St. James public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Authority

The St. James Economic Development Authority will discuss the Highway District proposal, 2025 goals and priorities, and incentives for Mayberry Hills. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting also includes financial and staff reports.

• Financial Report
• Highway District Proposal discussion
• 2025 Mayberry Hills Incentives discussion
• 2025 Goals/Priorities discussion
• 2025 Board Terms and Meeting Dates

The St. James Economic Development Authority authorized the EDA Director to move forward with negotiations to purchase 25.28 acres south of the city for commercial development as part of the highway district proposal. The board also approved the 2025 Mayberry Hills incentives, board terms, and meeting dates. Discussions included downtown building standards, a potential downtown committee, and priorities for 2025.

• Authorized EDA Director to negotiate purchase of 25.28 acres for highway district (6-0)
• Approved Mayberry Hills incentives for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved board terms for 2025, with Steven Jeppson as Chair and Paul Harris as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved meeting dates and times for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved addition to agenda to discuss downtown business area (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (5-0, Harris abstained)
• Approved financial report (6-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a public hearing on the Truth in Taxation statement, consider several resolutions including a union contract with AFSCME Council 65, joint powers agreements for the city attorney and police department, the 2025 CVB budget, and a feasibility report for a potential project. The meeting also includes consent items, approval of minutes, and other routine business.

• Truth in Taxation Hearing (6:00 PM)
• Resolution 12.24.01 – Accepting Feasibility Report and Calling Public Hearing
• Resolution 12.24.02 – Joint Powers Agreements for City Attorney and Police Department
• Resolution 12.24.03 – AFSCME Council 65 Local No. 1204 Union Contract
• Resolution 12.24.04 – St. James CVB 2025 Annual Budget

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to hold a second reading of an ordinance to rename a street, followed by a resolution to approve the ordinance and authorize its title and summary for publication. The council will also consider a resolution establishing a social media policy and a special event permit for the Winter Carnival. Consent items include approval of previous meeting minutes and payment of claims.

• Consideration to approve Proposed Ordinance 025, 4th Series – Renaming a Street (2nd Reading)
• Consideration to approve Resolution 11.24.05 – Approving street renaming ordinance and authorizing title/summary for publication
• Consideration to approve Resolution 11.24.06 – Establishing Social Media Policy
• Consideration to approve Special Event Permit – Winter Carnival
• Approval of minutes from the Council Meeting on 11.06.2024

City Council

The St. James City Council is holding a special meeting to handle routine administrative items. The main action is a vote on Resolution 11.24.04 to certify the official results of the 2024 municipal election. Other items include approval of minutes, financial reports, and licenses.

• Consideration and approval of Resolution 11.24.04 certifying the 2024 municipal election canvass results

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on the sale of Lots 4 and 5 in Mayberry Hills 6th Addition, including related consent special assessments. They will also discuss a demolition proposal at 403 Tiell Dr, a housing study memo, and a change order for the EDA 4plex. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a financial report.

• Public hearing and approval of property sale: Lot 4 and 5, Block 1, Mayberry Hills 6th Addition
• Consent special assessment approval for Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, Mayberry Hills 6th Addition
• Consent special assessment approval for Lot 1, Block 1, Mayberry Hills 6th Addition
• Discussion and possible action on demolition proposal at 403 Tiell Dr
• Review of housing study memo and approval of change order for EDA 4plex

City Council

This meeting of the St. James City Council includes a consent agenda with payment of claims, and will consider several action items: the appointment of a new police officer, an interfund loan for fire department breathing apparatus equipment, sign permits, and a first reading of an ordinance to rename a street. Also on the agenda is a gambling license application for STJ 1989 Wrestling Champions.

