St. James public meetings in 2022

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider approving the 2023 tax levy and budget, along with several resolutions including a lot division, sign permit, and a variance. They will also review a second reading of a proposed ordinance amending the mayor's powers and duties, and a first reading of parking regulation changes.

• Resolution 12.22.05 – Setting 2023 Tax Levy
• Resolution 12.22.06 – Setting 2023 Budget
• Resolution 12.22.14 – Mayberry Hills Incentive Program
• Consideration to Approve Review Ordinance Revision – Amending Parking Regulations – 1st Reading
• Consideration to Approve Ordinance Revision - Amending Chapter Two, Section 2.07 of the City Charter Relating to the Mayor, Powers and Duties – 2nd Reading

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and tax levy through separate resolutions. The council also passed several resolutions regarding property variances, license renewals, and city charter amendments.

• Approved 2023 Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Budget (5-0)
• Approved $428,591.82 in claim payments (5-0)
• Approved second reading of City Charter amendment regarding Mayor's powers and duties (5-0)
• Approved $79,812.34 additional EDA bond payment (unanimous)
• Approved lot division at 506 Fourth Ave N (5-1-0)
• Approved variance for property at 132 Sixth Avenue South (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Ontech Hosted Services for cloud-based financial software (unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and consider resolutions adopting the assessment and calling for a hearing. They will also review a second reading of an ordinance revising the number of pets allowed and a first reading amending the mayor's powers and duties. Additionally, the council will consider hiring a new police officer, Arturo Martinez.

• Truth in Taxation hearing
• Resolution 12.22.01 – Adopting Assessment
• Resolution 12.22.02 – Call for Hearing
• Ordinance revision – Number of Pets (2nd reading)
• Ordinance revision – Mayor's powers and duties (1st reading)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing and consider several resolutions and ordinance revisions. Items include adopting an assessment, calling for a hearing, revising pet limits (2nd reading), amending the mayor's powers and duties (1st reading), hiring a police officer, and approving requirements for social events.

• Truth in Taxation hearing
• Resolution 12.22.01 – Adopting Assessment
• Ordinance revision on number of pets – 2nd reading
• Ordinance revision amending mayor's powers and duties – 1st reading
• Hire police officer – Arturo Martinez

The City Council adopted resolutions for 2nd Avenue South improvements and security requirements for social events. The council approved the hiring of Arturo Martinez as a new police officer and advanced two ordinance revisions. A Truth in Taxation public hearing was also conducted.

• Approved payment of claims totaling $541,634.72 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12-22-01 for 2nd Avenue South improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12-22-02 calling for a hearing and City Charter amendment (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 91.01 revision regarding service animals (4-0)
• Approved first reading of City Charter amendment to Section 2.07 regarding Mayor powers (4-0)
• Approved hire of police officer Arturo Martinez (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12-22-03 regarding security requirements at social events (4-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a public hearing on Improvement No. 0M1.125424 and consider several resolutions, including adopting an assessment, traffic restrictions, support for an active transportation grant, and declaring excess property. They will also review a second reading of an ordinance revising R-1 lot coverage and a first reading of an ordinance limiting the number of pets.

• Public hearing on Improvement No. 0M1.125424
• Resolution 11.22.03 – Adopting Assessment
• Resolution 11.22.04 – Traffic Restrictions
• Resolution 11.22.05 – Support of Active Transportation Grant
• Ordinance revision: R-1 lot coverage (2nd reading) and number of pets (1st reading)

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general election results and approved several infrastructure resolutions. Actions included changing a one-way street to two-way traffic and approving a $30,000 land use plan update. The council also authorized payments totaling $630,508.03.

• Approved November 8, 2022, election returns (4-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $630,508.03 (4-0)
• Approved vending wagon license for On the Hook Fish and Chips (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22-03 for 2nd Avenue South improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22-04 changing Third Avenue S to two-way traffic (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22-05 supporting Active Transportation Grant (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22-06 declaring abandoned and surplus property for sale (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 proposal from Bolton and Menk for Land Use Plan update (Unanimous)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider approving a $1.5 million General Obligation Improvement & Utility Revenue Bond award (Resolution 11.22.01), declaring excess city property surplus (Resolution 11.22.02), and accepting quotes for interior police department updates and a police garage. The council will also hold first readings on ordinance revisions to R-1 lot coverage and the number of pets allowed.

• Resolution 11.22.01 – GO Improvement & Utility Revenue 2022A Award Resolution
• Resolution 11.22.02 – Declaring Excess Property
• CVB 2023 Annual Budget consideration
• Interior Police Department Updates and Police Garage quotes
• First readings: R-1 Lot Coverage revision and Number of Pets ordinance revision

The City Council approved two construction bids from Wilcon Construction for police department renovations and a garage. The council also passed resolutions regarding utility revenue and excess property, and gave first readings to two ordinance revisions.

