St. Joseph public meetings in 2021

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing November 2021 financial reports, which show an undesignated fund balance surplus of $38,239. The meeting also covers updates on business development priorities and the use of proceeds from the Village/Fire hall sale for downtown redevelopment.

• Review of November financial reports including a $224,905 revolving loan fund balance
• Update on funds from the Village/Fire hall sale to be used for downtown redevelopment
• Discussion of business development updates including River’s Bend 4 and property sales on 8th Ave NE
• Review of lodging tax collections and revenue trends

The St. Joseph EDA approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes and the November financial report. The board discussed the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference and directed staff to gather more information. It decided to park village/fire hall sale proceeds for now, keeping hotel development in mind. No major decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov. 16 minutes and Nov. financial report (unanimous)
• Parked village/fire hall sale proceeds, deferring use decision
• Directed staff to research conference details and report back

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a $700,557.17 change order for street and utility improvements and an MOU with Stearns County Emergency Management. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the ADA Transition Plan.

• $700,557.17 change order to C&L Excavating, Inc. for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• MOU between City of St. Joseph and Stearns County Emergency Management
• Public Hearing: ADA Transition Plan
• Acceptance of Sergeant Dan Magaard's resignation effective February 1, 2022
• Building Material Request for Bad Habit Brewing

The St. Joseph City Council adopted the ADA Transition Plan and approved the 2022 Street Improvements project, removing Callaway Street from the scope. It also approved a contract with Hartsook Fundraising Consultant Worldwide (4-1) and required Advocates for Health to move an AED off public property.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-073 adopting the ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Bad Habit Brewing's request to exceed architectural metal limits (unanimous)
• Required Advocates for Health to move AED off public property and maintain it (unanimous)
• Approved Hartsook Fundraising Consultant contract (4-1, Loso nay)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-075 for 2022 Street Improvements, excluding Callaway St (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including pay application #4 and change order #2 for $700,557.17 to C&L Excavating (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from construction managers regarding the Community Center project. Three firms—BCI Construction, Inc., Bradbury Stamm Construction, and W Gohman Construction—will present at scheduled times.

• Construction Manager presentation: BCI Construction, Inc.
• Construction Manager presentation: Bradbury Stamm Construction
• Construction Manager presentation: W Gohman Construction

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will consider a request from Bad Habit Brewery to exceed the 15% architectural metal allowance for its expansion at 25 College Ave N, and will set its 2022 meeting schedule and nominate a chair and vice chair. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 11 and 25, 2021. The meeting is open to the public and available via Zoom.

• Bad Habit Brewery requests approval to use 61% architectural metal on new addition walls, exceeding the 15% code limit
• 2022 meeting schedule and chair/vice chair nominations
• Approval of minutes from October 11 and 25, 2021 meetings
• Discussion of special meetings

The Planning Commission approved Bad Habit's request to exceed the maximum percentage of architectural metal for its building expansion, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. The appointments for Chair and Vice Chair were tabled until January. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Bad Habit's request to exceed max architectural metal percentage (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (2nd Monday at 6 PM, unanimous)
• Tabled 2022 Chair and Vice Chair appointments

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on the 2022 property tax levy and the proposed 2022 fee schedule, and will consider a consent agenda that includes approving bills payable totaling $2,160,262.27, designating 2022 polling places, renewing 2022 licenses, increasing fire relief contributions, and accepting ARPA funds. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new police officer and public comments.

• Public hearing on Truth in Taxation
• Public hearing on 2022 Fee Schedule
• Approve bills payable totaling $2,160,262.27
• Adopt Resolution 2021-067 designating 2022 polling places
• Increase fire relief contribution from $2,300 to $2,400 per year of service

The City Council held a public hearing on the Truth in Taxation and then unanimously approved Resolution 2021-071, adopting the final 2022 budget, five-year capital plans, and the final 2021 tax levy, collectible in 2022. The levy increased by $322,075, which includes annexed parcels, and funds salaries, benefits, property tax sharing, and capital equipment. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending the city fee schedule and a resolution authorizing its summary publication.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, with Councilmember Loso abstaining on the consent agenda.
• Swore in Russell Lipinski as a St. Joseph Police Officer.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-067 designating polling places for the 2022 elections.
• Approved 2022 license renewals for 3.2 malt liquor, tobacco, and amusement.
• Increased the annual fire relief contribution from $2,300 to $2,400 per year of service per firefighter, effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved a facade grant for 109 Ash St W via Resolution 2021-069.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-070 accepting ARPA fund redistribution and Resolution 2021-072 accepting a utility assistance grant.
• Unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-071 for the final 2022 budget and tax levy, and Ordinance 2021-12 amending the city fee schedule.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will discuss the final proposed 2022 budget, capital plans, and fee schedule, along with ARPA funding, a fire study, and a school zone traffic study. The budget includes a proposed levy increase and several staffing and equipment additions. The council will also consider changes to the fee schedule, such as removing annual animal licenses and switching to a cellular meter reading system. This is a work session to ask questions before the Dec. 6 Truth-in-Taxation hearing.

• Proposed 2022 all-funds budget of $15,859,530, up from $11,080,595 in 2021
• General levy increase to $2,024,582 (42.58% of total) and debt levy decrease to $857,500
• Add full-time police clerk and full-time mechanic; add planning intern for summer 2022
• Proposed fee schedule changes: remove annual animal licenses, switch to cellular meter read system
• 2022 capital equipment includes squad lease buyout, tasers, pickup #25, sewer lining, and pumper/tanker

The City Council held a workshop to review the 2022 budget, including a draft fee schedule with proposed changes (removing animal license fee, switching to cellular meter reading, increasing park shelter rental to $200). They discussed ARPA funding options and were supportive of suggestions, though only the server replacement had been previously approved. Council consensus was to continue the fire study with Waite Park and Sartell, with an official proposal to come later. The traffic study for the school zone was presented, with recommendations to be discussed further.

• Reviewed 2022 budget and draft fee schedule (no formal action taken).
• Discussed ARPA funding options; council was supportive but no formal approval.
• Consensus to continue fire study with Waite Park and Sartell; proposal to be brought back for approval.
• Received school zone traffic study findings; further meetings to discuss options.

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve the October financial report, discuss old business including the skate park and SnowFest, and prioritize how to spend park funds. The board will also consider new items like book walks, Tails on Trails, and workout signs. The agenda includes a consent agenda for the treasurer's report and minutes.

• Approve October 2021 financial report; Park fund undesignated balance is $44,748
• Discuss prioritizing park money for projects
• Old business: Skate Park and SnowFest
• New business: Book Walks, Tails on Trails, workout signs instead of machines
• Staff recommends postponing Millstream and Centennial Park irrigation; use funds for Klinefelter trail repairs

The St. Joseph Park Board approved the consent agenda and discussed several park projects. They decided to keep the skate park at Memorial Park, move the ice rink farther into the parking lot, and proceed with Winterfest and other events. The board rejected the workout signs idea and tabled no items.

• Approved consent agenda including financial report (unanimous)
• Decided to keep skate park at Memorial Park and move ice rink farther into parking lot
• Approved Winterfest event on a date with activities at Memorial and Klinefelter Parks
• Accepted Book Walks idea and decided to move forward
• Accepted Tails on Trails idea and decided to move forward
• Rejected workout signs idea
• Adjourned at 7:30 PM (unanimous)

Fire Board

The St. Joseph Fire Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business including officer recommendations, a FEMA grant, and fire truck funding, as well as old business such as the pumper/tanker update, Unit #3 replacement, fire study, and pay for the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief. The board will also review the third quarter financial report, which shows an operating deficit of $42,501 as of September 30, 2021.

• Discussion of FEMA grant for grass rig and Unit #3 replacement
• Update on pumper/tanker purchase not to exceed $800,000
• Review of 3rd Quarter Treasurer's Report with $42,501 operating deficit
• Recommendation of officers for the Fire Board
• Discussion of pay for Fire Chief and Assistant Chief

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet to consider a Business Façade grant for College & Minnesota LLC at 109 Ash St W, approve October financial reports, set 2022 meeting dates, and nominate a chair and vice chair. The board will also recap a recent work session that prioritized hotel development downtown and redevelopment west of 2nd Ave NW.

• Business Façade grant – College & Minnesota LLC, 109 Ash St W
• Approve minutes of October 12 and November 4, 2021
• Accept October financial reports (ending undesignated balance $54,530)
• 2022 meeting dates and chair/vice chair nominations
• Work session recap: focus on hotel development and downtown redevelopment west of 2nd Ave NW

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority approved a Business Facade grant for the property at 109 Ash St W, proposed by Shannon Wiger to convert the building from residential to commercial use with a new facade and patio. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and the October financial report, and discussed 2022 meeting dates and chair/vice chair nominations, which will be made in January. No changes were made to the proposed 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved Business Facade grant for 109 Ash St W (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed 2022 meeting dates; no changes made
• Deferred 2022 Chair and Vice Chair nominations to January

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, consent agenda, and several action items. Key items include preliminary and final plat approval for River's Bend 4 with a development agreement, adoption of the 2022 draft fee schedule, and selection of a fundraising consultant and construction manager for the Community Center. The council will also hear reports from Winterwalk, Advocates for Health, and city departments.

• River's Bend 4 preliminary plat and final plat with development agreement
• 2022 draft fee schedule
• Community Center fundraising consultant and construction manager selection
• Consent agenda: approve minutes, bills payable totaling $452,852.29, treasurer's report, donations resolution
• AED monitoring and maintenance proposal from Advocates for Health

The St. Joseph City Council denied a request to cover ongoing monitoring and maintenance costs for six additional AEDs placed on private property, citing that private entities should be responsible. The council approved the River's Bend 4 preliminary and final plats for a townhome development, selected Hartsook as fundraising consultant for the community center, and set a public hearing on the 2022 fee schedule for December 6.

• Denied request to cover costs for six additional AEDs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-065 for River's Bend 4 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-066 for Final Plat and Developers Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Hartsook Fundraising Consultant Worldwide (unanimous)
• Called public hearing on 2022 fee schedule for December 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Council member Beniek to teach recreation classes (unanimous, Beniek abstained)
• Approved City covering electric costs and providing sand for Winterwalk (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus 4d (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 8th, 2021 at 6:00 PM has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority is holding a work session to discuss goals and priorities for 2022 and beyond, based on the Comprehensive Plan. Board members were asked to submit their top five priority goals and any additional ideas before the meeting. Staff provided implementation notes on the status of existing goals, including business retention, downtown redevelopment, and housing efforts.

• Work session on goals/strategies from Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of priorities for 2022 and beyond
• Review of implementation status for goals like shop local campaign and business retention visits
• Mention of specific projects: Fire/Village hall RFP, CSAH 75 redevelopment, Birch St study, River's Bend 4 housing
• No budget/fiscal impact noted for this item

The St. Joseph EDA held a work session and reached consensus to focus on two priorities: hotel development in the downtown area and redevelopment of downtown west of 2nd Avenue NW. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these priorities; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consensus to prioritize hotel development in downtown area
• Consensus to prioritize redevelopment of downtown west of 2nd Ave NW
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council and Community Center Committee are holding a special joint meeting to hear presentations from four fundraising consulting firms. The purpose is to consider hiring a consultant to support fundraising for the Community Center project. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for presentations only.

• Presentations by MGI Fundraising Consulting Inc., Hartsook Fundraising Counsel Worldwide, Hansen Henley Yoder & Lamb, and Crescendo Fundraising Professionals LLC
• Community Center fundraising consulting selection

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative actions, including the hiring of a new police officer and approving payments for various city services. The agenda also includes presentations on the SW Beltline Corridor Study and updates regarding the 2022 budget.

• Authorize hire of Russell Lipinski as Police Officer at $24.48/hr
• Final pay application to R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. for $34,823.99
• Execute agreement with SEH, Inc. for 2022 Street Improvements feasibility report
• Approval of bills payable totaling $300,560.91
• SW Beltline Corridor Study presentation

The City Council approved the purchase of a new server from Shift Technologies, Inc. for $95,111.69, funded by ARPA grant funds under the cybersecurity provision. The council also waived the $150 disc golf tournament fee and insurance certificate requirement for the St. Cloud Disc Golf Club's Ice Bowl event, while the club remains responsible for the $100 shelter fee and $200 damage deposit. The 2022 levy was reduced from the preliminary 62.811% to 60.611%, and the council discussed the Southwest Beltline Corridor Study and the selection process for a Construction Manager for the Community Center.

• Approved server purchase from Shift Technologies, Inc. for $95,111.69 using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Waived $150 disc golf tournament fee and insurance certificate requirement for Ice Bowl event (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police officer hire, final pay application, and supplemental letter agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-063 designating official depository (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, receive liaison updates, and discuss old business including Millstream Park and Winterfest. New business includes a discussion about a dog park. The agenda is largely routine, with financial reports and project updates.

• Approve minutes of September 27, 2021 and financial report
• Millstream Park update
• Winterfest planning
• Dog park discussion
• Treasurer's report shows $44,766 undesignated park fund balance

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the preliminary and final plats for Rivers Bend 4, a proposed 28-lot townhome development on about 11 acres east of College Ave (CR 121) and northwest of Rivers Bend 2 and Lanigan Way SE. The applicant, CLC Partners LLC, seeks approval of the preliminary and final plats per staff recommendation. The property is zoned R-4 with a future land use of medium density (2-6 units per acre). All public infrastructure costs will be the developer's responsibility.

• Public hearing and preliminary plat for Rivers Bend 4 (28 townhome lots, 1 outlot, 11 acres total)
• Final plat for Rivers Bend 4
• Access off College Ave (CR 121) requiring Stearns County permit
• Wetlands on property, no proposed impacts to delineated wetlands
• Developer responsible for all public infrastructure costs

The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the preliminary and final plat of River's Bend 4, a 28-lot townhome development off College Ave. No one spoke at the hearing. The commission unanimously approved both the preliminary and final plat resolutions.

• Approved preliminary plat for River's Bend 4 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for River's Bend 4 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet in person and via Zoom to consider several items, including an alley closure request, a preliminary and final plat for the Village of St. Joseph Hall, a DEED grant for the JR Mobile site, and approval of bills payable totaling $312,168.65. The consent agenda also includes a change order for the 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project and a grant application for the State's Water Assistance Program.

• Approve bills payable totaling $312,168.65, including checks and EFTs
• Approve Change Order #1 for the 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project
• Authorize staff to apply for the State's Water Assistance Program Federal Grant
• Adopt Resolution 2021-059 for amended assessments for the 2019 Industrial Park Project
• Consider alley closure request from Weathered Revivals and preliminary/final plat for Village of St. Joseph Hall

The City Council approved the preliminary and final plats and development agreement for the Village of St. Joseph Hall, including a revocable parking license for up to four employee spaces. The council also approved an alley closure for Weathered Revivals' holiday event, authorized a DEED grant application for environmental assessment at the JR Mobile site (4-1), and approved the consent agenda including the 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project change order.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, treasurer's report, donations, change order #1, grant application, repayment agreement satisfaction, and amended assessments (unanimous)
• Approved alley closure for Weathered Revivals on Nov 6, 10AM-4PM (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-060 approving preliminary plat of Village of St. Joseph Hall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-061 approving final plat and development agreement of Village of St. Joseph Hall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-062 authorizing DEED grant application for JR Mobile site (4-1, Loso nay)
• Authorized SEH, Inc. to prepare feasibility reports for 2022 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing August and September financial reports, which show a $39,821 undesignated surplus. The board is also receiving updates on the JR Mobile site development and discussing future work session topics.

• Review of August/September financial reports showing $222,655.80 in the Revolving Loan Fund
• Update on the JR Mobile site regarding the DEED grant application
• Report of three active revolving loans to Krewe and Flour to Flower Bakery, St. Joseph Food Co-Op, and Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
• Discussion of $12,466 remaining in the 2018 Housing Rehab grant administered by Central MN Housing Partnership
• Scheduling of a work session for October 20, 2021, to focus on Comprehensive Plan goals

The St. Joseph EDA approved a motion supporting the DEED Investigation grant resolution (EDA001-2021) for the JR Mobile site, contingent on additional documentation and legal review. The board also approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the site and other development topics.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Aug/Sept financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved motion supporting DEED Investigation grant resolution EDA001-2021 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider preliminary and final plats for two developments: Rivers Bend 4, a 13-lot townhouse plat east of College Ave, and St. Joseph City Center. The commission will also discuss home occupations. Staff recommends approval of the Rivers Bend 4 plats per resolutions.

• Public hearing and preliminary/final plat for Rivers Bend 4 (13 lots, 28 tracts, 11 acres, R-4 zoning)
• Public hearing and preliminary/final plat for St. Joseph City Center
• Home occupation discussion
• Rivers Bend 4 access off College Ave (CR 121) requiring Stearns County permit
• Wetlands on Rivers Bend 4 property, no proposed impacts

The St. Joseph Planning Commission tabled the preliminary and final plat for Rivers Bend 4, a proposed high-end rental development off College Ave, pending full engineering comments. The commission also approved preliminary and final plats for the St. Joseph City Center, dividing the former Fire Hall/Village Hall property into two parcels. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled Rivers Bend 4 preliminary and final plat pending engineer review (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for St. Joseph City Center (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for St. Joseph City Center (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $249,000.12 payment for the 2021 Street Improvement Project and a request to lift the current watering ban. The agenda also includes approving new job descriptions and accepting a legal settlement.

• Pay application #2 of $249,000.12 to C&L Excavating for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Request to lift the watering ban effective immediately
• Approval of job descriptions for City Clerk, Utility Lead, and Maintenance Lead
• Acceptance of Kleiber v. Nelson Auto Center Settlement
• Approval of August 2021 Financial Report

The St. Joseph City Council met on October 4, 2021, and approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included several routine items. Notable approvals were a $249,000.12 pay application for the 2021 Street Improvement Project, a settlement in Kleiber v. Nelson Auto Center, and lifting the watering ban. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Approved pay application #2 for $249,000.12 to C&L Excavating for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Accepted Kleiber v. Nelson Auto Center settlement as proposed by Plaintiff
• Adopted Resolution 2021-056 accepting donations
• Adopted Resolution 2021-057 supporting HSIP application for CSAH 2 and MN St intersection improvements
• Approved job descriptions for City Clerk, Utility Lead, and Maintenance Lead
• Lifted watering ban effective immediately
• Authorized hire of Lily Fredericks as Meeting Attendant

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2022 budget and capital improvement plan, the Long Range Transportation Plan, and ordinance changes. The budget includes new positions and capital purchases, and the council will review levy amounts and project priorities.

