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86 Thursday, May 10, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, May 10, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in City
Hall.
Members Present: Acting Mayor Herman Schneider; Councilmen Bud Reber, steve I
Dehler, Mike Husen; Clerk Bob Johnson; Treasurer Leo Sadlo.
Treasurer Report: City Treasurer Leo Sadlo presented the monthly fund report.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve the treasurer
report as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Park Land Deed - Sale of Property: Letter from City Attorney Tom Jovanovich,
relating to sale of park property, presented. Copies to Council.
Minutes Approved: Minutes of March 22, 1979. Minutes of the April 5, 1979
meeting was corrected as follows:
. . towing charges by the City, dUe to misunderstanding
resultihg directly frOm the conversation between Mr. Roman
Reber ahd street Commissioner Dehler, and refer parking etc.
The correcting motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve minutes of
March 22, 1979 as presented and minutes of April 5, 1979 as corrected.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. 1
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Sno:""Joes: Ray Harlander and Ron Zenzen were present, representing the Sno-Joes.
They requested permission to erect a structure in Millstream Park -
on lease basis - for storage and meetings. Advised to meet with Park
Board for their consideration and advice.
Millstream Park Fence: Damaged fence at Millstream Park reportedly repaired.
pump Repair - Water Department: Acting Mayor Schneider reported bearing and
seal malfunction of filtration plant motor. Replacement ordered.
Pat Schneider - Recreation Director: Pat Schneider was present regards summer
recreation program. Hiring an assistant program director was con-
sidered by the Council.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve expenditure
of $480.00 (160 hours @ 3.00) for a Summer Recreation Director assistant.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
N aye s : None Motion carried.
Sponsor: Recreation Association offered to sponsor youth baseball program.
Council agreed to Recreation Association sponsorship.
street Light Change: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve I
street lighting change of nine fluorescents to high pressure sodium.
Ayes: Schneider, Rober, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Daniel Funeral Home Representatives: Tom Daniel and Dave Daniel of Daniel~s
Funeral Home were present regards expansion of present funeral parlor.
Requesting variance or re-zoning to permit addition. Re-siding and
-- re-roofing planned this spring. A remodeling - expansion plan was
presented. It includes rear surfaced parking lot. Daniel's indicated
they contacted neighbors and presented a statement of support from
some area residents (12 signatures). Daniel's were informed request
for re-zoning must return to Planning Commission or the present zoning
ordinance would have to be amended to permit a funeral home in an R-2
area. Councilman Husen suggested amendment of zoning ordinance.
zoning Board of Appeals would conduct a public hearing after question
has been submitted to Planning Commission. Interim Zoning and Sub-
division Regulation Ordinance information presented to Daniel's.
Question of parking lot size raised. Attorney Jovanovich suggested
a variance rather than re-zöning. Jovanovich also stated that the
Council is limited in its decision to amend zoning Ordinance No. 59.
The Daniels were advised to petition Planning Commission requesting
a variance on re-zoning. Advised to submit request to Planning
Commission Chairman Ben Kremer. A public hearing will be required.
Midway Bar Hearing - 9:30 P.M.: Mr. & Mrs. Art Lamprecht were present because of
alleged liquor violation. Attorney informed licensees of their rights.
Licensees were also notified if objecting to council recommendation
they may request another hearing.
Police evidence presented by Chief Lorentz, March 20, 1979 date of
violation for selling liquor to minor. Statement made to Chief Lorentz
indicating minor was drinking at Midway Bar.
A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler that the City of st.
Joseph resolve to suspend the liquor license of Lamprecht, Inc. dba
Midway Bar for a period of one week due to seriousness of violation
presented during hearing tonight (May 10, 1979) . The period of
suspension shall commence on June 3 and continue through June 9, 1979.
voting for motion: Husen, Dehler, Schneider.
voting against motion: Reber. Motion carried.
Attorney Jovanovich advised licensee of right to protest this hearing
and request another hearing on license suspension.
(a tape of this hearing has been placed on file until disposition
of this matter has been completed).
City Engineer: Joe Bettendorf city engineer reports: Kenko Inc. reportedly
coming in Tuesday or Wednesday of next week for Kenko inspection in
Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addn.
Sewer~ine Measures: Engineer Bettendorf presented an estimate of sewer line
measurement - 2 st. Bens sewer manholes - described recording device
operation flow recording - monitoring 30 days.
$965.00 - I manhole (2 - $1300 - $1400)
July 15 - Oct 15, period of monitoring.
Millstream Add: Engineer reported he will no longer work on Millstream Addn.
project - completing feasibility report - after completion engineering
firm will first consult council on possible conflict of interest
projects.
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EI Paso Sewer: Attorney Jovanovich presented information on sanitary sewer
easement and proposed expansion at El Paso Club & Lanes question
of building over or moving manhole. straigh~ing line, to by pass
existing manhole in problem area, cost estimate of $4000 to $5000.
Easement will be provided if line is moved - cost to be shared -
further negotiation to be made. -
Scout Bldg Lease: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve
lease agreement with Scout Troop #84 for placement of bldg in Waste-
water plant area.
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Schneider
Nayes: NOne
Salary Increase - Part-time Police: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by
Husen to approve salary increase to $5.00 per hour for part time
patrolmen with a maximum of part time patrol hours set at 40 hours
per week until a third full time officer is hired.
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Schneider
Nayes: None
A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to pay the $5.00
per hour salary increase for part time officers retroactive to the
first day they worked alone. (1 day)
Ayes: Husen, Dehler.
Nayes: Reber
Abstaining: Schneider. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to close alley for auction at
Henry Court - Bill Baggenstoss residence on May 15 - 2p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Schneider
Nayes: NOne
Liquor Applications: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve
the following liquor applications for 1979-80 licensing period:
El Paso club & Lanes, Inc. ; Lamprecht, Inc. dba Midway Bar;
Dale Schneider dba Sal's Bar & Cafe; La Playette, Inc. Mark zimmer,Manager;
American Legion Post 328, dba Legion Club; Graffi ti , Inc. HOí'lard Zimmer;
st. Joseph Liquor Shoppe, Dave Hollander.
Watts Electric Softball field project: A motion was made by Reber seconded by
Husen to approve final payment to Watt's Eeectric, Long Prairie,
in the Millstream Softball Field #2, lighting project, ívi th the
following stipulations:
1 ) City receives list of suppliers and subs
2) All lein waivers are in order.
3 ) State certificate of tax withholding has been received by City
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Schneider
Nayes: None
Clerk Institute: On motion by Reber seconded by Husen the council approved the
City Clerk attendance at the Clerk's Institute Year II at the U. of
Minnesota June 18 thru 22.
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen, Schneider.
Nayes: None
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Engineering Alley Surfacing: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber
to instruct engineer to estimate total cost and establish grades
in the quarter alley encompassing new bank area.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
I Nayes: None Motion carried
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to schedule public
hearing on alley surfacing project for June 21, 1979 at 8 p.m. ln
Ci ty Hall.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
Nayes: None Motion carried
Bills Presented: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to pay bills
as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
Nayes: None Motion carried
Fire Board Meeting: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve
purchase of protective clothing for 2 fire dept members (total cost
$550.00 city cost share.)
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
~axes. : ,None Motion carried
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Fire Convention: A motion by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve attendance
of 2 firemen to State Convention at Grand Rapids, MN - June 27 - 28
and 29.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
Nayes: None Motion carried
I Motion to adjourn was made at 1 A.M. by Reber seconded by Husen
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
Nayes: None Motion carried
City Clerk
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