St. Joseph public meetings in 2025

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will approve the agenda and consent agenda, then consider the November 2025 financial reports for Fund 205. Old business includes a planned movie night in the multipurpose room on Jan 31. New business items are the election of officers, discussion of movie concessions, a proposal for a Rainbow Bridge memorial garden, and a review of e‑bike/scooter issues.

• Accept November 2025 financial reports: Fund 205 balance $103,061.66, $100,000 designated for Klinefelter Park play equipment, $322,961 undesignated
• Discuss the Central MN Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden proposal to honor pet loss in a city park
• Elect park board officers for the new term
• Review movie concessions for the Jan 31 movie night in the multipurpose room
• Consider policies related to e‑bikes and scooters

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will consider approving the University of Minnesota Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. The board will also discuss a possible expansion of the Highway Façade Grant to additional corridors such as County Roads 133 and 2, reviewing budget impacts. Additional updates include progress on downtown redevelopment, a $287,500 housing grant, and general business reports.

• Update on Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference tracks and sessions (informational)
• Approval of the University of Minnesota Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026 CEC conference
• Discussion of potential expansion of the Highway Façade Grant to corridors like CR 133 and CR 2, with budget considerations
• Report on a $287,500 Small Cities Development Program grant to support 10‑12 owner‑occupied homes
• General business updates and board member announcements (informational)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will approve the agenda and consider the consent agenda items, including minutes, bills payable, the financial report, and donations. Council members will discuss several resolutions and agreements, such as a transportation grant, an animal‑impound contract, and fire department matters. A public improvement hearing will be scheduled for the 2026 street and utility project.

• Transportation Alternatives Grant Resolution
• Tri‑County Humane Society Animal Impound Agreement
• Resolution 2025‑078: Public improvement hearing on the 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project
• Lobbying Contract for Lift Station – Industrial Park Extension
• MPBC Property Management Conditional Use Permit and Variance Request

The St. Joseph City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including financial reports, donations, and various resolutions. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit and a parking variance for MPBC Property Management's outdoor storage project. Additionally, the council approved a fire services agreement with the College of Saint Benedict that provides $20,750 in funding for the first year.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-075 Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-076 Variance to minimum parking lot standards (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Services Agreement with College of Saint Benedict ($20,750) (unanimous)
• Approved Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Lobbying contract with Flaherty & Hood (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of fire department officers for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will receive a presentation of the feasibility report for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project. The report outlines proposed street resurfacing and utility upgrades in several subdivisions and provides opinions of probable costs. It also includes preliminary special assessment rates for funding. Council members will consider the information as they plan next steps.

• Presentation of feasibility report for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project
• Proposed street resurfacing and utility upgrades in subdivisions such as Morningside, Northland Heights, and others
• Opinion of probable project costs for each area
• Preliminary special assessment rates and funding options

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage of vehicles and equipment on two parcels off Sterling Drive (MPBC Property Management, LLC, 8805 Ridgewood Ct). The commission also heard a variance request to allow crushed‑granite surfacing for the storage area, which would later need to be upgraded to asphalt or concrete. The commission approved the final PUD resolution PC2025‑023 with a condition to connect a sidewalk along 18th Ave SE to the trail. It also approved the preliminary and final plats for The Oaks on 20th, creating a 42‑unit multifamily building and a dedicated green‑space outlot.

• Public hearing and approval of Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage (Resolution PC2025‑026) on 8805 Ridgewood Ct
• Public hearing and decision on variance for crushed‑granite surfacing (Resolution PC2025‑027A or 027B)
• Adoption of final PUD Resolution PC2025‑023 with sidewalk connection condition on 18th Ave SE
• Approval of Preliminary Plat (Resolution PC2025‑024) for The Oaks on 20th – 42‑unit MF apartment and outlot
• Approval of Final Plat (Resolution PC2025‑025) for The Oaks on 20th – same layout with green space dedication

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 budget, levy adoption, and the 2026 fee schedule. The council will also consider a participation agreement with MN Housing and a pay application for road work.

