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Home My WebLink About1988 [05] May 19 500 . ;j LJ ¡"lay 19, 1988 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for I the City of St. Joseph met on Thursday, May 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen Donald "Bud" Reber, Steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke. Clerk/Adm. Rachel Stapleton. AGENDA APPROVAL: Sadlo made a motion to approve the agenda with additions; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler; Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT: Dehler made a motion to approve the March Treasurers report as presented; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Dehler made a motion to approve the April Treasurers report as presented; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MINUTES: Minutes of the May 5, 1988 meeting Here approved as I corrected with a motion by Dehler; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. MAYOR REPORTS: 1} Peternell's called the Mayor concerning water supply problems from their well over the weekend and felt that the City's newly installed Well #3 was the cause of it. In order to get them the needed Hater supply and verify the cause of the problems Donabauer Well drilling came and hooked them up to the next door neighbors water. Nick Froele was hired by Peternell's to check their well. He found that the water table was low (at a point where the shalloH well pump couldn't pull up the water.) He also indicated to Peternell's satisfaction that the city well could not have caused the problem. Sadlo made a motion to approve payment of the bills of Donabauer Well and Pump Company of $60 and St. Joseph Plumbing and Heating (Nick Froele) of $30 because they verified that the City was not at fault; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 2} Mayor discussed the proposed agreement with Stearns County concerning the signal project for CSAH 75. Frontage roadB I costs need to be redefined, and other cost arrangements, including costs incurred so far by the City need to be 1t=:nq Ü 'L..... L/t.J' addressed. The County Engineer told the Mayor that this is I not a binding agreement. Reber made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the County on CSAH 75 signal project with the above reviBions; Sadlo seconded the motion. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 3) Saturday, May 14, the Mayor received many calls, including vandalism in the City and that there waB no patrolman on duty. Mayor called Chief and received no answer; called the patrolmen and Bradley Meyer agreed to come on duty. We may have to pay him overtime for this duty. Council discussed police scheduling. The laBt two weekends of the school year always need coverage. Also discussed were patrolling practices. Council decided to hold a Bpecial meeting on Thursday, May 26, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. 4) Mayor discussed the status of the part time policeman. He stated that he felt that there is a need for a fourth man. Rieke made a motion to allow Steve Erickson to work up to 32 hours per week and the City would give him health insurance benefits; seconded by Sadlo. DiscuBsion: City needs to make this a full time position since the other officers will be off for various periods of time with vacation and Military camp. I Rieke withdrew his motion and Sadlo concurred with the withdraHal. Rieke made a motion to promote Steve Erickson to full time patrolman at base salary, with regular benefits, with a six month probationary status; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. COUNCILMEN REPORT: SADLO: Well #3 project is progressing adequately; the pipe is laid between Well #3 and Well #2. REBER: Reber requested to close off part of an area known as Baker Street EaBt. The area is owned by the school district but functions as a street. It is badly in need of repair and traffic on it causes much dUBt and problems for the residentB of the area. Rieke made a motion that the City send a certified letter of intent to the school diBtrict that we intend to barricade the street 10 days from the receipt of the letter. Rieke withdrew his motion and made a motion that the City send a certified letter of intent to the school district that we intend to barricade the streets at 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue, adjacent to the area called East Baker Street and barricade East Baker Street at the end of the City property between 3rd and 4th Avenues Southeast, 5 days after the school district receives the notice. The motion waB seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. I Nayes: None. Motion carried. Reber also reported that the curb by Kennedy School still needs to be painted. 1 "'-'r, -i h,,,~,j'1 ^ I' , ":i' 't~.. ~J RIEKE: Councilman Rieke announced that the Rieke family expectB to increase their family with a new baby to be born I about January 21, 1989. DEHLER: The Park Board haB been proceeding with equipment planB and will set stakes for the jogging course. WELL #3: 1 ) Jack Fischer Well Co: Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, preBented application for payment #1. Rieke made a motion to approve application for payment #1 to Jack Fischer Well Co. of $9,715.65; Beconded by Sadlo. Ayes: LOBO, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 2) Joe Bettendorf alBo diBcusBed that He have called for quotes for a pump for well #3 and need to get one ordered as soon as pOBsible. Loso made a motion to authorize a committee of Sadlo and Bettendorf to approve a pump and order it; seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. JOE BETTENDORF, CITY ENGINEER REPORTS: 1) Joe presented a sample building permit form for the Council's revieH. 