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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, April 21, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in city Hall.
Memb,ers Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman schneider, Donald "Bud" I
Reber, steve Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson. City Attorney
Jovanovich (8:00 p.m.).
HEARINGS: 7:30 p.m. - utility Delinquencies: (2 ) No one appeared for a hearing.
Council Minutes: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve minutes
of the April 7, 1983 Council meeting as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
(Amendment #1) Manufactured Homes: Building Inspector, Roman Reber and Councilman
Bud Reber reviewed Amendment #1 to Ordinance #1982-A Zoning Ordinance. The
amendment relates to Manufactured Homes. The following changes were recommended
after review:
16.08 - Minimum Dwelling Structure
1) section B. - change roof pitch from 3/12 to 4/12 pitch.
2) Eliminate words "or shed" in second sentence. Sentence to read: "flat
roofs are not permitted unless," etc.
Capital Outlay Purchase Request: The following requests for purchase of 1983 budget
items was presented: (Maintenance Department budget)
1) push mower
2) fertilizer
3) scrub pail and mop I
Approval for submission of statement for Fire Dept. van trade-in - all items
approved .on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Stump Removal: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve the low bid
of $330.00 for removal of 30 stumps by Tree Stump Removal, Sauk Centre, Mn.
(19 from parks and 11 from boulevards);
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Rick Mattox - Bruce Olander Statements: Rick Mattox statement: (Public defender -
Bush case) 87 hours - 2,298.16
clerical - 181.45
personal - 278.42
Total $2,758.03
Bruce Olander statement: (Arbitrator - Bush case)
24.2 hours - $1,936.00 Total
Bills approved on motion by Reber seconded by schneider.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
District Court Appeal: Regards the Randall L. Bush appeal to District Court: I
1 ) transcript of hearing being prepared; 2) Attorney Rick Mattox to handle
appeal with research provided by city attorney Tom Jovanovich's office.
Library Committee Hearing - 8:00 p.m.: The Library Committee hearing opened at 8:00
p.m. The follo~ing committee members were present: Don Hoodecheck, Sr. Anne
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Marie Biermier, walter Bruns, James Landwehr; Mike Husen and steve Dehler
(Council appointees); Mona Carmack, Regional Library Board representative.
others Present: Dr. and Mrs. stanley Idzerda, Mariette Lodermeier, Sal Schneider,
I Mike Nierengarten, Rudy Gapko, Ralph Notch, Mike Strickler, Ellen Wahlstrom,
Mary Ann Krebsbach, Mr. & Mrs.Alfred Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Mildred Reisinger
and daughter, Donna Blanchette, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Notch, Elizabeth Doyle, Bill
Elfering, Mike Doyle, Courier reporter.
Don Hoodecheck read a letter recently submitted to the Mayor and Council members
containing the following cost estimates and four proposed site suggestions for
the operation of a branch lrbrary in the City:
Cost Estimates:
2,690.00 equipment
6,636.00 re-renovation of City Hall (Police Dept.) space
7,500.00 childrens books
16,826.00
- 2,500.00 st. Joseph Township commitment for children's books
14,326.00 plus utilities and maintenance
There would be an additional cost, of course, in moving the Police Department.
Four proposed site suggestions:
1. Rennovation of the basement of the adjacent city annex building.
This space is currently used as a rental unit. The contractor
estimated the cost of removing the walls and opening up the
facility would be around $5,000.
2. Another proposed site is the Landmark Realty building north of
I the La Playette.
Renovation cost $3,000 to $4,000
Rent $4,500 per year
utili ties $700 per year
3. Another alternative to house the Police Department would be to
construct a new facility south of the city hall annex. The
contractor has given us a rough bid of $65,000 to construct a free
standing 30' x 50' building with a full basement. This facility
could house the Police Department or the library.
4. Yet another alternative, and perhaps the most sound is for the
Council to establish a committee to study the feasibility of
constructing a new municipal building to house the police, city clerk,
building inspector, water department, etc. and provide for a
community room for civic meetings. Our committee believes that this
may be the best proposal considering the growth and future of our city.
