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May 17, 1990
Pursuant to due ca I I and notice thereof, the City Counc i I tor' I
t.hß Cit.y ot St. Joseph met on Thursday, May 17, 1990 at 7:30
p.m. in City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mike Loso; Members of the Counc i I
Donald "Bud" Reber, Steve Dehler, Leo Sadlo, Ross Rieke.
Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Stuart Goldschen, James Krebsbach, Robert
Krebsbach, James Brummer, Dave Terwey, Mike Deutz, Paul Meyer
and members of the Dry Riders, Wendy Doyle, Richard Taufen,
Dennis Stueve, LaMonte Eastvold, Mark Loso, Brian Murphy, Mr.
and Mrs. Aloys Eich, Nelda Lampher.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Rieke made a motion to approve the agenda
with additions of residents to discuss disorderly partying
concerns; and capital outlay requests; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT: Dehler made a motion to table the report
until next meeting to give Counc i I time to review it;
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Reber made a motion to approve the minutes of the I
May 3 meeting with clarification on recycling; seconded by
Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MAYOR REPORTS: 1) Mayor met with the City Engineer and DNR
representatives concerning upgrading the pond, and drainage
issue of Morningside Park. DNR is preparing a sketch of
their recommendations for the par k. He also is working on
easements for drainage of the area whole area.
2) There is a prospective buyer for the flow totes, which
measure the wastewater flow from St. Ben's. They have been
costly to operate and maintain, and have worked
intermittently. Estimated value currently is $5,000. An
agreement is being worked out with St. Ben's, through other
measures, for costs of wastewater disposal.
COUNCIL REPORTS: SADLO: City Engineer should contact the
property owners on First Avenue Southeast, concerning what
corrective measures wi I I be taken.
REBER: Many house parties last weekend brought many resident
complaints. The conduct of the party goers is becoming
increasingly intolerable. Noise, personal conduct, violation I
of neighbors property, was totally unacceptable. The po lice
seem to be unable to control the problem. Reber proposed a
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meeting with representatives of the colleges, the students,
rental property owners, the city and the po lice department to
work out some solutions to control these parties. Rieke and
Reber discussed having more po lice officers on duty during
the weekend evenings, particularly when there are events
scheduled which may Cé3.use student problems. Also discussed
the need to redo po lice duty schedu ling, to a I low more
coverage during weekend evenings. The counc i I also discussed
the possibility of raising rental license fees or deposits,
to cover the costs of cleanup and enforcement, of the rental
property residents. City Attorney wi I I be directed to review
and advise on methods of cost containment for the city.
RIEKE: SPECIAL USE PERMIT: Planning Commission met and heé3.rd
the request of Gary and Linda Schyma for a special use permit
to use business property for residential use in conjunction
with business use, along with a variance request to a I low for
resident parking on land other than the property on which the
building is located. Ordinance 52.13 subd. 3, of the St.
Joseph code of ordinances, requires off street parking be
provided and located on the same lot or parcel of land as the
building they are intended to serve. The property is located
at 11 Minnesota street West; Ie ga 1 I y described as follows:
Lot Twelve (12) , Block Nine (09) . S61 ' of E25.15' of Lot
Twelve (12), Block Nine ( 09) .
The Board discussed the off street parking and felt that off
street parking for residential use, needs to be provided, and
that to a I low no off street parking on the property, would
give this property owner something special which no one else
receives. The Planning Commission recommended to the Council
to deny the special use permit request, because no off street
parking is provided, as required; and to deny the request for
a variance to a I low for residential parking on land other
than the property on which the building is located.
Reber made a motion to deny the special use permit request
and variance request because no on site, off street parking
can be provided; seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Deh I er, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
REZONE REQUEST AND VARIANCE REQUEST: Rieke also stated that
the Planning Commission considered a request of Triple K
Partnership, to rezone three parcels of property from current
industrial to commercial; and in conjunction with the
rezoning request, a special use request to allow the
construction of a gas station and car wash. The parcels of
property are located north of CSAH 75, 13 - 21 Cedar Street
East, I ega I I y described as follows:
Parcel One: Lot Three ( 03) , Block Twenty One (21), Loso's
Addition. North 78' of Lots Three (03) and Four ( 04 ) , Block
Twenty One (21) .
