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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 [07] Jul 01 {Book 03} ~/ F:/~ Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken HiemellZ Ross Rieke 21 First Avenue NW Bob Loso P.O, Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 (612) 363-7201 City Clerk/Adm FAX # 363-0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton CITY COUNCIL MEETING July I, 1993 7:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2 . Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes - a) June 17 - regular meeting b) June 21 - Special City Council meeting c) June 21 - City and Township meeting 4. Bills Payable 5 . Mayor Reports . 6. Council Reports 7. OLD BUSINESS: a) Personnel Policy Manual b) Snow Removal Business District c) Star City Program d) Northland - Accept Phase One Improvements e) Resolution Setting Rental Unit Fees f) Remove Parking Stall s - Minnesota St. & Call ege Ave g) St. Joseph History Fund h) APO Traffic Study - West Minnesota Street 8 . 8:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9. Recess 10. 8:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - Alley Vacation Petition 11. DBL Labs - Jerry Hirschfeld 12. Clerk/Administrator Reports a) APO Assessment for 1993 Second ! b) Mowing of weeds - request c) Equipment in Centennial Park d) Rural Minnesota Partnership Project - e) New garbage tax -- f) 13. Adjourn ... 1 Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken Hiernenz Ross Rieke 21 First Avenue NW Bob Loso P,O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 City Clerk/Adm (612) 363-7201 FAX # 363-0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton AGENDA NOTES TO THE COUNC I L MEMO DATE: June 28, 1993 TO: Members of the cou~ FROM: Rachel staPleto~ OLD BUSINESS: 7 a. John Scherer has not completed his review of the personnel policy manual yet. 7 b. Nothing new on snow removal policy. 7 c. Star City program will be reinvigorated after the 4th of July. 7 d. Acceptance of Northland Phase One letter to Terry Schmid and from him is in your packet. 7 e. Resolution for setting and clarifying rental license . fees. 7 f . Remove parking stalls was rèferred to the Planning Commission at the last meeting. 7 g. Information from stearns County Historical Society denying the request for funds for planting flower beds in Monument Park. 7 h. APO report on their findings for traffic control on Minnesota Street and Second Avenue West is included in the packet. Bill Hanson is recommending a two way stop, for the north and south approaches and to remove the west approach stop sign. The final decision on this traffic control is probably the County Engineer's. If the Council wishes to recommend anything other than to reaffirm the APO's recommendation, you may wish to- table this and make contact with Doug Weiszhaar. 10. Alley vacation - The Council must determine that this is in the public's interest to vacate this alley. Also the City must determine that there are no utilities in the alley. 11. Jerry Hirschfeld is tentatively planning to come to this meeting. I sent out information previously to you on the status and actions concerning his hookup fees and financial agreement. DBL Labs has not paid their May payment yet. Just so you are aware, we have not had the assessment hearing . yet for that project but DBL Labs signed an agreement which requires them to make payments, as if they were assessed. ~ . 12 The second half of the City's APO assessment is a. included in your packet. ($1,334.00) 12 b. We received a complaint on the grassy area between Hollow Park and the Millstream convent, that it has not been mowed. The enclose letter from Sister Paula Revier addresses this issue. I have requested a recommendation from Jim Marthaler, as weed inspector. 12 c. We received a concern of the safety of equipment in Centennial Park. I gave a copy to Bob Loso as liaison to the Park Board. 12 d. Are you interested in the Rural Minnesota Partnership. 12 e. A new garbage tax of $2 per year has been imposed on all residential customers. How do you wish to collect this. If .40 were added to each bill it would total $2.40 per year. For your information - included in packet is 1) a letter from the Speaker of the House Dee Long, 2 ) invitation from David Tripp of Metrobus for future planning, 3) a request from Minnesota Association of Sma 11 Cities to join them 4) Minnesota Statues 414 which deal with orderly annexation and consolidation, as requested by Stephanie. Budget plans for the 1994 budget: . So we can use the first six months for projection, close out will be complete by July 9th with budget sheets to department heads by July 12th. Department heads return their completed budget sheets to me by August 4 for compilation. City Council may wish to set August 12 for a special meeting to review the entire budget. The proposed levy must be certified to the County Auditor by September 15, and the Public hearing must be set by that date. The budget then is set until the public hearing. At the Public Hearing the levy can be reduced but not increased. The budget must be passed at the public hearing. The public hearing must be held between November 29 and December 20. . . ,June 21 , 1993 . 4IÞ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof! the st. Joseph City Council! st. Joseph Planning Commission, st. Joseph Township Board, and st. Joseph Township Planning Commission met in a ' , "- session on Monday! JOlnl.- June 21 , 1993 at 8:00 p.m. at the st. Joseph Township Ha 11 . Citv Council Members Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber. Members of the Counc i 1 Ross Rieke, Stephanie Hazen, Bob Loso, Ken Hiemenz. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. City Plannin~ Commissioners Pr'esent: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners S. Kathleen Ka 1 inowsk i " f'1arge LesnicK! Dan Nierengarten, Andy Brixius. Secretary of the Board Judy Weyrens. Township Board Members Present: Jerome Salzer, Jc>e Becnt..c) 1 d ,_ Bernie Schloemer. Township Cle¡~k .Anna Re i sch 1 . Township Planninq Commissioners: David Thra 1 ow,, Ralph Eiýnck,. John Schroeder, Fred Rebet~ . others Present: Bob Heim, Fred Sandal, Bill Wasner, Leon Hoffmann, Paul Kol ¡man, Gary Heltemes. The purpose of the special J.. -' was .¡..,.... continue discussion on the mee~ j ng \J _ possible merger. 4IÞ ~erome,salzer introduced Sob Heim, a representative rr-om Le Sauk ¡ownshlp, and turned over the meeting to hiíi1. Sob Helm stated that he worked with Le Sauk Township in their consolidation efforts with the City of Sarte 11 . Before meeting with Sarte 11 , Le Sauk compiled research for approximately three yeal~s . Research included reviewing every annexation brought before the State A-F Minnesota Municipal Soa¡~d for 25 yea!~s . The actual process began - after the data collection and extended for a per i c)d of 21 tc) 2A iì10nths4 Le Sauk Township and Sarte 11 start.ed their discussion with the :.r1oughts of merging. After discussions and research, tr,e cCJncep-r. (Jf merglng was dropped and they estabi i shed a joint orderly annexation agreement. A 1 ] the residents were asked face tCJ face what municipality they wanted to be a pa,t of. A 1 ì but one ar"'ea of Le Sa.uk Townshlp expressed wishes to , I ! become part of Sarte 1 1 . The biggest struggle throughout the process was educating the residents. Three fourths of the committee , s time was spent squelching rumors and correctlng misinformation. At this .... Bob stated that he could better give the Township and City I.- lme information by answering their questions. Councilor Hazen: Where do we start? What 1 s the first step " do we work on Ordinances and Pol icies or do we address merging? . Bob Heim: The City and Township must first determine what is ln the best interest of their residents. When Le Sauk and Sarte 11 looked at their Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan, they Page 2265 .June 21 , i993 . " . determined that they were very s i m i ì ar . There w il 1 be times during the process that wi 1 1 become very t,ying. It is extr'eme 1 y important to remember not to let any one issue side stop the process. Township Commissioner Reber: Did Le Sauk and Sarte 11 have any natural barriers dividing the property? B. Heim: Le Sauk Township contained app!~ox imate 1 y 1Î.3 sections with both a river and Highway , ~ being natural barriers. r:> Supervisor Sechtold: Did you discuss serVices during the planning stages? B. Heim: During the process, residents had a hard + ~ separating " ¡ me the concept or annexation and services. Even though residents were already annexed +,.., the City, they had to request serVices. " - A tiered system was established as fo 11 ows: 1. Fu 11 Service Area - received a' 1 City services +,.., include i " - utility, po 1 ice, fire, and snow remova 1. 2, Ut~ban Service C·istrict: surrounding a¡~ea without f u 1 1 services. ThiS area i s taxed different -I v and residents would have to request services: 1ncìuding p"" 1 't".=> protection. . - !.....- 3. Agr i cu -, tura 1 Preser\/ation District: Tax e s are averaged on a . non metro rate structure. This district. funct";ìons with a seven year cc>ntract .. Trle contract. cannc>t be broken during this time and must be 7"'enewed. For' example, i f a deve 'Ioper wanted t,c) develop a portion of ¡and 1n tr¡ i s district, s/r-Ie would have to wait. ,..........; ~ the sever~ yeaJ' contract expired. ~!J j t.,.. Supervisor Sch 1 c>emer : How did Le Sauk and Sarte 11 hand -I e re-zoning requests? B. Heim: A .Jo j nt Planning Commission W~;:;:. established with three ~- members Troiíì each inUrllClpa I it)'. Tne recommendation from tr, e Joint CommiSSion wOuid go ~f""'\ the municipalit.y in which the " - property requesting r--e-zon1ng is located. Superv i SOt~ Schloemer: How did you handle zoning? B. Heim: Any land that was annexed that was zoned industrial or commercial would come into Sarte 11 " '" the lowest classification ! J I or industrial or commerc i a 1 , depending upon what they were originally zoned. All other properties come in as R -1 . Supervisor Schloemer: Would it have been easier to merge than go through o:~der 1 y annexation? S. Heim: Yes. He would S'" ~ í 1 recommend merger, but that word ..... ¡ ! ! scared many of trle residents. Merger is an easier concept. Counc i lor Rieke: Wriat percent of the residents v/ere sKeptical for financial reason? . '" Heim: About 8" peîcent. The residents were a f ¡~ aid that +h.::a.....Q O. U "-'II.......' _ would be a signiiicant tax lncrease. Anotrler fear was the hookup fees rOi" t~¡e ut·: -¡ ~~V serVices. Page 2266 June 21, 1993 . 4IÞ Supervisor Salzer: How did you handle road repairs? are through B. Heim: The costs for some of the road repairs a joint effort. They are bid as one project and the cost is divided. The location and type of road dete!~mi nes the method of cost sharing for repairs. Commissioner Kalinowski: How did you approach the communication? B. Heim: We had two rules of thumb: 1 . To provide the services we can at the most economical price. Long range planning was more econom i ca ì . Resldents knew when the serVlce was avaliable and what is was go,ng to cost theiTì. 2. Keep your nose out. of a'j 1 other' bus"1ness. Supervisor Salzer: Were yc>u satisfied W1trl the CCJnsu"¡ tants that YC)¡J hired? B. Heim: Ed Cheetah was Vet")! good at comp i: i ng information 1n a very professional manner. S 1 1 1 Hanson " APO. was the facil~tator and was excellent. S ill orovided direction and was able to bring them back on track whenever thev would stray. Supe¡~v i sor Salzer: Would you do ..;+ the same way again? ;w B. Heim: One of the things that I would do differently 1 s 'toO educate the public for~ a couple of months first. The p'^r\t"o~~ I _____ . would flow better i i the direction is a positive one and illustrate .;+ as the best solution for evet~yone . ; " Supervisor Salzer: Would you be wil'ling to serve as a consultant tor the City of St. Joseph and the Township ot st. Joseph? B. Heim: Yes. As no one had additional questions, Sob Heim left. Both boards discussed the possibility ot rl i ring Mr. Heiiìì as a consultant. Superv i sor' Salzer stated that Sob would be w'111ing to be a consultant and will submit a ';::'QQ schedu', e. , ~~ After discussion, all those present concurred to ask the fv1ayor ot Sartell, 80b Pogatshnik. to speak at tt-tS ne>ct JC> i nt meet 1 ng . Superv,sor Sa 1 zet~ ~Q"""~O;::'~wrl the meetlng for lO m"!nutes at 8:50 p.m. ! --------- Supervisor Salzer reconvened trls meet i ng at e. n(ì ~ ~, _J .. \.1 \.1 ;...! ..Iii. Fred Sanda] - St. Cloud Area Plannlng Orgar~lzatior:, C'1sc:..;ssed ~he transportation plan of bCJth the City and Township of St. Josepr: . Tr-Ie st. Joseph Planning Commlss,on has omitted the D,....'~~ .; "',., r"\~ the _1 "" ¡ _J, _! transportation plan which is proposed to cross through the property owned by the College/Convent of st. Bened,ct. At thlS time he asked - for discussion on this issue. - Township Members stated that they haye spent much tìme dealing w~th this issue and they have included tr,e roadway in their comprer-Iens i ve Page 226ï - June 21 , 1993 ," 4IÞ plan. Town Clerk Anna Reisch! read a letter dated in 1988 at which time a representative from the College/Convent of St. Benedict agreed to the roadway and looked forward to working with them. She also stated that she had a copy of the Annexation agreement between the City of st. Joseph and the Township of st. Josepr-i .' annexing the remaining portion of .;;:.¡.. Benedict, h~ ' states that the City of St. Joseph wi 1 -, ~"'. W!J ¡cn adopt the transportation plan as approved by the Township. This agreement was contingent upon the Township signing the Annexation agreement .. and was filed with the State of Minnesota Municipal Board. Commissioner Bechtold stated that the Township feels very strongly about the transportation plan. Traffic along County Rd 1 21 is extremely heavy in the mornings, and the traffic needs to be routed in an efficient manner. However, he stated that the Township would be wi 1 1 i ng to look at an alternative plan if they City wished to provide one. Mayor Rebet~ felt that there had to be an alternative route available, as it seems unjust to cut st. Benedict's property in two. He would also like copies of the documents illustrating st. Benedict's agreement to the proposed roadway made available to the City Additionally, he t~equested information as to what type of roadway will be constructed and how it wi ì 1 be controlled. Councilor Rieke felt that the Clty needs to discuss this matter further among themselves as a board, before brlnging it to a joint meeting. 4IÞ The next meeting date as established as either September 8th or 15th, depending on the Bob Pogatshnik's scheduie, and will be hosted by the City, at the St. Joseph City Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 1 f"\ . 1 n p.iiì. \,,1. I \,.1 Respect.fully Submitted, ~ u1"yA~ Judy Weyrens Secl~etary of the Board -- - Page 2268 .' . J)~ February ~ ~rsuant to due call and notice thereof: the City Council for the City st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday: February 17, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. ln the City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Donald Bud Reber. Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Ruhland: Judy Weyrens: Mike Hazen: Ken Twit: Brad Lindgren, Steve Dehler: Dick Taufen: Jim Marthaler, Mary Generous: Joe Bettendorf. AGENDA APPROVAL: Hazen made a motion to approve the agenda with the additions of Comprehensive plan under Old Business: and st. Joe Town Homes Plat and Water Freeze Policy under Clerk/Administrator Reports; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber: Rieke: Loso, Hazen: Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MINUTES: Hazen made a motion to a9prove the minutes of the ,January 26 meeting with the ,. ." , corrections: The last sentence of the third IOllowln<; to the last paragraph on the first page should read "Mayor Reber concurred with Loso: and stated that they were just gathering information. " The last paragraph on the first page should read "Hazen stated that the Fire Board has met ~ +- 1-, the Fire Committee W,,-,-n . and requested that the Fire Department meet jointly with the Council to discuss matters of mutual concern. . It and under L I NNENÞ"NN INN the following 1S to be included, "The Fire Department was welcome to come on the property i 11 +-. course of \.-Ile their duties. " The motion was seconded by Loso. Aves: Reber: Loso, Hazen: Hiemenz. Nayes; None. Rieke abstained. Motion carried. Hazen stated that she did not recei'Ie the minutes of the Fe!.)rua-çy " meeting until Friday: and questioned why they were not out to +- ' L.lle Members of the Council in four days as policy has established. Stapleton stated that other pressures and duties of the .¡:~' required oLt1ce a delay in getting them out: along with the minutes of January 26: which were also late. Hazen stated that the minutes ;::}"('p. '" priority. Hiemenz stated that the vote on a' 1 motions omitted ' , name and listed 1. 1. fll S Hazen twice. Hiemenz made .1.' to amend and adopt the minutes of a mOLlon the February 3 meeting with the correction to include Hiemenz ' , In all the votes. The motion was ' , , Rieke. seconneG ûy Ayes: Res:>er: Rieke" Loso, Hiemenz. Nayes: Hazen. Motion carried. The rninutes of the February 9 meeting were discussed. Hiemenz , , corrections and, changes. Mayor Reber requested that reqlleS1:.ea numerous Hiemenz provide the information to Stapleton to redraft the minutes. tithe minutes of the Februarv 10 meeting were approved with the deletion , f the duplication of Bria; saladino's name: with a motion by Loso,: seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber; Rieke: Loso: Hiemenz. Nayes: Hazen. Jv10tion carried. Page 1 Fe}) r u a r ~~ ' .., 1 qq¿ .1 I 2~:LLS ?AYAE,~E: : De!=Jt: t. y C:erk Juòy Weyrens presenteò. the bil] s payab e. . :., f t er corlsiclerati on :J:2z~rl maÖe a motion ..:.... r, app~O\Te ';'.he 1 ' "! ' , '-- \J })l] 1. S !l a. Y a D e , , n\..1mbers 1927S-lS3:f anò pur-chase oroer number 127E;: secorlded by ::n.eCK ?ieke. J:..yes: Reber r.~~ e~¡~e ï'080: I-:~:~ err.erj :. -;~: r.:-. ~~. I\'a.yes: I\ Co r, e . l'--~ 0 7, :. 0 Tl c2.r~-i PG, ~~~er ~: e·v i ewi 11g o ,\,1 e :r -::. :. ~! e 2r1Q Cêi 1101].-:;:-:. :-: a zen made a rnO~lorl to a;;pro'\Je t. rl ~ overtirrle and cG.~:~u:s with '[ rl e dele-::'jon r :.25 not:"rs from Racl'lel o~ S::'apleto:r.'s fer Fi~Ë - , meeting and . ~ 5 ~l 0 U r s = t" on·; Bri arl ::"oa~-c F, 1 i rd= = e 1 t e:r ' s :or ~ " Hearir!ÇJ ,~ seconded :oy Hi emenz, .:Ja ~ s Ayes: Rel)ei- ";_' ~ ~ 1~ p . :0oso, E i erner~ 7_ na7"e~~. - ,- - ,- - r~2.yes : r';o:ne. t~otj on carried, 1""""'--'-'''' .......-~--,....., t ,-. F_2PC,RT: :DeDut v Cierk ,-"'; 'L1.d Y ÿj e y !' e r! s presented the Decern})er l·t"t_!:·h..0u_~_~1"\ ;:,. 1993 Treas1Jrer's -, l- S~he stated that the P:':ol)OseÒ reallocation !"',epor,- . of E:Xf>en.di t ur es "-. -'-",- ¿one; further review of the r . , was Decause orl rln21 rer)ort '1 ;- , '! not accomplished the desired effect. hazerl . , WO\.1,lQ nave aSKec. , - [¡er)a rtmen t .- . c:" ex!;) e fl ¿ i t u. r e-s the r , , ê:he r1eaG~ ÿ..-'-~re aware -:- "!Co:' - In rlné11 ~- e!) 0 r t ' .Judy c.;r:J-..~i -=-;:~ ~ ~ the [¡ f? ~j art ffl. e r~ t EeaC:.s ba"\.ie received the report ------- - SD. :;',050 òiscusse¿ -_ fl~ C \' f? rag e :in 2t -: crrley' s fe~s. Rieke anò R_ e l:H~~ r :e-i-: ,. , ~b~ C08.-:~ e :..~ r~ e~!d e c~ =o~ 1eo2, SQ'o-l:-lse .: (1 l~. T.:"_ vI e :_ ç(n e d. t..he risk r,- ~ ':'.tc.. L ;i ~__ CJ C e e c1 :. rl 9 , , ~ , . - Hazen ITìá a e rnot i Qfi a !-J ~) ~ Cì -IJ e ~ rl~ Treasu~er's \.oIl ~r!ou:' a : ,) :'=..epcrt t)rese:ntec~. : ' , by Rieke. as ~ ' 5 E-;:-: Orlei eo_ ~~~'~es : ?eber; ?i eke =-.oso, B j erne:-~ 7- ....: ~. Z e r~ . . Nayes: None. MotioL C2_rr} eo.. '-for ......,....- REPORTS: 1~3Yc~-- ~ . ~eI;orted :.. fi ê. t .. .,., meet3-11ç OI the f'"lJ-:.':: ._J!"