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.~ CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
¡ First Avenue NW July 11, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
.0. Box 668, I
. .Joseph, MN 56374 AGENDA
12) 363-7201
lX: 363-0342 1 . Ca 11 to Order
2. Approve Agenda
AYOR
onald "Bud" Reber 3. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes June 20
b) Domestic Abuse Policy
LERKI c) Special Use Permits - Planning Comm. Recommendations
D~IINISTRATOR 1) Silver Motors - Mechanical Repair, Gen. Business
lchel Stapleton 2) CSB - Office Space i n R-1
d) Application for Payment - Water Treatment Project
e) Application for Payment - East Minnesota Street
f) Resignation from Park Board - Darwin Erickson
R-:-;CILORS g) Resignation from CORE Committee - Marge Lesnick
)SS Rieke
)b Loso h) Bond Registrar Agreements for $1,280,000 Bonds
"n Hiemenz i ) Bond Registrar Agreement for $780,000 Bonds
)ry Ehlert
4. 7:05 P.M. - Delinquent Ut i 1 it y Bill Hearing
. 5. Bills Payable & Overtime and Callouts
6. Mayor Reports
7. Council Reports
8. Department Head Reports - Brad Lindgren
9. 7:30 P.M. - Miller East Cedar Plat - Joe Miller
10. 7:50 P.M. - Outdoor Liquor Permit Request
1 1 . 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. RECESS
13. 8:30 Rental Housing Problems Petition
14. 8:45 P.M. Rental Landlords - Linda Sniezek
15. Department Head Reports - Dick Taufen
a) Water Treatment Facility Project
b) Temporary Maintenance Workers
16. Clerk/Administrator Reports
- a) Rights of Way Task Force
b) City Ordinance Fines Limitations
- c) Ordinance Violation Fine Limitations
d) APO Traffic Circulation Study
e) Assessor for 1997
c) Other Matters of Concern
17. Adjourn
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. MEMO
TO: Honorable Mayor and Mem~the Council
FROM: Rachel StaPlet~
DATE: July 8, 1996
RE: Agenda July 11, 1996 meeting.
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3 a. Correction to the minutes of June 20 was the
spelling of the name of the marketing company the Star
City is requesting the City to contract. Page 2, third
paragraph - "Elnesses" in place of "Illnesses".
3 b. John Scherer will be providing a recommended
Domestic Abuse Policy for you to pass temporarily with
the allowance for change. The State is requiring
adoption of a domestic abuse policy.
3 c. The Planning Commission minutes will provide you
with their recommendation to approve both of these
Special Use Permit requests.
. 3 d. Application For Payment No. 4 to M. C. Magney
Construction, Inc. of $198,151.95 for the Water Treatment
Plant Rehabilitation.
3 e. Application for Payment No. One for East Minnesota
Street and Roske Addition.
3 f. Copy enclosed.
3 g. Marge Lesnick verbally notified me that she wishes
to resign from the CORE Committee due to so many other
commitments.
3 h. Standard agreement to the registrar/paying agent for
the bonds. This agreement is available in the office for
anyone who wishes to read it.
4. All delinquent customers have become current or agreed
to an acceptable payment schedule. I do not expect
anyone to come to the Council to be heard on this issue.
9. Joe Miller is requesting relief from the requirements
of the ordinance for parkland (2% for Commercial
Property). He feels the property is not being developed
but platted as developed property should be.
10. Friends of Donna Loso want to hold a fund raising
- event on August 24 at the Main Street Pub. Brad Borud
expects to come to the Council to discuss it.
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. 16 a. Our share is $340 to the League of Minnesota Cities
to work on this issue. Information in packet.
16 b. John Scherer will be preparing information on this
matter.
16 c. (Same as 16b)
16 d. Information in packet.
16 e. Need motion to approve the same assessor for 1997 -
Ollie Lesnick.
Also in your packet is information from Joe Bettendorf on
the Railroad. This is for your information.
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.pursuant to due caLL and notice thereof, the City CounciL for the City of St. Joseph met in
reguLar session on Thursday, June 20, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. in the City HaLL.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Mayor Ross Rieke; CounciLors Bob Loso, Ken Hiemenz, Cory EhLert;
CLerk/Administrator RacheL StapLeton. Mayor DonaLd Bud Reber was absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Brad Lindgren, Joe Bettendorf, John Scherer, Dave Theisen,
ELLen WahLstrom, Bob WahLstrom, Gary HeLtemes, Nancy EhLen, Marje Moore, Jodi Feder, Wendy
Verkinnes, ALoys G. Pfannenstein, Virginnia Pfannenstein, Rich Feneis, Jessica Feneis, Bev
Moore, Bob Krebsbach, John FoLk, Bob FeuLing, Jim Groere, Steve Frank, Mary Ann Graeve, Art
Reber, Dick Loso, Tara PLoumen, Mike Deutz, Mark Zimmer.
Acting Mayor Rieke caLLed the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with CounciLors Loso, Hiemenz,
and EhLert present.
AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as foLLows; seconded by
EhLert.
1. Minutes of the June 6, 1996 and June 11, 1996 CounciL meetings.
. 2. A Work Study Agreement between St. John's University and the City of St. Joseph
providing for a work reLationship for student workers.
3. A transfer of Liquor Licenses from Todd FuLtz to SalIs Bar, Inc. d/b/a/ Sa LIs
Sports Tavern, for On-saLe, On-saLe Sunday, and Off-saLe.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYABLE CALLOUTS AND OVERTIME: Deputy CLerk Judy Weyrens presented the biLLs payabLe,
overtime and caLLouts. After short review Loso made a motion to approve biLLs payabLe check
numbers 22590 - 22623, overtime and caLLouts as presented; seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MAYOR REPORTS: Acting Mayor Rieke reported Mayor Reber was unabLe to attend the meeting due
to famiLy needs.
COUNCILORS REPORT
RIEKE: CORE is in summer hiatus.
EHLERT: 1) EhLert indicated he is working with FLoraL Arts owners to resoLve some issues.
2) EhLert questioned if the City wouLd be advertising the 4th of JuLy CeLebration. CounciL
generaLLy feLt advertising is done by the Church and the organizations.
LOSO: 1) At the League of Minnesota Cities annuaL conference the League informed the Cities
_ that dues wiL L be going up over the next three years by 2% the first year and 3% the
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foLLowing years, maximum. .
2) The League of Minnesota Cities wiLL support and represent the cities in the US West Right-
of-Way issues. This matter is in court to aLLow US West <and other pubLic or private
utiLities) much greater aLLowances in using easement areas. Our portion of the cost to the
League for this service wiLL be $414.00.
3) Loso thanked those individuaLs that attended the June 14 softbaLL event ceLebrating the
St. Joseph RecreationaL Association's twentieth anniversary.
HIEMENZ: 1) The Marketing Committee, a sub-committee of the Star City Committee has prepared
a marketing brochure with an estimated cost of $5,500. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
agreed to donate $1,000 to this cause and the committee is seeking other donations. The
Committee is requesting to contract with the ILLnesses for this marketing package. Hiemenz
made a motion to approve a contract with the ILLnesses at a cost not to exceed $5,500, with
$3,500 from the Star City budget. The motion was seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: Loso. Rieke abstained. Motion carried. 2:1
2) Hiemenz questioned if the biLLs are being paid on the Brian KLinefeLter MemoriaL Park.
He understood that a biLL was not paid by the City. Loso indicated it was being directed
through the proper channeLs for consideration. EhLert indicated there may be some memoriaL
funds avaiLabLe to cover these costs.
FIRE CHIEF REPORTS: Chief Dave Theisen presented proposed updated by-Laws for the Fire
Department. He indicated most of the changes were gender sensitive, adding "and Rescue" 4IÞ
the name of the Fire Department and to increase the number of members from 30 to 32.
wouLd Like date and signature Lines at the end of the document aLso. Chief Theisen stated
he wouLd Like the CounciL to pass this updated document so he may begin the process of hiring
two new members. CounciL discussed the added requirements and LiabiLity the proposed
increase in number of members wouLd impose on the City. After short discussion Loso made a
motion to approve the updated by-Laws, with the maximum number of members to remain at 30,
and upon the review and approvaL by the City Attorney. If the Attorney has recommendations
for substantiaL changes this approvaL may be revisited. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CITY ENGINEER REPORTS: 1) Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, presented an overview of costs for
a Third Avenue NE Improvement project. TotaL cost is proposed at $36,600.
2) Information was sent to the residents on County Road 133 between Minnesota Street and
Highway 75 concerning their need for water and sewer. The WahLstroms wouLd Like sewer, but
wiLL get it from behind their property. Harvey Notch wouLd Like sewer service but couLd wait
awhiLe. Bettendorf wiLL write Mr. Notch a Letter stating the City's recommendation is to
wait untiL it may be incorporated into a whoLe project.
3) St. WendeL Township is conducting a study on providing sewer service to their residents.
The anaLysis may incLude consideration of a temporary connection, using St. Joseph sewer
interceptor as a short term connection for perhaps ten years, untiL a connection couLd be
made with St. CLoud directLy. CounciL discussed the probLems that may resuLt, and difficuLty
in discontinuing this service at a time when St. Joseph may need the sewer space, or at tr~
end of the term, if another connection is not yet in pLace. After some discussion Loso m~
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411Þa motion to respond that the City of St. Joseph has substantiaL reservations and is hesitant
to consider this proposaL. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
4) Bettendorf discussed the status of acquiring right of way propert i es for future 12th
Avenue extension.
5) Loso made a motion to approve caLLing for bids for weLL number 5 as previousLy proposed~
and incLuded in the financing of the Water Improvement project; seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE BUFFER ZONES: EL Len Wah Lst rom appeared before the CounciL to
request buffer zones of fiLtering trees be pLanted to provide for those residents Located
between East Minnesota Street and County Highway 75. She requested trees are pLanted on East
Minnesota Street, on the south border of the Roske property, and on County Highway 75.
Hiemenz indicated the City has interest in pLanting trees and considered becoming designated
Tree City USA. Rieke expressed interest in receiving the request and increasing the
CounciL's awareness of the need for trees. Loso reminded those present that the Ros ke
property is jointLy owned by the Township. They have a voice in matters that concern the
Roske property. Loso requested WahLstrom Layout the specifics of her request for further
review and consideration by the City. Hiemenz suggested she may contact members of the
Chamber of Commerce for assistance aLso.
. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Frank recommended the PLanning Commission and Park Board jointLy meet
to consider this issue and other pLanning needs such as methods of traffic management. He
aLso discussed sensitivity issues.
2) Steve Frank requested the City remove specific temporary signs from the utiLity poLes
advertising summer jobs, as he feLt it was a scam. The City Attorney indicated the City
empLoyees couLd remove the signs.
3) Frank stated he had discussed environmentaL impact or anaLysis statements with other
Minnesota City officiaLs. They had indicated to him that having these environmentaL studies
done is very common. City Engineer Joe Bettendorf agreed and indicated that normaLLy there
wiLL be something in a project that wiLL trigger that type of anaLysis.
Mike Deutz indicated the need for residents on the fringe areas to be aware and invoLved with
the LocaL community pLanning.
Acting Mayor Rieke recessed the meeting at 8:25 P.M. for 15 minutes.
Acting Mayor Rieke reconvened the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
HIRE POLICE OFFICER: Chief Brad Lindgren presented Steven Fisher as the candidate
recommended by the Hiring Committee, after review of 35 appLications and interview of 15
candidates. Loso made a motion to accept the Hiring Committee's recommendation, outfit the
new officer according to poLice poLicy, after positive resuLts are received from aLL the
tests of the new officer. The motion was seconded by EhLert.
- Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz~ EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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Lindgren aLso reported the Hiring committee recommended to the CounciL to not retain ~
eLigibility list of the top candidates for future hiring, because the top rated candidat
get hired by other agencies. They recommended to go through the entire process of
advertising, rating, and interviewing each time there is need to hire a new officer in order
to get the best avaiLabLe candidate at that time. Hiemenz made a motion to support the
Hiring Committee's recommendation as presented by Chief Lindgren; seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
OUTDOOR LIQUOR PERMIT: Mark Zimmer appeared before the CounciL to request an Outdoor Liquor
Permit for a Zimmer famiLy reunion, July 13,1996 at the La PLayette. He indicated there
wouLd be no outdoor music, but tabLes and chairs for peopLe to sit outside to eat and visit.
He aLso requested the requirement to appLy 30 days before the event be waived. EhLert made
a motion to approve the permit to aLLow the event as proposed; seconded Hiemenz. Discussion
- Loso questioned if a waiver of the 30 days is incLuded in the motion, to which the CounciL
members agreed.
Ayes: Rieke~ Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Mark Zimmer requested the CounciL further consider the criteria and requirements of the
Ordinance for aLLowing outdoor Liquor permits as a whole. City Attorney John Scherer
presented the history of outdoor Liquor permits, current requirements and a proposaL for
alLowing the Council to set some terms and conditions on a case by case basis.
Loso indicated the appLicant shouLd provide documentation of contact and approvaL Of.
residents in the surrounding area, prior to coming to the Council. Zimmer indicated encroachment on the aLLeys has been aLLowed in the past~ and may be alLowed
by the Council.
Rieke stated the fee does not cover attorney costs, and this may be a matter for
consideration.
EhLert recommended and the CounciL concurred to turn this matter over to a commi ttee of
EhLert, Chief Lindgren, Zimmer, Scherer and other interested persons. This committee wiLL
work out proposed Language and report to the Council.
TOBACCO CONTROLS: Jodi Feder of Tri-County ASSIST informed the CounciL the group is a LocaL
coaLition on tobacco with emphasis on youth access issues. She stated they did compLiance
checks on seLLing of tobacco products to youth in St. Joseph with 22% seLLing. She passed
out information on it. She recommended instituting a method of rewarding retaiLers for not
selling to minors and to raise the $24 licensing fee.
Tri County ASSIST members Marge Moore, a PubLic HeaLth Nurse of many years,
Wendy Verkinnes~ and Nancy EhLen presented statistics and information on the effects and
dangers of teenage smoking. They encouraged the City to pass the proposed ordinance and
increase the fee to $100. They aLso recommended imposing a locaL fine as a penaLty for
furnishing tobacco to minors. They were encouraging controLling displays of tobacco, anc
wanted to get rid of tobacco displays away from the counter. 51. CLoud has aLlowed "point
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-DiCk Loso indicated some faciLities wouLd require major changes to a L Low onLy point of
purchase saLe, but the retaiLer stiLL has strong controLs on the products.
