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CITY OF ST JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL ~ŒETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1975
The City Council of the City of st. Joseph met in special session on Thursday,
June 26, 1975 with the following members present: Mayor Harry J. Khevel; Council-
men Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson; Attorney John Knapp;
Engineer Joe Bettendorf - absent Herman Schneider - vacation.
A motion was made by Hugo V/eyrens seconded by Bud Reber to compensate all police
reserves at a rate of $3.00 per hour for 4 hours - total $12.00 for the 4th of
July. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber to adjourn council meeting.
Motion carried.
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A special meeting of City and Township officials opened at 8 p.m. with the
following members present: Mayor Harry J. Knevel; Councilmen Bud Reber, Hugo
Weyrens, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson; Attorney John Knapp; Engineer Joe
Bettendorf. Township officials present were: Chairman Norb Eikmeier, Fred Reber,
Del Terwey; Clerk David Thralow; Attorney John Pettison. Absent Herman Schneider,
on vacation.
Attorney John Knapp presented the City proposal for designation of areas subject
to orderly 8:CJl1cxation. (Proposal placed on file.) Zone 1 - 1 - 5 years for
a..nnexation NEt SEt Sec. 10 south of Old Hwy 52:- areas identified as 60% areas ~ (\A...
to be annexed by City when services can be provided.e~prop~rty O'Nncro pctition.-~~
Zone 2 areas: Sec. 9 - 10 - 11 - 14 - 15 - 16 - property owners having problems ~ ~1
may petition city for annexation if city can provide services, and property owner Iq7~,?h.
agrees to pay costs of services. Developer may also proceed under this policy
if the required indemnity bond deposit is submitted. This is the area referred
to as Cloverdale Estate area or Zone 1 - 1 - 5 years designation.
Areas must be becoming urban or suburban in character and city must be able to
provide services.
City zoning extension question examined - council feeling city must extend its
zoning regulations to control future development in annexation designated areas.
A copy of city resolution will be provided by city attorney for Towúship. Both
attorneys to contact Municipal Commission to request an extension of time, now
set at July 17, 1975.
Both township officials and city are making progress in the need for designation
for orderly annexation. Proposal to be reviewed.
Attorney John Knapp to contact Minnesota Municipal Commission requesting a 120
day extension of hearing date scheduled tentatively for July 17, 1975. Joint
Planning to review on July 14, 1975. July 16 8 p.m. next council - township
meeting.
Special meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Envirorunental assessment hearing date scheduled for Aug~st 14, 1975 at 8 p.m
relating to Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrading. Notice to be published -
30 day requirement. Above hearing date set on motion by Hugo Weyrens seconded by
Steve Dehler.
Total treatment plant upgrading $455,000, federal participation $388,000., local
$43,200 - sludge disposal land acquisition estimated a~ooo. (30 acres).
Motion to adjOurn. made at 10:40 pm. ~~
Harry J. Knevel, lVIayor ~G. J hnson, Clerk
~o CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ïVŒETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1975
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, July
10, 1975 with the fol1ovnng members present: Mayor Harry J. Knevel; Councilmen
Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens, Steve Dehler; Clerk Bob Johnson; I
Treasurer Leo Sadlo.
Treasurer presented monthly fund balance report. Accepted on motion by Hugo Weyrens
seconded by Herman Schneider. Motion carried.
Maintenance employee Steve Terwey appeared before the council to discuss the mainten-
ance work program, requirements, goals and objectives.
A motion was made by Hugo Weyrensseconded by Herman Schneider to approve transfer
of funds from v~ter fund to general to pay sidewald project - 1975 A if necessary
until property ovr.~er payments are received. Motion carried unanimously.
Bills were approved on a motion by Steve Dehler seconded by Bud Reber. Motion carried.
JC members present. A motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Herman Schneider
to approve a 3.2 beer license for JCrs for use on July 11, 1975 at park shelter.
Mution carried.
Terry Schwab and Cliff Borgerding present representing the JC's. Softball park
lease to be redrawn by JCrs and presented to city attorney for review prior to
final adoption (lease to begin Jan. 1, 1976). Lease from this date until Ja..n 1, 1976
presented and sigúed by JCrs Terry Schwab and Cliff Borgerding.
A motion was made by Bud Reber seconded by Hugo Vleyrens to authorize mayor and clerk
to sign lease for city. Voting for the motion Herman Schneider, Hugo Weyrens, I
Bud Reber, Harry J. Knevel - abstaning Steve Dehler. rlIotion passed.
Planning Commission report presented by council Representative Hugo Weyrens -
copy placed on file.
Police report - car door unacceptable to Krebsbach - car door mirror replacement -
mirror dropped out.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Herman Schneider to allow Police Dept.
compensatory time off for attendance at court sessions. Motion carried.
Police Dept. forms and letterhead purchase approved on motion by Herman Schneider
seconded by Hugo Weyrens. Motion carried.
Open meeting law copies passed around to council for study prior to adoption of
resolution to amend as suggested by the League of Minn. Municipalities.
Nutrition Project of TriCap to receive further study.
Bill Wasner, Asst Fire Chief presented statements for 3 firemen attendance at
fire school. Applications for Dale H. Lott and Jerry Brannan were presented for
fire dept. membership were approved on motion by Steve Dehler seconded by Hugo
Weyrens dependent upon passing of physical exam. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made at 11:05 pm. Motion carried. (~l!M~ I
Harry J. Knevel, Mayor obert G. J son, Clerk