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Home My WebLink About[04a] Minutes CITY OF !>T. JOSl<;I'({ Council Agenda Item 4a MEETING DATE: February 7, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: 2008 Minutes - Requested Action: Approve the minutes of January 24, SUBMITTED BY: Administration BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: January 24,2008 REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the minutes of January 24, 2008. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I January 17, 2008 Page 1 of6 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St.Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor AI Rassier, Councilors Renee Symanietz, Dale Wick, Rick Schultz, Steve Frank, City Administrator Judy Weyrens City Representatives Present: City Engineer Randy Sa bart, Public Works Director Dick Taufen, Finance Director Lori Bartlett. Others Present: Maritime Woida, Thorn Hanssen, James Rosenberger "!;.,::~~:t;~:::;:;:,, Approve Aqenda: Symanietz made a motion to approve the agenda Wifh}til'e following additions/deletions:1:5:;: Add ge Gambling Application for Exempt Permit:f~:Ht..::~JVlinnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association for event on FebrY!rY>:1,2t~(j'Q.~" ^.;':::~><;, > >~;;:::~:~;;:?>' - '/;;:;:;::~~~:[~~~~~~~::x,;. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimousiy. "':;::,1:l;";\. .'::::~:~&~~M~~~~:V' - '\::::~:g~~n~:~:t. Public Comments to the Aqenda: No one present wis~E3#:J~:bomment "~irl:lb:;:,~, .~<:::~~r~~~w:~:P~':" - " :,,'B\;, _ '\;::~~Mt~f~::~::;::.,-, Consent Aqenda: Symanietz made a motion to app'rq~~.:!~e co~~~n~:;:agenda as follow~:f~:" "'~::: ::: ::::::;:::~~':. - /-::;::~::~g;;;:;:;:?',1 a. Minutes - Approve the minutes of Novembe'fi::?'~~a.5~becember 13, 2007 and January 3, 2008.,;~#M:::::(.:.. '\;iH:m@:.., b. Bills Payable - Approve che4.k.':~u.m~~,rs 000107~OQ,Qt~3 & 039787-039861. c. Quarterly Finance Position -"~~~e'pt~H'~':4~~ Quarte'f~9Q! financial positions as presented. \:::g.:@::.. ....\:;;::i:::{:?:..;.,. ':. .. , .,. d. Treasurer's Repor:!,:: Accept the:q~cemb~~~MZ:rrr~\asuH~Ps Report as presented. e. Transfer - Authofize:the. transfers:ofelatirig:.li), the: escrow Sand Companies paid for the 2007 Jade R.()~d.(p'f61~~tJ4rn lanes~~~H4:;ih~' fire dep'aHiTaent charge backs. f. Preliminary:,'~fld'Final pi~!::81,Authorizg.~'xecution of the final plat entitled SRM, an adminis~t~Jl'ye plat clarify.iD,9 legal des.f.t!ptions. ."",',",J ".,_...... ".j.':.-"'......,, /':,'.:,'.::<<.:" "';:<<":'>~<', The motion was seco~d~~:;;~~.. ~I~r,.;~{~h.~...:~~\:.s.::~~i~.~~...:.?!mously. .,'..,'.'!,',',',',',,.,,,. BFIIAllied Wti~f~hR~auest to"eMe'ild contract: Weyr~hs stated that, in December, BFI, the City Refuse Hauler,:f$q~ested tliatlb~..gity c<:>QYE:![t to the single-sort recycling program. Due to capital costs of the recysling/6ontainers, BF'r:i~:fe.questin~f:that the City enter into a new 3-year agreement with a .50 cent increa'$.~rper resident per rriObth. Weyrensadvised the Council that while the refuse hauler is only increasln!;fJbe rate .50, the City;;"'i11 needtO:increase the refuse rate $ 1.00 per month to help cover the subsidized'sellior citizen refuse.;? '"'''''' The Council has'th.rE:!e option!?Jq:Consider: 1. Leave thEf:c.9h.tract)n'j)l~ce and bid the service in October 2008 as originally planned. 2. Terminate tlrEt~l<.i~\iQg'contract and enter into a new 3-year contract. 