Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 [02] Feb 06 610 Robert Fulton - East end annexation question - spokesman for group opposing annexation presented information and questioned legality of petition - signers had requested Landwehr remove names prior to filing of petition. Opposed to: cost ($15,000 - over 20 years) s% interest, land owner need not reside in area of petition - 29 of 40 homeowners in area are in opposition to annexation. Opposed to: Area would lose rural area atmosphere - double size of St. Joseph City. Area presently platted to about 24 lots - 5 acre lots, township requirement. Council agreed to a study of both petitions for and against annexation. Mossey to provide Attorney Knapp with copy of landowners as listed by Register of Deeds and map of area. Engineer Joe Bettendorf - point question on treatment plant upgrading question explaned by Bettendorf. Clerk to write l~ers to Senator Schrom, and Kleinbaum, Rep. Brinkman, Pehler and Patton opposing membership in Metro Sewer District concept. Include protest of market value increases of Tax Commissioner Roemer. HUD pre-application report and copies presented. Motion made by Steve Dehler seconded by Hugo Weyrens to approve recommendation of Park Board to appoint Harvey Notch to membership. Motion carried. Hugo Weyrens - presented a report of Pl~ing Commission meeting - membership ex- piring were examined. Planning Commission recommended Paul Brinkman and William Bruemmer for membership. A motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Bud Reber to appoint Paul Brinkman (2 years) William Bruemmer (1 year) and reappoint Ben Kremer and Al Maleska to 3 year terms. Motion carried. Planning Commission reportedly will request Hwy 52 speed reduction - commission studying truck parking problems reported in residential areas. Art Reber recommended for the position of Emergency Services Director. Approval of appointment made on motion by Herman Schneider seconded by Steve Dehler. Motion carried. Clerk to notify Art Reber. Review of Police Advisory Commission bylaws held - changes made and new copies to be made. A motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Bud Reber to appoint by- laws as corrected. Motion carried. Bud Reber expressed a desire to work as patrolman. Minutes of Advisory Police Commission of Feb. 4, 1975 presented: 4 persons report- edly applied for the position of patrolman on CETA Title II program. Recommendations for hiring contained in minutes. Commission also recommended hiring 2 patrolman. Chief Lorentz described need for 2 patrolmen. A motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Steve Dehler to hire 2 patrolman - one on CETA II - one on CETA 6 programs. Motion carried. A motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Herman Schneider to approve hiring of recommendation No.1, Paul Ewald, to the Title II patrolman position. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Hugo Weyrens to hire Dan Meinz on CETA TITLE 6 program. Voting for the motion - Steve Dehler, Hugo Weyrens, Herman Schneider, Harry Knevel. Voting against motion - Bud Reber. Motion carried 4 - 1. 611 A motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Hugo Weyrens to authorize purchase of equipment for patrolmen. Motion carried. A motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Steve Dehler to approve attendance at Police Training Center for both CETA hired patrolmen, if one only accepted at this time CETA TITLE II will receive first training. Motion carried. Nine applicants interviewed for CETA 6 maintenance position. Interview committee presented all pertinent data. Motion made by Herman Schneider seconded by Hugo Weyrens to hire Steve Terwey as a maintenance man on CETA 6 program to start on Monday Deb. 10, 1975. Motion carried. A motion made by Bud Reber seconded by Steve Dehler to install new locks on maintenanc e shop doors. Motion carried. Motion made by Bud Reber seconded by Hugo Weyrens to approve clerk attendance at conference for clerk at Arden Hills March 12-13-14, 1975. Motion made by Bud Reber seconded by Herman Schneider to approve police chief attend- ance at police seminar Mar 19-20-21, 1975 in Mpls. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn made at 1:05 A.M. Harry J. Knevel, Mayor Robert G. Jo CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA 609 MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1975 - The City Gouncil of the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1975 with the following members present: Mayor Harry J. Knevel; Councilmen: Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens, Steve Dehler; Clerk, Bob Johnson. Also present were: Fire Chief Mike Loso, Attorney John Knapp, Engineer Joe Bettendorf. Leo Sadlo, treasurer presented a monthly fund report, approved on motion by Herman Schneider seconded by Steve Dehler. Motion carried. Bills were presented: A motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Bud Reber to approve the following bills as presented. Motion carried (checks nos. 9537 through 9610) . Attorney Knapp reported on meeting with Attorney Mike Sullivan relating to Fire District proposal - St. Benedict's meeting Saturday Feb. 8, 1975. Mike Loso, fire chief present - introduced Mr. Fredericks, Motorola representative _ presented information on a communication system for fire dept. Mr. Fredericks elaborated on system requirements. Sheriff James Ellering arrived at 8 p.m. and reported on communication system coordination - Sheriff Dept and municipalities - 21 cities in county on county frequencies - 4 channel system - hopeful of eventual expansion to dispatching - manpower shortage problem cited. Poor condition of county jail facility also described by Sheriff Ellering. No expansion or improvement at this time will result in curtailment of communications system. Cited over-loaded county system. Sheriff to discuss improved communications system need with County Commissioners. Telephone answering service question: 4-ring wait - prior to county answering call. Would approve answering service but cannot guarantee complete satisfaction with system under present conditions - manpower problem prime fudnderance factor - charge for service: none at this time. Improvement of present communications system prime concern of Sheriff and intends to improve to extent possible. Motorola page system suggested by Mr. Fredericks, Motorala representative. Pocket receiver - tone control - private line system - a substitute for county answering service. Sheriff to notify city of county commissioner action relating to county situation. Mayor expressed city's appreciation to Sheriff Ellering for his attendance at this council meeting. Further information and study of motorela communications systems applicable to local needs to be made. Attorney Dale Mossey and Jim Landwehr - presented a petition (approx. 200 acres) for east-end annexation. Attorney Mossey stated names may not be removed from petition after filing in clerk's office. Attorney John Knapp indicated city will now examine petition - 60 day wait - affidavit of filing necessary. City must determine if 51% of signatures are on petition - publish notice - then 30 days later hold public hearing. Attorney Mossey stated council had 60 days after filing of petition to decide action. James Landwehr - Hollow Park proJect - reported ownership change - Terry Schmidt to Ted Merickel Construction. Transfer of Bond (indemnity) possible according to Landwehr . Merickel interested in municipal bonding. Question of city undertaking project - city to study request. No change in project plans according to James Landwehr.