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cp11-22-1971 cAGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1971 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. 2. INVOCATION: REVEREND MC CANN 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 1971 REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1971 SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 1971 4. CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS 5. INVESTMENTS/TRANSFERS NEW BUSINESS jyt ops-t�� f p•.«-...�..i" 6. CONSIDERATION OF TWO TRASH AND REFUSE AFFIDAVITS a` 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION 8. CONSIDERATION OF PETITION FOR STREET LIGHT: 3rd AVENUE NW 9. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE: VIRGIL AND ANNA KRSIEAN OLD BUSINESS 10. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLAN OF FINAL PLAT OLSON'S ADDITION 11. ENGINEER'S COST REPORT: PROJECT 71-03 (MAILED) J. MILLER WILL BE IN TO MEET WITH COUNCIL 12. HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR'S PRESENTATION: FINANCIAL PICTURE AND PROJECTION FOR MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL 13. REGISTERED LAND SURVEY: LARSON'S SECOND ADDITION 14. WATER RATES DISCUSSION 15. FIRE SERVICE COST DISCUSSION REPORTS 16. PARK & RECREATION BOARD MINUTES 17. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 18. BANK STATEMENT:_ OCTOBER 1971 APPLICATIONS 19. SNOW REMOVAL PMITS: LESLIE RAY JOHNSON GENE BETKER 20. SELL CHRISTMAS TREES: CHARLES E. POLKROBEK AL PATRIAS ADJOURNMENT AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1971 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 P.M. ,2'. INVOCATION: REVEREND MC CANN 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 265 1971 SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 4, 1971 CONSIDERATION OF CURRENT BILLS d ,5: INVESTMENTS/TRANSFERS NEW BUSINESS RECOMMENDATION ON PURCHASE OF JEEP REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - 3rd AVENUE NW OLD BUSINESS SECOND READING ORDINANCE 408, ZIEMER ANNEXATION REPORTS �91. SAFETY COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 1971 APPLICATIONS PERMIT FOR SNOW REMOVAL: K. Gruenhagen; Doug Schutz; Donald M. Peterson; Ross Heilman ADJOURNMENT SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 1971 Mayor Kost called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. and read publication no. 1391 calling for proposals for construction of an ambulance garage adjacent to the Community Hospital. Members present: Aldermen Peterson, Black and Alrick as -we -11- as Mayor Kost. Also present: Administrative Assistant Mealey, Hospital Administrator Sylvester, Engineer Priebe. Members absent: Alderman Linder. Administrative Assistant Mealey, at the direction of Mayor Kost, stated that three bids have been received and read them as follows: CONTRACTOR Damman Construction Co. Lester Prairie, Minnesota George Cook Construction Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota Nelson Construction Company Willmar, Minnesota Alderman Black moved that the Hospital Board for examination seconded the motion and it was BID SECURITY AMOUNT BID Cert Check $ 11,640 600.00 B. B. 5% 16,000 No electrical No mechanical B. B. 5% 13,475 bids be tabled and referred to the and recommendation. Alderman Alrick carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey introduced a plan for the construction of a building at the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue NW -submitted by Trachte Metal Buildings Company of Madison, Wisconsin for use as a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise, and requested that Council act upon the proposed entrance from street and parking facilities. The plan was examined and discussed after which Alderman Black moved that the Council recommend approval of the curb cut for necessary entry from Main Street, Highway 15, to the Highway Department, and further that the entrance be clearly marked as an entrance only, expense of sign to be paid by contractor. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. The specifications for a four wheel drive vehicle were considered and discussed. It was determined that the snow plow would be an optional item. Alderman Alrick moved that the specifications be approved as amended and that the bid opening be set for November 26, 1971 at 9:00 A.M. herewith directing the City Clerk to so advertise. