St. James public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions regarding the 2022 budget, property tax levies, and annual polling places. The agenda also includes a second reading of an amendment to the subdivision ordinance concerning sidewalks.

• Resolution 12.21.03: Setting 2022 Budget
• Resolution 12.21.04: Setting 2022 Property Tax Levy
• Gambling License approval for St. James Youth Softball Association
• Second reading of subdivision ordinance amendment to include sidewalks
• Resolution 12.21.06: Authorizing certification of certain delinquent accounts

The St. James City Council unanimously approved the 2022 city budget and property tax levy, along with resolutions establishing a polling location, certifying delinquent accounts, and accepting community donations. They also approved a raffle permit for St. James Youth Softball and amended the subdivision ordinance to include sidewalks, supporting a Safe Routes to School application.

• Adopted 2022 city budget (Resolution 12-21-03) unanimously
• Set 2022 property tax levy (Resolution 12-21-04) unanimously
• Established polling location for elections (Resolution 12-21-05) unanimously
• Authorized certification of delinquent accounts to county auditor (Resolution 12-21-06) unanimously
• Accepted community donations (Resolution 12-21-07) unanimously
• Approved raffle permit for St. James Youth Softball (unanimous)
• Amended subdivision ordinance to include sidewalks (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold public hearings on the truth in taxation and an improvement project, then consider resolutions to approve plans and order bids for 2nd Avenue South, accept ARPA fund redistribution, renew 2022 licenses, and review a sidewalk ordinance amendment. They will also hear a progress report on the Small Cities Development Program and consider a support letter for the Greater NW Rail Initiative.

• Public hearing: Truth in Taxation
• Public hearing: Improvement No. OM1.125424
• Resolution 12.21.01: Approving plans and ordering bids for 2nd Avenue South
• Resolution 12.21.02: Accepting redistribution of American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Ordinance amendment to include sidewalks (1st reading)

The council approved Resolution 12-21-01 to order improvement plans and bids for the 2nd Ave S project, and Resolution 12-21-02 to accept redistribution of unrequested ARPA funds. It also approved 2022 license renewals, a subdivision ordinance amendment for sidewalks, and a letter of support for passenger rail. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 12-21-01 ordering plans and bids for 2nd Ave S improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-21-02 accepting redistribution of unrequested ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved 2022 license renewals contingent on paperwork and payments (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 002, 4th Series adding sidewalk provision to subdivision ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Greater NW Rail Initiative (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to approve minutes, consent items, and several resolutions. Key actions include receiving a feasibility report for 25th Avenue South and calling a public hearing, awarding a GO Improvement & Utility Revenue bond, accepting a donation, adjusting the snow emergency fine, and reviewing a vacate ordinance for 2nd/4th Avenue S. The agenda also includes personnel policy updates and an employee recognition program.

• Resolution 11.21.03 - Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling Hearing for 25th Avenue South
• Resolution 11.21.04 - GO Improvement & Utility Revenue 2021A Award Resolution
• Resolution 11.21.05 - Accepting Donation
• Adjusting Snow Emergency Fine Amount
• Ordinance - Vacate of 2nd/4th Avenue S - 1st Reading

The St. James City Council approved increasing snow emergency fines from $25 to $125, effective immediately. They also approved several resolutions, including receiving a feasibility report for 2nd Avenue S improvements, awarding GO Improvement & Utility Revenue bonds, and accepting a financial gift from the American Legion for the fire department. The council approved personnel policy changes effective January 1, 2022, and an employee recognition program funded with $5,000 in the 2022 budget. An ordinance vacating 2nd Avenue South received its second reading.

• Approved snow emergency fine increase from $25 to $125 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-03 receiving feasibility report and calling hearing for 2nd Ave S improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-04 awarding GO Improvement & Utility Revenue 2021A bonds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-05 accepting financial gift from American Legion Post #33 for fire department (4-0)
• Approved personnel policy changes and handbook, effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Recognition Program with $5,000 in 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1, 4th Series vacating 2nd Avenue South, second reading (4-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, consent items, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing an airport maintenance grant contract with MnDOT, accepting a donation, and reviewing an ordinance to vacate 294 Avenue S (first reading).