__ "'~ P ~-);::. Y [Ie Q'[-:.erl0eo a 2,T :::: C¡;jd Þ.l~eE ECOflCJir: :: :)e\7 e: oprr1erl t =a~-tne?~shiI' : , ~ee:s trlis group a llG })~ ' ...,.., - "'-., ,-. ~ ~ .- c:itv. An o==icel~ from 1\ SF " ..., :.ne ~ _oerJe=: c~ai '- ......' L' Ll.:. at.. t. en_CleO meetjDC] anò discu_5se¿ t~ne group Re6 v~ i n g , request to support v.7l"LL :=0- J egislatiorl to allow ~hc 'c.empor-ary Sê:Ol'age ot sperl. f-Lle ~_ })y NS? at. ~rJ~i~ F::-2_:_~i~ - ,- -..... r, ' , - ~~ne ~;d6,: ~iona~ !;i~"';..J e ~~ ...... - --.... ~ v;as L)éCaUSe r:- .i..::"'.ó.. -:1;.2,_ l/··o.l--,-, 2.:' ~) _: a fi ~ CJ U ?:' ~ ;., ;; - ;i~ seuer':"' - , :. rIa t NSP \.¡as ~) C', ,µ; e :::- genel-é:':: on . - ,,---. C~ 0 .:. C. at) J e - ,.-, S\JDD: V· t. c: meet -=.bE: . , Þ"f-::'el. - , . ~oso L. \..... erloLlçL I)::)v..Ter Co ernaric. . c. 2- S C .J S S 1 0 Ii made a L' to appt'Oile 2 res û ~ u_ t i or~ Suppoitir19 legislat~orl to allow mo L 1 orl for trle temporary stcra9'=" c.c Sl)erlt :uel by Northern States ?ower at '.I.. t:he~c r Prairie Isla:nc: N u c:: e a l' :Power -, ' seconded t:y H 8. Z e rl . ~'" an::; ~,yes : R_et)er: R~eke-: Loso, Ea zer¿ . Nayes: NOD Eo' , ;-~~ errlenz· a ~o s t a i rl f? d . Mot ~ orl ca~-~~~ ,=:,6_. COUNC:;:L REPOR~E 'R. := :21\:E : TIle CORE comrri=" ~:::. ê'E: held ê. Cornr!¡-ùL.~ t y :;i 0_1 og'Je at ~\iiilìe's Pub -.¡. elL -.... .John's S e }~ t 0 fl c.ommons. A panel of City arid Cc-¡ 1 } eQ'e officials and ~L. . st1Jdents " , anÔ respondeò to C!uestJons '-': Q fl C e ~~ ll. l rl 9 imEJroving ell S Cl1.S S eo r e j 3 ":. l 0 r1 S between the s t ud,erl t !=}opulat~o:rl , trlE:" permanent " ... of ana reSloenLS st, ':;oseph, Also ' . , increasing communication anò awareness. c.:'sC'è.i.ssea was Trli s event was \Tery sue c e s s f l.ll HAZEN: ' , Hazen stateò that the Fire Depar·tment r-equested to send four J. ,I F'irefignters to state Fjre School. Ha'Z,en made a ' ... ' to apprO\1e the . mOLl on i:"equest to s er!d four Fi r-ef:i ght ers tc. state ?ire Sc:hoo 1 Abril 29 to May seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Rebe,: Rieke: =-'080, H j eITlerl Z .. Dð_7"eL I\ayes: Non,=-, r~ 0 J~ j or ca r}~ j ~d . ?8Ç!~ ~ February 17, 1994 . Hazen questioned the status of changing the cabinet which holds the overhead, to allow for a flush surface. stapleton stated that Pete Giroux had indicated to her that he felt that there would not be adequate air circulation to allow for cooling of the overhead if it is placed that low in the cabinet. Giroux had also indicated that new overheads are now available which are a lot thinner and may not require any change. Reber stated that he thought that the cabinet could be made with open areas to allow for air circulation. Rieke stated that the lowered part could be in the way for the legs of anyone sitting there, and could cause them to bang their legs on it. Hazen requested that the city get costs of a new, thinner machine and compare the cost with the cost of revamping the cabinet. 3) Hazen questioned the status of information on the Weed Inspector. Stapleton stated that information had been received from other cities. 4) Hazen questioned the status of obtaining information on door hangers for sidewalk snow removal notices is. Chief Lindgren stated that he has a letter ready to be sent out. LOSO: Loso reported that the hockey rink will close on Sunday for the season. HIEMENZ: 1) The HRA made a presentation to the Planning Commission. They wish to develop a parcel of property in an R-3 zone by constructing duplexes. If the area were rezoned to R-2 it would not ~et the R-2 setbacks. The Planning Commission asked them to go back d look at the ordinance. 2) Andy Brixius was appointed as the lanning Commission representative to the star City Commission. 3) Planning Commission Members who will attend training seminars for Planning and Zoning are Hub Klein and Andy Brixius with other members as backups. 4) Hiemenz reported that he received comments from concerned individuals on Sal's Liquor violation hearing. Concerns expressed were that the Council came to a conclusion so fast, that it was it all cut and dried; they wanted to know if the fine would cover the direct costs to the city for this hearing; and what were those direct costs. Also some individuals thought that the Council was too lenient and that the liquor license should have been pulled. 5) Hiemenz stated that at the training given to the employees and Council on February 15, the sexual harassment policy which was passed out to all who attended, should include pages 17, 18, and 19 of the Personnel Policy Manual, and that these pages should also be sent to the attorney for review. 6) Hiemenz asked on the status of the training which Dick Molohon recommended for the employees. stapleton stated that she is uncomfortable with some areas of Dick Molohon's proposal, and is seeking more information on what to expect from a trainer, and what other training services have to offer. She feels it is important to protect the employees and for all individuals involved to be comfortable with the training. Hazen stated that the Council had authorized the training as proposed by Dick Molohon. Stapleton stated that she understood that it was to be on a voluntary basis. Hazen felt it was to be mandatoLY. Rieke stated that ,John SchereL had recommended «at it be on a voluntary basis, but Rieke is cnmfoLtable with Dick olohon. Mayor Reber requested that Stapleton put this under old business and present the council with the areas she is uncomfortable with, and check with the other employees. 7) A letter will be sent to the Department of Trade and Economic Development that the City of st. Page .... ,) February 17, 1994 Joseph has begun the process of star city Designation. . POLICE CHIEF REPORTS: Chief Brad Lindgren presented the Council with an annual report of activity in his department. After review and discussion of the report the Council thanked him for the excellent annual report and comparisons. Hazen made a motion to approve First Responder Refresher Course for re-certification of all the officers; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Loso asked Chief Lindgren why the occurance of violations went on so long at Sal's without the Chief talking to the owner, Dale Schneider. Chief Lindgren stated that Dale knew what was going on and he would see the officers in his bar writing tickets. Also Dale was charged on an established pattern of abuse of the liquor laws involving underage consumption and false ID's. Also Dale did not come to an informational meeting which the Police Chief had set up in the fall to work with the bar owners. Loso made a motion to recess for fifteen minutes at 8:15 p.m. ; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. l--la y 0 r Reber reconvened the meeting at 8:30 'D.m. . . OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Jim Marthaler asked if there could be an extension on the requirement that employees are required to use their comp time accumulated prior to January 1 , 1994. He stated that it will be pretty difficult for all the Maintenance Employees to use it up by March 3l. He requested that the time period be extended to at least June 30. Hazen made a motion to extend the time period to use accumulated comp time to July 30, 1994; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. The Council asked Jim Harthaler on the status of the Weed Inspector information. He stated that he has received it.. but has not had time to go through it yet. steve Dehler stated that he had given a taped letter to the Clerk. suggesting the City put together a subcommittee to look at hookup charges and additional fees. He suggested a subcommittee could do an indepth study outside of Planning Commission or Council meetings. steve Dehler also thanked the '"" . , for turning all the street lights \~OllnCl,l on Minnesota Street. EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY: Stapleton reported that state law requires that Presidents Day :is a holiday and no public business shall be transacted on any holiday except in cases of necessity. Loso made a motion to . arnend the Pet'sonnel Policy Manual to revert back to the previous allowance, which allows Presidents Day as a holiday, which is the third Monday in February.. and the holiday for employees individual birthdays is removed. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Fage 4 . . February 17, 1994 · Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Loso made a motion to amend the st. Joseph Police Officer's Federation Contract to allow Presidents Day, which is the third Monday in February, as a holiday. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE TRUCKS: Dave Hinnenkamp, as requested by the Council, presented an analysis of methods of payment for the purchase of new city maintenance vehicles. His conclusion was that the city would benefit by paying cash for a city maintenance vehicle at today's interest rates. Mayor Reber stated he would support getting one pickup this year and budgeting for a new one every two years. Mayor Reber made a motion to purchase a -! ton work truck as quoted by Gilleland Chevrolet at $11,773 plus $70 to get GVWR 6,100 Ibs. plus tax and license; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. COST ACCOUNTING STUDY: Dave Hinnenkamp presented, reviewed and discussed a cost accounting study which he had prepared. The analyses covered the following areas: snow removal, mowing and trimming parks, meter reading, street cleaning and street painting. · 1) Snow removal - Although contract costs may be somewhat lower, the timing and quality of service are to be taken into consideration when comparing contracting out snow removal to the City Maintenance Department providing this service. 2) Mowing and Trimming of Parks - This labor intensive area is not cost effective to contract out. 3) Meter Reading - Recommendation is to continue the current meter reading method with the maintenance employees reading the meters, but start budgeting for a change to opti scan, so that when technology advances to allow conversion to existing meters, the city will be able to consider a change to opti scan. 4) Street Cleaning - The current system seems to be most cost effective, but if the city should need to purchase new equipment, contracting may be most cost effective. Additionally, the city may wish to consider an agreement with other area . J.. ' C1Lles. 5) street Painting - The city may wish to rent the city owned equipment and operator to other cities. The Council thanked Mr. Hinnenkamp for his efforts and excellent report. CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Stapleton presented applications for licenses for the Church of st. Joseph. Loso made a motion to approve the 3.2 On Sale Beer License and an Exemption From Lawful Gambling License, for the Church of st. Joseph 4th of July Celebration; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. · Nayes: None. Motion carried. 2 ) Controlling nudity in public - Hiemenz stated that this issue has been referred to the Planning Commission. 3) Rieke made a motion to approve a resolution for the st. Joe Town Homes plat that the County Page 5 I February 17, 1994 Engineer has reviewed the plat and commented, and that the plat will . not involve direct access onto County state Aid Highway 75, nor will it produce any additional drainage or run off, nor will it affect parking or traffic on County state Aid Highway 75. The st. Joe Town Homes plat is approved and the City Clerk and Mayor are directed to complete, execute and file the appropriate certificate with the stearns County Surveyor's Office. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 4) The Council considered the water freeze run policy and water thaw policy as amended by the City Attorney. After discussion Hazen made a motion to change the period which is currently used for the sewer measurement for billing purposes, from the January - February period to the November -December period. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. The Council discussed that because of the change ln the period, they would not need to make reference to an allowance on the sewer charge, for those properties who let their water run to avoid frozen lines. Hazen made a motion to adopt the water freeze policy as drafted and amended, as follows; seconded by Rieke. The City of st. Joseph tries to inform residents when water lines are at risk for freezing. The city will make . every effort to publish a notice ln the local paper when the frost has reached a level that threatens water lines. Bv .. doing this, the City is not assuming any responsibility or liability. It shall be the responsibility of each property owner to know their water ' . and be aware of the water llne temperature. The City of st. Joseph shall assume no liability when a service line freezes. A service line is defined as the line which runs from the water main to the ' ~ of the meter pOlnL connection. Additionally, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to contact and make arrangements with a contractor to thaw the frozen line. The City of st. Joseph will assist the contractor only. The City of St. .J 0 s e p h wi 1 1 assist the contractor by proiJiding locational and technical information only. The City will not otherwise assist in thawing a service line. The City sha 11 not be liable for the charges of the contractor. The contractor s ha 11 bill the property owner di t'ectl y. No allowances shall be made with regard to water charges. The City of st. ,Joseph shall assume responsibility only when the main line freezes, Every effort will be made by the City of st, .Joseph to thaw +-' ' line irl an expedient ,-ne maln fashion. The City s ha 11 not be responsible for any claim, loss or damage to any water user due to a frozen main line or . service line. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Fa']e 6 . . . February 17, 1994 . Stapleton reported that the Board of Review meeting will be h.eld on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. 6) The Region III Clerks met at the LaPlayette today and had a seminar on zoning issues, legislative Update and round table discussions. 7) Stapleton was directed to write a letter to Police Chief Brad Lindgren, with a motion by Hazen; seconded by Loso, and as recommended by the City Attorney stating that the Council reaffirmed the action of october 17, 1991 and that all employees and all departments are employees governed by the appropriate job description and the personnel policy, and the employees under the st. Joseph Police Officers Federation are the only exception to this policy. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. LINNEMANN INN - PARKING: Hiemenz discussed with the Council, the resolution of the Planning Commission from May 3, which related to parking. After discussion Loso made a motion to require that the Council is presented with a plan, detailing the fire lane and the 20 designated parking spots; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: Rieke. Motion carried. LINNEMANN INN ~ HOOKUP FEES: Steve DehleY asked that the Council forgive hookup fees, and he stated that Council had made a previous ~tion to table the issue until until his attorney contacts the City. _hler stated that the City should receive a letter from his attorney within a few days. Hiemenz stated that the City should proceed with taking steps to collect the hookup fees. The general consensus of the council was to notify our attorney to proceed with steps to collect the hookup fees. ~ ON SALE BEER LICENSE: The Council considered the .., .... on sale beer J.L application for Grandslam, Inc. as presented by Michael J. Carrels and Mary Kaye Nordmann, owners. Council requested that the policy and fee for background checks for 3.2 licenses is followed. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS RAILROAD CROSSINGS: City Engineer .Joe Bet tendorf reported that he has sent a letter to Burlington Northern Railroad requesting crossings 1) by the feed mill, 2) through the Brandenburger property, 3) (to keep) the existing crossing on County Road 133, 4) at the proposed 12th Avenue intersection, 5) by Borgert Concrete. Mayor Reber recommended that the Council prioritize the needed crossings. NORTHLAND PLAT THREE: The developer is proposing a third addition to Northland. The proposal is different from the preliminary plat with the addition of cul-de-sacs, which are always a maintenance problem, but property owners and developers like them. Dick Taufen has recommended having a larger area in the middle of a cul-de-sac if the city should allow cul-de-sacs. After further discussion the Council ~eqUested that the proposed plat would remove the cul-de-sacs on the outh side, but would consider allowing the one in the woods area on the south side. Bettendorf stated that he would contact the developer's engineer with the Council's recommendations. Page 7 , . February 17, 1994 Mayor Reber extended the meeting 15 minutes at 10:00 p.m. . Bettendorf also discussed the of other matters. 1) He discussed status that the requested computer mapping completion' date is February 24. 2) A meeting will be set up with st Ben's officials to discuss the south by-pass arterial roadway options in February. 3) Quotes for a test well will be received by March 3 and construction is expected to begin in late March. 4) old Highway 52 Public Improvement Hearing will be March 3. 5) Morningside Park grant application will be , ready March 15. 6) Water Tower Lighting schedule as follows: plans and specs - March 17, quotes received by March 31, begin construction mid April. 7) Industrial Park Feasibility study to be completed by March 31. Hazen asked Rieke on the status of video taping meetings. Rieke stated he will get someone to make a presentation to the council. Council generally agreed to see a presentation. Water Superintendent Dick Taufen distributed the annual water report to the Council. Hazen made a motion to adjourn at 10:08 p. m. ; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ~~ . R.achel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator . Page 8 June 17, 1993 . 4IÞpursuant to due call and notice thereor, the city Council ror the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, June 17, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in the st. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber. Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Rachel Stapleton, Leo Sadlo, Steve Eliason, Mark Lambert, Al Stellmach, Steven Horrman, Daniel Nierengarten, Gary Heltemes, Paul Ko llmann, Joel Voge 1 / Laurie Vogel, Al Ka 11 a, Margie Ka 11 a, Dan Pueringer, Evelyn Pueringer, Irvin Klocker, Imelda Klocker. The meeting was called to order with Mayor Reber and Council Members Stephanie Hazen and Ken Hiemenz present. Approve Agenda: Hazen made a motion to amend the agenda with the rollowing additions: Engineer reports c) West MN Agreement; d) Final application for payment - DBL; Clerk/Administrator Reports f) Waste water Pretreatment; g) Whitby House water & sewer; h) compost area; i) Liquor License - st. Ben's; j) Summer Help; k) Drainage problem The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 .Minutes: Hazen made a motion to approve the minutes with the following corrections: Page 2251 - last sentence ..re-keying most should be all.. Page 2254 - Vote Ca 11 on Radio purchase should be as follows: Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hiemenz, Rieke. Nayes: Hazen. Motion Carried 4:1:0 The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 Bills Payable: Hazen made a motion to approve the bills payable, check numbers 18408-18422; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 Mayor Reports: 1) Annex apartments: As requested by the Council, Mayor Reber checked the carpeting in the City apartments and reported that it is in need or replacement. The cost or replacing the carpeting, including material and labor is $1,082.00. The City Maintenance Department has agreed to tear out the old carpeting. Mayor Reber discussed with the Council that the apartments generate $5,400 in revenue with the only improvements in the last two years being a refrigerator. Hiemenz made a motion approving the expenditure of $1,082.00 to replace the carpet in the City Annex apartments. The . motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 2) Ordinance Amendment - Limitation on Council: Mayor Reber discussed a - Page 2255 June 1 ï , 1993 4IÞ proposed ordinance limiting the authority of Council members as individuals. Hiemenz made a motion to adopt the following Ordinance: LIMITATION ON COUNCIL MEMBERS. Subd. 1. Prohibition on individual council member involvement in City Administration. As individuals, council members have no administrative authority and sha 11 not give orders or otherwise supervise city employees unless the council specifically directs them to do so and this direction is not otherwise precluded by Minnesota law or City Ordinance. Knowledge of the prohibitions contained in this section is imputed to all counc i 1 members. Subd. 2. Penalties. Any Council member who violates Section 2.06, Subd. 