St. Joseph public meetings in 2023

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider adopting a new façade grant program for businesses along Highway 75, with grants up to $2,000 per property (or $3,000 for conversions to conforming use). The board will also receive updates on the Feedmill property rezone request and the Synergy Site (former JR Mobile site), and review November financial reports. The meeting was originally scheduled for December 19, 2023, but was canceled due to lack of quorum.

• Highway Business Façade Grant program: matching grants up to $2,000 per property address per year, up to $3,000 for conversions to conforming use
• Feedmill property rezone request submitted; narrative included for EDA background
• Synergy Site (former JR Mobile site) update: property owners shared vision at synergystjoseph.com
• November financial reports: EDA undesignated balance $28,179, designated project balance $43,947, revolving loan fund balance $476,367
• Revolving loans to Krewe and Flour to Flower Bakery, St. Joseph Food Co-Op, and Jupiter Moon Ice Cream

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple purchases and agreements, including a $54,270 Taser 10 for the police department and a $43,724 John Deere tractor. They will also discuss personnel policy amendments, a fire contract extension with St. Joseph Township, and selection of engineering services for East Park.

• Approve purchase of Taser 10 for Police Department for $54,270.00
• Approve purchase of John Deere 5075E Cab Utility Tractor for $43,724.08
• Approve three-year audit engagement agreement with BerganKDV
• Approve Resolution 2023-071 executing Master Partnership Contract with MNDOT
• Approve 2024 Compost Agreement with C&L Excavating

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The December 11 Convention and Visitor Bureau meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the 2024 budget and the 2024 fee schedule. Recent workshops indicate a proposed levy increase of just under 10%, down from a preliminary 16%.

• Public Hearing: Truth in Taxation, 2024 Budget and Levy Adoption
• Public Hearing: Adopting the 2024 Fee Schedule
• Kinetic Contract Extension
• Approval of bills payable totaling $407,091.88

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council work session will review the draft 2024 fee schedule, the 2024 budget, and the bidding for the Elm St East roundabout project. They will also discuss traffic signs, a crosswalk, and facility reservations. The fee schedule includes proposed increases for election filing, background checks, and utility rates, with a public hearing scheduled for Dec. 4.

• 2024 Fee Schedule: election filing fee increase to $15, background checks to $25, fingerprinting to $25, PBT to $10
• Utility rate increases for sewer and water to fund capital projects, including a second water tower and wastewater conveyance
• Elm St East Roundabout – bidding of project
• County Road 121 and Lanigan Way crosswalk discussion
• MN Street and County Road 2 traffic signs discussion

Park Board

The Park Board will consider accepting the October financial reports, which show an undesignated fund balance of $116,712. The board is also tracking a resident survey regarding the naming of East Park, which concludes November 30.

• Review of October financial reports for Fund 205
• East Park development designated balance of $320,201
• East Park naming survey results due after November 30
• Discussion of new business regarding disc golf
• Review of old business including Snowfest and Millstream

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider approving the Highway 75 Commercial District Façade Grant program, which offers matching grants up to $2,000 (or $3,000 for conversions) for exterior improvements. The board will also review October financial reports and receive a general business/development update. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the consent agenda.

• Consider adoption of Highway 75 Façade Grant program with grants up to $2,000, or $3,000 for residential-to-commercial conversions
• October financial reports show undesignated balance deficit of $14,924 and designated project balance of $43,947
• Revolving loan fund balance of $472,145 as of October 31, with $45,091 available for future loans
• Lodging tax fund balance of $21,534 as of October 31
• Approve minutes of October 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, to consider several land-use items, including a revised conditional use permit for KAB Land LLC, a rezone request for 13 2nd Avenue NW, a zoning amendment on landscape requirements for industrial properties, and a conditional use permit for outdoor storage for Manion Properties. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills payable totaling $219,709.47, the treasurer's report, donations, a liquor license for Bello Cucina, and a liability insurance waiver. Public comments are limited to three speakers for three minutes each on non-agenda items.

• Revised Conditional Use Permit for KAB Land LLC
• Rezone request for 13 2nd Avenue NW
• Zoning amendment on landscape requirements for industrial zoned properties
• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage – Manion Properties, LLC
• Approve bills payable totaling $219,709.47

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is meeting to review and adopt the agenda, then discuss regular business items including the Shop Small Crawl, Joetown Blocks, and general updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine adoption of the agenda itself.

• Discussion of Shop Small Crawl
• Discussion of Joetown Blocks
• General and miscellaneous updates

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 13 2nd Ave NW from R-3 Multi-Family to B-1 Central Business District, and a conditional use permit for outdoor storage by Manion Properties, LLC. They will also discuss 2024 land use application deadlines and a zoning amendment on landscape requirements for industrial properties.

• Public hearing: Rezone 13 2nd Ave NW (House of Hern, LLC) from R-3 to B-1 Central Business District
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage (Manion Properties, LLC) on ~10 acres, I-1 Light Industrial
• Discussion: 2024 Land Use Application Submittal Deadlines
• Public hearing: Zoning Amendment 502.12 - Landscape requirements in Industrial Zoned Properties
• Approval of October 9th, 2023 minutes

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, with several action items. They will consider a conditional use permit for Summit Commons, LLC for outdoor storage, designate 2024 precinct and polling places, and approve purchases of firefighter turnout gear and police radars. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, bills payable totaling $811,630.21, license renewals, and a payment for street improvements.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Summit Commons, LLC for outdoor storage
• 2024 Precinct and Polling Place Designations
• Purchase of Fire Fighter Turnout Gear
• Purchase of Radars for Police Department
• Bills payable totaling $811,630.21 (checks #61108-61218, EFT #3167-3189)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 budget, including public safety aid and audit firms, as well as stormwater and street light utility fees, a refuse hauler contract, and other items. They will provide direction on the final budget and utility fee implementation.