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Parcel Two: Lot Three (03) , Block Twenty One (21) , Loso's
Addition. Lots Three (03) and Four (04) less North 78' ,
Block Twenty One (21 ) .
Parcel Three: Lot One (01) , Block Twenty One (21 ) , Loso's
Addition. Lots One (01) and Two (02), Block Twenty One (21) .
Jim and Robert Krebsbach, representatives of Triple K
Partnership, discussed the proposed plans of rezoning and a
special use permit, as required for a gas station in a
commercial zone. The Planning Commission recommended to
a II ow a special use permit to allow a gas station, contingent
upon rezoning that part of the City of St. Joseph North of
CSAH 75 which is currently industrial zone. Reber made a
motion to rezone Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Loso's Addition to
Business-Commercial property and to a II ow the special use
permit as requested. The motion was seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Triple K Partnership al so requested a variance of ninety five
(95) feet on the surface size of the business sign and a
twenty four (24) foot va.r iance on the height. Zoning
Ordinance No. 52 of the St. Joseph code of ordinances a II ows
a maximum of 50 square feet on the surface area and 36 feet
above the average grade of the property on which the sign is
located. The property is 1 ega II y described as:
Lot One (01) , Block Twenty One (21 ) , Loso's Addition. Lots
One (01 ) and Two (02) , Block Twenty One (21) .
The Planning Commission recommended to approve the variance,
as requested, because the ordinance pertaining to business
signs, needs review and update, and this is a readily
recognized standard sized sign for fue 1. Other requests for
this type of sign have been approved. Reber made a motion to
allow the variance as requested for a sign; seconded by
De hIe r.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
A vacancy exists on the Planning Commission to f ill Ben
Kremer's seat. Dan Nierengarten has submitted his name as
interested in serving on the Commission. Dehler made a
motion to appoint Dan Nierengarten as a member of the
Planning Commission; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Rieke a I so reported that the Planning Commission discussed
the definition of "fami ly" for zoning purposes. The matter
was tabled.
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MILLSTREAM PARK: Jim Brummer and Dave Ter"wey of the
ReQr"eational Association discussed proposed plans for
landscaping of the ditch area. Requested was city assistanQt:1
in landscaping and removing smaller trees from the area,
accept clean f i I I for area and have city maintenance
personnel and equipment do as much of the project as
possible, as a cost containment. Reber made a motion to have
maintenance department work with the Recreational
Association, as time permits, to accomplish this project.
The motion was seconded by Sadlo.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Deh I er, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MILLSTREAM PARK USE: Paul Meyer, representing the Dry
Riders, presented the itinerary for their use of Millstream
Park, on Labor Day weekend. Sadlo made a motion to accept
their request to use the park for a three day event, with
damage deposit to be $500 and rent would stay at the normal
rate of $25 per day; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 8:40 p.m.
Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
BONDS: Monte Eastvold, of Juran 8< Moody, I nc. , discussed a
summary of the City's bond status. He recommended to ca 1 I
the bonds which are callable, 1972 Water 8< Sewer and 1978-A
Improvement.
1972 WATER AND SEWER BONDS: Member Rieke introduced the
following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENT BONDS, DATED
OCTOBER 1, 1972
WHEREAS:
A. The City Council of the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
issued on behalf of the City $160,000 Improvement Bonds,
dated October 1, 1972, of which bonds $20,000 s t ill remain
outstanding;
B. A II of said bonds are subject to redemption and
prepayment at the option of the City on January 1, 1983, or
on any interest payment date thereafter (July 1 or January 1
of each following year) at a price of par and accrued
interest, a I I as provided in the resolution of the City
Counc i I dated September 7, 1972 authorizing the issuance of
said bonds;
C. The City Counc i I deems it desir"able and in the best
interests of the City to ca I 1 a I 1 of said bonds matur"ing in
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the years 1991 through 1993, both inclusive on July 1, 1990,
in accor-dance with said resolution author-izing the issuance
of said bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Counc i I of
the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota as follows:
1. A I I of the Improvement Bonds, dated October 1, 1972,
of the City maturing in the years 1991 through 1993, both
inclusive, sha II be redeemed and prepaid on July 1, 1990 at a
price of par and accrued interest.
