St. Francis, Minnesota
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Recent meetings
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The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, conduct a second reading of an ordinance amendment on gambling regulations, and consider plans for Trunk Highway 47 utility improvements. They will also review site plans for Top Tier Automotive and a plat for Turtle Ponds 6th Addition. Consent agenda includes routine sewer cleaning, water tower rehab, a tobacco license, and development agreements.
- Public hearing on 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
- Ordinance amendment – Chapter 6 Section 5 Gambling (second reading)
- Plans and specifications for Trunk Highway 47 Utility Improvements
- Top Tier Automotive site improvement performance agreement and site plan
- Turtle Ponds 6th Addition preliminary and final plat
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat for Turtle Ponds 6th Addition and discuss the Top Tier Automotive site plan. Other agenda items are procedural (call to order, minutes, public comment).
- Public hearing: Turtle Ponds 6th Addition Preliminary Plat
- Discussion: Top Tier Automotive Site Plan
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will consider a consent agenda including a donation from Federal Premium Ammunition, street project payments, and rental license approvals. They will also hold the first reading of Ordinance 358, which amends city code on business regulation and gambling.
- Resolution 2026-21 accepting donation from Federal Premium Ammunition for Winning With Cops
- Approval of Pay Estimate No. 5 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
- Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project and Woodbine Street Extension
- First reading of Ordinance 358 amending Chapter 6, Section 5 on gambling regulations
- Site Improvement Performance Agreement for Willow Ridge Business Center
City Council
The council will vote on Resolution 2026-19 to accept bids and award a contract for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project and the Woodbine Street Extension Project. It will also consider Resolution 2026-20 approving a Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit for a personal wireless facility and tower over 75 feet. A consent agenda includes extending an interim use permit for a gravel drive at 24174 Nacre St NW, and the council will hear an update from Allina Services. A public hearing is listed on the agenda but no specific topic is provided.
- Award contract for 2026 Street Rehabilitation and Woodbine Street Extension (Resolution 2026-19)
- Consider Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit for wireless tower exceeding 75 ft (Resolution 2026-20)
- Extend interim use permit for gravel drive and parking at 24174 Nacre St NW (Resolution 2026-18)
- Receive update from Allina Services on health services
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit and Interim Use Permit application for a tower. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and commissioner discussion. No other specifics on the tower location or project details are provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing for Tower Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Interim Use Permit (IUP)
City Council
The council will vote on Resolution 2026-16 authorizing an application for a Met Council Planning Assistance Grant to fund the 2050 comprehensive plan update. Other business includes an update on the Everbridge emergency notification system and the 2025 annual financial report. The consent agenda includes approval of a public dance license for Tasty Pizza Bar & Bowl and an EDA appointment.
- Resolution 2026-16 for Met Council Planning Assistance Grant to fund 2050 comprehensive plan update
- Public dance license for Tasty Pizza Bar & Bowl
- 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Economic Development Authority (EDA) appointment
- Everbridge emergency notification system update
Parks Commission
The St. Francis Parks Commission will meet to discuss old business including the Warming House/Ice Rink project, Anoka County Community Development Block Grant, and Dellwood River Park update. New business includes two ship grants for the Warming House and Dellwood Trail Wayfinder. The commission will also approve previous minutes and hear member reports.
- Warming House/Ice Rink update
- Anoka County Community Development Block Grant
- Dellwood River Park update
- Warming House Ship Grant
- Dellwood Trail Wayfinder Ship Grant
City Council
The City Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance 357, which amends the city code to regulate small wireless facilities. They will also consider a conditional use permit for St. Francis High School field lighting, approve a site plan for Willow Ridge Business Center, and discuss a code enforcement extension request.
- Second reading of Ordinance 357 adding small wireless facility regulations to City Code Chapter 7
- Resolution 2026-13 approving a Conditional Use Permit for St. Francis High School field lighting
- Resolution 2026-14 approving a site plan for Willow Ridge Business Center
- Code Enforcement Extension Request (new business item)
- Consent agenda includes acknowledgement of off-site and exempt gambling permits, dust control maintenance, and warranty period reductions
The council approved a second reading of Ordinance 357 amending the small cell wireless facility code (5-0). It adopted Resolution 2026-15 to publish Ordinance 357 (5-0). Council members reached consensus to have staff prepare an ordinance amendment that eliminates the 10% charitable gambling tax, effective for future revenues. The council also approved a conditional use permit for St. Francis High School field lighting and a site plan for the Willow Ridge Business Center, each by a 5-0 vote.
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 357 (small wireless facility) – 5-0
- Adopted Resolution 2026-15 to publish Ordinance 357 – 5-0
- Directed staff to draft ordinance eliminating 10% charitable gambling tax – consensus
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for St. Francis High School field lighting – 5-0
- Approved site plan for Willow Ridge Business Center – 5-0
City Council
The council will handle routine consent items including surplus property, a temporary liquor license for the St. Francis Lions Club, and a consumer fireworks license. New business includes a traffic study at Ambassador and Bridge St by WSB, information on a local sales tax, early budget discussions, and the first reading of Ordinance 357 to amend city code for small cell wireless facilities. A public hearing is listed but has no specific item.
- Resolution 2026-09 declaring surplus property (abandoned property)
- Temporary on-sale liquor license application for St. Francis Lions Club
- TNT Fireworks – Sale of Consumer Fireworks License
- Traffic study of Ambassador and Bridge St by WSB
- Ordinance 357 first reading – adding small cell wireless facility regulations to City Code Chapter 7
The City Council approved the regular agenda with a 5-0 vote. The consent agenda, including minutes, property resolution, liquor license acknowledgment, fireworks license, and claim payments, was also approved unanimously (5-0). No other motions or votes were taken.
- Approved regular city council agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for St. Francis Area Schools field lighting. They will also review the Willow Ridge Business Center site plan and consider approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: St. Francis Area Schools Field Lighting CUP
- Regular business: Willow Ridge Business Center Site Plan review
- Approval of March 18, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will consider four ordinances amending the city charter on vacancies in office, ordinance effective dates, nomination filing fees, and public improvement assessments. This is a special meeting with only these items on the agenda.
- Ordinance 353: Amending Section 2.05 on vacancies in office
- Ordinance 354: Amending Section 3.09 on when ordinances take effect
- Ordinance 355: Amending Section 5.01 on nomination filing fees
- Ordinance 356: Amending Section 8.01 on improvement and levy assessments