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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04a] Minutes, March 18th March 18, 2019 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center, opening with the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz. Councilors Brian Theisen, Bob Loso, Anne Buckvold, Troy Goracke. Administrator Judy Weyrens. City Representatives Present: City Attorney Chris Nelson, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Public Works Director Terry Thene, Community Development Director Therese Haffner Others Present: Cory Ehlert, Kevin Cox, Stephanie Dickrell. Public Comments: No one present wished to speak. Approve Agenda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of 4a) Minutes; seconded by Theisen and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Buckvold and passed unanimously. a. Minutes b. Bills Payable – Approved check numbers 054409 - 054419, Payroll EFT # 111641-111647. c. Treasurer’s Report – Accepted the February 2019 Treasurer’s Report as presented. d. Donations – Accepted the donations for the stated purposes. e. Outdoor Liquor Event – Approved the Outdoor Special Event for the La Playette on September 7, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 10:00PM. f. Ordinance 502 & 508 Amendments: Authorized the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolutions 2019-020 and 2019-021 amending Ordinance 502 and 502 and authorizing summary publication. Public Hearing, Outdoor Liquor Event – La Playette: Weyrens stated the City received an application from the La Playette for an outdoor liquor event scheduled for August 23, 2019. The event is known as the La Jam and is held annually. The application has been reviewed by the Police Chief and he has recommended approval contingent the installation of perimeter fencing and the hiring on one licensed police officer. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. The Ordinance allows each liquor establishment the opportunity to conduct one outdoor event that extends up to midnight; however a public hearing is required. Schultz opened the public hearing. As no one present wished to speak, Schultz closed the public hearing. Loso made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute the Outdoor Permit with the conditions identified by the Police Chief for an even to be held on August 23, 2019 at the La Playette. The motion was seconded by Buckvold and passed unanimously. 2018 Department Annual Reports: Weyrens stated the employees put together their annual reports to show a snapshot of the year, celebrating the successes throughout 2018. The reports include Administration, Public Works, Police Department, and Fire Department. Schultz stated he would like to see the reports more frequently, such as quarterly. Buckvold stated a yearly report is great to see the events throughout the year. Buckvold noted the times and days of the week that calls were received was interesting and is something that could be received quarterly. Public Hearing, 2019 Industrial Park Improvements: Sabart presented the Council with a summary of the feasibility report for the proposed 2019 Industrial Park Expansion. Below are the highlights: March 18, 2019 Page 2 of 2  Project location is on the eastern side of CR133. Phase 1 would include the western 27 lots totaling about 53 acres. th  The project would connect to the existing water main on 19 Ave NE. The 16” water main would extend long CR133 to the edge of the development. Additionally, 10” & 12” water mains would be extended within the industrial park.  The storm sewer will range from 12”-24” sewer mains and phase 1 will be serviced by three storm water ponds.  The Industrial Park is served by and existing pump station – DBL Laps Pump Station – in order to take on additional areas of service, some of the pump parts will need to be changed and upgrades will need to be made.  The interior streets would be 40ft wide  The north corridor will be built out 1 block with a temporary ingress/egress.  The total estimated cost is $4,168,300 which includes the soft costs. The construction costs are $3,172,900.  Because the City had received a BDPI grant in the amount of $1.2M, the total project costs would be about $2.9M. The preliminary schedule shows advertisement for bids late March/early April with an anticipated construction date mid/late May. Schultz opened the public hearing. As no one present wished to speak, Schultz closed the public hearing. Loso made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2019-022 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans for the 2019 Industrial Park Improvements. The motion was seconded by Buckvold and passed unanimously. Loso made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2019-023 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2019 Industrial Park Improvements. The motion was seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously. Cory Ehlert, Developer approached the Council questioning whether the plans have been given to Kevin Cox, the other partner in the project. Sabart responded that he has been exchanging emails and correspondence with him. Administrator Reports – Draft Ordinance Amendments: Weyrens presented two draft Ordinances for the initial review. The first is regarding the City’s general parking ordinance. Police Chief Pfannenstein stated that it has been city practice to tow a vehicle after it has been parked for 72 hours; however, that language isn’t in the current Ordinance. The other parking issue is defining what type of vehicle can be parking on the City street. The City receives call from people not liking the boats and trailers parked stationary for days on the street. The proposed Ordinance will address that matter as well. The second Ordinance is Ordinance 304 Public Right of Way. The amendments incorporate state requirements as it relates to small cell towers. Mayor Reports, State of the City Address: Schultz presented his Stat of the City Address highlighting the progress made in 2018, areas of improvement going forward, and goals for the City. Adjourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 PM; seconded by Goracke and passed unanimously by those present. Judy Weyrens Administrator