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September 2, 2004
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, ¡he Ci',y COUi',~:1 fer the City of St. Joseph met in regular session
on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch. Councilors Gary Utsch, AI Rassier, Ross Rieke, Dale Wick.
Administrator Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: Shannon Smith
AoDrove Aqenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the agenda with the following corrections:
5 Delete and reschedule for September 16, 2004
3 (b) Delete - Bills Payable
10 (d) Delete until a later time
The motion was seconded by Utsch and passed unanimously.
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Consent Aqenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by I
Rassier and passed unanimously. i
a, Minutes - Approve the minutes of the August City Council meetings i
b. Bills Payable - DELETED i
c. Liquor License - Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Liquor License ior
Stonehouse Tavern. '
d. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Application for Payment #7 f~r
the Northland Plat 7 improvements and authorize payment to R.L. Larson in the amount of $
19,927.75. , I
e. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Application for Payment #1 for
the 2004 Callaway Street Construction and authorize payment to Larson Excavating in ttie
amount of $ 155,985.44 i
f. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Application for Payment #10 to
R.L. Larson for the Liberty Point l"'pro'/ements and authorize payment to R.L. Larson in the
amount of $ 2,066.25. I
g. Hazard Mitigation Plan - Authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution I
2004-26 supporting the efforts of Stearns County in developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan;
h. Capital Equipment Purchase - Authorize the trade of the 1999 John Deere Tractor for a'
2004 John Deere with a net cost of $ 12,493.25 : I
Field Street StudY Consultant Hire: Weyrens reported that the selection committee for the Field Street
Study Corridor reviewed four proposals for service. After reviewing the proposals, the Committee agreed
to interview two Engineering Firms, Bonestroo and WSB. It was the unanimous recommendation of the
Committee to retain WSB for completing the Field Street Study Corridor. i
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Utsch stated that as a member of the Committee he is confident that WSB is the right firm to completE! the
project. While both firms had extensive credentials, WSB scored the highest. Scott Marick of the St. I
Cloud Area Planning Organization assisted the committee in narrowing the firms to two. Marick used the
Mndot ranking system to rate each of the applicants. Marick and City Engineer Joe Bettendorf prepared
the material for the interviews with the interview consisting of a short presentation followed by questions
and answers. ,I
Wick made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute a contract between the
City of St. Joseph and WSB for the completion of the Field Street Study Corridor. The base price
of the contract is $ 154,995.74 with alternatives totaling $ 43,217.08. The motion was seconded by
Rassier and passed unanimously. i
Storm Water ReDort: Shannan Smith of SEH presented the Council with the final Storm Water Repoit.
The focus of the report is to gather information that pertains to storm water and water quality. The reþort
combines existing conditions and developed conditions. Smith stated that a Storm Water Report is I
needed to analyze the water resource, storm water and natural resources as they relate to development
and changes in landscape. The Storm Water Report is a tool for the City to plan development lookirig at
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the City's needs while identifying green spaces, wetlands and low spots. Smith stated the report contains
five sections, which include the following:
Section One
Introduction - Includes the authorization and need and identifies other local
jurisdictions that are involved with natural resource management and
development.
Section Two
Physical Environment and Natural Resource Information which includes:
Topography, geology, hydrogeology, soils, precipitation, lakes, rivers, wetlands,
and land and water use.
Section Three
Hydrologic Analysis - An area of 10.5 square miles (6700 acres) was analyzed
using the HydroCAD hydrologic model to determine existing and developed
watershed outflow rates. The 10.5 square mile area represents the planned
Orderly Annexation area.
Section Four
Goals and policies that include differing management strategies, St. Joseph's
goals and policies and pond design standards.
Section Five
Implementation - The Storm Water Management Plan is an ongoing document
that will need to be revised overtime to remain effective.
Mayor Reports
Off CamDus HousinQ MeetinQ: Hosch reported that he participated in the annual Off Campus housing
meeting that is hosted by the administration of CSB and SJU. Hosch stated the purpose of the meeting is
to review the expectations while attending school in St. Joseph. The Police Chief also participated,
discussing alcohol related issues.
