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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH MINNESOTA July 15, 1976
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Thursday,
July 15, 1976 at 8 p.m.
Members present Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens Jr., Steve Dehler, I
Mayor Harry Knevel; Clerk Bob Johnson; Attorney John Knapp; Engineer Joe
Bettendorf.
Also present County Commissioner Ia Vern Plantenberg, County Engineer Bill
Rice.
Purpose of meeting to open bids on College Ave and Railroad Crossing Relocation
Project. The following bids were received:
Metro Engineering, Inc. ------------ $79,433.00
Landwehr Heavy Moving -------------- 65,208.25
North Central Underground, Inc. ---- 69,844.39
Engineer to check bids for accuracy. County Commissioner Plantenberg
indicated board would partici.pate as long as bid is not over 5% above bid
estimate.
Paul Molitor, contractor, leter of guarantee presented relating to sewer and water
service installation to Lot 1. Blk 1 Eastern Park - guántee for I year.
Blacktop to be repaired. Copy on file.
A motion was made by Weyrens secùnded by Dehler to remove ban on building
permit issuance to Honer Homes, Inc. due to receipt of guarantee from
Molitor Contracting. I
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyr'ens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Light installation: A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Schneider to
approve installation of a 175 MY street light on 1st Ave NW and intersection
of vacated Fir Street.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyr'ens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Street intersection improvement at Minnesota Street and 2nd AvE NVl discussed.
Engineer indicated bids were accurate - on College Ave and R.R. relocation
project.
Accept Bid A motion was made by Reber seconded by Weyrens to accept low bid of
Landwehr Heavy Moving subject to approval by County.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyr'ens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Liquor Dealers Present: Reuben Wien.er, Dale Schneider, Mark Zimmer
First complaint recieved was against Midway Bar dated 5/30/76. (persons
in bar after hours). No notification of persons in bar made to owner -
complaint dismissed.
Complaint dated 6/24/76 - Midway Bar - liquor on bar and persons in I
establishment at 1:35 a.m. - Kelly Fleming stated the time was about
1:10 a.m/ actual - clocks 15 to 20 minutes ahead in Midway Bar, according
to Fleming and Wiener. Officer Young reported incident logged with
Sheriff office at time of oêëurrence. Wiener reported employees cleaning
and door was open. Fred Dold was listed as an employee - Dold reported
mistaken for Stearns County deputy present.
Officer Young reported his watch indicated 1:35 a.m.
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All Complain~Dismissed: Mayor Knevel recommended all complaints be dismissed.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Weyrens to dismiss the following
I complaints: Midway Bar 5/30/76 and 6/24/76 -- Salls Bar 6/19/76.
Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
4th of July complaint: Midway Bar complaint dated 7/4/76 - case of beer sold
off-sale on July 4th. Police report of incident presented. Copy oAfile.
Mayor suggested Wiener be given wa~g and dismiss complaint of July 4th.
Complaint dismissed:
A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Reber to dismiss the above complaint.
Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Mark Zimmer - LaPlayette: No complaint. Matter of over-flow crowd to street with
bottles, glasses, etc. Control question - Problem of unannounced events
(College) creating sudden large crowd cited by Zimmer. Posting of signs
considered by Zimmer. Council suggested Zimmer exercise every effort to
contain liquor operation within premises.
Rakotz car use statement: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler
to pay the Rakotz bill for personal car use in place of police car on
July 4th in amount of $13.83. Ayes: Knevel, Schneider, Weyrens, Dehler.
Nayes: Reber. Motion carried.
Softball Play in baseball park: Problems examined. Recreation dept. to further
study matter.
Planning Commission Reports: Planning Commission reports were presented by Weyrens.
I Medical Clinic Report: Dehler presented a report on Medical Clinic Board -
Grant status - for planning purposes - The st. Joseph - Cold Spring
Area Medical Planning Counc il has received a $40,000 federal grant,
reported by Dehler. St. Johnls Mall Center to prepare documents.
Air Conditioner Purchase: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to
approve purchase of an air conditioner for Clerk office - approx. cost
$339.95. Ayes: all Nayes: none. Motion carræœd.
Motion to Adjourn: Made at 11:05 p.m.
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