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND November 8, 1971 Janice Kruse Labor -Motor Vehicle Dept. 40.43 Dianne Fowler Labor -Motor Vehicle Dept. 46.00 A. W. Asplin Police Reserve 4.00 Audley Jorgenson Police Reserve 48.00 Nathan Smutka Police Reserve 4.00 Charles Stombaugh Police Reserve 16.00 Harvey Daharsh Police Dispatch 18.00 Dorothy Hassman Police Dispatch 126.00 Charles Stombadgh Police Dispatch 36.00 Harold Synstelien Electrical Inspections 191.00 Verna Anderson Labor -Election 15.00 Myrtle Bauer Labor -Election 14.00 Marian Bergstrom Labor -Election 4.00 Dorothy Boller Labor -Election 4.00 Sally Braun Labor -Election 3.00 Naomi Carrigan Labor -Election 3.00 Sally Cone Labor -Election 14.00 Doris Daggett Labor -Election 14.00 Muriel Dobratz Labor -Election 3.00 Bernice Erickson Labor -Election 15.00 Fern Fitzloff Labor -Election 4.00 Lillias Gilhousen Labor -Election 15.00 Wilma Grams Labor -Election 4.00 Melba Griebe Labor -Election 15.00 Annette Gruett Labor -Election 15.00 Hilda Gruett Labor -Election 3.00 Dolores Holtz Labor -Election 3.00 Florence Jarcho Labor -Election 14.00 Dori Johnson Labor -Election 4.00 Frances Johnson Labor -Election 3.00 Viola Jordet Labor -Election 14.00 Olga Kern Labor -Election 15.00 Gertrude Kiesler Labor -Election 14.00 Darleen Knigge Labor -Election 3.00 Pat Kuester Labor -Election 14.00 Emma Lake Labor -Election 15.00 Gladys Madson Labor -Election 14.00 Lucy Mattsfield Labor=Election 4.00 Adelaide Meade Labor -Election 3.00 Sedonna Miller Labor -Election 3.00 Nildred Nelson Labor -Election 15.00 Lucille Bjeumann Labor -Election 15.00 Esther Nourse Labor -Election 15.00 Mildred Rasmussen Labor -Election 3.00 Lida Rolander Labor -Election 4.00 Grace Sanstead Labor -Election 15.00 Mary Seivert Labor -Election 3.00 Marilyn Schaffer Labor -Election 15.00 Norma Schepers Labor -Election 14.00 Rose Schroer Labor -Election 4.00 .REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - November 8, 1971 GENERAL FUND (cont) Arlene Schumacher Labor -Election 14.00 Margaret Sorensen Labor -Election 14.00 Peggy Tapper Labor -Election 3.00 Ruth Torgerson Labor -Election 4.00 Hazel Tracy Labor -Election 3.00 Clara Witte Labor -Election 14.00 Celia Ziemer Labor -Election 3.00 Elvera Zupfer Labor -Election 4.00 State Treasurer-PERA Employer Contribution 2,296.27 Municipal Water Dept Utilities 39.30 Municipal Electric Plant Utilities 159.06 Hutchinson Utilities Utilities 163.94 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Communications 308.97 Minn. Valley Testing Labs, Inc. Water Testing 18.00 Nationa Guard Armory Rent -Election 15.00 Junkers Sanitation Service October Services 6,238.81 Don Kost Travel -New Ulm 14.00 U. S. Leasing Corp. Rental -Acct. Machine 337.76 The Typewriter Shop Office Supplies 122.74 Schlueter's Refrigeration Repair -City Hall 145.95 Allen Office Supply Office Supply 20:70 Oswald Publishing Co. Office Supplies -Legal 26.60 Harold Schmeling Car Expense -October 110.00 G. F. Nemitz' Sons Supplies 9.28 3M Business Products Sales Office Supplies 348.73 Jack E. Maxwell Final Payment -Reassessment Contract3,600.00 Thomas E. Mealey Travel -St. Paul 16.40 Les Linder Travel Willmar 12.75 Jerabek Machine Shop Repair -City Hall 12.00 Ind. School Dist. #423 Work Study Program 18.00 Farmers Elevator Ass'n Dog Food 5.54 Coast to Coast Store Supplies 10.67 J. P. Cooke Co. Dog Tags 16.89 American Linen Supply Co. Services 14.40 Steve Schramm Fire Fighting 6.00 Conrad Helgemo Fire Fighting 6.00 Daryl Lade Fire Bighting 6.00 Cole Fowler Fire Fighting 6.00 Goebel Fixture Co. Locks -Fire Dept. 19.50 Moehring Motors Fire Dept. Maintenance 68.00 S. A. Nies Fire Hose & Supplies 859.35 American LaFrance Repairs -Fire Dept. 20.98 Stearnswood, Inc. Supplies -Fire Dept. 38.40 Leo's Electronic Service Repairs -Fire Dept. 27.55 Hutchinson Fire Dept. Fire Runs 170.00 John's Shell Service Gas -Fire Dept. 3.67 State of Minn. -Documents Section Law Books 35.00 National Camera Exchange Projector & Screen 575.00 Neil Jensen Travel-Mpls, Waseca 32.20 G. T. C. Auto.,Parts Police Car Maintenance 20.40 Wally's Tire Center Police Car Maintenance 55.75 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 3 - November 8, 1971 GENERAL FUND (cont) Stearnswood, Inc. Supplies 43.20 Uniforms Unlimited Police Uniforms 28.65 Lue Oklobzija Records School -Grand Rapids 131.70 Standard Oil Co. Police Gas 186.07 Acme Visible Records, Inc. Filing Supplies 180.65 Floyd's Skelly Service Police Car Maintenance 28.90 Frank Motor Co. Rental & Maintenance 147.25 Family Rexall Drug Police Office Supplies 30.02 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Police Maintenance 8.85 Henke's Cafe Prisoners Board 13.70 Hutchinson Cleaners Dry Cleaning 12.60 Larsen Communications Radio Repair 67.40 Leef Bros, Inc. Services 16.00 Meade's 66 Police Car Repair 35.11 Decatur Electronics Inc. Radar Repair 50.29 Employee Data Froms Office Supplies 3.68 Motorola Inc. Antenna & Battery Charger 53.00 Mankato Tent & Awning Co. Awning Cover 41.25 Hutchinson Community Hospital Blood Alcohol Tests 32.00 $18,101.31 PARK DEPT. Ed