• 2022 budget includes new Police Clerk ($80,000), Planning Intern ($6,000), and Mechanic ($48,000)
• Capital purchases include surveillance cameras, squad lease buyout, tasers, and shop remodel
• Park projects include Northland Paved Trail ($320,000) and Klinefelter Restroom ($441,000) in 2022
• Engineer CIP includes Street Overlays ($860,285) and CSAH2 Trunk Sewer ($5,275,000) in 2022
• Preliminary 2022 levy increases to $2,995,529 for urban residential, raising tax on $200,000 home by $80

The City Council held a workshop to review the 2022 budget, discussing potential cuts like Centennial Park tables/irrigation and Millstream irrigation, and directed staff to assess Monument Park repairs. They also discussed the Long Range Transportation Plan, considered but decided not to pursue a targeted residential picketing ordinance due to existing state statute, and sought legal guidance on special events complaints. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Directed staff to assess Monument Park repair needs
• Decided not to pursue targeted residential picketing ordinance (state statute covers it)
• Directed staff to research excessive use of public services ordinance
• Sought legal guidance on special events ordinance amendments

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will discuss and potentially recommend the 2022 capital improvement plan, which includes projects like the Klinefelter Park restroom and trail improvements. They will also review the August financial report and discuss updates on Klinefelter, Centennial, and Millstream parks, as well as SnowFest and pickleball.

• 2022 capital budget totaling $855,000, including $441,000 for Klinefelter restroom and $320,000 for Northland paved trail
• Klinefelter Park discussion on restroom location, walking path redo, and lighting
• Centennial Park update on vandalism, trash, and possible new basketball court
• Millstream Park update on fencing removal and potential pickleball courts or splash pad
• SnowFest planning for January 28-30, 2022

The St. Joseph Park Board decided to plant fast-growing trees instead of purchasing shade structures at Klinefelter Park, and to remove the volleyball court to make way for a basketball court, pending donated concrete. They also decided to seek bids for a permanent two-room restroom at Klinefelter Park. The board approved the agenda, consent agenda (minutes and financial report), and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report (unanimous)
• Decided to plant fast-growing trees instead of shade structures at Klinefelter Park
• Decided to remove volleyball court and pursue basketball court, seeking donated concrete
• Decided to get bid on permanent two-room restroom at Klinefelter Park
• Adjourned at 7:35 PM (unanimous)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will discuss the JR Mobile site redevelopment, including a potential DEED grant application and a possible special meeting in October. The board will also review consent agenda items, work session scheduling, and business development updates.

• JR Mobile site update: developer to present project vision and next steps
• Request to call special meeting Oct 11 or 12 for DEED grant resolution
• DEED grant requires 25% local match; city may cover 12.5%
• Consent agenda: approve August 17, 2021 minutes; no financial report until October
• Work session scheduling and topics discussion

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority approved proceeding with a DEED grant application for the JR Mobile site and scheduled a special meeting for October 12, 2021. The board also scheduled a work session for October 20, 2021, at 5:00 PM, focusing on Comprehensive Plan goals. The financial report was postponed to October.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed financial report until October
• Approved proceeding with DEED grant application for JR Mobile site (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session for October 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold two public hearings to consider vacating interior easements and portions of right-of-way for the Northland Business Center, followed by a final plat approval for the Second Addition. The council will also discuss painting the Water Treatment Plant and old police/fire stations, and receive engineer reports including a Highway Safety Improvement Program grant application. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, bills payable, a Verizon antenna lease amendment, a repayment agreement satisfaction, a police clerk hire, and a budget adjustment.

• Public hearings on vacation of interior easements and portions of right-of-way for Northland Business Center
• Final plat for Northland Business Center Second Addition
• Verizon Wireless Water Tower Antenna Lease Amendment
• Police Clerk hire at Grade 7, Step 5 ($26.25/hour)
• Budget adjustment for 2021

The St. Joseph City Council unanimously approved three resolutions related to the Northland Business Center 2nd Addition: vacating interior easements (Resolution 2021-053), vacating portions of right-of-way for 24th Ave NE (Resolution 2021-054), and approving the final plat and development agreement (Resolution 2021-055). The council also unanimously approved allowing College & Minnesota LLC to paint the exterior of the old police and fire stations before closing, with conditions added by legal counsel, and approved painting City Water Treatment Plant 1 at a cost of $4,500.00.

• Approved Resolution 2021-053, Vacation of Interior Easements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-054, Vacating Portions of Right of Way for 24th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-055, Final Plat and Development Agreement for Northland Business Center 2nd Addition (unanimous)
• Approved College & Minnesota LLC to paint exterior of old police and fire stations prior to closing, with counsel's conditions (unanimous)
• Approved painting of City Water Treatment Plant 1 as quoted, at $4,500.00 cost to City (unanimous)
• Authorized City Staff to submit HSIP application for roundabout improvements at CSAH 2/Minnesota St. intersection, in partnership with Stearns County (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills payable, Verizon lease amendment, repayment agreement satisfaction, police clerk hire, and budget adjustment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will consider three related items for the Northland Business Center Second Addition: vacating interior easements, vacating portions of right-of-way, and approving the final plat. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council, which will hold public hearings on the vacations on September 20th. A developer's agreement is also included, requiring the developer to extend 24th Ave NE and pay sewer and water trunk fees.

• Vacation of interior easements at Northland Business Center
• Vacation of portions of right-of-way for 24th Ave NE and Fir Street East
• Final plat for Northland Business Center Second Addition (Lot 1: 4.52 acres, Lot 2: 10 acres)
• Developer's agreement requiring extension of 24th Ave NE and payment of sewer/water trunk fees
• Public hearings for vacations scheduled for September 20th City Council meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of three related items for the Northland Business Center Second Addition: vacating easements for Lots 006, 007, Block 003 and Outlots F and G; vacating portions of the right-of-way for 24th Ave NE; and the final plat for the Second Addition. The public hearing for the easement and ROW vacations will be held at the City Council level. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from June 14, 2021.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution vacating easements for Lots 006, 007, Block 003 and Outlots F and G (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution vacating portions of right-of-way for 24th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Northland Business Center Second Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on vacating an alleyway on Block 7, consider adopting the 2022 preliminary budget, and discuss several community center items including an architect contract, a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA, and a request for proposals for a construction manager. The consent agenda includes hiring three firefighters, accepting a police officer's resignation, and authorizing a $117,914.14 payment to C&L Excavating for street improvements. The council will also meet in closed session to discuss a settlement proposal with Tom Opatz, LLC.

• Public hearing on vacation of alleyway on Block 7
• Adopt 2022 preliminary budget
• Hire Andrew Mooney, Bret Jacobson, and Jack Taufen as firefighters
• Authorize payment of $117,914.14 to C&L Excavating for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• Discuss community center: architect contract, YMCA MOU, construction manager RFP

The City Council tabled a proposal to vacate an alley on Block 7 after residents raised safety concerns, and adopted the preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy. The Council also approved several contracts and agreements, including for the community center architect and a YMCA partnership, and accepted a settlement with Tom Opatz, LLC.

• Tabled vacation of alley on Block 7 (4-1)
• Adopted preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy (4-1)
• Approved contract with HMA Architects for community center (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with YMCA for community center operations (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for construction manager for community center (unanimous)
• Approved temporary storage for Bad Habit Brewing (unanimous)
• Accepted settlement with Tom Opatz, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied Coalition of Greater MN Cities environmental action fund request (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to address a settlement agreement regarding real estate owned by Riverbats Stadium LLC (PID #84.53300.0288). No other business is scheduled for this session.

• Settlement Agreement for real estate owned by Riverbats Stadium LLC

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to discuss several municipal topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2022 budget, downtown redevelopment, and fire department equipment.

• Community Center MOU discussion
• 2022 Budget discussion
• Fire Department Pumper/Tanker discussion
• Downtown Redevelopment Plan discussion
• City Gateway Signs discussion

The City Council reviewed the 2022 budget and expressed support for increasing on-call firefighter pay from $12 to $16 per hour, but opposed salary increases for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. The Finance Director will incorporate these recommendations into the preliminary budget. The council also discussed but did not decide on a proposed $800,000 pumper/tanker truck, and directed staff to seek cost reductions for security cameras due to increased vandalism. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop.

• Supported on-call firefighter pay increase to $16/hour (no formal vote)
• Opposed Fire Chief salary increase to $8,000/year and Assistant Chief to $5,000/year (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to work with Northland Business Systems to reduce security camera costs (no formal vote)
• Declined to pursue Birch Street Corridor study, preferring to allocate $5,000 match to security cameras (no formal vote)

Park Board

The Park Board will review survey results from 313 residents regarding improvements for Klinefelter Park. The meeting also includes updates on Hollow Park, Centennial Park, and Millstream Park, as well as a review of July 2021 financial reports.

• Discussion of priorities for Klinefelter Park based on recent community survey
• Review of July 2021 financial reports showing an undesignated park fund balance of $32,826
• Update on East Park Regional Designation application submission
• Report of $9,566 in park dedication fees from the Knife River purchase
• Discussion regarding potential basketball court installation at Centennial Park

The St. Joseph Park Board met on August 23, 2021, and approved the agenda, the July 26 minutes, and the July 2021 financial reports, all unanimously. No major policy decisions were made; discussions covered park maintenance, potential improvements, and upcoming events.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:48 PM (unanimous)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing July 2021 financial reports, which show an undesignated balance of $62,514.76. The meeting includes discussions on the 2022 budget, including potential increases for facade and demolition grants. The board is also reviewing updates regarding city gateway entrance signs and business development.