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof sha 11 be responsible to the city for all reasonable prosecution costs, including, but not 1 imited to, attorney's fees. Subd. 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance sha 11 be effective June 17, 1993. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Discussion: Before the Ordinance is published, it will be sent to City Attorney for his review and recommendations. . Ayes: Reber, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 COUNCIL REPORTS Hazen. No Report Hiemenz: 1) The Planning Commission has scheduled a hearing for July 1 2, 1993 to consider a special use request to allow a salvage/impound and new/used busine$s in an industrial zone. This business will be located on the property known as the Lyman Hull property. 2) Commissioner Hiemenz requested the Council consider removing the two parking stalls on the corner of College Avenue North and Minnesota Street West. After discussion, the Counc i 1 referred this matter to the Planning Commission. Police Chief Reports Mayor Reber commended Police Chief Brad Lindgren and his department on their performance as police officers. 1) Chief Lindgren reported that he has appointed Daniel Glessing as a police reserve. Due to commitments, Dan was not available to attend this meeting. . 2) Chief Lindgren has agreed to allow Noel Johnson complete his internship with the Police Department. Johnson will ride along with the officers and observe for 40 hours. The background check has been Page 2256 June 1 ï , 1993 4IÞcompleted and Nel signed the release waivers. The recent 3) Two vehicles have been seized by the Police Department. changes in the DWI laws allow law enforcement agencies to seize the vehicle of a person charged with multiple DWls. The City Attorney I s office wi 11 take care of the forfeiture action. Councilors Rieke & Loso arrived at ï:30 p.m. 4) Chief Lindgren discussed the need for the city to adopt a po 1 icy regarding Exposure Control Plan for Blood Borne Pathogens. OSHA has mandated the regulations. Hazen made a motion to approve the Exposure Control plan for Blood Borne Pathogens as presented; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber,' Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Hazen questioned if all the officers had completed the Hepatitis B vaccines. Lindgren stated that the entire department has finished the series, but will need to go back for blood work in six months. 5) Parking Tlckets - Chief Lindgren stated that the department needs to order parking tickets and questioned the Council regarding raising both the fine and the late payment. Currently parking fines are $2.00, with a $2.00 penalty for late pay. Lindgren is requesting the Council raise the parking fine to $5.00, and changing the structure for penalty. The 4IÞpenalty would be increased to $5.00 after 10 days, $10.00 after 20 days, and $20.00 after 30 days. After discussion Hazen made a motion to increase the parking fine as requested. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Old Business Personnel Policy: The City Attorney has received a copy of the personnel po 1 icy for his opinion and recommendations. The Council was in general agreement to wait to discuss the personnel po 1 icy unt i 1 the City Attorney has had time to review the document. At that point a special meeting date will be established. Snow Removal in the Business District: No update. Star City: No update. Northland Phase One: Terry Schmid has requested approval of the first phase of Northland. Before the Council can take action, Mr. Schmid will have to clean up the excess construction materials and seed the area behind the curb and gutter at the entrance. The City Offices were instructed to send a letter to Mr. Schmid advising him of this matter. . Special Use Permit ~ Sisters of st. Benedict: The Planning Commission conducted a hearing on June 7, 1993 to consider a request for a special use permit. The special use permit would allow up to five members of the Order of st. Benedict to reside at the property described below. Page 2257 June 17, 1993 . 4IÞ st. Joseph Code of Ordinance 52.16 subd 3(g) al lows for such special use permits for institutions of a religious eleemosynary or philanthropic nature. The property is located in a residential, R-1 zone. The property is located at 105 -2nd Avenue SE and is 1 ega 1 1 y described as Lot 1 , Block 4; E 132' of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4; Loso's 4th Addition. The request for special use has been submitted by the Sisters of St. Benedict. Councilor Hiemenz reported that the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict would 1 i keto purchase the house to accommodate four or five members of the order. He also stated that the Convent is in need of additional space because the focus or the convent is changing and more emphasis is directed toward continuing education and much of their space is utilized for workshops and retreats. Additionally, providing Sisters the opportunity to 1 i ve in sma 1 1 er groups is more in tune with the Rule or Benedict. Arter discussion, Hiemenz made a motion to approve the special use request or the Sister of the Order or st. Benedict with the following conditions: 1) The Special Use Permit will strictly 1 imi t the use to nonrental occupancy by members of the Order of st. Benedict. Any use by nonmembers or any use that involves a payment or rent will be prohibited. . 2) The Special Use Permit will become nu 11 and void if the property changes ownership. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5: 0: 0 Special Use Request ~ AI Stellmach: The Planning Commission conducted a hearing on June 7 , 1993 to consider a special use permit. This special use permit would allow for construction of 40 mini storage units. The property is legally described as Lot 003; Block 1 Neu Addition and is zoned industrial. Loso made a motion to approve special use permit as approved by the planning commission. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Sewer Use Variance ~ Joel Vo~e 1,: Joel Voge 1 , 30236 - 91st Avenue, submitted a request ror variance regarding water and sewer. Mr. Vogel stated that his current septic system is less than one year old. He is will i ng to pay the assessments, but does not want to hookup to the City system. Arter discussion/ Loso made a motion to table the request ror variance until the City Attorney can review the matter. The motion was . seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Page 2258 June 17, 1993 . 4IÞMr. Vogel stated that he has contacted stearns County Community Health, stearns County Environment Health, and Political representatives. All of the agencies told him that his situation was unique, and a variance would be appropriate. Open to the Public: Leo Sad10, Water and Sewer Consultant requested to address the Council concerning water issues. We 11 #2 was recently pu 11 ed and cleaned and the function of the we 11 has not improved. The City will have to make a decision whether to have a dr i 11 er test Well #2 deeper or chose an alternative site. The Council directed Mr. Sadlo to meet with Joe Bettendorf to discuss that matter to generate possible solutions, and report back to the Council with their results. Hazen made a motion to recess at 8: 15; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Mayor Reber reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Public Hearin5=i - Liauor Llcense Fee Increase: Mayor Reber opened the - hearing at 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing to consider increasing the annual fee for an on sale 1 i quor 1 icense in the City of St. Joseph by $100.00. This increase would establish the annual on sale 1 i quor 1 i cense at $1,700.00. Since no one present wished to speak, Rieke made a motion to increase the annual on sale 1 i quor license to $1,700.00, 4IÞ effective July 1, 19~3. The motio~ was seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Rleke, Hazen, Hlemenz. Nayes: Loso. Motion Carried 4: 1 : 0 Mayor Reber closed the hearing at 8:35 p.m. City Engineer Reports . Water Stora5=ie Facility: Steve Eliason, SEH, presented an application for payment for CBI Na-Con, Inc in the amount of $87,001.00. Rieke made a motion to approve application for payment #6 -- CBI Na-Con, Inc. in the amount of $87,001.00. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber/ Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 El iason reported that the lettering for the water storage facility will be facing East and West. As requested by the Counc i 1 , Steve wi 11 contact a photographer to photograph the city with four water towers. utility Improvement .::.. DBL Labs: steve Eliason presented application for payment 4 (Final), for W. Gohman Construction in the amount of $699.62. Loso made a motion approving the final application or payment for W. Gohman Construction in the amount of 699.62. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber/ Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 4IÞ Steve Eliason presented application for payment #4 for S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,884.52. Loso made a motion Page 2259 June 17, 1993 . . approving application for payment #4, S. J. Louis Construction in the amount of $4,884.52. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Mayor Reber questioned whether Jerry Hirschfeld was stili protesting the hookup fees for DBL Labs. Rachel stated that Mr. Hirschfeld has contacted her with regard to the hookup fees, and plans to attend one of the Counc i 1 .¡..' in July. mee,,1ngs West Minnesota street: steve Eliason presented an agreement for the West Minnesota street Project. Since the project is a combined County and City project, the agreement outlines the responsibilities of both .¡..' Loso made a motion authorizing the Clerk/Administrator and par,,1es. Mayor to execute the agreement as presented. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Mark Lambert PURD Application: Mark Lambert appeared before the Council for prel iminary approval of phase I I of his development. He recently purchased the property previously owned by Lyle Grieger, 404 - 1st Avenue NE, on which he plans to construct a 15 unit apartment building. st. Joseph Code of Ordinances requires developers to complete the PURD process for all apartments that exceed 1 2 units. Mr. Lambert stated . that construction will not begin unt i 1 the spring of 1994. The style of the units has not yet been determined. One of the two site plans is to construct a tower style unit of three levels, providing private entrances from the garage. The second style unit will be a three level apartment bui lding with five units on each floor. Mr. Lambert wi -: 1 present one of these .¡..' at the time of final approval. Loso made .¡.. ~ approving op,,10ns a mo" Ion the prel iminary plans as presented. Trle motion was seconded by Hazena Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried ~.~.n __,. v. v Clerk/Administrator Reports Audit Report Meetinc: A meeting date has been established for June 28, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. to review and discuss the 1992 Audit. Workman's Comp Insurance: The City Offices have received the quote for worker's compensation insurance. The annual premium is $17,940.00. Currently the City has a $250.00 deductible per occurrence. The carrier has presented options for increasing the deductible per occurrence, decreasing the annual premium. After discussion Hazen made a motion to increase the deductible per occurrence to $1,000.00, reducing the annual premium to $16,975.00, and authorizing payment of such. The deductible per occurrence wi 11 be reviewed again next year. . The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, LOso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Car;--ied 5:0:0 Page 2260 June 1 -, 1QQ" ¡ I , ~~.::> . . . Citv Office Forms: The City Offices are 1n need oT ordering utility b i 11 s , accounts payable checks and envelopes. Loso made ..... a mo" 1 0 n authorizing the City Offices to order the supp 1 i es as needed; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Blighted Propertv: City Attorney John Scherer has researched the property on the corner of Minnesota Street and 6th Avenue NW. Hiemenz made a motion to table this matter until some time in the future when the property 1S feasible for the City to consider purchasing. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Car;--ied 5:0:0 Central Minnesota Initiative Fund: The City has received a grant from the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund in the amount of $1,000.00 f f"\',~ ~I the Beautificat,on Project. Wastewater Pretreatment: The C~ty of St. (~1 oud has requested that the City OT ~.... Joseph subiì1it a letter of int.ent for :;r e pretreatiì1ent ;::> " . program. They are asking the C1ty of .- .... Josepr; to r'evise the Se'Ner ~ L.. Use Ordinance to cOiì1ply with the City of ......,¡.. ,~ìoud:s Pretreatiì1ent ~\" .. Program as approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Hazen iì1ade a motion requesting a letter be sent to the City of St. Cloud .s+-a+-~,",g +-ha+- t.he City of St. Joseph lntends -:0 make the necessary "-' ..... I I I 'wI I w revisions to the Sewer Use Ordinance. but wou1d ì i ke t.o reView and comment on the draft submittal f"\,ç the proposed Pret~~eatment Program ~ I before final approval by MPCA. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber/ Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried ¡;;.0.n _.V.v Whitbv House Utilities: !+- has been brought to the attention of the .... City, that the house owned by the Convent or ~.... Bened i ct " known as ;::> " . Whitby House 1S connected to the City utility system and has not been charged for use. Sadlo stated that the water use ism i n i ma 1 . since the City cannot be sure as to the service dates, it has been recommended to begin charging the Convent for the services. Hiemenz made +- ' +- have both the City Attorney and City Engineer review a mo""on ",0 this matter and submit an opinion and recommendation for Council consideration. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber. Rieke.. Loso,. Hazen " Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Compost Area: A resident has requested the City consider opening the compost area one night during the week. Both the operators ;--equested that the City leave the compost hours as established.. Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. The Council concurred. Wine License: The Co 1 1 ege of ~J- Benedict has app 1 i ed for a wine ;::> " . license for the 1993-1994 licensing period. Loso made a motion to . approve the wine lic~nces as presented; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Page 2261 .June 17, 1C¡C¡" --.::> , . Help: Public Works Director, Dick Tauren, has requested tne Summer Counc i 1 consider authorizing the hiring f'"'I+ one summer wo~-. k er" . After ~ , discussion,. loso made a motion authorizing the advertlsement for one summer worker. The position wi 1 j be a two month temporary position, starting July 5, 1993 and ending August 31. 1993. The hour1y wage w,; 1 be determined by the pay scale ot' 1 abo¡~e¡~ . The motion was seconded by Hazen. Discussion: The per-sonne: ccmrnittee or Hazen and Hiemenz wi 1 ¡ interview the applicants and make a recommendation. App] ications wi 11 be ta.ken through June 24, 1qq-"""l , - - ,;> . Ayes: Reber " Rieke, Loso. Hazen. Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5'''''''''' . u . u Draina~e Problem: D1Ck Tauren has received two complaints rrom business owners along Joseph Street with regard +-,.., standing water. The (~ounc ~ 1 " ~ in general agreement to refer . - . , 1 to the City Engineer for was t..hlS iTìa~-r.er his opinion and recommendations. Counc i lor loso Reports Grant Application: Joe Bettendorf has completed the 1 ~ .¡. ~ for a app'ica....,on grant seeking financial assistance in the construction or a walkway around Morningside Park. The grant ""!.::: to seek assistance in the amount ~ eOf $2ì,OOO.OO. Centennial Park: The Park Board is requesting the (~ounc i 1 approve the expenditure to purchase edging to square off the area for the playground equipment in Centennial Park. The area would then be f i 11 ed with the rock collected rrom sweeping the streets. Additionally, the Park Board is requesting that a four root a¡~ea around the shelter be edged and rocked. Reber made . .." authorizing the expenditure to a mo", 1 on edge and rock the equipment area and park shelter boarder. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Discussion: Counc i lor Hiemenz r~equested that the motion be a.mended to use treated lumber or landscape timbers for the edging as ". .. 1 S I\" a more permanent so1utlon. Reber -3.nd Ri~ke amended the mot,on to use treated lUiilber ror edglng. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 The Park Board ìS a1<:,.., requesting that the Geo-bars be moved ' . .. the ,~~ lÎiLO area that 1 s being edged and rocked and the tires be permanently removed from the park. Loso made a motion to move the Geo-bars and remove the tires as requested. The motion was seconded by loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 . Counc i lor Rieke quest ioned the hours of the batht~oomsi n Centenn i a 1 Park. He has noticed that they are not available to the public during day time hours. Councilor Loso requested the City Offices to send a memo to the Police Department reminding the department to open and Page 2262 JunB 1 .., 1qO'"" ¡ ! J ,- '"' ,;) . , . close the bathrooms da i 1 y ,or the summer. Ad.iourn: Hazen made a motion +-("\ ad.Journ at 9:30 p.m. ; seconded by ....- Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, r\;:::t"'\ Hazen, u' ----, ;"emenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried S·()·() .v.v Ù//f"y /J,/ ' ù 'd 1- .......- ;/ ...-Ç..- I....:Æ.. ' '- J' '--" - ___ I " / Judy Weyrens Deputy Clerk . . Page 2263 Page 2264 June 21, 1993 . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of st. Joseph met in Special Session on Monday, June 21, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in ci ty Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY COUNCIL - Mayor Donald Bud Reber; Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Chief Brad Lindgren. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the resignation of Police Officer Steven A. Erickson, in order to allow him to pursue other interests. Mayor Reber called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and presented Officer Erickson's resignation. Loso made a motion to accept the resignation, effective July 5, 1993 as requested and to send a letter of thanks to him for his years of service to the City of st. Joseph. