St. Francis public meetings in 2021
45 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will conduct a second reading for Ordinance 286 to amend the city code fee schedule. The agenda also includes a request for a work session and discussion regarding the 2022 COLA.
- Second reading of Ordinance 286 amending City Code Section 2-9-1 fee schedule
- Final payment for the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project
- Rivers Edge 5th Addition Financial Security Reduction
- Resignation of Firefighter Jared Belter
- Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization applicant review
Planning Commission
The commission will consider a concept plan for Platinum Land and a city acquisition of real property. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the East Shop Site rezoning and 2021 code revisions.
- Platinum Land – Concept Plan
- City Acquisition of Real Property
- East Shop Site Rezoning
- 2021 Code Revisions
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a presentation on the 2022 proposed budget. The council is also considering plans for Siwek Park construction and a real property acquisition. Additionally, there is a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city fee schedule.
- Presentation on 2022 Proposed Budget (Resolutions 2021-62 and 2021-63)
- Siwek Park Project construction plans and bidding (Resolution 2021-61)
- Real property acquisition for PID 32-34-24-31-0020 (Resolution 2021-60)
- First reading of Ordinance 286 to amend the city fee schedule
- Adoption of 2022 business licenses (Resolution 2021-59)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss road expansion and a state representative. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed for this meeting.
- Road Expansion discussion
- State Representative discussion
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions regarding precinct/polling locations and a park land purchase transfer. The agenda also includes contract renewals, police personnel updates, and monthly reports from Fire and Public Works.
- Resolution 2021-56: Establishing Precinct & Polling Locations
- Resolution 2021-57: Transfer for Park Land Purchase
- Embedded Systems Contract Renewal
- Weber Inc - Pay Application #5
- Police Officer Resignation and Opening
City Council
The City Council will review a concept plan for the Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition. The council will also hold a second reading for Ordinance 285 regarding animal waste. A public hearing is scheduled for miscellaneous special assessments.
- Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition concept plan
- Ordinance 285 amendment regarding animal waste
- Public hearing for Miscellaneous Special Assessments (Resolution 2021-55)
- Resolution 2021-53 regarding surplus vehicles
- Nowthen Shared Services Agreement
City Council
The City Council will review several police department policy updates and service agreements. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding animal waste.
- Ordinance 285 regarding animal waste (1st Reading)
- Police Department Control Device Policy amendments
- Portable Recording System Policy approval
- Anoka County recycling contract
- Woodbury Park gazebo re-roofing
City Council
This meeting is a City Council work session. The agenda includes updates regarding development projects and Poppy Street, as well as planning commission and public notice items.
- Development updates
- Poppy Street update
- Planning Commission and Public Notice
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding portable recording systems for body-worn cameras. The agenda also includes consent items for street reconditioning and well rehabilitation projects. A closed meeting is scheduled to consider real property purchases.
- Public hearing for body-worn camera systems
- 2021 Street Reconditioning Project Pay Estimate No. 1
- Purchase of portable radios for the Fire Department
- Well #1 rehabilitation and well house roof replacement
- Closed meeting regarding real property purchases (05-33-24-22-0013 and 05-33-24-22-0012)
City Council
The council will consider preliminary approval of the proposed 2022 tax levy and set a budget hearing date. Members will also conduct a second reading on agritourism zoning amendments and an interim use permit in the BPK District. The agenda includes a contract for the MMUA Safety Management Program.
- Preliminary approval of proposed 2022 tax levy (Resolution 2021-50)
- Second reading of agritourism zoning amendments (Ordinance 284)
- Interim Use Permit for BPK District (Resolution 2021-47)
- MMUA Safety Management Program Contract
- Tax levy adjustment for bond indebtedness (Resolution 2021-49)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request, preliminary plat, and subdivision variance for Green Valley 2nd. The agenda also includes discussion of city real property acquisition.
- Green Valley 2nd rezoning request
- Green Valley 2nd preliminary plat
- Green Valley 2nd subdivision variance
- City real property acquisition
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a zoning code amendment and an interim use permit for Ryan Sunram. The meeting also includes the standard call to order and adjournment.
- Zoning Code Amendment
- Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Ryan Sunram
City Council
The City Council will consider amendments to include agritourism in the BPK District. The agenda also includes a property purchase at 22708 Rum River Blvd and plat extensions for Turtle Ponds.
- Zoning code amendment for Agritourism and Interim Use in the BPK District
- Rita Meadows preliminary and final plat subdivision
- Purchase of properties at 22708 Rum River Blvd
- Final plat deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds
- Hiring of John Maki as a Public Works Operator
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Rita Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat. The commission will also discuss the Sunram IUP located at South 241st Ave and East of Hwy 47.
- Public hearing for Rita Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat
- Sunram IUP discussion at South 241st Ave and East of Hwy 47
City Council
The St. Francis City Council held a work session to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda contains only this item and procedural tasks.
- 2022 Budget
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance 283 concerning single-unit detached dwellings. The agenda also includes a discussion on city staffing and several consent agenda items, such as park grants and staff resignations.
