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Home My WebLink About2005 [07] Jul 21 {Book 34} CITY Of ST. JOS~PH www.cityofstjoseph.com 51. Joseph City Council July 21, 2005 7:00 PM'· 1. Call to Order Administrator Judy Weyrens 2. Approve Agenda Mayor 3. Consent Agenda a. Bills Payable - Requested Action: Approve check numbers 35958-36015 , Richard C,rlbom b. Minutes - Requested Action: Approve the Minutes of May 19, June 2 and I June 16, 2005. i Councilors c. Affordable Housing Amendments - Requested Action: Authorize the Mayor AI Rassier and Administrator to execute Resolution 2005·18 Amending the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize ¡ Ross Rieke d. Fire Department By Law Amendment - Requested Action: Accept the Renee Symanietz recommendation of the St.Joseph Volunteer Fire Department to amend the By Dale Wick Laws to require that continued membership on the Fire Department requires that Members respond to at least 20% of the calls annually. Members not i meeting this requirement must appear before the Investigating Committee to determine continued membership. 4. Public Comments 5. Liberty Pointe - PUD Amendment and Final Plat 6. City Engineer Reports a. Change Order Request - Hill Street Project b. Update - Filtration Plant c. Other Matters 7. Mayor Reports 8. Council Reports 9. Administrator Reports a. Budget Schedule, 2006 b. Work Comp Premium 10. Adjourn Note: The Council meeting will begin immediately after the Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting scheduled at 5:30. The time stated above is approximate. i 1 FILE i I .- ___J --- ---- i 2, College Avenue North' PO Box 66s Sðint. Joseph; Minnesotd ,617 Phone 120,6,.7201 Fa x 120.,6,.0, 2 City of St. Joseph 07/19/05 8: 16 AM Page 1 Bills Payable· Revised Check Nbr Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ 035958 AFSCME COUNCIL 65 June & July Dues $590.40 101 035959 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE State Ix pp 14 $1,350.30 101 035960 EFTPS Fed Tax pp 14 $3,000.65 101 035960 EFTPS SS Ixpp 14 $2,205.78 101 035960 EFTPS Medicare p 14 $870.78 101 03~961 ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY deferred comp pay $125,00 101 035962 LELS void check 035962 -$444,00 101 035962 LELS June & July Dues $444.00 101 035963 PERA retirement pay-pp $3,840.54 101 . 035968 LELS June, July Dues $407.00 101 035969 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 1 st quarter sales ta $161.78101 41430 035969 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE penalty & Interest 1 $52.00 601 49435 200 035969 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE penalty & Interest 1 $52.00 101 41530 200 035969 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 1 st quarter sales ta $273.19 601 49440 441 035969 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 1 st Quarter sales ta $62.03 101 45202 035970 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT Coalition of Greate $171.44 101 41110 331 035971 LARSON EXCAVATING void ch 35971 -$16,884.45 425 43122 530 035971 LARSON EXCAVATING void ch 35971 ·$170,172.49431 43120 530 035971 LARSON EXCAVATING Payment #2 Clover $170,172.49 431 43120 530 035971 LARSON EXCAVATING Payment #3 Callaw $16,884.45 425 43122 530 035972 R. 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LARSON EXCAVATING, INC payment #2 Hill St $140,899.01 433 43120 530' 035973 LARSON EXCAVATING Payment #2 Ciover $170,172.49431 43120 530 035974 LARSON EXCAVATING Payment #3 Callaw $16,884.45425 43122 530 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $33.35 101 42120 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $3.70 603 43230 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $3.70 602 49490 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $11.11 101 45202 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $11.11 101 41530 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $22.22 101 41430 137 035975 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $14.81 601 49440 137 035976 ACCLAIM BENEFITS-REIMB medical reimbursm $380.00 101 035976 ACCLAIM BENEFITS-REIMB medial reimbursem $250.00 101 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil, filters, antifreez $22.84 602 49450 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST fuel & oil filter $19.61 602 49450 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST filter $2.70 602 49450 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil, filters, antifreez $22,85 601 49440 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST filter $2.70 101 45202 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST filter $2.69 101 43120 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST filter $2,70 601 49440 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil $2,62 101 45202 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST tow strap $11.46601 49440 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST fuel & oil flter $19.61 601 49440 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST fuel & oil filter $19.62 101 45202 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST fuel & oil filter $19.61 101 43120 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil, filters, antifreez $22.85 101 43120 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST tow strap $11.45602 49450 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil, filters, antifreez $22.85 101 45202 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST tow strap $11.46 101 45202 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST oil $2.62 101 43120 210 035977 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST tow strap $11.46101 43120 210 035978 CENTRAL MCGOWAN Medical oxygen $43.43 105 42220 210 035978 CENTRAL MCGOWAN gauge 1-112" $28.87 105 42220 240 035978 CENTRAL MCGOWAN argon/co2 $61.53 101 45201 210 035978 CENTRAL MCGOWAN medical oxygen $53.04 105 42270 210 035979 CITY OF ST. CLOUD sewer rental charg $9,891.87 602 49480 419 035980 COLD SPRING VETERINARY CLINIC kennel fees-June $14.00 101 42700 300 035981 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 2nd quarter $379.52 601 49440 441 035981 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 2nd quarter $56.19101 45202 035981 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE 2nd quarter $168,29 101 41430 035982 GENE LANGE EXCAVATING Replace fire hydra $4,600.00 601 49430 220 035983 GRAEVE, JAMES 5 Planning Commi $175.00 101 41120 103 035984 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP Hydrofluosilicic aci $234.22 601 49420 210 City of St. Joseph 07/19/058:16AM Page 2 Bills Payable· Revised Check Nbr Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ 035985 HYDRANT & VALVE REPAIR SERVICE repair hydrant 1st $1,700.00 601 49430 220 035986 JACOB WETTERLlNG FOUNDATION One of a Kind Chil $315,00 101 42120 307 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC fuel charges-June $30.39 105 42220 210 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC fuel charges - June $218.59 601 49440 210 035987 JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO., INC fuel charges - June $218.59101 43120 210 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC fuel charges - June $218.60 101 45202 210 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC fuel charges - June $218.59 602 49490 210 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC Ups charges $29.35 602 49490 322 035987 JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO" INC #2 dyed fuel $430,20 101 45202 210 035987 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC #2 dyed fuel $430.20 101 43120 210 035988 KALINOWSKI, KATHLEEN S. 5 Planning Commi $175.00101 41120 103 035989 KINKO'S plan reducUons $409.24 601 49440 210 035989 KINKO'S plan reductions $409.24 602 49490 210 035990 KLN DISTRIBUTING, INC pc cleanup softwar $220.00 101 41530 215 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $6.14 601 49440 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $45.32 101 45123 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $118.77 602 49450 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $379.81 101 41941 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint suppHes $105.31 101 45202 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $7,73 101 43120 220 035991 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE maint supplies $63.44 105 42210 220 035992 LEEF BROS floor mats-June $46.46101 42120 220 035992 LEEF BROS Clothing-June $104.57 601 49440 171 035992 LEEF BROS floor mats, towels- $113.28 101 41430 220 035992 LEEF BROS Clothing-June $104.57 602 49490 171 035993 LESNICK, MARGE 5 Planning Commi $175.00 101 41120 103 035994 LOSO, BOB 4 Planning Commi $140.00 101 41120 103 035995 MARSHALL & SWIFT valuation service 5 $340.95 101 41550 433 035996 MINNESOTA ELEVATOR, INC service-July $77.17101 41942 220 035997 MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORP eda contract hours- $2,102,76 150 46500 300 035998 OFFICE MAX printer toner $79.00 105 42210 200 035998 OFFICE MAX office suppIJes $152.65 101 42120 200 035999 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC notification- $177.10602 49490 319 035999 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC notification- $177.10 601 49440 319 036000 PRINCIPAL LIFE Aug Prem 7/15 - 8/ $1,599,88 101 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Arean Developmen $109.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TO ordinance 52 $294.00 101 41130 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Developers agree $70.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Field Corridor $20.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Criminal matters $1,716.50 101 42120 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Graceview develop $90,00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Robert Homes $11.00101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TD Madisón Park $33.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Uberty Pointe $52.00 428 43124 530 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Maintenance Bldgq $50.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Cable Franchise $20.00 101 41950 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Lambert $40.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TD Council & Dept Mlg $864.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Pondview develope $60.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Northland Hel9hts $237.00 435 49450 530 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD EDA Lease $30.00 150 46500 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Momingside Acres $468.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TO Glatzel Property $463.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Water Treatment P $300.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Liberty Pointe $11.00 428 43124 530 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Riverbats Bait Park $385.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD '95 Chevy Truck-Lu $186.50 101 42120 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TD Meadowvale $281.50 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Jr Issues $457.00 101 41610 304 036001 RAJKOWSKI HANS MEIER L TD Bond Issue $22.00 101 41610 304 036002 REED CONSTRUCTION DATA Construction bulleti $206.04 435 49450 530 036003 ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORG. 2nd half assessme $2,585.00 101 41110 433 City of 51. Joseph 07/19/058:16 AM Page 3 Bills Payable· Revised Check Nbr Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ 036003 ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORG. 2nd half DC Agree $305.00 101 41110 433 036004 STATE REGISTER North Corridor& C $96.40 435 49450 530 036005 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR- TREASUR New assessment f $35.00 101 41530 430 036005 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASUR Prior year assessm $158.00 101 41530 430 036005 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASUR Truth-in-Taxation C $234,00 101 41530 430 036006 STEARNS COUNTY ENVIROMENTAL SE Wetland delineatio $100.00501 49470 530 036007 STEARNS COUNTY RECORDER Perm & Temp eas $29.50 101 41910 431 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $45,75 601 49440 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $204.43 101 41430 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $85.19 602 49490 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $43.88 602 49473 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $43.88 602 49472 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $94.47 602 49470 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $27.40 150 46500 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $86.63 105 42250 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $176.41 101 45201 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $271.43 101 42151 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $41.43 101 41946 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $41.43602 49471 321 036008 TDS METROCOM telephone $41.43 101 41941 321 036009 TRAUT WELLS Water samples-Ca $35.00 601 49420 312 036009 TRAUT WELLS Water samples-fire $35.00 601 49420 312 036010 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance $436.24 101 036011 US CABLE internet service-Jut $40.55 105 42250 321 036012 UTSCH, GERALD 5 Planning Commi $175.00 101 41120 103 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $149.08 101 42151 321 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $15.41 101 43120 321 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $18.22 101 41430 321 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $15.40 101 45202 321 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $14.99 602 49490 321 036013 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $14.99 601 49440 321 036014 WATAB INC Sewage treatment $300.00 501 49470 530 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $52.29 101 43120 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $20.86 101 42610 386 036015 XCELENERGY June usage $3.11 101 42500 326 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $15.62 602 49471 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $87.14 602 49470 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $27.80 602 49480 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $252,48 602 49480 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $39.46 601 49410 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $751 ,50 601 49410 