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Home My WebLink About1997 [02] Feb 06 {Book 11} ~ F ,/ é::. . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ¿¡ First Avenue NW ',0. Box 668, >t. Joseph, MN 56374 CITY COUNCIL HEETING :320) 363-720 I February 6, 1997 - 7:00 P.H. °ax: 363-0342 Ilk AGENDA .. I. Call to Order. ~--- \1AYOR 2. Approve Agenda. Kenneth J. Hiemenz 3. CONSENT AGENDA a) Approve Minutes - January 16, 1997 & January 27, 1997. :::LERK! b) Police Chief Conference - Brad Lindgren c) ED/TIF Seminar (Approval for total of three EDA members to attend.) ADMINISTRATOR Rachel Stapleton 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA t:. Bills Payable & Overtime and Call Outs. J. ::::OUNCILORS Bob Loso 6. Hayor ( & Committee) Reports ::ory Ehlert a) Radio - Budget Expenditure Proposal. Ken Twit b) Industrial Park Update eiectenfuer c) Cable Committee c) Other Matters of Concern 7. Council ( r Committee) Reports .(\( 8. Clerk/Administrator Reports a) Curb and Gutter 3rd Avenu-e NE b) Confining Easement on a parcel of property c) Other Matters of Concern 9. 7:30 P.M. City Engineer Reports a) Brian Klinefelter Park Trail Update b) Proposed Eastern Park Street Improvement c) Capital Improvement Informational Meeting d) Other matters of Concern 10. Recess 1I. 8:30 P.B. - Peter Omann - Insurance Information 12. CORE Recommendations for City Relations Enhancement. a) Consider increasing street lighting in some areas. (Update) b) Provide means for resident contact with landlords. (Upda:::e) c) Facilitate neighborhood meetings. (update) d) Hold landlords accountable through defining a "disorderlv house". (Update) e) Budget for party control and sale of alcohol to minors. f) E8t.ablis~ a cOffi..mi ttee with a student representative from each rental house, along with alumni and other interested persons, to make recorr@endations on ordinances, responsibilities, etc. . 12. Adjourn Heeting. c': \myd\ agenda\ 97feb6 ~ . CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ~ I First Avenue NW '.0. Box 668, jt. Joseph. MN 56374 320) 363-7201 °ax: 363-0342 Vir .. =- I!AYOR (enneth J. Hiemenz MEMO :::LERK! .\.DMINlSTRATOR TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council {achel Stapleton FROM: Rachel Stapleton :::OUNCILORS DATE: February 3, 1997 10b Loso ::ory Ehlert Wit RE: Agenda Notes to the February 6, 1997 Council meeting \ iedenfuer 3a. I received no corrections to the minutes of January 16, 1997, although Mayor Hiemenz recommended only having a Council member as liaison to the Cable Committee without an alternate. 3b. Brad Lindgren is requesting to attend the annual Police Chief Conference. 3c. TIF ÆD Seminar March 11, cost is $60 per person registration, as presented under the consent agenda of the last meeting, requesting authorization for two other members of the ED A to attend. 5. Information enclosed. 8a. Information enclosed. 8b. Information enclosed. . c, , · 1 January 16, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, January 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz, COlUlcilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Ma~ Niedenfuer, and Ken Twit. Clerk/ Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Brad Lindgren, Jim Graeve, Mary Ann Graeve, Mary Ann Poepping, Ben Poepping, Mike Deutz, Steve Johnson, Dick Taufen, Diane Schneider, David pfannenstein, Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order with Councilors Loso, Niedenfuer and Twit present. CONSENT AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Niedenfuer. a) Approve the minutes of the January 2, 1997 meeting. b) Approve attendance of Mayor, Clerk/Administrator and an EDA Representative at a TIF æD Seminar in St. Cloud with registration $60 each. · c) Approve attendance of Rachel Stapleton at the MCFOA Annual Conference in St. Cloud with registration fee of $150. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. BILLS PAY ABLE: Judy Weyrens, Deputy Clerk, presented the bills payable and discussed the costs of snow removal due to the extreme winter. She stated the League ofMIDnesota Cities has sent a sUlvey request to all the cities on these costs, prior to recommendations to the legislature for funding assistance. After a short discussion of the bills payable, Twit made a motion to approve the bills payable as presented, check numbers 23548 - 23592, seconded by Loso.. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. Ehlert arrived at 7 :05 p.m. The Council discussed the overtime and call outs, and possible scheduling to reduce overtime. It was discussed that accumulation of holidays hours was relaxed last year to allow them to be retained up to six months. Loso made a motion to approve the overtime and call outs as presented; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. · FUl\¡l) TRAl'fSFERS - YEAR END: Loso made a motion to approve the following fund transfers as recommended by \Veyrens; seconded by Twit. 1996 WATER FILTRATION BOND $10,000 ITom Refuse Fund ... 