ALoys Pfannenstein stated they have their cigarettes weLL controLLed, but if the fee wouLd
raise to $100 per year he probabLy wouLd discontinue the saLe of cigarettes as a service for
his customers. CounciLor Loso stated the fees for permits are estabLished to cover
administrative costs and shouLd refLect the costs, not set arbitrariLy.
Mark Zimmer discussed vending machines in Liquor businesses where minors patronize it onLy
for eating normaLLy, and are accompanied by parents. Zimmer feLt this was a secure method
of seLLing cigarettes. He aLso feLt if the License were raised extremeLy high no one wouLd
seLL cigarettes.
Bob Krebsbach stated the retaiLers have the same concerns as Tri County ASSIST, and trying
to work together to soLve these probLems. The retaiLers have concerns of theft and minors
smoking. He feLt that the retaiLers are sincereLy trying to controL minors getting tobacco,
through theft controL and training.
Bob FeuLing feLt some ordinances are difficuLt to enforce, and it is better to have
enforceabLe ordinances.
CounciL agreed to have a committee of retaiLers and Tri County ASSIST aLong with CounciLors
Rieke and Loso meet and make a recommendation to the CounciL at a future meeting.
_ COMMUNITY EVENTS SIGN: John Scherer agreed that Rich Feneis has made the changes to the
contract that Scherer had recommended. Loso made a motion approving a contract with Feneis
Enterprises, Inc. to broker a community events sign for the City's future use, for which
Feneis wiLL be aLLowed to seLL, rent, Lease, or otherwise transfer rights to the Tri-Vision
Graphic DispLay Sign. The brokerage period is forty five days, for Feneis to contract with
advertisers. ShouLd the advertising be fiLLed the sign wiLL be constructed and donated to
the City, with Feneis retaining the advertising rights for fifteen years. The City wiLL
retain a portion of the sign for dispLaying community events. The motion was seconded by
Hiemenz.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Acting Mayor Rieke extended the meeting for fifteen minutes at 10:00 P.M.
ANNEXATION PETITION AND RESOLUTION: City Attorney John Scherer informed the CounciL the
County has executed a petition to annex that portion of Highway 75 that is west of 91 st
Avenue and in the Township. Loso made a motion to approve a petition to annex the Roske
property as joint owner of the property and request the Township join us in the petition to
annex. Included in the motion is approvaL of an amendment to the orderly annexation
agreement to annex Highway 75 west of 91st Avenue to Third Avenue NE and aLL of the Roske
Addition. The motion was seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: City Attorney John Scherer reported 1) One method of verifying
- students addresses wouLd be voter registration Lists, because they are pubLic information.
This is assuming particuLar residents have registered to vote. It may be cumbersome and time
consuming.
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2) The CounciL asked for recommendations on controLling noise vioLations in May. .
ordinance currentLy provides for suspension or revoking of the rentaL License. Current
poLicy aLlows for a hearing on the second vioLation. The poLicy couLd be changed to require
hearing on the first vioLation. If timing were an issue a special meeting couLd be heLd.
Scherer aLso informed the CounciL, as Chair of the ALumni Association for St. John's
University he is working through that role on student controL. Gar KeLLom expressed concern
with the student probLems in St. Joseph this spring.
CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
AMERICAN LEGION AWARD: The Sixth District American Legion gave an award to the City of St.
Joseph honoring Brian KLinefeLter. This award wiLL be dispLayed by the City.
1997 BUDGET: The proposed 1997 budget scheduLe was reviewed and approved with a motion by
Loso; seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
SNOW REMOVAL SIDEWALKS: Hiemenz made a motion to approve the foLLowing resoLution; seconded
by Loso.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST JOSEPH, MINNESOTA discussed,
considered and approved instaLLation of sidewaLks on the south side of East Minnesota Street
and incLude them in a Public Safety SidewaLk district, at the May 6, 1996 City counr.
meeting. The CounciL agreed that the City wouLd be responsibLe for snow removaL on the
sidewaLks.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT snow removaL from the sidewaLks on the south side of East
Minnesota Street from the 410 West Minnesota Street (Senior Apartments) to 91st Avenue wiLL
be the responsibiLity of the City.
Ayes: Rieke/ Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
G.O. WATER REVENUE BONDS: EhLert made a motion to approve a suppLementaL resoLution reLating
to $780,000 GeneraL ObLigation Water Revenue Bonds of 1996, providing a maturity scheduLe of
the purchaser, incLuding term bonds as provided for in the OfficiaL Notice of SaLe. This
maturity scheduLe provides for a sinking fund for bonds retiring on December 1/ 2016. The
motion was seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz/ EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
STREET LIGHT: Hiemenz made a motion to approve changing the street light poLe on Ninth
Avenue SE and Minnesota Street to fibergLass at a cost of $605.95, giving credit for existing
equipment. The motion was seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
FIRE HALL - ARCHITECTS FEES: Loso made a motion to approve the payment of $7,5540 for
schematic design to Hagemeister and Mach Architects, Inc; seconded by Hiemenz. Discussio0
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411ÞThis biLL was presented to the GSJAC, June 18, 1996. St. Joseph Township wiLL jointLy share
this cost.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
NORTHLAND: CompLaints have been received concerning construction traffic at the entrance to
NorthLand. CounciL requested the City Attorney review the DeveLoper's Agreement and minutes
of the meetings approving NorthLand, for ways to controL construction traffic.
ADJOURN: Hiemenz made a motion to adjourn at 10:29 p.m.; seconded by EhLert.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, EhLert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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RacheL StapLeton
CLerk/Administrator
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, , OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Date: 6/25/96
To: St. Joseph City Council
From: Darwin Erickson, Park Board Memb~
Subject: Resignation from Park Board Committee
I would like the St. Joseph City Council to consider this my
resignation from the Park board, effective July 1st 1996.
The reason for this resignation is that I have become involved
and assigned (thru my place of business) to other committees that
require a great deal of my time.
I feel I will not have the time that is required to adequately
serve the city of St. Joseph as a Park Board member.
- I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with the current Park
- Board members and also members of the city council, it has been
a very interesting and worthwhile experience.
cc; John Anderson, Park Board Chairperson
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. BRADLEY J. LINDGREN, CHIEF OF POLICE
BOX 268,25 N.W. 1ST AVENUE
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA 56374
EOUCATIOHAl ceNTER OF CENTRAL WJNHESOTA (612) 363-8250 EMERGENCY 911
DATE: JULY 11, 1996
TO: ST JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CHIEF LINDGREN
SUBJECT: QUARTERLY REPORTS
DEAR COUNCIL MEMBERS
I WRITE THIS JULY 3, 1996. HOPEFULLY ALL DOES GO WELL
THE 4TH OF JULY. I HAVE A FEW COMMENTS TO MAKE RELATIVE TO
THE INCIDENT REPORTS. THE 2 BURGLARY RELATED INCIDENTS AND
CHARGES THEREOF RELATE TO A RESIDENCE, AND 2 JUVENILES WE
APPREHENDED. BOTH OF THEM WERE UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS
OLD!
THE DOG ORDINANCE WITH NEARLY 30 CALLS ARE UP
CONSIDERABLY THIS QUARTER I WOULD IMAGINE SPRING HAS A LOT TO
DO WITH THIS. OUR CALLS FOR REQUESTING AN OFFICER ARE UP TO
ALMOST 1/2 OF WHAT THEY WERE LAST YEAR WITH 21 THIS QUARTER.
. PROBLEMS WITH JUVENILES ARE MORE THAN WHAT THEY WERE FOR ALL
OF LAST YEAR.
OUR CALLS FOR ASSISTING OTHER AGENCY ARE ABOUT THE SAME
AS IN THE PAST, AND THESE TYPES OF CALLS VARY WIDELY.
ATTACHED IS ONE OF OUR INITIAL COMPLAINT REPORTS OF A 911
CALL FROM SUPER AMERICA, WHERE A WOMEN WHO'S HOUSE WAS BROKEN
INTO & SHE WAS THREATENED AT KNIFE POINT, ALONG WITH THE
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE INCIDENT
OCCURRED OUT OF OUR CITY, HOWEVER, IS ONE SUCH AGENCY ASSIST
LISTED WITH THE 50 OTHERS.
ONE OTHER CALL/ARREST WORTH MENTIONING OCCURRED THE
NIGHT PRIOR TO PINESTOCK. SERGEANT YOUNG STOPPED A VEHICLE
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON CR 75 FOR SUSPICIOUS DRIVING
CONDUCT. A COMPUTER CHECK RESULTED IN A WARRANT ARREST OF
THE PARTY FOR KIDNAPPING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A JUVENILE OUT
OF WISCONSIN. THIS WAS ALSO REPORTED IN THE NEWSPAPERS.
OUR FIGHT CALLS, AND REPORTED ASSAULTS FOR THIS QUARTER
ARE NEARLY HALF OF WHAT THEY WERE FOR LAST YEAR. IN
ADDITION, OUR NEIGHBOR DISPUTES FOR THIS QUARTER EQUALLED
WHAT WE RESPONDED TO IN ALL OF LAST YEAR AT 12. THERE WERE
ALSO SEVERAL WEAPONS RELATED CALLS. THE MOST SERIOUS, WAS AN
UNCASED HANDGUN, IN PLAIN VIEW, AND NEXT TO THE DRIVER DURING
A TRAFFIC STOP THIS PAST APRIL. CHARGES ARE PENDING A LONG
FORM COMPLAINT IN THIS MATTER.
ONE OTHER ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE MENTIONED HERE IS THIS
PAST WEEK, OFFICER DEAN CICHY RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT
<NON STUDENT HOUSE) DEAN WAS ON ALONE, AND TOOK CONSIDERABLE
-~ VERBAL ABUSE. ONE OF THE PARTIES WAS CONSIDERABLY
INTOXICATED AND OFFICER CICHY INFORMED HIM HE WAS GOING TO
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BRADLEY J. LINDGREN, CHIEF OF POLICE
. BOX 268, 25 N.W. 1ST AVENUE
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA 56374
EOUCATIONAL CENTER OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA (612) 363-8250 EMERGENCY 911
TAKE HIM TO DEToX. AS OFFICER CICHY HAD THIS PARTY BY THE
SQUAD, AND LET ONE HAND FREE TO UNLOCK THE SQUAD, THE MALE
PARTY SWUNG WITH A CLOSED FIST STRIKING OFFICER CICHY IN THE
HEAD, THE PARTY THEN FLED. OFFICER CICHY THEN ENGAGED IN
FOOT PURSUIT AND WAS UNABLE TO GET AHoLD OF BACK UP FROM HIS
PORTABLE RADIO. DURING THIS INCIDENT, THE FLASHLIGHT OFFICER
CICHY HAD WAS LEFT ON THE ROADWAY, A VEHICLE STOPPED, TOOK
THE FLASH LIGHT AND SPED OFF AS CICHY WAS RETURNING TO THE
SQUAD TO CALL FOR HELP. THE FLASH LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN
RECOVERED YET AND A SEARCH FOR THE PARTY WHO ASSAULTED
OFFICER CICHY TURNED UP NO ONE. I AM ONLY HAPPY TO REPORT
THAT OFFICER CICHY DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY MAJOR INJURY, AND HE
ARRESTED THE SUSPECT THE FOLLOWING DAY ON HIS NEXT SHIFT.
THIS INCIDENT WITH OFFICER CICHY, THE SEVERAL FIGHT
CALLS AROUND BAR CLOSING, THE TIRES ON OUR SQUAD CAR BEING
SLASHED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, COMBINED WITH SEVERAL SERIOUS
OTHER TYPES OF CALLS AND INCIDENTS IS VERY DISHEARTENING, TO
SA Y THE LEAST. THIS WILL BE THE EXTENT OF MY COMMENTS AT
THIS POINT AND TIME.
I N ALL, AND CONSIDERING ALL OF THE OTHER CALLS WE HAVE
. RESPONDED TO, WE HAVE HAD A VERY ACTIVE QUARTER. STARTING
YESTERDAY JULY 2, STEVE FISCHER (BADGE# 777) STARTED TRAINING
IN WITH OUR DEPARTMENT. HE WILL CONTINUE TO TRAIN IN FOR THE
NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN HIS NEXT SHIFT WHEN HE WORKS ALONE
WILL BE MIDNIGHTS. ( 9PM TO 7AM ) MOST ALL OF THE TIME AN
OFFICER WILL ALSO BE ON WITH HIM UNTIL 3 AM, DEPENDING ON THE
SCHEDULE, VACATION, COMP TIME ETC.
ONE OTHER ITEM THAT IS ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS REPORT IS
A COPY OF THE MINNESOTA POLICE CHIEF MAGAZINE. I BELIEVE THE
COVER AND ARTICLES SAY IT ALL, AND IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION.
ON THE PLUS SIDE, PLEASE ALSO FIND ENCLOSED A COPY OF A
LETTER FROM A CONCERNED PARENT TO OFFICER CICHY RELATIVE TO
TRAFFIC STOP, AND UNDER AGE CONSUMPTIONS CITATIONS BEING
\ŒITTEN.
ALSO ENCLOSED IS A THANK YOU NOTE FOR SOME FINGER
PRINTING OUR DEPARTMENT DID. FINALLY, A COPY OF A CHECK FROM
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REIMBURSING OUR DEPARTMENT FOR
OVERTIME HOURS WORKING THE SAFE & SOBER PROJECT.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A REQUEST AND INFORMATION, TO ATTEND
AN UPCOMING COMMUNITY POLICING TRAINING SESSION FOR OFFICER
MEYER AND MYSELF IF SCHEDULING PERMITS.
SINCERELY,
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- BADLEY J. LINDGREN
CHIEF OF POLICE
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9006 . · · 1 TRAFFIC LIGHTS
9Ø12 . · · 1 OPEN BOTTLE
9013 . · · 2 RECKLESS OR CARELESS DRIVING
9Ø14 · · · 124 SPEEDING
9018 . · · 1 WRONG WAY .
903Ø . · · 4 STOP SIGN
9068 . · · 18 SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRANTS
9079 · · · 13 EXPIRED REGISTRATION
9097 · · · 1 NO MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
9200 · · · 3 NO INSURANCE
9201 · · · 4 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE IN VEHICLE
9206 · · 1 USE OF UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE
9207 · · · 4 DISPLAY REVOKED, SUSPENDED OR STOLEN PLATES
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9213 . · · 1 ILLEGAL USE OF PLATES
9222 . · · 3 ILLEGAL USE OF DRIVERS LICENSE
9224 . · · 10 REVOKED, CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED D.L.
