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i 7 2 Thursday, February 22, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in special session on Thursday, February 22, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in
city Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud I
Reber, steve Dehler, Mike Husen. Clerk Bob Johnson. Attorney
Tom Jovanovich.
Others Present: Todd Reber and Jeff pfannenstein - Apollo High School students
were present to observe Council proceedings.
Sidewalk Snow Removal: Ordinance No.29 Sidewalk Ordinance examined. Attorney
to review st. Cloud procedures relating to sidewalk snow removal.
Roske Annexation: Petition presented for annexation of the Susan Roske property.
Council action tabled until re-zoning matters have been finalized.
Rec. Assn. Lease Agreement: st. Joseph Recreational Association request for
changes in the softball park area lease were presented. Copies of
the lease agreement indicating chages requested to be made for Council
consideration.
County Sheriff Present: Charles Grafft, Stearns County Sheriff, was present
to review county policing policies and other related matters.
Tape recording all calls into county office including estimated costs
were discussed. Further study and additional cost information to
follow. County-City training sessions, firearm drills, etc. were
suggested and are in planning stage according to Sheriff Grafft.
No information available at this time on the 911 emergency call I_
system.
January Police Report: Chief Lorentz presented the January inèident report. . -
Report placed on file.
Lorentz requested 1000 rounds of ammunition at an estimated cost of
$58.00. The purchase of ammunition was approved on a motion by Husen
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Daniel Funeral Home Request: The Daniel Funeral Home request for permit to
renovate and enlarge the present funeral home located on East Ash
Street was reviewed. Web Daniel to be advised to petition for
building permit. City Attorney to obtain additional information
from League of Cities.
Baseball Representatives: Representatives of the st. Joseph Joes amateur
baseball team, Charley Burg and Pat Schneider, presented a request
for chain link fencing of baseball field outfield area. General
fencing cost quotes including installation were submitted for Council
consideration. The request for fencing has been made each year over
the past three or four seasons. Estimated cost of $2400.00 installed,
presented with the request the City assume $1900.00 of the cost.
other areas and organizations to be contacted for assistance in the
project. I
Council Motion on Fencing: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to
table fencing question for further study.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Community Education Group: The possibility of the Community Education group
assisting in the SUIT@er recreation progr3Æ to receive Council study.
Sewer TV Project: A motion was made by Schneider seoo~ded by Dehler to require
plaunt & Anderson to provide city with a good tape on TV sewer job.
First tape had been defective.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Rebe:é' , Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Fire Report: Information presented by Fire Advisory Board member Herman Schneider.
Pagers purchased and received - Valve approved by Board along with
State Association dues.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve purchase
of the gate valve for the Bean truck for $485.00, state dues in the
amount of $40.00.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Engineering Proposal: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve
Carley engineering proposal for 1979 as presented.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schne ide::.~, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Water Freeze: Water shut offs below grade prcblem cited - City employees
required to excavate to reach service shut offs in Cloverdale Estates
Seconded Addition. The matter to be presented to project engineers
including Council objections.
Snow Plowing: Policies on Minnesota Street reviewed - drainage need cited on
north side of Min~esota Street (Krebsbach garage east to corner).
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to pay snow emer-
gency removal in the amount of $436.02 from the snow removal fund.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve 3.2 beer
license for Rec. Assn. on May 11 - 12 for the annual Spring Fling.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve st. Pat's
Day permit with last years stipulations attached.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve Clerk
attendance at Clerk Conference on March 21-22-23 in Brainerd.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to approve Civil
Defense Director to workshop in Minneapolis on March 9, 1979.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve tree inspec-
tors attendance at Shade Tree workshop.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve Mayor
and Clerk attendance at legislative conference in st. Paul on March 1,
1979.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Scout Building: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve place-
ment of Scout building on east side of plant road parallel to north
fence line no more than 10' south of fence line.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Mail Delivery Question: Population question - to be discussed with Postmaster
relating to City mail deliveries.
Minutes Approved: A motion was made by Husen to amend minutes of September 7,
1978 to include a request by Husen to approve a $2000.00 expenditure
of Revenue Sharing funds for public information and communication.
Seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to approve October
11 and January 18 minutes as presented.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn made by Schneider at 12:20 a.m. seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Robert G. 0 son
City Clerk