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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 [05] Mar 24 May 24, 1979 891 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in special session on Thursday, May 24, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. ln city Hall. I- Members Present: Mayor Hugo Weyrens, Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Steve Dehler, Mike Husen. Clerk Bob Johnson. Others Present: Bill Lorentz reported there are eleven applicants for the police officer position. Written and agility tests will be conducted June 4. Spring Fling Report: Chief Lorentz reported many liquor violations with seven arrests at the annual J.C.- Rec. Assn. sponsored "Spring Fling". City Clerk to notify J.C. 's President Jerry Frieler, Recreation Association President Terry Schwab and Parish 4th of July Committee Chairman Al Theisen, to attend Council meeting on June 21, 1979 to discuss and re-examine policy relating to the Spring Fling and 4th of July cele- brations. Patrolman Salary Schedule: Salary for police patrolman examined and reviewed. Suggested salary scale copies presented to Council members by Council- , man Mike Husen. f Public Hearing - 8:00 p.m.: ' The City Council conducted a public hearing on Thursday, May 24, 1979 j at 8:00 p.m. in City Hall. Purpose of the hearing: to consider an Interim Zoning Ordinance (Moratorium) at this time. Thirty three persons had signed the attendance sheet. The hearing was opened by I Mayor Weyrens at 8:00 p.m. with the explanation and report of the publication of hearing notice time appearing in the newspaper a day past the legal time requirement prior to hearing date. A second publication has been scheduled for May 26 for a second hearing to be held on June 7, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Weyrens presented the follow- ing reasons for an Interim Zoning (Moratorium) at this time: The interim ordinance prohibits all pending and future requests for rezoning, subdivision and platting, special use permits, variances and annexation into the city while the present comprehensive plan is being amended. The interim ordinance does not prohibit building per- mitsfor uses which are currently allowed under the zoning ordinance and does not prohibit building permits for buildings on lands which are already platted. The comprehensive plan is a statement of policy, goals, standards, and maps for guiding the physical, social and economic development of the municipality. As such, it is the basic plan which protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of st. Joseph. The comprehensive plan also provides the basis and rationale for the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulation ordinance. The present comprehensive plan was adopted in 1962 and is presently 17 years old. The population of the city has doubled since the time of the last comprehensive plan. Needless to say, the existing com- a prehensive plan is outdated and is in need of revision. - The amended comprehensive plan will be completed sometime this summer. Once completed the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulation ordin- ance will be amended to reflect the policies and plans of the new comprehensive plan. It is anticipated that a rough draft of the ann ~Lß¿ comprehensive plan ívill be submitted to the planning commission in June, 1979. In order to protect the planning process of the amendment to the com- prehensive plan the city may pass a moratorium on all plats and re- I zoning until the comprehensive plan is complete. This will prevent zoning changes and plats which may not correspond í,¡i th the goals and policies of the new comprehensive plan. Once the comprehensive plan is completed the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations will be changed to reflect the updated goals and objectives of the compre- hensive plan. At that time all development may proceed according to the new zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. It is antici- pated that there will be no need for piece meal rezoning after that time. A second reason for the interim ordinance or moratorium is that the city must assess the future capabilities of the waste water treatment plant. At present the plant is íyorking at 75 to 80% capacity. The limited capacity in the waste water treatment plant may not meet the needs of the communitJT for development in the near future. Before any more of this capacity is used the City must assess the following matters: 1 ) How will the limited capacity which remains be allocated among the competing interests in the city. 2) Is it feasible to expand our plant or should we hook up to the st. r Cloud system. ( 3 ) How and who is going to pay for the plant expansion of hooking up to the st. Cloud system. None of these matters have been researched. The city intends to do so before any more of the plants capacity is used up. A third reason for the moratorium is to develop a platting