2. The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and
directed to cause notice of the call (a) to be published in
Finance and Commerce, ( b ) to be ma i led to the bank where said
bonds are payable and ( c ) to be ma i led to each holder who
registered his name and address with her office for such
purpose, all at least 30 days prior to July 1, 1990, the date
of the call. Said notice sha II be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE OF CALL FOR REDEMPTION
$20,000
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
DATED OCTOBER 1, 1972
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
STEARNS COUNTY
MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by order of the City Counc i I
of the City of st. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota, there
have been ca II ed for redemption and prepayment on
July 1, 1990
outstanding bonds of the City designated as Improvement
Bonds, dated October 1, 1972, having stated maturity dates in
the years 1991 through 1993, both inclusive, (bonds numbered
29 through 32) , and total ing $20,000 in principal amount.
The bonds are being cEI.II ed at a price of par and accrued
interest, to July 1, 1990, on which date all interest on said
bonds wi I I cease to accrue. Holders of the bonds hereby
ca I led for redemption are requested to present their bonds
for payment at Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association,
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, (formerly known as Northwestern
National Bank of Minneapolis) on or before July 1, 1990.
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Dated May 17, 1990
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/S/ Rachel Stapleton
City Clerk-Treasurer
Addition information may be obtained from:
JURAN & MOODY, INC.
400 North Robert Street
Minnesota Mutual Life Building
Suite 800
St. Pau I, Minnesota 55101
612-224-1500
3. The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and
directed to deposit with said bank where said bonds are
payable prior to said ca II date sufficient funds to pay a I I
principal and interest due on said bonds as of the ca I I date.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by member Reber and, after a fu I I discussion
thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
A I I members present.
and the following voted against the same:
None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted.
1978-A IMPROVEMENT BONDS: Member Rieke introduced the
following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 1978-A
WHEREAS:
A. The City Counc i I of the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
issued on behalf of the City $44,000 Improvement Bonds,
Series 1978-A, dated November 1, 1978, of which bonds $19,000
still remain outstanding;
B. A I I of said bonds are subject to redemption and
prepayment at the option of the City on January 1, 1988, or
on any interest payment date thereafter (July 1 or January 1
of each following year) at a price of par and accrued
interest, plus a premium of one percent (1.00%) of par, a 1 I
as provided in the resolution of the City Counc i I dated
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November 9, 1978 authorizing the issuance of said bonds;
e. The City Counc i 1 deems it desir-able and in the best
interests of the City to ca 11 all of said bonds ma tUi.' i ng in
the years 1991 through 1998, both inclusive, on July 1. 1990,
in accordance with said resolution authorizing the issuance
of said bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cou.nc i 1 of
the City of St. Joseph, t-1i nnesota as follows:
1. All of the Improvement Bonds, Series 1978-A of the
City maturing in the years 1991 through 1998, both inclusive,
sha 11 be redeemed and prepaid on July 1, 1990 at a price of
par and accrued interest.
2. The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and
directed to cause notice of the ca 11 (a) to be published in
Finance and Commerce, (b) to be ma i led to the bank where said
bonds are payable and ( c ) to be ma i led to each holder who
registered his name and address with her office for such
purpose, all at least 30 days prior to July 1, 1990, the date
of the ca II. Said notice sha II be in substantially the
following form:
NOTICE OF CALL FOR REDEMPTION
$19,000
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1978-A
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
STEARNS COUNTY
MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by order of the City counc i I
of the City of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota, there
have been ca II ed for redemption and prepayment on
July 1, 1990
outstanding bonds of the City designated as Improvement
Bonds, Series 1978-A, dated November 1, 1978, having stated
maturity dates in the years 1991 through 1998, both
inclusive, (bonds numbered 26 through 44) , and total ing
$19,000 in principal amount. The bonds are being ca II ed at a
price of par and accrued interest, plus a premium of one
percent (1.00%) of par per bond ca II ed, to July 1, 1990, on
which date a I I interest on said bonds wi 11 cease to accrue.
Holders of the bonds hereby call ed for redemption are
requested to present their bonds for payment at First State
Bank of St. Joseph, in St. Joseph, Minnesota, on or before
,Ju I y 1, 1990.
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Dated May 17, 1990
I BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/S/ Rachel Stapleton
City Clerk-Treasurer
Addition information may be obtained from:
JURAN & MOODY, INC.
