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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 [12] Dec 15 Page 2626 December 15, 1994 ~- Pursuant to due call and notice thereo£, the City Council £or the City o£ St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, December 15, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Donald "Bud" Reber. Council Members Ross Rieke, Bob Loso, Stephanie Hazen, Ken Hiemenz. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: City Attorney Tom Jovanovich, Irvin Klocker, Dan Pueringer, Jerry Rennie, Gary Utsch, Dale Victor, Dick Tau£en, Leo Sadlo, Steve Dehler, Cory Ehlert, Edith Hiemenz, Art Hiemenz, Joe Bettendor£, Jerry Hirsch£eldt. Approve Ac¡enda: Hazen made a motion to approve the agenda with the £ollowing additions: Clerk/Administrator Reports: d) Lot Split request; e) Employee Vacation Request; Dick Tau£en will be reporting in the place o£ the Police Chie£, Brad Lindgren. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Public Hearinc¡ - Tax Increment Financinc¡: Mayor Reber opened the hearing at 7:05 p.m. and turned over the £loor to Dean Otterson, Stearns County HRA. Mr. Otterson stated that the purpose o£ the hearing is to consider the £ormation o£ Municipal Development Project No. 1 and the adoption o£ Tax Increment Economic Development District Number One, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469. The adoption o£ the Plans £or the Project and District will enable the City to assist the development by private enterprise o£ an expansion to DBL Labs, Inc. , and £uture industrial and business expansion within the Project, through the installation o£ necessary public improvements. The plans delineate the use o£ tax increments generated £rom DBL labs, Inc. Expansion to reimburse DBL Labs £or quali£ied project costs on a "pay-as-you-go" basis as authorized by the Statute. Mr. Otterson stated that the hearing contains two components; declaring a Tax Increment District, and De£ining Municipal Project 1 - DBL Labs Expansion. DBL Labs is proposing a 1 million dollar expansion project, adding 9750 square £eet to the existing structures. The proposal would also add 40 £ull time employment positions. Since the City is providing the £inancing mechanism, the City would enter into a contract with DBL Labs clari£ying the number o£ additional jobs that need to be maintained and the wage and bene£it requirements o£ those jobs. Construction is scheduled £or early spring, 1995 with occupancy in July 1995. The TIF project is classi£ied as a "pay-as-you-go" plan. DBL Labs will pay the increased property tax each year, and a£ter the City receives the money £rom the County Auditor-Treasurer they will re£und DBL Labs. I£ DBL Labs does not per£orm under the terms o£ the contract, the City is not obligated to pay DBL Labs. Dick Tau£en questioned the amount o£ the loan and what it encompasses. Otterson stated the TIF loan is in the amount o£ $ 115,550 and breaks down as follows: $50,000 site preparation, $ 20,000 City expenses, Page 2527 December 15, 1994 $11,ØØØ Capitalized interest and $ 34,256 for expenses already incurred. The City would not see an increase in property tax for a minimum of eleven (11) years. At the time of maturity of the contract, DBL Labs would be required to pay the full property taxes. Dick Taufen questioned the number of employees employed by DBL Labs that live in St. Joseph. Jerry Hirschfeld, owner DBL Labs, stated that approximately 35 of 235 employees have St. Joseph addresses. After considerable discussion, the hearing was closed at 7:3Ø p.m. Hazen made a motion approving the resolution establishing the TIF District as presented and accepting Municipal District 1, DBL Labs. The motion was seconded by Reber. Discussion: Rieke questioned Jovanovich if he was comfortable with the agreement as presented, at which time he stated he was. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:0 Public Hearinq - DTED Grant: Mayor Reber opened the hearing at 7:35 p. m. and turned the floor over to Dean Otterson. Mr. Otterson stated that the purpose of the hearing was to establish an economic development area and make application for a $500,000 revolving loan fund grant. DBL Labs needs to purchase specialized equipment along with the expansion. In researching financing alternatives, they approached the Department of Trade and Economic Development, who suggested a revolving loan fund. Mr. Otterson stated that the City needs to establish an economic development area (EDA) and it can then apply for funding. The revolving loan fund is a grant program provided through federal funds and administered by the State. If selected for this grant, the City would receive $500,0ØØ to loan to businesses for retention or expansion. At this time DBL Labs is requesting the funding and will pay back the City