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I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City
of St. Joseph met in t'egular session on Thursday, February 16, 1'395 at
7:00 p. Tn. in the City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Donald Bud Reber; Councilors Ross Rieke, Bob
Loso, Ken Hiemenz, CClr'y Ehlert; Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Brad Lindgren, Art Hiemenz, Edith
Hiemenz, John McVicker, Jamie Phenow, Andy Kalenda, Steve Christen,
Bill Nelson, Bob Br'ophy, James Marthaler, Dennie Pfannenstein, E. R.
Diedrich, Vincent Haen, Tony Goddard, Bill Fahrney, Hugh Skaja.
Mayor Reber called the meeting to order' at 7:Ø0 p.m.
AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda as presented; seconded
by Rieke.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda as
:follows; seconded by Ehlert.
a) Minutes o:f the February ? 1995 Council meeting.
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b) Gambling License Exemption :for the St. ~T oseph Fire Department event
to be held at the LaPlayette on April 21.
c) Resolution to accept Outlot A, Pond View Ridge Addition, with terms
I and conditions.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Council reviewed the bills payable, check number's 20648
-20681 as presented by Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Aftel~ r'eview o:f the
bills Loso made a motion to approve them as presented; seconded by
Rieke.
Ayes: Reber', Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehle:ct.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
LOBo made a motion to approve the overtime and call outs as presented;
seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carl-'ied.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Deputy Clerk ~Tudy Wey:cens presented the December
treasurer's report. As she recommended Loso made a motion to transfer
$92,000 from the Designated Street Improvement Íunds to 106 Street
Improvement to cover the costs of the Old Highway 52 street
improvement.
The motion was seconded by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, LOBo, Hìemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
I Hiemenz made a motion tCI approve the December treasurer's report as
presented; seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Rebe:c, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
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Na~¡eG : NUDE'. t'Îut.ion Gdrried. I
MAYOR'S REPORT: 1) The Pl.anning CQl11misciol1 diccuGsed the status uf
thC'ir recommendations of conc.:cetE:·, blacktop or paving stone for parking
lot surface standén~ds. Loso made a motion that the City Attorney
prepare
an o:cdinance amendment to inco:cpcn-ate the Planning Commissions
:cecommendations~ fo:( Council cc,nside:ca'l,ìon. The motion ylaS seconded by
Ehlert. Discussion --Rieke st8ted that he did not feel that thl2
stringency recommended by the Planning Commission is necessary~ and
that the parking lot standards is û political situation. Brad Lindgren
asl~ed if a change of door Ylays etc. in the Linnemann Inn '.'lould require a
change in the ¡H.nking lot if the amendment tc. the o:cdinance is passed.
Members of the Council stated that it would not because the propoced
change to the Linnemann Inn has al:ceady come bef o:ce the Planning
CClTïIDli ssi on and been app:(oved~ and the parking requirement is part of
the Planning Commission's app:r oval. Any futu:re change in use would
:cequire a change in the pa:cking lot because the parking TE'quirements
would change.
Ayes: Reber~ Loso~ Hiemenz~ Ehle:c t.
Nayes: Rieke. Motion ca:cried.
COUNCIL REPORTS
RIEKE: The CORE Committee held a Feb:cuary FOTum called a "Speakout" on
F'eb1-uary 13th. The main topic of this panel discussion "flaS
ttPinestock. " The attendance and discussion at this event was I
e:-:cellent.
EHLERT: No Report.
LOSO: 1 ) Only one inquiry was received on the sLnplus fire truck
(which \'1ill be :replaced vlÌ th the new truck) after COIIGide:r able
advertising. A salesman has offer,?d to promote the salE:' of it fo).-
a commission. Ri·?ke made a motion to allow the ìndiviúual to E'nte1-
into promotion of the sale of the f:i:.ce trucl~ for' a specific commission~
aftc'l' recommendation and a p p 1- 0 val by the City Attorney. The motion ''/'a8
seconded by Ehle:ct.
Ayes: Reber ~ Rieke~ Loso~ Hi~'men:¿;~ Ehle:ct.
Nayes: None. Motion ca:cried.
2) The Park Board met on Februa:r-y 13th with City Engineer Joe
Bet tendc,:r-f, to go ove:c the gl-ant application io:¡~ a ,¡alking trail for
~1 01- n i ngsi cl€:· Parle M:r. Bettendorf generously donated his t i inE' and
expe).-,tisc for this 'i1E:'eti ng aod Cipplieation.