Westpahl Labor 136.00 Norman Wright Labor 112.00 Allen Office Supply Typewriter 325.00 Stanley Lawrence Labor 40.00 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Repairs 17.48 Jerabek Machine Shop Repairs 154.47 Rannow Electric Repairs 49.56 Roy's Tire Service Repairs 9.11 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Communications 12.58 Hutchinson Utilities Utilities 14.99 Municipal Electric Plant Utilities 95.00 Farm & Home Distributing Co. Supplies 4.52 0. A. Bretzke & Son Inc. Repairs 16.13 Standard Oil Co. October Gas 125.18 G. F. Nemitz' Sons Maintenance 207.10 Rockite Silo Inc. Cement 31.50 Simonson Lumber Co. Maintenance 48.52 Coast to Coast Store Supplies 7.37 Hutchinson Farm Service Grass Seed 58.00 $1,464.51 CEMETERY Simonson Lumber Co. Cement 1.85 REGULAR ,COUNCIL MEETING - 4 - November 8, 1971 CEMETERY (cont) Municipal Electric Plant Utilities 2.40 Murphy Granite Carving Repairs 20.00 Hutchinson Medical Center Physical-Stombaugh 15.00 Standard Oil Co. October Gas 31.99 $71.24 RECREATION Roxanne Gregor Labor 47.85 Abbott Electronics Tape Recorder Repair 3.50 Yetzer's Variety House Supplies 3.14 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Communications 18.01 Municipal Water Dept. Utilities 5.10 Municipal Electric Dept. Utilities 23.90 Hutchinson Utilities Utilities 9.70 $111.20 ROAD AND BRIDGE Municipal Electric Plant Utilities 1,484.35 Hutchinson Utilitivis Utilities 29.63 Hutchinson Telephone Co Communications 23.26 Standard Oil Co. October Gas 387.81 Marlow Priebe Travel Willmar 2.05 Coast to coast Store Supplies 3.43 Albinson Office Supplies 61.60 Stearnswood, Inc. Supplies 3.63 Plowman's Inc. Towing 19.00 G. F. Nemitz' Sons Paint 3.60 Culligan Water Conditioning Salt 8.00 Hutchinson Iron & Metal. Co. Iron 8.00 Home Gas Co. Utilities 22.00 Litchfiled Steel Co. Grader Blades 550.89 Meeker Washed Sand & Gravel Sand 794.15 Skelly Oil Co. Grease & Oil 135.85 Roy's Tire Service Tires & Repair 62.84 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Repairs 5.60 Jerabek Machine Shop Maintenance & Repair 696.53 Wigen Schevrolet Co. Repairs 406.90 G. T. C. Auto Parts Repairs 8&16 Anderson Chemical Corp. Chloride & Rock Salt 429.90 Bullert Washed Sand & Gravel Winter Sand 346.29 Rutz Plumbing & Heating Signal Light Repair 4.65 Moody's Investors Service Inc. Advancement -Bond Rating 600.00 Rieke -Carroll -Muller Assoc. Advancement -St. Improvments 41.60 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 5 - November 8, 1971 Utilities ROAD AND BRIDGE (cont) Utilities 2,725.03 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Duininck Bros & Gilchrist Advancement -71-02 & 71-06 67,787.13 Juul Contracting Co. Advancement -71-08 816.10 Soil Engineering Services, Inc. Advancment Water Tanks 1,465.93 $76,208.88 WATER AND SEWER William Karl Labor 145.00 Hutchinson Utilities Utilities 79.62 Municipal Electric Plant Utilities 2,725.03 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Communications '53.32 Frederickson's Inc. Repair Well #4 4,672.89 Hawkins Chemical Inc. Acid & Chlorine 237.18; Westinghouse Electric Corp. Engineer Services 120.00 Jerabek Machine Shop Maintenance 23.00 Standard Printing Co. Post Cards 350.55 Frank Motor Co. Repairs 1.80 Standard Oil Co. October Gas 65.19 Allen Office Supply Supplies 2.50 Wigen Chevrolet Co. Repairs 33.85 Abbott Electronics Inc. Battery 5.00 Coast to Coast Stores Supplies 11.90 Hutchinson Sheet Metal Repairs 6.93 Minn.-Wis. Truck Lines Freight 12.72 Lyon Chemicals, Inc. Chlorine 326.25 McLeod Co. Sanitary Landfill October Account 5.00 Rockite Silo Inc. Repairs 21.50 Hutchinson Wholesale Supply Supplies 22.41 Zila Hardware Supplies 11.79 $8,933.13 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE New Ulm Grocery Co. Supplies 38.85 Sears Roebuck & CS. Supplies 12.80 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Liquor 333.53 McKesson Liquor Co. Liquor 154.73 Johnson Bros. Liquor Co. Liquor 41.0.81 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Liquor 1,298.73 Distillers Distributing Co. Liquor 827.10 Locher Bros. Beer 1,058.95 Premium Distributing Co. Beer 2,130.70 Olivia Bottling Co. Beer 419.10 Marsh Distributing Beer 2,909.66 Lenneman Beverage Dist. Beer 33,370.25 Seven -Up Bottling Co. Seven -Up 62.10 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 6 - November 8, 1971 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE (cont) Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Coca-Cola 132.75 Hutchinson Telephone Co. Communications 22.90 Municipal Water Dept. Utilities 11.80 Hutchinson Utilities Utilities 12.89 Municipal Electrci Plant Utilities 114.55 Junker Sanitation Service October Services 14.00 Anker Data Systems Midwest, Inc. Maintenance Contract 150.00 