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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 [01] Jan 03 12n7 January, 3, 1985 .(.1;;j ~ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the city Council of the city of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, January 3, 1985 at 7:'30 p.m. ln Ci ty Hall. Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler; City Clerk, -- Bob Johnson; Treasurer, Leo Sadlo. "- Oath of Office: The oath of office was administered by City Clerk, Bob Johnson, to Council-elect Leo Sadlo and Ross Rieke. Treasurer Report: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve the treasurer's report as presented. . Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Others Present: Shirley and Joe Miller, business persons; Herman Schneider, former Councilman; Mary Foslid, Courier Editor. County Resolution: Access on Cedar st.: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to table resolution passed on December 20, 1984 relating to temporary closing of access - County Road #75 at Cedar Street East - (at John Eich residence). Resolution tabled for further study. Question of new location of access raised. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. . Joe Miller suggested County action on access change. In favor of closing access but need for replacement great. Question to be reviewed by Planning Commission, APO and County. Final request to come from City Council'. Deter- mination of cost apportionment necessary. Second Avenue Northeast to be ~ examined for new access possibility - 3rd Avenue also may be considered. Minutes: Council minutes of December 20, 1984 were approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Liquor Hearing January 17: A liquor hearing on possible violation by Midway Bar will be held on Thursday, January 17, 1985. Letter of Support for Agency on Aging: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to direct city Clerk to send letter of support in favor of a 4-county (Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Wright) designation as an Area Agency on Aging. The letter will be addressed to the Minnesota Board on Aging, st. Paul, Minnesota. The request for support was received from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Cable Policy Act of 1984: Council members received copies of the Federal Cable Policy Act of 1984. City Historical Research Funding: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to reduce the City historical research revenue sharing allocation from $2,500.00 to $2,000.00. State law restricts this type of funding to $2,000.00 per year. The $500.00 balance to be transfered to the Street Maintenance Fund. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. 10f::8 ¿j iCi Bills: On motion by Reber seconded by Dehler bills were approved for payment as - presented. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. 1985 City Appointments: A motion was made by R~ber seconded by Sadlo to approve - the following appointments for 1985: 1. Acting Mayor: Bud Reber 2. Police Commissioner: Mayor Loso 3. Weed Control Commissioner: James Marthaler 4. Asst. Weed Control commissioner: Mayor Loso 5. Planning Commission Liaison: Ross Rieke 6. Water and Sewer Liaison: Leo Sadlo 7. Recreation Liaison: Steve Dehler 8. Park Board Liaison: steve Dehler 9. street Commissioner: Bud Reber 10. Joint Planning and OAB: Ben Kremer, Ross Rieke 11. APO Executive Liaison: Mayor Loso 12. APO Full Board: Mayor Loso, Ben Kremer, Ross Rieke Alternates: Hub Klein, Leo Sadlo 13. Planning Commission: Hub Klein, Art Budde 14. Downtown Renewal Association: Bud Reber, steve Dehler 15. Police Interview Committee: Police Chief, Leo Sadlo, Mayor Loso, Bud Reber 16. Forester: James Marthaler 17. Fire Advisory Board: Bob Johnson, Leo Sadlo, Dick Taufen 18. 3 Member Health Board: steve Dehler, Bud Reber, Dr. Thomas Newton 19. Water and Sewer Inspector: Herman Schneider 20. Fire Chief: Dick Taufen 21. Asst. Fire Chief: Dave Theisen 22. Building Inspector: Roman Reber r 23. Emergency Services Director: Dick Taufen 24. Official Newspaper: st. Cloud Daily Times 25. Official Depository: First State Bank of st. Joseph 26. Housing Code: Roman Reber 27. Energy Committee: Roman Reber, Ben Kremer Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Naye s : None Motion carried. Recreational Association Lease Renewal: Renewal of the 3-year lease will be considered at the January 17, 1985 meeting. Lease expires in February, 1985. Accident Report: Report indicated city vehicle driven by Ray Bechtold damaged rear fender, tire and trunk of auto when truck air brakes failed. Report submitted to insurance carrier. Council Reports: Reber - Hockey and skating rinks reported in operation. Monday, February 25, scheduled as Recreational Association annual meeting - 7:30 p.m. at Americal Legion Club. Adjournment: Reber moved - Sadlo seconded adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried.