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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 [08] Aug 22 Tuesday, August 22, 1978 841 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council met on Tuesday, August 22, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall to conduct an informational meeting relating to the 6th Avenue South East and Able Street Improvement Project No. 78-6012. Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Steve Dehler, Mike Husen; Clerk Bob Johnson; Attorney Tom Jovanovich; Engineer Joe Bettendorf. Others Present: Gerald M. Derr, Marty Meyer, Bill Langston, Robert Rau, Mark R. Plantenberg, James J. Eller, Dave Bartz, John W. Honer, Charles Karnik~ Elmer J. Rakotz, Carolyn Bushman. Project Information: Bid information and project costs were presented by Engineer Joe Bettendorf for 6th Avenue - Able Street Project No. 78-6012. Street Repairs: Question of grading and other repairs City would make if project is not undertaken. City would grade and fill wash outs. Vote Taken On Project: A standing vote was taken on Project approval. Seven voted yes plus Bill Bruemmer voted yes by letter for a total of eight. Total persons voting - 12. Assessment method questioned by Bill Rice. A 20 year amortization period requested by majority vote with interest on unpaid principal at 8% per annum. Award of Bid: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to award bid to Hardrives, Inc. as per bid submitted. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens. Opposed: Husen Motion carried. Assessment Hearing: Assessment hearing to be held on September 7, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Question of greater assessment placed on side yards (50%) - furtber examination to be made. Informational meeting ended at 8:30 p.m. East Side Project: Engineer reported problem of obtaining concrete on East Side Project curbing in Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition. Resolution: July 22, 1978 Fire Department Gambling License - wording for resolution granting gambling license. The City of st. Joseph does hereby grant a gambling license to the st. Joseph Fire Department to conduct gambling allowed by Minnesota Statutes. The City of st. Joseph does hereby waive the bond require- ment in issuing the gambling license to the st. Joseph Fire Department. Beer License: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve beer license for st. Joseph Fire Department. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler,' Weyrens, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Hearing - 9:10 p.m.: Ed Kacures presented barking dogs problem. Police Depart- ment to handle complaints by personal contact with dog owner. Street Maintenance Forman Report: Reported condition of City pickup warrants replacement. Requests presented: tractor tires, revolving light, Army truck plow equipment. Taufen to obtain costs. () Ii 0 o ~3' /~ Shade Tree Program Report: Revenue Sharing Assurances Statement: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler authorizing Mayor signature on Revenue Sharing Statement of Assurances for Entitlement period No. 10. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, I'leyrens, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Election Judges: The following list of election Judges for September 12, 1978 was approved on motion by Reber seconded by schneider. Election Judges - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mag Schneider - 363-7620 Marlene Maleska - 363-8356 barry Roeder - 363-7536 Rose ~!ayer - 363-7753 Laurie Terwey - 363-8658 Counter Judges - 8:00 p.m. Ben Kremer - 363-4321 liIerl Gretch - 363-7582 Al Maleska - 363-8356 Herman Schneider- 363-7620 Ida Johnson Robert Johnson Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Garbage Contract: August 10, 1978 - retype old contract - obtain signatures. R-4 District: Report by Husen. Limited PRD for consideration - September 5th meeting with John Miller and Planning Commission. Planning Commission Candidates: Hub Klein, Ron Rutz, Bob Rau, Jim Wensel. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve Hub Klein and James Wensel for planning Commission membership. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens, Husen. Nayes: None ;\!otion carried. Housing Rental Ordinance: Final preparation in progress. Park and Recreation Board: Meeting scheduled for some time next week. Disbursements of grant funds - after Council approval. Fire Pension Requests: Fire Department request for pension increase from $2,500.00 to $6,000.00 per lump sum payment to be reviewed and projected by City audit firm. Contract Bonding: Contractor bonding question to be reviewed for City consid- eration and adoption. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to adjourn at 11:40 p.m. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens, Husen. Nayes: None ;I!otion carried. rib!«!=: City Clerk