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1()t)8 December 5, 1985
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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, December 5, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in ci ty Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Michael Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Leo I
Sadlo, Ross Rieke; City Clerk, Robert G. Johnson (8:00 p.m.), City Treasurer,
David Weyrens.
Others Present: Kathy Bruns, Courier Editor-Reporter; Boy Scouts: Roger Huling,
Chris Durkee, Andy Novak, Jim Rosendahl, Kyle Graunell; Jim Decker, Westel,
Inc. ; Bernie Schloemer, Anna Reischl, Joe Bechtold - st. Joseph Township
Board; Carl stich, Linus Yurcyk, Renee Salzer, Al Seifert, Tom Schoenfeld -
st. Wendel Township Board; Donna Blanchette, City Parks Commission Chair-
person; Richard Schleper, Werner Sand - st. Wendel Township residents.
Treasurer's Report: City Treasurer David Weyrens' monthly report was approved as
presented on motion by sadlo seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Minutes: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve Council
meeting minutes of November 21, 1985 as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Flow Measuring Device: On motion by Sadlo seconded by Rieke the Council approved
the purchase of the Portable Flow monitoring equipment as stated on quote
number 380-9-23-85-010 by Marsh-McBirney, Inc. dated September 23, 1985 in
the amount of $12,795.00 plus freight estimated at $50.00. I
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills Approved: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve payment
of bills as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
st. Wendel Fire Contract: st. Wendel Township and st. Joseph Township representatives
were present for review of fire protection matters and the signing of a 10-year
fire protection contract to provide the south half of st. Wendel Township with
service starting on January 1, 1986.
Assessed value information received from Carl stich, st. Wendel board supervisor,
on December 2, 1985, was reviewed (copies to interested persons). Based on
these assessed values for all three units of government, st. Wendel's cost
share would be 23.65%. An update of assessed values presented by the City
Clerk (copies to all) resulted in the following cost apportionment for 1986:
St. Wendel Town: 23.36%; st. Joseph Town: 47.26%; City of st. Joseph: 29.38%.
Contract amounts on page 3 and page 5 to be changed according to updated assessed
values, percentages and amounts. Corrected pages 3 and 5 will be mailed to all
parties. All parties were in agreement, accepting the new contract with updated
cost apportionment.
A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to direct Mayor and City Clerk to I
sign the contract.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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All parties signed the contract: st. Wendel Township: Carl stich and Renee
Salzer; st. Joseph Township: Bernard H. Schloemer and Anna T. Reischl;
City of st. Joseph: Mike Loso and Robert G. Johnson.
Council recess: 8:55 p.m. - Reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Park Plans: Donna Blanchette, Parks Commission Chairperson, was present to assist
Council representative on the Parks Commíssion, Steve Dehler, present plans
and schedule of a proposed 4 phase (year) parks improvement plan for City parks.
Phase 1 - 1986 - $8,000 estimated cost included in proposed capital improvement
budget. The plan was prepared by several University of Minnesota students
with input from a 50 person survey - with 12 persons attending a meeting for
that purpose.
A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to approve phase 1 without skating
rink move from Memorial Park to Centennial Park.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Key for Tops Organization: A motion was made by Rieke seconded by Reber to issue
City Hall key to Tops organization with stipulation the group remove boxes
and materials from Council meeting room.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
o & M and Sewer Project Billing: The third billing for Plant 0 & M for period July 1,
1984 to July 1, 1985 and billing for the st. Cloud sewer project were reportedly
mailed on December 3, 1985 to Convent-College of st. Benedict.
Westel, Inc. Cable Rate: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to direct
Mayor and Clerk to sign the following resolution: Denying the 1985 Application
for Rate Increase requested by Westel, Inc. The request for rate increase
came before a public hearing scheduled by the City Council on November 7, 1985
and continued on November 21, 1985. The Council considered all evidence and
information presented by Westel, Inc. and heard all persons appearing and
wishing to speak or presenting written comments at the hearings. A copy of the
resolution was mailed to Westel, Inc. on December 6, 1985 and a copy placed
on file.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Communication: A thank you card was acknowledged from Adelia Loso, historical
committee chairperson, for Council support of committee work on City history -
Part 1.
