aye" Mayor Kost "aye" and the motion was declared carried. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following applica- tion for building permit be approved and permit issued, as recommended by the City Engineer: No. 947 Donald M. Peterson House & garage Lot 6 Block 2 Southview Add. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the following applica- tion for water and sewer tap be approved and permit issued: On Bldg. Permit No. 947 Donald M. Peterson Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the petition for street light on Alan Street and Lea Street, as received by the City Clerk on October 7, 1968, and referred to the Supt. of the Light Plant, be approved and light installed as recommended by the Supt. of the Light Plant. Motion carried unanimously. Request from the Recreation Board, signed by Ivan Hurt, for permit to install parking meter hoods on meters #280 and #281 on Main Street South for use by the Senior Citizens Center on special days (birthdays, etc.) to pickAr up older people, was referred to the Police Department. No fee is to be charged for the hoods if installed. Engineer Priebe presented the application of Donald Todnem to replace Carl Baumetz in the Street Department (Baumetz to retire 12/31/68) and recommended Mr. Todnem be employed on a three-month trial basis, effective January 1, 1969, as per salary schedule at $2.00 per hour. Motion by Alderman Alrick, seconded by Alderman Black, that Donald Todnem be employed as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Alderman Linder, seconded by Alderman Black.: that Engineer Priebe be authorized to employ Mark Luedtke during the Christmas holidays at the same salary paid in the summer of 1968. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. ` r I Special Council Proceedings December 3, 1968 A'Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the Council Chambers at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Members present: Aldermen Alrick, Black, Linder, Schafer (at 7:10 P.M.); Engineer Priebe. Members absent: Attorney Schantzen Mayor Kost presented "Agreement to Cancel and Revoke Contract," as prepared by Attorney Schantzen, to cover cancellation and revocation of contract awarded to Hutchinson Equipment, Inc., on bid for an ambulance, such agreement drawn up because contractor will not be able to deliver the vehicle in accordance with specifications. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Linder, that the Mayor be author- ized to sign the above agreement on behalf of the City, and that the City Clerk be authorized to return bid security certified check in the amount of $360.00 when such agreement is signed by Hutchinson Equipment, Inc. Motion carried unanimously (Alderman Schafer being absent.) Proposal from Miller -Meteor Sales of Minneapolis was presented as follows: Bid Security 10% Bid Bond 3/4 Ton Ambulance $8,608.00 1/2 Ton Ambulance $8,418.00 Delivery in 60-75 calendar days. Motion by Alderman Black, seconded by Alderman Alrick, that the proposal of Miller - Meteor Sales of Minneapolns for 1/2 Ton Ambulance at $8,418.00 be accepted, subject to review of specifications with proposal by the Ambulance Committee, and that the Mayor and Clerk be and hereby are authorized to enter into a contract with Miller -Meteor Sales of Minneapolis for 1/2 Ton Ambulance at $8418.00 on behalf of the City. Motion carried unanimously (Alderman Schafer being absent.) (7:10 P.M. - Alderman Schafer arrived.) The Council conferred with Tom Mealey, Research Assistant at St. Cloud, Minnesota, on the duties, responsibilities and authorities of a City Administrator (Manager), and received information from Mr. Mealey as to this qualifications for such a position. Motion made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. CITY OF HUTCHINSON JAWA O 55350 OFFICES AT it WASHINGTON AVENUE WEST November 21, 1968 Mr. Charles Schmidt Century Avenue Hutchinson, Minnesota Re: Building Permit No. 882 Dear Mr. Schmidt: The above -referenced Permit approved on September 91 19689 was for a single family dwelling. As per our telephone conversation this date, you clearly stated you are installing facilities for a beauty salon business. As you know, this is not permitted in an R-1 (Residential Single Family) zoned area. Before such business may be placed in -operation it will be necessary to have the property rezoned. In the event the rezoning is not done before said business is placed in operation, the City of Hutchinson will have to enforce Subsection B "Penalties" of Section 15 of Ordinance No. 245. For your information said Ordinance reads as follows: Any person, firm, corporation or other entity responsible for determining the use of a parcel of land, building or structure who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars nor less than Twenty -Five ($25.00)Dollars for each offense, or imprisonment for mot more than ninety (90) days and each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offence. Yours truly, CITY OF HUTCHINSON Marlow V. Priebe City Engineer MVP/c lb i 4 f