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. . Chief Lindgren discussed with the Council his preference of methods of securing applicants to fill the position. As recommended by the Chief, Rieke made a motion to advertise in the st. Cloud Times for three days; seconded by Hiemenz. Discussion - Brad and Rachel are to meet and discuss the methodology of the process. Ayes: Reber, Rieke; Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Hazen asked if Brad had interviewed Steve about his leaving in order to get information on what he liked and did not like about the department and what he felt could done to improve the department. Brad stated that he talked to steve for quite a while and would do an exit interview prior to his leaving. Mayor Reber requested that all the Members of the Council sign the thank you letter to Steve. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. with a motion by Hazen; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Q . Rachel Staple on Clerk/Administrator . P.O. Box 7, Avon, MN 56310 Phone 356-7342 FAX 356-7631 June 22, 1993 Donald "Bud" Reber City of St. Joseph P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Re: Acceptance in Writing of Northland Addition by City of St. Joseph. . Dear Mr. Mayor: Would it be possible to get the approval letter requested in April. I will take care of the housekeeping items addressed in your June 20th letter immediately. All the lots have been sold, and any construction debris on any lot will be replaced by a house during this building season. Meanwhile we will police the debris now to take care of Item 1 of your letter. The same contractor is doing Phase II, and I have notified him today to take care of Item 2 of your letter. As to Item 3 in your letter, we have deeded Outlot A North of Elm Street to the man living just North of it. He accepted it happily. We deeded Outlot B (drainage area) South of Elm Street to the City and gave the deed to John Scherer for recording. The City is now considering its acceptance. So we now own it. Bud, hopefully none of the above will prevent the City from accepting Northland now. "ZelY,!u . 2!:7J¿hmid TJS/clg Enclosures P.Q, Box 7, Avon, M:-I 56310 Phone 356-7342 FAX 356-7631 June 22, 1993 R. L. Larson Excavating 2255-12th Street Southeast . St. Cloud, MN 56304 Re: Northland Addition Letter From SEH Dear Randy: Please seed the area referred to in the enclosed letter from SEH so that the City of St. Joseph will write a letter accepting Northland. Do it as soon as possible and let me know when it is done. Sincerely, 1bJ¿~ TJS/clg . Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber Councilors Ken HieIDenz 21 First A venue NW Ross Rieke Bob Loso P,O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 (612) 363-7201 City Clerk/Adm FAX # 363-0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton ¡¡7fIR~~~L¿ =~,~.:~~-' ¡. ..... ..)¡j;~~ 2 2 :92·3 June 20, 1993 [ - ---------- -.---- -.----..- . Mr. Terry Schmid Lumber One PO Box 7 Avon/ MN 56310 Dear Terry: The City Council at their June 17, 1993 meeting considered your request to accept the improvements in . Northland I. Before the Council will accept the improvements, the following items need to be completed: 1. Construction debris on vacant lots must be removed. 2. The areas behind the curb and gutter along the entrance needs to be cleaned and seeded. 3. Clarification on the ownership of the property located North and South of Elm Street. If you have any questions this matter, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, (# Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator RS:jw Enclosures cc: Donald "Bud" Reber . Joe Bettendorf Dick Taufen - P.O. Box ï. Avon, MN 56310 Phone 356-7342 FAX 356-7631 April 27, 1993 Judy Weyrens City of St. Joseph P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Re: City's Acceptance of Northland's Streets, Sewer, and Water . Dear St. Joseph Council: The lenders are requesting from Lumber One some evidence that the City of St. Joseph has accepted Northland's improvements before they will close on some of the houses already built. I sent a copy of the letter from your City Engineer to the lender. It is enclosed. They said what they need is a letter from the City to Lumber One that states the City has accepted the improvements and will maintain them. Time is of the essence and some people cannot close their loans to move in until the letter is written to us. Sincerely, / ~~riüud Terry J. hmid, CEO Lumber, 0 e, Avon Inc. TJS/clg Enclosure cc: Julie at Liberty Loan \ . '\ , / C', \ I< ::-' /", ''}l'··, , ,~o ,,,' -' - - /// - "v...7, I.A '" .3 ¡ ~ :./ v (... -.' - .,,'" / ,i V 1; , -' ~\ '\ .-.,SíeJ ~/!,·/L..LC.~' ?v~~;' ~~W;:;~'''~-'' ;/ ~~.:~ y-~~ ~¿t~ r ~ J-~J . f.. ''"' .-< ~ ' f,-, !:vc. " l - ).- , " /'\ ~ ' I 1-. _ _ \, i .¿- / ) / '. - ----~../. EHGIHEERS.ARCHITECTS.PLAHHERS ENUE. PO, BOX -ï:;-, ST CLCU[J','¡;tN~~?.;.z-,<j.¡-~74Õ a005ï2-061ï ,in I] © rg D\V7LS i~'" . ! ¡, _ II! ~ October 26, 1992 Mr. Terry SchmJ.d : 1\ OCT 2 í ¡CO? :: ¡ i:' Lumber One ~v'- ::!; ': 101 - 2nd street North ¡J ....' :. , PO Box 7 ¡.-' . { Avon, MN 56310 -- Re: Northland Addition st. Joseph, MN Proj. 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For a dwelling containing seven through twelve dwelling units: $75.00 for the first dwelling unit. $50.00 for the second dwelling unit. . $10.00 for every other dwelling unit. For a dwelling containing thirteen or more dwelling units: $100.00 for the first dwelling unit. $50.00 for the second dwelling unit. $10.00 for every other dwelling unit. Compliance Order Approval Fee: $250.00 Re-Inspection Fee: $25.00 Missed Appointment Fee: $25.00 The terms "Dwelling" and "Dwelling unit" shall be as defined in Sec. 55.3 of the st. Joseph Code of Ordinances. This Resolution is adopted this ____ day of , 1993. City Clerk/Administrator N: \city\s1joe\af062193.221 . . ~~~~:,,~~ ...._,,~.".. " . ,,,",'., ". ~ .~~_. ..... -T;eH:::~~e~te: ~: ,~~~~~,,,,,,;,:, ..i:~·'f~ STEARNS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY June 17, 1993 Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator City of St. Joseph P.O. Box 668 St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Dear Ms. Stapleton: In response to the City of St. Joseph's request to expend funds from the St. Joseph History Fund for flower beds adjacent to the historic monument in Memorial Park, the Stearns County Historical Society board of directors determined at its June 16 meeting that . such use of funds would be inappropriate. In making its decision the board requested recommendations from its services committee. In its recommendation the committee expressed its opinion that funding of the flower beds would not meet requirements of the restricted fund which specifically defined fund use "to record and preserve the history of the St. Joseph area. " It was felt that planting of flowers would not record or preserve local history. While the board and staff applaud your efforts to improve the area of Memorial Park around the historic marker and wishes you success in obtaining funding support, it nevertheless is unable to support the project with the restricted St. Joseph History Funds. We hope you understand this determination. If you have any questions or comments regarding this action, I would be willing to respond. S;Z;¿Lf- David Ebnet Executive Director . MAILING ADDRESS: I FAX: 6122532172 I MUSEUM LOCATION: ~_~h BOX 702 ST. CLOUD MN 56302-0702 TELEPHONE: (612) 253 8424 235 SOUTH 33RD AVENUE ATomc::cn As$Oda!IOn 0/".,....,.. 0 0(, Benton County ~ Saint Joseph Township .. ~ Haven Township " APO". Saint Wendel Township auk Township i' ,""- , Sartell , . t Augusta Township '" ~\ " .. Sa uk Rapids Saint Cloud ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION Sherburne County Saint Cloud Township 665 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 Stearns County Saint Joseph 612/252-7568 Waite Park June 24, 1993 Rachel Stapleton st. Joseph City Hall P.O. Box 668 st. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Re: West Minnesota street and 2nd Avenue Northwest Dear Ms. Stapleton: As requested by the st. Joseph city Council we have analyzed the intersection of West Minnesota street and 2nd Avenue Northwest for proper traffic control devices. . West Minnesota street is functioning as a two lane minor arterial with approach volumes of 3,220 vehicles per day from the west and 2,068 vehicles per day from the east. Second Avenue Northwest functions as a two lane collector north of the intersection with an approach volume of 1,930 vehicles per day. Second Avenue Northwest to the south of the intersection functions as a driveway with a volume of 35 approaching vehicles per day. Traffic at this intersection is currently being controlled with a unique three-way stop sign installation including: a stop sign for east bound West Minnesota street and stop signs on 2nd Avenue Northwest for both north and south bound traffic. West bound West Minnesota Street, the fourth leg to this intersection has no controls posted. Accident data received from the st. Joseph Police Department found two accidents at this intersection within the last few years. Both accidents were similar, with east bound vehicles on West Minnesota Street first stopping at the intersection then proceeding to left turn into oncoming west bound traffic that was anticipated to stop. Review of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices indicates that accidents and hourly approach volumes do not meet warrants for the existing three-way stop installation. . Furthermore, warrants are not met for a more restrictive four-way stop installation based on the existing conditions. A Voluntary Association That is Committed to Coordinated Long-Range Planning Through Constant, Cooperative, Intergovernmental Communication I .-. ç · Rachel,Stap7.eton June 24,: ~1993' Page 2 Based on our analysis, the recommended traffic controls for this intersection should include stop signs for on1v the north and south approaches. There is no justification for motorists on West Minnesota street, which' functions as a minor arterial with the major flow of traffic, to be inconvenienced by a stop from either direction. Accordingly ,the. stop sign controlling east bound traffic should be ,removed. This change in,traffic'contro1s will not only eliminate the unnecessary 'stopping of the major flow of traffic, but will standardize the controls, eliminate confusion and enhance safety. Should you have any questions'or need additional information please contact me., sincerely, · ~~ Wi11iamG. Hansen Executive Directorl Transportation Engineer WGH/jh cc: Doug Weiszhaar, Stearns County Steve Eliason, SEH · LeCenter · Independent Abstract June 25, 1993 Company City of St. Joseph P. O. Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374-0668 Attn: Rachel Stapleton, Clerk/Administrator Re: Alley vacation Dear Ms. Stapleton: This letter is a follow-up to our phone conversation this date concerning the proposed alley vacation in Block 23 of Loso's Addition. As I mentioned during our call, my husband and I own the rental house located on Lot 4 (22 E. Elm) . Our concerns about this possible vacation center around snow removal and trash collection in the alley if the City'were to · grant the vacation. If the alley ceases to be a thoroughfare would this impede the plow and garbage trucks from entering the alley to complete these various tasks? We realize that the vacation would not include the alley adjoining Lot 4 but the fact that the alley would cease to be open to First Avenue would, we feel, present a problem for 'various services now provided in the alley. Since the house is rental property and since parking on the street in front of the house is limited it is most important that access to the house from the alley remain open. Neither my husband or I will be able to attend the hearing scheduled for July 1. How.ever, we would like to have the City consider the above prior to making a decision. I would also add that the house is presently listed for sale and that the real estate broker, Ollie Lesnick of Park 23 Realty, may be attending the hearing on our behalf. Thank you for your kind attention. · cc: Ollie Lesnick, Park 23 Realty Registered Abstracter - Le Sueur County, Minnesota 35 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 185, Le Center, MN 56057-0185 (612) 357-6555 FAX (612) 357-4390 . ~;:2/-?3 J j)~(7:Æ .~ 107ÆJ r 7ð 1/~ /~ ~ .~;fL.;,/~¡L aJ!z/ µ¿; j - i-7~ I~~ /.~~~ ~~ . ~~ _ ~ . I ;z%:.; ~~..~ ~~ Vf/$ d A/7 ;;I ~<' ~~ ';i~ . ~ 7ð /S32 3' - ~ ¡¿/ ~ ~ 9Þ-- ÇÇ3,:ß ~--:7J~ð - ~~ / -:::- - Benton County @ Saint Joseph Township Haven Thwnship Saint Wendel Township , -.... . auk Township , Sartel! - t Augusta Township .. Sauk Rapids Saint Cloud ST. CLOUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION Sherburne County Saint Cloud Township 665 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 Steams County Saint Joseph 612/252-7568 Waite Park June 23, 1993 Mayor Bud Reber P.O. Box :313 st. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Re: Invoice for Second Half Local Assessments, C.Y. 1993 Planning Work Program Dear Mayor Reber: The second half local assessments for the st. Cloud Area Planning Organization's calendar 1993 Planning Work Program are due on July 23, 1993. . A invoice for the second installment is attached. Sincerely, ~X~ William G. Hansen Executive Director WGH/jh Rachel Stapleton, Clerk ¡J~ c/Læ - :$ ~ 33Y,ú~ . A Voluntary Association That is Committed to Coordinated Long-Range Planning Through Constant, Cooperative, Intergovernmental Communication .. - . Saint Benedict's Convent Tel. 612-363.,-,00 51. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 June 22, 1993 Rachel Stapleton, City Clerkl Adm. City Hall ,P.O. Box 668 21 First Ave. NW St. Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Rachel, The Sisters of St. Benedict do own the land between Hollow Park and Millstream Convent. The hilly part that is not farmed has never been mowed. We would like to continue that practice since it is agricultural and undeveloped. It would also prevent some erosion. The taller grasses may help deter 3 wheelers a little, too. Per our discussion on the phone, I would like to request an exception . from the city ordinance on mowing. Thank you for your attention to this request. Sincerely, ~~~~' Sister Paula Revier, O.S.B. 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I [1~ id~. ~¿ de 7Ad( ~aÊL~ " 3490 Lexington Avenue North I I St. Paul, MN 55126 League of Minnesota Cities (612) 490-5600 June 17, 1993 Ms. Rachel Stapleton C1erk-Administrator-Treasurer PO Box 668 Saint Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Ms. Stapleton, The League of Minnesota cities is working on a project designed to match college students in need of practical municipal government experience with cities in rural Minnesota which desire assistance on areas of interest to these communities. In conjunction with this effort, LMC Field Representative Torn Thelen and LMC Intern Dale Powers will be visiting with elected and appointed officials in your area this summer to discuss how this project, called the Rural Minnesota . Partnership Project, can help your community. This program would be especially beneficial to smaller communities which lack the personnel and financial resources to otherwise hire and/or contract for services associated with a project. Torn and Dale have scheduled informational meetings throughout central Minnesota where we will discuss the project and answer any questions that you may have concerning this exciting new program. This letter is being sent in advance of the meetings to allow you to discuss your city's needs with your elected officials prior to the meeting. The meetings will be held at the following locations: June 30 7:00- 8:30pm Wadena City Hall July 7 10:00-11:30am Backus City Hall July 7 7:00- 8:30pm Brainerd Public Library 416 S 5 st. July 14 10:00-11:30am Albany city Hall July 14 7:00- 8:30pm Buffalo City Center 212 Central Ave. July 21 10: 00-1(: 30am Braham City Hall July 21 7:00-8:30pm Foley city Hall 251 4 Ave. Torn and Dale look forward to working with you on this much needed program. If you have any questions, contact the LMC office at 612-490-5600 and ask for either Torn or Dale. sincerely, ~~ . .---:--- /Ô7'-î Torn Thelen Dale Powers LMC Field Representative LMC Intern · 3490 Lexington Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55126 League of Minnesota Cities (612) 490-5600 June 23, 1993 TO: Managers and Clerks FROM: J~nik, Legislative Counsel UV RE: Garbage Collection Assessments ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ One of the toughest issues faced by the 1993 legislature was the problem caused by using Superfund as the primary means for achieving landfill cleanups. State and federal superfund · laws are very complex, expensive, and cumbersome, as many of our member cities have recently learned. Efforts to find a viable alternative to sup,erfund were stymied for over two years by opposition to fmancing a new program through facility disposal fees, collection fees, insurance taxes, charges on hazardous products, or various combinations. The League supported fmding an alternative to superfund, and preferred the imposition of a fee on products containing hazardous chemicals., Toward the end of the session, the Legislature settled on an alternative to fmance landfill cleanups using the State sales tax on garþage collection services. The current sales tax on garbage is estimated to generate approximately $14 million per year. In Chapter 172, 1993 Session Laws, the Legislature and Governor acted to impose a new $2 per year "assessment" on all residential customers and a 12Ç per yard assessment for all nonresidential customers. All collectors, whether public or private, are expected to impose, collect, and remit the new assessment beginning July 1, 1993. The Revenue Department is to account for the $2 assessment and the sales tax on solid waste collection and disposal services separately from other sales tax revenues and deposit all amounts received in the environmental fund and credit 4/7 of the moneys to the landfill cleanup account (established by M.S. 115B.42). The Department of Revenue has issued a Revenue Notice (printed on reverse side) which may answer questions you have about the assessment. We will try to get additional infonnation to · our members as soon it becomes available. ]JJ:mjd Ene. J6-22 OVER . 414.031 INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION 9072 election judges from voters resident in the area and shall supervise them in their duties. The board shall designate the polling place or places, using so far as possible the usual polling place or places. The polls shall be open at least 13 hours and until at least 8:00 p.m. The judges shall conduct the election so far as practicable in accordance with the laws regulating special elections. Only voters residing within the area primarily and substantially interested in or affected by the board's order shall be entitled to vote. The ballot shall bear the words "'For Annexation" and "'Against Annexation" with a square before each of the phrases in one of which the voter s1iall make a cross to express a choice. The ballots and election supplies shall be provided and the election judges shall be paid by the petitioners or annexing municipality. Immediately upon completion of the counting of the ballots, the judges of the election shall make a signed and verified certificate declaring the time and place of holding the election, that they have canvassed the ballots cast, and the number cast both for and against the proposition, and they shall then file the certificate with the executive director of the board. If the certificate shows the majority of the votes cast were "'For _.:\nnexation" the board's order shall be effective in accordance with subdivision 6. If a majority of votes were cast against the annexa- tion, the board shall not issue an order for annexation., If the, annexation is denied, or if it is defeated in the referendum, no proc....