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September 22, 1983
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of
st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, September 22, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. 1n I
City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman schneider, Bud Reber,
steve Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson; Asst. City Attorney,
John Scherer; Engineer Joe Bettendorf.
others Present: Mildred Reisinger, Linda Reisinger, Ed Kacures, Ralph Notch.
Assessment Hearing - Clinton Village: The assessment hearing for the Clinton
Village Addition project was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Loso. Attorney
John scherer presented data relating to special assessments for Clinton
Village. He described parcels benefited and assessed. Typographical error
noted on assessment role: ($9,598.00 should be 8,582.03). The Mildred
Reisinger property assessments for water and sewer were reviewed.
Motion on Deferrment: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to amend
assessment deferrment of the Mildred Reisinger property to read: "until
P/ the property is subdivided and/or the second lot (the lot of deferrment) 1S
'? 0; ...'? sold as a single parcel or part of the total Reisinger property involved.
\\1\ Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Attorney Scherer noted that the interest rate on assessments of 11~% may be
increased but not reduced as the official statement listed the 11~% amount.
Residents along Minnesota Street were advised that assessments may be paid I
in full without interest if paid within 30 days from the hearing tonight.
Hook-up charges and connections for water and sewer were discussed. FaIlor
spring connections are a homeowners choice.
Resolution: "Resolution Approving and Adopting the Assessment Role Relating to
Improvement proj ect 83-501.18, Clinton Village Addition" was presented and
approved with the necessary corrections and adjustments:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of st. Joseph, Minnesota,
that the Proposed Assessment Roll relating to Improvement Project 83-501.18,
Clinton Village Addition, (annexed hereto as Exhibit A), is approved and
adopted by the City and that the City Clerk certify the Assessment Roll to
the County Auditor on or before October 9, 1983.
It is further resolved that the assessments be paid in equal annual
payments over a period of 14 years along with annual interest on the unpaid
principal at the rate of 11~% per annum accruing as of the date of this
resolution, accept where subject to deferral as otherwise approved.
Approved on motion by Husen seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Hearing Adjourned: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to adjourn I
hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
(Mayor Loso called a 10 minute recess.)
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Revenue Sharing Hearing: The proposed use Revenue Sharing Hearing was opened
at 8:00 p.m. Approximately 18 residents were in attendance.
City Clerk Bob Johnson presented a report and resume of the Revenue Sharing
. program. A brief review of the Revenue Sharing allocation process was held.
A summary report of revenues and expenditures occurring since the program
began in 1972 up to September 16, 1983 was also presented for examination and
review. The following proposed uses of an estimated $43,900 total funds
available in 1984 were received:
1. Library $30,000.00 (and any other unappropriated
request submitted by funds available.)
Donna Blanchette
2. Renovation of downtown boulevard 2,000.00
by Steve Dehler - Councilman
3. Senior citizen program (RSVP) 675.00
by RSVP office
4. Street Maintenance Fund 10,000.00
City Clerk-Bob Johnson
5. City Hall and Annex Bldg. 3,000.00
(painting and repairs)
City Clerk - Bob Johnson
6. Maintenance Equipment Purchase 10,000.00
City Clerk - Bob Johnson
7. Investigation Case (reimbursement) 35,000.00
The hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. on motion by Schneider seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Revenue Sharing - Budget Hearing: Amotion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler to
hold second Revenue Sharing budget hearing on October 20, 1983 at 8:00 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes: Minutes of Council meeting held on September 8, 1983 were approved on
motion by Schneider seconded by Reber with the following correction to minutes
No. 1198 dated August 18, 1983: Add: "Vote: Ayes all", included in motion
to over-size water main on Minnesota Street and extend main to Park Terrac~system.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Election Process: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve a resolu-
tion to the Stearns County Commissioners stating that the City of st. Joseph
supports the introduction of a punch card voting system and urges the County
to participate by purchasing the ballot counting system necessary.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Library Committee: Members present were: Donna Blanchette, Elizabeth Doyle, Thomas
Klein, Stanley Idzerda, Sr. Anne Marie Biermier, Mary Ann Krebsbach, Ellen
Wahlstrom, Evelyn Durkee; Mona Carmack and Verne Olissaiz of Great River
Regional Library.
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Tom Klein presented an architects plan of the proposed library prepared
by the firm of Pauly & Olsen. A cost analysis was totaled at $251,704
by the architectural firm. Klein indicated the library committee immedi-
ately began considering deducts in the proposed construction such as:
eliminating the basement and meeting room, deducting for roadbed or site -
improvement, thereby reducing the cost estimate of the proposed plan to
$138,200.
Evelyn Durkee stated committee was in agreement with a referendum - to be
held in November, 1983. Mayor Loso indicated there is a question of
whether a special election may be held or the matter must be placed on
referendum at the next general election. The question will be submitted
to the City Attorney for review.
A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to have City Attorney
proceed with necessary legal investigation.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Questions to be reviewed by the Attorney include:
1) Examine Title II Jobs Bill regulations (copy coming from Mona
Carmack office).
2) city signing of application for grant on October 6, 1983.
3) City must agree to 50% funding match without guarantee of grant
amount.
4) Use of building if library would be discontinued.
5) Use of property proposed for site.
6) Election: special or general?
7) Tax levy and bonding: a) options b) requirements
Ellen Wahlstrom indicated City must agree to 50% matching. Committee to
try to raise $25,000 through donations, etc. Wahlstrom also apologized
for misinformation made public by the committee. Mona Carmack, Great
River Regional Library, stated that Cold Spring's new library facility
will be under 1700 square feet in size. They are not under federal
regulations as they did not apply for a grant.
Engineer: Clinton Village Addn.: Engineer Bettendorf reported the existance of an
easement problem relating to storm se,ver outfall line installation. The
question of property ownership in area was raised. Bettendorf indicated a
re-routing of the 'vest end of the storm sewer line would be necessary to
remain on st. Ben's property. Engineer considered re-routing most desirable
solution.
Bush Holiday-Vacation Compensation: Bush request for holiday, vacation pay earned
prior to and during suspension was reviewed. Discussion of negotiations
with Bush relating to holiday-vacation time occurring during suspension held.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to instruct City Attorney to
det~rmine what compensation the City is legally bound to pay Randall L.
Bush for holidays and vacation days not worked and occurring during time
of suspension period.
Voting for: Schneider, Dehler, Husen~Loso.
Voting against: Reber. Motion carried.
Mayor adjourned meeting at 10:50 p.m. ~
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