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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special
session on Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary
Niedenfuer, Ken Twit. Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Richard Taufen, Joe Bettendorf, Steve Streng, Gary
Heltemes, Ellen Wahlstrom, Ray Loehlein, Rick Heid, Bob Herges, Diane Schneider, Joe
Bechtold, Jerome Salzer, Albert Kangas.
Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilors present.
AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Loso made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 21, 1998 and June 4, 1998
meetings; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion - Twit stated the June 4 minutes need a correction to
page 4, paragraph 9 - In the second sentence "not" should be added as follows: "Therefore, the
fact that they chose to have an evidentiary hearing should not be a financial burden to the City.
....' The motion to approve the minutes with the correction was approved with the following
vote:
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows;
seconded by Twit.
a. Watab Creek Deer Hunters Exemption from Gambling Permit, Event to be held at
the laPlayetle, September 9,1998.
b. Liquor License Applications
American Legion John Kuebelbeck Post 328 - Club license and Sunday on-sale
license;
Bo Diddley's Inc. - Wine license;
College of St. Benedict - Wine license;
EI Paso Club & Lanes, Inc. - Off-sale, on-sale, Sunday on-sale licenses;
LaPlayette, Inc. for LaPlayette Bar & Restaurant - Off-sale, on-sale, Sunday on-sale
licenses;
Loso's Inc. for loso's Main Street Pub - Off-sale, on-sale, Sunday on-sale licenses;
M & T Off Sale Liquor, Inc. - Off-sale license;
BIP, Inc. for Sal's Bar & Grill- Off-sale, on-sale, Sunday on-sale licenses;
Hollander's/St. Joseph Inc. for St. Joseph Liquor Shoppe - Off-sale liquor.
c. Application for Payment #2, 1998 Street Improvement Project, to Hardrives, Inc. of
$102,212.32
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d. Local Performance Aid - Received Report and Certified Local Performance
Measures in order to receive Local Performance Aid will result in a reduction in
property taxes at least equal to the amount of local performance aid received. The
aid wUl be spent on programs for which a system of performance measures have
been developed and that these measures will allow for the measurement of
continuous improvement and will be regularly compiled and presented to the City
Council at least once a year. Street sweeping will be the program funded by local
performance aid.
e. 1999 Budget schedule
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July 13 to July 15
July 27
August 18
September 2
September 3
December 1
December 8
December 17
Department Heads receive bud!~et forms
All Budget Forms retumed to the City Offices
Council meeting to review 1999 Budget Draft One
Council meeting to review second draft if necessary
Council adopts Proposed 1999 Budget
Truth in Taxation Hearing
Continuation Truth in Taxation Hearing, if needed
Council adopts 1999 Budget
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f. St. Joseph Volunteer Firefighters Exemption from Gambling Permit, event to be held
at the LaPlayette on August 21.1998.
Discussion - Twit questioned if aU the Uquor Urense AppfJCants are required to provide
insurance. Stapleton stated they are.
Twit questioned if the full amount of Local Performance Aid is allocated to street
sweeping. Stapleton stated it is.
The vote on the consent agenda:
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYABLE, OVERTIME & CALLOUTS: Loso made a motion to approve the bills
payable check numbers 25562 - 25607 plus the two listed additional bills for fuel; seconded by
Ehlert. Discussion - There was clarification of several bills.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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CALLOUTS AND OVERTIME: After discussion of the bereavement poliicy, Lose made a motion
to approve the callouts and overtime as presented; seconded by Twit.