• Resolution 11.21.01: Authorize MnDOT Airport Maintenance and Operation Grant Contract
• Resolution 11.21.02: Accept donation
• Request for no parking signs
• Appoint 2022 Firefighter Officer List
• Ordinance to vacate 294 Avenue S (1st reading)

The St. James City Council approved installing 'No Parking' signs on both sides of 10th Street North from 1st Avenue South to 10th Avenue North, with courtesy letters to affected property owners. It also adopted resolutions to execute a MnDOT airport maintenance and operations grant contract and accept a financial gift from the Darfur Sportsmen's Club for the fire department dive team. The council approved the 2022 firefighter officer list and gave first reading to an ordinance vacating 2nd Avenue South in the industrial park.

• Approved no-parking signs on both sides of 10th St N from 1st Ave S to 10th Ave N (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-01 executing MnDOT airport maintenance and operations grant contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-21-02 accepting financial gift from Darfur Sportsmen's Club for fire department dive team (5-0)
• Approved 2022 firefighter officer list effective Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1, 4th Series vacating 2nd Avenue South (5-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider approving a business subsidy agreement with Central Farm Services and adopting a final assessment for the 11th Street North Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the subsidy agreement and the assessment roll, as well as a vending wagon license for Family Cruise Asian Food. Other items include consent items, financial reports, and a liability coverage waiver.

• Public hearing on proposed Business Subsidy Agreement with Central Farm Services
• Public hearing on proposed Assessment Roll for 11th Street North Project
• Resolution 10.21.03 - Authorizing Execution for Business Subsidy Agreement with Central Farm Services
• Resolution 10.21.04 - Adopting Final Assessment for 11th Street North Project
• Consideration to Approve Vending Wagon License - Family Cruise Asian Food

The St. James City Council approved a business subsidy agreement with Central Farm Services and adopted a resolution authorizing its execution. The council also adopted the final assessment for the 11th Street North project, approved a vending wagon license for Family Cruise Asian Food, and approved a wine license for Golf-Mor pending state approval. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved business subsidy agreement with Central Farm Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-21-03 authorizing execution of subsidy agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10-21-04 adopting final assessment for 11th St N project (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for Family Cruise Asian Food (4-0)
• Approved wine license for Golf-Mor pending state approval (4-0)
• Approved signing liability coverage waiver form (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider a business subsidy agreement with Central Farm Services and the final assessment for the 11th Street North Project. The meeting also includes reviews of various licenses and administrative items.

• Proposed Business Subsidy Agreement with Central Farm Services
• Proposed Assessment Roll for 11th Street North Project
• Vending Wagon License for Family Cruise Asian Food
• Wine License for Golf-Mor
• Resolution 10.21.03 authorizing execution of business subsidy agreement

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including a proclamation, a grant resolution, a joint powers agreement for the MN River Valley Drug Task Force, a skid loader purchase request, and draft ordinance changes. The agenda also includes consent items like claims payments and licenses.

• Consideration to Approve Resolution 09.21.08 - Execution of Grant
• Consideration to Approve Joint Powers Agreement — MN River Valley Drug Task Force
• Consideration to Approve Purchase Request — Skid Loader
• Consideration to Review Draft Ordinance Changes - 274 Readding
• Reading of Proclamation — Chief Ricky L. Eisfeld Day

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several new business items, including resolutions for bond sales and a grant, a joint powers agreement, a purchase request, and a wage increase. The agenda also includes a proclamation and a draft ordinance review.

• Resolution 10.21.01 - Sale of Bonds Series 2021A
• Resolution 10.21.02 - Execution of Grant
• Joint Powers Agreement - MN River Valley Drug Task Force
• Purchase Request - Skid Loader
• Wage Increase - Jordan Jensen

The St. James City Council approved a resolution for the competitive negotiated sale of $3,585,000 General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds Series 2021A. They also approved a MnDOT grant agreement for airport improvements, a joint powers agreement with the MN River Valley Task Force, a trailer purchase, and ordinance recodification changes. A request for additional payment from former Animal Control Officer Barb Deinhart was denied.