• 2024 budget discussion: levy increase from $3,728,431 to $4,347,174 (16.6% increase)
• Stormwater and street light utility fees: implementation options after complaints from annexed property owners
• Refuse hauler contract discussion
• Public safety aid: $312,921 to be received on 12/26/23, no spend-by date
• Trail and sidewalk priorities for grants

Park Board

The Park Board is reviewing September financial reports and discussing the 2024 capital budget priorities. Members are also discussing project updates for Millstream Park, Hollow Park, and East Park.

• Review of September financial reports showing an undesignated Park fund balance of $116,372
• Discussion of East Park development with a designated balance of $320,201
• Approval to add a zipline to Hollow Park
• Proposed relocation of pickleball courts at Millstream Park to the horseshoe pits area
• Discussion of 2024 budget priorities and potential funding for upcoming projects

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will discuss a draft template for a new Highway Commercial District Façade Grant Program, potentially expanding the existing downtown program to businesses along Highway 75. The board will also hear a proposal for a 'Joetown Blocks' street event and receive updates on development projects. Financial reports show an undesignated fund deficit of $10,774 as of September 30.

• Draft Highway Commercial District Façade Grant Program, up to $2,000 per property, for businesses abutting Highway 75
• Joetown Blocks event proposal: Sunday in May or June, closing part of Minnesota St, live music, local business booths
• September financial report: undesignated EDA balance deficit of $10,774; revolving loan fund balance $470,441
• General development updates: JR Mobile, Feedmill, former Casey's gas station
• Consent agenda: approve September 19 minutes and financial report

City Council

The City Council will consider creating Lead Records Technician and Deputy Chief positions. The meeting also includes a public hearing on delinquent assessments and discussions regarding 2024 street improvement projects.

• Public hearing on delinquent assessments
• Conditional Use Permit request for Summit Commons, LLC
• Creation of Lead Records Technician position
• Creation of Deputy Chief position
• Discussion of 2024 Street Improvement Projects

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is holding a special meeting to review and adopt the agenda, discuss an attendance policy, and handle regular business items including the Shop Small Crawl and Joetown Blocks. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of Shop Small Crawl
• Discussion of Joetown Blocks
• Attendance policy review

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only one item: a City Council Strategic Planning Session. No specific decisions or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be a general planning discussion rather than a formal action meeting.

• City Council Strategic Planning Session

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to consider several routine items, including approving the consent agenda, which covers minutes, bills payable, a public hearing date for delinquent accounts, a performance survey, a temporary liquor license for Obbink Distilling, and a payment for the 2023 Street Improvement Project. The council will also discuss engineering services for East Park and consider four ordinances related to Xcel Energy franchise and fee agreements. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the mayor and council.

• Approve bills payable totaling $450,634.41 (checks 61009-61058, EFTs 3145-3156)
• Set public hearing for October 16, 2023 on delinquent account certification
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for Obbink Distilling
• Consider ordinances 2023-006 through 2023-009 for Xcel Energy gas and electric franchise/fee agreements
• Discuss East Park engineering services

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting for a work session with a single agenda item: a visioning session. No decisions or specific proposals are listed; the meeting is for discussion and planning only.

• Visioning session for the City Council

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve the August minutes and financial report, and to review the preliminary 2024 capital improvement budget adopted by the City Council on September 18. The budget includes $1,020,000 for two park projects: pickleball courts in Millstream Park and phase I development of East Park. The board will also discuss old business on Millstream Park, Hollow Park, and the Capital Improvement Plan, and new business on trees.

• Approve August minutes and treasurer's report
• Review 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan with $1,020,000 for 2024 projects
• Pickleball courts in Millstream Park ($320,000 in 2024)
• East Park phase I development ($700,000 in 2024)
• Discussion on trees as new business

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will discuss whether to expand the Business Façade Grant program beyond the downtown B-1 district to include B-2 Highway Commercial areas, potentially with conditions like visibility from Highway 75. The board will also hear from GSDC President NeTia Bauman, receive updates on the CVB and general development, and consider the July/August financial reports.

• Discussion on expanding Business Façade Grant boundaries from B-1 downtown to B-2 Highway Commercial district
• Financial report shows EDA undesignated balance deficit of $6,012 as of August 31, 2023
• Revolving loan fund balance of $468,932 with loans to Krewe, Flour to Flower Bakery, St. Joseph Food Co-Op, and Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
• CVB update on sponsorships and 2024 budget changes
• General development updates on JR Mobile and Casey's sites

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Rocktoberfest special event permit to change the venue, and will discuss issuing general obligation bonds, a debt management study, the 2024 preliminary budget, and a classification and compensation study. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills payable totaling $458,527.44, and several interim use permit renewals.

• Public hearing on amendment to Rocktoberfest Special Event Permit (venue change to St. Joseph Church east parking lot, 12 MN St W)
• Discussion on issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A and early redemption of 2017B GO Improvement Bonds
• 2024 Preliminary Budget discussion
• Classification and Compensation Study discussion
• Consent agenda includes $6,960 quote for Millstream Park dugout roofs and approval of bills payable totaling $458,527.44

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on vacating interior easements at Northland Heights Lots 4 and 5, and on renewing interim use permits for residential rentals at four commercial-district properties. They will also discuss industrial building material requirements and landscape requirements for industrial zones.