• Introduction and appointment of police officer Dustin Palmquist
• Resolution 11.24.01 amending interfund loan to Fire Department for SCBA equipment
• Proposed Ordinance 025 renaming a street (1st reading)
• Gambling license for STJ 1989 Wrestling Champions
• Sign permits at 131 9th Avenue North and 34697 County Road 55

Planning Commission

The St. James Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and possibly decide on sign permit applications for Central Farm Service and Autumn Glen. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Sign permit request from Central Farm Service
• Sign permit request from Autumn Glen

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the second reading of an ordinance to rename a street, resolutions supporting a national recognition program and authorizing an interfund loan between the Fire Department and Electric Fund, and approval of minutes and consent items.

• Second reading of Ordinance 025, 4th Series – renaming a street
• Resolution 10.24.01 – approving Ordinance 025 and authorizing title and summary publication
• Resolution 10.24.02 – supporting participation in Recharge America Recognition Program
• Resolution 10.24.03 – authorizing interfund loan between St. James Fire Department (General Fund) and Electric Fund
• Consent items: payment of claims and ACH payments, schools/conferences/workshops

The council approved an amended ordinance to rename a street to 6th Avenue Court South (3-1), after tabling the original proposal. They also approved resolutions supporting the Recharge America program and authorizing an interfund loan for fire department SCBA equipment. Additionally, the council approved the promotion of Bradley Nestegard to Police Chief.

• Approved Ordinance 025, 4th Series, renaming a street to 6th Avenue Court South (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 10-24-02 supporting participation in Recharge America Recognition Program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-24-03 authorizing interfund loan to Fire Department for SCBA equipment (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Bradley Nestegard to Police Chief, Grade 18, Step 4 (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including claims totaling $418,721.90 (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The St. James Economic Development Authority will discuss the potential sale of two lots in Mayberry Hills, a fourplex layout design, introduction of a GreenCorps member, and a proposal for title opinion services. They will also approve September meeting minutes and review financial and staff reports, with no action on the staff report.

• Proposed sale of Mayberry Hills Lot 4 and 5, Block 1
• Design discussion for a 4plex layout
• Introduction of a GreenCorps member
• Proposal for title opinion services
• Approval of September 10 and September 26 (E-Vote) minutes

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 1, 2024, at City Hall. The council will consider approving a street renaming ordinance at its second reading and vote on a heat-sharing agreement with The Salvation Army. Additionally, the council will accept resignations and retirements from police and liquor store staff.

• Consideration to Approve Proposed Ordinance 025, 4th Series – Renaming a Street (2nd Reading)
• Consideration to Approve Resolution 09.24.09 – Approving HEATSHARE Agreement with The Salvation Army
• Consideration to Accept Resignation – Tylar Larson, Police Officer
• Consideration to Accept Retirement – Rochelle Hanson, Police Chief
• Consideration to Accept Retirement – Jilaine Lunz, Liquor Store

City Council

The City Council will consider final approval of a street renaming ordinance (2nd reading) and related resolutions. They will also accept the retirement of Police Chief Rochelle Hanson and the resignation of a police officer, approve a HEATSHARE agreement with The Salvation Army, and a MnDot grant agreement. A new GreenCorps member will be introduced.

• Consideration to approve Ordinance 025, 4th Series – renaming a street (2nd reading)
• Consideration to accept retirement of Police Chief Rochelle Hanson
• Consideration to accept resignation of Police Officer Tylar Larson
• Consideration to approve HEATSHARE agreement with The Salvation Army (Resolution 09.24.09)
• Consideration to approve MnDot grant agreement (Resolution 09.24.10)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 30, 2024. The body will also consider a sign permit for St. James Family Dentistry.

• Sign permit for St. James Family Dentistry

The St. James Planning Commission approved a sign permit for St. James Family Dentistry and voted to recommend retaining the street name 6th Ave West, rejecting a proposal to rename it Cunningham Lane. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 30, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 30, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, Rinne abstained)
• Approved sign permit for St. James Family Dentistry at 506 2nd Ave S (5-0)
• Motion to recommend street name change to Cunningham Lane failed for lack of a second
• Approved recommendation to retain street name 6th Ave West (5-0)

Planning Commission

The St. James Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 30, 2024, and discuss two action items: a sign permit application for St. James Family Dentistry and a proposed street name change for 6th Avenue West. No further details on these items are provided in the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with limited substantive business.

