St. Joseph public meetings in 2024

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The December 17, 2024 meeting of the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The city council will consider a stand-alone item on lobbying efforts for a sewer extension project. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, donations, financial report, liability insurance waiver, payment application for 2023 Street Improvements, transfers, and a supplemental letter agreement. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Lobbying efforts for sewer extension project
• Payment Application No. 5 for 2023 Street Improvements
• League of MN Cities Liability Insurance Waiver
• Supplemental Letter Agreement
• Transfers

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau will meet to review November financial reports showing a fund balance of $25,711 and lodging tax revenue of $10,629 against a $15,700 budget. Old business includes a recap of the Shop Small Crawl, discussion of billboard pricing, and a proposal to use $2,545 in leftover funds to continue billboard advertising year-round. New business covers upcoming events like Winterwalk, and other business includes development updates.

• Consideration of November 2024 financial report showing $25,711 fund balance and $10,629 lodging tax collected
• Discussion of using $2,545 in excess Shop Small Crawl funds for year-round billboard advertisements
• Billboard pricing options presented: $125–$310 per week for rotating screens in St. Cloud, $100–$180 per week for single location in St. Joseph
• Report that Explore MN grant request was denied because CVBs tied to municipal government are ineligible; discussion of potential 501(c)(3) status and impact on lodging tax

Planning Commission

The scheduled December 9, 2024 meeting of the St. Joseph Planning Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 truth-in-taxation statement and then vote to adopt the 2025 budget. It will also hold a public hearing and adopt the 2025 fee schedule. Other business includes approval of annual license renewals, payment applications for street and park improvements, and a contract renewal with Kinetic.

• Truth-in-taxation hearing and adoption of 2025 budget
• 2025 fee schedule public hearing and adoption
• Approval of tobacco, amusement device, and 3.2 liquor license renewals for 2025
• Payment application No. 4 for 2022 Street Improvements
• Kinetic contract renewal

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review cannabis business retail registration. The body will also discuss street improvements planned for 2025.

• Cannabis business retail registration
• 2025 street improvements

Park Board

The board will approve October minutes and the financial report, which shows an undesignated Park fund balance of $111,530. Old business includes updates on pickleball courts (base layer and posts in, fencing this fall, painting spring) and the dog park shelter ($7,000 previously approved, awaiting Public Works scheduling). New business covers planning for Snowfest on January 25, 2025, featuring sledding, skating, and a game crawl.

• Pickleball courts: base layer and posts installed, fencing expected this fall, painting in spring
• Dog park shelter: $7,000 approved, Public Works working on scheduling the project
• Snowfest scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 11am-1pm and 3-6pm
• Financial report accepted: Park fund undesignated balance $111,530
• Rivers Bend Park: LCCMR grant reimbursement approved, DNR grant request to be submitted

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph EDA will decide on a $2,000 Business Façade Grant request from Scherer Trucking to update their shop exterior. The board will also review October financial reports showing a $52,692 fund balance, and receive updates on active development projects. Consent agenda includes approval of September minutes and the September financial report.

• Business Façade Grant request for Scherer Trucking up to $2,000
• October financial reports show EDA fund balance of $52,692
• Development tracker includes active construction projects (Hansen, Braegelmann, Floor to Ceiling, etc.)
• Three revolving loans outstanding: Krewe/Flour to Flower, St. Joseph Food Co-Op, Jupiter Moon Ice Cream
• Three previously approved façade grants not yet paid: Quonset Building, Angela Larcom, American Legion

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, donations, financial report, appointment of fire department officers for 2025-2026, and a Millstream Villages PUD Amendment. A presentation from RSVP is scheduled. Public comments are limited to three speakers on non-agenda items.

• Millstream Villages PUD Amendment
• Fire Department 2025-2026 Officers appointment
• Donations acceptance
• Financial report approval
• Bills payable approval

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau will meet to discuss upcoming items and events, specifically Winterwalk information. The body will also review old business regarding events and receive miscellaneous development updates.

• Discussion of Winterwalk information
• Review of events (Old Business)
• Miscellaneous development updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Planned Unit Development amendment for Millstream Villages CIC (Renslow). They will also consider approval of the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes and receive general development updates. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Planned Unit Development amendment for Millstream Villages CIC (Renslow)
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council, St. Joseph Township, and St. Wendel Township are meeting to review the 2025 Fire Department budget and a 5-year capital equipment plan. The proposal includes operational budget increases and a plan to begin the bidding process for a new ladder truck.

• Proposed 2025 budget contributions: City of St. Joseph $282,895, St. Joseph Township $88,236, and St. Wendel Township $106,334
• Proposed $24,000 buy-down of equity in the pumper/tanker debt fund
• Proposed salary increases for the Fire Chief ($4,000) and Assistant Chief ($2,000)
• Proposed increase of fire call/drill pay stipends from $17/hour to $20/hour
• 2025 capital purchases including fire hall roof replacement, 8 air packs, and turnout gear

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet on November 12, 2024, at 4:30 PM to canvass the results of the November 5, 2024, municipal general election. The council is expected to adopt Resolution 2024-068, declaring Adam Scepaniak as Mayor and Kelly Beniek and Adam Schnettler as City Council members. The agenda includes only this substantive item along with call to order and adjournment.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-068 canvassing election returns and declaring Adam Scepaniak (1,415 votes) as Mayor, Kelly Beniek (1,870 votes) and Adam Schnettler (1,329 votes) as City Council members

Joint Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board holds public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for IDigital Outdoor LLC to replace an existing billboard on CSAH 75 with a digital sign, and a lot split by Joe and Teresa Johnson that would rearrange parcels off Collegeville Rd into four tracts. The board may vote to approve resolutions with findings of fact for both requests.