• Approved $3,585,000 bond sale resolution (unanimous)
• Approved MnDOT airport improvement grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with MN River Valley Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved trailer purchase from Ziegler CAT for $14,877.26 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance recodification changes (2nd reading) (unanimous)
• Approved grade/step increase for Jordan Jensen to Grade 11, Step 5 ($32.21/hr) (unanimous)
• Denied Barb Deinhart's request for additional payment (3-2)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, consent items, and licenses. Key actions include setting the preliminary levy, accepting a bid for the 11 Street S watermain replacement, and appointing an assistant police chief.

• Resolution 09.21.05 - Setting Preliminary Levy
• Resolution 09.21.06 - Accepting Bid for 11 Street S Watermain Replacement
• Resolution 09.21.07 - Accepting Donation
• Appoint Assistant Police Chief - Chet Anderson
• Vending Wagon License - the Clucked Farmer

The St. James City Council approved the proposed 2022 property tax levy, accepted a bid for the 11th Street S watermain replacement, and accepted a financial gift from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. They also approved appointments, wage increases, a grant agreement, police desk purchases, and the first reading of ordinance changes.

• Approved Resolution 09-21-05 setting proposed 2022 property tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-21-06 accepting bid for 11th Street S watermain replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-21-07 accepting financial gift from Fraternal Order of Eagles (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for Eric Selman dba 'The Clucked Farmer' pending licensing and fees (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chet Anderson as Assistant Police Chief effective Sept 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved wage increases for Rochelle Hanson and Chet Anderson effective Sept 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved State of Minnesota Airports Fund Grant Agreement for $104,433 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three desks for Police Department from Indoff Business Products for $5,808 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions and agreements, including ordering a report, declaring costs to be assessed, calling a hearing on a proposed assessment, and accepting a bid for a CFS project. They will also discuss a request for proposals for advanced metering infrastructure, a joint powers agreement with Watonwan County, a grant agreement for the FAA Airport Improvement Program, and a HeatShare agreement. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, licenses, and a resignation.

• Resolution 09.21.01 – Ordering Preparation of Report
• Resolution 09.21.02 – Declaring Cost to be Assessed
• Resolution 09.21.03 – Calling Hearing on Proposed Assessment
• Resolution 09.21.04 – Accepting Bid for CFS Project
• Request for RFP for Advanced Metering Infrastructure

City Council

The City Council will review several new business items including resolutions regarding cost assessments and a bid for the CFS Project. The meeting also includes discussions on advanced metering infrastructure, grant agreements, and public comments on body-worn camera policy.

• Consideration to Approve Resolution 09.21.04 - Accepting Bid for CFS Project
• Request for RFP for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• Approval of Gambling Licenses for American Legion Post #33 and Golf-Mor, LLC
• Approval of Grant Agreement for FAA Airport Improvement Program
• Public comments regarding Body-Worn Camera Policy

The St. James City Council approved four resolutions related to street improvements, including ordering a report for 2nd Avenue S improvements and declaring costs assessable for 11th St N improvements, as well as accepting a bid for the 2021 Street & Utility Extension. The council also approved a premises permit for lawful gambling, an RFP for advanced metering infrastructure, a joint powers agreement with Watonwan County, a FAA airport grant, and several other items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 09-21-01 ordering preparation of report on 2nd Ave S improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-21-02 declaring costs assessable for 11th St N improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-21-03 for hearing on proposed assessment for 11th St N (CSAH 54) improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-21-04 accepting bid for 2021 Street & Utility Extension (unanimous)
• Approved premises permit for American Legion Post 33 for lawful gambling at Golf Mor LLC (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meter replacements (unanimous)
• Approved joint powers agreement with Watonwan County Assessor and 5% fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved FAA Airport Improvement Program grant of $254,894 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2020 city audit and consider resolutions for wastewater treatment facility improvements and two donations. The meeting also includes discussions on watermain improvements and various staff training expenses.

