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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 [05] May 02 lQOO May 2, 1985 ~u"¿J Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, May 2, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo, I Ross Rieke; city Clerk, Bob Johnson. others Present: st. John's-St. Benedict student observers: Mike Wander, Al Liestman, Susie Hessburg, Chantelle Sunsdahl, Jody Viebering; and Mary Foslid, Courier Editor. Treasurer Report: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Dehler to approve treasurer's report as presented. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes - April 18: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve minutes with the following correction: Page No. 1318: Water main extension motion - "completing a water main loop and to replace a 2" cast iron pipe main, when necessary," (end of correction). Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills: Approved payment on motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber. - Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bill in amount of $660.00 submitted and approved for first two installments of a TV media local history script (45 min.) as prepared by Judith Noble and I Marlene Klett. The payment represents 33% of 1985 budget total ($2,000.00). Mobile Home Park Imp. Project: Council received engineers report. Luthern Church Matter: A letter from Lutheran Church Attorney Kundrat received Council review. A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to accept church offer to pay 50% of engineering fees incurred on a proposed construction of church on Roske property site ($579.00 = 50%). Voting for motion: Rieke, Loso, Reber, Sadlo. Voting against motion: Dehler. Motion carried. Board of Review: The annual assessment Board of Review meeting has been scheduled for May 23 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Geological study: The U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey) announced it has selected st. Joseph as one of three study sites. The study is directed at understanding the effects of effluent discharge into wet lands. The study will take approximately 15 months. Wastewater Plant Operator to assist. Sal's Bar Beer Garden: On motion by Reber seconded by Sadlo the Council agreed to submit Sal's Bar plan and request for outside beer garden to City Attorney for review. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. I Nayes: None Motion carried. Police Vehicle Tires: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve purchase of 4 tires from Goodyear as per quote of $164.88 for No. P-225-70 HR 15 tires. 1321 Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. - Recess 8:54 p.m. - Reconvened at 9:07 p.m. Engineer Bettendorf - Park Terrace Project: Engineer Bettendorf presented a detailed review of the proposed Park Terrace street reconstruction project. Total estimated cost of storm sewer segment of project was placed at $16,700.00. The storm sewer installation, approximately 600' on 4th Avenue Northwest, includes correction of a number of catch basin placements to correct deficiencies in original construction in 1960-61. Question of street widening and restoration were also examined. After considerable discussion and review of past improvement and assessment practices and policies, a motion was made by Rieke seconded by sadlo that abutting property owners will be assessed for curb & gutter and that portion of the remaining project cost, less water main improvement, that is attributable to street widening. An objection to a special assessment for storm sewer was voiced by Bob Johnson. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Parks & street Dept. Purchase: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to approve purchase of a weed and brush trimmer from Lee's Hardware - trade in cost: $279.00 (final cost). Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Parks Commission By-Laws: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to approve Parks Commission By-Laws (proposed) with the following correction: "Amended and adopted on this 2nd day of May, 1985". Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Council Reports : (Sadlo) Reported water pumping 1/3 higher (volume) than at this time a year ago - underground leakage suspected. Dowsing question raised. Engineer to meet with Water superiritendent and Sadlo to examine problem. Mayor Report: Officer Pete Jansky requested Council permission to attend Jaycee meetings while on patrolman duty. A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to approve request. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made at 10:50 p.m. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried.