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Home My WebLink About1994 [06] Jun 02 ¡:"'aqE' i::::~'j / ¡;:: June I:~ , 1 CJ '-j ·4 I·) 1.\ t~ S I.ta n t GQ dl.te call ò;"tnd notic.:-e thel·..·eC)f~ the City Council -¡= ü'r" the Ci t Y I of St. .Joseph ITIe:·t in ¡-"'equla1'"' st:?SsicaD on " r¡ u t~ S d 2\ 'I , ,June c~'} 19911, ,""t '/: øø p. m. i 11 the St. ,.Joseph City Ha 11. N.!:? rjJ;:~.(,? t:..::'i E:r~' i2 §.p n \._t i"îa y c< '1'" Donald "Bud" Hebe¡-·'. COl.\nci 1 O'r~~; Ro~; £~ f:'::i.¡;:!-:2, Dob Losü, Utephanie ¡'ii::<, z. en, t«en HieTilenz. Deputy CleH-< Judy (....Ie Y1'~en s. Qttl,<:i..r:.!::: PCf?..2J!,1},tL steve Deh 1 et~, Ed Í"îe'r"'kl ing, (:t·, a i q Ruhl",md. Approve Aqenda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the £ollowing additions: Clerk/Adm Reports (h) Meeting, June 14; ( b) Summer Help. 1'he motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ::5:0:0 AP-.prove Minutes: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 21, 1994 City Council meeting with the £ollowing correction: Page :3: . . 2) Loso. . . Shannon's Upholstery would be required to pay an annual rental £ee based on the actual costs of" the sign, with . . 1'he motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Heber, Rieke, Loso Nayes: Hazen Abstain: Hiemenz Motion Carried 3:1:1 Bills_ Payable: Loso made a motion approving the bills payable as presented, check numbers 19653 th:cu 19702. The motion was seconded by Hieke. I Ayes: Heber', Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Notion Carried 5:0:0 Loso made a motion to pay the overtime and callouts as presented; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ~:0:Ø Computer Purchase: Weyrens presented a request to upgrade the computer hardware and software of the City Uffices. The current computer system is very slow and does not have adequate space to use all the needed software. The request for software includes training for Folio, the purchase of Word Perfect ~. 2+, (to be used with Folio) , training for Word Perfect, BDS Fixed Asset, and the use of Hard Drive Manager. After discussion, Hazen made a motion to approve Folio Training, the :pur'chase of Word Perfect ~.2+ and to send Mary Generous to training at the Technical College, the purchase of BDS Fixed Assets, and the use of Hard Drive Manager, a shareware program. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 In addition to the software request, Weyrens presented a request to purchase three (3 ) computer systems to increase processing time and I har'd drive space. After discussion, Hazen made a motion to accept the low quote of iJuality I:.:lectronics, to purchase three (3 ) 486/66 mhz computer systems far $b, b00. 00. Additionally, to allow the purchase of two computer printers, to include a Desk Jet, at a price not to exceed Page 25·/~ June 2, 19~4 $1,000.00. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz I Nayes: None Motion Carried :5:0:0 The CQuncil requested that they be informed as to the progress of the equipment purchase and the use of the software. KA YUH REPUHT:J Water Department Request: Public Works Director Dick Taufen is requesting the purchase of a meter for the Water Treatment Plant. Two -Lypes of meters are available, a bottom mount - $ 156.38 and a flush mount - ~ ~~:¿. 82. Taufen is requesting the purchase of the flush mount meter' since it would fit into the existing system, without any remodeling. Hazen made a motion authorizing the purchase of the flush mount meter- for' -Lhe Water Treatment Plant, as requested, at a purchase 'pr'ic(:> of ~ :.:I~2. 82. 'rhe motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 Chamber Request: The St. Joseph Chamber is requesting assistance with funding for' planting flowers in the tree boxes along Minnesota Street. The flowers would be placed in clay pots so they could be removed for winter. Loso s-Lated that the Maintenance Department is not favorable -Lo this request, as it would create difficulties when watering the trees. Hieke questioned whether a volunteer could be sought to take I car·e of -Lhe flowers and water them. Reber stated that whether or not the City contributes to the cost of the flowers, they will still be planted, since o-Lher organizations are also being solicited for funds. Hazen requested that along with the flowers, the Chamber consider }Jlacing flags on each decorative light. Weyrens will refer this matter 'Lo the Chamber' . Hazen made a motion au-Lhorizing the expenditure of up to $:¿Ø0.