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320) 363-7201 CITY COUNCIL IvIEETING
-ax: 363-0342
September 18, 1997 - 7:00 P.M.
mrtp AGENDA
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ilAYOR 'ì Approve Agenda.
,(enneth J. Hiemenz "- .
3. Noise Violation Hearing - 218 fv1innesota Street West
:::LERK! from August 29, 1997 .
<\DMlNISTRATOR 4 . CONSENT AGENDA
{achel Stapleton - \ Approv8 Minutes - SepteIT~er 3 and September 4.
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0) Resolution approving updated schedule of fees and charges.
c) Revised Resolution Adopting the a Proposed 1997 Tax Levy Payable
:::OUNCILORS 1998. The proposed levy is increased $945 due to the $945 local government
aid deduction by the TIF district. The Dept. of Revenue submitted a revised
30b Loso notlce.
:::ory Ehlert d) E.E'solutioD a[-,provin-; "No P..arkirrg" on E:it~~r si,:le of College p_venue
(en Twit (County Road 121) from Kennedy Elementary to Sc'uthern City BouLdary.
.edenfuer ~. PUBLIC CO~'IEf·JTS ~fr-\ THE AGENDA
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/' 7:15 P.!V1. Bills Payable & Overtime and Call Outs.
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8 . Mayor ( & Committee) Reports
a) Building Permit #07-59 - Ordinance Compliançe Complaint
b) St. Wendel Township Sewer and Water Plan.
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d) Other Matters of Concern
9. Council (& Committee) ReDorts
1 n Departrclellt Res.d Repc)rts -
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¡ ; Clerk/AŒGinistrator Reports
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a) League of Minnesota Cities Regional Meetings, Benson - October 22,
Browerville - October 23
b} Oth~r Matters of Concer~
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~3. 8:45 P.l'''L - Leander Zipp - Drõ.inage
.. J..-±. 9:15 P .1'-'1. - Cable Access Demonstration
. ~ c:: IvIiscellaneous or Announcement Items.
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21 FirstAvenueNW
P.O. Box 668,
S1. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-7201
Fax: 363-0342
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MAYOR ATTACHMENTS TO THE September 18, 1997 Agenda:
Kenneth J. Hiemenz
Information received previously:
CLERK! Agenda number 3, Infolmation for the Noise Violation hearing was sent to Council in a previous packet. If
ADMINISTRATOR anyone wishes an additional copy please call me,
Rachel Stapleton
2, Minutes of September 3rd and September 4th meefillgs were sent out previously.
:::OUNCILORS Included in Packet:
Bob Loso
Cory Ehlert Agenda number 4 b) Resolution Approving and updating schedule of fees and charges,
Ken Twit
eiedenfuer Ag<mda number 4 c) Revised levy Resolution.
Agenda number 8 a) Letter fÌom Ross Rieke concerning a garage buildirlg permit.
Agenda number 13. Letter from Joe Bettendorf discussing drainage,
Other information in packet
GSJAC meeting (fuesday, September ló)
1, Greater St Joseph Area Committee mirlUtes for the next meeting
2. City Attomey recommendations for the Orderly Annexation Agreement - Sent to Bob Helin to be
implemented into the agreement.
For Your Information
L S1. Joseph Recreational Association Gambling Financial Report.
2. Denny Smith (on youth violence),
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City of St. Joseph
. Schedule of Fees and Charges
21 City Council - Council Monthly Salary 150.00 *
City Council- Mayor Monthly Salary 300.00 *
City Council- Meeting Compensation (Mayor & Council) 20.00 *
n/a Per Diem - (up to five hours) 40.00 *
Per Diem - (minimum five hours) 80.00 *
25.1 Planning Commission Chair, meeting fee (Per meeting) 20.00 *
Planning Commission Members (per meeting) 15.00 *
n/a Subsidiary Board Chair (per meeting) 20.00 *
Subsidiary Board Secretary (per meeting) 20.00 *
Subsidiary Board Members (per meeting) 15.00 *
35.2 Park Shelter Rental- Centennial Park (plus tax) 60.00 *
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Park Shelter Rental -- Millstream Park (plus tax) 75.00 *
41.1 Water Permit/Inspection Fee 100.00 *
41.2 Water Hook-up Charge Single Family (perunit residential) 1,000.00 *
Water Hook-up -- Multiple Family (1-4 occupants-$l,ooo; next 15 *
occupants $1000 per each 5 occupant; additional occupants $1,000 per each 6 occupants)
Water Hookup Charge - Commercial or Industrial ($1,000 per 500 *
gallons of water used per day)
Water Tap 35.00 *
41.6 Meter Testing (minimum deposit, actual charges to be reimbursed to City) 50.00 *
42.3 Sewer Permit/Inspection Fee (excluding industrial permits) 100.00 *
42.4 Sewer Hook-up Charge Single Family (perunit residential) 800.00 *
Sewer Hook-up -- Multiple Family (1-4 occupants-$8oo; next 15 *
occupants $800 per each 5 occupant; additional residents $800 per each 6 occupants)
. Sewer Hookup Charge - Commercial or Industrial ($800 per 500 *
gallons of water used per day)
Appendix A, Fee Schedule Page 1 of 5
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42.8 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit 400,00 *
51.3 Building Permit (based on valuation) .
$ 1.00 to $ 500 5.00
$ 501 to $ 2lX)() $5.00 for the first $500 plus $1,00 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof to and including 2,000
$ 2,001 to $ 25,000 $20.00 for the first $2,000 plus $3.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$ 25))01 to $50,000 $112.00 for the first $25,000 plus $2,00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.
