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October 6, 1983 12017
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of
~ st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, October 6, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in city Hall.
I Members Prðsent: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman schneider, Bud Reber, steve
Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson; city Treasurer, Leo Sadlo;
Attorney Tom Jovanovich (7:55 p.m.).
Others Present: Sr. Colleen, st. Benedicts Convent; Ken Heimenz; Joe Bettendorf,
Engineer; Dr. Jerry Wetterling; Ed Kacures; Bill Elfering; Louie Walz; Hazel
Lamprecht.
Treasurer Report: City treasurer Leo sadlo presented the monthly fund balance
and investment report. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to
approve treasurer's report as presented.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Engineer Bettendorf: City Engineer Joseph Bettendorf presented the contractor's
payment No.1 in the amount of $115,937.43 for work completed on the Clinton
Village Addition Improvement Project No. 83-1 (500.18). The engineer also
presented Ohange Order #1 for the Clinton Village project: Item A - relocation
and extension of last segment of the storm sewer outfall line in the amount
of $2,517.30; Item B - extension of 10" watermain along the Louie Terwey
property - $816.90.
Motion to Approve Payment and Change Order No.1: A motion was made by Reber seconded
by Husen to approve payment No. 1 and Change Order No. 1 for the Clinton Village
Addition project as presented and recommended by Engineer Bettendorf.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber. Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Question of DNR Permits: City resident Ken Hiemenz asked engineer Bettendorf if
all permits necessary had been obtained to dicharge storm water into the Watab
River. Engineer Bettendorf indicated he had contacted the DNR and was informed
no permit was necessary for the storm sewer discharge into the Watab. Hiemenz
stated he would pursue the matter further and attempt to stop drainage into
the south fork of the Watab.
st. Ben's Request to Pump Into storm Sewer: Sr. Colleen Haggerty requested City
Council permission to pump water, from a newly drilled well abutting the Convent-
College Chapel, into the city storm sewer system. The rise in water table
presented a threat to the newly remodeled chapel structure. The pumping will
be into the 18" storm sewer on College Avenue. The 5' rise in water table
(estimate) has been lowered 7" to date according to estimates. Engineer
Bettendorf indicated there may be some risk of freezing problems at the outlet
but chances were very minimal.
Motion to Approve: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by schneider to allow
st. Benedict's to permanently pump water into the City storm sewer system if
necessary to lower water table threat under convent chapel building.
Ayes: Loso, Sohneider, Reber, Dehler', Husen.
:Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve bills as presented.
-----Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Library Committee: Members Present: Ellen Wahlstrom, Evelyn Durkee, Mary Ann
Krebsbach, Elizabeth Doyle, James Landwehr, Tom Klein. Also present were:
Dave pfannenstein, Deb Dorshorst - Courier editor, Bill Lorentz - Police Chief.
The board indicated they would continue planning for a library even though I
they had withdrawn efforts to obtain a grant. The preliminary architectural
plan of the library structure will be re-disigned to reduce the cost.
Attorney Jovanovich presented data relating to the public square monument site
location:
1 ) The attorney indicated the City did not have title to the property but
that the property was held in trust by the City.
2) That a referendum must be held at a general election according to
statute.
3) 5% of voters at last general election may petition for referendum.
(There were 1388 voters in 1982 thereby requiring 70 signers to the
peti tion. )
4) A referendum for a general obligation bond sale, to establish a library,
could be held at a special election with council approval.
Committee Resignation: Mayor Loso recommended Councilmen Dehler and Husen resign
from Library Committee. Verbal resignations were accepted, motion by Husen
seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Mayor Loso recommended committee remain in contact with City until the November,
1984 election date.
City Attorney Jovanovich presented an 8-page document setting forth the legal
requirements in establishing a library, the different methods of financing
and operating a library, the types of assurances the City must make to the
state and Federal Government if it applies for a 50 percent matching grant
and the status of the legal title of the monument area of the public square
plat. In summary, the 8-page document, suggests the most expedient method
would be for the City Council to pass a resolution or ordinance establishing
a library, library board and library fund. If the Council does not want
to establish a library, the citizens still have the right to establish a
library by preparing a petition which is signed by 5% of the number of persons
voting in the last general election, which places the question of the library
on the ballot at the next general election. The financing question must
also be addressed. A court determination as to the uses of the property
should be obtained. (The document has been placed in the Library-legal file.)
Joint Powers Question: The Joint Powers question: an agreement between the City
and abutting townships for the establishment of a library was discussed.
Council Motion: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to instruct City
Attorney to initiate a quiet title action on the proposed library site property
and to contact Township Attorney regards Joint Powers question.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Board Establishment: The establishment of an official library board at this time
was not recommended by Attorney Jovanovich as the action would lock in funds.
If a fund were locked in and a referendum resulted in a 'no' vote, the funds
\vould have to be turned over to the state educational fund. Mayor Loso
stated it would be difficult to commit to a library project until after
referendum at the next general election. The establishment of a fund for
accounting purposes only was considered feasible. Mayor Loso invited
committee to return in 30 days.