3) Loco fn-esented quotes fo:( installing locks at Centermial Pa:ck
f:rorn Brannon's Locksmith; a l-:eyed deùdbolt at about $110 and a knob
lock at $100 plus 1 a b 0 l' . t1ayor Rebe:c stated that locks a:re
available f:com 3rea retaile:cs for considerably lees and volunteered
to inst;11l them himself. I
HIEl1ENZ: Hiemenz stated that he m€"l and discussed vli th
Rep:cesentatì ve Collin Peterson unfunded mandates and property
:eights. I1L Peterson st<:1ted that there \'!ill probably be escape
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I clauses in the unfunded mandates 18\</ and there is misunderstanding
on property rights, and people impacted by a taking.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORTS: 1) The government band radio licenses
£Ol~ the City including the Police Department, have been
received. They e}~pil~e in the year 2000.
2) "Cops Grants" - Thel~e has been a lot of publicity about
these grants, with about $69,000 earmarked for St. Joseph.
Hiemenz stated that there has been a lot of discussion and
concern about imposing many restrictions if these grants are
awarded as block grants.
3) Chie:f Lindgren discussed the annual repo:ct and increases and
decreases in activity. Mayor Reber complemented the Chie:f on
the repor't, pa:c,ticularly the large number of assists..
LOT SPLIT AND VARIANCE REQUEST - ST. JOE'S SUBWAY: Bob Brophy
and Bill Nelson appeared before the Council to request a lot
split and a variance as consìden?d by the Planning Commission at
a public hearing n February 6, 1995. Ehlert made a motictn to
accept the Planning Commission's recommendations and approve 'the
variance request, allowing 25 parking spaces :fo:c' St. Joe's Subway;
and approved the lot split as requested, splitting the East
seventy one feet f:ct.ìm the balance of the property described as
I Lots 13,14, 15, 16; Block 2; Loso's Third Addition. The east lot,
where the Subway will be developed would contain apfŒo:;.dmately
24,750 square feet, and the west lot will be undeveloped with
approximately 14,454 squa:c'e feet. The motion was seconded by
Rieke. Discussion - Hiemenz questioned i:f the plans :far the
undeveloped area with the propc,sal :for future o:f:fice space was
shawn to the Planning Commission. The developers stated that it
was.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loscl, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
REFUSE CONTRACT: The Council :c'eviewed the compilations of 'the
re:fuse bids from Waste Management - St. Cloud, BFI '<laste Systems,
and Vasko Rubbish Removal. All bids were comprehensive, ìncluding
cost per unit pickup, an optional bag system, and dumpste:cs used
by the city, along with annual spring and fall cleanups. P:fices
on bids were very competitive. Loso made a mo'tion to approve a
t",O year contract with BFI Waste Systems as bid; seconded by Rieke.
Discussion - Hiemenz questioned haw Waste Management's
recycling offer factored into the bid, and compar'ed to BFT's
recycling package. BFI representative discussed the increas€·d
recycling they would begin April 1. Rieke discussed the bag
system.
Ayes: Reber, Loso.
I Nayes: Rieke, Hiernenz, Ehlert. Motion :failed.
Rieke stated that he "lished to see this matter finalized at this
meeting and cC1l1tinued the discussion. Ehlert discussed that
service must also be considered, along with the close bids. A£te:c
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further' discussion of the sor'/ i(~e8, ca:cts a.nd recycling LO:3o ma.óe: I
a Tnot.ion .. - leint:coduce thlo' previous mot ilJn ap pl' ov .í.ng .. tl'¡O year
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ce,ntl-'sct ,.¡ ith 13FI 1,~aGte S}'Gt{~rns as bid; ;_ec:onded by R ielt..l?"
AY0S: RL' b c.'l-·, Rieke, LOBU.
!~u yef'! : Hi ern!;: n:.::, Ehlert. !1otion CG1-l~ ied.
Hiemenz made a motion approving thl'? cont1-act co Ct t 1- ac t ter'111 of
M a l' c h 1, 1'3'35 th1'ough DecC'mber- ""), 19'36¡ :.;t2Gonded by RiekE'.
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fI. YL-!f~ : RE.,bel', Riek0:, t __ L'__ Hi'~fllenz, Ehler't.
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Naycc: None. Motion carr'it?d.
WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS: Jim Mar t 11a le1' presented
quüte:3 ,cucei ved on d 1'395 2 wheel drive full Gize pickup truck.
Loso made a motion to Gccept the low quote of Supe1- i 01' ronl,
P lynlouth _ L" $12,7131. øø ¡ 80conded bu Rieke. Discussion -- SaleG
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t. a ;{ G.nd license \1ill ue ill addition to the quole. Mayo1' Rebel
~3tQted t.hüt a City of st. Joseph emblem should be placed on the
door. Ma:cthaler' stated t.hat he l'Iou.ld 1-ev i0\'¡ thi.: elilblom plans
\'lith thc' t1 a y 0 ¡-' .