$ 50,001 to $100,000 $187.00 for the first $50,000 plus $2.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.
$ 100,001 to $500,000 $287,00 for the first $100,000 plus $1,50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000,
$ 500,001 and up $ 887 for the first $ 500,000 plus $1.00 for each additional
$ 1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
56 Fence Permit - Resident 10.00
56 Fence Permit - Commercial or Industrial 15,00 .
Accessory Building (moved in 8 x 10 or 8 x 12) 10,00
52.10 Amendment or Rezoning 250.00 *
Special Use or Variance (held during a regular scheduled meeting) 150.00 *
Special Use or Variance - Special Meeting 250,00 *
Special Use or Variance Appeal 250,00 *
52.12.4 Planned Unit Residential Development Application Fee 500.00
(actual public hearing costs are in addition to the fee and must be paid) +hearing costs
54.6.2 Preliminary Plat (Maximum Charge ~ 500.00) $ 100 plus
$ 5 per lot
52.11.5 Rental Registration (based on units)
Dwelling unit containing one or two units ($50 per each unit)
Dwelling unit containing three through six units:
($50,00 for each of the first two units; 510.00 per unit thereafter) ">
Dwelling unit containing seven through Twelve units .
(575.00 first unit; $50,00 second unit; 510.00 per unit thereafter)
Appendix A, Fee Schedule Page 2 of 5
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Dwelling unit containing thirteen or more units
. ($100.00 first unit; $50,00 second unit; $10.00 per unit thereafter
55.15.2 Compliance order appeal fee 250.00 *
55.15.6 Re-inspection fee 25.00 *
Missed Appointment Fee 25.00
57.4 Excavation Permit 50.00 *
63.3 Second Hand dealers and pawn brokers license *':
64.02 Parade Permit *
65.02 Cigarette Sales License 50.00 *
66.04 Amusement Device License 30.00 *
71.4.2 Liquor Licenses
On-Sale Liquor License 1,700.00 *
Off - Sale Liquor License 100.00 *
. Special Club License 200.00 *
May BowIe License 50.00
Preliminary Investigation fee (maximum charge) 500.00 *
Investigation outside of Minnesota (maximum charge) 2,500.00 *
71.9.2 Sunday Liquor License 200.00 *
71.11 Outside Liquor Permit '15 otJ -It)0.00 *
subd 6
72.4 Non-intoxicating Liquor License
On Sale 75,00
Off Sale 75.00
73.4 Wine License 150.00
" 84.6 Administrative fee when auto is towed 5.00 *
subd 2
. 104.1 Dog License 10.00 *
Appendix A, Fee Schedule Page 3 of 5
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104 Dog Impound - Pickup fee 25.00
Dog Impound - Boarding fee per day 8.00 ·
104.5 Dog License replacement fee 3.00 *
106.4 Weed Inspection Charge 15.00 *
Miscellaneous Charges
Accident Report Fee 5,00 *
Labor Rate per hour (1 hour minimum) 60.00 *
Equipment Rate per hour 60,00 *
Weed Cutting per hour 60.00 *
Copies per page .25 *
Maps --- Large 4.00 *
Maps _n Small 1.00 *
Fax --- First Page 3.50 * ·
---- Second Page and each page thereafter 1.00 *
Assessment Search (plus tax) 20.00 *
Annexation Fee ($ 5.00 per acre, minimum charge $100.00) 100.00 *
Tatoo License *
Massage License *
Main Line extension sewer charge (established 1994) 5,340.00 *
Main Line extension water charge (established 1994) 3,560.00 *
Trunk Sewer Charge 350.00 *
Sewer Extension charge - existing main 500.00 *
Water Extension charge - existing main 500.00 *
* The above charges shall be periodically established and adjusted by resolution of the St.
Joseph City Council. Other fees and charges may be modified only by amendment of the ·
ordinance.
Appendix C, Fee Schedtùe Page 4 of 5
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· It is here~y resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Joseph that the
Schedule of fees and charges as designated in this Appendix C of the St. Joseph Code of
Ordinances 1992 Edition is hereby modified and amended, effective September 18, 1997
and to continue in effect until modified by subsequent resolution. Approved by the
City Council this 18th day of September, 1997.
Kenneth J. Hiemenz,
Mayor
· Rachel Stapleton,
Clerkj Administrator
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· Appen<lix A, Fee Schedule Page 5 of 5
. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
21 First Avenue NW
P,O. Box 668,
S1. Joseph, MN 56374
(320) 363-720 I Resolution Adopting Proposed Tax Levy
Fax: 363-0342
Resolution Approving 1997 Tax Levy,
Ilk Collectible in 1998
MAYOR Be it resolved by the Council of the City of St. Joseph, County of
Kenneth J, Hiemenz Steams, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for the
current year, collectible in 1998, upon taxable property in the City of St.
Joseph for the following purposes:
CLERK!
ADMINISTRATOR General Fund Levies
Rachel Stapleton
General Fund Tax Le\l)' 305,427
:OUNCILORS Special Le\l)', Fast COPS Grant 8,047
Bob Loso General Fund Le\l)' 313,474
Cory Ehlert
Ken Twit Bond Indebtedness
Wiedenfuer '93 East/West MN Street 20,000
'97 St. Joseph Fire Hall 41,751
'96 East MN Street 70,000
'92 East Baker Street 8,000
Total Bond Debt Le\l)' 139,751
The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the county auditor of Steams County, Minnesota.