Ø0 to assist in the funding of flowers for Minnesota street. 'rhe Tno-Lion was seconded by Hieke. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 Fire Hall Property: Reber has received a drawing of the Krebsbach }Jr'oper-Ly complete with dimensions. Hazen will present the information -Lo the Fire Hoard. Northern States Power: Reber received a thank you from Northern States Power for thE::> City's support of Prairie Island. Central MN Consortium Qll Violence Prevention: At the recent St. Cloud Area Planning Organization, speakers were present requesting funding for' the pr'evE::>ntion of violence thr'ough the Central MN Consortium. The goal of -Lhe Cunsortium is to provide youth with positive alternatives -Lo violence. This is accomplished by providing the youth with the uppor'tuni ty to belong to a learning and service group that promotes I -Lheir' abilities. The Consor'tium is requesting funding from St. Joseph in the amount of $ 1, ~b2, based partly on population. They are also :r-E::>questing that we place funding in the budget for 1995. Members of 'Lhe Consortium will be invited to the City Council meeting on June 16, Page 25'/4 June 2, 1994 1 ':1'34 to £urther disl::uSS their program. I Re:fuse ~emoval: The St. Cloud Area Planning Organization stressed the importance £or Cities to be aware o£ where their re:fuse contractors are hauling their re£use. NEWSLEADER Corrections: Since a Newsleader reporter was present, Mayor Heber- discussed some of the inaccuracies in the recent edition of the NI:;WSLEADER. Hieke questioned whether it would be beneficial to keep a running clock of items discussed at the Council table. Information could be ver'ified more readily from the tapes of the Council meetings if times were a part of the minutes. Transportation Plan: Reber requested authorization to execute a letter 'La Bill Hanson of the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization, requesting resear-ching alternative plans for the proposed roadway through St. Benedict's. During a meeting with representatives :from St. Benedict, it was requested the City consider requesting a second exit from 1-94, which would exit at CU 121. Hazen made a motion authorizing the execution of a letter to Hanson, requesting the researching of a second exit from 1-~4. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 l:UUNCIL lŒPUUTS I Rieke: No report. Hazen: Questioned the status oÍ the ceiling mount screen, and i:f it was appr'opriate to delegate this matter to Public Works Director Dick Taufen. Hazen stated that Taufen was requested to check the mechanics of mounting a screen and if it was possible. Loso Park Request: The Park Board has received quotes to replace the concrete around 'Lhe Centennial Park Shelter. The City would be responsible for removing the old concrete and benches. This request is par't of 'Lhe compliance to the American Disability Act. Loso made a motion accepting the low quote of Concrete Plus in the amount of $ 2, 4b0. ~ø, 'Lo be expended in equal portions from Park Development and Sidewalk Department. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Discussion: Rieke requested that the monies expended :from sidewalk Department be added back into the budget for 1995. Loso requested to amend the motion to include the expenditure of $ ~0.00 for a bench pad. Vote Call on amendment: I Ayes: Heber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 Page 25'/5 June 2, 1994 VDte Call on Motion: I Ayes: Heber' , Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 Legislative Review: Loso attended the Legislative Review sponsored by 1.he League of MN Cities. Most of the information presented at the review is located in the current League Bulletin. Slide: The new slide purchased from Minnesota Playground was installed in Centennial Park and should be ready for sliding on June ::I, 1994. Hiemenz Garbaqe Complaint: Received a complaint from Sue Karnik, lØll East Able Street, about the garbage on the vacant lot near her property. She stated 1.hat she has been 1.rying to get the matter resolved, but has had nu action or follow-up. Hiemenz stated that he did view the mater'ial and it is in need of clean-up. Rieke stated that the City does have a procedure and an Urdinance to enforce this matter. The proper'1.y uwner· should be notified to clean up the property or the City will du so, charging the owner for removal. The City Offices were requested to follow up on this matter. Hazen requested that the City Uffices cuntine to