3. Terminate the 'e%1~tihg contract, by mutual consent of BFI, and bid the service at this time. It was noted, that resident Michael McDonald, is in favor of the new single-sort recycling program. With reference to the service being provided to the City, Frank stated that he has heard only favorable feedback from residents. He also added that, currently, senior citizens receive a reduced rate for refuse service, but they must choose the smaller garbage can. According to Frank, some senior citizens have more disposable income than some of the younger families and thus, he questioned whether or not the City could offer a discounted rate to anyone, regardless of age, if they chose to go with the smaller refuse container. Weyrens replied that, to ofter such a discount, would create a huge funding gap which would January 17, 2008 Page 2 of 6 need to be recouped through higher user fees or tax levies. Frank stated that if the City is offering a discount based on financial need, it is his opinion they are targeting the wrong group of residents. Based on the proposed change, Wick stated that he is uncomfortable starting a new contract at this time. He questioned why there would be an increase of $1.00 to residents as they would only receive recycling pick-up every other week and the purpose of the new recycling program is enhanced automation thereby reducing staff time. Frank stated that although there may only be an increase of $1.00 for the first year, they would need to look at the financial impacts over the next 2 years as well. Schultz clarified that there are no guidelines requiring the City to bid the service before entering into a contract. Weyrens stated that contract services do not require bidding, but)t;m~y be financially advantages for the City to do so. Rassier stated that he too has receiveq:m~ny calls from residents all stating support of the refuse hauler. However, the matter before the cciU'd~if"is not regarding the performance of the company, rather the financial impact of amendiQg:th~,#~Jfent contract and as stewards of the resident's resources Rassier concurred with Wickthafthe''Ccilltract should not be '\>"-",o'.:.!',; . ',,"..,':. amended at this time..:;::,":;>" "<t::;~;:( .~<~<,:,:,~,,:.;;'">:i,:!l ...,,,,'..../.",lr .,",,""r""" "',"""",' Councilors questioned BFI representative Jamie Phenow~j(:He:would consider terrrtlA:ating the current contract allowing the service to be bid by any contract9,~in:ghenow stated that there wqQ)g"be no advantages to BFI if the contract were terminated andb,'ids are request~d. Frank encouh~gE!d the City staff to consider the rate structure if fees were reduce'CJ:t~,[;r.esident~;~~i,6g smaller containerS: . ':~::::g:::@:;:::.\. ,..:(::::::~{:};f~:~?' Wick made a motion to leave the current contract in place:ancEbid the service in October as originally planned. The motion was sec9nCi,ed by Frank a'rid)p~ssed unanimously. !;~ :;~t~~;~f~:~:~{::~~~~~8}~:2::>~:~: :~t,., _ . \:';{~;1:Mt:;:::::.:~ CIl.Y::ENG'iNEERR.EPORTS:~W>". '<{\?:~;::::5i. .... ~~) ;:~:::::;,;::::~::~~:';'..,. ':~::;: ::::;<;::::::::j... :';':-;':'::':','. ,..\-:';,:.>:,;.'{'.;':.:.:.;'....."'. '.<<';<";';>>:';',. Update - MnDot ROW. 2003 Watermain: Sab~ttl)[~ported,J6~VH~,previo'Usiy discussed with the Council an outstanding item on the 2PQ$.:W~t~rmain Exteh~ior:l/pr()jec(Wh~f~t1Y MnDot has indicated the City has not executed the required,,1~69<:ieas'a;.),f~tJhe pipin'?i~H$!DEe the last C'6tJncil meeting staff has contact MnDot requesting to PlJJ4B~se the pro:p)~fty over whJcfl:'the pipes are installed. If the City is required to enter into a lease agr:e.~&ent, the lease:Will cost an ~~ft/TIated $ 96,000. Purchasing the property would seem to be a better o'pfj~IT,\ MnDot r~p'[~Sentatives haY~'.jndicated that they are required to maintain 25 feet from the center line"cUbe. raHq6:e,~#5f~iqe.::::dUhe 'pJpe is lying outside of the 25', the City is eligible to purchase the 8QVV, , MnDot'~i~9ih:~IC'lited.'lhaFth.