Liquor Application: The liquor license applications of Louis F.Walz were 1209
presented for Council review and hearing. All documents were in order including
a records check by the city police department.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve the liquor applications
of Louis F. Walz to do business as Louie's Midway Bar, Inc. The proper
documents for cancellation are also hereby accepted from Lamprecht, Inc. ,
Hazel Lamprecht, President.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Gambling License: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the
gambling license application of the College of st. Benedict girls rugby team.
Voting for the motion: Schneider, Reber, Loso, Husen.
Voting against motion: Dehler Motion carried.
Council Minutes: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the
Council minutes of September 22, 1983 as presented.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
street Light Installation: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Dehler to
approve the installation of a 175 MV street light at the corner of Minnesota
Street East and 9th Avenue southeast (REA installation).
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Budget Summary: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve publication
of the following proposed budget summary for hearing on October 20, 1983:
General Operating Revenue
Budget (proposed) Sharing
General Government 109,304.00 3,000.00
Government Buildings 22,169.00 3,000.00
Public Safety 152.532.00 225.00
Public Works 85,470.00 22,000.00
Sanitation 31,180.00
Recreation - Parks 18,000.00
Other 3,700.00 15,675.00
Totals 42?.- 355.00 43,900.00
Voting for the motion: Dehler, Husen, Schneider, Loso.
Voting against motion: Reber Motion carried.
Tax Levy: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve the following
proposed tax levy for 1984:
Revenue 116 , 204.00
Street Maintenance 8,000.00
Lights 15,000.00
Recreation 17,000.00
156,204.00
1961 Sanitary Sewer 4,901.00
1965 Street Improvement 410.00
1971 Water Syste~ 8,700.00
1972 Water-Sewer 2,285.00
1974-A street Improvement 285.00
1976 R.R. & College Avenue 1,480.00
18,061.00
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Total - $174....265.00
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
General Operating Budget: The proposed general operating budget was presented for
Council consideration and review.
Fire Board Cost Analysis: A Fire Board cost analysis to provide fire protection for
18 sections of st. Wendel TO\VllShip as requested by st. Wendel Township was
presented for Council review.
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to approve the proposed cost
estimates to provide fire protection for 18 sections of st. Wendel Township
as requested. (copy in fire file)
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Fire Conference: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the
attendance of Fire Chief Dick Taufen at a fire conference in Minneapolis.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Truck Repair: A motion \vas made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve repair of
hydraulic system on aerial fire truck - $1000-$1200 estimate.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
EBA Safety Measures: The city's workmen's compensation insurance carrier, EBA -
Employee Benefit Administration Company, presented the following safety
recommendations after an inspection conducted of the fire department building,
maintenance shop, wastewater plant and water tower on August 26, 1983:
Fire station - 1 ) Install bumper pads on ladders extending beyond
rear of vehicles.
2) Install garage door openers on both large doors.
3) Install a safety device on drying tower ladder.
Maintenance Shop - 1 ) Install garage door openers on large doors.
Waste\vater plant - 1 ) Employees must use fresh air blower when entering
sewer manholes.
2) Purchase gas meter to determine presence of lethal
or harmful gases in manholes.
Water Tower - 1) Install ladder safety device on fixed water tower
ladder.
Voting Booths: A motion \vas made by Dehler seconded by schneider to allow City Clerk
to sell the City's six voting booths if compatible with the adoption of a punch
card system.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Wetterling Building Permit: To resolve a 1976 stipulation that Dr. Wetterling, at
103 College Avenue North, provide five off-street surfaced parking spaces
within two years: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber that two
off-street surfaced parking spaces b~ provided with a minimum 20'x 20' parking
ramp in front of proposed garage and that the yellow paint on the curb at the
corner of College Avenue North and Ash Street be extended and comply with
County specifications.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. 1211
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bush Unemployment Compensation Case: City Attorney Jovanovich recommended the
Randall Bush unemployment compensation case be reviewed and discussed at a
closed meeting.
Closed Meeting: A motion was made by Reber seconded by schneider to close Council
meeting at this time.
Voting for motion: Reber, schneider, Loso.
Voting against motion: Dehler and Husen.
Motion to close meeting carried.
Mayor declared a five minute recess - 11:30 p.m.
The closed meeting was tape recorded starting at 11:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by schneider not to appeal the Bush
unemployment case.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen
Nayes: None Motion carried.
(The period involved in the unemployment case started February 25, 1983, the
official termination date of R. Bush, to the date of hire by Lakefield, Minnesota
in June, 1983. )
A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to adjourn at 11:47 p.m.
The regular meeting was re-opened by Mayor Loso at 11:48 p.m.
Bush Holiday, Vacation, Comp Time: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler
to pay Randall Bush the amount of holiday, vacation and comp time he is
entitled to receive with the signing of the release form previously mailed to him.
Ayes: Schneider, Loso, Dehler.
Nayes: Husen, Reber. Motion carried.
Council Reports: Councilman Reber - presented letter from Parks Commission requesting
approval of the following change in By Laws:
Article V: Section 5:
Duties of Treasurer: The treasurer shall procure records from the City Clerk's
office of park expenditures and account balance. The treasurer shall keep a
file of the above information.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve the by-laws
amendment as requested.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Chief Lorentz: Presented Council with information relating to computer adaptation
to police work.
Adjournment: On motion by Reber seconded by Schneider the meeting adjourned at
12:25 a.m.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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Robert G. JoH
City Clerk