• Vacation of interior easements at 1324 and 1328 Iris Lane (Northland Heights Lots 4 and 5, Block 6)
• Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental at 119 College Ave N (B-1 District)
• Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental at 119 1st Ave NE (B-2 District)
• Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental at 30 Birch St E
• Interim Use Permit renewal for residential rental at 104 1st Ave NW

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a conditional use permit and a variance for KAB Land LLC, approve the 2024 capital equipment budget, and decide on a design services agreement for East Park. They will also consider a lobbyist contract with Flaherty & Hood. The consent agenda includes approving bills payable totaling $537,636.96 and suspending a joint powers agreement with School District 742.

• Conditional Use Permit Request – KAB Land LLC
• Variance Request – KAB Land LLC
• 2024 Capital Equipment Budget
• East Park Final Design Services Agreement
• Lobbyist Contract with Flaherty & Hood

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve minutes and the July financial report, then hear liaison updates from staff and council. Old business includes softball leagues, Snowfest, Hollow Park, Dog Park, and Millstream Park. New business covers East Park and a Power Wheels Derby. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions listed beyond approvals.

• Approve July minutes and treasurer's report
• Discuss East Park development (balance $20,201)
• Discuss Power Wheels Derby
• Review old business: softball leagues, Snowfest, Hollow Park, Dog Park, Millstream Park
• Liaison reports from staff and councilmember

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 budget, the Elm Street alignment, and drainage issues on Baker Street. They will also schedule visioning and strategic planning sessions, prioritize potential grant projects, and consider a new lobbying contract for the County Road 2 sewer main extension. The agenda includes both discussion items and requests for direction.

• Discussion of 2024 budget
• Elm Street alignment discussion
• Baker Street drainage issue at 212 16th Ave. SE
• Grant prioritization for trail along College Ave/CR 121 and Industrial Park Phase 2
• Lobbying contract for CR 2 Sewer Main Extension (previous contract was $16,000)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss and potentially act on its 2024 budget, review the 2022 annual TIF reports, and receive updates on EDA priorities including a boutique hotel, downtown redevelopment, and Industrial Park growth. The meeting also includes approval of the June financial reports and consent agenda items.

• Review 2022 TIF reports for Millstream Shops and Lofts, Bayou Blues and Alley Flats, and Fortitude Senior Housing
• June financial reports show $20,054 surplus and $45,947 designated for economic development programs
• Discussion of 2024 budget
• Updates on EDA priorities: boutique hotel, downtown redevelopment, Industrial Park growth, gateway development
• CVB update with $20,325 lodging tax fund balance as of June 30

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and a variance request from KAB Land LLC for a special event facility at 28617 Jade Road. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority. The agenda also includes discussion of murals and landscape requirements for industrial zoned properties.

• Conditional Use Permit for Special Event Facility (wedding venue) at 28617 Jade Rd, 59.95 acres, RR zoning
• Variance request to allow gravel parking lots instead of required hard surface
• Proposed facility over 14,000 sq ft with outdoor ceremony space near berm
• Staff recommends conditions including vegetation screening, water/sewer extension, right-turn lane
• Discussion on murals and landscape requirements in industrial zoned properties

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau will consider accepting the June 2023 financial reports and discuss the 2024 budget proposal. The fund balance is $20,324.89, with lodging tax collections below budget due to seasonal patterns. The board will also receive updates on Mary Bruno's social media work and SHRPA marketing.

• June 2023 financial reports: fund balance $20,324.89
• Lodging tax collected $2,605 of $15,700 budgeted through June
• 2024 budget proposal: $17,000 total, including $9,000 for social media management
• T-shirt and ballcap sales at Minnesota Street Market: $25 each, $6.25 consignment fee
• Rodeway Inn caught up on lodging tax remittances in July

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Opie's Gold Heat n' Air to detach a 4.25-acre parcel at 7284 County Road 75 from the City of St. Cloud and incorporate it into St. Joseph Township, amending the Orderly Annexation Agreement. The board will make a recommendation on the joint resolution, which will then go to the St. Joseph City Council and Township Board for final action.

• Public hearing on annexation of parcel 82.44015.0145 (7284 County Road 75) into St. Joseph Township
• Amendment to Orderly Annexation Agreement to include the parcel in the orderly annexation area
• Parcel currently zoned C-5 Highway Commercial (St. Cloud); will follow Stearns County Urban Expansion zoning if incorporated
• Future annexation into St. Joseph City when utilities are available and at property owner's petition
• Resolution to be presented to City Council on Aug. 21 and Township Board on Aug. 28

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider rescinding its moratorium on the sale of cannabinoid products, aligning with state law and prior council direction. They will also act on consent items including a $10,712 purchase of bleachers, dugout benches, and a scoreboard for Millstream Park, a final payment for 2021 street improvements, and a grant agreement for East Park improvements. Additionally, the council will discuss the 2023 street improvements bid advertisement and the Xcel Energy franchise agreement.

• Ordinance 2023-005 rescinding the moratorium on cannabinoid product sales
• Purchase of bleachers, dugout benches, and scoreboard from BSN Sports for $10,712
• Final pay application and Change Order No. 4 for 2021 Street Improvements to C&L Excavating
• LCCMR Grant agreement for East Park Improvements
• Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2023 Street Improvements, Fir Street Extension

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to allow the sale of cannabinoid products. The council also approved equipment purchases for Millstream Park and authorized bids for the Fir Street extension.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-005 rescinding the moratorium on the sale of cannabinoid products (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-036 authorizing advertisement for bids for the Fir Street extension (unanimous)
• Approved $10,712 purchase of bleachers, dugout benches, and scoreboard from BSN Sports for Millstream Park (unanimous)
• Adopted LCCMR Grant agreement for East Park Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application 7 and Change Order No. 4 for 2021 Street Improvements to C&L Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 and 2023 2nd quarter financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 17th and July 25th, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved check numbers 60773-60832 and payroll EFT # 3095-3111 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met in a workshop setting to discuss several administrative and regulatory updates. No formal votes were recorded, but consensus was reached on lifting a moratorium on low-potency hemp products and adding penalty provisions to the food truck ordinance.

