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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 [02] Feb 04 I I Page 3466 I February 4, 1999 I Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session Thursday, February 04, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Hall. , Members Present: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz. Councilors Cory Ehlert, Ken Twit, Mary Niedenfuer. Deputy Clerk Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Joe Bettendorf, Steve Streng, Jeff Studer, Les Green, Julie Peters ADDrove Aaenda: Twit made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Developer's Assessment Extension request; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carned 4:0:0 I Consent Aaenda: Twit made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Niedenfuer. a. b. Pond View Ridge 4 Utility Loop - Extend water main and sewer line located at 16th Avenue. REQUESTED ACTION: . Authoñze expenditure to Pond View Ridge LLP in the amount of $ 5,814.25 as requested by the City Engineer. Replacement of 20 year old Maintenance Department Radios - REQUESTED ACTION: Authorize expenditure of $2,800.00 to purchase said radios as budgeted. , 16th Annual Wastewater Seminar February 23"', in St. Cloud. REQUESTED ACTION: 'Authorize attendance and pay registration fee, of $4Q00, for Public Works Director Dick Taufen (required for license} . . i c. I Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit,Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 AODrove Minutes - Januarv 21. 1999 Twit made a motion to approve the minutes with a typographical correction; seconded Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Bill Pavable and OVertime . Twit made a motion to approve the bills payable, check numbers 26420 - 26483. The motion was seconded ~ Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Niedenfuer made a motion to approve the overtime as presented; seconded by Twit. Discussion: Twit requested the summation of accumulated benefit balances include current peliod used and eamed. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carned 4:0:0 I Public Comments to the Agenda Jeff Studer - SUDerior Services: Requested the Council consider bidding the City refuse contract as the refuse business is extremely competitive. Ehlert stated it is his opinion that it is prudent to request bids peliodically and review the services received. The Council was in general agreement to bid the refuse service in fall 1999. Niedenfuer requested that the City require references when bidding the service. . City Engineer Reports Deferred Assessment: Weyrens presented a request by the Pond View Ridge Developel'5 to extend the payment of the deferred assessment to April 30, 1999. The Developer's Agreement Page 3467 February 4, 1999 required the assessment be paid in fuU 120 clays from commencement of the Plan B Improvements. Bettendorf claIified that the assessments in question hav,e been deferred without interest since 1994 as part of the East MN Street Utility Improvement project. The assessments were deferred unTIl the property was developed. As the assessments have been deferred in the past, Ehlert made a motion to defer payment of the assessment as stated! in the Pond VIeW Ridge IV Developer's Agreement until June 30, 1999. The motion was seconded ~ Niedenfuer. Discussion: Twit claIified that if the assessment is not paid by June 30, 1999 interest will be charged. I Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion CarIied 4:0:0 Citv Enoineerino Services: Hiemenz reported that Amy Schaefer of SEH wiD be working with Joe Bettendorf. The employ of a second engineer will increase communication and resolve problems more efficiently. OLD BUSINESS Appoint two Members of the Council to the Alcohol Compliance Check C<JITI1TIÌttee: As discussed at the January 21, 1999 Council meeting, two Council Members need to be appointed to the Alcohol Compliance Committee. This Committee wiU work with Officer Dahl to implemeRt a program aimed at the decrease of minor consumption. Mayor Hiemenz stated that he would be interested in serving on the Committee as well as Niedenfuer and Ehlert Twit stated he also has interest in serving on the Committee but would withdraw. Twit made a motion appointing Niedenfuer and Ehlert to the Alcohol Compliance Check Committee with l'iiemenz as an altemate. The motion was seconded by Hiemenz. Discussion: Twit questioned if Lose has an interest in working 0111 the Committee. Hiemenz agreed to withdraw from the Committee as an alternate if Lose is interested in serving on the commiltee. I Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: . None. Motion Carned 4:0:0 Resolution Authorizino Preoaration of Plans and Soecifications for IndustJial Park: Ehlert made a motion approving the following resolution; seconded by Twit. Resolution Ordertng Preparation of Report on Improvement WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve County RoaG 133 and the first phase of the St. Joseph Business Park with street, curb and gutter, storm sewer, water and sewer, NOW THEREFORE, BElT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to Joseph Bettendorf, SEH, for preparation of the plans and specifICations and be presented to the City Council. