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I July 6, 1989
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for
the City of St. Joseph met on Thursday, July 6, 1989 at
7:30 p.m. in the City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Loso. Members of the Council
Donald "Bud" Reber, Steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo.
Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Taufen, Ken Twit, Terry Loso, Peter
Giroux.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Dehler made a motion to approve the agenda;
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
MINUTES: Dehler moved to approve the minutes of the June 15
meeting as presented; seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
BILLS PAYABLE: Sadlo made a motion to approve the bills
payable except No. 40 (Duane Pfannenstein) for further review
I and an itemized bill. The motion was seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
MAYOR REPORTS: A legislative wrapup session was attended by
the Mayor and Clerk. Discussed were the different
requirements of the unworkable current mandate of Truth in
Taxation, and the vetoed tax bill. Expect the Governor to
call a special session to work the vetoed tax bill out. In
order to comply, local governments may need to comply with
mandates of both bills. The Mayor also discussed taxable and
non-taxable property in the City.
COUNCIL REPORTS: SADLO: A water ban may be imposed if it
does not rain soon. A letter informing the residents of the
refuse rate increases and requirements was sent. Council
discussed special rates for the disabled.
REBER: 1) The garage needs to be cleaned out to park the
Police Car in it when it is not in use. Park Board will find
an area and get the slides and jogging course installed. If
this is not done soon, will need to find another location to
store this equipment. 2) New flag pole will be installed in
front of City Hall; will pour a pier of concrete for a base.
DEHLER: No report.
I HOOKUP FEES, WATER METER POLICY: The Council agreed to the
following policy clarification: Application for a water meter
and all fees paid, for any property requesting hookup to City
Services, shall be made at least ten days prior to releasing
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water meter and turning on the water. I
ST. JOSEPH FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION: Ken Twit, representing
the St. Joseph Fire Relief Association, presented an annual
financial report of their needs for 1990, and requested a
$200 a year retirement increase for the members. Reber made
a motion to approve a $200 a year increase, based on the
needs presented in the report, in retirement for the active
members of the St. Joseph Fire Relief Association, to make
the retirement $800 per year for active members, contingent
on St. Joseph Township's approval. The motion was seconded
by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Fire Chief Richard Taufen reported that the St. Joseph
Volunteer Fire Department is hosting the Lake Region area
meeting on July 17 and the City Council is invited.
The Mayor declared a recess at 9:00 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1 ) A complaint was received
concerning a raised area at the edge of Minnesota Street,
which caused difficulty for bicycle riders. Will have City
Engineer and County Engineer review the situation and make I
recommendations. 2) Clerk presented a gambling license
application of Watab Creek Chpt/MN Deer Hunters Association.
3) Discussed request for cat control in the City and
presented sample ordinances for Council to review. 4) A
request was received from a Patrolman to have lunch break at
his home in Wilshire Apartments where he recently moved.
Council felt that the City would have greater protection with
an Officer living so close to the City limits and that this
request would not adversely affect the Police protection of
the City. Dehler made a motion to approve the request,
providing the Chief submit in writing, a request and his
recommendations. The motion was seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
5) A report on a chlorine leak at the wastewater facility was
reported. The chlorine damaged much of the equipment and an
assessment of the damage is continuing. The insurance
company has been notified.
Reber made a motion to approve the pay request of Giroux
Construction for repairs to various City buildings,
previously approved; seconded by Sadlo I
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
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ADJOURN: Sadlo made a motion to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. The
motion was seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo.
Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Rachel Stapleton.
Clerk/Administrator