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May 19, 1983 117/7
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph
met in session on Thursday, May 19, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in Ci ty Hall.
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Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Steve
Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson.
Minutes: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve the Council
minutes of May 5, 1983 as presented, including Board of Review minutes dated
May 5, 1983.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Mòtion carried.
Others Presimt: Mary Ann Krebsbach; Ellen Wahlstrom; Mike Doyle, Courier reporter.
Bell Telephone Gable: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve the
Bell Telephone request for permit to install a cable from the Bell service
building on 2nd Avenue Northwest to Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Liquor Applications: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve
liquor license applications as presented:
EI Paso Club, Inc. - on-sale, off-sale, Sunday
Lamprecht, Inc. - on-sale, off-sale, Sunday
La Playette, Inc. - on-sale, off-sale, Sunday
Dale Schneider (Sal's) - on-sale, off-sale, Sunday
Dave Hollander (SJLS) - off-sale
Legion Post 328, Inc. - club on-sale, Sunday
John Forsythe - wine
Patricia Beste - wine
Ayes: Loso "schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Youth Summer Job Program: Thirty-two applicants have applied for job interviews to
fill five summer youth work program positions. The program will receive
Council approval at the next regular meeting on June 2, 1983. The program
to start June 13, 1983.
Hockey Rink Area Problem: Deep ruts were reported around Kennedy School hockey rink
area. The ruts will be filled by the City. Mayor to discuss matter with
school officials.
Library Board: Members Present: Sr. Anne Marie Biermier, Donald Hoodecheck.
(Councilmen Husen and Dehler are also members of the library board.)
Don Hoodecheck presented the following information in his address to Council:
1) Committee membership has expanded and plans exist for continued expansion.
2) How can we afford a library, presented as the real issue.
3) Committee would like to initiate a feasibility study for a multipurpose,
possibly modular, municipal complex to house a new library, larger senior center,
a possible teen center and maybe eventual expansion for our municipal administra-
tire offices and departments.
4) cited Cold Spring's recent vote to bùild a municipal complex, including a
library.
5) Federal Jobs bill may have funds available.
-=-- 6) Cited the fact the community raised $60,000 privately for softball facility.
7) Committee would like the Council to authorize and finance a feasibility
study toexplQre the options of meeting some of our community needs.
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8) Requested Councilman Reber be added to committee because of his experience
and knowledge of the construction trade.
Resolution: The following resolution was introduced by Councilman-Committee member
steve Dehler: ~
WHEREAS, the City of st. Joseph prides itself as a hub of education in
Central Minnesota;
WHEREAS, a library is an educational tool used by people of all ages
and walks of life;
WHEREAS, utilization of a library is in direct proportion to the
convenience of the facility;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of st. Joseph
endevors to provide a facility to house a library. Through the efforts of the
library committee, a feasibility study funded by the City will be accomplished
seeking not only to provide a library but to determine some long term needs and
goals of our city government buildings and departments.
Dehler Motion: A motion was made by Dehler to accept this resolution and provide seed
money of $1,800.00 to provide a feasibility study which if necessary would
culiminate in a referendum vote. The motion was seconded by Husen.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 41 : Ordinance No. 41, an ordinance relating to solicitors, peddlers,
hawkers, intinerant merchants and transient vendors of merchandise within the
City has been referred to the City Attorney's office for review and advisement.
The ordinance has been in existence since June, 1937.
City/Developer Agreement: The proposed City/Developer agreement has been tabled until
the June 2, 1983 meeting.
Capital Outlay Purchases: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve
the following Maintenance Department budget requests:
1) weed trimmer - $196.96 (trade in)
2) 20 gallons weed killer - $220.00
Ayes: Loso,Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Reports: Councilman schneider:
1) Terwey lot - Minnesota West and County #2 problem of sewer installation
depth cited.
2) Hydrant replacement need - Minnesota Street West and 2nd Avenue NW.
Motion: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve hydrant replace-
ment purchase.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Councilman Reber:
1 ) Swim schedule of fees increased. The $1.00 increase for outside City
and st. Joseph Town excluded in notice published in Courier.
2) Glare from solar panel on Minnesota Street East reported as a traffic
problem for persons driving north on 7th Ave. S.E. to Minnesota st. E.
City to examine problem and possible solutions.
Councilman Husen:
1) Reported Planning commission studying city water and sewer hook-ups
north side of County Highway #75.
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Mayor Report: 1 ) Mayor reported receiving letter of commendation to Police __ _ ð ~J
Chief for services rendered during the year to School District 742.
2) Senior Citizens requested large door be installed between city Hall
meeting rooms. Council to examine feasibility.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
City Clerk