9250 . · · 12 NOISE ORDINANCE
. 9251 . · · 28 DOG ORDINANCE
9252 . · · 4 DISCHAGRE FIREARMS IN CITY LIMITS
9268 . · · 1 LITTERING
9281 . · · 1 U-TURN
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9283 . · · 1 TRACTOR TRAILER/SEMI ORDINANCE
9290 . · · 1 ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE ORDINANCE
9298 . · · 1 PUBLIC URINATION
- 9299 . · · 1 BURNING ORDINANCE/ILLEGAL BURNING
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9730 . · · 2 MEDICAL EMERGENCY--HEART ATTACK
9732 . · · 2 MEDICAL EMERGENCY--NO RESPIRATIONS
9733 . · · 1 MEDICAL EMERGENCY--REACTIONS
9734 . · · 9 MEDICAL EMERGENCY--FALLS
9736 . · · 2 MEDICAL EMERGENCY--CUT OR HEAVY BLEEDING .
9738 . · · 1 ALL OTHER MEDICALS
9800 . · · 32 ALL MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC
9801 . · · 2 DOMESTICS
9802 . · · 54 MOTORIST ASSISTS
9803 . · · 2 PROWLER
9804 . · · 16 PUBLIC ASSISTS
9806 . · · 5 HOUSE WATCH
98øa . · · 9 SUSPICIOUS PERSON
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9301 · · · 3 LOST PERSON
9303 . · · 5 LOST PROPERTY
9311 · · · 1 FOUND PERSONS
9313 . · · 7 FOUND PROPERTY
. 9314 . · · 1 FOUND VEHICLES ABANDONED
9420 . · · 1 PERSONAL INJURY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
9440 . · · 12 PROPERTY DAMAGE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
9450 . · · 3 HIT AND RUN PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT
9561 · · · 1 DOG BITES
9600 . · · 8 ALL OTHER FIRES
9607 . · · 1 CHECK FOR FIRE
9609 . · · 1 FIRE ALARMS
- 9712 . 1 ATTEMPTED SUICIDE MEDICINE OR PILLS
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9810 . · · 2 REMOVE UNWANTED PERSON
9811 . · · 1 ORDER FOR PROTECTION
9812 . · · 2 CHECK THE AREA
9813 . · · 21 REQUEST OFFICER
. 9815 . · · 6 TRAFFIC HAZARD
9816 . · · 5 CHECK ON WELFARE
9818 . · · 8 PROBLEM WITH JUVINILES
9819 . · · 2 ANIMAL NEGLECT
9820 . · · 1 FAMILY DISPUTE
9821 . · · 1 CUSTODY DISPUTE
9902 . · · 1 TRAFFIC CONTROL
9903 . · · 4 FUNERAL ESCORT
- 9904 . · · 14 DELIVER AGENDAS/MINUTES/OTHER PACKETS
9905 . · · 3 STREET LIGHT OUT
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9907 · · · 3 STREET SIGN DOWN
9909 . · · 5 GUN PERMIT ISSUED
9912 . · · 2 TRANSPORT MALE
9913 . · · 51 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY
9914 . · · 6 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE .
9916 . · · 11 PAPER SERVICE (WARRANTS/COMPLAINTS/SUMMONS)
9917 . · · 16 ALARM
9918 . · · 5 OPEN DOOR
9919 . · · 2 TRANSPORT TO DETOX
9921 · · · 1 DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL
9922 . · · 6 FINGER PRINTING
9923 . · · 9 EXTRA PATROL NEEDED
9926 . · · 7 911 HANG-UPS OR UNFOUNDED OR OPEN LINES
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9930 . · · 12 NEIGHBOR DISPUTE
9931 . · · 4 BACKGROUND CHECKS
9933 . · · 8 DRIVING COMPLAINT
9935 . · · 6 PUBLIC SERVICE TALKS
. 9936 . · · 1 SNOWMOBILE AND ATV COMPLAINTS.
9937 . · · 1 DELIVER EMERGENCY MESSAGES
9938 . · · 2 NATURAL GAS LEAK
A 32~52 . · · 1 ASSAULT
A5351 . · · 2 ASSAULT
A5352 . · · 1 ASSAULT
A5355 . · · 3 ASSAULT
A5357 . · · 1 ASSAULT
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C1622 . · · 1 FORGERY I COUNTERFEITING RELATED
C21D2 . · · 1 FORGERY I COUNTERFEITING RELATED
D8540 . · · 1 DRUG RELATED
DC540 . · · 1 DRUG RELATED
J2~500 . · · 1 GROSS D. W. I. .
J2501 · · · 1 GROSS D.U.I.
J350Ø . · · 1 D. W. I.
J35Ø1 · · · 6 D. U. I. - ALCOHOL
LØØØ7 · · · 1 CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT
M4104 · · · 65 UNDER AGE POSSESION/CONSUMPTION
M414Ø . · · 1 MISC/FEDERAL/CONSERVATION/JUVINILE/LIQUOR
M4199 . · · 1 DRINKING ON THE STREET/MISC LIQUOR
N302Ø . · · 1 DISTURBING PEACE I PRIVACY -
N303Ø . · · 4 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
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N319E . · · 1 DISTURBING PEACE / PRIVACY
Pl124 . · · 1 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
P2119 . · · 1 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
P3119 . · · 6 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
. P311C . · · 4 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
P3129 . · · 1 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Q3248 . · · 1 STOLEN PROPERTY <CONCEALING OR RECEIVING}
T0029 . · · 1 THEFT
T2029 . · · 3 THEFT
T4099 . · · 2 THEFT OF GAS
T9021 . · · 1 THEFT
T9059 . · · 1 THEFT
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TF029 . · · 1 THEFT
TF059 . · · 1 THEFT
TF05~¡ . · · 1 THEFT
TG029 . · · 1 THEFT .
TG059 . · · 2 THEFT
TG099 . · · 1 THEFT
TG159 . · · 2 THEFT
TG229 . · · 1 THEFT
U3497 . · · 2 THEFT RELATED
VB023 . · · 1 VEHICLE THEFT RELATED
W2629 . · · 1 WEAPONS RELATED
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W36J9 . · · 1 WEAPONS RELATED
X3250 . · · 1 VIOLATION OF ORDER FOR PROTECTION
X3350 . · · 1 CRIMES AGAINST ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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38 PARKING
9ØØ6 1 TRAFFIC LIGHTS
9012 1 OPEN BOTTLE
9Ø13 2 RECKLESS OR CARELESS DRIVING
9014 119 SPEEDING
9018 1 WRONG WAY .
9020 1 FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY
9Ø3Ø 4 STOP SIGN
9068 18 SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRANTS
9079 12 EXPIRED REGISTRATION
9097 1 NO MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
92Ø0 3 NO INSURANCE
9201 4 NO PROOF OF INSURANCE IN VEHICLE
9206 1 USE OF UNREGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLE
9207 4 DISPLAY REVOKEDtSUSPENDED OR STOLEN PLATES
9213 1 ILLEGAL USE OF PLATES
9222 3 ILLEGAL USE OF DRIVERS LICENSE
9224 10 REVOKED, CANCELLED OR SUSPENDED D.L.
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9298 1 PUBLIC URINATION
AS:iSl 2 ASSAULT
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C22E2 1 FORGERY / COUNTERFEITING RELATED
D8540 1 DRUG RELATED
DC540 1 DRUG RELATED
J2500 1 GROSS D. W. I.
~12501 1 GROSS D.U.I.
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J3501 5 D. U. I. - ALCOHOL
M4104 65 UNDER AGE POSSESION/CONSUMPTION
M4140 1 MISC/FEDERAL/CONSERVATION/JUVINILE/LIQUOR
M4199 1 DRINKING ON THE STREET/MISC LIQUOR
N3020 1 DISTURBING PEACE / PRIVACY
N3030 7 DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Q3248 1 STOLEN PROPERTY (CONCEALING OR RECEIVING)
T0029 1 THEFT
W:.¡689 1 POSSESS FIREWORKS
X2200 1 GIVE FALSE NAME TO POLICE OFFICER
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Initial Complaint Recot'd
Cas e Number: 96001394 Date Repot'ted: 06/26/96
RepOt'ted By: SCSD DOB:
Addt'e s s: 807 COURTHOUSE DR. P.O.BOX 217 Apt. #: Ph on e #: 612/251-4240
City: ST. CLOUD State: MN Zip Code: 56302 Danger (Y/N): N
Complainant: DOB:
Addt'e s s: Apt. #: Ph on e #:
City: State: Zip Code: Danget' (Y/N):
Incident Descdption: I WAS TOLD TO RESPOND TO SA FOR A FEMALE ON 911 WH
o SAID FOUR PERSONS BROKE INTO HER HOUSE AND ASSAULTED HER A
ND HER BOY FRIEND !" ITH A KNIFE. UPON ARRIVAL FOUND IT TO BE
IN PLEASANT ACRES. I ASST. THE COUNTY AFTER THAT.
Squad/Badge #5: 773 Addt'l Reports : P't'otected : No
Rcv'd By: 773 Day: WED Date Committed; 06/26/96 Time Committed: 1211 : 37
Me S5; Ke y Conh'ol Numbet' mCA) Cont. Agency NCIC Ident. (CAG)
ECl 961211211394 MNø7311øø
Date RepOt'ted <RPD> Time Reported <TRP) Location Grid Numbe't' (LGN) .
06/2&/9& 1211 : 37
Place Committed (PLC>:
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Dear Off i c er Cichy,
On the night shift, <June 2,1996 @ 0025 am) , you made a
traffic stop Of 5 young men who had just graduated from high
school. They were cited for consumption of alcohol ~y a
minor. I was the mother who you called to come, <as
suggested by my son), and bring the young men home. I wish to
. thank you for stopping them, for being so very respectful and
coutreous to both them and tome. Your work is difficult and
as a long time nursing supervisor, who goes to the E.R. on a
regular basis, I know the value of keeping our children safe.
I hope the consequences of their actions/choice that
evening will help ln future choices. Again, THANK YOU for
your courtesy and caring manner!
Karen Kleinschmidt
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traffic stop Of 5 young men who had just graduated from high
school. They were cited for consumption of alcohol by a
minor. I was the mother who you call ed to come, (as
suggested by my son) , and bring the young men home. I wish to
thank you for stopping them, for being so very respect ful and
coutreous to both them and to me. Your work is difficult and .
as a long time nursing supervisor, who goes to the E.R. on a
regular basis, I know the value of keeping our children safe.
I hope the consequences of their actions/choice that
evening will help in future choices. Again, THANK YOU for
your courtesy and caring manner!
Karen Kleinschmidt
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From: Concerned Citizens of St. Joseph Living on East Ash Street and Adjacent
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RE: COLLEGE STUDENT PROBLEMS ON EAST ASH STREET
LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY
We, the undersigned citizens of St. Joseph, demand that the City officials of 8t.
Joseph take the necessary actions to eliminate the problems that we, as City taxpayers,
have had to deal with during the past few years, and specifically this last school year of
1995-96.
The following incidents have not only impacted the quality of life for us as residents, but
also have affected the property value of our homes which are in the proximity of the
student resident hQmes located on East Ash Street
1. Lawns of the student rental homes are riot maintained according to city
ordinances, and certainly not in conformity with the privately owned homes
. adjacent to these rental dwellings. The owners of the private homes on East
Ash Street have always taken pride in the appearance of their property.
While maintaining our lawns, we are forced to look at the lawns of several
of the rental homes which have high grass, debris, etc. It took several telephone
calls/visits to City Hall to get the lawn cut at the one rental residence this past
month. Last summer it took MANY telephone calls to the City Hall, to get
numerous garbage bags removed which were lined up along side the foundation
of this same rental dwelling on East Ash Street. Not only was it a disgrace to the
neighborhood, it also presented a potential health hazard, and the possibility of
rodent infiltration into the neighborhood.
Question, was the landlord required to clean up the garbage, or did the City
remove it for them? If the City did it, was the landlord fined? We, as taxpayers
should not have to have our tax dollars expended when a landlord is negligent.
2. Last year a fire was set in the street on East Ash Street right in front of a
privately owned home. Not only did it present a safety hazard to the home, but
now the residents have to look at the damaged road because it has never been
repaired.
This past year, on East Ash Street there was a lawn fire on a student rental
- lawn, and furniture was burned right on the street. This is unacceptable.
The landlords need to take responsibility for these actions. S1. John's andSt.
- Benedict's should also be involved with paying for the damage to city property in '
connection with these fires. The City of 81. Joseph should not have to absorb
the cost of fixing roadways damaged by students.
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The initial responsibility, of course, lies with the students. It isÌ110st difficult
to have these students take on the responsibility, when they were so
irresponsible to set the fires in the first place. ~
3. Residents of St. Joseph are refused burning permits to burn leaves, but ~
students continue to burn, at will, garbage and furniturè in the street and on
laWns.
4. After weekend parties, the street located by student housing is filled with
cups, garbage and broken glass. This adversely affects the environment
of our privately owned homes. Itis a danger to the children walking on the
streets and driving their bikes on roadways filled with broken glass.
We have many runners and walkers on our streets and this broken glass is also
dangerous for them. Many of our car tires have required repair due to broken '
glass. Is the city prepared to face law suits when residents are injured due to
this carelessness? Are they willing to pay for the repair of car tires?
5. The behavior of the students in these rentals on East Ash Street has caused
several homeowners to sell their homes. The continuous loud parties and
situations cited above have caused people to move out of our once "nice" .
neighborhood since the quality of life is now less than desirable during the
school year.
6. Residents of privately owned homes have also had to deal with the following:
Loud, drinking parties at wtlich the students urinate on neighbors lawns,
vomit on the neighbors' property, and use sexual gestures at neighbors, openly
taking of private property for use in rentals, Le., bird baths, lawn decorations,
picnic tables, etc.
7. Police are not fully supported by the City. Private homes owners support the
police in their attempts to form some kind of order within the city during the
time the students are living in St. Joseph. We not only support the police, but
sympathize with them.
8. There are many landlords, some located' On East Ash Street, and others
adjacent to East Ash Street, 'Nho take on the responsibility to see that their
rental property is maintained appropriately and that the residents residing in
their properties are not loud and abusive. It is unfair that not all landlords are
required to do the same.
9. We recommend that the rentals that were involved in any of the illegal acts. -
(fires) be fined and ask that they be closed doWn fora minimum of six months, -
not including the summer months.