- Second reading of Ordinance 283 for single unit detached dwellings
- Park Grant Contract Approval for Siwek Park
- Acceptance of Police Officer Kurt Green's resignation
- Rivers Edge 5th Addition Financial Security Reduction
- Discussion regarding city staffing
Economic Development Authority
The St. Francis Economic Development Authority will hold elections for President and Vice President. The agenda also covers the annual report, future goals, and the acquisition of city-owned property.
- Election of President and Vice President
- Acquisition of City Owned Property
- EDA Future Goals
- Annual Report
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also consider resolutions to subdivide property at 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW into two parcels. Additionally, the council will conduct a first reading of an amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01.
- Subdivision of 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW into two parcels
- Public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan 2022-2026
- First reading of amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01
- Sewer system cleaning quote from Empire Pipe Service
- Hiring Corrine Lauer as a Full-Time Liquor Store Clerk
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss several development topics. Discussion items include broadband expansion, Woodbine expansion, and future infrastructure for 241st.
- Broadband Expansion
- Woodbine Expansion
- St. Francis Blvd Property
- 241st and Future Infrastructure
Planning Commission
The July 21, 2021, meeting of the St. Francis Planning Commission includes several public hearings. The agenda also covers the approval of June 16, 2021 minutes and regular business items. Specific details regarding the content of these hearings are not provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing: Vista Prairie
- Public hearing: Igor - Ordinance Amendment
- Public hearing: Sunram
- Approval of June 16, 2021 minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 267 to amend the city fee schedule. The agenda also includes bond refunding discussions and reports from public works, fire, and police departments.
- Second reading of Ordinance 267 regarding the fee schedule
- Sale of bonds for refunding
- Acceptance of Jacob Olson's resignation
- Municode agenda packet software upgrade
- Biosolids tank cleaning
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution to vacate drainage and utility easements in the Rivers Edge Subdivision. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance amending the city fee schedule. A fire department report comparing May 2021 data will be presented.
- Vacation of drainage and utility easements in Rivers Edge Subdivision
- Lot frontage variance for 23008 Navajo Street NW
- First reading of Ordinance 267, Second Series, to amend the fee schedule
- Fire department May 2021 monthly comparison report
City Council
The council will review a development agreement and final plat for the Rivers Edge 5th Addition. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding Bed and Breakfast Facility Licenses. Other discussion items include City Hall security and GPS locators.
- Rivers Edge 5th Addition final plat approval and development agreement
- Second reading of Ordinance 281, Second Series (Bed and Breakfast Facility License)
- Peddlers License for Chili Lime Truck LLC
- City Hall security discussion
- Acceptance of Deedee Goral's resignation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance and administrative adjustment for 23008 Navajo St NW. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 19, 2021.
- Variance and administrative adjustment for 23008 Navajo St NW
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is meeting to consider bond refunding and new land use permits. The agenda also includes reviewing plat approvals for Carpenter’s Landing and an ordinance regarding “Bed and Breakfast” establishments.
- Bond refunding for 2010A, 2013A, and Water Meter Lease Purchase
- Interim Use Permit for agricultural uses at P.I.D. #06-33-24-11-0070
- Preliminary/Final Plat approval for Carpenter’s Landing
- Ordinance 281 Second Series “Bed and Breakfast”
- Peddlers licenses for Bacon Butt BBQ, Sun Mountain Concessions, and Fiesta Cancun Grill and Bar
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary and final plat for Carpenters Landing and an interim use permit for SFLC LLC. The meeting also includes the approval of April 21, 2021, minutes.
- Carpenters Landing: Preliminary and Final Plat hearing
- SFLC LLC (James Anderson) Interim Use Permit hearing
- Approval of April 21, 2021, meeting minutes
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will consider bids for the 2021 Street Reconditioning Project. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances regarding dog licensing, tobacco, and adult-oriented services. The council will also address a fund transfer to the Park Fund.
- Bids acceptance for 2021 Street Reconditioning Project (Resolution 2021-24)
- Second readings for ordinances on dog licensing, tobacco, and adult services
- Fund transfer from General Fund to Park Fund (Resolution 2021-22)
- Approval of food truck peddlers licenses
- Pickup truck replacement
City Council
The City Council will review multiple ordinance readings regarding kennels, peddlers, storage, and adult-oriented services. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd and fire truck purchase agreements.
- Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd
- Second readings for kennel, peddler, and storage ordinances
- First readings for dog licensing and tobacco ordinances
- Ordinances regarding adult-oriented services and massage therapists
- Fire truck purchase agreements with HGAC
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2021. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a CUP amendment and a discussion of a property sale to the EDA.
- Election of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
- City sale of property to EDA
- CUP Amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd
- Commission training discussion
City Council
The City Council will consider approving plans for street reconditioning and awarding a bid for a bottle shop expansion. The meeting also includes first readings for several new ordinances regarding kennels, peddlers, storage, and residential picketing.