• Sign permit application for St. James Family Dentistry
• Street name change proposal for 6th Ave West
• Approval of July 30, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to discuss the proposed 2025 tax levy and a contract renewal for solid waste removal. The body will also consider a street renaming ordinance and personnel changes within the police department.

• Resolution 09.24.01: Setting Proposed 2025 Tax Levy
• Resolution 09.24.03: Solid Waste Removal Contract Renewal with West Central Sanitation
• Proposed Ordinance 025, 4th Series: Renaming a street (1st Reading)
• Resignation of Police Officer Brad Nestegard
• Rehire of Charles Wagner

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss preliminary 2025 budgets for administration and housing, a proposed apartment rental increase, and a proposed street layout for the Highway District. No action is scheduled on the staff report; the meeting also includes a proposed street name for a new fourplex building.

• Discussion of 2025 Preliminary EDA Admin Budget
• Discussion of 2025 Preliminary EDA Housing Budget
• Discussion of 2025 EDA Apartment Rental Increase
• Proposed Street Layout of Highway District
• Proposed Street Name of New 4plex Building

The St. James Economic Development Authority approved a $50 monthly rent increase per unit for existing EDA apartments, effective January 1, 2025, and another $50 increase effective January 1, 2026. The board also set the starting rent for the new 4plex units at $1,300 per month after a motion for $1,200 failed. Additionally, the EDA approved a preliminary plat and drainage study for a proposed highway district and named a new street Cunningham Lane.

• Approved $50 monthly rent increase per unit starting Jan 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved $50 monthly rent increase per unit starting Jan 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved starting rent of $1,300/month for new 4plex units (6-0)
• Motion to set new 4plex rent at $1,200/month failed (no second)
• Approved Bolton and Menk preliminary plat and drainage study (6-0)
• Approved street name Cunningham Lane (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2024 meeting (5-0, Craig abstaining)
• Approved financial report (6-0)

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2024. The agenda includes a review of the 2025 preliminary budget and a purchase request for a salt storage building. Also on the agenda are approvals of minutes, consent items, a special event permit for a Multi-Cultural Fiesta, and a gambling license for Sons of the American Legion Post #33.

• Review of 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Consideration of purchase request for Salt Storage Building
• Special Event Permit for Multi-Cultural Fiesta
• Gambling License for Sons of the American Legion Post #33
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet August 20, 2024, with a standard agenda covering approval of minutes, consent items (claims and schools/conferences), scheduled bid letting, and departmental reports. No specific ordinances, public hearings, or notable proposals are listed.

• No specific items; agenda consists of routine procedural matters

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of property. The body is also considering the issuance of a housing development revenue bond and the sale of a specific lot in Mayberry Hills.

• Issuance and sale of a $1,095,000 Housing Development Revenue Bond, Series 2024A
• Public hearing on the sale of property
• Approval of property sale for Lot 1 Block 1 Mayberry Hills 6th Addition
• Final layout design for a 4plex
• Review of tree removal bids and Highway District proposal

The St. James Economic Development Authority approved a $1,095,000 housing development revenue bond for the 4plex project, with an interest rate of 4.75%. They also approved the sale of Lot 1 Block 1 Mayberry Hills 6th Addition to Roy and Connie Eppeland, and awarded a $9,500 tree removal bid to Affordable Landscaping and Tree Care. The final layout design for the 4plex units was tabled pending changes, and the purchase of 25 acres near the highway district was tabled pending further questions.

• Approved $1,095,000 Housing Development Revenue Bond for 4plex project (6-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 1 Block 1 Mayberry Hills 6th Addition to Roy and Connie Eppeland (6-0)
• Approved $9,500 tree removal bid by Affordable Landscaping and Tree Care (6-0)
• Tabled final layout design for 4plex units pending changes
• Tabled purchase of 25 acres near highway district pending questions

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving the sale of $1,095,000 in general obligation housing revenue bonds, adopting a utility billing policy, and granting a sign permit and a variance. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new police officer and the approval of minutes and consent items.

