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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 [06] Jun 04 June 4, 1992 variance would be enforced before issuance of the rental license. Rieke stated that he would like to see a buffer fence constructed on Old Highway 52. Vote on the motion to deny the re-zoning: Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: Rieke. Motion carried. Rieke stated that he would like to see the process of improving Old Highway 52, started, and to consider a barrier fence included in the project. Loso made a motion to have the City Engineer look into improving Old Highway 52, as it is the oldest street in the city. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Discussion - Dehler stated that the City is involved in many projects now, and to begin another one, now may over extend the City resources. Vote on the motion to expend engineering funds to do preliminary study to resurface Old Highway 52: Ayes: Sadlo, Loso, Hazen, Rieke. Nayes: Dehler. Motion carried. LOT SPLIT - CAROLINE SCHRIML: Loso made a motion to approve the lot split as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lot 1 & 2, Block 2, Loso's Subdivision. Parcel A is the western portion of the parcel, and will have 9,339 square feet and Parcel B will have 4,119 square feet. Parcel B is the eastern portion of the parcel, and is required to be joined, and attached, to the parcel on the east, owned by Mr. Joseph Hanson. The total of Parcel B and the parcel to which it will be joined is 10,480 square feet. The legal descriptions of the new parcels will be as follows: Parcel A: Lots 1 and 2, less the east 45.00 feet thereof, Block 2, Loso's Subdivision of Block 2 of Loso's First Addition to the Village of St. Joseph, according to the plat and survey thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. Parcel B: The east 45. feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Loso's Subdivision of Block 2 of Loso's First Addition to the Village of St. Joseph, according to the plat and survey thereof, on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. Said Lots being conveyed for the purpose of attachment to a contiguous lot, to wit: Lot 1 , Block 3, of Loso's Second Addition to St. Joseph according to the plat and survey thereof , on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Stearns County, Minnesota, and which said lots hereafter shall not be considered a separate tract, lot, parcel or subdivision of land for purposes of conveyance, but rather a part of the lot to which it is being attached. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. LOT SPLIT - DEHLER: Hazen made a motion to approve the lot split as requested by Steve Dehler, and recommended by the Planning Commission. The property to be split is the Old Linnemann house, in the Business Page 2075 June 4, 1992 zone, which is Lot 7 and 8 of Block 9 of the Original Townsite of St. Joseph. Discussion of the common entry area for this property and the adjacent property. That issue will be addressed if the new owner would require changes. The legal descriptions of the new parcels are: TRACT "A" The North Half of Lot 7 of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota, Less and Except the east 10.0 feet thereof. TRACT "B" The east 10.0 feet of Lot 7 and all of Lot 8 less and except the east 2.00 feet thereof, of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. TRACT "c" The South Half of Lot 7 of Block 9 of the Original Town of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. Less and except the east 10.0 feet thereof. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Dehler abstained. GAMBLING LICENSE APPLICATION: Sadlo made a motion to approve the Minnesota Lawful Gambling license application renewal, of the American Legion Post 328 as presented: seconded by Loso. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT - LICENSES: The applications for wine and non- intoxicating malt liquor licenses for the College of St. Benedict were considered by the Council. These licenses previously were through the County, prior to annexation, to the City. Hazen made a motion to have the Chief of Police and City Attorney look into the applications and make recommendation to the Council; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ASSESSOR: Rieke made a motion to retain Ollie Lesnick as city assessor for 1992; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. FENCES ON BOULEVARDS: Several fences have been installed which are within the City right-of-way area, Sadlo made a motion to require that all fences are set back to property lines, and send a letter to those property owners who have fences in the right-of-way area, to relocate the fences to the property line. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. OPEN TO PUBLIC: Jean Marthaler discussed problems and questions, which she and her neighbors have, concerning the improvement of Baker Street and 7th Avenue. Concerns were expressed by those who wish to asphalt their private driveways, quality of installed curb and gutter, and assessment methodology. Page 2076 June 4, 1992 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph, met in regular session on Thursday, June 4, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Steve Dehler; Members of the Council Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Fahrney, John Scherer, Joe Bettendorf, Jean Marthaler, All en Mar thaI er, Ray Ruechert, Bob Lyon, Bi 11 Elfering, Stuart Goldschen, Bob Schuh, Brian Murphy, Pat Schneider, Dave Pfannenstein, Joe Hanson, Robin Hanson, Caroline Schriml, Gib Stock. AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with additions; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MINUTES: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18 and May 21 meetings; seconded by Sadlo. Discussion - Rieke requested that the following is included in his report of the May 21 meeting: Rieke met with Troy Koopmeiners to follow up on a discussion at the Board of Review meeting which Mr. Koopmeiners was concerned with storage of questionable material and junk, on property adjacent to his property, and infringing on his property. Rieke viewed the stored construction materials, and pieces, car parts, and other junk. Troy had stated that he was waiting for the neighbor to return his call, to discuss and proceed with cleanup of the area. Troy was willing to assist in the cleanup. Rieke requested that Troy get back to him if he has further concerns, and that he could approach the Council during the Open to the Public portion of each meeting, or that he could call and be placed on the agenda. