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February 18, 1988
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for
the City of St. Joseph met in session on Thursday, February
18, 1988 in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. I
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen Steve Dehler,
Leo Sadlo. Clerk/Adm. Rachel Stapleton. Councilman Donald
"Bud" Reber arrived at 7:50 p.m. Councilman Ross Rieke was
absent.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Sadlo made a motion to approve the agenda
with the addition of report of Police Chief at 8:30 p.m.;
seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT: Rachel Stapleton gave the treasurers
report. It was approved with a motion by Dehler; seconded by
Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
COUNCIL REPORTS: SADLO: 1 ) Need to budget in Water Fund for
well maintenance and major capital outlay items of new well
and transmission line and new tower in the future; also need
quarterly report on budget and capital outlay expenditures
and balance remaining.
2) A few water service lines have frozen and other
susceptible property owners have been notified that they may I
wish to run constant stream of water to prevent the
possibility of freeze up. The cost of the water and the cost
of thawing a frozen service line is the property owners
responsibility. The City may wish to amend the water
ordinance to include responsibility and methods of thawing
freeze ups. The City Attorney, Engineer, and Water
Superintendent will review and submit information needed.
3) There is erosion around Well #2, and will have to see if
there is a way to re-route the runoff and get excess dirt in
the problem area.
REBER: City Attorney responded on the possible zoning
violation complaints on Mike Scherer's accessory building.
He advised to get signed complaints if possible,
(complainants chose not to sign) and building inspector may
go and investigate the use of the building and the situation.
DEHLER: 1) Park Commission met and are concerned with the
sliding hill in the Baseball Park. Flower boxes have been
placed on the private property adjacent to the hill; Board is
questioning if the City should install a fence for
protection.
2) Also questioned if Park Board members must be residents of
the City. Mayor and Council agreed that the Board should
exhaust every effort to find someone in the City for
Commission members before looking outside the City. I
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3} Discussed the proposal of groomed ski trails, liability,
and responsibility. Also if a door with a window could be
put in the warming house building. Is it proposed to repair
I the blacktop at the basketball court.
MAYOR: No report.
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GERALD HASSELBRINK: Attorney Gerald Hasselbrink appeared
before the Council to discuss his proposal. He offered to do
all the civil and/or criminal legal business for the City.
As Council discussed this with him, he stated that he would
not charge for his time in researching ordinances and state
codes if he would be given all the civil or all the criminal
work. Council discussed the offer with him and stated that
there was no need at the present time to transfer the City
legal business, but if he should desire any legal work which
the City current law firm find a conflict of interest could
be directed to him. Mr. Hasselbrink stated that if he would
only get a small amount of work he would have to charge for
research time but would consider the offer.
BILL LORENTZ, CHIEF OF POLICE REPORTS: 1) The patrol car is
having mechanical problems. Bill discussed with the Council
getting a new one as in the past the City has purchased one
every two years. The Council reviewed specs and discussed
calling for bids. Council agreed that the Mayor and Chief of
Police would consult area dealers and check into County and
State bids.
2) Bill presented his findings of an investigation of an .
I allegation of misconduct against Officer Jeff Young; he could
find no actual proof of the allegations, but a need to
improve his demeanor in the performance of his duty. Bill
recommended that Jeff attend police officer vs violator
relations class and be suspended for two days.
3) Bill presented the police department annual report.
CIGARETTE LICENSE: Sadlo made a motion to approve a
cigarette license for Candy Man Vending Service at the
College of St. Benedict; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
WARMING HOUSE HEATER: Council discussed the proposal for a
warming house heater of $400; felt the unit was too large of
the building and should find a smaller unit.
CLERK/ADM. REPORTS: 1) Gambling license application of the
Rod and Gun Club was presented.
2) Revised feasibility report for East Baker St. and First
Avenue Southeast was presented.
3) Clerk's conference will be held in Alexandria March 22-25.
Reber made a motion to approve the expense of the Clerk
attending Clerk's conference; seconded by Sadlo.
I Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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BUDGET: Council reviewed and discussed the proposed budget I
for 1988. Deferred action until later. Discussed pagers and
bases to adapt to 911 system, Mayor stated that the Sheriff
had informed him that the County probably will not have the
equipment installed for some time and the pagers Hill not be
needed until the County has the equipment.
Mayor extended the meeting thirty minutes at 10:30 p.m.
CITY HALL - FIRE HALL ADJOINING DOOR: Dehler suggested a
door be inBtalled between the Fire Hall and the City Hall for
easier accessibility during times when one group is using
both buildings. Council was in agreement to have an estimate
proposed for a fire rated door.
SIDEWALK RENOVATION PROGRAM: Dehler agreed to prepare a plan
for sidewalk renovation to be presented to the Council.
MINUTES STORAGE: Reber made a motion to have the minutes
from the beginning of the Village stored at the StearnB
County Historical Center and as minutes are to be archived,
take them to the Center for storage; seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Chamber of Commerce is beginning planning preparations for .
the 1990 Centennial Celebration. The City may wish to allow
approximately $2000 for beginning preparations.
Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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