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, L08o, Hiernenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None, Motion ca:¡:cìed.
COMMUNITY GARDEN; Ernie Diedrich and Vincent Haen p:cesented
ìnfo:noation on the Community Garden, curr'ently locateú on thc' v¡est
end of the College of St. Benedict campus. The project I
:ì, nc.ol'po:cates totally or-ganic £a:c wing methods to produce good food
and p:r01lìoté' community. The Council ì8 invited to Dfl official upe!dng
ce:cemony planned :for June 1st or 2nú. Additionally the Council is
C'Dcou:caged to pa:¡ticipate in the project alcln9 with all othe1-
ìnte:cested community members. Pa:c'ticipation is thl-ough subsc:c iption by
;Iorkìng in the ga:cden cn- p;:¡ymen't. LOBO ",;ugg¿'sted -' .~ ezpansiun J.S
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necessary to consider' use of the pad;:s.
ST. CLOUD AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP; Tony Goddar-d ùnd Bill
Fahrney appeDrE'd DC'fore the Council to discuss the pu:cpose, function
ünd s·t:c-ucture of the Econoroic Development Pa:ctnership. It is 8 non--
profìt public p:civate o:cgun .Lè·:a lion se:cving twenty t:h:c-ee ufJi'ls of
government in S'teùrns, Benton, and Sherburne Counties. They visit ar-ea
busi:nesses, othe:c than :cE·taile:cs, 3nd review industrial 9:(0\1 Lh, jobs
and retention l.lf businesses" Also they v¡ 0 r}~ to 8 t tJ3cl fjç;'\,l businesses,
ta:cget iog higher \'Iage emploYC':is; pl'urnutC' training, Qnd full \Jse of
2)dsting buildings. Cu:o:enlly for St, Joseph thG)' aL-E? 'dCirkin'd ... -
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as~..;ist in DBL Lalls proposed e}~pansi on.
R iel'.:C' made a motion La :rece:sc 8t. 8~1Ø; ~.;;econJed by Loso.
AYE"S: Reber-, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
t1oyes: None. Motion car-Tied.
Nayoc Rebe:c reconv2fJed thc' meeting. I
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY WALKING PATH: Hugh Skaja aJ.tpeaT ed befo:cE' t',,-,
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Council to discuss ~ pruposed 'Ialking path a:r ound the 1\ennedy
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Elc'menta:ry pl'operty. The proposed path would be 1,900 liner feet by 5
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feet wide with a two inch thick bituminous sUl~face. The total cost
will be $11,78Ø with District 742 providing up to $6, Ø0Ø. Mr. Skaja
requested support for this project from the City, as the school
equipment is well used by the community as well as Kennedy Elementary
students. The Council was very supportive of the project and discussed
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setting aside up to $3,ØØ0 for funding. They discussed the tight
budget restrictions and requested that Mr; Skaja contact the local
orgoanizations for funding also. Mayor Reber recommended and the
Council concurred that the City Attorney be consulted on this matter.
The budget should then be reviewed for possible areas to draw funding,
and to consider matching funding up to $3, Ø0Ø. Mr. Skaja will contact
community organizations and return to the next Council meeting.
CLERK/ADKINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Rieke made a motion to approve the
letter of appointment of the Building Inspector Dale C. Haug, which
outlines the terms, compensation and requirements; seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Mayes: None. Motion carried.
2) Reber made a motion to approve Rachel Stapleton's attendance at
Clerk's Conference in St. Cloud, March 21 to March 24, with
registration of $140; seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Mayes: None. Motion carried.
3) Mayor Reber, Stapleton, Bill Fahrney (St. Cloud Area Economic
Development) , and Steve Super (Stearns County HRA) met with Jerry
Hirschfeld (DBL Labs) and Carol Presley Olson (Department of Trade and
Economic Development) recently at DBL Labs to discuss an economic
development grant application.
Council reviewed the annual water report received from Dick Tau:fen,
Water Superintendent.
Loso made a motion to withdraw approval of the Pond view Ridge Addition
Outlot A Resolution under the consent agenda and T'eserve consideT'ation
of it to a later date after the affected property owners have reviewed
it; seconded by Rieke.
Ayes: Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Reber abstained. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:2Ø p. m. with a motion by Loso; seconded
by Hiemenz.
Ayes: Reber, Rieke, Loso, Hiemenz, Ehlert.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Rachel Staple on
Clerk/Administrator