• Approval of 2020 City of St. James Audit
• Resolution 08.21.03 regarding Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
• Resolutions 08.21.04 and 08.21.05 for accepting donations
• Request for 11th Street South Watermain Improvements
• Contract approval for Rental Inspector Brandon Showalter

The St. James City Council approved the 2020 financial audit, accepted a $1,678,700 bid from Rice Lake Construction Group for the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, and accepted financial gifts from American Legion Post #33 and Ellingsburg Zettle VFW Post 1914 for the fire department. The council also approved water main replacement on 11th Street South, accepted the retirement of Police Chief Rick Eisfeld, appointed Rochelle Hanson as new Police Chief, and approved a rental inspector contract and liquor store repairs.

• Approved 2020 financial audit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08.21.03 accepting $1,678,700 bid from Rice Lake Construction Group for wastewater treatment facility (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-21-04 accepting financial gift from American Legion Post #33 for fire department (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-21-05 accepting financial gift from Ellingsburg Zettle VFW Post 1914 for fire department (5-0)
• Approved going out for bid to replace 500' of water main on 11th Street South (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Police Chief Rick Eisfeld effective September 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rochelle Hanson as Police Chief effective September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved rental inspector contract (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the 2020 city audit, a street seal coating resolution, and the sale of property to the Watonwan County Humane Society. They will also allow public comment on body-worn cameras for the police department, approve a quote for the St. James Trail, discuss mural parking, and consider a fire department retirement benefit increase. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, consent items, and financial reports.

• Approve 2020 City of St. James Audit
• Resolution 08.21.01 — 2021 Street Seal Coating
• Resolution 08.21.02 — Sale of Property to Watonwan County Humane Society
• Public comment on body-worn cameras for Police Department
• Approve quote for St. James Trail

The St. James City Council approved several items, including accepting the low bid from Pearson Bros. for the 2021 street seal coating, selling property to the Watonwan County Humane Society, and approving a retirement benefit increase for the fire department. They also scheduled a public comment meeting for the body-worn camera program and accepted a trail overlay quote from WW Blacktopping.

• Approved Resolution 08.21.01 accepting Pearson Bros. bid for 2021 street seal coating ($127,400.59) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 08.21.02 sale of property to Watonwan County Humane Society (5-0)
• Scheduled September 7, 2021 public comment meeting for body-worn camera program (unanimous)
• Accepted WW Blacktopping quote for trail overlay at $10.79/sq yd (unanimous)
• Approved Bolten & Menk design options for mural parking spaces (unanimous)
• Approved fire department retirement benefit increase of $25 per year of service (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items, including the 2020 city audit, street seal coating, and selling property to the Watonwan County Humane Society. They will also take public comment on body-worn cameras for police and discuss a trail quote and mural parking.

• Approve 2020 City of St. James Audit
• Resolution 08.21.01 — 2021 Street Seal Coating
• Resolution 08.21.02 — Sale of Property to Watonwan County Humane Society
• Public comment on body-worn cameras for Police Department
• Approve quote for St. James Trail

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding bond expense reimbursements, the sale of tax forfeited parcels, and accepting a bid for the CFS Project. The agenda also includes requests for bids on a trailer and various licenses.

• Resolution 07.21.07: Reimbursement of expenses from proceeds of bonds
• Resolution 07.21.08: Accepting bid for CFS Project
• Resolution 07.21.09: Approving the sale of tax forfeited parcels
• Request for bids for a trailer
• Vending Wagon License for The Spot

City Council

The St. James City Council meets to approve the sale of tax forfeited parcels and reimburse expenses from bond proceeds. The agenda also includes approving a vending license for The Spot and a gambling license for St. James Church. Additionally, the council will consider requests for bids for a trailer and a request from the St. James Chamber.

• Resolution 07.21.09 to approve the sale of tax forfeited parcels
• Resolution 07.21.07 to reimburse expenses from proceeds of bonds
• Approval of Vending Wagon License for The Spot
• Approval of Gambling License for St. James Church
• Request for bids for a trailer

The St. James City Council approved two resolutions: one declaring official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from future bond proceeds, and another approving Watonwan County's request to sell tax-forfeited parcels within the city at public auction. The council also approved a vending wagon license for The Spot, a raffle permit for St. James Catholic Church, a bid request for a new skid loader trailer, and a street closure for two Chamber events. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 07-21-07 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 07-21-08 approving sale of tax-forfeited parcels at public auction (5-0)
• Approved vending wagon license for The Spot, contingent on documentation and fees (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit for St. James Catholic Church on Aug 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved request for bids on new skid loader trailer (unanimous)
• Approved street closure and picnic table use for Hot Dog Days and Multicultural Fiesta (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $1,102,276.66 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-7 for the Central Farm Service project, then consider adopting the TIF plan. The council will also vote on resolutions for wastewater treatment facility improvements, business development infrastructure, donations, and street naming. Consent items include payment of claims and police officer training.

