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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 [11] Nov 03 12-15 November 3, 1983 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of I st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, November 3, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. 1n ci ty Hall. Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman schneider, Bud Reber, steve Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk Bob Johnson; City Treasurer Leo Sadlo. Others Present: Deb Dorshorst, st. Joseph Courier Editor. Treasurer Report: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to approve treasurer's report as presented. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes: City Counèil minutes of October 20, 1983 were approved with the following correction on motion by Schneider seconded by Dehler: (Correction to last paragraph of the October 22, 1983 minutes.) Reportedly a larger catch basin, with an improved casting, will be installed by st. Benedicts on the west side of College Avenue. The proposed project will include a force main to handle water pumping necessary to lower water table and improve storm water drainage in the Chapel and adjacent areas. (End of correction.) Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. I Bills: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Husen to approve payment of bills - as presented. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fund Transfer: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to transfer amount of funds (24,471.69), from 1983 Improvement Bond fund to the general revenue fund, used in the clinton Village Addition project prior to the bond sale. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Engineer Bettendorf: Presented a progress report on the Clinton Village Addition project. Sewer, water, storm sewer installations complete. Grading 75% - sodding complete. Bituminus, curb and gutter not expected until next spring. Bettendorf again reported contact with DNR on discharge to watab River permit and received an okay. Bettendorf presented the proposed plan for st. Bens force main storm sewer project to catch basin on College Avenue. New casting to be provided by City. The proposed plan was approved on motion by Reber seconded by schneider. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Election Equipment Purchase: A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to purchase the following election equipment: I 1) PEPS Vote Recorder 2) Card Reader (600 per minute) 3) Connector Cable 4) License Fee 5) 12 Voting Units/With Case 6) 2 Demonstrator units 7) 2 Transfer Càses 8) 2 Ballot Boxes 1216 Total cost to be under $12,000.00. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Cable: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve the proposed I - map, request to State Cable Board and publication of intent to establish a cable service territory. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Cedar Village III Assessment Split: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve the proposed assessment split for Cedar Village III. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Swim Program: The 1983 swim program cost apportionment was approved on motion by Reber seconded by Schneider. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Purchase Orders: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve the following purchases: 1 ) 4 - tires for Chev truck 250.00 each - $1,000.00 2) 2 - tractor tires - 75.00 each - 150.00 3) 15 - hydrant flags 60.00 $1,210.00 Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. I Council Reports: Councilman Dehler suggested use of percentage proposal in 9alary negotiations and raising of flag at City Hall. Mayor Report: Mayors Conference - December 10, 1983 - Bloomington, MN,. approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Mayor reported receipt of letter from Fr. Roman Paul', OSB, Vice President, st. John's University, concerning relationship of students and permanent residents of st. Joseph. Mayor to meet with Fr. Roman to discuss matter. Adjournm~nt: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. ~.~, City Clerk I