2) He also diBcuBsed Hith the Council the pOBsibility of requiring a permit for Hells dug in the City, in order to control and protect the easements, city Hater system and sewer sYBtem. I 3) Joe also discussed sidewalk optionB presented for 4th Avenue SouthweBt. Catholic Charities Hould like to have a sidewalk installed from the one by the neH apartments to the exiBting one acrOSB the street area. Dick felt the area ¡'JQ u I d function well at alley width and BideHalk could be installed. Joe has given these options to Catholic Charities because they are willing to participate in the COBt. General consenBUS of the Council is option A. Dehler made a motion to authorize the Mayor to Hork out a financial arrangement with Catholic Charities; seconded by Reber. Mayor stated that he would negotiate with them but Hould Bave authorization of agreement for Council action. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. EASEMENT RELEASE REQUEST: Sadlo made a motion to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an easement release on Lot ten, Block one, of HolloH Park, addreBB is 403 CypresB Drive, currently owned by Douglas Inselman, when the following proviBionB have been met, by DouglaB Inselman Or FBS Mortgage Corporation. 1 ) payment of $5,000 to the City of St. Joseph. 2) create a neH easement according to City specifications on the North lot line of the property. 3) license is given to the City to leave the pipe in the I ground in the area Hhere the easement release is requested, and the City agrees to abandon, but not 15°1; , q 'ei'l.j remove the storm sewer pipe. If this pipe becomes I necessary to service, the City Hill install a new line on the new eaBement area adjacent to the north lot line. 4) The property owners will prepare an easement release for the existing easement and draw up an easement for filing in the area adjacent to the north lot line. 5) The City is not liable for any claims arising on or under the area of the existing easement. TheBe terms are conditional on satisfactory review by the City Attorney and City Engineer. Rieke seconded the motion. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. The Mayor declared a recess at 9:20 p.m. The Mayor declared the meeting back in session at 9:34 p.m. FREEZE RUN POLICY: Council discussed equipment which could be installed where there is a problem. Will look at more information on it and on other Cities policies on this problem. CEDAR STREET: County responded that they allow municipalities to do signing on this type of street. Council generally agreed to have the City install no parking Bigns when they are available, and work this in with the signing program if possible. I SIDEWALK INSTALLATION: Jerry Wetterling inquired on the City's policy of installing new sidewalkB. City policy is the City will use City equipment to remove and dispose of the old sidewalk. The property owner will install the new sidewalk according to City policy and ordinance. EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE: PhysicianB Health Plan is leaving the St. Cloud area June 15. We have to get a different plan. The Clerk haB checked with Beveral other companies for proposals. Council affirmed that the cap on the City portion of the premium would stay the same, per individual, as it was in 1987. Sadlo made a motion to approve Blue Cross Blue Shields Aware Gold, unless the employees as a group, requested to down grade the coverage; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1 ) VandaliBm to City Hall Hindows recently. Council agreed not to get a rider on the insurance policy for glasB coverage unless this becomes a greater problem. 2) Millstream Park, volleyball and horseshoes could be stored there now in the neH locked addition. Council was in I agreement to store the equipment there. 3) Capital Outlay request of Sewer Dept. Reber made a motion to approve the capital outlay request for a magnetic locator for the Sewer Dept. at $640; seconded by Sadlo. 1R r, '-- ~- \J Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. I NayeB: None. Motion carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Reber made a motion to look for a certified building inBpector and advertiBe if necessary; seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. 1ig~ºr 1if~Dê~ 6££1ifª!iºDê fºr 12ª8=12ª9 ~~ªr~ Sadlo made a motion to approve the following liquor licenBe applicationB; seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo. Nayes: None. Rieke abBtained. Motion carried. Liquor Applications: 1 ) Sal's Bar & Cafe - off sale, on Bale, Sunday on sale. 2) MidHay on Main - off sale, on Bale, Sunday on sale. 3) El Paso Club & Lanes - off Bale, on sale, Sunday on sale. 4) La Playette, Inc. - off sale, on sale, Sunday on sale. 5) American Legion Post #328 - club on sale, Sunday on sale. I 6) St. Joseph Liquor Shoppe - off Bale. 7) Herk's ReBtaurant & Pizza Palace - Hine. 8) Bo DiddleY'B - Hine. DUST CONTROL: Sadlo made a motion to get calcium chloride and have the maintenance department apply it in the needed areas; seconded by Rieke. AyeB: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke. NayeB: None. Motion carried. The meeting Has adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator I