St. Francis public meetings in 2025

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will vote on a series of resolutions moving the fire department's pension, records, assets, and liabilities to the Rum River Fire District. Additional resolutions will create fiscal‑agent, shared‑space, equipment‑donation, and employment‑transition agreements with the district. The council will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 352, which modifies several divisions of the city zoning code.

• Resolution 2025-60: Transfer of PERA‑SVF pension, records, assets, and liabilities to Rum River Fire District
• Resolution 2025-62: Fiscal agent agreement with Rum River Fire District
• Resolution 2025-63: Shared space user agreement with Rum River Fire District
• Resolution 2025-64: Donation of fire department equipment to Rum River Fire District
• Ordinance 352 (Second Reading): Modifies divisions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the zoning code

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will approve the 2026 proposed budget and certify taxes payable in 2026. The council will also consider hiring a Community Development Specialist and vote on a resolution adopting 2026 business license renewals. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading of an ordinance modifying the zoning code.

• Adopt 2026 budget and certify taxes payable
• Hire Community Development Specialist – Jackson Matthies
• Adopt 2026 business license renewals
• First reading of zoning code revisions (Ordinance 352)
• Approve Dellwood River Park Habitat Enhancement

The City Council approved the regular meeting agenda (5‑0) and then approved the consent agenda (5‑0), which included adopting the 2026 business license renewals and hiring a community development specialist. No vote was recorded on the proposed 2026 budget; the public hearing featured resident concerns about rising taxes.

• Approved regular City Council agenda (5‑0)
• Approved regular City Council consent agenda, including 2026 business license renewals and hiring a community development specialist (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed 2025 Code Revisions and consider approval of the September 17, 2025, meeting minutes. The remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on 2025 Code Revisions
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes - September 17, 2025

City Council

The council will discuss several items including a rezoning application for 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW, changing its designation from I‑1 General Industrial to B‑2 General Business. They will also consider an amendment to the city fee schedule (Ordinance 351) and approve the pay estimate for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project. Additional agenda items include a contract renewal for Embedded Systems, resignations, and a public hearing on the MS4 program.

• Rezoning of 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW from I‑1 General Industrial to B‑2 General Business (Ordinance 349)
• Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 2‑9‑1 Fee Schedule, 2nd Reading (Ordinance 351)
• Approval of Pay Estimate No. 4 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Embedded Systems Contract Renewal
• MS4 – Annual Opportunity for Public Input (public hearing)

The council adopted Ordinance 351 amending the city fee schedule and approved the accompanying Resolution 2025-55. It also adopted Ordinance 349 rezoning 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW from I‑1 General Industrial to B‑2 General Business and approved Resolution 2025-56 for its summary publication. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including Pay Estimate No. 4, Finance Director resignation, and contract renewal (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 351 amending Chapter 2 fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-55 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 351 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 349 rezoning 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW to B‑2 General Business (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-56 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 349 (5-0)

Parks Commission

The St. Francis Parks Commission will discuss updates on Rum River Woods Park and the Warming House/Ice Rink, review the 2026 Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and consider the Dellwood Park Restoration Project. These items involve planning and funding for park improvements.

• Rum River Woods Park Update
• Warming House/Ice Rink Update
• Park CIP Review for 2026
• Dellwood Park Restoration Project

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider adopting assessments for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project and approving the final plat for the Dalton River Villas Subdivision. The meeting also includes a public hearing on street reconstruction assessments and the first reading of an ordinance amending the City Code fee schedule.

• 2025 Street Reconstruction Project – Adopting Assessment
• Dalton River Villas Final Plat
• Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 2-9-1 Fee Schedule, First Reading
• Public Hearing: 2025 Street Reconstruction Project – Proposed Assessment
• Rink Management Agreement

The council unanimously adopted the assessment for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project and approved Resolution 2025‑51 authorizing municipal utility service liens. It also passed Ordinance 350 amending the address‑sharing requirement in the city code and Ordinance 351 updating the fee schedule to make the rink‑rental damage deposit refundable. The final plat for the Dalton River Villas subdivision was approved. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Adopted 2025 Street Reconstruction Project assessment roll (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑51 authorizing municipal utility service liens (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 350 amending address‑sharing requirement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑52 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 350 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 351 amending fee schedule to make rink‑rental damage deposit refundable (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Dalton River Villas subdivision (Resolution 2025‑24) (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, rink management agreement, financial security reductions, payment of claims) (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑53 adopting assessment for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss fire district considerations and the upcoming levy. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Fire District Considerations discussion
• Levy Discussion

The council discussed the formation of the Rum River Fire District and related agreements. They approved a $500 annual water access fee that the Fire District will pay for water usage. No vote tally was recorded.