~ding for the annexation of substantially the same area riíày be initiated within two years from the date of the board's order, unless the new proceeding is initiated by a majority of the area's property owners and the petition is supported by any abutting townships and municipalities. The executive director shall upon receipt of the certificate notify all panies of record of the election results. Subd. 6. Effective date of annexation. The annexation shall be effective as of the . date fixed in the annexation order or on such later date as is fixed in the annexation order. History: 1969 c 1146 s 10; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1973 c 621 s 11; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1978 c 705 s 13; 1986 c 444; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 329 art 13 s 20; 1Sp1989 c 1 art 2 s 11 414.032 [Repealed, 1978 c 705 s 33] 414.0325 ORDERLY ANNEXATIONS WTIHIN A DESIGNATED AREA. Subdivision 1. Initiating the proœeding. One or more townships and one or more municipalities, by joint resolution, may designate an unincorporated àrea as in need of orderly annexation and may confer jurisdiction on the board over annexations in the designated area and over the various provisions in said agreement by submission of said joint resolution to the executive director. The resolution shall include a description of the designated area. Thereafter, an annexation of any part of the designated area may, be initiated by 'suþmitting to the executive director a resolution of any signatory to the joint resolution. or by the board of 'its own motion. Whenever the pollution control agency or other state agency pursuant to sections 115.03, 115.071, 115.49, or any law giving a state agency similar powers, orders a municipality to extend a municipal ser- vice to a designated unincorporated area, sucll an order will confer jurisdiction on the Minnesota municipal board to consider designation of the area for orderly annexation..' If a joint resolution designates an area as in need of orderly annexation and states that no alteration of its stated boundaries is appropriate, the board may review and comment, but may not alter the bo1Ìndaries. ' If a joint resolution designates an area as in need of orderly annexation, providei , for the coñditions for Its annexation,' and states that no consideration by the board is.; necessary, the boara may review and comment, but shall, Within 30 days, order the- :- anriexationìn accOrdance with the terniS of the resolution.'~ ::.' -<., .: ,; ;: _" -_' ':.. :';1,' "., _.' ~. -...._- _ - :.-- . 0""__- ~_.,. . __ . ~_. -=-",... .'~' !' -0 .,.--,.;: s '.~~1;< ';:.. Subd. 2 Board's hearing arid noti~ Upon receipt' of a resolution 'for 3.nnèxatio~.: . qf..å·j>aÌ:t 9f:1þ,~ desIgnated area, ihè çxeçutive director shall sefa time and place fo(ã;' heariñg'ìriaCcOrdancewithsectiori4I4.09.' "...,:" " ,.,~',. , ' ".,.':,-:-: , " ,d ' " ", '. ,'.' '.."', ""'':7:, ·Suôd. . 3. Board's order. In arriving at its decision, the board shall consider the fol}':;. lowing factors: . , "'-:. ': , ' , ' " . ' "1:~ I ì I I .- - INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION 414.0325 . ...:;"".:"- ~} Present population, past population growth and projected population of the . -PI'I?posed for annexation and the anneXÏ?g municipality;:~ , (BY-QUantity of1and within the property proposed for annexation'and the annex- '" Unicipality; and natural terrain including general topography, major watersheds, ,ëonditions and such natural features as rivers, lakes and major bluffs; c 'Degree of contiguity of the boundaries between the annexing municipality and ~'property proposed for annexation; .. (1) Present pattern of physical development of the property proposed for annexa- añd the annexing municipality including residential, industrial, commerciaL, agri- tUraI and institutional land uses; the present transportation network and potential ,'- ortation issues, including proposed highway development; "te) Land use controls and planning presently being utilized in the annexing munic- .ty and the property proposed for annexation, including comprehensive plans for , -, opment in the area and plans and policies of the metropolitan council. If there is iilconsistency between the proposed development and the land use planning ordi- êe in force, the reason for the inconsistency; ~(f) Present governmental services being provided in the annexing municipality '''"d the property proposed for annexation, including water and sewer service, fire rating . d protection, police protection, street improvements and maintenance, administra- ~ë services, and recreational facilities; :4g) Existing or potential problems of environmental pollution and the need for - ·tional services to resolve these problems; ,(h) Plans and programs by the annexing municipality forprovíding needed gov- enûÙêrital services to the property proposed for annexation; -:'iif Fiscal data of the annexing municipality and the property proposed for annexa- q~ including net tax capacity and the present bonded indebtedness, and the local tax õfthe county, school district, and township; ::~G) Relationship and effect of the proposed annexation on communities adjacent .tþe area and on school districts within and adjacent to the area; ~,(k) Adequacy of town government to deliver necessary services to the property F9Po'sed for annexation; , .~, m Analysis of whether the needed governmental services can best be provided _ ugh incorporation or annexation to an adjacent municipality; and '. (mf If only a part of a township is annexed, the ability of the remainder of the' ~ 'hip to continue or the feasibility of it being incorporated separately or being ," ed to another municipality. ' ~,: Based upon these factors, the board may order the annexation if it finds that the ,-.' proposed for annexation (a) is now or is about to become urban or suburban in ~cter and that the annexing municipality is capable of providing the services ", ed by the area within a reasonable time; or (b) if it finds that the existing township , !m?f .government is not adequate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; , O!:;(c} if~t finds that annexation would be in the best interests of the area proposed for ~:x~tlon. The board may deny the annexation if it conflicts with any provision of '_ e}OIIlt agreement. The board may alter the boundaries of the proposed annexation ,.IIlcreasing or decreasing the area so as to include that property within the designated. . which is in need of municipal services or will be in need of municipal services. -;. If the annexation is denied, no proceeding for the annexation of substantially the -.~, e area may be initiated within two years from the date of the board's order unless '~, n~w proceeding is initiated by a majority of the area's property owners and the peti- "% 15 supported by affected parties to the resolution. In all cases, the board shall set ',~. the factors which are the basis for the decision. ' :~ .i~ Subd. 4. Effective date of annexation. The board's order shall be effective upon the ~ce of the order or at such later time as is provided by the board in its order. ';;' Subd. 5. Planning in the area designated for orderly annexation. A joint resolution , 414.0325 INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION 9074 may provide for the establishment of a board to exercise planning and land use control authority \1IÏthin any area designated as an orderly annexation area pursuant to this sec- tion, in the manner prescribed by Minnesota Statutes 1976, section 471.59, Subdivi~ sions 2 to 8, inciusive. (a.) A board established pursuant to a joint resolution shall have all of the POwers contained in sections 462.351 to 462.364, and shall have the authority to adopt and enforce the uniform fire code promulgated pursuant to section 299F.Ol 1. (b) The joint resolution may provide that joint planning and land use controls shall apply to any or all pans of the area designated for orderly annexation as well as to any adjacent unincorporated or incoI])orated area, provided that the area to be included shall be described in the joint resolution. (c) If the joint resolution does not provide for joint planning and land use control. the following procedures shall govern: If the county and townships agree to exclude the area from their zoning and subdi- vision ordinances, the municipality may extend its zoning and subdivision regulations to include the entire orderly annexation area as provided in section 462_357, subdivi- sion 1, and section 462.358, subdivision L If the county and township do not agree to such extraterritorial zoning and subdivi- sion regulation by the municipality, zoning and subdivision regulation within the orderly annexation area shall be controlled by a three-member committee with one member appointed from each of the municipal, town., and county governing bodies. . This committee shall serve as the "governing body" and "board of appeals and adjust- ments", for purposes of sections 462.357 and 462.358, within the orderly annexation area. The committee shall have all of the powers contained in sections 462.351 to 462. 364, and shall have the authority to adopt and enforce the uniform fire code promul- gated pursuant to section 299F.O 11. History: 1978 c 705 s 14; 1Sp1981 c 4 art 1 s JïI,J72; 1982 c 424 s 116; 1983 c 18 s 1; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c 329 art 13 s 20; 1Sp1989 c 1 art 2 s 11 414.033 ANNEXATION BY ORDINANCE. Subdivision L Unincorporated property abutting a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by ordinance as provided for in this section. Subd. 2. A municipal council may by ordinance declare land annexed to the municipality and any such land is deemed to be urban or suburban in character or about to become so if: (a) The land is owned by the municipality; or (b) The land is completely surrounded by land \1IÏthin the municipal limits. Subd. 3. If the perimeter of the area to be annexed by a municipality is 60 percent or more bordered by the municipality and if the area to be annexed is 40 acres or less, the municipality shall serve notice of intent to annex upon the town board and the municipal board.. The town board shall have 90 days from the date of service to serve objections \1IÏth the board.. If no objections are forthcoming within the said 90 day period, such land may be annexed. by ordinance. If objections are filed with the board, u '. the board shall conduct hearings and issue its order as in the case of annexations under _ section 414.031, subdivisions 3 and 4. j, Suòd.. 4. (Repealed, 1978 c 705 s 33J SuM 5. If the land is platted., or, ifunplatteci, does not exceed 200 acres, the prop-\: erty owner or a majority of the property owners in number m'ay petîtion the municipaI~:' . council to have such land included within the abutting municipality and, within ten~, days thereafter, shall file copies of the petition with the board, the town board, the; , county board and the municipal council of any other municipality which borders the ":- land to be annexed. Within 90 days from the date of service, the town board or the _ municipal council of such abutting municipality may submit written objections to tb~ " annexation to the board and the annexing municipality. Upon receipt of such obje<:-- ~,: .$..,-.= - ..- --~. I I l . INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION 41~ , ' ~'board shall proceed to hold a hearing ànd issue its order in accordance ~ n 5~4.~~ I, subdivision~ 3, ~, and 5. If~tten obj~ons ax: not su_bmitted wi~ e speci1ied her~un~er and if!?e mumcrpal council detemunes that ~ropeny ~ ìor the annexatIon IS now or IS about to become urban or suburban ill charac~ 'by ordinance declare such land annexed to the municipality. If the petitio.Q, ,~ , ed by all the propeny owners of the land proposed to be annexed, the o~~ not be enacted until the muni~pal co~cil has held a hearing on .th~ pro~\i ' tion after at least 30 days mailed notIce to all property owners WIthin the ~ ~exed. ". 6. Whenever a proceeding for annexation is initiated under this section ~ any part of the land is included in another boundary adjustment proceeding pe~ ' . ore the board, no action thereon shall be taken by the municipality, unless o~il.= .,~vide~ by an order of the board, unt~ final. disposition has. been made o~, õn-pending before the board. Under this sectIon the board will accept a W3J.'.:~ 31I parties having a right to object, stating they have no objections to the propos..",~ ~ tion and waiving the 90 day period before an annexation ordinance may ~, ted. . 7. Any annexation ordinance provided for in this section must be filed wi1..\ _ ß!d, the township, the county auditor and the secretary of state and is final 0.,;", âa~ the ordinance is approved by the board. ubd. 8. [Repealed, 1980 c 487 s 23] ,SuM 9. The municipal board in its approval letter may state the population "'it' ~ annexed by ordinance. The stated population shall be effective on the date ~t. .0' r or at a later date set in the letter. If population infonnation is not contain~1 ê -petition or notice of intent for annexation and the annexation ordinance, th,;;, shall not state the population. S~~d. 10. The municipal board may, at its discretion, require the city or prope~ érs}o furnish additional information concerning an annexation by ordinance t\\ the board about the extent to which the proposed annexation conforms to 1% ~o,.,ry criteria set forth in sections 414.01, subdivision 1 and 414.031, subdivisi~ -ßistory: 1969 c 1146 s 12; 19ï5 c 271 s 6; 1978 c ï05 s 15-21; 19ï9 c 50 s 52; 19&,\ s],3 h --- -- J.: ..j;.. ·i¡" ~5 DIFFERENTIAL TAXATION. 1:,; ;¡",. ~~enever a board order, under section 414.031,414.0325, or 414.033, annexes.. ;.-.~ , or all of a township to a municipality, the board may provide that the tax rate OJ.~ .~exing municipality on the area annexed shall be increased in substantially equa;¡ , . , nio~s over not more than six years to equality with the tax rate on the prope~' ~y WIthin the municipality. The appropriate period, if any, shall be' based on ~ reasonably required to effectively provide full municipal services to the annexed " !.:; 1-!! ,~~tOry: 1978 c 705 s 22; 1979 c 50 s 53; 1987 c 50 s 1; 1989 c 277 art 4 s' 46 t:!:i jiJ; 4~36 MUNICIPAL REIMBURSEMENT. jj,¡ fl ;. ~en a board order under section 414.0325 annexes part of a town to a municipal- ...·h:; ¡1¡il' _'.1. e orderly annexation agreement between the town and municipality may provide ¡Ii!; -~bursement from the municipality to the town for all or part of the taxable prop- ~ !!, q Iii! - <:nnexed as part of the board order. The reimbursement shall be completed in sub- ¡ n, I:!W ' - tially equal payments over not less than two nor more than six years from the time I- i'! ~eXation. , "11: . 'J -.}Iistory: 1981 c 189 s 1 ,:¡I: f'1 1.1 I 'Iii 'j I: 'I" j: II ,,:¡'j i!1. t J r ~ 414.041 INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION 9076 9077 ä i Ir ~ 414.04 [Repealed, 1969 c 1146 s 20] included munic 1~ ; 414.041 CONSOLIDATION OF TWO OR MORE MUNICIPALITIES. benefit planning :t'- and potential tr r Subdivision L Initiating the proceeding. Two or more municipalities may be the (e) Analysi: '11 subject of a single proceeding provided that each municipality abuts at least one of the " with compreher included municipalities. The proceeding shall be initiated. in one of the following ways: (f) Analysi: "( (a) Submitting to the executive director a resolution of the city council of each municipalities ( ... affected municipality; 'p tion; (b) Submitting to the executive director a petition signed by five percent or more (g) Analysi r of the resident voters of a municipality who voted for governor at the last general elec- whether munic: !: tion; or (h) Analys !" (c) By the board on its own motion. :. the included m r The petition or resolution shall set forth the following information about each :i (i) Analysi " included municipality: name, description of boundaries, the reasons for requesting the n consolidation and the names of all parties entitled to mailed notice under section (j) Analysi 414.09. The pany initiating the proceeding shall serve copies of the petition orresolu- The board ;¡ tion on all of the included municipalities. . ~ aínendment or ~:¡ Subd. 2. Appointment of consolidation commission. Upon receipt of a petition or . based. upon th, Q: . C affecied munic '" a resolution requesting consolidation or upon the board's own motion, the board shall !i ;; The board ;¿ appoint a consolidation commission from a list of ten candidates submitted by each - ~ ' ~ li-' affected city council. The commission shall be composed of not fewer than five mem- best interests ( ~, fa ~ . bers from each affected municipality. From a separate list of three persons submitted which are the ' IJi by each affected city council, the board shall appoint a commission chair who is not If the boa a resident of an affected municipality but who resides in an affected county. officers in accc ~ No person is disqualified from serving on a consolidation commission by reason pili~es is a st< of holding other elected or appointed office. Consolià.ation commission members shall of governmen .~ hold office until a consolidation report has been issued by the commission. The board adopted PursL ~. shall fill vacancies in the commission by appointment. The consolidation commission municipalitie~ " shall make rules with reference to its operation and procedures including quorum :: tet 412, the ne - ; . requirements with reference to its operations and procedures. ? fom under w ,,;. Subd. 3. Commission's hearing and report. The consolidation commission shall ;,:' members sha . :: include a pro . , conduct hearings regarding the proposed consolià.ation. The hearings shall include, but are not limited to, the following subjects: order combin ~' (a) The contents of any city charter for the proposed consolidated city or the form ;- order for con: " . or general ele ¡;: of government of the proposed consolidated city; ~ì , - municipalitie ì.. (b) Analysis of whether a ward system shall be included in the form of government tt¡ : . the governin; j; of the proposed consolidated city; and t' ':").:Notwith i'- (c) Each factor considered by the board under subdivision 5, clauses (a) to (i). ôiiÌèfeStabfu , ~' Based on these factors and upon other matters which come before the consolida- "ot less than ¡' r tion commission, the commission shall issue a report to the municipal board with find- . ember. Wl: ~ 1>.' ings and recommendations within two years from the date of the board's initial ~y may, b to i: appointment of the commission. ~:: The nev . :- Subd. 4. Board's hearing and notice. Upon receipt of the commission's report, the : i: ~ess previ( t executive director shall designate a time and a place for a hearing in accordance with '~f~~ indue l section 414.09. ."Thè' nu Subd. 5. Board's order. In arriving at its decision, the board shall consider the f01- " iîSõ1idàtic '. lowing factors: -iioñ..' ' (a) Present population, past population growth and projected population of the :'1,,:".....n,-;'- - .' , theè' '" ' .