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' ¿''ì June 20, 1985
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of
st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, June 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. I
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo,
Ross Rieke; City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Others Present: Hazel and Duane Lamprecht; Robbin Duncan, Tom Botz; Art Reber,
Mary Foslid, Courier Editor.
Botz - Duncan Liquor Application: The liquor applications of Tom Botz-Robbin Duncan
partnership were presented and reviewed by Council. The partnership will be
operating at the Midway Bar location. The liquor licenses, dealer identifica-
tion card, etc. documents are in process of cancellation (Louie Walz).
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve applications as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes: Council minutes of the June 6, 1985 meeting were approved, with the following
correction: "Ross Rieke was absent from the June 6 meeting", on motion by
Dehler seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Summer Youth Work Program: The summer youth work program, funded by the State, was
reduced from 4 to 2 persons.
otion to Hire: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to hire: Robert pirkle, ·1
119 - 7th Avenue Southeast ( City) ; and Kevin Cox, 110 - 3rd Avenue southeast
( City) .
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
APO Assessment: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve payment of
the second half dues assessment to the APO (Area Planning Organization)in the
amount of $1,382.50.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
state Population Estimate: The state demographers office, in a letter dated June 5,
1985, reported it had revised the City's population to 3,164 (3,054) and number
of households to 608 (576) after reviewing documentation presented by the City.
The numbers represent the April 1, 1984 date of enumeration and are important
with relation to LGA (Local Government Aid).
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to instruct maintenance department
to change population numbers on both east and west highway signs.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Payment: St. Cloud Sewer Project: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to
approve partial payment in the amount of $3,631.74 for design phase costs on I
the waite Park Interceptor Project.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Dehumidifier Purchase: The purchase of a dehumidifier for City Hall Annex was
approved on motion by Reber seconded by Sadlo.
I Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hall Rug Cleaning: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve the
$145.00 statement for City Hall rug cleaning.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Meeting Date: Next Council meeting date changed from July 4 to July 3, 1985
( reminder) .
Hockey Question: A letter of approval was received from H. G. Howell, Asst. Superin-
tendent - Business, District #742, allowing the Hockey Association to:
1) remove old boards at hockey rink #1; 2) improve grade, if necessary;
3) rebuild rink #1; 4) retain rink #2 as a skating rink (no boards).
Copies of the letter have gone to: Marge Kalla, Hockey Assn.; Julius Hallenhorst,
supervisor of building and grounds and Ray Pontinen, principal - Kennedy School.
Swim Program Update: Council received copies of a swim program meeting held at
st. Ben's on June 19, 1985. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss plans and
changes for next years swim program at the College of st. Benedict pool.
Community Ed #742, who have been handling registrations, along with Lynn Hanson,
st. Cloud City Park & Rec. and Community Ed swim program director, agreed to
provide recommendations in writing for Council consideration.
I Dram Shop Insurance Report: City Clerk reported all but two liquor licensees have
acquired dram shop insurance coverage, the other two are in process of application.
Police Vehicle Report: A police vehicle report for April-May, 1985, was submitted to
Council for review.
NSP Street Lighting: NSP has notified the City that the street light change-over
from Mercury Vapor to Hi-Pressure Sodium will begin next winter.
st. Cloud Legion Request: The st. Cloud Legion request for donation to their July 4th
fire works display was tabled on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Reports: (Sadlo) : Sadlo presented a report of the water system leak
recently located at an apartment building site on East Baker Street.
(Reber) : A driveway extension to street question must allow a swale for drainage.
(Rieke) : Westel, Inc. - Cable franchise review questions presented - insurance
and performance bond matters examined.
(Dehler) : Questioned housing rental fees and water service billing policies.
Mayor Report: Requested Council members submit attendance reports. Mayor Loso also
reported on stop-light question relating to County Road #75 and County Road #2
intersection - possible APO funding on project if State and County approved.
I So long, Mary: The Council expressed its appreciation and bid farewell to Courier
Editor, Mary Foslid, who has resigned her position, effective July 1, 1985.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.