• Approved payment of claims totaling $1,170,280.42 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 11-22-01 regarding GO Improvement & Utility Revenue 2022A Award (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 11-22-02 declaring excess property (5-0)
• Approved 2023 annual budget for St. James Convention and Visitors Bureau (Unanimous)
• Accepted $20,073.00 bid from Wilcon Construction for interior police department renovations (Unanimous)
• Accepted $73,116.00 bid from Wilcon Construction for police department garage (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Colin Troeger (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 156.074 revision regarding R-1 lot coverage (5-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including the sale of Series 2022A bonds, declaring costs to be assessed, and calling a hearing on proposed assessments. They will also vote on declaring excess property, accepting a grant, approving a liability coverage waiver, and authorizing a request for proposals for a land-use plan. A second reading of a lot-division ordinance is scheduled.

• Resolution 10.22.03 – Sale of Bonds Series 2022A
• Resolution 10.22.04 – Declaring Cost to be Assessed
• Resolution 10.22.05 – Calling Hearing on Proposed Assessment
• Resolution 10.22.06 – Declaring Excess Property
• Resolution 10.22.07 – Accepting Grant

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss the conveyance of tax-forfeited properties to the city and a special use permit. The body will also review a first reading of a lot division ordinance and quotes for electrical and camera systems.

• Resolution 10.22.01: Conveyance of tax-forfeited properties to the City
• Resolution 10.22.02: Granting a Special Use Permit
• First reading of Lot Division ordinance
• Quotes for a camera system
• Quotes for electrical work

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including tax forfeited property resolutions and a special use permit. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding lot division.

• Resolution 10.22.01: Authorizing certain tax forfeited properties be conveyed to the City
• Resolution 10.22.02: Granting a special use permit
• Quotes for a camera system
• Ordinance review regarding lot division (1st Reading)
• Code enforcement update

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions including the proposed property tax levy and a sanitary sewer bid. Other items include an airport grant agreement, police equipment updates, and a discussion regarding backyard chickens.

• Resolution 09.22.05: Setting Proposed Property Tax Levy
• Resolution 09.22.06: Accepting Bid for 10th Avenue South Sanitary Sewer
• Resolution 09.22.07: Declaring Excess Property
• Resolution 09.22.08: Executing Airport Grant Agreement 1051548
• Purchase Request: Equipment Update for Police Department

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 City of St. James Audit and several new resolutions. Discussion includes appointments for Charter Commission vacancies, parking limitations, speed limits, and sign permits.

• Review and approval of 2021 City of St. James Audit
• Resolution 09.22.01: Appointing Charter Commission Vacancies
• Resolution 09.22.02: No Parking Limitations
• Resolution 09.22.03: Setting Speed Limit
• Resolution 09.22.04: Approving Sign Permit

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 city audit and consider several new resolutions. Items include appointments for Charter Commission vacancies and decisions regarding parking, speed limits, and sign permits.

• Review and approval of 2021 City of St. James Audit
• Resolution 09.22.01: Appointing Charter Commission Vacancies
• Resolution 09.22.02: No Parking Limitations
• Resolution 09.22.03: Setting Speed Limit
• Resolution 09.22.04: Approving Sign Permit

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss a temporary moratorium on lot divisions within the city. The body is also reviewing amendments to protective covenants for Mayberry Hills 6th Addition lots and a beer license for Family Dollar Store #27965.

• Resolution 08.22.05: Temporary Moratorium on Lot Division Within the City of St. James
• Resolution 08.22.06: Amending Protective Covenants for Mayberry Hills 6th Addition Lots
• Resolution 08.22.07: Declaring Excess Property
• 3.2 Off Sale Beer License for Family Dollar Store #27965
• Purchase request for portable radios

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including a temporary moratorium on lot divisions and amendments to protective covenants for Mayberry Hills 6th Addition. The meeting also includes reviews of excess property, a purchase request for portable radios, and license approvals.

• Temporary Moratorium on Lot Division Within the City of St. James (Resolution 08.22.05)
• Amending Protective Covenants for Mayberry Hills 6th Addition Lots (Resolution 08.22.06)
• Declaring Excess Property (Resolution 08.22.07)
• Purchase Request for Portable Radios
• 3.2 Off Sale Beer License for Family Dollar Store #27965

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including a temporary moratorium on edible cannabinoid products derived from hemp. The body will also consider a Safe Routes to School grant agreement and a board appointment.

• Resolution 08.22.01: Temporary Moratorium on Edible Cannabinoid Products Derived from Hemp
• Resolution 08.22.02: Grant Agreement for the Safe Routes to School
• Resolution 08.22.04: Appointment of Dean Olsen to the Economic Development Authority Board of Directors
• Resolution 08.22.03: Accepting Bid

City Council

The council will consider a proposal regarding City Hall during a public conversation and regular meeting. Additionally, the body will review resolutions for appointing a Zoning Administrator and addressing Safe Routes to School.