However, let me return to our first concern--that of a branch library. If the
Council moves to accept our first proposal, that of a library in the City Hall
and moving the Police Department to the Annex, we could have a library in
st. Joseph by January 1, 1984, for under $20,000.
Other sites considered were: the williams Funeral Home, the basement of the
First state Bank, the Krebsbach property east of the garage, the property west
of the Krebsbach garage, the second story of Linnemann's store, and the Landmark
Realty office building. These sites were eliminated from consideration because
of lack of accessibility for the handicappeò and elderly or because of the need
for extensive renovation costs. (Copy of letter has been placed in Library file.)
Mona Carmack, consultant, Great River Regional Library, indicated a $5,000 to
$10,000 matching grant may be available through the Federal Jobs Bill recently
passed by Congress.
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Councilman Reber: Councilman Bud Reber questioned the proposal of changing
police department renovation again after an investment of $54,000 a year
ago.
Mark Zimmer: Mark Zimmer questioned need of library, citing the numerous school I
libraries in the area. Zimmer also questioned the proposed operation of
the police department out of the Annex building basement. The spending
of $60,000 one year and changing it the next year. The people of the City
should not be underestimated citing the donations for labor, etc. toward
construction of the softball parks.
Dr. Idzerda: Dr. Stanley Idzerda spoke in favor of a branch library and stated
college libraries are primarily oriented toward college students. Idzerda
also indicated the library committee needed positive encouragement from
the City Council at this time. He also stated by placing the library
question on referendum the Council would be avoiding its responsibility.
Sal Schneider: Sal Schneider expressed concern about loss of space at City Hall
for senior citizens and cited the need for additional space for seniors.
All committee members spoke in favor of immediate action on operation of a
branch library:
Walter Bruns: Walter Bruns spoke at length, about needs, benefits, funding
alternatives, use of unallocated revenue sharing funds, referendum vote or
house to house survey. The cost of referendum also was questioned. Bruns
also stated a $65,000 expenditure not practical now but Council should
consider the police department move for positive action at this time. A
need for Council encouragement and approval also expressed by Mr. Bruns.
In conclusion, Bruns indicated the option of space rental had been explored
but costs were found to be to high. I
Councilman Dehler (member of committee): Dehler indicated branch library opera-
tion was on a calendar year basis, therefore there was a need for a decision
nOH. The matter cannot be tabled. Dehler also stated the only items to be
taken out of present police department would be a wall.
Councilman Husen (member of committee): Husen suggested Council glve library
committee an additional 2 or 3 weeks to: 1 ) demonstrate community support,
2) fine tune its proposed plans, 3) complete financing proposals, 4) allohT
committee more time for study of library question.
Mayor Loso: Mayor Loso suggested committee continue their work but did not
believe two weeks sufficient time. Expressed city concern, during current
legislative session, regards money bills and their impact in 1984 and
beyond. There is not time, the Mayor felt, to meet a July, 1983 deadline
on the library matter. The Mayor also felt there Has not much the Committee
could do as far as space was concerned. Also the question of referendum
vote should be examined. The Mayor also stated the feelings of the community
as a whole were most important.
Chamber of Commerce Letter: Mayor Loso presented a letter of support from the
st. Joseph Chamber of Commerce indicated the Chamber strongly favors a
public library provided funding is divided among the City of st. Joseph,
st. Joseph Township and st. Wendel Township as users of the library facility.
The letter also stated the Chamber did not have the freedom to pursue the
financing of such an undertaking (according to its guidelines), ho;vever the
Chamber may be able to donate toward the library in some other way, and
perhaps with membership approval, a financial donation may be made at some
future date. The letter was signed by Pre2ident of the Chamber Mike strickler.
(Letter placed in Library file.)
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Mona Carmack, Board Member, Regional Library: Carmack stated she was invited to
join and assist the library committee as some people expressed an immediate
need ~or a branch facility. She also indicated there would be no great sacrifice
if more planning was done at this time and the library was not opened this year.