• Consensus reached to lift moratorium on low-potency hemp products
• Directed staff to amend food truck ordinance to include penalty provisions
• Consensus reached to include Stearns County Municipal League in 2024 memberships
• Tabled decision on charging non-profit organizations for city facility use until full council is present

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for July 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM has been canceled because a quorum was not reached. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for Rocktoberfest and consider an ordinance extending the moratorium on hemp-derived THC product sales to September 18, 2023. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills payable totaling $448,650.02, a liquor license for Tacoholics, and several financial and administrative items.

• Public hearing on special event permit for Rocktoberfest
• Ordinance 2023-004 extending THC moratorium to September 18, 2023
• Approve bills payable totaling $448,650.02
• Approve on-sale intoxicating license for Tacoholics for 2023-2024
• Authorize sale of 2017 Ford Police Interceptor on MinnBid

The City Council extended the moratorium on the sale of hemp-derived THC products to September 18, 2023. The council also approved a special event permit for Rocktoberfest and several financial and administrative items.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-004 extending hemp-derived THC product sales moratorium to Sept 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Rocktoberfest on Sept 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved On-Sale intoxicating license for Tacoholics (unanimous)
• Approved moving city purchasing credit card account to Magnifi Financial with $50,000 limit (unanimous)
• Approved adding Kensington Bank as an official city depository (unanimous)
• Approved $6,300.40 payment to C&L Excavating, Inc. for Morningside Loop Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with SEH for 2023 Street Improvements construction phase (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 2017 Ford Police Interceptor via MinnBid Auction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023, has been canceled because there is no business to conduct. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau will meet to review and adopt the agenda, receive updates on events (Town Ball, Joetown Rocks), and discuss the 2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Discussion of 2024 budget, including ideas for marketing, promo items, and grants
• Event recaps: Town Ball and Joetown Rocks
• Update on Mary's activities
• Potential SHRPA initiative discussion (from prior meeting notes)
• Promo items for July 4th parade (1,000 stickers) ordered

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 budget, specifically staffing and dues/memberships, and to consider a moratorium on cannabinoid businesses. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2024 budget discussion on staffing and dues/memberships
• Cannabinoid moratorium discussion

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Street Improvement Project assessments, hear the 2022 audit presentation, and consider a Series 2023A bond issue. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including bills payable totaling over $1 million, and consider agreements for the Millstream Arts Festival street closure and a special event permit for Rock 4 Alzheimer's at Bad Habit Brewing Company.

• Public hearing on 2023 Street Improvement Project assessments (total cost $3,295,800)
• 2022 Audit Presentation by BerganKDV
• Series 2023A Bond Issue
• Street Closure Request for Millstream Arts Festival
• Special Event Permit for Rock 4 Alzheimer's at Bad Habit Brewing Company

The Council approved final assessments and awarded the 2023 Street Improvements bid to Larson Excavating Contractors, Inc. To fund these improvements and equipment needs, the Council approved a $2.04 million General Obligation Bond issuance. Other actions included approving special event permits and a temporary workspace permit for Northern Natural Gas.

• Approved 2023 Street Improvement final assessments (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Street Improvements bid to Larson Excavating Contractors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2.04 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A financing plan (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Millstream Arts Festival on August 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Rock 4 Alzheimer's on September 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary workspace permit for Northern Natural Gas for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-029 (Local Option Sales Tax) and Resolution 2023-030 (Northland Heights easement vacation) (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to discuss old business like Movie in the Park and new business including a bike path and budget prioritization. The agenda includes a consent agenda to approve May minutes and liaison reports from staff and council. This is a regular meeting with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of bike path
• Budget prioritization discussion
• Movie in the Park update
• Approval of May minutes

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will discuss future expansion of the Industrial Park off County Road 133, including potential BDPI grant funding, and receive updates on the JR Mobile redevelopment site. The board will also review a project tracker covering various development activities. The meeting is primarily for discussion and informational purposes.

• Discussion on Industrial Park expansion and BDPI funding opportunities
• Update on JR Mobile site redevelopment
• Project tracker includes Granite City Gymnastics site plan approved, Goodin construction started, and Joetown Apts Phase 1 construction begun
• Downtown redevelopment: properties along Ash St converting from residential to commercial
• Boutique hotel discussions with developers

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider vacating interior drainage and utility easements between Lots 22 and 23 of Block 3 in the Northland Heights subdivision. The applicant, Lumber One Development Company, LLC, seeks to combine the two lots to build a single-family home. The City Engineer supports the vacation, and two neighboring property owners have expressed no objections. The Commission will also review and adopt the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on vacation of easements for Lots 22 and 23, Block 3, Northland Heights (1323 & 1327 Jasmine Lane)
• Resolution 2023-029 to vacate the west 5 feet of Lot 22 and east 5 feet of Lot 23, subject to final approval of a certified survey map
• Applicant: Lumber One Development Company, LLC
• Staff recommendation: Approve vacation of easements
• Neighbor comments received from Maureen Finken and Adam Rafferty supporting the consolidation

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is holding a regular meeting to review and adopt the agenda, discuss a Mary update, revisit priorities, and consider a flier for St. Joseph Townball. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review and adoption of meeting agenda
• Mary update under regular business
• Discussion of priorities under old business
• St. Joseph Townball flier under other business

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to approve routine consent items, including bills payable totaling $855,006.80, liquor licenses for 2023-2024, and resolutions supporting state bonding for the Community Center and County Road 2 Sewer Extension. They will also discuss a fire relief update, a pay equity study amendment, a Northern Natural Gas agreement, and set a public hearing for 2023 street improvement assessments.

