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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session
on Monday, April 18, 2016 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, Matt Killam, Bob Loso. Administrator Judy
Weyrens. Members Absent: Renee Symanietz
City Representatives: City Engineer Randy Sabart, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works Director
Terry Thene, Community Devefopment Director Therese Haffner.
Others Present: Chase Larson, Adam Wicklund
Pubfic Comments: No one present wished to speak.
Agenda Aaprovai: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of item 8b,
Purchase Agreement—City Hall; addition of item 8d, Sauk River Park Property; seconded by
Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present by those present.
Consent Ag_enda: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda.The motion was seconded
by Wick and passed unanimously by those present.
a. Minutes -approved the minutes of April 4, 2016
b. Bills Payable-approved payment of check numbers 050408-050460, Payroll EFT
#001182-001187 and Accounts Payables EFT#001726-001731.
c. Performance Measurement—adopted resolution 2016-009 Accepting St. Joseph's
Pertormance Measures Results.
d. Donations and Contributions—accepted the following donations as presented:
Anonymous—Archery Range, $20.04; Disc Golf, $28.00; Millstream Park, $3.75.
e. Equity Classifications—approved the equity designations as requested.
f. Transfers—authorized the 2016 transfers as requested.
g. Treasurer's Report—accepted the 1 St quarter 2016 and March 2016 Financial reports as
presented.
Metro Citizens Academv. Presentation of Donation: Chief Klein introduced Adam Wicklund, President of
the Metro Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Klein stated the Metro Citizens Academy is an
organization gives the area residents the opportunity to learn about police work. The organization has
formed an Alumni association who continue to support the efforts of the local police departments.
Wicklund stated he has been with the organization for finro years. A fundraiser was held in April 2015 and
the organization would like to donate$700 to the fire department for the purchase of 5 lock boxes. Fire
Chief, Jeff Taufen thanked Wicklund and the Alumni Association for their donation. The lock boxes help
the fire department access residents' homes more easily rather than having to break down doors to
provide assistance.
Wick made a motion accepting the Metro Citizens Academy Alumni Association's donation of
$700.00 to the Fire Department for the purchase of DAMA boxes. The motion was seconded by
Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present.
Committee Reports
Planninq Commission: Schultz reported the Commission met on April 11th and received the concept plan
for the proposed Country Manor Project. Additionally, staff prepared proposed land use amendments for
discussion and approval to schedule the public hearing for adoption.
Joint Planninq Board: Loso reported there were two items on the agenda. The first was a lengthy
discussion on placing a moratorium on solar gardens in the Orderly Annexation Area. The Board chose
not to move forward with the moratorium at that time. A representative from a solar garden company
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spoke in opposition to the moratorium as his company is in the process of applying to install a solar
garden in the OAA. Schultz added the reason the moratorium w�s requested was due to Stearns County
requesting to place a moratorium throughout the county as well. The Board requested the solar company
provide additional information regarding their specific solar garden which will be presented at the next
meeting.
Loso stated the second item on the agenda was regarding a remnant parcel in the River Ridge Estates
Development. The Developer questioned if the Board would consider a public hearing to allow the
creation of two residential lots. Additionally, the developer requested authorization to exclude the
requirement of natural gas in the development replacing it with alternative forms of energy.
Enqineer Reports, Field Street: City Engineer Randy Sabart presented a handout of lighting examples to
obtain fighting ideas for Field Street. The illustrations included teardrop, acorn, and lantern style lighting
on different collector streets throughout the area. Sabart suggested the Council look at the different
lighting at night to see which they would like best.
Schultz asked what the cost differences would be. Sabart stated the costs will vary. The higher the pole,
the more expensive the light will be. The new lights wiN all be LED.
Loso stated he would like to stay consistent with other lighting in the City; moving forward with the acorn
lighting. Schultz stated his only concern is the amount of outward lighting acorn lights give off versus a
lighting fixture that directs the light downward onto the streets.
