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Home My WebLink About2002 [08] Aug 15 I I I 1 I August 15, '2002 Page 1 of3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of 51. Joseph met in redu'ar session on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the 51. Joseph City Hall. I Members Present: Acting Mayor Bob Loso, Councilors Cory Ehlert, Kyle Schneider, AI Rassier. Administrator I Clerk Judy Weyrens, Others Present: Tim Kiernan, Mildred Reisinger. I I I Approve Aaenda: Rassier made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of 7 (b) I Resolution requesting a signal light at the intersection of Northland Drive/4th Avenue NE and I County Road 75. The motion was seconded by Ehlert and passed unanimously by those prese:nt. Consent Aaenda: Schneider made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows: a. Bills Payable: Approve check numbers 31607 - 31671 b. Minutes the Council minutes of August 1, 2002 c, Appoint election judges on the submitted list for the September 10, 2002 Primary Election, d. Re-zoning Request of Charlie Ward: Accept the findings of the Planning Commission,! denying the rezoning of property abutting Minnesota Street West on the south side of Minnesota Street between Chapel Lane and:f" Avenue NWfrom current R-1 Single Family to B1 General Business, e. Lot Split Request - North Park Third Addition: Authorize the dividing of Lot 1 Block 2 North Park Third Addition in to two separate parcels as requested by the property owner. ! , Discussion: Weyrens stated the approval of the lot split should include a provision that parcel 'B" of the lot split must be attached to the same parcel identification number as the Campus Villas. The property split is being requested so that the overflow parking lot for Campus Villas can be 1 sold with the apartments, The Council agreed that before a Certificate of Compliance is issued for the lot split proof of attaching parcel "Boo the Campus Villas property must be provided to the City, The motion was seconded by Ehlert and passed unanimously. Tim Kiernan, 11 6th Avenue NW , address chanae reauest: Tim Kiernan of 11 - 6th Avenue NW approached the Council requesting re-addressing of his property. Kiernan stated that the front of his I house faces Minnesota Street and he would like his address to reflect such. Ehlert questioned why he is requesting to change his house number as he has owned the property since 1995. Kiernan responded that he recently received a certified letter from the City stating that his rental license was in jeopardy if he did not remove the parking in the front yard, Kiernan stated he does not receive any benefits from the changes required by the City and felt that he should receive something as well. In his opinion the property he owns should have a Minnesota Street address as the front door faces Minnesota Street. Kiernan stated he does not wish to assume the address of the abutting property owner and requested the Council change his address to 595 or 599, ! I Weyrens stated that the only way the property can receive a Minnesota Street address is if the City re-I addresses the adjoining property as well. The Minnesota Street address for the property in question I would have to be numbered 600 and that is the same address as the adjoining property owner. Weyrehs stated that 11 - 6th Avenue NW is a proper address for the property as the garage door and driveway 1 face 6th Avenue. This addressing is no different then that of Northland. Homes that face Northland Drive with driveways facing 1st Avenue NE have a 1st Avenue address. i I Mildred Reisinger of 600 Minnesota Street West spoke in objection to the proposed re-addressing. I Reisinger stated that she has lived at 600 Minnesota Street West for over 30 years and does not want her address changed, The change would create an unnecessary cost and confusion. ' I Rassier stated the property in question is located in the 600 block for addressing purposes. Therefore,l the property cannot be addressed 595 or 599, Rassier stated it is his opinion that the only method to 1 readdress the property in question is to readdress the abutting property as well and at this time he doe~ not believe there is a need to readdress the property, I 1 August 15, 2002 Page 2 of3 Rassier made a motion to deny the request of Tim Kiernan to change the address of his property located at 11 _ 6th Avenue NW, The motion was seconded by Ehlert and passed unanimously by those present. Weyrens stated that Kiernan is also requesting Council verification of the changes that are required for the property located at 11 - 6'" Avenue NW, Ehlert made a motion verifying that the property owner of 11 _ 6th Avenue NWwill be issued a temporary rental license from August 15 to October 15, 2002. The rental license will automatically be extended if the following items are completed on or before October 15, 2002: I 1. Front yard - all parking of vehicles including recreational must be moved north of the existing garage, The curb cut cannot exceed the current width. Parking is allowed north of the garage provided that class two material is placed for a base. Parking of any kind is prohibited in the front yard. 2, The property must maintain a seven (7) foot boulevard on 6th Avenue NW to accommodate snow removal. 3. The front yard (that abutting County Road 2IMinnesota Street) will be seeded or sodded. 4, The property must abide by all City and State Laws regarding off street parking. 5, Approval of the Rental Housing Inspector. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously bý those present. Sianal Liahts - Northland Drive/4'" Avenue NE: Weyrens reported that she ccntacted Stearns County regarding the process for requesting a signal light at Northland Drive/4'" Avenue NE and County Road 75. Assistant Engineer Jodi Teich stated that the City must provide Stearns County with a resolution requesting such. Once the resolution is received the County will review the request and complete preliminary studies, The Stearns County Engineer will respond to the City whether or not the request is I feasible, If the request is denied the City has the ability to appeal the denial to the Stearns County Board of Commissioners, Loso made a motion to directing Weyrens to prepare the necessary resolution to request a signal light at the intersection of 4th Avenue NElNorthland Drive and County Road 75. The request should include a six month period for response. The motion was seconded by Schneider and passed unanimously by those present. Council Reports SCHNEIDER Wobeaon Trail: Schneider Reported the Wobegon Trail Committee has completed an application to the Central Minnesota Community Foundation for funding assistance for the construction of the Wobegon Trail Welcoming Center. While the grant program does not fund trails, the Welcoming Center is a good candidate for funding as their mission statement is to fund projects that include bricks and mortar, The application requested funding in the amount of $ 75,000 or approximately 50% of the total cost. EHLERT Maintenance Facility: Ehlert reported that the Maintenance Building Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 20002 at 2:30 PM. It is anticipated to bid the project in early September with construction beginning the end of September. Street Beautification: Ehlert reported that the decorative lights have been ordered for the beautification I improvement of College AvenuelCounty Road 121, The project will begin at County Road 75 and continue to 295'" Street. Ehlert stated the Beautification Committee is grateful for the donation received from the Monastery of St. Benedict and stated the project will be completed with donated funds. When the fundraising is completed Ehlert stated he would present the Council a list of donors. Ehlert stated the Committee is extremely disappointed by the lack of contribution from the College of St. Benedict, The College has been contacted on numerous occasions and has not responded. Ehlert reported that one of I I I I August 15, 2002 Page 3 of3 I the Committee Members will continue to contact the College of St. Benedict with anticipation of recei~ing a donation, ! Loso requested the Committee balance the lighting at the time of installation, Rassier reported the Committee has been working with the street light contractor Design Election with regard to the light voltage and installation. Additional circuits will be installed when the lights are þlaced to allow for decorative Christmas lighting, LOSO - No report RASSIER - No report Adiourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM; seconded by motion by Ehlert and passed unanimously by those present. ~~d/ ~~ d Weyrens inistrator I Clerk /',., i,_~:+.¥\¡_·;';:..;,j!'_i","'^·;¡"·_"",;,/"~,,:·<s,,. I THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK I I