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Home My WebLink About1994 [04] Apr 07 {Book 05} CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 7, 1994 7:00 p. Tn. AGENDA 1 . Call to Order 2 . Approve Agenda 3. 7:00 p.m. - Bryan Nelson, Interactive Television System 4. 7:20 p.m. - City Engineer Reports a. Industrial Park b. Test Well . c. Capital Project Plan 5. 7:50 p.m. - Jerry Hirschfelt, DBL Labs 6 . 8:00 p.m. - Delinquent Water Hearing 7 . 8:05 p.m. - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8. 8: 10 p.m. - City Attorney Reports a. Fence Construction Complaint b. 9. 8:30 p.m. - Fran Court, Lions Gambling Application 10. 8:40 p.m. - Mark Lambert, Parking Issue It. 8:50 p.m. - Gary Schliecher, Recreation Association 12. 9:00 p.m. - St. Cloud HRA, Lot Split; Variance; Special Use 13. Approve Minutes - March 14, 1994 & March 17, 1994 14. Bills Payable 15. Treasurer , Report s .. Mayor Report 17. Council Report 18. Department Head Report - Jim Marthaler 19. Clerk/Administrators Report a. Federation Request d. Lot Split, Art Novak b. Auction, surplus property e. Outdoor Liquor Permi t c. Overhead Cabinet f. Other Matters of Concern 20. OLD BUSINESS a. Linnemann Inn Parking g. ROW Property Request b. Hookup Fees, DBL & Linn Inn h. ADA Prioritization Plan c. Street Numbering i. Wastewater Pretreatment d. Snow Removal Policy j . Employee Training '. e. Keg Ordinance k. Police Chief Contract f. Planning Commission Ord. 21 . Adjourn . . ~ ~ \\ å 0("'"" à· ~ .. \ ~ \ ; I ~, c a. Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PRm Minneapolis,MN Permit No. 306 _ PrivaleChannels - 7711 Computer Rve. Edina, MN 55435 Phone: Glê.896.9898 Fax: 612.896.9899 - ca = = ... = = .=..".... "- - ··C~: .. _ _ :; ca - ".. E fn "'5 ,," "- ~ - =- .. "'" = I- i,;;; __ I::) I::) "'" = .. = ca 1- ca 1- .c = .c .c .,e. 1- .. ; ca i. = E I::) g.æ IS = : = w .. fn ..: ;: = ! fn = I: :i I: !: 'C " w " w " fn I fn I I ! " ! IS! = =- = =-=- =- I I --(")ïJ Sl> !. "0 :Y ~ 3 2 0 ~. Sl>::1 ::r('!)(")Sl>-3< ::1 a. J 0 =\. ('!) co '< 3 ~ ('!) co ::1 0 (f) S' Sl> c:: ('!) ~..... . ('!) :E (f) ('!) 3 2. 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Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. Others Present: Police Chief Brad Lindgren; Police Officers Jeffrey Young, Bradley Meyer, Virginia Gustin, Brian Klinefelter. Mayor Reber called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and stated that this IS an informational meeting to discuss any matters which the Members of the Council and the Police Chief and Police Officers wish to discuss. He stated that this is an informational meeting and to increase communication with the Police Department. Chief Lindgren stated that he had sent a memo to the officers informing them of the meeting. Matters discussed and cleared where bills brought before the Council, specifically, tires, name tags, and a flashlight. Other matters of concern were amount of comp time accumulation, requirements to use i t within a specific period, holidays, and scheduling. Chief Lindgren brought up the fact that the Police Officers are aware of the costs of equipment and serVlCes and discussed the mechanisms · they use to save the City money. Currently a SIren DOX wiil have to De replaced. Additionally, he discussed with the ~ì emb e r s of the CounciL the police budget. Al so the Police Department requested to have another location found 101 storing Christmas ornaments, air conditioners and other equipment, 1n ordel that they may park both patrol cars In the garage. 'via yo r Reber will look at other locations for storage and report to the Council. The Council and Police discussed the functioning of picking up dogs running at large. I t was suggested that the Police Officers prepare short memos to the Chief on any situation which the Council should be informed. The Chief could report these matters to the Council. The Council asked the Police Officers to put their requests and recommendations in writing, concerning comp time, holidays, overtime, and use of time off. Additionally recommendations on transportation of dogs, and any other matters which effects the Police Department are requested. The meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. · Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator Page 2519 . Corrected Unapproved Draft . March 17, 1994 . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, March 17, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber. Council Members Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Daniel Nierengarten, Craig Ruhland, Kevin Evens, Jo Ann Evens, Neil Loso, John Scherer, John Brunner, Brad Lindgren, Paul Toohey, Mark Sakry, Geri Herges, Chris Verlow, John Smith, Jim Smi th , Adrienne Smith. Agenda Approval: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the following additions: Clerk/Adm Reports ( f ) : Gambling Application, Legion; Old Business (p) Employee Training. Deletions: City Engineer Reports. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Approval of Minutes: Hazen made a motion to approve the minutes of March 3, 1994 City Council meeting as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 . Bi 11 s Payable: Loso made a motion to approve the bills payable, check numbers 19381 - 19412, as presented; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Over Time and Callouts: Hazen made a motion to approve the overtime and callouts as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Treasurer I s Report: The audit for 1993 has been completed, and a date needs to be selected for the presentation by the auditors. The Council established April 26 or April 27 as a special meeting to discuss the audit. MAYOR REPORTS APO Executive Meeting: Mayor Reber reported that he recently attended a meeting of the APO Executive committee, at which they discussed the naming of the Highway 15 bridge. Jerry Bauerly and Jo Ann Benson requested the bridge be named .. Mis sin g Chi I d r en 0 f Hop e" B rid g e" . The APO has requested further discussion of the bridge name before officially adopting a name. Garage Clean-up: As requested at the joint meeting with the Police Department on March 14, 1994, the garage behind the City Annex is being cleaned out, to allow ample space for the squad car. Sherburne County MST: Sherburne County has recently been placed In the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Page 2520 . Corrected Unapproved Draft March 17, 1994 . Economic Development: Mayor Reber has recently attended a meeting of the 5t. Cloud Area Economic Partnership: Ci ty Engineer, Joe Bettendorf, and 5t. Cloud AEP representative Bi 11 Fahrney are discussing plans and alternatives regarding St. Joseph's Industrial Park. Mayors Association: Recently Mayor Reber has been solicited for contributions by a Mayor Association with religious affiliations. Since the contributions would not provide benefit to the taxpayers, Mayor Reber denied the request. COUNCIL REPORTS Hazen Annual Conference: Hazen requested authorization to attend the Annual League Conference in 5t. Paul June 7 - 10. Reber made a motion allowing two ( 2 ) members of the City Council, Bob Loso and Stephanie Hazen, to attend the Annual Conference with the registration fee of $ 205.00 each. Councilor Ken Hiemenz will serve as an alternate. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Loso . Bar Owner Request: Mark Zimmer has requested the City Council meet informally with all the bar owners to discuss matters of mutual concern. Mr. Zimmer is willing to be the moderator. After discussion, the Council felt i t is important to continue communication with the local establishments. Reber made a motion directing the City Offices to contact Mr. Zimmer to establish a meeting date with the bar owners as requested. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Ballpark Bleachers: Loso stated that the bleachers in the ball park are in dire need of replacement. Since it is a City park with potential liability Loso felt i t was important to determine costs for repair. One suggestion has been to replace the bleachers with aluminum, providing a longer life. Loso will continue to check costs and report back to the Ci ty Council. Alley Request: Loso received a complaint by the property owners abutting the alley between Birch Street West and Ash Street West. Each year the alley entrance washes out behind the tar apron, making the alley hazardous. Mayor Reber stated that he would discuss the matter with Public Works Director Dick Taufen. When the Ci ty is patching the roads, they can extend the current apron in the all ey . Personnel Committee: The Personnel Committee along with City Attorney John Scherer met with the Police Chief to discuss the contract status. A report