-: 1 included municipalities; ã~:¡ ," lidatic (b) Quantity of land within the included municipalities; and natural terrain .. ~õf.the ~. ~ including general topography, major watersheds, soil conditions, and such natural fea- If :subd. tures as rivers, lakes and major bluffs; ;a¡)ëtitio: (c) Degree of contiguity of the boundaries between the included municipalities; _ :~De firi ... (d) Analysis of whether present planning and physical development in the .. ~?pali' " t· i~ . ~ ;;. ~, ¡ --- '~~'- I ¡ ,t 9077 INCORPORATION, DETAOlMENT, ANNEXATION 414.041 included municipalities fudicates that the consolidation of these municipalities will .ITIES. benefit planning and land use patterns in the area; the present transportation network and potential transportation issues, including proposed highway development; wties may be the: ' (e) Analysis of whether consolidation of the included municipalities is consistent at least one of the.:' with comprehensive plans for the area; le following ways:... ->_ (f) Analysis of whether governmental services now available in the included y council of each municipalities can be more effectively or more economically provided by consolida- tion; - (g) Analysis of whether there are existing or potential environmental problems and whether municipal consolidation will help improve such conditions; (h) Analysis of tax and governmental aid issues involved in the consolidation of 1ation about each' ~- the included municipalities; and for requesting th¿ " (i) Analysis of the effect of consolidation on area school districts. :ice under section' G) Analysis of the applicability of the state building code. petition or resolu- The board shall consider and may accept, amend, return to the commission for , - amendment or further study, or reject the commission's findings and recommendations pt of a petition or based upon the board's written determination of what is in the best interests of the m, the board shall affected municipalities. -ubmitted by each The board shall order the consolidation if it finds that consolidation will be for the >er than five mem- best interests of the municipalities. fu all cases, the board shall set forth the factors 1ersons submitted which are the basis for the decision. ~ who is not, If the board orders consolidation, it shall provide for election of new municipal !y. officers in accordance with section 414.09. If the most populous of the included munici- IIDssion by reason palities is a statutory city, the new municipality shall be a statutory city and the plan ion members shall of government shall be Optional Plan A, provided that an alternate plan may be llssion. The board adopted pursuant to section 412551, at any time. If the most populous of the included ation commission, municipalities is a home rule charter city or organized under a statute other than chap- including quorum ter 412, the new municipality shall be governed by its home rule charter or the statutory form under which it is governed except that any ward system for the election of council commission shall members shall be inoperable. If the commission's findings and recommendations s shall include, but include a proposed home rule charter for the new municipality, the board may in its order combine the issue of the adoption of the charter and the vote on approval of the order for consolidation into one question on the ballot, and shall submit it in a special or general' election as provided in section 41 0.1 O~ The ordinances of all of the included )rm of government municipalities shall continue in effect within their former boundaries until repealed by the governing body of the new municipality. , :lauses (a) to (i). Notwithstanding any other provision ofIaw to the contrary, the board may in its "ore the consolida- order establish a ward system in the new municipality, in which event it shall establish not less than three nor more than seven wards, each of which shall elect one council a1 board with 1ìnd- member. When more than two years have elapsed after consolidation, the governing :he board's initial body may, by a four-fifths vote, abolish the ward system. ission's report, the The new municipality shall assume the name of the most populous municipality unless previous to the election another name is chosen by joinÙesolution of a majority .n accordance with· of the included municipalities,or by the consolidation commission. : ill consider the fol- ;. The number of license privileges existing m the mcluded municipalities prior to consolidation and pursUant to state law shall not beð.iminished as a result of the consol- idation. ' " ' population of the If the consolidation is denied or defeated in a referendum, no pro~eeding for the '. consolidation of the same municipalities may be' initiated within two years from the .tura! terrain ' date of the board's order unless authorized by the board. h natural fea- ." Subd. 6. Final approval of the consolidation. (a) If the consolidation was initiated ¡ ;:d municipalities; j" by a petition of the resident voters ofa municipality, thè board's order for consolidation shall be final upon approval by resolution of the city councils in each of the affected velopment in the ',: municipalities unless ten percen.t or more of the resident Ýoters of an affected municí- '" I í ! ( . 414.041 INCORPORATION, DETACHMENT, ANNEXATION gQ78 pality who voted for governor at the last general election petition the city council for a referendum on the consolidation. The petition must be submitted within 90 days of the final date of the board's order or the date of final approval of the board's order by the city councils, whichever is later. Upon receipt and veriñcation of the petition, the board shall order the municipalities to conduct separate referenda at a general or spe- cial election in each municipality on the same day, and the referenda shall be held within six months of the receipt of the petition. Costs of the respective referenda shall be borne by the respective municipality. A majority of those voting in each city must approve the proposed consolidation. The results of the referenda shall be certified to the executive director of the municipal board by the chief election judge within ten days after the referenda. The executive director shall upon receipt of the certificate notify all parties of the election results. (b) If the consolidation was initiated by a city council resolution of each affected municipality, the board's order for consolidation shall be final unless ten percent or more of the resident voters of an affecterl municipality petition for a referendum as pro- vided in clause (a). (c) If the consolidation was initiated by the board's own motion, no consolidation order of the board involving existing municipalities shall become effective unless adopted by the council of each affected municipality by a majority vote and unless the consolidation order of the board is approved by the qualiñed voters of the affected municipalities at a general or special election set according to law. The form of the bal- lot shall be fixed by the board; and. if a majority of the votes cast on the question in . each municipality are in favor of its adoption, the order of the board shall become effec- tive as provided herein. (d) Notwithstanding a disapproval of the board's order for consolidation by a city council of an affected municipality required to approve the board's order in clause (a) or (c), the board's order for consolidation shall nevertheless be deemed approved by that city council if ten percent or more of the resident voters of that municipality who voted for governor at the last general election petition the city council for a referendum on the consolidation as provided in clause (a), and a majority of those voting in that municipality approve the board's order for consolidation. Subd_ 7. Differential taxation. Where one municipality is receiving substantially fewer municipal services, the board may provide that the tax rate of the municipality shall be increased in substantially equal proportions over a period of not more than five years to equality with the tax rate in the remainder of the new municipality. The period shall be determined by the board on the basis of the period reasonably required to pro- vide substantially equal municipal services. Subd. 8. Effective date. The consolidation shall be effective upon the election and qualification of new municipal officers, or at such later date as set by the board in its order. History: 1969 c 1146 s 13; 1973 c 123 art 5 S Î; 1973 c 621 S 5; 1975 c 2ïJ S 6; 1978 c 705 S 23; 1979 c 287 S 1; 1986 c 444; 1989 c 27ï art 4 S 47 414.05 [Repealed. 1969 c 1146 s 201 414.051 BOARD'S REVIEW OF TOWNSHIPS ACCORDING TO POPULATION. After each federal census the board may determine the townships which have a population in excess of 2,000 exclusive of any municipality or part of a municipality within the township and make recommendations which it deems necessary and reason- able to the board of any such township. . History: 1969 C 1146 S 14; 1975 c 271 S 6; 1981 c 357 S 106 414.06 DETACHMENT OF PROPERTY FROM A MUNICIPALITY. Subdivision 1. Inìtiating the p~g. Property which is situated within a munic- ipality and abutting the municipal boundary, rural in character and not developed for - ...-.---- -'-~ . INCORPORATION, DETAOiMENT, ANNEXATION 414.061 äIi residential, commercial, or1Ï1d1JSt!ial purposes may be .detãChed fiom the munic- "ty according to the following procedure~ The proceeding may be fuitiated by sub- - .' g to the board a resolution of the municipality to which, the land is'attached or 'Submitting to the board a petition of all of the property owners of the land to be ~"tached if the area is less than 40 acres or of75 percent of the property owners ifover -acres. The petition or resolution shall set fonh the boundaries and the area of the d to be detached, the number and character of the buildings, the resident population, -'~a the municipal improvements, if any, in the area. JCSubd. 2. Board's hearing and notice. Ifboth a resolution of the municipality and 3.Perltion by all the property owners are submitted., no hearing is necessary. In any other caSé, upon receipt of a petition or resolution, the executive director of the board shall 'gnare a time and place for a hearing in accordance with section 414.09. ~,s, Suhd. 3. Board's order. Upon completïon oÍthe hearing, the board may order the "tacbment ifit finds that the requisite number of property owners have signed the peti- 'on if initiated by the property owners, that the property is rural in character and not developed for urban residential, commercial or industrial purposes, that the property "within the boundaries of the municipality and abuts a boundary, that the detachment . would not unreasonably affect the symmetry of the detaching municipality, and that -iliè land is not needed for reasonably anticipated future development. The board may - (leny the detachment if it finds that the remainder of the municipality cannot continue ~- carry on the functions of government without undue hardship. The board shall have ãUthority to decrease the area of property to be detached and may include only a part ,~ the proposed area to be detached. If the tract abuts more than one township, it shall --,<. me a part of each township, being divided by projecting through it the boundary · < 'e between the townships. The detached area may be relieved of the primary responsi- ility for existing indebtedness of the municipality and be required to assume the --Odebtedness of the township of which it becomes a part, in such proportion as the .nard shall deem just and equitable having in view the amount ofuxes due and delin- - ent and the indebtedness of each townshíp and the municipality affected., if any, and r what purpose the same was incurred, all in relation to the benefit inuring to the - detached area as a result of the indebtedness and the last net tax capacity of the taxable property in each township and municipality. , ,",~~'. Subd. 4. Effective date of detachment. The detachment shall be effective upon the 0, ce of the board's order, or at such later date, as provided by the board in its order. n', '" _ ' :..:.:History: 1959<:686 s 6; 1961 c 645 s 6; 1963 c807 s 11; 1965 c 899 s 15; 1969 c 1146 :f¿; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1978 c 705 s 24; 1988 c 719 art 5 s 84; 1989 c329 art 13 s 20 ,414.061 CONCURRENT DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION OF INCORPO- _,._TED LAND. '~" Subàivision 1. Initiating the proceeding. Property of one municipality which abuts ,another may be concurrently detached and annexed by the procedure set forth in this ;;.~ion. The proceeding shall be initiated by submitting to the exeçutive director reso1u- ~~ons of both municipalities describing the land and stating their desire to detach and :~ex the land. ,~." SuM 2. Board's order. If the resolutions are in order, the board may order the ~.tachment and annexation. " " ,~/ Subd. 3. Effective date. The concurrent detachment and annexation shall be effec- ':~ve upon the issuance of the board's order, or at such later date as provided by the ,!card in its order. -f' ,Subd. 4. Board initiation. The board may initiate proceedings for the concurrent '~ d.etachment and annexation of portions of one municipality completely surrounded by ,~~~other municipality, on its own motion or upon the petition of all of the owners of ~;},propeny in the completely surrounded area. In such cases the board shall conduct hear- '?-lIlgs and issue its order as in the case of consolidations of two or more municipalities "':'~der sections 414.041, subdivision 5, and 414.09.' " , " . 414.061 INCORPORATION, DETACHME."fI', ANNEXATION 9080 Subd. 4a. PrOperty not joining major portion of municipality. Upon the petition of all of the owners of property of a portion of a municipality which at no point joins the major portion of the municipality but which at some point joins another municipality the board may initiate proceedings for the concurrent detachment and annexation of said portion. In such cases the board shall conduct hearings and issue its order as in the case of consolidations of two or more municipalities under sections 414.041, subdi- vision 5, and 414.09. Subd. 5. Property owner initiation. Property owners may initiate proceedings for the concurrent detachment of their property from one mumcipality and its annexation [Repealeá to an adjacent municipality by a petition signed by all of them. The board shall conduct hearings and issue its order as in the case of consolidations of two or more municipali- ties under sections 414.041, subdivision 5 and 414.09. History: 1969 c 1146 s 16; 1973 c 621 s 6; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1978 c 705 s 25-27; 1985 c 30 s 4; lSp1986c 3 art 1 s 53-55 414.063 JOINT AGREE1\1ENTS. After notice and hearing as provided in section 414.09, the board may include pro- visions of joint agreements between political subdivisions in its orders. History: 1978 c 705 s 28 414.065 STATE LANDS, PROCEEDINGS. In any case iÌl which the state is the fee owner of land partly or wholly within any area proposed tò be part of a boundary adjustment, the executive council of the state of Minnesota maý petition for, or consent to, any action proceeding under this chapter, . if the council deems such action to be in the best interests of the state. History: 1965 c 899 s 16; 1978 c 705 oS 29 414.06i APPORTIONMENT OF ASSETS A1'ID OBUGATIONS. Subdivision 1. Township or municipality divided. Whenever the board divides an existing governmental unit, the board may apportion the property and obligations between the governmental unit adding territory and the governmental unit from which the territory was obtained. The apportionment shall be made in a just and equitable - manner having in view the value of the existing township or municipal property located in the area to be added, the assets, value, and location of all the taxable property in the existing township or municipality, the indebtedness, the taxes due and delinquent, other revenue accrued but not paid to the existing township or municipality and the ability of any remainder of the township or municipality to function as an effective gov- ernmental unit. The order shall not relieve any property from any tax liability for pay- ment for any bonded obligation, but the taxable property in the new municipality may be made primarily liable thereon. Subd. 2. Entire township or municipality. When an entire township is annexed by -: an existing municipality, or an entire township is incorporated into a new municipality; .~ or a municipality is consolidated into a new municipality, all money, claims, or proper- ties, including real estate owned, held, or possessed by the annexed, incorporated town- - : ship or municipality, and any proceeds or taxes levied by such town or municipality, " collected or uncollected, shall become and be the property of the new or annexing :.. municipality with full power and authority to use and dispose of the same for public :- purposes as the council, or new annexing municipality may deem best, subject to the',~ rights of creditors. Any bonded indebtedness of a town or former municipality annexed; to an existing municipality or incorporated or consolidated into a new municipality : shall be'borne only by that property within the boundaries of the fonner town or munic-~ ipality, 'provided, howeÝer"the imitS of government concerned may by resolution of., . their governing bodieS agree that the new municipalitY shall assume the bonded indebt~-; edness of the fonner units of government existing and outstanding at the timè of ann~"· ation, incorporation or consolidation.' , . ;, . . INCORPORATION. DETACHMENT. ANNEXATION 414.09 ,- r. Upon the petition 0- _." Subd. 3. Revision of tax records; redistribution ofIevies.m an apportionment made :h at no point joins -tli s another municipality ~ër this section the board may order the county auditor to revise tax records aÎÌd lent and annexation of reSpread levies at any time prior to December 15 or order the county treasurer to redís- .J.d issue its order as in "~ibute taXes levied and receivable., ' ections 414.041, subdi- '~;: History: 1969 c 1146 s 17; 1971 c 62 s 1; 1973 c 621 s ï; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1978 c 705 .niriate proceedings fo1':' s}O Jity and its annexation [Repealed, 1978 c 705 s 33] l1e board shall conduct "~~í4.07 APPEAlS. ¥o or more municip3li.." '~, ,.Subdivision L Orders of board. time limitation. All orders of the board shall be iSsUed within two years from the date of the first hearing thereon provided that the time , may be extended for a fixed additional period upon consent of all parties of record. Fail- ,\ire to so order shall be deemed to be an order denying the matter before the board. An "âppea1 may be taken from such failure to so order in the same manner as an appeal from Joard may include pro--, , _:ãÏ1 order as provided in subdivision 2. s orders. r,....- Subd. 2. Grounds for appeal. Any person aggrieved by any order of the board may __ äppea1 to the district conn upon the following grounds: (a) that the board had no jurisdiction to act; -:t (b) that the board exceeded its jurisdiction; y or wholly within any ~<:~- (c) that the order of the board is arbitrary, ftaudulent, capricious or oppressive or ~g~il of the sta~~.' ~ ~ unreasonable disregard of the best Ìi1terests of the territory affected; or ' nderthis chapte;" ,",= (d) that the order is based upon an erroneous theory of law. tee ' "~~ :'.>" The appeal shall be taken in the district court in the county in which the majority õfthe area affected is located. The appeal shall not stay the effect of the order. All -chatices and other documents shall be served on both the executive director and the attorney general's assistant assigned to the board. . ' :~. If the court determines that the action of the board involved is unlawful or unrea- _isonable or is not warranted by the evidence in case an issue of fact ìs involved; the court =~íñay vacate or suspend the action of the board involved, in whole or in part, as the case ":"J'CqUÌres. The matter shall then be remanded to the board for further action in comor- ~' ~-'ty with the decision of the court. "0' _To render a review of a board order effectual, the aggrieved person shall file with J~e court arlm;n;strator of the district court of the county in which the majority of the ~area is located. within 30 days of the order, an application for review together with the ~unds upon which the review is sought. An appeal lies from the district court as in other civil cases. ,_" History. 