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Home My WebLink About2005 [04] Apr 07 I I I April 7, 2005 Page 1 'of 3 I 1 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of SI. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall. I 1 Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors AI Rassier, Dale Wick, Ross Rieke. ,City Administrator Judy Weyrens. Citv ReDresentatives Present: Public Works Director Dick Taufen ApDrove AQenda: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda with the following change: Add 6 (c) Add 9 (a) Add 9 (b) Special Meeting Compost Area Gambling Ordinance The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. a. b. c. d. I e. f. Consent AQenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows with a change to the Minutes of March 3. : Bills Payable - Approve check numbers 35565-35655 Minutes - Approve the minutes for March 2005. I Fireworks Permit - Authorize the Administrator and Fire Chief to execute a permit for a fireworks display to be held on April 22, 2005 in conjunction with the inauguration of the College President. I Ordinance Amendments - Approve the amendments to the Sign Ordinance regulating height and landscaping and the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts relieving Planning Commission approval for minor additions. i Ordinance Adoption - Accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission land adopt the R4 Ordinance with modifications to the development plan. I Gambling Exemption - Accept the Gambling Application from the Church of St. , Joseph for an event to be held July 3 - July 4,2005. I , , The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. Public Comments: No one present wished to speak. I I Graceview Estates 3"': Weyrens reported that previously the Planning Commission and City Council I have reviewed and approved the Preliminary Plat for Graceview Estates. Once the Preliminary Plat is approve most developers with phase the development requesting final plat for small sections at a time. The Planning Commission has determined that if the Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat, i they would not need to review the final plat. Weyrens stated that the Final Plat is consistent with the I Preliminary Plat. Authorization approving the Final Plat should also approve the Development Agreement. I Wick questioned if any trees will need to be removed on lots adjacent to Klinefelter Park. Graceview I Estates Developer Rick Heid responded that it is his intent to keep as many trees as possible. Wick also questioned how the new 7'" Avenue will connect to the existing road as it appears as existing homes in the Township may not have access. Heid responded that the new 7'h Avenue will be extended to meet the existing road until the next phase is built. All homes in the Township will have access. Bettendorf responded that the temporary extension of 7'h Avenue will be included in the Development Agreement. , Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Final Plat for I Graceview Estates 3 and to finalize the Developer Agreement. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS April 7, 2005 Page 2 of3 Water Filtration UDdate: Bettendorf presented the Council with an exhibit showing the proposed area to be purchased for the new Water Filtration Facility. Leo and Theresa Glatzel currently own the property being discussed. The subject property is approximately 50 acres and is located near 1-94 and County Road 2. Bettendorf stated that he has been working with property tax records and drafting a proposed site plan for the facility. The tests results have all indicated that the water is plentiful and good quality. I Bettendorf stated that the entire piece of property could handle a plant capacity of 4% million gallons/day. Initially, the City is looking to construct a facility with a capacity of 1 % - 2 million gallons/day. Carlbom questioned how much land would be needed for the size facility that will be constructed. Bettendorf stated that 13.64 acres would be plenty, however it would be best to buy the entire parcel and have control over the area. Wick questioned what would happen to the hay field that is not being used. Weyrens stated that the City would allow the farmer to lease that land from the City and continue using it as a hay field. Bettendorf stated that he is seeking authorization to start the design work for the plan. The design work will include a cost estimate for the facility and total land price. Rassier made a motion authorizing SEH begin working on the design of the water treatment facility and prepare costs estimates for the land' and facility. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. SDecial MeetinQ: Bettendorf requested that the Council establishing a date for a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing land acquisition for the water filtration plant. The Council established the closed meeting for 6:00 PM, April 21, 2005. MAYOR REPORTS District 742 BuildinQ Facilities Committee: Carlbom stated that he attended District 742 Facilities Planning I Committee along with Councilor Wick. The main focus of the Committee so far has been to discuss land range planning for the entire district. At the next meeting of they will focus on the needs of SI. Joseph CSB President: Carlbom stated that the inauguration for the new President for the College of SI. Benedict will be April 17-22. COUNCIL REPORTS RIEKE EDA: Rieke reported that the monthly EDA Activity report has been included in the packet as information. RASSIER PlanninQ Commission: Rassier stated that the Planning Commission met and accept plan reviews for an expansion to Lee's Ace Hardware and the Benedicta Arts Center. As the plans were complete, the Building Official will work with the property owners to issue the required permits. Board of ADDeals MeetinQ: Rassier stated that they held the annual Board of Appeals meeting. No one attended. Historical Societv: Rassier reminded those present that the Historical Society continues to display their artifacts at the First State Bank of SI. Joseph. I WICK I I I I April 7, 2005 Page 3 Óf 3 Park Board: Wick stated that the DNR grant application has been completed and forwarded for I consideration. The grant requested funding assistance to provide bathroom facilities at Northland Park. It is anticipated that the DN R will reéeivé between 100 and 120 applications and will have funding for only 20%. The Grant is highly competitive and if the City is not successful the first time, a second application will be submitted. 1 I Sales Tax: Wick reported that he went to the Capital to lobby for the sales tax and testified in the House. Originally the hearing was scheduled for 10:00 AM, but the hearing was delayed until late afternoon. : ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS I , ComDost: Weyrens stated that the compost site will be opening on April 15, 2005 and permits will go oh sale on Friday, April 7, 2005. She stated that the Council will need to decide whether or not they want to continue to allow both SI. Joseph and 81. Wendel Townships to use the compost. Currently, the City of SI. Joseph is the largest user, followed by St. Wendel Township and then SI. Joseph Township. Within the near future the City will have to look for land for a larger site or reconsider the use of the compost area by the surrounding jurisdictions. Taufen stated that this year they may want to continue to allow the I Townships to participate, but look at other options for the future. Weyrens stated that she would send a letter to the Townships informing them that if they wish to continue to participate in the compost program they may be required to jointly purchase land for the new site. 1 I I GamblinQ Ordinance: Weyrens reported that the current Gambling Ordinance limits organizations to one premise permit. Currently the City has two clubs that hold more than one license and one of the clubsl is requesting approval for a third site. The Ordinance must be amended and additional information will be provided at the next Council Meeting. 1 . I Sauk River Watershed District: Weyrens reported that all but Waite Park and Cold Spring have executed the Resolution supporting the Sauk River Watershed Study. Both jurisdictions requested additional I information and it is anticipated that they will sign the Resolution. Since more than 50% of the affected jurisdictions signed the resolution SI. Joseph will be signing the document as well. Wick made a motion to adjourn at 7:45PM; seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. ;j(..~ istrator I THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK I I