Discussion -Twit asked for clarification of the bereavement policy for family members and if the
Mayor had discussed the HoBday pay issue (from the last meeting) with the PoOce Chief. Mayor
Hiemenz stated he had discussed it briefly with Chief Undgren who indicated the use of hoOdays
interacts with comp time and overtime. He will further review the matter:
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Hiemenz stated the Police Chief will be requesting approval for 24 hours overtime
between all the officers in August in order to provide 24 hour coverage. Due to vacations all the
Officers will be working adjusted schedules. Twit stated the vacation planning in March should
have accommodated their needs with adjustments made during the interim. Mayor Hiemenz
stated one of the officers who had planned vacation time had to cancel it twice due to scheduling
needs. On Loso requesting the police schedule be provided to the Council, Mayor Hiemenz
stated the members could view it on an individual basis.
SEWER RATE INCREASE: Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens discussed the proposed annual
revenue for the sewer fund based on the rate increase proposals. The Council discussed the
impact of rates on anticipated revenue, and st. Benedicts role in depreciation as well as the
current funding of depreciation. Also discussed was removing the surcharge and impact on rates.
Niedenfuer made a motion to increase the sewer rates from $1.05 per hundred cubic feet to
$1.10 per hundred cubic feet effective July 1, 1998 and remove the sureharge effective
December 31, 1998. Further the Council will monitor the sewer fund annually and adjust the
rates by the following schedule if needed: January 1, 1999 to $1.25 per hundred cubic feet,
January 1, 2000 to $1.30; January 1, 2001 to $1.35; and January 1, 2002 to $1.40. Ehlert
seconded the motion. Discussion - Loso stated he was uncomfortable with two increases within
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one year. Mayor Hiemenz stated the sewer fund would be reviewed annually priorto any rate
increase, with the rates being adjusted appropriately.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE AGENDA: No one approached the Council with comments.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS: Mayor Hiemenz opened a hearing for
delinquent utility bills, as no one approached the Council the hearing was closed.
CITY ENGINEER REPORTS: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf discussed with the Council a
request to provide water to a parcel of property along 91st Avenue. The request for water is
necessary to construct an assisted living facility. In an effort to plan the most efficient manner to
extend the utilities to the requested party, the property Owners in Whispering Pines and along
91st Avenue should be contacted concerning their need of municipal services. Council discussed
the need for uniformity in annexations, taking in whole areas without allowing exclusion of
properties because of distention to annexation. Twit recommended sending a letter to all
property owners between East Baker Street and Minnesota Street on 91st Avenue and 90th
Avenue1hat do not have municipal services.
Mayor Hiemenz questioned the status of the 1998 Street Improvement prOject. Bettendorf stated
the project is essentially completed with a "walk through" scheduled (to note items that need
completion or correction).
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Ehlert stated there is interest in extending water and sewer services south on County Road 121
with the street improvement project scheduled for 2001. Mayor Hiemenz reported 51. Benedicts
is interested in extending the beautification theme with that project and request sidewalk be
installed on the west side of College Avenue as well. Bettendorf stated a lift station would be
needed to extend sewer south, to pump into the existing system. Also the existing sewer mains
will have to be reviewed for amount of additional capacity"
Mayor Hiemenz stated he received approval from the Burlington, Northem, Santa Fe Railway for
two additional crossings. He noted that the Roadmaster would have to be contacted prior to
installing the crossings to determine that no trains are running. City Engineer Bettendorf
commended the Mayor for accomplishing the allowance. He stated it is an extremely difficult
task.
On Ehlert's questioning when the crossing would be installed at Fourth Avenue NE to connect to
Northland providing a second ingresslegress to the Addition, Bettendorf stated that roadw¡¡y
project would be considered when the City population is at 5,000 in order to use State funding.
Such funding would require a County Road or County Street at each end of the proposed
roadway.
Loso asked if a temporary crossing could be obtained on 1st Avenue NE to ~IIeviate the
Northland traffic problems. Bettendorf stated it depends on how serious the traffic condition is.
Additionally he recommended scheduling the 4th Avenue NE construction, Ehlert encouraged
the Council to move forward with a plan for the area. Ehlert stated he would present the
information to the Planning Commission and have this matter placed on its August agenda.