Adopted by the Council on September 18, 1997
Attest:
Kenneth J. Hiemenz, Rachel Stapleton,
Mayor City Clerk/Administrator
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. September 9, 1997 Ross Allyn Rieke
41 NW 5th Ave.
City of St. Joseph Saint Joseph, MN
Post Office Box 668 56374-0700
St. Joseph,MN 56374-0668
Dear Councilors and Staff:
Many neighborhoods make up a community like St. Joseph and "in a perfect world" there would
be no neighborhood problems or uncomfortable issues. Unfortunately that "perfect world"
harmony is not always possible. Therefore, this is an uncomfortable letter.
Having said that, and trusting that most of you know me (whether you agree with me or noL.), please
understand that this letter is not about "who's who". In fact, I hope you can take the names out
of it. It's really about a simple issue:
If you're driving in a 70 mph zone.... Is 112 mph over the limit?
An "unfortunate / uncomfortable" issue has made it to your table for action. Numerous people,
over a recent time span, by verbal and written complaints, to a large group of you, have brought
to light this problem:
. Accessory building violations on Lot 13, Blk 3, in Clinton Village
In fact, there are multiple violations: 1) Size Of Building / Double What's On Permit
2) Set Back From East Property Line
3) Overhang Of Eave on N. Side of Building (4 ft.)
For purposes of this letter, I don't feel it merits going any farther than violation #1. It is very
blatant and there is certainly no grey area.....
"If you're driving in a 70 mph zone.... Is 112 mph over the limit?"
The ordinance allows for 120 square feet (i.e. 10 X 12).... the building in question has a four foot
eave that hangs to the north beyond the actual wall structure....... not even considering that.......
The building is 12 X 16.... 192 Sq.Ft.... 160% of allowable size
I do wish all parties, on all sides of this issue, the best, yet, at the same time, I feel compelled to
"communicate my concern". All who know my history, know that I feel ordinances and laws are
meant for all and should be equally enforced. It's not about "who's who". The maj 'ty of these
issues shouldn't even get to the council table. This one has had no choice but to co e to m!\
. attention and regretfully, it has to come to your attention. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , , . . , . . . . . . . . . . ,
"Unfortunately" it's "Uncomfortable" .."....
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August 27, 1997
Dear City Official:
Please plan to attend the League of Minnesota Cities regional meeting being hosted by the City
of Benson on October 22, 1997 at McKinney's on Southside, 300 - 14th Street South. The League
has planned an informative and lively program that you won't want to miss. Regional meetings
are also a great opportunity to network and socialize with other city officials in our area.
The afternoon program begins at 2 p.m., a social hour and dinner at 5 p.m., and the evening
session begins at 7 p.m. with brief welcomes from Mayor Paul Kittelson and LMC President Bob
Long.
The youth subject will be introduced with a humorous video, followed by a moderated panel
· discussion of young people and adults from our area talking about youth concerns in our region.
We'll end the evening spending some time discussing how our individual cities can get involved.
To make reservations for your city, please return the enclosed registration form by October 8,
1997. In case of cancellations, please notify Robert Wolfington at (320) 843-4775 by October 17,
1997. Unless registrations are canceled three days in advance, it will be necessary to bill your
city. If anyone from your city needs special accommodations or has special dietary needs, please
advise us so arrangem~nts can be made.
I'm sure you'll agree that this is an evening you won't want to miss. I look forward to seeing you
on October 22, 1997.
Sincerely,
CITY OF BENSON
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1410 KANSAS AVE. . BENSON, MINNESOTA 56215
City Offices: 320-843-4775 City Fax: 320-842-7151 Municipal Utilities: 320-843-3707
REGISTRATION FORM ·
We will have _ city officials attending the regional meeting in Benson and we agree to pay
for these meals unless the host city is notified of any changes by October 17, 1997.
NAMES/TITLES OF PERSONS ATTENDING:
(Please furnish names of people
attending so that name tags
can be prepared)
Person making reservation(s):
City: Phone: ( ) ·
*Number of attendees _ x $15.00 registration fee =
Number of attendees _ x $10.00 price of dinner =
TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED $
Please make checks payable to the City of Benson and return with registration form to:
Robert Wolfington, City Manager
City of Benson
1410 Kansas A venue
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-4775
~ *$15.00 registration fee applies only to the first ten registrants, There is no charge for more than
10 registrations from one city. ·
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Office of Mayor - [ßffiCD~~ Office of City Administrator
· Stephen Wiersgalla Severin J. Blenkush
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CITY OF BROWERVILLE 544 So. Main, Box 247, Browerville, Minnesota 56438
September 8 , 1997
Dear City Official:
Please plan to attend the League of Minnesota Cities regional meeting
being hosted by Browerville on October 23, 1997, at the Fire Hall
Community Center at 653 Main Street North. The League has planned an
informative and lively program that you won't want to miss. Regional
meetings are also a great opportunity to network and socialize with
other city officials in our area.
The afternoon program begins at 2:00 p.m. with a discussion about tax
levies and how 'to communicate effectively with citizens about city
spending and taxation decisions. We'll also be hearing about insur-
ance coverages available through the League of Minnesota Cities In-
· surance Trust, especially their new employee benefits program. And
as usual, we'll have an hour or so to exchange ideas about a variety
of topics going on in our cities.
At 5:00 p.m. there will be a social hour, followed by dinner from
6:00 to 7:00. There will be some special Browerville area cuisine
served.
An especially exciting program is planned for the evening session.
Following brief welcomes from Mayor Wiersgalla and LMC President Bob
Long, we'll delve into the topic of cities and youth. The League's
1994 member survey showed youth issues as an emerging concern for
Minnesota city officials. In response, the League's Improving Com-
munity Life Committee has adapted the "40 asset" model of the
Minneapolis-based Search Institute into practical ways that cities
and city officials can help make sure their towns are good places to
"grow up. "
The youth subject will be introduced with a humorous video, followed
by a moderated panel discussion of young people and adults from our
area talking about youth concerns in our region. We'll end the eve-
ning spending some time discussing how our individual cities can get
involved.