• Approved $500 annual water access fee for the Fire District (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 350 amending Chapter 2 of the City Code regarding council procedure at regular meetings. Consent agenda includes appointing Jodie Steffes as Community Development Director and approval of Pay Estimate No. 3 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting also includes reports from the police and fire departments.

• Appoint Jodie Steffes as Community Development Director and post Community Development Specialist vacancy
• Approval of Pay Estimate No. 3 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance 350 first reading to amend Chapter 2 of City Code on council procedure
• Fire Department monthly report for September
• Police Department 3rd quarter report

The City Council approved its regular agenda and the consent agenda items, including appointing Jodie Steffes as Community Development Director and approving the 2025 Street Reconstruction Pay Estimate. In new business, the Council adopted Ordinance 350 amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to remove the requirement that residents state their name when speaking at meetings. All motions carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved regular agenda – motion carried 4-0
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, appointment of Jodie Steffes, Pay Estimate No. 3 for 2025 Street Reconstruction, payment of claims) – motion carried 4-0
• Appointed Jodie Steffes as Community Development Director – approved within consent agenda
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 3 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project – approved within consent agenda
• Approved payment of claims – approved within consent agenda
• Adopted Ordinance 350 amending City Code Chapter 2 to remove name requirement for public comments – motion carried 4-0

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for the Dalton River Villas development, including variances and a conditional use permit for a public road within the Rum River Management District. The council will also discuss a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW.

• Dalton River Villas: Variances and conditional use permit for public road
• Dalton River Villas: Preliminary plat approval
• 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW: Comprehensive plan amendment
• 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW: Rezoning from I-1 to B-2
• 2025 Street Reconstruction Project: Public hearing call

The council approved three resolutions for the Dalton River Villas Development: variances (Resolution 2025-46), a conditional use permit (Resolution 2025-47), and a preliminary plat (Resolution 2025-48). The regular agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously.

• Approved regular agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved variances for Dalton River Villas (Resolution 2025-46)
• Approved conditional use permit for Dalton River Villas (Resolution 2025-47)
• Approved preliminary plat for Dalton River Villas (Resolution 2025-48)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Community Development Director position. No other business is on the agenda.

• Community Development Director interviews

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes, hear public comment, and conduct a public hearing on a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for Dalton River Villas.

• Adopt July 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing: Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Public hearing: Dalton River Villas
• City Hall: 3750 Bridge NW
• Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider a revised cell phone policy, accept a shared services study, and approve a joint powers agreement for fire protection. New business includes appointing a Fire District Board member, setting the preliminary 2026 tax levy via resolutions 2025-44 and 2025-45, and discussing water/sewer rates. Consent items cover minutes, a public dance permit, a gambling permit, a pay estimate for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project, and claims.

• Consent agenda: Tasty Pizza Bar & Bowl public dance permit, gambling permit, and Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Revised City Cellular Phone Policy (Old Business)
• Accept Shared Services Study and approve Joint Powers Agreement for Shared Fire Protection
• Council appointment to the Fire District Board
• Resolutions 2025-44 and 2025-45 adjusting tax levy and setting preliminary 2026 tax levy with budget hearing date

The council approved the revised city cellular phone policy (5‑0). It accepted the shared services study (5‑0) and then approved the Joint Powers Agreement for shared fire protection (4‑1). The council also appointed Mayor Vogel and Councilmember Robinson to the new Fire District Board (5‑0).

• Approved revised city cellular phone policy (5-0)
• Accepted shared services study (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement – shared fire protection (4-1)
• Appointed Mayor Vogel and Councilmember Robinson to Fire District Board (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including a recycling agreement and a firefighter resignation, discuss a new cellular phone policy, and then move into a closed meeting to discuss labor negotiation strategy and proposals.

• 2026 Anoka County Recycling Agreement
• Accept resignation of firefighter Josh Stimpson
• City Cellular Phone Policy (new business)
• Closed meeting for labor negotiations strategy

The council approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to continue the proposed city cellular phone policy to the next meeting was adopted 5‑0. The council also moved to a closed session to discuss labor‑negotiation strategy, reopened it later, and then adjourned, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved regular agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of firefighter Josh Stimpson (consent agenda)
• Continued city cellular phone policy to next meeting (5-0)
• Moved to closed meeting for labor‑negotiation strategy (5-0)
• Reopened the meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a Joint Powers Agreement regarding shared fire protection.

• Joint Powers Agreement for Shared Fire Protection

The council reviewed a supplement to the Joint Powers Agreement with Bethel for shared fire and EMS services. No formal action was taken; members asked questions about board composition and taxing authority. The agreement will be presented for final approval at the September 15 meeting, with Bethel’s council slated to act on September 18.

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will approve minutes from previous meetings, authorize the disposal of surplus property including an iPad and laptop, and pay claims for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project.

• Approval of City Council Minutes - August 4, 2025
• Approval of Pay Estimate No. 1 for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 2025-42 declaring surplus iPad for disposal
• Resolution 2025-43 declaring surplus Dell Latitude 5140 laptop for disposal
• Vacation Rate Correction for Jennifer Wida

The City Council approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda items, each by a 5‑0 vote. The consent agenda included disposal of a surplus iPad and Dell laptop, a vacation rate correction for Jennifer Wida, a pay estimate for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project, and payment of claims. Council members also agreed to hold a special meeting on September 22 at 5:30 p.m. to interview candidates for Community Development Director.

• Approved regular City Council agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items—including surplus iPad and Dell laptop disposal, vacation rate correction, pay estimate for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project, and payment of claims (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for Community Development Director interviews on September 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Parks Commission

The St. Francis Parks Commission will review old business including the Rum River Woods timeline and design updates for the Warming House/Ice Rink. New business includes a discussion on a splash pad. The commission will also approve minutes from May 15, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025
• Rum River Woods Timeline Update
• Warming House/Ice Rink Design Update
• Splash Pad Discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading on a proposal to rezone 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW. The meeting includes decisions on a preliminary plat amendment and a conditional use permit for public roads. Other business includes a street reconstruction change order and grant acceptance.

• Ordinance 301: Rezoning 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW from R-3 and B-2 to The Bluffs of Rum River PUD
• Resolution 2025-38: Accepting Grant Navigator Funding from the League of Minnesota Cities
• Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 2025-41: Conditional use permit for public roads within the Rum River Management District
• Resolution 2025-40: Preliminary plat amendment for The Bluffs of Rum River Development

The council adopted Ordinance 301, rezoning 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW from R‑3 and B‑2 to The Bluffs of Rum River Planned Unit Development. It also approved related resolutions for the project’s plat amendment, conditional use permit for public roads, and summary publication. Additionally, the council authorized a $49,949.98 walk‑in cooler upgrade for the municipal liquor store and scheduled a work session on Aug 25 to discuss the shared fire service.

• Approved Ordinance 301 rezoning 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW to The Bluffs of Rum River PUD (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑39 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 301 (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑40 approving preliminary plat amendment for The Bluffs of Rum River Development (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑41 approving conditional use permit for public roads in the Rum River Management District (4‑0)
• Approved walk‑in cooler upgrade for municipal liquor store using Britz Store Equipment Inc. at $49,949.98 (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, grant acceptance, liability limits, exempt permits, change order, rental licenses, and payment of claims (4‑0)
• Scheduled a work session for Aug 25 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Bethel and St. Francis Shared Fire Service (agreement)
• Approved the regular meeting agenda (4‑0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss and decide on the 2026 levy and water/sewer rates. The meeting will be followed by an Emergency Management Training.

• 2026 Levy and Water/Sewer Rates
• Emergency Management Training

The July 28 work session reviewed the proposed 2026 levy, water and sewer rate increases, and the inclusion of MS4 fees in the tax levy. Council members also considered an open‑house for residents and potential $100,000 budget cuts, but no actions were formally approved, denied, or voted on.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (2026-2030) and vote on second readings of zoning amendments for accessory structure size and stormwater pollution prevention. Consent agenda items include accepting infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge 6th Addition, declaring surplus property, and approving police policy manual updates.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2030
• Second reading of Ordinance 347 modifying accessory structure size in zoning code
• Second reading of Ordinance 348 amending stormwater pollution prevention plan standards
• Resolution 2025-36 accepting Rivers Edge 6th Addition public infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 2025-37 declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal

The council voted 5‑0 to adopt the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. It also adopted Ordinance 347 (accessory structure size) and Ordinance 348 (stormwater BMP standards) with accompanying resolutions, each by a 5‑0 vote. A code‑enforcement extension for 2127 243rd Avenue NW was approved through November 1, 2025, also 5‑0. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 347 modifying accessory structure size – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑34 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 347 – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 348 amending stormwater BMP standards – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑35 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 348 – vote 5‑0
• Approved code‑enforcement extension to November 1, 2025 for 2127 243rd Ave NW – vote 5‑0
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, police policy manual, HVAC replacement, infrastructure acceptance, surplus property disposal, exempt permit, off‑site gambling, payment of claims) – vote 5‑0

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will meet on July 16, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, and approval of the June 18, 2025 minutes. The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding The Bluffs of Rum River. No other specific actions are listed.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes – June 18, 2025
• Public hearing – The Bluffs of Rum River

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a real property listing for parcel AC PIN 32-34-24-43-0040 and consider an amendment to a purchase agreement. The board will also approve minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting. No other major actions are listed.

• Real property listing for AC PIN 32-34-24-43-0040
• Purchase Agreement Amendment
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider a range of items, including routine approvals, resignations, and a support request for state capital and bonding. The council will conditionally approve the revised final plan for the 8th Addition of the Rivers Edge subdivision. Additional items include an interim use permit for a gravel driveway at 24174 Nacre St NW and several zoning code amendments.

• Resolution 2025-33: Conditionally approve the revised final plan for the Rivers Edge 8th Addition subdivision
• Resolution 2025-31: Approve interim use permit for a gravel driveway and parking area at 24174 Nacre St NW
• Ordinance 346: Authorize sale of city surplus property to Andy & Roxanne Schreder
• Ordinance 347: First reading to amend accessory structure size in the zoning code
• Ordinance 348: First reading to amend stormwater BMP standards for large sites

The council approved the consent agenda items, including a 4‑1 vote to separate employment for Jessica Rieland. It then adopted Ordinance 346 authorizing the sale of the surplus City Hall property to Andy and Roxanne Schreder. The body also approved an interim use permit for a gravel driveway at 24174 Nacre St NW, adopted a zoning amendment to increase accessory‑structure size, took the first reading of a stormwater code amendment, and approved Clark Companies for City Hall/Fire Station landscaping repairs. All votes were unanimous except the employment separation item.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑B and D‑J (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda item C – Separation of Employment for Jessica Rieland (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 346 authorizing sale of surplus property to Andy and Roxanne Schreder (5‑0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for gravel driveway at 24174 Nacre Street NW (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 347 modifying accessory‑structure size in City Code (5‑0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 348 amending storm‑water code for large sites (5‑0)
• Approved Clark Companies to do landscaping repairs at City Hall/Fire Station (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an interim use permit for a gravel driveway and consider two zoning code amendments—one addressing accessory structure size and another on stormwater management. The commission will also review the Dalton River Villas concept. No decisions have been made yet.

• Gravel Driveway Interim Use Permit (IUP) hearing
• Zoning Code Amendment – Accessory Structure Size
• Zoning Code Amendment – Stormwater Management
• Dalton River Villas concept review

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider consent agenda items including a donation to the police department's canine program and a first reading of an ordinance to sell surplus city property to Andy & Roxanne Schreder. The meeting also includes a fire department monthly report and discussion on fees to amend the Rum River Bluffs preliminary plat.

• Resolution 2025-30 accepting a canine program donation from St. Francis Veterinary Clinic
• Ordinance 346 (first reading) authorizing sale of city surplus property to Andy & Roxanne Schreder
• Discussion of fees to amend Rum River Bluffs Preliminary Plat
• Liquor store full-time employment consideration
• Payment of claims

The council approved the regular meeting agenda unanimously (5-0). It also approved the consent agenda, which included the June 2 minutes and a police department donation, with a 5-0 vote. The council then adopted the first reading of Ordinance 346 authorizing the sale of the former City Hall building to Andy and Roxanne Schreder, also 5-0.

• Approved regular agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 346 authorizing sale of former City Hall (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss next steps for the City Charter and consider full-time employment at the municipal liquor store. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for preliminary discussion only.