• Approve bills payable totaling $855,006.80 (checks 60516-60597, EFT 3044-3059)
• Approve 2023-2024 liquor licenses (on/off-sale intoxicating, wine/strong beer, brewer taproom, etc.)
• Resolution 2023-026 supporting state bonding for Community Center and County Road 2 Sewer Extension
• Resolutions declaring costs and setting public hearing for 2023 Street Improvements assessments
• Consider Northern Natural Gas agreement

The Council approved resolutions to assess costs for the 2023 Street Improvement Project and scheduled a special assessment hearing. Other actions included approving a pay equity study amendment and a gas pipeline easement. The Council also increased the firefighter relief fund benefit level.

• Approved Resolution 2023-027 and 2023-028 for 2023 Street Improvements, totaling $3,295,800 (unanimous)
• Approved increase in firefighter relief fund benefit from $3,200 to $3,400 per year of service effective Jan 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to 2023 Pay Equity Study with David Drown & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Access Road Agreement and Pipeline Facility Easement with Northern Natural Gas (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-026 for state bonding requests for Community Center and County Road 2 Sewer Extension (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Intoxicating Liquor Licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 transfers and equity designations (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes and bills payable (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential land purchase, 2024 capital improvement projects, and funding requests for the state capital budget. The owner of the parking lot east of the water tower (PID 84.53735.0050) has asked if the city is interested in buying it; no price has been discussed. The council will also review whether the Community Center and CR2 Sewer Line remain the top priorities for 2024 state capital funding, with a June 16 deadline for submissions.

• Discussion on potential acquisition of parcel 84.53735.0050 (parking lot east of water tower)
• 2024 Capital Improvement Projects discussion
• 2024 Capital Project Funding Requests: Community Center and CR2 Sewer Line
• State capital budget requires at least 50% local match
• Community Picnic discussion

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes major projects like a skate park, East Park development, and Klinefelter Park accessibility upgrades. They will also consider naming the new East Park and fixing the infield at Millstream. The board will review the March financial report showing a fund balance of $298,177.

• 2024-2028 CIP includes $241,700 for skate park in 2024
• East Park development has $585,384 budgeted for 2023
• Klinefelter Park wheelchair access and $75,000 for 2027
• Millstream infield fix-up and $8,000 for concession roof
• Park fund undesignated balance $155,637 as of March 31

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider accepting the March 2023 financial reports, which show an undesignated surplus of $2,274 and a designated project balance of $45,147. The board will also receive a general business and development update, including project tracking and other ongoing items. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions listed beyond the financial report approval.

• March 2023 financial reports: undesignated surplus $2,274, designated project balance $45,147
• Revolving loan fund balance $409,068 as of March 31
• Lodging tax fund balance $16,003 as of March 31
• General business/development update (project tracker, other items)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on a special event permit for the Church of St. Joseph's Joetown Rocks event, consider a street closure request for the July 4th parade, and vote on a consent agenda that includes a design services agreement for 2023 street improvements and approval of off-site gambling applications. The council will also receive department reports and discuss miscellaneous business.

• Public hearing on special event permit for Church of St. Joseph, Joetown Rocks
• Street closure request from St. Joseph Lions Club for July 4th parade
• Supplemental agreement with SEH for design phase services for 2023 Street Improvements
• Resolution 2023-022 approving off-site gambling applications by St. Joseph Jaycees
• Consent agenda includes bills payable totaling $415,192.76

The City Council approved the 2023 Street Improvement Project plans and bids, setting the bid opening for June 8, 2023. The council also granted a special event permit for Joetown Rocks and a street closure for the July 4th parade.

• Approved Resolution 2023-025 to approve plans and order bids for 2023 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Joetown Rocks on July 3rd & 4th, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of MN Street from 31st Ave NW to 17th Ave for July 4th parade (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 1 minutes, bills payable, and March 2023 financial reports (4-0-1)
• Approved SEH Professional Services Agreement for 2023 Street Improvements design phase (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-022 for St. Joseph Jaycees off-site gambling applications (4-0-1)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider requests from Goodin Company for approval of storage yard surfacing material, a conditional use permit, and proof of parking. The council will also discuss a zoning amendment to allow wedding/event facilities in the Rural Residential District as a conditional use. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, bills payable totaling $178,960.71, and a gambling report.

• Goodin Company storage yard surfacing material approval
• Goodin Company conditional use permit and resolution 2023-021
• Goodin Company proof of parking approval
• Zoning amendment for wedding/event facility in Rural Residential District
• Bills payable totaling $178,960.71

The Council approved a zoning amendment allowing wedding/event facilities as a conditional use in the Rural Residential district. Several requests from Goodin Company regarding storage and parking were also approved. The Council rescheduled the June 19 meeting to June 27.

• Approved zoning amendment (Ordinance 2023-004) for Wedding/Event Facilities (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-022 for summary publication of Ordinance 2023-004 (unanimous)
• Approved Goodin Company storage yard surfacing material request (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-021 for Goodin Company outdoor storage conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Approved Goodin Company Proof of Parking Plan (unanimous)
• Approved strong beer/wine license for St. Joseph Baseball Team (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023 minutes and bills payable (unanimous)
• Moved June 19 City Council meeting to June 27 (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to approve the January minutes and the February financial report, hear updates from staff and council liaisons, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes planning for Movie in the Park and improvements at Hollow Park. New business covers an all-boards meeting and purchasing new equipment for Klinefelter Park. The agenda is largely routine, with financial reports and project updates.

