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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 [08] Aug 05 _116 August 5, 1982 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, August 5, 1982 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 Report: Leo Sadlo, treasurer, presented the monthly fund and investment report. A motion was made by schneider seconded by Husen to approve treasurer's report as presented. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to pay bills as presented ----- with the exception of No. 12 (car paint clean-up) - more information to be obtained. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes Approved: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve minutes of July 8, 1982 (hearings) and the July 15, 1982 Council meeting. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Rifle Range: Rod & Gun Club submitted letter of request to appear on August 19 - 9:00 p.m. agenda to further discuss rifle range question. Garbage pickup: Council expressed a desire to advertise for bids in fall for garbage pickup service. I Engineer ~ Plant Clarifier: Bids were opened on August 4, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. Bid received: Walker Process Corp. Aurora, II Alternate A: $32,000.00 Alternate B: $48,350.00 A second bid was received too late to be considered and was higher. Engineer Joe Bettendorf recommended rejection of bid as only one bid was received and was considered too high due to short bidding time. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to reject bid and re~advertise for bids and allow firms more time to bid and deliver equipment. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Wastewater plant Project: A 20 year projected population estimate (preliminary) was presented by Engineer Bettendorf. The projection is necessary to meet PCA requiremnts to continue Plant Upgrading project orginally started 10 years ago. Areas and the estimated number of potential population will receive further examination. Present estimated increase placed at 3283 persons. Regional Meeting: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Husen to approve I attendance of council members and City Clerk at the League of Cities regional meeting to be held at sartell on Tuesday, August 31, 1982. (Weyrens, Husen, Schneider, Johnson, Dehler.) Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. ill/? Nayes: None Motion carried. Rebischke Property: Mark Lambert appeared before Council and indicated he had I purchased 3 properties on the north side of Highway #75 from LeRoy Rebischke. New state law and amendment of ordinance to be reviewed with Attorney. Small cities Membership: A motion was made by Husen seconded by schneider to discontinue membership in the League of Small cities. Ayes: Weyrens, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Gambling Ordinance: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve publication of new Gambling Ordinance summary. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Refund Request: On motion by Reber seconded by Schneider a letter of request to refund balance of funds in the Hitching Post account will be mailed to President of Chamber of Commerce. The City considers the balance part of the subsidy paid over a period of approximately 2~ years. Voting for motion: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Weyrens. Abstaining: Husen Motion carried. Complaint Notice: A notice of complaint of debri, construction materials scattered on site at 29 ~ 1st Avenue S. E. over period of time reviewed. A letter to owner on motion by Reber seconded by Husen. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. st. Ben's Entrance Sign: A new drawing of proposed sign installation was received and reviewed by Council. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve st. Ben's plan for sign placement at the entrance located at Minnesota Street West and 3rd Avenue SW with the following stipulation: If sign location creates a traffic hazard the College must take corrective measures to remove hazard. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made at 10:30 p.m. Ayes: Weyrens, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ¡:?~ ð ~ Robert G. Johnson City Clerk .