~y:will.h'ave legislation in 2008 to increase the required footag~,~~:]mi';s~I5j~tljQ;%:JD~(:,O':(:<lM~tf:~)~:,:(", "',':':;:f:i::i' MnDpfti~s:requested to"h5E3:e.~ on sHe:Jp:leview the matter before they can commit to the purchase. There(or~,Sabart will meefWlth:represe'h~atives of MnDot and report back to the Council. Weyrens stated she qu'~stI9ned ,if MnDot has'~D.establi~h~a purchase rate and was told that each district has a different price andthe:~re.presentative diCfo9t have S1. Joseph's district before him. He indicated the price will be similar to co'mm'~rc:ial property Ib.t,be area. ~.,:~:~t~:~~::t;:;\ . ,::,>:;:;:;:~~:}r Aaencv AareemenbiF.'ield Streef'Sabart stated that, previously, the Council approved the 4(f) Study for Field Street CorridorS.t9g5'P~~well as the analysis of the minimization alternatives. As this is a federally funded project, MnDofr~q~)'jres the execution of an agency agreement detailing the changes to the original contract including'funding impacts. Frank made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-001: Resolution for Agency Agreement. The motion was seconded by Rassier. Discussion: Frank clarified that the amendment would not change the scope or financing of the project and does not cause any substance/policy changes to the agreement. Sabart responded that the amendment only authorizes the funding changes for the detailed environmental study, 4(f), analyzing the minimization alternatives. The motion passed unanimously. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I January 17, 2008 Page 3 of6 MAYOR REPORTS - No Report COUNCIL REPORTS SYMANIETZ Leaque of Minnesota Cities Planninq Committee: Symanietz reported that she attended the latest planning meeting for the LMC annual conference at which they went to see the site in Rochester where the conference will be held. Stearns Countv Municipal Leaque: Symanietz stated that she attended the g~Arns County Municipal League meeting at which they held their election of officers. They also hA(:lt~'15resentation by a r~presentative ?f the Great River Regional Library. She learned s6m~:AQ~~testing facts which she shared with the Council: . i;:%;:;::::::,::::':i:::::::;:;:.; · There are more libraries in the United States than there ar~~Mtb6na'fas. \/.<'/N.'t'l/ -~,-,\'NtilN" · There are more than 30,000 cardholders in Stearns C9.\Jntyt "';:~~i:H:;x.;, · In their library system, they have more than 900,ooQA1@[ns to be checkeq:Q~~. · In 2007, more than 1,000,000 items were check~.g~g~tiwithin Stearns counlY~::,::,:?. ., ,~:~g:~~~~::::~'Y' '.'~'::~::::;::::~:~::::.>. Frank stated that he recently met with Mike Williams:ff~m';:st. Cloud. H,~.was amazed ~FH9w\the use of libraries is skyrocketing. He added that only 10% of the:U6J9.rmation.AYl:1J!able at the librarYq~{available on the web. Symanietz also mentioned that several people"g(mq;!he;.(lip(~ry to access the internet as well. ,*:::::;:::::::;.:::::::~~::::::;:::,:::::::?,* WICK ". /,:'>:.:-:.:.:';., ;:::::~:~::~:;}:(:::::~:~:?:~::::::.:,., . ' \:':>;::<:/::-:"~' Economic Development Partnership: Wick i~B~.rt~:cf:iB'~tthe St. clgn~Ie~rtnership held a science initiative on January 10 at the College of St. Benedicf<(Attheiasfm~~ti!1g, a repl~~~ntative from St. Cloud State gave a brief presentation about the regional eccir:ig,mic fqr~9~~n::{[.Q~ pre"sel1ter stated that the representatives of the StateotMiffrlesota indicated.:that'We{arei"hf:a'[ecession and he stated that it may be too quick to make that,?$;~:aifiptjBit'~she is nof.~~f~)the econom'y:is at that point yet. SCHULTZ - No Rep9d:l'l:i~g:r;:;::" ';:i:'::N':::. ":~i:;!~f:;::.:... ",~:.:-:.\:<.;.:.:.,~ ", ,'" N J.~'.'''.';.''. FRANK ',("... '" ..;{::;:r!:\;:;i?X::':?::;.,:,:'".......::,:.;(. .' .';,", '. ...........'