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BROWERVILLE - A GREAT PLACE To LIVE
TEL. (320) 594-2201 FAX (320) 594-220 I
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To make reservations for your city, please r e t t; r n the enclosed
registration form as soon as possible. In case of cancellations,
please notify severin Blenkush at 320-594-2201 by October 20. Unless
registrations are canceled three days in advance, it wi 11 be neces-
sary to bill your ci ty. If anyone from your city needs special ac-
commodations or has special dietary needs, please advise us so ar-
rangements can be made.
I'm sure you'll agree that this is an evening you won't want to miss.
I look forward to seeing your on October 23.
Sincerely,
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Stephen Wiersgalla
Mayor
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ARCHITECTURE . ENGINEERING . ENVIRONMENTAL . TRANSPORTATION
September 2, 1997 RE: St. Joseph, Minnesota
1997 East Minnesota Street Improvement
SEH No. A-STJOE 9604.00
Honorable Mayor and City Council
c/o Ms. Rachel Stapleton
Clerk! Administrator/Treasurer
City of St. Joseph
21 NW First Avenue
P.O. Box 668
St. Joseph, MN 56374-0668
Dear Mayor and Members of the Council:
On August 21, 1997, Jerry George and I met with Leander Zipp regarding a complaint he has with
drainage from his driveway area. Apparently, water collects by the northwest comer of his home
during a rain and cannot flow out the driveway or across the sidewalk in front of his lawn.
During construction, we matched into Mr. Zipp's existing driveway with a panel that drains to the
. street. His existing driveway, however, is flat or has a slight backfall which prevents the water from
flowing to the panel we constructed. Apparently, he used a shallow sway Ie across his front yard to
take the drainage across the lawn and the old sidewalk to the street prior to construction. We didn't
find a sway Ie during our preliminary survey and constructed the sidewalk a standard distance up
from the curb. The plans show that we are matching closely into the old sidewalk elevation, but we
must be a few inches higher--just enough to hold back the water in his front yard. A sketch showing
elevations is enclosed.
My recommendation is to reconstruct Mr. Zipp's driveway approach to take care of the drainage
problem as a part of the next street construction project. In addition to regrading the new driveway
approach, we would remove and replace the panel that has backfall on it. There is not much grade
to work with, but we could gain about two inches which we feel will be enough to keep the water
from ponding. Mr. Zipp agrees with this analysis. Removing and regrading the new driveway would
be a part of the East Minnesota Street project budget, removing and replacing the panel that has
backfall on it would be at Mr. Zipp's expense. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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August 19, 1997
lvfEMBERS PRESENT
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary
Niedenfuer, Ken Twit. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
TOWN BOARD: Jerome Salzer, Joe Bechtold, Tim Weisbrich. Town Clerk Ann Reisch!.
FACILITATOR: Bob Heim.
CITY PLANNING COJ:vfJ:vfISSION: Hub Klein, Daniel Nierengarten, Marjorie Lesnick.
TOWNSHIP PLANNING COJ:vfJ:vfISSION: Matt Symalla, Ralph Eiynck, Dave Thralow, Robert
Bloomquist, JOM Schroeder.
. OTHERS PRESENT: Chad Carlson, Joe Bettendorf, Steve Streng, Ellen Wahlstrom, Bob
Wahlstrom, Dori8? Davidson, Dani 1. Westra.
The City and Town of St. Joseph met on August 19, 1997 at 8:00 p.rn. in City Hall as the Greater
St. Joseph Area Committee. Bob Heim called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with a quorum of
. both bodies present.
JvlINUTES: Joe Bechtold made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 15, 1997 meeting
with the following correction. (The sliver of Industrial Zone going South of the Sauk River has
been attached to the 20 year zone with the following two modifications.) The motion was
seconded by Ken HiemenZ. The motion was approved unanimously, with the exception of Bob
Loso who abstained.
Bob Hiem stated additops to the agenda are 1) Roske Addition Plat and 2) Bee Line Marine
Proposed Annexation.
PRELJJv.O:NARY PLAT - ROSKE ADDmON: Joe Bettendorf presented a proposed preliminary
plat of the Roske Addition. The Board reviewed and discussed the proposed plat for the
addition. It was noted that this property is included in the interium building and land use
moratorium, imposed by the City for an indepth planning study of the future land use of
properties along Highway 75. After considerable discussion Loso made a motion, as owners of
the property, to accept the plat of the Roske Addition as submitted, with corrections as follows:
1) identify narrow parcel fronting on Minnesota Street; 2) make corrections to adjacent propery
owners names (spelling of name and property location); 3) correction to the legal description.
The motion was seconded by Salzer and carried unanimously.
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PROPOSED A1\¡1'-JÈXATION: Stapletån reported that the Bee Line Marine property owners and
adjacent property owners are proposing to annex to the City for certain municipal services. The
. Yfunicipal Board staff is recommending a separate orderly annexation agreement for the
properties of this annexation. Chad Carlson and other interested persons added to the
discussion. Bob L030 made a motion to proceed with this annexation as a single annextion, this
orderly annexation agreement to include Bee Line Marine Property, the adjacent property and
adjacent roadway. The agreement shall include language allowing the Municipal Board to
review and comment but shall within thirty days order the annexation with the terns of the
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agreement. The property tax sharing shall be at the same rate as the proposed 20 year orderly
annexation agreement, based on current value at the time of annexation. The motion was
seconded by Joe Bechtold, Further discussion - Joe Bettendorf discussed the location of the
sewer line, needed easements, affected properties, and will prepare a cost estimate, He also
discussed sewer construction methods including handling it as a development. A vote on the
motion to proceed along the above established guidelines was approved unanimously.