ordinance I which is consistant with the comprehensive plan and ívhich will adequately protect the city's interest in dealing \vith developers in platting the lands. The present platting ordinance is 18 years old and does not properly protect the city's and communities interest in dealing \vith developers, especially in light of existing special assessment law. The interim ordinance is not meant to stop development. The moratorium is a device to allQív orderly and rational debate on what should be placed in the comprehensive plan. If pending projects are allowed before the plan is completed there is a danger that the city will have an area ,vhich is not consistant \Úth the comprehensive plan. The mor- atorium will allow all citizens, residents, developers and property owners a forum where the new ordinances may be worked out to every- ones mutual benefit. Joe Bettendorf, City engineer, presented a brief summary of water supply and wastewater plant capacity, stating city water supply appeared to be adequate although no studies have been made. The engineer indicated the wastewater plant was at 75 - 80% capacity. Engineer Bettendorf also presented a short resume of the present wastewater plant upgrading project in which plant effluent will be pumped 2.8 miles to the Sauk River. Orginally PCA and EPA directions required phosphorous removal at the plant. The city entered this plant upgrading project a federal- state and 10% local funding program 9 years ago. At present the city I has completed step 2 with plans and specs for step 3 completed lli1d waiting for funding approval. Engineer Bettendorf again stated that plant upgrading project will not increase plant capacity. Design capacity of the plant is 325,000 gals. per day average. Once another 954 people are added, the plant will be 8Ç)0 '<LcD at design capacity, quality of treatment will begin to drop, standards established by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not be attained, the engineer explained. Some of the City officials and others are saying let's look at this problem now before we reach the point of full I capacity, engineer Bettendorf added. When questioned by a resident when plant capacity might be reached, the engineer replied it could happen in 3 or 2 or 1 year depending upon the rate of development. The 964 population remaining before capacity is reached does not in- clude Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition, currently being developed by Landmark Realty. The estimate of population for that development has been placed at 550 - 600 persons. If all areas in the present Orderly Annexation Zones on the east side were included in the population count, plant capacity would be exceeded by 528 people. After the Council had heard all persons wishing to speak for or against the proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance (Moratorium) , a motion was made by Councilman Bud Reber and seconded by Councilman Herman Schneider to direct Clerk to publish hearing notice on May 26, 1979 for a second hearing on Interim Zoning Ordinance, to be held on June 7, 1979. Voting for the motion: Schneider, Reber, Weyrens. Voting against motion: Husen, Dehler. Motion carried. The hearing was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion by Councilman Husen seconded by Councilman Schneider. Ayes: schneider, Reber, Weyrens, Husen, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. (The hearing has been recorded on tape.) . Public Hearing No. 2 : Preliminary plat - Millstream Addition. The second hearing of the evening opened at 9:30 p.m. Purpose of the hearing: to consider the - preliminary plat of Millstream Addition as presented by James and Donald Landwehr of Landmark Realty. Engineer Joe Bettendorf presented the plans and specs for water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer for the pre- liminary plat. Two options were presented for utility service to the area. Persons living on West Minnesota Street requested more consideration be given to traffic control on County Road 2. They also noted the need for a second entrance to the proposed addition. West Minnesota Street residents also felt the development should not be permitted until a second exit is provided north of the proposed plat to County Road 75. City Attorney Jovanovich cited a need for entering into an agreement with developer regarding project financing. Councilman Bud Reber, Council representative on the City Park Commis- S10n, objected to the use of the name Millstream as it is also the name of the 38 acre city park under development and located north of the proposed plat. Objectiòns were expressed to name similarity causing confusion in the application of special assessments in city Hall and COQDty Auditor office. Councilman Husen expressed his opinion that the use of same would compliment each development area. Engineer Bettendorf stated drainage study and plans had storm water draining in I the Watab River northwest of the proposed new addition. Most concern was expressed about the additional traffic problems and the one entrance- exit feature of the plat. other speed and traffic problems on County Road 2 were examined and reviewed. Question of sewer and water specs not having been included in preliminary plat approved by Planning Commission was examined. E3f:í} Councilman Schneider and Engineer Bettendorf are to determine best option for utility service to neí~ proposed development area. Council- man Husen proposed City approve or disapprove land use relating to new addition. Mayor recommended preliminary plat be returned to Planning Commission to consider traffic problems and additional exits. Attorney read procedures relating to preliminary plat. t -- A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to send the plat back to Planning Commission for traffic study and sewer and water recomenda- tions. Plat to be returned to Council by June 7 for consideration on June 7. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Hearing closed on motion by Schneider seconded by Reber. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. (Hearing recorded on tape) Liquor Questions: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to instruct City Attorney to send to local bar owners a notice of law relating to sale of 20 gallons of beer or more. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None ;'Iotion carried. Sunday Liquor: Councilman Husen requested legal opinion on í~hether City can lssue Sunday on-sale liquor license if establishment does not meet proper criteria as required by state statute. City attorney indi- cated the City cannot issue license if state statute requirements are not met. City - st. Ben's Meeting: July 9 at 8:00 p.m. has been tentatively set as the meeting date of City Council and representatives of the Convent and College of st. Benedict. Cloverdale Estates - Curb and Gutter, Driveways: Question of driveway install- ations in Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addn. examined. Engineer Bettendorf indicated curb and gutter must be cut and removed, new apron to be poured. A bad valve box in street was also reported - 8th Ave. S. E. Kenko, Inc., Cloverdale project contractor, reportedly not completely finished. Project has not been closed out to date. Alley Surfacing: Engineer to provide preliminary cost estimates on dOí~town alley surfacing. June 21 hearing to be published and scheduled. Street Light Change: City Clerk reported several area cities had changed or were in process of changing street lighting from fluorescent to hi- pressure sodium. Nearby installations of 250 Wand 400 W hi-pressure sodium will be examined and compared prior to ordering the local change- over. The lighting change will result in monthly savings and energy conservation. Hi-pressure sodium also provides more light, according to NSP officials. Ball Park Drain: Drainage from ~nd Avenue North West creating serious washouts at ball park drain at right field foul line. city maintenance depart- ment to eliminate with bituminous spillway. Cost estimate around . $150.00. Guard rail additions to be installed. College Avenue Street Repair: Street repair on College Avenue fronting new bank -- reported under repair. Hardrives, Inc. doing repair for Weidner, Inc. Clerk reported $500.00 escrOí~ deposit still retained by city for street restoration. 89~ Harold Reber Property: Question of retaining wall or fencing to improve con- ' 11..-' ditions at the Harold Reber property abutting the east-west alley north of the new post office considered and reviewed by Council. Concrete footing with wood fencing or split rail fencing to be con- sidered for an area at west end of driveway to property line on west side. Councilman Bud Reber to re-examine options. Well No. T Test Hole: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve hiring of Al Donabauer well drilling firm to test drill hole at Well No. 1 site. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Maintenance Buildîng Report: The 45' X 60' preliminary specs for the proposed new city maintenance building were examined and reviewed upon presen- tation by Councilman Reber. Estimate cost placed at $23,900 - $30,000. Payment of Bills: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve pay- ment of two bills: 1) Creations picture framing and signs. 2) Clerk mileage and refund on purchase of two tapes for the city recorder. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjourhment: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to adjourn at 12:30 a.m. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~ßI~ Robert G. Johnson City Clerk I.~!I "'/'-r I ~~LVL-rC /'- v. I .ßA r V,tJrr'~ ~GJ~~ß · ! - -' ~- -/.>} . ./ - ." --' - , ---- /' './ <~ ~/ ~ ' Ik;:''4ez< f'''tH~Ú¿ .' ;.>-//:y~~~ ~.a./ ~ Iii "~w.-~"r(~,\v~-0' (è.J¡ ('~(jAI4 . . ~ ", <".,// ) '0.. ~ -:J ~,l:~;:~~ ~~#éX:=M ¡~ /? 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