.. . "?::nI.;(:flit::::;:':j:ii);:;:: ,;: ....,:. :i;:; :~::: ::~;r.~:,;:\\:.;;::~...:"'" CommitteeAssianmehts: Frank::~~~ted that he sp6kefwith several residents who have stated that they appliedJq;::Q~;6n differeijtlp,Qardslc9T.nJTlissions and were told that they would be considered when there wasA6::&peming. Many 6f.t.ii~m feertti'atJhey were not considered for previous openings. Weyrens advi~;'e4m~ Council that apPJ.i9~tions'af;~:k~pt for 6 months, after that they would need to re-apply. Wick suggesl~'gi~Qat the City keep...~(.I[s.t of thosetlnterested in the various boards/commissions rather than requiring airl~:x~,.~pplication wh~:mfnother position becomes available. '\.:::;:;:;::,:8::.:. :':~.:':<:.:c:': Citv Website: Fr~fi~:stated th9(h~:understands that it takes staff time to add additional information to the City's Website; however, he stated that he would like to see more information and reports made available to the public on the 'cifr:.~?yY~b$ite. 'o',;;.:.;:.:.:.:.;.'? ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 2008 Fee Schedule: Weyrens advised the Council that staff has made some significant changes to the proposed fee schedule since it was previously presented. The proposed schedule will encompass all fees that are charged for services within the City. Frank clarified that there will be little to no changes for residents. Weyrens replied that the most significant changes will affect new construction and rentals. Frank then stated that the City must be careful that costs for new construction are not too high, driving people away from St. Joseph. Wick added that businesses are choosing not to build in St. Joseph due to the costs to which Weyrens stated the Council may look into incentives for new businesses. January 17, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Weyrens discussed the following changes: · Temporary Gambling Tax: This fee would now be charged when an application for exempt permit is received for Council approval. · Charge for filling pools: Weyrens stated that the City has been receiving more and more requests for the Fire Department to fill pools. This is a new fee as the City needs to capture those costs to include the equipment used. · Accident Reports: Weyrens stated that we are only allowed to charge $0.25/page. · Housing/Renta/: According to Weyrens, these. costs have not increased in years. There seem to be more and more inspections needed to ensure compliance thus more expenses are being incurred. Ill!, .....'.',.i.J/',.,;,x.., Frank questioned whether the charges for pet licenses were changed to,};,,{Qj'~H:\iveyrens stated they did not. .,:~:::i:ni::v" '''-<''''''',', ",".'," .~'.':>'.',',f.'c",';-.'...':.,'i''',;'::'', Weyrens stated that there were several changes to the costs ass.89.!~}gd VJitti';k~nd UselDevelopment. · Amendment/Rezoning: This fee was increased due to"gpsts'for mapptQ9ii=i,nd hearing notices, etc. · Annexation Fees: Weyrens stated that this was bro,~~6:s90wn by whetheif/2f:,Pot the areas being annexed are in the orderly annexation area. If t~e,::<?i.W'forwards an annexatiqnto the MN Planning that is not in the OA area, they charg~JthErCity double, as they havet(j'-:9pen a new file. Therefore it makes sense to charge different;fees'for areas out~ide the OA. ":4::!::k::" · Flood Plain: The current Ordinance requires iFf~~..)t.?ut one ~",~\dever been estabilsfj~'d. · Interim Use Permits: Weyrens advised the CouriCU;ttH~t ttl~~,~fees were increased due to the increased costs associated with publishing and mailingth~Ypublic hearing notices. · Lawn Deposits/Escrow. This fee W~'~':A:(:tded due to in'ct~Ming problems with yards not being established in some of the new dey~lppm~nt~. Weyrens;'s@~,d that this is not common, but other