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 CountY Road 133 Desion: Ehlert questioned if the realignment of County Road 133 would include bike paths. Bettendorf stated it is his understanding that the shoulders will accommodate bike traffic. I Joseoh Street Financino Ootions: Hiemenz questioned the status on the appraisal of the property affected by the proposed Joseph Street Improvement. Bettendorf stated 11hat he will research this matter with the EDA Director and report back to the Council. I ! i I I I I Page 34681 February 4, 1999: ! I 4th Avenue NE Extension: The Council discussed possible altematives for providing a second I ingress/egress tothe Northland Addition. . Bettendorf stated that creating a gravel extension of 4th Avenue NE may be cost effective and provide the much needed second access. Bettendorf wiD prepare a feasibility on the cost of such extension at the next Còuncil meeting. SKN Addition. Bomer!: Bettendorf reported that in March the prelimÎnary plat for SKN Properties will come before the City Council. Before accepting the plat the Council will have to discuss the transportation network and Mure planning. Hiemenz reported that a special meeting has been estabUshed for February 16, 1999 at the Sf. Joseph Township Hall to discuss transportation planning. Patrol Officer - FASTCOP: The Council discussed the cost of retaining a sixth officer as the FASTCOP program has expired. The cost breakdown is as follows and excludes overtime and holiday payoff: Wages: Benefits $ 29,078.40 $ 7,676.48 I Hiemenz stated that is was his understanding that the purpose of the FASTCOP program was to provide additional police officer coverage. The FASTCOP program has allowed the City to provide the residents with 24 hour coverage. Hiemenz stated it is his opinion that the City would be remise in not retainÎng the sixth offICer; Twit made a motion acknowledgingthatthe FASTCOP program has expired; seconded by Niedenfuer. Discussion: Ehlert and Hiemenz encouraged the motion to include some assurance that the sixth ofñcer would be retained. Twit stated the City needs to be careful as the position is governed by the union as well as the City; at this time he withdrew his motion. Niedenfuer made a motion acknowledging that the FASTCOP program has expired and the position has been budgeted for 1999. The motion was seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 I Refuse Contract with BFI: Jamie Phenow,BFI, appeared before the Council to discuss the City refuse contract. Phenow requested the Council extend the contract in lieu of increasing the refuse rates. Ehlert questioned the duration of the existing contract. Weyrens responded the contract was originally executed in 1994 for a three year peIiod. Since that time the Council has twice extended the contract. Ehlert questioned if all types of services will experience a rate increase or if only residential customers are affected. Phenow responded that increase will be seen for all refuse removal, commercial and residential. Twit questioned how the proposed contract extension will affect the Spring and Fall cleanup. Phenow stated that would remain unchanged and is working well. However, the appliance pickup has become costly, Ehlert stated that duling Open to the Public earlier at this meeting, a refuse' provider requested the City bid the refuse service. Ehlert encouraged the Council to bid the refuse this fall. Twit concurred and stated it is his opinion that it would be in the best interest of the residents to complete the bidding process again. Phenow requested that when the service is bid the specifications be specifIC and all haulers received the same information. He stated that the current contract has some ambiguities which need to be clarified before bidding. W.I.S.E.R. Proaram- Julie Peters & Les Green: Les Green and JuUe Peters appeared before the CoußCIl to seek support and participation in the W.J.S.E.R. program started by St. Cloud Mayor Larry Meyer. The purpose of the program is to provide community wide diversity education to community leaders. City Councils, County Board and School Board members are being requested to participate. I As presented by Peters and Green, the following is a summary of the W./.S.E.R. program. Page 3469 February 4, 1999 · The program qualifies for Continuing Education Credits .W.I.S.E.R. is an effective communication tool · The program is a twelve week course and requires a commitment of approximately one hour per week. To help accommodate schedules, meetilllgs will be established at various times. · W.I.S.E.R. is also in the form of a workbook which can be completed in 90 days. · The project is cost is $ 55.00 per registrant · If community leaders subscribe to the program it will make a .statement about our comminuty and leadership. · The Sf. Cloud area is the first to try the program I Ehlert made a motion to support and participate in the W.I.S.E.R program as a City Council and autholize the expenditure of $55.00 per Council Member. The motion was seconded ~ Twit. Discussion: Niedenfuer strongly urged the enfjre Council to partÏ1~ipate, sending a message to the Community. Twit stated that whHe he supports the progam, his schedule may not allow him to participate in all sessions. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion CarIied 4:0:0 Proœrtv sDlit Bomert and Buettner: The Council reviewed correspondern::e from Shay Law Office requesting a Certificate of Compftance to split 3.395 acres of the Buettner Property, parcel number 84-53432-067. The split being requested will be part of the Final Plat presented by Leo Buettner which has been approved by the Planning Commission. Twit made a motion to approve the lot split as requested; seconded ~ Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuel" Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 I Insurance coveraae for Elected Officials: Twit stated that in the past he \'\r8S opposed to providing injury insurance to elected and appointed officials, but due to the growth of the City and a need for regional planning it may be reasonab!eto add the insurance, The CeullwdisctJsse<tthe rate proposed and what additional costs would be incurred if all Boards and Oommissions were included. Weyrens will contact the insurance agent and report back at the next meeting. Ehlert made a motion to table the insurance coverage to the February 18, 1999 meeting; seconded ~ Niedenfuer. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Mayor's Report Reoort to the Communitv: The St. Cloud Hospital is sponsoling a report to the CuI,ullUJñly en February 23, 1999 at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Radison. Hiemenz reporlled that he cannot attend the seminar and invited members of the Council to attend. Snowmobile ComDlaint: Hiemenz received a complaint regarding snowmobile traffic on Ash Street and 1" Avenue NE. FLSA Seminar: The League of MN Cities is sponsoling a seminar on FLSA with a $10.00 registration fee. Miscellaneous Matters: Hiemenz reported that he attended the following meetings: 1. St. Cloud Airport Expansion· 2. Cable Commission - job descIiptions, work schedule and compensation; noise and microphone changes 3. Joint meeting with the City and Township is scheduled for Februslry 16, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss transportation matters I Page 347~ February 4, 1999 I 4. SI. Cloud APO meeling - the next meeling the topic of discuss will be the Northstar report 5. Hiemenz reported that he met with the area Mayors regarding the proposed Events Center. Discussion included markeling and what how area City's wìll be involved. Refuse Rental Units: Hiemenz stated he received another complaint regarding mandatory refuse for rental units. Ehlert clalified that the original motion of the City Council required all rental property with three or fewer units to participate in the City refuse contract. The objective of the motion was to assure that all landlords provide refuse service. Twit was of the opinion that landlords not wishing to participate in the City refuse system should appear before the Council. The Council discussed waiving the requirement if a landowner caltprovide the City with an executed refuse contract for the length of the license peliod. Further, if a rental unit is not part of the City contract they would not be eligible to participate ¡It the spling and fall cleanup. This matter will be referred to the February 18, 1999 meeting. Council Reports TWIT City Office Ooerations: Twit reported that the Personnel Committee has checked with the City Office staff to make On behalf of the Personnel Committee they have checked into the Office to make sure tasks are taken care of. The have been instructed to contact the Council Members at anytime. Investment Committee: The Investment Committee will be meeting within the next week to review the current schedules. I EHLERT PreDavrnent of Assessments: Ehlert questioned if any information has been received regarding incentives to prepay the 1999 street Improvement Assessment. Weyrens stated the matter has been referred to Financial Advisor Monte Eastvold. Central MN Events Center: Ehlert attended an Events Center meeting at which a third site has been identified. The new site proposes the Center be located on County Road 75 near Interstate 94 and the McStop development Ehlert stated that he wiD present the Council will more detailed information at a Mure meeting. Non Union EmDlovee Waoes. 1999: Ehlert stated that he met with the Non Union Employees and discussed wages and benefits. The Personnel Committee will meet and present the Council with a proposal. NIEDENFUER Sustainabílitv Committee: Niedenfuer reported that at a recent meeting of the Sustainabílity Committee she gave a presentation on the Healthy Communities Program. Seven of the members presented expressed interest in being part of the Healthy Communities Program and will help solicit additional community members for membership. The Sustainabílity Committee is also in the process of forming a Friendly Neighbor Program which would assist in developing neighborhood relationships. I Adioum: Twit made a motion to adjoum at 9:20; seconded by Ehlert. Ayes: Hiemenz, Ehlert, Twit, Niedenfuer Nays: None. Motion Carried 4:0:0 Page 3471 February 4, 1999 Cõ4 ~d I Judy Weyrens Deputy Clerk I I