• Public hearing on TIF District No. 1-7 (Central Farm Service project)
• Resolution 07.21.01: Adoption of the TIF Plan
• Resolution 07.21.02: WWTF Improvements
• Resolution 07.21.05: Business Development Infrastructure Application
• Resolution 07.21.06: Plat Naming and Street Identification

The St. James City Council held a public hearing on Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-7 for the Central Farm Service project, then unanimously adopted Resolution 07-21-01 to approve the TIF plan. The council also approved resolutions for wastewater treatment facility improvements, accepted donations from VFW Post 1914 for the fire department and fireworks, approved a business development infrastructure application, and approved a plat and street identification. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 07-21-01 approving the TIF plan for Central Farm Service project.
• Approved Resolution 07-21-02 for wastewater treatment facility improvements and ordered advertisement for bids.
• Accepted Resolution 07-21-03, a financial gift from VFW Post 1914 for the fire department.
• Accepted Resolution 07-21-04, a financial gift from VFW Post 1914 for fireworks.
• Approved Resolution 07-21-05, the business development infrastructure application.
• Approved Resolution 07-21-06, the plat naming and street identification.
• Approved consent items including payment of claims totaling $1,156,646.08 and training for officers.

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including setting fees for the volunteer ambulance service, authorizing a transportation grant agreement, and accepting a COVID-19 emergency supplemental funding grant. They will also discuss requests related to a trail, rental inspector, mural green space, and a closed session for a counter offer from WCHS.

• Resolution 06.21.02 – Setting Fees for St. James Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Resolution 06.21.03 – Authorizing Execution of Transportation Grant Agreement
• Resolution 06.21.04 – Accepting Agreement for 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant
• Request – St. James Trail
• Closed meeting per Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3 – Counter Offer from WCHS

The St. James City Council approved five resolutions, including setting fees for the volunteer ambulance service, authorizing a MnDOT grant agreement for federal airport expense reimbursement, and ordering advertisement for bids for the CFS Street & Utility Extension Project. They also approved entering into the MnDOT agreement, obtaining bids for paving the trail around St. James Lake, hiring a contracted employee for rental inspections, and getting prices for a green space in front of a mural. The council rejected an offer from the Watonwan County Humane Society and amended their offer to include a reversion clause if the property is sold or no longer in operation.

• Approved Resolution 06-21-02 setting fees for the St. James Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Approved Resolution 06-21-03 authorizing execution of a MnDOT grant agreement for federal airport expense reimbursement
• Approved Resolution 06-21-04 authorizing execution of an agreement for the 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant
• Approved Resolution 06-21-05 ordering advertisement for bids for the CFS Street & Utility Extension Project
• Approved entering into an agreement with MnDOT for federal airport expense reimbursement
• Approved obtaining bids for a 2-inch blacktop overlay on the trail around St. James Lake
• Approved hiring a contracted employee for rental inspections at $19.45 per hour for approximately 400 hours per year
• Rejected the offer from Watonwan County Humane Society and amended the city's offer to include a reversion clause

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including setting fees for the volunteer ambulance service, authorizing a transportation grant agreement, and accepting a coronavirus emergency supplemental funding grant. They will also discuss requests related to a trail, a rental inspector, and a mural green space.

• Resolution 06.21.02: Setting fees for St. James Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Resolution 06.21.03: Authorizing execution of transportation grant agreement
• Resolution 06.21.04: Accepting 2021 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant
• Request: St. James Trail
• Request: Rental Inspector

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to approve minutes, consent items, and a vending license, then consider several new business items including a grant acceptance resolution, requests from the volunteer ambulance service and Railroad Days committee, and a new hire. The agenda is routine with no major policy changes.

