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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 [03] Mar 06 Page 3091 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. I MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Ehlert, Mary Niedenfuer, Ken Twit. Stapleton. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Clerk/Administrator Rachel OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Steve Streng, Franz Kitzberger, Miles R. Seppelt, James D. Schwegel, Dick Taufen, Dave and Mary Theisen, Jerome, Salzer, Joe Bechtold, Tim Weisbrich, Ann Reischl, Clarence Rueter. Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with Councilors Loso, Niedenfuer. and Twit present. The agenda was approved by general consensus. Cory Ehlert arrived at 7:08 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Twit made a motion to remove the Amendment to Ordinance 56 - Fence Ordinance from the consent agenda thereby allowing the amendment to' include an allowance for brown treated wood of specific saturation under section 56.7 subd. 2(c). The motion was seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, L050, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda items as follows; seconded by Niedenfuer. a) Minutes of the February 20, 1997 as corrected, and February 25, 1997 meetings. b) Approve Judy Weyrens software training at the Technical College in Access and Excel programs. Registration cost is $70 each. c) Approve Ken Twit to attend LMC Finance Workshop April 18 in St. Cloud. d) Exemption from Gambling License - St. Joseph Volunteer Firefighters, April 11 at the La Playette. e) Exemption from Gambling License - Watab/Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, May 5, 1997 at the La Playette. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA: - None. BILLS PAYABLE, OVERTIME AND CALLOUTS: Deputy Clerk Judy Wèyrens presented the bills payable and requested to include an additional bill to Bill Wasner for $158.25. Twit discussed setting a cut off date for considering bills at the coming meeting and include the bills payable in the Council packets. After a short discussion of the bills payable, Twit made a motion to approve the bills payable check numbers 23737 - 23780 and Bill Wasner's as presented; seconded by Loso. Ayes: Hiemenz, L050, Ehlert, Niedenfuer¡ Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I I I I , , Page 3092 Twit requested including both the current vacation and comp time balances as well as those from the previous report for comparison, if this could be done easily. Weyrens felt such report could be done easily. Loso made a motion to approve the call outs and overtime as presented; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT: 1) The Collation of Greater Minnesota has offered us a one year gratis membership. Mayor Hiemenz has researched this I organization in comparison with the LMC and found our City could benefit from it~ Niedenfuer made a motion to accept the one year gratis I membership; seconded by L050. Discussion - Future membership costswilQ be considered prior to extension of the membership. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. 2) Chief Brad Lindgren requested to serve as a escort officer of the family of Brian Klinefelter, attending services honoring fallen officer~ in Washington D. C. Lindgren had ,offered to pay half of his travel costs. There was discussion of funding for the other portion. Ehlert indicated funds may be available from the sale of tee shirts honoring Brian. Twit made a motion to pay $150 for silk flowers for the event, allow Chief Lindgren to take vacation time, and the travel cost split will be determined at the next meeting; seconded by Niedenfuer. Discussion - Niedenfuer recommended the City be contributing a portion of the travel costs. Twit questioned if the other officers will be using overtime to cover Lindgren's shifts while he is gone. Ayes: Hiemenz L030/ Ehlert, Niedenfuerl Twit~ Nays: None. Motion carried. 3} Mayor Hiemenz indicated there is interest in developing the Industrial Park, both with the landowners and business development, the possibility of activity by the end of the year. Street layouts currently being considered. I with are i ¡ 4) The League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held in St. II' Cloud this year. They are looking for participants as mascots. 5) Mayor Hiemenz presented a proposed meeting compensation policy and expense reimbursement policy. After short discussion of the policies including all subsidiary committees need Council authorization to hold special meetings, Niedenfuer made a motion to accept the Meeting Compensation Policy with the additions of the St. Joseph Recreational Association monthly meetings and quarterly Safety meetings as paid meetings. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, L050, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. an: Niedenfuer requested per diem for the recent Local Government Forum, but would be willing to accept only ~ day ($40) per diem. Loso made a motion to approve Niedenfuer's per diem of $40 for the Local Government Forum; seconded by Ehlert. Page 3093 Ayes: Hiemenz, L050, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I 6) Art Meierhofer of St. Cloud State University has students involved in a research project. He is willing to allow them to do interviews ahd assessments of our community. Mayor Hiemenz, Councilors' Ehlert and I Niedenfuer all expressed interest in attending the final class presentation of their work. Niedenfuer expressed interest in assisting this project and guiding it. , 7) Mayor Hiemenz asked for Council approval of his appointments to the Cable Commission, Sheri Klehr, Ray Loehlein, and Bob Loso. Meetings w';ll be set up and a representative of the cable company will' discuss his company's requests. L030 requested written communication iron each Member of the Council on their concerns and thoughts on the Cable Commission. Ehlert made a motion to approve the appoin~ents to the Cable Commission; seconded by Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, L050, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. I 8)The Mayor and Chair of the Park Board will review the applications or the open position on the Park Board. COUNCILORS REPORT I ~ 1) The Investment Committee met and is preparing an Investmen, Policy for Council consideration. The Committee has yet to determine the frequency of the meetings (monthly or quarterly). 