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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph
met in session on Thursday, July 1, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in city Hall.
I Members Present: Acting Mayor, Herman Schneider; Councilmen: Bud Reber, Steve
Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Others Present: Police Chief Lorentz; Debbie Dorshorst, st. Joseph Courier editor.
Minutes Approved: Council minutes of June 3 and 17 were presented. Minutes were
approved on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Wastewater Plant Matters: Engineers Gale Eastwood and Joe Bettendorf were present
to discuss Wastewater Plant matters with Council.
Bills: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to pay bills as presented.
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Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
R7W Bids: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve bid purchases
from R7W by City Clerk.
Ayes: schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hearings: July 8 - 7:30 p.m. hearings will be held on the following ordinances:
Zoning - 1982-A, Sub Division Regulations - 1982-B and zoning Map.
Post Office Job: A letter from Albert Ehlen, post office building contractor,
requesting an additional payment of $151.00 was presented. City records
do not agree with the request.
Rifle Range: Attorney Jovanovich presented information relating to the operation
of a rifle range.
1) Question of ultra hazardous activity - (liable)
2) If not hazardous ( a) supervise - city only
(b) controlling access
( c) fenced and locked
(d) rules - age - experience - ammo
time of use must be controlled and recorded
(e) warning signs
(f) area surrounding - must be made safe.
Attorney to prepare document - police use only to be determined. Insurance
question to be resolved after information has been received from Company.
Hearing - 8:17 p.m.: Delinquent utilities:
Five notices were mailed to delinquent accounts. Landmark Realty - James
Landwehr and Don Landwehr were present.
Total past due on property rented or owned by Landmark Realty - $515.14.
James Landwehr indicated some of the accounts should be the responsibility
of Ted Merickel Construction. A further analysis to be made - Merickel to
receive hearing notice.
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City utility billing policy was reviewed. A motion was made by Reber seconded
by Dehler that City continue to certify delinquent accounts to County Auditor.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
No one else appeared for the hearing. The hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m.
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Duncan Property: Deferred assessment question to be researched. City could purchase
then assess benefits to area at a later date.
Engineer Bettendorf: El Paso ditch project (County permit).
A motion was made by Dehler that City concur with County permit relating -
to El Paso ditch project after paJ~ent of $300.00 by El Paso. Seconded by
Reber.
Schneider, -
Ayes: Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
3/4 culvert reported open - 96' laid - 126' remaining. Approved to fill
ditch up to manhole. North side - need for slope protection cited. Black-
top or rip rap to be utilized.
Engineer Eastwood Report: Engineer Gale Eastwood presented a wastewater plant
report: Primary clarifier has deteriorated to the point of replacement
need. Eastwood presented details on problem and replacement needs.
1 ) Darco - $25,000 - (20-24 weeks - bridge supported method - delivery)
Rush order - installed by end of October - questionable whether old
unit will last to spring.
2) Does not include painting or removal of old unit.
Inventory of plant - to try to include in grant funding - replacement items.
A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve plans and specs
for replacement of defective primary clarifier. Specs ready for ad in
2 weeks.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
City Clerk to notify st. Benedicts of plant problem.
plant Upgrading Project: Watab or Sauk River direction review presented by
Engineer Eastwood. Both methods of upgrading plant and disposal of
sewage explained.
1 ) Chemical treatment (alum) to dispose of phosphorus - (to Watab)
2) Pumping (energy) use to Sauk River were important factors reviewed.
A motion was made by Dehler to instruct engineers to proceed with Sauk River
plan and revise specs to increase capacity to be determined. Seconded by
Reber.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Storm sewer question abutting mobile home court examined. Feasibility plan
of 4-5 years ago to be re-examined for consideration.
st. Ben's Sign: (Variance hearing report presented.)
Question of placing sign in right of way raised with relation to liability.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve variance with
the following stipulations:
1) Provided traffic visibility ,,,ill not be impaired.
2) Plan must be approved by Police Chief Lorentz.
3 ) st. Benedicts agrees to assume all liability as a result of sign
placement.
Ayes: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried. ~»~ ---
Adjournment: 11:35 p.m.
Robert G. Joh n
City Clerk