• Public Hearing: Truth In Taxation, 2026 Budget And Levy Adoption
• Public Hearing: 2026 Fee Schedule
• MN Housing Participation Agreement
• Pay Application #6 for CSAH 133 Roundabout And Elm St Extension
• League Of MN Cities Liability Insurance Waiver

The council approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting, the 2026 meeting calendar, and several license renewals. It adopted Resolution 2025-073, approving the final 2026 budget, five‑year capital plan, and the 2025 tax levy. The council also passed Ordinance 2025-012 amending the city fee schedule and Resolution 2025-074 directing a summary publication of that ordinance.

• Approved minutes of Nov 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable (checks 63316‑63322, EFT #3879‑3895, ACH #2400723‑2400744) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 tobacco, amusement device, and 3.2 % off‑sale license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑072, participation in MN Housing Finance Agency program (unanimous)
• Executed League of MN Cities Liability Insurance Waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑073, adopting final 2026 budget, five‑year capital plans, and 2025 tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑012, amending city fee schedule (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will approve the October meeting minutes and the Treasurer's financial report. Staff will give updates, and the board will discuss the planned Movie in the Park, the Arbor task force, and the Central MN Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden. No new actions are recorded for the discussion items.

• Approve October meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve Treasurer's financial report (consent agenda)
• Discuss Movie in the Park (proposed Jan 31 and May 16 screenings)
• Discuss Arbor task force
• Discuss Central MN Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority will receive updates on its focus areas, including the Small Cities Development Program grant of $287,500, boutique‑hotel site selection, and Industrial Park Phase 2 planning. The board will discuss a proposed downtown business‑owner roundtable and a Joetown Tourism contract executed by the City Council. It will also consider acceptance of the October 2025 financial reports.

• $287,500 Small Cities Development Program grant awarded to the city
• Boutique hotel site‑selection process with two interested parties
• Industrial Park Phase 2 planning requiring rezoning, land‑use amendment, and grant applications to the State and DEED
• Proposal to hold a downtown business‑owner roundtable meeting
• Joetown Tourism contract executed by Council for CVB‑related services

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will meet to review financial reports, bills payable, and donations. The council will consider payment applications for street and pickleball court improvements and hold a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Payment Application No. 4 for 2024 Pickleball Court Improvements
• Payment Application No. 1 for 2025 Street Improvements
• Closed session for labor negotiations per MN Stat. 13D.03

The St. Joseph City Council unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and the minutes from November 3, 2025. It accepted the October 2025 financial reports, a donation resolution, and several payment applications, including $2,644.88 for pickleball‑court work and $598,763.36 for the 2025 street‑improvement project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑071 accepting donations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,644.88 payment to Diversified Paving for pickleball‑court improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $598,763.36 payment to Knife River Corporation for 2025 street‑improvement project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hear a Waterworth presentation on utility rates that proposes a 2.5% water rate increase for 2026 and outlines larger adjustments needed later to fund a new water tower. Staff will review the preliminary 2026 fee schedule, which includes higher assessment fees, a $72 labor rate, and other departmental fee changes. Council members will discuss the proposed 2026 budget and levy, and consider an overnight parking ordinance.

• Water rate presentation proposes a 2.5% increase for 2026 and a larger increase after 2026 to fund a $5.5 million water tower projected for 2030
• Capital projects include Hill Street and Morningside Acres watermain replacement – $1.25 million (2026), Northland Business Center Phase II – $562 thousand (2027), Southwest Trunk water mains – about $1.5 million (2030‑31), and a new water tower – $5.5 million (2030)
• 2026 fee schedule changes: assessment fees increase, collection charges increase, labor rate set to $72, fire damabox fee increase, police administrative hearing fee increase, and new cannabis fees
• Council will discuss the 2026 proposed budget and levy (details not specified in the agenda)
• Consideration of an overnight parking ordinance

The council agreed to a 4% increase in water usage and fixed rates through 2029, and Finance Director Bartlett will add the increase to the draft fee schedule. Council members also reached consensus to apply a 14‑day limit for overnight parking in city parks, matching the park‑n‑ride rule. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions, and the 2026 fee schedule and proposed budget were discussed without a decision.