will be submitted to the Council for review. The Ci ty Attorney was instructed not to draft any additional documents until the Page 2521 . Corrected Unapproved Draft . March 17, 1994 . Council has reviewed the matter. SpringCleanúp: The Spring Clean-up dates have been established by the Park Corrmission. Residential clean-up has been scheduled for April 28 and May 5, 1994 and the Park clean-up will be on April 30, 1994. Council agreed to mail notice to all residential refuse customers. Hiemenz APO Meeting: Hiemenz stated that he recently attended an APO Meeting at which the Highway 15 bridge was discussed along with the new computer system purchased by the APO. SkateBoard Ordinance: Hiemenz questioned City Attorney John Scherer on the status of Ordinance 89, Skateboard and Bicycle regulation. Scherer stated that the Council should very shortly receive the update for inclusion in the Ordinance Book. Ordinance 89 has been published and is enabled. Chief Lindgren requested a copy of Ordinance 89 for his department. Linnemann Inn: Hiemenz questioned Mr. Scherer as to the status of the Linnemann Inn parking lot. Weyrens stated that the City Offices sent a letter requesting a detail plan of the parking area to the Linnemann Inn, but have not received a response to date. Scherer requested ~ Weyrens to forward a copy of this notice for his review and - recommendation. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on March 7 , 1994 and discussed the following items: 1 ) Northland Phase I I I ; 2) Enabling Ordinance for the Park Commission and Planning Commission; 3) Nudity Ordinance. The Planning Commission has requested additional time to review the enabling ordinance for their Commission as they have requested additional information from the City Attorney. Since the Planning Commission did not wish to hold the Park Commission Enabling Ordinance from passage, they recommended Council approval after the City Attorney verifies whether or not the Council Liaison to the Park Commission is a voting member. Star City: As part of the process in becoming a Star City the City Council needs to establish a future capital improvement plan. After discussion, the Council requested the City Engineer be present at the next meeting to'discuss the formation of such. Department Head Schedule: Hiemenz requested that the Department Heads prepare a schedule for all of 1994 illustrating when they will be reporting the Council. Scheduling would ..,' Members to allow both Council and Department Heads ample time for preparation. Stearns County Subdivision Regulations: Hiemenz stated that he has received information regarding subdivision regulations for Stearns County and proposed changes. The County has scheduled a hearing for March 22, 1994, and Hiemenz is requesting authorization to attend. Hazen made a motion authorizing the attendance of Councilor Hiemenz at the Stearns County Subdivision Hearing on March 22, 1994. The motion Page 2522 . Corrected Unapproved Draft March 17, 1994 , . was seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 City Attorney Reports Fence Construction Complaint: Mayor Reber stated that the City Council Members have recently received a letter from Scott Kelm, attorney for Kevin and Jo Ann Evens. The Evens are requesting that the fence located at l¡. 1 - 5th Avenue NW be removed due to the recent verification of creosote in the fencing material. Ci ty Attorney John Scherer stated that he has discussed the fencing material with the attorney of the property owners, Ross and Mary Rieke. The Rieke , proposing to sandblast the fence, in an effort to s are remove the creosote. Scherer discussed with Twin City Testing whether or not creosote would be removed by sandblasting. Twin Ci ty Testing cannot give a definitive answer without re-testing the wood. Since the Ci ty has provided the testing to verify the presence of creosote, it would be the responsibility of the property owner to verify the removal of creosote through re-testing after sandblasting. Mayor Reber questioned whether or not EPA would become involved if the -- fence were sandblasted, as the material would become airborne in the - process. Mr. Scherer stated that this issue could be addressed if sandblasting became a reality. Ci ty Attorney John Scherer stressed the following points: 1 . Con firmed that neither he nor his firm have been or are currently representing the property owners on this matter. St. Joseph Ordinance No. 29 prohibits the City Attorney from representing any member of the Council or person affiliated with the City. 2 . The City has acted timely and responsibly to the complaint. 