2 · 3,560 from Water Fund (rate increase) 28,509 from 1986 Improvement 1992 WATER STORAGE FACILITY $4,653.09 from Water Fund (surcharge) Close Fund 307 - 1986 Improvement (Wastewater Interceptor) Transfer the balance to the General Fund Transfer from the General Fund to Fund 314 Water Filtration Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, EWert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carned. REFUSE POLICY REVIEW: Weyrens presented a review of the current policy and statistic for refuse collection charges. After a short discussion of the costs, revenues, subsided customers and revenue uses, Loso made a motion to retain the status quo of the refuse collection fee structure with no adjustment to those customers who are away for a period of time. The motion was seconded by Niedenfuer. Discussion - The revenue derived from this fund and the costs associated with it are interrelated with the other utility funds. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, EWert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. · PAY EQUITY REPORT FOR 1996: \Veyrens presented the 1996 Pay Equity Report and stated it would be sent to the state as required. Loso made a motion to accept the report as presented; seconded by EWert. Discussion - The points assigned are current and were reviewed early last year. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, EWert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA: ìvfike Deutz expressed a desire to include student rentals in the City refuse contract and have the billing done through the City. He felt the renters would then be required to have refuse service and alleviate some of the rental garbage problems. The Council discussed ordinance requirements that all residents of the City are required to have refuse service. The spring and fall cleanup service is part of the City contract. Mayor Hiemenz recommended further discussion with the BPI representative. ~L\YOR'S REPORT: 1) The ED A will hold their first meeting January 17, 1997. The EDA ordinance structures payment for members at the same rates as other subcommittees.. Loso moved to allow payment to the EDA members at the same structure as other subcommittees of the Council. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, EWert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carned. 2) A snow plow policy is being prepared by Mayor Hiemenz with help and recommendations from · Dick Taufen. Loso recommended reviewing the winter parking policy to allow more flexibility. 3) In the past the Mayor had radio contact with maintenance and police. Subsequently that radio was turned over to the police for use by a new officer. 1'v1ayo1' Hiemenz has found a need for this " , . · 3 commuIÚcation and requested to purchase a radio. There was a short discussion of the budget allocation (if the cost would be split between the IvIayor and Police budgets). Mayor Hiemenz will re'\iew the budget and present a proposal at the next meeting. 4) The Stearns County Municipal League meets January 21 at Sauk Centre. Mayor Hiemenz will be out of the area during that time. Mary Niedenfuer and Rachel Stapleton will attend. 5) The draft Comprehensive Plan has not been adopted yet. Mayor Hiemenz is requesting the Plarming Commission re'\iew and update the draft plan, incorporating the Star City , recommendations, and present the updated draft plan to the Council within the next 60 days.. Portions wlùch can not be approved should be left out of the plan to be adopted. 6) Mayor Hiemenz received a letter Hom the President of the First State Bank of St. Joseph, commending Clùef Lindgren and Officer Meyer on the professional work done in relation to the recent bank robbery. The entire letter was read at the meeting. 7) The Mayor and Councilor received a letter Hom the City Attorney addressing lús role. 8) Ken Twit will attend the meetings of the Great River Round Table, a recently fonned area planning group. 9) Acknowledged a few complaints received relating to snow removal.. COUNCILORS REPORT · TWIT: An EDA meeting will be held January 17 and a Chamber meeting on January 21. EmERT: 1) Calls were received concerning snow removal and fire hydrants. 2) The Planning Commission met January 2. J. R. Studinski requested the Planning Commission consider the zoning of the land where lús station is located and if it is appropriate for selling used cars.. Approval oflús request would require rezoning tlùs property (currently R-3). The Planning Commission wishes to gather infonnation for that area and the adjacent area by holding an infonnational public hearing. LOSO: In August 1996 the City received and rejected the bids for a proposed trail in the Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park. Loso made a motion to allow the City Engineer to re-advertise the project and call for bids. The motion was seconded by Elùert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Elùert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. 