over a specified time period. As this money comes back to the City, it could then be used to assist other businesses. Jovanovich questioned the mechanics if DBL Labs would default on the loan. Otterson responded that the money DBL Labs receives is a grant and if they default the City would not loose any money. The revolving loan fund would be decreased the amount of default. Jovanovich questioned who monitors the grant and what impact does this application and grant have on the City's financial rating and bonding ability. Otterson stated that the City is in charge of monitoring and :financial reporting, but his office would assist the City in filing the forms. Since the revolving loan is an asset, with no liability, there should not be an adverse financing impact on the City. Loso questioned if the money received in this revolving loan fund could be used for building additional infrastructure or City facilities. Page 2628 December 15, 1994 Otterson will check into this and report back to the Council. ~ Hiemenz questioned where the City made the decision to make application for the grant, what security is attached to the loan and does this application adversely affect the City's ability to apply for future loans. Otterson responded that DBL Labs sought additional financing and saw this application as a way to help build the industrial park. Once this money is received it can be used to help develop the industrial park. As far as the security, it would be secured by a second, third, and fourth mortgage. Federal funds are available each October and one application does not nullify the City from future funding. Otterson stated that this grant is a competitive grant and DBL Labs has agreed to pay all the costs incurred during the application process. Taufen questioned the interest rate charged to the companies qualifying for the grant. Otterson responded that the interest rate varies, but he estimates that the interest rate will be between 3r. and 6r.. Once the application is approved, DTED makes a recommendation as to the interest rate. Hiemenz questioned the status of the cleanup with regard to the MPCA and if the grantor has been notified of the needed cleanup. Hirschfeld stated that they have made plans to comply with the request of the MPCA and money has been set aside in escrow for the financing. Jovanovich questioned the resolution where it states that the City of St. Joseph is not purchasing property. Otterson stated that it refers to property with regard to the DBL area project. Mayor Reber closed the hearing at 8:00 p.m. Loso made a motion authorizing the City to make application for an economic development grant, establishing a revolving loan fund. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen. Nayes: None Abstain: Hiemenz. Motion Carried 4:0:1 Rieke expressed his gratitude for all those involved in helping St. Joseph become aggressive in industrial development and he looks forward to the partnership with DBL Labs. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - No one present wished to speak. Hazen made a motion to recess at 8:15 p.m.; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Mayor Reber reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes: The November 10 and December 6 minutes were tabled to January 5, 1994. Hazen requested that the status of Brad Meyer's Page 2629 December 15, 1994 resignation be reviewed. Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of - December 1 and December 14, 1994; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz. Nayes: Hazen. Abstain: Rieke Motion Carried 4:1:1 Bills Payable: Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens presented the bills payable and overtime. After discussion, Loso made a motion to approve the bills payable as presented; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø Weyrens stated that the Police Officers have requested to be paid the overtime from the Safe and Sober program on a weekly basis. The Council would receive a listing of all overtime related to this program as well as all overtime. Loso made a motion to approve the overtime and callouts. as presented and pay the overtime for the Safe and Sober program as it is earned; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø Dick Taufen - Fire Chief: Taufen reported that the new :fire truck has been ordered and he is requesting authorization to advertise the old truck :for bids. The advertisement would be placed in the League o:f MN Cities Bulletin, the Fire Chie:fs publication and an additional :fire publication. The City would not be releasing the equipment until the new truck is received. Hazen made a motion authorizing the Fire Department to advertise :for sale the old :fire truck; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø The Fire Department is requesting authorization to mal.