include the list of follow up from the Council meetings in the meeting packets. Multi Cultural Conference: Hiemenz stated that he received information I about a Multi Cul tu:c-al Conference, if any member of the Council was interested. Cuuncilors stated that they all received this information. UPEN TU THE PUBLIC StevE:' Dehler' questioned whether or not the Council would be discussing the Hookup fees for the Linnemann Inn at this meeting. Hazen stated 1.hat the Council has not received further correspondence from the City Attor'ney, or' numbers as to their usage. Heber stated that this matter is not un the agenda 1.0 be discussed at this meeting. Loso made a motion to recess at 8:Ø9 p. m. ; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ~:0:Ø Mayor Heber' reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p. m. Clerk/ AdministratoI" Heports Watab Deer Hunters Gamblinq Application: Loso made a motion to app:cove the application for exemption frum Lawful Gambling for the Watab Creek WT Chapter/Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. The event is scheduled for' September' 14, 19~4 at the La Playette. The motion was seconded by Hazen. I Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: Nune Motion Carried ~:0:0 1::,lage i::~ 5"ï E:~ ,June 2'} 199./+ I N 9.1:L:: :Qj,"§'£J:::j;.ÆjTL§\~'tj....9)::t E~Q_Ji,~~.'i.l.. D 1.1 t~ i n 9 the 1()'-33 nudit~ the aud i t: o¡'~s noted thè:\t the City c.iDes not have an Non-Discriminiation Pol icy, é"tS t~equit~ed i'· ,Jr'" fedeY"ally funded P"r"'oj ect s. rhel'~efot~e? K e t"n V:i. e¡'~e Del'Jent et~ has p¡-"oposed a policy to be adapted. HiE-men:;.:: t-'equested the City Uffices ,.::-heck the amlnmt of the fine in the policy and if that is the t"equi ¡-~ed amount. Lo£,o më:;ï.ìe a motion to app¡'~ove the policy as r~)'r~e !:;,ent ed; s\:?cl3nded by Ha zen. Aye£'~ Rebe¡-~~ Ri eke, Loso? Haz€'n~ Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ::5:0:0 Worker's Comp Premium: Weyrens stated that annually the Council has the opportunity to review the deductible ~or Worker's Compensation Insurance. Currently the City has a $l,ØØØ deductible. The Council agreed that since the City has had ~ew claims, the deductible could be increased. Loso made a motion to change the deductible for the Worker's Compensation Insurance to $ 2,5ØØ ~or one year, after which they will review the matter again. The motion was seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ::5:0:Ø Park Board Recommendations: 1 ) A suggestion was made to construct a playground in Morningside Park. Loso stated that the Park Board was considering a sandbox 2ØØ' x 2ØØ', but is in the process of reviewing the size. At this time the Park Board is not requesting any action o~ the Council, but making them aware that they are working on development I plans. 2} The entry way to Morningside Park has much erosion. Loso stated that this matter has been turned over to the City Engineer. 3} The Park Board is requesting the Maintenance Department water the seedlings in Morningside Park and cut the grass between the trees. The Council discussed the tree plan requested of Mike Sworski, and if he intended to present it to the CounciL Weyrens stated that Sworski has completed a plan, but the Park Board did not wait for the plan and planted the trees without discussing it with him. The Council requested that Sworski present his plan to the Council for planting next year. Additionally, since the trees have already been planted without the soil being prepared, it was the consensus o:f the Council not to expend alot o~ time nursing the trees. 4) A recommendation was made to improve the existing horse shoe pits. Rieke questioned whether the improvements would convert the horse shoe pits to regulation pits. Loso stated that the Park Board will make a recommendation at a later time. Noise Violations: The Police Department issued two noise violations :for t.he following properties: 123 J::ast Cedar Street, Mike Deutz owner; and 114 Minnesota Street J::ast, Tony Pelzer owner. Both noise violations are first violations and require no action at this time. Surplus Property Auction: The surplus action held on May 7, 1994 r~sulted in a net profit of $' 1,232.47. I Meeting with Bar Owners: The meeting originally scheduled with the Bar Owners on June 9, 1994 needs to be re-scheduled due to the League Annual Conference. Unless the Police Department has objections, the meeting with the City Council and Bar Owners was established for June }Jage 