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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 [03] Mar 06 j 7 8 March 6, 1986 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the city of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, March 6, 1986 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; City Treasurer, David D. Weyrens. Others Present: Cathy Bruns, Courier Editor; Renee Tobin, applicant for Clerk/ Administrator position. Treasurer Report: City Treasurer, David D. Weyrens, presented the monthly fund balance and investment report. A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Reber to approve the treasurer's report as presented. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Sewer Project License Agreements: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Sadlo to approve the license agreements with the County and City of st. Cloud granting the City of st. Joseph permission to enter onto the various County highway right-of-ways and st. Cloud City park property (Industrial Park West) for the construction and maintenance of the force main into st. Cloud. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. The agreement from st. Cloud Township is expected sometime next week. TRI-CAP Food Delivery: Peggy Biedler, a TRI-CAP food distribution director, appeared before the Council to request transportation cost assistance for the remaining three months delivery of food (April-June-August). Ms. Biedler indicated all I seven cities in the distribution area including st. Joseph were being asked to contribute $90.00 for the three month period. Distribution and funding for 1987 has not yet been determined. Motion to Approve: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to approve the expend- iture of $90.00 for food distribution for the needy for the remaining three months of the 1986 program. Voting for motion: Loso, Sadlo, Reber. Voting against motion: Dehler, Rieke. Motion carried 3 - 2. TRI-CAP Summer Youth Program: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to request the maximum positions (4) for the TRI-CAP Summer Youth Work Program. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Clerk/Administrator Applications: Thirty-three resume-applications have been received to date. The Council will meet with consultant Marlin Boeckmann on Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall to set up interviews. An interview of appli- cants, possibly six, on March 24-25 is being considered. Police Vehicle Light Bar: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Rieke to approve purchase of a police vehicle light/siren bar - (#1 C) at a cost of $999.50. Voting for motion: Loso, Sadlo, Rieke, Dehler. Voting against motion: Reber. Motion carried 4 - 1. Bills: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to pay bills as presented. I Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. 1 QF7Q __u d u Hall Door Project: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to table bill No. 34, City Hall door project, and refer to committee to meet with contractor Tom Backes to review project items. Committee: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Johnson. - Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Flow Meter Equipment: On motion by Sadlo seconded by Reber the Council approved pay- ment for the wastewater flow metering equipment in the amount of $12,849.97. st. Ben's share (45%) - $5,782.49; City share ( 55%) - $7,067.48. Ayes: Lo so , Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes: Council meeting minutes of February 20, 1986 were approved as presented on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. waite Park Interceptor Funding: A motion was made by Sadlo seconded by Rieke to approve fund transfers and Tunding for the Waite Park interceptor project as per st. Cloud billing. st. Bens cost share: $27,895.23; City cost share: $96,083.55. Due date approximately April 1, 1986. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. stearns County Park Letter: The Council received copies of the stearns County Park Department letter dated February 27, 1986, referring to snowmobile trail permits. Assistant City Attorney John Scherer indicated the City is not protected from liability under state statute as are landowners. The Attorney will document the pertinent information and reasons for opposing signing of such a permit. District Court Decision - Bush Case: An order for judgement was received by the City Attorney's office on March 5, 1986 from the 7th Judicial District Court ordering the following in the Randall Bush case: 1) The decision of the Veterans Preference Board dated December 18, 1984, terminating Randall L. Bush, is affirmed. 2) The Appellant is denied his request for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with this appeal. street & Park Department Purchases: The following purchase orders from the Street and Parks Departments were approved on motion by Sadlo seconded by Rieke; 1) 1 - poly broom replacement for sweepster: $165.00. 2) 2 - tires for pickup (Maint. Supt. ) L-78-15 - $94.00/Wasner Sales & Servo Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler,Sadlo, Rieke. N aye s : None Motion carried. Tom Botz - Midway On Main: Tom Botz, partner in the Midway On Main bar operation appeared before Council requesting bar opening be set for 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Sadlo to approve amendment of liquor ordinance to allow a 10:00 a.m. Sunday opening and schedule of a public hearing on April 3, 1986 at 8:00 p.m.. voting for motion: Sadlo, Reber, Loso, Dehler. Voting against motion: Rieke. Motion carried 4 - 1. Council Reports: (Sadlo) - Discussed treatment of Well #2 - a HDH chlorination treat- ment tried. Recommended the jet air and chemical treatment by Donabauer Well Company - cost estimate $2,500.00. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Rieke to approve the Well #2 project for a March or early April start. A new well should be considered in the not to -¡ °8n __ rj . U distant future, according to Sadlo. City property site possible. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. Mayor Report: APO meeting held. A preliminary Zoning Ordinance for Metro area ready for review. Planning Commission and Council to review. Rieke to discuss matter with Ben Kremer. APO computerized mapping will be available for metro area / cost $3,000 to join program. Adjournment: Motion by Rieke seconded by Sadlo at 9:00 p.m. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~G' . Joh Ci ty ClerK