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Home My WebLink About1979 [12] Dec 20 Thursday, December 20, 1979 949 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in special session on Thursday, December 20, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. ih City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Mike Husen; Clerk Bob Johnson. (Herman Schneider arrived at 8: 40 p. m. ) Others Present: Attorney Tom Jovanovich - 8:00 p.m., Dick Taufen - 10:00 p.m. Day Care Center: Mike Husen, Council - Planning Commission representative explained: a) A request for special use permit for day care and nursery school ln R-2 residential zone. Public hearing scheduled for January 7 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. 1) Slze 2) parking and traffic flow questions to receive further examination. b) Appliance repair in home question raised. Majority of repair away from home. primarily a business office. Work to commence by Planning Commission to up-date Zoning Ordinance and sub-division regulation ordinances. c) New members for Planning Commission. Data Privacy Act: Attorney presented information relating to the data privacy act. City duties and requirements were reviewed for implementation. Resolution - Data Privacy: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve the following resolution: The City Council of st. Joseph appoints Robert G. Johnson as the Respon- sible Authority for the purposes of meeting all requirements of the Minn- esota Government Data práctices Act, Minnesota statutes, Sec. 15.1611 through 15.1698, as amended. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. (Complete resolution on file - Data Privacy file and Resolution Book #1.) El Paso Hearing: Claude Menzhuber, Denny Tamm, and Tom Botz were present represent- ing the EI Paso Club. Police Chief Lorentz presented a police report on possible liquor violation by the EI Paso Club, Inc. Selling, in any manner, either directly or indirectly, intoxicating liquor to a person under age of 19 years. State law permits sale by persons 18 years of age. EI Paso owners indicated they have a person at door, for ID check, only when a large crowd is present. Persons under 18 are permitted to enter for bowling. Internal control question cited as most important. Sales in bowling lanes perhaps in need of greater control. EI Paso indicated the possible sale to minor was an error or oversight. Question of checking ages on bowling teams at start of season suggested. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to send EI Paso Club, Inc. a letter of reprimand and a request strongly suggesting a tighter inspec- tion of ID's in their establishment. Ayes: Weyrens, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Abstaining: Schneider. Motion carried. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to adjourn hearing at 9:00 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneide~, Reber Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ' 950 Request for Forms: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve purchase of police department office forms in the amount of $97.70, from G. A. Thompson Company. Ayes: \\Teyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: Kone Motion carried. Police Department Ammo: 12 gage ammo increase required - about 8 additional boxes. Question of establishing a permanent firing range in the city examined. l\lidway Hearing: Hazel and Arthur Lamprecht were present for a liquor hearing that opened at 9:15 p.m. Police Chief Lorentz presented the police report on a possible liquor violation of selling intoxicating liquor to a minor. Bartender neglected to check ID on the off sale. Adding a door check person on busy nights was recommended by the police officer making the report. Question of minors in liquor establishments examined. Liquor ordinances to receive Council reVlew. Question raised relating to taking violations back to County Attorney for consideration. willful violation question raised concerning five year suspension of license. Attorney to further examine. A motion was made by Dehler to record incident violation and send licen- see a letter of reprimand to be placed in their file, seconded by Schneider. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: Kone Abstaining: Weyrens Motion carried. Question of a new policy relating to violations to be studied. Motion by Husen seconded by Reber to adjourn hearing at 9:45 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fight incident in front of l\1idÍ'o'ay Bar reviewed. IIlr. Lamprecht indicated he was ívell satisfied with work of both patrolmen - doing a good job checking doors. New Policy: Automatic suspension question upon violation proposed as new policy. Attorney to further explore policy matters approved on motion by Reber seconded by Husen. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Persons after hours to be notified they have five minutes to leave bar before being tagged for violation. Alley Project: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to release payment on alley project on basis of letter of agreement from Hardrives to perform the following work in spring: Re-mortar manholes, improve gravel edges abutting both alleys. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Insurance Coverage: A motion was made by Husen .seconded by Schneider to approve recommended insurance coverage on the following properties: 1 ) City Clerk office, Council room, Police office, and hall annex - 39,268.00 2 ) Fire Hall - 111,547.00 $150,815.00 951 3) Maintenance shop and vehicle storage ----------- $ 21,063.00 4) picnic shelter --------------------------------- $ 18,900.00 5) Concession stand ------------------------------- $ 15,000.00 6) Pump house Nos. 1 and 2 ------------------------ $ 5,000.00 7) Scout building --------------------------------- Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Maintenance Department Purchases: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to approve the following items requested by Dick Taufen, maintenance superintendent - estimated cost - $600.00: 1) Alternating Flashing Warning Light --- $ 69.95 (plus shipping) 2) 55 gallons ZEP M-55 Degreaser -------- $385.00 3) 6 gallons ZEP Formula 777 ------------- $ 42.00 4) 6 gallons ZEP-O-Kreme ----------------- $ 36.00 5) 1 dispenser --------------------------- $ 12.00 6) 6 gallons plow wax -------------------- $ 48.00 7) 1 dozen Zepreserve (Pen Oil) ---------- $ 42.00 Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Snowmòbile Groomer storage: Storage of snowmobile trail groomer approved for storage in park shelter building (2nd Ave. NW) on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguishers for maintenance building approved for purchase on motion by Reber seconded by Husen - $70.00 estimate. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. License Approvals: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve the following non-intoxicating liquor, cigarette, amusement and entertainment device licenses: El Paso Club & Lanes, Midway Bar, La Playette, Sal's Bar & Cafe, Legion Club, Frisky Bait Shop, Grafitti, Inc. , Hollanders Country Store, st. Joe Liquor Shoppe, st. Joseph Meat Market, Loso's Store, Versa-Vend vending Inc. , Linnemann's store, Stueve's Garage, st. Joe Pharmacy, Kay's Kitchen, Martini Mobil. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Husen. Nayes: None Abstaining: Steve Dehler Motion carried. Street Light: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve installation of a street light at the corner of Minnesota Street West and 4th Avenue North West. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjournment: Adjournment on motion by Schneider seconded by Dehler at 12:00 midnight. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~l/Jë"\ City Clerk