SUNSET OF PAST ORDERL Y Al\¡~"'EXATION AGREE:tvfENT: Bob Heim recommended
preparing and passing a resolutiön to sunset the old Orderly Annexation Agreement.
PERIODIC REVIEW: Heim recommended including periodic review langUage in the Orderly
Annexation Agreement. After a discussion of the frequency of review, Tim Weisbrich made a
motion to require review of the agreement every three years by the Joint Planning Committee.
Approval of their recommendations is required by both the Town Board and City Council. The
motion was seconded by Bob Loso and passed unanimously,
APO FUI'URE LAND USE MAP AND REPORT: The future land use map was reviewed and
discussed. Ellen Wahlstrom questioned the appropriateness of property with \vetlands being
zoned Industrial. She indicated concern for current and future water quality. Board members felt
there are adequate federal and state controls in place for preservation of the wetlands and water
quality. Only development could occur in areas that are not wetlands or mitigation would be .
required, Ken HÍemenz further discussed ordinance and state controls to further protect wetlands
as well as mitigation requirements, Wahlstrom questioned the power to enforce the controls.
The Committee generally felt the State agencies exercised adequate enforcement.
There was further discussion of various areas of the .APO land use and urban service district
report. . The southern part is catagorized as residential mix as well as ag preservation, Joe
Bechtold stated ag cannot continue \vhen residential development occurs next to it. Wahlstrom
further questioned what mechanisms are in place to contol and enforce the Federal, State and
local laws regulating environmental issues, Several Committee members indicated the State has
experts to deal with these issues and do enforce the established controls,
After further discussion of the southern part of the O. A area it was generally agreed to leave it
as presented.
Ken HÍemenz wished to clarify that at the end of five years any remaining property outside the
City within the five year zone may be annexed by ordinance with no objection by the Township,
Bob Lo~o made a motion to approve the proposed Orderly Annexation Agreement, contingent
upon review and recommendations of both the City and Township legal counsel; seconded by
Tim Weisbrich, The motion passed unanimously.
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motion was made and seconded to adjoum the meeting and carried unanimously. .
Rachel Stapleton
City Clerk! Administrator
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CK =It: DATE ISSUED TO IN PAYMENT OF AMOUNT DEPOSIT BALANCE
8/1/97 Start Balance 16974.65
.1.292 8/3/97 I r-.r· Jul Form 730 ta¡,: ï":~3 1I 3~1
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.12(:13 8/3/97 Scot t ?~muï1d~~on Jul sellet- salal~Y 630.00
129/J· 8/:::;;/';:?7 F r- ë:\I'1 Cour-t Jul gë:HT:b 1. ing mg I~ s.::\ 1 3~::(} u ()()
.129~:':' 81'3/97 Ci ty o-F St Joe Millstream daytime
¡"Jc:)r-k(;~r" sl ar-y 7" i..~~·4 " 4· ::-.:,
1296 8/3/97 Ci t·y' of St. ,Joe Replace Millstream
elect panel 5::8" 00
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t.oilet root ~~; c.:}:2 u () (>
129(;'3 8/;~;/97 L<'::\ple.',/ett.e Bal'- Au,;;) gambling r-en t 1000.00
1:?9f..~r 8/3/1..71-7 FI'-ieler- t:¡cct.ng (.:)nn <;)ëi.mbJ. ing ¿,ud:.L t. 1 ;::,00.00
1 ::~; (> () ~:3 / ~:) II=; '~'l FI~:i.E?lE~I·- ?'icctnq Fed FOI~m .1 L20 Iii 1"iN
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. 8/ :';2 5 / ::::¡-/ Closed pulltab deEds 817.00
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8/31/97 Ck Bk End Bal 20787.89
8/31/97 EOi'1 phy inv 419.55
8/31/97 Startup bank
8/31/97 End Balance
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Gambling bills for 7 Sep meeting
l"r"iplf2 Ct-c)~'Jn Inv # 56L~03 dtd 8/8/97, '~:i ï~ ~;E5 ø :.L S.! pd [111.1./9':7 ?':
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worker sala!~y/F=ICA
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St. Joseph Recreational Association Inc. Gambling Fund Recap 1997
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1/97 19 $13,869,00 $46,191.00 $37,744.00 $8,447.00 $8,031.00 H16.00 $139,00 $17.00 $1 f 431. 00 $422.0ü
2/97 14 $6,554.00 $31,812.0Ü $26,460.00 $5,352.00 $5,350.00 $2.00 $95.00 $277 .00 ($222.00) $268.00
3/97 12 $5,932,00 $31,886.0Ü $25,802.00 $6,084,00 $6,053.00 $ 31. 00 $96.00 $0.00 $931. 00 $304.00
4/97 13 $5,925,00 $30,890.00 $25,079.00 $5,811.00 $5,751.00 $60.00 $93.00 $0,00 $579.00 $291. 00
5/97 8 $3,962.00 $19,014.00 $14,877.00 $4,137.00 $3,968.00 $169.00 $ 57.00 $0.00 $64,00 $207.00
6/97 11 $4,244.00 $23,756,00 $19,428.00 $4,328.00 $4,213.00 $115. 00 $71.00 $0,00 H11. 00 $216.00
7/97 14 $5,523.00 $31,341.00 $25,172.00 $6,169.00 $6,068.00 $101.00 $94.00 $0.00 $1,485.00 $308.00
8/97 12 $6,602,00 $25,277.00 $20,564.00 $4,713.00 $4,631.00 $82.00 $77.00 $0,00 W,88.00) $253.00
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12/97
Total 103 $52,611.00 $240,167.00 $195,126,00 $45,041.00 $44,065.00 1976.00 $722.00 $294.00 $17,132.00 $253.00
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A." Month/year
B. Ga~es played
C. Total vaiùe of unsold tickets
D. Gross receipts
E, Total vaiue of prizes paid
r Net receiots .