cities are also struggling with the sarTi~>,issu~in~:!::;:;:"...,;;::))N:~:t::::>, . · Preliminary Platting Fees: Weyrens agyl?ed the::9.9;tIJ:H~il that pl~Jtir)g fees have been changed based on the size of th~,p'lat as it coststm.ore for.Ji~,~f{Q9}n9~ices:and mailings for the larger plats than it does for sm~11x~:p'Q~,~t::,J:hey will b~i2Ia~~m~(:f aseitli~:t;~.major or minor plat for future plats. ,,4~:::v;;;;:''''''''''~~: . "~;:::::~:;K::::::i:~?""":'/ · Final Plat: A fee.B~:g::been ad'a!3'd\for final ~i'~tW'~s some developments may contain several phases and itm~~rtake a few ~~~"~rs before f1i:~..Ji.nal plat is submitted for approval. · Special Use Permltor Varia?s~?;~eyrens repqae.,d that these fees were increased due to the increased costs"a'~~99iat~Q;W.i!ti:;R~q!i~bJn,~J3ndiifailing the public hearing notices. · Site P/fnRf3view. Tn,ese.:cosfs' are'assdGiqt~q.N:iith commercial and industrial plan reviews. It cq~l~iroQH~~::::!Rr.;,staff'tQjl~*iew their plans''''~'ha';''in many cases the plans are submitted and found ,;.tq~p~"rnconiplet~te.sultin!;f:JH;:(llore staff time. The Councilors requested that the fee be changed ,.</Hl6:':$250 with a $7'$Q:",qepositjd$tead. Frank questioned how long their deposit is held to which ,:~;~::;tWeyrens stated it Wb'ljlcl be ti'e;r~'..until a developer agreement is executed. .':;:'S{prm Water Developin:~nt Fee:\i';(/eyrens stated that the fee schedule will include clarification that a"'de;\1elopment credit istciipplied equal to the investment that is put into the system. · TIF:'\iVid~clarified that J,t,be divided into those projects less than $750,000 and those equal to or greaterth~n,$7 50, oOQd!Et? · Tax Abafffrijl~at w,~;yf.gfJs stated that this fee has been added to be more consistent with the o rd inances :'::;':~;:::~:;;:-l:::;;::::kl' '<,>',"'.":.''''''.'''/,v' · Vacation - Pubjfif:l~OW: This fee has been changed from cost to $500 as it is becoming more frequent. ". There were also some significant changes made to the fees associated with Licenses and Permits. · Building Permits: The fee scheduled has been changed to give a more structured fee schedule. Weyrens also added that the plan review fees for residential permits have been changed from 10% to 25%. Most cities charge a 65% plan review fee. · Compost Permits: Weyrens stated that the City will need to look at finding a new compost site as the current site is nearing capacity. One option to extend the use of the compost area is to change the participants that can use the area or increase the fee for adjoining Townships. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I January 17, 2008 Page 5 of6 The City has a working agreement with St. Joseph Township and it would be reasonable to charge the same fee for both St. Joseph City and Township. St. Wendel however, does not have an agreement with the City and has an outstanding invoice for services. Weyrens recommended the City increase the fee for St. Wendel Township residents. The Council concurred and also stated that the continued use should be considered before the area opens in 2009. · LiquorLicense: According to Weyrens, it has been several years since the liquor license fees have increased. Rassier questioned the background investigation fee and stated that it appeared to be too high. Weyrens stated that sometimes the investigations become quite extensive and require legal opinion. Rassier suggested that this fee be reduced and a deposit be collected as well in the event that it becomes more extensive. · Inspection Fee - Class A Occupancy. Weyrens advised the Counc[!;tmq.t this is a request of the Fire Chief due to code changes.c(;:::;:P::'" · May BowIe: Although this is not an annual event, the fee has ~~~m ncreased due to increased alcohol enforcement that would be required if the event wen:~r~f9U9h~ back to St. Joseph. · Parade Permits: According to Weyrens, the City's former~(f~&!