• Resolution 08.24.01 – approving $1,095,000 General Obligation Housing Revenue Bonds (Series 2024A)
• Resolution 08.24.02 – approving Utility Billing Policy and Procedures
• Resolution 08.24.04 – granting sign permit for 304 6th Street North
• Resolution 08.24.05 – granting variance for 41 7th Avenue South
• Consideration of purchase request for Community Building Restoration

City Council

The council approved a $38,674.27 mold restoration project for the community building basement, requiring the building to close for up to two weeks and disposal of stored items. They also approved a burning permit for a 4-plex construction site, several resolutions including a $1,095,000 housing bond sale, and a utility billing policy. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a loan satisfaction resolution.

• Approved $38,674.27 mold restoration at community building (unanimous)
• Approved burning permit for 4-plex construction site (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-01: $1,095,000 housing revenue bond sale (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-02: utility billing policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-03: satisfaction of deferred Small Cities loans (3-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-04: signage at 304 Sixth Street North (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-05: variance at 41 Seventh Avenue South (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-24-06: amendment to property conveyance at 125 Fifth Street South (4-0)

Planning Commission

The St. James Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request, consider a lot division at 41 7th Avenue South, and review a sign permit for St. James Light and Power. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April and June 2024.

• Public hearing on a variance request
• Lot division at 41 7th Ave South
• Sign permit for St. James Light and Power

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Housing Finance Program and General Obligation Housing Development Bonds. The council is considering a resolution to approve the issuance and sale of bonds not to exceed $1,200,000.

• Public hearing on Housing Finance Program and General Obligation Housing Development Bonds, Series 2024
• Resolution 07.24.06: Approval of General Obligation Housing Development Bonds, Series 2024A up to $1,200,000
• Resolution 07.24.07: Establishing Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials Policy
• Introduction of Police Officer Tylar Larson

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of The Housing Program and preliminary approval for bond issuance. The meeting also includes discussions on construction agreements, property sales, and potential grant funding.

• Public hearing: Adoption of The Housing Program and bond issuance
• Construction agreement with Wilcon Construction Services
• Setting a marketing price for the Old Hospital Site
• Sale of Mayberry Hills Lot 1 Block 1
• Funding for childcare loans from Children’s First Finance Grant

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to review the 2023 city audit and consider various new business items. Proposed actions include approving a dog impound agreement with Darfur and declaring a state of emergency.

• Review and approval of the 2023 City of St. James Audit
• Dog impound and boarding agreement with the City of Darfur
• Resolution to declare a state of emergency
• Approval of a mutual aid agreement
• New hire approval for Tylar Larson

City Council

The St. James City Council convened a special closed meeting on July 1, 2024. The council met to consider property transactions, specifically the development of offers or counteroffers.

• Closed session regarding property transaction offers or counteroffers

City Council

The council will consider several new resolutions, including changes to the regular meeting schedule and the acceptance of donations. Additionally, a gambling permit for St. James Church is up for consideration.

• Gambling Permit for St. James Church
• Resolution 06.24.02: Calling a public hearing
• Resolution 06.24.03: Changing the regular council meeting schedule
• Resolutions 06.24.04 and 06.24.05: Accepting donations
• Resolution 06.24.06: Granting a sign permit

City Council

The council will review minutes from June 4 and consider several new resolutions. These include a gambling permit for St. James Church, the acceptance of three donations, and a change to the regular meeting schedule.

• Gambling Permit for St. James Church
• Resolutions to accept three separate donations
• Resolution to grant a sign permit
• Resolution to change the regular council meeting schedule
• Resolution calling a public hearing

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a housing bond and a 4plex proposal. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the proposed forgiveness of SCDP loans.

• Housing Bond discussion
• 4plex Proposal discussion
• Proposed Forgiveness of SCDP Loans

City Council

The St. James City Council will meet to approve minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The council will also consider an internal employee transfer in the Water Department and a new hire for the Street Department. No public hearings or bids are scheduled for this session.