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HI Cash short
I r Aliowable shortage
~I Shorta"e repaid
I" 55/45.~a~ance !Perpetü~l) ¡nclüde~.!+3}Q41,OO carryover ch May 97 .
L. AdvertIsIng allowance oalance - $LU¡ò,0U Aug restart
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· Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the Çity Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special
session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3,1997 in City HalL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth 1. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary
Niedenfuer, Ken Twit; Clerk! Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Chad Carlson.
Mayor HiemenZ called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Councilors L050, Ehlert, Twit, and
Niedenfuer present to continue considering the proposed budget and levy for 1998.
ANNEXATION: The Council received a Petition to Annex certain properties including Bee'
Line Marine. Loso made a motion to approve a Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation for the
following property: . All of Block One (001) Mill Addition and all of Riqgewood Court roadway
as indicated on the plat. The motion waS seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None: Motion carried.
Further discussion inèluded the cost allocation of a proposed sewer project to the Bee Line
Marine property. '
The Council reviewed and discussed cUITent fees and penalties including the delinquent utility
· ,bill penalties in surrounding cities, After short discussion Loso made a motion to increase the
delinquent utility bill penalty to 5.5% in order to bring it into accordance with the surrounding
communities. The motion was seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Council discussed the costs of operating the parks and rental costs. Twit made a motion to
increase the rental fee of Nfillstream Park to $75 per day (and leave Centennial Park at $60);
seconded by Niedenfuer.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
After discussion of other fees including massage parlor licenses, council was in general
agreement to consider this matter,at a future meeting after notification of the affected persons.
The Council reviewed the areas of the budget which they had not yet reviewed. They discussed a
request from sub-committees to consider raising the monthly meeting allowance. Twit made a
motion to retain the current payment of $20 per meeting for Council members; seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried, i
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The Council discussed the funding for various services including a community celebration,
· budgeting each year for elections and costs for the cable access channeL They requested to
return the attorney and engineering costs to property owners in addition to the fees for land use
requests (such as variances and special uses). The Council reduced many line items in most
departments, in order to bring the budget within the levy limitations.
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Mayor Hiemenz extended the meeting till 1 0:30 at 10:00 p.m.
Twit requested a method of showing the status of the Brian Klinefelter Trail local match.
After reviewing the entire General Fund Proposed 1998 Budget Twit made a motion and
Niedenfuer seconded it, approving a budget of $1 ,079,433 with a levy and Truth in Taxation
Hearings as follow:
General Fund Levies
General Fund Tax Levy $304,482
Special Levy, FaSt COPS Grant 8,047
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Total General Fund Levy 312,529
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Bond Indebtedness
'93 EastlWest MN Street 20,000
'97 St. Joseh Fire Hall 41,751
'96 East MN Street 70,000
'92 East Baker Street 8,000
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Total Bond Debt Levy 139,751
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The Truth in Taxation heari.n2: will be held on December 2. 1997 with a continuation hearin~
held on December 15th if nec;ssary. . ~ ,
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Council reviewed and discussed the rollover accounts from 1996, Twit recommended if
budgets are overspent the rollover amounts should be applied against the deficit in that area, A
summary will be prepared with this adjustment made.
Mayor Hiemenz advised the Council that Albany does not have 24 hour coverage and has had
numerous break-ins over the weekend during hours when no one was on duty.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p,m, by Mayor Hiemenz.
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ClerkJ Administrator
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular
session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 1997 in City Hall.
MEJ.\rffiERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth lHiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary
Niedenfuer, Ken Twit; Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Dick Taufen, Chad Carlson, JeffYóung, Joe Bettendorf,
John Scherer, Alan Rassier, Steve Streng, Franz Kitzberger, Ellen & Bob Wahlstrom, Art Reber,
Vincent 1. Dixon, Genevieve Dixon, Mark Magney, Mark Zimmer.
Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Councilors Loso, Ehlert,
Niedenfuer, and Twit present.
AGEl'il)A: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with a Recess after the City Engineer
Reports and remove item 17, relating to a proposed Minnesota Historical Grant. The motion was
seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. '
Nays: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mer a short discussion Loso made a motion to approve the consent
agenda as follows:
. a) Approve Minutes - August 20th and August 21 st with corrections to August 21 st
minutes as follows from Page 6
3. Fence: A maintenance free fence deflecting noise, excessive traffic, fumes
odors etc. Consisting of at least six feet height from top to ground, running on the south
side of the lot according to the proposed plan (35 feet).
4. Noise generated from the Car wash: Enclose car wash as much as possible
and must meet the State l'v1PCA standards, delete (exit door is closed the entire wash
and dry cycle),
b) Application for Payment No.5, $111,818.00 - W. Gohman Construction Co, for
Fire Hall, as reviewed and recommended by the Architects,
The motion was seconded by Niedenfuer. .
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILL HEARING: The Delinquent Utility Bill Hearing was
opened. No one appeared before the Council for the delinquent utility bill hearing. The hearing
was closed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA: No one presented any public comments to the
agenda.
