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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-06 April 20, 2006 Page 1 of 4 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall. Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors Al Rassier, Dale Wick, Ross Rieke, Renee Symanietz, City Administrator Judy Weyrens City Representatives Present: City Engineer(s) Joe Bettendorf and Tracy Ekola Others Present: Patrick Conway Rassier made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes: Approve Agenda: Delete 3a – Minutes Add 12a – Cable Commission Pay Increase After meeting Recess to conference room to look at colors for the Water Treatment Plant The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. Rassier made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows: Consent Agenda: a. Minutes – Deleted b. Bills Payable – Approve check numbers 037111-037177. c. Gambling License Renewal – Accept the Lawful Gambling License Renewal for the St. Joseph Recreation Association for Loso’s Mainstreet Pub, 21 W Minnesota Street and authorize execution of the Gambling Lease for Millstream Park. d. Donation – Accept the donation from Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in the amount of $750 to be applied to the costs for the Fallen Officers Memorial Service. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Public Comments to the Agenda: – No one present wished to speak. 2006 Street Improvement Financing: Monte Eastvold, Northland Securities, presented the Council with the proposed bond sale of $2.2 million for the 2006 Street Improvement project. He stated that the total th cost of the project includes the traffic signal at the corner of CR 75 and 4 Avenue SE. Due to the size of the bond issue, the city’s bond rating will need to be reviewed by Moodys of New York. This will be a 15- year bond totaling $2,375,000. Payments will begin in 2007 and the annual payments will be approximately $215-218,000. The revenue will come from special assessments with interest, storm water revenues, water and sewer revenues and tax levies. Eastvold stated that if the city receives the revenue as projected, there would be a positive cash flow at the end. The bond will be issued on May 18, 2006. According to Eastvold, there are two items that need approval: Financial Advisory Services Contract ?? Set the bond sale for May 18, 2006 ?? Symanietz made a motion to execute the Financial Advisory Services Contract between the City of St. Joseph and Northland Securities. The motion was seconded by Rassier and passed unanimously. Rieke made a motion to set the bond sale for May 18, 2006 for the competitive sale of the $2,375,000 bond. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. nd Interim Use Permit, Patrick Conway, 35 – 2 Avenue SE: Previously, on April 3, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the request for an Interim Use Permit. The Planning Commission received objection to the proposed Interim Use; however the applicant is meeting the April 20, 2006 Page 2 of 4 requirements for Interim Use. At that meeting, it was recommended that the City Council approve the request contingent upon the property owner meeting all outstanding rental-housing issues. Rassier stated that because this is in an R1 zoning district, it fits the Ordinance for this to be an owner- occupied rental. Conway will need to clear up any outstanding issues with the Rental Inspector as well as comply with only three unrelated adults by June 1, 2006. Conway approached the Councilors and he stated that it was his intent to have all of the residents who have signed leases through 2007 to stay until that time, however he will comply by June. Wick questioned Weyrens as to how many Interim Use Permits will be allowed in the City. Weyrens stated that there is no set number as this has never been discussed. She also mentioned that the City is now becoming more active with these types of issues. Rassier made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve nd the Interim Use Permit for Patrick Conway, to allow an owner occupied rental at 35 – 2 Avenue NE contingent upon him complying with the maximum of three unrelated adults by June 1, 2006. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Graceview Estates – PUD Amendment: Previously, on April 3, 2006, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the request for PUD Amendment. The amendment to the PUD would change a portion of the trail. Wick explained to the Council that the Park Board met with the developer, Bob Herges, and the residents along the affected area. The developer has agreed to remove the future trail from Elena Lane and add th trail from 7 Avenue to the North side of Kleinfelter Park and connect to the trail in Klinefelter park. Carlbom clarified that there would be no trail along Elena Lane, to which Wick stated that those lots are already sold and currently there is no trail and it is causing confusion for the residents. Bob Herges approached the Councilors and stated that on the original plat, Phase 1 and 2 were not connected. Herges stated that they, as the developer, paid for a connection between Phase 1 and 2. According to Rassier, the City gains by the proposed change of the Graceview Trail. Rassier made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Amendment to the PUD entitled Graceview Estates to change a portion of the trail. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously. St. Joseph Action Group: Margaret Hughes, 128 Able Ct, approached the Councilors on behalf of Phil Welter and the St. Joseph Action Group. She stated that the St. Joseph Action Group has been collecting signatures on several petitions in opposition to the proposed Field Street Corridor. They have presented Petition #1, which contains 189 signatures of people in opposition to the proposal. Hughes also stated that there are 4 other petitions still in process that will be presented at a later time. Rassier and Carlbom stated that not all of the signatures are from residents of the City. Carlbom stated that the City has not yet met with the Cultural Resources Department and no decision has been made at this time. Hughes advised the Council and the residents that the next meeting for the St. Joseph Action Group would be held on May 10, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the St. Joseph Legion. She stated that anyone is welcome to attend. Carlbom stated that he had attended their meetings in the past; however he advised the Council that there can be no more than two council members present at one time or it would be considered a quorum. CITY ENGINEER REPORTS April 20, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Water Treatment Plant Color Selections: Bettendorf stated that the Council would recess after the meeting to look at some color samples for the Water Treatment Plant. St. Cloud Wastewater Treatment Facility: Ekola stated that the information presented to the Council was for informational purposes rather than discussion. According to Ekola, that information will be presented and discussed at an Area Cities Meeting to be held at Sartell City Hall on April 25, 2006 at 5:30 PM. MAYOR REPORTS School Update: Mayor Carlbom advised the Council that he attended the two public meetings that were st held regarding the future school in St. Joseph. At the 1 meeting, there were no residents present. At the nd 2 meeting, there were 3 residents present. According to Carlbom, once the bond referendum is approved, people will begin to attend those meetings, as they need more information at this time. St. Cloud Economic Partnership: Carlbom stated that he attended the Partnership meeting at which they discussed the fees for businesses to become members. The fee is $2,500 for businesses to join and the response from the local business has been positive. Their goal is to help market the St. Cloud Area for economic development opportunities. APO Executive Committee: Carlbom also attended the APO Executive Committee Meeting at which they announced that there would be no Full Board meeting in April. EDA Meeting: Carlbom stated that the EDA met; however he stated that Rieke would report on that. COUNCIL REPORTS SYMANIETZ – No Report WICK Kleinfelter Park: Wick stated that there have been some complaints regarding the traffic through the park. A sub-committee has been formed to look at ways to control traffic in the park. thth 4 Avenue Sidewalk: According to Wick, the Park Board is recommending that the sidewalk along 4 Avenue SE be constructed on the east side of the road rather than the west for several reasons. The Fire Department does not want the sidewalk on the west side for safety reasons. ?? There is a lot of traffic coming in and out of Casey’s. ?? The trail in Northland is on the east side and, as a result, it would be easier to connect with the ?? trail near Iris Lane once a connection is made from CR75 to Iris. There is a lot of traffic at the Intersection of Cedar and Northland and it would be safer for ?? residents to cross on the east side. RASSIER – No Report RIEKE EDA Meeting: Rieke stated that the EDA met on Wednesday and it is reported that one of that remaining lots in the Buettner Business Park has been sold. They are also looking at a 35-acre parcel for expansion in the City. Meetings are being held to discuss the various roles for encouraging business growth in the City. The EDA has also been discussing the look and shape of the current Hwy 75 Business District and how they can work with what is currently there. ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS April 20, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Cable Commission Pay Increase: Weyrens advised the Council that the head of the Cable Commission is requesting a pay increase of $100 a month. Rassier made a motion to approve the $100/month pay increase for the head of the Cable Commission. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. Police Officer Hire: Weyrens stated that the background checks are near completion and the Council could extend a conditional job offer as soon as May 4, 2006 and the new officer could be sworn in on May 18, 2006. Rassier stated that after discussions with Chief Jansky, it can take up to three months of training for an officer to learn the City Ordinances and Police processes. Springsted Study: Springsted has been hired by the City to do a Job Study. Weyrens stated that they would like to present their findings to the Council on May 9,2006 at 5:00 PM. Wick made a motion to recess to the conference room to review colors for the new Water Treatment Facility. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously. Water Treatment Plant Color Selections: After a short recess the meeting was reconvened and Carlbom stated that the colors for the new facility would be a mixture of earth tones. The Council decided to use aluminum for the trim rather than the copper. Symanietz made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM; seconded by Rieke and passed Adjourn: unanimously. Judy Weyrens Administrator