2) The 1996 proposed overlay project for 4th and 5th Avenues SE was delayed with the proposal for another public hearing this winter to reconsider plarming the project along with the affected residents and interested persons. Loso recommended setting a public hearing and revisit tlús project. 3) The City's Capital Improvement plan also should be looked at now and decisions made on progressing as planned or revise the plan. · l\iìEDENFUER: A local resident has asked for equal time at the ice rink for skaters. It is important to provide time for non-hockey skaters on quality ice. She felt this problem could be worked out with scheduling. , ~ 4 · CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) An application for pay request of $37,517 was received from the contractor for the Water Treatment Facility. The Council discussed the status of the facility and considered the recommendation of Joe Bettendorf. After further discussion of retainage and the functioning of the facility, Twit made a motion to approve $20,000 with the stipulation that payment will not be made until approved and recommended by Dick T aufen and Joe Bettendorf. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, NiedeÍ1fuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. 2) Stearns Electric relocated a power line in conjunction with the East Minnesota Street project on an exclusive easement on private property. After reviewing the infonnation concerning the matter Loso made a motion to approve the bill of Stearns Electric of $4,680.08 as recommended by City Engineer Joe Bettendorf; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. ìvIotion carried. 3) After short discussion of an offer of insurance coverage for elected officials Loso made a motion to ignore the offer; seconded by Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. · 4) Law Enforcement Labor Services has contacted the City with a desire to negotiate. Mayor Hiemenz recommended setting a closed meeting with our attorney to review the process and discuss proposals. A meeting was set for Monday, January 27 in the morning. 5) The bids have been advertised for the Fire Station. 6) The League of Minnesota Cities has presented its 1997 policies for members review. 7) Snow removal equipment was discussed. Loso felt snow blower equipment is needed. Mayor Hiemenz indicated the cost of it is prohibitive. The City is requesting to rent a Loader from St. Joseph Equipment Company for $3,500 for one month. Mayor Hiemenz indicated a need for backup equipment in emergency needs. Ehlert made a motion to approve the rental of the Loader as discussed; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. Ben Poepping commended the City Maintenance Crew on their snow removal. 8) The City Assessor has presented a request for his annual increase at the established $8.68 per parcel. Loso made a motion to approve the request; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion - Twit expressed discomfort with being presented this infonnation at the meeting and not haying time for · . . pnor reVIew. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer.. Nays: None. nvit abstained. Ivfotion earned. - f · 5 CHIEF OF POLICE REPORTS: Brad Lindgren, Chief of Police presented his annual report and discussed several items from the past year. He also discussed scheduled training as required by the POST Board for certification. Lindgren also infonned the Council there would be an open house at the City Hall on Janual}' 29, the first anniversal}' of Brian Klinefelter death. Memorabilia will be available for viewing. The Council expressed appreciation on the report on the reselVes by Officer Cichy. CABLE FRANCmSE: Steve Johnson, representing Mark Twain Cable Company expressed concern to begin the process of franchise renewal. Mayor Hiemenz stated he is in the process of setting up a three member Cable Committee to review the needs of St. Joseph and how it fits into current teclmology. Johnson stated $5,000 for the access channel has been paid and the other $5,000 is budgeted for 1997. Mayor Hiemenz stated the Cable Committee will become enabled and get back to Johnson within three months. There was further discussion of the effect of the cable utility on the East :Minnesota Street project. · Johnson indicated the cable company was impacted by NSP's delays. Bob Loso will be the Council member on the committee with COl}' Ehlert as alternate. Mayor Hiemenz declared a recess at 9: 1 0 p.m. Mayor Hiemenz reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m. CORE RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Consider increasing street lighting in some areas. NSP Company will assist in a sUlVey and look at specific locations. The Council indicated a need for safe lighting for the citizens as well as unifotmity in the City. Loso reminded the Council that a street upgrading project along with the County is scheduled for 1998 for South College Avenue. The proposed project includes decorative street lighting if funds are available. 