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Home My WebLink About[04a] Minutes October 5th October 5, 2015 Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall, opening the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilors: Dale Wick, Bob Loso, Matt Killam. City Representatives: City Engineer Randy Sabart, Police Chief Joel Klein, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works Director Terry Thene Others Present: Tom Klein, Logan Gruber, Joan Skroch, Kevin Cox Public Comments: Agenda Approval: Wick made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Symanietz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes- approved the minutes of September 21, 2015 b. Bills Payable - approved payment of check numbers 049724-049723, Payroll EFT #001113-001116 and Accounts Payables EFT#001705-001706. C. Lease Agreement—Authorized the Mayor and Administrator to execute the lease agreement between the City of St. Joseph and Little Saints Academy. d. Payment Application —approved application for Payment No. 3 to Knife River Corporation in the amount of$227,347.49 for the 2015 Bituminous Street Improvements. Public Hearing, Final Assessment Hearing: Finance Director stated that twice a year, the City holds a public hearing on delinquent accounts to consider assessing charges back to the homeowners. Schultz opened the public hearing. As no one present wished to speak, Schultz closed the public hearing. Wick made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute resolution 2015-032 adopting the assessment for outstanding invoices. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Jasmine Court: Bartlett stated the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 10, 2015 for the preliminary plat and variance request submitted by CLC Partners for the Jasmine Court development. City Engineer Randy Sabart added that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat and variance request contingent upon meeting the concerns presented by staff and the city engineer. Sabart was concerned about some of the setback requirements on some of the lots in the development. Included in the Planning Commission recommendation was a relief to the setback on the south/east lots. Lots 1 &2 are just above the minimum lot requirements set by city ordinance. Loso stated he became aware of a stormwater issue up in Morningside Loop and questioned whether problems like that could occur in the Jasmine Court lots. Sabart stated he is hopeful that sand will be the main form of soil in the area to help with drainage. Additionally, at the back of the curb, there will be drain tile. Wick questioned if there are any outstanding issues that need to be worked out. Ehlert approached the Council stating that he and City Administrator Weyrens have been working on finalizing the developers agreement. Wick moved to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of Jasmine Court, the findings of fact as recommended by the Planning Commission and approval of the variance request submitted by CLC Partners. The motion was seconded by Loso and passed unanimously. October 5, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Public Comment Joan Skroch approached the Council regarding ordinances of bicycles on sidewalks in the City. Skroch explained that her Granddaughter was hit by a bicyclist while exiting Bo Diddleys over the weekend, knocking her to the ground. Police Chief Klein stated when issues like that happen, people should call the police. He instructed Skroch to call him tomorrow to discuss further. Kevin Kluesner approached the Council questioning if the City enforces the rules on St. Ben's students riding their bicycles on the sidewalks. Schultz responded that the City tries to enforce all their ordinances and that none of them are ignored. City Engineer Reports South east/west Corridor: Sabart reported that staff has begun dialogues with the property stakeholders regarding the east/west corridor. Sabart provided an exhibit displaying the preferred alignment noting that they are trying to come up with an alignment that will meet the needs of the City and property owners. Sabart added that any new developments would not have direct access to the road. Schultz questioned what the next steps will be. Sabart responded that staff will select one or two scenarios and move forward with cost estimation. Kluesner questioned if their driveway will be connected to the east/west corridor. Sabart stated it would connect directly to the road. Down the road, there will be an additional road south of that that the driveway will be connected to. Kluesner added he does not want the City to build a road that has a dead- end right at their driveway. Schultz stated that the initial discussion was to use MSA funds to extend the corridor to 7th. Any future development or extension east of 7th Ave would not be eligible for MSA funding. Loso questioned if the proposed development would cause the road to have to be expanded past 7th Sabart stated staff is working on finding what land will be developable. Killam suggested Sabart come back with a cost estimate on the extension of the corridor past 7th Avenue. Park Master Plan Scoping: Sabart presented scope of the Millstream Park Master Plan Update. The scope consisted of multiple meetings with the Park Board. The estimated cost is $9,995.00 with the addition of reimbursable expenses estimated to be $530.00. Wick questioned what the difference would be between the master park plan from 2008 to now would be. Sabart responded that the Park Board wants to relook at the 2008 Master Park Plan. Wick questioned what the Park Board is envisioning for Millstream Park. Killam stated that the Board wants to reevaluate Millstream Park due to the 2008 Master Park Plan not fitting what is needed. Schultz and Wick suggested the Park Board come back with a list of what they would like to see done with Millstream Park. Schultz questioned whether the Park Board received any feedback on what residents would like to have done in the parks. Thene stated the survey did not provide adequate feedback. Wick moved to table the Millstream Park Master Plan discussion until Park Board provides feedback on what is needed in Millstream Park. The motion was seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously. APO CSAH 75 Pedestrian Crossing Study: Sabart noted the City Council requested staff look for options for pedestrian crossing along CSAH 75. An application was made to the APO at the end of June to obtain October 5, 2015 Page 3 of 3 study money to explore the options for the pedestrian crossing. The overall budget for the study is $40,000 with $32,000 being funded by the APO and $8,000 being the City's match. Loso made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute resolution 2015-033 certifying local match for St. Cloud APO federal transportation planning study funds for the St. Joseph CSAH 75 pedestrian crossing study. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Committee Updates Park Board: Killam reported the Park Board held a public hearing regarding the dog park. The main location is the drainage easement off of Elm St. There were about thirty people in attendance. The next meeting a vote will be taking place either recommending or not recommending approval of the dog park. Killam added it was a good information meeting and residents were respectful of each other's opinion. Killam stated he sent in an application to Scheels regarding their sponsorship on the flags for the foot golf course. Mayor Reports S&H Townhomes: Schultz reported the developer's agreement has been signed and construction will begin very soon. New Business Adjourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Lori Bartlett Finance Director