• Resolution 06.21.01 - Acceptance of Grant
• Request from St. James Volunteer Ambulance Services
• Request from St. James Railroad Days Committee
• New hire: Sylvia Rodriguez
• Vending wagon license for Lep's Take Me Out

The St. James City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) grant to support Central Farm Services' mill expansion, with utility extension and roadway improvements. The council also approved an increase in ambulance rates, a street closure for Railroad Days, the hire of a new support specialist, and a vending wagon license.

• Approved Resolution 06-21-01 for BDPI grant application (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance rate increase: $850/call, $27/loaded mile, $150/non-emergency (unanimous)
• Approved street closure and Plaza de St. James use for Railroad Days car show (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Sylvia Rodriguez as Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for Lep's Take Me Out (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for St. James High School Senior Recognition Day (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to approve minutes, consent items, and a vending wagon license. They will also consider a grant acceptance resolution and requests from the volunteer ambulance service and Railroad Days committee.

• Resolution 06.21.01 - Acceptance of Grant
• Request from St. James Volunteer Ambulance Services
• Request from St. James Railroad Days Committee
• Vending Wagon License - Lep's Take Me Out
• Payment of Claims & ACH Payments

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to consider several resolutions and requests, including setting a TIF hearing, annexation, and water main replacement. They will also discuss a food distribution event, an actuarial valuation agreement, and a code enforcement process. The meeting includes standard consent items and may close for a closed session.

• Resolution 05.21.02 - Setting TIF Hearing
• Resolution 05.21.03 - Annexation
• Request - Water Main Replacement
• Request - Food Distribution Event
• Agreement - Actuarial Valuation

The St. James City Council approved selling the city-owned property currently occupied by the Humane Society to the Watonwan County Humane Society for $1, pending terms and conditions, in a 4-1 vote. The council also approved resolutions to call a public hearing on a tax increment financing district and to amend the orderly annexation agreement with St. James Township. Additionally, they approved a water main replacement project, a one-way street for food shelf distribution, and an actuarial valuation agreement.

• Approved sale of Humane Society property for $1 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 05-21-02 calling public hearing on TIF District No. 1-7 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 05-21-03 amending orderly annexation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved water main replacement on 11th Street with Bolton & Menk Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved making Levee Blvd one-way for food shelf distribution on specified dates (unanimous)
• Approved actuarial valuation agreement with Hildi Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including claims totaling $348,125.57 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2021, covering routine approvals including minutes, consent items, and financial reports. They will also consider several licenses and permits, including three vending wagon licenses and a special use permit, as well as new business items such as a resolution to assume ownership and job reclassification.

• Vending wagon licenses for River City Eatery, Angela's Egg Roll, and Rosie Little Winner Wagon
• Special use permit for 211 1st Street South
• Resolution 05.21.01 to assume ownership
• Job reclassification for Tammy Stevens and new Support Specialist job description
• Payment of claims and ACH payments

The St. James City Council approved Resolution 05-21-01 to assume ownership and obligations of the lift station serving Somerset Green Apartments, with Mayor Sturm recused due to a property conflict. The council also approved three vending wagon licenses, a special use permit for a vet clinic relocation, and two job-related changes. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 05-21-01 assuming ownership of Somerset Green lift station (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for River City Eatery (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for Angela's Egg Rolls (unanimous)
• Approved vending wagon license for Rosie Little Winner Wagon (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for St. James Vet Clinic at 211 1st Street South (unanimous)
• Approved job reclassification for Tammy Stevens, Accounts Payable/EDA Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved changing job description from Billing Clerk to Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including claims totaling $132,215.22 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several routine items, including approving minutes, consent items, and a cigarette license for Dollar General. New business includes resolutions accepting donations, authorizing airport projects (taxiway relocation and pavement rehabilitation), a skid loader purchase, accepting a resignation, and the second reading of a garage sale ordinance.

• Approve cigarette license for Dollar General
• Resolution 04.21.04 accepting donation
• Resolution 04.21.05 accepting donation
• Authorization for Taxiway Al Relocation Project
• Authorization for 2021 Taxilane and Runway Pavement Rehabilitation

The St. James City Council approved several items, including a new ordinance regulating garage sales (Ordinance No. 50 – 3rd Series), two engineering service authorizations for the municipal airport, and the purchase of a skid loader and planer. They also accepted a financial gift from the VFW and American Legion for fireworks/parade, approved a tobacco license for Dollar General, and accepted a resignation.