• Incorporate 4% water rate increase through 2029 into draft fee schedule (agreed)
• Adopt 14‑day limit for overnight parking in city parks (consensus)

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will approve the agenda and adopt a consent agenda that includes the meeting minutes, bills payable, and several contracts and payment applications. Items on the consent agenda are a payment application for CSAH 133/Elm St Project, a grant contract for administrative services, an equipment purchase, a service‑level agreement for the 2026 street and utility improvements project, and a final payment for Rivers Bend Park improvements. The council will also receive department reports and updates from the mayor and council members.

• Payment Application No. 5 for CSAH 133/Elm St Project
• SCDP Grant Contract for Administrative Services
• Equipment Purchase
• SLA for 2026 Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Final Payment Application for Rivers Bend Park Improvements

The St. Joseph City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. No other actions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will review financial reports through September 30, 2025, and discuss old business regarding grants and River's Bend Park. New business items include planning for Movie in the Park and park grand openings.

• Review of September financial reports showing an undesignated balance of ($278,602)
• Discussion of River's Bend Park development
• Planning for Movie in the Park activity
• Discussion of grants
• Planning for grand openings in parks

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The Economic Development Authority will review September financial reports and receive updates on a Small Cities Development Program grant. The board will also discuss plans for hosting the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference and progress on a downtown boutique hotel.

• Small Cities Development Program grant of $287,500 for owner-occupied housing
• Planning for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference on Sept 17-18
• Updates on downtown boutique hotel investor interest
• September financial reports showing an EDA fund balance of $98,415
• Discussion of the Winter Economic Development Association of MN Conference on Jan 22

City Council

The City Council will consider the final Planned Unit Development and plats for The Oaks On 20th Second Addition. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the assessment of delinquent accounts and an amendment to the YMCA facility lease agreement.

• The Oaks On 20th Second Addition: Final PUD, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat
• Public hearing on delinquent accounts to be assessed
• YMCA Facility Lease Agreement Amendment
• Payment Application No. 4 for CSAH 2 and MN Street project
• Oath of Officer for Katherine Wheeler

The St. Joseph City Council unanimously approved several routine items, including the agenda, consent agenda, and financial reports. It also approved a $504.05 payment application, the amended YMCA facility lease agreement, and a resolution to assess delinquent accounts. Additionally, the council adopted the final planned unit development, preliminary plat, and final plat for The Oaks on 201st Second Addition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted 3rd quarter and September 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved payment application for $504.05 (unanimous)
• Approved amended YMCA facility lease agreement for $4M state bond (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-067 adopting assessment of delinquent accounts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-068 final planned unit development for The Oaks on 201st Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-069 preliminary plat for The Oaks on 201st Second Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council work session will consider the draft 2026 fee schedule and provide direction for the Dec. 1 public hearing. Staff presented proposed increases across departments, including higher assessment and collection fees, a new $72 labor rate, and utility rate adjustments. The council will also discuss the KAB C.U.P. and Tree Committee items.

• Assessment fees proposed to increase; certification fees for delinquent accounts cited over $100
• Labor rate increase to $72 per hour for city staff
• Fire department DAMA Box fee raised to $225
• Police administrative hearing fee increased to $200
• Refuse/recycling fees to rise under the Republic Services contract

The council discussed the draft 2026 fee schedule and will revisit it in November. Members suggested increasing the escrow for special events to cover staff costs. The KABC.U.P project’s water and sewer extension needs were reviewed, but no action was taken. The newly formed Arbor Task Force plans to apply for grants next year to fund tree preservation plans. The council stated it does not support a 50% cost‑share for repaving the church parking lot.

• Fee schedule review postponed to November (no vote recorded)
• Council suggested increasing escrow for special events (proposal noted)
• KABC.U.P water/sewer extension concerns discussed (no decision)
• Arbor Task Force approved to apply for grants next year
• Council not supportive of 50% cost‑share for church parking lot repaving

Joint Planning Board

The St. Joseph Joint Planning Board held a public hearing and voted to approve a vacation of the rear drainage easement for parcel 31.21373.0404 (9051 Cayley Court) and to amend the River Ridge Estates Developers Agreement to allow an accessory structure in the 100‑year floodplain. The board also heard a request to detach and annex two parcels to the City of St. Cloud, which was not approved. Additionally, members appointed Doug Fredrickson as Chair and Jon Hazen as Vice Chair for 2025.