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. BILLS PAYABLE: Council discussed the need for prior Council approval above the $50 I imi t policy, and requested that a memo is sent to the Department Heads reiterating the policy. Also the Council requested that a memo is sent to the Police Chief reminding him that Council expected him to get their authorization prior changing the painting on the old patrol car. Sadlo made a motion to approve the bills with the requested memos sent; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MAYOR REPORTS: No report. COUNCIL REPORTS - SADLO: 1 ) Old well in Millstream Park needs to be closed and sealed. Loso made a motion to have Donabauer Well & Pump - Company close and seal the old well in Millstream Park, for $300 as quoted; seconded by Sadlo. Discussion - Dehler requested that the pump handle is saved for the next City Auction. - Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Page 2073 ..lUll.... , l-,-,~ June 4, 1992 2) NSP Company and US West should notify the City Council and affected residents of their plans. 3) Lawn care services frequently blow the grass, leaves, and debris on the street, from the lawns they are taking care of. They should have a vacuum to pick it up, rather than allow it to go into the storm sewer system. 4) Water consumption is up to 600,000 gallons per day. Motion to impose a watering ban, of the odd-even system, by Sadlo; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 5) Cloverdale drainage project seems to be going well now. RIEKE: Rieke requested clarification of the enforcement policy on garbage and refuse. Council generally agreed that the Police Department is the enforcement agency, and the Chief of Police is the assistant weed inspector. Council requested that a directive is sent to the Police Department to take note of problems of parking, refuse, and unmowed grass, and any other problems which fit within the City's responsibility of control. LOSO: 1 ) Memorial Park monument cleaning and tuckpointing project is completed. The project went well. 2) Loso presented a quote from Baggenstoss Construction of $1 ,085 for digging out the area under the volley ball court in Centennial Park and installing washed sand. The Council was in general agreement to have the Supt. of Public Works prepare an estimate of costs, if the City would do the work. HAZEN: The Planning Commission met and made recommendations for matters on the agenda for this meeting. LEGAL FEES: Loso made a motion to approve the rate increase for legal fees as proposed, through 1994; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Hazen, Loso. Nayes: None. Motion carried. VARIANCE AND REZONING REQUESTS: Loso made a motion to deny the rezoning request of Ted Klein to rezone a portion of his property on Old Highway 52 from R-1 Single Family to R-3 Multiple Family, because it does not meet the requirements of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances No. 52.7 Subd. 2 a) , which requires that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the property in question... . and Code of Ordinances No. 52.7 Subd. 2 d) which deals with effect on surrounding property values, health, safety, and welfare. The property is described as those parts of lots 1 , 2, 3, & 4, Block 3 Loso's 7th Addition lying SW' 1 y 0 f a line 75 feet SW of Centerline of East Bound Hwy ff75. The motion was seconded by Sadlo. - Discussion - Hazen stated that the Planning Commission reaffirmed the action of their May 4, 1992 meeting to recommend approval of the Re- zoning and Variance request with stipulations that would require the parking lot black topped and stripped and conditions of the previous ~- Page 2074 June 4, 1992 RAINBOW HOUSE: Pat Schneider, operator of the Rainbow House, discussed with the Council her need to install an asphalt surfaced parking area, for the parents to drop off their children. The area needed is currently a platted street, which is being used as an access way, to the alley behind those properties on Minnesota Street. The Council requested that she draw out her plans, and bring them back to the Council to consider. She also requested permission to install a sign. Council asked her to bring in plans for the sign. Loso made a motion to recess for ten minutes at 8:40 p .m; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: Dehler, Sadlo. Motion carried. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:50 p.m. ANNEXATION REQUEST: Bob Schuh and Brian Murphy discussed that Brian Murphy is in need of city sewer service, and Bob Schuh is not opposed to it. They stated that they are on the Township agenda for their next meeting, to request release from the Township. City Engineer Joe Bettendorf discussed with them, the need for a lift station to service the area, and costs of installing a lift station. It will probably go in when the part of Pond View Ridge Addition, which will require one, is developed. Feasibility of the project this summer is not very probable, but the developer may proceed with it next summer. AMERICAN LEGION IMPROVEMENT: Gib Stock, representing the American Legion Post 328, met with the Council to discuss the need of the Legion to rescind the contribution of $15,000 to the Recreation Center Fund, in order to use it for their current building and remodeling project. The Compliance Division of the Gambling Control Department has allowed $39,500 for this project, because of the use by many organizations. The Council was in general agreement to allow the release of the funds, if the American Legion presents a letter or statement from the Recreation Center Board officers. DBL LABS: A proposed Memorandum of Understanding draft was presented to the Members of the Council to review, consider, and make their opinions known. Opinions comments or requested changes should be given to the Clerk/Administrator to include in the next draft. Bill Fahrney, Economic Development Partnership, will make DTED aware of the proposed project, for possible funding participation. Also discussed was the scope of the project, to install city sewer services to the DBL Labs property and surrounding area. EAST BAKER STREET AND 7TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, presented Application for Payment No. one, for Randy Kramer Excavating, for $101,74.4.57. Sadlo made a motion to approve the application for payment as presented; seconded by Hazen. - Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. - BASEBALL FIELD EQUIPMENT: After discussion, Rieke made a motion to approve the request of Pat Schneider, St. Joseph Baseball Team, Inc. Page 2077 June 4, 1992 The request approved was for a 14 horse tractor from Norb Walz for $700, from the Memorial Park Improvement fund, if there is enough revenue in it to cover the cost; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES: Sadlo made a motion to hire Jeffrey Euteneuer and Chad Tadych, as recommended by the selection committee, at $5.00 per hour for up to twelve weeks. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Mayor stated he would be unable to attend the next meeting, and requested that the meeting date is changed. Council generally agreed to retain the regular meeting date. Hazen made a motion to adjourn at 1 0 : 0 1 p.m; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Rachel Staplet n Clerk/Administrator - - ?~¡¿ )¡D7fo