• Conditional Use Permit for IDigital Outdoor LLC to replace an existing 504 SF billboard with a 289 SF digital sign, up to 28.92 feet high, on parcel 31.21191.0010 north of CSAH 75
• Lot split by Joe and Teresa Johnson on parcels 31.20653.0000 and 31.20653.0010 off Collegeville Rd, creating four tracts (A: 11.5 ac, B: 4.4 ac, C: 10 ac, D: 45.1 ac) with a restriction prohibiting additional residential development on Tract B
• Both items include public hearings and proposed resolutions (JPB2024-002 and JPB2024-003) for approval

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consent agenda, which includes items such as minutes, bills payable, payment applications, a temporary on-sale liquor license, a supplemental letter agreement, and a GSDC proposal. Public comments are limited to items not on the agenda, with up to three speakers for three minutes each. The meeting also includes department reports and mayor/council updates.

• Temporary on-sale liquor license
• Two payment applications (No. 1 and No. 2) with no dollar amounts specified
• Supplemental letter agreement
• GSDC proposal

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes discussions on a memorial bench request, Snowfest, and the hiring of a new Recreation Coordinator.

• Review of September financial reports showing an undesignated balance of $112,806
• Discussion of a memorial bench request
• Discussion regarding Snowfest
• Discussion regarding a new Recreation Coordinator
• Updates on soccer goals, pickleball courts, and the baseball field

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including ordinance amendments and a franchise ordinance for Stearns Electric. The body will also review a conditional use permit extension and fire department bylaws.

• Stearns Electric Franchise Ordinance and Publication
• Conditional Use Permit Extension for KAB Land LLC
• St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association Bylaws Amendment
• Purchase of brush mower attachment
• General ordinance amendments

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 fee schedule and a municipal dispensary agreement. Members will also review a contract renewal for Kinetic and a Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) grant.

• 2025 Fee Schedule
• Municipal Dispensary Agreement
• Kinetic Contract Renewal
• Business Development Public Infrastructure (BDPI) Grant
• Short-Term Rentals

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will receive updates on potential business subsidies and the boutique hotel project, review September financial reports showing a $56,974 EDA fund balance, and hear general business updates. The board will then tour the Goodin Company facility at 726 21st Ave NE.

• Update on projects with potential Business Subsidies
• Boutique Hotel update
• September financial report: EDA fund balance $56,974, with $51,947 designated for programs
• Discussion of lodging tax shortfall due to CSAH 75 bridge closure affecting Rodeway Inn
• Board tour of Goodin Company facility at 726 21st Ave NE

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor's Bureau will meet to discuss old and new business, including upcoming events and the CVB's purpose. Key items include a financial report showing a fund balance of $24,695.68 and a proposed kickstart of a free little food shelf. The board will also consider an Explore MN Grant and the Shop Small Crawl budget.

• Review of September 2024 financial reports showing $24,695.68 fund balance
• Discussion of a free little food shelf kickstart at the food shelf (tentative Oct. 14 at 10 AM)
• Shop Small Crawl budget of $1,200 and potential use of SHRPA funds
• Explore MN Grant discussion for potential tourism funding
• Lodging tax revenue $7,247 collected vs. $15,700 budgeted; Rodeway Inn behind on remittances

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a concept plan from Square One Solutions for a Planned Unit Development on a Rural Residential parcel north of River's Bend Park, proposing mini-storage buildings and a retained residential home. The commission will also hear public comment from Cory Ehlert on two development ideas: a rural residential subdivision south of Kennedy School and an extension of his River's Bend development on Lanagan Way. Old business includes discussions on cannabis zoning and an extension request for a wedding/event venue conditional use permit. The commission will also consider approval of the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Square One Solutions PUD concept plan for mini-storage buildings on a 13.5-acre Rural Residential parcel, conflicting with the Comprehensive Plan's high-density residential guidance
• Cory Ehlert public comment: proposal for a rural residential subdivision (septic/well systems) south of Kennedy School and north of River's Bend Park
• Second Ehlert proposal: extending his River's Bend development on Lanagan Way with standard utility extensions and potential Jade Road connection requirements
• Discussion of cannabis zoning regulations as part of old business
• Extension request for a wedding/event venue conditional use permit off Jade Road

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent accounts, consider revoking rental licenses for 109 College Ave N and 409 College Ave N, and discuss a municipal dispensary agreement. The consent agenda includes purchases for soccer goals, fencing at Memorial Park baseball field, and payment applications for street and pickleball court improvements.

