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April 18, 2005
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of SI. met in joint session with St.
Wendel Township on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 6:30 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall.
Citv Council Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom. Councilors AI Rassier, Dale Wick, Renee
Symanietz. Administrator Judy Weyrens
Citv ReDresentatives Present: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf
SI. Wendel TownshiD Board Present: Township Supervisors Carl Stich, Greg Salk, David Douvier.
Township Clerk Renee Salzer.
SI. Wendel PlanninQ Board Present: Dan Schmitz, Jim Volkers
Others Present: Cyndee Corrieri, Chuck Kutzera, Ken Fuchs, Thomas Corrieri, Larry Peterson, Leroy'
Farmer, Teresa Fogue, Bob Valck, Craig Jergenson I
Mayor Carlbom opened the meeting and turned the floor over to SI. Wendel Towship. SI. Wendel mailed
survey's to all affected property owners within the proposed sewer district area. The area was divided
into four sections as illustrated by the City Engineer. Survey's were color coded to identify each separate
area. Supervisor Carl Stich presented those present with the results of the survey. Supervisor Greg Salk
stated that the survey did not provide clear direction as to whether or not the residents support the 1
extension of water and sewer services. The majority of residents in the "SI. Wendel A" area (Pleasant'
Acres and Rassier Lake) supported the need for additional planning. '
Carib om stated it is his opinion that the City of SI. Joseph should not expend any additional resources I
until SI. Wendel decides if they are willing to move forward with the feasibility report and fund the sam~.
As of this time the City has incurred over $ 15,000 in expenses and has yet to be reimbursed. The City
cannot continue to pay for expenses for SI. Wendel Township. Supervisor Stich responded that the
Township does not have available funds to pay for the study. In fact the Township is researching the
establishment of a subordinate taxi.ng district. Creation of such would provide additional funding
opportunities.
Stich stated that it is his opinion that the City and Township need to begin the Orderly Annexation
Process and then discuss the extension of utilities. He further stated that if the City and Township
establish an Orderly Annexation Agreement the Township can take over the Planning for the Township.
Currently Stearns County provides planning services for the Township area. Stich stated that the II
Planning belongs with the Township not the County.
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SI. Wendel representatives questioned if they agree to the feasibility report and the project does not move
forward, will the report be useful. Bettendorf responded that the basic information of the feasibility repùrt
can be used. Depending on the time frame, the report can be amended with new growth. !
By consensus, the City Council Members presented stated that SI. Wendel Township representatives
must take the led role at the public information meeting scheduled for April 25, 2005. The affected
residents are constituents for SI. Wendel Township and the decision to move forward is a SI. Wendel
Board decision. The Council reiterated that the City is only providing information as to the probable costs
for water and sewer extension and if the residents of the Township or the Township Board decide to not
move forward the City will not include the area in the current utility plan. However, if the Pleasant Acres
area is not served with utilities at this time, the next opportunity may not occur for seven to ten years. I
It was agreed by those present that SI. Wendel will conduct the meeting on April 25 and if they need i
information they should provide a list of questions or list of needed information. Bettendorf agreed to i
meet with one representative of the Township Board to provide information. It was agreed that Greg Salk
would contact Bettendorf with a list of questions in preparation for the April 25th meeting.
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Weyrens stated that she has received numerous requests to release the 81. Wendel survey results.
Since SI. Wendel prepared and distributed the survey, SI. Wendel must release the information. SI.
Wendel representatives consented to providing the public with the information. Weyrens stated that the
information will be available through the City Web Page.
Those present agreed to hire Bob Heim as a moderator and to contact Steams County Environmental
Services Director Don Adams to invite him to be part of the panel.
Adiourn: Symanientz made a motion to adjourn at 6:50 PM; seconded by Wick and passed
unanimously by those present.
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