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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of SI. Joseph met in regular session
on Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall., I
City Council Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch. Councilors Ross Rieke, Dale Wick, Gary Utsch, and
AI Rassier. Administrator Judy Weyrens. I
Approve Aaenda: Utsch made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes:
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Deletions: 11 (c) Change Order Request, Public Works Facility
Additions: 11 (c) Safe and Sober Grant - Submission Request
11 (e) Application for Funding through Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously.
Consent Aaenda: Rassier made a motion to approve consent agenda as presented; seconded by
Rieke and passed unanimously.
Minutes - Approve the minutes of July 2, 2003 ,
Bills Payable - Approve Check Numbers 33009 - 33063. i
Land Use Request - Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission and deny the request of
Marie Loso to conduct a public hearing for a variance or special use permit to allow the i I
construction of a home in a B 1 Zoning District. .
Application for Payment NO.4: Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application No.4 for the
Public Works Facility and authorize payment to Shingobee Builders in the amount of $ 146,099.70.
Application for Payment NO.2: Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application No.2 for the
East Baker Street Lift Station and authorize payment to R.L. Larson in the amount of $ 12,433.60
Application for Payment NO.4: Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Appiication NO.4 for the SE
Utility Extension Improvement and authorize payment to Kuechle Underground in the amount of $
81,110.93. !
Storm Water Utility: Accept the proposal of SEH to complete the following Storm Water SelVices:
Storm Water Study: Implement a Storm Water District; Establish GIS Mapping; Contour Mapping
No Parking Sign Request: Approve the request of Tim Borresch to install a no parking sign it, the
east/west alley, east of 3'" Avenue NW contingent upon the approval of the Public Works Director.
Owner Occupied Rental- Adopt the findings of the Planning Commission, including the
contingencies, and issue an Interim Use Permit to Michael Bader.
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Public Comments to the Aaenda: No one present wished to speak.
SI. Joseph Fire Relief Association. Annual Report - Jeff Taufen: SI. Joseph Volunteer Fire Relief
,Treasurer Jeff Taufen presented the Councii with the 2002 Annual Fire Relief Report. Taufen stated t e
Fire Relief Association is the entity responsible for the firefighters pension. Annually the City Council I
must review the financial report and determine the required contribution for the following year. Based pn
projected balances, the 2004 Relief Contribution will be $ 28,347 compared to $ 29,000 for 2003. Th~
slow economy and dropping interest rates are the main reason the additional funding is needed. Taufen
reported that the City of SI. Joseph is only responsible for approximately 48% of the contribution with the
balance contributed from SI. Joseph and SI. Wendel Township. I
Rieke made a motion to accept the 2003 Annual Fire Relief Report as presented; seconded by I
Rassier and passed unanimously.
, Discussion: Theisen reported the Fire Relief Association has been completing the Relief Report
for the past five years. Rieke questioned if the Relief Association Report is audited or reviewed
for compliance with State Law. Weyrens stated that the Relief Association is required to
complete an audit each year and submit the findings to the State Auditors Office.
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MAYOR REPORTS
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Annual Conference: Hosch reported that the Coalition of Greater
Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held on July 23 - 25 in Fergus Falls and funding is available
for one member of the Council to attend.
Developments within the City of St. Joseph and SI. Joseph Township: Hosch reported he would like to
work cooperatively with SI. Joseph Township to develop consistency in building standards. Hosch stated
that he will approach SI. Joseph Township to inquire if they would be willing to adopt similar Ordinances
to the City with regard to exterior requirements in commercial and industrial zoning districts.
COUNCIL REPORTS
RIEKE
SI. Joseph EDA Update: Rieke reported the EDA has recently reviewed the marketing agreement
between the City of SI. Joseph and Leo Buettner. The agreement is scheduled to expire in September of
2003. The agreement allows the City to market and sell property in the SI. Joseph Business Park with
the land prices identified. Buettner is requesting to increase the price of the lots before the agreement
expires. As the EDA was not inclined to amend the Agreement, Buettner submitted a 30 notice to
terminate the agreement. The EDA notified all business prospects of the intent to increase land prices.
Rieke reported that the EDA will be meeting on the following dates: July 30, 2003 - Final Walk through of
the maintenance Facility; August 6, 2003 - Special meeting to formulate the 2004 budget; August 20,
2003 - Regular scheduled meeting.
RASSIER
Maintenance Facilitv: Rassier reported the Building Committee met on July 16, 2003 to review the
maintenance facility and establish a list of items that need to be completed before the building is turned
over to the SI. Joseph Economic Development Authority. The final inspection is scheduled for July 30,
2003.
SI. Joseph Camber of Commerce Meetina: Rassier reported that the SI. Joseph Chamber of Commerce
will not be meeting in August. However, their next scheduled meeting will be held on September 16,
2003 at the new Maintenance Facility.