• Review of July 2021 financial reports showing a $62,514.76 undesignated balance
• Discussion of 2022 budget initiatives including facade and demolition grant increases
• Proposed allocation of up to $5,000 for a Strategic Plan
• Review of revolving loan fund balance of $219,864.03
• Update on City Gateway Entrance signs

The St. Joseph EDA recommended proceeding with a budget that increases the Facade grant from $1,000 to $2,000 and the demolition grant from $2,500 to $3,500, but did not include the proposed $5,000 for a strategic plan, opting for a work session instead. The board also voted to continue GSDC membership for one year with conditions, and recommended the CVB budget as presented. No final approvals were made; these are recommendations to the city council.

• Recommended budget with increased Facade grant to $2,000 and demolition grant to $3,500 (unanimous)
• Deferred strategic plan allocation; will hold work session to set priorities
• Continued GSDC membership for one year with attendance and reporting conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended CVB budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda including July minutes and financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 budget and a debt management study from Northland Securities. The agenda also includes an oath of office for Police Officer Reece Riegel and a closed session regarding a real estate sale offer.

• Police Officer Oath of Office for Reece Riegel
• Debt Management Study and 2021A Bond Issuance discussion
• Lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing Company through September 30, 2021
• Closed session to consider a sale offer for real estate owned by Riverbats Stadium LLC
• Approval of July 2022 Financial Reports

The City Council approved the issuance and sale of $5,625,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, which will finance 2021 street improvements and refund 2012A water treatment plant bonds for interest savings. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a one-month lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing Company, and discussed the 2022 budget, particularly the Fire Board's recommendation, but deferred action pending more data. A closed session was held to consider a sale offer for real estate owned by Riverbats Stadium LLC.

• Approved Resolution 2021-046 for $5,625,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills payable, treasurer's report, donations, and lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing (unanimous)
• Swore in Reece Riegel as a St. Joseph Police Officer
• Entered closed session to consider a sale offer for Riverbats Stadium LLC real estate (unanimous)

Joint Planning Board

The St. Joseph Joint Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving a certificate of survey for a lot line adjustment and land swap between Walz Properties LLC and IMS Properties LLC, involving three parcels near I-94 and County Road 2. The board will also elect officers for 2021 and approve minutes from February 2020. The meeting is largely procedural, with the certificate of survey as the only substantive item.

• Certificate of Survey for Walz Properties LLC & IMS Properties LLC (parcels 84.53300.0264, 31.20691.0015, 31.20674.0007)
• Resolution 2021-001 approving the certificate of survey with conditions (record certificate of compliance within one year)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2020

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, is canceled because there is no business to conduct. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Fire Board

The Fire Advisory Board will review the second quarter treasurer's report and discuss upcoming business including firefighter pay and membership retention. The agenda also includes updates on pumper/tanker bids and potential fire department studies.

• Review of 2nd Quarter 2021 Treasurer’s Report showing a $48,494 operational fund surplus
• Discussion regarding pumper/tanker bids estimated between $600,000 and $750,000
• Update on MNDNR grant application for $2,450.00 for fire hose
• Discussion of potential fire department study involving St. Joseph, Waite Park, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and St. Augusta
• Review of replacement plans for Unit #3 truck

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council meets August 2 to act on routine items including a police officer hire, a gambling permit, and a resolution setting a public hearing for an alley vacation. A public hearing will consider certifying delinquent utility accounts to property taxes, with a recommendation to waive the $50 fee. The council will also discuss a sign ordinance amendment, property sale, and community center architect.

• Approve hiring Reece Riegel as Police Officer at $24.48/hour
• Adopt Resolution 2021-042 approving off-site gambling permit for St. Cloud Boxing & Wrestling Club at La Playette Bar
• Set Sept. 7 public hearing for vacation of south alley leg, Block 7, Townsite of St. Joseph
• Public hearing on certifying delinquent accounts totaling $3,639.71 to taxes, waiving $50 fee
• Discuss Ordinance 502 amendment (sign ordinance) and sale of portion of PID 84.53843.0005

The City Council voted to move forward with HMA Architects for the community center project and directed staff to draft a contract. They also approved the sale of the former Police and Fire Department building, adopted an assessment for delinquent accounts, and amended the sign ordinance to prohibit dynamic displays downtown. The alley vacation hearing was set for a future date.

• Approved HMA Architects for community center design (unanimous)
• Approved sale of former Police and Fire building (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment for delinquent accounts totaling $2,768.10 (unanimous)
• Amended sign ordinance to ban dynamic displays downtown (4-1)
• Set public hearing for Block 7 alley vacation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Reece Riegel as police officer (unanimous)
• Approved gambling permit for St. Cloud Boxing & Wrestling Club (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to conduct interviews for a City Council vacancy. Seven candidates are scheduled for individual interview slots. No other business is on the agenda.

• Interviews for City Council vacancy
• Candidates: Tom Dullinger, Steven Meyer, Adam Scepaniak, Marshall Herron, Laurie Nyhammer, Mike Osterman, Jon Hazen

The City Council interviewed six applicants and unanimously appointed Jon Hazen to fill the council vacancy. His term runs from August 2, 2021, through December 31, 2022. The meeting then adjourned.

• Appointed Jon Hazen to City Council vacancy, term Aug 2, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to review June financial reports, discuss results of a community survey about Klinefelter Park improvements, and receive updates on Centennial Park volleyball, East Park development, and Millstream ballfields. The board will also approve the June meeting minutes and hear liaison reports.

• Review and approval of June meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: Park fund undesignated balance $20,176 as of June 30, 2021
• Discussion of Klinefelter Park survey results (281 responses; top requests: restrooms with running water, splash pad, trail improvements)
• Update on East Park application and PrairieScapes planting contract ($5,275 estimated for 2021)
• Update on Millstream ballfields and Centennial Park volleyball

The St. Joseph Park Board met on July 26, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda, the June 28, 2021 minutes, and the June 2021 financial reports. The board discussed several park topics, including a volleyball court at Centennial Park that is being misused, an update on East Park's regional designation application, and community feedback from a Klinefelter Park survey. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 financial reports (unanimous)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meets remotely to consider routine approvals (minutes, financial reports, TIF report) and discuss the Fire/Village Hall proposal, the 2022 budget, and an Urban Land Institute workshop. The board will also hear business and development updates.

• Approve May 18, 2021 minutes and May/June 2021 financial reports
• Accept TIF report and summary publication
• Discuss Fire/Village Hall proposal
• Discuss 2022 budget
• Urban Land Institute workshop discussion

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to recommend proceeding with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fire/Village Hall property, following a presentation by Shannon Wiger. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and authorized staff to investigate CVB sponsorship/membership ideas and potential matching funds. The 2022 budget discussion included increasing Façade and Demolition grant amounts and allocating up to $5,000 for a Strategic Plan.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of May 18, 2021, the May and June Financial Report, and the TIF report.
• Recommended proceeding forward with the RFP for the Fire/Village Hall proposal.
• Allowed staff to proceed with investigation of CVB sponsorship/membership ideas and possible matching funds.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:04 PM.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes a lease extension for Bad Habit Brewing, hiring a part-time Recreation Director, and issuing 2021A bonds. They will also discuss a special event, a street closure for National Night Out, engineer reports on the 2021 Street & Utility Improvements, and a drought warning that may lead to a watering ban. Two closed sessions are scheduled for pending litigation and a property sale.

• Approve lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing Company for August 1-31, 2021
• Hire Rhonda Juell as part-time Recreation Director at $24.49/hour
• Adopt Resolution 2021-040 for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Award bid for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• Discuss drought warning and potential watering ban

The City Council awarded the 2021 Street & Utility Improvements contract to C&L Excavating for $2,520,487.69, including an alternate for alley utility work, and approved related testing and engineering services. The council also implemented a water ban effective July 23, 2021, due to drought conditions, and approved several routine items including a special event permit and a street closure.

• Awarded 2021 Street & Utility Improvements bid to C&L Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved Braun Intertec for construction material testing (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Contract for street project (unanimous)
• Implemented water ban effective July 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Rock 4 Alzheimer's on Sept 12 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for National Night Out on Aug 3 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including lease extension, donations, and bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2022 budget and operations for the Community Center. The council will also discuss tax abatements or Tax Increment Financing (TIF) regarding I94 and Foxmore Hollow.

• 2022 Budget discussion
• TIF/Tax Abatement for I94
• TIF/Tax Abatement for Foxmore Hollow
• Community Center operations and architect selection

The City Council reached consensus not to renew the Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. membership for 2022, and directed department heads to review their memberships. The council also discussed the 2022 budget, including hiring a police clerk before the end of 2021 and proposing a full-time public works mechanic for 2022. On TIF/tax abatement, the council was open to exploring it for Gateway Commons but not for Foxmore Hollow. The council deferred a decision on the Community Center architect, requesting more figures from HMA and HGA.

• Consensus not to renew Greater St. Cloud Development Corp. membership for 2022
• Directed department heads to review their memberships for necessity
• Police clerk to be hired before end of 2021
• Full-time public works mechanic proposed for 2022
• Open to exploring TIF/tax abatement for Gateway Commons
• Not in favor of exploring tax abatement for Foxmore Hollow
• Deferred architect decision for Community Center pending more figures

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 12th, 2021, at 6:00 PM has been canceled because there is no business to conduct. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed or decided.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a public hearing for the Rocktoberfest outdoor event, street closure requests, and a recommendation for the community center architect. They will also discuss ordinance amendments on outdoor dining and signs, plus winter parking regulations and a council resignation.

