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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 [09] Sep 03 10hn September 3, 1981 _' dÖ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, september 3, 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; City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo. Treasurer's Report: City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo, presented the monthly fund and investment report. A motion was made by Husen seconded by schneider to approve treasurer report as presented. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes - August 20, 1981 : Amotion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to approve minutes of August 20, 1981 as presented. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve bills as presented. - Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. REVENUE SHARING HEARING - 8:00 p.m. Persons Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Steve Dehler, Mike Husen. City Clerk, Bob Johnson. others Present: Approximately 21 Senior citizens werepreserit for the hearing. I (See list of names attached.) Hearing Opened: The Revenue Sharing proposed use hearing was opened at 8:00 p.m. by Mayar Weyrens. Purpose of Hearing: The purpose of hearing: to allow residents an opportunity to comment on possible uses of Revenue Sharing Entitlement Funds for fiscal year 1982. Both written and oral comments were accepted and hereby recorded regarding the use of approximately $25,000.00 in revenue sharing funds. A special invitation was extended to senior citizens to participate in the planning use of these funds. Fund Information: A resume of Revenue Sharing fund income and expenditures,appropri- ated and unappropriated balances was presented by City Clerk Bob Johnson. The Federal revenue sharing program began in 1972. The following written and oral comments or requests for Revenue Sharing fund expenditures were received: 1) A written request for the annual contribution toward the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) in the amount of $600.00. 2) Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 for installation of counters and cabinets in the proposed senior center. 3) A request by Councilman Husen for $2,000.00 for additional planning I funds. Hearing Closed: The Revenue Sharing hearing was closed on motion by Councilman Schneider seconded by Councilman Reber at 8:32 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. 1059 Nayes: None Motion carried. Recess 5 minutes. - william Loso Hearing: Bill Loso appeared before Council expressing concern over several recent burglaries at his hardware store. Police Chief Lorentz reported door checks had been made each night by the department. Some of the merchandise has been reported returned. It was suggested locks be changed at the establishment. Dog Problems: Dog problems were reviewed with possible changes in ordinance suggested. No action was taken. Fire Pension Study: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to direct auditor to complete a 6-year fire pension projection prior to Council consideration of Fire Department request for lump sum pension increase from $6,000 to $12,000. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Student Employee: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Husen to approve the hiring of Dan Heurung as a part-time student employee. The work schedule will be 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. five days per week at $3.35 per hour. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. League of Cities Regional Meeting: The following were approved to attend the League of Cities Regional meeting the City of st. Joseph will host at the EI Paso Club & Lanes on September 24, 1981: Mayor and Council, employees, a representative from the Park Board and Planning Commission, Attorney, Engineer, Assessor, Treasurer. The above were approved on motion by Husen seconded by Schneider. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. PCA Meeting: City Clerk Bob Johnson presented a brief report on a meeting with Minnesota Pollution Control in Roseville on August 28, 1981. The meeting was attended by Attorney Jovanovich, Engineers Joe Bettendorf and Gale Eastwood, Councilman Herman Schneider and City Clerk Bob Johnson. Purpose of meeting to review st. Joseph's options regards its wastewater plant project. A comprehensive report of the meeting will be prepared by the City Attorney. Hall/Senior Center Bids: Construction bids on the City Hall/Senior Center renovation project have been scheduled for opening, review and tabulation on Wednesday, September 16, 1981 with Council consideration for award to be held on Thursday, September 17, 1981. Monument site Parking: The question of permitting vehicle parking on portion of Old Hwy. 52 at Historic Monument site was reviewed. A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen that EI Paso be notified that monument site is not to be used as a parking area for vehicles. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Park Board Meeting: Report presented by Council Representative Bud Reber. 1080 A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve purchase of sand for proposed golf holes - estimate $200.00. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. - A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to establish a reserva- tion schedule for parks to allow local residents an opportunity to reserve a month in advance of non-residents. Reservations for local residents to open on April 1. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Planning Commission Report: Report by Council Representative Mike Husen: Meeting changed to September 14. Official zoning map near completion. Annexation Board meeting: 1 ) Enforcement question examined 2) Whose ordinance prevails 3) Scherer property questions raised: re-zonlng, special use permit, annexation petition. Housing code forms reportedly due back from printer. Hearings on Zoning Ordinance and subdivision Regulation Ordinance to be established. Police Department Requests: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve purchase of 4 tires for police vehicle (est. $240.00) . Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve purchase of fire extinguisher replacement for police department at $69.95. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Numerous police department problems and policies were reveiwed. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made at 11:50 p.m.. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~~~ City Clerk Persons present for Revenue Sharing Hearing: Robert Borresch, Alvina Meier, Maggie S. Reber, Edward Schneider, Emily Eich, John Eich, Sal Schneider, Martin pfannenstein, Herb Dehler, Bill Loso, Art Hiemenz, Eleanor Meyer, Hester Payne, Agnes Kosel, Lorraine Jost, Rose Keppers, Leanora Roeder, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Molitor, Mr. & Mrs. John Kierzek, Mr. & Mrs. Art Hiemenz, Mrs. Elizabeth Philippi.