3. The City is actively striving for closure in this matter. 4 . The City will proceed with enforcement of the Ordinance. Kevin and Jo Ann Evens discussed the following concerns: 1 . In their opinion sandblasting will not remove the creosote and, this substance penetrates material. 2. Why the Police Report they filed is not public information. Mr. Scherer stated the City cannot release the police report SInce it is covered by data practices. I f the matter cannot be resolved, the City can pursue the matter criminally or civilly, civilly being the most desirable. As with all court cases, the process may take up to one year to settle. POLICE CHIEF REPORTS - Police Chief Brad Lindgren presented the February 1994 police report. Hazen questioned the reaction to the joint meeting with the Police Department on Monday, March 14, 1994, and asked if it would be Page 2523 -) Corrected Unapproved Draft , March 17, 1994- . beneficial quarterly with the department. Chief Lindgren felt to meet the meeting was positive and supported the idea of joint meetings. The City Offices were instructed to establish meeting dates in June, September and December. The Council questioned the underage drinking situation. Chief Lindgren feels that owners and patrons have become more socially conscious of the issue and Police Department is continuing to monitor the situation. He reported that Sal's Bar is abiding by the license suspension, but can continue to sell off-sale and serve food in the establishment. The license suspension was only for the on-sale license. The Council discussed the following matters with Chief Lindgren: 1. The loading zone by Grand Slam - the sign has been removed and cars are parking in that area again. The sign will be replaced as soon as possible. 2. The snow and parking problems on the corner of 2nd Avenue NW and Minnesota Street West. 3 . The removal of the stop sign at the intersection of County Road 2 and 2nd Avenue NW. 4- . Reservist John Brunner has been named Sergeant of the reservist program. Chief Lindgren introduced the newest member of the St. Joseph Reservist . Team, Paul Toohey. Toohey has been trained and certified with First Aid and defense mechanisms, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No one present wished to speak. Hazen made a motion to recess at 8: 15 p.m. ; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4-:0:0 Mayor Reber conconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club: Mark Sakry, interim Director of the St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club appeared before the Council to discuss the 1994 Summer Recreation Program. Mr. Sakry introduced the staff facilitating the program; they are: Geri Herges, Chris Verlow, and Kurt Selton. Mr. Sakry presented a proposed budget for running the St. Joseph Summer Recreation Program with a total cost of $5,800.00. Hazen made a motion authorizing the expenditure of $ 5,800.00 to the St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club for the 1994 Summer Recreation Program. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. ." Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4-:0:0 The City of 5t. Joseph will be responsible for providing funding for - the t-shirts given to all participants. The City Council instructed the City Offices to send a request to 5t. Joseph organizations for - assistance in this effort. Kurt Selton briefly discussed changes in the program including the Page 2524 Corrected Unapproved Draft March 17, 1994 . focus on team sports. CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Compost Area: Residents have expressed concern as to the opening of the City compost area. Hazen made a motion to open the compost area on April 8 , 1994 with the following hours: Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Hiemenz made a motion employing John Galama and Don Schneider as compost attendants, pending their acceptance, at an hourly rate of $4.49. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 NSP Energy Audit: Northern States Power presented a proposal to complete energy audits on municipal buildings for a fee. Loso made a motion denying the proposal j seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Grand Slam Liquor License: After reviewing the results of the . background investigation on the partners of Grand Slam Pizza, Hazen made a motion to approve the 3.2 beer license of Grand Slam Pizza as requested. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Background Check Fee: Loso made a motion establishing the background investigation fee for Grand Slam Pizza at $75.00; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Mo ti on Carried 4:0:0 Hiemenz made a motion that all future investigation fees for a 3.2 liquor license wi 11 minimally cover all expenses incurred by the City of St. Joseph. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Parking Ban: Residents have expressed concern regarding the lifting of the parking ban restrictions. :'vìayo r Reber stated that the Police Department i s not enforcing the restrictions at this time. However, they would be enforced in the event of a snow storm. Therefore, the Council did not find i t necessary to I iî t the parking ban. Gambling License: }\merican Legion Post jþ 32 8 requested approval of the gambling license for their establishment. Loso made a motion to - approve the gambling license application for the American Legion Post 4/:3 2 8 , 101 West Minnesota Street, as requested. The motion was seconded - by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Page 2525 Corrected Unapproved Draft . March 17, 1994 po 4IÞ Meeting Grounds: Jim Smi th, owner of the Meeting Grounds appeared be.for~ tl1eC9uncil to request author ization for a retractable awning and outdoor seating. The awning will extend five(5) feet over the side~alk, with seating extending six (6) feet from the building. After discussion, the Council referred this matter to the Planning Commission. OLD BUSINESS Park Board Enabling Ordinance: As recommended by the Park Board and Planning Commission, Loso made a motion adopting the Enabling Ordinance of the Park Commission with the following corrections: Section 23.1 subd 1 : Members shall receive compensation. Section 23.1 subd 2 : The City Council member of the Board shall NOT have voting power. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Policy Book: The Council instructed the City Offices to have available two (2) copies of the Policy Book, one for the City Office and one to be checked out by Councilors. This item may be removed from Old Business. 4IÞ ADA Prioritization Plan: In order to discuss this matter at length! the Council established a special meeting for March 23, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the ADA Plan as submitted by the City Engineer. Keg Ordinance: To remain under Old Business ROW Property Reauest: The Council instructed the City Offices to determine the status of this request and have information available at the next meeting to resolve this matter. Plumbing and Heating Inspector: Since the City is not required to employ a Plumbing and Heating Inspector, the Council requested that this item be dropped from Old Business. Employee Training: The Council discussed information regarding employee training which they received in their Council packets. Concern was expressed as to'whether or not the focus of training has been changed since their original motion. It was the understanding of the Council that soft skill training would take place in January of 1994. .,. The Council requested that all the employees affected by the training respond anonymously regarding their willingness to participate in training as proposed by Dick Molohon of Sales and Management! Inc. Additionally, in an effort to be sensitive to the needs of the - employees, City Attorney John Scherer wi 11 be contacted to determine if - the Council can require participation in this training. Councilor Hiemenz discussed the working in Weyrens I Office and space Page 2526 Corrected Unapproved Draft . March 17, 1994 questioned if there is ample space to perform work, or if it could be . organized in a more efficient manner. Cambling License ~ Camp Confidence: Council Members discussed the November and December financial report received from Confidence Learning Center. The statement indicated that the proceeds benefited the Cold Spring and St. Cloud area. Since the City requires that 85% of the proceeds benefit St. Joseph, the Council requested that the Confidence Learning Center appear before the Council to discuss this matter. Adjourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. ; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 ~e~ Deputy Clerk . - - Page 2527 · TO: ST JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL FROM: 8T JOSEPH POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: HOLIDAYS AND COMP TIME DEAR COUNCIL MEMBERS, PER OUR DISCUSSIONS ON MARCH 16, 1994, WE WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS DEALING WITH HOLIDAYS AND COMP TIME. 1.) THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WOULD BE ALLOWED UP TO 90 DAYS TO USE HOLIDAYS. 