• Approval of Vacation of Easement for 9051 Cayley Court (Resolution JPB2025-002)
• Amendment to River Ridge Estates Developers Agreement permitting floodplain accessory building
• Public hearing and vote on orderly annexation request for two parcels (vote failed)
• Nomination and appointment of Chair (Doug Fredrickson) for 2025
• Nomination and appointment of Vice Chair (Jon Hazen) for 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider resolutions to approve the final Planned Unit Development, the preliminary plat, and the final plat for The Oaks on 20th development, which includes 42 apartment units. It will also hear interim use permit renewals for three residential rentals at 110 College Ave N, 13 Ash St East, and 29 Ash St West, and a conditional use permit for indoor cannabis cultivation at the former Sunset Manufacturing building. Additional items include a zoning interpretation request for a tattoo studio and a draft chicken ordinance.

• Resolution PC2025-023: approve Final PUD for The Oaks on 20th (42 apartment units, R-3 PUD)
• Resolution PC2025-024: approve Preliminary Plat for The Oaks on 20th (public hearing)
• Resolution PC2025-025: approve Final Plat for The Oaks on 20th
• Interim Use Permit renewals PC2025-019, PC2025-020, PC2025-021 for residential rentals at 110 College Ave N, 13 Ash St East, and 29 Ash St West
• Conditional Use Permit PC2025-022 for indoor cannabis cultivation (~3,322 sq ft) in former Sunset Manufacturing building

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider several items, including payment applications for the Rivers Bend Park project and the CSAH 133 and Elm Street project, and a bill payable package. Council members will vote on the hiring of Police Officer Katherine Wheeler. An amendment to Ordinance 1004 concerning chickens and its fee schedule will also be reviewed. The meeting includes public comments and a police officer swearing‑in ceremony.

• Payment Application No. 4 – Rivers Bend Park
• Payment Application No. 4 – CSAH 133 and Elm Street project
• Police Officer Hire – Katherine Wheeler
• Ordinance 1004 Amendment – Chickens (fee schedule amendment)
• Bills Payable package

The council approved a $35,646.18 payment for the River’s Bend Park project and a $403,507.18 payment for the CSAH 133/Elm Street project as part of the consent agenda. Council members voted 4‑1 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑010, amending the animal licensing ordinance to allow chickens under lot‑size limits. The council also approved Ordinance 2025‑011, updating the city fee schedule, by unanimous vote. Additionally, the council authorized a summary publication of the new chicken ordinance (Resolution 2025‑065) with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved $35,646.18 payment for River’s Bend Park (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved $403,507.18 payment for CSAH 133/Elm Street project (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved payment checks, payroll and EFTs listed in Bills Payable (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Katherine Wheeler with benefits (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑010 allowing chickens under lot‑size limits (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑011 amending the city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑065 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 2025‑010 (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 PM (unanimous)

Park Board

The St. Joseph Park Board will consider the August 2025 financial reports and approve them. Members will discuss a lighting estimate of $90,000 to $113,000 for Klinefelter Park, slated for the 2027 capital improvement plan. The board notes $100,000 has been set aside for Klinefelter Park play equipment and reviews progress on Millstream parking lot paving and completed pickleball courts.

• Lighting estimate for Klinefelter Park: $90,000‑$113,000, to be added to 2027 CIP
• $100,000 designated in Fund 205 for Klinefelter Park play equipment
• Consideration and acceptance of August 2025 financial reports
• Paving of Millstream parking lot this fall after receiving three estimates
• Completion of Millstream pickleball courts; request for additional courts

EDA (Economic Development Authority)

The St. Joseph Economic Development Authority voted to approve a maximum $2,000 façade grant for Pierce Insurance. The board also approved a contract increasing the tourism coordinator stipend by $5,400 annually. Budget items discussed included reserving $3,000 for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurs Conference and raising the downtown façade grant ceiling to $3,000. Additional budget actions covered restoring EDAM membership at $330 per year.

