St. Francis public meetings in 2023
45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding an educational facility zoning ordinance amendment and the 2023 code revisions. The meeting includes a review of the September 20, 2023, minutes.
- Public hearing: Educational Facility Zoning Ordinance Amendment
- Public hearing: 2023 Code Revisions
City Council
The Council will discuss the fire and security system for the City Hall/Fire Station. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel policy revisions and police officer memorandums of understanding. Several administrative items are presented for approval via the consent agenda.
- City Hall Fire Station fire and security system
- MOU for LELS 319 Police Officers and LELS 411 Sergeants
- Change orders for City Hall/Fire Station Project
- Stahl Construction Pay Application No. 3
- MN Deer Association gambling permit application
City Council
The City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed 2024 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fire service contracts and firefighter pension increases.
- 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation
- PERA SVF Pension Increase for Part-Time Firefighters
- City of Nowthen Fire Service Contract
- Fire Department Management Services, City of Bethel
- Joint City Fire Service RFP
City Council
The City Council will consider a second reading for the AutoZone rezoning and an update to the city fee schedule. Other items include amending a special assessment for 23462 University Ave NW and discussing a new audio contract for the City Hall/Fire Station.
- AutoZone Rezoning (Ordinance 322) second reading
- Special assessment amendment for 23462 University Ave NW
- City Code fee schedule update (Ordinance 324) second reading
- City Hall / Fire Station audio contract discussion
- Dellwood River Park Riverbank Stabilization Project pay estimate
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will meet at the Public Works Building to conduct regular business. The agenda includes appointing a chair and co-chair for the commission.
- Appointment of Chair and Co-Chair
City Council
The City Council will review an ordinance update regarding the city code fee schedule. The agenda also includes several items for consent, such as street rehabilitation project payments and property disposal.
- Ordinance 324: Amending section 2-9-1 of the city code regarding the fee schedule
- 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project – Final Payment
- 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project – Pay Estimate No. 1
- Resolution 2023-62: Declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal
- Resolution 2023-63: Authorizing certification of municipal utility services and maintenance liens
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include financial assistance for Vista Prairie and the American Legion, as well as an Administrative Captain hybrid position.
- Vista Prairie Financial Assistance
- American Legion – Fire Suppression Assistance
- Administrative Captain Hybrid Position
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss public safety funding and the reconstruction of Highway 47. The meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2023, at the Community Center.
- Public Safety Funding
- Hwy 47 Reconstruction
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting regarding the Community Center at 23340 Cree St. NW. The primary business involves interviews for liquor store manager positions.
- Liquor Store Manager Interviews
City Council
The City Council will consider a first reading for an ordinance and conditional use permit amendment regarding the Minnetonka Game & Fish Club. The meeting also includes several items on the consent agenda involving project extensions and equipment replacement.
- Minnetonka Game & Fish Club CUP and Ordinance 323 amendment
- Resolution 2023-58: Bluffs at Rum River final plat submittal extension
- Resolution 2023-59: Northrop Grumman IUP extension for Richard D. Schroeder Ammunition Range site grading
- MMUA Safety Management Program Contract
- Rum River Swale Stabilization Project Agreement
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a CUP amendment and ordinance amendment for the Minnetonka Game & Fish Club. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 16, 2023.
- Minnetonka Game & Fish Club CUP Amendment and Ordinance Amendment
City Council
The City Council will consider a proposed 2024 tax levy and adjustments for bonded indebtedness. The agenda includes public hearings for an AutoZone site plan and second readings for two rezoning ordinances. Additionally, the council will review bids for the Dellwood River Park Riverbank Stabilization Project.
- Public hearing: AutoZone Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Site Plan, and Easement Vacation
- Second reading: Serenity at Seelye Brook rezoning (Ordinance 312)
- Second reading: Turtle Ponds 6th Addition rezoning (Ordinance 321)
- Resolution 2023-55: Adjusting the debt service tax levy for 2024
- Resolution 2023-56: Preliminary approval of a proposed 2024 tax levy
City Council
The City Council will consider a preliminary plat and lot width variance for the Serenity at Seelye Brook development. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the St. Francis Area Schools referendum election and a contract change order for City Hall/Fire Station.
- Serenity at Seelye Brook preliminary plat and lot width variance
- Northrop Grumman IUP Extension for site grading at Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range
- Rivers Edge 7th Addition final plat submittal extension to October 3, 2024
- St. Francis Area Schools Referendum Election discussion
- City Hall / Fire Station contract change order
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will hold a special meeting to address new business items. The agenda includes an intent to terminate and discussions regarding liquor store management roles.
- Intent to Terminate
- Interim Liquor Store Manager position
- Bottle Shop Manager Profile and Posting
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposal regarding the 3731 property. This is the only item listed under new business for this meeting.