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Ehlert suggested there is a need to clean up the dirt piles on the undeveloped property (adjacent
to the developed property) in Northland. The property is private property. Ehlert and Bettendorf
will meet with the developer to discuss means, and ask him to make the landscape more
appealing while being aware of the drainage plan.
Loso asked Bettendorf if he would be able. to have the Northland Park parking lot staked as a
gratis measure. Bettendorf stated he will consider the request.
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CENTRAL MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FUND: After short discussion Twill made a motion to be
supportive of the request for a contribution of $6,096 over a three year period, to support the
Steams County Capacity Fund Campaign and move the matter to the budget process. If funding
in 1999 is not possible the matter will be considered in years two and thnee. Loso seconded by
the motion.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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DEPARTMENT HEADS REPORT: Director of Public Works Richard Taufen reported 1) The
City is now required to increase the number of monthly water samples for monthly bacteria tests
from two to five. Taufen also reported he is checking on costs of having the tests done in a local
lab if it is cost effective. Mayor Hiemenz recommended checking the costs and request to move
the start date back to accommodate the budget. Taufen will check furthe'r into the matter.
2) Taufen reported St. Joseph Townshig, is overlaying some of their roads and questioned if the
area of Lynx Road between 91" and 90 Avenues shoutd be included in the project. Both the
City and Township have jurisdiction over portions of said roads. He also discussed future
installation of utilities in that area. The Council further discussed the con~ition of IDe street, City
policy to assess overlays, and the need for installation of utilities. The Council requested a
survey be sent to the property owners in that area to fmd out their needs for water and sewer. A
letter will also be sent to the Township stating suclh and wishing to defer action until the surveys
are retumed.
3) Taufen reported he had met with the County Engineer Weiszhaar conœming proposed
signage on west Minnesota Street by the Lab School. The proposal includes signage placed at
the center of Minnesota Street directing attention to the crosswalk: by the Lab School. Weiszhaar
stated it is not legal to place objects in the street. He indicated the erltrance could be moved to
the east end of the parking lot. Niedenfuer stated that would not alleviatl€ the problem. Some
vehicles do not yield the right of way to children in the crosswalk. Twit fE¡1t this is a matter of
enforcement. Mayor Hiemenz stated when the police park in that area there is no problem.
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4) The County Engineer also reported plans to relocate County Road 2 to the north of the City,
and to connect to County Road 3. The County is looking for the support of the City in this
project.
5) Taufen discussed street sweeping and requested 4 hours per month overtime for June through
October in order to sweep the streets monthly. Mayor Hiemenz suggestl!d the work schedules
could be adjusted to accommodate street sweeping. Loso moved to approve 4 hours per month
overtime during the months of June through October for street sweeping as requested; seconded
by Niedenfuer. Discussion - Ehlert stated street sweeping is part of mai1rrtenanœ job and other
employees are required to work night time hours as part of their jobs indicating he wiShed to
make a point.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
6) Taufen discussed that Dean Martini recently hooked up to sewer. The sewer main was
stubbed to the property and in the process of locating it an error in measlJfelT1ent was made as
well as the as builts being somewhat inaccurate. Martini is requesting reimbursement of $450 for
extra labor and parts due to this error. Loso made a motion to reimburse, Dean Martini $450 as
requested; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
POND View RIDGE FIFTH ADDITION FINAL PLAT: Bob Herges and Rick Heid presented the
final plat for Pond View Ridge Fifth Addition indicating it is essentially tht~ same as the
preliminary plat. The County Engineer and City Engineer have both reviewed and approved the
plat. Bettendorf discussed the plat including easement issues regarding Outlot B 1) easemerlt
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will be reviewed for accuracy on map according to City official records; and 2) a perpetual
easement for pond requirements for drainage will be secured.