-;e application :for a $5Ø,ØØØ grant :from the International Lions :for the purchase o:f a tanker. The estimated cost of the new tanker is $ 8Ø,ØØØ to 85,ØØØ. The remaining balance would be expended from the equipment reserve fund. Loso made a motion authorizing the Fire Department to make application :for a $5Ø,ØØØ grant :from the International Lions Club :for the purchase of a tanl.-;er. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, LOBO, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø KAYOR REPORTS Snow Removal: Reber stated that he has received complaints :from residents questioning why the City removes snow :from private sidewalks along College Avenue. Tau:fen stated that when the signal lights were installed, the removal o:f snow :from the sidewalks was part of the agreement. Reber :felt that the City could continue to plow the snow to the side and only remove the snow that was placed on the sidewalk by City snow vehicles. Loso and Hiemenz stated that this matter was discussed during the last snow season and the only way around this situation is to center plow the snow and remove it with an auger. At this time it is not practical :for the City to purchase the necessary equipment. After considerable discussion, Reber requested that this matter be placed under Old Business :for discussion at the January 5, Page 2630 December 15, 1994 1994 City Council meeting. APO: Reber stated at the recent APO Executive meeting the preservation of 24th Street was discussed. A trust has been formed to prevent preservation of corridors by constituents against preservations. Since this could have a major impact on municipalities, the APO is continuing to check into this matter. Also discussed at the APO meeting was the naming of the Highway 15 Bridge. The names have been narrowed to 6 and the class of '96 will be voting on the name. Public Hearinq - Water Storaqe Facility: Mayor Reber opened the hearing at 8:35 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to gather information on the water system improvement project, which includes the storage facility project funded in part with a community development public facility grant. Weyrens presented the status of the expenditures and revenues for the water storage facility and transmission lines. Additionally, she stated that st. Joseph continues to assist low to moderate income families by support of the following projects: Stearns County HRA will begin construction on 12 family dwelling units to be occupied by low to moderate income families; since the approval of the DTED grant, the City Council has approved two subdivision areas which will be occupied mainly by low to moderate income families. Their being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Reber closed the hearing at 8:40 p.m. Hazen made a motion accepting the information as presented; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 COUNCIL REPORTS Rieke Cable Resolution: Rieke stated that he received a resolution from Mark Twain Cablevision, which will be discussed at a later time. Hazen: Fire Department Appointments: Hazen stated that the Fire Department has submitted their recommendations for Officers for 1995. Hazen made a motion approving the Íollowingappointments: Fire Chief - Dave Theisen; Assistant Fire Chief - Frank Loso; Secretary - Terry Loso; Treasurer - Jim Marthaler. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Discussion: Reber questioned if the Fire Chief needs to be available for all fires. As Theisen is a butcher and cannot leave his business readily, would this pose a problem. Taufen stated that there is an Assistant Chief and First, Second, and Third Captains who would be able Page 2631 December 15, 1994 to handle the situation. Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: Reber. Motion Carried 4:1:Ø Street Addressinq: Hazen made a motion to not accept the resignation o:f Brad Meyer :from the street addressing committee and structuring the committee to be composed o:f Brad Meyer and the City Engineer Joe Bettendor:f. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Discussion: Hiemenz stated that he spoke with Meyer at which time he stated that he could only work with the Engineer and did not wish to get involved with politics. Rieke requested that the motion be amended to encourage Meyer to rescind his resignation and work with the City Engineer in :future street numbering. He also stated that he wished he would have supported Meyer and Bettendor:f when the presentation was made. The plate in :front o:f him requires that he makes decisions :for the betterment o:f St. Joseph and wishes to move :forward. Hiemenz concurred that he may have erred and supports the amendment. Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: Reber. Motion Carried 4:1:Ø Loso Skatinq Rink Attendants: Loso reported that the :following have been hired as skating rink attendants: Jeremy Forsell, Jed Wiesser, Andy Loso. The hours are 4:ØØ p.m. - 9: øø p. m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays and School Breaks 11:ØØ a.m. through 9:ØØ p.m. Loso stated that he would make signs to post :for the warming house hours. Loso commended the Maintenance Department :for their work on the skating rink. The rinks are in excellent condition. Hiemenz Park Commission: Hiemenz questioned the action taken at the December 1, 1994 City Council meeting with regard to the appointment to the Park Commission. A:fter reviewing the Ordinance, the Park Commission is only allowed seven members, o:f which one is a Council Liaison. The new appointment would place the ParkCommissi on in violation o:f the enabling Ordinance. This matter should be placed under old business :for consideration at the January 5, 1994 meeting. Final Budqet Hearinq: Mayor Reber opened the budget hearing at 8:5Ø p. m. Reber stated at this time the Council needs to consider the :final budget as presented. Loso made a motion approving the following resolution; seconded by Hazen. RESOLUTION APPROVING 1994 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 1995 Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Joseph, County o:f Stearns, Minnesota, that the :following sums o:f money be Page 2632 December 15, 1994 levied Íor the current year, collectible in 1995, upon the taxable property in the City oÍ St. Joseph Íor the Íollowing purposes: General Fund Levy $ 196,372 1992 Bond Levy 8,000 1993 Bond Levy 19,000 AND WAIVER OF 1986 Bond Levy (16,980) --------- Total Levy 223,372 Total General Fund Budget $ 802,517 (See appendix A Íor detail) Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 The hearing was closed at 9:00 p.m. Clerk/Administrator Reports 1996 Liquor/Amusement Licenses: Loso made a motion to approve the Íollowing licenses; seconded by Hazen: St. Joseph Liquor Shoppe: Cigarette License St. Joseph Recreation Assn: Cigarette, On-Sale Non Intoxicating St. Joe Gas & Bait: Cigarette La Playette: Cigarette, Amusement (9) American Legion: Cigarette, Amusement (5 ) Loso's Pub: Cigarette, OÍÍ-Sale Intoxicating, Amusement (9 ) Sal's Bar: Cigarette, OÍÍ-Sale Intoxicating, Amusement (6 ) El Paso: Cigarette, OÍf-Sale Intoxicating, Amusement (10) St. Joe Meat Market: Cigarette Loso's Store: Cigarette Krebsbach Oil/Super America: Cigarette M & T Liquor: Cigarette St. Joseph Saints: On Sale Non-Intoxicating Bo Diddley's: On Sale Non-Intoxicating Discussion: Hiemenz questioned iÍ st. Ben's required any licenses. Weyrens stated that they do require a wine license, which is renewed in June oÍ each year. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Mark Twain Cablevision Resolution: Mark Twain Cablevision is in the process oÍ restructuring Íinancially. Since the Cable company is Íranchised by Ordinance, they are requesting the City to pass an Ordinance consenting to the sale oÍ ownership interests in Mark Twain Cablevision limited partnership. City Attorney John Scherer has recommended the City request Íinancial inÍormation regarding the successor entity. Additionally, the City should receive some inÍormation to satisÍy itselÍ that the successor has the £inancial Page 2633 December 15, 1994 ability to provide quality cable television service as well as the technical experience and expertise needed. A provision also needs to be included securing the agreement for the purchase of access equipment. Rieke made a motion authorizing Scherer to receive the necessary information so the resolution can be adopted. The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Refuse Contract: Weyrens stated that since the Tri County Waste Commission has disbanded, the refuse haulers are requesting an extension for bids. The current refuse hauler has agreed to continue the current contract until bids are received. The projected bid date is late January. Loso made a motion to re-establish the refuse bid date in late January; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Lot Split Request: Subway Foods is in the process of purchasing the vacant lot West of Kay's Kitchen, along County Road 75. However, the parcel is part of the legal description for the entire trailer park. Therefore, they are requesting to split the front four lots off the remaining portion. Hazen made a motion to approve the lot split pending Planning Commission approval. The motion was seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 The legal descriptions are as follows: Parcel No: 84.53796.000: The East 38 feet of Lot 1Ø and Lots 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 1 and Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 2 all in Loso's Third Addition to Village of St. Joseph. Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1 ; and Lots 5 thru 14, inclusive, Block 2 all in Loso's Sixth Addition to Village of St. Joseph. Lots 3 thru 16 inclusive and that part of Lot 17 lying Northerly of a line running parallel with and distant 140 feet. Northerly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line of Block 2 in Loso's Fifth Addition to the Village of St. Joseph distant 355.3 feet North of Southeast corner thereof; thence Westerly at an angle of 94 degrees 20 minutes with East line of Block 2 in said Loso's Fifth Addition to Village of St. Joseph (when measured South to West) a distance of 1671. 9 feet; thence deflect to right on a 10 chord spiral curve of decreasing radius (spiral angle 2 degrees 15 minutes) a distance of 300 feet and there terminating, all in Schneider's Addition to Village of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. Parcel A: The East 38 feet of Lot 10 and Lots 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 1 all in Loso's Third Addition to Village of St. Joseph. Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1 ; and Lots 5 thru 14, inclusive, Block 2 all in Page 2634 December 15, 1994 Loso's Sixth Addition to Village o£ St. Joseph. Lots 3 thru 16 inclusive and that part o£ Lot 17 lying Northerly o£ a line running parallel with and distant 140 £eet. Northerly o£ the £ollowing described line: Beginning at a point on the East line o£ Block 2 in Loso's Fi£th Addition to the Village o£ St. Joseph distant 365.3 £eet North o£ Southeast corner thereo£¡ thence Westerly at an angle o£ 94 degrees 20 minutes with East line o£ Block 2 in said Loso's Fi£th Addition to Village o£ St. Joseph (when measured South to West) a distance o£ 1671.9 £eet¡ thence de£lect to right on a 10 chord spiral curve o£ decreasing radius (spiral angle 2 degrees 15 minutes) a distance o£ 300 £eet and there terminating, all in Schneider's Addition to Village o£ St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota. Parcel B: Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 all o£ Block Two, Loso's Third Addi tion. Vacation Carry-over Request: Dick Tau£en and Jim Marthaler have requested to carryover vacation hours into 1995. Hiemenz made a motion allowing Tau£en to carryover 80 hours and Marthaler to carry £orward 24 hours. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Newly Elected O££icials: Weyrens stated that Councilor elect Ehlert has requested to attend the League o£ MN Cities seminar £or newly elected o££icials. The seminar is February 3 and 4 in Minneapolis. Hiemenz made a motion authorizing the attendance o£ Councilor elect Ehlert to attend the Newly elected o££icials seminar. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 OLD BUSINESS A££ordable Housinq: Tabled until £urther in£ormation is received £rom Dean Otterson. Shared Taxi-ride: Dale Victor appeared be£ore the Council to discuss the possible subsidy o£ a shared taxi ride £or St. Joseph residents. This program would allow residents transportation within St. Joseph. The City subsidy would be based on the total number o£ participants per ride. The more riders per £are, the lower the subsidy. Since budget constraints are a problem £or most municipalities, service hours could be reduced. The estimated £irst year subsidy is $8,000. Rieke stated that the service would be an asset to the community, and the City needs to determine the level o£ participation they are willing to risk. The City could set a dollar limit £or subsidy and plan accordingly. The City is growing and transportation will become an issue. Page 2535 December 15, 1994 Victor stated that it would take at least one year for the program to be successful and have increased ridership. Victor also stated that he would be willing to approach the local organizations to see if they would financially support the program, but he would first like a commitment from the City. Hazen made a motion encouraging Victor to continue pursuing the Shared Ride Taxi. The Council fully supports the project and recognizes the importance of transportation for the residents of St. Joseph. As important as the residents of St. Joseph is the survival of the St. Joseph businesses. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø CITY ENGINEER REPORTS Water Tower Liohtino: Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, reported on the status of extending the water tower lighting hours. The tower is currently set to be illuminated from 5:ØØ p.m. to midnight. At the request of the Council, Bettendorf presented cost figures to light the tower from dusk to dawn. The additional cost to light the tower from dusk to dawn is approximately $ 34Ø.