• Public hearing for Rocktoberfest outdoor event
• Street closure requests from Sal's Bar
• Community Center architect recommendation
• Ordinance amendments on outdoor dining and signs
• Winter parking regulations discussion

The St. Joseph City Council tabled the selection of an architect for the community center until a fifth council member is present and more financial details are provided. They also accepted Councilor Brian Theisen's resignation, approved special event permits for Rocktoberfest and Sal's Bar street closures, and adopted an ordinance removing patio size limits.

• Tabled community center architect selection until full council present and more financial info from HGA.
• Accepted Councilor Brian Theisen's resignation effective July 31, 2021, and declared a vacancy.
• Approved special outdoor event permit for St. Joseph Booster Club's Rocktoberfest on Sept. 25, 2021.
• Approved street closures for Sal's Bar events on Sept. 11 and Oct. 2, 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-010 removing patio size limits for outdoor dining.
• Approved Summary Publication Resolution 2021-035.
• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, and Public Works Director appointment.
• Swore in new police officer Alexander Lyon.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting in special session solely to conduct an interview for the Recreation Director position. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Interview for Recreation Director position

The City Council held a special session solely to interview Rhonda Juell for the Recreation Director position. Council consensus was to add her hiring to a future meeting for formal approval. No formal decision was made at this meeting.

• Interviewed Rhonda Juell for Recreation Director position
• Consensus to add hiring of Rhonda Juell to future council meeting for formal approval

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to approve May financial reports, discuss old business like baseball camp and tree planting, and take up new items including a proposed gaga ball pit at Northland Park, survey questions for Klinefelter Park, an East Park application update, and Millstream ballfields. The board will also review the treasurer's report showing an undesignated fund balance of $11,714.88.

• May 2021 financial reports: Park fund balance $199,240.84, undesignated $11,714.88
• Gaga Ball discussion for Northland Park
• Klinefelter Park survey questions and outreach strategy (mailing, email, Facebook)
• East Park application update
• Millstream ballfields discussion

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the Community Center, a presentation on the Southwest Beltline Corridor by SRF Consulting Group, a possible speed limit change for APO (Adult Probation Officer?) in residential districts, an alley discussion, and the 2022 budget. The meeting also includes a community workshop with a visioning survey about the proposed SW Beltline Corridor.

• Community Center discussion
• SW Beltline Corridor presentation by SRF Consulting Group
• APO speed limit in residential districts
• Alley discussion
• 2022 budget discussion

The City Council met in a workshop and heard presentations on a potential YMCA partnership for the community center, the Southwest Beltline Corridor Study, and a possible 20 mph speed limit on residential streets. No formal decisions were made; the alley vacation process and 2022 budget items were discussed for future action.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will vote on accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act via Resolution 2021-033. The consent agenda includes approving $227,320.06 in bills payable and payroll for May 2021. Additionally, the council is asked to approve a police officer resignation, hire two new staff members (one finance technician, one police officer), and extend an RFP deadline for community center fundraising.

• Adopt Resolution 2021-033 accepting Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Approve bills payable totaling $227,320.06 across various funds
• Accept police officer resignation and authorize hiring of replacement
• Hire Kimberly Wenner-Roth as Finance Technician (Grade 8, Step 5)
• Extend Community Center Fundraising RFP deadline to July 15, 2021

The council tentatively approved a purchase agreement with Spring Hill Companies for the former Police Station and Fire Hall, contingent on addressing parking and nearby residential concerns. The council also approved a surveillance system for city buildings and parks, and accepted several consent agenda items including hiring a new police officer and finance technician.

• Approved tentative purchase agreement with Spring Hill Companies for former Police Station and Fire Hall, contingent on parking and residential concerns (unanimous)
• Approved surveillance system for city buildings and parks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items a-j, including bills, financial reports, grant resolution, donations, seal coating, police officer resignation, assessment correction, and hires (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-033 accepting Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under ARPA
• Adopted Resolution 2021-032 accepting donations
• Adopted Resolution 2021-034 amending final assessment roll for 2019 Industrial Park Improvements
• Hired Kimberly Wenner-Roth as Finance Technician at Grade 8, Step 5
• Hired Alexander Lyon as full-time Police Officer at step 1

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council and Community Center Committee are holding a special joint meeting to hear presentations from four architecture firms for the Community Center project. The meeting includes presentations from GLT Architects, Barker Rinker Seacat (BRS) Architecture, HMA Architects, JLG Architects, and HGA. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Architecture firm presentations: GLT Architects and BRS Architecture at 6:00 PM
• HMA Architects presentation at 6:40 PM
• JLG Architects presentation at 7:20 PM
• HGA presentation at 8:00 PM

The City Council held an emergency meeting to hear presentations from four architecture firms for the Community Center Project. No decision was made; the Community Center Committee will meet on June 23 to discuss and provide a recommendation to the Council for approval.

• Heard presentations from GLT Architects and Barker Rinker Seacat (BRS) Architecture, HMA Architects, JLG Architects, and HGA for the Community Center Project
• Scheduled a Community Center Committee meeting for June 23 to discuss and recommend a firm to the City Council

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021, was canceled because there was no business to conduct. No decisions or discussions took place.

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the outdoor patio and sidewalk cafe ordinance, which would remove the current 49% size limit on patios. The commission will also discuss a potential rezone of a parcel at 13 2nd Ave NW from R-3 to B-1 Downtown, with a formal public hearing likely in July. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from May 10th.

• Public hearing on amendments to Ordinance 502.22 to eliminate patio size limit (currently 49% of principal building)
• Discussion of potential rezone for parcel at 13 2nd Ave NW from R-3 to B-1 (Central Business District)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2021 meeting
• Sidewalk cafe regulations include 5-foot pedestrian clearance and prohibition of alcohol consumption

The St. Joseph Planning Commission approved amendments to the Patio and Sidewalk Café ordinance, eliminating the size restriction for outdoor patios. The decision was made unanimously by the members present after a brief public hearing. No other business was discussed, though staff mentioned a potential upcoming rezone.

• Approved the agenda unanimously
• Approved the minutes of May 10th, 2021 unanimously
• Approved the Patio and Sidewalk Café ordinance amendments, removing the size restriction for outdoor patios, unanimously

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council met in an emergency session and immediately entered a closed session to discuss litigation with Tom Opatz, LLC, as permitted by Minnesota statute. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Entered closed session to discuss litigation with Tom Opatz, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to consider consent agenda items including bills payable totaling $1,855,065.79, a lease extension for Bad Habit Brewing, liquor license renewals, and a state bonding request. Public hearings are scheduled for the MS4 annual report and the 2021 street and utility improvement assessments. The council will also discuss a street closure request from the St. Joseph Lions and a parklet discussion, and will enter closed session to consider a sale offer for real estate owned by Riverbats Stadium LLC.

• Public hearing on MS4 annual report
• Public assessment hearing for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• Approve bills payable totaling $1,855,065.79
• Extend Bad Habit Brewing lease for former fire hall until July 31, 2021
• Closed session to consider sale offer for Riverbats Stadium LLC property (PID# 84.53300.0288)

The City Council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 2021-030, finalizing the special assessments for the 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project, despite objections from several property owners. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a lease extension for Bad Habit Brewing and liquor license renewals, and approved a special event permit for the St. Joseph Lions' July 4th parade with fee waivers contingent on finding enough volunteers. The parklet was accepted as a donation for liability insurance coverage, and the council entered a closed session to discuss a real estate sale offer.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-030 final assessments for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Bad Habit Brewing lease extension and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit and fee waiver for St. Joseph Lions July 4th parade, contingent on volunteers (3-1-1)
• Accepted parklet as donation for liability insurance coverage (4-1)
• Entered closed session to consider sale offer for Riverbats Stadium LLC property (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the adoption of a resolution for street and utility improvement bids, community center discussions, and the 2022 budget.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-029 for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• Discussion regarding Community Center
• Review of Development Agreements for 24th Ave NE
• Discussion of the 2022 Budget

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-029 to advertise for bids for the 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project. The council also discussed a draft partnership agreement with the YMCA, development agreements for 24th Ave NE, and the 2022 budget, with consensus to request bonding for the Gateway Commons utility extension. No other formal decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-029 authorizing advertisement for bids for 2021 Street & Utility Improvement Project (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including updates on a disc golf clinic, mountain bike plan, community center design, baseball camp, and tree planting. The main discussion item is the Hollow Park survey results, which will be reviewed with residents at 6:30 PM. The survey, sent to 79 nearby households, received 11 responses and highlighted desires for more seating and shade.

• Hollow Park survey results: 11 responses from 79 mailings (14% response rate)
• Survey highlights: more seating and shade top requested improvements
• Community Center RFP/Design update
• Mountain Bike Plan update
• Tree planting discussion

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet remotely to consider approving the April 2021 minutes and financial reports, and to discuss the final draft of the CVB strategic plan and a DEED grant. The board will also receive updates on business retention and expansion efforts.

• Approve April 2021 minutes and financial reports
• Review final draft of CVB strategic plan
• Discuss DEED grant
• Business/development updates (BR&E)

The St. Joseph EDA unanimously approved the final draft of the CVB Strategic Plan and voted to proceed with investigating a DEED grant for the JR Mobile site. The board also approved the agenda, consent agenda (including April minutes and financial report), and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CVB Strategic Plan final draft (unanimous)
• Approved motion to proceed with DEED grant investigation for JR Mobile site (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 20, 2021 minutes and April financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting in special session solely to conduct an interview for the Part-Time Recreation Director position. The only listed candidate is Brendan Lee-Gilligan. No other business is on the agenda.