2. Provide means for resident contact with landlords. Ehlert indicated he had spoken with Linda Sniezek about this matter. She has not gotten a landlord meeting together yet. Diane Sclmeider indicated she would contact them if the City would provide a list with the landlords home addresses. :Mike Deutz requested the neighborhood should be defined. Mayor Hiemenz suggested 350 as land issues require, but recommended CORE consider this matter. There was further discussion of the need of the landlord to personally go to the door to contact neighbors or to make it a · component of the license. 3. Facilitate neighborhood meetings. Ehlert recommended S1. John's Alum.tÚ Association get involved in organizing these meetings by hosting a barbecue or such. Ehlert will follow up on this matter. , - 6 · 4. Hold landlords accountable through defining a "disorderly house", The Council requested the CORE Committee review and make a recommendation on the "disorderly house" issue. Loso stated that Gar Kellom had plans to have a "Code of Conduct" in place as a contract when the student register in the fall. Dave pfannenstein appeared before the Council. He complemented Dick Taufen and the Maintenance Department for the good job of snow removal. Pfannenstein also rebuked the Council for not supporting local business. The City (and Township) did not list with a local realtor to sell their (Roske) property. He also recommended not being hasty in selling the parcels as he felt they will oruy increase in value. Mayor Hiemenz indicated S1. Joseph realtors would be considered when the listing is renogitiated. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORTS: Dick Taufen, Director of Public Works reported the transmission on the plow truck is going bad. Loso made a motion to approve having it rebuilt or to get a rebuilt transmission at an estimated cost of $3,500 to $4,500; seconded by Niedenfuer. Discussion - The snow removal equipment has to be repaired. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. At 10:00 p.m. Mayor Hiemenz extended the meeting fifteen minutes. · Taufen also questioned the Council's position on moving snow back on street not plowed by the City. He had received a request to move snow back from between County Road 75 and Cedar Street East by Rocky's. Council generally felt it is not a City function to remove snow that the City does not plow. . Currently the snow is being hauled to the compost area, Taufen reported. But due to the large amount of snow, if additional space is needed, the Council agreed to allow snow be hauled to the east side of the Roske property when the compost area is full with agreement from the Township. MISCELLANOUS ITEMS: Mayor Hiemenz reported that the Park Commission minutes note that camping rules were tabled until spring. He recommended they be in place by spring. Loso stated they rules are being fonnulated and anticipated to be in place by spring. IVlayor Hiemenz also noted there is a vacancy on the Park Commission and recommended advertising again to fill this position. Loso made a motion to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.; seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. V?~1t~ · Rachel Stapleton Clerk! Administrator · Pursuant to due call and notice there of the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special session January 27, 1997 at 8:15 A.M. in City Hall. 'MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary Niedenfuer, Ken Twit. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney John Scherer. , The meeting was tape recorded. Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. stating the purpose of the meeting was to discuss union negotiation and requests. He then declared the meeting closed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M. Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator · · ;oheb3t51/ p~ ' Cit~iÀtSsf~Yj8éBph Page 1 , . ¿- .. February 6, 1997 ;,. Check Transaction Depart 'I Name COBlR}ents Amount Description Fund 2 AUTO VALUE - WEST ignition repair 13.27 Street Maintanence 101 23594 BILL WASNER'S SALES & SERVICE trailer rental 50.00 Power and Pumping 414 23S94 BILL WASNER'S SALES & SERVICE used raditor 42.60 Street Maintanence 101 23594 BILL WASNER'S SALES & SERVICE repair supplies 10.65 Street Haintanence 101 23595 CENTRAL HYDRAULICS hydraulic pump, engine II 271.07 Medical Services 105 23596 COMPLETE ELECTRONICS repair heater, skating rk 44.40 Ball Park and Skating Rink 101 23597 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.60 Administration and General 601 23597 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.60 Administration and general 602 23597 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.60 Waste Collection 603 23598 INDIAN HEAD SPECIALTIES signature stamp 19.70 Hayor 101 23599 MINNESOTA SALES AND USE TAX sales tax, water 402.80 Administration and General 601 23599 HINNESOTA SALES AND USE TAX sales tax, general 24.08 101 23600 MINNESOTA SECTION CSWPCA wastewater conference 30.00 Sewage Treatment Plant 602 23601 PERA - CC back withholding 271.00 Council 101 23601 PERA - CC back withholding 271.00 Council 101 23601 PERA - CC back withholding 60.00 Hayor 101 23601 PERA - CC back withholding 60.00 Mayor 101 23602 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD legal fees, general 112.00 City Attorney 101 23602 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER LTD legal fees, police 2,001.18 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23603 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTMENT team building, fire dept 382.00 Fire Administration 105 23603 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTMENT state fire convention 250.00 Fire Training 105 23603 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTHENT lake region meeting 30.00 Fire Training 105 23604 TENVOORDE MOTOR COMPMANY repair parts 10.42 Street Maintanence 101 23605 THEISEN, DAVE hydraulic oil 12.56 Fire Fighting 105 ~ TIREHAXX SERVICE CENTERS tire repair 31.16 Street Haintanence 101 2 ZIEGLER INC cutting edges 235.85 Ice & Snow Removal 101 23628 A~l TOILET RENTAL satelite rental, skating 63.90 Park Areas 101 23629 AIR COMM OF ST. CLOUD battery replacement 69.23 Communication Service 101 23629 AIR COMM OF ST. CLOUD cleaned radio and tested 20.00 Communication Service 101 23630 ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC replacement blades 60.19 Fire Fighting 105 23631 AHERICAN PAGING pager, Lindgren 16.99 Communication Service 101 23632 AT & T long distance, police 5.48 Communication Service 101 23632 AT & T long distance 6.19 Communication Service 101 23632 AT & T long distance 6.19 Communication Service 101 23633 AT & T WIRELESS SERVICES cellualr phone, police 64.98 Communication Service 101 23634 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES refuse removal 5,807.50 Waste Collection 603 23634 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES refuse removal 93.77 Administration and general 602 23635 CAMERA TRADER film and processing 45.62 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23636 CELLULAR 2000 cellular phone, sk rinks 9.80 Park Areas 101 23636 CELLULAR 2000 cellular phone, sk rinks 0.29 Fire Communications 105 23637 CENTRACARE CLINC physical, Taufen 148.58 Fire Administration 105 23638 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN bid publication,Fire Hall 268.80 Fire Station and Building 417 . 23639 EHLERT, CORY mileage, apo meeting 5.80 Council 101 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 8.95 Administration and General 601 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 8.95 Administration and- general 602 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 8.95 Waste Collection 603 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.85 Administration and General 601 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.85 Administration and general 602 23640 FIRST STATE BANK collection fee 4.85 Waste Collection 603 iìIIj G & T TRUCKING loader rental 275.00 Ice & Snow Removal 101 3 Feb 1997 Bills Payable Page 2 Hon 3:53 PH City of St. Joseph "' February 6, 1997 Check Transaction Depart · Number Name Comments Amount Description Fund 23642 GAll'S INC slim jim door op, print s 64.96 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23643 HARDRIVES salt, sand 1,611.90 Ice & Snow Removal 101 23644 INTERNAT'l INSTITUTE OF HU Cl. dues, 1997 70.00 Salaries & Adminstrative 101 23645 JOHN DEERE lEASING CO. skid loader 346.05 Street Haintanence 101 23646 HAOSC TIF Selli nar 60.00 Salaries & Adminstrative 101 23646 HAOSC TIF Semi nar 60.00 Hayor 101 23646 HAOSC TIF Semi nar 120.00 Economic DeveloPlent Authority 101 23647 HETRO PlUHBING & HEATING furnace repair 231.62 City Hall 101 23648 HN CHIEFS OF POLICE ED. FOUND chiefs conference 235.00 Police Training 101 23649 NIEDENFUER, HARY mileage, newly elected co 71.36 Council 101 23649 NIEDENFUER, MARY parking, hotel taxes 18.84 Council 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER street lighting 24.52 Signal lights 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER street lighting 118.37 Street lighting 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 29.52 Park Areas 