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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 [05] May 03 146 May 3, 1984 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in session on Thursday, May 3, 1984 at 7: 30 p.m. in City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Mike Loso; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, I Steve Dehler, Mike Husen; City Clerk, Bob Johnson; City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo; Engineer Joe Bettendorf; Attorney Tom Jovanovich. Others Present: Herb Dehler; Iver Linnemann; Deb Dorshorst, Courier Editor; Bill Elfering; Don and Jim Landwehr. Treasurer Report: City Treasurer, Leo Sadlo, presented the monthly fund and invest- ment report. The report was approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Minutes: Council meeting minutes of April 19, 1984, were approved as presented on motion by Schneider seconded by Husen. (Correction: sweepster/sweeper.) Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Bills: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to approve payment of bills - as presented. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. possible Liquor Violation: Police Department report of possible liquor violation reviewed. A motion was made by Dehler, seconded by Reber to schedule liquor hearing for salts Bar & Grill, for possible liquor violation, for May 17, I 1984 at 8:00 p.m.. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fire Station Doors: The Fire Board approved purchase of two overhead doors from st. Cloud Overhead Door Company at a quoted price of $2,985.00. A motion was made by Schneider seconded by Reber to table purchase of doors for further study. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. (Recess: 8:18 p.m. - Meeting reopened at 8:27 p.m.) Clinton Village Project Matters: James and Don Landwehr were present to discuss details of Clinton Village assessments, payment of first installment due May 15. Review of project schedule held. Developers cited the fact that lots couldn't be sold last fall as the main reason for a current cash flow problem. Since streets, curb and gutter portions of the project are not fully completed to date the question of a partial deferrment of assessments due on May 15, 1984 was presented for Council consideration. City Attorney Tom Jovanovich to contact City bond counsel to review matter and determine what action the City may legally take toward partial deferrment. A special meeting may be scheduled if necessary. The City has its first interest payment on the bonds due July 1, 1984 in the amount of $31,685.00. I Dave pfannenstein - Water Line: Presented plan of a proposed water line install- ation from Ash street East north on second Avenue Northeast to serve two lots owned by Dave pfannenstein and possibly also service the Swanson Day Care unit. Question of hydrant need on Ash Street was raised for fire protection. J 1247 Question of lot fronting on alley also raised. Project considered okay with proper permits. (Research lot line change - Planning Commission minutes.) Feasibility of housing unit construction north of Millstream Grill & Cone questioned. NSP - Ken stainbrook: Clinton Village Addition natural gas installation plans reviewed. NSP would install 'double maining' to service center lots upon payment of a $6,400.00 fee. The City Council expressed concern about the use of a bullet due to past experiences of damage to bituminous streets. NSPrequested another chance to try a smaller bullet at a greater depth. NSP to provide City with a letter stating that a 2" bullet at a 36" depth would be the specs for gas installations in Clinton Village Addition. Seal Coat Project: Engineer Bettendorf presented copies and bid items on the 1984-1 Seal Coat project. Low bidder listed as Midcon Paving. Engineer recommended deferrment of bid award to allow for further research. A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to defer action on award to the May 17, 1984 Council meeting. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Council Reports: Reber - 1) Lions completing concrete work at Millstream Park shelter. ~ary Jo Loescheider appointed to Parks Commission on motion by Reber seconded by schneider. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. 3) Park Board request: 3 backboards - total cost estimate - $212.70 - approved on motion by Dehler seconded by Husen. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. 4) Chuck Wocken, Stearns County, made a presentation at the recent Parks Commission meeting. 5) Hot mi4 roof repair - City Hall - July or August. Dehler - Park signs - dead end sign -- end of 5th Avenue Northwest to be examined for safety height from ground level. Husen - Lutheran Church requested ( part of Roske property) consideration for annexation. Petition to be submitted. Access questions to be resolved. 4.4 to 4.8 acres of the Roske property under consideration. Lutheran repre- sentatives to meet with Orderly Annexation Board in near future. Dehler - #742 School District invitation to Community Ed activities meeting. Dehler to check meeting date. st. Wendel Fire Contract: A motion was made by Husen seconded by Reber to instruct City Attorney to prepare fire contract for designated sections of st. Wendel Township, effective in 1985. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. Fire Convention: A motion was made by Reber seconded by Schneider to approve attendance of two firemen at the state Fire Convention in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on June 7-8-9-10, 1984. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. 12L18 OSHA Workshop: The attendance of two persons was approved for an OSHA safety workshop on June 5, 1984 in Willmar, Minnesota. Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen. Nayes: None Motion carried. weather Spotters: Question of compensation for five firemen (maximum) at $5,00 per hour for service as weather spotters was tabled on motion by Schneider seconded by Reber. Ayes: Loso, schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Nayes: None Motion carried. Adjournment: 11:56 p,m, Ayes: Loso, Schneider, Reber, Dehler, Husen, Nayes: None Motion carried.