• Approve $2,000 façade grant for Pierce Insurance
• Approve $5,400 annual increase for tourism coordinator contract
• Reserve $3,000 from $25,000 budget for Connecting Entrepreneurs Conference
• Increase downtown façade grant maximum from $2,000 to $3,000
• Restore EDAM membership at $330 annually

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and levy. The body is also considering the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, and a debt management study.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget And Levy
• Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A
• Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation
• Interim Use Permits for 110 College Ave N, 13 Ash St E, and 29 Ash St W
• Axon camera contract extension

The council unanimously approved the issuance of $2,355,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Series 2025A) and adopted the preliminary 2025 budget with the proposed tax levy. It also approved a fire‑department pension increase to $4,600 per member (3‑0‑2), interim use permits for residential rentals at three properties, a conditional use permit for indoor cannabis cultivation, a $32,683.87 payment for the MN Street roundabout project, a safety‑grant agreement for a scissor lift, and $5,000 funding for the 2025 flower‑basket program with a continuation for 2026.

• Approved $2,355,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑department pension increase to $4,600 per member per year (3‑0‑2)
• Approved interim use permits for residential rentals at 110 College Ave N, 13 Ash St E, and 29 Ash St W (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for indoor cannabis cultivation in B‑2 district (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $32,683.87 for the CSAH2/MN Street Roundabout project (unanimous)
• Approved safety‑grant agreement for purchase of a scissor lift (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 funding for 2025 flower‑basket program and continuation for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of preliminary 2025 budget and proposed 2025 tax levy (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council work session will review the draft chicken ordinance that the Planning Commission recommended on September 8. Staff will seek council feedback and direction before presenting a final draft in October. The agenda also includes discussion of the 2026 city budget.

• Draft chicken ordinance limits chickens by lot size and prohibits roosters, breeding, slaughter, and egg sales
• Ordinance requires a one‑time permit, rear‑yard coop and run set‑backs, and waste in leak‑proof containers
• Ordinance applies to properties zoned R‑1, R‑1 PUD, and R‑4
• Planning Commission recommendation and a public hearing with one resident in favor were recorded
• 2026 budget item scheduled for discussion (no details provided)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve several payment applications for infrastructure projects. The session includes standard procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes and bills payable.

• Payment application #3 for CSAH 133/Elm Street Project: $264,427.70
• Payment application #4 for Millstream parking lot paving: $50,000
• Payment application #2 for CSAH 2 Project: $44,917.36

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, pulling items 4c and 4d for further discussion. It also approved the July 21 and August 18, 2025 minutes, the listed bills payable, and payment applications for the CSAH 2 project ($44,917.36), the CSAH 133/Elm Street project ($264,427.70), and the Millstream parking lot paving ($50,000). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, pulling items 4c and 4d for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21 and August 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved listed bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #2 for CSAH 2 project – $44,917.36 (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #3 for CSAH 133/Elm Street project – $264,427.70 (unanimous)
• Approved payment application #4 for Millstream parking lot paving – $50,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several financial and development items, including payment for a roundabout and a conditional use permit for vehicle sales. It adopted Ordinance 2025‑010, amending zoning to permit cannabis cultivation as a conditional use in the B‑2 Highway Business District and as a permitted use in the L‑I Light Industrial District. The council also approved the final plat and development agreement for Rivers Bend 5 and a labor peace agreement with Red Pine Group. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved payment application for CSAH 2/MN Street roundabout ($36,374.30) (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 8075 Sterling Drive (Resolution 2025‑053) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑010 amending zoning for cannabis cultivation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑054 for Rivers Bend 5 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑055 for Rivers Bend 5 Final Plat and Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Labor Peace Agreement with Red Pine Group (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑056 accepting donations (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Letter Agreement for 2025 Street Improvement Project (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council met on August 18, 2025 for a public workshop on a proposed native‑plantings ordinance. Residents voiced support, concerns, and questions about maintenance, wildlife, and lot coverage. Finance Director Lori Bartlett gave an update on the 2026 budget and market‑value projections. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑007 changing the zoning of the Kuepers site from B‑2 Highway Business to R‑3 Multi‑Family PUD (4‑1). The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment to the Future Land Use Map (4‑1) and adopted findings of fact supporting the rezoning request (4‑1). Additional actions included approving the award of a bid (4‑1), adopting the final assessment for the 2025 street improvements (3‑2), and approving the preliminary PUD plan with amendments (5‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑007 zoning change B‑2 to R‑3 (4‑1)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Future Land Use Map (4‑1)
• Adopted findings of fact for rezoning request (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑049 awarding bid (4‑1)
• Adopted final assessment for 2025 Street Improvements (3‑2)
• Approved Preliminary PUD Plan with amendments (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑048 assessment for outstanding invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑051 comprehensive plan amendment (4‑1)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025-045 and Ordinance 2025-008, changing the zoning of the 172"d Ave NW parcel from R-3 Multi‑Family to B-1 Central Business District. It also approved the Rocktoberfest special‑event request with recommended street closures and two off‑duty officers. Additional actions included a variance for a 26‑foot accessory building, an amendment allowing minor vehicle sales in the Light Industrial district, and a pay increase for the Marketing & Tourism Coordinator position.

