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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 18, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo,
Ross Rieke; City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Others Present: Donna Blanchette, Parks Commission Chairperson; Dennis pfannenstein,
Greg Henry, Park Terrace residents; Mary Foslid, Courier Editor; Greg Kacures.
Summer Rec Program: Applications for the summer recreation director position were
presented by Donna Blanchette. Final recommendation of the Parks Commission:
Julie Darg, 1500 Sherburne Drive, st. Cloud, Minnesota. Blanchette recommended
hiring Darg at a maximum salary of $1,500.00 with a minimum of 300 hours for
the summer recreation program.
Motion to Hire: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to hire Julie Darg on
the basis of the Parks Commission recommendation.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Recreation Aides Salary: A motion was made by Loso seconded by Reber to approve
recreation aides salaries at the same level as last year ($4.00 per hour).
Voting for motion: Sadlo, Reber, Loso.
Voting against motion: Dehler, Rieke. Motion carried.
Police Chief: Chief Bill Lorentz presented Council with copy of sections of a proposed
police department policy and procedures manual. section #130.0 pertains to
Misconduct Allegations; #131.0 - Disciplinary Procedures; .133.0 - Use of Force.
Considered as addendum to old blue book manual. Council to review addendum for
future action.
Chief Lorentz reported a notice relating to the junk car ordinance, notification
and citation procedures, will be published in the Courier.
Minutes: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Sadlo to approve Council minutes
of April 4, 1985 as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Apt. #2 Shower: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve replacement
of shower in apartment #2 - Annex building (est. $200.00) .
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Parish Beer License: On motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber the Council approved a
3.2 On-sale beer license for the Parish 4th of July celebration.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Parish 4th Security: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to request Parish
hire 2 additional security persons for the 4th of July celebration.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Tire Purchase: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve the purchase
of (4) tires for the police vehicle. Purchase to be made from a local dealer
after obtaining quotes from all City (or adjacent) dealers.
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None r.lotion carried.
Insurance: On motion by Sadlo seconded by Dehler to approve Kierzeks' health insur-
ance change to PHP (Physicians Health Plan) effective May 1, 1985.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Pump House #2 Repair: Motion by Sadlo seconded by Dehler to approve roof repair of
pump house #2. Bud Reber to inspect project.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Cable Franchise Fees: Cable franchise fees - for basic service - were reported at
$149.61 for January, February, March - first quarter of 1985.
Recess: 9:02 p.m. - Council meeting re-opened at 9:26 p.m.
Council Reports: (Reber) street sweeping program reviewed. Cost: $45.00 per hour.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve 24 hours of sweeping
time.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
street signs: removal of the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. parking signs to be post-
poned until a review has been held with Police Chief.
(Dehler) Construction of picnic tables for use in Millstream (Lions) shelter
considered. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to approve expendi-
ture of 8100.00 for table construction in the event the Lions Club is not
interested in the project.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
(Rieke) Question of park bridge side enclosure raised. Question to be pre-
sented to Parks Commission.
Engineer Bettendorf - 9:45 p.m.: Engineer presented a summary and update of the
1980 City street improvement program. Program priorities for the current year
(1985) , a combination of overlay and reconstruction, were reviewed. The hlO
projects considered for 1985 were: First Ave. S.E. overlay / reconstruction
of Second Ave. N.W. and the reconstruction of streets and water main extention
for the Park Terrace Addition.
Project Motion: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to give the Park
Terrace project first priority for 1985.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Water Main Extension Motion: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Sadlo to include
a 6" water main extension on 5th Ave. N. W. to 4th Ave. N. W. completing a
~ v;,ater main loop and~eplac~ a 2" cast iron pipe main , currently serving 13
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. ~~Þ""
Nayes: None Motion carried. ':/
Feasibility Report: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Dehler to instruct
engineer to prepare a feasibility study.
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Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
I A public hearing will be scheduled after the feasibility report has been
received and reviewed by the City Council.
Mobil Home Court Project: Engineering report to be mailed next week.
Adjournment: Motion at 10:40 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rièke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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