The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About1979 [11] Nov 08 Q38 Thursday, November 8, 1979 uP Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, November 8, 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; Clerk Bob Johnson; Treasurer Leo Sadlo. Others Present: Mr. and Mrs. James Kacures and Art Heimenz. Treasurer Report: City Treasurer Leo Sadlo presented the monthly treasurer's report. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve report as presented. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to pay bills as presented - with the exception of the following: .357 Mag gun - Don streicher Guns, Inc. and Granite Electronics - Fire Dept. Travelall - radio equipment installation. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes Approved: Amotion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve the following minutes: Sept. 6 - Sept. 20 - Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 - Oct. 4, with the following corrections: Sept. 20 ( 927) remove Weyrens name from all motions after Dog Policy motion, and Sept 27 (930) West Baker Street Improvement (3rd line) change to: "between 2nd and 3rd Ave." Reinert Construction Variance: Minutes of the variance hearing held on Wednesday, 1 November 7, 1979 were presented. The zoning Board of Appeals recommended City Council grant the Reinert Construction variance as requested allowing construction of two buildings on Lot 3 Block 8 Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition at a distance of approximately 26 feet. The Zoning BQard of Appeals also recommended City Council retain the right to require the walkway between Lots 2 and 3, Elk 8, Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition be reviewed for possible surfacing until the end of summer 1981. Council expressed some concern regarding occupancy. Attorney to obtain addi- tional information on occupancy requirements, restrictions, etc. Ease- ment question for proposed walkway between Lost 2 and 3, Blk 8 were examined by Council. Variance Approval: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment allowing the above variance to construct two buildings on Lot 3, Blk 8, Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addn. at a distance of 26 feet. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. (Resolution placed on file in Resolutions Book #1.) Motion on Easement: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber requesting Reinert Construction sign easement for a period of 18 months for walkway between Lots 2 and 3, Blk 8, Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. I Mr. & Mrs. James Kacures and Art Heimenz Were Present: Jim Kacures was present regards incident involving DWI charge occuring on November 19, 1978. City Attorney presented information on the case. QS9 James Kacures presentèà his version of the incident and requested City take actions necessary to erase charges and also City pay medical costs relating to incident. Council to investigate some of the allegations made by Mr. Kacures. Attorney Presented Report On Fence: City Attorney presented copy of letter dispatched to resident having fence on public property creating a hazard. Resident was advised to remove fence. Housing Ordinance: Rental Housing Ordinance draft nearing completion ~ reported by City Attorney. Towing Snow Birds: Towing within city - liability question reviewed. Question of larger fine in place of towing examined. Attorney to check snow removal ordinance for possible amendment. Warning tickets to be issued. Notices in daily paper, Hitching Post and radio stations. Shade Tree Program Budget: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve the following budget for the 1980 Shade Tree Program: Sanitation - $2,450.00, Reforestation - $1,500.00, Miscellaneous - $250.00. Total budget - $4,200.00. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. . Kenko, Inc. Final: A motion was made by Schneider, seconded by Reber to approve final payment to Kenko, Inc. on East Side Improvement Project in the amount of $4,430.42 on recommended by Carley Engineering. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Conference Approval: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve Clerk attendance at a Tax Increment Conference in Minneapolis on November 15. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Energy Mini Audit: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve Mini- Audit energy grant application. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Hardrives, Inc. Alley Project: On motion by Husen seconded by Dehler, the Council approved total and final payment to Hardrives, Inc. for 1979 Alley Surfac- ing Project in the amount of $9,243.00. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fund Transfers: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve the follow- ing fund transfers: 1 ) transfer $2,700.00 from General Revenue to Joint Operating Fire Fund - (fire cost share). 2) transfer amount necessary from General Revenues to 1979 Alley Improve- ment after total cost of alley project has been determined. Transfer shall equal cost minus pre-payments. 3) Pay $7,985.00 for Maint. Bldg. project out of Revenue Sharing Fund - balance necessary out of General Revenue. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. n40 d ~I~ t Maintenance Building Report: Councilman Schneider presented a construction report on new maintenance building project. Water and sewer installations re- viewed. Insulation need cited. New Park Name: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve the Park Board recommended name of "Morningside" for the new south-east area park property - south of Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition. Ayes: \\'eyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. plant Gate: City to close gate to wastewater plant after work hours and on week- ends due to heavy traffic ln area. Adjournment: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to adjourn at 12:30 a.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. fr?M ~ Jd~ Robert G. Jo''¡ nson City Clerk