• Public conversation regarding City Hall proposal
• Resolution 07.22.03: Appointing Zoning Administrator
• Resolution 07.22.04: Safe Routes to School

City Council

The council will consider a proposal and gift agreement regarding City Hall. Other items include the appointment of a Zoning Administrator and several new resolutions.

• City Hall Proposal and Gift Agreement
• Resolution 07.22.03: Appointing Zoning Administrator
• Resolution 07.22.04: Safe Routes to School
• Resolution 07.22.05: Accepting Bid
• Resignation of Heather Nordhausen

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding an airport grant agreement and amendments to Fire Relief By-Laws. The agenda also includes a request for a gambling license for the American Cancer Society.

• Resolution 07.22.01: Executing Airport Grant Agreement 1050964
• Resolution 07.22.02: Amending Fire Relief By-Laws
• Gambling License: American Cancer Society

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including a grant agreement for the airport and sanitary sewer improvements on 10th Avenue South. The body will also consider a gambling license for St. James Church and the setting of certain license fees.

• Replacement request for 10th Avenue South Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution 06.22.07 to execute Airport Grant Agreement 1050932
• Resolution 06.22.05 regarding setting fees for certain licenses
• Gambling license application for St. James Church
• Resolution 06.22.06 to approve a Service Territory Agreement

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including a donation acceptance and fee settings. The meeting also includes a request for 10th Avenue South sanitary sewer improvement replacements.

• Gambling License approval for St. James Church
• Resolution 06.22.04 regarding a donation
• Resolution 06.22.05 setting fees for certain licenses
• Replacement request for 10th Avenue South sanitary sewer improvements

City Council

The City Council will review several vending wagon and wine liquor license applications. The body will also consider appointments for a Water Operator and EDA Coordinator.

• Vending Wagon Licenses for Lep’s Take Me Out, The Clucked Farmer, and Mary Lou Luna
• Wine Liquor License for Golf-Mor LLC
• Appointment of Brianna Sanders as EDA Coordinator
• Appointment of Daniel Rotert as Water Operator
• Purchase request for Lidar

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding donations, excess property, and property sales. The meeting also includes discussions on airport zoning updates and the AWOS Site Preparation Project.

• Resolution 05.22.06: Accepting Donation
• Resolution 05.22.07: Declaring Excess Property
• Resolution 05.22.08: Sale of Property
• Airport Zoning Ordinance Update grant request
• AWOS Site Preparation Project grant request

City Council

The City Council will review several new business items including property declarations and parking changes. The meeting includes consideration of multiple service agreements and a police officer appointment.

• Resolution 05.22.04: Implementing 2-Hour Parking on certain streets
• Agreement: Customer Support with Ziegler Power Systems
• Agreement: Clean & Inspection Maintenance Agreement with Empire Pipe Services
• Appointment: Police Officer Seth Reinke
• Purchase Request: Square Solutions

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative appointments and license requests. The body is also considering resolutions regarding a polling place location and federal airport expense reimbursements.

• Temporary Liquor Licence for VFW Post 1914
• Resolution 04.22.03 to re-establish a polling place location
• MnDOT Agreement for Federal Airport Expense Reimbursement
• Purchase of H.E.A.T Team Bus
• Appointments of Jim Paulson (Planning & Zoning Commissioner), Jessie Shores (Assistant Pool Manager), and Brandon Showalter (Code Enforcement Officer)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding election polling locations and federal airport expense reimbursements. The meeting also includes discussions on professional services, vehicle purchases, and local appointments.

• Resolution 04.22.03: Re-establishing a polling place location
• Resolution 04.22.04: MnDOT agreement for federal airport expense reimbursement
• State of MN Agency Agreement for federal airport expenses
• Authorization for professional and design/construction services with TKDA
• H.E.A.T Team Bus purchase

City Council

The council will consider bids and a grant agreement for taxiway and apron pavement improvements. Other items include reviewing ordinances, approving a vending wagon license, and making several staff appointments.

• Bids and grant agreement for 2022 Taxiway A/A1 & Apron Pavement Improvements
• Review of CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise ordinance (2nd reading)
• Review of Section 71.99 Penalty ordinance (2nd reading)
• Vending Wagon License for Poncho & Mara’s Cocinita
• Appointments for Lineman Apprentice, Light Superintendent, and Support Specialist

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss airport infrastructure improvements and personnel appointments. The body is considering a vending license and two ordinances currently on second reading.

