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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 [09] Sep 06 2211 V f ~>~ Thursday, September 6, 1979 j~ì Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, September 6, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, I steve Dehler, Mike Husen. City Clerk, Bob Johnson. City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo. Engineer Joe Bettendorf -(7:50). Treasurer Report: Leo Sadlo, City Treasurer, presented the monthly fund report. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve the treasurer report as presented. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes Approved: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Reber to approve the minutes of July 19 and August 9, 1979. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills Approved: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to pay bills as presented - Donabauer Well statement on Well No. 1 to receive addi- tional review. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ALLEY SURFACING PROJECT ASSESSMENT HEARING - 8:00 p.m. Joe Bettendorf explained bidding results and day labor method of project completion - (1) testing requirements were waived, (2 ) concrete aprons were removed and a single gutter system substituted on a separate bid. Surfacing to 1 be 16 feet wide. Question of length of assessment period and prepayment were p;_~esented. Al pfannenstein stated 75% had indicated they would pay in advance. Several decided to pay on assessment basis. 30 day time period for pre-payment after this hear- lng, September 6, 1979. Starting date - Monday or Tuesday week after next. Question of surfacing 16' of the north-south alley between Loso's Store and former bank building. Alley to have 2" bituminous with proper base for a 7 ton rating. Al .pfannenstein Jr. indicated parking lots will have 2" surfacing - 1" of gravel over present base. Base to be checked by contractor. Engineer recommended 4" base lX;" bituminous as a minumum. Andy Bechtel inquired about holding pond at alley entrance - block 10. Engineer indicated surfacing project will eliminate problem on dirt portion of alley. Resolution No. 1 : Awarding of bid - assessment total of $12,081.70. Special assessment period - 5 years - 8% interest. Bid awarded to Hardrives, Inc. , st. Cloud, (revised bid) on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. (Resolution filed in Resolution Book No. 1) A motion was mady by Schneider seconded by Husen to adjourn hearing at 8:45 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. 1 Nayes: None Motion carried. , vB:¿b Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing - 8:45 p.m.: Purpose of Hearing: To allow residents an opportunity to comment on possible uses of Revenue Sharing Entitlement Funds for fiscal year 1980. Both written - and oral comments will be accepted on proposed uses of the funds totaling $23,954 to an estimated $25,000. Rec Assn. Requests: Terry Schwab, Recreational Association representative, presented a written request for: 1 ) construct warm-up area (softball parks) 2) erect 250' of chain link fencing 3) improve parking areas 4) upgrade existing tennis courts and build handball courts adjacent. Total request: $8092.00 Chamber of Commerce: Ken Twit, Chamber of Commerce representative, presented a request for funds to support publication of Hitching Post. Lee Kapsner presented cost factors - $862.00 monthly. Total request: $2400.00 Senior Citzens: Herb Dehler indicated senior citizens are considering and exam- ining possibility of citizen center. A yearly allocation to fàcilitate purchase of a building. Park Board: Ray Brandenburger, Park Board President, stated board plans to continue improvements in all park areas. Additional project needs and plans for Millstream Park were also cited. Park playground equipment need reviewed. Total request for 1980: $10,000.00 Hearing Close: Council to consider all information and requests presented. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to close hearing at 9:30 p.rr\ Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. f Nayes: None Motion carried. '( (Council re-convened at 9:35 p.m. in regular session.) Park Board: Ray Brandenburger, Park Board President, presented a report on Park projects. Brandenburger indicated the parking lot cost estimate of $2400.00 ~ill be nearly double. Draining ditch improvements need cited. plans for a 4-hole golf area were reported in a preliminary planning stage. No work started in no-name park to date, although the smaller parks have received some attention. A need for additional help in park areas cited: grass cutting, weeding and general maintenance. Brandenburger expressed concern over Police Chief Lorentz's removal from Park Board. cited Lorentz's contribution and supervision of park workers. The park board president also indicated a drainage system was necessary for establishment of a parking lot abutting County Road #3. Mayor Weyrens reported removing Police Chief from Park Board after receiving a number of citizen calls. The Mayor agreed to Lorentz's return to Park Board. Mayor also requested board hold meetings in City Hall and council representative Bud Reber be informed of Park Board activities and actions. Councilman Husen felt Lorentz and all members of Park Board should be commended for their work. Park plans in future to be discussed at start of each year with city Council. Engineer Presented Copies - Maintenance Bldg. Specs: New maintenance building specs presented by Engineer Bettendorf. Performance bond question answered by City Attcrney - legal requirements indicate a performance bond and bidders risk both necessary and mandatory. Bid opening set for September 19 at 2:00 p.m. Award on September 20 at 7:30 p.m. qns L¿' ,. ~ Gas installations question - NSP plans to be examined prior to install- ation. Water and sewer services must be installed in separate trenches. Culvert question in eastside No-Name park - need question for access to east side of park area. Engineer to examine prior to installation. street Seal Coating: - Councilman Dehler presented information on street seal coating project. Streets were measured - informal bid of $27,680.95 was examined. (55Ø per sq yd) (50,329 sq yds) using granite chips. Engineer to study seal coating project proposal - different materials - street, etc. Estimated cost of 1st year (1980) - proposed project to be obtained. Liquor Violation: Notice to licensee to appear before Council on September 20, 1979 at 10:00 p.m. Rental Ordinance: Matters relating to fire protection to be incorporated into rental housing ordinance. Special training required for fire code en- forcement. Fire Marshal has checked gas tank (LP) installations in city. Oil Dumping in Sewer Manholes: Council received a report of substantial oil dumping into storm and sanitary sewer manholes in several areas of the city. Letters to area residents - notice in Hitching Post. Police Car Repairs & Tires: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve repairs and tires for Police car. Ayes: Heyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Parkland Question: Parkland property sale question reviewed - information to be submitted to Park Board. - , . Revenue Sharing Statement: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to "1 approve Mayor Weyrens signature on the Revenue Sharing Statement of - t Assurances for the 11th Entitlement period starting October 1, 1979 to October 1, 1980. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. League Regional Meeting: Council authorized attendance of Councilman Schneider, Attorney Jovanovich and Clerk Johnson at the a:1nu9.1 League of Cities meeting in Richmond on September 24. City Clerk attendance at auction to be held at Holiday Inn approved. (office equipment). September 25, 1979. APO Meeting: ;\Iayor Weyrens reported 911 emergency system was discussed at APO meeting. stearns County indicated a desire to enter program and submit plan on a county wide basis. Budget Meeting: A tentative budget meeting was scheduled for September 27. 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