St. Francis public meetings in 2022
46 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2023 proposed budget and the 2023 tax levy. The agenda also includes accepting infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge additions and establishing 2023 polling locations.
- Approval of 2023 Tax Levy
- Approval of 2023 Proposed Budget
- Infrastructure acceptance for Rivers Edge 3rd, 4th, and 5th Additions
- Establishing 2023 precinct and polling locations
- Non-disciplinary separation of Sergeant Daniel Allen
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session for discussion regarding the city budget and levy. This meeting is scheduled as a work session rather than a formal decision-making session.
- Budget and Levy Discussion
City Council
The City Council will present the 2023 proposed budget and consider resolutions to certify taxes and adopt the budget. The council will also conduct a second reading for fee schedule amendments and review infrastructure improvements at Rivers Edge.
- Presentation of the 2023 Proposed Budget
- Second reading of Ordinance 302 regarding fee schedule amendments
- Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge
- Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge 2nd Addition
- Adoption of 2023 business license renewals
Economic Development Authority
The St. Francis Economic Development Authority will meet to select its President and Vice President for 2022. The agenda also includes a review of the 2021 Annual Report, a property concept discussion, and a city facility update.
- Selection of President and Vice President for 2022
- Annual Report of 2021
- Property Concept Discussion
- City Facility Update
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed assessments for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project. The agenda also includes appointments for Fire Department Lieutenants and various street project payments. Additionally, the council will consider fee schedule amendments.
- Public hearing on proposed assessments for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project
- Resolution 2022-60 supporting Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council legislation renewal
- Appointment of Brent Wentworth and Zach Goers as Fire Department Lieutenants
- Fee schedule amendments
- Final payments for 2020 Street Reconstruction and 2021 Street Rehabilitation projects
City Council
This special meeting covers procedural items. The council will consider Resolution 2022-59 to accept the results of the November 8, 2022, general election.
- Acceptance of 2022 General Election results via Resolution 2022-59
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Enchanted Meadows. The agenda also includes business related to new Planning Commission members.
- Public hearing: Enchanted Meadows
- New Planning Commission members
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will discuss the Highway 47 reconstruction update and a grant writing agreement. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including development agreements for Meadows 4th Addition and Dollar General. A public hearing is scheduled regarding miscellaneous special assessments.
- Highway 47 Reconstruction Update and Grant Writing Agreement
- Site Improvement Performance Agreement for Dollar General
- Development Agreement for Meadows 4th Addition
- Public hearing for Resolution 2022-58 regarding miscellaneous special assessments
- Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Implementation JPA
City Council
The City Council will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Rivers Edge 7th Addition rezoning. The council will also consider a public hearing call for assessments related to the Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project.
- Second reading of Ordinance 300 for Rivers Edge 7th Addition rezoning
- Public hearing call for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction assessment
- Recording extension for Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition subdivision
- Pay estimate No. 1 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
- Embedded Systems contract renewal
City Council
This City Council work session includes discussions regarding the Park Commission and water and sewer infrastructure. The agenda does not provide specific details for these items.
- Park Commission
- Water and Sewer Infrastructure
City Council
The City Council will review rezoning requests for the Rivers Edge 7th Addition and The Bluffs of Rum River development. A public hearing is scheduled regarding capital improvement bonds. The agenda also includes police policy implementation and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.
- Rezoning request for Outlot A Rivers Edge 2nd Addition (Ordinance 300)
- Rezoning request for 23925 St Francis Blvd NW to The Bluffs PUD (Ordinance 301)
- Public hearing regarding Capital Improvement Bonds (Resolution 2022-53)
- Disposal of surplus property and vehicle (Resolution 2022-46)
- Approval of preliminary plat and PUD plans for Rivers Edge 7th Addition
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session focused on public works. The agenda includes an overview of the Highway 47 reconstruction.
- Highway 47 Reconstruction Overview
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Rivers Edge 7th Addition. The commission will also conduct a concept review for Patriot Parkway.
- Rivers Edge 7th Addition public hearing
- Patriot Parkway concept review
- Approval of August 17, 2022 minutes
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will review several items, including the hiring of three firefighters and two lieutenants. The agenda also includes a pay estimate for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project. Other items include permit approvals and a funding request from Alexandra House.
- Hiring of 3 Firefighters and 2 Lieutenants
- Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project pay estimate
- Alexandra House 2023 funding request
- St. Francis Athletics Booster Club gambling permit
- Interim Bethel Wastewater Plant Operator contract
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session to review several municipal items. Topics include a funding request for Alexandra House and an interim contract for the Bethel wastewater plant operator. The council will also address requests for additional lieutenants and Bethel Fire Department services.
