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Home My WebLink About1982 [11] Nov 18 November 18, 1982 1137 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, November 18, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Hugo B. Weyrens; Councilmen: Herman schneider, Bud Reber, Steve Dehler. (Absent: Mike Husen.) City Clerk, Bob Johnson. Also Present: Attorney Tom Jovanovich; Engineer Joe Bettendorf; Pastor Paul Schlauderoff, Lutheran minister, developing a new congregation in the st. Joseph area; Mike Loso, Mayor elect; Dan Weyrens, Council observer; Debbie Dorshorst, st. Joseph Courier Editor; Bill Lorentz, Police Chief. Wagner-Notch Sewer Line Easement: Council reviewed a request from Cold Spring Lumber, Inc. to construct a garage 3 feet into the sanitary sewer easement area located on Lot 9, Blk 1 of Wagner-Notch Addition to allow construction of a 42' house with a 16' attached garage. Sewer easement extends 15' into Lot 9 (an 80' lot) . A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve a 3' encroachment into sanitary easement area allowing construction of a garage approximately 2' from sewer line with the stipulation that east garage footing to be placed at depth of sewer line with a solid wall constructed along east side. Contact to be made with building inspector to determine block-step footing code requirements and inspection prior to back-filling. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Engineer Report: Engineer Joe Bettendorf appeared before the Council regards Wastewater plant project. Bettendorf indicated three project matters must be submitted to PCA: 1) Request for budget period extension; 2) New estimate of cost of Step 3 construction; 3) A new population projection. Current design does not include plant expansion. The engineer also expressed concern that standards may become tighter on trickling filter plants. Engineer Bettendorf also recommended submitting all documents necessary to PCA as soon as possible to qualify for the 90% funding level, if possible. Reportedly the Carley firm will withdraw from the project. Don Carley indicated by phone that he was sending a letter of withdrawal. Bettendorf to check Carley file for contract copy. Carley contract matter to be examined prior to next council meeting. Liquor License Amendment: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the following amendment to Liquor Ordinance No. 1980-A: Be it resolved that section 11, Subd. 2 (3) , is hereby repealed and the following provision is adopted and substituted in its place: section 11, Subd. 2 (3) . No liquor shall be consumed or carried in an open container on any public street, highway, alley, public sidewalk, public parking lot or private parking lot which is open for use by the general public. Be it resolved that section 11, Subd. 2, shall be amended to add the following subsection: ( 5) For purposes of section 11, Subd. 2 herein, "open container" is defined as any type of container from which a liquid may be readily poured, consumed, or otherwise removed, without first requiring the removal of a cap, lid, or other similar device from the container. 11B8 Be it resolved that Section 13 shall be amended to add the following sentence: Notwithstanding the above, any person violating section 11, Subds. 2, 3 or 4 of this Ordinance is guilty of a petty misdemeaner and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100,00. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Rifle Range Question: Council first to determine if they will permit a rifle range in Millstream Park. Attorney to determine content of lease and installation requirements after Council decision. If used as a rifle range the general public must be allowed its use. Bush Arbitrator Name: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to submit a letter to Randall L. Bush requesting name of the arbitrator of his choice by November 26, 1982 or city will terminate all salary and benefits currently being paid until such time arbitrators name is submitted. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None IIlotion carried. Garbage Pickup: A motion was made by schneider seconded by Reber to approve Park Refuse contract increase of 25¢ per account per month to $5.25 per account. Quality service and the few number of complaints received during the year were cited as prime reasons for the Council's award to Park Refuse without bidding for 1983 starting January 1, 1983. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Marthaler certification: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve $15.00 fee payment for Marthaler Wastewater plant certification by State. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Apt. #1 Floor Covering: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve floor covering for bath and kitchen in Apartment #1, City Hall Annex. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Council Minutes: The Council minutes of November 6, 1982 were approved on motion by schneider seconded by Dehler. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fire Board Minutes & Financial Report: On motion by Reber seconded by Dehler the Council approved the quarterly financial report and minutes of the Joint Fire Advisory Board as presented by City ClerIc Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Scout Lease: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to renew Scout lease for 3-year period without change. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Councilman Dehler Report: Councilman Dehler reported a st. Joseph Development Corporation committee is examining the possibility of providing housing for the elderly. Councilman Dehler reque¡ted a letter or resolution of approval for such housing from the City Council. 1'/1 '=to <>., ~ A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to provide a letter - - - '--' of approval for housing for the elderly. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. I City Hall Bell Commemoration: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve preparation of a commemoration plaque for placement on the bell monument in front of City Hall. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Letter of Commendation: On motion by Reber seconded by Dehler the Council instructed the City Clerk to dispatch a letter of commendation to employee Ray Bechtold for his superior performance on Friday, November 12, 1982 while engaged in snow removal after the storm and while operating with a reduced work force. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fire Conference: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve payment of a bill for Fire Conference attendance by Fire Marshal Mike Loso at Mankato, MN - total cost: $352.60. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Mayors Conference: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve Mike Loso's attendance at the annual Mayor's Conference on December 10 & 11, 1982 in st. Paul. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Planning Conference: On motion by schneider seconded by Dehler the Council approved the attendance of Planning Commission Chairman Ben Kremer and Councilman Mike Husen at the Annual Planning Institute in Minneapolis on November 30, 1982. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. Mayor Report: Mayor Weyrens reported the annual APO Christmas party will be held on December 9, 1982 at the Americana Inn. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~~~ city Clerk I