• Interview for Part-Time Recreation Director
• Candidate: Brendan Lee-Gilligan

The St. Joseph City Council held a special session to interview Brendan Lee-Gilligan for the part-time Recreation Director position. No decisions were made at the meeting; it was an interview-only session.

• No decisions made; interviewed candidate Brendan Lee-Gilligan for part-time Recreation Director

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hear the 2020 audit presentation from BerganKDV, discuss a request for proposals for community center fundraising, and receive engineer reports on the 2021 Street & Utility Improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills payable totaling $509,874.22, the treasurer's report, and donations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• 2020 Audit Presentation by BerganKDV
• Request for Proposals – Community Center Fundraising
• 2021 Street & Utility Improvements engineer report
• Bills payable totaling $509,874.22
• Resolution 2021-026 accepting donations

The St. Joseph City Council voted not to engage Bollig Inc. for engineering services related to a federal grant application, despite a proposed $7,000 fee and potential $30,000 total. The council also approved the 2020 audited financial statements, authorized an RFP for a fundraising consultant for the Community/Recreation Center, and passed resolutions for the 2021 street and utility improvement assessments. All votes were unanimous.

• Declined to engage Bollig Inc. for federal grant application engineering services (consensus)
• Approved 2020 Audited Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved and released RFP for Capital Fundraising Consultant for Community/Recreation Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-027 Declaring Costs to Be Assessed for 2021 Street and Utility Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-028 Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, treasurer's report, and donations (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to the fence, easement, and sign ordinances. The fence amendment would allow non-maintenance fences on property lines with neighbor consent, while the easement amendment would permit fences over easements under certain conditions. The sign amendment aims to clarify rules for murals.

• Public hearing on fence ordinance amendments, including a proposal to allow non-maintenance fences on lot lines with notarized neighbor consent.
• Public hearing on activities within easement areas, proposing fences over easements with utility approval or a zoning permit.
• Public hearing on sign ordinance amendments to clarify mural regulations.
• Approval of minutes from the April 12, 2021 meeting.
• Meeting offered via Zoom; ID 910 0144 8269, passcode 214909.

The St. Joseph Planning Commission unanimously approved three ordinance amendments: fence placement and retaining wall permits, activities within easement areas, and sign regulations including a ban on digital signs in the downtown B-1 district. The commission also discussed potential modifications to the outdoor patio ordinance, agreeing that the 49% size limit may be unnecessary, and staff will bring changes to the June meeting.

• Approved fence ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved easement areas ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance amendments, adding wayfinding signs and prohibiting dynamic displays in B-1 (unanimous)

Fire Board

The St. Joseph Fire Advisory Board will meet to review the first quarter 2021 treasurer's report, which shows an operating deficit of $17,605, and discuss new business including a DNR grant. Old business includes updates on the pumper-tanker ISO rating, replacement of Unit #3, and future plans for call volume control. The board will also hear the fire chief's report and discuss membership.

• 1st Quarter 2021 Treasurer's Report: operating fund deficit of $17,605 as of March 31, 2021
• DNR Grant application discussion
• Pumper-Tanker ISO Update: potential addition to fleet to reduce ISO rating from 5 to 4
• Replacement of Unit #3
• Future plans for call volume control

The Fire Board approved a grant application to the MNDNR for $2,450.00 for fire hose, with a 50% match required. They also approved obtaining specifications and bids for a new pumper/tanker, not to exceed $800,000, with bonding needed by the City of St. Joseph. The board discussed increasing the Fire Chief's pay by $2,000.00 per year, but no formal action was taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved first quarter financial report (unanimous)
• Approved MNDNR grant application for $2,450.00 for fire hose (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining specifications and bids for pumper/tanker not to exceed $800,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on fee schedule amendments, consider a street closure request from Weathered Revivals, and discuss a development agreement and final plat with Knife River. The council will also consider ordinance amendments on site plan review and outdoor dining, plus discuss seasonal hiring, community center fundraising, and an entrance sign RFP.

• Public hearing on fee schedule amendments
• Street closure request from Weathered Revivals
• Knife River development agreement and final plat
• Ordinance amendments on site plan review and outdoor dining/sidewalk cafes
• Discussion on entrance sign request for proposals

The City Council approved the Knife River Addition final plat with the removal of Outlot G, but did not act on either development agreement option and directed staff to seek legal advice. The council also adopted several ordinances, including amendments to the fee schedule, site plan review, and outdoor dining regulations, and approved seasonal positions and an RFP for entrance signs.

• Approved Resolution 2021-024 for Knife River Addition Final Plat with removal of Outlot G (4-0-1, Schultz abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07 amending 2021 City Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 amending site plan review requirements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 amending outdoor dining/sidewalk café approval process (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Weathered Revivals event on June 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved two summer seasonal positions at $15.00/hour (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to proceed with bidding/RFP for entrance signs (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including final payment to Knife River Corporation of $36,068.00 (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to consider accepting the March 2021 financial reports, which show an undesignated fund balance of $3,455.16. They will also discuss outreach for Hollow Park and survey questions for Klinefelter Park, as well as other old and new business items including a baseball camp, mountain bike plan update, and community center RFP/design.

• Accept March 2021 financial reports (Fund 205 balance $205,470.12)
• Review targeted mailing area for Hollow Park survey (104 addresses within 675 feet)
• Discuss survey questions for Klinefelter Park shelter needs
• Update on youth disc golf clinic/league and tree planting
• Discuss baseball camp, mountain bike plan, and community center RFP/design

The Park Board approved the presented budget. The Millstream Festival will replace its one-day September event with eight Monday entertainment nights from June, and the July 4 Parade will proceed in 2021. The Klinefelter Park shelter project remains slated for 2022 construction with a $441,000 budget, and the board tabled the mountain bike park discussion to June.

• Approved budget (motion by Stenman, second by Buttenhoff)
• Millstream Festival to run eight Monday entertainment nights starting June
• July 4 Parade confirmed for 2021
• Tabled mountain bike park update to June
• Lyon appointed as Park Board liaison to Community Center board
• Application for East Park Regional Park designation to be submitted

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet remotely to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports, and a TIF annual agreement. They will also swear in a new board member, discuss a partnership with Rubinski and a photo content initiative, and review a draft of the CVB strategic plan. The meeting includes updates on business and development activities.

• Approve March 2021 financial reports showing EDA fund balance of $96,127.63
• Approve TIF annual agreement
• Swearing in of Kevin Kluesner
• Discuss Rubinski partnership & photo content initiative
• Review CVB Strategic Plan draft

The St. Joseph EDA approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial report, and TIF agreement. They discussed the successful Rubinski photo contest, which exceeded expectations with over 530 photos and 10 videos, and noted an Explore MN grant will fund three more months. The board also reviewed a CVB strategic plan draft and received updates on various projects.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, and TIF agreement (unanimous)
• Swore in Kevin Kluesner
• Discussed Rubinski partnership and photo contest initiative
• Reviewed CVB Strategic Plan draft
• Received business/development updates

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including a special event permit for La Playette, a street closure for the Millstream Night Market, and RFPs for a portion of PID 84.53843.0005 and the design of a community center. They will also discuss an interim ordinance allowing outdoor business expansion, a full-time police clerk position, and a social media policy. The consent agenda includes approval of bills payable totaling $348,532.96, a wastewater agreement, and a police award policy.

• Public hearing on outdoor special event for La Playette
• Special event/street closure request for Millstream Night Market
• RFP for design of community center
• Interim ordinance allowing outdoor business expansion
• Bills payable totaling $348,532.96

The City Council approved and released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and development of the old police station and fire hall garage, with a 3-1 vote. They also approved an RFP for design services for a new community center, and approved a special event and street closure for the Millstream Night Market, waiving the event fee for all 12 events. The council declined to act on an interim ordinance for expanded outdoor business seating.

• Approved RFP for sale of old police and fire hall stations (3-1)
• Approved RFP for design of community center (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor event permit for La Playette (unanimous)
• Approved special event and street closure for Millstream Night Market (unanimous)
• Waived $150 event fee for all 12 Millstream Night Market events (unanimous)
• Approved Police Clerk and Record Office Specialist job descriptions and hiring process (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, reports, donations, well maintenance, AWIA certification, wastewater agreement, resignation, MOU, and police award policy (unanimous)
• Took no action on interim ordinance for expanded outdoor business seating

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments regarding site plan reviews. The proposal would allow certain multi-family, commercial, and industrial expansion projects to bypass full review if the building footprint increase is less than 25%.

• Public hearing for site plan amendment ordinance
• Proposed 25% threshold for building footprint expansion reviews
• Proposed increase of trigger point for detached accessory buildings from 25% to 50%

The St. Joseph Planning Commission unanimously approved amendments to the site plan ordinance, exempting certain-sized projects from site plan application and allowing them to proceed directly to building permit submittal. The commission also discussed but did not decide on revisions to the outdoor dining and fence ordinances, and agreed to clarify mural language in the sign ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous, Hausmann abstaining)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on delinquent assessments, consider setting 2021-2022 liquor license fees, and review several ordinance amendments covering outdoor patios, fences, accessory structures, and parking lot standards. The council will also discuss a lease waiver request for Little Saints, a variance for 7967 Sterling Drive, and an amendment to the wastewater system use agreement.

