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ST. JOSEPH PLANNING COMMISSION
July 7, 1975
The regular meeting of the st. Joseph, Minnesota Planning Commission was held
at the City Hall on Monday, July 7, 1975. The meeting was called to order at
7:35 p.m. by Bernard Kremer, Chairman. Other Commissioners present: Al Maleska,
William Bruemmer, Ron Klein, and Paul Brinkman; city Council Representative
Hugo Weyrens.
Minutes of the June 2, 1975 meeting were approved as read.
Mr. Frank Colton of Sauk Rapids appeared before the Commission to discuss a
portion of land he intends to buy from Manor Enterprises, Inc., in order to
establish a dealership in bulk milk storage products. The main question raised
by Mr. Colton was whether or not the Commissioners would approve a sealed septic
tank-drilled well arangement on the land in the event that City sewer and water
were not available. The issue was discussed for a time, and then Mr. Rebischke
of Manor Enterprises appeared at the meeting. Mr. Rebischke indicated that
Manor Enterprises no longer intended to trade property with the City in the
forseeable future. It was generally agreed that this meant that it would be
a long time, if ever, before ctiy sewer and water would reach the Rebischke
property. After some additional discussion it also became apparent that the
Planning Commission and the City Council would continue to have some control
over the Rebischke property even if Mr. Colton was allowed to install his own
water and sewer system on the land he would purchase from Rebischke. Mr.
Bruemmer than moved that the City Council be informed that the Planning Comm-
ission would accept an approved septic tank and water system for the south-
eastern portion of the Manor Enterprises land directly north of Highway 52 which
is being considered for sale to Frank Colton of Sauk Rapids. Seconded by Mr.
Klein. Passed unanimously with the exception of Mr. Maleska who had left the
meeting prior to the vote on the motion. Upon passage of the motion the Comm-
issioners agreed that their approval was contingent upon the sale of the land
to Mr. Colton. If the deal were to fall through the Commission reserved the
right to reconsider the issue relative to any other prospective buyers or users
of the land.
Mr. Weyrens reviewed the progress on the annexation plans. These plans are now
in the hands of the Township Governing Board.
Mr. Kremer raised the question whether air conditioners should be allowed to
drain on City sidewalks. Mr. Weyrens will take the issue to the Council.
Mr. Brinkman asked whether there might be some merit in closing that portion of
the old highway which lies directly between the baseball field and the monument
park. Mr. Weyrens reported that the City Council had dealt with this issue at
some length two years ago and had finally decided against it.
Mr. Klein moved for adjournment at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Brinkman
Secretary