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June 2, 2005
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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, June 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors AI Rassier, Dale Wick,: Ross Rieke. City
Administrator Judy Weyrens.
Citv ReDresentatives Present: City Engineers Joe Bettendorf and Tracy Ekola i
Others Present: Herman Gangl, Tom Gustafson, Rick Heid, Bob Herges
ADDrove AQenda: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was
seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Consent Aoenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Bills Payable - Approve check numbers 35799-35839
b. Minutes - Approve the Council minutes.
c. Surplus Property - Accept the bid of Bill Wasner Sales and Service for the purchase of
the 1960 Sewer rodder. I
d. Equipment Purchase - Authorize the purchase of three VCRs for the Cable system I
using PEG Access Fees. Total Expenditure 1,652.29. ¡
e. Grant Funding - Authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of commitment to participate
in a COPS Grant for the purpose of building the 800 mhz radio system and ' I
acknowledging the Stearns County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency. This letter will
be changed to include the Fire Department as well as the Police Department. I
f. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the
2005 Cloverdale Improvements and authorize payment to Larson Excavating in the I
amount of $44,903.35.
g. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the
2005 Hill Street Improvement and authorize the payment to RL Larson in the amouni of
$174,688.14. I
h. Premise Permit - Accept the Premise Permit of the Jaycees for Lawful Gambling at linN
Speed Stop and Amoco Liquor. i
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The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. I
Public Comments:
lJ Herman Gangl, 316 y'h Avenue SE, approached the Council to address the new phase of Graceview
Estates. He stated that there would be a dozen houses in very close proximity to one another. He I
questioned whether or not the Fire Marshall has approved the plan for those homes. Weyrens stated
that he Fire Chief has reviewed the plans and did not require any changes. , I
SI. Cloud Chamber of Commerce: Weyrens stated that the SI. Cloud Chamber could not be present a/
this meeting but is on the agenda as requested by Councilor Rieke. Rieke stated that he requested this
matter be discussed with the possible location of the SI. Cloud River Bats in 51. Joseph. The City will I
receive benefit from the Chamber and should be a participant. The Chamber assisted the River Bats with
their proposal to hold the American Legion World Series in 5t. Joseph. When questioned why the City is
not of member of the SI. Cloud Chamber, Weyrens responded that it was budgetary. When the
Legislature reduced the LGA the City was forced to terminate memberships that did not have a direct
benefit.
Symanietz stated that she is a strong supporter of the SI. Cloud Chamber and stated that she is a
member due to her employment. She also stated there are several businesses in SI. Joseph that belong
to the SI. Cloud Chamber.
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Rieke made a motion authorizing Membership to the ,St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce and
appointing Weyrens as the City Representative. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed
unanimously.
Graceview Estates 3: Previously, the Council considered the final plat for Graceview Estates 3. At that
time, the Development Agreement was not ready. The developer has been contacted since the last
Council meeting to discuss any outstanding issues with the Development Agreement. There were two
items of contention, Section 7.23 subd. (a) and (b). Both matters relate to Park issues, one extending a
gravel road and the second providing water and sewer stubs to the park for a future shelter. The
developèr feels that those items should be paid for through Park Dedication Fees.
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Rick Heid spoke on his own behalf. Heid stated that they have already paid Park Dedication Fees and he
does not feel that they should be responsible for the gravel road or the water/sewer stubs. Heid stated
that the 100' of gravel road that they are being asked to put in would cost $2-5,000. Ekola stated that the
current Park Dedication Fees require the stúbbing of water/sewer as well as the gravel driveway. Heid
feels that they are being charged double by having to add both items. He stated that the Park Dedication
fee contributed for Graceview Estates exceeded the requirement as they constructed the entire trail
system. Heid also questioned the provision requiring construction traffic to access from CR 121.
Bettendorf stated that the City does not want construction traffic on 7'" Avenue and CR 121 is a
reasonable solution.
