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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 [11] Nov 30 1743 November 30, 1959 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Counc i I for the City of SL Joseph met in special session on Thursday, November 30, 1959 at 7:30 p.m, in City Ha I I . NENBERS PRESENT: Nayo r· Mike Loso; Members of the Counc i I Donald "Bud" Reber, Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke. Clerk/Adm. Rachel Stapleton. Absent - Steve Dehler, due to other commitments, OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Imholte, Elaine Imholte, Alfred J. Eich, Geraldine Eich, Stuart Goldshen, Mildred Reisinger, Chuck Potter, Tony Dingman, Bob Loso, The purpose of the meeting was to hold a pub lie hearing on the proPQsed budget and tax levy for 1990 and miscellaneous pressing matters. Mayor Loso ca I led the meeting to order at 7:30 p. m. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Loso discussed the reapportionment of local governement aid, which wi I I give school districts a greater portion and cities wi I I receive a smaller portion. The City of St. Joseph wi I I receive $22,223 less than was estimated prior to the reapportionment. Therefore the tax levy for the City of St. Joseph is proposed to be increased by this amount. The budget for 1990 is increased by three percent. Clerk/Administrator presented the proposed budget for 1990 with the General Fund at $825,080. The tax levy established at $177,528 (complies with levy limits), and local government aid at $350,927. Charles Potter discussed assessed values on property adjacent to Clinton Vi llage. Mayor stated that the Board of Review meets in the spring to discuss this matter. Mr. Potter also felt the traffic was very heavy on Minnesota Street and that one entrance to CI inton Vi I I age was not adequate to serve the area, because of the extra bur don it puts on Minnesota Street. He felt celerity is necessary in pur sui 'n g plans to install a proposed roadway to alleviate the heavy traffic on Minnesota Street. Mildred Reisinger stated that the traffic by her property on Minnesota Street has increased considerably. She also felt that the condition of the property adjacent to her de-values her property. Andrew Imholte questioned the frequency of reassessing properties. The Mayor stated that the City Assessor reviews the properties on a continuing basis and follows state guidelines and requirements, Alfred Eich questioned the property tax status of homes in the City which have been acquired by St. Ben's. Mayor stated that these properties are currently tax exempt as a I lowed by law, but officials at St. Ben's have indicated, in the pa s t, that they would consider waiving exemption on these parcels. Also questioned was fire protection service for St. Ben's. All properties within the fire service area are provided f i r·e protection, although St. Ben's does not par·ticipate in the yearly costs of maintaining the Fire Department. Rß. f1-j S ß. Qusts wß.:í'e discussed. (:ouncì lman 5adlo stated that the City has 1744 effective, long term solution to establish a recycling been studying an w ¡:q" }.; ~ d QUi. th~ C.i ty wi \ \ prQgr¡Õ1m in t, hþ. (;. i t.:l! Whþ.n P: PfQgf'~ïf¡ i~ implement it. There being no further pub 1 i c discussion, Councilman Sadlo made a motion to close the hear' i ng at 8:25 p.m. The motion waS se¡~onded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Mayor declared a recess at 8:25 p.m. Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Clerk discussed with the Counc i J that the investment policy at the bank has changed with the new president. The local bank wishes the opportunity to bid, for interest on investments, but may not match the highest interest rate, as is currently the po 1 icy. Counc i I requested the Clerk call for bids on upcoming investments and cal J Counc i 1 members with the results. CLINTON VILLAGE: Reber made a motion to approve the twenty one unsold lots in Cl inton Village, as forfeited Jands --non-conservation 1 ands, and the South five feet of Lot 11, Block 3, Loso's 4th Addition as forfeited land -- non-conservation, reappraised; and approve the sale of these lands according to law, on December 8, 1989. The motion was seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. The Counc i 1 considered the request of Dennis Tamm, to remove the Bus Stop signs abutting the park property. Counc i 1 agreed to request that St. Ben's remove the sign, as they installed it. CAPITAL OUTLAY: Reber made a motion to approve the capital outlay requests of Maintenance for tires for the City pickups at a cost of $448 for eight tires, and Po 1 ice Department for $164 for two tires; seconded by Rieke. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. t10tion carried. Rieke made a motion to approve the purchase of four portable radios, (three for po] ice and one for maintenance) at $680 each; seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Council generally agreed to aJ 10\" City Maintenance Supervisor to put in a request for a used State truck, when an adequate one becomes avaiJabJe. PROPOSED RECREATION CENTER: Reber made a motion to approve the request of James Brummer for 1 e gël, J opinion on financing the proposed recreation center' : seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber' , SadJo, Rieke. Nayes: None. 110tion car'r'ied. 1745 JACOB'S HOPE: Counc i 1 was in general agreement to allow a large, electrically lighted, Jacob's Hope candle, to be placed on City Ha 1 1 , to be installed under City Maintenance, or Counci 1. supervision. WATER BILLING: Rieke made a motion to approve bi-monthly billing of the City utilities, beginning January 1990; seconded by Sadlo. Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None, Motion carried. Sadlo made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss wage and benefit requests of the St. Joseph Po 1 ice Officer Federation at 9:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Reber, Ayes: Loso, Reber, Sadlo, Rieke. Nayes: None, Motion carried. Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator I * (The following is for f i Ie only, not to be printed in official I minutes) I Matters discussed at the closed session. i I Requests of St, Joseph Pol ice Employees Federation, 1 ) Removal of health insurance cap. No. 2) Increase uniform a I lowance to $100 every three months. I I No, I 3) Change longevity pay from $10.00 per year to $20 per year, I Yes, but not retroactively. Years of service prior to 1990 wi I I I receive $10 per year, years of service after Jan. 1, 1990 will receive I $20 per year. I 4) Have our wage increase meet the cost of living increase for 1989 I which wi I I reach over 5% and to f i na I I y address the comparatible worth I difference between the Police Department and the other city departments, I Salary and benefit increase wi I I be at the consumer price index ; increase; this includes the increase in benefit costs to the City. ì i 5) Institute shift differental pay for working nights and evenings. ! No, This is already primarily established by the wages, patrolmen ¡ as norma 11 y only work nights and evenings. 6) Bring Steve Erickson up to the same pay step as Brad Meyer, Yes. Steve has worked for the City nearly as long as Brad and his performance on the job requires merit increase, He worked nearly as long for the City as Brad, part time, at just under fu 11 time hours prior to becoming a fu 11 time officer. Both officers wi 1 1 move to step 4. Longevity increase is for a I I departments of the City. Employees of other departments who have a step to move up wi 1 I move up one step. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.