• Internal employee transfer in the Water Department
• New hire for the Street Department
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Payment of claims and ACH payments

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several personnel changes and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes requests for special event permits for Railroad Days and the Farmer’s Market.

• Special Event Permit – Railroad Days
• Special Event Permit – Farmer’s Market
• Internal Employee Transfer in the Water Department
• New Hire for the Street Department
• Purchase requests for a skid steer and truck replacements

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss and select a proposal for a 4plex. The meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at St. James City Hall.

• Selection of 4plex proposal

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider approving five ordinances on second reading, covering public nuisances, abandoned vehicles, noise control, park regulations, and signs. They will also vote on resolutions to adopt these ordinances and authorize their publication, plus approve purchase requests for a flush truck and a front mower replacement. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and a special event permit for Music in the Parks.

• Ordinance 020 (2nd reading) amending public nuisance code
• Ordinance 021 (2nd reading) adding abandoned vehicle regulations
• Ordinance 022 (2nd reading) adding noise control regulations
• Ordinance 023 (2nd reading) adding park regulations
• Purchase requests for flush truck and front mower replacement

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold second readings and consider resolutions to approve five proposed ordinances covering public nuisances, abandoned vehicles, noise control, park regulations, and signs. The council will also consider purchase requests for a flush truck and front mower, a grant agreement, and a host site application, among other routine items.

• Ordinance No. 020 (2nd reading) amending Chapter §90 on public nuisances
• Ordinance No. 021 (2nd reading) adding Chapter §95 on abandoned vehicles
• Ordinance No. 022 (2nd reading) adding Chapter §96 on noise control
• Ordinance No. 023 (2nd reading) adding Chapter §97 on park regulations
• Purchase requests for flush truck and front mower replacement

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a financial report and staff updates. The body is scheduled to discuss several projects including a 4plex proposal and a commercial revitalization program application.

• Selection of 4plex Proposal
• Commercial Revitalization Program Application
• Highway Proposal
• Impact Fund Grant
• Watonwan County Affordable Housing Aid Policy

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider a THC product sales license for St. James Tobacco, approve several special event permits, and take first readings on five proposed ordinances covering public nuisances, abandoned vehicles, noise control, park regulations, and signs. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and financial reports, plus resolutions for a sign permit, fire department procedures, a grant agreement, and a donation.

• THC product sales license for Twins 1123 Trading LLC, DBA St. James Tobacco
• Special event permits for St. James Prom, Hot Dog Days, All Student Triathlon, Run for Change
• Ordinance 020 (public nuisances), 021 (abandoned vehicles), 022 (noise), 023 (parks), 024 (signs) – 1st readings
• Purchase requests for truck replacement and facility repair
• Resolution 05.24.03 approving a grant agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss an amendment to the sign ordinance. The commission will also consider a sign permit for 1205 6th Ave South.

• Sign permit for 1205 6th Ave South
• Discussion regarding amendment to sign ordinance
• Approval of March 26, 2024 minutes

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including minutes, consent items, and several resolutions. Key actions include appointing a park board member, approving an agreement with Schwickert's Tecta America LLC, adopting a fire department procedures manual, granting a lot division, and approving a grant agreement. A vending wagon license for La Tejanita is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 04.24.05 – Appointing Park Board Vacancy
• Resolution 04.24.06 – Approving Agreement with Schwickert's Tecta America LLC
• Resolution 04.24.07 – Approving Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual
• Resolution 04.24.08 – Granting Lot Division
• Vending Wagon License – La Tejanita

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a public hearing regarding a property sale and consider the sale of Mayberry Hills Lot 6 Block 1. The meeting also includes discussions on a Highway District parcel proposal, statewide affordable housing aid, and a fourplex design and build RFP.

• Public Hearing – Sale of Property
• Approval of Property Sale: Mayberry Hills Lot 6 Block 1
• Highway District Parcel Proposal
• Statewide Affordable Housing Aid Proposal
• Fourplex RFP for Design and Build

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting bids for the 2024 Industrial Park Expansion and sidewalk improvements, approving a grant agreement for active transportation, and approving a service agreement amendment with Blue Cross Blue Shield. They will also consider vending wagon licenses and accept a retirement.