- MOU Proposal for 3731 Property
City Council
The City Council will address several items through the consent agenda and reports. This includes a performance review for the Liquor Store Manager and various administrative appointments.
- Resolution 2023-43: 2023 Appointments
- Final payment for Weber Construction-Liquor Store
- Resolution 2023-44: Official Signatures
- Police Department policy amendment
- Fire Department July monthly report
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Serenity at Seelye Brook preliminary plat and lot width variance. The agenda also includes a review of the AutoZone comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and site plan.
- Serenity at Seelye Brook Preliminary Plat & Lot Width Variance
- AutoZone Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Site Plan
City Council
This City Council work session includes a discussion about a chambers partition wall. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Chambers Partition Wall
City Council
The Council will consider a $13,000,000 bond sale for the Fire Station and City Hall project. The agenda also includes construction contracts for this facility and various infrastructure updates.
- $13,000,000 bond sale for Fire Station/City Hall
- Construction contracts for St. Francis City Hall and Fire Station Project
- Siwek Park improvements final payment
- Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project pay estimate
- Updated Auto-Aid Agreement with Isanti Fire District
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and make an appointment regarding a vacancy in the Mayor's office. No other business items are listed on this agenda.
- Mayor vacancy interviews and appointment
City Council
The council will review a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition at 2761 229th Ave NW. Members will also consider awarding a contract for the 2023 street rehabilitation project. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Rezoning and plan amendment for Turtle Ponds 6th Addition at 2761 229th Ave NW
- Contract award for the 2023 street rehabilitation project
- Public hearing for the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Approval of the NLC Service Line Warranty Program
City Council
This special meeting of the St. Francis City Council is focused on addressing a council vacancy. The agenda contains no other business items beyond procedural call to order and roll call.
- Council vacancy
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include an interim ordinance for THC/CBD and the NLC Service Line Warranty Program. The council will also address appointments and budget discussions.
- Interim Ordinance for THC/CBD
- NLC Service Line Warranty Program
- Council Appointments
- Budget Discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition project. This item includes a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and a preliminary plat. Other agenda items are procedural or contain no specific details in the provided text.
- Turtle Ponds 6th Addition: Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance prohibiting cannabis products. The meeting also includes second readings for several zoning code amendments regarding parking, signage, and business districts. Additionally, the council will consider $13,000,000 in capital improvement bonds.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 320 prohibiting cannabis products
- Second reading of zoning amendments for parking, signage, and business districts
- Authorization of $13,000,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds
- Discussion regarding the demolition of the existing fire station
Planning Commission
The St. Francis Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a code amendment request and an Interim Use Permit application. The commission will also review proposed code revisions for B-1 uses, design standards, and signage.
- Code Amendment Request and Interim Use Permit (IUP) Application
- Code Revisions for B-1 Uses, Design Standards, and Signage
- Approval of April 19, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will review several zoning code amendments and property transfers involving the EDA. The agenda also includes second readings for the Patriot Parkway rezoning and a site plan for the new City Hall/Fire Station.
- Rezoning of approximately 1.2 acres at 23040 Pederson Drive NW
- Site plan approval for City Hall/Fire Station
- Amendments to Zoning Code development standards and stormwater divisions
- Temporary parking exemption for St. Francis Dental Clinic addition
- Property transfers involving the EDA
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the financial plan. The provided agenda contains no other specific items for discussion or decision.
- Financial Plan
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will review the 2022 annual report and consider several property-related items. These include real property transfers involving the City and an easement agreement with St. Francis Dental.
- 2022 Annual Report
- Real property transfer from the City
- Real property transfer to the City
- EDA application to register land
- Easement agreement with St. Francis Dental
City Council
The City Council will consider a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for land located north of Bridgestone Road NW and south of Seelye Brook. The council will also review updates to private development standards and first readings for code revisions regarding parking, roadways, and stormwater.
- Rezoning land north of Bridgestone Road NW from A-2 to RR
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment near Seelye Brook
- Updates to Private Development Standards
- Code revisions for parking, roadways, and stormwater
- Approval of the URRWO Annual Budget
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items. Topics include the Police Department UAV program, personnel policy updates, and the continuation of the Bottle Shop Market Study discussion.
- Police Department UAV Program
- Bottle Shop Market Study discussion
- Personnel Policy Updates
- Council Meeting Attendance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Serenity at Seelye Brook Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning. The agenda also includes reviews of code revisions for parking, roadways, and stormwater, as well as the City Hall Fire Station Site Plan.