Maintenance Facility's Open House: Rassier requested that the City staff coordinate an open house for
the Maintenance Facility and invite past members of the Building Committee.
WICK - No Report.
UTSCH
Plannina Commission Meetinq: Utsch reported that a special Planning Commission meeting will be held
on July 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to review proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Alcohol Matrix Committee: Utsch reported that the Committee reviewing the Alcohol Matrix will be
meeting July 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
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Fireworks Ordinance 120: Weyrens presented the Council with a revised Ordinance regulating the use'of
Fireworks. The Legislature in 2003 removed local control regarding the location for sales of fireworks. I
Therefore, Ordinance 120 - Regulating Fireworks, must be amended to be in compliance with State Law.
The amended fireworks Statute specifically prohibits restrictions on the display of fireworks provided the
vendor is in compliance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1124. The current version of
Ordinance 120 appears to be in violation of the new statute by restricting sales to permanent structureS
and prohibiting direct access to fireworks offered for sale. Provided the structure and display is in I
compliance with NFPA Standard 1124, the sale of fireworks should not be restricted beyond that of other
items. i
Wick made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute an amendment to I
Ordinance 120, Regulation of Fireworks, as recommended by the City Attorney, referencing NFPA
Standard 1124 and allowing outside sales. The motion was seconded byRassier and passed I
unanimously. '!
2004 Budaet Meetina Schedule: Weyrens presented the Council with the following schedule to review I
and adopt the 2004 Budget:
Budget Meeting
Budget Meeting
Adopt Preliminary Budget
Truth in Taxation Hearing
Continuation Hearing (if needed) and
Final Budget Adoption
August 13,2003
August 20, 2003
September 4, 2003
December 2, 2003
December 18, 2003
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Safe and Sober Grant: Weyrens presented the Council with a request from the Police Chief requesting
authorization to participate in the Safe & Sober Program offered by the State of Minnesota. The Safe &
Sober program provides for overtime patrolling to do special enforcements such as seatbelts, drinking'
while intoxicated and child restraints. The grant reimburses the City for overtime wages of the Police I
Officers with the City absorbing the benefit costs and vehicle expenses. i
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Rieke made a adopting CC Resolution 2003-19 Authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to !
'execute the Safe and Sober Grant Agreement between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
and the Cities of Waite Park, 51. Joseph and Cold Spring. The grant will extend from October 1',
2003 through September 30, 2004. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously.
BuildinQ Permit Fees: Weyrens reported that a final resolution to the residential plan review fee has nit
yet been determined and this matter will be placed on the next Council agenda for consideration. I
SI. Cloud HRA Life Cvcle Housino. Resolution: Weyrens reported that SI. Cloud HRA is working with
the five area Cities to provide affordable housing through housing rehabilitation. The HRA is requesting
that the City identify an area that is conducive for redevelopment containing the older housing stock. I
Weyrens stated that she identified the potential redevelopment area as those residential homes between
3'" Avenue North and 3'· Avenue South. Residents in the redevelopment area will be eligible for fundirg
for home improvements such as siding and shingling. Weyrens stated that SI. Cloud HRA will administer
the program and their will be no cost to the City. I
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Rassier made a motion to adopt CC Resolution 2003-18, Supporting the Application for Funding
through Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to provide housing assistance for the following I'
rehabilitation area: Residential homes between 3'" Avenue North and South. In addition this
, motion authorizes the Mayor and Administrator to execute a Joint Powers Agreement with the,St.
Cloud HRA to administer the housing rehabilitation assistance program. The motion was
seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously.
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SI. Joseph Parish - Lona Term Plannina: Weyrens reported that she met with representatives of the SI.
Joseph Parish Long Range Planning Committee on July 17, 2003. The Parish is seeking input as to the
future goals of the City and how the City and Parish can work together cooperatively.
Applicant Hirina Committee: Weyrens reported the City received over 60 applicants for the position of
Maintenance Worker. The City Office staff is administering for all applicants and the top candidates will
be offered an opportunity to interview for the position. Weyrens stated that wo members of the Council
will be needed to be a part of the interview committee which consists of the Public Works Director,
Wastewater Operator and Administrator. Hosch and Rassier volunteered to be a part of the interview
committee for the Maintenance Worker hire.
Linda Schvma - Rental Status: Weyrens reported that a rental license for the property located at 11
College Avenue North has not been issued as the City has not received confirmation of designated tenant
parking. The Special Use Permit approved by the City Council required that before the rental license is
issued, the property owner must verify that seven parking spaces area available for the tenants for the
duration of the rental license. In addition the parking spaces must be designated and marked.
Adiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn at 7:40PM; seconded by Utsch and passed unanimously.
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