$che'd~.l~;.r,equired a fee of $10/entry. After Council discussion, it was decided thqtJh'efg' would'O'&::;09Jees associated with a parade permit. ,,:((:~mHl"':'::::@@h,.. · Peddlers License: It was suggested that a $25 f~g{p~:charged to those appJy.jDg for a Peddlers License. Currently, they are asked to check in.w!m:the Police Department aiidj?fOvide the company name and employee names. ,,:dt:jiW? .''':-:;'''. ''<;\t:~~j8~(::.. · Meter Testing: Weyrens stated that this fee tilf~$~~n inCreC3$'~~~:to $100. If the mEH~His tested and there are problems, then the City is respon~n:Sj~~f()r tb~7r~'pairs and conversely if the meters are working, the testing fee is the r~~ponsibility of th~;r~~!gent. l:::t:~;:,:~::~:::~:;:-:~., . ":';:::::}>::}}~:" With respect to the installation of fh~rtieW'::mf::lters, Frank~~qgg~sted that the City provide information in the next newsletter asIg~)He'i~m9YR.1 of the Ci4J~I8~ meters as they will no longer be necessary. \%:::l:::.. "':::.:{:,:%:;:::::::.,...,. "::,::;:{:::::), · Water Shut-off/Reconnect Fee: This fee\is beingjOcN~~:sed.as $5CFdoes not cover the costs of staff to disconnect qr:J~g9Rh.e.c;:t water t8::~":pr()p~:~y~""":::::ftMt;;,:::::.::,. . · Water Rates: WeYr~6:s<'state~.~b.9t this feeiW,iI.I,9hange as thOse rates will be converted to gallons rather than cu~jcif~et.'::::::;:;:~:. \;!t}i:'K · Sewer Rates::::-r:hisfee is being0i6creased from '$3 to $4 based on new features being added. "./,:-:,:~<<-:.:'.\. .-;.:,;.:<.:,;,~/ "':':<';':';':';';'. . ":-:::;;?~::::?':': .', ." .">,':':>:::'? ";':::';':::::::\ Symanietz made a motioh:~Q ad<?PtJh.~C?o.OlJ;F~,~ Sc~~~ule as discussed. The motion was seconded bY..WJ~~~. 'c:':/;:\ ...::.;;::..::."" ""';:'::;;:;:?::::'!::;"?}:,::::;.):'(:" .!. :":;:::::::::: :::::::;?y:::.:~::::::?~:::'::;:?:,~:: ,','" "'f:';<-:;' .\.:-:'>:: :<.;.y . ,:_.t_<.::::~:,:::?' .:Q1.*~[J~sjon?'Fj:~h~..quesW6h~d.why the sewer rates did not increase. Weyrens stated that the City d:Tiwlll be reviewingthQ~~ rates this summer. '\<;.:.~:,:,;.:.:,:-:' .,;,.:,:/.:.:.:.-'..... "<\-:',"'.";::;'. <., . "':{VVlcK questioned the'iQ~t~ase in:;qbtmcil Salaries. He stated that the Council/Mayor salaries shoQlgbe increased eveJ"y two years when there is a change on the Council rather than annually. Accor#lbgto Frank, it i~h?rd for elected officials to deal with their own salaries. Schultz agreed; howeverDfte.stated th~tthese salaries have already been approved in the 2008 budget. The fee schedule'WHLt?e am.@'ridEid to leave the 2008 Council salaries at the same rate as 2007. ",,,,,,..,.,,.,,,-,'.,,.. .,."'........".,,.., ., . '"' r The motion passed u'ii.~nih1ously. '....,-/' Pay Equity Report: Weyrens presented the Council with a Pay Equity Report for the City of St. Joseph. The Minnesota Department of Employee Relations requires all municipalities to submit a Pay Equity Compliance Report every three years. The purpose of the report is to ensure that males are being treated equal to females. To assist with the analysis, software is provided and the City is responsible for data entry. The report must be based on the payroll data as of December 31,2007. Finance Director Lori Bartlett has prepared the reported and indicated that the City is in compliance of the regulation. Therefore, the City is required to accept the report and submit the final data to DOER. January 17, 2008 Page 6 of 6 Symanietz made amotion to accept the Pay Equity Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Human Riahts Reaional Office Update: Weyrens stated that she recently received some additional