New Ulm Grocery Supplies 23.40 Famous Brands, Inc. Liquor 2,210.80 Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Liquor 5,340.49 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Liquor 790.54 $21,851.43 HOLDING VAULT CONST. ACCT. Dammann's Construction Co. 1st payment -Contract 7,000.00 PUBLIC SITES TRUST FUND Simonson Lumber Co. Hutchinson Sheet Metal Municipal Liquor Store Mattson Steel Buildings, Inc. OFF STREET PARKING West Park House Repair 4.68 West Park House Furnace Repair 19.00 Lighting Expense 29.77 Recreation Shelter Bldg. 5,000.00 $5,053.45 Jerabek Machine Shop Parking Meter Repair 2.00 The Harstad Co. Parking Meter Posts 101.04 $103.04 0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1971 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Kost. Reverend Donald McCann delivered the invocation. Members present: Aldermen Peterson, Linder, Black and Alrick in addition to Mayor Kost. Also present: Administrative Assistant Mealey, Engineer Priebe and Attorney Schantzen. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1971, and special meetings of November 4 and 8, 1971 were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Alrick, second by Alderman Black. The current bills as herein listed were approved as submitted on motion by Alderman Black, second by Alderman Linder: (list attached) A bill submitted by H. E. Jensen for damage incurred by the contractor during the progress of work on Lynn Road, Project 1970-1, Part 2 in the amount of $94.50 was considered and discussed. It was determined that Mr. Jensen should be repaid in this amount and that negotiations should be entered into with the contractor to pay an equitable share of the cost. Alderman Linder so moved, Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members. Administrative Assistant Mealey presented request for authorization to transfer approximately $7,200 to the Fireman's Relief Fund from General Fund. Alderman Linder moved the transfer be approved, motion seconded by Alderman Black and carried by unanimous vote. Administrative Assistant Mealey's recommendations for purchase of a four- wheel drive vehicle to be used in cleaning snow from confined areas, to replace the Jeep lost in an accident last summer, was considered and discussed. Quotations from local dealers were submitted but it was determined that thisW s'pW`bab�ly open to debate. Alderman Black moved that specifications be drawn in order that bids can be advertised. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. Mrs. Florence Satterlee and Mrs. L. Patton were recognized by Mayor Kost and they asked that their difficulties in billing for trash collection be resolved. Mrs. Saterlee felt that she is being unduly charged for inadequate service at her place of business and Mrs. Patton stated that although she is willing to pay the charges due, she has not been contacted by the hauling service and does not know what she is being charged for. Considerable discussion was held after which Administrative Assistant Mealey was directed to contact Mr. Junkers and instruct him to work out a mutually satisfactory arrangement with both ladies, and failing that, to bring all parties concerned to the next council meeting so that the Council may arbitrate the matter. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - NOVEMBER it, 1971 A petition was received and considered for a street light at the corner of Third Avenue North and James Street. Alderman Linder moved that the request be approved for referral to the Utilities Commission with a request to notify Council of action taken within thirty days. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. A letter was received from the Minnesota Manpower Services Office requesting space somewhere in the downtown area for setting up a mobile employment office until a permanent office can be established within the next year. Several locations were discussed, all considered suitable, and the concensus was that this office be given every consideration in their requirements. Thereupon Alderman Black moved that Administrative Assistant Mealey be directed to reply to the Manpower Office that the City will provide whatever facilities may be required to aid in the establishment of the mobile office. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and upon vote being taken all members voted affirmatively. In reply to question, Administrative Assistant Mealey reported on the progress of plans for the appreciation dinner to be given in honor of Ivan Hurt on November 17. Alderman Peterson then introduced Resolution No. 4096 and moved its adoption. Said resolution having been read, Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. 