ØØ per year. Gary Utsch questioned why we are lighting the water tower. Hazen stated that the money used to light the water tower was part of the money received from the grant. Rieke stated that lighting the water tower is a nice way to advertise the City. Hazen made a motion to illuminate the water tower from dusk to dawn; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø Application for Payment - Water Tower Liohtino: Bettendorf presented the application for payment to Design Electric for the water tower illumination. Rieke made a motion to approve the application for payment to Design Electric in the amount of $ 9468.65; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:Ø:Ø Loadino Zone: Bettendorf stated that he has contacted all the businesses along the west side of College Avenue from the alley southto Minnesota Street to discuss the traffic problems when deliveries are r'ecei ved. The parking problem could be resolved by posting a sign that stated "Loading Zone, Thursday lØ:ØØ a.m. -2:ØØ p.m." The loading zone would be the entire half block, posted with three signs. All the businesses have agreed to this change. Additionally, the curb should be painted yellow 3Ø feet back from the stop sign. Rieke made a motion to change the current signage to the recommendation of the City Engineer, install the signs and notify the property owners and Police Department. The notification should also indicate that the City will purchase and install the signs. However, if the property Page 2636 December 15, 1994 owners wish to change the delivery date, they must appeal~ be:fOl~e the City Council and incur all expenses to change the signage. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Bettendor:f also presented costs on installing a :four way :flashing light at the intersection o:f Minnesota Street and College Avenue. The cost o:f installing the light is estimated at $ 9825 with an additional $4,000 :for decorative poles. The Council concurred that the change in signage as stated above would resolve the tra:f:fic problem and a :flashing light would not be needed. East Minnesota Street: Bettendor:f reported on the status o:f the reconstruction o:f County Road 134. The project is currently scheduled in the 1995 plan with the County. The County would only be paying :for the middle 20' o:f the roadway with the City being responsible :for the remaining portion. Be:fore the City is ready :for the project in:frastructure, annexation and access issues need to be addressed. Bettendor:f stated that he has contacted County Engineer Doug Weiszhaar who stated no objection to delaying the project one year. Reber stated that the residents along East Minnesota Street have recently been assessed, and imposing another assessment could cause :financial hardship :for some. Bettendor:f presented the :following estimated cost breakdown: Expenses Revenue Street $ 850,000 County Street $ 235,000 Storm Sewer $ 400,000 County Storm Sewer $ 240,000 Sanitary Sewer $ 100,000 Street Assessments $ 370,000 ------------ Sanitary Sewer Assmts $ 75,000 $ 1,350,000 ---------- $ 920,000 The City would be responsible :for the short:fall o:f $430,000. Bettendor:f suggested that the City determine the needs :for the :future and establish a Capital Improvement Plan. A:fter discussion, Hazen made a motion to send a letter to the Board o:f Commissioners requesting the reconstruction o:f County Road 134 be re- scheduled :for budget year 1995. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 The Council discussed the improvement o:f County Road 121 and the extension o:f the Beauti:fication Project. Reber stated that he would like to see the beauti:fication project extended south on County Road 121. Hazen and Hiemenz questioned i:f the beauti:fication project shouldn't be extended :from County Road 75 on north on College Avenue :first. Rieke concurred. Page 2637 December 15, 1994 Edith Hiemenz questioned why the City would improve an area that is surrounded by tax exempt properties. Bettendorf stated that the watermains need to be e}{panded as well as street repair. Even though the benefiting property is tax exempt, the City has the authority to levy special assessments against those properties. Since this project is not scheduled in the next year, the Council agreed to discuss this matter at a later time. Star City: Hiemenz made a motion authorizing the City Engineer to work with the Star Commission and establish a capital improvement plan for the Council to review. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 Hazen questioned the status of Old Business and if the Council could ).~ecei ve an update on the items. Reber stated that they could request that information for the next meeting. After considerable discussion, the City Offices are requested to check the status of the Old Business items and repo:ct back to the Council. Adiourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 10:10 p. m. i seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 5:0:0 ì ~{dy NßjvùPt!, udy Weyrens Deputy Clerk