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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of St. Joseph
met in regular session on Thursday, September 8, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall
I Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Steve
Dehler, Mike Husen. (absent: Bud Reber - hospitalized), Clerk Bob Johnson;
(Treasurer, Leo Sadlo, absent).
Others Present: Marie Hagen, Marie Schindler, both College Ave residents, and
Dan Nierengarten.
Treasurer Report: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to accept
Treasurer report as presented by clerk.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Attorney Resignation: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to accept
resignation of Attorney John Knapp.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None.
Attorney Jovanovich: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to
approve appointment of Tom Jovanovich as City Attorney.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Planning Commission
Appointment: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to appoint
James Lawson to City Planning Commission.
Ayes: Dehler, Husen
Nayes: Schneider, Weyrens.
Motion failed for lack of majority.
Trees: Program reviewed - cost factors examined - planting program discussed.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to appropriate $200. for
replanting trees on public property this fall,
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Tom Williams Variance: Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals minutes of
Public Hearing held on Monday, August 8, 1977 presented. Tom Williams
indicated building would be used only for funeral parlor. Williams also
indicated building to receive complete Qxterior face lifting to be started
by spring of 1978
Williams Varianca-·Approval: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler
to approve variance request of Tom Williams as presented at a Public
Hearing hald on Monday, August 8, 1977: To convert the present V.F.W.
building located on College Ave into a funeral parlor with the following
stipulations:
1) Structure use shall be for a funeral home facility only.
2) A minimum of 6-off-street parking spaces must be provided.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Weyrens.
Nayes: Husen.
Motion carried 3-1
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Ordinance Amendments examined: Council examined Ordinance Amendments No. 62 -
67 - 52 - 55 with Attorney Tom Jovanovic~.
Ordinance amendments Nos. 62 and 67 were tabled to allow attorney to I
prepare corrected amendments.
Amendmen t # 62
Approval-Liquor: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve
amendment No. 62.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Amendment # 67
Approval-3.2 beer: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve
amendment No. 67.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None.
Amendment to
Ord # 52-Building: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve
amendment to Ordinance No. 52 building Ordinance.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Approval of Ordinance No. 1977-D
Interference or obstruction of right of ways: A motion was made by Husen
seconded by Schneider to approve Ordinance No. 1977-D - prohibiting the
interference with or the obstruction of Right-of-ways vdthin the City of
St. Joseph.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
N aye s : None.
Block Grant Project: Engineer indicated possibility of better bid in February
Hud approvable -
Survey of drainage area not final- easements must be obtained for roadway
purposes to drainage area.
Improvement hearing date to be scheduled
Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addn project reviewed
Storm water drainage question discussed
Engineer to finalize project cost factors
Compaction method to be decided later
Digester cleaning proposal to receive Engineer Eastwood examination.
Wastewater Plant eA4 Project: reviewed all forms and necessary work to proceed
with Step II being prepared.
Simon Case: Attorney Eller letter relating to Simon case presented all documents
submitted to Attorney Tom Jovanovich.
Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing: Revenue Sharing proposed Use Hearing was
opened at 8:30 p.m. by Mayor Weyrens. City Clerk presented all information
and documentation.
There were no oral or written comments presented by citizens.
Council reviewed revenue sharing program data. ..
A motion to adjourn hearing was made by Dehler seconded by Husen at 9 p.m.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
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Regular Council Meeting resumed at 9:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to authorize Randy Schumacher
- to prepare and submit a pre-application for a Lawcon recreational grant.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
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Fire hall door reported not operating properly - installer to be notified.
Senior Citizens Vòlunteer Program for period April 1, 1978 to March 31, 1979
reviewed. Senior citizen group to be contacted to determine interest.
City will consider the $400.00 request for participation.
Bills approved: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve
bills as presented.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
City Hall Windows: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve
purchase of 8 storm windows.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
Adjournment: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to adjourn at
12: 30 A.M.
Ayes: Schneider, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens.
Nayes: None
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