• Approved Ordinance No. 50 – 3rd Series regulating garage sales (unanimous)
• Approved TKDA engineering authorizations for airport runway/taxilane and taxiway relocation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of skid loader and planer from Bobcat of Mankato for $16,313.67 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michelle Svalland, effective April 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved cigarette/tobacco license for Dollar General (unanimous)
• Accepted financial gift from VFW Post 1914 for fireworks (unanimous)
• Accepted financial gift from American Legion Post #33 for fireworks/parade (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including claims totaling $605,276.38 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to approve minutes, consent items, and several resolutions, including accepting a bid for the 2021 Taxilane & Runway Pavement Rehabilitation and a draft ordinance regulating garage sales. They will also consider revised board appointments, a donation, an agenda request from WCHS, and setting interest for an assessment consent agreement.

• Resolution 04.21.02 - Accepting Bid for 2021 Taxilane & Runway Pavement Rehabilitation
• Draft Ordinance Regulating Garage Sales
• Resolution 04.21.01 - 2021 Revised Boards and Commissions Mayoral Revised Appointments
• Resolution 04.21.03 - Accepting Donation
• Consideration to Set Interest for Assessment Consent Agreement

The City Council approved several resolutions and an ordinance. Resolution 04-21-01 established the 2021 boards and commissions mayoral appointments. Resolution 04-21-02 accepted the bid for the 2021 runway and taxilane pavement rehabilitation project. Resolution 04-21-03 accepted a financial gift from the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the St. James fireworks. The council also gave the first reading to Ordinance 50 (3rd Series) regulating garage sales, and approved a 2% interest rate for a consent assessment agreement for property at 716 8th Ave No. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 04-21-01 establishing 2021 boards and commissions mayoral appointments.
• Approved Resolution 04-21-02 accepting the bid for the 2021 runway and taxilane pavement rehabilitation project.
• Approved Resolution 04-21-03 accepting a financial gift from the Fraternal Order of Eagles for St. James fireworks.
• Approved a 2% interest rate for the consent assessment agreement for property at 716 8th Ave No.
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 50 (3rd Series) regulating garage sales.
• Approved consent items including payment of claims totaling $553,871.37 and staff training requests.

City Council

The St. James City Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a bid for 11th St N, transferring funds for various projects, and approving a draft ordinance regulating garage sales. They will also consider licenses, new hires, and service agreements. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Resolution 03.21.02 – Accepting bid for 11th St N
• Resolution 03.21.03 – Transfer excess funds
• Resolution 03.21.04 – Transfer funds to close-out project
• Resolution 03.21.05 – Transfer bonds funds
• Draft ordinance regulating garage sales

The City Council approved several resolutions and expenditures, including accepting bids for 11th St N improvements, transferring excess 2020 funds to 2021 funds, and creating a storm water fund. The council also approved a $142,500 generator warranty extension, a $29,216 water valve and meter replacement, and the hiring of Police Officer Aidan Bartels. A draft ordinance regulating garage sales was reviewed but will be amended and brought back for a first reading next month.

• Approved Resolution 3-21-02 accepting bids for 11th St N improvements.
• Approved Resolution 3-21-03 designating 2020 excess funds to be transferred to 2021 funds.
• Approved Resolution 3-21-04 authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to transfer funds to close out a project.
• Approved Resolution 3-21-05 authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to transfer bond funds as budgeted in 2020.
• Approved Resolution 3-21-06 authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to transfer funds to create a storm water fund.
• Approved purchasing Platinum plus generator warranty coverage for $142,500.
• Approved the lowest quote of $29,216.00 from MN Mechanical Solutions Inc. for water valve and meter replacement.
• Approved the hiring of new Police Officer Aidan Bartels.

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to consider multiple resolutions regarding the transfer of excess, bond, and project close-out funds. The agenda also includes discussions on service agreements, a draft garage sale ordinance, and various administrative approvals.