- Funding Request Alexandra House
- Interim Bethel Wastewater Plant Operator Contract
- Request for Additional Lieutenants
- Bethel Fire Department Services
City Council
The City Council will consider preliminary approval of a proposed 2023 Tax Levy and set a budget public hearing date. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fire department wage increases and an interim use permit for the Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range.
- Preliminary approval of proposed 2023 Tax Levy and setting a budget public hearing date
- Fire Department wage increase discussion
- Interim Use Permit for site grading at Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range
- Adjustment to the Tax Levy for Bonded Indebtedness
- Siwek Park Pay Estimate No. 2
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes a funding request for Alexandra House and discussions regarding police department personnel.
- Alexandra House funding request
- Emergency Management, Fencing Consortium
- Police Department Personnel
- City Buildings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding The Bluffs of Rum River. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair member and the approval of minutes from July 20, 2022.
- Public hearing for The Bluffs of Rum River
- Election of a Vice Chair member
- Approval of July 20, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will review a master partnership agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The council is also scheduled for a second reading of Ordinance 299 regarding safety restrictions on public access to waters or wetlands. Reports from the fire department and liquor store will be presented.
- Resolution 2022-40: Master Partnership Agreement with MnDOT
- Ordinance 299: Safety Restrictions on Public Access to Waters or Wetlands
- Bio Solid Pad and Parking Lot Islands
- July Fire Department Monthly Report
- Liquor Store Quarterly Report
City Council
The council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding THC products and water access safety. They will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for Platinum Land at 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW.
- First reading of Interim Ordinance 298 regarding THC products
- First reading of Ordinance 299 regarding water and wetland safety restrictions
- Comprehensive plan amendment for Platinum Land at 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW
- Resolution 2022-38 supporting Anoka County broadband expansion
- Demolition RFP award for 23115 Ambassador Blvd
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 15, 2022, meeting.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment public hearing
- Approval of June 15, 2022, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the approval of the 2022-2026 CIP. The council is also scheduled to consider a minor subdivision for Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition.
- Public hearing and approval for CIP 2022-2026
- Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition minor subdivision (Resolution 2022-37)
- Fire Department policy update on drill attendance
- Siwek change order request
- Park Plan System - HKGI discussion
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept and fleet management. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as a demolition RFP for 23115 Ambassador Blvd.
- Turtle Ponds 6th Addition Concept Review
- Demolition RFP for 23115 Ambassador Blvd
- Fleet Management discussion
- Appointment of Election Judges
- Raffle acknowledgments for MN Deer Association and St. Francis Athletics Booster Club
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the city budget, housing developments, and emergency management.
- Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program
- Emergency Management, Fencing Consortium
- Budget Discussion
- Housing Developments
City Council
The City Council will review a 2022-2024 labor agreement for Police Sergeants and an amendment to the landscaping and maintenance city code. The agenda also includes appointing a new Community Development Director and authorizing the disposal of surplus property.
- Approval of 2022-2024 Police Sergeants labor agreement
- Appointment of Colette Baumgardner as Community Development Director
- Purchase of Public Works crane truck cab and chassis
- Resolution 2022-35 regarding landscaping and maintenance code
- Disposal of surplus property via Resolution 2022-34
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a concept review for the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes from May 18, 2022.
- Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept review
- Approval of May 18, 2022, minutes
City Council
The St. Francis City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Community Development Director. Two separate interview sessions are scheduled during the meeting.
- Interviews for Community Development Director
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will review several development agreements and land use requests, including a site plan for a dental clinic expansion. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Rivers Edge 6th Addition. Additionally, the council will consider labor agreements for police officers and sergeants.
- Awarding contract for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
- Site plan approval for St. Francis Dental Care at 3715 Bridge St NW
- Public hearing for Rivers Edge 6th Addition
- First reading of Ordinance 297 regarding landscaping and maintenance
- Labor agreements for Patrol Officers and Police Sergeants (2022-2024)
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a variance request on Erkium Street and an ordinance amendment for screening in D&U easements. The commission will also review the Northrop Grumman Grading Plan IUP and the St. Francis Dental site plan.
- Variance Request - Erkium Street
- Ordinance amendment regarding screening in D&U easements
- Northrop Grumman Grading Plan IUP
- St. Francis Dental Site Plan Review
City Council
The council will review bids for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project and hold a public hearing regarding an easement vacation at 411 231st Ave. The agenda also includes the appointment of Paul Carpenter as Deputy Administrator-Public Works Director.
- Accepting bids for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project (Resolution 2022-28)
- Easement vacation at 411 231st Ave (Resolution 2022-26)
- Appointment of Paul Carpenter to Deputy Administrator-Public Works Director
- Dellwood Trail Riverbank Stabilization Project
- Animal Control Service Request for Proposals
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session regarding public works matters. The agenda includes an update on the Hwy 47 project and a discussion about staffing and hiring.