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10. We ask that more stringent laws be set up for landlords of student housing.
Without these laws and the enforcement of the laws, the City of St. J.oseph -
. - will not attract potential taxpaying citizens to'moveinto the_ community._
11. We ask that a Review Committee for Student Rentals be set up. This Review
Committee's membership should be comprised of six private home owners who
live in the area of student housing, two private home owners adjacent to such
rental properties, with representation of two student rental landlords who have'
rentals within private home owned areas, and one City Council representative.
When complaints are brought forward concerning student rentals, the Review
Committee's responsibility would be to investigate the situation and take the
appropriate action with landlords, Le., fines, close downs of rentals, etc. ' '
We, the residents of East Ash Street and the adjacent residents of East Ash Street,
request that appropriate action be taken to resolve the situation we have endured the
last several years. It is getting progressively worse, and we, as tax paying citizens and
concerned residents of East Ash Street, demand that action be taken immediately to
resolve this unacceptable situation.
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Saint Cloud ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION Sherburne County
Saint Cloud Township 665 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 Stearns County
Saint Joseph 612/252-7568 Waite Park
June 25, 1996
Mayor Bud Reber
P.O. Box 313
st. Joseph, Minnesota 56374
Re: st. Joseph Traffic
Circulation study
Dear Mayor Reber:
I am writing to you in response to Mr. Joseph Bettendorf's
letter of June 14, 1996, in which he requested the st. Cloud Area
Planning Organization (APO)to conduct a traffic circulation study
. in and around the City of st. Joseph. In this letter he identified
several roadway issues that the City/Township need to reach
consensus on in the near future.
The APO is willing to address these issues, however, due to
our current workload we can not initiate work until mid August.
Since we have previously studied some of these issues, I would
anticipate that we could analyze and report by mid September. This
time frame would be dependent on you scheduled meetings and
necessary coordination with Township Officials.
If this scheduling is satisfactory, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Executive Director
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cc: Rachel Stapleton, City Clerk/Administrator
Ann Reischl, st. Joseph Township Clerk
Joseph Bettendorf, City Engineer
A Voluntary Association That is Committed to Coordinated Long-Range Planning
Through Constant, Cooperative, Intergovernmental Communication
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LMC 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
League of Minnesota Cities phone: (612) 281-1200 · (800) 925-1122
Cities promoting excellence Fax: (612) 281-1299 · TDD (612) 281-1290
July 2, 1996
Dear Mayor Reber and Members of the St. Joseph City Council;
By now, you are probably aware of the rights of way issue facing cities in Minnesota. US
West's challenge to local management of the public rights of way is one of the most critical
issues cities have faced in years. It was a topic of considerable discussion at the Annual
Conference, where member cities supported the League Board of Directors decision to move
forward with an aggressive work program and fmancing plan to counter this challenge. We need
your city to make a special payment to this fund and help put the work plan into action.
The work plan developed by the Rights of Way Task Force and approved by the Board could
cost $325,000 or more. This assumes that a large portion of the work plan will be coordinated
by and implemented through League staff. The Board has agreed to allocate $125,000 from the
current League budget for the work plan and is asking member cities to voluntarily pay
$200,000.
. Based on your city's 1995-96 League dues, your suggested minimum payment is $340.
Please consider this request in July and submit your payment by August 15, 1996 if at all
possible. If each city meets their minimum payment, the $200,000 target is reachable. However,
because it is unlikely that all cities will join this voluntary effort, we encourage members to
allocate more if this initiative is of particular importance to them. I
Two important points should be made: First, this is a voluntary payment. As a member ofthe
League of Minnesota Cities, you are not required to take part in this effort. However, iftotal city
payments fall significantly short of the $200,000 goal, the League will not be able to fully
undertake the work plan. Second, your voluntary payment should not be confused with your
League membership dues which will be billed at the beginning of September.
The Board of Directors and I understand that this issue must be weighed against the priorities in
your city. However, we believe that the prospect oflosing local control of public property
warrants this extraordinary effort. This is a complicated issue, please consider it carefully.
Enclosed is a brief information sheet to help you in your deliberations. If you have any
questions, contact me at (218) 643-1431, League Executive Director Jim Miller at (612) 280-
1205 or (800) 925-1122, or any member of the Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
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President, League of Minnesota Cities
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rights of way become such an issue? . .
.A.: February, US West challenged a ÆNot necessárily. 'The District Court ruling
edwood Falls o'rdinance that set standards',_ probably will have little bearing on the put
for installing'fiber optic 'cable inthe public right \ ruling, which is expeèh~d latêr this summer. U~ · '
of way: . The ordinancecharges'a small per foot ,.:, . West niay' also appeal the District Court ruling.
fee, requin:!s' the cablètó beêricased in conc'r~fe Regardless' of whåi happens in these two árenås,
conduit,o~, ifthktisn'tdonb,limits the city's the Legislature will be looking at this issue' wh~n
liabilitY'iricase the cable is dámaged. :USWest: .¡ the 1997 session begins in January.
asked the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission (PUC) to take over jurisdiction of
. city rights of way; and set aside any local' QWhY is thiss~chan/,,:,portantissue?,
regulatIOns. Then, US West sued the CIty of' " "" ", ' " "
Redwood Fal~s in Distri~~~0u,rt. US~~st ask74 }\1he implicát~ons 'of this cas: ~reènormous:"
the court to preventthe CIty from enforcmg the' . s deregulatIOn and competltIOn among "
ordinance, and allow'them to l~ýtheir fiberåptic " telecommunication and ùtility providers' ¡,
cable pending resolution of the matter before the continues;there will be more and mòre dem'árid
PUC. for access to the ground wider City strèets. All
,,". ' . '." ; ~. kinds of businesses and utilities make use of that
- { ~ ,\" " scarce space - telephone companies, cable
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QDidn't théDistric~ C~urtrule infavo~'o! televisì~1Í companies, gas companies, power .. "
Redwood Falls?' ¿"" "', 'J.,' compames - and so on. Ifcltles are not allowed
Æes.,The Leagu~in~~~enedon beh~lf?f', 'to man~ge the use of the right of way, streets
edwood Falls earl~ m theproceedmgs and could be tom up regularly and underground
hired outside legal coUnsel with expertise in facilities could become a tangled maze. Imagine
utility law..' Those efforts' paidòff whèÍ1a Fifth your city completing a major repaving project,
District Court Judge dismissed the lawsuit j .\ only to have the street tom up by a utility
brought by US West.'Inthe orderdismissiI1g the' 100king10 install lines. Imagine the phone calls
suit, the judge statèd esseI1tiàll)¡':thafth~,štáte"law to city hall from irate residents if streets are
creating the PUC authorized it to regulate blocked off two 'or three times a year. Imagine ,
telephone service providers but did not take yourfrusitation when it becOmes obvious that
away cities' right to' impose reasOnable'''' local taxpaýers are being forced to subsidize ..
regulations and to charge a reasonable franchise private industry and pay higher taxes to build
- fee .for thè use of their streëts and se'rvicei<The and maintain city streets.
- judge wrote "...The þúblit ùtility'èómITÌissión ,: ,
regulates telephone companièš, not cities:";" (;,. ¡
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QSo 'what is the League of Minnesota Q What if our city decides not to pay? .
Cities doing?
A As the magnitude of this issue became AZhat's your choice. As a member of the
clear, the League Board of Directors ' 'eague of Minnesota Cities, you are not
appointed a Rights of Way Task Force to look at required to take part in this effor;t. HOwever, if
what should be done. Through the course of' total city payments fall significantly short of the
several meetings, the Task Force developed a $200,000 goal, the League will not be able to
work program that involves legal, legislative, fully undertake the work plan.
and public information strategies to protect
cities' role in managing the public right of way.
The Task Force estimates that full Q Can our city pay more? _ ,
implementation of the work program could cost
as much as $325,000. The Board has agreed to A Certainly. In fact, we encourage members
finance this work program by, allocating . - to allocate more to this fund if this initiative
$125,000 from the current League budget and is of particular împortance to them. If all
asking member cities to voluntarily allocate member cities meet their minimum payment, the
$200,000. $200,000 target is reachable - but it's unlikely
that every city will join this voluntaryeffort.
Q$200JOOO is alot of money. What is the
League going to do with all of that? QAfler we pay, how can we stay up to date
Rhe work plan includes legal on the issue? -.
epresentation, work with legislative Awe will keep you informed of any
leaders, and an extensive statewide public developments through articles in Cities
information campaign. While League staff will Bulletin, direct mailings, and broadcast faxes.
take on the bulk ofthis work, it's likely that
outside assistance will be needed.
Q Clearly, our payment is only part of the
solution. What else can we do?
QHOW did you decide how much you want AThe best thing city officials can do is stay
our city to pay? . nformed, and pass that information along to
AYour suggested payment is based on a as many others as possible. Discuss rights of
ercentageofyour city's 1995-96 League way with your local editors and reporters; make
dues. local control a campaign issue for your House
and Senate candidates; talk to your local
Chamber of Commerce about the business
QDO we have to pay? How will the payment impact of tom-up streets; let taxpayers know
affect our dues? you're working to protect their investment in
ANO city ifrequiredto pay. This is strictly a streets.
voluntary payment. ,Also, it's entirely
separate from the League dues statement your QI'm still confused. Who should I call?
city will receive in September.
Nyou have more questions, please contact -
eague Executive Director Jim Miller at
(612) 280-1205 or (800) 925-1122, or any -
member of the Board of Directors.
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9:00 AM
Friday, June 21, 1996
Stapleton
* Council approved bonding Íor the Water Filtration Rehabilitation
Project ($780,000) and East Minnesota Street Improvement Project
( $1 , 280, 000 ) .
* Council approved work-study agreement with SJU Íor two summer employees
twenty hours a week at a rate oÍ $5.70 per hour.
* Council approved transÍer oÍ Sal's liquor license to Sal's Bar Inc.
with a trade name oÍ Sal's Sports Tavern.
* Councilor Loso attended the recent League OÍ MN Annual ConÍerence. The
League oÍ MN Cities is seeking support to help cities retail control oÍ
Right-OÍ-Way areas.
* Councilor Hiemenz presented inÍormation on the proposed marketing
package as recommended by the Star City Commission. Council agreed to
support the production oÍ the marketing materials not to exceed $5500.
Because oÍ Íunds raised by the Star Commission the current cost to the City
should be approximately $3500.
* Fire ChieÍ Dave Theisen presented proposed changes to the Fire Dept.
By-laws including gender neutral language and increasing membership to 32
ÍireÍighters. Council approved changes upon review by the City Attorney and
tlÞthe maximum number oÍ ÍireÍighters not to exceed 30.
* Stapleton distributed a proposed budget schedule to Council.
* City Engineer Joe BettendorÍ presented a proposal Íor street and
utilities to be installed on the area oÍ 3rd Ave NE immediately south oÍ
CSAH 75.
* BettendorÍ also discussed the possibility oÍ extending utility service
to residents on Co Rd 133.
off BettendorÍ also reported that the acquisition oÍ property along 12th
Ave NE is being pursued.
off Ellen Wahlstrom discussed the need to plant trees along MN Street, the
Roske property, and CSAH 75 to provide a buÍÍer zone.
*" Steve Frank inÍormed the Council that signage advertising summer jobs
on area utility poles are a scam and recommended their removal. Council
instructed Maintenance staÍÍ to remove the signage.
off Stearns County Board oÍ Commissioners approved the annexation oÍ CSAH
75 and the Roske property. Council has approved the annexation which will
now be forwarded Íor approval to the St. Joseph Township.
Upon their approval the request will be presented to the Municipal Board
July 1, 1996. The remaining property in the area that is currently in the
Township will be annexed to the City by Ordinance.
This area is :from 3rd Ave NE to the west side of Co Rd 133.
* Council approved the hire oÍ Steven Fischer as the new patrol oÍficer
to begin work by July 4, 1996. Lindgren also inÍormed the Council oÍ the
Police Hiring Committee's recommendation to discontinue use oÍ an
eligibility list.
-- * Council approved Outdoor Liquor Permit Íor the LaPlayette on July 13,
1996. Council waived 30 day pre-application requirement.
- * A committee oÍ the Íollowing persons was Íormed to review the Outdoor
Liquor Ordinance and make recommendations to the Council: Ross Rieke, Cory
Ehlert, John Scherer, Mark Zimmer, and Brad Lindgren.,
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." Tobacco Ordinance f"urther restricting the sale of" tobacco was presented
and discussed. Specif"ic opposition was stated regarding point-of"-sale
purchase and vending machines. A group of" retailers will meet regarding
this issue and bring recommendations to the Council.
." Council approved an agreement with Rich Feneis f"or a Community Events
sign. Mr. Feneis will seek agreements with potential advertisers bef"ore the
installation of" the sign.
." City Attorney John Scherer discussed the possibility of" using a voter
registration list to verif"y the number of" residents in each rental unit.
However, this list would only give inf"ormation about those residents
registered to vote and may not be a clear ref"lection of" the number of"
residents per unit.
* Scherer also recommended the Council review the Noise Ordinance and
may wish to consider suspension of" a rental license af"ter the 1st of"f"ense.
* A resolution was passed making the City responsible f"or snow removal
f"rom sidewalks on the south side of" MN Street f"rom 4th Ave NW to 91st Ave.
* Council approved purchase of" f"iberglass light pole to be installed on
9th Ave SE.
." Council approved architectural f"ees f"or design of" the new Fire Hall.
." Complaints have been received regarding ingress/egress to the Northland
Addition. City Attorney John Scherer will review the minutes and
Developer's Agreement regarding this issue.
Marthaler stalls'
." Maintenance Dept, is currently marking crosswalks and parking
City streets.
Tauf"en
." Tauf"en attended a construction meeting regarding the Water Filtration
Rehabilitation Project and learned that the construction of" the main control
panel has been delayed. The new system is intended to be in operation no
later than August 15, 1996.
* The East MN Street Project is in progress. Because of" the depth
necessary f"or the installation of" sewer service to the area, progress is
measured at 200' to 220' per day.
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Meeting was called to order by John Anderson, Chair at 6:30 pm in Klinefelter
Park.
Members present: John Anderson, Joe Braun, Marge lesnick, Irma lanier, Claudette
Klein and liaison Bob loso.
Darwin Erickson gave his resignation because of many conflicts.
Minutes were approved as read.
Liàison Report: Bob stated that benches, garbage containders and a picnic table
have been installed in Klinefelter Park. The ground is ready to be bull-dozed
for the trail.