• Resolution 03.21.02: Accepting Bid for 11 St N
• Draft Ordinance Regulating Garage Sales
• Approval of Plumbing Business License for CMR Plumbing & Construction, LLC
• Approval of Safety Program Agreement with Safe Assure
• Approval of Drug & Alcohol Service Agreement with FS Solutions

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, consent items, and financial reports. They will also consider three specific actions: a resolution to transfer funds as budgeted for 2020, a boiler maintenance proposal for the library, and a bid for the theater roof.

• Resolution 03.21.01 - Transfer Funds as Budgeted in 2020
• Boiler Planned Maintenance Proposal — Library
• Theater Roof Bid
• Payment of Claims & ACH Payments
• Approval of Minutes - Council Meeting 02.16.2021

The council approved a full roof replacement for the Community Building/Theatre, choosing the low bid of $60,430 from Laraway Roofing. They also approved a 3-year boiler maintenance agreement with Schwickert's HVAC-R at $2,960 per year, including a $500 per unit emergency repair option. A resolution authorizing the City Clerk-Treasurer to transfer funds as budgeted in 2020 was passed unanimously.

• Approved $60,430 roof replacement (Laraway Roofing) for Community Building/Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year boiler maintenance agreement with Schwickert's HVAC-R at $2,960/year plus $500/unit emergency option (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 3-21-01 authorizing transfer of funds as budgeted in 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including claims totaling $621,059.03 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to approve minutes and consent items, then consider several resolutions and authorizations, including amendments to the Firefighter's Relief Association bylaws, wastewater pretreatment improvements, RAS pump replacement, and a grant contract for the MN Movie Theater Relief Grant Program. The agenda also includes routine items like financial reports and licenses.

• Resolution 02.21.03 amending bylaws of the St. James Firefighter's Relief Association
• Resolution 02.21.04 accepting a donation
• Authorize wastewater pretreatment improvements
• Approve replacement of RAS pumps
• Approve grant contract agreement for MN Movie Theater Relief Grant Program

The St. James City Council approved moving forward with design and bidding for wastewater pretreatment improvements estimated at $2.0-2.4 million, financed via a revenue bond. They also accepted a low bid of $80,545 for new RAS pumps, approved obtaining quotes for valve and water meter replacement, and approved several agreements including a $15,000 movie theater relief grant and a consent assessment agreement with a 2% interest rate.

• Approved design and bids for wastewater pretreatment improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted Minnesota Pump Works bid of $80,545 for RAS pump replacement (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining quotes for valve and water meter replacement (unanimous)
• Approved LSS Meals Site Use Agreement for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved MN Movie Theater Relief Grant agreement for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent assessment agreement with 2% interest rate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2-21-03 amending Fire Relief Association by-laws (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2-21-04 accepting $596.38 gift from Fraternal Order of Eagles (unanimous)

City Council

The council appointed Hannah Rushing to fill a vacant council seat via Resolution 2-21-01, with Rushing abstaining. It also approved plans and ordered advertisement for bids for the 11th Street N (CSAH 54) improvements project, and authorized obtaining quotes for a community building roof replacement, with a budget not to exceed $75,000.

• Appointed Hannah Rushing to vacant council seat (Resolution 2-21-01, 4-0, Rushing abstained)
• Approved plans and ordered advertisement for bids for 11th St N (CSAH 54) improvements (Resolution 2-21-02, unanimous)
• Approved obtaining quotes for community building re-roof project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $356,428.11 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council approved several routine items, including payments totaling $1,279,053.48, four resolutions for fund transfers and property sale, and a resolution supporting MnDOT funding for road improvements. It also appointed Hannah Rushing to fill the Ward 2 vacancy, approved cleaning the water tower, hired Police Officer Bradley Nestegard, granted a variance at 430 Weston Ave N, and passed Ordinance No. 49 regulating brewer taprooms and off-sale licensing.

• Approved claims totaling $1,279,053.48 (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 1-21-09 authorizing fund transfers (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 1-21-10 authorizing fund transfers (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 1-21-11 declaring abandoned property and ordering sale (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 1-21-12 supporting MnDOT funding for 7th Street S & Ring Road improvements (4-0)
• Appointed Hannah Rushing to fill Ward 2 vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved cleaning the water tower (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Police Officer Bradley Nestegard (unanimous)