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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA April 29, 1976 t>8ö
The City Council met in special session on Thursday, April 29, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
in City Hall.
Members present: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens Jr., Steve Dehler,
Harry J. Knevel, Bob Johnson
Also present: Dick Taufen - Bill Lorentz (9:15)
The meeting was opened by Mayor Harry J. Knevel at 7:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Weyrens to approve engineering fee payment
on College Ave and R.R. Crossing relocation project - total due $2,531.70.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None.
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Railroad Easement: Councilman Weyrens presented Burlington Northern roadway lease A'~¿~~~~~
for council consideration. Letter also contained expression of appreciation
to city for services city has provided railroad in time of emergencies.
Letter on file.
A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Schneider to approve application for
lease as presented to council~
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel
Nayes: None.
R.R. Depot reportedly to be placed on bids. Scouts not interested.
A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Reber to approve purchase of a crimison
red maple tree as the "St Joseph American Revolution Bicentennial Tree". Tree to
be planted on "Arbor Day" April 30 in the City Park Shelter area.
Ayes; Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Councilman Schneider reported Well No 2 in excellent condition after screen clean
out project by Donabauer Well Co.
Motion made by Weyrens seconded by Schneider to approve March 18, 1976 minutes
as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve purchase of 6 voting booths
approx cost $300.00.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Police Report: Police Advisory Commission presented the follovdng recommendations:
1) Financing police reserve unit: increase on sale liquor licenses $200.00
non-intoxicating on-sale $50 and off-sale $20.
2) PCB salaries to be used as additional funds for financing reserve unit.
3) Present police protection be continued with tax increas~~ecessary.
4) $500 permit fee for parades /
5) No alcoholic beverages be permitted on any float in parades.
6) Police Chief request extra help from Waite Park thru mutual agreement
for parades.
Police Reserve By-laws: Copy and corrections to be prepared for final council action
on motion by Weyrens seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
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A & A Cleaning Service
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to schedule street sweeping
operation for College & 1!Lanesota Streets at this time with full city sweep
to be in July.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Budget Information & Financial Report Reviewed Capital Outlay requests examined -
priority and deferred capital expenditures were identified. Further discussion
to be held with dept. heads. 1975 financial and 1976 budget matters were
reviewed.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to adjourn at 12:45 a.m.
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City Clerk