• Public Hearing on Delinquent Accounts Assessed
• Revocation of Rental Licenses for 109 College Ave N and 409 College Ave N
• Municipal Dispensary Agreement
• Purchase of Soccer Goals
• Payment Application No. 4 – 2023 Street Improvements

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to review August financial reports and discuss requests for Memorial Park baseball fields. The board will also consider estimates for new soccer goals and a bench memorial request.

• Baseball field requests: $300,000 for LED lights, $30,000 for a bleacher roof, and $7,000 for dugout safety fencing
• Soccer goal estimates ranging from $6,000 to $7,500
• August financial report showing an undesignated park fund balance of $108,326
• Discussion of a bench memorial request
• Review of Rivers Bend Park project grant reimbursements

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will decide on a façade grant request from the American Legion. The board will also vote on accepting the August 2024 financial reports and receive general business updates from staff.

• Façade grant request – American Legion (amount not specified in agenda)
• Acceptance of August 2024 financial reports showing EDA fund balance of $67,326
• General business updates from Community Development Director

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to consider the 2025 preliminary budget and levy, along with several land-use items. They will vote on conditional use permit extensions for Summit Commons LLC and a new permit for Interstate Bearings. Ordinance amendments regarding honeybees and short-term rentals are also on the agenda. Other actions include a street closure for Rocktoberfest and a new steel roof for the public works facility.

• 2025 preliminary budget and levy discussion
• Conditional use permit extension for Summit Commons LLC
• Conditional use permit for Interstate Bearings
• Ordinance amendments for honeybees and short-term rentals
• New steel roof on public works facility

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review facility rentals and the 2025 budget. The body will also discuss street improvements planned for 2025.

• Facility rentals
• 2025 Street Improvements
• 2025 Budget

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

This meeting of the St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau includes old business on events, new business on upcoming items, and other business on miscellaneous development updates. Attached notes from the August 12 meeting cover the 2025 budget, park and rec events, and fall event planning.

• Review of 2025 budget including $10,000 request for Joetown Blocks to EDA and Explore MN grant consideration
• Park and rec updates: splash pad event, Paint and Sip, softball tournament, Halloween dodgeball, Como Zoo trip
• Fall events planning: Rock for Alzheimer's, Shop Small Crawl (no shuttle), LA Jam, Millstream Arts Festival
• Miscellaneous development updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for Interstate Bearings, a proposed short-term rental ordinance, and a honeybee ordinance. They will also consider an extension of a conditional use permit for Summit Commons LLC for outdoor storage near the Wobegon Trail, and a parking proposal from Premier Stone.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Interstate Bearings
• Public hearing on proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
• Public hearing on proposed Honeybee Ordinance
• Conditional Use Permit extension request for Summit Commons LLC outdoor storage (south of Wobegon Trail)
• Proof of Parking Proposal from Premier Stone

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda that includes a payment application for the 2024 Pickleball Court Improvements and a CMHP Grant Agreement. Other routine items such as minutes, bills payable, and gambling reports will also be considered.

• Payment Application 1 for the 2024 Pickleball Court Improvements
• CMHP Grant Agreement (no details provided in agenda)
• Approval of bills payable (amounts not specified)
• Gambling reports update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve June minutes and July financial reports. Old business includes discussion of a memorial plaque at Jacob's Rock and new soccer goals for Millstream Park. New business includes a 7:00 PM site visit to a baseball field with Pat Schneider.

• Discussion of a memorial plaque request at Jacob's Rock (contacting Wendy Klinefelter for WetTerling plaque)
• Soccer goals for Millstream Park awaiting quotes; fence estimate scheduled
• Baseball field site visit at 7:00 PM with Pat Schneider
• Approval of July 2024 financial report: Park fund balance $399,392, undesignated $104,749
• Rivers Bend Park Phase I spending $81,315 YTD (from trial balance)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will approve the June minutes and financial report, then discuss old business including the Jacob's Rock plaque request (from the Wetterling family) and soccer goals for Millstream Park. New business is a 7:00 PM site visit to the baseball field with Pat Schneider. The board will also consider accepting the July financial reports showing a park fund undesignated balance of $104,749.

• Approve June minutes and financial report (consent agenda)
• Discuss Jacob's Rock plaque request from Wetterling family
• Update on rusted soccer goals for Millstream Park
• Site visit to baseball field with Pat Schneider at 7:00 PM
• Accept July financial reports showing $104,749 undesignated balance

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph EDA will decide on a $2,500 demolition grant for the Feedmill property, approve the CVB's 2025 budget request of $10,000 for Joetown Blocks, and authorize a grant agreement with Central MN Housing Partnership to pursue a Small Cities Development Program grant for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. The board will also receive general business updates on local development projects.

• Demolition grant up to $2,500 for cleanup of collapsed roof and grain elevator at 454 1st Ave NE
• CVB 2025 budget request of $10,000 in EDA funds to support annual Joetown Blocks event
• Grant agreement with Central MN Housing Partnership: $1,750 preliminary proposal fee, $1,750 application fee, up to $8,000 for implementation
• Discussion on target areas for housing rehabilitation: primary area near Resurrection Church and Feedmill, secondary area northwest part of community
• General business updates including Synergy Site and Hansen and Company groundbreakings

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the business subsidy policy, consider issuing general obligation bonds, and discuss an interim use permit request. The council will also enter a closed session to consider counteroffers for acquiring portions of four properties owned by Ryan Parsons, Bill Arndt, and WG Properties. Consent items include a squad vehicle purchase, bills payable, donations, financial report, a declaration of intent for cost reimbursement, and issuance of a tobacco license.

• Public hearing on Business Subsidy Policy Update
• Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A (presented by Northland Securities)
• Interim use permit request
• American Legion building material request
• Closed session to consider counteroffers for acquisition of PID 84.53300.0268 (Parsons), PID 84.53546.0005 (Arndt), and PIDs 84.53360.0003/0004 (WG Properties)

The St. Joseph City Council approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A, to finance street improvements, and adopted an updated Business Subsidy Policy after a public hearing. The council also approved an interim use permit for Knife River's portable crushing operation, a building material request from the American Legion, and a 15-year deferment of a street assessment for the Rassier Family Trust property. All decisions were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-053 for issuance and sale of GO Bonds, Series 2024A (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Business Subsidy Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Finding of Fact Resolution 2024-054 for Knife River interim use permit (unanimous)
• Approved American Legion building material request for steel siding (unanimous)
• Deferred 2024 street assessment for PID 84.53300.0302 for 15 years at 0% interest, interest accruing from year 16 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including squad purchase, bills payable, donations, finance report, reimbursement declaration, and tobacco license (unanimous)

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The Convention and Visitor's Bureau is meeting to adopt and recommend the 2025 budget. The body is discussing a projected revenue decrease to approximately $11,000 due to bridge work and impacts on the Rodeway Inn.

• 2025 Budget adoption and recommendation
• Proposed 2025 budget estimate of $11,000
• Discussion of moving the CVB page to the City website to reduce costs
• Joetown Blocks 2024 financial report: $10,028 in expenses and $3,140 in revenue
• Proposed $10,000 request from the EDA for next year's Joetown Blocks event

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Knife River Corporation's request for a five-year interim use permit to operate a portable asphalt/concrete crushing operation off Fir St E with stockpiles. They will also consider approving the American Legion's proposal to use steel siding on the western side of their building, which requires a variance from downtown design standards. Old business includes discussion on draft ordinances for short-term rentals and honeybee keeping.

• Public hearing on Knife River Interim Use Permit for portable crushing operation (5-year term, 7AM-7PM Mon-Sat)
• Building material request from American Legion for steel siding on western façade (requires approval due to design standards)
• Discussion of short-term rental draft ordinance (licensing requirements)
• Discussion of honeybee draft ordinance (allowing hives in residential areas)
• General development updates: House of Hern, wedding venue CUP, Braegelmann project, Hansen & Companies, CO RD 133 roundabout delay

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on special assessments for the 2024 Street Improvements and Elm Street East Improvements projects. The consent agenda includes an appointment of Milton Hodge to the Park Board, a sergeant promotion, 2024 pickleball court improvements, Rivers Bend Park trail and canoe access improvements, and approval of Resolution 2024-051 amending the Elm Street East Extension project. Also on the agenda are a special event permit for Rock 4 Alzheimers and an update on County Road 121 crosswalk improvements.

• Public hearing on special assessments for 2024 Street Improvements & 2024 Elm St East Improvements
• Appointment of Milton Hodge to Park Board
• Sergeant promotion
• 2024 Pickleball Court Improvements
• Approval of Resolution 2024-051 amending Resolution 2023-020 for Elm Street East Extension project

City Council

City officials and representatives from CentraCare will discuss a partnership to build a third University of Minnesota Medical School in St. Cloud. The school is planned to enroll 24 medical students per year starting in fall 2025. Participating cities will also provide general community updates.

• Presentation on the Rural Health Care Initiative regarding a new medical school in St. Cloud

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting in a special session to consider a resolution governing the counting of write-in votes. This is a procedural item related to election administration.

• Resolution governing write-in vote counting

The St. Joseph City Council met in special session and approved Resolution 2024-047, which governs the counting of write-in votes. The motion was made by Councilmember Kluesner, seconded by Scepaniak, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved Resolution 2024-047 governing write-in vote counting (unanimous)

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph EDA will hear a recap of the 2024 Joetown Blocks event (actual expenses $10,028 vs. $9,000 budget; revenue $3,140) and discuss a 2025 budget request. They will also discuss the 2025 budget generally and consider a Central MN Housing Partnership grant idea. The board will vote on accepting June financial reports showing an EDA fund balance of $67,399.84.

• Joetown Blocks 2024 recap: $10,028 in expenses (budget $9,000), $3,140 revenue, $2,112 carried over to 2025
• Discussion of 2025 EDA budget and possible Central MN Housing Partnership grant
• Consideration of June 2024 financial reports: EDA fund balance $67,399.84
• Review of three revolving loans (Krewe & Flour to Flower Bakery, St. Joseph Food Co-Op, Jupiter Moon Ice Cream)
• Outstanding façade grants totaling $2,000 each for four properties

City Council

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss the legislative update, the 2025 budget (including memberships/dues, capital equipment, and council salaries), proposed ordinance updates for short-term rentals and honeybees, and rental facility fees. No formal votes are scheduled; items are under discussion.