Loso made a motion to approve Pond View Ridge Fifth Addition Final Plat, (40 lots) contingent
upon execution of a Developers Agreement and clearing of the easement issues as discussed by
the City Engineer; seconded by Ehlert. Discussion - Ehlert clarified with Herges that this plat
has not had any changes since Planning Commission approval.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Bettendorf discussed related issues to the developers agreement. 1) The holding pond was
sized to accommodate all on Minnesota Street that would drain into it. The fence will be
removed and pond expanded to accommodate the drainage from Pond View Ridge Fifth .
Addition as well as drainage from 91" Avenue. The drainage from 91" Avenue will be City cost.
Bettendorf will do a cost split identifying the amount of City costs and Pond View Ridge
developer costs.
2) He also discussed with the Council the prairie restoration costs for the pond, and ifthe Council
wishes to use this type of ground cover for the pond expansion. Ehlert questioned the success of
the prairie grass growth indicating he had receive comments from CIty employees that it contains
growth of plants other than those planted. Niedenfuer questioned the expertise of those judging
it. Bettendorf stated the prairie grass restoration is very successful and an effective method of
ground cover as well as being requiring less maintenance. He further stated it is a relatively
expensive seeding operation, and the Council will need to make a decision on whether they wish
to use prairie grass seeding and requiring it in the developers agreement. Mayor Hiemenz was
supportive of prairie grass restoration.
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Herges clarified that there would be city costs in the construction of the pond for drainage of
areas beyond Pond View Ridge and the ground cover costs would be split at the same ratio.
Mayor stated a copy of developers agreement would be sent out to the Councilors for review and
comment when it is prepared.
ORDINANCE 111 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PUBLIC NUISANCES AND AN AMENDMENT
TO ORDINANCE 55 HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE: Mayor
Hiemenz asked for public comments on proposed Ordinance 111 and an Amendment to
Ordinance 55. Ehlert questioned if Ordinance 111 includes all the changes requested and a
provision whereby the property owner takes some liability if they are aware of the nuisance. He
further stated some of the licensed rental housing owners also hold liquor licenses and
questioned if the impact of selling kegs to their renters. Loso indicated this issue had been
discussed and resolved by the requirements of the liquor laws. Niedenfuer asked for clarification
of actual.notice. Mayor Hiemenz stated someone must give them actual notice. Twit stated that
actual notice would be a report or complaint filed such as a complaint to the owner or the police,
or the police notifies the owner of a party at the property. In that instance the owner may not sell
additional alcohol to renters of that premises.
Niedenfuer stated if the police are involved in the actual notice by then there is already a
potential noise violation. Mayor Hiemenz stated this ordinance is separate from the noise
ordinance and makes the property owner party to a nuisance.
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Twit made a motion to approve Ordinance 111; seconded by Loso.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Council discussed an amendment to Ordinance 55. Ehlert questioned if the ordinance could
be used as a tool to get the names ofthe tenants at the rental properties, as requested by the
colleges and for emergency situations. Ehlert further stated the ordinance should require the
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tenants names. Niedenfuer stated it could be a privacy or security issue in some cases. The
college is not willing to give out college residential addresses of students. Ehlert further stated I
he understood that City Attomey has indicated the City can require such information if it is part of
the rental license procedure.
Mayor Hiemenz stated the ordinance aUows 'other information as the Council may require" is
part of the ordinance.
Loso made a motion to approve an amendment to Ordinance 55 Housinlg, Maintenance and
Occupancy Ordinance clarifying the responsibility for storage and disposal of garoage and
refuse; expanding the requirements for rental housing registration; expanding the posting of
license and notice requirements, and denial of renewal and inspection access. The motion was
seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
WATER TOWER SITE COMMUNICATIONS LEASE AGREEMENT: Allbert Kangas, of Ce!Iular
2000 for Wiretess Communications Venture, LLP discussed a proposed agreement to install four
(4) antennas on the water tower. Stapleton stated Kangas had requested to have the following
included in the agreement under Page 1, Paragraph number 2. Use: The Premises may be
used by Lessee for any activity in connection with the provisions of communications services.