• Approved Resolution 2025-045 adopting findings of fact for rezoning 172"d Ave NW (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-008 establishing zoning of 172"d Ave NW from R-3 to B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Rocktoberfest special‑event request with staff‑recommended street closures and two off‑duty officers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-046 adopting findings of fact to grant a height variance for an accessory building on 31897 Cedar Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-009 amending Ordinance 502.04 and 502.62 to allow conditional minor vehicle sales in the L‑I Light Industrial District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-047 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 2025-009 (unanimous)
• Approved the Marketing & Tourism Coordinator proposal, increasing salary from $9,000 to $14,400 per year (unanimous)
• Approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes and related financial items (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted against renewing the RSVP membership for the 2026 budget. A consensus was reached to offer police hiring incentives limited to $5,000 or less. The council also decided the city will not own the building in the Red Pine Group cannabis operation agreement.

• Declined renewal of RSVP membership for 2026
• Approved offering police hiring incentives of $5,000 or under
• Rejected city ownership of building in Red Pine Group cannabis agreement

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then approved a reduced payment of $77,432.92 for the 2024 Pickleball Court improvements and adopted Resolution 2025‑042 assessing costs for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. The council also approved the street closures needed for the Millstream Arts Festival on August 31, 2025, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $77,432.92 payment for 2024 Pickleball Court improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑042 declaring costs to be assessed for 2025 Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Millstream Arts Festival on Aug 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 614 regulating cannabis and hemp businesses and amended Ordinance 409 on utility rates. It also approved fee‑schedule changes, a street closure for September 12, and a Bad Habit Brewing Rock 4 Alzheimer’s event on September 7. The Bayou Alley Flats developer agreement was amended with a 4‑1 vote, Kuepers PUD items were tabled 3‑2, and an employee grievance was denied unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-004 (Cannabis and Hemp Business Regulations) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-005 (Amendment to Ordinance 409 Utility Accounts) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-006 (Fee Schedule amendments) – unanimous
• Approved street closure of Baker St (5th Ave SE to 6th Ave SE) on Sep 12, 2‑8 PM – unanimous
• Approved Bad Habit Brewing’s Rock 4 Alzheimer’s event (Sep 7) with one off‑duty officer – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025-037 amending Bayou Alley Flats developer agreement – vote 4‑1
• Tabled action on Kuepers Development PUD items – vote 3‑2
• Denied employee grievance – unanimous

City Council

The council declined to renew the RSVP membership for the 2026 budget. They agreed to move forward with police hiring incentives limited to $5,000 or less. The council decided the city will not own the building in the Red Pine Group cannabis operation.

• Did not renew RSVP membership for 2026
• Approved police hiring incentives limited to $5,000 or under
• Decided city will not own building in Red Pine Group cannabis agreement

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of routine financial and administrative actions. Approvals included payroll checks, 2025‑2026 liquor licenses, gambling and TIF reports, a 2026 state bonding request, a $26,675 fence quote for Millstream Park, and authority for the Fire Chief to apply for grants. All items were adopted without recorded dissent.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025
• Approved payroll and accounts payable checks (numbers 63019‑63043, EFT #3718‑3725, ACH #2400312‑2400358)
• Approved 2025‑2026 liquor licenses
• Approved first‑quarter 2025 gambling reports
• Approved 2024 TIF report summaries
• Approved Resolution 2025‑033 supporting 2026 state bonding request
• Approved $26,675 fence quote for Millstream Park softball field
• Authorized Fire Chief to submit 2025 grant applications

