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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in session on Thursday, April 4, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
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Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo;
City Clerk, Bob Johnson. (Councilman Ross Rieke arrived at 9:15 p.m.)
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Others Present: Mary Foslid, Courier Editor; Donna Blanchette, City park Commission
Chairperson.
Treasurer Report: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve Treasurer
Sadlo's report as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve Council minutes
of March 21, 1985 as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills: Bills were approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Sadlo.
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Amendment to Ordinance #1982-B: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve
Amendment to Ordinance No. 1982-B, section 9.03 requiring payment in lieu of land
dedication by a sub-divider-developer to the City prior to approval of the final
plat. (Publication date: April 15, 1985.)
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Amendment to Ordinances No. 1980-A, 1975-B, 1967: Liquor, wine and beer ordinances
area hereby amended to permit consumption or display of liquor, wine or beer
no later than 30 minutes after sales must terminate, (an extension of time from
the former 20 minutes). The motion to amend was made by Dehler seconded by
Sadlo. (Publication date: April 15, 1985.)
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Wastewater Plant Capital Outlay Purchase: A motion was made by Reber seconded by
Sadlo to approve purchase of a lawn mower for use at the Wastewater Plant.
Cost estimate: $300.00.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Gambling License Application: On motion by Reber seconded by Dehler the application
for a gambling license submitted by the st. Joseph Recreational Association was
approved. (Currently the State has extended the deadline for state licensing
to begin to June 1, 1985. )
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Meeting Date Change: On motion by Dehler seconded by Reber the Council
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, SadJ:o.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Sewer Project Soil Borings: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve
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soil borings for the Wastewater plant sewer project, as recommended by Engineer
Joe Bettendorf. Estimated cost: 82,000.00.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
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Swim Program 1985: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber that age limits -
and size requirements remain the same for the 1985 summer swim program conducted
at the College of st. Benedict pool. Registration fees also remain the same.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Agenda Hearing - Seniors - 8 : 00 p. m. : Persons present were: Mr. and Mrs. Al Schloemer
and Mr. and Mrs. John Kierzek. Al Schloemer acted as spokesman and presented a
request for Council consideration of installing a large sliding or accordian
type door between City Hall meeting rooms to provide senior citizens more space
for attendance at their meetings.
A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to obtain plans and specs and
quotes for a project that may include face lifting the front exterior of City
Hall. Project funding will come from a balance remaining in a City Hall reno-
vation account and Revenue Sharing funds allocated to the project in 1984-85.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Agenda Hearing - Parks Commission: Donna Blanchette, Parks Commission Chairperson,
appeared before the Council to request approval for the following:
1 ) Purchase of book ($9.95) relating to Parks management.
2) Approval for spending funds (Park Fund),$50.00 per regular monthly meeting.
3 ) Amendment of Parks Commission By-Laws - final copy to return to Council
for final review.
Requests were approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Sad 10.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Mobile Home Court street Improvements: The Counc il reviewed plans submitted by Mike
Strickler, manager, for upgrading, improving and bituminous surfacing of streets
and all eys in the st. Joseph Mobile Home Park. The Council referred plans to
the City Engineering firm for review.
Fund Transfer: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve transfer of
Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of $40,000 (as previously allocated in 1984-
85) to the Street Maintenance fund for the 1985 street overlay and seal coating
project.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Reports: Dehler - Installation of an outdoor street drinking fountain was
discussed.
Mayor Report: Mayor Loso presented copies of proposed police department policies.
After discussion and review, a motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to
approve policies as amended.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None ;'Iotion carried. -
Adjournment: Motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber at 9:25 p.m. -
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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