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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Thursday, March
I 20, 1975, with the following members present: Mayor Harry J. Knevel~ Council,m~;
Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson.
Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m.
Minutes of 2/16/75 - A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Hugo Weyrens to
approve minutes of 2/6/75 with the following correction: quote "subject to Ceta
eligibility confirmation", unquote; on Dan Meinz appointment. Motion carried.
Minutes of 2/10 - 2/17 - 2/20 - 2/26 were approved as presented.
Mike Loso, fire chief, presented the application of Howard Zimmer for fire dept.
membershtLp. On motion by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Bud Reber application was
approved unanimously.
Purchase of National fire code manuals examined.
Sidewalk replacement question reviewed - policies examined.
Six business men were in attendance relating to sidewalk replacement in business
district. Liability factor explained by Attorney John Knapp - city h¿s responsibility
to order replacement and make charges to property owner. Question of reducing
width of sidewalk in business district 6 or 8 feet presented. Curb and gutter
and angle parking, questions explored.
Steve Dehler, councilman, to study snow removal problem.
I Question of suspending city subsidy on residential sidewalk installation or re-
placement being considered.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Hugo Weyrens to amend policy of
city subsidy on all sidewalk installation or replacement. Motion carried.
Steve Dehler to present sidewalk petition to business firms for signature to
initiate sidewalk replacement project in business district areas as designated
in project specs.
Attorney Knapp reported contact with Attorney Mike Sullivan regards st. Benedicts
contribution to fire truck purchase - further communications necessary.
Planning Commission report presented by Hugo Weyrens - changes to be made as
indicated -
James Landwehr presented letter from Zapp Bank indicating cash escrow deposit of
$69,000. has been made by Ted Merickel on Hollow Park project. Question regards
withdrawal of the escrow deposit prior to installation of street, curb and gutter
in project presented. Question of providing several lots as security also examined.
Discussion to be held with engineer. Proper bank form complying vdth FHA require-
ments to be provided - attorney to further examine easement applying to Park Terrace
sewer line.
I Semi truck parking in residential areas again examined due to complaints - Planning
Commission recommended restricted parking in entire city be limited to 22 ft in
length and limited to one hour in duration.
City hall renovation election date scheduled for April 30, 1975. Publish notice
of election April 15, 1975, adopt resolution next regular meeting.
A motion was made by Bud Reber seconded by Steve Dehler to call for an election for
renovation of city hall and for an addition to maintenance building - total cost
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Council to meet at 9 p.m on April 30, 1975 to canvass election - April 24 7 p.m.
special meeting 8:30 informational on hall renovation- April 3, at 7 pm wage
question review - 8pm Hud hearing - 9:30 employees on wages. Art reber invited
to meeting 7:l5 pm April 10. I
Oath of office was administered to Jeff Young, patrolman.
A motion was made by Hugo Weurens seconded by Bud Reber to use $1500 for Revenue
Sharing planned use - public transportation category and $l500. from Revenue
Sharing planned use , financial administration category, balance of $4600. from
general revenue to make final payment on tractor purchased from low bidder Howard
Hornibrook. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 12:30 A.M. ~)i.~
Harry J. Knevel, Mayor Robert G. Johns , Clerk
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