2) A TIF workshop will be held in SL Cloud on March 11.' 3) The EDA will meet on March 18. 4) The offer will be mailed to the Police Officers negotiator. EHLERT: The Planning commission is revising the Comprehensive Plan incorporating the Star City goals and revisions. The transportation plan has not been considered yet. The Planning commission is also considering regulating tattoo businesses. LOSO: The Park Board approved the purchase of phase 2 pla.~s for park equip~ent for the Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park, withlthe purchase f a Game Time big toy of approximately $5,200. About $1,700 in dor-ations have been receivede Loso made a motion to approve the purchase of thè big toy as approved by the Park Board; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carriede 2) The Park Board made a recommendation at their last meeting for an appointment to fill the vacant positione This was prior to àiscussio~ the Mayor had with the Park Board Chair. NIEDENFUER: The CORE Committee met with some new student me:r:bers. Discussed at the meeting were increased street lighting: (students wil report at the next meeting on needs for increased lighting in specifi locations). They also discussed defining a disorderly h,ouse, and thel graduation "disorientation'" party. There is a proposal for greater college control during that party, by having it go later at the colle e I - I I Page 3094 with events and interests to keep the students on campus during that evening. ~ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) Parking on front lawns is currently a complaint. In-previousordinarices there was a .specific prohibition of such parking. It apparently has been inadvertently omitted. Council I discussed specific parking allowances in specific parking places. Th~ matter was referred to the Planning Commission.' I 2) Duane Sorenson as a member of the Investment Committee request to I receive the League Bulletin. Twit made a motion to approve the annual subscription at $40 per year, to be discontinued when it is no longer a benefit to him. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz¡ L030, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Nays: None. Motion carried. PURCHAsE AGREEMENT - ROSKE ADDITION: Clarence Rueter presented a purchase agreement offered by Gregg Rupp. This is for the most easterly lot on the property. Niedenfuer stated this is part of the property tol be held until future City plans can be developed. Rueter indicated all valid offers are brought to the property owner. The proposed use of the property is four bedroom apartments, with a proposed closing of August 1. Loso indicated this property was intended for sale on the ballot question from 1994, to help pay for the fire hall. I Joe Bechtold stated the Township has no need for the land but would be willing to keep the land until the City can determine if it is needed for a public purpose. If the City should determine it is needed for a public purpose the Township would not oppose such use. Rueter suggested using lot 3 for public purpose, bêcause of it's location to the fire hall. Loso suggested tabling the matter to study the proposed use and getting legal consultation on the purchase agreement. I Ellen Wahlstrom questioned if there is enough footage for an ingress and egress roadway on to County Road 133. It was generally felt that there I , probably would be enough footage, but that would also be an issue to study further. Mayor Hiemenz indicated reluctance in allowing that density of population with the associated problems such density brings. Niedenfuer recommended getting citizen input on the matter. Loso made a motion to for a recommendation, seconded by Twit. Ayes: Hiemenz¡ 1030, Nays: Niedenfuer. ! refer the purchase agreement to the City Attorney and request the developer submit a site plan; Ehlert, Twit. Motion carried. I CORE RECOMMENDATIONS: Students will bring recommendations of areas that need more street lighting. The Landlords attorney will look at the "Disorderly House" proposed ordinance and make a recommendation. f>- P~e3œ5 MISCELLANEOUS AND ANNOUNCEMENT ITEMS: 1) Phillips 66 (Krebsbach Oil) Station will close March 21. 2) The Central Minnesota Initiative Fund will be holding a Community Development and Housing workshop April 16 at Mora MN. Ehlert made a motion to send two people to this workshop; seconded by Niedenfuer. Discussion _ A member of EDA or the Planning commission and Ehlert, fro the Council, may attend. Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert¡ Niedenfuer, Twit~ Nays: None. Motion carried. ADJOURN: The meeting was seconded by Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz Losol Nays: None. adjourned at 9:30 p.m. with a motion by Loso; I Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Motion carried. ~ Rachel Stapleton Clerk/Administrator I I I ......