• Resolution 04.24.01 – Accepting bid for 2024 Industrial Park Expansion
• Resolution 04.24.02 – Approving Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement
• Resolution 4.24.03 – Accepting bid for 2024 Active Transportation Sidewalk Improvements
• Resolution 04.24.04 – Approving Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Agreement Amendment
• Vending wagon licenses for Kris Tacos and Daniel Miller

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting bids for the 2024 Industrial Park Expansion and 2024 Active Transportation Sidewalk Improvements, and approving a grant agreement for the Active Transportation Program. The council will also act on vending wagon licenses, a retirement, and a purchase request for blacktop crushing. The agenda is otherwise routine, with consent items, minutes, and financial reports.

• Resolution 04.24.01 – Accepting bid for 2024 Industrial Park Expansion
• Resolution 04.24.02 – Approving Active Transportation Program Grant Agreement
• Resolution 04.24.03 – Accepting bid for 2024 Active Transportation Sidewalk Improvements
• Resolution 04.24.04 – Approving Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Agreement Amendment
• Vending wagon licenses for Kris Tacos and Daniel Miller

Planning Commission

The St. James Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and review a proposal to divide a property located at 1121 1 ST AVE SOUTH. The agenda also lists the approval of minutes from the January 30 meeting before adjourning. No other substantive items are included in the provided text.

• Public hearing and review for lot division at 1121 1 ST AVE SOUTH

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider approving two ordinances on second reading: one adding a chapter on special events and another amending rules for transient merchants, peddlers, and mobile food units. The council will also vote on resolutions to authorize publication of these ordinances, amend the 2024 fee schedule, approve budget transfers, and support No Mow May. Consent items include payment of claims and ACH payments.

• Ordinance No. 018, 4th Series – Adding Chapter §123 Special Events (2nd reading)
• Ordinance No. 019, 4th Series – Amending Chapter §114 Transient Merchants, Peddlers, Mobile Food Units (2nd reading)
• Resolution 03.24.09 – Amending the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 03.24.10 – Approving Budget Transfers
• Resolution 03.24.11 – Supporting No Mow May

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of property. The body is deciding on the sale of Mayberry Hills Lot 3 and 4 Block 2 and the purchase of Mayberry Hills Lot 1 and 2 Block 1.

• Public hearing on sale of property
• Proposed sale of Mayberry Hills Lot 3 and 4 Block 2
• Proposed purchase of Mayberry Hills Lot 1 and 2 Block 1
• Watonwan County Statewide Affordable Housing Aid Proposal
• Impact Fund Award Announcement

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving minutes, claims, and a business license. The main new business involves several resolutions: appointing a charter commissioner, renewing a service agreement with SafeAssure, approving temporary construction and permanent sidewalk easements with Independent School District #840, and applying for a Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant. The council will also hold first readings on two proposed ordinances, one adding a new chapter and one amending an existing chapter.

• Resolution 03.24.01: Appointing City of St. James Charter Commissioner Vacancy and Determining Term Limits
• Resolution 03.24.02: Approving Renewal Service Agreement with SafeAssure
• Resolution 03.24.03: Approving Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Independent School District #840
• Resolution 03.24.04: Approving Permanent Sidewalk Easement Agreement with Independent School District #840
• Resolution 03.24.05: Approving MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Application

City Council

The St. James City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, new business resolutions, and first readings of two proposed ordinances. The ordinances would add a chapter on special events and amend rules for transient merchants, peddlers, and mobile food units. The council will also consider several resolutions, including appointments, service agreements, easements, a grant application, and a property conveyance.