. BILLS PAYABLE. CALLOUTS Al\, l) OVERTIME: Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens presented
the bills payable, call outs and overtime. Discussed were the benefits of the engineering service
to the property owners and City as well as anticipated costs (right of way acquisition, acquiring a
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railroad crossing and direct project costs) associated with the proposed realignment of County
Road 133. Twit made a motion to approve the bills payable as presented, check numbers 23761 -
24514; seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried,
Twit noted Brad Meyer did not claim time for attendance at the buclget meeting and requested
checking if this was an oversight. Twit made a motion to approve the call outs and overtime as .
submitted; seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried,
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~1A YOR REPORTS: 1) Mayor Hiemenz presented a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of
Agreement between the St. Joseph Police Department, Waite Park Police Department and the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the project entitled Safe and
Sober Communities during the period from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998. Direct
costs to the City include patrol car use and workers comp, This is a grant of $11,000, with 15%
of it allowable for discretionary use. Loso made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing
the agreement and. approve the City of St. Joseph provide the Financial Officer of Deputy Clerk
Judy Weyrens; seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None, Motion carried, ·
2) The new Police Officer, Joel Bill will begin his position with the City on September 9., 1997,
3) The Mayor, Police Chief an~ Councilor Ehlert welcomed the students during student
orientation, and discussed the community expectations and laws affecting students.
4) At the monthly meeting at the College of St. Benedict, college officials: .
a) requested the City consider prohibiting parking on College Avenue, from the
Administration Building to the new cemetery on both sides of the street. This matter will be
reviewed further.
b) are preparing to address their campus for 911 system identification, They hope use the
existing City grid system in this project.
. c) indicated a desire for additional lighting on College Avenue South, The 1vfayor told
them the street lighting needs will be considered when the street is rebuilt in 2001.
5) The Community Activity Center committee met and gathered input from community members.
The Committee will consider the needs and interests and proceed with planning. SEH, designer
of Becker's community center, has expressed interest in the design of the proposed center.
COUNCILORS REPORT ·
TWIT: 1) The EDA Director will give the report on the EDA meeting,
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. 2) The Investment Committee met and reviewed the Investment Schedule. Also discussed was a
proposed agreement from Juran & Moody offering an Agreement for Dissemination Agent "
Services Related to Bond Issue Continuing Disclòsure.This federally unfunded reporting is
required of all bond issues over $1,900,000, with a charge of$I,250 for the service. The City
Auditor felt the cost for these services is appropriate. This reporting affects only the Fire Station
Bond Issue and costs will be allocated to that fund. Twit made a motion to approve the
agreement as presented; seconded by Niedenfuer.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niede.nfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
3) The Personnel Committee will meet with Judy to prepare a draft of the proposed changes to
the Personnel Policy, Office equipment suppliers are being contacted èoncerning time clocks.
EHLERT: 1) The Personnel Committee intends to work with the Department Heads on the
Personnel Policy. Current procedures confonning to actual policy are being reviewed also,
2) The Steering Committee for the Community Center is continuing to gather infonnation to
detennine their needs and will be viewing other community centers, CSB and sm are supporting
the committee.
3) Ehlert received ~avorable comments from the public on the Council's handling of the car wash
issue.
. 4) The Planning Commission:s public hearing on the moratorium on land use was held with
comments received from the public: Concerns expressed were methods of accommodating current
use of property while planning for future use, Other concerns were how far to the future the
vision should extend., and periodic review every five to ten years. The moratorium will be
extended 30 days to accommodate meeting dates.
LOSO: 1) The St. Joseph Community Halloween Committee is seeking funding for the
community Halloween party. Loso recommended a donation to this safety promotiI?-g event.
Council agreed to consult with the City Attorney when he arrives on this matter.
2) Loso expressed concern on discussions the Police Chief had with the St. Cloud Times
indicating elimination of a budget request for additional police support staff The Council
reiterated this was due to the limited funding for the budget.
3) The hockey rink is 90% completed. The amount of volunteer help was iight but much
appreciated. Installation of lights will be the next part of the proj ect.
NIEDENFUER: Further infonnation received from the Minnesota Historical Society indicted
the City may not have much chance to receive a grant for the purchase of the Bank Building for a
museum. They recommended establishing a local historical society who would create a set of ...
objectives and plans. Niedenfuer will advertise for interested pers0l!-S and consult with the City
. Attorney to establish the society.
EDA DIRECTOR REPORTS: Chad Carlson, EDA Director reported on the status ofBòb
Brophy's housing proposal. He felt the access problem could be alleviated by purchasing the
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property (available soon), adjacent to it, connecting to First Avenue NW. Brophy is considering
purchasing the property, to dedicate it to roadway right-of-way in return for possible relief from
utility charges (hookup fees).
2) At the last Chamber of Commerce meeting it was agreed that Carlson would work with Chair
Hub Klein to provide more recognition of new businesses.
3) In honor of Manufactures Week, co-sponsored by Minn, Technology and Dept. of Trade and
Economic Development" two St. Joseph industries will be holding open house in celebration of
the event.
4) A cartography business is interested in a lot in the Roske Addition to relocate and combine his
two offices. The owner anticipates expanding to forty jobs and planning for 60 in five years, ,
while currently seeking fmancing options, He also anticipates establishing a future print shop in
the area,
5) A Joint EDA and Council meeting has been for September 9, 1997 to discuss Industrial Park
plans along with the Capital Improvement Program.
CLERK/ADMlJ.'USTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Stapleton presented a proposal with two options
for review of street lighting submitted by NSP.
