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Home My WebLink About1976 [04] Apr 08 34 City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting Held on Thursday, April 8, 1976 The City Council met in regular session on Thursday, April 8, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in Ci ty Hall. , Members Present: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens Jr., steve Dehler, Harry J. Knevel, Bob Johnson. Also present: Attorney John Knapp, Engineer Joe Bettendorf. The meeting was opened by Mayor Harry J. Knevel at 7:30 p.m. Approval of Minutes Minutes dated 3/4 - 3/15 - 3/25/76 were submitted to council . Meetings minutes deferred until next meeting. Treasurer Report Presented Motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Weyrens to direct clerk to clarify Water Fund and Plant Operation and Maint. Fund with Treasurer. Ayes: Schneider, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel Nayes: None Forester: Reported ill and unable to attend meeting. Refuse Pickup May I A special refuse pickup has been scheduled for May 1, 8 a.m. Notice to be published April 19, 1976. Recreation Grant Status ·Letters to State Rep. and Senator report by Mayor Knevel. Return I communication from Rep. Bernie Brinkman acknowledged and filed. R.R. Crossing Relocation Public Hearing Public Hearing opened at 8 p.m. by Mayor Harry Knevel. Reason for continuance of hearing to allow Burlington Northern an opportunity to be heard. No representative of the railroad was present. Stake placement question Stakes were placed on east side of College Ave. N. in project area to allow property owners an opportunity to see street placement. Kay's Cafe Curb Question Engineer indicated meeting with Kay but not having dicusssed matter with O.C. Dierkhising. Better traffic control at this point with curb and gutter indicated by engineer. Plans now in St. Paul with no curb - change in plans would be council option. Motion on Kays Cafe Curb and Gutter A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Dehler to change specs on project relating to Kay's Cafe - curb cafe frontage on College Ave. Safety factor cited as primary reason for curb and gutter installation with water flow control also listed as important. No parking area will be sacrificed by curb and gutter installation. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. I Keith Anderson: Questitned method of determining assessment totals. 685 Attorne~ Knapp - Assessment Review Knapp indicated A torney John Knapp presented an assessment review. the added Railroad assessment will result in some reduction in other I assessments. Final assessment totals cannot be determined until after project bid has been accepted. 40% of Project cost charged to City to be assessed to area property owners. 60% of City cost to be placed on ad valorem taxes. Cost of new street to be assumed by County~- Area assessments based on 90% area 10% frontage assessment policy. Keith Anderson: Questioned responsibility of repairs for abondoned CSAH #2. Engineer Bettendorf: Engineer stated present County #2 would be patched under normal county maintenance. The county policy is to repair only in projects of street re-Iocation. Mrs. Emma Danzl: Questioned amount of street re-placement relating to present property lines. Engineer: Reported West side of street curb line to remain in place. Street to be Widened approximately 30 inches on east side. Council reported safety factor as primary reason for Rail Crossing and street re-location. City has responsibility as crossing is located within city limits. Hearing Adjournment A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to close hearing at 8:30 p.m. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, WeYrens, Dehler, Khevel. Nayes: None. Motion to proceed on Project A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Weyrens to proceed with project, direct engineer to prepare final plans and specs. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Time Schedule To coincide with County, NSP, Bell Telephone schedules, R.R. installation of signals also scheduled for Sept. Aug 1 - 7, 1976 estimated as tentative construction start schedule. Spring bid advantage to re-advertise on h~gh bids if necessary. Bid opening possible at end of May. Project review at next regular meeting. PCA Communications Report presented by Engineer Bettendorf. Feb 18, 1976 letter: engineer- ing firm responding - red tape - paper wo~k cited by engineer - continued monitoring to be made. Matter to Mini Convention in Duluth. June Meeting Change Motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to change June meeting on lOth to June 3, 1976 to allow members to attend Mini Convention of League of Municipalities in Duluth, Mn. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler Nayes: None. Motion carried. City Clerk instructed to contact Rep. Brinkman, Sen Schrom '(by Letter of phone call to meet in PCA office with Engineer Bettendorf and City Clerk approved on motion by Weyrens seconded by Schneider Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel Nayes: None. Motion carried. 686 Central Minnesota Regional Development Commission Resolution Action deferred until a C?~ staff member can appear before council (call CMRDC). Motion made by Weyrens seconded by Dehler to have clerk contact to determine urgency. I Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. (Resolution requesting 208 Planning Agency designation by Governor) Agenda: Charley Burg Also present Pat Schneider - Burg reported on coming season of Joes Baseball Team - 33 members (applicants) all local - expressed apprecia- tion for cooperationthe past year. Needs cited: load of lime - split cost of lime with ball club - (21 ton), (approx $125.00 city cost share). Motion was made by Reber seconded by Weyrens to approve purchase of lime for infield. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Batting cage fencing needed, dugouts - bleachers need paint, concession stand - in planning stage. Handbook A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve purchase of Handbook for City. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Excavation Ordinance Proposal examined - several minor changes were recommended. Engineer - to prepare corrected cop,ts - copy to clerk and Attorney Knapp. Hollow Park Drainage Plan Engineer to upgrade plan submitted by Merickel Construction for lot drainage in Hollow Park. Merickel - ChristIe Question Engineer reported on Merickel-Christle case. City to retain indemnity bond until matter has been settled. Plant Operation Agreement Method examination. Data flow available to be provided by engineering firm. Land Ti tIe Abstract search to be made on north side - property abutting plant area. Mini Convention June lOth Mini Convention day attendance approved for members attending Ayes: Schneider, Reber, WeYrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Resignation of Al Maleska Resignation presented. A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Reber to accept resignation of Maleska from City Planning Commission. Resig- nation placed on file. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None 687 Planning Commission AäpOintment A motion was ma e by Weyrens seconded by Schneider to approve appoint- ment of Mrs. Dick (Marlene) Schroeder to the City Planning Commission filling the vacancy. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Khevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Posting Meeting Notice A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to direct clerk to post all council meeting notices on City Hall entrance. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Bills presented A motion was made by Reber seconded by Weyrens to approve bills as presented. Fire equipment statement to receive further examination and determination. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Khevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. Parking ticket question Parking ticket disputed for lack of sign posting on particular street refused council rebate. Motion to adjourn made at 12:40 a.m. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Khevel. Nayes: None. Motion carried. ~~ City Clerk