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,_052 August 6, 1981
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st.
Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, August 6, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, I
Steve Dehler, Mike Husen. City Clerk, Bob Johnson. Treasurer, Leo Sadlo.
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Weyrens.
Treasurer Report: City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo, presented the monthly financial and
investment report. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to
approve treasurer report as presented.
Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes Approved: The minutes of June 4, June 25 and July 16, 1981 were approved
on motion by Husen seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carrièd.
Bills: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Dehler to pay bills as presented.
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Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
utility Hearing: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve certi-
fication of delinquent utility bills to the County Auditor in the amount
of $360.79.
Ayes: W:eyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
~ayes: None Motion carried.
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Senior Citizen Center Project: City Clerk Bob Johnson presented an update of the
Senior Citizen Center/City Hall renovation project. Publication of bids
has been scheduled for mid-August, project start set for September 1,
1981, with completion around January 1, 1982.
Regional Meeting: The annual League of Cities Regional meeting will be held in the
City on September 24, 1981. Complete details have not been received
from the League Office as yet. Previous Council approval was granted.
utility Pole Question: The City street lighting contract with NSP grants the
utility firm the right to install poles in street and alley right-of-ways.
A hold-harmless clause relieves the City of all liability except in cases
of City negligence.
Real Estate Tax Correction: The City received its corrected tax statement on the
City Hall Annex building. The area housing city offices has received a
tax exempt status.
Property/Liability Insurance: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to
approve city participation in the League of Cities sponsored self-
insurance program of property/liability insurance.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Amendment to Ordinance No. 1981 : A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber I
to approve an amendment relating to gambling, authorizing the operation
of certain gambling devices by licensed local organizations; providing
for the issuance of licenses and imposing a penalty for the violation
thereof.
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Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Gambling License Application: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to deny
I the gambling license application of the Independent Order of Foresters
as the organization did not qualify as a local group under ordinance
requirements.
Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Storm Sewer Catch Basin: Due to constant problems with the storm sewer catch basin
at the corner of College Avenue North and Birch Street, the Council is
considering replacement with a larger size unit.
Green Thumb Program: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Reber to approve
the work schedule of a six-person crew of the Green Thumb Program starting
on August 17, 1981 for a period of six weeks. The crew will be involved
in painting, park beautification, other general maintenance areas.
Salaries, transportation, W.C. insurance and supervision are provided
through the program.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Amendment to Ordinance No. 1980-A (Liquor):
WHEREAS, the City of st. Joseph presently has four liquor license holders
under Section 2, subdivision 2, of Ordinance No. 1980-A.
WHEREAS, the City of st. Joseph is now authorized to issue five liquor
licenses under Section 2, subdivision 2, of Ordinance No. 1980-A based
I on the 1980 Census.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of st. Joseph finds that the
existing on-sale facilities fulfill the need of the community for on-sale
liquor establishments.
WHEREAS, the existing on-sale facilities already create parking problems
and over tax the law enforcement department in enforcing the existing
liquor laws.
THEREFORE, the City Council hereby desires and ordains that the number
of liquor licenses under section 2, Subdivision 2, of Ordinance No. 1980-A
be limited to four liquor licenses.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above amendment to Liquor Ordinance No. 1980-A
is hereby approved on a motion by Reber seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Millstream Park Reservations Question: A motion was made by Husen seconded by
¢-t... Dehler to approve a reservations policy for the Lions Shelter building
'? (,~ in Millstream Park at a $50.00 fee on any day of the week, for all persons
cJIl 6f¡; regardless of residence, effective August 15, 1981.
~O. ~,I!) Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: Reber Motion passed.
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Occupants must show receipt. Police will inspect premises and resolve
occupancy problems - call 363-8250. Reservations may be made at City Hall
Annex - Monday thru Friday.
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Civil Defense Director: The City is still trying to fill the Civil Defense
Director position vacated by the resignation of former director Art Reber.
Fire Board Meeting Report: A report of the quarterly Fire Board meeting was
presented by Councilman-Board Member Schneider: I
1 ) Town Board representative recommended physical exams for new
members to the department.
2) Board approved purchase of 12 pair of fire gloves.
Park Board Meeting Report: Park Board meeting report was presented by Councilman
Reber:
1) Request for additional electrical outlets for Lion's Shelter -
number will depend on service size.
2) Request to approve archery target - estimated cost $44.95.
A motion 11as made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve above items.
Ayes: \Veyrens , Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Planning Commission Report: A report of the Planning Commission meeting was
presented by Councilman Husen:
1 ) Elmer Rakotz lot split question was received. Lot of record permits
single family construction on undersized lot.
2) Giddings lot with trailor - vacated. Request to continue use of
trailer on premises was denied.
3) Proposed plat for the 16.6 acres of the former Bechtold farm as
submitted by Landmark Realty was discussed and reviewed.
4) APO survey - to be mailed to approximately 150 citizens was reviewed.
Downtown Assn. : Report indicated the Association had selected Minnesota Project I
as consultant.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to adjourn at
12:00 midnight.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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