OPTION 1 - The City of St. Joseph can use the map identifying areas of concern and .
work with NSP St. Cloud to add standard Cobrahead fixtures on existing poles that would light
the darker areas, (There would be no charge for design services for this option, only the standard
NSP installation charge for the fixtures.
OPTION 2 - Two NSP representatives will take foot candle measurements of all or as
many locations as possible in one evening. These measurements will be documented on the map
provided by the City, and returned to the city, With the map, NSP will submit, a report which
will include:
· the IES recommended light levels for street lighting
· identification of the top priority areas
· recommendations for lighting these areas.
Option 2 includes design services provided for a fee of $770.
Loso made a motion to approve Option 2 as presented; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried,
... 2) Complaints concerning control of dogs have been received, as well as the need to make people
aware of the ordinances concerning their control. Loso stated the cable access channel will be an
excellent tool for dispersal of infoITI1ation such as this, .
FÍRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION: Ken Twit, Treasurer of the Fire Relief Association stepped
down from his Council chair to approach to Council. He presented the 1996 Audit and Schedule
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· I-II proposals for the City contribution to the Fire Relief Association:. The fund is fully funded at
the current pension annuall~vel of $1,100. Vesting is in two stages, 10 years for partial vesting,
with 20 years to be fully vested. Twit presented proposals for annual pension levels of $1,200
and $1,250 for the Council's infoll11ation. 'The Advisory Fire Board will review and consider the
matter. The impact of pension levels as well as no contribution by the City was discussed.
CITY ENGINEER REPORTS: 1) Joe Bettendorf reported the Brian Klinefelter Memorial
Park trail project is nearly completed, Some low spots are being corrected, Bettendorf
recommended seeding the edges of the trail this fall.
2) Also discussed was the status of the drainage controls in Pond View Ridge, including the silt
fences. Mayor Hiemenz stated part of it washed out again, 4epositingmore residue on the street.
3) Bettendorf will contact the developer on the drainage problem on Hickory Street in Northland
Addition.
INCREASED FEES: Mark Zimmer appeared before the Council to discuss the increase in
certain fees. He felt the outdoor liquor fee increase from $50 to $100 is unfair. He also
.questioned the increase to the amusement licenses. Mer Council discussion of the various fees
Niedenfuermade ámotion to reduce the Outdoor Liquor License to $75 per event; seconded by
Loso. Further discussion - Ehlert recommended amortizing the increase over five years and felt
this was too large an increase in one year.
· Ayes: . Hiemenz, Loso, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: Ehlert. Motion carried.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS: Council requested a recommendation on a proposal to donate -
to the Community Halloween Party Fund. John Scherer advised such donations are allowable if
the donation will provide broad community benefit. . If a donation will not provide such benefit,
city funds may not be ùsed for it. Niedenfuer made a motion to donate $300 to the St. Joseph
Community Halloween fund; seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiem~nz, Loso,Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Hiemenz declared a ten minute recess at 9:20 p.m.
Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m.
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY: Mark Magney, General Contractor for the Water
Treatment Facility, appeared before the Council to request final payment. He indicated he felt he
has provided all 'the requirements of the contract.
City Attorney John Scherer stated the City received many customer complaints and took the
chlorine system out of service. Scherer stated he understood the chlorine Ii:.quipment had been
installed and then taken out of service. He concurred with the contractor that the equipment
· probably could not be resold as new equipment.
Public Works Superintendent Richard Taufen stated the equipment had been up and runniIig, but
he could not get the residual chlorine at an acceptable level. There were many problems with the
system.
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After further discussion that although there were many problems with the system, City Officials ,-
can not say there is anything specifically wrong with the equipment, and the supplier of the
equipment supplies to about 70% of all of this type of proj ects, and the equipment is considered
ìn the industry to be "top of the line",
Bettendorf stated we do not need the equipment now because the requirement to chlorinate has
been pushed back to 2001.
Magney recommended having the supplier of the equipment 0' essco) come to the site and
properly shut it down for storage.
Loso made a motion to make fmal payment to Magney Construction Company; seconded by
Ehlert. Discussion - It was clarified that Vessco will probably require payment to prepare the
equipment for storage.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None, Motion carried.
ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION: Mayor Hiemenz reported on the status of the alley (crossing
the Krebsbach property where the garage and gas station formerly were located)" and restoration
requirements. He stated in the course of removing the gas tanks part of the bituminous alley was
removed. The property owners are questioning what restoration will be required. After Council
discussion Loso made a motion to require Class 2 granite in the excavated area and leave the -
existing bituminous areas intact. If drainage causes washing onto Minnesota Street the City
reserves the right to require bituminous replacement throughout the alley excavation area. The
motion was seconded by Niedenfuer.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Lo5O, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None, l\{otion carried,
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:MISCELLM-:EOUS OR Al'mOUNCEMENT ITEMS: 1) A request was received to keep
the compost area open one hour longer on October 13th for the St. Joseph Lab School
Workathon. Mayor Hiemenz made a motion to approve the request; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None, Motion carried.
2) Mayor Hiemenz reported that Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens was elevated from Step 9 to Step 10
on her anniversary date.
3) Mayor Hiemenz indicated he plans to attend an informational meeting being held by the St.
Wendel Township Board, concerning sewer and water for portions of St. Wendel Township on
September 11, 1997,
Mayor Hiemenz extended the meeting at 10:00 p,m,
4) Recently the City has received notice of application for authority to provide local telephone -
service in our community, in competition with US West. Council recommended comparison of
costs and services,
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 with a motion by Loso; seconded by Twit. '
- Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, EWert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None, Motion carried,
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Rachel Stapleton
Clerk! Administrator
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