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st Joseph Planning Commission
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March 4, 1991
Members Present: Hub Klein; Chairman, Bud Reber, Linda
Viehauser, Kurt Schneider, Dan Nierengarten, Sr. Kathleen
Ka 1 inowsk i , Ken Heimenz.
others Present: Rachel Stapleton; Clerk/Administrator,
Stephanie Hazen; Council Liaison, Fred Sandal, Bill Hansen,
Mark Mimbach, Bob Loso, Mike Duetz, Greg Kacures, Jim
Kresbach, Maynard Sand
The meeting was called to order.
Rachel Stapleton read the notice of hearing. The purpose of
the hearing was to consider a request for a special use
permit to allow operation of a repairable used car and
vehicle lot, using the existing building on the property as
the sales office. The special use request is for property
formerly operated as "Little Louie's Pizza on the North side
of CSAH 75, west of Kresbach Oil bulk tanks, and east of Mill
Stream Park. The special use permit request was submitted by
Mark Mimbach, P.O. Box 532, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.
Mark Mimbach presented his proposal to the commission and
~ then asked for comments and questions.
Bud Reber asked if auto parts would be sold on the site, and
also asked why Mimbach listed other options (i.e. daycare
center, sports related sales/service or general reta i 1 sales
center/service center) for the site?
Mimbach responded that there would not be enough room to sell
parts on the site and he listed the other uses as options for
the property and commented that he is open for further
suggestions.
The commission voiced objections to the esthetics of a used
car lot and its closenesses to Millstream Park. There was
concern over it being the first thing people would see as
they drive into st Joseph. The commission was concerned that
it could easily become a junkyard and an eyesore, something
that would not fit in with the park area. The possibility of
po 11 utants leaking into the stream and surrounding marsh from
leaking transmissions and radiators was also discussed.
Pub 1 i c input: Bob Loso spoke, opposing the request as it
would wreck the atmosphere of the area.
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Mark Mimbach responded by saying the lot isn't selling as is
and the location of the lot is not going to attract walk in
business and what ever is put in there would have to be a
magnet of it's own. An auto repairab1es and sales would be
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the most viable use. As for the possibility of pollutants,
the bulk of lubricants etc., would be gone before the cars
reached st Joseph. ~
Bud Reber made a motion to recommend to the city council to
deny the special use request because it is not compatible
with the park site. Second: Nierengarten
Ayes: Viehauser, Klein, Nierengarten, Kalinwoski,
Hiemenz, Reber
Nayes: None. Abstain: Schneider. Motion Passed.
Hearing Closed.
Fred Sandal and Bill Hansen of st Cloud APO appeared before
the commission, speaking on transportation planning. The
commission was handed copies of the st Joseph Township
Transportation Plan and Hansen explained in detail. He
suggested the members go through the document and consider
anything they wanted to change or add at a future meeting.
Bob Loso approached the commission seeking help with
conducting a door to door survey on water use in the city.
The survey will be conducted in March and results will assist
in the application for a new water tower.
Mike Duetz appeared before the commission seeking a
recommendation that the remaining portion of the alley ..
located between north of Birch Street West, south of CSAH 75,
west of College Avenue, East of First Avenue NW, be vacated
by the city so he could expand his existing business.
Hub Klein made a motion to recommend to the council that the
property be vacated. Second:Nierengarten
Ayes: Reber, Viehauser, Schneider, Klein, Nierengarten,
Kalinowski, Hiemenz.
Nayes: None. Motion passed 7:0
Mike Duetz asked for clarification on his conditional use
permit for his body shop. He would like to remodel and use
the front part of his shop as an auto parts store and needs
more parking stalls. He was wondering if that would be
covered under his current conditional use permit?
The commission informed him that he would need a new variance
and he would need to present a plan to the commission.
Sr Kathleen made a motion to approve the Feb. 4, 1991
minutes; seconded by Hiemenz. ~
Ayes: Viehauser, Schneider, Klein, Nierengarten,
Hiemenz, Kalinowski.
Nayes: None Abstain: Reber Motion passed 6:0
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The issue of a sidewalk district was discussed, it was
recommended that the council be approached to find out how
much funding is available. Further discussion to be placed on
the agenda for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Teresa Kruger-Lahr
Secretary