The Lessee shall be permitted to install and maintain four (4) antennas initially, WÎ~ a future
allowance of UP to twa 121 additional antennas. at locations on the Tower as indicated in
attached Exhibit "B" .... with the agreement to continue on as drafted.
Mayor Hiemenz questioned why he was not made aware of this request because he had been
doing the negotiating. Stapleton stated it was an oversight. Kangas statl9d this item was
discussed and he understood it was agreed upon, at the negotiation meeting with the Mayor.
Niedenfuer made a motion to table the matter so there may be clarificaton of the wording;
seconded by Loso. Discussion - The rental rate is agreed on $1,100 per month, the request for
2 future antennas will allow this to be a full site.
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Vote on the motion to table to a!Iow incorporation of other language in the agreement.
Ayes: Loso.
Nays: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit. Motion fails.
After further discussion including the need for urgency and the incorporation of an allowance for
2 additional antennas, Twit made a motion to accept the contract as cunrently written with the
monthly rent of $1,1 00 and term of five years.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
JOINT POWERS BOARD: Mayor Hiemenz discussed the resignation of County Commissioner
Rose Arnold from the Joint Powers Board due to her notice that she was not on the Soard
through a County appointment. The County has since made such appointment and she is
therefore covered under effi)rs and omissions.
Mayor Hiemenz questioned if the Township Board would like the City to take the lead role on
issues that come before this Board. Township Supervisor Joe Bechtold stated this is a new
Board and the members are just getting used to the process. The first issue was a difficult one,
but the members need to be allowed to proceed the way it was originall)r written in the Orderly
Annexation Agreement. Mayor Hiemenz stated he is open to either pro':e55.
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ROSKE AND ROTH PROPERTIES: St. Joseph Township Supervisor Joe Bechtold stated the
TownShip feels they were not notified of the change in zoning to the Roske Property. As owners
the Township would have opposed re-zoning a portion ofthe Roske property public. As public
zoning it has no use or value to the Township.
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Mayor Hiemenz~xtended the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
The Township is willing to negotiate a sale of its share of the lot on the Roske Addition, adjacent
to the Roth property, to the City. The Township Board will discuss the matter and bring a
proposal to the City. Bechtold further stated it was not the intent of the Township to make a
profit on the property.
CABLE ACCESS ISSUES: Because of the lateness ofthe hour, Loso recommended moving the
Cable Access issues to another agenda. Mayor Hiemenz requested approval of him
appointment of Tom Nahan to the Cable Commission to fill one of two vacancies. Loso
recommended advertising for an interested person to fill the other vacant position on the Cable
Commission. Ehlert made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Tom Nahan to the
Cable Commission for a two year term; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
STEARNS ELECTRIC AID TO CONSTRUCTION CHARGE: The Council discussed and
reconsidered the Steams Electric Aid to Construction Charge for installation of lights in Pond
View Ridge. Twit made a motion to approve a one-time payment of $3,205 (rather than a
permanent monthly payment of $53.90 in addition to the monthly usage charge); seconded by
Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Hiemenz reported 1) he attended Steams County Public Hearing
on a proposed ordinance regulating feed lots. There is consideration for changing some of the
set back requirements between municipal boundaries and feedlots.
2) He also attended an APO Executive meeting, a Central Minnesota Transportation Alliance
meeting, and a Northstar Corridor study meeting. The route between the Twin Cities and st.
Cloud is being studied for light rail with 12 stations.
3) The LISA planning group is working out details for development control in rural areas.
4) Someone expressed interest in moving the Roth house off the property. The City may wish to
consider this option or contact the County for an allowance to rent the property on a tempOrary
basis.
5) The Mayor noted with the second emergency siren ordered, the County could activate the
siren if it is programmed for their frequency. The existing siren could be reprogrammed to be
activated by the County as well. Loso stated he is looking into this matter.
