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Council OKs consent agenda, vacates easements and adopts two ordinances

Hutchinson City Council · April 16, 2026

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Summary

Council approved a multi‑item consent agenda including resolution approvals, event permits, a massage license, a joint powers agreement with McLeod County for stormwater resiliency, and adopted second readings of two ordinances vacating easements/right‑of‑way.

The Hutchinson City Council approved its consent agenda on April 14, carrying multiple routine items and adopting two ordinances on second reading.

Items listed on the consent agenda included resolutions to dispose of surplus Creekside property (Resolution 16019), acceptance of bids and awarding a contract for Franklin site improvements (Resolution 16020), approval of plans/specs and advertisement for the Hutchinson Area Transportation Service roof membrane replacement (Resolution 16023), approval of advertisement for bid for airport snow removal equipment (Resolution 16024), adoption of an artificial intelligence policy draft (Resolution 16025), approval of a massage license for Amanda Baker (Heavenly Balanced, 35 Main Street North), parade permits for the Memorial Day parade on May 25, Dairy Day celebration on June 5, temporary liquor licensing for River Song Music Festival, and a joint powers agreement with McLeod County for the Southwest Storm Water Resiliency Project. Council indicated one item pull was requested before approving the overall consent package.

During unfinished business, council conducted second readings and adopted Ordinance 26‑873 (vacating a portion of an easement near 1011, 1021 and 1081 Gulf Coast Road NW) and Ordinance 26‑874 (vacating a portion of the right of way near 244th Avenue NE). Staff recommended approval on both ordinances and council adopted them by motion.

Motions to approve the consent agenda and the ordinances were carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript.