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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 [06] Jun 07 BOP Thursday, June 7, 1979 JU Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, June 7, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Hugo Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, I steve Dehler, Mike Husen; Treasurer Leo Sadlo; Clerk Bob Johnson. Treasurer Report: Leo Sadlo, Treasurer, presented the monthly fund report. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to approve report as presented. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Planning Commission: Terms of new planning members: Tom Nahan - Jan. 1, 1980 Art Budde - Jan. 1, 1982 Phil Durkee - Jan 1, 1981 Appointments made by Mayor with Council approval on motion by Husen seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Contractors Licensing: Report by Clerk: Twelve licenses have been issued to date. Several bond forms are being processed. APO: Meeting change reported by Mayor Weyrens. Waite Park Mayor to explain - APO operation to st. Cloud Council - question of over-staffing to be examined. Recycling program reported on APO agenda. I APO Representatives: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to certify the following officials as delegates to the APO organization: Hugo Weyrens, Ben Kremer, Steve Dehler. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. st. Cloud Legion Request for Funds: A communique from st. Cloud Legion on dona- tion for 4th of July fire works was presented. A motion was made by Dehler to table question seconded by Husen. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes Approved: April 19, May 10, May 15, 1979. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve minutes as presented and reviewed by Council. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Second Interîm Ordinance Hearing (Moratorium) : Hearing opened at 8:00 p.m. in the City fire hall by Mayor Weyrens. The Mayor presented purpose and reasons for the hearing on moratorium. Growth problems were cited, report on progress of the updating of City's comprehensive plan effected to be completed by Planning Commis- 1 sion under direction of the APO (Area Planning Organization) located in st. Cloud. After completion of the comprehensive plan the City zoning and platting ordinance will require upgrading. Mayor Weyrens also listed the following as areas requiring further council study: Hook-up charges, assessment policies, traffic patterns, College-Convent of st. Benedict role, cost to taxpayers, whether it will be waste- 8917 water plant expansion or connection to the st. Cloud system in the future. Considerable discussion related to the present upgrading of the City Comprehen- sive plan, its timetable, hearing procedures to allow residents to be heard, the plans .relationship to zoning and platting ordinances effect on building permits, special use permits and variances were also reviewed. After the Council heard all persons speaking for or against moratorium; Council- man Bud Reber made a motion to adopt the proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance, Mayor Weyrens vacated the chair to 'second' the motion. Voting for the motion an moritorium were: Mayor Weyrens, Councilman Bud Reber. Voting against motion on moritorium: Councilmen Mike Husen, steve Dehler, Herman Schneider. Motion failed. Committee of Whole Motion: A motion was made by Husen that City Council should form a special committee of the whole to address the entire question of growth. To direct City departments to begin study in their areas of responsibility. The city Council also to seek outside assistance. The motion was seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn hearing was made by Schneider seconded by Husen at 9:25 p.m. Ayes: schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. N aye s : None Motion carried. Forty-one persons signed the attendance sheet for this hearing. (The hearing was recorded on tape.) Public Hearing No. 2 : The hearing on the proposed preliminary plat for Millstream Addition opened at 9:25 p.m. 'James and Donald Landwehr presented information relating to the proposed new plat. Information on streets-exits and entrances was presented as requested. Five residents on West Minn- esota expressed need and desire for a second entrance-exit to the north to County Road 75. Deep concern was expressed over the large volume of traffic from the 47 house proposed plat to County Road 2. The developer indicated the owner of the land north of the proposed plat was not interested in selling at this time, but suggested City consider condemnation to provide for the exit-entrance to County Road 75. Sewer and water service proposed for the new plat were presented by Engineer and were determined by Engineer Bettendorf and Councilman Schneider. A question regarding sanitary sewer easements and