1959 c 686 s 7; 1961 c 645 s 7; 1969 c 1146 s 18; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1976 c 239 .1-.... -~, S 42; 1978 c 705 s 31; 1983 c 247 s 150; ISp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82 :>wnship is annexed bý - to a new municipalitY, ¿,414.08 APPEAlS FROM DISTRICT COURT. ney, claims, or proper- , ;~~ An appeal may be taken under the rules of civil appellate procedure by the Minne- ~ incorporated tow.J1: -:;- SOta municipal board from a final order or judgment made or rendered by the district town or municipality : '; cou~ v.:hen the board determines that the final order or judgment adversely affects the the new or annèXfug; '; public Interest. ' ::Jf the same for pubIï ,m best, subject to the History. 1965 c 834 s 1; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1976 c 239 s 43; 1983 c 247 s 151 municipality anIiex~ ' t 414.09 UNIFORM PROCEDURES OF BOARD. ':0 a new municipality ~rtown or munic- 7;"' d Subdivision L Hearings. Proceedings initiated by the submission of an initiating by resolutioitõt. ~.~ acument Or by the board of its own motion shall come on for hearing within 30 to 120 e bonded iridebt- .,~.. da.ys from receipt of the document by the board or from the date of board action. In g at the time of a.??ei ..::; '. ~y ~roceeding before the board and upon ~e requ~st of any party, the boar~ shall meet ,~_ p YS1caJ.1y rather than by means of electronIc media. The place of the heanng shall be ~.~~,:J.n the County where a majority of the affected territory is situated, and shall be estab- ¡<~ ~_'Õ-.; '. ·'o~~ .'~~ ~:=__~';;'(;:, = --r~-' :-~s;-.:~:;(,~ >~~ O~~', - - . - !' . '. f ~. 414.09 INCORPORATION, DEfACHMEIVr, ANNEXATION 9082 9083 lished for the convenience of the parties. The executive director shall mail notice of the hearing to the following parties: the township or municipality presently governing the affected territory; any township or municipality abutting the affected territory; the county where the affected territory is situated; and each planning agency which has ~.-:, jurisdiction over the affected area. The executive director shall cause notice of the hear- -- ing to be published for two successive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circulation in the affected area. When the board exercises its authority to change the boundaries of the affected area so as to increase the quantity of the land, the hearing shall be recessed and reconvened upon two weeks published notice in a legal newspaper of gen- eral circulation in the affected area. Town laws, ~li O1aru:r, ordinan, Subd. 2. Transmittal of board's order. The executive director shall cause copies of as ~dcn.ce. the board's order to be mailed to all parties entitled to mailed notice of hearing under 415.021 COOifi~O_D of 0: . . 415.10 Certain QUes; off subdiVlSion 1, the secretary of state, the department of revenue, the statè demographer, payments. individual property owners if iniùated in that manner, and any other party of record. Subd. 3. Elections of municipal officers. An order approving an incorporation or consolidation pursuant to this chapter shall set a date for this election of new municipal officers not less than 45 days nor more than 60 days after the issuance of such order. The board shall appoint an acting clerk for election purposes, at least three election judges who shall be residents of the new municipality, and shall designate polling places within the new municipality. The acting clerk shall prepare the official election ballOL Affidavits of candidacy may be filed by any person eligible to hold municipal office not more than four weeks nor less than two weeks before the date designated by the board for the election. The election shall be conducted in conÎormity with the charter and the laws for conducting municipal elections insofar as applicable. Any person eligible to vote at a . township or municipal election within the area of the new municipality, is eligible to vote at such election. Any excess in the expense of conducting the election over receipts from filing fees shall be a charge against the new municipality; any excess of receipts shall be deposited in the treasury of the new municipality. History: 1969 c 1146 s 19; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1975 c 271 s 6; 1976 c 44 s 31; 1978 c 705 s 32; 1984 c 543 s 48 [Repealed ___ [Repealed [Repealed [Repealed MS 1941 [Repealed [Repealed, . ~ , . ST. CLOUD METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION WAITE PARK, SAUK RAPIDS, ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA 665 FRANKLIN AVE. N.E" ST. CLOUD, MN 56304 (612) 251-1499 June 25, 1993 RACHEL STAPLETON ST JOSEPH CITY CLERK PO BOX 668 ST JOSEPH MN 56374 Dear Rachel: The St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission has initiated the public input process for creating the Year 2000 Tra.T1sit Development Program (TDP). The TOP is a component of transportation planning required by the Federal TraÍ1sit Administration and Federal Highway Administration for long term planning of metropolitan area public transit service. The MTC will be utilizing the TDP as a short and long term planning medium which will serve in guiding the MTC to the year 2000. The MTC would like to offer you or your organization an opportunity to meet with us to offer . any suggestions or input with regards to MTC transit: services. The purpose of this meeting opportunity is for you, to present or bring up for discussion areas of concern or specific matters' which you feel should be reflected: in the Transit Development Program. The MTC has half-hour meeting times available on Thursday, July 15 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please call Kim at the MTC administration office (251-1499) to schedule your time and let her know who will be attending. David W. Tripp Executive Director enclosure: TDP Outline . America's Best Small Transit System as judged by the American Public Transit Association - 1989-90 COMMISSIONERS: ALCUIN J. RINGSMUTH . CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY, THOMAS R, BRAUN· VICE CHAIRMAN, CHUCK WINKELMAN· TREASURER, SONJA HAYDEN BERG· MEMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR· DAVID W, TRIPP , , '" . ST. CLOUD METROPOLITAN 1RANSIT COMMISSION 1994 - 2000 1RANSIT DEVELOP:MENT PROGRAM (TDP) OUfLINE 1. Introduction Purpose of Transit Development Program 2. St. Cloud MTC Goals and Objectives Mission Statement Goals and Objectives Statements 3. Executive Summary of Program 4. MTC Transit Service Area Background Introduction History of St. Cloud Area Transit Service Metropolitan Area Overview Transportation Infrastructure . Census Data & Analysis Population/Housing Economy/Employment Existing Metropolitan Area Automobile Usage Metropolitan Planning Organization Coordination St. Cloud Area Planning Organization ISTEA Issues Transportation Demand Management Strategies Transit Security Financial Capacity Analysis Public Input & Involvement 5. Existing Public Transportation Services Introduction Regular Route Transit Existing Service Structure Managerial/Operational/Planning Functions Fleet Characteristics Fare Structure . System Ridership Characteristics 1 " Base System . SCSU Transit Services Financial Data Convention Services Comparison With Other Systems Specialized Service Program Existing Service Contract Service Operators Ridership/Fares/Financial Data ADA Paratransit Plan Conformance Implementation Items Comparison With Other Systems Transit Facilities Operations Center MTC Transit Center Bus Shelter Program Metro Express Program History/Service Characteristics Guaranteed Ride Home Program . St. Cloud Area Metro Rideshare Program History/Program Characteristics Coordination With Other Programs Park and Ride Multimodal Connection Greyhound Agency Sherburne County and Tri-CAP Heartland Express 6. Transit Market Analysis Introduction Surveys On-Board Surveys Telephone Surveys Miscellaneous Surveys Transit Marketing Historical Overview Current Marketing Program Methods For Marketing Transit Services . 2 , 4 - . Mediums Utilized Fixed Route Schedules/SignagelBus Information Financial Considerations Future Marketing Potential 7. Future Transit Service Introduction ISTEA Issues Expanded and Enhanced Transit Service Areas Discussion of Various Transit Service Delivery Systems Future Funding Considerations Land Use & Roadway Development Reforms Transportation Demand Management Strategies Transit Security Financial Capacity Analysis Public Input & Involvement Fixed Route Service Expanded Transit Service Areas . Sunday Service Route/Schedule Expansion Accessible Fixed Routes Financial Considerations and Planning Specialized Service Program Expanding Service Area Coordination With Other Providers Greater Demands For Service Financial Considerations S1. Cloud State University Transit Services Extended Routing and Service Hours SCSU Student/Faculty Unlimited Metro Bus Access Plan Financial Considerations Other Transportation Services Senior Express Public Vanpool Program Bike and Ride Program FinanCial Consideration . 8. Annual MTC Planning Requirements 3 . TDP Monitoring, Evaluation and Amending . Transportation System Management (ISM) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Five- Y ear Financial Capacity Analysis Plan Privatization Evaluation Requirements 9. Public Input Process Public Notice of Transportation Program Development Transportation Program Development Information Meetings Public Hearing Final Plan Availability 10. Appendices II. List of Tables 12. List of Figures . . 4 , lJL . Mi Lsota Association of Small Cities Nancy Larson Pat Bonniwell Executive Director Administrative Advisor 21828 MN Hwy. 15 PO Box 176 Dassel MN 55325 Dassel MN 55325 (612) 275-3130 (612) 275-2707 Dear Small City Official, Grass roots government begins at the local level, but decisions that are made in St. Paul have a great affect on how cities operate. Sometimes it appears that we have no say in what happens at the State Legislature, but small municipalities do have a voice. The Minnesota Association of Small Cities is working hard to make sure your needs are addressed. With the help of our member cities, we have been able to forge a strong coalition . that has garnered the attention of the legislature. legislative staff. state agencies and other city groups. It has also produced results. However, numbers count--both in gaining legislative clout and in handling our budget. And since we can always use more muscle in St. Paul and put more weight in our treasury, it would be great if we could substantially increase the number of cities belonging to the Association. That is why we are asking you to join other cities across the state by enrolling as a member of the Minnesota Association of Small Cites. As you can see by the enclosed statement, we strive to keep our dues at a reasonable level and our budget at a cost- conscious $60,000. But in order to make it even easier for you. we are offering a 5 percent discount to cities that pay their dues prior to July 31~ 1992- I encourage you to join the Association and help provide the support needed to enable our organization to serve as a collective voice for small cities. In order to assist you in making your decision, I have enclosed additional information for you and your council to review. Sincerely, / ~~ . Nancy Larson , Executive Director MAKING BIG THINGS HAPPEN FOR SMALL CITIES! ~ .Þ . Dee Long Minnesota Speaker of the House House of 463 State Office Building Representatives St. Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296-0171 June 23, 1993 Donald "Bud" Reber 21 First Avenue P.O. Box 668 st. Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Mr. Reber, Thank you very much for writing during the 1993 Legislative session with your concerns regarding property tax relief programs to cities. I am pleased to notify you that the final tax bill, signed into law by Governor Carlson, includes a new local government aid (LGA) formula which begins to distribute aid to cities in 1994 based on actual city needs and revenue raising . ability. And in addition/ the amounts distributed in aid in future years will continue to be linked with revenue growth in the local government trust fund. You will recall that Governor Carlson's original biennial budget recommendation for fiscal years 1994-1995 proposed freezing LGA and transfering any surplus in Local Government Trust Fund revenues to the General Fund rather than distributing them as additional property tax relief to local governments. Most members of the House of Representatives considered the Governor's proposal to be a violation of the integrity of the trust fund and a breach of the "trust" between the state and local governments during the development of the trust fund in 1991. This new LGA formula law takes a giant leap in reforming the state's method of distributing state property tax relief dollars to, cities on the basis of need, rather than mere historical spending. I am grateful to the Minnesota League of cities for their contribution in developing the model upon which the final LGA formula is based. The formula provides additional aid to cities with demonstrable need, which is measured in terms of the age of its housing stock, its population/ its population growth/ and the amount of commercial industrial property in its taxable base. (These factors were statistically proven to be the most directly related - to a city's historical spending need. ) A city having limited -- " Sci;~2 ,- ., . Page 2 taxable property which has spending needs equal to another city will receive greater state aid under the new formula. Equalization aid and city Disparity Reduction Aid will be "rolled in" to the LGA base beginning in aids payable 1994. All told, state aid to cities will grow by $8.75 million in payable 1994 over payable 1993. It is our hope that the new LGA formula will ensure that state property tax relief resources are distributed to cities to address real needs. In addition, the formula will provide all cities with the means to provide an adequate level of public ices at an affordable cost. ly/ the House . ,- -- ,~ ... . Dee Long Minnesota Speaker of the House House of 463 State Office Building Representatives st. Paul, MN 55155 (612) 296-0171 June 23, 1993 Donald "Bud" Reber 21 First Avenue P.O. Box 668 st. Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Mr. Reber, Thank you very much for writing during the 1993 Legislative session with your concerns regarding property tax relief programs to cities. I am pleased to notify you that the final tax bi11/ signed into law by Governor Carlson, includes a new local government aid (LGA) formula which begins to distribute aid to cities in 1994 based on actual city needs and revenue raising . ability. And in addition, the amounts distributed in aid in future years will continue to be linked with revenue growth in the local government trust fund. You will recall that Governor Carlson's original biennial budget recommendation for fiscal years 1994-1995 proposed freezing LGA and transfering any surplus in Local Government Trust Fund revenues to the General Fund rather than distributing them as additional property tax relief to local governments. Most members of the House of Representatives considered the Governor's proposal to be a violation of the integrity of the trust fund and a breach of the "trust" between the state and local governments during the development of the trust fund in 1991. This new LGA formula law takes a giant leap in reforming the state's method of distributing state property tax relief dollars to, cities on the basis of need, rather than mere historical spending. I am grateful to the Minnesota League of cities for their contribution in developing the model upon which the final LGA formula is based. The formula provides additional aid to cities with demonstrable need, which is measured in terms of the age of its housing stock, its population, its population growth/ and the amount of commercial industrial property in its taxable base. (These factors were statistically proven to be the most directly related - to a city's historical spending need. ) A city having limited ~ '" s~;: '" y . Page 2 taxable property which has spending needs equal to another city will receive greater state aid under the new formula. Equalization aid and City Disparity Reduction Aid will be "rolled in" to the LGA base beginning in aids payable 1994. All told, state aid to cities will grow by $8.75 million in payable 1994 over payable 1993. It is our hope that the new LGA formula will ensure that state property tax relief resources are distributed to cities to address real needs. In addition, the formula will provide all cities with the means to provide an adequate level of public ices at an affordable cost. 1y, the House . - ---- ~~ St. Joseph Parks Commission "'- -. ë /' \ - St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 . --~ Meeting May 7, 1993 American Legion Chili Meeting" was called to order by John Anderson at 6: 40 pm. Members pn~sent were: Marge Lesnick, John Anderson, Joe Braun, Darwin Erickson, Irma Lanier, Claudette Klein. Guest: Dennis Katzner Discussion was regarding budget for 1994. Following items have been desiganted for parks. Budget 1993-1994 Morningside Park 1993 Excavating fro ball field and play area 1993 Walking path/jogging course 1993 Trees left of entraIilce and trees in front of parking lot - south side 1993-94 Swing set, slide and sand box (swing $683) (6 swings on set) tIIÞ 1994 Back stop $1600.00 1994 Grills $80 each) 1994 Benches $130 Materials) Centennial Park 1993 Benches for sand box $235.00 each 1993-94 2 horseshoe pits near fence and put in fence on west side by entry. 1994 Fence on west side near entry. 1994-95 Bike rack permanent $300. 1994-95 6Ox60 half court basketball $2300(concrete only) 1996-97 wading pool $35,000. Millstream Park 1993-94 Benches $130 each 1993-94 large trees south of shelter $150.00 1995-96 ! court basked)a11 $2300.00 (concrete only) 1995-96 Playground equipment $9,000. Monument Park 1995~94 decor lights 1 ~ ~oration rack around hed8e $1,000 1995 Paving blocks for path from north four feet . .\ POLICE DEPARTMENT BRADLEY J. LINDGREN. CHIEF OF POLICE BOX 268. 25 N.W. 1ST A VENUE ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA 56374 EDUCAnONAL CENTER OF CENTRAL /.I1HNESOTA (612) 363-8250 EMERGENCY 911 DATE: June 22, 1993 TO: Police Officer Applicants FROM: Chief Lindgren RE: Require!Ylents/ and time frame for Police Officer P , +- ' _OSl~lon Thank you for applying for tr'1e St. Joseph Police Officer Position. Enclosed you will finà: 1. . An application for . ~ . . . of Police Officer. t.n.e pcslt.lcn complete fully/ and return to the St. Joseph Police Department no later than dU..LY I , 1993, 25 - 1st Avenue N"viI (PO Box 268) / .-.' ...... . j\fN 56374. ,?:"" Completed òl:. Josepn, resume is also reauired. . 2 . Preference will be given to candidates who have law enforcement, work related experience in a college community. Additional preference will also be given to candidates with computer experience and knowledge of the following programs: Leaders and Professional Write. Fully list and document your knowledge and experience of the software in your resume, along with other law enforcement work and training experience. 3. A job description, listing the nature of the position, qualifications, and major areas of accountability for the St. Joseph Police Department is also provided in this packet. The hourly wage range for the position is $ 10.18 to $ 14.16. 4. The City of St. Joseph reserves the right to re-advertise the position if there are no acceptable or not enough acceptable applicants who apply. 