information relating to the regional human rights office in St. Cloud. They are looking to see if St. Joseph if comfortable with the proposed layout of the office. Weyrens added that Waite Park has discussed this and they are not comfortable at this time. If all parties could agree, the Governor was looking to make a proclamation on Martin Luther King Day. Wick stated that he has similar concerns to those of Waite Park. He is concerned with the fact that the St. Cloud office would only be able to handle input of the claim, but it would ne~g'it() be investigated through the State Office. He is also concerned with the fact that the St. Cloud Offj~~tr.fi'i3'y not be able to provide the Educational/Outreach programs that were discussed. According to..Wj,~.K:'in other areas such as Northfield, Mankato and Moorhead, there are Human Rights ComIl)J~~J6.H~"~13t up that work directly with the State; however, they do not receive any compensation. Rassi~[~@ree'd[Wim Wick and stated that the goals that were originally drafted by the area cities are not beil:lg menn their'ph3posed layout. He stated it would be a mistake for St. Joseph to agree to the layout a~Jn!.~Wme. ":',,, (~:'>:':<',,<":~,>>:.. . ~\::::::;:;~:~:~::';" :''':<;'','::'~' '1',":>0':;'>; Wick questioned whether or not, based on MN Statute.~;:#,.jgi:Oup of Cities can form a:~gm,r.:nission. Weyrens stated that they can by using a Joint Power$)~greement. WiqK,suggested thalth~.,City form a Human Rights Commission within St. Joseph and offe'r:tr~ining in th.~;;9ny as well. Weyre'ili:(informed The Council that the office would be located either in Waite P~fK:J;>r St.::GJotld as the office should be located where public transportation is available. d;~:',[,::;::h;, "{;:~:i~]~llt~\~!:::::l' Due to the urgency of the Governor's ann6A9:cem~nt" Weyrens Vqq~~poned whether or not the plan is acceptable to the Council at this time. Rassj~Et~nd:':VVI.9~::~weed thafjJtl~"not acceptable as presented because if it cannot meet the goals, then it wdl.ilg, not beh~fjJJb,e City.'A,lth()ugh there are some outstanding issues to work on,. Frank stated tti'aFhe is in favqbOC5f.thE:! regtD:nal office. He said those issues can be dealt with over the nex{ifeW;toonths. He 'lh~n stafed":'that+h~6Y:of the human rights cases do not ",',',v.'(",>;.'.'tYdi.J:,<',""/,':,',",'''''o'i" V//"'"N,~ ,.:.::-',>/d,,':." .,<,,',>.',y,',',..' go to court. rather media~I8.ni;;J'Efth'enrg~~stioned"~Q~r~:the, mediatiOh's would take place. Symanietz reported that, currentlY,,:P:$9ple can be'glDJhe compl?16t process online. ~-,t:~~:g;,~ ~P;;/ ..:8:~:~~~t~-:.;:;tr~~~~~\ Capitallmorovement 'prah}:.YVeyrens~Wte'd that the COulJ~il needs to meet again to review the Eng ineering.~,I,~..:~~ well'a~il~,~*:;~~~$9,t.~':b~'~'~gm1'Nj:))j:::?(0;;~t;#' _ Public Workg"Djf~a6rlntervi~Ws:j::YYeyrens remin'd~H:'tfle Councilors that they will be conducting 2nd intervi7:~~J~:n;January:~~:;Hg:P08 b~~lQRi,ng at 7: 15pm for the Public Works Director. ,,~i'>:';;::;':':':<':::," . :>).~~,".,;' ~_, " , :,';" Gamblina ,t..oolication: WeYfe.6~adviseCiJ8'E:! Council that the Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Association is reques~JbQ,the approval oftQ~lr. Gambliq9'Application for a Silent Auction to be held at their event on February1:r:nl!:,lI~1:!::~.., ',':,:::ij~ Frank made a'hiotipn to appr?ve the Application for Exempt Permit for the Minnesota Darkhouse & Angling Assot'iii'iiQJl fOfi~H'~vent to be held on February 1, 2008 at Trobec's Event Center. The motion was second~'ij::~y:::YYitk and passed unanimously. ,\.;~;:<<<,::x~,~:;:<,:!!i ",V,',',,',';:.','o'-' Adiourn: Wick made a ~gtion to adjourn at 8:45 PM; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Judy Weyrens Administrator