I Mike Nierengarten: Mike Nierengarten indicated he was not opposed to a library but
with the $27,798 cut in state aid recommended in a bill being considered in the
legislature he was concerned about the impact on property taxes in 1984.
Ellen Wahlstrom: Ellen Wahlstrom, st. Joseph Township resident, expressed support
for a branch library. Wahlstrom felt the committee should continue planning and
also explore community fund raising options.
Bill Lorentz, Police Chief: Bill Lorentz, Police Chief, stated solving library problem
would create a problem for the police department. Lorentz also stated a lack
-of planning has been a problem for years.
state Building Code: Remodeling of City Hall ~nex basement would require adherence
to State Building Code regards accessibility for handicap and elderly by
requiring installation of an elevator.
Elizabeth Doyle: Elizabeth Doyle expressed concern that senior citizens would be put
out of City Hall to make room for library project. she received assurance the
seniors would not be without space at City Hall.
Mary Ann Krebsbach: Mary Ann Krebsbach stated the present amount of space allocated
to senior citizens was insufficient and needed other side of City Hall for use
as occasions demand.
. Mayor Loso: Mayor Loso suggested committee continue and report again at Council meeting
on May 19, 1983.
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city Clerk: City Clerk Bob Johnson responded to several statements regarding lack of
city planning and the lack of priorities or needs assessment. The City appointed
its first Planning Commission in 1959, also adopted the first Comprehensive plan
for the City after receiving the first 701 planning grant in central Minnesota.
The following priorities have been on the City's needs assessment list for a
number of years:
1) Wastewater plant - upgrading and expansion project (EPA and MPCA agreement
signed in 1972) - Federal funding level uncertain - the current apportionment
of: Federal 75% - state 15% - Local 10% is scheduled to change on Oct. 1,
1983. The City is trying to obtain final approval prior to that deadline.
The new funding level may result in a 40% local cost impact. Cost estimate
today: $1,250,000.00.
2) Water System - increased storage need - the City is currently undertaking
a $10,000.00 system analysis study. Cost estimate today for increased
storage: $500,000.00.
3 ) Streets - seal coating and reconstruction program - 5 year program: 1 year
completed - program placed on hold 2 years ago due to economy and fiscal
problems in Washington and st. Paul. Total Cost: $244,960.00.
4) C4D's - ( a) (st. Benedicts) - Morningside Park area purchase
- Balance: $13,020.00
(b) (First state Bank) - Annex building purchase
Balance: $51,453.56 (balloon payment due Aug. 1,1985: $41,629.36).
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5 ) Capital Outlay Budgets - postponed
(a) maintenance equipment (b) computer installation (c) electronic
voting equipment.
6) Police Investigation Case - (estimated cost: $31,000 to $33,000). I
7) Wastewater Plant Clarifier Repair - $15,000.00 (to be completed
this summer).
8) Senior Citizen Request - to install wide doorway between rooms in
Ci ty Hall.
Hearing Closed: Hearing was closed at 9:35 p.m. by Mayor Loso. Recess called
(10 minutes).
Meeting Re-Opened: The Council meeting re-opened at 9:45 p.m.
Clinton Village Addition: Persons present were: Rudy Gapko, Ralph Notch, Mildred
Reisinger and daughter, Bill Elfering, James Landwehr, Engineer Joe Bettendorf
and City Attorney Tom Jovanovich.
James Landwehr - Developer: 1 ) 49 SF lots in project and four (4 ) lots on County
Road #2 share costs on apportionment basis. 2) Easements can be on Clinton
Village Addition property. 3) All street surfacing and curb and gutter to
be assessed against the 49 lots of Clinton Village Addition. 4) Sewer
apportioned over 49 lots plus 4 properties on County Road #2. 5 ) Total
project cost estimated at $515,000.00.
Rudy Gapko expressed his objection to water line installation costs. Ralph
Notch also expressed concern over costs of sewer and water estimated between .
$4,000 and $5,000. Financing arrangements or agreements: have not been
completed.
