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Home My WebLink About2018 [11] Nov 19 November 19, 2018 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 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center, opening with the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Acting Mayor Dale Wick, Councilors Bob Loso, Troy Goracke Anne Buckvold. Administrator Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Will Huston, Len Bechtold, Terri Feld, Pat Kaeter Citv Representatives Present: Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Therese Haffner, Public Works Director Terry Thene, City Engineer Randy Sabart. Public Comments: No one present wished to speak. Approve Aqenda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda removing item (a) October 15,2018 Minutes; seconded by Goracke and passed unanimously by those present. Consent Aaenda: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda.The motion was seconded by Buckvold. a. Minutes-Approve the minutes of 9steber-��, November 5, and November 16, 2018 b. Bills Payable-Approved check numbers 054041-054090, Payroll EFT# 111585-111591 and Accounts Payables EFT#001853-001855 c. Donations- Accepted the donations for the purposes stated d. Treasurer Report-Accepted the 3rd Quarter Gambling Report as presented. e. Gambling Permit-Authorized the Mayor and Administrator to execution Resolution 2018-055 approving the Off-site gambling permit to allow the St. Joseph Lions to operate lawFul gambling at Sal's Bar, 109 MN St W on January 18, 2019 f. Professional Services Agreement-Authorized the Mayor to execute the professional services agreement with SEH for final design, construction and assessment for the Industrial Park. Citv Encaineer Reports-EAW. Distribution Center: Weyrens stated that the Council is being presented with the final draft EAW Report for the Distribution Center. The City has been working with a developer to construct a distribution center and due to the size and scope of the project and environment process was required, in this case an Environmental Assessment Worksheet(EAW) has been utilized. The draft document has been published and distributed to the required agencies providing for feedback. All the feedback that has been received has been addressed in the report. The Council is the regulating government unit(RGU)and responsible for approving the document. City Engineer Randy Sabart stated that the task for the Council at this stage is to determine if additional environmental review is needed, that being an EIS. The City needs to determine if all the concerns have been addressed satisfactorily or if additional review is needed. The developer representative has responded to all the concerns and he has one issue he would like to highlight. Sabart stated that he concurs that additional environmental study is not needed; rather he would like verbiage change regarding a transportation concern. Number six(6)of the Findings of Fact indicate that a north collector is not feasible. Sabart stated that the Transportation Plan of the City has planned for the collected and he does not want language in the document that can be interpreted that the north collector is not needed or feasible. He would prefer the language state that the north corridor is in conflict with the proposed development. Wick questioned the process for amending the document. Sabart stated that the City has 30 days after the close of the comment period to make adjustments. He further clarified that this is the only outstanding item that he has. Sabart further clarified that approval of the EAW does not grant or entitle and development rights. The developer will still have to go through all the permitting and land use process. The purpose of the document before the Council at this time is whether or not all the environmental issues have been addressed or if further review is needed. November 19, 2018 Page 2 of 3 Sabart further stated that the north corridor is intended to move traffic between 194 and CR 75. Developer representative Will Huston briefly discussed the impact of the corridor and the connection to the corridor did not work well with the site plan of his client. He stated that he had been working with staff and looked at various options; however this will be worked out during the development stage. Sabart concurred the statement in the finding could be changed include the following verbiage"while a connection to the north collector is not feasible." The Council agreed to the change in verbiage. Wick made a motion to authorize the Acting Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2018- 056 Approving the St. Joseph Distribution Center EAW Finding no need for an EIS. The motion was seconded by Loso and passed unanimously by those present. Committee Report—Planninp Commission, Interim Use Permit: Goracke reported that the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider an Interim Use Permit to allow for outside sales at 219 Cedar St E. Weyrens stated that this property has previously received a conditional use permit to allow for outdoor sales but only on Sundays. Over the course of time the outside sales became permanent and in conflict with the neighbors. Community Development Director Therese Haffner has met with the business owners and they have met the parking requirement and will limit the outside sales. The Interim Use permit will be reviewed after one year but will extend for five years. Loso questioned the parking and if it is reasonable. Haffner stated that the parking spaces do meet the Ordinance requirements and a driving isle is provided. Goracke stated that parking signs will identify the parking. Loso questioned the outside sales to which Weyrens stated it is limited to six feet wide and 40 feet in depth. This will not interfere with parking. Wick made a motion to authorize the Acting Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2018- 054 granting an Interim Use Permit to Brother One and Heim Kins LLC allowing outdoor display and sale of inerchandise. The motion was seconded by Goracke. Ayes: Wick, Goracke, Buckvold Nays: Loso Motion Carried 3:1:0 Draft Budcaet and Fee Schedule: Weyrens presented the Council with an updated budget impact illustrating the proposed property tax impact of the draft budget as well as presenting the Council with the draft fees. Regarding fees, the water charges will not be increasing in 2019; however, the sewer will increase slightly. The refuse will be separated this year adding a portion for recycling. This method saves resident sales tax on refuse. The Council agreed to continue the budget discussion at the upcoming Council workshop. Weyrens clarified that a public hearing is required to consider the fees annually and historically this hearing has been part of the truth in taxation hearing. Wick made a motion to call for a public hearing on the 2019 Fee Schedule to be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at approximately 6:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Goracke and passed unanimously by those present. Administrator Reqorts, Comprehensive Plan Matrix: Weyrens presented the Council with the revised implementation matrix for the Comprehensive Plan. Loso made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix as presented; seconded by Goracke and passed unanimously by those present. Administrator Reports, Little Saints Lease Amendment: Weyrens stated that she was approached by Little Saints owner Amy Bonfig requesting additional temporary lease space. Little Saints will be closing the St. Cloud Facility and would like to accommodate additional students and then determine a long range plan. Based on the current lease agreement, the two additional class rooms would increase the lease by$ 1,200 per month. If additional tax liability is created due to the expanded lease, that portion will be the responsibility of Little Saints. Wick made a motion to expand the lease for Little Saints to occupy two additional classroom for six months at a rate of$ 1,200 per month; seconded by Goracke and passed unanimously by those present.. November 19, 2018 Page 3 of 3 Loso questioned how the utilities are divided. Weyrens stated that the School District did pay for utilities; however, since the district moved out the City is responsible for paying the utilities. Adiourn: Loso made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM; seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. � �� .r Judy eyr s Adm' istrator