Marge made a motion to remove some of the oak trees. Seconded by John Anderson.
Motion passed.
There was bill for $540.00 for the sign in Klinefelter Park made by Majestic
Log Homes. Claudette made a motion tb: pay-~rid~not-to exceed $270 for the balance
of the Klinefelter wood sign in Klinefelter Park. Seconded by Marge Lesnick.
Motion carried.
Bob noted that any park bills have to be authorized for payment by the Park Board.
. Bids are out for the trail and should be here soon.
The lions will build the gazebo this summer."
Recreation Association built the new parking lot in the Softball park.
~umme~ ~etreation: Dave Heideman gave a report on the summer program. They have
the same staff of 6 people. They have 195 students: 90 in baseball w/6 teams
They write a weekly newsletter to students and parents as to what is going on.
The Park Board asked Dave to have an evaluation sheet completed by the end of
summer.
New Business
Darwin resigned as above.
Marge mad a motion to investigate the cost of putting a 4 ft fence along Memorial
and Monument Park in place of shrubs. Joe seconded motion. Motion carried.
It ?was:;sugg'ested,lo rnove- the shnibs·to·.some~of'the'other parks.
The flowers in Memorial Park that Marge purchased cost $95.00.
Claudette will call the newsleader and advertise for one more member to complete
the board members.
Claudette checked on any ordinance regarding golfing in the parks. There is no
Ordinace for no golfing in the parks.
Next meeting will be July 22 at 6:30 in Centennial Park.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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MEMORANDUM
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illMINISTIlATOR July
,achel Stapleton Date: 10, 1996 ~
From: Rachel Staple~
OUNCILORS To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Counci 1
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ob Loso Subject: 2nd Packet - Information for the Counci 1 meeting.
,en Hiemenz
ory Ehlert ------------------------------------------------------
. Enclosed please find:
1) A proposed domestic abuse policy from John Scherer on
the Consent Agenda 3 b.
2) Planning Commission Minutes.
3) Bills Payable and Overtime.
4) A proposed resolution regarding housing regulations.
5) Information on city ordinance violation fines.
6) Star City Short and long term goals for your review
and comment.
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Attorneys at Law
Reply to: St. Cloud
ST.CWUD July 8, 1996
11 Seventh Avenue North
P.O. Box 1433
SI. Cloud, MN 56302-1433
320'251'1055
800'445'9617 Ms. Rachel Stapleton
FAX 320'251'5896 Clerk Administrator
City Hall
P.O. Box 668
MINNEAPOLIS St. Joseph, MN 56374
2904 Plaza vn
45 South Seventh Street Mr. Bradley J. Lindgren
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1620 Chief of Police
612'339'9206 St. Joseph Police Department
800'445-9617 St. Joseph, MN 56374
FAX 320'251 '5896
RE: Domestic Abuse Policy
. Our File No. 17693
INTERNET ADDRESS
rajhan@cloudnet.com Dear Rachel and Brad:
The Department of Public Safety now requires all cities to have a written domestic abuse
FRANK J. RA/KOWSK/ . t policy which sets forth the City's policies and practices with respect to such matters. We
GORDON H. HANSMEIER have revised a proposed procedure and have enclosed a draft for your review and
FREDEK/CK L. GRUNKE comment. We suggest that you put the review and adoption of the proposed domestic
THOMAS G. JOVANOVICH abuse policy on the next available counsel meeting agenda. Please feel free to call me with
JOHN H. SCHERER any questions.
PAULA. RA/KOWSK/t
KEVIN F. GRAY Sincerely,
WILLIAM J. CASHMAN
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. DOMESTIC ABUSE PROSECUTION PLAN
June 28, 1996
I. DEFINITIONS:
A. "Domestic Abuse" (M.S. 518B.01 subd. 2) means physical harm, bodily injury, assault,
or the infliction of fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury or assault between
family or household members; or criminal sexual conduct, within the meaning of section
609.342, 609.343, 609.345, committed against a family or household member by an
adult family or household member (spouse, former spouses, parents and children, persons
related by blood, persons who are presently residing together or who have resided
together in the past, and persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they
have been married or have lived together at any time or have a pregnancy in common).
Domestic abuse includes assaults, violations of orders for protection and violations of
restraining orders. Similar related charges including, but not limited to, damage to
property, disorderly conduct, harassing phone calls, false imprisonment, burglary and
trespassing, which result from a domestic situation should be handled with the same
consideration. The victim may be male or female. The defendant may be male or
female. The sexual relationship may be homosexual or heterosexual. The parties may
be legally married, separated, single or divorced, co-habitants, relatives or those in a
dating relationship. Domestic violence generally represents a pattern of behavior rather
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B. "Advocate" as used in this model plan refers to any victim-witness assistant within a
prosecutor's office, domestic abuse intervention advocate, battered women's shelter
advocate, community advocacy group, or other community representative assisting
victims.
II. DOMESTIC ABUSE PROSECUTION GOALS
Aggressive prosecution of domestic assaultS sends a message to the community at large and to
abusers and victims that domestic abuse, like other crimes, will not be tolerated. While the
primary goal of prosecuting domestic abuse cases, as with all criminal prosecutions, is to hold
law violators accountable for their acts by conviction and appropriate punishment, prosecutors
will bear the following public policy goals in mind in their handling of these cases:
A. 'Protecting victims of domestic abuse from future violence by their abusers.
B. Deterring abusers from committing violent acts against both the victim and other persons.
c. Increasing the effectiveness of domestic abuse prosecution by improving coordination
between the justice system and victim services and advocacy groups in the community.
D. Increasing the accessibility of the criminal justice system to victims of domestic violence.
- E. Coordinating prosecution of domestic assaults with various community resources.
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The prosecutor's office will do all it can 1) to provide the domestic assault victim with
support services available to enhance her/his ability to participate; 2) to develop all
corroborating evidence available to support the victim's testimony; and 3) to diffuse the
victim's feeling that the sole onus of the prosecution is on her/him. The domestic assault
victim has the responsibility, as do all witnesses, to comply with a subpoena and testify
truthfully concerning the facts of the case.
G. Developing all relevant evidence of domestic assaults, including evidence from sources
other than the crime victim.
m. DOMESTIC ABUSE PROSECUTION POLICIES
Because of the complex dynamics involved in most domestic abuse cases, this office recognizes
that extra time, effort and cooperation among law enforcement, prosecution and advocacy
services are required to effect a resolution that protects the victim and serves the state's interest
in prosecuting crimes. The following general principles should be observed:
A. Prompt Charging. Charging decisions should be made promptly, whether or not the
abuser is in custody. Law enforcement officers should investigate these cases and
promptly present them for charging consideration.
B. Community Advocacy GrOups. The prosecutor should provide domestic assault victims
with information on outside community advocacy services available locally. When .
community advocacy groups are active with a victim at a victim's request, the trial
prosecutor should, whenever feasible, coordinate efforts with those advocates and share
information concerning the status of the case and the victim. Meetings with the victim
and trial attorney should also include the advocate if available and requested by the
victim. The victim should be referred to appropriate community services as needed.
C. Prosecutor's Contact with Victim. The prosecutor should be assigned promptly to
facilitate early and consistent contact with the victim and to facilitate follow-up
investigation. The purpose of early contact is to acquaint the victim with how the
criminal justice process works (including the use of subpoenas), the victim's legal rights,
the victim's role in the prosecution and the services available to the victim. If an
advocate is involved, the assigned prosecutor shall coordinate with the advocate for the
purpose of trial preparation and in order to be informed of the victim's wishes regarding
disposition of the case. Whenever possible, the disposition should attempt to balance the
victim's wishes, long-term protection of the victim and the public safety needs of the
community. While the prosecutor should solicit and consider the expressed views of the
victim, the ultimate decision on charging, please negotiation offers and case dismissals
is the prosecutor's responsibility. Unless authorized by the victim, the victim's views
will not be disclosed to the defendant or defendant's counsel prior to the settlement of the
case. Victim's confidential views are properly documented in the pre-sentence
investigation (p.S.I.).
D. Corroborative Evidence. Prosecutors should be alert to the benefits of obtaining several .-
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develop all relevant evidence of the victim's testimony including medical records,
evidence of prior conduct (M.S. 634.20),prompt complaint evidence including res !!estae
statements (excited utterances) as well as statements of non-victim witnesses and Spreigl
evidence. A cassette copy of any 911 call should be ordered in appropriate cases.
All visible injuries, however faint, should be described by the reporting officer and
photographed when appropriate. A description of the trauma and the pain experienced
by the victim should also be noted.
Since injuries may not be immediately visible on darker individuals, a more detailed
description of the specific assaultive behavior and witness account, if any, should be
documented. For example, a woman of color with very dark skin who was kicked in the
thigh may never show bruises.
If the assailant/defendant raises issues of self defense, injuries should be documented as
part of the evidence.
E. A voidance of Delay. Domestic assault cases in general should be handled expeditiously
and continuances avoided absent unusual circumstances.
IV. DOMESTIC ASSAULT PROCEDURES
. A. Charging/Declinin!! Cases. In deciding whether to decline, prosecutors should assess not
only the willingness or availability of the victim to testify but also other evidence. Where
the victim is unwilling to testify, the prosecutor should not decline if there is sufficient
additional evidence to prove the case.
If a case is declined, a "decline" letter is required by M.S. 611LA. 0315, subd. 1.
B. Bail. In most domestic assault cases some bail is appropriate in addition to the No
Contact order. It gives an economic incentive to the defendant to comply with other
requirements of the court, including the No Contact order.
C. No Contact Orders. In the usual domestic assault case, a No Contact order should be
sought at the first appearance. No Contact orders can prohibit the defendant's
appearance at or near the victims residence and place of employment as well as contact
by phone, in writing or through third parties.
The victim may also seek a separate civil order for protection under Chap.. 518B,
violation of which is a misdemeanor. The advocate and prosecutor should tell the victim
how to obtain an order for protection.
D. Right to a Speedy Trial. Although the defendant has an absolute right to demand a
speedy trial, the victim also has a right to request that the prosecutor make a demand
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E. Subpoenas. If a victim's appearance at the pretrial hearing is not necessary, she/he .
should not be subpoenaed. This will minimize problems such as finding and/or paying
for day care, transportation, missing days of work, etc. Subpoenaing victims should not
be used to screen cases. Victims should be subpoenaed for trial and other times where
their appearance is necessary in all domestic assault cases. 11Je prosecutor and/or
advocate should explain to the victim that she/he is not responsible for the prosecution
but is a subpoenaed witness like any other in a prosecution brought not by the victim but
by the state. A witness is entitled to be reimbursed $10 per day plus mileage and up to
$40 per day for additional expenses such as meals, baby-sitting and wage loss, M.S.
357.22.
F. Victim Recantation. Refusal to Testify. Disappearance. Any time a recantation, refusal
or disappearance occurs, the assigned prosecutor shall make an assessment of the case,
in consultation with the victim (if available), to determine the feasibility and merits of
proceeding with the prosecution with or without the victim. In assessing the merits of
proceeding with a case when a victim recants or refuses to testify, the assigned
prosecutor should consider:
1) 11Je likelihood that the defendant will reoffend;
2) 11Je likelihood of serious future injury to the victim;;
3) The victim's wishes, including the reasons for the recantation, refusal or
disappearance;
4) The victim's credibility, including the credibility of any recantation, in the light
of all other evidence in the case;
5) The defendant's criminal history; .
6) The seriousness of the charges and the victim's injuries;
7) Whether the victim, however reluctant is likely to testify truthfully if compelled
by subpoena;
8) The feasibility of proving the case without the victim or with impeachment of an
uncooperative victim (consider the admissibility of any res gestae statements
along with all other evidence in the case.)
No one factor or set of factors mandates continued prosecution in these circumstances,
but there are occasional cases in which every effort at prosecution must be made
regardless of the victim's position. The ultimate decision can only be made on a case by
case basis.
G. Dismissals. Unless the court finds dismissal is warranted for lack of probable cause or
unwarranted delay, only the prosecutor may dismiss a case. See Minn. R. Cr. P. 11.03
and 30.
Whenever a prosecutor dismisses criminal charges against a person accused of domestic
assault, a record should be made of the specific reasons for the dismissal. If dismissal
is due to the unavailability of the victim, the specific reason for the unavailability shall
be indicated if known. M.S. 611A.0135, subd. l(b).
H. Trial Preparation. Whenever possible, the trial prosecutor should contact the victim
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different charges as well as Spreigls (evidence of other crimes committed the defendant).
See M.S. 63420 which specifically addresses Spreigl evidence in domestic assault cases.
Early consultation with the victim also gives the prosecutor and the advocate a chance to
explore all possible dispositional options, including the victims wishes.
I. Harassment of Victim. Prosecutors should advise the victim that any harassment of the
victim or other witnesses by the defendant should be reported. The harassment may
include such things as calls or visits from the defendant, third party, or the defense
attorney and investigators.
J. Plea Ne2:otiations. A probationary disposition may be appropriate even in a felony
domestic assault case which carries a presumptive prison sentence. Factors which may
be relevant to such a probationary disposition include and are not limited to:
1) case assessment by the prosecutor;
2) the wishes of the victim;
3) the defendant's treatment needs (and amenability to treatment);
4) the benefits of a supervised long-term no contact order (with the possibility of
prison for non-compliance); and
5) the benefits of other probation conditions such as domestic abuse counseling,
. chemical dependency treatment, restitution, etc.
In the usual domestic assault case, a pre-sentence investigation should be requested.
Whatever settlement is reached, whether between the prosecution and the defense or the
defense and the court, the victim must be notified of all terms and conditions, including
any limitation on jail time including good time-, furlough, credit for time served, work
release, and any other factors which effect the length of time served.
K. Separation of Witnesses. Every effort should be made during trial to keep the domestic
assault victim in a safe area separate from the defendant and his/her supporters while
waiting to testify. A request to the court for available space should be made. (M. S.
611A 034). Refer to Section I above regarding "Harassment of Victim."
L. Sentencing. The prosecutor should advise the victim of all rights under Chapter 611A
regarding sentencing, including restitution, the victim impact statement and the right to
be present and to speak at sentencing and the right of notice of disposition. Whenever
the victim is working with an advocate, the advocate should be encouraged to attend
especially if the victim is not present.
M. Notice of Release from Prison. The prosecutor should advice the victim regarding the
process of notifying the Department of Corrections Commissioner (or head of the prison)
for release or escape from prison information, or victim's change of address (M. S.
611.06).