Rassier made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Development
Agreement between the City of St. Joseph and Pond View Ridge LLP for the subdivision entitled
Graceview Estates 3. Approval includes the following:
a. Section 7.23 Subd. (a) - The developer will provide water and sewer stubs to
Klinefelter Park.
b. Section 7.23 Subd. (b) - Remove and replace with the developer paying for the
road and then being reimbursed by the City for the gravel road.
c. Section 7.23 Subd. (c) - Construction traffic will be required to access from CR
121. .
The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously.
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CITY ENGINEER REPORTS
Feasibilitv ReDort, Northland HeiQhts: Bettendorf reported that they are close to finishing the Feasibility
Report for Northland Heights, however, they are waiting for grading information and utility revisions from
the developer. .
AQencv AQrèemenl. North Corridor Studv: Previously, the Council approved the Project Memorandum for
the North east/west corridor Study. The City of SI. Joseph is utilizing Federal Funds from the MN
Department of Transportation. The purpose of the North Corridor Study is to consider the realignment of .
CR 2 to CR 3 and connecting across the northern end of town to Rolling Ridge Road. Bettendorf stated
that the City and Stearns County have been awarded $200,000 in Federal Funds. The total cost of the
study is estimated at $371,000. To utiiize the funding, the City must appoint MN Dot as the agent for
Federal Funding.
Rassier made a motion to accept the agency agreement appointing Mn/DOT as agent for federal
funding. The motion was seconded by Rieke.
Discussion: Carlbom questioned where the City would get the money to fund its portion of
$119,700. Weyrens stated that it would be included in the bond for the Field street Corridor Study
and the Northland Heights Improvements.
Bettendorf also reported that the RFP for the corridor study has been drafted; however, they are waiting
for the disadvantaged enterprise goal from State-Aid. Since the corridor study is a joint effort between the
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The motion passed unanimously.
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City of SI. Joseph and Stearns County, an agreement must be executed with Stearns County assurin~
they will pay their portion of the study, which is estimated at $ 51,300. '
Water Treatment Plant: Bettendorf reported that SEH is continuing to work on the design for the filtration
plant and he hopes to have a revised design in early July.
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MAYOR REPORTS : I
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River Bats Luncheon: Carlbom stated that members from the EDA and City Council will be attending the
annual kick-off luncheon for the River Bats season. :
APO Full Board MeetinQ: Carlbom reported that he attended the APO Full Board meeting. They
discussed several small items such as personnel amendments, minutes, etc. Mike Landy was elected as
Chair of the Board and Kroll was appointed vice chair.
School Committee: Carlbom reported thatthe School Committee discussed both long and short-term
goals for SI. Joseph. They are now looking to get the SI. Joseph School Committee involved in the
process. He also reported that the School District has rejected the land offer of Farr Development.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
SYMANIETZ
APO MeetinQ: Symanietz stated that she attended the APO Meeting with Mayor Carlbom. She lalso
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SI. Cloud Area Joint Cities Meetino: Symanietz reported that members of the Central Minnesota Heart
Center were present at the meeting and they discussed second hand smoke. I I
Human RiQhts Task Force: Symanietz announced that her first meeting of the Human Rights Task Force
is scheduled for June 15.
WICK - No Report
RASSIER- No Report
RIEKE
Area Cities MeetinQ: Rieke stated that he was unaware that there was a smoke free committee. He would
like the ability to move ahead with this issue and would encourage the City Administrator to work with the
committee. Rieke stated that he took the opportunity to contact the representatives from the committee to
suggest that sample Ordinances be circulated to the area Cities for consideration. Weyrens agreed to
review material as it is received. '
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ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS I
Northland Heiohts Annexation: Weyrens stated that the Council has previously annexed the area bein~
developed as Northland Heights. However, after it was submitted it was determined that the developer
submitted the wrong legal description. Therefore, Minnesota Planning is requesting that the City and
Township re-execute the joint resolution authorizing annexation.
Wick made a motion to authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the corrected
resolution for annexation of the Northland Heights Addition. The motion was seconded by
Symanietz and passed unanimously.
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Part-Time Police Officer: Weyrens stated that the Police Chief is in the process of accepting applications
for a fill-in part time Policé Officer and is questioning if the Council would like to appoint one or two I
individuals to serve on the interview committee. Mayor Carlbom and Councilor Symanietz volunteered to
serve on the committee.
Rassier made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
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