• 2025 budget discussion: memberships/dues, capital equipment, council salaries
• Ordinance update: short-term rentals and honeybees
• Rental facility fees review
• Legislative update

City Council

The City Council will consider consent agenda items including bills payable, donations, a gambling application, a deputy chief promotion, and hiring for a sergeant vacancy. A separate item proposes capping building fees for Hansen & Company Woodworks. The council will also declare costs for 2024 Street Improvements and Elm Street Improvements, order preparation of proposed assessments, and schedule a special assessment hearing.

• Hansen & Company Woodworks building fee cap (fee reduction)
• Declaring costs for 2024 Street Improvements and Elm Street Improvements
• Ordering special assessment hearing for street improvement costs
• Deputy chief promotion and authorizing hiring process for sergeant vacancy
• Off-site gambling application and 1st quarter gambling reports

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold discussions regarding a regulatory framework for short-term rentals, including potential impacts on housing and parking. The commission will also discuss potential regulations for honeybee hives in residential areas.

• Short-term rental regulatory framework discussion
• Honeybee hive regulation discussion
• General updates

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Rocktoberfest. The council will also review 2023 TIF report summaries and consider a street closure request for the Millstream Arts Festival.

• Public Hearing - Rocktoberfest
• Street Closure Request, Millstream Arts Festival
• State Primary Election Judge Appointment
• 2023 TIF Report Summaries
• Kinetic Contract Memorandum Of Understanding

Park Board

The board will review May financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. Members are also tasked with prioritizing projects for a five-year capital improvement plan to assist with upcoming budget planning.

• Review of May financial reports
• Prioritization of projects for the 5-year capital improvement plan
• Discussion regarding the 2025 budget

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a grant request for 1511 Minnesota St E and review updates to business subsidy and TIF/abatement policies. The board will also begin discussions regarding the 2025 budget. Additionally, members will consider accepting the May financial reports.

• Grant request discussion for 1501 Minnesota St E
• Updates to Business Subsidy and TIF/Abatement policies
• 2025 Budget discussion
• Review of May financial reports showing a $56,553 undesignated cash deficit
• $9,000 transfer to CVB for Joe Town Blocks

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2024A Abatement Bonds. The council is also reviewing plans and authorizing bids for street, pickleball court, and trail improvements. Other items include permit renewals and generator purchases.

• Public hearing for 2024A Abatement Bonds
• Plans and bids for 2024 Street Improvement Project
• Plans and bids for 2024 Pickleball Improvements
• Plans and bids for 2024 Rivers Bend Park Trail-Canoe Access Improvements
• Interim Use Permit Renewal for 409 College Ave N

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council agenda includes discussions on the 2025 staffing budget and park memorials. The meeting also addresses street closure requests, pedestrian walkway visibility, and rental facility fees.

• 2025 Staffing Budget
• Park Memorials
• Street closure requests
• Pedestrian walkway visibility
• Rental facility fees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment for the Industrial Park and several requests related to a new 82,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The commission also voted to temporarily suspend ordinance enforcement regarding parking for an outdoor patio permit.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-001 to allow more than one principal structure on a lot
• Approved vacating interior easements for Hansen Companies' new facility
• Approved a variance for parking lot materials at the Hansen Companies site
• Approved a reduced parking plan of 72 spaces for Hansen Companies
• Temporarily suspended ordinance enforcement for LaPlayette patio permit

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will review a zoning text amendment for Tyler Braegelmann and an alley closure request for Sal's Bar. The council will also consider updates to the city's purchasing policy and joining a statewide volunteer firefighter plan.

• Zoning Text Amendment - Tyler Braegelmann
• Alley Closure Request - Sal's Bar
• Promotion of Deputy Chief
• Amendments to Capital Asset and Purchasing Policy
• Resolution 2024-035: Joining Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will review and discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including project priorities for parks like Millstream, Klinefelter, and Rivers Bend, and will consider accepting the April financial reports. They will also hear liaison reports and discuss old business on disc golf and a new business item to visit Millstream Park.

• Review 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan with projects like Millstream ($593,000), Klinefelter ($300,000), Rivers Bend ($1,584,000), and Skate Park ($350,000)
• Accept April financial reports showing Park Board fund balance of $427,484.13 with $83,978 undesignated
• Discuss disc golf basket installation and renumbering of holes
• Plan park visit to Millstream
• Liaison reports from staff and councilmember

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan, 2025 bonding requests, a Kinetic contract, and a local option sales tax. They will also consider future work session topics, including Airbnb/VRBO rentals and a beekeeping ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Capital Improvement Plan review
• 2025 Bonding Requests
• Kinetic Contract
• Local Option Sales Tax discussion
• Airbnb and VRBO rentals ordinance

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will discuss updates to its Business Subsidy and TIF/Abatement policies, which are being revised to align with state statutory requirements. The board will also receive general business updates and conduct a site tour of Hansen and Company. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports.

• Policy updates add wage goals, definitions appendix, new application forms, and eliminate TIF scorecard
• April financial report shows EDA cash balance of $10,279 with undesignated deficit of $48,168
• Site tour of Hansen and Company at 30701 Pearl Dr scheduled for 12:20 PM
• Three façade grants totaling $6,000 awarded but not yet paid
• $9,000 transferred to CVB for Joe Town Blocks event

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, a public hearing on a delinquent account, and several zoning and permit requests. The council will also enter a closed session to conduct a performance review of City Administrator David Murphy.

