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May 3, 1990
Pursuant to due ca I I and notice ther-eof, the City Gount::! i 1 f¡::¡f
t.h~ City of SL Joseph met on Thursday, May 3, 1990 at 7:30
p.m. in City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Loso; Members of the Council
Donald "Bud" Reber, Steve Dehler, Ross Rieke.
Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Goldschen, Bob Deem, Marv Banowitz,
Richard Taufen.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Reber made a motion to approve the agenda
with additions; seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Rieke arrived at 7:35 p. m.
BILLS PAYABLE: Reber made a motion to approve the bills
payable; seconded by De hIe r.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Dehler made a motion to approve the minutes of the
April 10, with clarification, April 19, and April 25 meetings
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MAYOR REPORTS: 1) John Wah I, Building Construction
Coordinator of District 742, met with the Mayor to discuss a
proposed water main loop, between Second Avenue and Third
Avenue, on East Baker Street, in conjunction with the Kennedy
School project, which wi I I install a water service loop
around Kennedy Schoo I. Mr. Wahl stated that District wi I I
participate in the costs of the block of water main on East
Baker Street at fifty percent (50%) ; contract price of this
block is $6,756.
2) Mayor stated that he has discussed with County Officials,
the need to establish lower values on the vacant lots in
Clinton Village. The County Auditor wi I I present a proposal
to the County Board to set new values on these lots, at their
next meeting, in order to make them sellable. The special
assessments wi I I be covered in the new values.
COUNCIL REPORTS: REBER: 1 ) Dennis Stueve requested that the
City install fence posts for a fence between his property and
the City property, and he would put up a screening fence.
Counc i I is willing to donate steel post material for this
fence, with any processing and installation costs to be the
responsibility of Mr. Stueve.
2) Reber discussed the need to repair the concrete in front
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of City Hall; Maintenance Supe ï- i n te~iden t to ï'eview t.hß.
j)Ï'oblem and see what pl'oducts are available to repair the
concrete.
3) Need to determine i f there is a catch basin at the car
wash to collect debris which is washed off CEt. r· 5 ~ tCI pr"event
it from being deposited in the sanitary sewer. 4) Clerk to
send a directive from the Council to Po lice Department. to
enfor"ce ordinance which prohibits indoor furniture from being
used outdoors.
RIEKE: Planning Commission wi I I meet on May 7 to consider a
request for rezoning and a special use permit to a II ow the
construction of a gas station and car wash, and a variance
request to allow a sign, larger than allowed. The Commission
wi I I also consider a request to a II ow part of a business
property to be used for rental residential, on a property
which does not provide the required off street pa r kin g . On
May 9 the sub-committee wi I I meet with a professional on
survey structuring for community input on updating the
Comprehensive Plan.
DEHLER: No report.
REFUSE SERVICE: Robert Deem and Marv Banowitz, Park Refuse
Service, discussed with the Counc i I their proposal to
establish a recycling program in St. Joseph. They have
gotten a new truck, designed specifically for picking up
recyclable goods, and June 1st intend to implement a curbside
recycling program for their fu I I service customers. Since
St. Joseph's contract is not a fu I I service contract, they
requested a charge per customer, in addition to the regular
monthly rate, for recycl ing. The Council felt additional
charge to customers is not appropriate, nor conducive to
encouraging recycl ing. Mr. Deem stated he would be willing
to provide containers at a central location for customers to
bring their recyclables, at no cost to the City or residents.
Containers would be provided for cans, plastics, clear glass,
and newspapers, starting June 1 s t, and would provide weekly
pickup until the County is prepared to assist in establishing
a permanent recycling program.
Mayor declared a recess at 9:35 p.m.
1'1ayor reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS: Reber made a motion to approve a
capital outlay request for Parks and Streets of a tractor
mount post hole auger, not to exceed $957; seconded by
Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion ca.rried.
Dehler made a motion to approve a replacement broom for the
street sweeper at $2,871; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, De hIe r, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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Rieke made a motion to approve the purchase of 24 tr"affic
QQnes~ total cost $256.80; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Clerk pr'esented a gambling
license application for the St. Joseph JayCees. No action
necessary.
2) There is a problem with the electric service to parts of
Millstream Park. Mayor wi I I review the situation with an
electrician and get estimate of work needed.
3) Access to water controls in the Millstream Park house were
discussed. Counc i I requested the Clerk communicate to the
occupant of the house, that the house will be vacated and no
longer available for occupancy, effective September 1, 1991.
4) Clerk presented proposed building inspection forms.
Council approved building permit application, certificate of
occupancy, building inspection, and sign permit forms as
presented with a motion by Reber; seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
5) Residents of Cloverdale Estates 3rd and 4th Addition have
requested street signs. Maintenance Department has received
them and wi I I install them as time permits.
6) Grant proposal from a professional grant writer was
presented. Rieke made a motion to a II ow Denise Beigbeder to
prepare Single Application for preliminary review up to $175;
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
7) Ca I I Before You Dig meeting wi I I be held in St. Cloud on
May 16. Mike Loso and Ross Rieke wi I I attend.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS: A tractor is needed
by the Maintenance Department as previously requested on
capital outlay budget requests. An auction with an adequate
tractor is coming up. Counc i I agreed to a I low Mr. Taufen to
bid on the tractor, up to $3,000, if he felt it meets the
City's needs.
ADJOURN: Reber made a motion to adjourn at 10: 15 p.m. The
motion was seconded by Rieke.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
~~ Stapleton
Rachel
Clerk/Administrator