Reisinger lot size of one acre presented question of cost apportionment.
Mrs. Reisinger indicated they had no intention of ever subdividing and
selling a portion of the one acre tract and requested only one service be
provided to their property.
James Landwehr, developer, indicated an August date for sewer and water
installation. Cost estimates presented by Engineer Bettendorf were:
$108.882 T 54 lots '= $3016.00 for sewer
112,839 T 52 lots - 2170.00 for water
Cost of oversizing water main on County Road #2 from 8" to 10" has been
estimated at $4,200.00 by Bettendorf. st. Benedicts assessment question
along County Road #2 discussed.
The following steps were presented by Attorney Jovanovich as necessary for
project movement: 1 ) preparation of feasibility report
2) schedule public hearing
3) prepare final plans and specs
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Schneider to instruct engineer to
provide a feasibility study for the proposed Clinton Village Addn. project.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Cedar Village II: A motion was made by Reber seconded by schneider to approve
the final plat of Cedar Village II subject to the following stipulations:
1. The blueprint shows a 4-inch cleanout near each building on the 1169
water service. I assume this is to be on the sewer service.
2. The blueprint shows curb boxes (water shutoffs) just off the asphalt drive.
I Though I do not have a copy of the plat, I understand the asphalt drive
covers the entire width of a 50-foot-wide drainage and utility easement.
The water shutoffs should be on the easement, not on private property. This,
however, will put them into the asphalt pavement which increases the risk
of freezing. In view of this, I recommend narrowing up the asphalt pavement
to a maximum width of 40 feet so that the water shutoffs can be placed in
the five-foot "boulevard" that remains in the easement area.
3. Since the water lines will be under a paved surface, sufficient depth to
prevent freezing is crucial. At least eight feet of cover to the finished
surface is necessary.
4. The 4-inch sewer service lines should connect to the 6-inch line with a "wye"
and "bend", not a tee.
5 . The location of the 6-inch cleanout on the east-west line is unclear. It
should be directly on the 6-inch line, not angled off.
6. The 6-inch sewer line should enter a manhole approximately five feet inside
the street right of way, then go north to a manhole connection at the
existing sewer service line. A copy of the street utility plan is enclosed.
Be careful not to disturb hydrant blocking.
7. The 2-inch water line must go around, not through, sanitary sewer manholes.
8. The following materials (or approved equals) are required:
Water service: - ASTM B88 seamless copper tubing, Type K, soft annealed
temper
Curb stop: - Ford B22-444M
Curb Box: - Ford EM2 80-56
Water Service Tee: - As approved by City Maintenance Department
Sewer Service: - Gasket joint PVC, ASTM D3034
Manholes: - Precast concrete ASTM C-478 with 27-inch cone opening
and a miximum of 6 rings. Joints and rings to be
mortared. Aluminum steps.
Manhole Castings: - Neenah R-1733 or equal, concealed pickholes, solid cover.
9. Depth of sewer should be verified to insure adequate service to buildings.
A minimum of 1/8 inch per foot grade is required.
10. Maintenance of and jurisdiction over the lines must be arranged with the City.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Baker Street West: Gravel surfacing problems cited. Traffic around rear of Kennedy
School creating serious dust problems in area. Engineer Bettendorf suggested:
1) oil, 2) calcium cloride, 3) granite base/class 2 - with seal coat
Engineer to examine street conditions and determine cost estimates.
Dan Heurung Employment: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to continue
Dan Heurung's employment through August, 1983.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Police Radar: Police Chief Lorentz reported problems with radar unit (antenna) .
Unit seven years old.
On motion by Reber seconded by Dehler the Council approved purchase of
radar unit at $1,650.00 with trade-in. I
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Safety Council Attendance: A motion \Vas made by Husen seconded by Schneider to
approve Chief Lorentz's attendance at the 1983 Governor's Traffic Safety
Conference in st. Paul on May 24-25, 1983.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Street Sweeping: A motion \Vas made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve 24
hours of street sweeping.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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