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $15.50 601 49420 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $147.69 601 49435 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $20.83 101 45201 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $25.11 101 45201 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY Juneusage $47.91 101 43120 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $31,94101 45201 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $191.22 101 41942 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $780.96 101 41942 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $46.49 101 41941 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $1,060.04 101 41941 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $17.48 101 45123 383 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $9.29 101 45123 381 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $1,962.83 101 43160 386 036015 XCEL ENERGY June usage $142.81 101 45202 381 I $387,149.94 i Draft May 19, 2005 Page 1 of 7 i Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors AI Rassier, Dale Wick, Ross Rieke, Renee Symanietz. City Administrator Judy Weyrens, City Representatives Present: City Engineers Joe Bettendorf, Tracy Ekola, Jeff Ledin, City Attorney S e Dege Others Present: Roger Schleper, Lutle Wilgren, Jerry Frieler, Bob Herges, Rick Packer, Ted Schmid Approve Aqenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the agenda with the following change: Delete 3b Minutes 3d Remove the Lighthouse The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Consent Aqenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Bills Payable - Approve check numbers 35752-35798 b. Delete c. Interim Use Permit - Accept the findings of the Planning Commission and grant the Interim Use Permit to Linda Hutchinson, 133 5th Avenue SE. The permit allows an i owner occupied rental unit. d. Liquor License - Approve the Liquor Licenses for the period for the period July 1, 2005 through June 31, 2006. Remove Lighthouse from the list. e. Patrol Officer - Approve the promotion of Matthew Johnson from part-time Patrol Officer to full-time Patrol Officer effective July 1, 2005. f. AFSCME Contract - Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Labor Agreement for 2005-2006 between the City of St. Joseph and AFSCME Local 65, g, Seasonal Help - Authorize the hiring of a seasonal maintenance employee. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Rock Investments: Previously, the Council has been involved in pending litigation regarding the suspension of the rental license at 29 East Minnesota Street. Weyrens stated that according to a lette received from the attorney representing the City, the City is no longer invoived in litigation, Therefore \he Council can reconsider the suspension period of the rental license. The St. Joseph Code of Ordinand,s includes a provision that if a rental license is suspended, halfway through the suspension the property I owner may request reinstatement. The Ordinance requires that the property owner provide evidence (hat the outstanding issues have been resolved and will not be repeated, Weyrens stated that the property owners have done everything possible to vacate the property and have been unsuccessful. The court process delayed the eviction. Rieke made a motion to reinstate the rental license for 29 E Minnesota Street effective June 1, 2005. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. Graceview Estates- PUD Amendment: Weyrens reported that the Planning Commission conducted a, public hearing on May 2, 2005 to consider an amendment to the Graceview Estàtes Development. ThE. amendment changed the internal roadway system creating on egress/ingress to 7'h Avenue SE. The City had previously been requested by one of the property owners on 7" Avenue to align the internal street'to 7" Avenue so lights would not shine in residential homes. The original development inciude attached ¡ homes. Developer Rick Heid indicated a desire to change the housing to brownstone type detached : dwelling unit. The Planning Commission tabled action on the request seeking additional information. The Draft May 19, 2005 ., Page 2 of 7 developer was requested to decrease the density, review the Intersection at 7th Avenue and Dal.e with the City Engineer and provide housing plan detail. The Planning Commission reconsidered the matter on May 16, 2005 and recommended approval of the PUD contingent upon the resign of Dale Street. Wick questioned whether or not the trails connect to the north of the development. Bettendorf stated that the trails would connect according to the original plat of Graceview Estates, There will be trails throughout the development and then connect by the lift station, Herges also stated that the trail would follow 7'h Avenue to the south. Rassier made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the PUD Amendment for Graceview Estates. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Graceview Estates 3 - Development Aoreement: Weyrens reported that the Council considered the final plat for Graceview Estates 3 on April 21, 2005. At that time, the Development Agreement was not ready. Since that time Developer Bob Herges has reviewed the Agreement and requested clarification on the following two items: 0 7.23(b) A 24-foot wide class 2 aggregate entrance road shall be constructed from the east edge of Graceview Estates 3 to the gravel parking lot in Klinefelter Park. Herges questioned why he is responsible forinstalling a road, which is not on their property. Ekola stated that the Preliminary Plat did not have the connection on the plat. However, since the preliminary plat has been approved the updated Park Dedication Ordinance requires the developer to construct a parking lot. This City is not asking for that requirement to be fulfilled rather just a 150' road extension. The estimated cost of the requirement is $ 1,500.00. Bettendorf stated that the long-term plan is to have access to the parking lot. 0 7,23 (a) Sewer and water main (minimum 6" diameter) shall be extended into Klinefelter Park. Herges questioned why the City is asking them to extend services to the park. He stated that this is an unusual request as these are improvements that are not on their property, Bettendorf stated that they are eventually going to have bathrooms in the park and they will need to hook up to sewer and water. At the request of Bob Herges, Wick made a motion to table the discussion of the Development Agreement for Graceview Estates 3 until June 2, 2005. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. Northland Heiqhts - ROW Acquisition: Weyrens reported that on May 16,2005, the Planning Commission considered the Preliminary Plat for Northland Heights. At that hearing, the Piannlng Commission concurred with staff that access from Northland Heights to CR 133 is in the best interest of pubiic safety. The intersection at Northland Drive and CR 75 cannot adequately accommodate the additional traffic that will be generated by 154 homes. Both the City and County Engineer have identified that access to CR 133 is crucial. The developer has provided the City with information showing that he has made several attempts to purchase the needed right-of-way (ROW) for access to CR 133. At this time he has not been successful and is seeking assistance from the City, using the eminent domain process if necessary, The ROW in question is part of the St. Joseph transportation network, connecting with 15'h Avenue. As a result of the ROW not being acquired, the Planning Commission did not make any decision on the Preliminary Plat. The Planning Commission recommended that the Council acquire the ROW through eminent domain if necessary, The developer has agreed to pay for all costs associated with the process. --------------------------.----- ¡Draft May 19,'2005 Page 3 of 7 Weyrens stated that the ROW is not only needed for transportation purposes, but for utility extension ¡as well. A portion of the subdivision will be serviced with utilities by extending the water/sewer lines in 15th Avenue NE, Rassler stated, the Planning Commission considered this the most important issue with ¡he plat and they didn't want to make any decisions until the right-of-way has been acquired. Wick questioned if this is a premature issue right now and whether or not the City should get involved. Rassier stated that the City needs to be sure that they have acquired the ROW needed for the road, He also stated that the worst case would be that they begin the first phase and then they never receive the ROW to allow for ¡the rest of the development to occur. Weyrens stated that she has seen the offers that they have given the property owner and there is nothing more that the developer can do. I Wick questioned when 15th Avenue is schedule to be constructed. Weyrens responded that the City has not scheduled the construction of 15th Avenue as roads are extended as development occurs. Rassiér stated that it is important for the City to preserve the transportation corridors outlined in the i i Comprehensive Plan and assure they are built when traffic warrants such. Carlbom stated that he would like to see 15th Avenue be built in the first phase of Northland Heights. ¡ Ted Schmid, owner Lumber One, spoke on behalf on his own behalf. Schmid stated that he is not , requesting to construct the road and would prefer not to be required to do the same. At the time of i submitting the concept plan the City required the connection to 15th Avenue as the road is identified iri the , Comprehensive Plan. Rassler stated that since Northland has been developed, the City has been looking at access to CR 133 in hopes of connecting 15th Avenue to relieve the pressure at the intersection of i Northland Drive and County Road 133. ¡ , ! Weyrens clarified that Schmid is not seeking approval on the Preliminary Plat at this meeting as the ¡ Planning Commission has recommended he approach the Council seeking assistance to secure the right- of-way for 15th Avenue. Rassier stated that the Planning Commissioners indicated that the plat could 'not move forward without access to 15th Avenue. Wick questioned the timeframe involved in eminent domain and what happens to the Preliminary Plat during this time. Dege stated that minimally the process would take approximately 60 days. If the Council authorizes eminent domain the plat could move forward a~ the road will be secured. , I I ¡ Bettendorf questioned Schmid on the build-out timeframe for phase one of Northland Heights. Schmi!J stated that they planned to make the first phase larger to allow for the looping of the roads, Since the' proposed phase one is a larger area then he typically develops, it is anticipated that it will take two years before phase one is built out. Bettendorf stated that it appears as though 15th Avenue could be ready'for construction within a two year time period, which would coincide with the recommendation that 15th Avenue, is constructed before the 2nd phase of Northland Heights begins. Rassier made a motion to execute Resolution 2005-14 Authorizing Eminent Domain for 15th i Avenue NE with changes made to the legal descriptions as discussed. The motion was seconded' by Rieke. I I Ayes: Rassier, Rieke, Symanietz ! Nays: Wick, Carlbom Arcon Develooment - Rivers Bend: Rick Packer of Arcon Development approached the Council on his own behalf. Packer stated that Arcon Development has completed the platting process and is requesting execution of the Development Agreement, Final Plat and Memorandum of Understanding for the plat i entitled Rivers Bend. While he has reviewed the Development Agreement and Memorandum of ¡ Understanding with the City Attorney, Engineer and Administrator, he does not concur with all the i provisions and is requesting clarification or relief from the Council. The Council agreed to discuss on!' document at a time, beginning with the Memorandum of Understanding. I ! , Memorandum of Understandinq. Rivers Bend: Packer stated that he has two concerns with regard to'the MOU. They are as follows: Draft May 19, 2005 Page 4 of 7 1. Public Land Dedication: The MOU requires that the sewer and water be extended to the park property. This would result in 140 feet of 6" waterlsewer pipes. Packer stated that he has agreed to stub water and sewer service to the edge of the park property, but wants his contribution to end at the street. Packer further stated that the City should be responsible for extending the pipe from the property line. The City is requiring the pipe to be extended down the property line to the actual park property. Discussion: The Council agreed that this Is a similar situation to that In Gracevlew, They agreed to reimburse the developer for the extension of water and sewer from Sullivan to the Parking Lot. 2. Attorney Fees: Packer stated that the provision relating to Attorney's Fees provides the City with an unfair advantage. Dege stated that the language in the Agreement is consistent with all agreements executed by the City and is used to discourage litigation. Packer stated that he does not want to pay City Attorney fees if he is the prevailing party in the litigation. Discussion: Dege stated that the City encourages settlement before going to court. Carlbom questioned if the costs are split if litigation is settled before Court. Dege responded that they are split. Rieke clarified that the developer pays only if the issue goes to court. Packer stated that he feels that encourages the City to go to court. Dege stated that the developer is responsible for the reviewing and drafting of the documents. It was agreed to NOT change this provision. Wick had some concerns with the Park Land Dedication requirements. He stated that it shouid specifically state what Arcon wiil provide and what the Park Board wiil provide. The Park Ordinance discusses the grading and seeding of the park and he feeis that that should be incorporated into the MOU. Rassier suggested following the ordinances as they are written, however Wick stated that the ordinances might change. Dege stated that they could incorporate the existing ordinance provisions into the MOU. Weyrens clarified that the development plan for the decorative street lighting allows the lights to be spaced 175' rather than the current 100'. The spacing stiil provides for security for walkers and provides adornment along CR 121. Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of St. Jospeh and Arcon Development for the subdivision entitled River's Bend as modified above. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Develooment Aqreement River's Bend: Packer identified the following concerns in the Development Agreement: 1. . Attorney Fees: This was already addressed with the MOU, as it is the same language. Therefore no change is needed. 2. Binding Effect on Parties and Successors: Packer stated that after reading the revised language, he is okay with the way Ihis is worded. 3. Storm Water: Packer stated that they should not need storm water or drainage improvements as they are building a trunk system to feed into the Sauk River. 4. Conditions of Plat Approval: Packer stated that he needs 60 rather than 30 days to have the plat recorded. The Council agreed. Wick made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Development Agreement between the City of St. Joseph and Arcon Development for phase one of the subdivision entitled Rivers Bend as modified above. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Draft May 19, '2005 Page 50f7 Final Plat - Rivers Bend: Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the final plat for River Bend; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS Water Filtration Plant: Jeff Ledin, SEH, was present to discuss the proposed design for the new Water Filtration Plant. He stated he wants to address three items: preliminary design, costs, and schedule a ¡ design workshop. Ledin provided the Council with an aerial photo illustrating the location of the proposed filtration plant. i It is proposed that the plant will be constructed near the SW corner of the intersection of Interstate 94 a0d County Road 2, At this time a preliminary floor plan has been drafted. Ledin offered the following i information: i I i The plant will be built as follows: 0 Level one: finished water clear well, high service pump room, backwash tank, chemical rooms, meter repair shop, garage, men's and women's restroom and locker rooms 0 Level two: public entry, meeting room, water quality lab, control room, unisex bathroom, filter cells, electrical room 0 Level three: access to filters, plate settler There were several questions raised by the Councilors: 0 Carlbom questioned whether or not the proposed plant is for a 1 % or 2 million gallons per day. Ledin responded that it is for a 2 million gallon per day plant. He also stated that if they were to change to a 1-% million gallon per day plant, the process areas would be smaller. ' 0 Wick questioned the need for the two story meeting room. Ledin stated that they built it like th,at to create an open atmosphere. 0 Carlbom questioned the need for two locker rooms since there is a unisex bathroom and there are currently only 6 people on the maintenance staff. Wick stated that they have to have both: men's and women's locker rooms and that those would be for the maintenance staff and the ¡ restroom would be for the public and visitors, Bettendorf added that they may not use the entire space now, but looking down the road it may be used in full capacity. i i i Ledin stated that he would like to schedule a design workshop with the Councilors to allow them to sit' down and discuss design issues. After discussion amongst the Councilors, they decided to meet on Thursday, May 26, 2005 3-5PM. Ledin also provided the Council with some preliminary cost figures, He stated that to have the wells constructed for both the 1 % and 2 million gallons per day, the cost associated with the construction would be very similar, There would be a small change in the electrical costs between the two wells. He also explained the cost for SCADA upgrades, He stated that those costs are costs involved in making, the old and new systems work together. He also discussed several costs associated with the facility i I including: ! 0 Concrete: This would include the tanks and backwash tanks as well as the walls and floors of'the facility. 0 Walk in type generator enclosure: He stated that this has not yet been discussed, but they added it in, as they may want to enclose the generator to keep it out of the weather. ' There were also some factors that caused an increase in costs for the facility. 0 Plate Settler: This was not previously contemplated. 0 Nature of Construction: In most cases, the wells are built underground., However, in this case; they can't build down, so they must build up. : 0 Telephone/Security Allowance: Since 9/11 public utilities must comply with Homeland Security measures and the pUblic water supply must be secure at all times. Ledin stated that typically a municipality will partner with a security company to assure compliance, Draft May 19, 2005 Page 6 of 7 0 Trunk Water main: They will need to connect to the current system by adding a water main under the freeway, 0 Land and Platting Cost: This is a cost that can be assumed now that property has been agreed upon. In response to some questions asked by the Councilors, Ledin stated that the project costs would include the facility as well as the items needed to fumish the inside. Carlbom questioned whether or not the City has been discussing annexation of the area since it is in the township. Weyrens stated that at this time the facility will not be annexed but the Township is aware of the project and Bettendorf has been working with them on the platting. Wick questioned whether or not the facility could be expanded if necessary to which Ledin stated that it could. MAYOR REPORTS APO: Carlbom stated that he attended the APO Meeting and they discussed attendance, He stated that St. Joseph has been doing well with their attendance. They also discussed how often they should meet as a full board. They are looking to possibly meet quarterly rather than monthly. Partnership: Mayor Carlbom stated that he attended a meeting for the Partnership. The Partnership is working with a financial firm who employees 250 employees, y, cent sales tax: Carlbom reported that he went to the Capitol on Wednesday from 7:30AM - 5:15 PM with the CGMC to lobby for the Y, cent sales tax. He stated that the area bill passed in the House and must now go to the tax committee for final approval. COUNCIL REPORTS SYMANIETZ - No Report WICK Park Board: Wick reported that the Park Board met and they discussed the improvement of the facilities at both Millstream Park and Centennial Park, RASSIER CMBA Annual Awards Meetino: Rassier stated that he attended the CMBA Annual Awards Meeting for Mayor Carlbom. They discussed future growth for the area cities. They also had the Mayor from each City answer some questions regarding their City, RIEKE EDA Meetino: Rieke reported that the EDA held their monthly meeting yesterday. Smoke-free Environment: Rieke stated that he had been reading through some old papers and read about the possibility of Cities becoming smoke-free. He reported that according to the information he read, only 18% of Minnesotans smoke. He feels that St. Joseph should look into being a smoke-free City. Affordable Housino: Rieke stated that he also read some information on affordable housing and how not all cities are administering the program the same way. He also stated that all cities should pay more attention to the affordable housing programs. . St. Cloud Area Chamber: Rieke was informed that there would be members from the St. Cloud Area Chamber at the next meeting to discuss membership options, i I ¡ Praft May 19, 2005 Page! of7 ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS . Gamblino Ordinance: Previously, the Council discussed the amendment to the Gambling Ordinance. ! Since the last meeting, Weyrens stated that she has notified all of the Gambling Organizations of the I proposed change and requested their comments and concerns. Jerry Frieler, American Legion, requested that net profit be defined and that prizes and taxes paid are excluded when determining net profit. Wick questioned whether or not the date can be changed as to when their yearly summary is due as it would depend when the groups meet. Weyrens stated that the date could change. Frieler was present at the meeting to discuss some other issues he had with the proposed ordinance amendment. He stated that he would like to see proceeds changed to profits throughout the entire ordinance. Frieler also questioned the following two provisions: 1. Expenditure of Proceeds/Local Benefits: Old: A licensed organization shall expend at least eighty percent (80%) of its net proceeds, from the I lawful gambling for a lawful purpose conducted or located within the City's ''trade area", which shall be defined as an area within fifteen (15) miies of the City limits. Proposed: Each organization conducting lawful gambling within the City of St. Joseph shall annually contribute at least ten percent (10%) of its net profits from gambling to the City of St. I Joseph. ! Frieler stated that the American Legion donates to 17 lawful organizations and he asked what would be considered a contribution to the City. I ! Rieke stated that the City of St. Joseph would mean anything within the boundaries of the City limits, Weyrens stated that 10% is very common amongst other communities as well and Rassier stated that most groups will give more than the 10%. Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Amendment tri the Gambling Ordinance with the following changes: 0 Clarify net profits throughout the Ordinance. 0 Clarify Corporate Limits 0 Change date for annual report from January 31 to February 28. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Premise Permit: Wick made a motion to accept the Premise Permit of the St. Joseph Recreation Association to operate gaming at Loso's Main Street Pub, effective May 27, 2005, the same day the Ordinance becomes effective. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Uocomino Meetinos: 0 Monday, May 23 6:30 Discussion with St. Wendel 0 Tuesday, May 31 5:30 Intergovernmental Meeting - Sauk Rapids Rassier suggested that another workshop day be held so that the Council and Department Heads get together and discuss their goals, This was done earlier this year, but it would be a good idea to get together again. Adiourn: Symanietz made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Judy Weyrens Administrator ---.--..--.- , I i I Draft June 2, 2005 Page 1 of4 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors AI Rassier, Dale Wick, Ross Rieke. City Administrator Judy Weyrens, Citv Representatives Present: City Engineers Joe Bettendorf and Tracy Ekola Others Present: Herman Gangl, Tom Gustafson, Rick Heid, Bob Herges Approve Aqenda: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Consent Aqenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Bills Payable - Approve check numbers 35799-35839 b. Minutes - Approve the Council minutes. , c. Surplus Property - Accept the bid of Bill Wasner Sales and Service for the purchase of the 1960 Sewer rodder. d. Equipment Purchase - Authorize the purchase of three VCRs for the Cable system using PEG Access Fees. Total Expenditure 1,652.29. e. Grant Funding - Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of commitment to participate in a COPS Grant for the purpose of building the 800 mhz radio system and I acknowledging the Stearns County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency. This letter will be changed to include the Fire Department as well as the Police Department. ¡ f. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the 2005 Cloverdale Improvements and authorize payment to Larson Excavating in the; amount of $44,903.35. g. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the 2005 Hill Street Improvement and authorize the payment to RL Larson in the amount of $174,688.14. . h. Premise Permit - Accept the Premise Permit of the Jaycees for Lawful Gambling atMN Speed Stop and Amoco Liquor. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Public Comments: o Herman Gangl, 316 7'" Avenue SE, approached the Council to address the new phase of Gracevlew Estates. He stated that there would be a dozen houses in very close proximity to one another. He I questioned whether or not the Fire Marshall has approved the plan for those homes. Weyrens stated that he Fire Chief has reviewed the plans and did not require any changes. ¡ , , , I St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce: Weyrens stated that the St. Cloud Chamber could not be present at ' this meeting but is on the agenda as requested by Councilor Rieke. Rieke stated that he requested tHis matter be discussed with the possible location of the St. Cloud River Bats in St.Joseph. The City will ¡ receive benefit from the Chamber and should be a participant. The Chamber assisted the River Bats with their proposal to hold the American Legion World Series in St. Joseph. When questioned why the City is not of member of the St. Cloud Chamber, Weyrens responded that it was budgetary, When the Legislature reduced the LGA the City was forced to terminate memberships that did not have a direct I benefit. ' Symanietz stated that she Is a strong supporter of the St. Cloud Chamber and stated that she is a member due to her employment. She also stated there are several businesses in St. Joseph that belqng to the St. Cloud Chamber. Draft June 2, 2005 Page 2 of 4 Rieke made a motion authorizing Membership to the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and appointing Weyrens as the City Representative. The motion was Seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. Graceview Estates 3: Previously, the Council considered the final plat for Graceview Estates 3. At that time, the Development Agreement was not ready. The developer has been contacted since the last Council meeting to discuss any outstanding issues with the Development Agreement. There were two items of contention, Section 7.23 subd. (a) and (b). Both matters relate to Park issues, one extending a gravel road and the second providing water and sewer stubs to the park for a future shelter. The developer feels that those items should be paid for through Park Dedication Fees. Rick Heid spoke on his own behalf. Heid stated that they have already paid Park Dedication Fees and he does not feel that they should be responsible for the gravel road or the water/sewer stubs. Heid stated that the 100' of gravel road that they are being asked to put in wouid cost $2-5,000. Ekola stated that the current Park Dedication Fees require the stubbing of water/sewer as well as the gravel driveway, Heid feels that they are being charged double by having to add both items. He stated that the Park Dedication fee contributed for Graceview Estates exceeded the requirement as they constructed the entire trail system. Heid also questioned the provision requiring construction traffic to access from CR 121. Bettendorf stated that the City does not want construction traffic on 7'h Avenue and CR 121 is a reasonable solution. Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Development Agreement between the City of St. Joseph and Pond View Ridge LLP for the subdivision entitled Graceview Estates 3. Approval includes the following: a. Section 7.23 Subd. (a) - The developer will provide water and sewer stubs to Klinefelter Park. b. Section 7.23 Subd. (b) - Remove and replace with the developer paying for the road and then being reimbursed by the City for the gravel road, c. Section 7.23 Subd. (c) '- Construction traffic will be required to access from CR 121. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS Feasibilitv Report. Northland Heiqhts: Bettendorf reported that they are close to finishing the Feasibility Report for Northland Heights, however, they are waiting for grading information and utility revisions from the developer. Aqencv Aqreement. North Corridor Studv: Previously, the Council approved the Project Memorandum for the North east/west corridor Study. The City of St. Joseph is utilizing Federal Funds from the MN Department of Transportation. The purpose of the North Corridor Study is to consider the realignment of CR 2 to CR 3 and connecting across the northern end of town to Roiling Ridge Road. Bettendorf stated that the City and Stearns County have been awarded $200,000 in Federal Funds. The total cost of the study is estimated at $371,000, To utilize the funding, the City must appoint MN Dot as the agent for Federal Funding. Rassier made a motion to accept the agency agreement appointing Mn/DOT as agent for federal funding. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Discussion: Carlbom questioned where the City would get the money to fund its portion of $119,700, Weyrens stated that it would be included in the bond for the Field Street Corridor study and the Northland Heights Improvements. The motion passed unanimously. i , , Draft June 2, 2005 Page 3 of4 Bettendorf also reported that the RFP for the corridor study has been drafted; however, they are waiting for the disadvantaged enterprise goal from State-Aid, Since the corridor study is a joint effort betweer) the City of St. Joseph and Stearns County, an agreement must be executed with Stearns County assuring they will pay their portion of the study, which is estimated at $ 51,300. ! I I Water Treatment Plant: Bettendorf reported that SEH is continuing to work on the design for the filtration plant and he hopes to have a revised design in early July. ¡ , MAYOR REPORTS River Bats Luncheon: Carlbom stated that members from the EDA and City Council will be attending the annual kick-off luncheon for the River Bats season. APO Full Board Meetina: Carlbom reported that he attended the APO Full Board meeting. They I discussed several small items such as personnel amendments, minutes, etc. Mike Landy was elected as Chair of the Board and Kroll was appointed vice chair. School Committeè: Carlbom reported that the School Committee discussed both long and short-term goals for SI. Joseph, They are now looking to get the SI. Joseph School Committee involved in the process, He also reported that the School District has rejected the land offer of Farr Developmenl. COUNCIL REPORTS SYMANIETZ APO Meetina: Symanietz stated that she attended the APO Meeting with Mayor Carlbom, She. also , congratulated Landy. SI. Cloud Area Joint Cities Meetina: Symanietz reported that members of the Central Minnesota Heart Center were present at the meeting and they discussed second hand smoke. Human Riahts Task Force: Symanietz announced that her first meeting of the Human Rights Task Force is scheduled for June 15. WICK - No Report RASSIER - No Report RIEKE Area Cities Meetina: Rieke stated that he was unaware that there was a smoke free committee. He would like the ability to move ahead with this issue and would encourage the City Administrator to work with the committee, Rieke stated that he took the opportunity to contact the representatives from the committee to suggest that sample Ordinances be circulated to the area Cities for consideration. Weyrens agreed to review material as it is received. i ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Northland Heiahts Annexation: Weyrens stated that the Council has previously annexed the area being developed as Northland Heights. However, after it was submitted it was determined that the developer submitted the wrong legal description. Therefore, Minnesota Planning is requesting that the City and Township re-execute the joint resolution authorizing annexation. Draft June 2, 2005 Page 4 of 4 Wick made a motion to authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the corrected resolution for annexation of the Northland Heights Addition. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Part-Time Police Officer: Weyrens stated that the Police Chief is in the process of accepting applications for a fill-in part time Police Officer and is questioning if the Council would like to appoint one or two 'individuals to serve on the interview committee. Mayor Carlbom and Councilor Symanietz volunteered to serve on the committee. Rassier made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Judy Weyrens Administrator I Draft June 16, 2005 Page 1 of 6 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of SI. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, June 16,2005 at 7:00 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Acting Mayor AI Rassier, Councilors Dale Wick, Ross Rieke. City Administrator JUdy Weyrens. ' City Representatives Present: City Engineer Tracy Ekola, Public Works Director Dick Taufen Others Present: David Potter, Jerry Hettwer, Bill Durrwachter, Jess Louk, Philip Wolter Approve Aqenda: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. 11 b. Remove Pond View 9 Development Agreement 11 b. Add Certificate of Compliance - Boulder Ridge Consent Aqenda: Symanietz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Bills Payable - Approve check numbers b. Minutes - Approve the Council minutes: May 5, 2005 c. Fire Compensation - Accept the December 1, 2004-May 31,2005 Fire Call report accepting the fire expenditure of $28,975.00. d. Police Conference - Authorize the Police Chief to attend the International Chiefs Conference in Daytona, Florida at an estimated cost of $1,460.00. e. Street Closure - Authorize the closure of College Avenue South on July 3, 2005 between 6:00PM and 9:00PM for the annual Fire Department Waterball Fight. f. Development Agreement - Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute a Development Agreement between the City of 51. Joseph and Midnight Haulers allowing the construction of a 21,000 square foot addition. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Public Comments: o Bill Durrwachter, 1416 Pond View Ct, approached the Council to statè his opposition to the Field i Street Project. Durrwachter stated that the residents of Sartell are still dealing with the cutting of the trees for development and he sees the development of Field Street as the same situation. : Durrwachter encouraged the City to consider using existing roads to the South that would not impède growth in the City. He also stated that the City should stay away from destroying woods, trees, and wetlands that currently part of the natural beauty of the City. Public Hearinq. Easement Release. Graceview Estates: Acting Mayor Rassier opened the public hearing and stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider vacation of two easement. ,City Engineer Tracy ¡ Ekola reported that the request for vacation has been submitted by the Graceview Estates Developer$. Originally when Graceview Estates was platted, the City required a drainage easement along Klinefelter Park, This easement would prevent the park from excess storm water. Since the area is ready for ¡ development the easement is no longer needed, The second easement being considered for vacation is the roadway easement for 7'" Avenue. When Graceview 3 is constructed, 7'" Avenue will be re-designed and the existing roadbed needs to be vacated. The Council assured that residents south of Graceview 3 will have adequate access after the new road is constructed, Ekola stated that she has reviewed the vacation requests and recommends the Council release the easements as requested, As no on present requested to speak, Wick made a motion to close the Public Hearing which waS seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Draft June 16, 2005 Page 2 of 6 Wick questioned whether or not all of the easements have been provided in Graceview Estates, Ekola stated that the only outstanding easement issue is the temporary easement along 7'" Avenue into Graceview Estates. Rieke made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2005-15, releasing the easements in Graceview 2 and 3 as requested by the Developer. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Preliminarv Plat. Lumber One Northland Heiqhts: Weyrens reported that the Planning Commission reconsidered the Preliminary Piat for Northland Heights. The matter was originally tabled until the Council considered the request to utilize eminent domain for the required ROW for 15"' Avenue. The Planning Commission recommended the Council approve the Preliminary Plat entitled Northland Heights and rezone the same area a combination R1, Single Family and R2 Two Family. The recommendation of the Planning Commission included accepting the recommendations of the City Attorney which include the following: 1. The City obtains the necessary right of way to allow access from the platted property to County Road 133 at the Developer's expense, 2. The Developer shall construct or pay the costs of construction of the road and the underground utilities to County Road 133. 3. The Developer may proceed with final platting of Phase 1 of the development if it enters into a written agreement satisfactory to the City, which shall assure the Developer's performance of conditions 1 and 2. Phase 1 consists of Block 1 Lot 1-6, Block 2 Lots 1-28, Block 3 Lots 1-30, Block 4 Lots 1-16, Block 5 Lots 1-3 and Block 6 Lots 1-5. 4. The Developer may not proceed with the final platting of Phase 2 of the development consisting of Block 2 Lots 29-36, Block 5 Lots 4-16, Block 6 Lots 6-27, Block 7 Lots 1-9. Block 8 Lots 1-13 and Block 9 Lots 1-5, until such time as conditions 1 and 2 are met. 5. If the Developer does not proceed with Phase 2 by January 1, 2008, then the Developer shall complete the construction of the road and underground utiiities no later than September 30,2008. 6. Jasmine Lane will be constructed on or before September 30, 2008, Ted Schmid, Chief Manager of Lumber One, approached the Council on his own behalf. Schmid stated that the Preliminary Plat includes the development of 158 homes which will be completed in two phases. The first phase will consist of 88 Single Family Homes. Plat for Northland Heights shows 88 dwelling units including the two family units. Weyrens clarified that action at this meeting must include rezoning as well as the preliminary plat. The developer has requested to mix R2 with the plat so that the property could be developed without requesting variances. The original plat included variances on 15% of the lots. Rassier questioned Schmid as to whether or not Jasmine Lane would be constructed with phase one. Schmid stated that he does not plan to construct Jasmine Lane until phase 2; however, he will be constructing Iris Lane with phase one. Rassier stated that he was of the under the understanding that both roads would be constructed in the. first phase. Schmid stated that since they have been requested to plat a larger area than he typically plats, it is not financially viable to construct both roads. Wick questioned whether or not a sidewalk would be constructed along Iris in the first phase. Schmid stated that a sidewalk would be constructed. Weyrens suggested that the City add to the Developer Agreement that Jasmine Lane must be completed on or before September 30, 2008, to which Schmid agreed. Wick made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Northland Heights incorporating the comments of the City Attorney in the approval and approving the rezoning a mix of R1 Single Family and R2 Two Family. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Northland Heiqhts Feasibilitv Report: Acting Mayor Rassier opened the public hearing and stated the purpose of the hearing is to present the feasibility report for the Northland Heights improvements. At this time Rassier turned the fioor over to City Engineer Tracy Ekola. i Draft June 16,12005 Page ~ of 6 , , . , Ekola presented the following information: Design Plans: » Iris Lane will be connected to Northland Drive » Wetlands 'are being mitigated by the developer » Watermain will be installed along Jasmine Lane.. , » Lumber One has agreed to the easement and the future sanitary sewer line will connect to Northland and then drain to the Northland Lift Station. ' » Iris Lane will be constructed at 36' wide, I » The loop around Phase 1 along with Jasmine Lane can be either 32' or 36' wide. That is still up for consideration. » Two storm water ponds will be constructed with 6:1 slopes. » Sidewalk will be constructed along Iris Lane connecting to Northland Drive. Cost Summary » Site Grading and Street $ 1,376,896 » Sanitary Sewer 454,938 » Water Main 399,223 _ » Storm Sewer 265,556 » Turf Establishment 114,230 » Soil Borings 1 ,595 Total Estimated Cost $ 2,612,438 Assessment Rates » Option 1: Per Lot based on Design $ 30,287/10\ » Option 2: Reducing the street widths from 36 feet to 32 feet $ 29,803/10\ , , I Wick made a motion to close the Public Hearing. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and, passed unanimously. Weyrens stated that before the Council can move forward accepting the feasibility report and ordering the improvement, the Developer must agree to the projected costs, Schmid requested the Council move forward and order the improvement for Norhtland Heights so that bids may be received for the improvements. Wick made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute resolution 2005-16 accepting the Feasibility Report and ordering the improvements for Northland Heights. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Field Street - N/W Corridor: Weyrens clarified that the public hearing also requested approval for the North and South east/west corridor studies, Rieke made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute resolution 2005-16 authorizing the North and South east/west corridor study. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. . i Richard Schroeder - Preliminarv and Final Plat: Weyrens stated that during the Council discussion ot;the Hill Street Utility Improvement, Rick Schroeder discussed the possibility of subdividing his property ¡ allowing for a second home to be constructed. Since Schroeder has enough property to create two i conforming lots, the improvement project was designed to accommodate a seèond home. Under the i Ordinance, property can be split once without platting, but only if the property Is platted to begin with. i Since Schroeder's property was not platted, he is required to complete the platting process. Weyrens stated that the Planning Commission did consider this matter on June 2, 2005 and recommended the Council approve the plat entitled Walz's Hillside Acres Plat 2. Draft June 16, 2005 Page 4 of 6 Wick made a motion accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the Preliminary and Final Plat entitled Walz's Hillside Acres Plat 2. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS Seal Coatino: Ekola stated SEH has been working with he Public Works Director to prepare a seal coating program. During this process an inventory of the City Streets was completed. This inventory included identifying when the streets were constructed, overlayed and the current condition of the streets. Based on the inventory, it Is recommended that the following streets are seal coated: 20d Avenue (North of County Road 75), Hickory Street, Gumtree Street (East of 3'd Avenue), 4th Avenue, and Fir Street. Weyrens stated that the City has budgeted $25,000/year for seal coating, Ekola stated that if the project is to move forward they would work with the affected residents as well as ask the contractors to sweep up any loose aggregate when the project is compieted, At this time Ekola requested the Council to authorize the engineer to send out invitations for quotes to 3-4 contractors to seal coat the above mention streets. If approved it is anticipate that bids can be received by the end of June and begin work in July. Wick made a motion to authorizing the Engineer to receive quotes for the 2005 Seal Coat Program. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Proiect Updates: The councilors asked Ekola for some updates on some of the current projects. 0 Rassier questioned Ekola about the drainage pond by the apartments near Hill Street. He stated that there is no silt fence and the clay has settled. He questioned how it is draining and who is responsible to clean it up? Ekola stated that it is the developer's responsibility and that they will need to clean the pond and possibly re-grade the pond. The Developer's Agreement is the enforcing document. . 0 Rassier stated that in his opinion the Hill Street has been moving along slowly. Ekola stated that due to the rain the contractor had to shut down for 3-4 days. They originally tried to work in the rain but only made conditions worse. During the shutdown period the contractor kept one person on the site to assure ingress and resolve any matters that arose, 0 Wick questioned Ekola on the status of the Cloverdale Project. Ekola advised the Council that they have completed the Storm Sewer except the area south of the gas main. She stated that they are waiting for Northern Natural gas to lower the gas line, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT Hvdrant Uporade Prooram: Taufen reported that he would like to propose a Hydrant Upgrade Program. He stated that this was not put in the budget, however he sees a need to update certain hydrants in the City. He stated that the hydrant near Ace Hardware is a 1949 model. It is currently leaking and they are unable to find parts to fix the hydrant. Taufen also stated that there are 16 hydrants that are not a breakaway style and they have incorrect fittings. None of these are scheduled for a change out in the near future. Rassier questioned whether or not this would be budgeted for every year. Taufen stated that it would. He estimated that it would cost $5,300 to replace the hydrant near Ace Hardware. He also stated that the hydrant in the trailer park could use updating as well. During a recent fire, it was difficult to make the hydrant work. , Wick made a motion to authorize the upgrade of the fire hydrants as requested, using funds from the water fund. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. ¡Draft June 16, '2005 Page ? of 6 I COUNCIL REPORTS SYMANIETZ Reoional Human Riqhts Task Force: Symanletz stated that the Regional Human Rights Task force conducted their first meeting, The purpose of the task force is to stop hate crimes in the St. Cloud Area. Symanietz reported that the City has been requested to appoint an alternate to the Committee, to which Rassier volunteered, i . , Part-Time Police Officer: Symanientz reported that they began the interview process for the on-call p~rt- time police officer. WICK Town Gown Tournament: Wick reported that the Town Gown Tournament was held in May. There were 16 teams and 6 of those teams were from CSB/SJU. i i Summer Rec Proqram: Wick stated that the Rec Association would help to fund the summer rec program again this year. i RIEKE EDA: Rieke stated that the EDA meeting was held on June 15, 2005. Downtown Committee: Rieke reported that the Downtown Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2005. They will be discussing organizational items. ! RASSIER - No Report ! ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Verizon - Antenna co-location: Weyrens stated that the City had a lease with Cellular 2000, leasing space on the tower for antennas and ground space fro the required cabinets, Recently Verizon has assumed the lease from Cellular 2000 and is requesting to remove the existing equipment and replace it with a structure that will house the cabinets, The City is bound to the existing lease and placing the i equipment in a structure makes more sense. Scott Watson approached the Council on behalf of Verizon. He stated that they plan to keep the old i equipment in place until the new equipment has been installed, According to Watson, the process could be completed in 4-5 weeks. Rieke stated that he sees this as an opportunity to improve the image ofthe tower, Wick made a motion to accept the request of Verizon to reiocate the existing cabinets nea'r the water storage facility authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute a new lease agree']1ent. The motion was seconded by Symanietz. Discussion: Wick stated that they will need to make sure that they have enough clearance for the snowmobiles and trailers. i The motion passed unanimously. , I ¡ Boulder Ridqe - Certificate of Compliance: Weyrens stated that Mark Lambert is in the process of closing the Boulder Ridge Apartment Project. The Developers Agreement includes a provision whereby the Developer can request a Certificate of Compliance declaring the project compliant with the terms of the Development Agreement. Weyrens stated that in reviewing the terms of the Development Agreement Draft June 16, 2005 Page 6 of 6 between the City of St. Joseph and Summit Management LLC all the terms of the Agreement have been fulfilled. Weyrens presented the Council with a Certificate of Compliance prepared by the City Attorney and requested authorization to execute the Certificate. Symanietz made a motion authorizing the Administrator to execute the Certificate of Compliance acknowledging that Summit Management has fulfilled the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement which authorized construction of the Boulder Ridge Apartments. The Certificate of Compliance is limited to Lot 1 Block 1,lndian Hills Park Plat. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Adjourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Judy Weyfens Administrator I Attachment:. Yes or No I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION LCHU Amendments DATE: July 21, 2005 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM Affordable Housing - LCHU Amendments PREVIOUS ACTION On July 17, 2003 the City Council approved a resolution supporting the Affordable housing efforts incorporating the two of the four amendments. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Authorize execution of Resolution 2005-18 Amending the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize and Govern a Community Based Effort to Provide Life Cycle Housing. FISCAL IMPACT None, COMMENTS/RECOMMENDA TrONS The St. Cloud Area Life Cycle Housing Committee and Board have forwarded four proposed amendments to the LCH Joint Powers Agreement. The LCH Board held a public hearing on April 28, 2005 and has approved the proposed amendments. A summary of the proposed amendments is attached for City Council consideration, , Two of the proposed amendments were approved a year ago but no public hearing was held so they are being processed again this year. ! . Allow gap loans to be repaid without interest upon sale of an LCHU (now a standard procedure for gap loans in Minnesota). . Change the annual reporting date by cities from February IS to March 15. Two of the amendments have been recommended to the Board this year by the LCH Advisory Committee. . Change from 80% of area median to 80% of state median income, in line with all housing subsidy programs at the state level. . Alter the method of calculation for capital improvements for town homes and other attached units, RESOLUTION NO. 2005-17 I I I I A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ORGANIZE AND GOVERN A COMMUNITY BASED EFFORT TO PROVIDE LIFE CYCLE HOUSING WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Joseph on July 2003 adopted a resolution approving the first and second amendment to the JoinìPowers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize and Govern a Community Based Effo~ to Provide Life Cycle Housing (Resolution NO. 2003-18) and i WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Joseph wishes to rescind Resolution NO 2003-18 and reconfirm its prior approval of these amendments fOllov,,"ng a public hearing conducted by the Life Cycle Housing Board on April 28, 2005; and WHERAS, the Life Cycle Housing Board has also recommended a third and fourth amendment for consideration by the participating jurisdictions. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH that Resolution NO. 2003-18 adopted on July 17, 2003 is rescinded. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH: i That the St. Joseph City Council approves of an amendment to Section 8.2.1Of the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize and Govern a Community Based Effort to Provide Life Cycle Housing as follows: I 8.2.1 Be repaid wi#! without interest upon sale of the LCHU. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH: I I I That the City of St. Joseph City Council approves of an amendment to Sectioin 15.4 of the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize ard Govern a Community Based Effort to Provide Life Cycle Housing as follows: 15.4 Each Member will issue a written report by February 15 March 15 of each year to the Board addressing: . . . . . ¡ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH: i , I That the City of St. Joseph City Council approves of an amendment to Sectiohs 2.7 and 8.2.2 of the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board of Directors to Organize and Govern a Community Based Effort to Provide Life Cycle Housing as follows: 2.7 "Owner-Occupied Life Cycle Housing Units." Newly constructed units that are sold only to households with annual incomes at or below 80% of the aæa state-wide median income and are sold at or below the Price Point established pursuant to this Agreement 8.2.2. Require that the original buyer and all subsequent owners of such an LCHU, during the first ten years of life of the LCHU, can sell the unit only: a. To a household with annual income less than 80% of the aæa state-wide median income, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH: That the City of St. Joseph City Council approves of an amendment to Section 8.2 of the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing a Board òf Directors to Organize and Govern a Community Based Effort to Provide Life Cycle Housing as follows: 8.2 Resale restrictions Any agreement with the designated Service Provider(s) must require that all loans to qualified households: 1. Be repaid with interest upon sale of the LCHU. 2. Require that the original buyer arid all subsequent owners of such an LCHU, during the first ten years of life of the LCHU, can sell the unit only: a. To a household with annual income less than 80% of the area median income, and b. For no more than the purchase price the seller paid for the unit plus an inflationary increase, defined as the percent increase in that purchase price equal to the rise in the Consumer Price Index over the time that has elapsed since that purchase; plus the bir markot value of any capital improvements made since the seller bought the LCHU computed as follows: . For detached units: the fair market value of capital improvements . For attached units: the sum of all out-of-Docket expenses incurred in the capital improvement. as demonstrated bv invoices and/or receipts. 