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September 9, 2002
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council for the City of SI. Joseph met in Special
session on Monday, September 9, 2002 at 4:30 PM in the SI. Joseph City Hall.
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Members Present: Mayor Larry Hosch. Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, AI Rassier, Kyle
Schneider. Administrator / Clerk Judy Weyrens.
Others Present: City Engineer Joe Bettendorf, Public Works Director Dick Taufen.
Street Improvement 2002 - 2nd Street NE: City Enginéer Joe Bettendorf appeared before the
Council to discuss the proposed improvement of 2n' Street NE north of Ash Street. The area to
be improved is currently an improved road and serves two properties. Bettendorf stated that he
discussed the proposed improvement with both property owners. The property owner to the west
of 2nd Avenue NE (Doodle Bug Day Care) is supportive of the construction including curb and
gutter. Whereas the property owner on the east of 2nd Avenue NE (Marlys Sebasky) is requesting
the City construct the road without curb and gutter.
Rassier made a motion to construct 2nd Avenue NE as a standard City road inclùding curb
and gutter and assess the property owner as per the current policy. The motion was
seconded by Hosch and passed unanimously.
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Bettendorf stated that the property owner to the west of 2nd Avenue NE is re~uesting a letter from
the City stating that the alley will not be paved in the near future. Rassier stated that it is his
opinion that all the alleys should be paved, but funding constraints restricts such. Loso concurred
with Rassier. The Council was in agreement to send a letter to Doodle Bug Day Care as
requested, stating that at this time the City does not have any plans to pave or reconstruct the
east/west alley between 2nd Avenue NE and 3m Avenue NE.
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Proposed Budoet 2003: The Council considered reviewing the proposed budget for 2003.
Weyrens presented the Council with a preliminary tax impact analysis for the proposed 2003
budget. The analysis is based on the 2002 Stearns County Tax Capacity Rate as the new rate is
not available until Friday, September 13, 2002. Based on the 2002 rates, the proposed tax
impact is approximately 12.5% with 10.133% resulting from 2001/2002 projects requiring a levy.
The Council was in general agreement that the budget needed to be reduced not only to balance
the revenue and expenditures, but to also decrease the proposed levy amount. The Council
agreed to continue reviewing the budget and make a final decision on the levy amount after the
entire budget has been reviewed.
After considerable discussion the following budget items were removed from the budget:
Streets - Building/Structures
Park Board - Skateboard Equipment
Park Board - Bathroom upgrade
- 10,000.00
- 5,000.00
- 10,000.00
Note: The Bathroom upgrade was removed from the proposed 2003 budget as it is a
candidate for financing through the proposed one-half cent sales tax.
EDA Budget
Miscellaneous - Boys/Girls Club donation
Community Support
Snow Equipment
Cleaning Services
Snow Removal - Operating Supplies
- 5,000.00
- 5,000.00
500.00
- 20,000.00
3,000.00
- 1,000.00
- 59,500.00
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Budget reductions
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The Council requested Weyrens review the dues and subscription portion of the Council and
Mayor budget and remove all the dues with the exception of the League of Minnesota Cities and
SI. Cloud Area Planning Organization. Loso requested that the City not renew the subscriptions
to the League Bulletin and the information is also available through the inlernel.
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The Council agreed to continue reviewing the proposed 2003 budget on September 12, 2002 at
7:15 PM. At this same meeting the City Council will make a decision on the one-half cent sales
tax and which projects will be included on the referendum.
Maintenance Worker: Weyrens reported the Public Works Director has submitted a request to
hire an additional maintenance worker. The position could be funded in part with water and ewer
funds. Rassier stated it is his opinion that the funding for the position should be divided between
maintenance/streets, water and sewer.
Ehlert made a motion to begin the process to hire an entry level maintenance employee as
requested by the by Public Works Director. The beginning employment date will be
January 1, 2003. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously.
Storaoe of Maintenance Equipment: Ehlert reported that he has contacted Jerry Heim inquiring
about available storage space. The SI. Joseph Legion will be demolishin!g the former Stueve's
Garage building and the City needs to relocate the stored equipment. While the space is not
finalized, Heim stated that he may have 3,200 square feet of space available Ehlert stated that
he will contact Heim to verify the space and lease amount. Heim indicated a leased rate of $ 300
to $ 400 per month. The Council generally agreed to rent the facility and requested Ehlert to
finalize the rental space.
Adjourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM; seconded by R;assier and passed
unanimously.
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J dy eyrens
A ministrator / Clerk
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