4097 (Text Attached) 'Ordinance 408 came under consideration. There being no further discussion or question concerning the annexation of M. Ziemer's property, Alderman Linderkntrodueed said ordinance for its second and final reading and moved its adoption. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted affirmatively and the ordinance was declared passed. ORDINANCE NO. 408 (Text Attached) Engineer Priebe submitted revised cost report on Projects 71-06, Second Avenue SE, and 70-1 part 2 Second Avenue SW and Washington Avenue portions. After due consideration and discussion, Alderman Linder moved that on the basis of the revised figures the assessment roll no. 38 be amended on the basis of $33.68 per front foot, 401 width street, on Second Avenue SE; $31.15 per front foot, 401 width street, on Second Avenue SW; and $29,87 per front foot, 401 width street, Washington Avenue and further that the City Clerk be directed to send the revised costs to the abutting property owners. Alderman Black seconded the motion and upon vote being taken, all members voted "aye" and said motion was declared carried. Snow removal permit applications were received from K. Gruenhagen, Doug Schutz, Donald M. Peterson, and Ross Heilman. Afterdue deliberation, Alderman Black moved that the permits be approved. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1971 Administrative Assistant Mealey reported that in reply to notification sent to all local contractors for heavy snow removal, as directed by Council, only one reply has been received from Erickson Contracting Co. Alderman Linder moved that the City enter into agreement with Erickson Contracting Company for snow removal during the winter of 1971- 1972. Alderman Black seconded the motion and the vote was affirmative by all members. Engineer Priebe presented a land survey for 73.82 feet of landlocked property abutting the west line of lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Block 1, Larson's Second Subdivision and requested that it be approved. Alderman Black moved that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Alderman Linder and carried. Attorney Schantzen reported receipt of notification of a suit entered against American Cast Iron Pipe Corp. in the matter of price fixing and recommended that the City of Hutchinson as party to contract with this corporation during the period of time specified, enter claim. The matter having been duly considered and discussed, Alderman Black moved that the City Attorney be directed to enter claim on behalf of the City. Alderman Linder seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:25 P.M. MINUTES SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ' NOVEMBER 8, 1971 The Council met in special session pursuant to call of the Mayor at 9:00 A.M. Monday, November 8, 1971. Present were Mayor Kost, Alderman Black, Alrick, Linder and Peterson. Absent: none. Also present were Administrative Assistant Mealey, City Attorney Schantzen, City Engineer Priebe. Engineer Priebe presented corrected figures documenting project costs for Second Avenue SE and Second Avenue SW and Washington Avenue from Main Street to Franklin Avenue. After some discussion, it was moved by Alderman Black that the previously adopted policy of the Council, i.e.: that abutting properties in downtown CBD shall be assessed for the equivalent of a forty foot street be reaffirmed and that the City Clerk shall be instructed to notify property owners abutting these three projects about the arithmetic errors which had been discovered and advise them of the recalculated amounts assessed. Second was made by Alderman Linder and upon being put to vote all present voted "aye." The Mayor thereupon declared the motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:57 A.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETIN November 4, 1971 A Special Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Don 0. Kost in the Council Chambers at the hour of 9:00 A.M. to canvass the votes of the general election held on November 2, 1971. Members present: Alderman Alrick, Black, Linder; Adm. Asst. Mealey, Engineer Priebe, and Deputy City Clerk Dorothy Smith. Members absent: Alderman Peterson, Attorney Schantzen. Total number of votes cast: First Precinct 277 Second Precinct 258 Third Precinct 282 Fourth Precinct 288 Fifth Precinct 275 Total Votes Cast 1380 VOTES FOR: First Seed Third Fogrth Fifth TT0411 MAYOR - 2 years Don 0. Kost 191 182 220 212 195 1000 Write-ins 37 44 62 20 42 205 ALDERMEN - 4 year term D. J. Black 181 180 196 208 198 963 Robert Corl 26 21 31 12 27 117 James DeMeyer 64 50 85 82 72 353 Bruce Knowlton 48 23 25 24 17 137 Terry Wendorff 62 44 38 60 69 273 Ralph Westlund 127 156 151 128 113 675 Write-ins 2 1 2 3 1 9 ALDERMAN - 2 year term Jay F. Alrick 153 