3. Require that the original buyer and all subsequent owners of such CHU, at the time the LCHU is first sold during the second ten years its life: a. Can sell the unit at any price to any buyer regardless of income,¡ but the seller can retain only the purchase price the seller paid for the unit, plus the inflationary increase, defined as a percent increasa in that purchase price equal to the rise in the Consumer Price Inde!x since the time of that purchase, plus the fair market value of any capital improvements made since the seller bought the LCHU (computed as indicated above in 8.2,2.b); plus one half of the difference between the sale price and the sum of (I) the purchase price plus (ii) the inflationary increase plus (iii) the fair market value of any capital improvements. That part of the sale price beyond this total retained by the seller will be paid by the seller into the Life I Cycle Housing Fund, administered by the Service Provide in accord with policies of the Board. ' ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF July, 2005, Richard Carlbom, Mayor ATTEST: Judy Weyrens, Administrator - I Attachment: Yes or No I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION By Law Amendment - Fire Department DATE: July 21, 2005 ORIGINATING DEPAR1MENT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM Fire Department By Law Amendment - Requested Action: Accept the recommendation of the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department to amend the By Laws to require that continued membership on the Fire i Department requires that Members respond to at least 20% of the calls annually. Members not meeting this requirement must appear before the Investigating Committee to determine continued membership. PREVIOUS ACTION At the July Fire Board meeting the Board discussed a proposed By Law change that clarified what constitutes a member of the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department. The current By Laws do not require that a minimum number of calls must be responded to. It has become a fairness issue as the retirement , benefit is the same for members responding to one call or 100. The Fire Department has voted on tills matter and has requested that the By Laws be amended. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Accept the recommendation of the Fire Department and Fire Board and amend the St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department By Laws to require members to respond to a minimum number of calls annually. FISCAL IMPACT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Section 5. Any member may be suspended or expelled from membership for the following reasons: a. Missing two consecutive meetings or drills without a valid excuse. Upon missing two drills or meetings a member will receive a certified letter asking him/her to appear at the next meeting and justiry the absences. b. Failure to attend the minimum number of drills per year as set by the department will be monitored semi-annually. c. Failure to attend the minimum number of calls (20% oftotal calls) during a one year period (call numbers to be reviewed semi-annually.) Any member not meeting the minimum call provision must appear before the department investigating committee to determine continued membership in the department. I Attachment: y~s or No I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION PUD Amendment - Liberty Pointe DATE: July 21, 2005 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL AGENDA ITEM Liberty Pointe - PUD Amendment and Final Plat PREVIOUS ACTION The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 5, 2005 and recommended the Counci approve the plat provided that setback distance between buildings could be provided. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION >,,... Accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the PUD Amendment. The final plat will not be approved until the revised illustrations have been provided and all financial obligations are finalized, FISCAL IMPACT COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS st. Joseph Planning Commission Extract of Minutes - July 5, 2005 Liberty Pointe - PUD Amendment PUblic Hearina Sianature Homes Amendment to PUD Libertv Point: Previously, the Planning Commission and City Council approved a PUD for Liberty Polnte, which allowed for a mixed housing development consisting of traditional homes, patio homes (attached and detached) and a future R3. The developer is having trouble marketing and selling the attached townhomes and is requesting to revise the PUD and create detached housing. They are not proposing to add any units therefore the density does not change. Peter Lyle addressed the Commissioners as the Senior VP of sales for Signature Homes. He stated that they are having trouble selling the attached homes, and as a result, they want to build detached homes rather than attached homes. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05PM, Since no one wished to speak, the discussion was then opened to the Commissioners, Loso questioned the distance between several of the lots, Lyle stated that the setbacks would actually be further back than they were with the attached style homes. He then explained how they could find the distance between the homes. With a few of the homes being less than 10' from one another, Deutz questioned whether or not having a PUD allows them to have less distance between lots. Weyrens then stated that the code requires 10' between iots and they must comply. According to Lyle, they were following the curve of the street when they did the plans, They have no problem changing the distance between the lots. Rassier questioned whether or not the detached homes would affect the affordable housing that they were going to have with the attached housing styles, Lyle stated that these will be affordable homes. They plan to build slab on grade (patio homes) with a double garage on these lots. Aware of the fact that the developer had some outstanding financial obligations, Graeve questioned whether or not those have been taken care of. Weyrens stated that they will be taken care of before the amendment to the PUD is approved. Loso made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the PUD Amendment contingent upon the setbacks being changed and them meeting their financial obligations. The motion was seconded by Kalinowski and passed unanimously. ~ SEH MEMORANDUM TO: Judy Weyrens, City Administrator FROM: Tracy L. Ekola, P.E. DATE: June 20, 2005 RE: Liberty Pointe 2nd Addition SEHNo. STJOE0501 D The following are engineering review comments for Liberty Pointe 2nd Addition. . Services are stubbed into each individual unit. Locations of services are provided on the recþrd drawings. The final assessment worksheet indicates that each individual unit received an , , , assessment. Therefore, the assessment amounts would not require a change, only the lot numbers for which assessments are levied (since the lot numbers are changing with the replat), . Provide a revised grading plan, Wi11lot grades be revised specifically for Lot 4 and 7, Block I and Lot 1-4, Block 2 (i,e. lot numbers correspond to proposed replat)? c: Joe Bettendorf, SEH Dick Taufen, SEH Ron Wasmund, Inspectron Scott A, Gyllen, Westwood x:\'i\stjoe\050100\corr\m-weyrens Jibeny poÎnte 2.d<x: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 1200 25th Avenue South, P.O. Box 1717, St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717 SEH is an equal opportunity employer I www.sehinc.com I 320.229.4300 I 800.572.0617 ! 320.229.4301 fax I Attachment: Yes or No I , REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION PUD Amendment - Liberty Pointe DATE: July 5, 2005 AGENDA ITEM Public Hearing - POD Amendment, Liberty Pointe PREVIOUS ACTION Previously the Planning Commission and City Council approved a PUD for Liberty Pointe which allowed for a mixed housing development consisting of traditional homes, patio homes (attached and detached) and a future R3. . The developer is having trouble marketing and selling the attached townhomes and is requesting to revise the PUD and create detached housing. They are not proposing to add any units therefore the density does not change. RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Recommend the Council approve the POD Amendment contingent upon the developer fulfilling the financial obligations. COMMENTSIRECOMMENDATIONS Additional information is needed to verifY the distance between buildings, but we hope to have that on Monday. Also, the developer has some outstanding financial obligations which we will require to be fulfilled before the matter is placed on the Council agenda. ( ti·~~~1¥.!~~ffilt7~liliffil~[a1¡1~1~1K~I~iil1~1D~~Ji'_'I(~~(tii~_II¡U¡¡Ì¡f~i~'~~WJ~~~~: City of St Joseph 25 College Avenue North St Joseph, MN 56374 PH: (320) 363-7201 FAX: (320) 363-0342 APPLlCANT(S) NAME: Viking Development DATE: May 25, 2005 110 2nd Street South, Suite 302 ADDRESS: Waite Park, MN 56387 PHONE NUMBER(S): 320-252-9585 FAX: 320-253-9236 PROPERTY OWNER(S) NAME (if different from Applicant): Same as applicant ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: FAX: PLEASE ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL NAMES,ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF ANY OTHER PERSONS, 'JRM AND CORPORATION HOLDING INTERESTS IN SAID LAND. ¡ ¡ I/We, the undersigned, hereby make L.~e following application to the Planning' Commission and City Council of the Gty of ~t. Joseph, Stearns 'Connty, Minnesota. (Applicants have the responsibility of checking alI upplicable ordinances pertaining [0 tbeir application and complying witl) all ordinance requirements): A, Application is horebymade for: (Applicant ID1JEt check any/all appropriale items) Prel:íminary Plat Review X Final Plat Review Planned Unit Development Plan Review Minor Subdivision Review 8453550.018, 8453550.023 through 8453550.028, 8453550.079, B453550.0BO, B. Parcel Identification Nllmher(s) of Property: 6453550.083 through 8453550.085, 8453550.070 through 8453550.01,8 Legal Description ofPToperty: (Please Attach Metes & Bounds Description). , Lots 19,24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Block 1, Lots 19,20,21,22,23,24 and 25, Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, Block 4,¡ LIBERTY POINTE, according to the recorded plat thereof Stearns County, Minnesota. C Required Info,nnation: 1. N fPI l Liberty Pointe 2nd Addition ameo a: 2. Location: 16th Avenue SE and Dale Street St. Joseph Development Manual Forms for Platting, Zoning, and Building Application for SubdivsÎD n Review Updated 04/04 - ! 3. Choss Area: 7.9 ac+/- 4. Number of Lots: 19 5. Current Zoning Classificanon(s): PURD 6, Desired ZoI1ing Cia5sification(s): PURD 7, CurrentZoI1ing C¡a5sification(s) of Adjacent Parcels: PURD North, Unplatted East and South 8. Name of Pending Street Name(s) Included in Developmeut: nla 9, Name & Address of Land Surveyor/Engincer: Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 3701 12th Street North, Suite 206 St. Cloud, MN 56303 D. Does the proposed preliminary plat require rezoning? Yes, Ex.plain X No E. ]s tile proposed preliminary plat consistent with design standards and otberrequirements of the City ofSt. Joseph Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Compreh~nsive Planning documents? X Yes, Skip to F No~ if~No' applicant must complete items below in italicized print The request(s.J which ¡/We desire for OUi property require a variance from the following section(s) of dIe St. Joseph City Code: Section: Section: Section: Proposed variances( s): T¥hat special conditions and circumstances exist which areparticular to the land, structure or building(.ç) involved which do not apply to the land, structures or building(s) in the same zoning classification (attach additional pages as> needed)? Do any of the special conditions and circumstances result from your ovm actions (if the answer is yes, you may not qualify for a variance)? What facts and considerations demonstrate that the literal interpretation of the zoning or subdivÙ;ion code or St. Joseph Development Manual Forms for Platting, Zoning, and Building Application for Subdivsion Review Updated 04104 i , f other City code/plan would deprive you o/rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of the zoning code (attach additional pages as needed)? State your reasons for believing that a variance will no! confer on you any special privilege 1hat is denied by the code to other ùznds, structures or buildings in the same àistrict: State your reasons for believing that the actiol!(s) you propm;e to take iJlare in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code? State your reasons for believing that a strict enjòrcemem of the provisions of the code would é.ause undue hardship. Undue hardship mean that the property in question cannot be put to a reasunable use if used under the condifionsallowed by the code. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship under the terms of this code as r~ferenced in state statutes: F. Describe the physical characteristics of the site. inc1udíng but not iimited to. topography; erosion and floodîng potential; soill:irnitations; and. suitability of the site for the type of development or use contemplated. ! 51. Joseph Development Manual Forms for Platting, Zoning, and Building Appiication for Subdivsion Review Updated 74/04 ¡ The half wooded site has sloping terrain and is bordered to the north and south by small wetlands and the southeast by a pipeline easement. ( G. Describe the fiscal and environmental impact the proposed development will have on adj acent property owners and the City of St. Joseph. A wetland pennit has already been issued for minimal wetland impacts. Stormwater plans have been completed. The fiscal impacts would be that residential development would provide the revenue to pay for the infrastructure in the immediate area. Yearly taxes paid on residential property should be capable of sustaining mùnicipal services. H. Iî Application is. for a PUD, provide a statement that generally descnòes the proposed development and the market which it intends'to serve and its demand in relation 10 the city's Comprehensive Pian and how the development is designed, arranged and operated in order to pennit the deveiopment and use of neighboring property in accordance with the regulations and goals of the city. This is a revision to a previously approved Final Plat. It maintains the same density as the previous plat The obligations and rights of the Homeowners Association remains in affect. The proposed units as sin,gle family residences will have a higher value than the originally proposed duplexes and should therefore raise the tax base and increase values of neighboring homes. , Applicants for preliminary plat review must provide with this application the names and addressçs of al1 adjoining property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. n/a J. Attach completed'copy of applicable submittal checklist(s) with application. I/We understand that any work to be done will require reimbursement to the city for engineering, consulting, mapping or studies that may have to be done in conjunction Witl1 this subdivision. This includes any fees in conjunction with preliminary or [mal plats. In addition a check for the appropriate fee(s) must be submitted.along with the application. By sib'Iling this application below, If'Nc are hereby acknowledging this potential cost. .----~~ ~ , "~ "-:-,.