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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 [08] Aug 20 1f11q u __C August 20, 1987 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, August 20, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike J. Loso; Councilmen Donald "Bud" Reber, Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke. Rachel Stapleton, City Clerk/Adm. Councilman Steve Dehler arrived at 9:00 p.m. OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Scherer, Anna Mae Scherer, Louis Walz, Dale Sadlo, Leander Zipp, Chuck Muske, Paul Kremers. AGENDA APPROVAL: Sadlo made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MINUTES: Rieke made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 1987 meeting; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. COUNCIL REPORTS: SADLO: 1 ) Requested status of proposed test well project be given to the Council. 2) Also discussed the 911 System will be implemented on September 11th with the regular fire phone number to be operational until the public gets used to the 911 system; also the dispatchers will need a phone number to direct non- emergency questions to, City Clerk's phone number will be given for this type call. REBER: None. RIEKE: 1 ) Zoning Board of Appeals met on the requests of Scherer rezoning and Zimmer special use permit. 2) The Joint Powers Board met concurrently with the St. Joseph Township Board concerning the petition to vacate Dale Street and Calloway Drive at the site, on August 12. The Joint Powers Board denied the request by motion. St. Joseph Township Board deferred action until September 28 meeting. 3) The Chamber of Commerce discussed problems of vandalism, theft, and disorderly conduct in the City each year with the return of the students. They requested police enforcement of the laws to contain this type of nuisance offense. 4) WWJO has started a St. Joseph news show to be aired on Thursdays, which the City may have announcements and news aired through this means. MAYOR REPORTS: 1) Mayor discussed the need of a part time Police Officer for the City with the school year starting; Council agreed to have the Mayor interview prospects and hire a part time officer. 2) Police Chief needs a directive on the approach the Council wishes he to use to control law and order in our City. -{ h.1 A -1 U -"_ L± Reber made a motion that the Chief of Police be given a directive to take a strong enforcement approach to the violations of vandalism, theft, and disorderly conduct and any other lawless behavior which may occur in our City; and to look at scheduling for the needs of the City and work out the schedule accordingly, and that the Chief of Police is to work one weekend a month, and to revert back to City policy concerning compo time; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. SCHERER REZONING REQUEST: Mike Scherer and Louis Walz discussed with the Council his request to rezone a parcel of property from R-l to Industrial to allow a non-conforming use to become conforming use and allow reconstruction of a truck garage and maintenance building. The parcel of property is located north of East Minnesota Street. adjacent to the city boundary. The legal description of the property of re-zoning is as follows: The North 80 feet of the following described tract, to- wit: All that part of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 10, Twp. 124, Rg. 29, Nly. of U.S. Highway 52 as now laid out, constructed and traveled over and across said E 1/2 SE 1/4 aforesaid and more particularly described with in the following metes and bounds to-wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of the E 1/2 SE 1/4, distant 61 feet West of the NE corner thereof, thence South parallel to the East line of said E 1/2 of SE 1/4, a distance of about 192 feet to the intersection with the Nly. right-of-way line of said U. c ...., . Highway No. 52; thence in a SWly direction along said Nly. right-of-way line of said U. S. Highway No. 52, a distance of 126 feet; thence North a distance of 206 feet to a point on the North line of said E 1/2 SE 1/4 which is 187 feet West of the NE corner thereof, thence East on said North line of the E 1/2 Se 1/4, a distance of 126 feet to the point of beginning, Stearns County, Minnesota. Louis Walz and Mike Scherer discussed the request to rezone an 80' X 126' area to allow Mike Scherer to rebuild an existing building of non-conforming use. The Council discussed the required 60' buffer zone between the Industrial zone and R-l zone and stated the area was not large enough to provide this buffer. Mike Scherer then asked what could be done with the building and was told that it could be maintained but not rebuilt or added on. Also allowed would be to remove the existing building and build a new 800 sq. ft. , maximum, accessory building for residential use. Rieke discussed with Mr. Scherer the possibility of annexing the adjacent parcel of property on which the business is located. This would require a request to rezone when annexed. Mr. Scherer asked if he would follow this course if he could be guaranteed that the property would be zoned Industrial. The Mayor stated that the City can not guarantee anything in advance, Mr. Scherer then asked what he could do with the 1515 building to make it look better. Mayor stated that the Council will do more research as to exactly what Scherer's can do with the quonset type building and get back to him before the next meeting. STREET PROBLEMS: Leander Zipp discussed with the Council drainage problems by his property at Minnesota St. and 4th Avenue East. He would like to fix his driveway and wants it to mesh with the street. Council is aware of the situation and will consult the city engineer on it. Next spring would be the earliest that any work would be done to correct the situation. J.C. 's OCTOBERFEST: Chuck and Dianne Muske discussed with the council the proposed Octoberfest to be held at Sal's. Council informed them that the liquor license holder would have to apply for an outdoor liquor permit. CLOVERDALE ESTATES 3RD ADDITION: Dale Salo discussed with the council his progress in meeting the requirements for his proposed development. He requested that the council lift the requirement, of the vacancy issue of Dale and Calloway Streets be denied. After discussion, Rieke made a motion to remove the following requirement of the August 6, 1987 city council minutes: g) A final determination by the township of the status of the stub streets which are under consideration for vacation. Should the Township allow vacation of the stub streets of Dale and Calloway approval is automatically withdrawn. and all other stipulations will be met as required; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: Loso. Motion carried. PARK SHELTER: Council discussed the request for the return of park shelter rent because the requestor stated the park was dirty and not as they had thought it would be. Council also discussed cleaning and maintenance of the park shelters. Reber made a motion to deny the request because the maintenance men had checked the park and ok'd it; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. TREASURER POSITION: David Weyrens, City Treasurer has submitted a resignation effective September 17, 1987. Reber made a motion to approve the resignation and to send a letter thanking Dave for the excellent job he has done during the time he held the position. We enjoyed working with you, Dave. Seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 1516 CLERK/TREASURER POSITION: Dehler made a motion to incorporate the position of treasurer in the duties of the Clerk/Administrator and eliminate the separate treasurer position; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. CLERK/ADM. REPORTS: 1 ) Clerk/Adm. presented the monthly bills from St. Cloud for the wastewater. Council requested to wait for city engineer's review. 2) League of Minnesota Cities District meeting in Little Falls is August 27, Mayor and Clerk will attend. 3) Clarification of required water meters for compliance with the sewer use ordinance, Council stated that all water systems in the city which empty into the sewer will be metered at the point of origin. WATER VALVES INSTALLATION: Dehler made a motion to approve the proposal of Molitor Excavating, Inc. of $1,985 to furnish all labor and materials to install three 6" gate valves pending Sadlo's research and approval of the proposal; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. CAPITAL OUTLAY: Rieke made a motion to approve the Wastewater Superintendent's request for a cart type attachment for the trash pump for mobility purposes at a cost of $119; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - ZIMMER: Rieke made a motion to approve the following resolution to grant a Special Use Permit requested by Mark Zimmer to use the wooden frame structure located at 20 College Avenue North as a rental unit for the following reasons: 1. The general business district allows special uses for multiple family dwellings provided that off street parking is provided for and that there is no conflict with adjacent commercial activities and the general business district also allows for uses determined by the planning commission to be of the same character of the area subject to the special use permit. 2. The section of the zoning ordinance dealing with special use permits allow special use permits under the following circumstances: a) The special use will not be detrimental or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or convenience of the neighborhood in which the special use is located. b) The special use will be harmonious with the general 1 ;;~l f7 _ '(j --1'__ § and specific objections of the comprehensive plan. c) The special use will be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. d) The special use will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. e) The special use will have adequate facilities to provide sufficient off street parking to serve the proposed use. The City Council specifically finds that the use of 20 College Avenue North as a rental unit is consistent with the standards for special use permits in that the use is not detrimental to the health, safety or morals of the neighboring community, that the use is harmonious with general objectives of the comprehensive plan, that the use is harmonious with the appearance of the dwelling units immediately to the north of the proposed special use and that the use will not be hazardous or disturb the existing or futuring neighboring uses. Therefore, the special use is permitted subject to the following conditions: 1. That at least three parking spaces are provided for the sole use of the property located at 20 College Avenue North; 2. That the property at 20 College Avenue North meets all requirements of the housing ordinance and any other rental ordinances for the City of St. Joseph. The resolution was seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ADJOURN: Sadlo made a motion to adjourn at 10:25; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. O{Adul~ i.