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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA Sept. 23, 1976
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in special session Thursday
September 23, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. I
Members present: Harry J. Knevel, Mayor; Councilm en: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber,
Hugo WeyrensJr., Steve Dehler; Clerk, Bob Johnson; Attorney, John Knapp.
Also present: Mike Loso, Fire Chief, Bill Lorentz Police Chief, James Landwehr,
Paul Brinkman. (Dick Taufen - 11:30 p.m.)
Approval of Minutes dated 7/22 - 8/5 - 8/11 - 9/5.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to approve above dated
minutes as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Fire Advisory Board Report Report of first meeting presented by Board Member Schneider
and Chief Mike Loso. Fire Truck purchase report presented. Bill Wasner would
build tanker for Dept. for old Ford pumper unit. Trade recommended by Fire
Chief Loso. Feb - March completion date possible.
Fire Truck Trade A motion was made by Schn~ider seconded by Weyrens to trade Ford
pumper and GMC Tanker for re-constructed tanker unit to Bill Wasner.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Fire Board
Meeting Report Fire Advisory Board meeting fee of $20.00 per meeting has been de- I
ferred until a future meeting.
Radio communication on new trucks discussed. Chief requested purchase of
2 mobile units for trucks at this time - ($3800 approx.)(4-channel units).
Further study - township - Fire Advisory Board. Open house in Ootobér
reported by Fire Chief.
Application of Jerry Baggenstoss for Fire Dept. membership No. 30 - approved
on motion by Weyrens seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None.
Area Medical Council St. Joseph - Cold Spring Area Medical Planning Council Rep-
resentatives: James Landwehr, Paul Brinkman, Steve Dehler were present.
Group presented plans of Medical Council. History of SCAMP Council presented.
Medical clinic needs cited - $79,000 grant received - recruitment of medical
doctors cited as largest problem. Additional informational meetings in futu~e.
5 Minute recess - 9:20
Council re-eonvened at 9:25 p.m.
RR Crossing Project Railroad Crossing & CSAH #2 Project assessments examined -
20 year assessment period established. Assessment hearing date of October 21,
1976 and 20 year assessment period at s% interest approved on motion by Bud I
Reber seconded by Hugo Weyrens.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None.
Mailed notice of hearing and assessment role copy to property owners.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to approve council attendance
at Regional meeting of Minnesota League Cities at Cold Spring on Wednesday
October 6, 1976
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A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Dehler to approve an estimated expenditure
of $60.00 for additional copies of police related ordinances.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
I Nayes: None
Primary Election canvass completed and approved on motion by Reber seconded by
Weyrens.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nay~s : None
Ceta program terminations examined and discussed - further study necessary.
Council to meet prior to Sept. 30 termination date to evaluate information
on hand.
Water & Sewer Permit Change A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to
approve Water & Sewer permit fee of $150.00 includes meter, reader, installation
tapping, permits and second meter (replacement meter) to be provided by City
at no charge to property owner.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel
Nayes: NOne
Purchases approval
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Weyrens to approve preparation of bid
advertisement for City Police car.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
A motion was made by Weyrens seconded by Reber to approve purchase of 325 feet
of cadium plated chain for street posts.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Khevel.
Nayes: None
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Weyrens to approve purchase of
200 ft @ .95 of sewer cable for sewer roder unit.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Khevel.
Nayes: None
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve Chev truck front end
repair.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Weyrens to approve installation of
light at west end skating rink. Aprrox cost $25.00 - 35.00.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Dehler, Knevel.
Nayes: None
Motion to adjourn made at 12:15 A.M.
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o ert G. Jo n,
City Clerk