. N. Probation Violations. Generally, the prosecutor should request additional jail time (or
prison, where appropriate), anytime a domestic abuse probationary violation related to
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victim safety occurs. Whenever a domestic assault defendant placed on probation violates .
conditions related to the victim's actual safety (e.g. violation of an OFP or No Contact
order, or an assault) potential safety (e.g. failure to complete or dismissal from treatment
facility), or restitution issues, an attempt should be made to notify and consult with the
victim regarding potential dispositions. When the prosecutor's office has not received
sufficient notice of this kind of problem to make contact with the victim, a continuance
should be requested. Frequently, the advocate will be the first person to be informed of
such a violation. In such cases with the victim's permission, the advocate should notify
the trial attorney (or the attorney handling the violation) of the situation and any victim
requests.
O. Law Enforcement Investig:ation and Training. Law enforcement in domestic assault cases
should be instructed to identify, gather and preserve evidence that will enhance the ability
to prosecute. This includes:
1) documentation of physical evidence of a victim's injuries (including photographs,
medical records, written descriptions and detailed observations) and self-defense
injuries;
2) other crime scene evidence;
3) interviewing the victim about the assault, prior assaults, existing or past OFPs
or other court order;
4) interviewing the suspect;
5) interviewing all other witnesses;
6) notation of any res gestae statement made by the victim and eyewitnesses .
(including 911 calls); and
7) collection of other crime (Spreigl) evidence.
The prosecutor's office cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in preparing and
participating in law enforcement training on domestic assault as requested by those
agencies .
A copy of a prosecutor's domestic abuse plan shall be provided to all law enforcement
agencies with the prosecutor's jurisdiction.
P. Implementation and Review. This Domestic Abuse Plan shall be reviewed annually by
the prosecutor's office, in consultation with the advocates, to evaluate whether it is
meeting its goals and whether revisions are needed.
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission
for the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, July
I, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the st. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Hub KI ein. Commissioners S. Kathl een
Kalinwoski, Marge Lesnick, Linda Sniezek, Dan Nierengarten, Kurt
Schneider. Council Liaison Cory Ehlert. Secretary Judy Weyrens.
others Present: Tom Gustafson, Dal e Gri eger, steve Dehl er, Merl
Jerzak.
Silver Motors - Mechanical Repair Business: As requested by the
Commission, Weyrens reported that she had contacted the City
Attorney John Scherer with regards to the definition of a meeting
area. It was his opinion that a meeting area is a place that is
used for the sole purpose of conducting meetings. While the El
Paso may provide space for meetings, their primary purpose is a bar
and restaurant.
Ehl ert questioned whether or not a fence woul d be constructed
around the back portion of the property. Tom Gustafson, owner of
Silver Motors, stated that his original plans included the
. construction of a fence for securi ty purposes. However, after
talking to the surrounding property owners the majority stated they
would prefer that a fence not be constructed.
Chair Klein stated that he is not in favor a fence since the
property is located in the downtown area. However, if in the
future the property becomes unsightly a fence may be required.
After further discussion, Ehlert made a motion to recommend the
City Council approve the Special Use Permit of Silver Motors to
operate a mechanical repair business in a General Business area.
Approval is based on the findings that it meets the criteria of a
special use permit as stated in the st. Joseph Code of Ordinances
52.8 subd 4 (a-k). Further, if the property becomes unsightly due
to excess vehicles, vehicle parts, garbage, or debris, the property
owner will be required to clean the property and install a fence
surrounding the property. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Special Use Hearinq - College of st. Benedict: Chair Klein opened
the hearing at 8:00 p.m. and stated the purpose of the hearing is
to consider a special use permit to the conduct the following uses
on property zoned R-1, Single Family: combination of office space,
-- temporary housing, and meeting space for student use.
-- st. Joseph Code of Ordinance No. 52.16 subd 3 allows for a special
use permit for uses which in the judgement of the planning
Commission and City Council are similar in nature to those listed
in the R-I, Single Family Zone.
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The property is .
located at 222 Minnesota street West and is owned
by the College of st. Benedict.
Merl Jerzak spoke on behalf of the College of st. Benedict. Jerzak
stated the property will be an office area for the Multi-cultural
Department consisting of 3 staff members. Jerzak also clarified
that although special events will be held in the house, it will not
be used to provide temporary housing as orginally planned.
steve Dehler questioned if the Fire Marshall would be inspecting
the property, and if not, why.
Klein stated that the property has been inspected annually by the
Rental Housing Inspector. st. Joseph does not inspect or license
businesses, therefore the Fire Marshall will not be contacted.
Further, the Linnemann Inn license fell into a different category
since people would be sleeping in the building on multiple floors.
Dehler questioned whether the basement would be used.
Jerzak stated the basement is locked and not accessible since it
does not have egress windows.
Adjacent property owners, Herb and Winnie Dehler, could not attend
the hearing but wished to convey the following:
They are not opposed to the use of the property but wish to .
alert the College to parking and traffic concerns. At times the
visibility from Dehler's driveway is obstructed by cars parked near
and around the Multi-cultural House. Also, they wish to alert the
College to use caution when exiting out their driveway onto
Minnesota street West.
As no one else wished to speak, the hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m.
Sniezek made a motion to recommend the City Council approve the
Special Use Permit of the College of st. Benedict to operate an
office at 222 Minnesota street West based on the following
findings: st. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.16 subd 3 ( j) allows
for uses which in the judgement of the Planning Commission and City
Council are similar to those listed in this zoning district (R-1).
The use requested is similar in nature to:
52.16 subd 3(b) Public or semi-public recreational buildings
and community centers. FINDING: The proposed use, Multi-cultural
House, will be hosting events and conducting meetings, functioning
as a recreational and community center.
52.16 subd 3(f) Public Schools, elementary or high, or
private educational institutions having a curriculum equivalent to
a public elementary or public high school and institutions of
higher learning (accredited colleges and universities) providing,
however, that the area and location of any school and off-street
parking heretofore shall be subject to the approval of the Planning -
Commission. FINDING: The proposed use is connected to an
educational institution and will function in the same capacity. -
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Further, the Planning Commission finds that the request of the
ColI ege of st. Benedict meets the criteria to allow a Special Use
Permit as stated in the st. Joseph Code of Ordinances 52.8 subd 4
(a-k). The motion was seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
Student Issues: Commissioner Schneider questioned the recent
gathering on College Avenue and inquired if the College was aware
of the problems. Jerzak stated that the College is well aware of
the problems and are working on alternative solutions. The issue
has been discussed at the Mayorrs Luncheon and a sub-committee,
(Gar Kellom, Kathy Allen and John Scherer), has been established to
try and find a solution.
Jerzak stated that one of the things he has been working on is a
letter that all students would receive which would highlight
expected behaviors and city Policies. It is his intention to have
the students sign this letter verifying they have read the policies
and expected behaviors.
. Parkinq Issues: Weyrens reported that she had contacted the League
of Minnesota Cities with regard to parking of cars on front lawns
and how other cities handle the situation. The League sent
information stating that it is not clear as to what extent a city
may regulate parking on private property. Therefore, they did not
recommend imposing such restrictions.
Application Form: Weyrens presented samples of application forms
for applying for special use, variance and rezoning requests. The
forms would be helpful to the Planning Commission as all the
information for the requests would be presented in writing before
the hearing is conducted. Some of the forms also include
checklists for the Planning Commission. Weyrens will revise the
forms for the Planning Commission to review at their next meeting.
Minutes - June 3 , 1996: Kalinowski made a motion to approve the
minutes of the June 3, 1996 Planning Commission meeting as
presented; seconded by Ehlert.
Discussion: Lesnick stated there is an error on page two of
the minutes, the address of the Multi-cultural House is 222
Minnesota street West, not 306 Minnesota Street West.
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
NEW BUSINESS
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-- Rental Issues: Ehlert discussed the possibility of sending a letter
to all the rental license holders at the beginning of the calendar
year stating their responsibilities. Specifically it should
incl ude 1 awn maintenance, garbage disposal, and general maintenance
requirements.
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Northland: Ehlert questioned the status of the an additional access
to the Northland Addition. He has been receiving requests for a
second access into the development and they have already appeared
before the Planning Commission requesting such. Weyrens stated
that the Council has turned this matter over to the City Attorney
for his review and recommendations. The Council has also discussed
that before any additional phases are approved the developer will
be required to provide an additional access.
Mark Mimbach: Ehlert questioned the status of the vehicles parked
on the property adjacent to CR 75 owned by Mark Mimbach. Weyrens
reported that the City does not have an Ordinance prohibiting the
parking of vehicles on property. If the vehicles are not licensed
or operating, the Police Department may be able to be of
assistance. Ehlert will discuss the matter with the Police Chief.
Telecommunications Conference: Sniezek reported that she attended
a conference in st. Cloud on Telecommunications. The conference
discussed the funding and programs available to small businesses.
Adiourn: Lesnick made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 p.m.; seconded by
Nierengarten. ·
Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Lesnick, Sniezek, Nierengarten,
Schneider, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried 7:0:0
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>63 AL'S STUMP REMOVAL tree stump removal 101.00 Park Areas 101
)64 AMERICAN BUSINESS FORMS payroll checks 255.14 Accounting 101
)65 AMERICAN PAGING Pager service 16.99 Communication Service 101
)66 AT & T long distance 5.49 Communication Service 101
:,66 AT & T long distance 5.30 Maint Shop 101
)66 AT & T long distance 5.30 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
)67 AT & T WIRELESS SERVICES cellular phone, police 64.38 Communication Service 101
)68 BIG BEAR welding rods, supplies 26.14 Park Areas 101
)69 BRANNAN'S LOCKSMITH re-key apartments 89.41 City Hall Annex 101
)70 BRAUN INTERTEC ENGINEERING,INC testing, reclaim tank 319.50 Power and Pumping 414
~71 BRAUN, JOSEPH 3 park board meetings 45.00 Legislative Committies 101
~72 BRE MIX 3 benches,picnic t, garbc 1,877.51 Park Areas 101
~73 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES dumpster removal 367.48 Waste Collection 603
)73 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES residential refuse removl 5,692.50 Waste collection 603
)73 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES wastewater dumpster 93.77 Administration and general 602
)73 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES refuse removal 93.77 Park Areas 101
;74 BUSINESS RECORDS CORPORATION liquor license books 24.36 Salaries & Adminstrôtive 101
)75 CAMERA TRADER film developing 23.49 Crime Control & Investigation 101
~76 CELLULAR 2000 cellular phone, Fire 0.94 Fire Communications 105
~LLULAR 2000 cellular phone, Parks 24.78 Park Areas 101
~ ,NTRAL MCGOWAN welding oxygen 21.09 Maint Shop 101
)78 CHADER BUSINESS EQUIPMENT copy machine service cont 325.84 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
;79 CICHY, DEAN clothing allowance 83.00 Crime Control & Investigation 101
~80 CITY OF ST. CLOUD sewer rental charges 9,254.03 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
)81 COLD SPRING VETERINARY CLINC dog kenneling, euthanize 185.00 Animal Control 101
)82 D & D WELDING welding supplies 6.39 Administration and General 601
)83 EHLERT, CORY police hiring (Fischer) 180.00 Crime Control & Investigation 101
',84 ENFORCEMENT PRODUCTS uniforms, Fischer 1,056.76 Crime Control & Investigation 101
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~87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 2.95 Administration and general 602
>87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 2.95 Waste Collection 603
)87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 0.55 Administration and General 601
)87 FIRST STATE 8ANK collection fee 0.55 Administration and general 602
)87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 0.55 Waste Collection 603
)87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 2.00 Administration and General 601
)87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 2.00 Administration and general 602
)87 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 2.00 Waste Collection 603
;88 FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOC agent fees 1,845.00 Bond Payment (P & Ii 315
)88 FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOC agent fees 405.00 Bond Payment (P & I) 316
;88 FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOC rating fee 2,750.00 Bond Payment (P & Ii 315
)89 GALL '$ IHC name plate, Fischer 12.49 Crime Control & Investigation 101
'(L/¡,. ~ & L MESABI INC carbon loader bolt 252.29 Street Maintanence 101
ARDRIVES street repair 74.12 Street Maintanence 101
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;92 HElM, ROBERT merger fees 105.00 Planning and Zonning 101
,93 HONER RENTAL SUPPLY street repair 77.75 Street Haintanence lQl
,94 I. T. L. PATCH COMPANY patches, officer Fischer 46.75 Crime Controi & Investigation 101
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July 11, 1996
Check Transaction Depart ·
Number Name Comments Amount Description Fund
22&95 INT'L CONFERENCE OF BLDG OFFIC building official dues 85.00 Building Inspec. Admistration 101
22&9& JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO., INC gas 234.03 Park Areas 101
22&97 KALINOWSKI, KATHLEEN SR 6 planning meetings 90.00 Legislative Committies 101
22698 KLEIN, CLAUDETTE 3 park board (secretary) &0.00 Legislative Committies 101
22&99 KLEIN, HUB planning, 4 chair 80.00 Legislative Committies 101
22700 KNOX LUM8ER CO. lights, parks 31.15 Park Areas 101
22700 KNOX LUMBER CO. Klinefelter park improv 158.13 Park Areas 101
22701 LANIER, IRMA 4 park board meetings &0.00 Legislative Committies 101
22702 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST deductible, Twit 51.50 Fire Administration 105
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 20.25 Street Maintanence 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 205.21 Park Areas 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE r epaÌT supp ìi es 24.36 Fire Fighting 105
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 5.75 Participant Recreation 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 12.44 Maint Shop 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE r epa i r supp 1 i es 10.52 Ball Park and Skating Rink 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 121.06 City Hall Annex 101
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 40.08 Administration and General 601
22703 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE repair supplies 27.07 Sewage Treatment Plant &02
22704 LtEF BROS floor runner 9,96 Citv Hall 101
22704 LEEF 8ROS floor runnBf 4.98 City Hall Annex 101
22704 LEEF BROS clothing service 39,22 Street Maintanence 101
22704 LEEF 8ROS clothing service 13.07 Administration and General 601 ·
22704 LEEF BROS clothing service 13.07 Administration and general &02
22705 LESNICK, MARGE 5 planning meetings 75.00 Legislative Committies 101
22705 LESNICK, MARGE 2 park board meetings 30.00 Legislative Committies 101
22706 LOSO, B08 annual conference, Loso & 31 .30 Cou nci 1 101
22706 LOSO, BOB Emergency services 75,00 Emergency Siren 101
22707 H.C. HAGNEY CONSTRUCTION, INC payment ª4, water filtrat 198,151,95 Power and Pumping 414
22708 MAJESTIC LOG HOMES sign, Klinefelter park 270.00 Park Areas 101
22709 MID-MINNESOTA CONCRETE/EXC payment #1, East HN Str 83,603.72 Street Haintanence 415
22710 MN COMMUNITY POLICING INSTITUT Lingren,Meyer training 88.00 Police Training 101
22711 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE sales tax 135.00 101
22711 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE sales tax 185.00 Administration and General 601
22712 MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE rating fees 2,014.00 Bond Payment lP & I) 314
22712 MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE rating fees 2,695,00 Bond Payment (P & I) 315
22712 MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE rating fees 591.00 Bond Payment (P & I) 316
22713 MTA US & C investment policy model 5.00 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
~2714 NATIONAL 8USHING light bulbs 10.44 Street Haintanence 101
22715 NIERENGARTEN, DAN planning, 5 meetings 75.00 Legislative Committies 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER street ìighting 18.39 Signal Lights 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER street lighting 44.30 Street Lighting 10l
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electrid ty 134.94 Park Areas 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 63.68 Ball Park and Skating Rink 101
22:17 NORTHERN STATES POWER O'C: 27.37 City Hall 101
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22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 26.53 Citv Hall Annex 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 41.76 City Hall Annex 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 11.74 Maint Shop 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 46.94 Street Maintanence 101 ·
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 1&.08 Maint ShOD 101
22717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 64.34 Street Maintanence 101
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1mber Name Comments Amount Description Fund
?2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 115.94 Storage 601
~2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 13.68 Purification 601
~2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electdci ty 271.66 Power and Pumping 601
:2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 33.06 Power and Pumping 601
~2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 343.10 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
:2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 15.84 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER electíici ty 74.59 Sewer Lift Station 602
2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 13.68 Fire Station and Building 105
2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER fire siren 3.14 Emergency Siren 101
2717 NORTHERN STATES POWER street lighting 1,391.00 Street Lighting 101
2718 NORTHWESTERN SUPPLY paper towels, toilet papr 148.03 Park Areas 101
2719 OFFICE MAX office supplies 7.38 Participant Recreation 101
2719 OFFICE MAX office supplies 49.42 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
2720 OSTENDORF, ANN râund sum rec 25.00 101
2721 PAVKOVICH, JOSEPH milage, reimb supplies 18.65 Participant Recreation 101
2722 PERA Ii fe insurance 12.00 Crime Control & Investigation 101
2722 PERA life insurance 9.00 Street Maintanence 101
)722 PERA life insurance 9.00 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
)723 PHILATELIC FULFILLMENT S. CNTR stamped envelopes 362.00 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
)724 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD legal fees, criminal 2,030.32 Crime Control & Investigation 101
\724 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD legal fees, general 576.00 City Attorney 101
~JIIIIAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD legal fees, industrial pk 216.00 Industrial Development 101
. ASSIER, AL inspection fees 133.00 Building Inspec. Admistration 101
726 ROO EQUIPMENT CO. repair front end loader 2,581.55 Street Maintanence 101
727 REBER, DONALD 'BUD' police hiring (Fischer) 160.00 Crime Control & Investigation 101
727 REBER, DONALD 'BUD' meals, hiring committee 68.53 Crime control & Investigation 101
727 REBER, DONALD 'BUD' mileage, meals 53.46 Mayor 101
728 RENGEL PRINTING pk board letterhead/envel 108.63 Legislative Committies 101
729 SCHERMERHORN, LESLIE transcription services 37.50 Crime Control & Investigation 101
730 SCHNEIDER, KURT 3 planning meetings 45.00 Legislative Committies 101
731 SEH engineering, Industrial P 830.75 Industrial Development 101
731 SEH engineering, Roske site P 1,816.83 Facilites and Planning 101
731 SEH engineering, roske site 5,170.96 ,Street Maintanence 416
732 ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORG. 2nd half assessment 2,314.00 Council 101
733 ST. CLOUD FIRE EQUIPMENT fire extinguisher 11.00 Park Areas 101
'34 ST. CLOUD RESTAURANT SUPPLY paper towels 112.02 Park Areas 101
'35 ST. CLOUD TIMES CS8 special use hearing 25.41 Legislative Committies 101
36 ST. JOSEPH NEWSLEADER publish water ban 19.00 Administration and General 601
37 STATE OF MN ~ MUNICIPAL BOARD annexation fee 68.00 Planning and Zonning 101
38 STEARNS COOPERATIVE ELEC. ASSN street lighting 229.24 Street Lighting 101
38 STEARNS COOPERATIVE ELEC. ASSN street lighting 18.46 Street Lighting 101
39 STREICHER'S gun, officer Fischer 414.29 Crime Control & Investigation 101
39 STREICHER'S ammunition 61.27 Police Training 101
40 STUEVE'S GARAGE INC LOF '96 Ford 33.32 Automotive Services 101
41 SUPER AME~ICA gas 78.40 Fire Fighting 105
41 SUPER AMERICA gas 553.10 Automotive Services 101
. "'~UPER AMERICA gas 45.08 Street Cleaning 101
~ IJPER AMERICA gas B3.70 Street Maintanence 101
i1 SUPER AMERICA gas 83.69 Park Areas 101
11 SUPER AMERICA gas 83.70 Administration and General 601
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July II, 1996
Check Transaction Depart .
¡j;Jmber Name Comments Amount Description Fund
22741 SUPER AMERICA gas 83.70 Sanitary Sewer Maintenance 602
22742 SWORSKI, MICHAEL weed cutting (2 lots) 120.00 Park Areas 101
22743 TIREMAXX SERVICE CENTERS tire repair 28.30 Street Maintanence 101
22744 TK DEMOLITION DISPOSAL, INC refuse removal 46.20 Park Areas 101
22745 TROBEC'S BUS SERVICE transportation, summ rec 249.75 Participant Recreation 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 597.20 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 301.35 Accounting 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 1,739.75 Cr ime Control & Investigation 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 395.16 Street Maintanence 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 127.56 Park Areas 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 665.44 Administration and General 601
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND health insurance 419.63 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 52.26 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 15.49 Accounting 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 160.69 Crime Control & Investigation 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 30.39 Street Maintanence 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 15.49 Park Areas 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 65.63 Administration and General 601
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND dental insurance 43.75 Administration and general 602
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND life i nSlJr a nce 15.62 Salaries & Adminstrative 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND life i nsur a nce 3.25 Accounting 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND iife insurance 26.75 Crime Control & Investigation 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND 1 i fe insurance 13.00 Street Maintanence 101 .
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND ide insurance 2.50 Park Areas 101
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND life i nsur a nce 15.63 Administration and Generai 601
22747 TRUSTEE INDUSTRIAL FUND lde insurance 7.50 Administration and general 602
22748 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 101.10 Crime Control & investigation 101
22748 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 20.62 Street Maintanence 101
22748 UNUH LiFE INSURANCE disability insurance 15.66 Park Areas 101
22;48 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 21.18 Accounting 101
22748 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 40.82 Salaries & Adrninstrative 101
2~748 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 26.38 Administration and General 601
22748 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 21~.36 Sewage Treatment plant 602
~2749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 61.16 Fire Communications 105
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 182.16 Salaries & Adrninstrative 101
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 49.21 City Hall 101
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 49.21 Communication Service 101
22;49 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 49.21 Sewer Lift station 602
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 57.60 Haint Shop 101
22;49 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 57.60 Sewage Treatment plant 602
22'49 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 228.30 Communication Service 101
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 17.30 Power and Pumping 601
22749 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS telephone 17.30 Sewage Treatment Plant 602
22749 US WEST CO~HUNICATIONS telephone 17.30 Purification 601
22750 WALKIN~ 8:LL80A~DS t-shirts 1,254.93 Participant Recreation 101
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Ray Bechtold Rachel Stapleton
06-22-96 2.00 hrs weekend work 06-18-96 2.00 hrs GSJAC Mtg
06-23-96 2.00 hrs weekend work 06-20-96 3.50 hrs Counci I Mtg
06-28-96 2.00 hrs weekend work
06-29-96 2.00 hrs weekend work Camp Balance 33.50 hrs
Vacation Balance 119.00 hrs
Camp Balance 0.00 hrs
Vacation Balance 169.00 hrs
Mike Sworski
Steven Fischer
07-04-96 5.00 hrs 4th of July 06-08-96 2.00 hrs Weekend work
06-09-96 2.00 hrs Weekend work
Mary Generous
Camp Balance 4.00 hrs
Canp Balance 17.50 hrs Vacation Balance 48.00 hrs
Vacation Balance 120.00 hrs
Dick Taufen
Jean Gustin
camp Balance 97.50 hrs
06-17-96 3.00 hrs fireanns trn Vacation Balance 248.00 hrs
06-23-96 1.50 hrs assault arrest
07-04-96 11.50 hrs 4th of July Judy Wevrens
ecamp Balance 35.50 hrs 07-01-96 2.00 hrs planning com
Vacation Balance 90.00 hrs
Holiday Balance 32.50 hrs Camp Balance 83.50 hrs
Vacation Balance 134.00 hrs
Brad Lindgren
Jeff Young
06-17-96 3.00 hrs fire arms trn
07-05-96 5.00 hrs 4th of July 06-17-96 4.00 hrs firearms trn
06-28-96 10.00 hrs safe & sober
Camp Balance 66.50 hrs 06-29-96 11.00 hrs safe & sober
Vacation Balance 142.00 hrs
Holiday Balance 10.00 hrs Camp Balance 92.00 hrs
Vacation Balance 100.00 hrs
Brad Meyer Holiday Balance 00.00 hrs
06-26-96 1.75 hrs cover shift Dean Cichy
07-03-96 9.00 hrs Safe & sober
07-05-96 5.00 hrs 4th of July 06-17-96 3.00 hrs fire anns trn
07-04-96 5.00 hrs 4th of July
Camp Balance 11.75 hrs
Vacation Balance 140.00 hrs Camp Balance 24.00 hrs
Holiday Balance 10.00 hrs Holiday Balance 68.00 hrs
Jim Marthaler
.06-15-96 2.00 hrs weekend work
06-16-96 2.00 hrs weekend work
06-19-96 4.00 hrs street cleaning
07-03-96 4.00 hrs street sweeping
07-04-96 2.00 hrs weekend work
Carp Balance 39.00 hrs
Vacation Balance 158.00 hrs
Holiday Balance 4.00 hrs
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Attorneys at Law
Reply to: St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD July 8, 1996
11 Seventh Avenue North
P,O, Box 1433
SI. Cloud, MN 56302-1433 Ms. Rachel Stapleton
320'251'1055 Clerk Administrator
800'445'9617 City Hall
FAX 320'251'5896 P.O. Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374
MINNEAPOLIS RE: Resolution Regarding Enforcement of Housing Regulations
2904 Plaza YJI Our File No. 17,693
45 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis. MN 55402-1620 Dear Rachel:
612'339'9206
800·445·9617 At the last meeting which I attended, Bob Loso asked me to prepare a Resolution
FAX 320'251 .5896 addressing two housing issues. That Resolution is enclosed.
. First, the Resolution provides for· a policy change bringing about an immediate
INTERNET ADDRESS hearing for the first violation of an ordinance occurring on leased premises after
rajhan@cloudnet.com April 1. Second, the Resolution provides for immediate suspension or revocation
of a rental license if it is determined that the landlord knowingly or carelessly allows
excess occupancy.
FRANK J. RA/KOWSKI * t
GORDON H. HANSME/ER Very truly yours,
FREDERICK L. GRUNKE
THOMAS G. JOVANOVICH IER LID.
JOHN H. SCHERER
PAUL A. RA/KOWSKI t
KEVIN F. GRAY
WILLIAM J. CASHMAN
RICHARD W. SOBALVARRO
BRIAN L. WILLIAMS JHS jbaw
BRIDGET M, LINDQUIST
Enclosure
JAMES H. KELLY, MD., F.A.C.P. I:\gen \17693\af070896.012
MEDICAL CO:\'SUlTANT
FRA:\'K J. R.o\JKO\\'SKIIS AD~H1TEDTO PRACTICE
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COROO:-'¡ H. HA'1S~tEIER
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AND \VU.lhU,t J. CASHMA:'\ IN Sot.JTH DAKOTA.
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BoARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES.
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RESOLUTION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF HOUSING REGULATIONS
. WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph currently has in place an ordinance authorizing
the revocation or suspension of a rental license in the event of a determination that illegal or
unlawful activities are occurring upon the rental premises;
WHEREAS, as a matter of policy, the City has not considered revocation or
suspension of a rental license for a violation of the City Noise Ordinance until the occurrence of
a second violation within the license period;
WHEREAS, this practice has resulted in a significant increase in noise violations at
rental properties during the months of April and May;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a change in this policy will
promote the peace, comfort and repose of the citizens of St. Joseph;
WHEREAS, the City Council has also made a determination that the owners of
rental properties have allowed occupancy by a number of tenants in excess of that permitted by the
zoning of the property or otherwise permitted under the City Housing Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that occupancy by tenants in excess of the
specified number creates risk of injury to the occupants, a disruption to abutting properties, and
other adverse consequences to the health, peace and repose of the citizens of the City.
. THEREFORE, the City Council hereby resolves:
1. For the rental license year commencing in August of 1996, it shall be the
policy of the City of St. Joseph that any ordinance or statutory violation occurring at leased
premises after April 1 of the year of the license may result in suspension or revocation, even if the
violation is the first violation during that license year. Immediate notice of the violation shall be
provided to the property owner and the City Clerk shall expedite the hearing of the matter to bring
it before the City Council as soon a permissible under the law.
2. That it shall be the policy of the City Council to suspend or revoke the rental
license for any property where it is determined that the owner has knowingly permitted occupancy
in excess of that permitted under ordinance, or has failed to make reasonable inspection or take
reasonable steps to assure that occupancy in excess of the permitted number does not occur.
3. That the City Clerk Administrator is directed to provide a copy of this
Resolution to all landlords applying for rental license for the 1996-1997 rental year.