- ".} ç '-':::::::::::->7".. ''0 S-""..::>-õ '.. ) ~ AppllcaD.1S >1gf¡¡rrure . 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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Approve Change Order #1 for the removal and dispose of approximately 700 tons garbage at a cost of $27/ton. FISCAL IMPACT Estimated cost is $27/ton x 700 tons = $18,900 COMMENTSIRECOMMENDATIONS RL Larson excavated approximately 700 tons of garbage from Hill Street (from Station 205+25 to 207 which is approximately near the top of the hill between 3" A venue and the cul-de-sac on the western portion of Hill Street). Samples were taken and testing indicated that it did not contain asblOstos but it did contain rubber, insulation, foam, and other misc. garbage. The material was reject at a demolition landfill and has to be hauled to a municipal solid waste landfill. This work was unforseen and was not included ¡ in the bid price. I ! X:\P1\stjoe\common\D39 Req Council Acûon\BLANK REQ FOR COUNCIL ACTION.doc JUL-14-05 THU 10:49 AM RL LARSON EXC ¡NC FAX NO. 320 854 1021 P,Ot ... . 2255 12th Sf, SE St, Cloud, MN 56304-9705' Bus: (320) 654-0709 Fax: (320) 654-1021 7It4!2005 $EH . Tmcy E., and Tyson H. RE: Garbage removal on HiD streelProject in ~ JOspeh We .found abo~ 700ton$ of garbage in the road from $fafRm 205+25 to 2070t00 . on Hill Street. We had Bmuri Intertec come out the. site. on 7i1?J2DØ5 8JI( take ·samples 01100 g8rga~. The garbage did not eOntain aSbestos. It consísls of rubber. ~, foam, ana oilier niisc. trash.> BràW1 has.~tè:aIed the 1his.type' ofrÌ1aterisl is to œ'dlsposed of. at the ONYX lanndfjlj'ÍIt Bilffalo: Tþis rriateIial is nnta~ atTorn Kreamer!.and1ilI in COkI SpMg. Ttiê~isìn.lÌ1e middle of the rOad aI)d It needs to be excavated and haulticJ to the'landfiU.Our price Will:be around S27:OOlTon. 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D.o. . :z. . .- . 3 . _ AI In .... Q UJ p.; 10 0. '0 _ .a¡ ~ "" u:¡". I . · _. ", ... - - ~ - I S/S;'d .............~ '....... ._..._ ~...__ __ ~_ __ _. 07/13/05 WED 15:04 [TX/RI NO 5567] r, VI '11 ~ " . AUTOMATIC COVER SHEET DATE: JUL-13-05 WED 03:21 PM TO: FAX #: 2294301 FROM: RL LARSON EXC INC FAX #: 320 654 1021 07 PAGES WERE SENT (INCLUDING THIS COVER PAGE) 07/13/05 WED 15:04 [TX/RX NO 5567] Estimated Cost Comparison Front Parking Area and Generator Room New Water Treatment Plant City of St. Joseph, MN A-STJOE0506.00 July 18,2005 Front Parkin!!: Area Circular Driveway - preferred site plan $32,500.00 Rectangular Driveway - original site plan $21.300.00 Circular Driveway is more expensive - Cost Difference $11,200.00 *Note: Cost listed is only for area directly in-front ofWTP bunding, roadway to back of building and rear parking lot not included cost comparison. Generator Room Curved Wall- as shown on floorplan $105,000.00 Straight Wall- as discussed at Council Meeting $ 93.000,00 Curved Wall is more expensive - Cost Difference $ 12,000.00 *Note: Exterior enclosure for generator ¡fnot located inside building - estimated cost $40,000.00 RECEIVED JU~ 1 8 2005 CITY QF ST. JOSEPH July 15, 2005 To: JudyWeyrens, I am writing to you to voice my concern about the proposed road through the St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph. I am strongly apposed to this idea, The Sisters have had the foresight to have this land set aside for contemplative purposes and it is an integral party of their monastic living. The collector road would not only disturb the sisters, but all who come to the monastery for serenity and spiritual renewal. Pœ"o do not mpport un. oollectœ ~G2"mMt >nd ~k roc æb=ati., ways to handle the traffic in this area. " ~ Sincerely, I /,' ~~~ Nancy Fandel I 27509 Hidden Cove Rd I Cold SpITing, Mn 5632O( '. , RECEIVED JUl 1 8 2005 CITY OF ST, JOSEPH July 16, 2005 Dear Ms Weyrens, We are writing to you, the St. Joseph City Administrator, to ask you to please oppose the building of a Corridor Road through St. Benedicts Monastery's land and farm land south of St. Joseph. This is a beautiful rural, natural area and should be preserved, not desecrated with yet another road with its accompanying noise and pollution. Separating the college, monastery and city from the beautiful wooded area would be an enormous loss to all concerned. As residents of the St. Joseph area and patrons of St. Joseph businesses for over 50 years we are saddened to think of what such a road would do to the unique character of St. Joseph. We understand that there is a great need to relieve the traffic congestion in St. Joseph but there are options other than that particular corridor. Please, please consider those other options Sincerely, 'zv!.a4. ~~. ~~~ William and L rraine Cofell 12595 Old Collegeville Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 . "". ::f~ ~::- _____..-..-n___ July 16,2005 Dear Judy Weyrens, I am writing this letter to express my opposition to the addition of a collector road that, if approved, would come through the monastery grounds of St. Benedict. I feel this proposed collector road would cause irreparable ecological harm to the surrounding area. This wooded land is an important asset to the surrounding community. I am concerned that this road would harm the environment, the St. Benedict's monastery, the Sisters and the students of St. Benedicts. I am a lifelong resident of St. Cloud and I received my Nursing degree while studying under the Good Sisters of St. Benedict. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Sincerely, çt~Q~ 7t{~ Rosemary Kra el 1807 Cherry Lane St. Cloud, MN 56304 Tel # 320251-3486 REC~'VED JUl 1 8 2005 , CITY OF ST. JOSEPH / " ;Y'e V ,.0 d -1'" ~/ ~.~A~· " ?^ . c"7'~JL. (7) ¿:¿/YLJZ_/ ló Iv~~' IUc~ (jJ~JI7IJ j b 3i?~ ~-/S-J( ~tZ jt~ RECEIVED (jJ. cy?¡;l JUL 1 8 ZOO5 PH )7J~ s¿ '37'/ CITY OF ST. JOSEPH .71 ~ YlWuJ ' U-/ ~!vþ 1 'fh-~ 1 ß ~Þ.:b , . ¡ .' (;u-L' .{ ~ Zk ~ ~C~~· l e.;r-~ ~~¿?~;;6-~~ f~ 4r1~ t1 "c¿kðbS' .? J' ~n.'-- ' I .. JlJ h _....</Yi~ l rt..JJU...r~ jM..Aj£ iJ1r .. JL ,y' Û ~J, , ' ! ,vi ¡" -, .' /.rl 1 ßA.~~"¿"~ "'" r' "'~ " ...ú",fIZU..dß, ,j .. ~ if T , .. .;;I:c. ,( \' il '1 .. ..,,' þ..' '. (, j.~~ r~.d v;&...<~ cw <v-J.~. ';t~J ~'" / , ' ""i" j, '~ . . v· "·{¡-t~a.· '. . ~ ~~. ;t&-I/~ ~;¿7 ' )AA-<' 'fly; ~ ~d ~ 7 j1CL. ! ,~~ ,~ ,,{,~ 1<A ' . ':" ~.J~.(7/ I ~ ',A,/f J / ~~~~~r~ v *' v,¿ ~ ~w ~ ~ 'f< 0.. / " . ~.;,.." ~J..~fµJ?7;·ØÚl/ , ,~:i~kf; , / /-~_ /~ ¡Jl¡¿~j- .. . Í" jI ~ 'ÝI . ~·-<4A 0 ,-" ..//--.- - ! " ; :<. . '?'~. -: ~ . -- ",... July 15, 2005 Dear Judy Weyrens, My name is Lawrence Kenning. I am on vacation and staying With my brother and sister-in-law Joe and Diane ofSt. Augusta. I grew up' fanning but in 1961 I left to do missionary work with the Maryknoll Missionaries. I have more then 25 years of working with people of Bolivia, South America.. Thanks be to God I enjoy this experience an~ learn rrom it. During the past 15 years or so I went out of my way to study and try to understand better our environmental relationships. How our relationships are sustainable or when our relationships become destructive and not sustainable of life. Actually what ever we do either supports and is life giving or subtracts ftom it. I have been made aware that there is a plan to open a collector road that cuts through the wooded land of Saint Benedict sisters monastery something that the sisters oppose to. Most roads are not a luxury they are a plus to a sustainable future but every effort needs to be made not to cut down even one more tree or destroy natures wet land and habituate of the wild. In general we , hum:ms have already destroyed much to much of nature. Please be ¡ careful to respect the bigger community of life or else future generations will more then likely curse our environmental ignorance and disdain (arrogance). ¡ I I am grateful to you for being able to express ecological ideals tQ you. Thank you very much and bless you. A Brother with a global mission, RECEIV¡:~'" kJV<j /(vy.;yvV/'j Larry Kenning jUL 1 8 2.005 Maryknoll Fathers and Brothyrs CITY OF ST, JOSEPH Casilla 131 Cochabamba, Bolivia I ~!;'::~~/5~~':~~:::~F.,;'._.o~j: ' <,,-C,;_,' .' '-: .~. -;. -~L:~-,' ':;":"',' ..' ,'.....'.'.,;.,'-" , , " ';e:;:'."Y',.,;_;r .~~~, ' ,;'~<¡;.f:_.:._ '.: - -P ,'- . '.,' ;'" ,., -,:1" -.;', - -'::' . ,,- ',-.. - , _ .~ ~,' _~ ,:, 'r_ >;- . . - - ReceIVED JUl 1 2 2005 TO: Whom it may ~rn CITY OF ST, JOSEPH FROM: Lee Lengas 2032 Stoc nger Drive St. Cloud, MN 65303 It has been brought to my attention that the city of St Joseph is studying the addition of a collector road that would go through the monastery grounds. I have had many visit to the St. Benedict's Monastery as I have a 90 year old sister that has been a part of that community. I have always treasured going to the Community there as it was a place that was still preserved in its natural way. The St. Benedict's Monastery and the St. Benedict's College has been a great asset to the St. Joseph community. This is the real foundation of the city of St. Joeeph. Why you would want to do any damage to their property at a time when we treasure our land and wildlife, I can not understand. I would ask you to drop this idea and treasure what you have in St. Joseph with the Benedictines and the all the work they have done for your community. I am sure there are other ways you can achieve your goal without destroying such valuable property. Thank you for your consideration. , /" , ' , '-.';>- . , - '> . RECEIVED JUL 1 2 2005 i July 9,2005 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Dear Judy Weyrens, Amibnistrator: The purpose of this letter is to request your support in voting no for the "collector" road that is being discussed which will go through the sacred grounds of the Monastery of St. Benedict and St. Benedict's College. My rationale for opposing the collector road through the Monastery of St. Benedict is based on the following ideas: It is the home of 315 Sisters, the second home of thousands of students and faculty members, the retreat center for the many visitors to the monastery and College. This property has been with the Benedictine Community for nearly 150 years and during those years had always contributed to the economic value and growth ofthe area. There appears no legitimate reason for the City to transgress on the property rights of members who have contributed so much to the vitality of St. Joseph. To have a collector road going through this property destroys the economic and aesthetic value of this campus community. The noise pollution, the speed of 40 miles per hour be it more or less, is unsafe for all people who walk through the campus. It disturbs the ecological balance of the streams and wild life found there. In summary I am opposed to the having the collector road pass through the property of the Monastery of St. Benedict's and College because it takes away the essence of a reclusive, peaceful, serene community where citizens come for education, retreat, a haven fi'om the mad rush of our growing society. Needlessly to say, taking away the serenity, ecological beauty of the Sisters who live and make their home there, makes the collector road an intolerable proposition.. On behalf of the support for the monastery, the college, a.'1d a past resident of St. Joseph, I lend my voice to finding a solution that does not affect the sacredness of land and the trust that these two institutions engendered for over a century. Sincerely, ~ 4-- 1t~ Brenda M. Maiers 213 Golf Court, Cold Spring, MN 56320 o. '<.- '.,¡;>jI:<,'::, '~'- -,- . 'ì -'.¡ ''''; )..:e. 0 -,- ~.: . ,;Æ. ~ -;"-'-, 0 ..,,,' <-;'" " " " ~ - ~ -- ,'" . ' ' RECEIVED JUL 1 2 Z005 CITY OF ST, JOSEPH July 9, 2005 Judy Weyrens, Administrator P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Ms Weyrens: I am not a Catholic, but I have had an opportunity to become acquainted with several Nuns at St. Benedicts. I have had an opportunity to visit the woods that may be destroyed for the convenience of getting to St. Cloud fuster. I would hope that the history and the preservation ofthe natural beauty would encourage you to find a better way, if a way must be found. 1E' [' 'N n¡ d'~,,~ Je Madsen ~ ST. JOSEPH ACTION GROUP RECI2IVED Preserving Special Places JUL ¡ ,I 2 2005 I Date: July 11, 2005 , CITY OF Sr i . JOSEPH To: Richard Carlbom, Mayor Councilpersons: AI Rassier Ross Rieke Renee Symanietz Dale Wick Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk From: St. Joseph Action Group Preserving Special Places Philip Welter, Chair Re: Proposed Field Street Road As a group of concemed citizens representing a cross section of the population of the City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Township we recently wrote to members of the TAC, sending copies to each of you as well. In that letter we expressed our serious concerns about the Field Street Study and the proposed collector road. o , We now write specifically to you as the elected body charged with making the final decision regarding a possible new east-west collector road in the south of St. Joseph. ¡ First, we refer to those items within our recent letter tD the TAC which directly impact the City Council: a. The predisposition and bias on behalf of options Band C exhibited by many of the T AC members and WSB personnel constitute a serious compromise to the objectivity, integrity and subsequent validity of the Reid Street Study. We urge you to keep this condition in mind while undertaking your review of the findings of the study. ' b. The public is not being sufficiently informed of the proposal and study. The public meeting on April 28 was poorly organized and offered few clear answers to expressed questions and concerns; only the minutes of the first three meetings of the TAC have been posted on the city's website; corrections to those minutes and minutes of subsequent meetings have yet to appear; there has been no official reporting via the Newsleader. c. We believe that the current study is flawed in that it has not seriously or creatively considered other viable alternatives. d. We strongly recommend that YDU insist that the study utilize a new "origin and destination" traffic count, one reflective of current demographics, as the only reliable basis for any traffic projections. I ' I e. We urge you to insist that an environmental impact statement (EIS) be undertaken at the earliest opportunity. Secondly, we offer the following additional observations: a. While we realize that "hindsight is 20-20", we cannot refrain from noting the many examples in the area of communities which have either suffered the negative consequences of an 111- considered rush to growth...or which are doing their very best to slow growth down and/or cap it. The cities of Becker, St. Augusta, Sauk Centre, Rockville, St. Stephen, Avon and Sartell have all, within the last couple of months, either found it necessary to cope with unanticipated ¡ . 