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 125.99 Ball Park and Skating Rink 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 154.52 City Hall 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 608.47 City Hall 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 76.53 City Hall Annex 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 14.91 City Hall Annex 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electr icity 29.29 Maint Shop 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 117.15 Street Maintanence 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 86.28 Haint Shop 101 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 345.13 Street Haintanence 101 · 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electr ici ty 201.00 Storage 601 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 304.23 Purification 601 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electr ici ty 360.55 Purification 601 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electrici ty 785.67 Power and Pumping 601 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 166.51 Power and Pu~ping 601 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 294.24 Sewage Treatlent Plant 602 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 294.46 Sewage Treatment Plant 602 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 113.96 Sewer lift Station 602 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER electricity 154.51 Fire Station and Building 105 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER gas 304.24 Fire Station and Building 105 23651 NORTHERN STATES POWER emergency siren 3.14 Emergency Siren 101 23652 OFFICE HAX office supplies 41.99 Salaries & Adllinstrative 101 23652 OFFICE HAX office supplies 65.57 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23653 PERA life insurance 12.00 Criae Control & Investigation 101 23653 PERA life insurance 9.00 Street Maintanence 101 23653 PERA life insurance 9.00 Sanitary Sewer Haintenance 602 23654 PERA - CC past service, Reber 335.50 Mayor 101 23655 PHYSIO CONTROLS battery 144.64 Fire Fighting 105 23656 RC IDENTIFICATIONS jdentification cards, pol 25.50 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23657 RENGEL PRINTING letterhead 265.58 Salaries & Adllinstrative 101 23658 SAFETY WORKSHOP safety workshop 45.00 Administration and General 601 23658 SAFETY WORKSHOP safety workshop 45.00 Administration and general 602 23659 SHAHROCK lEATHERS, INC plaques, Hayor/Council 95.85 Council 101 23660 ST. JOE GAS & BAIT fuel 375.88 Haint Shop 101 23660 ST. JOE GAS & BAIT gas 94.63 Automotive Services 101 23660 ST. JOE GAS & BAIT gas 94.64 Street Haintanence 101 · 23660 ST. JOE GAS & BAIT gas 94.64 Ice & Snow Removal 101 ; Feb 1997 C'tBillssfaYjble h Page 3 ,on 3-: 53 PM 1 yo. osep . " February 6, 1997 -~ Check Transaction Depart umber Name Comments Amount Description Fund ~ ST. JOE GAS & BAIT gas 94.64 Administration and General 601 23660 ST. JOE GAS & BAIT gas 94.64 Sewage Treatment Plant 602 23661 ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT INC rental, loader 3,748.61 Ice & Snow Removal 101 23662 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTMENT postage 116.00 Fire Fighting 105 23662 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTHENT dues Central HN Hutial Ad 40.00 Fire Training 105 23662 ST. JOSEPH FIRE DEPARTHENT smoke eater subscription 126.00 Fire Training 105 23663 STEARNS COOPERATIVE ELEC. ASSN street lighting 268.75 Street Lighting 101 23664 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREAS printing, balots 146.08 Elections 101 23665 STUEVE'S GARAGE INC LOF, 3 cars 68.21 Automotive Services 101 23666 SUPER AHERICA gas 19.25 Automotive Services 101 23667 TENVOORDE MOTOR COHPMANY repair part 5.81 Ice & Snow Removal 101 23668 TWIT, KEN mileage, newly elected cn 51.33 Council 101 23668 TWIT, KEN parking, hotel taxes 18.84 Council 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 138.04 Crime Control & Investigation 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 27.00 Street Haintanence 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 22.81 Park Areas 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 28.62 Accounting 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 49.51 Salaries & Adminstrative 101 23669 UNUH LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 28.48 Administration and General 601 23669 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance 29.07 Sewage Treatment Plant 602 23670 ZEP MANUFACTORING plow wax 93.73 Ice & Snow Removal 101 23670 ZEP MANUFACTORING ice bite 95.97 Ice & Snow Removal 101 . . --- - -. Over Time & Callouts January 10 thru January 23, 1997 Ray Bechtold Brad Meyer .. 01-18-97 2.00 hrs weekend work 01-20-97 5.00 hrs holiday pay . 