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_302 February 7, 1985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the city of st.
Joseph met in session on Thursday, February 7, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. I
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo,
Ross Rieke; City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Others Present: John Scherer, city Attorney(7:55 p.m.); Terry Schmidt, owner,
Avon-Cold Spring Lumber Company; Attorney Dan Zimmerman, representing Avon-
Cold Spring Lumber, and Roy Denne, Cold Spring Lumber, employee; Don Landwehr,
realtor; Mary Foslid, Courier Editor.
Treasurer Report: Leo Sadlo, Treasurer, presented the monthly fund and investment
report. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve treasurer's
report as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Minutes: Council meeting minutes of January 17, 1985 were approved on motion
by Sadlo seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills: Bills were approved on motion by Sadlo seconded by Dehler.
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Lutheran Church Project: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Sadlo to instruct I
Attorney Scherer to notify the Lutheran Church of America that the city
considers the church liable for engineering and legal costs incurred during
their proposed project to purchase the Roske property as a building site.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hearing - Engineering-Plant Project: Engineer Bettendorf presented a review and
explanation of the Cooperative Construction agreement between the City of st.
Cloud and the City of st. Joseph relating to the Waite Park interceptor. The
agreement contains the following covenants:
1. Construction by st. Cloud
2. Ownership of facilities
3. Operation and maintenance
4. Discharge limitations
5. Charges and payments
6. Preliminary design of interceptor
7. Remedies
.8. Right to cancellation
Exhibit "B"
Details list of reimbursement for past expenses relating to the st. Cloud
plant, Pan and Metro interceptor sewers.
The City of st. Joseph will be purchasing sufficient capacity to accomodate
an estimated population of 6,000 to 7,000 persons.
Under exhibit liB" the City of st. Joseph cost has been listed as $165,253, I
due on January 1, 1987.
Exhibit "C" design modification costs apportioned to st. Joseph is esti-
mated at $4,787.00, due July 1, 1985.
Exhibit "D" - waite Park Interceptor construction costs. st. Joseph's
share is estimated at $130,366.00 due at time of contract award - Spring 1985.
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The engineer indicated the discharge capacity for st. Joseph to the st.
cloud plant would be 600,000 gallons daily - the present rate at the local
plant is 250,000 gallons daily. Upgrading or modernizing of the st. Cloud
plant in the future would probably be an apportioned cost to the City of
st. Joseph. Future expansion costs would not - this to be clarified before
contract signing. Revisions to be made by attorney and engineer.
The sewer use agreement between st. Cloud and the City of st. Joseph
will be reviewed by committee. Plans and specs must be complete and correct
when delivered to PCA on deadline date June 30, 1985.
Motion on plans & Specs: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to instruct
engineer to proceed with preparation of plans and specs on an hourly basis
not to exceed $69,200.00 - to include 0 & M manual and user fee code.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council recessed at 9:34 - reconvened at 9:43 p.m.
Hearing - Terry Schmidt: Terry Schmidt, Avon-Cold Spring Lumber Company, presented
information and a request for City participation in the issuance of Housing
Revenue Bonds. The proposed project to be construction of 3 - 12 plex multiple
housing units on Lots 1-2-3, Cloverdale Second Addition - east side of 10th
Avenue Southeast. Also present were: Dan Zimmerman, attorney for developer
and Roy Denne, also representing Avon-Cold Spring Lumber Company.
The following related data was presented by Mr. Schmidt:
1) The purpose of bond sale to achieve tax-free bond financing.
2) Does not require pledge of full faith and credit of city of st. Joseph -
therefore no risk to City.
3) Not a subsidized rent program.
4) Avon-Cold Spring Co. owns the prøperty.
5 ) Construction will be 3 - 12 unit structures, 2 bedroom brick, two stories.
6) Two buildings to house students - 4 students per unit.
City Attorney Scherer indicated project looks good. Recommended a developer
agreement, bonding review by the City's bond counsel, reimbursement of legal
costs, review by City Planning Commission, annual report and assurance of
compliance with required percentage of low income housing (but not section 8).
A housing plan will be provided by the project legal firm.
Under the proposed plan the City of st. Joseph does not incurr any liability
and the issuance of housing bonds will not effect City bond rating.
