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240 April 5, 1984
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of
st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, April 5, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in I
city Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber,
steve Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson; City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo.
others presènt: Deb Dorshorst, Pat Schneider.
Treasurer Report: City Treasurer Leo Sadlo presented the monthly fund and
investment report. On motion by Schneider seconded by Dehler the treasurer's
report was approved as presented.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Minutes: The minutes of the March 15, 1984 Council meeting were approved as
presented on motion by Reber seconded by Dehler.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Informational Meeting st. Benedicts: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by
Reber to approve minutes of the information meeting with st. Ben's held on
March 26, 1984.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Bills: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Schneider to approve payment of
- bills as oresented. I
Ayes: LO~O, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Cable Commission Report: Members Present: Ross Rieke, Chairman; Karen Ahles.
Others Present: Bob Michaels and Bob Baker of Marcus Cable, Inc.; Al Porte,
westel Cable, Inc.; Denny Tamm; Tom Botz; Dale Lott; Rick Ahles.
Commission Report: Chairman Rieke reported Commission held meeting on Monday,
April 2 and had invited Marcus Cable and Westel Cable to that meeting for
further questioning and review of applications. Rieke stated the Cable
Commission had voted unanimously in favor of Marcus Cable, Inc. believing
that Company would provide the better cable service.
Marcus Presentation: The Marcus Cable Company representatives proceeded to
present a new proposal of cable services and fees. Ross Rieke indicated
Marcus was the only cable firm invited to this meeting to make a new
presentation. Al Porte, westel, Inc. representative, objected to a second
presentation by Marcus, Inc. and felt his firm should also have a second
opportunity to bid. The question of municipal bid procedure violation
was raised.
Motion to Award Franchise: A motion was made by Councilman Dehler to award the
cable franchise to Westel, Inc. because: 1) Original proposal was a
good one, 2) We.stel would give the City a local facility and not a part I
of the st. Cloud franchise. The motion was seconded by Reber.
Voting for motion: Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Loso.
Voting against motion: Husen. Motion passed 4 - 1.
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Next step In Cable Process: Final ordinance to be drawn up to the satisfaction
of the City and Westel, Inc. Westel, Inc. must then apply to the state for
a certificate of confirmation.
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Pat Schneider - Summer Rec Program: Pat schneider, summer recreation program
director, announced summer schedule to begin on June 11 for eight weeks
through August 3. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve
a 3% salary increase for summer rec program personnel.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Program Director to submit mileage costs related to summer recreation for
reimbursement. A notice of fee charge for youngsters participating in
summer rec program will be published.
A recess was called at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
Joe Bettendorf, Engineer: Gas-electric installations for Clinton Village
Addition were reviewed. Engineer indicated agreement with contractor
provided for installation of casings for gas line installation. NSP
indicated they preferred to complete work in spring without the casings.
Therefore casings were not installed last fall. City does not want
installations bored under streets once bituminous surfacing is in place.
NSP indicated 'double maining' would cost developer $6500.00. Installation
of the extra 1100 feet of main would avoid 720' of service. Engineer to
again make contact with NSP to state the City's position in the matter.
Wastewater plant Project: A review of the Council-st. Ben's meeting held on
March 26, 1984 was held. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to
approve a resolution authorizing negotiations with the City of st. Cloud
for Wastewater Treatment. The vote was unanimous in favor of motion.
(Resolution on file in Resolutions Book #1.) A letter signed by Mayor
Loso will also be dispatched to the Mayor of st. Cloud requesting a contract.
Tom Botz - Pawnbroker License (agenda) : Tom Botz appeared before Council to request
Council consider issuance of a pawnbroker license. Question had received
previous Council research and review. A motion was made by Husen seconded
by Reber to instruct City Attorney's office to draw up a pawnbroker ordinance.
Informatîon from League of Cities and sample copies of pawnbroker ordinances
to be forwarded to Attorney.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None. Motion carried.