01-19-97 2.00 hrs weekend work 01-23-97 4.00 hrs training 01-20-97 2.00 hrs Holiday work 01-23-97 5.50 hrs Snow Removal Comp Balance 37.00 hrs Vacation Balance 160.00 hrs Comp Balance 8.00 hrs Holiday Balance 25.00 hrs Vacation Balance 184.00 hrs Dean Cichy Jim Marthaler 01-22-97 4.50 hrs training 01-11-97 3.00 hrs weekend work/Snow 01-12-97 4.00 hrs weekend work/snow Vacation Balance 40.00 hrs 01-14-97 2.00 hrs sanding Comp Balance 35.50 hrs 01-15-97 2.00 hrs sanding Holiday Balance 28.00 hrs 01-23-97 6.00 hrs snow removal Steven Fischer Comp Balance 35.00 hrs Vacation Balance 192.00 hrs 01-18-97 2.00 hrs finish arrest 01-20-97 5.00 hrs holiday pay Rachel Stapleton 01-22-97 4.00 hrs training 01-16-97 3.50 hrs Council Comp Balance 36.00 hrs 01-21-97 3.50 hrs Stearns League Vacation Balance 0.00 hrs Holiday Balance 55.00 hrs Comp Balance 43.00 hrs Vacation Balance 152.00 hrs Mary Generous . Mike Sworski Comp Balance 47.50 hrs Vacation Balance 120.00 hrs 01-23-97 5.50 hrs snow removal Jean Gustin Comp Balance 12.00 hrs Vacation Balance 88.00 hrs 01-22-97 4.00 hrs training Dick Taufen Comp Balance 50.00 hrs Vacation Balance 110.00 hrs 01-16-97 2.00 hrs Council Mtg Holiday Balance 34.00 hrs 01-21-97 1.00 hrs snow removal 01-23-97 6.00 hrs snow removal Brad Lindgren Comp Balance 91. 00 hrs 01-02-97 .75 hrs Fire call Vacation Balance 325.00 hrs 01-07-97 3.50 hrs Training Judy Weyrens Comp Balance 45.50 hrs Vacation Balance 160.00 hrs Comp Balance 80.00 hrs Holiday Balance 20.00 hrs Vacation Balance 160.00 hrs Jeff Young 01-07-97 4.00 hrs training Comp Balance 80.50 hrs . Vacation Balance 190.00 hrs Holiday Balance 35.00 hrs . '--.: . ~SaJ 113 S. FIFTH AVENUE. AD. BOX 1717. ST. CLOUD, MN56302-1717 320252-4740 800572-0617 320 251-8760 FAX ~ ARCHITECTURE . ENGINEERING . ENVIRONMENTAL . TRANSPORT A nON January 14, 1997 RE: St. Joseph, Minnesota East Minnesota Street Improvement , SEH No. A-STJOE 9604.00 , Totz Bros. Inc 3452 Roosevelt Road St. Cloud, MN 56301 Gentlemen: Enclosed is a check in the amount of$3,051.40 for work involved in replacing 418 feet of curb and gutter on Third Avenue NE in St. Joseph this past summer. To the bid price of $6.3 O/ft, I added $1/ft for mobilization rrom Waite Park to St. Joseph. Thank you for responding to our request while the weather was still favorable. . Sincerely, djg Enclosure c: Rachel Stapleton, City of St. Joseph (w/enclosure) Jerry George, SEH (w/enclosure) J:\STJOE\9604ICORR\JA- t 4A97 . SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. ST. PAUL, MN MINNEAPOLIS. MN CHIPPEWA FALLS. WI MADISON, WI . LAKE COUNTY. IN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ".'~ ..»0- . . 113S, FIFTH AVENUE, P. 0. BOX 1717. Sf CLOUD, MN56302-1717 320252-4740 800572-0617 320251-8760FAX ARCHITECTURE . ENGINEERING . ENVIRONMENTAL . TRANSPORTA nON January 15, 1997 RE: St. Joseph, Minnesota Confinement of Easement SEHNo. A-STJOE 9701.00 Ms. Rachel Stapleton ClerkJAdrrrinfTreasurer City of Saint Joseph 21 NW 1st Avenue P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374-0668 Dear Rachel: Enclosed is the legal description you requested. A copy of the original construction plans is also . enclosed for your reference. Thank you, and please call if you have any questions. Sincerely, djg Enclosure J:\STJOE\CORltIJA- 15A.97 . SHORT ELLlOn- HENDRICKSON INC, Sf PAUL, MN MINNEAPOLIS, MN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI MADISON, WI LAKE COUNTY, IN '011"'/ (1' . '",""r"JTlIM/TY ,- "nv"-'-' -. ' . Confinement of Easement January 15, 1997 Sylvester and Esther Merkling to City of St. Joseph Recorded May 9, 1972 Book 55 of A & A, Page 813 A perpetual sanitary sewer easement over, under, and across the following described tract: A strip of land 15 feet wide, lying 7.5 feet either side of the following described line: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of East Minnesota Street with the centerline of Fourth Avenue Southeast; thence south along said centerline of Fourth Avenue Southeast a distance of 140.30 feet; thence North 88D 00' 00" East a distance of245.00 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence continuing easterly along the same bearing a distance of 66.00 feet and there terminating. . djg 1:\STJOE\CORR'lA- tSB.97 . IiI I \ \ ~ , I \ t . I V. o I , I ~ ,.... __ I . , i \ \ -- ----'~~ - - - -I ' . \~-L____. _ __ ___~ \ \ ~ "-' I ï'¡'. 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Members absent: John Anderson Liaison Report: The City Council approved to have a new bid drawn up for the trail in Klinefelter Park by the City Engineer. A few deletions could be made to decrease the original bid. Membership on Board: Joe Braun has a person in mind that would be interested in being on the board. If that person does not accept the position, then we will again advertise the opening in the St. Joseph Newsleader. · Skating Rink: Joe Braun has been bringing hot water every Saturday and Sunday to the warming house for hot chocolate which he purchased. The employees are not doing their job very well. It was suggested that we have a few special meetings so that we have all items in place for the summer. Ordering equipment for Klinefelter Park and seeding done in Northland and trees planted-are priorities. Basic camping rules should be 'gathered 'so they are 'posted~bèfore spring time. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Next meetings will be February 10 and 24, 1997 at 6:30 in City Hall. Respectfully submitted by: a.~4AA1R~~' I~~ Claudette Klein, Secretary · . · DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING '3:00 AM Fríday, January 17,. 19'37 Stapleton 'It Council emphasized the policy stating that holidays hours earned must be used within a six month peric,d. 'It C:cluncil discussed possible revision o£ the re£use billing pctlicy~ , allowing £or suspension o£ service at nCI charge. A£ter review CI£ the tm¡:lact.. such a revtsion would have on the revenue collected~ the CClUnci 2 decided to r-etain the current pc,licy. 'It Pay Equity Report will be submitted and the results are cClTJsiderec: public in1ormation and will be available to the employees. 'It Mayor Hiemenz reported on the £ollowing: 1- The Economic Development Authority will conduct their £irst meet..ing Fr'iday~ Januar'Y 17~ 1997 in the Council chambers. EDA member·s will be compensated at the same rate as clther committees. 1- Mayor Hiemenz and Dick Tau£en will be dra£tinç a snclw reIACtval policy. 'It Councilor Loso suggested possible r'evisict:ns tCt the Ordinance regulating winter parking. '!\" St..aplet..cln and Councilor Nieden£uer will at tend a Stearns CClUnt.y · League meetinç 1-21-97. 'It Mayor Hiemenz requested a twcI-way radio £or his use to be pu)--chased by the Police Dept and Mayor~s budçets. 'It Council :r-ecei ved a letter- o£ cClmmendaticfl"J £r-clm the Fir-st Stat_e Bank CI1 st. ~ J (ISeflh r·egarding the r-ecent relbbery. 'It Councilor Ehlert discussed the proposal £or' rezcminç the quar-t.er black housing JR·s Mobil £r'elm R-3 (Multi -£aToily) tCI GB (General Busi ness ) ~ The Planning Commission will hold a public in£ elr'mati an meeting on 2-3-97. '* At Councilor Loso~s request the Council authorized tel call £or bids a second time £or the construction o£ a walking/hikinç trail in Kline£elter Memorial Par-k. '* Council discussed the proposed 4th and 5th Avenue Overlay Prelject and the ~I Year Road Improvement Plan. CelUncil will review the 5 Year Plan at the next Council meeting and establish a public hearing date £or the property owner's a££ected by t.hE proposed Overlay Project. . Councilor Nieden£uer expressed concerns regarding the skating rinks in Memorial Park. Councilors Nieden£uer and Loso will establish a schedule alternating the use ed the larger lighted rink between hc,ckey & £igure skaters. . A unicm representative £or the SJPD and a representative £rom the City will arrange £or negotiations. '* On 1-14-97 a call £or bids £or construction ed the new Fir'e Hall we:C'e adver·tised in the St. Cloud Times and Construction Bulletin. 'It Two Cit.y residents commended the Maintenance Dept eln the excelle:nt · jelb per'£ el:C'med in the removal 01 srIelW. '* Chie£ Lindgren presented his year end report and in£elrmation on events organized to commemor'ate O££icer Kline£el ter on the .first anni versar'y cd his death. '* Mayor Hiemenz is £orming a three member Cable Commission. Councilor Loso will serve as Counc'.Ì 1 Liaison with Councilor Ehlert as . al tE<:c·natE<. M a:c· k Twain CablE< will bE< Y'E<pY'E<sE<ntE<d by · StE<VE< Johnson. 'It NoY,thE<y'n States Power Company will cClnduct a SUY'VE<y to detey'mine thE< nE<e-d for addi ticmal st:r-eet lighting in thE< City. 11: CORE will be y'eviewing a pY'oposed Disorderly House Ordinance foy y'ecommendati crn to the Council. Taufen 11: Clarified that Maintenance Dept will remove snow alcmg Ceday' St:r-eet East from 1st Ave NE to the Lee's Ace Hardware building. Exce snow re-moved from City sty'eets will be deposited Cfn the e-ast side clÍ 4th Ave NE on the py'clpe:r-ty f oy'mey·l y known as the Roske property. Cit will be- discussing who will be :r-esponsible for the :r-emoval of snclw fy the Ridgewood Court area with St. Joseph Township. Ma:r-thaley' 11: May,thaler will be attending a conference Janua:r-y 22 - 24, 1997. Lindqy'en 11: Commented on attending a Council meeting without compensation CŒ to begin his report at 9PM. 11: On 1-29-97 the family of Office:r- Klinefelter and aY'E<a Law Enforce-ment Office:r-s will hClst an open house to commemorate Officer Klinefelter cm the first anniversary of his death. The public is invited to attend fY'om 7-9 PM. Weyy'e-ns The trial y·un for automatic deposit of pay:r-ctll checks will be on 2-11 97 'Iii th the .fiy·st actual tY'ansaction date being 2-2:1-97. · ·