• Bids and grant agreement for 2022 Taxiway A/A1 & Apron Pavement Improvements
• Vending Wagon License for Poncho & Mara’s Cocinita
• CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise ordinance (2nd reading)
• Amendment to Section 71.99 Penalty ordinance (2nd reading)
• Appointments for Lineman Apprentice, Light Superintendent, and Support Specialist

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially approve bids for 274 Avenue South. The body will also consider the adoption of the Watonwan County Mitigation Plan.

• Resolution 03.22.10: Approve Bids for 274 Avenue South
• Resolution 03.22.11: Adopt Watonwan County Mitigation Plan
• Payment of Claims & ACH Payments

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding the 2022 fee schedule, polling locations, and a Mayberry Hills 6t Addition incentive program. The body will also consider requests for a sweeper, loader front plow, and lawn mower, as well as three staff appointments.

• Resolution 03.22.08 to amend the 2022 Fee Schedule
• Requests to purchase a sweeper, loader front plow, and lawn mower
• Resolution 03.22.09 establishing an incentive program for Mayberry Hills 6t Addition
• Appointments for Community Development Director, Accounts Payable Clerk, and Light Superintendent
• First readings of ordinances for ward redistricting, CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise, and Section 71.99 Penalty

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a new fee schedule and an incentive program for Mayberry Hills 6 Addition. The body will also review ordinances regarding ward redistricting and a CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise.

• Resolution 03.22.08 to amend the 2022 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 03.22.09 establishing an incentive program for Mayberry Hills 6 Addition
• Ordinance review for redistricting wards (2nd and 4th reading)
• Ordinance review for CenterPoint Energy Gas Franchise (1st reading)
• Requests for the purchase of a sweeper, loader front plow, and lawn mower

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including fund transfers, a taxiway call for bids, and various staff hires. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding ward redistricting.

• Resolution 03.22.03: 2022 Taxiway Call for Bids
• Resolution 03.22.01: Amending Fire Relief By-Laws
• Resolution 03.22.02: Transfer of Funds
• Ordinance Review: Redistricting Wards (1st Reading)
• Personnel actions including Water Superintendent posting and hiring for Electric Lead and Animal Control Officer

City Council

The City Council will consider approving plans for 2nd Ave S improvements and road closures requested by the St. James Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also includes consideration of gambling licenses and a job posting for the Community Services Director.

• Resolution 02.22.01: Plans and specifications for 2nd Ave S Improvements
• Road closures requested by St. James Chamber of Commerce
• Gambling License: Pheasants Forever – Watonwan County Chapter #0725
• Gambling License: Flying Eagle Cycle Club
• Job posting for Community Services Director

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss infrastructure improvements and land acquisition. The body is deciding on bid advertisements for road work and the acceptance of a purchase offer for land.

• Resolution 02.22.01: Plans, specifications, and bid advertisement for 2nd Ave S Improvements
• Purchase offer for Old Airport Land
• Gambling license for Pheasants Forever – Watonwan County Chapter #0725
• Gambling license for Flying Eagle Cycle Club
• Job posting for Community Services Director

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to review claims and approve professional training for city staff. The body will also consider a gambling license for the Watonwan River Longbeards and requests for equipment and road closures.

• Gambling license approval for Watonwan River Longbeards
• Request to purchase a lawn mower
• Road closures for Multicultural Fiesta

City Council

The City Council will consider several new business items including a lawn mower purchase and road closures for the Multicultural Fiesta. The agenda also includes a gambling license request and personnel matters.

• Gambling License: Watonwan River Longbeards
• Request to Purchase: Lawn Mower
• Road Closures: Multicultural Fiesta
• Date Change: Fireworks
• Resignation: Noah Sandmeyer

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including the setting of city license fees and a Joint Powers Agreement with the MN Department of Public Safety. The body will also consider a housing bond payoff and the posting of an Electric Foreman position.

• Resolution 01.22.10: Setting fees for certain city licenses
• Resolution 01.22.11: Joint Powers Agreement with MN Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
• Approval of EDA Housing Bond Pay Off
• Posting of employment for Electric Foreman position
• LLS Meals Site Use Agreement

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss updating fees for certain city licenses and an agreement for LLS Meals site use. The body will also consider a pay equity compliance report and the payoff of an EDA housing bond.

• Resolution 01.22.10 regarding setting fees for certain city licenses
• LLS Meals Site Use Agreement
• EDA Housing Bond Pay Off
• Pay Equity Compliance Report
• Employment posting for Electric Foreman position

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions to establish operational guidelines for 2022. This includes naming an official newspaper, setting the meeting schedule, and updating the employee handbook.

• Resolution 01.22.06: 2022 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 01.22.02: Naming St. James Plaindealer as Official Newspaper
• Resolution 01.22.04: Amendments to City Employee Handbook
• Resolution 01.22.07: 2022 Boards and Commissions Mayoral Appointments
• Wastewater Pump Request