- Hwy 47 Project Update
- Staffing and hiring discussion
City Council
The City Council will conduct a second reading on rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW. The meeting also includes a concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW and a public hearing call for the Poppy Street and 229th reconstruction project.
- Second reading of Ordinance 296 to rezone 23465 St Francis Blvd NW
- Public hearing call for Poppy Street and 229th reconstruction
- Concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW
- Dollar General Minor Subdivision & Site Plan review
- Approval of Bottle Shop and Election Judges wage schedules
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Dollar General Site Plan. The commission will also conduct a concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW.
- Dollar General Site Plan public hearing
- Concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW
- Approval of March 16, 2022 minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW for a senior living development. The council will also review plans and specifications for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. Other items include the appointment of a new City Administrator and various job postings.
- Rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW for Vista Prairie Senior Living
- Approval of plans and specifications for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
- Appointment of Kate Thunstrom as City Administrator
- Job postings for Community Development Director and Police Officer
- Weber Inc-Pay Application #7
City Council
This City Council work session includes discussions regarding emergency management and the protection of buildings and infrastructure. The agenda also contains a section for general city discussion. No specific motions or decisions are listed in this agenda.
- Emergency management and infrastructure protection discussion
- City general discussion
City Council
The City Council will discuss zoning preemption legislation and Resolution 2022-18 regarding housing authority. The agenda also includes a request for proposals for building design feasibility. Routine consent items include food truck permit applications and payment of claims.
- Zoning Preemption Legislation
- Resolution 2022-18 Supporting Housing and Local Decision Making Authority
- Pre-Architectural RFP – Building Design Feasibility
- Transient Merchant/Food Truck Permit Application
City Council
The St. Francis City Council held a special meeting on March 31, 2022. The primary purpose of the session was to conduct interviews for the position of City Administrator.
- City Administrator interviews
City Council
This work session includes discussions on investment advisory services and the Patriot Parkway concept. The council will also review electronic sign replacement and a software purchase. A final payment to Anoka County for the Bridge Street Reconstruction Project is on the agenda.
- Final payment to Anoka County for Bridge Street Reconstruction Project
- Investment Advisory Services discussion
- Electronic Sign Replacement
- Patriot Parkway Concept
- Software Purchase
City Council
The City Council will consider plans and bidding for the reconstruction of Poppy Street and 229th Lane. The agenda also includes deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds additions and an update on the City Administrator search.
- Plans and bidding for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction and watermain improvement
- Parking restrictions for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane project
- Deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds 4th and 5th Additions final plats
- Liquor license application for Burro Loco
- Consortium seal coating and crack filling
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Vista Prairie Senior Living project, including rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan requests. The commission will also appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from the December 15, 2021, meeting.
- Vista Prairie Senior Living rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Oak Grove Development and parking plans for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project. The council is also scheduled for a second reading of an ordinance amending beer licensing. Additionally, there will be an update on the search for a new City Administrator.
- Denial of preliminary plat and variances for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
- Second reading of Ordinance 295 regarding beer licensing amendments
- Parking discussion for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project
- Purchase of Siwek Park playground equipment
- Water Treatment Plant spectrophotometer replacement
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will consider a first reading for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition rezoning. The agenda also includes accepting bids for Siwek Park improvements and ordering plans for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance regarding beer licensing.
- Rezoning of Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
- Bids for Siwek Park Improvement Project
- Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction and watermain project
- Ordinance 295 regarding beer licensing
- Bank stabilization at Dellwood River Park
City Charter
The meeting consists of routine administrative procedures. The commission will approve minutes from February 3, 2021, and appoint a chair and vice chair.
- Approval of February 3, 2021 minutes
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The City Council will conduct second readings for the East Shop Site rezoning and several 2021 code revisions. The council will also hold a first reading for Ordinance 294 amending Chapter 3 of the City Code.
- Second reading of East Shop Site Rezoning (Ordinance 288)
- Second reading of 2021 Code Revisions (Ordinances 289-293)
- First reading of Ordinance 294 amending Chapter 3 City Code
- Approval of State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement (Resolution 2022-05)
- Acceptance of donation from W.D. Larson Companies
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Park Plan and URRWMO amendments. The agenda also includes items for Public Works, Community Development, and Administration. No specific details or outcomes are provided in this agenda.
- Park Plan
- Public Works, Community Development, and Administration updates
- URRWMO Amendments
City Council
The City Council will consider rezoning, preliminary plats, and subdivision variances for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition. The agenda also includes first readings for East Shop Site rezoning and several 2021 code revisions.
- Rezoning and subdivision variances for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
- Concept plan review for Platinum Land
- First reading of Ordinance 288 for East Shop Site rezoning
- First reading of 2021 code revisions regarding site plans and uses
- Approval of Weber Inc-Pay Application #6