0, ~",.~ and undesirable consequences of unfettered growth or are choosing to be proactive on behalf of the health of their communities by slowing growth or forestalling it altogether. Quite simply, bigger is not necessarily better. , b. It is puzzling, to say the least, that there is no regular, on-going dialogue with officials of the St. Joseph Township regarding many aspects of the current study. Insofar as some viable options may include or impact Township as well as City considerations, it seems counterproductive and short sighted to not have it actively involved in this discussion and deliberation. It may actually be a disservice to the constituencies of both entities that this discussion is occurring without the participation of a segment of the larger community which stands to be affected. In order to address the narrowness and singular perspective of the study to date, the bias of its manner, and the lack of citizen communication and input, we request the City Council to: a. Organize a series of well publicized informational forums, giving the public sufficient opportunity to hear and ask questions about the proposal from the many perspectives which exist and which are not represented in the TAC inquiry. It is important that perspectives other than that of TAC now be given a sufficient and equitable hearing. These meetings should not be merely open house exchanges but, rather, should be facilitated by an individual trained and skilled in engendering reasonable dialogue while handling large crowds and contentious issues. They should be scheduled well before the decision making stage. b. Appoint citizen representatives to the TAC for the remainder of its tenure. Rnally, our condusions and recommendations remain the same as stated in the letter to the TAC. We repeat them here: ' a. (Our) problems with the Field Street Proposal as it currently stands: · It makes severe and unnecessary demands on privately owned property, both in-city and farmland. (It was noteworthy in the June 21 T AC meeting discussion that the impact of the various options on individual property owners and family owned farms was never a consideration in weighing the evaluative criteria.) Further, we believe that the preservation of the integrity of monastic and college property with their approximate 2500 inhabitants is a priority that is rooted in basic justice and one of extreme and compelling significance. One has only to briefly consider the magnitude of the hundred plus years of these entities' contributions to the culture and economy of the area to begin to sense the awesome responsibility that those charged with moderating civic growth and development face in considering this decision. The consequences of a decision to ravage these precious grounds are both permanent and irreparable. · It involves significant disruption of woodland and wetlands resources. · It is significantly driven by anticipated commercial development at the 2/94 interchange; (If put to a referendum, how would the citizens feel about this commercial development? Is this "Tomorrow with Tradition"? Is this the "gateway" that we want for St. Joseph?) St. Joseph has both a challenge and an opportunity to be different, to stand uniquely apart, from 99% of the cities on 94 between Chicago and Seattle. b Recommendations: True Alternatives · Eliminate the possibility of commercial development at the 2/94 intersection and the proposed connection between 2 and 75; instead, encourage moderate commercial - .-<-~ - - . ....-'-~- -. development on or near 75 approximate to the area currently developed, thus eliminating the need for heavy westerly traffic flow from the southern residential developments; , I ! . Without commercial development at the 2/94 interchange, consider the use of 'a Jade Road connection with 2 by means of a connection to Frontage Road running just west d~ ! . For the easterly traffic flow from these southern residences, concentrate on: - connecting 121 with 138 and/or 23, either by upgrading existing roadways or possibly via 290th St. Extending 290th to 138 and possibly 23 would ¡ conform to east-west grid lines and better, or at least as well as other proposed options, serve the sizable new southern residential developments (This would be a variation of option D without including option B); - making existing roadways, Baker S1. E. and Dale S1. E., thru streets, attempting, through future construction, to connect them with 121, and straightening out their current labyrinthian access to 75. All of the above are less invasive and less expensive than all other options except the "No Build, Option A" because of significantly less new road ¡ construction (possibly no new road construction). They seem, in various combinations, to be both Dlausible and resDonsible oDtions. We urge your serious consideration of them and, for the many reasons cited above, their ultimate (in some combination) adoption. Re~ully, ( ..jt ~ 0d k;." , &1 St.-JOSePh Acti Group Preserving Special Places Philip Welter, Chair .';:>' :'''". ".' ~ ~ ... " , .;-" · July 8, 2005 ReCEIVED I Judy Weyrens JUL 1 2 ZQ05 P.O. Box 668 CITYOF ST, JOSkPH St. Joseph, MN 56374 Ms. Weyrens: I am writing on behalf of St. Benedict's Monastery, an historic as well as contemporary institution in the town of St. Joseph. I am a graduate of the College of St. Benedict as well as a life long recipient of the services and graces which are the result of this community presence. I presently spend several hours each week as a volunteer at the Spirituality Center, the retreat house affiliated with the monastery. I am appalled!!!! outraged!!! in a state of disbelief that the council and officials of St. Joseph I I would even consider confiscating part of the sacred ground belonging to the Sisters for I almost 150 years, for the construction of a collection road - a road designed to serve mainly those who feel a need to expand (and destroy) the small town beauty of this town. To disrupt the natural beauty and peace that this whole property brings to all who are associated with St. Ben's, including the community at large in St. Joseph smacks of an insensitivity to the rights of the Benedictine community and a total disregard for anything other than the greed and desire for expansion of a very few. Several years ago during a retreat given at the monastery, Abbot John Klassen from neighboring St. Johns called this community and its entire setting a "firestorm of prayer" ¡ I in the midst of worldly chaos. 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Bene- dict, who are struggling against the proposed addition of a col- lector road that, if approved, would go through their monastery grounds. This road would be an invasion of their property and, moreover, would result in the despoilment of wooded land the Sis- ters have pledged to keep in perpetuity with no plans ever to; de- velop it. I beg you to support the Sisters in their desire not to have the proposed collector road approved and thereby invade and despo~l their monastery property. Sincerely, (/~.~. ý;t, . / Fath~r enneth E. Irr~ 740 - 14th Street South Apartment 13 St. Cloud, MN 56301 .? " Sisters ot the ø RECEIVED Order ot Saínt 5enedícf JUL 1'1 ZDD5 ~ '. '. ~œg~~ -":¡~~Y~~!fL¥:d-..A-/ ,._ .__~~_ 'i\ ' _,.~_ '.". ,.~. . . . ."; F ~. ,.__ "~ ~ .. . -. ¿¡"¿<Z2:Jd~~~_,_..____. -1fk_--1 1".& fJ:d!!.fe¿~~__.. I -~-- --...~-, .J~~ .., ' W r:¿)- 'at;'é. A, \ i . ,', . "'-~,< . -~~- ~t.?E '.. . .,". , e,¡þf7 ' . .." _'_'5b:.gdH(,""~'_AZ:!',£J:2:~.~~.~_. . , '. 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Saint Benedict's Monastery 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph, MN 56374-0220 Phone (320) 363-7100. www,sbrn.osb.org , .'" , .~ '....' '.' . ".>"j,~"jt:· RI:CI;!lI€D st. Benedicts Monestary JUl 1 1 2005 St. Joseph, Minnesota CITY OF Sr ¡ July 9th, 2005 .1IOSEPH ~~/ Hi! Thank you for taking the time and energy studying along with the committee, the best location for a St. Joesph by-pass road, A tough job to say the least. You have been hearing and reading responses from many of our Sisters concerning the possible road through our monastery/college campus. Some of them have shared some very important facts about our land and history which I beg that you consider seriously in making your decision, i would just like to share some of my thoughts, feelings and unigueness of this project. I have been a member of this Benedictine community for 47 years and have loved and labored with the rest of the community to help develop, expand, and provide a special place of living and learning for not just our Sisters, but the entire college, the St. Joseph Community and for the entire central Minnesota community. Now our students come from all over the USA and foreign countries as well. I also beg of you to VOTE NO TO BUILDING THE CONNECTING ROAD THROUGH OUR CAMPUS. For the past 150years the Sisters have plowed, planted, harvested, farmed this . land for the sake of building up our monastery and our college campus. As we grew and expanded, so has the civic community around us, All would agree that the iocation of a Monastery and the st. Benedicts College have put SI. Joseph, Minnesota on the map. Not only that, but our existence here has given a most special and unique flavor to this small, rural community, an envy to many other towns in any state. Our St. Benedicts Monastery/College have always had a great relationship with the St. Joe Civic Community creating a beautiful Spirit that makes this a very attractive area for people to find their home. IT WOULD BE A VERY, VERY SAD DAY not only for our Monastery/College campus with its 313 Sisters and 2000 students, but also for the St Joseph Civic and surrounding community if our land would be ripped apart and destroyed our further developrnent. The words that come to me now are, "Together we stand, divided we fall." I also feel that it would be THE BiGGEST MISTAKE that theSt. Joseph Council has ever made. I can appreciate and accept your goals of "speedily moving traffic, priority to commercial development, and relieving traffic conjestion." I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT IN - '0, .'-.,- THIS SITUATION, ONE HAS TO LOOK AT ALL THE V AWES THE SISTERS AND OTHER CITIZENS HAVE EXPRESSED. AND IN THE LIGHT AND RESPECT OF WHAT OUR MONASTERY AND COLLEGE HAVE BROUGHT AND HOPE TO CONTINUE TO BRING to our town and our world, I BEG OF YOU TO TAKE TIME TO STUDY OTHER AL TERNA TIVES, I know some of our Sisters have been busy sharing alternate ideas which I'm sure they have shared. To further get to understand the sacred land that we are talking about, PLEASE COME TO OUR ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON: THURSDAY, JULY 14, 6-8P.M. There will be signs at the College Ave entrance and Minnesota Street. Bring friends and family Thank you for your support. We will be forever grateful and continue to work in this Spirit- filled ST. Joseph community for its grow1h and development. ~/. ~~~t!Sl ~), U;;t~~~~ k~ SI-.~~~- ~¡C¡~f-I'17-¿: 0!- ~'¡-~4 "'7 ~~ ~~. 18, ~ð 5 to<~¡/,/ ~,<9, 1.3",,,,- ~I,,'¿ ~ 1/ ~, Y1"",~ -¡'yv,,- W~.J, i J ',,,,,,-, ¡U~-1 -h."r--.----L·-~r ~--<:.- ;j""'-<'- 1f~~ -;f'-<-F :;zA-<-- </../Z1 Þ--f. :u '7t~_k D v .",v___ <;2.~...-<-£h/......-.-1_ ~ QJ,j2...:;::l.v-<'-~.J ¿~ cL. . " , Ò~.:t;:vv j-~~ ~ ~.....u ?' .z:jLr,..-(~ ~ -" rK~~~-<LJ /yy..-<--->~-j ~ Ì'Y>'" :...I/....Æ.,..........."J 'YY'--'-~ L'10S"J-<~ .....,A-...þ..... -::.':'1 i \ - I cl"..:~)t \ -o,J /LA/r.A- ::f:." :'C~ "", ~ SA o .'._~-4.- {).t ,.'. &~.t-.-_,.,t. , ~J /YC~ _J\,.4c.< ;..z _ ".__. '. . .1 é.-Ç~¿:z;../ . /~ /ryv..~ Xð ..:zA-"- eX· ~e... ' ~--"- V ~/,-<---(.........·".J...,.-·â Ct-~Á..--' '0v>~ ~ t2!-..:...~ ~ ~/~- J-~ 06-<- i:...-x.-' êc-e.~·~·::r.4v~ /1--ø........J I /W~ ~ 7::1...:<- ~ þ-rA, ;::l.hcl , ¡ 23 ~...µ " /~ ~ (Y1-~? .rV\>~ ~ ' v -to )~ ~ c.t.4 ~,¿ ~r .~ u ' ~ c..ð-~~-r i ~ ,¿f--"- <'fi-4--t..Æ.-.{...4.-! ~ :;tiZ^- C-e.....e£.(f' f 5v~~-f ¡ i JJ-<2-"~ ~~-v_~ &-~ '~\' -' í' , ' " < ' - . ,- . ,.. ~- 7 .July 18, 2005 Richard Carlbom, Mayor City of. St. .Joseph 818 Minnesota Street East St. .Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Mayor Carlbom: The reason f.or wñting you at this time is to express my concern about the plan f.or Field Street and the implications the proposed path will have on this community as a whole and in particular, St. Benedict's Monastery and St. Benedict's College. We hear so much from members of the Planning Commission and Council members about "the small town feel and atmosphere". As a life-long resident of this city that longing for the small town comforts is quickly diminishing. Putting in 12th Avenue connecting Minnesota Street to Highway 75 certainly has done nothing to preserve the small town ambiance. The additional traffic on Minnesota Street borders on horrendous with its increased large truck traffic. I understand the purpose of.the 12th Avenue connection is to eventually make it possible to direct traffic to a proposed connection to 1.94. That too would rob the completely residential area of its quiet and peaceful existence. I don't know who comes up with these plans. I understand the the designers of Field Street are from the Twin City area. They can make these plans because they have nothing to lose. They get paid and they are gone and the residents are left to pick up the pieces. I feel the proposed route of Field Street is absolutely wrong. It would be destructive of the life of the Monastic community and the students who attend the college. The traffic and the noise - . "".." . ' . -"., that would come as a result could render the college no longer a desirable place for study and learning. If that happens,the entire area will be affected. I plead with you and the other city council members to consider other alternatives. My question is this - is a connecting road really needed? Thank you for your efforts. Sincerely, /}J'-7f~~ Magdalene (Maggie) Schindler CC - Allcoupcil members ,--- Sister Nancy Bauer, OSB , . ...~ St. Jose h _. Council 7:0~ FOR THE OFFICIAL RECORD PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS NAME ADDRESS 1. p~~-~/V Lj LL I ~ L {) C<tJvO\,v'ç) C..\-\ ':;;f-CJ () Lct~ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.