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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 [05] May 16 "1(\\2 -~ :"l, tj~~j May 16,1985 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, May 16, 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: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf; Courier Editor, Mary Foslid. (28 Park Terrace Addition residents were present for the improvement hearing. Attendance roster in project file.) Park Terrace Hearing - 7:30 p.m.: Park Terrace Addition Improvement Hearing Mayor Loso opened hearing at 7:30 p.m. and requested Engineer Bettendorf present construction and estimates of assessment data on the proposed improvement. The project includes the installation of bituminous street (32' width - a 6' increase over present 26' - (curb & gutter - 3') plus additional 3' of bituminous surface), curb & gutter, approx. 600' of storm sewer (on 4th Ave. S. E.) and 6" watermain on 5th Ave. N. W. streets affected are: 1) 4th Ave. N. W. - Minnesota to Birch; 2) 5th Ave. N. W. - 4th Ave. to City Park 3) Ash street West - 5th Ave. to 4th Ave. 4) Birch street West - 5th Ave. to Highway 52 Engineer presented details of feasibility report. Total cost of project was estimated at $182,000.00. Ass~ssments proposed and estimated were: Concrete curb & gutter - 6.25 / front foot Additional street width - 2.80 / front foot 9.05 / front foot Note: The $2.80 per front foot assessment for street widening was determined I by taking 3/26 of cost (3' of 26' street). The street is being widened to a 29' street (32' - 3' for curb & gutter = 29' therefore the 3/26 should have been 3/29 as the amount of assessment for street widening making the estimated assessment $2.50 per foot for street widening). Engineer Bettendorf also explained the proposed formula used for determining front footage as the irregularity of lot sizes in the addition required. Engineer Bettendorf answered the ~ollowing questions from residents of Park Terrace: Driveways: will be sawed out to match - replaced sections to match new construction. Project start - finish time: Project expected to start in early August and be completed in 30 working days or less. Restoration: all restoration shall be completed by contractor. Size and life span of streets: Engineer recommended street widening from 26' to 32' w/curb & gutter. Life span estimated at 20 years. Street grades and drainage: Some adjustment in street grades will be necessary. Storm sewer on 4th Ave. N. W. necessary to save intersection. Reducing size of intersection may not be feasible. All catch basins will be adjusted where necessary. Curb & gutter need: Necessary for proper drainage, keep vehicles and snow plows on street and prevent early deterioration of bituminous surface. Engineer presented a sketch of curb cuts intQ the new street. Length of assessments, interest, etc: Proposed that the assessment period be 10 years at the rate of 8% interest as required for a non-bond sale I project. Drainage off Old Hwy. 52: Drainage into Park Terrace catch basins to require adjustment. In');0 Ù.«,JU Nick Zaczkowski stated he considered the project exciting and commended the Council for approving the improvement proposed. The group applauded the Council action. On a vote call of hands - no one voted in opposition to the proposed improvement. The hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m. and the Council recessed. Council reconvened at 8:49 p.m. Motion to Approve Project: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to proceed with the proposed Park Terrace Improvement Project. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. plans & Specs Approved: Final plans and specs on the Park Terrace Improvement were ordered on motion by Reber seconded by Rieke. AYfP s : Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Hydrant Installation: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve installation of a water hydrant at the corner of 4th Ave. N. W. and Ash st. W. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Engineer Bettendorf: Engineer indicated he would present a report on the Wastewater plant Project at the next Council meeting. User charge ordinance and sewer use code must be to PCA by June 30, 1985. Minutes: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Sadlo to approve Council minutes of May 2, 1985 as presented. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Daniel Hearing ~ 9:05 p.m.: Dave Daniel, representing Daniel Funeral Home, presented plans for construction of a new funeral home at 120 College Ave. North. Daniel presented a site plan indicating a structure of approx. 42' x 62' was proposed. Set backs provided, 7 foot front setback, parking adequate - sign placement was examined. Motion to Approve: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve proposed funeral home construction at the site designated. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Cash In Lieu of Park Land Problem: Clerk instructed to check question with Attorney John Scherer and reply to developer Don Landwehr regards non-payment of cash in lieu of park land related to Clinton Village Addn. development. Motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Ordinance Amendment "Family": A request from six st. Benedict students to amend Ordinance No. 1982-A to allow 6 persons in a single family residence in an R-l district, thereby changing the ordinance definition of "family - 5 unrelated", was denied by the 'Council on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler, retaining that portion of "family II definition at 5 persons. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. J 80/1 _ _"_ ~I -.J." Austin Variance Approval: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to approve the 10-foot variance request of Bruce Austin from front yard setback require- ments, as recommended by the City Planning Commission, allowing construction of a single family residence on Lot 1, Blk 1, Clinton Village Addition as per plans presented. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Transfer of Funds Resolution: A resolution authorizing the transfer of hook-up charges out of the 1978 East Side Improvement Bond Fund was approved on motion by Reber seconded by Sadlo in the amount of $60,000.(transfer to the street Maintenance Fund.) Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bernie Schloemer - TOImship: Mr. Schloemer appeared before the Council and presented plans for over-lay of an 'old' County Road #2 segment north of R.R. tracks (old crossing) to junction of 'new' County Road #2. Schloemer requested Council approval to include section of road project located within city limits. A return favor for City plowing of the section of "old No. 2" during winter months. City to patch excavation at new house and work with contractor around manholes. A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve request with expression of ' thanks' . (Bids open June 4th.) Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Liquor Applications Approved: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve the following liquor licenses effective July 1, 1985 to July 1, 1986: 1 ) La Playette, Inc. - off-sale, on-sale, Sunday 2) Midway Bar - off-sale, on-sale, Sunday 3 ) El Paso club & Lanes, Inc. - off-sale, on-sale, Sunday 4) Sal's Bar & Cafe - off-sale, on-sale, Sunday 5 ) American Legion club - club-on-sale, Sunday 6 ) st. Joseph Liquor Shoppe - off-sale 7) Herk's Restaurant & Pizza Palace - wine 8) Bo Diddley's - wine Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Swim Program Hire: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to hire the following persons for the 1985 swim program: Becky Gaul - instructor - $4.50 hr. Kent Davis - guard - $3.50 hr. Brian Barsness - guard - $3.50 hr. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Lutheran Church Settlement: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Sadlo to approve cancellation of debt for engineering fees incurred by Lutheran Church of America with the 50% settlement and acceptance of check for $579.00 and approve Mayor and Clerk signature on the release form dated May 16, 1985. Voting for motion: Rieke, Sadlo, Reber, Loso. Voting against motion: Dehler. Motion carried. Housing Complaint: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to initiate rental housing violation policy on 3rd complaint against 111 College Avenue North, Robert Gamades, owner. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. N,ayes: None Motion carried. 13~t1 _ ¿< v Outdoor Music: Council reviewed complaint reports. Westel, Inc. Cable: Cable Board Chairman, Ross Rieke, to review cable franchise I agreement. Westel, Inc. moving office to head-end site near 'Pleasant Acres' on July 1, 1985. Sidewalk Replacement Policy: Dick Taufen requested information on City sidewalk replacement policy. The answer: City does not subsidize sidewalk replacement. Do~ing Motion: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve expenditure of $100.00 for dow~ing for water system problem. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Mayor Report: 4th of July policing for parish picnic: church to hire 2 additional security persons. Question of using police officers was reviewed / not required to have uniformed officers. Time period: (July 4th) 11: 00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on the 5th of July - during time bar is in operation. Motion to close meeting was made at 10:55 p.m. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Legal discussion held regarding three summons and possible court cases pending. Matters in hands of insurance company legal staff - copies to City legal staff. Hiring Motion: On motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber the Council approved hiring the following for the summer recreation program as recommended by Julie Darg, summer recreation director: Donna Reber, Diane Schneider and Brian Bechtold. Ayys: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Treasurer position: Applications examined and reviewed. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to appoint David Weyrens as City Treasurer. (Leo Sadlo, City Treasurer the past 16 years, was required to step down from the position, due to his election to a Council seat.) Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried.