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.CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1975
The City Council of the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday,
December 4, 1975 at 7 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Harry J. I
Knevel; Councilmen Herman Schneider, Bud Reber, Hugo Weyrens, Steve Dehler;
Treasurer Leo Sadlo; Clerk Bob Johnson.
Motion by Steve Dehler seconded by Hugo Weyrens to defer action on the following
meeting minutes 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/1175 \~until the next meeting. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Herman Schneider seconded by Hugo Weyrens to approve treasurer
report as presented. Motion carried.
Meeting with Township to be' established for Dec. 11, 1975 at 8 p.m. Clerk to
notify David Thralow, st. Joseph Township clerk.
Attorney Dale Mossey presented the Rothfork sewer extension petition. Copy of
easement to be presented for city file.
A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Herman Schneider to approve petition
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Don Landwehr and Dale Mossey were present representing the st. Joseph Development
Corporation. Mr. Landwehr reported Region 7W would aid the corporation in commer-
cial planning. Requires invitation from city - Corporation to assume all charges.
Requires letter from City Council inviting Region 7W Commission to assist. No
charges to city. Primarily a commercial direction at the outset in corporation
plans.
. A motion was made by Bud Reber second~d by Hugo Weyrens that city submit letter I
of request to Region 7W to assist the city through the Development Corp and
City Planning Commission. Motion carried.
Motion made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Steve Dehler that Planning Commission
assist St. Joseph Development Corp in City planning and schedule meetings with
the St. Joseph Development Corp. Motion carried.
Bills presented - Motion made by Herman Schneider seconded by Bud Reber to
approve payment of bills as presented. Motion carried.
Chief Lorentz presented a police report. City policy on liquor suspension to be
examined. All bars to comply with 1:20 A.M. ordinance requirement that all persons
will have vacated premises. Meeting with liquor licensees to be held on Dec 18,
1975 at 7 p.m. Invitation to be sent to all liquor licensees.
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A motion was made by Steve Dehler seconded by Herman Schneider to have police
car cage installed - cost to be obtained prior to installation.
Gene VanderHa.yden and Ron Brown were present regarding hockey rink preparation -
leveling of rink cost of $120.00 presented for city consideration for payment.
Additional caretaker need also cited.
Motion was made by Hugo Weyrens seconded by Bud Reber to pay $120.00 and gas I
needed by Michigan operator to clear snow from hockey rinks also to approve one
caretaker and helper. Hours to compare with last years operation. Motion carried.
Curfew qrdinance information reviewed - further examination of old ordinance to
be made.
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Sidewalk snow removal problems also examined. Notice to newspapers citing sidewalk
snow removal and snow emergency parking ordinance.
Engineer Joe Bettendorf presented engineering report: Railroad crossing Project
plans presented for council review. Final approval to be made on Dec 18, 1975
meeting. Treatment plant test polic~ examined - Step I grant fUnds question
discussed - payment had been scheduled for last Sept. Excavation ordinance to
be drafted by engineer.
Joint Powers Annexation Board meeting report presented by Hugo Weyrens, newly
elected chairman. First meeting of Board was held on November 12, 1975. Hugo
Weyrens, councilman, and Ben Kremer, Planning Cö~ssionChairman are city
representatives on board. st. Joseph Township representatives are Norb Eikmeier
and Fred Reber. County Commissioner La Vern Plantenberg fills the 5th chair on
the board.
Motion made by Hugo Weyrens seconded to adjourn at 12:45 A.M. Motion carried.
Harry J. Knevel, Mayor ct:;}~lerk