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-032, finalizing the 2024 Elm Street improvement assessment with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved a $91,239.02 street‑maintenance contract and a $31,000 fence for Millstream Park. Temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for Bad Habit Brewing Company and Mad Hatter Whiskey were approved, along with a special home‑occupation license and an interim use permit for a residential rental. The 2024 city audit was accepted unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-032 final Elm Street assessment (4-1)
• Approved $91,239.02 street‑maintenance bid (unanimous)
• Approved $31,000 fence contract for Millstream Park (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Bad Habit Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Mad Hatter Whiskey (unanimous)
• Approved Special Home Occupation License for 201 Pondview Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for residential rental in B‑2 district (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024 city audit (unanimous)

City Council

The council agreed to move the AED from public works to the Klinefelter Park shelter and instructed Administrator Murphy to determine the installation costs. They identified the industrial park expansion as the top priority for the 2026 bonding request and said a resolution will be presented at the June 2 regular meeting. The mayor proposed eight‑year term limits for elected officials, and the administrator will research whether such limits are allowed in statutory cities.

• Tasked Administrator Murphy to assess costs for moving AED to Klinefelter Park shelter
• Set industrial park expansion as priority for 2026 bonding request; resolution to be introduced June 2
• Discussed applying for BDPI grant concurrently with bonding request
• Assigned research on legality of eight‑year term limits for councilmembers and mayor
• No formal approvals, denials, or votes recorded

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included the minutes of April 21, 2025, bills payable, the Beltline Transportation Project cost‑sharing agreement, and acceptance of Officer Nathan Vossen’s resignation with authorization to hire a replacement. It also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental on 24 MN St E and authorized advertising bids for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda items: April 21 minutes, bills payable, Resolution 2025‑027 Beltline Transportation Project cost‑sharing agreement, acceptance of Officer Vossen resignation and hire authorization (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑026 Conditional Use Permit for short‑term rental on 24 MN St E (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑028 Street Improvement Project plans and bid advertisement (unanimously)
• Adjoined meeting at 6:35 PM (unanimously)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑003 amending Ordinance 205 to allow any resident within city limits or the Orderly Annexation Area to serve on the Planning Commission. It also approved several special event permits—including Joetown Rocks, the Lions Club July 4 parade, LaPlayette Bar, and a Make a Difference 5K—while tabling the short‑term rental CUP and the Elm Street East assessment hearing until May 5.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance 205 (Ordinance 2025‑003) allowing broader residency eligibility for Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑025 to publish summary of Ordinance 2025‑003 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Joetown Rocks (July 31‑Aug 1) (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for St. Joseph Lions Club July 4 parade (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for LaPlayette Bar (August 22) (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Make a Difference 5K/1K (Sept 13) (unanimous)
• Tabled short‑term rental CUP for 24 MN St E until May 5 (unanimous)
• Tabled Elm Street East assessment public hearing to May 5 (unanimous)

City Council

Council members voted to support the Area Planning Organization cost‑share proposal for the 331d Street bridge crossing over the Mississippi. The council also agreed to let the neighborhoods of Kiwi and Kale Courts join the city's refuse collection program, requiring a petition signed by all property owners. The work session adjourned at 5:47 PM.

• Voted in favor of APO cost‑share for 331d Street bridge (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved inclusion of Kiwi and Kale Courts in city refuse program, pending signed petition

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council approved a $250,000 grant application for the Small Cities Development Program, allocating $25,000 to each of ten homes. It also approved Sal's Bar & Grill's June 28 special event and the White Peony Summer Market street closure. The council tabled the LaPlayette special event request until the police chief and applicants can attend. Additional approvals included street‑improvement plans, design services agreements, and a premises‑permit resolution.

• Approved Resolution 2025-021 for Small Cities Development Program grant ($250,000) (3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)
• Approved Sal's Bar & Grill special event for June 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled LaPlayette special event discussion until Police Chief and applicants present (unanimous)
• Approved White Peony Summer Market street‑closure request for June 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-020 ordering improvement and preparation of plans for 2025 street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental agreement with SEH for final design services for 2025 Street Improvement project (unanimous)
• Executed Professional Services Agreement with SEH for Elm Street improvements and CSAH 133 roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-022 approving the premises permit application (unanimous)