Amendment of Ordinance - 1975-A: The Council reviewed a proposed amendment to
Ordinance No. 1975-A - an Ordinance prohibiting unreasonable acceleration and
unreasonablebrakîng of motor vehicles in the City of st. Joseph and providing
penalties thereof. The amendment to include acceleration on snow-packed or
ice-covered surfaces was prepared by Attorney Paul Rajkowski of the City
Attorney's office as recommended by Police Chief Bill Lorentz. The Council
requested the following questions be directed to Attorney Rajkowski: 1) Can
City control this type of action On private property? and impliment enforcement;
2) Possibility of noise ordinance use in this situation also questioned.
Parish Fence: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to direct Parish to move
chain-link fence at parking lot along College Avenue South, further east to
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allow snow removal and improve safety in this area.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sad 10, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Snowmobile Trail Permit: The snowmobile trail permit request for Millstream Park
was tabled until information from City Attorney and County Attorney office
has been received and reviewed.
Transfer of Funds: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve transfer
of $30,000.00 from General Revenue Fund to Street Maintenance Fund.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Park Terrace Improvement Final Payment: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler
to approve payment for Park Terrace Improvement Project to contractor, Hardrives,
Inc. , in the amount of $70,614.01 less 81,500.00 retainage for: (1) cleaning of
sand from sanitary sewer line and (2 ) the resolution of the dispute with Ed
Kacures, Sr. Therefore, this payment shall be: 869,114.01.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
City Clerk Retirement: A motion was made by Mayor Michael Loso seconded by Councilman
Bud Reber to accept City Clerk Robert G. Johnson's resignation for retirement
effective December 31, 1985.
Present and voting for motion: Mayor Loso; Councilmen: Bud Reber, steve Dehler,
Leo Sadlo and Ross Rieke.
Absent or voting against motion: None. Motion carried unanimouély.
Council Reports: (Reber) - Street Commissioner requested publication of notice that
snow may not be deposited on streets or alleys - City ordinance and State
statute prohibit.
(Rieke) - Planning Commission meeting held on December 2, 1985. The Commission
reviewed and approved a lot split for Krebsbach garage property and advised
property owner to obtain a survey by a registered land surveyor showing original
lot and proposed division.
Pundsack property - 906 East Minnesota street - question of inspections raised -
possible violation of ordinance in operating body shop in R-1 district and
parking of junk cars on property. Police inventory and check licensed and regis-
tered vehicles. City Clerk instructed to obtain inspection report from building
inspector, Roman' Reber.
Bus stop shelter question reviewed by Commission. Rieke indicated units used in
st. Cloud are on right of way and cost around $2,000.00. At the proposed site
on 2nd Avenue Northwest, the property owner's refusal was due to liabi li ty and
insurance costs. Rieke to obtain additional information.
Courier Legal status: Editor Kathy Bruns reported st. Joseph Courier has now obtained
status as a legal publication by the State. Bruns to provide subscriber data.
Mayor Report: Mayor Loso inquired if and when City Hall wall/door project plans had
been changed to not remove chimney. The matter received considerable discus-
sion whether or not to reconsider removal of chimney to increase proposed door
opening beyond 20 feet.
Motion to Retain Chimney: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber not to remove
chimney.
Voting for Motion: Dehler, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke.
Voting against Motion: Loso. Motion carried.
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Motion to Change Police Entrance: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to
close present doorway to police office and open new entry with a door installed
in hall front entry way. Purpose: to provide greater privacy for police
office and meeting room areas. The motion was amended by Dehler that door
change be based on estimate and approval. Amendment and motion were unanimously
approved.
Carpet Replacement: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to obtain cost
estimate on carpeting for secDnd meeting room to match abutting meeting room
carpet.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
The Council meeting was closed at 10:37 p.m. by Mayor Loso to discuss
disciplinary matters pertaining to City personnel.
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Michael Loso , CMC
Maycr City Cler