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858 Thursday, December 7, 1978
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the city Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, December 7, 1978 at 7:30 pm. ln
City Hall.
Members Present: Acting Mayor Herman Schneider; Councilmen Bud Reber, Steve I
Dehler. Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens arrive later. Absent: Mike Husen,
at Planning Conference in Minneapolis. Treasurer Leo Sadlo.
others Present: Nita Fleming, James Landwehr, James Wensel, Ken Twit.
Mrs. Reuben Wiener and Diane Baggenstoss were also in attendance.
Treasurer Report: Treasurer Leo Sadlo presented the monthly treasurer's fund
report.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve treasurer
report as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve payment of
the Grant Anticipation note in the amount of $25,000.00 due January 1,
1979. The note was related to the EPA-PCA Wastewater plant upgrading
grant to defray engineering costs for Step I of the grant program
until federal and state funds were received. The note will be paid
from General Revenue or Revenue Sharing and Grant Anticipation Funds.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes Approved: Minutes of July 27, August 10, 22, 31, 1978 were approved
as presented on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler. I
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hockey Group: James Wensel, James Landwehr and Ken Twit were present and
urged Council approve construction and operation of an ice arena.
Mr. Landwehr indicated the st. Cloud Hockey Association would make
their decision soon regarding arena location. Landwehr also stated
the City of st. Cloud had now indicated an interest in the second
arena. Reported CPA doing an arena financial analysis had not
submitted h.s report as yet. Group to further advertise arena question
in next few weeks and requested Council give the project its enthus-
iastic support. The Council did not agree to the advertising support
beyond mention of the resolution previously passed at the November 9,
1978 meeting.
Formal Assessment Policy: A revised special assessment policy will be prepared
by attorney and engineer.
Property Organization: Options presented by City Attorney. Attorney to further
research purchase of property question - 1) Outright purchase, 2)
Purchase on contract for deed, 3) Option to purchase for definite
price, 4) Option to purchase with acceleration clause based on increase
in value of property for this area, 5) Option to purchase by right of
first refusal, 6) Option to purchase with value of land determined by
appraisal - three appraisors - City select one, owner select one, and I
appraisors select one, 7) Purchasing land and then leasing it to
presen~ owners with monthly p~~ents, ~) Purchase remainder interest in
land wlth present owners retalnlng a llfe estate. .
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Engineer Bettendorf: Engineer Bettendorf arrived at 9:00 p.m. bO
Properties north side of Highway #75 abutting Plant areas to the
west examined.
Force Main: Project moving forward - force main route on 2nd Avenue North West O.K.
,- Roske Property: Susan Roske property - water and sewer question examined -
drainage question to require additional study.
East Side Project: Davies Company, material supplier, reportedly filed on bond
on East Side Project. City required to pay Davies on Joint Payee method
or withhold amount Kenko owes Davies Company.
Service extension installation question examined - Council to insist
contractor bring services to required level in Cloverdale Estates 2nd
Addition.
6th Avenue Project: Engineer to finalize Project 78-6012. Final estimate for
approval on December 28, 1978.
Minnesota Street Drainage: Engineer reported and presented drainage survey on
East Minnesota between 4th and 5th Avenue South East. Excess gravel at
5th Avenue corner to be removed in spring if necessary.
Seal Coating: Street seal coating question to recieve engineering study.
. Bills Presented: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve
payment of bills as presented.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler.
Nay~s : None Motion carried.
Conferences: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider approving Clerk
attendance at the following conferences: Hud - Minneapolis - Dec. 19,
Step II and III plant - Buffalo - Jan. 4, 1979.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Resolution - plant Step II: Be it resolved by the City Council of st. Joseph,
Minnesota, that it hereby accepts the grant offer from the State of
Minnesota in the amount of $4,950.00 for Step II - the design and
preparation of plans and specifications for a wastewater treatment
facility.
Be it further resolved that the City of st. Joseph authorizes Robert
G. Johnson, City Clerk, the designated representative, to sign all
documents necessary to the acceptance of this grant offer.
Resolution introduced by: Councilman Herman Schneider
Resolution seconded by: Councilman Donald Reber
Vote on Resolution: Voting for Resolution: Hugo B. Weyrens, Herman
Schneider, Donald Reber, Steve Dehler.
Absent and Not Voting: Councilman Mike Husen
Meeting Change: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to schedule
I next Council meeting by December 28, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn at 12:00 midnite made by Reber seconded by Schneider.
~vt~ Clerk