• Public hearing on delinquent account to be assessed
• Street closure and event request by St. Cloud Toyota/INDY Foundation
• Outdoor patio permit appeal by La Playette
• Zoning text amendment by Tyler Braegelmann
• Hansen Companies variance to parking lot materials and proof of parking plan

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau will review and adopt its agenda, receive updates on the Joetown Blocks event scheduled for June 9th, and consider accepting the April 2024 financial reports. The fund balance is $26,441.01, with lodging tax revenue below budget and Rodeway Inn's March taxes not yet submitted.

• Joetown Blocks event scheduled June 9th, 12-5 PM, with upcoming planning meetings May 20th and June 3rd
• April 2024 financial reports show fund balance of $26,441.01
• Lodging tax collected $1,008.73 of $15,700 budgeted; Rodeway Inn March taxes not submitted
• CVB pays $750 monthly stipend for social media management
• T-shirts and ballcaps sold at Minnesota Street Market for $25 each

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment, vacation of interior easements, and variances for parking lot materials for Hansen Companies. They will also discuss an appeal of a denied outdoor patio permit for The LaPlayette, including building materials. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and general updates.

• Outdoor Patio Permit appeal for The LaPlayette, involving blocking off 8 parking spaces
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment (City Code 502.12 Subd 6 Section E) by Tyler Braegelmann
• Public hearing on vacation of interior easements by Hansen Companies
• Public hearing on variance to parking lot materials by Hansen Companies
• Proof of parking plan and building materials for Hansen Companies

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on a tax abatement for Hansen Land Holdings II, LLC and a special event permit for La Playette. They will also discuss a contract with Kinetic, consider a fire relief benefit increase, and act on a consent agenda covering routine items like bills, permits, and agreements.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for Hansen Land Holdings II, LLC
• Public hearing on La Playette special event
• Street closure request for White Peony Boutique
• Fire relief benefit level increase request
• Consent agenda includes multiple animal permit, fire truck repairs, DNR grant application, and arbitrage consulting agreement

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, hear liaison updates, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes adding a plaque to Jacob's Rock in Klinefelter Park and a site visit to River's Bend Park. New business includes a visit to Klinefelter Park and a discussion on disc golf. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions expected.

• Approve February minutes and March financial report
• Discuss Jacob's Rock plaque and tree replanting in Klinefelter Park
• Park visit to River's Bend Park
• Park visit to Klinefelter Park
• Discussion on disc golf

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor's Bureau is meeting to review and adopt the agenda and receive an update on the Joetown Blocks event. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the old business update on the event's planning and status.

• Joetown Blocks event update
• Event scheduled for June 9th, 12-5 PM
• Food Hall project on 2nd Ave NW mentioned in prior notes

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider a façade grant request for 109 Ash St W and an abatement request from Hansen and Company. The board will also review the March financial reports, which show a cash balance of $28,624.60 and an undesignated deficit of $40,822.

• Façade Grant Request – College and Minnesota 109 Ash St W
• Abatement Request – Hansen and Company
• March Financial Reports – cash balance $28,624.60, undesignated deficit $40,822
• Consent agenda includes March minutes and financial report

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on the Joetown Rocks project and consider a street closure and funding request for Joetown Blocks. The council will also vote on a resolution to call a public hearing on a proposed property tax abatement and a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 street improvements. Several consent agenda items include accepting a Minnesota Twins grant, awarding a quote for new disc golf baskets at Millstream Park, and approving a Quadient mailing subscription.

• Public hearing on Joetown Rocks
• Street closure and funding request for Joetown Blocks
• Resolution calling for public hearing on proposed property tax abatement
• Resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for 2024 street improvements
• Acceptance of MN Twins grant and award quote for new disc golf baskets at Millstream Park

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is meeting to review general updates and discuss the Joetown Blocks event scheduled for June 9th. The group will also consider billboard advertising, following a previous discussion on costs and options. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Joetown Blocks event update: scheduled June 9th, 12-5 PM, with street closure on MN from College to Chapel LN
• Billboard advertising discussion: costs and zone options to be reviewed
• CGMC 2024 summer conference in St. Joe/Waite Park areas, July 24-26
• Food Hall project update on 2nd Ave NW

Planning Commission

The City of St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 8, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, hold two public hearings, and discuss several agreements. The hearings cover a special event request from Sal's Bar & Grill and an interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses. Other business includes a fire contract with St. Joseph Township, design services for pickleball courts, and an amendment to a wastewater treatment agreement.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses
• Public hearing on Sal's Bar & Grill special event request
• Agreement for design services for pickleball courts
• St. Joseph Township fire contract
• Amendment to wastewater treatment use agreement

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, receive liaison updates, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes adding a plaque to Jacob's Rock in Klinefelter Park and a park visit to River's Bend Park. New business includes a park visit to Klinefelter Park and the all-city boards meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve February minutes and financial report
• Discuss adding a plaque to Jacob's Rock in Klinefelter Park
• Park visit to River's Bend Park
• Park visit to Klinefelter Park
• All City Boards meeting on March 26

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider three facade grant requests for properties on Minnesota Street and 1st/2nd Avenue NW, and review February financial reports. The board will also hear general business updates and board member announcements. The meeting is a regular monthly session with public comments and consent agenda items.