• Public hearing on delinquent assessments
• 2021-2022 liquor license fees
• Ordinance amendments: outdoor patios, fences, accessory structures, parking lot standards
• Zoning variance for 7967 Sterling Drive
• Wastewater system use agreement amendment

The City Council approved several zoning ordinance amendments, including parking lot standards, wetland setbacks, fences, and accessory structures, and granted three variances for a property at 7967 Sterling Drive. It also authorized the purchase of a used sewer camera for up to $33,500. A motion to waive a lease payment for Little Saints Academy failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved agenda and minutes of March 15 and March 23, 2021.
• Approved bills payable, transfers, budget amendment, and equity designations.
• Authorized staff to begin hiring process for Recreation Director.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-014 for re-assessment from foreclosure sale.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 (parking lot standards) and 2021-05 (wetland setbacks).
• Approved three variances for 7967 Sterling Drive (wetland setback, driveway material, curbing).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-02 (fences) and 2021-03 (accessory structures).
• Authorized purchase of sewer camera not exceeding $33,500.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to discuss staffing updates, city facilities, downtown redevelopment, recreation goals, the community center, and future goals. The agenda is a list of discussion topics with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Downtown redevelopment discussion
• Community center discussion
• Recreation goals discussion
• City facilities and owned properties discussion

The City Council held a workshop to discuss future staffing needs, downtown redevelopment options, recreation programs, and other city projects. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational and directional.

• Directed staff to draft an RFP for the sale of the old fire hall (butterscotch building)
• Community Center Committee decided to move forward with RFP process for an architect

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to review routine items like February minutes and the treasurer's report, then discuss old business including Snowfest feedback, dredging at Millstream, and the path forward on the Klinefelter Shelter with neighborhood input. New business includes a youth disc golf clinic and league and tree planting plans.

• Snowfest post-event thoughts and suggestions for next year
• Dredging at Millstream
• Path forward on Klinefelter Shelter, including soliciting neighborhood input
• Youth Disc Golf Clinic and League
• Tree planting date and groups participating

The St. Joseph Park Board approved the February meeting minutes, the meeting agenda, and the treasury report. The board discussed plans for a Klinefelter Shelter project, including a neighborhood survey and a potential DNR grant application in March 2022. It also discussed a youth coaching clinic with Al Newman, dredging of the Millstream Park pond in the fall, and a mountain bike trail park, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved the February meeting minutes.
• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Approved the treasury report.
• Agreed to plan more in advance for WinterFest.
• Agreed to keep the mountain bike trail park project simple.
• Planned a board meeting in August 2021 to discuss Klinefelter shelter location.
• Planned to send surveys to Hollow Park residents in May and meet there.
• Discussed planting seedlings the weekend of May 23, possibly with Cub Scouts.

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph EDA met and approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes from January 19, 2021, and the February 2021 financial report. They received updates on the CVB strategic plan (draft expected at April meeting), business retention and expansion visits, and discussions on the Comprehensive Plan goals, including potential expansion of business subsidy and grant programs. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the January 19, 2021 minutes and the February 2021 financial report.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on a foreclosed auction sale re-assessment, consider a purchase agreement addendum, and discuss the sale of a portion of city property (PID 84.53843.0005). The consent agenda includes authorizing the hiring process for a full-time police officer, accepting the resignation of Recreation Director John Anderson, and approving the purchase of squad 707. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills payable totaling $243,527.97, and the February 2021 financial report.

• Public hearing on foreclosed auction sale proposed re-assessment
• Purchase agreement addendum discussion
• Sale of city property – portion of PID 84.53843.0005
• Authorize hiring process for full-time police officer
• Approve purchase of squad 707

The City Council approved an addendum to the purchase agreement for PID 84.83797.0951, extending the closing date to April 30, 2021, but denied a motion to waive the April 2021 lease payment. The council also authorized staff to draft an RFP for the sale of the former fire hall and garage, and adopted resolutions for re-assessments from a foreclosure sale and accepting donations.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda items a-f and i-k unanimously.
• Approved consent agenda items g (resignation) and h (mayor appointments) unanimously after Councilmember Beniek agreed to step down from the EDA.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-014 for re-assessment from foreclosure sale unanimously.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-015 approving addendum to purchase agreement for PID 84.83797.0951, extending closing to April 30, 2021.
• Denied motion to waive April 2021 lease payment (vote: 2 ayes, 3 nays).
• Authorized staff to draft an RFP for sale of former fire hall and garage (PID 84.53843.0005) unanimously.
• Approved consent agenda items including bills payable, financial report, donations, gambling report, police officer hiring, mortgage satisfaction, equity designations/squad purchase, and transfers.

Planning Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding ordinance amendments for wetland setbacks and parking lot curbing requirements. The proposed changes aim to align driveway setbacks with building setbacks and allow for curb exemptions under specific conditions.

• Public hearing for reducing wetland setbacks from 75 feet to 50 feet for driveways
• Public hearing for amendments to parking lot curbing requirements
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding outdoor dining and sidewalk cafes
• Review of final plat request for Knife River

The St. Joseph Planning Commission approved several zoning ordinance amendments, including changes to wetland setbacks, curbing requirements, fences, accessory structures, and outdoor dining. They also approved a 40-foot wetland setback variance for MN Home Improvements, denied a motion to deny the variance, and approved variances for gravel parking and curbing exemptions. The commission also allowed the Knife River final plat to proceed directly to City Council.

• Approved wetland setback ordinance 502.19, reducing required setback from 75' to 50'.
• Approved parking lot standard ordinance 502.10, allowing curbing exemptions under certain conditions.
• Approved fence ordinance 506 with minor changes.
• Approved accessory structure ordinance 502.12 amendment, including modification to Section L for sheds 100 sq ft or less.
• Approved outdoor dining/sidewalk café ordinance 502.22 with added patio language and changed 'delineated' in Section H.
• Denied motion to deny variance (resolution 2021-001) for MN Home Improvements; motion failed 2-4.
• Approved 40' wetland setback variance for MN Home Improvements driveway area.
• Approved variance for class 2 gravel throughout site except ADA parking spots, which require hard surfacing.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to consider an amendment to the Wastewater System Use Agreement (Exhibit C) and discuss selecting an architect for the Community Center. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, bills payable totaling $381,030.78, a $5,715.00 contract for deep cleaning the Millstream Park Shelter floor, and a $14,380.00 bid to replace the salt shed cover. Public comments are limited to three speakers for three minutes each on non-agenda items.

• Wastewater System Use Agreement Exhibit C Amendment
• Community Center Architect selection discussion
• Approve $5,715.00 to Facility Health Solutions for Millstream Shelter floor cleaning
• Approve $14,380.00 Cobra Construction bid for salt shed cover replacement
• Approve bills payable totaling $381,030.78

The City Council approved staff contacting HMA Architects to submit a proposal for the Community Center/Jacob Wetterling Recreation Center project, with final approval remaining with the Council. The Council also approved consent agenda items, including a $5,715 floor coating and a $14,380 salt shed cover, and directed staff to review EDA by-laws regarding appointments. The Council decided to wait on the wastewater agreement amendment until other cities review it.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda items a-d and f, including minutes, bills payable, Millstream Shelter floor coating ($5,715), salt shed cover ($14,380), and off-site gambling permit for St. Joseph Lions.
• Approved Mayor Appointment Amendments for EDA, contingent on review of EDA by-laws and establishing resolution.
• Approved staff contacting HMA Architects to submit a proposal for the Community/Recreation Center project, with Council retaining final approval.
• Council consensus to wait on the Wastewater System Use Agreement Exhibit C amendment until all users review it.

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will review January minutes, hear liaison reports, and discuss old business including Snowfest planning and Hollow Park questions. New business includes considering a shelter at Klinefelter Park, comparing Millstream info, and reviewing summer activity survey questions. The agenda is routine with no major decisions expected.

• Klinefelter Park shelter discussion with Millstream comparison
• Snowfest 2021 planning and assignments
• Hollow Park questions
• Summer activity survey questions
• Treasurer's report and January minutes approval

The St. Joseph Park Board approved the Hollow Park survey questions developed by Nate Keller. They also discussed a potential year-round bathroom and shelter at Klinefelter Park, noting it is in the Capital Improvement plan for 2022, and briefly considered a mountain bike trail behind Ace Hardware. No final decisions were made on these latter items.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved Hollow Park survey questions (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will conduct interviews with several individuals to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The meeting includes scheduled interview times for eight candidates.

• Interviews for City Council vacancy

The St. Joseph City Council held a special session to interview eight applicants for a council vacancy. After interviews, the council voted unanimously to appoint Kevin Kluesner to fill the seat, with a term running from March 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Appointed Kevin Kluesner to fill City Council vacancy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda approvals, and department reports. The most significant item is a closed session to discuss offers or counteroffers for the sale of a portion of PID 84.53457.0005. The consent agenda includes accepting a $1,250 Explore MN grant, adopting a police eyewitness identification policy, approving a parklet location, and defeasing outstanding bonds.

• Closed session to discuss sale of portion of PID 84.53457.0005
• Accept Explore MN Phase II Crisis Marketing Grant of $1,250
• Adopt POST Eyewitness Identification Policy
• Approve parklet in front of Local Blend (two parking spaces)
• Execute Resolution 2021-010 for defeasance of GO Taxable Abatement Bonds Series 2015B

The St. Joseph City Council met on February 16, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a $1,250 Explore MN grant, adopting a police eyewitness identification policy, and approving a parklet location. The council also unanimously voted to waive lease payments for Little Saints Academy from February 15 to March 31, 2021. A newsletter update was discussed, with concerns about reducing publication frequency, but no final decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial report, Explore MN grant, resolution 2021-009, POST policy, parklet, and resolution 2021-010 (unanimous)
• Waived lease payments for Little Saints Academy from Feb 15 to Mar 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss sale of PID 84.53457.0005 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two variance requests from MN Home Improvements for a property at 7967 Sterling Dr, seeking relief from wetland setback and parking material/curbing requirements. Staff recommends denial of all three variances but also proposes ordinance amendments to reduce the wetland setback to 50 feet and allow curbing exceptions, which would return for a public hearing in March. The commission will also discuss ordinance amendments for wetland setbacks and curbing, an outdoor dining/sidewalk café ordinance, and a comprehensive plan compliance review for the sale of property 84.53843.0005.