Administrator Reports
AUAR Update—Countrv Manor Project: Weyrens stated in 2005, the City accepted the environmental
document, AUAR, for the Arcon development. In 2007, the AUAR was updated to reflect the land use
changes on a portion of the plat that was sold to District 742 for Kennedy School. The property
purchased by Country Manor is part of the property inciuded in the AUAR. The developer is proposing to
update the AUAR for the project. Staff has been working with the developer for the Country Manor Project
to identify the processes needed for the development and has concurred that the AUAR will need to be
updated and which components need to be included.
Wick made a motion authorizing Westwood Professionals Inc.to update the AUAR as presented
and to manage the submittals and pubiications with the cost being borne by the developer. The
motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present.
Ordinance Amendments: Weyrens stated staff has been working on Ordinance Amendments for both the
Planning Commission and the City Council. Included in the packet are amendments that are not land use
matters, therefore not required to go through the Planning Commission for approval. 7he ordinances
included for review include:
• Water—to reflect the current practice
• Confectioners/food truck—New ordinance to regulate food trucks
• Unreasonable Acceleration—the amendment includes less descriptive language giving the police
officers discretion.
• Bicycle/rollerblading—the amendment addresses the concerhs of bicycling in the downtown area
on sidewalks where the space is limited.
• R5—Supportive Care District—new ordinances combining the city R4 regulations along with a
medical type facility.
Schultz questioned how the City will deal with the existing medical care facilities once the f�5 district is
established. Weyrens stated the ordinance could be superimposed on current care facilities.
Wick stated the bicycle ordinance amendment should read that bicycles should not be allowed on any
sidewalk in the restricted area. Klein added the restriction should only be on sidewalks, not streets and
the amendment will reflect the changes.
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Wick added the language should be consistent in section 401.07 having the homeowner be responsible
for the installation and maintenance of the meter.
Sauk River Park Property: Weyrens reported that the City has received the deed for the portion of the
Arcon Property that was to be dedicated for park. The property consists of approximately 95 acres and is
adjacent to the Sauk River. The property is currently cropped by a local farmer. He has questioned if the
City would consider allowing the continuation as he would be willing to pay the same acreage fee as he
did to Arcon. Weyrens stated there are currently no plans with the park area a�d a motion would need to
be made to enter into an agreement with the renter of the land.
Loso made a motion authorizing the City to enter into an agreement authorizing the cropping of
the former Arcon property owned by the City. 7he motion was seconded by Symanietz and
passed unanimously by those present.
MayorReports
Updates: Chief Klein and Principal from Kennedy made a presentation to the Chamber about theirjobs
and how the schoof and police department work together; the fields at Kennedy are going to be improved
through collaboration between the City and School District; On May 2"d, Congressman Emmer wili the
City Council meeting.
CGMC: Schultz reported the coalition is focusing on water quality issues throughout the state, broadband
issues, and transportation issues.
APO: 7he APO has received one application for the APO director with the deadline being Friday.
New Business �
The intergovernmental meeting will be held on April 26°h in Sartell.
Loso: Loso expressed concerns regarding the college rental housing in the downtown area. Loso added
that other councilmembers who do not live in the downtown are not accustomed to the noises and parties
that take place every weekend. Every spring and summer there are a select 6 or 7 houses having parties
every weekend. Loso questioned why the landlords do not get called out on the parties and ticketed with
nofse violations. Loso added he feels sorry for the residents that live next to the rental houses.
Klein stated when a noise complaint is received; residents are given the opportunity to remedy the
situation. If it is not resolved, then the officers will return and issue a noise violation. Loso questioned if a
call has to be received for an officer to report to a party. Klein stated he has discussed the topic with his
officers and gave them the authority to shut down parties without receiving a phoned in complaint.
Schultz agreed with Loso's concerns adding that he had spoken to residents near the rental units and
they have given up calling in complaints because the parties keep happening.
Chief Klein: Klein stated that the Police Department received a Partner in Education Award after being
nominated by the School District.
Ad'Lurn: Wick made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM; seconded by Symanietz and passed
unanimously by those present by those present.
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