line capacity in the connection to Hollow Park was presented and reviewed. Individual costs, placement of hydrants, question of individual sewer lifts, hook-up charges, stipulations relating to improvement costs were other questions presented for Council consideration. Attorney Jovanovich recommended cost stipulations be attached to agreement with developer. Bond retirement period must receive careful Council scrutiny. A motion was made by Councilman Dehler to approve preliminary plat of Millstream Addition on the condition the developer enter into a devel- opers contract to provide for the installation of streets, water, sewer, and other improvements before final plat is approved. The City shall have the right to determine all conditions in the Developers Agreement. Also to require an exit north to County Road 75. The motion was seconded by Schneider. voting for the motion: Dehler, Schneider. Voting against: Reber, Weyyens, Husen. Motion failed. 8'~8 '.C: , . 't.J C Reasons for voting against: Reber-(l) In respect of peoples wishes. (2 ) Traffic problems. (3 ) Need for Comprehensive plan update before approving additional plats. (4) Concerned about plant capacity and water system impact. Weyrens-(l) Traffic patterns. (2) Need for Comprehensive Plan completion. (3 ) Problems already visible. ( 4) Name use. Husen-(l) Because of north exit requirement to Highway 75, exit should be where old Highway 52 meets Highway 75. (2 ) Bechtold nor st. Ben's will provide land for road. (3 ) Poor planning principle. A motion to close hearing í~as made be Schneider seconded by Reber. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Hearing adjourned at 10:50 p.m. (Hearing recorded on tape.) Competitive Swim Program: The regular Council session opened at 10:50 p.m. James Graeve and John Merickel presented information and a request for $200.00 to initiate a competitive swim program. The program is designed to prepare swimmers for competition. Future costs will depend upon community response, according to Merickel. Costs for pool time and coaching fees were discussed. A motion was made be Husen seconded by Dehler to approve a $200.00 appropriation for the competitive swim program. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Test Well No. 1 Report: Al Donabauer, Donabauer Well Drilling, presented a report on test drilling near Well No. 1. He reported drilling dOíID to the 75' level without change. Donabauer recommended upgrading old Well No. 1 estimating the well will provide several more years of service. Estimated cost of upgrading was $1400.00. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to acid treat and upgrade Well No. 1 as per Donabauer and Schneider recommendation and at the estimated cost of $1400.00. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Cloverdale Driveways: Poor construction reported on some Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition driveways. Engineer Bettendorf to re-examine installations. Kenko not final - some minor corrections necessary. Hardrives has some restoration remaining. Engineering Change: Joe Bettendorf, City Engineer, reported he will be leaving Carley Engineering, along with Engineer Gale Eastwood, on July 1, 1979. Both engineers will be joining the Pauly & Olson Architectural firm located in st. Cloud. Alley Surfacing Project: Engineer Bettendorf reported preparing preliminary alley surfacing specs for June 21 hearing. A 14' to 16' mat is recom- mended with a 7 ton rating. Drainage to be center to street. Estim- ated cost on basis of best drainage without storm sewer. Survey work and parking area cost estimates to be ready for June 21 hearing. Summer Youth Employment: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve the following persons for summer youth employment: Kurt Notch, Neil Loso, Jo Beth Brandenburger, John Voz, Doug Schindler, Patricia Klein; and approve a salary of $3.50 per hour for Assistant Recreation Director Candi Johnson, Melrose, Minnesota. Aves: Schneider, Reber, :()ehler, !IuJen, Weyrens. Naye s : None ;\Iotlon carrle . 0,000 "... L~ ;, Muntifering status: The Gary Muntifering status, relating to rental housing Uv ~J matters, was reviewed. Husen to further check matter.. Bills Presented: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to pay bills as I presented. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. N aye s : None Motion carried. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve fire report, of past six months, as presented. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. Drainage Area Use As Pasture: Gene Scherer request to pasture cattle in the park and drainage area south of Cloverdale Estates to receive approval after review by City Attorney. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Schneider seconded by Reber at 12:35 a.m. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~,~ City Clerk 1