- Serenity at Seelye Brook Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning
- Code Revisions – Parking, Roadways, and Stormwater
- Transfer of City Owned Property
- City Hall Fire Station Site Plan
City Council
The City Council will discuss a market study for a bottle shop and a new police department UAV program. The agenda also includes first quarter reports from the Police, Public Works, and Community Development departments.
- Bottle Shop Market Study
- Police Department UAV Program
- Joint Response and Training with Bethel
- URRWMO Annual Report
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss development and park dedication. The meeting also includes an update regarding Bridge Street. The provided agenda contains no specific details or proposed actions.
- Development Discussion
- Park Dedication
- Bridge Street Update
City Council
The City Council will conduct a second reading for an ordinance amending the Farmers Market fee schedule. The council will also consider authorizing plans and specifications for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project. Other items include street sweeping, asphalt maintenance, and firefighter employment offers.
- Second reading of Ordinance 311 regarding Farmers Market fee schedule amendments
- Authorization of plans and specifications for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project
- Contingent offers of employment for part-time firefighters
- Resolution 2023-13 regarding reimbursement of expenditures from bond proceeds
City Council
The St. Francis City Council work session includes items regarding donations, a facility bond, stormwater fees, and a financial plan.
- Donations
- Facility Bond
- Stormwater Fees
- Financial Plan
- Work Session Request
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will review updates to the city's public protection ordinance and farmers market fees. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new police officers and discussion of a new UAV program.
- Second reading of Ordinance 309 regarding public protection
- First reading of Ordinance 311 for Farmers Market fee schedule amendments
- Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement for the Criminal Justice Data Network
- Discussion of a Police Department UAV program
- Swearing in of new police officers
City Council
The City Council will consider rezoning approximately 1.2 acres at 23040 Pederson Drive NW from R-3 to B-2. The agenda also includes second readings for ordinances amending the Park Commission and municipal utilities. Additionally, the council will review the Serenity at Seelye Brook concept.
- Rezoning of 1.2 acres at 23040 Pederson Drive NW from R-3 to B-2
- Second reading for Ordinance 303 (Park Commission amendment)
- Second reading for Ordinance 308 (Municipal and public/private utilities)
- Serenity at Seelye Brook concept review
- First reading for Ordinance 309 (Chapter 8 Section 4-3 update)
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will conduct second readings for four ordinances regarding zoning code definitions and standards. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance amending municipal and public/private utility regulations. Consent items include firefighter employment offers and HVAC repairs at the Police/Public Works building.
- Second reading of Ordinances 304, 305, 306, and 307 regarding zoning code revisions
- First reading of Ordinance 308 amending utility rules, rates, and collections
- Contingent offers of employment for part-time firefighters
- HVAC controller replacement at the Police/Public Works building
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Patriot Parkway Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning. The agenda also includes a concept review for Serenity at Seelye Brook and planning commissioner training.
- Patriot Parkway Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning
- Serenity at Seelye Brook Concept Review
- Planning Commissioner Training
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances to update the city's zoning code and development standards. The agenda also includes a proposed change to the Comprehensive Plan for 23543 DeGardner Circle NW. Additionally, council members will review support for highway improvements on TH 47.
- Ordinance amendments regarding zoning rules, agricultural uses, and development standards
- Comprehensive Plan amendment for 23543 DeGardner Circle NW from Parks to High Density Residential
- Resolution supporting Corridors of Commerce funding for TH 47 improvements
- Interim Use Permit for a car detailing business at 5620 Ambassador Blvd
- Pioneer Days Fireworks Contract with Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics, Inc
City Charter
This meeting consists of procedural items for the Charter Commission. The commission will approve minutes from January 24, 2022, and appoint a chair and vice chair. Members will also address filling vacancies.
- Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
- Filling Vacancies
- Approval of January 24, 2022 minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding 2022 code revisions and an interim use permit for car detailing. The commission will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for 23543 DeGardner Circle.
- Car Detailing Interim Use Permit (IUP) public hearing
- 2022 Code Revisions public hearing
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 23543 DeGardner Circle
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will discuss the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer and Water System Plan and a Farmers’ Market Proposal. The agenda also includes the swearing in of elected officials and approval of various consent agenda items.
- Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer and Water System Plan discussion
- Release of RFP for Construction Manager
- Farmers’ Market Proposal
- Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project pay estimate No. 4
- State of Minnesota Agency Agreement with Department of Transportation
City Council
The St. Francis City Council will consider 2023 appointments and a state agency agreement with the Department of Transportation. The agenda also includes discussing the city's sanitary sewer and water system plan and releasing an RFP for a construction manager.
- Resolution 2023-01 regarding 2023 appointments
- Police policy amendment
- State of Minnesota Agency Agreement #1052025 with the Department of Transportation
- Release of RFP for Construction Manager
- Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer and Water System Plan