• Resolution 03.24.01 – Appointing City of St. James Charter Commissioner Vacancy and Determining Term Limits
• Resolution 03.24.02 – Approving the Renewal Service Agreement with SafeAssure
• Resolution 03.24.03 – Approving the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Independent School District #840
• Resolution 03.24.04 – Approving the Permanent Sidewalk Easement Agreement with Independent School District #840
• Proposed Ordinance No. 018, 4th Series – Adding Chapter §123 Special Events – 1st Reading

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local No. 118, ordering advertisement for bids for the Industrial Park Street and Utility Extension Project, establishing lot prices in Industrial Park No. 4, and authorizing a DEED infrastructure application. The council will also approve a tobacco license for Twins 1123 Trading, LLC and a vending wagon license for Cory Olson, along with routine consent items and financial reports.

• Resolution 02.24.08: MOU with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local No. 118
• Resolution 02.24.09: Ordering advertisement for bids for Industrial Park Street and Utility Extension Project
• Resolution 02.24.10: Establishing prices for lots in St. James Industrial Park No. 4 and transferring funds to Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution 02.24.11: Authorizing DEED Business Development Infrastructure application
• Tobacco license for Twins 1123 Trading, LLC; vending wagon license for Cory Olson

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a financial report and staff updates. The body will discuss several development proposals and infrastructure funding.

• DODA TIF Agreement discussion
• Mayberry Hills Proposal: Curry
• Housing Proposal financial projections
• Industrial Park infrastructure funding

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider several resolutions, including fund transfers, election judge appointments, surplus property disposal, an ArcGIS implementation proposal, and a signage approval. The agenda also includes gambling permits, vending wagon license renewals, and a resignation acceptance. Most items are routine administrative actions.

• Resolution 02.24.02: Transfer funds to close Bond Fund 311
• Resolution 02.24.03: Appointing election judges for 2024 primaries and general election
• Resolution 02.24.05: Declaring abandoned and surplus property and ordering disposal
• Resolution 02.24.06: Approving ArcGIS implementation proposal from Bolton and Menk
• Resolution 02.24.07: Signage approval at 602 1st Avenue South

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider a series of routine administrative resolutions, including fund transfers, appointment of election judges, disposal of surplus property, a GIS implementation proposal, and a signage approval. The agenda also includes approval of gambling permits for two local organizations and standard consent items like claims payments.

• Gambling permits for St. James Youth Baseball Association and Pheasants Forever – Watonwan County Chapter #0725
• Resolution 02.24.02 to transfer funds to close Bond Fund 311
• Resolution 02.24.03 appointing election judges for 2024 elections
• Resolution 02.24.06 approving ArcGIS implementation proposal from Bolton and Menk
• Resolution 02.24.07 granting signage approval at 602 1st Avenue South

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on January 30, 2024, to consider a sign permit application for St. James Tobacco. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 20, 2023, meeting.

• Sign permit for St. James Tobacco

City Council

The St. James City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving a proposed splash pad project, two gambling licenses, and multiple resolutions. The agenda also includes new hires for the fire department and an ambulance director, as well as routine items like minutes approval and consent items.

• Approve proposed splash pad project (Travis Elg)
• Approve gambling licenses for Watonwan River Longbeards and South East Region Chapters of Delta Waterfowl
• Resolution 01.24.10: Transfer bond payments as budgeted for 2023
• Resolution 01.24.13: Amend employee handbook for personnel policies
• New hire: Ambulance Director Holly Wallace

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a financial report and staff updates. The body will discuss a Commercial Revitalization Program application, the 2023 Annual Report, and the 2024 Work Plan.

• Application for Commercial Revitalization Program
• 2023 Annual Report
• 2024 Work Plan

City Council

The St. James City Council will consider approving an ordinance amending snow and ice removal rules (2nd reading) and a series of resolutions covering 2024 administrative items, including the official newspaper, fee schedule, and board appointments. The agenda also includes consent items for payments and training, and a purchase request for a wastewater truck.

• Ordinance 017, 4th Series amending §151.26 (snow and ice removal) – 2nd reading
• Resolution 01.24.03 naming St. James Plaindealer as official newspaper for 2024
• Resolution 01.24.07 adopting 2024 fee schedule
• Resolution 01.24.11 granting a special use permit
• Purchase request for a wastewater truck