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Home My WebLink About1993 [01] Jan 07 January 7, 1993 .... Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session, on Thursday, January 7 , 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: OLD COUNCIL: Mayor Steve Dehler; Members of the Council Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. Leo Sadlo absent - vacationing in Texas. NEW COUNCIL: Mayor Donald Bud Reber: Members of the Council Ross Rieke; Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen; Kenneth Hiemenz. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton. OTHERS PRESENT: Herb and Winnie Dehler, Dan Nierengarten, Mike Hazen, Stuart Goldschen, Bradley Lindgren, Judy Weyrens, Dick Taufen, John Scherer, Mike Westerhoff, Patty Houdek, Jerry Fr.i.eler, Jeff Young. Mayor Steve Dehler called the meeting to order and requested consideration of the minutes of the December 17, 1992 Council meeting. Hazen stated that she had numerous corrections and revisions. After short discussion Rieke made a motion to table the minutes until Hazen and the Clerk/Administrator can review all the requested corrections and revisions; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Dehler, Rieke, Hazen. Nayes: Loso. Motion carried. Mayor Dehler reported on the growth and activity during his service to the City. Clerk/Administrator administered the oath of office to Donald "Bud" Reber. Mayor Reber received the gavel, from Mayor Dehler, and was seated as Mayor. Clerk/Administrator administered the oath of office to Kenneth Hiemenz as Councilor and he was seated at the council table. AGENDA: Hazen made a motion to approve the agenda with one addition; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. BILLS PAYABLE: Hazen made a motion to approve the bills as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MAYOR REPORTS: Mayor stated he intends to meet with each Department Head and report back to the Council. MAYOR APPOINTMENTS FOR 1993: 1 ) Acting Mayor - Ross Rieke 2) Police Commissioner - Mayor Reber 3) Street Commissioner - Mayor Reber 4) Sidewalk Commissioner - Ross Rieke 5) Weed Control Commissioner - Jim Marthaler Page 2159 January 7 , 1993 6) Ass t. Weed Control Commissioner - Chief of Po Ii ce A 7) Planning Commission Voting Liaison - Ken Hiemenz 8) Planning Commission - Marge Lesnick, Andrew ßrixius 9 ) Joint Planning & OAB - Stephanie Hazen 10) Park & Recreation Liaison - ßob Loso 1 1 ) Forester - Jim Marthaler 12) Water & Sewer Commissioner - Leo Sadlo 1 3 ) Water & Sewer Inspector -- Leo Sadlo 1 It ) Building Inspector - Ron Euteneuer 1 5 ) Ass't Building Inspector - 1 6 ) Housing Code - Ron Euteneuer, Mayor Reber 17) Rental Housing Inspector - Mayor Reber 1 8 ) Fire Chief - Dick Taufen 19) Ass't Fire Chief - Dave Theisen 20) Fire Advisory Board - Stephanie Hazen, Dick Taufen, Rachel Stapleton 21 ) Emergency Services Director - Bob Loso 22) APO Executive Liaison - Mayor Reber 23) APO Full Board - Mayor Reber, Planning Chair-Hub Klein, Bob Loso Alternates - Ken Hiemenz & Ross Rieke 24) APO Sewer District Representative - Leo Sadlo 25) Stearns County League of Cities Representatives ~ Mayor Reber, Ken Hiemenz 26) 3-Member Health Board -- Bob Loso, Ross Rieke, Dr. Thomas Newton 27) Police Interview Committee - Police Chief, Leo Sadlo, Mayor Reber, Mike Loso 28) Official Newspaper - St. Cloud Times 29) Official Depository - First State Bank of St. Joseph First Bank of St. Cloud Zapp Bank 30) Historian - Ken Kuebelbeck 31) Core Committee Representatives - Ross Rieke, Rachel Stapleton, Bradley Lindgren 32) Personnel Policies - Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz 33) Hiring ConID1i t t ee - Mayor Reber, Bob Loso, Ross Rieke, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz COUNCIL REPORTS - RIEKE: CORE Committee intends to hold an informational forum March 1 1 . HAZEN: Hazen discussed that the Planning Commission considered the following issues: a request for a lodging house in a general business zone, and felt i t IS a permitted use; a draft of the Comprehensive Plan; Terry Schmid will present his Second Phase at the February meeting; reconID1ended Marge Lesnick and Andy Brixius as new members of the Planning ConID1ission. Hazen made a motion to approve Marjorie Lesnick and Andrew Brixius to the Planning Commission, to f ill the remaining terms of Ken Hiemenz and Bud Reber. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Hazen also brought up wage negotiations. The Council generally agreed to table this issue. LOSO: The American Legion is sponsoring a baseball team for ages 1 8 and under, this s unmle r . Page 2160 · January 7, 1993 HIEMENZ: No report. TREASURER'S REPORT: Hazen made a motion to approve the treasurer t report for November present; seconded by Rieke. s as Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL: The Personnel Policies committee will meet and report at next meeting. STAR CITY ORDINANCE: Loso made a motion to approve the Star City Enabling Ordinance Number 93-1 , entitled Star City ConID1ission; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - GARAGE AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: Loso made a motion to table the proposal and send it back to the Planning Commission for additions and deletions; seconded by Hiemenz. Discussion - Consider standard size accessory building is 10 x 1 2 square feet. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Minnesota Mayors Association: Rieke made a motion to approve payment of dues to the Minnesota Mayors Association of $10.00; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. OPEN TO PUBLIC: Hazen asked Chief Lindgren on the resolution of St. Ben t need for liquor license; only need is for sale s on non- intoxicating, and off-sale non-intoxicating liquor, and a wine license. Hazen made a motion to recess at 8: 15 p.m. ; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST: Loso made a motion to approve the purchase of used file cabinet for the City Offices, from Lee , a s Liquidation, for $375; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ST. JOSEPH RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Loso made a motion to approve renewal of the St. Joseph Recreational Association Real Estate Park Land License (Lease), for a five year period; seconded by Rieke. Discussion - Loso stated that the Association would like to install a sign on the fence stating phone numbers to call if other teams wish to use the field. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Page 2161 January 7! 1993 Nayes: None. Motion carried. REQUEST TO ASSESS: Hazen made a motion to accept the recommendations of the City Attorney! and deny the request of Terry Schmid, to assess the second phase of Northland Development; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber! Rieke! Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION: Hazen made a motion to approve Associate Membership with Minnesota Rural Water Association, with dues of $150; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso! Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. CONFERENCE: Hazen made a motion to approve the attendance of Ken Hiemenz at the 1993 Conference for Newly Elected Officials, January 30 in St. Louis Park; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber! Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None. Hiemenz abstained. Motion carried. Hazen requested that matters be placed on the agenda under old business until they are resolved, or finalized. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT: Loso made a motion to accept the retirement application of Ray Bechtold from the Fire Department; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Mo ti on carried. I-liemenz made a motion to have a plaque made, honoring Mr. Bechtold, and present i t to him at a Council meeting; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. LIQUOR VIOLATION: Mayor Reber called a hearing to order to consider a liquor violation of the American Legion Post IF3 2 8 . The i\mer i can Legion waived the right to an evidentiary hearing. The violation occurred when customers were still in the bar with drinks at 1 : 55 a.m. Commander Mike Westerhoff and Bar Manager Patty Houdek stated they have taken steps to assure this will not happen again. Mayor stated he felt that there should be a fine imposed to cover city costs and expenses relating to this issue. Hazen made a motion to impose a three day suspension of the license, and a $300 fine, adding that the license suspension and one half of the fine be stayed on the condition that there are no further liquor violations within a twelve month period, and $150 of the fine is paid to the Ci ty. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion carried. STATE v. KACURES - EASEMENT AND FENCE ISSUE: Council discussed Page 2162 January 7, 1993 I with the City Attorney, the status of Ed Kacures complying with the easement ordinance. Mr. Scherer discussed the plea bargain proposal. Then discussion was to reject the proposal from Mr. Kacures , attorney, and Mr. Scherer directed to the was pursue criminal charges and exercise prosecutors discretion consistent wi th the wishes of the City. Loso made a motion to continue to pursue the criminal charges and reject the plea proposal; seconded by Hazen. Discussion - Rieke asked for clarification of the position of the City and possible expected costs. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: Rieke. Motion carried. AUDIT: Council discussed means of procurement of auditors for the 1992 audit with the City Attorney, and generally agreed to send a request for a proposal to several auditors. ADJOURN: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. ; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: Rieke. Motion carried. Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator I I Page 2163