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. , .~ February 21, 1985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in session on Thursday, February 21, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in ci ty Hall. I
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo,
Ross Rieke; Secretary Laurie Terwey. (City Clerk Bob Johnson on vacation.)
utility Delinquency Hearing: None of the persons receiving hearing notices concerning
delinquent water-sewer-refuse billings were preserit. A motion was made by Sadlo
seconded by Reber to notify these people they have 10 days to reply or make
arrangements for payment or further action will be taken.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes Approved: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to approve minutes of
February 7, 1985 City Council meeting as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Snow Removal Parking: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to lift snow
removal parking ban on City streets effective midnight February 21, 1985. In
case of a snowfall the ordinance would be in effect again.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Freeze Run Report: Three more water line freezes occurred in February. This brings
the total to 10 freeze-ups in 1985 so far.
Rec. Assn. Licenses: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve 3.2 I
beer and cigarette licenses for st. Joseph Recreational Association for the
1985 softball season. A&esl Loso¡ Reber~h'f!1"1 :S~olloJ 2¡'e~~.
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County #75 Access Group: A group of residents and business owners were present
concerning an access change request on County #75. The present access located
at 1st Avenue Northeast is considered unsafe. Mayor Loso reviewed the history
of the access problem and request. Bill Hansen, APO; Bill Rice, County Engineer;
and Meinie Torborg, County Commissioner, were present to inform and answer
questions. Bill Hansen explained the process of roadway planning by APO and
Stearns County. He also presented a map of future plans for the area. APO and
Stearns County both recommend moving the access to 3rd Avenue Northeast. Mr.
Hansen explained 2nd Avenue Northeast has some grade problems and would cause
problems for area residents' driveways. 3rd Avenue Northeast has more room for
future roadway expansions. County would possibly participate in the cost of
entrances and exits. Accelaration and decelaration lanes would be needed.
The procedure for approval of an access change is:
1 ) City would approve a plan.
2) City would submit the plan to County for approval.
3) If County approves, they would submit the plan to state Aid Engineer
for approval.
Council felt the problem should be taken back to the Planning Commission and
City Engineer could hopefully have plans for 2nd and 3rd Avenue Northeast access
installation for review by the March 21 Council meeting.
Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. - reconvened at 9:18 p.m. I
Access Motion: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to instruct City Engineer
to figure costs of access installations at 2nd and 3rd Avenues Northeast.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Sewer Project: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf and City Attorney John Scherer were
present concerning the sewer project. Engineer presented the revised sewer
construction agreement and explained some changes made in the original agreement.
I A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Sadlo to approve the Cooperative
Construction Agreement as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Engineer, Attorney, and some Council members will meet Thursday, February 28,
1985 at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall to discuss sewer use agreement.
Lutheran Church: Walt Bruns was present to inform Council that the Lutheran Church
has signed a purchase agreement for land north of the railroad tracks, partially
in the City and partially in the Township. They are requesting annexation of
the Township part and re-zoning to R-3. This is in an orderly annexation area.
City Attorney advised Mr. Bruns to purchase the property before annexation
procedures could be followed. After purchase, a petition for annexation would
have to be submitted to the City Council. Council didn't see any problems at
the time. City Engineer stated there is no city water north of the railroad
tracks and warned that there could be sewer and/or water assessments in the future.
Developers Agreement: Attorney Scherer presented a copy of a developers agreement
between the City and Avon-Cold Spring Lumber for Council review. Avon-Cold Spring
Lumber is planning to build 3 - J~ un/+ CfI2~rfrr?eY1f bú//d¡n9S (3tþ únHs ') on 10th
Avenue Southeast. A letter from the Attorney for Avon-Cold Spring Lumber stated
the taxes would be assessed at 34% of market value (Section 19). City Council
I stated this would be unexceptable. Attorney Scherer will inform Attorney for
Avon-Cold Spring Lumber of this.
Attorney Fees: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to raise City Attorney
pay rate to $60.00 per hour for City legal services.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: Dehle\'" Motion carried. f./.~(
Capital Outlay - Maint. Dept. : Maintenance Supt. Dick Taufen requested approval of
a uniform service for two men at approximate cost of $720.00 per year.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Loso to approve uniform service from
Leaf Brothers for two maintenance workers at a cost of $720.00 per year.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: Reber, Rieke. Motion carried 3 - 2.
Insurance Change: Discussion on recent Council decision to change employee health
insurance from Fireman's Fund to Physicians Health Plan. Some problem with PHP
reportedly not covering all types of medication. Clerk office will check on this.
Council Chairs: Berg's Office Supply will re-cover all six council chairs at no cost
to the City because of defective material used. Council picked color of new
fabric to be used.
4th of July stand: A request from SoySun Products, st. Cloud, to put up a stand on
I the 4th of July was reviewed. Council stated no stands could be put on public
property but possibly a private lot could be used with owner's permission.
Minn. Youth Program: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to participate in
the Minnesota Youth Program this summer (formerly the Governor's Youth Program).
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Council Reports: Dehler - Ice rinks are not good for skating anymore. Warming houses
will be closed as of February 21, 1985.
Police Matters: A law suit has been filed against the City, City Police Chief and I
City Patrolmen stemming from a police incident.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m. on motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Laurie Terwey
Secretary
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