• Facade grant request – Hudson Properties, 13 MN St W
• Facade grant request – College and Minnesota, 33 1st Ave NW
• Facade grant request – College and Minnesota, 106 2nd Ave NW
• Consent agenda: February minutes and financial report
• February financial reports show EDA fund balance of $65,081.62

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several planning and development matters, including a special home occupation license, House of Hern planning items, the Joetown Blocks project, and an APO Beltline formula discussion. The agenda also includes resolutions on county projects and parking restrictions for CSAH 133 improvements.

• Special home occupation license for 201 Pondview Lane
• House of Hern planning items
• Joetown Blocks discussion
• APO Beltline formula discussion
• Resolution on parking restrictions for CSAH 133 improvements

Joint Planning Board

The St. Joseph Joint Planning Board will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on amending the Orderly Annexation Agreement to detach a 4.25-acre parcel at 7284 County Road 75 from St. Cloud and incorporate it into St. Joseph Township. The board will also nominate a chair and vice chair for 2024. The recommendation will go to the St. Joseph City Council and Township Board for final action.

• Public hearing on amendment to Orderly Annexation Agreement and annexation of Parcel 7284 County Road 75 (Parcel ID 82.44015.0145)
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Resolution 2024-XXX (City) / 2024-001 (Township) to incorporate parcel into St. Joseph Township
• Parcel currently zoned C-5 Highway Commercial (St. Cloud); will follow Stearns County Urban Expansion zoning after incorporation
• Future annexation into St. Joseph when utilities are available

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is meeting to consider the January-February 2024 financial report, which shows a fund balance of $21,771.54 and notes that Rodeway Inn was behind on lodging tax remittances. The board will also discuss updates on the Joetown Blocks community event scheduled for June 9th, including potential activities, a street closure, and a possible farmer's market. General updates and other business will be covered as well.

• Financial report: $21,771.54 fund balance as of Feb. 29, 2024
• Lodging tax collected through Feb. 2024: $127.11 of $15,700 budgeted
• Rodeway Inn behind on lodging tax remittances
• T-shirts and ballcaps sold at Minnesota Street Market for $25 each
• Joetown Blocks event scheduled for June 9th, 12-5 PM

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special home occupation license for a massage therapy business at 201 Pond View Lane, and on multiple variances for the House of Hern development at 13 2nd Ave NW and 202 MN St W. The commission will also consider a six-month extension for rebuilding a non-conforming structure. Public comments on the massage business include concerns about traffic and parking.

• Public hearing: Special Home Occupation license for massage therapy at 201 Pond View Lane
• Public hearing: Variance for north rear building setback at 13 2nd Ave NW (House of Hern)
• Public hearing: Variance for parking lot setback at 202 MN St W (House of Hern)
• Public hearing: Variance for maximum impervious surface coverage at 202 MN St W (House of Hern)
• Extension request for non-conforming structure at 13 2nd Ave NW

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a municipal dispensary proposal, a FEMA grant writer and application, a fire contract amendment with St. Joseph Township, and a Lexipol policy subscription. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, bills payable, and a plow truck purchase, as well as a promotion of a utility worker.

• Municipal dispensary proposal
• FEMA grant writer and grant application submittal
• St. Joseph Township fire contract amendment
• Lexipol policy subscription
• Promotion of utility worker

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to receive liaison reports. Under old business, they will discuss the Flashlight Dash event. New business includes discussions on Rivers Bend Park, Klinefelter Playground, and an upcoming All City/Board Meeting on March 26th at 5:30 PM.

• Discussion of Flashlight Dash event
• Discussion of Rivers Bend Park
• Discussion of Klinefelter Playground
• All City/Board Meeting scheduled for March 26th at 5:30 PM

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items such as approving minutes, bills, donations, and financial reports, plus several action items: accepting a resignation and authorizing a hire, approving a quote for cable access equipment, approving an off-site gambling application, applying for a Minnesota Twins grant, and authorizing a benefit analysis for the 2024 street improvement project. The council will also consider posting a community development intern position and receive reports from engineers, departments, and the mayor.

• Accept resignation and authorize hire
• Approval of quote to upgrade cable access equipment
• Application to conduct off-site gambling
• Minnesota Twins grant application
• Authorization of benefit analysis for 2024 street improvement project

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph EDA will nominate a 2024 chair and vice chair, set priorities, and review the 2024 Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) plan. It will also consider adopting an updated Highway 75 Commercial Façade Grant Program and discuss DEED's Minnesota Investment Fund loan options. Financial reports for January are for information only.

