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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.06.23November 61, 2023 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, November 6th, 2023, at 6:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilmembers Kevin Kluesner, Bob Loso, Adam Scepaniak, Kelly Beniek City, Representatives Present; Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Records Technician Mary Munden Public Comments: None. Approve Agenda: Kluesner motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Loso and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Scepaniak made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: a. Minutes — Requested Action: Approve the minutes of October 16th, 2023, and October,24, 2023. b. Bills ;Payable - Requested Action; Approve Check Numbers 61108-61218, Accounts Payable and Payroll EFT #3167-3189, Regular Pay Period 21 and 22. c. Approval of Tobacco, Amusement Device, 3.2 on -sale, and 3.2 off -sale licenses — Requested Action: Approve the 2024 licenses as presented. d. Application for Payment, 2023 Street Improvements — Requested Action: Approve the application for payment for the 2023 Street Improvements to Larson' Excavating. Conditional Use Permit Request — Summit Commons, LLC: Community Development Director Nate Keller shared at the October 161h City Council meeting this C.U.P. was tabled. Staff were directed to work with the applicant to explore whether additional screening could be added closer to the Wobegon Trail. Staff have since met with Stearns County Parks Department, the State of Minnesota, and the applicant see if anything could be constructed within the right-of-way along the trail. The State indicated through a permitting process that trees could be planted on the edge of the right-of-way. The applicant has revised the landscape plan to reflect the alternative planting location outside their property and closer to the trail. Provided the permit from the State is aooroved. the anplicant will nlant trees Annn the Prtna of thA trail right-of-way rather than the edge of their property. Keller noted there has been no change within the resolution language; however, the exhibit was updated to reflect the updated landscape plan. Keller also noted the City cannot mandate the applicant to do the plantings outside of their property. Mark Lambert, applicant: Mark addressed the Council and thanked them. He gave a special thank -you to Community Development Director Nate Keller for his help during the C. U. P. process. Mark shared that he will put in the good faith effort to work with the state on obtaining a permit to plant in the trails right-of-way. Scepaniak made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-059; seconded by Loso and passed unanimously. 2024 Precinct and Polling Place Designations: Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann shared with the Council in 2022 the City of St. Joseph had three voting precincts. Due to the difficulty in getting election judges, City Clerk Kayla Klein is proposing to go back to two precincts as there will be three elections in 2024. Loso made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-062, Establishing Precincts and Polling Places in the City of St. Joseph, seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously. Purchase of Fire Fighter Turnout Gear: Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann presented to the Council the Fire Departments request to purchase 19 sets of new turn out gear at a cost of $65,189.00. The gear expires after 10 years, each set includes and new coat and pants. The gear is a budgeted item. The Fire November 6', 2023 Page 2 of 2 Department is requesting to use Public Safety Aid Funds for this purchase rather than general levy funds after receiving direction from the Council during the October 241h work session. Loso motioned to Approve the Purchase up to 19 sets of new turn out gear; seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously. Purchase of Radars for Police Department: Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein informed Council the radar units in all the squads are between 7 and 10 years old. Radar units have a life span of 10 years. The radar unit in squad 701 has malfunctioned and due to its age (10 years) is unable to be repaired. After looking into the purchase of a new Stalker radar unit, Chief Pfannenstein discovered Stalker is offering a November promotion, buy 4 units, receive the 51h free. Additionally, during the November promotion, the Police Department could purchase a new laser radar at a cost of $2695 which is $300 off new pricing. The current laser unit was acquired under a Safe and Sober grant in 2008 and needs costly repairs and batteries. Pfannenstein is asking Council to approve the purchase of radars for police department squads at a cost of $16,240 using ARPA funds. Kluesner asked for an explanation for the difference in lasers. Pfannenstein explained the radar units are installed in each squad whereas the laser unit is handheld and can be used interchangeably in all squads. Scepaniak made a motion to approve the purchase of 5 new Stalker brand radar units and 1 handheld Lidar Laser at a cost of $16,240 using ARPA Funds; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Engineer Reports: a. 2024 Elm Street Final Design Phase Services: City Engineer Randy Sabart previously ordered preparation of feasibility reports for 2023 Street Improvements and 2024 Elm Street Improvements under the direction of the Council. Sabart is asking the Council to execute the Professional Services agreement for final design services for 2024 Elm Street Improvements. Loso made a motion to Execute SEH Professional Services Agreement for Final Design Phase Services for 2024 Elm Street Improvements, seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Schultz informed Council and Staff the LMC reports the Earned Sick and Safe Time law going into effect January 1st, 2024 does not apply to elected officials. Shultz shared the Capital Investment Committee will be at City Hall on Thursday, November 9th. They will be discussing the County Road 2 sewer extension and Community Center projects. The APO is going to be meeting in January to continue discussing the environmental study for the Mississippi River Bridge project. Some cities who belong to the APO will not benefit from this project; however, their annual dues and assessments will increase significantly due to them. Adwiourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn at 6:28PM; seconded by Loso and passed unanimously. Kayla KI� City Clerk