• Public hearing: Variance 2021-001 for wetland setback at 7967 Sterling Dr (staff recommends denial)
• Public hearing: Variance 2021-002 (A) for driveway material and 2021-003 for curbing requirements (staff recommends denial)
• Ordinance amendments to reduce wetland setback to 50 feet and allow curbing exceptions
• Discussion of outdoor dining/sidewalk café ordinance
• Comprehensive Plan compliance for sale of property 84.53843.0005

The Planning Commission approved amendments to wetland setback and curbing requirements, with a motion to bring them to a public hearing at the next meeting. They also approved a resolution finding the sale of the old Fire Hall/Village Hall property in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Two variance requests from MN Home Improvements were continued to the March meeting.

• Approved ordinance amendments for wetland setbacks (Section 502.19) and curbing requirements (Section 502.10) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-004 finding disposal of property 84.53843.0005 in compliance with Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Continued variance applications for wetland setback and parking material/curbing to March 8 meeting
• Agreed to bring formal amendments to outdoor dining/sidewalk café ordinance (Section 502.22) at next meeting

Fire Board

The St. Joseph Fire Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review the 4th quarter 2020 treasurer's report and discuss the 2022 budget. New business includes updates on the Relief Association, the canceled State Fire Convention, old fire hose, and call pay per hour. Old business covers the Pumper-Tanker ISO update, FEMA grant, and future plans for call volume control.

• 4th Quarter 2020 Treasurer's Report: operating fund surplus of $65,673 (unaudited)
• 2022 Budget discussion
• Relief Association update
• State Fire Convention canceled
• Call Pay per Hour discussion

The Fire Board approved a pay increase for St. Joseph firefighters from $12 to $16 per hour, effective as discussed, and unanimously approved the fourth quarter financial reports. The board also discussed the 2022 budget, a potential pumper/tanker purchase to improve ISO rating, and a FEMA grant application for a new grass rig. No final decisions were made on the pumper/tanker or budget items.

• Approved firefighter pay increase to $16 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved fourth quarter financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2020 (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $10,000 bid for Millstream Pond dredging, authorizing purchase of a replacement police squad, and executing a contract for the MN Streetscape Project. The meeting also includes public comments and a work session on the former Fire Hall building, Birch Street E redevelopment, and a council vacancy update.

• Approve $10,000 bid from C&L Excavating for Millstream Pond dredging
• Authorize replacement of 2015 Chevy Tahoe squad with 2022 Chevy Tahoe
• Execute contract with Scenic Specialties for MN Streetscape Project
• Approve lease extension with Gateway Church until property purchased by Moxie Investments
• Declare two Public Works radios as surplus property

The City Council discussed options for the former fire hall building, including selling, leasing, or retaining ownership. They reached a consensus to have staff move forward with creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids. The council also directed staff to work with SEH, Inc. on redevelopment options for Birch St E, and discussed procedures for council vacancy interviews.

• Directed staff to create an RFP for the former fire hall building
• Directed staff to work with SEH, Inc. on Birch St E redevelopment options

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council met on February 1, 2021, and approved the agenda and consent agenda items a-e and g-j unanimously. They also approved a street closure request for an alley on February 27, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items a-e, g-j (unanimous)
• Approved Millstream Pond Dredging bid from C&L Excavating for $10,000
• Authorized purchase of replacement squad (2022 Chevy Tahoe) for Police Chief
• Authorized execution of MN Streetscape Project contract with Scenic Specialties
• Declared two Public Works radios as surplus property
• Approved Gateway Church lease extension until property purchase by Moxie Investments, LLC
• Adopted Resolution 2021-008 approving Purchase Agreement Addendum
• Approved street closure of southern portion of north/south alley between MN St W and Ash St W on Feb 27, 2021, 7AM-6PM (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to accept the resignation of Council Member Anne Buckvold, effective January 27, 2021, and to decide how to fill the vacancy. The council may either appoint a replacement or order a special election, with cost and timing considerations provided. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Accept resignation of Council Member Anne Buckvold and declare vacancy (Resolution 2021-007)
• Option to order a special election, estimated to cost $10,000-$15,000 and held as early as May 11, 2021
• Option to appoint a replacement, with applications sought January 27-February 9 and appointment on February 11
• Vacancy term expires December 31, 2022

The St. Joseph City Council accepted Council Member Anne Buckvold's resignation and declared a vacancy. They decided to fill the vacancy through an appointment process, with applications accepted from January 27 to February 12, interviews on February 18, and the top candidate appointed at the March 1 meeting. The motion to approve the appointment process, including one-on-one interviews and a secret vote, passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2021-007 accepting resignation and declaring vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacancy by appointment with application and interview process (unanimous)
• Set application period Jan 27 – Feb 12, interviews Feb 18, appointment at March 1 meeting

Park Board

The Park Board approved the agenda and November minutes, and discussed several park projects. They talked about adding a water line to the Millstream Dog Park, tree planting in the spring, and a survey for Hollow Park. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed adding water line to Millstream Dog Park (no vote)
• Confirmed spring tree planting (no vote)
• Discussed mailing survey to Hollow Park residents (no vote)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a request to abate an assessment for 714 1st Ave SW, preliminary and final plats for the City Hall addition, and an agreement for professional services for the 2021 Street & Utility Improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of bills payable totaling $681,446.42, a lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing Company, a Use of Force Policy update for the police department, and other routine items.

• Request to abate assessment for 714 1st Ave SW
• Preliminary and final plat for St. Joseph City Hall addition
• Agreement for professional services for 2021 Street & Utility Improvements
• Approve bills payable totaling $681,446.42
• Approve lease extension with Bad Habit Brewing Company (Jan 1 – Jun 30, 2021)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet remotely to consider a funding request from the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a strategic plan, receive an update on Business Retention and Expansion efforts, and review December 2020 financial reports. The board will also hear business and development updates and make announcements. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the financial report.

• CVB strategic plan funding request
• BR&E update
• December 2020 financial reports: EDA fund surplus $106,395, designated $22,044
• Revolving loan fund balance $199,516
• Lodging tax fund balance $22,229

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority approved $2,000 for a CVB strategic plan from Marketing Connection and $1,800 from Rubinski Visuals, contingent on reference checks and contract language. The plan will outline goals, strategies, and implementation for the CVB. The board also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and December minutes and financial report.

• Approved $2,000 for CVB strategic plan from Marketing Connection (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 for CVB strategic plan from Rubinski Visuals (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including December 15, 2020 minutes and Dec. 2020 financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider preliminary and final plat approval for the St. Joseph City Hall Addition, which would split the existing parcel into three lots for City Hall, Little Saints Academy, and future community center. They will also discuss a fence ordinance, accessory structures, and the 2021 calendar.

• Public hearing and preliminary/final plat for St. Joseph City Hall Addition (splits parcel into 3 lots)
• Fence ordinance discussion
• Accessory structure discussion
• 2021 Planning Commission calendar
• Appoint Chair and Co-chair

The Planning Commission unanimously approved resolutions recommending approval of the preliminary and final plats for the St. Joseph City Hall Addition, which splits the existing parcel into three lots for City Hall, Little Saints Academy, and a future Community Center. The public hearing included questions about zoning, land use, and access, but no changes were made. The commission also discussed but took no action on fence and accessory structure ordinance updates, and agreed to add a non-voting student liaison.

• Approved agenda with added Student Liaison Discussion item (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes of November 10, 2020 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Hausmann as Chair and Gina Dullinger as Co-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recommending preliminary plat for City Hall Addition (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recommending final plat for City Hall Addition (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Planning Commission meeting calendar (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to handle routine start-of-year business, including administering oaths of office for the mayor and two councilors, and approving the consent agenda. Key consent items include designating the official newspaper and depositories, authorizing pre-approval of claims and city credit cards, and approving a $124,107.29 payment and change order for the 2019 Industrial Park East Improvements project. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from the engineer and mayor.

• Approve Resolution 2021-001 designating The St. Cloud Times as official newspaper and Sentry Bank, Central MN Credit Union, RBC Financial, PMA 4M, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, and UBS Financial Network as official depositories.
• Adopt Resolution 2021-002 authorizing delegation to pay claims prior to council review and allowing listed city employees to hold city credit cards.
• Approve Application for Payment No. 9 and Change Order No. 1 for $124,107.29 to R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. for the 2019 Industrial Park East Improvements.
• Administer oath of office to Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilor Bob Loso, and Councilor Kelly Beniek.
• Public comments limited to 3 speakers for 3 minutes each on items not on the agenda.

The St. Joseph City Council met on January 4, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes, bills payable, annual designations, claims delegation, and a payment of $124,107.29 to R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. for the 2019 Industrial Park East Improvements. The council also administered oaths of office to Mayor Schultz, Councilmember Loso, and Councilmember Beniek, and nominated Councilor Theisen as Acting Mayor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $124,107.29 payment to R.L. Larson Excavating, Inc. for Industrial Park East Improvements (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Schultz, Councilmember Loso, and Councilmember Beniek
• Nominated Councilor Theisen as Acting Mayor (unanimous)