• Approve January minutes and February treasurer's report; Park fund undesignated balance is $68,807
• Staff report: East Park construction schedule update from Nate Keller
• Old business: Movie in the Park planning and Hollow Park improvements
• New business: All Boards Meeting and Klinefelter Park equipment purchase
• Financial report shows $1,722 spent on East Park development (SEH, Inc.)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet to consider approving the January-February financial reports, a grant for Sal's Bar, and discuss TIF/abatement inquiries, the project list, a boutique hotel, and JR Mobile. The board will also hear general business and development updates. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes and financial reports.

• Approve minutes of March 21, 2023 and financial reports through February 28, 2023
• BFA Grant for Sal's Bar
• TIF/abatement inquiries
• Boutique hotel discussion
• JR Mobile update (demolition extension to April 30)

City Council

The Council approved plans for 2023 street improvements and the 2024 Elm Street East project. Special event permits were granted for La Playette Bar and Sal's Bar & Grill. The Council also approved several consent items, including park equipment and grant acceptances.

• Approved 2023 Street Improvements Resolution 2023-019 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Elm Street East Improvements Resolution 2023-020 (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter for Nagell Appraisal Inc. benefit analysis (unanimous)
• Approved La Playette Bar special event permit for Aug 25, 2023, with music until 11:00PM (unanimous)
• Approved Sal's Bar & Grill special event permit for June 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $36,783.23 for Hollow Park playground equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $5,040.00 for Millstream Park east field work (unanimous)
• Accepted MN Twins Youth Coaching ($2,000) and Fields for Kids ($8,000) grants (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations on a conditional use permit for Goodin's outdoor storage yard, including a request to use recycled asphalt millings for surfacing and a proof-of-parking plan that reduces required parking from 230 to 76 spaces. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment to allow wedding/event venues in the Rural Residential District and discuss building material ordinances.

• Conditional Use Permit for Goodin outdoor storage on 3 acres, with 8-foot slotted chain link fence and screening
• Request to use Dust Free Bituminous Millings (recycled asphalt) for storage yard surfacing
• Proof-of-parking plan: 76 proposed stalls vs. 230 required, with future expansion areas
• Zoning amendment for wedding/event venue in Rural Residential District
• Discussion of building material ordinances

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is meeting to review regular business, including an update from Mary, and to discuss old business priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Mary update on upcoming events: Stearns History Museum event at Rolling Ridge on May 18th, Wobegon Marathon May 6th, Town Ball tour July 5th
• Discussion on city gateway signs (project deferred, funds still budgeted)
• Discussion on downtown informational kiosk for events
• Potential pilot event for St. Joe businesses in June (8th or 15th), budget estimate requested
• Suggestion for 'Get to Know the CVB' meet and greet and trademarking 'Joetown'

City Council

The Council approved a feasibility report for 2023 and 2024 street improvements estimated at $3,133,900. They also adopted a new police body camera policy and a labor agreement with AFSCME Council 65. Additionally, the city approved several equipment purchases and a contract for park dugouts.

• Approved 2023-2024 street improvements estimated at $3,133,900 (Unanimous)
• Approved Police Body Camera Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved AFSCME Council 65 labor agreement and MOU (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1014 (Excessive Nuisance Calls) and amended Ordinance 505 (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,160 contract with Simmons Construction for Millstream Park dugouts (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,272 purchase of a new Holland skid loader (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,395 purchase of a new John Deere mower (Unanimous)
• Approved 3.2 On-Sale Liquor License for St. Joseph Baseball team (Unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a special meeting to consider approving Resolution 2023-014, which accepts a feasibility report for 2023/2024 street improvements and calls for a public hearing. The work includes resurfacing, sewer, and stormwater projects across several neighborhoods, with an estimated total cost of $3,133,900. Following the special meeting, the council will hold a work session to discuss YMCA/City community center collaboration, outreach to ethnic communities, and other administrative items.

• Resolution 2023-014 accepting feasibility report and calling for April 17, 2023 public hearing on street improvements
• Estimated $3,133,900 total cost for 2023 street and 2024 Elm Street improvements
• Street resurfacing in Northland Plat 4 and 5, Loso's 2nd, 4th, 5th Additions, and St. Joseph subdivisions
• Sanitary sewer and alley reconstruction at Block 11 in St. Joseph subdivision
• Storm sewer and pavement reconstruction on 13th Ave NE and Iris Ln in Northland Heights

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a resolution to accept a feasibility report and schedule a public hearing for 2023 street and 2024 Elm Street improvements, with an estimated total cost of $3,133,900. Following the special meeting, a work session will cover YMCA/City community center collaboration, outreach to ethnic communities, and other administrative topics.

• Resolution 2023-014 accepting feasibility report and calling April 17, 2023 public hearing for street improvements
• Estimated $3,133,900 cost for 2023 street and 2024 Elm Street improvements
• Street resurfacing in Northland Plat 4 and 5, Loso's 2nd, 4th, 5th Additions, and St. Joseph subdivisions
• Storm sewer and pavement reconstruction on 13th Ave NE and Iris Ln in Northland Heights
• Work session discussion on YMCA/City community center collaboration and cost estimates

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority meets to discuss and provide input on several items, with no formal actions requested. Topics include a CSBSJU student project to study the Revolving Loan Fund program's impact, a review of the RLF policy (with no changes proposed), and updates on a boutique hotel and JR Mobile demolition. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) policy, including interest rate language, with no changes proposed
• CSBSJU student project to conduct an impact study on city programs, focusing on the Revolving Loan Program
• Update on boutique hotel development interest from multiple developers
• JR Mobile demolition extension granted until end of April
• Approval of February 21st, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to building material ordinances, particularly the metal percentage requirement in the B-1 downtown district, and to continue discussions on a possible ordinance regulating outdoor wood boilers. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other routine business.

