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28 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1975
The City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, May8,
1975 with the following members present: Mayor Harry J. Knevel; CounçÜlmen, I
Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson; Attorney John Knapp;
Engineer Joe Bettendorf; Absent: Councilman Hugo Weyrens, hospitalized. Also
present were: Leo Sadlo, Treasurer, who presented the monthly fund report.
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Minutes of 4/10/75 approved as presented, minutes of 4/24/75 approved as presented,
minutes of 4/30/75 approved. All minutes approved on motion by Steve Dehler seconded
by Bud Reber. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Herman Scrumeider seconded by Bud Reber to approve treasurer's report
as presented.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber to adapt the policy of
drawing by lot when number of applicants exceeds allotment for summer employment.
Motion carried.
Sidewalk bids were opened at 7:55 p.m. Three bids were received:
1. Viking concrete Contours Inc. RR 7 st. Cloud - total bid $8,397.00
2. K & K Builders - $14,327.00
3. L. S. Sauer - 403 - 15th Ave N. St. Cloud - total bid $7,973.20
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber to accept low bid of L. S.
Sauer on above project after Sauer agreed to a starting date of May 26 to JuneZwith
completion date of June 23, 1975. Motion carried unanimously.
LeRoy Rebischke and Maynard SandJlf were present: to discuss development of property I
north of highway - commercial or industrial development. Question of providing sewer
and water examined. Rebischke and Sand requested the follo\ring exchange of properties
with the City: City property - 200" x 500" x 250" abutting the north side of Hwy 52
right of vßY just west of present treatment plant road, in exchange of a,reas north
of city property - approx 8 acres and 6 acres. A proposal to be presented in writing
by Rebischke and Sand. Re-zoning requested to industrial immediately. Meeting
scheduled for Wed. May 14, 1975 7:30 p.m.
Cliff Borgerding and Ken Borgert presented plans and information relating to Park
Land softball field installations. Question of natural state designation - cost
. factors examined - other operations appraised, re-activation of St. Joseph Recreation
Assn. to be explored.
A motion was made by Bud Reber seconded by Steve Dehler to approve JC request to
initiate construction of 2 softball fields as per plans presented and per recommend-
ation of approval by Park Board.
Operation of ball parks to be on a lease basis to J.C's or St. Joseph Recreation
Assn. Attorney to prepare lease agreement with St. Joseph J.C's Inc. Motion carried.
President of J.C's - steve Dehler; Secretary Dale Mossey.
R.R. relocation: cost estimates presented - county to pay for 44' center of street
Hwy 52 to R.R. crossing only.
Limited amount of patching and repair on abandoned CSAH 2 to be provided by county. I
Turn around across track on abandoned portion of CSAH to be separate project.
$50,000 signal cost 100% fed, state, county. 10% of costs on crossing charged to
city, approx $2,000 - 18 months for installation of signals (1977).
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City Clerk and Engineer Joe Bettendorf were authorized to appear before Commissioners
on June 3, 1975 on R.R. crossing project on a motion by Bud Reber seconded by Herman
Schneider. Motion carried.
Step I grant hearing to be scheduled in July or August.
Excavation ordinance question eXplored - attorney to prepare ordinance. Engineer
to provide recommendations.
Hollow Park project undecided $27,157 water and sewer,~~connection extimate -
extension to Fausaug $2,024, to Felt $3,864.00.
Attorney Knapp indicated no response from st. Bens attorney relating to fire district
proposal.
Dance policy question: Attorney to prepare document.
City - Township annexation meeting scheduled for May 19, 1975 at 8 p.m.
20 - unit apartment construction question north of R.R. sewer north of tracks -
water line not extended beyond tracks.
Parking in alley at Kay's Cafe cited as prob~em.
A motion made by Herman Schneider seconded by Steve Dehler to close alley - posting
of signs at both ends - location: alley in Blk 2, Loso's 3rd addn. Motion carried.
O.C. Dierkhising indicated house on College Ave available to city purchase.
A motion was made by Bud Reber seconded by Steve Dehler to approve John Kierzef(and
Ray Bechtold attendance at Wastewater school at Bloomington May 27,28,29 1975 -
Motion carried.
Street sweeping question deferred.
A motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Bud Reber to approve 3.2 license
for JC's use at Park Shelter on May 10 1975.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber to approve the following
liquor licenses for the period July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Motion carried
unanimously: El Paso Club Inc., La Playette Inc., Midv~y Bar, Salls Cafe, Legion
Club, VFW Club.
A motion was made by Bud Reber seconded by Herman Schneider to approve attendance
of Bldg Inspector Reber at seminar at Milaca - 1 day. Motion carried.
Herman Schneider and Steve Dehler to check rental house for paint needsJ
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber to approve hall use for
Congressman Richard Nolan representatives. Motion carried.
Bills approved for payment on a motion by Bud Reber seconded by Steve Dehler.
Motion carried.
A ~otion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Bud Reber to adjourn 12:55 A.M.
Harry J. Knevel, Mayor Robert G. Johnson, Clerk
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630 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ThŒETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, r~Y 14, 1975
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in special session on Wednesday, May 14,
1975 at 7:30 p.m. vdth the follovdng members present: Councilmen, Herman Schneider,
Bud Reber, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson, Attorney John K~app. Absent Mayor
Harry J. Knevelj Councilman Hugo Weyrens. Also present were: Le Roy Rebischke and
Maynard Sands.
Mete~ and bounds question examined - page 19 Sub Division Ordinance - ~ acre re-
quirement would not effect transfer now - would effect later sub division ~~d sale
of property.
Planning Commission examination ~~d review of Rebischke and Sands proposal for
property transfer to be made. Special planning commission meeting to be arranged
if possible. Clerk to contact commission Chairman Ben Kremer.
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Council to conside R.R. crossing project until 1976 for funding reasons.
Council to consider hiring 2 girls for arts and grafts section of summer recreation
program.
Motion to adjourn made at 9:45 P.M. g~#¿~
Herman Schneider, Acting Mayor 'Robert G. Jo son, Clerk