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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 [09] Sep 22 :78 September 22, 1977 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Thursday, September 22, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud I Reber, Steve Dehler, Mike Husen; Clerk Bob Johnson, Attorney Tom Jovanovich. Others Present: Fire Chief Mike Loso: presented communications report, Training program started this week. St. Bens segment to receive Motorola attention and training. Pager demonstration schedule to be determined by Fire Chief and Motorola representative. Fire hall overhead door panel replacement discussed. Overhead Door Co. quote of $105.60 presented. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to accept Overhead Door quote on fire hall door panel replacement price of $105.60. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None New Applications The following applications for fire dept membership were presented: John Kremers -(16-1) Rt 2 Schmidt farm; James Marthaler - (17-0) Wildwood Manor, both recommendations were made by Ray Bechtold. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve both applications as presented. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Open House Fire Hall: Fire dept will conduct on open house on Sunday, Sept 25, 1:30 to 4:30 - demonstrations will be presented. Police Chief Lorentz: Patrol car: Factory representative approved warranty I item on transmission problem. No report on Police Reserve recruitment. Bulk gas tank security question at former Union 76 site reviewed. Speed on Cedar Street East reported as excessive - Chief Lorentz to contact area businesses using the street in question. Planning Commission Appointment: Mayor reported Nita Fleming requested name withdrawal as candidate for City Planning Commission position. Wastewater Plant Student: An agreement between the Vocational Institute can the City of St. Joseph to accept two students for on the Job training for a one week period 10/24t17-tij7l0/28/77 approved on motion by Reber seconded by Husen as per agreement signed. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Swim Report Summer s0im~program reported - cost factors - provided and examined. Senior Citizens Action Program: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve contribution of $400.00 toward Senior Citizen Action Volunteer Program sponsored through Dist. 742. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None I Regional Meeting: Four city council members and city attorney will attend the Regional Meeting at Sauk Centre on Thursday, Sept 29, 1977. Attorney Tom Jovanovich: Simon case reviewed: Attorney Jovanovich to discuss 779 matter further with Attorney Dan Eller. City action in the matter termed within law by Attorney Jovanovich. Simon Bros. business operation to receive additional week to discontinue business operation as directed by I City Council. Attorney to notify persons requiring further special use permit discussion. Proposed Schedule of Fines: A proposed fine schedule has been prepared for the County Court system to eliminate the long form complaint in many cases. The long form complaint will still be available when requested. A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to approve the fine schedule as prepared and presented. Copy on file. Ayes: Schneider, Husen, Dehler, Weyrens. Nayes: Reber Motion carried. Bonding on East End Project: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to direct city attorney to contact Bond Consulting Firm and proceed with necessary steps on East End Project bonding. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Amendment to Ordinance No. 55: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to require an amount of land equal in value to g;J, of the undeveloped land (A-Resid proposed to be subdivided, be dedicated or reserved to the public for ential) public use for parks, playgrounds, public open spaces, park and/or recreational facilities or storm water holding areas or ponds. Section IV sub-section 5 - amendment to Ordinance No. 55. I Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: Dehler. Motion carried 4-1 (-CommeItial Industrial, etc.) A Motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to require a dedication or cash donation of an amount equal to ~ of the undeveloped land value of commercial or industrial land proposed to be subdivided - Section IV subsection 5 paragraph B. Amendment to Ordinance No. 55. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Attorney Jovanovich to further examine sections under question of amendment to Ord. No. 55. Liquor Residence Requirement: Liquor Ordinance residence requirements to be reviewed by Attorney Jovanovich. Mayor Presented Communication ~~~ School Principal: Letter of complaint of littering, loitering etc. on school property received from Lab School Principal. Dick Taufen presented tree program report. Tree removal street jurisdictions examined. Tree planting schedule for fall discussed. Trees to be purchased I from st. Benedicts for fall planting. U-Turn Signs: Letter from County Engineer presented relating to U-turn sign replacement at junction of Minnesota and College Ave. 7°0 j 0 9 Beer Licènse: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve beer license app11cation of St. Joseph Recreational Assn. for Octoberfest fund raiser scheduled for Friday Sept 30, 1977 at Park Shelter area, Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. I Nayes: None with the following stipulations: 1) sales only in park area 2) street to be closed for Sept 30 evening only Revenue Sharing: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to publish revenue sharing hearing notice and tentative summary budget for 1978 Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None Drainage survey presented State Housing Code: A motion was made by Husilll seconded by Dehler to approve adoption of the State of Minnesota Housing Code. Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Weyrens. Nayes: None. Motion to adjourn made by Schneider seconded by Dehler at 12:45 A.M. j~J4, Robert G. J~ City Clerk I I