Motion To Approve Bonding: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve
sale of Housing Revenue Bonds in the amount of $lþ050þOOO.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Developer Agreement: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to authorize
attorney to provide a developer's agreement and present it to Council at next
meeting.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hearing - Don Landwehr: Realtor Don Landwehr was present and indicated the Duncan
property on East Minnesota street (approximately 1.28 acres - outside city
limits) was for sale and zoned for multiple family construction. Landwehr
presented a plan where City could purchase a 66' strip for future street.
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Councilman Rieke indicated the City Planning Commission had recommended City
purchase property at its meeting held on February 4, 1985. The cost was
reportedly in the area of $25,000.00. other nearby property owners who
would become involved before a street right-of-way would be complete to
County Road #75 (proposed 11th Avenue Northeast) are: Duncan, Dr. Nelson
and Al Kalla.
Council recommended Planning Commission determine availability and cost of
abutting properties to provide access to County #75. Rieke to take matter
back to Planning Commission.
st. Cloud Rotary Club Resolution: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Dehler
to instruct City Clerk to prepare a resolution, as requested by the Granite
Rotary Club of st. Cloud, in support of a proposed "Annual First Lady Area
Lectureship" program inviting Nancy Reagan as its first speaker to st. Cloud.
Voting for the motion: Rieke, Dehler, Loso, Sadlo.
Abstaining: Reber Motion carried.
Clinton Village Appraisal: A statement from City Assesor Lesnick was presented to
Council indicating a market value of $16,500.00 for the Clinton Village pro-
perty prior to development. (The City is to receive 8% in cash in leiu of
park land.)
Westel, Inc. Fees: The City received $10.62 for December as its share of 3% fran-
chise cable fees. December was the first month of operation.
central Minn. Council on Aging: A letter was received from the central Minnesota
Council on Aging indicating they had received separate designation on January
18th, effective January 1, 1986. The agency expressed its appreciation for
City support in ths endeavor.
Local Government Forum: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve
the attendance of one person at the February 28, 1985 local Government Forum
in st. Cloud. The person going to notify Clerk's office to complete registration.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Health Insurance: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve a City
change in health insurance carrier to Physicians Health plan (PHP) effective
!\!arch 1, 1985, if possible.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None i>lotion carried.
Purchases Approved: 1) Leef Bros., Inc. - uniform service - Wastewater plant -
$25.30 monthly.
2) Roller motor - Ace Hardware (new) - $200.00.
3) A used 5 h.p. air compressor - Martini Mobil - $900.00.
Approved on motion by Reber seconded by Rieke.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Water School Attendance: A motion ¡vas made by Sadlo seconded by Dehler to approve
Dick Taufen's attendance at the Central District Water Operators School at
the Holiday Inn, Wilmar, Minnesota, February 27, 1985.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
1984 Police Report: Copies were presented to Council.
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Council Reports:
Sadlo: 1) Reported on the recent water main break at College Avenue North
- and Ash street East.
2) Submitted water pumping reports for 1984 to Council.
Reber: Presented a letter of resignation of summer recreation director Pat
- Schneider. schneider had been City Summer Recreation Director for
10 years. ' The Council commended Mr. schneider for his service.
Rieke: 1) Reported on Planning Commission meeting held on February 4, 1985.
- Indicated the "North Side Group", on access to County Road #75,
recommended closing of north side access (at John Eich residence)
and opening a new access on Second Avenue Northeast,south and
north side of County Road #75. The group requested a place on
the next Council meeting agenda along with County Engineer -
February 21, 1985.
2) Reported a Joint Powers Annexation Board meeting is scheduled
for February 19, 1985.
3) Lutheran Church building site is being considered north of railroad
tracks on County Road #2.
Dehler: 1) Parks Commission meeting held on January 28 ~
a. 8% of land value question (Parks) .
b. Grant #2 being completed.
c. Hockey group ( As sn. ) looking for a more permanent installation.
d. Bid received on replacement of one hockey rink facility (lumber)
in the amount of $2,500.00.
e. A move to Memborial Park area (baseball park) being examined.
f. Requested Planning Commission search for desirable property
for parks at development time.
Adjournment: 12 o'clock midnight.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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