- Awarding bid for Bottle Shop Expansion
- Resolution 2021-13 approving plans and specs for Street Reconditioning
- Ordinance 271 regarding City sale of property to the EDA
- First readings for ordinances on Kennels, Peddlers, and Storage
- Ordinance 275 regarding Targeted Residential Picketing
City Council
The City Council will consider several new development concept plans, including Green Valley 2nd Addition and EDI Senior Housing. The council will also review a proposed update to the city's zoning map. Additionally, the agenda includes a potential property sale to the EDA.
- Green Valley 2nd Addition Subdivision Concept Plan
- EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan
- Proposed Zoning Code Update - Zoning Map (Ordinance 270)
- City Sale of Property to the EDA (Resolution 2021-12)
- Asbestos Abatement Proposals for 3772 Bridge Street and 22951 Ambassador Blvd.
City Council
The St. Francis City Council work session covers several municipal topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding the School Resource Officer, City Parks, and a land transfer involving the EDA. Details for Highway 47 were provided under separate cover.
- School Resource Officer discussion
- City Parks discussion
- Highway 47 (details sent under separate cover)
- Land Transfer - EDA
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will discuss several regular business items. These include the EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan and the Green Valley Concept Plan. The commission will also address the Zoning Map.
- EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan
- Green Valley Concept Plan
- Zoning Map
City Council
The City Council will continue discussions on a proposal for a water infrastructure risk and resilience assessment. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update and several personnel changes regarding the fire department and liquor store.
- SEH Proposal for water infrastructure risk and resilience assessment
- Hiring of new firefighters
- Resolution 2021-10 regarding deferral of special assessments
- Appointment of Deedee Goral as a part-time liquor store clerk
- Resolution 2021-11 recognizing Barb Held
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will review street project payments and liquor store RFPs. The agenda includes closed meetings regarding the pricing of city-owned real property and offers for purchasing other properties. No items are listed under special business or public hearings.
- Final pay requests for 2018 and 2019 street rehabilitation projects
- Pay Estimate No. 4 for the 200 Street Rehabilitation Project
- RFPs for engineering services and coolers for a liquor store
- Closed meeting to determine asking price for city-owned real property
- Closed meeting to consider offers for purchasing real properties
City Council
This work session includes a discussion about the vacancy in the City Clerk position. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Vacancy of City Clerk position discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct the 2021 election for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Zoning Map.
- Election of 2021 Chair
- Election of 2021 Vice Chair
- Public hearing on Zoning Map
City Council
The council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 269 to replace existing zoning and subdivision chapters. They will also review an easement vacation and final plat approval for The Meadows of St. Francis subdivision. Additionally, the agenda includes a temporary housing extension request for 4953 Ambassador Blvd. NW.
- Second reading of Ordinance 269 to update Zoning and Subdivision Chapters 10 and 11
- Easement vacation and final plat approval for The Meadows of St. Francis subdivision
- Temporary housing extension at 4953 Ambassador Blvd. NW
- Acceptance of City Clerk Barb Held's resignation effective April 1, 2021
- Authorization for the Police Department to dispose of surplus vehicles
City Charter
This meeting of the St. Francis Charter Commission consists of procedural items. The commission will approve minutes from January 22 and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss a vacancy on the commission.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion regarding a vacancy on the Charter Commission
- Approval of January 22 minutes
City Council
The council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency locations. Additionally, the meeting includes a first reading for zoning code updates and a discussion on fire department pay.
- Second reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency
- First reading of Zoning Code Updates (Chapters 10 and 11)
- Authorization to seek bids for Bottle Shop Expansion
- Discussion on Fire Department pay
- Application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
City Council
The City Council will hold a worksession via Zoom. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Fire Department, Highway 47 meeting, and liquor store expansion, though specific details are not provided.
- Fire Department
- Highway 47 Meeting
- Liquor Store Expansion
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a zoning code rewrite. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting.
- Public hearing – Zoning Code Rewrite
City Council
The City Council will review a first reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predator residency regulations. The agenda also includes ratifying the URRWMO 2022 budget and reviewing 2020 annual reports from the Police and Community Development departments.
- First reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency locations
- Ratification of the URRWMO 2022 budget
- Planning Commission appointments for Liz Fairbanks, Dustin Pavek, and Deborah Humann
- Acceptance of Kristine Windhauser's resignation and authorization to fill the vacancy
- Presentation of 2020 annual reports from Public Works, Police, and Community Development
City Council
This is a work session agenda for the St. Francis City Council. The meeting includes items related to the Fire Department and the Public Works Department. No specific projects or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.
- Fire Department
- Public Works Department
City Council
The City Council will discuss a concept plan for a senior housing project. The agenda also includes the approval of 2021 appointments and declaring a police department vehicle as surplus property.
- Senior Housing Project – Concept Plan
- Resolution 2021-01: 2021 Appointments
- Resolution 2021-02: Declaring Police Department Forfeiture Vehicle Surplus Property