• Nominate 2024 Chair and Vice Chair (Schultz and Wick served in 2023)
• Set 2024 priorities: Downtown Redevelopment, Boutique hotel, Industrial Park expansion
• Review 2024 BR&E plan with 10 business visits listed
• Adopt Highway 75 Façade Grant: up to $2,000 per property, $3,000 for non-conforming conversions
• Discuss forgivable vs. non-forgivable loans through DEED's Minnesota Investment Fund

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The St. Joseph Convention and Visitor Bureau is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes general updates and a discussion item on Joetown Blocks, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Joetown Blocks
• General and miscellaneous updates

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will discuss whether to allow short-term rentals in the B-1 Commercial (downtown) zoning district, where they are currently prohibited. The discussion is informational only, with no action requested. The commission will also review and adopt the January 8th, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discussion on short-term rentals in B-1 zoning district
• Approval of January 8th, 2024 minutes
• General updates and joint board meeting on March 26th

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including minutes, bills, election judge appointments, police policy updates, a kayak rental lease, and a geotechnical services agreement. They will also vote on an amendment to the resolution for the 2024 street improvement project and hire a part-time recreation coordinator and promote a utility worker.

• Amendment to resolution for 2024 street improvement project
• Agreement for geotechnical services
• Supplemental letter agreement for final design phase of 2024 street improvements
• Rivers Bend Park kayak rental lease
• Hiring of election judges for presidential nomination primary

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2024 street improvement project, following a public hearing where property owners raised concerns. They will also discuss planning for a November 5th referendum on a half-cent sales tax to fund $17 million in projects, including a community center and regional park facilities. The agenda is otherwise limited to these discussion items and adjournment.

• Discussion on 2024 street improvements, including reclaim and repave of streets like Hill St W, 3rd Ave SW, Iverson St W, Morningside Loop, Leaf Rd, and edge mill and overlay on 1st Ave SW, 2nd Ave SW, Foxmore Way, and Polar Circle
• Referendum on November 5th for a ½ of 1 percent sales tax to generate $17 million: $11 million for YMCA/Community Center and $6 million for Regional Park Facilities
• Council to review rules from League of Minnesota Cities on referendum promotion restrictions
• City Engineer will be present to review street project with Council

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will meet to approve the consent agenda, including November minutes and the treasurer's report, and receive liaison reports. They will discuss old business items like Snowfest, Disc Golf, and Rivers Bend Park, and new business including Klinefelter Park and summer programming. The agenda includes a finance report showing an undesignated Park fund balance of $117,614 as of December 31, 2023.

• Approve November minutes and financial report
• Discuss Snowfest, Disc Golf, and Rivers Bend Park
• Discuss Klinefelter Park and summer programming
• Finance report: Park fund undesignated balance $117,614
• Rivers Bend Park designated balance $320,201

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on 2024 street improvements and consider several consent agenda items, including rezoning property at 454 1st Ave NE, vacating easements in Northland Business Center, approving a joint powers agreement with the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force, and purchasing 12 police rifles. The council will also approve bills payable totaling $375,583.07 and accept donations including $200,000 for the Community Center.

• Public hearing on 2024 Street Improvements
• Rezone property at 454 1st Ave NE (Resolutions 2024-005, 2024-006, 2024-007)
• Approve purchase of 12 rifles from Tactical Advantage
• Approve bills payable totaling $375,583.07
• Accept donations including $200,000 for Community Center

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will meet to consider adopting 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 receive updates on the Synergy Site, the Feedmill property, and general business development, and will review financial reports for November and December 2023.

• Consider adoption of Highway 75 Façade Grant Program with $2,000 match, $3,000 for non-conforming use conversions
• Update on Synergy Site (old JR Mobile Gas Station) by new owners Craig and BriAnne Hern
• Update on Feedmill property at 454 1st Ave NE
• Financial reports: EDA surplus $9,218, designated balance $43,947, RLF balance $482,173
• General business update including Industrial Park Phase 2 and council strategic goals

Convention and Visitor's Bureau

The bureau discussed several local event recaps and updates for upcoming programs. Discussion included the Joetown Blocks event planned for June 9th and road closure detours on Highway 75.

• Joetown Blocks event scheduled for June 9th from 12-5 PM
• Highway 75 shutdown and detour routes starting November 27th
• Economic Development revenue of $16,474.99 as of November 30, 2023
• Total fund expenditures of $14,505.25 as of November 30, 2023

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three easement vacations in the Northland Business Center and a rezone of 454 1st Ave NE from R-3 to B-2. They will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2024 and discuss short-term rentals in the B-1 zoning district.

• Public hearing: Vacation of rear easement, Lot 15, Block 1, Northland Business Center (applicant Dale Kiffemeyer)
• Public hearing: Vacation of interior easements, Lots 12, 13, 14, Northland Business Center (applicant David Schmitz)
• Public hearing: Rezone of 454 1st Ave NE from R-3 Multi-Family to B-2 Highway Commercial (applicants Michelle Kuhn and Jessica Turner)
• Discussion: Short-term rentals in B-1 zoning district
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving the consent agenda, nominating and appointing an acting mayor for 2024, and approving annual designations and appointments. They will also discuss a promotion for a Lead Records Technician and receive an update on the Verkada camera system. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve consent agenda including minutes, bills payable totaling $2,587,794.83, and authorization for 2024 Elm St E appraisals
• Nominate and appoint Acting Mayor for 2024
• Approve 2024 Annual Designations and Appointments
• Promote Lead Records Technician (internal posting)
• Update on Verkada camera system