2n) THE EMPLOYEES WOULD BE ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE UP TO 80 HOURS OF COMP AND THEN BE PAID FOR TIME OV~R AND ABOVE THE 80 HOURS AND THEN AT THE END OF THE YEAR ANYTHING OVER 40 WOULD BE PAID OFF, THERE BY ALLOWING THE CARRY OVER OF 40 HOURS INTO THE NEW YEAR. ...... ...... THIS WOULD HELP PREVENT THE NEED TO GIVE OFFICERS OFF DURING THE PEAK MONTHS JUST TO USE UP DAYS. IF THE PROPOSALS ARE APPROVED IT WOULD HELP SCHEDULING GREATLY. - . W DO:\'OHUE RAJKOW5K! L T D . Attorneys at La¡(1 Reply to: st. Cloud March 24, 1994 ST. CLOUD Ms. Rachel Stapleton 11 Seventh Avenue North st. Joseph City Clerk ~O. Box 1-133 City Hall St. C!üud. .\IN 36302-1433 P.O. Box 668 st. Joseph, MN 56374 61:'251°1055 dOO·4-i5·961ï RE: Linnemann Inn Parking Lot FAX 612·251·3896 Park Board Enabling Ordinance Employee Training 'vtINNEAPOLlS Our File No. 16,395 ::90-l Plaza VII ";5 South Seventh Street Dear Rachel: \-finneavoiîs, ~,¡.:\ -"3-!02-~Ó:O Section 52.13, Subdivision 5 of the Zoning Ordinance -:JIZo339°-?206 sets forth parking lot standards which would apply to )00°4045.9617 the general business district, the area in which FAX !)L2·339·~7;-.5 Linnemann Inn lies. As you can see, paragraph "e" of that Ordinance requires plans for construction of a . ,," . ." ""C"·"" parking lot to be approved by the Planning commission .. .u>... \.,' .L>, . _ _.. _no before construction is started. No such land shall be CORCO.\' i-i. L:"'¡_~X5.\1El·~.-;: used for parking until approved by the Planning _~RE::E.:Z!C.~_: L. C,:;,ü.',t,:E Commission. I believe that a change in use of the 1.'-:0.\1.";5 G. JOT,.:-i.':O~·IC:--: property, as occurred here, triggers the need to fCH.'.' H. )CHER.E.~ prevent a parking lot plan. P.4UL .-1. R"\iKO~YSKl S~E: T'; F. t~R.·n section 52.2 sets forth the enforcement procedure for ~VIL~¡.-i_\1 [. C.-1.Si-f.\f.:',-,-, the Zoning Ordinance. The Ordinance shall be enforced by the City Council. A violation of the Ordinance constitutes a misdemeanor. civil relief may also be DAVID T. SI,",y pursued. C-.\ROL .4.. ST.1RK R.ICH.~.l?D ~\~ SOBALE4RRO I recommend that the following action be undertaken: A1ICH.~.EL c. R.-UKOWSKJ I suggest that a letter be sent out to all parties having an interest in the Linnemann Inn project advising them that a parking lot plan as required by section 52.13, Subd. 5, must be submitted to the city ,\I¡C.=-tAEL H. QO."\'OHUE Clerk's office within one week of the date of the Of C.:;C:-:~EL letter or the lot must be closed and barricaded. If a detailed plan is not submitted within that time, the [AMES H. K.ELLY. :\/1. D., F...l.C.~ Police Department will be directed to begin issuing ~IED:C""L CO;'\.-SCLT"':-':T parking tickets to vehicles parked within the lot, and :;CRDO:-: H. H.-\:-':S~fEJER IS _""D~IITTED --;-0 ;'::::K,!CE the city Attorney will be directed to draft a Complaint ¡:-: .'\:ORTH D.-\KCT.-\ AXD W!5CO~";5¡:-:. charging the owners of the property with a violation of -- PAC... A.. RA[KO~""5KI 1:-': WISCO:-:Si:-':, OL A. STARK i:-: fUiXOIS .-\:-:0 ~{r550L":U the Zoning Ordinance. I presume that will bring ___ .vILUA~.1 J. C\SH~t.