• Discussion of building material requirements in B-1, B-2, and I-1 zoning districts, including the 15% metal facade limit in B-1
• Continued discussion on outdoor wood boiler ordinance, including possible EPA standards and grandfathering
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor's Bureau is meeting to discuss updates on tourism initiatives, follow up on the strategic plan, and review the January-February 2023 financial reports. The board will consider accepting the financial reports, which show a fund balance of $16,827.13. The agenda includes regular business and old business items, with no other business listed.

• Financial report: fund balance $16,827.13 as of Feb 28, 2023
• Lodging tax collected $391.83 through Jan 2023, budgeted $15,700
• Mary Bruno monthly stipend $750 for social media
• T-shirts and ballcaps sold at Minnesota Street Market for $25 each
• Strategic plan follow-up from February meeting

City Council

A quorum of the St. Joseph City Council is meeting with state representatives and a senator in St. Paul for City Day on the Hill. The agenda lists only the meetings with legislators and locations; no specific topics or decisions are stated.

• Meeting with Representatives Lisa Demuth and Bernie Perryman at 1:00 PM
• Meeting with Senator Aric Putnam at 1:30 PM

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider several land-use and enforcement items, including easement vacations and a preliminary/final plat for the Northland Business Center Third Addition, an extension for demolition of a property at 13 2nd Ave NW, and a resolution adopting an enforcement approach for nuisance violations. The council will also discuss rental fees for city facilities for non-profits and approve routine consent agenda items, including bills payable totaling $234,242.02 and the hire of two firefighters.

• Consideration of easement vacation requests and approval of Northland Business Center Third Addition preliminary and final plat
• Consideration of extension for demolition of property at 13 2nd Ave NW
• Resolution 2023-012 adopting enforcement approach on nuisance violations
• Discussion on rental fees for city facilities for non-profit organizations
• Consent agenda: approve bills payable totaling $234,242.02 and hire firefighters Jeremy Welters and Joshua Wilkins

The Council approved a resolution to address large crowd gatherings and nuisance violations, including potential rental license suspensions. They also approved platting for the Northland Business Center Third Addition and modified a sales tax initiative request.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-012 regarding nuisance violation enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-009, 2023-010, and 2023-011 for Northland Business Center easements and platting (unanimous)
• Approved demolition extension for 13 2nd Ave NW to April 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Removed $15.5M public safety facility and $5M regional trail connections from sales tax initiative (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Jeremy Welters and Joshua Wilkins as firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-008 extending variance approval for Mn Home Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2022 minutes and bills payable (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to review public safety concerns from large gatherings, discuss the YMCA Community Center's operations and projected costs, and consider rental fees for non-profit organizations. These are discussion items to set direction, not final decisions.

• Review public safety concerns from large public gatherings
• Review YMCA Community Center operations and projected costs to the city
• Discussion to set direction for operational agreement with YMCA
• Rental fees for city facilities for non-profit organizations

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve the agenda and consent agenda, hear liaison reports, and discuss old business including selecting a movie for Movie in the Park and Snowfest. New business includes reviewing types of equipment in each park and planning summer activities. The agenda is routine with no major decisions expected.

• Select a movie for Movie in the Park and discuss sponsor suggestions
• Review equipment types in each park
• Plan summer activities in the parks
• Approve January minutes and treasurer's report

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider a $2,000 Business Facade Architectural Design Grant for Shannon Wiger's property at 103 1st Ave NW, which is being converted from residential to office space. The board will also discuss economic development goals from the Comprehensive Plan, receive updates on a boutique hotel project and JR Mobile, and handle routine consent agenda items.

• BFA grant request for $2,000 for railings and lighting at 103 1st Ave NW
• Annual review of Economic Development Goals from Comprehensive Plan
• Update on boutique hotel development
• Update on JR Mobile property
• Approve minutes of January 17, 2023 meeting

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider appointing David Murphy as city administrator and approving his contract, as well as approving a labor contract with AFSCME and an accounting service contract with ABDO. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring a police officer, awarding a basketball court construction bid, and accepting donations. An ordinance to increase the allowable off-sale amount for micro-distilleries will be considered.

• Appoint David Murphy as City Administrator and approve contract
• Approve AFSCME labor contract
• Approve accounting service contract with ABDO
• Adopt Ordinance 2023-001 increasing micro-distillery off-sale limit from 375 ml to 750 ml per customer per day
• Award Centennial Park basketball court bid to Simmons Construction for $31,100 and striping to ATE Recreation for $3,600

The City Council appointed David Murphy as City Administrator and approved several contracts, including an accounting service agreement with ABDO. The council also updated a micro-distillery ordinance to align with state law and filled vacancies on the Park and Human Rights Advisory boards.

• Appointed David Murphy as City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved accounting service contract with ABDO for approximately $20,000 (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2023-001 increasing micro-distillery off-sale limit to 750 ml per customer per day (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jeff Buersken to Park Board and Tamara Hennes-Vix to Human Rights Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Awarded $31,100 bid to Simmons Construction and $3,600 bid to ATE Recreation for Centennial Park basketball court (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Madison Honer as Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jon Hazen to Joint Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-005 for Optimist Club of St Cloud to conduct off-site gambling at Bad Habit Brewing Co. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will conduct five public hearings regarding the Northland Business Center, including vacating drainage and utility easements and approving a preliminary plat for the Third Addition. The commission will also nominate a Chair, Vice Chair, and a member for the Joint Planning Board. Additionally, the agenda includes a discussion on outdoor wood boilers and the approval of minutes from November 14, 2022.