400 North Robert Street
Minnesota Mutual Life Building
Suite 800
St. Pau I, Minnesota 55101
612-224-1500
3. The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and
directed to deposit with said bank where said bonds are
payable prior to said ca II date sufficient funds to pay a I I
principal and interest due on said bonds as of the ca I I date.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by member Reber and, after a fu I I discussion
thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
A I I members present.
I and the following voted against the same:
None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted.
LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER APPLICATION: Mark Loso presented an
application to a I low a transfer of the Liquor License from
Midway on Main to Loso's Main Street Pub. After discussion
to Counc i I tabled the license transfer, and the American
Legion licenses, until the next meeting, to a I low for a
background check, for the transfer, and a manager to be
named, for the American Legion.
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Sadlo made a motion to approve
the following liquor license applications, and non-
intoxicating malt beverage application; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Sa I ' s Bar: Off Sale, On Sa Ie, Sunday On Sale.
EI Paso Club: Off Sale, On Sale, Sunday On Sale.
LaPlayette: Off Sale, On Sale, Sunday On Sale.
Herk's Pizza: Wine.
I Bo Diddley's: Wine.
St. Joseph Liquor Shoppe (Hollander's) : Off Sale.
St. Joseph's Parish (Non-intoxicating malt license) for-
the Fourth of July Celebration.
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DISTURBING THE PEACE: Residents of the city discussed tr.Þ
p¡·ob I ems of ¡'ecent weekend house parties. Noise, vandalism, I
using neighbor"s property and lack of ¡"espect for" n8 i ghbo¡"s,
litter, and pub I i c urination and other pub I i c acts, a I I due
to the effects of a I coho I. counc i I stated that they had many
complaints concerning the number of incidents caused by the
parties, and felt more enforcement is necessary. Ways of
contro I ling the situation were proposed. More enforcement,
increasing rental license fees to cover costs, party permits
which would require hiring an off duty law officer, meetings
of representatives of the city, po lice, co I lege, students,
and rental property owners.
PARK BOARD REPORT: Dehler reported that the Park Board
recommended that the city look into the feasibility of
installation of drinking water fountains in Mi II stream and
Centennial Parks. Centennial park shelter wi I I be
sandblasted and painted soon. Three and four wheelers are
doing damage to parks. Park Board recommended that the
sandboxes in the tot lots be completed.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Dehler reported on plans for the
Centennial celebration. Plans for August 18th include canoe
races at Kraemer Lake, country market and craft sale, parade,
street dance, hot ai I' ba I loon rides, fireworks. A Mass and
picnic, with the bishop is planned for August 26.
The Mayor extended the meeting thirty minutes at 10:30 p.m. I
and stated that the City should a II ow $8,000 to assist in
costs of this major event of St. Joseph. Rieke made a motion
to a II ow $8,000 be budgeted for the Centennial celebration;
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
CLINTON VILLAGE: Counc i I agreed to request that the County
reserve Lot 1, Block 3, CI inton Village Addition, for the
City, as a necessary planning measure, for future access to
an area of probable future development; and Lot 6, Block 3 to
be reserved for future access to an existing park area known
as Ho I I ow Park Tot Lot.
CAPITAL OUTLAY: Rieke made a motion to approve 4 tires for
the patrol car ($265.48) with proper resubmitance; seconded
by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Reber made a motion to approve the request of a used 424
International tractor for the Park Department at $3,200;
seconded by Rieke. I
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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Rieke made a motion to approve a metal cabinet for the new
bathr"Qom at Millstream Park, for storage of supplies and
cleaning equipment; seconded by Reber" .
Ayes: Loso, Reber, De hIe r, Sad la, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
MEETING: Rieke made a motion to approve the Mayor and
Clerk's attendance at a Legislative Wrap-up session,
sponsored by League of Minnesota Cities; seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, De hIe r, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Clerk reported on four noise violations. A I 1 were first
violations.
FIRE SCHOOL: Sadlo made a motion to approve costs of two
firemen at State Fire Schoo I, total cost $451.89; seconded by
Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, De hIe r, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Rieke made a motion to adjourn at 11:00 p. m. ; seconded by
Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Reber, Dehler, Sadlo, Rieke.
Nayes: None. Motion carried.
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Rachel Stapleton
Clerk/Administrator