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746 Wednesday, April 6, 1977
Pursuant to due call and notice the City Council of the City of St. Joseph met
in regular session on Wednesday, April 6, 19T7 at 7:30 pm in City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Mike I
Husen, Steve, Bud Reber - (to arrive later); Clerk Bob Johnson; Treasurer
Leo Sadlo; Engineer Joe Bettendorf.
Treasurer Report: Leo Sadlo, City Treasurer presented the monthly fund report.
Motion made by Schneider seconded by Husen to accept treasurer report as
presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Financial Report of
Athletic Assn A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to accept
1976 financial report of St. Joseph Rec. Assn.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Ord. No. 1977-A A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to adopt
Ordinance No. 1977-A amending parking regulations for establishment of
strict responsibility for the offense and by limiting penalties.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Engineering Report: Hud letter question of Community Block Grant progress -
resolved by engineering firm. Drainage area can be included in Grant
project on approval by Hud. East end drainage question examined - all east
end project items reviewed with engineering data presented by Bettendorf. I
Survey data complete preparation of plans and specs to start by engineers.
Drainage area agreement question with St. Bens to be determined.
Attorney Knapp was instructed to write letter to Honer Homes indicating
city request to have Honer Homes dedicate all of Baker Street area to City
as required by resolution of City Council passed at time of Eastern Park
project approval - on motion by Dehler seconded by Schneider.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, We~ens.
N ayes: None
Engineer presented copies of environmental impact statement relating to
East end project. Further action on storm sewer question to be taken at
meeting on April 21 - also final on enviromental statement for publication.
Tom Brannan: Presented a request for alley vacation north-south alley from
Ash Street to junction of east west alley to rear of city hall. Reason of
vacation request - safety factor heavy traffic reported through alley in
question -
Mayor appointed Dehler and Husen to committee to study alley closing -
report to be presented at council meeting on April 21.
(Councilman Reber arrived and assumed chair at 9:15)
Bill Simon I
Bus. operation in R2: Bill Simon was present to discuss business operation -
parking of c~msj;ruction equ.ipmeilt in.oresidential area. Ordinance No. 59
regulations question - requirement to apply for special use permit reviewed
Mr. Simon advised to submit application to Planning Commission for special
use permit.
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A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to notify all businesses in
violation of Zoning Ordinance 59 to apply for special use permit.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens
I Nayes: None
Pat Schneider
Rec Director: Summer Rec program discussion. Request for 1976 recreation report
presented. Discussion of this summers program held. Safety factors examined
Equipment use for recreation examined - schedule to be worked out with Dick
Taufen. Pat Schneider to discuss tennis court use question at St. Bens with
College.
A ttorney Knapp: Lyman Hull petition for annexation question re-examined -
north area to be examined for easement request from Burlington Northern
Saturday by council members. Further study of possible use of North Street and
easement necessary to provide access to Hull property.
Bills: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to pay bills as presented
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Back Entrancê: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve
renovation of back entrance of city ahll.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens
Nayes: None
No. 2 Well
'JReatment : Councilman Schneider reported 100 gpm gain after chorine treatment.
I A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to. ~ "e 100 lb chorine and
10 Ibs acid purchase. ~Pt~ØV
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: NOne
Park Board Report: Uses of park areas explored. Concession stand move for
temporary use until new structure can be completed.
Planning Commission Report: Planning Commission recommended council adopt
rental occupancy certificate ordinance and fence ordinance. Consider fee
schedule.
Alley Parking Parking lot surfacing and alley section Linnemann parking lot
examined.
A motion to adjourn was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler at 12:04 AM
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