• Public Hearing #1: Vacating easements within Outlot E of Northland Business Center plat
• Public Hearing #2: Vacating easements within lot 003, block 003 of Northland Business Center plat
• Public Hearing #3: Vacating interior easements within lot 004, block 003 of Northland Business Center plat
• Public Hearing #4: Vacating interior easements within lot 001, block 001 of Northland Business Center Second Addition plat
• Public Hearing #5: Preliminary Plat of Northland Business Center Third Addition

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider adopting a body camera policy and discuss the impact of large private gatherings on public safety, possibly authorizing research on regulatory options. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills payable, and licenses, plus a $160,200 cellular water meter purchase.

• Approve cellular water meter purchase and installation not to exceed $160,200
• Approve Instrument of Release for Bad Habit Brewing loan
• Approve liquor licenses for Obbink Distillery
• Approve Resolution 2023-004 for St. Joseph Lions off-site gambling at Sal's Bar and Grill
• Adopt Declaration of Intent to reimburse 2023 street improvement costs

The City Council approved a $16,000 contract for lobbying services and authorized staff to research regulatory options for large private gatherings. A series of consent items including water meter purchases and liquor licenses were also approved. The Police Body Camera Policy was not approved pending legal review and further consultation.

• Approved $16,000 contract with DeLaForest Consulting for lobbying services (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to research regulatory approach options for large private gatherings (unanimous)
• Approved cellular water meter purchase and installation not to exceed $160,200 (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale/special Sunday micro-distiller cocktail room and off-sale licenses for Obbink Distilling (unanimous)
• Approved Instrument of Release for loan to Bad Habit Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-004 for St. Joseph Lions off-site gambling at Sal’s Bar and Grill (unanimous)
• Adopted Declaration of Intent to reimburse 2023 street improvement costs (unanimous)
• Tabled Police Body Camera Policy for City Attorney review and stakeholder meeting

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would support the authority to impose a local sales tax to fund certain capital improvements in the city. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Resolution supporting authority to impose local sales tax for capital improvements

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to select finalists for the city administrator position, discuss funding and timing for 24th Avenue construction, review citizen appointment protocols, and set legislative priorities, including a local option sales tax and state bonding requests.

• Selection of city administrator finalists and interview format
• Update on 24th Avenue funding options and construction timing
• Discussion of local option sales tax options and timeline
• Legislative priority: seek exemption for onsite renewable energy source guideline (Mn Statue 16B.32)
• Support Foley's bonding effort for wastewater regionalization; reintroduce HF2963/SF2593 for sewer improvements (updated cost $7.5M)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the consent agenda (including December minutes and financial report), and hear liaison reports. They will discuss old business like Snowfest and the Bernick's Grant, and new business for Millstream, Centennial, Klinefelter, and Northland parks. The financial report shows an undesignated balance of $79,405 in the Park fund.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approve December minutes and financial report
• East Park Trail Options update from Nate Keller
• Snowfest update and Bernick's Grant discussion
• Discussion of Millstream, Centennial, Klinefelter, and Northland parks

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold its first meeting of 2023, including the swearing-in of Mayor Rick Schultz and Councilmember Kevin Kluesner, and the nomination of an acting mayor. The council will consider the consent agenda, which includes approving bills payable totaling $366,471.33, a stray dog agreement with Tri-County Humane Society, and a joint powers agreement. They will also receive a Granite Table presentation and hear department reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve bills payable totaling $366,471.33
• Approve agreement with Tri-County Humane Society for stray/abandoned dogs
• Approve Resolution 2023-002 State of MN Joint Powers Agreement
• Nominate and appoint Acting Mayor for 2023
• Approve 2023 Annual Designations and Appointments

The City Council appointed an Acting Mayor and approved annual board appointments and designations for 2023. The council also approved a consent agenda including bills, minutes, and a stray dog boarding agreement.

• Appointed Kevin Kluesner as Acting Mayor for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Appointments and Designations for 2023 (2-1)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Check Numbers 059903-059954 and EFT #002109-002116 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tri-County Humane Society for stray and abandoned dogs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-002 regarding State of MN Joint Powers Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-001 accepting donations (unanimous)
• Tabled Granite Table presentation for a future meeting

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is meeting to discuss regular business items including the Winterwalk event, an update from Mary, meeting rules and expectations, and a Central MN Arts Board grant opportunity. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Winterwalk event
• Update from Mary
• Review of meeting rules and expectations
• Central MN Arts Board grant opportunity

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will meet to nominate a 2023 chair and vice chair, and to discuss whether to adopt an ordinance regulating outdoor wood boilers and stoves. Currently, the city only requires a building permit, with no specific ordinance in place. Staff recommends reviewing sample ordinances and preparing a draft for the February meeting. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment.

• Discussion on adopting an ordinance for outdoor wood boilers and stoves, possibly prohibiting or restricting them
• Nomination of 2023 chair and vice chair
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022
• Public comment period

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to swear in elected officials, approve the consent agenda including bills payable totaling $274,136.88, and make annual appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing in of Mayor Rick Schultz and Councilmembers Kevin Kluesner and Adam Scepaniak
• Approve bills payable totaling $274,136.88, including checks and EFTs
• Approve agreement with Tri-County Humane Society for stray dog boarding
• Nominate and appoint Acting Mayor for 2023
• Approve 2023 Annual Designations and Appointments