25'/"1 June 2, 19'::14 11, 1'3'91 at :.3::.30 p. m. , immediately following the City Council and f'olicQ Depal'tment meeting. Summer Help: One oi the part time workers has been ill and it is I ulldetermined if he will be able to continue working. Jim Marthaler has requested the Cuuncil consider additional help if the worker is unable 'Lu l~eturn. Hiemenz made a motion authorizing the Personnel Committee 'lo r'eview applications and fill the vacancy if needed. The motion was seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Hebel' , Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 ULD HUSINI::LiS pumRinq Ordinance~ Loso made a motion to amend Ordinance 107 and UI'dinance :3~ as prepared by the City Attorney. r1'he motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0 Leaf Burni~ Ordinance: The Council was in consensus to drop the Leaf Burning Urdinance írom Uld Business. Since the City has not had many problems with burning in the Corporate Limits and residents enjoy bUI'ning leaves in SpI'ing and Fall, the Council cannot see restricting bUI'ning at this 'lime. Northland III: City Attorney John Scherer, recommended the City accept I a pr'oposal oí '/ aCI'es as park contribution for Northland Phase III at 'lhe present time. 1n conjunction with the park contribution, the City would keep the cash previously donated by the developer for Phases 1 and 1l. That cash would be earmarked íor the construction oí improvements within the paI'k. No further cash nor real property would be r'equired with regard to the development of the rest of the Northland l-'roperty. Payment ior the park property would be an issue between "1'eI'r'y Schmid and Hothíork. 1'he City would have its park and cash ior' "lhe improvement Df the pa:ck. Further consideration would not be a cuncer'n with regard t.o the last remaining phases oi Northland. Mr. S~heI"er also recommended that the City attempt to negotiate an ag:("eernen"l which would firmly establish the park, provide íor a park area in the excess oí the amount. required under the ordinance, and allow the city to keep the cash previously contributed. Hieke made a mution accepting the recommendations oí the City Attorney, and instruc"ling him to prepare the developers agreement in accordance with "lhe above recommendations. The motion was seconded by Loso. Bleachers: Loso stated that he and Pat Schneider are still working at pur'chasing bleachers íor the ball park. The new bleachers would cost $ 1:3,<:100 plus $ 1,b00 for installation and $ 2,100 ior the cement pad. Huth Luso and Schneider are seeking additional iunding írom local organiza'lions. f\pplication For Payment: City Engineer Joe Bettendori has recommended I appr'oval uí application for' payment #3, S. J. Louis Construction, East Minnesota StI'eet. l-'r'oject., in t.he amount oí $ 27,40b.75. Rieke made a Page 25·/8 June 2, 1994 motion to approve payment to S. J. Louis Construction in the amount of: $ 2'/, 4Øb. '/::5; seconded by Hazen. Ayes: Heber, Rieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried ::5:0:Ø Meetinq with 6th Avenue Residents: Mayor Reber stated that the residents o:f 6th Ave Sf:: invited him to a meeting o:f residents on June 1, 19'.34 at the City Hall. The reason :for the meeting was to discuss the problems associated with Pine Stock and special events sponsored by St. John's and St. Benedict' s. The residents requested the names o:f all the landlords so a meeting could be established with the residents and Landlords. Also, the residents are going to write letters to the Judges in Stearns County requesting sti£:fer :fines through the Judicial process. Another option discussed was the possibility o:f increasing the rental license :fee to cover the costs o:f hiring additional security when the two Colleges sponsor special events. Reber in:formed the residents that a meeting was being established with St. John's, St. Ben's, City Attorney J-ohn Scherer, Police Chie:f Brad Lindgren and himsel:f, to discuss the possibility o:f discontinuing Pine Stock. Mayor Heber stated that he would keep the Council in£ormed o:f any £uture meetings. Fence Complaint: !'layor Reber questioned Mr. Rieke as to the status o:f his fence that has been ordered to be removed. Mr. kieke stated that his attorney has contacted the City Attorney, and at this time he cannot comment on the situation. Ad;ourn: Hazen made a motion to adjourn at 9: 15 p.m. ; seconded by Hiemenz. Ayes: Heber, Hieke, Loso, Hazen, Hiemenz Nayes: None Motion Carried 5:0:0