This Resolution is adopted by the City Council for the City of St. Joseph this _
day of ,1996.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Mayor
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Attorneys at Law Reply to: St. Cloud
July 8, 1996
ST. CLOUD
11 Seventh A venue North
P.O. Box 1433 Ms. Rachel Stapleton
SI. Cloud,!vlN 56302-1433 Clerk Administrator
320'251-1055 P.O. Box 668
800'445'9617 St. Joseph, MN 56374
FAX 320'251-5896
RE: City Ordinance Violations
Our File No. 17,693
MINNEAPOLIS
2904 Plaza VII Dear Rachel:
45 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1620 I have your letter and information regarding fines for city ordinance violations. I
612-339·9206 just learned of this action last Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at about 5:00 p.m. in the
800'445'9617 afternoon. This information came to the attention of the local prosecutors for the
FAX 320' 251 . 5896 first time earlier that afternoon. The local reaction has been the same as that
. expressed by the League of Municipalities.
INTERNET ADDRESS I recommend that the City Council pass a resolution authorizing me to send a letter
rajhan@cloudnet.com to Judge Kevin Burke, Chair of the Conference of Chief Judges, and Bernard
Boland, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial District, expressing our concern and
joining with the other cities in asking the Chief Judges to reconsider this decision.
FRANK J. RA/KOWSKI . t
GORDON H. HANSMEIER This is not only an issue which will affect cities financially, but it goes beyond that
FREDERICK L. GRUNKE and becomes an issue of fairness. Not all offenses should be treated alike. The
THOMAS G. JOVANOVICH court should have the discretion to look at the severity of the violations and the
JOHN H, SCHERER city's interest in assuring enforcement. A mere administrative regulation, such as
PAUL A. RA/KOWSKI t a dog license, should not carry the same fine as an ordinance enacted for the direct
KEVIN F. GRAY protection of the health and welfare of the public.
WILUAM J. CASHMAN The judges' decision may also lead to a more harsh treatment for some individuals.
RICHARD W. SOBALVARRO In many cases, the police officers have a choice of charging somebody under a state
BRIAN L. WILUH1S law or local ordinance. In some instances, the state law is a misdemeanor, while the
BRIDGET M, LINDQUIST local ordinance is only a petty misdemeanor. To avoid creating a criminal record
for a first-time offender, matters are often charged under local ordinance with the
knowledge that a fine of $100 or $200 will be imposed under the local ordinance.
JAMES H. KELLY, M.D.. F.A.C.P. If this policy is put into effect, all matters which could be charged under state law
MEDICAL CONSL'l.TA:-.-r would be charged under state law. This is not necessarily to the benefit of the
FRA~K J. RAJKOWSKlIS AD~unED TO PRACTICE person being charged. What is more, it then grants the individual the right to a jury
- I~ NORTII DAKOTA, trial and a public defender, simply increasing the cost to the public for prosecuting
GOROON H. HA!'\'S~IEIER non-serious offenses. These rights do not otherwise arise if the charge is a petty
_ IN NORTH DAKOTA A1'\1D WISCONSIN, misdemeanor ordinance violation.
PALL A. RAJKOWSKI IN \VlSCONSIN
A.."'O WILLlA~1 J. CASHMAN 1:-.1 SoUTH DAKOTA.
,. ~tE~IBER OF A~IERICAN
BoARD OF TRIAL ADWX.~ATES.
t QL'AUFIED ADR NElJIRAl.
Ms. Rachel Stapleton
July 8, 1996 .
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Let me know if the Council authorizes me to take action on this matter.
Very truly yours,
RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER LTD.
John H. Scherer
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DATE: July lOt 1996
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the city Council
FROM: star City Commission
RE: Short Term/Long Term Goals
. The Star City Commission is in the process of finalizing the
application process. Part of the application process requires us
to identify short term and long term goals. As you may remember,
the star City sponsored a one day workshop last fall, of which you
were a part of. The Commission has taken all that information and
turned it into our goals.
We would like you to review the goals and welcome any comments
you may have. Please keep in mind that these goals are not written
in stone and are not intended to be completed in one year. Some of
the goals are projected to extend out five years.
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Goal 1 - To retain, attract and expand business and industrial
development
r. To establish a Local Economic Development Authority
A. Formulation of Ordinance
1. Draft proposed Ordinance
2. Present Ordinance to City Council
a. Conduct public hearing
b. Pass resolution enabling EDA
B. Membership - EDA
1. Prepare application form for membership
2. Develop criteria for selection of Commission
3. Advertise commission openings
a. st. Joseph Newsleader
b. Back of water bills
4. Selection process
a. Review applications
b. Personnel interviews
c. Make recommendation to City Council .
5. Appoint Commissioners
C. Leadership - EDA
1. Develop job description for EDA Director
2 . Secure approval to hire EDA Director
a. Determine hire status (full time/part time)
b. Advertise opening
3. Selection Process
a. Review applications
b. Personnel interviews
c. Make Recommendation to City Council
4. Hire EDA Director
5. Establish EDA Office
D. Prepare and submit budget
E. Recommend the establishment of sub-committees
1. Marketing
2. Business Retention/Expansion
3. Financial
4. Planning & Zoning
I I . Develop Financial Incentives
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A. Develop a seed capital fund
l. Meet with representatives of DTED -
2 . Review criteria for revolving loan fund
3. Make recommendation to City Council
4. Complete Necessary applications
5. Implement
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B. Develop an Incentive Fund and review necessity
1. Preliminary Council approval to levy
2 . Final Levy approval
3. Draft criteria and administrative process
C. Development of TIF District
1. Review adequacy of current TIF District
2 . Recommend expanded boundaries of TIF District
a. City Council
b. Planning Commission
3. Conduct public hearing
4. Execute development agreements
D. Other Financing Alternative
I. Federal Assitance
2. utility Company programs
3. Corporation Assistance
4. Bonding
I I I. To develop current and additional serviced industrial sites
. A. Improve access to existing Industrial Park
I. Meet with stearns County - realignment of CR 133
2. Secure funding for realignment of CR 133
3. Review Transportation Plan for adequacy of connector
roads
a. Request the st. Cloud Area Planning Organization
to conduct transportation survey
b. Review area transportation plan
c. Preserve any corridors needed for future
roadways
4. Determine right-of-way - CR 133
a. Survey proposed area
b. Meet with property owners
c. Enter into agreement to purchase property
5. Conduct feasibility report for street improvement
6. Order improvement and conduct public hearings
7. Begin Construction
B. Extend utilities & Infrastructures
1. Prepare feasibility study to extend utilities
2 . Research funding alternatives
. a. State Department of Trade and Economic
Development
b. utility Companies
c. Federal Economic Development
I. Secure a minimum of two new businesses
2 . Complete application for assistance under
Industrial development grant
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3 . Conduct public hearings for improvements
4. Begin construction of utility expansion
C. Development of an additional industrial park
l. Meet with Planning Commissions
a. st. Joseph Township
b. City of st. Joseph
2. Present options to City Council
3. Conduct Feasibility study
a. Transportation adequacy
b. utility extension
c. Marketability
d. Financing ability
e. Needs assessment
4. Meet with affected property owners
5. Conduct necessary public hearings
6. Secure property
7 . Order improvements
8. List available sites
D. Market available industrial sites
l. Articulate mission statement ·
2. Establish polices
a. Type of industries
b. Type of marketing
3. Develop a Database of site and buildings
a. Compile site and building information
b. Prepare maps of sites
c. Update maps and database
d. Update community profile
4. Identify Financial Incentives
a. Tax Increment Financing
b. Loans
c. Other assistance
S. Create/Update marketing tools
a. Brochures
b. Video
c. other promotional materials
6. Establish Professional Networking
a. Visit a IS - 30 businness/industry per year
b. Active Membership in professional organizations
i. Area Planning Organization
ii. st. Cloud Economic Development Partnership ·
iii. stearns County Community Development
iv. Regional Planning Organization
v. Other membership as determined by EDA
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1. Organize newsletter team
2. Research cost estimates
3. Develop a mailing list
4. Write articles for the newsletter
5. Review newsletter
6. Distribute Newsletter
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Goal 2 - To Influence and promote implementation of transportation .
plans for the region.
I. Vehicular Traffic
A. Adopt Transportation Plan
l. Finalize the southerly by pass route from cty Rd 2
2. Review entire transportation plan including
surrounding area
3 . conduct traffic surveys as needed to verify
adequacy of transportation routes
4. Develop official map - preserving corridors
5 . Begin process to purchases any needed right-of-way
6. Conduct public hearing adopting Comprehensive Plan
B. Establish Transportation Links
l. Review annually the road improvement plan
2 . Implement capital improvement plans
C. Assure Transportation Plan is adequate for Industrial
Development
l. Federal - Additional/more direct access to I-94 .
2. state - Funding assistance
3. County - Assistance for traffic controls and road
implementation funding
4. Local - Review the City road improvement plan
D. Work with the st. Cloud Area Planning Organization
l. Become an active member of APO
2. Lobby for funding assistance
3. Review regional transportation plan
II. Link in-town sites with neighborhood parks with bike trails
A. Develop interpretive programs
l. Hiking Trails
2. Bike paths
3 . Nature areas
B. Plan for bike paths connecting parks
l. Meet with Park Commission
2. Identify streets /alleys suitable for bike lanes
or bike routes
3. Determine Feasibility of paths .
4. Establish path
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C. Seek financial Assistance
1. DNR Forestry Grant
2 . Federal Assistance
3. Service Organizations
4. Other financing resources
D. Construct Pathway
E. Expand park dedication requirements to incl ude provisions
for making connections to existing park path
l. Meet with Planning Commission
2. Review current Ordinance requiring park land
contribution for subdivision
3. Recommend to Council Ordinance revision
a. Conduct public hearing
b. Adopt revised ordinance
c. Publish revised ordinance
I I 1. Develop link to railbed bike path
. A. Become an active member of the Committee working on the
project
B. Apply for ICTEA Funding
C. Plan for development of the starting point
l. Develop park area and rest stop area
2 . Improve camping facilities
3. Market st. Joseph a starting point
a. Sponsor bike activities
b. Become part of the Tour of Saints
D. Combine inner City path with railbed path
E. Increase trail to route by the local business
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Goal #3 - To diversify and enhance the housing mix in st. Joseph
1. Encourage higher end housing development
A. Inventory existing housing mix
1. Determine amount of housing available for re-sale
2. Determine type of housing available
B. Inventory existing property available for building
1. Availability in existing City
2. Availability in surrounding area
C. Determine market needs
1. Meet with Realtors
a. Dollar expectations
b. Development design preference
c. Services which need to be provided
d. Housing desired
2. Meet with contractors
3. Solicit developers
4. Meet with property owners with available land
II. Provide housing for elderly
A. Determine Market Needs .
1. Type of Housing
a. Patio Homes
b. Townhomes
c. Nursing Homes
2 . Price range
3 . Desired locations
4. Services desired
B. Meet with developers
1. Determine interest
2. Determine sites appropriate and available
3. Choose site
C. Meet with Planning Commission
1. Review proposed site area
2 . Annex property (if needed)
3. Review zoning requirements
D. City Council approval
1. Land issues
2. Developers Agreement
E. Review financing incentives available
D. Marketing - Available Housing -
1. Newspaper -
2 . Civic Organizations
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I I I. Assess the friendliness and process of developing in the City
of st. Joseph
A. Review development charges
1. Survey area Cities - Financial
a. Water Hookup
b. Sewer Hookup
c. utility expansion
d. Building charges
2. Review Processes - Land Use
a. Preliminary Plat Procedure
b. Subdivision regulations
c. Zoning Procedures
d. Board of Appeals
3. Review Building Ordinances
B. Review the progress of Building in st. Joseph
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Goal #4 To increase the relationship to the educational
institutions in the area
I. To strengthen student/residential/business relations
A. Expand role of CORE Committee
l. Review goals of CORE
2 . Review effectiveness
3. Establish goals
4. Implement
B. Establish a student partnership network
l. Need analysis
2. Meet with College representatives
3. Establish areas for student assistance
4. Establish areas for community assistance
5. Establish a regular monthly meeting
6. Implement
II. Capitalize on the resources available
A. Create a small business annex
l. Establish small business office
2 . Market assistance available to businesses
3. Establish a rapid response team for assistance to
small businesses .
B. Identify resources available to public at the College of
st. Benedict and st. John's University
l. Library
a. Computers
b. Internet access
c. Publications, resource material
2 . student Center
3 . Athletic Facilities
4. Walking Programs
5. Cultural Activities
C. Identify the programs available
l. Camps
2. Elderhostel
3. "Get-away" programs
4. Interaction programs
D, Expand publicity and public awareness of resources
available
l. st. Joseph Newsleader
2 . st. Cloud Times
3. Community Newsletter
4. Local Schools
5 . Other Media
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I I I. Explore further areas of cooperation
A. Ice Arena
I. Determine Need
a. Community
b. College of st. Benedict
c. st. John's University
2 . Conduct feasibility study
a. Conduct public hearings
b. Determine available sites
c. Determine cost effectiveness
3. Contact state Program Director - HMighty Ducks"
a. Determine funding availability
b. Begin necessary paperwork and applications
4. Determine Financing Resources
a. Mighty Ducks
b. College of st. Benedict
c. st. John's University
d. Board of Innovention & Cooperation
e. Community fundraissers
f. City of st. Joseph
g. other resources
. 5. Begin Construction
B. Explore additional community education
l. Expand the number of evening classes
2. Expand the curriculum of evening classes
3. Research special areas of interest
a. Wild Flower designation
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Goal #5 To continue to enhance the downtown area and encourage .
development and business retention
I. Beautification of Downtown Area
A. Review streets in downtown area for possible improvement
l. College Avenue
a. North
b. South
2 . Minnesota street
a. East
b. West
3. Second Avenue NW
B. Establish downtown beautification improvement plan
1. streets to be improved
a. How
b. When
2. Organize funding alternatives
a. Donations - private sector
b. Donations - Civic organizations
c. City Contribution
d. Grant Assistance
i. State
ii. Federal
3. Implement Plan
4. Review annually .
II. A. Research market trends and how the downtown area can
accommodate such trends
1. Survey existing downtown and space availability
2. Inventory existing downtown for type of business
3. Determine market needs in st. Joseph
a. Specialty stores
b. Restaurant
c. Other
4. Meet with Planning Commission
a. Present results of need survey
b. Request any needed zoning changes
5. Market the st. Joseph Downtown area
B. Research the potential of creating a mall atmosphere in
the downtown area
1. Develop plan converting downtown area to a mall type
a. Explore possibility of removing parking on the
business section of Minnesota Street West
b. Require street parking to be behind business on
Minnesota Street West
c. Install a cobblestone downtown area
d. Encourage development of specialty business
2. Present plan to Planning Commission
a. Request and zoning changes
b. Recommend changes to City Council
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