6) St. Joseph Township has agreed to participate in funding the new emergency siren. Mayor
Hiemenz recommended sending st. Benedicts a letter asking if they are interested in assisting
with the funding of the second siren, as the siren will provide audible warning to their property as
well.
7) The Fire Hall is being used as a storm shelter, but the basement is not handicap accessible.
This will need to be addressed at a future meeting.
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8) The City Attomey sent a letter to the Council conceming a building permit issued to Charles
Cushing for a non-conforming accessory building on East Minnesota Street in anR-1 zone. The
Council reviewed the allowance of Ordinance 52.11 Subdivision 6, which allows residential
improvements as long as the improvements conform to the zoning requirements for both the
zoned use ofthe property and the non-conforming use. Subdivision 8 discusses if a structure is
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damaged more than 50% it shaU not be restored. In Scherer's opinion Ordinance 52.11
Subdivisions 6 address the matter stating the improvements must conform to both zonings. He
also addressed several others points associated with this issue. The Council generally feU the
ordinance interpretation resolved the matter and consideration should bel given to ordinance
changes which may be appropriate to clarify its application and insure regulation of non-
conforming uses.
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Ehlert stated the information on which the decisions were based should be made available to the
public showing the Council's position. Loso made a motion to have the City Attomey prepare a
letter for public infonnation, based on the advice to the Council; seconded by Ehlert.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
COUNCILORS REPORT
NIEDENFUER: The Building Task Force met recently and will bring to the Council a compilation
and recommendations to the Council
LOSO: loso stated the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference was a good conference,
especially the final session. At the conference a vendor of Municipal Ordinance Codifiers had
the ordinances on computer with the Folio program. He recommended 1he staff research the
issue as to costs and upgrade of the Folio program and report to the Council.
2) With the City selling the house off the Roth property the property willloost about $5.00 to
$5.5<r per square foot.
EHLERT: 1) The Park Board is moving forward in preparing a master plan for the development
of the parks.
2) Ehlert has set up a meeting with Representative Opatz to discuss Trnils and Pathways
funding for the Lake Wobegon Trail through St. Joseph. Emie Diedrich is working to get an
intem to assist in park development plans.
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3) Ehlert presented 11 thank you letter to Bruce Backes of the College of St. Benedict thanking
him for the donation of transportation for the summer recreation program. The Mayor and
COllncil each signed the letter in appreciation for this donation, saving the City between $1,100
and $1,200.
4) Alpha Video, one of the suppliers of the Cable Access equipment was a vendor at the LMC
Annual conference. Ehlert reported the company has a financing program for cable system
equipment.
5) The St. Joe JayCees are sponsoring run, punt and pass football dinics along with St. John's
University, in St. Joseph. Ehlert is checking into liability insurance coverage for these events.
TWIT: 1) The EDA will meet July 15 at 8:00 am. The re-alignment of County Road 133 and
Utility Expansion project is anticipated to be financed with a 0% interest loan through Steams
Electric (USDA Rural Loan). The application has been forwarded to Washington D.C. for
consideration. This is a financing package of $321,500. The City would be responsible for
financing the first loan payment of $53,500.That payment along with the $321,000 loan will be
funded through Tax Increment Financing and assessments.
2) The Personnel Committee intends to continue with the employee review by scheduling the
Clerk/Administrator for a closed meeting in July. The intention is to evaluate everyone by fall.
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CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: 1) The City received notice from the Department of
Natural Resources that the Brian Klinefelter Memorial Park Trail grant has been completed and
closed out.
2) The Election Polling places for the fall elections will be as follows:
Precinct One - City Hall
Precinct Two - American Legion
Precinct Three - Alumnae Hall CSB
3) Niedenfuer made a motion to approve the attendance of Judy Weyrens at the Clerks Institute
in St. Paul, July 15 -19 with registration fee of $325.; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS OR ANNOUNCEMENT ITEMS: None.
ADJOURN: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 p.m.; seconded by Twit.
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer, Twit.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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