MN TransDortation Alliance: Hosch reported that he attended the MN Transportation Alliance meeting.
EDA Activities: Hosch reported that during the budget process the EDA discussed becoming a member
of the St. Cloud Partnership. The Partnership can assist the City while developing the Industrial Parle
Utsch stated that before the Council is requested to join the Partnership he would like additional
information as to what services they provide and the benefit to the City.
Hosch reported that the EDA is recommending the Council appoint Ken Jacobson of CMS Autobody to
replace the vacancy on the Board. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Michael Deutz. Rieke made
a motion to accept the appointment of Ken Jacobson to the EDA filing the vacant seat. The
motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously.
COUNCIL
RIEKE
TruckinQ ComDlaint: Rieke reported that he, like other Councilors received a complaint regarding trucks
using MN Street. Rieke questioned if the City can secure weighing equipment to enforce the weight
restrictions on local roads. Hosch stated that the trucks using MN Street are within the limits as MN
Street was constructed as an 11 Ton road. The City cannot stop trucks from using the road as we do not
have a legal means to do so. Rieke questioned if the City could ask the drivers as a courtesy to not use
MN Street or is their a way to slow traffic by adding additional stop signs. Wick stated that he too
received a complaint, but it is his understanding the City cannot prohibit such.
Hosch further stated that when County Road 2 is realigned to CR 75, truck traffic will chose an altemate
road, until that time they will have to use roads that are built for truck traffic such as MN Street and 2""
Avenue NW.
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RASSIER - No Report
WICK - No Report
UTSCH
TemDorarv SiQn - Utsch stated that he has been approached by St. Joe Auto Sales, Tom Gustafson,
requesting a temporary sign to assist the St. Joseph Food Shelf. Gustafson indicated that he has already
used the maximum days he is allowed for a temporary sign and is looking for a way to assist the food
shelf. The Council was in general agreement to allow Gustafson a temporary sign to advertise for the
food shelf. The Council requested that Gustafson work with Administration to secure the necessary
permits.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Police Hire: Weyrens reported the police interview sub-committee interviewed three part time officers bf
the St. Joseph Police Department to fill the new patrol officer position. It was the recommendation of the
committee to hire Joel Klein at step three of t!le p>o~!'ol 'Naòe scale. Klein has been employed by the City
of Albany for six years and Chief Jansky is recommending credit be given to Klein for his experience. I
Rassier made a motion to hire Joel Klein as Patrol Officer with a starting wage of step 3. The
motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously.
Sales Tax Ballot Question: Weyrens presented the Council with the final draft of the proposed ballot
question seeking authorization to impose of Yo cent sales tax. The first $ 900,000 of the sales tax
collected in the region will be used to fund the Great River Regional Library. Previously the first $
900,000 was split between the St. Cloud Civic Center and Library. It was the consensus of the sales ax
committee that the best use of regional funds is the Great River Regional Library. Rassier made a I
motion accepting the ballot question as presented and requested the same be submitted to the
Stearns County Auditor for inclusion on the November 2, 2004 General Election. The motion Was
seconded by Utsch and passed ui1oo:mou ;ly, I
Sidewalk Extension - 4th Avenue NE: Weyrens reported that the Public Works Director has secured ~
quote to extend sidewalk along 4th Avenue NE from Minnesota Street to CR 75. The quote exceeds $
12,000. In discussing the sidewalk with the City Engineer, he stated that the cost is high due to the small
size of the project. He suggested the City contact the contractor for Morningside Acres to determine if
they would be interested in pouring the sidewalk at the same time the Morningside Acres sidewalk is I
extended. I
Hosch questioned which side of the road the sidewalk will be installed. Utsch stated that he is I
recommending the sidewalk be constructed on the west side of 4th Avenue NE so that it will match thE!
walking area across CR 75 on Northland Drive. Rassier stated that the foot traffic he sees is heading 'to
Casey's Store and concurs the sidewalk should be placed on the west side of 4th Avenue NE. The i
Council was in agreement that when the sidewalk is constructed, it will be placed on the west side of 4th
Avenue NE. I
Adiourn: Utsch made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM: seconded by Wick and passed unanimO~SIY.
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