164 175 172 155 819 Donald Dressel 25 32 18 34 34 143 Myron Johnson 89 53 80 75 73 370 Write -Ins. 2 2 1 5 The foregoing is a true and correct canvass of the returns of the General Election i".' held in the Armory, City of Hutchinson, County of McLeod, on November 2, 1971, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. We, the undersigned Canvassing Board, as a result of said canvass, do find and certify that the following candidates were duly elected to their respective offices by the majority votes of the people. Mayor - 2 years Don Kost Fj Alderman - 2 years Jay Alrick Alderman - 4 years D. J. Black Alderman - 4 years Ralph Westlund Attest: Councilman Councilman Mayor; Councilman REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1971 As Vice President of the Council, Alderman Linder called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The invocation was delivered by Reverend Coyle. Members present were: Aldermen Linder, Peterson, Black and Alrick. Also present: Administrative Assistant Mealey, Engineer Priebe, Attorney Schantzen. Members absent: Mayor Kost. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 12 were approved as presented on motion by Alderman Black, second by Alderman Alrick. The bills were approved as presented on motion by Alderman Black, second by Alderman Peterson: (list attached) Administrative Assistant Mealey requested authority to transfer $8,000 from the Liquor Store to the Genreral Fund and $50,000 from Utilities to General Fund. The transfer was approved on motion by Alderman Alrick, second by Alderman Black. Alderman Black presented his observations and recommendations concerning the billing equipment for the City Clerk's office. He stated that he recommends that the Council authorize and direct the City Clerk to proceed with negotiations to secure the Burroughs L5000 machine and have it operable by the beginning of the next fiscal year. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried by affirmative vote of all members present. Alderman Black further stated that the efficient life expectancy of the L5000 would probably be from three to five years and that it would be well to get into the next generation of data processing equipment at that time when we should be planning to include all governmental agencies in a central system and perhaps even think in terms of the possibility of including smaller communities nearby. Alderman Linder suggested that it would be well to plan a meeting with the School Board and other agencies soon. Alderman Black agreed that a joint planning meeting and closer liaison with other agencies of the City is becoming increasingly urgent. David Hagar's resignation was received and Alderman Black moved that it be accepted without prejudice. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion. Engineer Priebe's recommendations on personnel changes were considered, and Alderman Black moved that Cal Rice take over the duties of Assistant Engineer at the rate of $700.00 per month; Douglas Reese take over Outies of Engineer I at a salary of $625.00 per month; and the position of Engineer II to be filled at such time as a suitable applicant is available. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. Engineer's request for authority to attend the Bituminous conference in Minneapolis on November 17, registration of $17.00, was approved on motion by Alderman Alrick, second by Alderman Black. kEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING GENERAL FUND October 26, 1971 Dianne Fowler Motor Vehicle Labor 18.00 Janice Kruse Motor Vehicle Labor 59.20 Garfield Krasean Police Reserve 13.00 Kenneth Krienke Police Reserve 7.00 Jon Kummet Police Reserve 39.00 Francis Murphy Police Reserve 16.00 Nathan Smutka Police Reserve 27.00 Dorothy Hassman Police Dispatch 90.00 Kenneth Root Police Dispatch 72.00 Harold Synstelien Electrical Inspections 500.00 Rite -Way Auto Wash Police Car Maintenance 7.70 Northwestern Bell Sheriff's Teletype 80.35 Erickson Oil Products Police Gas 124.16 Off Street Parking Motor Vehicle Rent 100.00 Culligan Water Conditioning November Services 5.00 Grams Insurance Agency Premuim Wayne Sweeper 321.00 McLeod County Auditor Addressing Letters -Reassessment 45.00 Anderson,Helgeson,Lieser & Thorsen Systems Survey Services 470.50 Thomas E. Mealey HUD -St. Papp 17.55 Don 0. Kost St. Paul Trips 48.75 Crown Life Insurance Co. Insurance Premium 1,271.24 Bradley Havmeier City Hall Labor 35.00 U. S. Postmaster Postage - Postage Meter 200.00 $3,567.45 PARK DEPT. William Priebe Labor 36.75 Ed Westphal Labor 170.00 Norman Wright Labor 14175 Ind. School Dist. #423 Work Study Program 4.50 RECREATION Roxanne Gregor Roderick Keith Citizens Bank & Trust WATER AND SEWER William Karl Finely Mix ROAD AND BRIDGE J. Hanson Construction Co. Juul Contacting Co. University of Minnesota $ 353.00 Labor 57.60 Mileage 22.20 Rental -Senior Citizens 150.00 $ 229.80 Labor 160.00 Professional Services 220.98 $ 380.00 Advancement -71-04 Project 952.65 Advancement 71-05 Project 744.10 Bituminous School 17.00 x,713.75 _' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SINKING FUND #11 First National Bank of Mpls. OFF STREET PARKING Hilda Berg LIQUOR STORE Distillers DiPtributing co. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. McKesson Liquor Co. Ed Phillips & Sons Co. New Ulm Grocery Co. Junker Sanitation Service Rannow Electric Quade's Inc. Grams Insurance Agency Gerald Fisher Ed Phillips & Sons Co. Old Peoria Co. Inc. Griggs, Cooper & Co. Inc. Ed Hoe me r - 2 - October 26, 1971 Interest & Service Charge $20,738.00 Contract Payment 136.00 Liquor 2,161.68 Liquor 2,058.85 Liquor 2,490.34 Liquor 404.02 Liquor 3,134.81 Supplies 42.51 September Service 14.00 Repairs 38.20 Repairs 175.00 Burglary & Robbery Premium 453.00 Reimbursement 16.79 Liquor 988.15 Liquor 451.18 Liquor 1,428.39 Rent for November 400.00 $14,256.9 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - 2 - October 26, 1971 A delegation of property owners on Second Avenue abutting the street project (71-06 and 71-05 and 70-1 Part 2) were present to present their further objections to the cost of the assessment. Among those present were Louis Wick, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rippe , Mr. and Mrs. August Laatch, Ray Kamrath and Vance Zehringer representing property owners on Washington Avenue SW (70-1 part 2). The main contention was that the costs were disproportionate to costs on normal improvements due to the commercial zoning of the property and that this is felt to be unjust. They asked numerous questions concerning the breakdown of costs for the construction. They also wanted to know, since it has been established that Second Avenue is indeed a county road, why the County couldnTt share in the expense and whether state aid funds wereTnt available for this purpose. Mr. Wick stated that the property owners intend to pursue their objections and take the matter to law. Extensive discussion was held on all points, during which Alderman Black moved that the Clerk and Engineer be directed to provide the necessary figures to the property owners to enable them to understand better the costs involved. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. When no resolution of the problem seemed to be reached after approximately an hour and a half, Alderman Peterson moved that the matter be tabled to the next regular meeting. Alderman Alrick seconded the motion and it was carried. Administrative Assistant Mealey presented a plan from the Hospital Administrator for construction of ambulance garage to be attached to the hospital and recommended a loan for its construction of $13,000 to $15,000. Alderman Alrick pointed out that only three walls would be needed and that the hospital employees could do a good deal of the work which would be acceptable with proper inspections and that further that it could be so con structed to blend with the appearance of the hospital. Discussion centered around the advisability of making this addition at this time and Alderman Alrick indicated that a considerable time saving could be effected by having the ambulance immediately available as opposed to having to drive across town to pick it up and cited the urgency of saving minutes in a critical situation. Alderman Peterson moved that the subject be tabled for further review and information. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. after which Another subject was discussed /, the subject of ambulance garage was again brought under consideration. The ability of the hospital to repay the loan was considered. Alderman Alrick stated that they are gradually improving their financial picture and that there is indication that a loan for this purpose appears feasible. Alderman Peterson withdrew his motion to table the subject, Alderman Black withdrew his second and the motion was declared void. It was determined that the financial arrangements could be determined better after bids are received. Alderman Alrick then moved that the Clerk be directed to call for bids to be opened Wednesday November 10 at 1:00 P.M. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1971 Administrative Assistant Mealey brought to the Council's attention the fact that after January 1, 1972 the Motor Vehicle registration charge will be raised to $1.00 as established by the legislature, except at the state office in St. Paul where no charge will be made. It was the concensus that considerable revenue is being lost by virtue of this discrepancy and that the charge should be consistent wherever citizens choose to register their vehicles. At the close of discussion, Alderman Black introduced Resolution No. 4096 and moved its adoption. Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. RESOLUTION NO. 4096 (Text Attached) Administrative Assistant Mealey instituted a discussion of costs and charges to the Fire Department and recommended that the Country Account carry its fair share of financial burden. The Fire Chief was directed to submit a break down of equipment and costs for consideration at the next regular meeting. Engineer Priebe requested a ruling on construction of "drive -over" curbs, stating his objections to them. Alderman Linder agreed and moved that Council adopt a policy of standardizing all curbing at B-618. Alderman Black seconded the motion and it was carried. Alderman Linder initiated the subject of a small tractor or other vehicle for snow removal in confined or limited areas and directed the Engineer to investigate costs and report. The Safety Council's recommendation to ixxkx request installation of a large reflectorized, double headed arrow at the intersection of Jefferson and Century Avenue was considered. Alderman Black moved that Administrative Assistant Mealey be directed to notify the County Board of Commissioners that such a sign is desirable and in the best interests of the residents of the City, Alderman Peterson seconded the motion and it was carried. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:40 P.M. HUTCHIASOL' S: 9;'_`Y COUNCIL The Hutchinson Safety Council net at the Velvet Coach at 12 oLelock noon on %nday, October 25, 1971. There were nine members present. President Les Smith called the meeting to order; followed by silent cable prayer. Communications received from Senator Rennecke and Repre- sentative Bernhagen regarding their support of -and reactions to -legislation regarding the drinking driver uare Bread by the secretary. These letters were in response to the Safety Coun• oil's aetians taken at the September meeting. A letter from the Mcleod County engineer was read to the members. The prints, sent by him, regarding further "signing" on Century live. and the letter will be forwarded to Les binder to be brought to the City Counci KIRYI,S MARCH N_UAIICIPAL N043i MINUTES The Board of Directors for Burns Manor convened for its monthly meeting Oct. 14, 1971 at Burns Manor, 5:00 p.m; president Heins Fruck presiding. All members were present. On motion by D. J. Black, seconded by Myron Johnson and carried the Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended to include the following resolution: "That $20,000.00 be deposited in the City Of Hutchinson Sinking Fund 10 account." Upon presentation of bills, attached hereto and made a part hereof, to- gether with the refund allowance for Ethel Ogren Estate and an account with Kem Manufacturing, on motion by Eldred Miller, seconded by D. J. Black and carried, said bills were allowed. Mr. Black reported on the stand-by generator unit. On motion by Mr. Black, seconded by Myron Johnson and carried it was resolved; "That board member Eldred Miller be authorised to represent the Board of Directors and be liason with Ben Jerabeck to put the generator on the site at Burns Manor in working order; to make such arrangements as ma44 be necessary for housing of generator." The Board of Directors unanimously confirmed the tLephone vote desig- nating Lucile Ulrich as the second alternate for signing checks. It was agreed that proper procedure be taken to enalbe Burns Manor Nursing Home to effect a rate increase. On motion by D. J. Black, seconded by Myron Johnson and carried it was resolved: "That Burns Manor cooperate with the Vocational School of Hutchinson, in their program for nursing assistants, providing our insurance coverage is adequate." Aaron Johnson reported on smoke detectors for$ie occupational therapy and storage rooms. The administrator was directed to contact Electro Watchman requesting them to make a rebid. On motion by V. Horrmann, seconded by L. Ulrich and carried, it was resolved; "That handrails to bhe activates room be installed as soon as possible." The Board of Directors agreed that Thanksgiving and Christmas day meals, as served to the residents, will also be served, as in previous years to the employees working those days. Lucile Ulrich and V. Horrmann were assigned to explore the possible means of extending condolences to the families of a deceased resident of Burns Manor, as well as thank you letters for donations. There being no further business, meeting adjourned to reconvene, November, 11, 1971, 12:00 noon, at Burns Manor. Attest: Respectfully submitted Mavis J. Geier, Secretary