-\0: 1:-.: SOL:ìH DAKOTA. matters to a head. Ms. Rachel Stapleton March 24, 1994 . Page -2- Moving on to another matter, a question came up at a recent Council meeting as to whether or not employees could be required to attend soft skill training. It is our opinion that employees can be required to attend. If the training is within regular working hours, no special accommodation should be made. If the training is held outside of the regular working hours or results in an overtime situation, then the employees should receive the appropriate overtime benefits to which they are entitled if they had been performing the regular duties during that time. Education and training is a part of one's jOb. This should be treated no differently as training in use of computers, use of a radar gun, or the use of maintenance equipment. Finally, I have also enclosed a revised version of the Enabling Ordinance for the Park Commission. The changes that were requested by the Council are included. Upon pUblication, would you please provide me with an Affidavit of Publication, and I will have the appropriate pages prepared for the Ordinance Book. Please let me know if there any other questions. Very truly yours, DONOHUE RAJKOWSKI LTD. . ---- - ~> / ¿- ; ......-... - .../;" j/T'/_.>¿/ '.-----. Bi,' .~- .'John H. Scherer / JHS/baz Enclosure L:\gen\16395\af032494.014 - - W · W DO:--JOHUE RAJKOWSKI L TO. Attorneys at Law Reply to: st. Cloud March 24, 1994 ST. CLOUD 11 S~vemh Avenue :'\."orth P.O. Box l-B3 3t, C:oud. :-'1:'-; 56302-1433 Mr. steven Dehler P.O. Box 129 612-251-1035 st. Joseph, MN 56374 ÔOO'445'~617 fAX 612·251'5896 l-f..r . Bradley J. Lindgren Chief of Police MINNEAPOLIS st. Joseph Police Department 290-1 Plaza VII st. Joseph, MN 56374 ~5 South Sevemh Street Re: Linneman Inn ~·.[j;lr:eaFoiis. ~.1;"'; :::3-l02·1620 Our File No. 16,395 612'339'9206 SOO'44S-96i7 Dear steve and Brad: ::AX ol1-339'';ïï3 I have had a chance to have some brief discussions ',.¡it~ - each of regarding the issue of hook-up charges you ::cr .=.~..l,.\'K f- R.4._;.;~C~·;5KI the Linneman Inn renovation. Both conversations ended - Gc.'oo.V H. a..J_\:S.\.fE¡E.~ with my suggestion that you get together and discuss F.:;;"E2ERICK. L. G.~U.\!K.E this matter and present a counter proposal to the hock- T.~·O."fA5 G. ;O'."A.':OVíCH up charges computed by the City. Both the city council lOH.': H. SCHE.~ER and I would like to get this matter concluded one way ,~J_UL .-1. R.·HgC~\·SKl or the other. ;.,E¥'I~· l-. GRAY Would please try to take the time to discuss this ~V!LU.·L\1]. C.~SH.\fA.\' you matter and get back to me with a proposal prior to the first City Council meeting of April. Thank you. D.--\V1D 1. SHAY C....ROL ..j, ST....i{K Very truly yours, R.ICH.-i.RD ~v. S03ALV.-\RRO .\f¡CHAEL C. RAtKOWSKI DONOHUE RAJKOWSKI LTD. By .\fiGi....ELH, DO.':OHUE John H. Scherer OF COt.:"'SEL JHSjbaz JA\IES H, KELLY. M.D.. EA.C.!' :\.fEDICAL COXS\.;t.TANT cc: Rachel Stapleton )RDO=-: H. HA....SMEiER IS AD~HTTED TO PRAG¡C~ J;-.¡ :--:ORTH DAKOTA A:-;D WISCO~SI:-':. L:\gen\16395\af032494.011 f^LiL A. RA,KOWSKJ 1:>-; WISCOSSIN, ..JL A. STARK 1:-; ILUSOIS A:-.òO MISSOURI .~D WIU.lAM J. CASHMA:-.i 1:-'; SOUTH DAKOTA. Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz 21 First Avenue NW Ross Rieke Bob Loso P.O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 (612) 363-7201 City Clerk/Adm FAX # 363·0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT 3:00 PM in Ci ty Hall June 14- ! 1994- September 13, 1994- December 13, 1994- - 1 . Call to Order -- 2. Discussion of matters of mutual concern 3. Adjourn ., - Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz 1 First Avenue NW Ross Rieke Bob Loso P.O. Box 668 . Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph. Minnesota 56374 (612) 363·7201 City Clerk!Adm FAX # 363·0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton 1994 Department Head Report Schedule For City Council Meetings To Report at 7:30 pm unless otherwise notified by the City Offices April 4, 1994 Jim Marthaler April 21 , 1994 Brad Lindgren May 05, 1994 Dick Taufen May 19, 1994 Brad Lindgren June 2 , 1994 Rachel Stapleton . June 16, 1994 Brad Lindgren July 7, 1994 Jim Marthaler July 21 , 1994 Brad Lindgren August 4, 1994 Dick Taufen August 18, 1994 Brad Lindgren September 1 , 1994 Rachel Stapleton September 15, 1994 Brad Lindgren October 5, 1994 Jim Marthaler October 20, 1994 Brad Lindgren November 3, 1994 Dick Taufen November 17, 1994 Brad Lindgren December 1 , 1994 Rachel Stapleton December 15, 1994 Brad Lindgren - Jl/ Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiemenz . First A venue NW Ross Rieke Bob Loso .0. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph. Minnesota 56374 (612) 363·7201 City Clerk!Adm FAX # 363-0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton City Council Meeting 3:00 PM June 9, 1994 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Meeting with local bar owners to discuss matters o:f mutual concern. 3. Adjourn. . - -