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)16 Thursday, January 8, 1981
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph
met in session on Thursday, January 8, 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. Clerk Bob Johnson. (Treasurer, Leo Sadlo,
was absent.)
Treasurer Report: Treasurer report received in agenda mail was reviewed and
approved on a motion by schneider seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve payment of bills
- as presented.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Minutes: Council minutes of November 20, December 4, and December 18, 1980
were reviewed by the Council. A motion was made by Reber seconded by
Dehler to approve the minutes with the following correction to the minutes
of December 18, 1980, No. 1014: The motion to read as follows:
Police Officer Murphy Resignation Correction: A motion was made by Reber seconded
.* by Schneider to accept the resignation of Police Officer PatrbkMurphy
Schneider as submitted, effective January 1, 1981. The Mayor, Councilmen present,**
Reber and City Clerk expressed their regret at Officer Murphy's leaving City
employment. The Council commended Murphy for the courage, honesty and
compassion expressed in his official resignation.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber. I
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Gambling Ordinance: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Reber to adopt
Gambling Ordinance No. 1981, establishing a fee of $25.00 per year.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Annexation Resolution: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to approve
the petition for annexation submitted by Robert Klein for Lot 6 Block 3,
Cloverdale Estates Addition.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Liquor Violation Report: Police Chief Lorentz presented possible liquor violation
reports. City Attøþney to research statutes regards definition of
"Restaurant". A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to place a
moratorium on question of juneviles in Sal's Bar & Cafe until a determin-
ation of restaurant has been made.
Voting for the motion: schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens.
Voting against motion: Husen Motion carried.
Notice of Hearing on possible Violation: A notice of scheduled hearing on possible
violations were ordered dispatched to Dale Schnedder dba Sal's Bar & Cafe
and to Dave Hollander dba st. Joseph Liquor Shoppe. III
Police Officer Applications: Police Chief Lorentz reported receiving 17 applications
for the police officer position. A motion was made by Husen seconded by
Dehler to approve the following wage starts for new officers:
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starting officer - 1 or less years experience: $1,000 monthly
After 6 months probation add: $ 50 per month
2-3 years experience - start: $1,080 monthly
4 or more years experience - start: $1,188 monthly
I Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Fringe Benefit Approval: The Council approved the negotiated 10% salary increase
for 1981 along with the following fringe benefits:
1) Clothing allowance for Police Department increased $5.00 to $25.00
per month, payable quarterly.
2) Longevity payment of $10.00 per full year of service payable after
December 1, 1981.
3) Sick leave accumulation increase from 60 to 90 days. All accumulated
un-used sick leave will be paid at 50% of employee's pay rate at
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Approved on motion by Reber seconded by Schneider.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
N aye s : None Motion carried.
Beer, Cigarette, Machine Licenses: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber
to approve the following applications for 1981 beer, cigarette and machine
licenses:
Martini Mobil Hollanders Country Store
Kay's Kitchen st. Joe Liquor Shoppe
. EI Paso Club & Lanes st. Joseph Meat Market
Midway Bar Loso's Store
La Playette, Inc. Versa-Vend Vending, Inc. (st. Bens)
Sal's Bar & Cafe Linnemann's Store
Frisky Bait Shop Stueve's Garage
Et Cetera, Etc. st. Joe Pharmacy
Legion Club
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Husen.
Abstaining: Dehler Motion carried.
(cigarettes)
Park Board Membership: Council to review applicant list for Park Board membership
prior to next meeting.
Planning Report:1)APO director Hansèn's street plan for area east of city was presented
by Husen. County reportedly reviewing a change of County Road #134 approach
to #75.
2) plans for a second Townhouse project (12 units per lot) development of
Landmark Realty were also disclosed by HU.sen. The project will be located
on the eastern half of Block 4 east of the present Townhouse Addition.
3) Final review of Zoning & Sub-Division Ordinance>proposed are ready for
Council review. Zoning map to be completed soon.
I 1981 Appointments: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the
following appointments for 1981:
1. Acting Mayor: Herman Schneider
2. Police Commissioner: Mayor Weyrens
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3. Weed control Commissioner: James Marthaler
4. Asst. Weed control Commissioner: Mayor Weyrens
5. Planning Commission Liason: Mike Husen
6. street Commissioner: steve Dehler
7. Park & Recreation Liason: Bud Reber I
8. Water & Sewer Liason: Herman schneider
9. 3-Member Health Board: Dr. Newton, Mike Husen, Bud Reber
10. Forester: James Marthaler
11. Fire Chief: Mike Loso
12. Asst. Fire Chief: Bill \\'asner
13. Building Inspector: Roman Reber
14. Emergency Services Director: Art Reber
15. Official Newspaper: st. Cloud Daily Times
16. Official Depository: First State Bank of st. Joseph
17. Planning Commission: Kremer - Nahan or Durkee
18. Recreation Assn.Liason: Bud Reber
19. Joint Planning and OAB: Mike Husen, Ben Kremer
20. Fire Advisory Board: Bob Johnson, Herman Schneider, Mike Loso
21. APO: Mayor Weyrens, steve Dehler, Ben Kremer
Alternates: Herman schneider, Mike Husen, Hub Klein
22. Housing Code: Roman Reber
23. Energy Code: Roman Reber, Ben Kremer
24. Downtown Association Renewal: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber
25. PIC (Police Interview Committee): Police Chief, Herman Schneider,
Bud Reber
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made at 1:00 a.m.
Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Robert G. Johnson
city Clerk
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