5. Appointment to the position of Police Officer is contingent upon City Council approval, and passing the following: aj Background Check; b) Fire Arms Qualification; c) Psychological Examination; d) Physical Examination. . . e e APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT . (PRE·EMPLOYMENT QUESTIONNAIREJ (AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJ PERSONAL INFORMATION DATE SOCIAL SECURITY NAME NUMBER LAST FIRST MIDDLE r » en PRESENT ADDRESS - STREET CITY STATE ZIP PERMANENT ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP PHONE NO. ARE YOU 18 YEARS OR OLDER? Yes D NoD - ARE YOU EITHER A U,S. CITIZEN OR AN ALIEN AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES? YesD NoD EMPLOYMENT DESIRED DATE YOU SALARY POSITION CAN START DESIRED IF SO MAY WE INQUIRE ARE YOU EMPLOYED NOW? OF YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER? ï1 :0 en EVER APPLIED TO THIS COMPANY BEFORE? WHERE? WHEN? - REFERRED BY , . *NO OF *010 YOU EDUCATION NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL YEARS SUBJECTS STUDIED ATTENDED GRADUATE? I-- GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL ~ 0 0 COLLEGE r m TRADE. BUSINESS OR CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL GENERAL SUBJECTS OF SPECIAL STUDY OR RESEARCH WORK SPECIAL SKILLS ACTIVITIES: (CIVIC, ATHLETIC. 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To be el~gible =or veterans preference points you must: .. be separated under honorable condit~ons from any branch of the ~d forces of the United states after having served on active duty for l8l consecutive days or by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, and be a citi:z:en of the United States or resident alien; or be the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran (as defined above) or the spouse of a disabled veteran who because of the disability is not able to qualify; AND .. NOT be currently receiving or eligible to receive a mont.~lY veteran's pension based exclusively on length of military service. ~he information you provide on this form will be used to determine your eligibility for ~teran's preference points. You are not requi.red to supply this informati.on, but we cannot I.ward veteran' s points without it. ~OU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD2.l4. DISABLED VETERANS MUST ALSO SUPPLY FORM FL-802 OR AN :QUIVALZHT UTTER FROM A SERVICE RETIREMENT BOARD. SPOUSES APPLYING FOR PREFERENCE POINTS UST SUPPLY THEIR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, THE VETERAN'S DD21.4 AND FL-802 OR DEATH CERTIFICATE. :f you supply the supporting documentation by separate mail, your name and the positi.on ~plied for must be included. I RE YOU APPLYING FOR VETERAN' S BONUS POINTS? CJ YES CJ NO rf you answered "yes," your DD2l4 or other do~~entation must be received no later'than 7 :alendar days after the application deadline for the position. , I TETERAN' S PREFERENCE POINTS APPLICATION ,'eteran If spouse, veteran's name: ____ Self ____ Spouse Branch of Service: Period of Active Duty From: To: Rank at Discharge: Type of Discharge: Date of Final. Service No.: Discharge: Are you receiving or eligible for a military Do you have a compensable service-related pension? _ Yes _ No disabiIi ty: - Yes - No .' Preference Requested: _ Veteran - Disabled Veteran _ Spouse of Disabled Veteran - Spouse of Deceaseå Veteran Your ~referen~e Points application cannot be considered without supporting documentation (see ~nstruct~ons above). If the documentation is not attached, it must be received in our office no later than 7 calendar days after the application deadline for the position in order to guarantee points are awarded in a timely manner. Supporting documentation: _ is attached - will be submitted within 7 days of application deadline FOR OFFICE USE ONLY I 5 points CRAR.T #1. 10 points _ ______ ~ . 12: PATROL OFFICERS -./ Section 12.01 NATURE OF POSITION: It is the objective of the patrol officers to preserve law and order, to protect life and property, and to enforce laws and ordinances in a manner which will command public respect and confidence at all times. The patrol officers reports directly to the Chief of Police. Regular communication must be maintained with the Chief of Police and other law enforcement agencies around the geographical area of the City of St. Joseph to fulfill the assigned duties. Section 12.02 QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum qualifications for the position of patrolmen are as follows: I a. The individual must be board certified police officer within the State of Minnesota. . b. The individual must be a citizen of the United States. .........- c. The individual must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license. d. The individual must have a diploma from a recognized high school or possess an equivalent certificate. e. The individual must disclose to the city all criminal convictions, except for misdemeanor traffic offenses, and must submit to finger printing and a thorough background check for the purpose of disclosing existence of any criminal record. f. The individual shall possess good moral character and shall not have been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony by any state or federal court. g. The individual must be free from any physical condition or defect which would adversely affect or hinder his performance of his duties as a - police officer. - h. The individual shall submit to a psychological '-". -10- , . respect of fellow officers and the general - public at all times. j . Must demonstrate an ability to perform strenuous duties and to use sound judgment in emergency situations which arise in day-to-day activities. k. Must have a working knowledge of all rules and regulations, policies and procedures of the St. Joseph Police Department and the terms and conditions of all mutual aid agreements to which the City of St. Joseph is a party. 1. Must know by memory the location of each street, avenue and business establishment within the City of St. Joseph, and the state and county roads lying within or adjacent to the city. m. Must participate in continuing education and training programs sufficient to assure maintenance of post-board accreditation, and as otherwise directed by the Chief of Police. Section 12.04 MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: . The following shall be the major areas of accountability for a patrol officer. A patrol officer need not necessary -...-/ limit his activities to those stated herein if common sense and good police practice indicates otherwise: a. Patrol in a squad car, or an assigned area on foot, to preserve law and order, to protect life and property, to enforce all· laws and city ordinances, and to facilitate traffic flow. b. Recognize opportunities to provide counsel, guidance, and service to the public as a means of developing community understanding and cooperation in matters related to safety of the public and effective law enforcement. c. Respond to all distress or emergency calls, administer first aid where appropriate, investigate traffic accidents and prepare accident reports and arrange for transportation to the hospital as needed. d. To maintain order at an accident or a crime scene, and call for assistance as circumstances require. - e. Respond to fire department alarms. ---, v -12- . . evaluation to determine that he is free from any emotional or mental condition which could -' adversely affect his ability to perform his duties as a police officer. i. The individual must' submit to any intelligence aptitude tests by the City of St. Joseph and meet the minimum standards established by the city when taking the test. Section 12.03 CONTINUING STANDARDS: A patrol officer must meet the following minimum standards and criteria to maintain his position as a patrolman: a. Must maintain post-board certification and accreditation. b. Must have a working knowledge of all pertinent state and federal laws, city ordinances and traffic laws and regulations related to law enforcement work. c. Must have a working knowledge of approved . practices, arrest, search and seizure to admissibility of evidence in court and to assure approved procedures are followed. -.-/ d. Must have a working knowledge of the functions and jurisdiction of the various county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. e. Must demonstrate the ability' to use fire arms and other types of police equipment available through the department in a skillful and safe manner. f. Must maintain first aid certification and capability to respond promptly and effectively in emergency situations. g. Must demonstrate an ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare satisfactory reports on all investigative work performed. h. Must demonstrate the ability to deal in a courteous and tactful, but firm and businesslike manner, with offenders and suspects, as well as the general public. - i. Must demonstrate an ability to command the ~ ~ -11- . . . f. Investigate complaints concerning violations of city ordinances, state or federal laws. As part - of the investigation, patrolmen shall: i.) Interview or interrogate witnesses and suspects as appropriate. ii.) Collect and preserve evidence. iii.) Obtain signed statements where deemed necessary to support any potential legal action. g. Make arrests and searches as required and safely transport prisoners as may be required in accordance with approved departmental policies. l~ere a suspect, who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or otherwise mentally deficient, is released after arrest on a tab charge, the officer is to assure that the suspect is released to a responsible party. h. Prepare reports concerning investigations and other assignments, prior to termination of the . duty shift or at the commencement of the officer's next duty shift, in a concise and , complete manner so that a proper record and ---' basis for follow-up is assured. i. Handle traffic congestion problems within the city, including but not limited to the following: i.) Assist school safety patrol traffic and related matters. ii.) Assist with funeral processions. iii.) Enforce parking ordinances. j . Shall check the security of business establishments and vacant residences. k. Inspect public gathering places and alcohol beverage dispensing establishments. 1. Report, by appropriate means, and to the proper city officials or other responsible persons, those matters coming to the officer's attention ----- in the course of official duties which require action or attention on the part of others -...- outside the police department. -j m. To serve warrants and subpoenas as assigned by the Chief of Police, and deliver official city papers as requested by the city clerk. Other -13- " . . . than as provided herein, the patrol officer is ---./ not to serve as a process server for any private individual or organization. n. Respond to all domestic crises. o. Upon request, shall assist other law enforcement agencies with crime investigations occurring within the city limits of the City of St. Joseph. Section 12.05 DUTY: a. Officers are considered to always be on duty, although periodically relieved from the routine performance of their duty. They are always subject to orders from superior officers or calls from private persons. The fact that an officer may not technically be on duty shall not relieve the officer from the responsibility of taking proper action in any manner coming to his attention which would otherwise require his response as a police officer. When there is no urgent or immediate need for police action, an officer not technically on duty may refer the matter to an officer who is technically on duty . for response. Officers, not technically on duty, shall report for duty immediately upon the order to --' do so from the Chief of Police. b. Police officers shall attend all meetings of the police department or any city organization, agency or department which they officially instructed to attend by the Chief of Police. c. Officers shall promptly report for duty as scheduled, and remain on duty until their shift is completed. - .-I -14- Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber /' Councilors Ken Hiemenz Ross Rieke 21 First A venue NW Bob Loso P.O. Box 668 Stephanie Hazen St. Joseph. Minnesota 56374 City Clerk/Adm (612) 363-7201 FAX # 363-0342 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Rachel Stapleton TO: Honorable Mayor and City i":ouncil FHOM: Jim ~arthaler ~ Plant Operator FM. DAT!::: June 24. 1':3':33 R£: Pu::-chase of re£::-igerated samp.l.er A:f.ter ;naiar . - . leak t.he TÑaS~2wa~:?r: pump - ;":11.1..;..Jr ~rle gas a<:. stati.:.Jn -; .... 158:3. have -encountered nU;"1lerous prooi.ems with -.. - thE ref"r:Laer3.ted compos~t.e sampler. BecausE of the extensive damage to the uni t. repairs a~Q not feasib 1e. Mr. Leo Sadlo ... '- . and m~lsel£ inspected the '.1 nit and dete::-mine·j :.hat a complete replaL:ement unit is needed. 1 have contact2d t',ýe reputable suppliers =or in:formation and price quotes are as listed below. VESCCO. Inc. Model American Sigma Streamline 800SL Price $2860 Tech Sales Co. Model ISCO 3710R Price $2550 Both Mr. Sadie and myself :feel the ISCO Model 3710R at $2550 is a very good unit. and 'will meet our needs suf:ficiently. This equipment has been budgeted for in the 1 co-· Wastewater ...~-'..;\ Plant Fund. Enclosed. please :find additional in:formation on the chlorine leak and the unit itsel:f. 1£ you have any questions regarding this request. please £eel £ree to contact me at 363-7727. Your time in consideration o£ this request is greatly appreciated. Thank you. - - . . Wastewater PL1II1p Station Chlor ine Leak Date: June 17, 1989 Thermostat on heater in chlorine room malfunctioned causing extreme temperature to melt safety flow off plug on 150 lb. cylinder of chlorine. Extensive damage was done from the chlorine gas throughout the building, which rusts and corrodes metal and electrical components. Probl~~s Encountered: * Fan and light switch shorted out * Heater switch out of order * Door rusted and corroded * Furnace thermostat out of order * Refrigerator out of~order * Calculator out of order * Electrical outlets rusted and corroded * Standby generator out of order * Fuel supply tank pump out of order * Wall clock out of order * Adding machine out of order * Portable space heater out of order . * Wet well meter out of order * Damper motor on vents out of order * Locks and doors corroded and rusted * Motorola radio needs to be checked out * Hand tools and drill rusted and corroded * Office supplies rusted and corroded * Phone is out of order Companies Involved in Repairs: Design Electric McDowall Co. Brannan Locksmith Lee's Ace Hardware Fadden Pump Company Brannan Refrigeration Feed-Rite Controls, Inc. Gohman Construction Cummins Diesel Co. Granite City Electronics Metro Plumbing & Heating Co. Changes to be Made: - Remote heat sensor probe to be installed in chlorine room and thermostat to be moved into main control building. - Possible chlorine leak detector which sounds alarm is l::eing looked into. - - Nal'E : This list will have to be updated in the future as problems keep appearing. Jim Marthaler Plant Operator . ,w~~s~ ~~. A Process Equipment Company C:TY OF ST. JOSEPH June 17, 1993 P. O. Box 668 St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Attention: Mr. Jim MarthaleL Reference: American Sigma Dear Jim: As we discussed today, the price for a replacement refrigerator is $1,365.00 pius $70.00 freight. A new Streamline 800SL is $2.ïïO.00 pius $90.00 freight. . Chlorine gas is extremely corrosive to control systems. I would guess that there was some migration into the controls of your unit and it is only a matter of time before you experience some trouble here. If you would like us to look at it, we can. ïhe new Streamline has been upgraded to indude a more corrosion resistant coating of the refrigerator, more control options, and an improved liquid detector. I can come up most anytime next week if you would like to discuss this in greater detaH. Best personal regards, VESSCO INC. RJ C/njm Enclosure - - ~ain Office I 6861 Flying Cloud Drive [J P,O. Box U o 518 RidgewoodAvenue Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Clear Lake, L<\ 50428 Omaha, NE 68114 (612) 941-2678 (515) 357- ì204 (402) 399-5246 Fax (612) 941-0796 Fax(515135Î-ïl08 Fax(402) 393-2608 ~ . STREAMLINE 800SL Offers Unique Benefits · Peristaltic sample pump adheres to EPA · Data logger records complete criteria for representative intake velocity. sampleiflow history. · Delta C Liquid Sensing System eliminates · RS-232 serial interface and Data Transfer sample volume calibration and assures consis- Unit eliminate manual retrieval of data and tent volumes even with changes in head at the can produce hard-copy reports2. sample intake:, · Sealed NEMA 4.X. ô design withstands · Refrigerator maintains 39°F (4°C) in ambients tough corrosive environments. Refrigeration up to 120°F (49°C) assuring no degradation of components are corrosion protected. the sample liquid. .. Integral flowmeter lets STREAMUNE · With 10 bottle choices, one unit handles the sample and measure flow 2, full range of sampling applications. · Integra! pH/ORP meter with selectable · 16-character alphanumeric display trip points initiates sampling when levels fall faciiitates straightforward. seif-prompting outside programmed range 2. programming. rìï -=ª, - ---~-~ ~ +.~ .. ~. ' - , . - j:1" ~ ' ~~Qì'= ,- - . ~ . ~. . ._-",,,,,-s3 ~.- ',~, .', '.-1 ~_. . ..,..,. . n___" """ ~~~oon~ SIQIA :y~ -> ~ .... ..,...;.'..;:: - ''-~::'~7~;~t~~~~ - ~~'-"'. - -..--~__. - 0":-- -' -- ~ ~~:r~-~:-= ~~,~ . ~~'?'_ ...',~~, "-cc,.;,;~, - ." -' . -' - '- .. ... . ..-.- -.:. - :: - - : : - - 1 U.S, oaten! <1QôOS07 2 U.S. ~atent penoing - ~II~~ 2 , WCH SALES CO. 311 West 44th Street Minneapolis. MN 55409 June 18, 1993 Jim Marthaler city of st. Joseph P.O. Box 668 21 1st Ave NW st. Joseph, MN 56374 Dear Jim: As a Follow-up to our recent telephone conversation I am pleased to present the following price quotation for a ISCO Model 3710R Refrigerated Sampler. Qty Description Unit Price Total ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ISCO Model 3710R stainless steel $ 2,550.00 $ 2/550.00 Refrigerated Composite Sampler with one 2.5 Gallon Polyethylene bottle, 120V AC, 60Hz. . #68-3750-006 1 3/8 X 25' Vinyl suction Line and $ 75.00 $ 75.00 Weighted Polypropylene Strainer. #60-3704-072 ------------------------- GRAND TOTAL $ 2/625.00 ISCO Refrigerated Samplers ship 2 weeks ARO, FOB Lincoln, NE, freight included. Terms are Net 30 days. Please list the vendor as ISCO Inc. in care of Tech Sales Co.. If you have any questions regarding this quotation please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your interest in ISCO Refrigerated Samplers. ~' ~~:sJRe~~ - - Manufacturer's Representative Phone (612) 823-8238 Industrial Instruments · Controls · Mechanical Specialties FAX (612) 822-4904 ~~:51::"-':~::7Ü'''. - ,- . ' . .. . ......="r="::g.-=-~ _,--....:~-.~~-:-~?:-J:~~~~ Choice of Two iVlode1s The 3700R Series is av:libbie in cwo mocieis tor seauential or composiœ sâmPling 'lDoiicHions. l .. :.. '-" k" . Model3'700R The 3700R is a sequential sampler cn:;.r -::;.n be e"<L5ily convened ro a composire sampier ¡-or added tlexibiliry. Advanced multipiexing :lilows mulÜple Dordes co be Gild ;lr each sampling i ~ ~ I' I ! : :. ! event, or mumple samples ::0 De plaCèa ill è:JGl borrie.The sampler can be ser up in :;. varier'.' of . 1 . ,. .... . sequennai or composlre sampilng connguranons including 1, 2. 8. or 24 dass or Dlasric DorrIes. ~ , The 24 borrie configurarion :lilows single or mulriple samples co be coilecœd in separare ~les. ne èighr borrle contìgurarion allows wulriple bordes (Q be filled wim idemicai composiœ samples. It also allows a seauence of composire L ¡ J.. samples (Q be coUecred in seDarare Dorries. . In me twO borrie composire contìgm::irion. me 3700R provides conrinuous composire saJTIpling and splir (identical) composire samples. ~Iodel37~D The 3710R Composire Sampler is idd tor general purpose and priority pollmanr sampling. Time or flow proponioned composire samples are collected in a 2Vl, 4. or Wz gallon polyethylene bottle,or a 2Vz gallon glass Dorrie. A weigh,t activared (able provides an adjusrable, fail r h ff dill' A. ~ I -sare s uto to prevent ove . mg." trom panel lighr indicates when me borde is full. ',-~ The ,Yfoáe13710R ¡¡/inposite samv!er is iáeaL for ameral .. ~ J ..:> purpose ar fOxic composire sampling in ù variery ofmlllzicipal or indllSrrial applications. - - - .~~II:_ _~___OT'--=-~~<-=-- B 13