Terry Schwab Resignation: Police Chief Bill Lorentz presented the resignation
of Terry Schwab from the police reserves. Schwab is moving to Brandon,
Minnesota, to assume postmaster's position. A motion was made by Dehler
seconded by Husen to accept resignation of Schwab with commendation.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Liquor Violation Report: EI Paso Club & Lanes, Inc. liquor violation report
presented. A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to send a
letter of reprimand to the licensee thereby suspending the liquor license
for one day with postponement of the suspension for six months on condition
there are no violations during that period. After six months without
violation the suspension is automatically cancelled.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
The possible violation occurred on April 2, 1984: "Permitting persons on the
premises later than 20 minutes after sales must terminate." (Section 9,
Ordinance No. 1980-A. )
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Request for Scribers: A request for five scribers @ $11.00 each, from the Police
Department, was approved on motion by Schneider seconded by Reber,
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. -
Nayes: None Motion carried,
Portable Radio/Scanner: (For Police Dept,) Approved on motion by Dehler seconded
by Husen, Estimated cost $1,800,00, This will permit user to hear calls
on both local government and county frequencies as they occur,
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen,
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Copy Machine: (For Police Dept.) Approved on motion by Schneider seconded by
Reber was a copy machine at an estimated cost of $1,580,00.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Housing Rental Complaint: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to notify
owner of residence at 215 Minnesota Street West that the rental housing
license for the property will terminate on June 1, 1984, due to numerous
complaints regards loud parties, loud music, etc.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried,
Dick Taufen - Maintenance: Presented cost estimates on street sweepers - new
and used. A motion was made by Dehler seconded by Reber to authorize
Taufen to determine s\~eeping needs and hire contractor for this year.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Tire Purchase: A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to approve
purchase of two tires for pickup (1977) .
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen,
Nayes: None Motion carried.
May BowIe Liquor License: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Dehler
to approve the liquor license application of Henry Wentzlaff, Americana
Ventures, Inc, , for use at the annual May BowIe on the campus of the
College of st, Benedict on May 5, 1984, (The fee is $50.00.)
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen,
Nayes: None Motion carried.
County Seal Coat Project: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve
the City's participation in the County street seal coat project at an
estimated cost of $1,763,50, The project covers seal coating of Minnesota
Street from County Road #75 on east end through City on County Road #2 to
Cold Spring.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried,
W,C, Insurance Dividend: The City received a workman's compensation insurance
dividend check of $1,706.00 ( 24%) from the League of cities self-insurance
trust.
Cigarette License: On motion by schneider seconded by Reber the Council approved
the cigarette license application of Super Scoop Icecream Parlor, Charles
and Rosie Karn, owners.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
'-- . Nayes: None Motion carried,
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Summer Swim Program: Council recommended a $1.50 increase, in registration in
each category, for summer swim program. Township to be notified of proposed
change and requested to verify their participation in program for this summer.
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Kinky Korner Gambling License: A motion was made by Scheider seconded by Reber to
approve gambling license of Kinky Korner Club as per application and review.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion car.ried.
Legion Club Gambling License: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to
approve gambling license application of the American Legion Post 328.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Beer License Application: On motion by Schneider seconded by Reber the Council
approved a 3.2 beer license for the st. Joseph Joes baseball team at
Memorial Park. Dram Shop insurance coverage is in order.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
City Seal Coat Project: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Husen to authorize
engineer to advertise for bids on second phase of city seal coating program.
Advertising dates are: April 23. Bids to be opened at 11:00 a.m. on May 3,
1984. Council to consider award of bid at 8:00 p.m.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Report - Reber: Mike strickler and Greg Henry, Parks Commission appointees,
were approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber.
Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
A motion was made by Reber seconded by Dehler to approve payment of mileage
($80.00 maximum) to have a Department of Natural Resources speaker attend
a Parks Commission meeting.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Park Improvements: Basketball and concrete pads were approved for installation
and disbursement from Millstream Park Fund on motion by Husen, 2nd by schneider.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
Council Report - Husen: 1) Planning Commission approved sale of building only by
Hub Klein of downtown corner property. Sub-division of Lot 12, Block 9.
2) Commission to further review downtown parking stipulations and feasibility
of Commission review of all downtown business building permits.
Council Report - Dehler: Joe Miller reported as new owner of former st. Joseph
Plumbing and Heating building located at 209 Cedar Street East. Some areas
of the property to be made available for lease or rental.
Adjournment: Motion made by Schneider seconded by Reber to adjourn at 12:40 a.m.
Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen.
Nayes: None Motion carried.
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