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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, October 3, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke;
City Clerk, Bob Johnson. (Absent: Councilman Bud Reber, working out of town.)
Others Present: Kathy Bruns, Courier Editor; approximately 12 st. John's students;
John Scherer, Attorney; Chief of Police Lorentz; Patrolman Pete Jansky;
Patrolman Jeff Young; Elmer Rakotz.
Council Minutes: The Council minutes of September 5 and September 19, 1985 were
approved on motion by Sadlo seconded by Rieke.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. ¡
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills Presented: Bills were approved for payment as presented on motion by Sadlo
seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Park Terrace Project Payment #1: The Park Terrace Improvement Project payment #1 was
approved as recommended by Engineer Bettendorf, in the amount of $78,627.79.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Flow Meter Measuring Device: A quotation, in the amount of $12,795.00 for two flow
meters (model 260), a portable processor, cable, software, paper, ribbons,
3 cassettes, Epson printer and cable mounting bands for 8", 10", 12" and 18"
pipe, was received from Marsh-McBirney, Inc. for Council review and consideration.
A question of permanent installation will be reviewed. The system is primarily
being considered for College-Convent sewerage flow measurement. Council members,
City employees and Dennis Jordan, st. Ben's, have viewed demonstrations of the
system locally.
st. Benedict's 45% Billing: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve
use of 45% as a participation ratio, on a temporary basis, for billing st.
Benedict's for sewer project and plant operation and maintenance costs starting
with operating cost period of July 1, 1984. The 45% participation ratio was
recommended by Engineer Bettendorf after most recent analysis of water pumping
records.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Watertower Paint & Repair Epoxy Quote: A proposed contract and quote to paint the
inside of the City water tank with 2 coats of epoxy and perform other related
work was received and presented for Council review and consideration. The quote
was in the amount of $8,200.00. If project is completed in 1986 the balance of
the yearly maintenance cost would be $1,478.00 - a saving of $410.00 for the year.
Westel, Inc. Cable Co.: A request for increase of rates on the following was received
from Westel, Inc., City cable franchisee, to be effective December 1, 1985:
Basic (expanded where applicable) $10.95
Remote control converter 4.00
Additional outlets 2.00
FM service 2.00
The rate change procedure requires the city to schedule and conduct a public
hearing within 45 days after receipt of request.
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A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to schedule public hearing.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
8:00 p.m. - Rental Housing Hearing: The scheduled hearing on a possible rental
housing violation was opened by Mayor Loso and turned over to Acting City
Attorney John Scherer.
Dan Rebischke - manager of the property cited for possible violation, 314
Old Highway 52, appeared before Council to review complaints and possible
violation. Rebischke questioned location of violation - informed police
complaint records indicated Apt. 314 had the possible violation. Attorney
John Scherer called officers Young and Jansky to testify and describe incidents
recorded on 2/24/85, 9/02/85 and 9/07/85.
Some of the renters (students) who were all present testified they cooperated
with officers - did not realize loud music ívas playing in apartment as they
were all out in back yard. Students also indicated they did not know about
ordinance or February violation. Violation reports were filed as exhibits #1-
#2 - #3. Motion by Dehler second by Sadlo to record that a violation did occur
on dates recorded. Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo,Rieke. Nayes:None. Motion carried.
Motion of Suspension: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Sadlo to suspend rental
housing license for 314 Old Highway 52 for a period of 10 months and stay
enforcement of the suspension. If another violation occurs within the 10 months
period, another public hearing before the City Council will be scheduled.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Landlord was advised to review ordinances and policies with renters.
Hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. (tape recorded).
Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. - reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Housing Inspector: Roman Reber, Building Inspector, appeared before Council and
indicated the fee schedule adopted back in 1972 - that granted building inspector
50% of permit fees with a limit of $50.00 on anyone permit - was inadequate
compensation for the job. The Council had previously approved appointment of
Mayor Loso, Councilman Bud Reber and City Clerk Bob Johnson to serve on a com-
mittee to review permit fees and compensation schedules. City Clerk to examine
and review statements presented by the building inspector. Final reports ívere
not complete at this time. The Building Inspector was instructed by Mayor to
submit a request for compensation and other equipment that he considered necessary.
st. Benedict students: Ka ty otting, President of student Government; Angie Andrist,
Kathy Steffl, st. Ben's, appeared before Council. The girls indicated they
thought the rental housing and noise ordinances ívere good. They wanted Council
to know that not all of st. Benedicts was in opposition. They also stated
they considered one violation enough for suspension and that allowing three
violations was very generous. The girls also indicated they wanted to improve
communications between city and student body. Students have a need for more
information. They invited Mayor, Police Chief and Council members to a round
table discussion to be held on Wednesday, October 9, 1985 in ~Iary Commons.
~jayor Loso, Councilman Dehler, Police Chief Lorentz and Attorney John Scherer
to attend.
certifications - Tax Levy - Assessments - utilities: A motion was made by Sadlo
seconded by Dehler to direct City Clerk to complete the following certifications
to the County Auditor:
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1 ) 1986 Tax Levy:
Revenue 125,000.00
street Maintenance 15,000.00
Lights 16,000.00
Recreation 25,000.00
1961 Sanitary Sewer 4,702.00
1972 Water-Sewer 2,285.00
1976 R.R. & College Avenue 1,360.00
Total 189,347.00
2) Special Assessments: Parcel No. 53423
#8 - 1972 Water & Sewer "829"'~ Q.ri{,"d
#9 - 1972 Hookup 600.00 N"t ~ I'~
Total Paid ," full " 'Ofð/8~
2,429.10 ~
3) utilities:
Parcel #53746 101. 25
Parcel #53864 101. 00
Parcel #53828 180.00
Parcel #53601 324.63
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Garbage Pickup 1986: A discussion of garbage pickup service for 1986 was held.
Copy of the 1986 Park Refuse proposal of a 50¢ per account per month increase
was received and reviewed.
Motion to Bid: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Sadlo to call for bids on
1986 garbage pickup.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Dale Schneider Outside Permit: Copies of a letter from Atty. Scherer regards Dale
Schneider outside beer garden operation were presented to Council.
State Revenue Report: Council received copies from League of Cities, dated Sept. 27,
1985, indicating a possible State Revenue shortfall may occur and affect the
budget of cities in 1986.
Council Reports: (Sadlo) - Roof repair question - pumphouse #2 - work to be completed
before winter - maintenance getting quotes.
(Rieke) - Reported landlord meetings are taking place - may be invited - also
he had visit from renters of 314 Old Hwy. 52 - students - regards possible
violation.
(Dehler) - Questioned certifications. certifications were for levy, specials
and delinquencies only.
Mayor Report: Mayor Loso presented a request for fire chief attendance at convention
in Duluth - Oct. 23-24-25. Motion to approve by Dehler seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Closed Meeting - 10:30 p.m.
Pending litigation cases reviewed \'lith Attorney John Scherer.
Meeting re-opened at 11:18 p.m.
Police Request: A motion \'las made by Rieke seconded by Sadlo to approve police
special driving training course. (Cost: 3178.00 per person.)
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Adjournment: 11:30 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Robert G. J hns n
City Clerk