• Discussion on City Charter Next Steps
• Discussion on Liquor Store Full-Time Employment

The council reached consensus to move toward converting St. Francis from a charter city to a statutory city, aiming for the change in 2028. The council also agreed to convert a part‑time liquor‑store employee to a full‑time position, making the worker eligible for benefits. Both actions were decided by consensus without a recorded vote tally.

• Move toward changing to a statutory city, target year 2028 (consensus)
• Approve conversion of part‑time liquor store employee to full‑time (consensus)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will discuss the sale of city-owned property, authorize hiring seasonal staff, and review design services for a warming house and ice rink. The meeting includes a closed session regarding real estate offers.

• Sale of City Owned Property - First Reading
• Authorization to Hire Seasonal Staff (Resolution 2025-29)
• Design Services for Warming House/Ice Rink
• Rum River Woods Playground Recommendation
• Closed meeting to consider offers for Old City Hall (23340 Cree St NW)

The council moved to a closed session to discuss the sale of the former City Hall and then reopened. It approved staff to sign the design‑services agreement and move forward with the warming house/ice rink project. The council also approved purchase of new playground equipment for Rum River Woods Park. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).

• Approved regular agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Moved meeting to closed session to discuss sale of 23340 Cree St (4-0)
• Reopened meeting after closed session (4-0)
• Authorized staff to sign design services and proceed with warming house/ice rink (4-0)
• Approved purchase of recommended playground equipment for Rum River Woods Park (4-0)
• Scheduled a work session for July 28 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as new business and act on several consent agenda items, including a Community Park Grant Assistance agreement, a Connect Anoka County agreement, and a Police Department Policy Manual update. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided. The meeting also includes updates on Pioneer Days and quarterly reports from public works and the fire department.

• 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Community Park Grant Assistance and Environmental Work
• Connect Anoka County Agreement
• Police Department Policy Manual
• Payment of Claims

The council approved the regular agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. They voted 4-0 to accept the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and its presentation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved regular City Council agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Parks Commission

The St. Francis Parks Commission will meet to discuss updates on Rum River Woods Park and the Warming House/Ice Rink. New business includes reviewing the Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and timeline, as well as specific improvements to Woodbury Park (gazebo roof), Bark Park (SHIP grant benches), Smith Lake Nature Trail (bench locations), and Community Park Nature Trail (addition). The meeting includes approval of minutes from February 13, 2025.

• Rum River Woods Park discussion update
• Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and timeline
• Woodbury Park Improvements - Gazebo Roof
• Bark Park Improvements - SHIP Grant Benches
• Smith Lake Nature Trail Bench Locations

City Council

The City Council will consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application from North Shore Development Partners and a feasibility study for the Bridge Street Connection. The body will also vote on the final plat for the Rivers Edge 8th addition subdivision.

• Resolution 2025-28: Final plat and plans for Rivers Edge 8th addition
• TIF Application for North Shore Development Partners
• Resolution 2025-27: On-sale wine and strong beer liquor license for All Taco, LLC
• Bridge Street Connection Feasibility Study
• Resolution 2025-23: Declaring seized property from Police Case 1-40500 as abandoned

The City Council approved the regular consent agenda items (A‑J and M‑Q) with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved items K and L with a 4‑1 vote, authorizing a fire‑prevention captain posting and updating the administrative captain job description. The approvals included appointing Chad Schroeder as Lieutenant‑Training and granting an on‑sale wine and strong‑beer liquor license to All Taco, LLC.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑J and M‑Q (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items K and L (4-1)
• Appointed Chad Schroeder to Lieutenant‑Training (4-1)
• Authorized posting for Fire Prevention Captain (part‑time) position (4-1)
• Granted on‑sale wine and strong‑beer liquor license to All Taco, LLC (4-1)
• Accepted Canine Program Grant for Police Department (5-0)
• Accepted Canine Program Donation for Police Department (5-0)
• Accepted Winning With Cops Donation for Police Department (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary levy and stormwater fees. The body will also review Fire Department staffing, including the Administrative Captain job description and the Fire Inspector vacancy.

• Preliminary levy discussion
• Stormwater fees
• Fire Department organizational chart
• Administrative Captain job description update
• Fire Inspector resignation and replacement considerations

The council agreed to update the Administrative Captain job description to reflect current duties. They also decided to hire the vacant Fire Inspector position from within the fire department staff. Both actions were recorded as council consensus without a formal vote tally.

• Updated Administrative Captain job description (consensus)
• Hire Fire Inspector from within current Fire Department staff (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 2025-19 and Ordinance 346 to declare and sell surplus city property to R&R Capital Investments, LLC. They will also accept bids for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project and discuss extending the Patriot Parkway final plat deadline. A discussion on Hwy 47 design is scheduled under old business. Consent agenda items include a temporary on-sale liquor license for the St. Francis Lions Club and acceptance of a donation from the Relief Association.

• Sale of city-owned surplus property to R&R Capital Investments, LLC via Resolution 2025-19 and Ordinance 346
• Accepting bids and awarding contract for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project (Resolution 2025-20)
• Extending final plat submittal deadline for Patriot Parkway Development (Resolution 2025-21)
• Hwy 47 Design Discussion under old business
• Acknowledgement of application for Temp On-Sale Liquor License – St. Francis Lions Club

The council approved the regular agenda and consent items, including the donation from the Relief Association (4-1). It voted to change the Highway 47 design to four roundabouts (3-2). The council adopted Resolution 2025-19, declaring the old City Hall property surplus and authorizing its disposal (4-1), while Ordinance 346 to sell it to R&R Capital failed (2-3). A motion to negotiate with Rum River Consultants passed (3-2).

• Approved agenda items A-F and H (5-0)
• Approved Relief Association donation (Item G) (4-1)
• Changed Highway 47 design to four roundabouts (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-19 to declare surplus property and authorize disposal (4-1)
• Ordinance 346 to sell property to R&R Capital failed (2-3)
• Approved motion to negotiate with Rum River Consultants (3-2)

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will consider the disposition of the property at 23340 Cree Street NW and review the St. Francis Apartments concept. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and public comment. No other decisions or contracts are listed.

• Disposition of 23340 Cree Street NW
• Concept review of St. Francis Apartments

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda with multiple routine items and new business. Key decisions include approval of Resolution 2025-18 for limited use permits with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Resolution 2025-17 declaring surplus property for disposal. The council will also discuss a gate replacement project and a work session request.

• Resolution 2025-17 declaring surplus property and authorizing disposal
• Authorization to post for part-time Fire Prevention Captain position
• Trade-in/replacement of skid loader
• 238th Ave Culvert Repair
• Resolution 2025-18 approving limited use permits with MnDOT

The council unanimously approved the regular agenda and most consent‑agenda items, while postponing the fire‑prevention captain posting to a work session. They approved the 4058 gate replacement and adopted Resolution 2025‑18 to obtain limited‑use permits from MnDOT. The council also set work‑session dates for April 28 and June 9. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

• Approved regular agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items A‑C and E‑K (5-0)
• Postponed fire‑prevention captain posting to work session (5-0)
• Approved 4058 gate replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑18 for limited‑use permits with MnDOT (5-0)
• Approved work‑session dates April 28 and June 9 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss several items, including a canine program, a fire inspector's pending resignation and replacement, tax increment financing (TIF), park project budget priorities, and water and sewer rates. No formal decisions are expected; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of canine program
• Fire inspector pending resignation and replacement considerations
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) discussion
• Park project budget priorities
• Water and sewer rates discussion

The council reviewed a proposal to add a police canine, including costs, training, and insurance, and expressed general support but took no formal action. They also examined the pending resignation of Fire Inspector Captain Sturzl and options for replacement or reallocation of duties, without reaching a decision. No votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 345, amending city code on dog licensing and regulation, and a related resolution for summary publication. The consent agenda includes hiring a part-time firefighter, restricting parking on Woodbine Street and 229th Lane via Resolution 2025-15, and approving claims. New business includes discussion of fleet and body camera systems.

• Ordinance 345 – second reading to amend Chapter 8 Section 3-1 on animal licensing & dangerous dogs
• Resolution 2025-15 – restrict parking on Woodbine St and 229th Lane
• Hiring Part-Time Firefighter (contingent)
• New Business: Fleet/Body Camera Systems

City Charter

The St. Francis Charter Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider proposed amendments to the City Charter. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM at City Hall.

• Approve minutes from January 31, 2024
• Consider City Charter Amendment proposals
• Meeting at City Hall, 3750 Bridge St NW

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of the Dangerous Dog Ordinance amendment (Ordinance 345), which amends City Code Chapter 8 Section 3-1 on dog licensing and regulation. The council will also hear a presentation on fire service consolidation by Triad Paradigm, presented by Charlie Smith. Routine agenda items include approvals of the consent agenda, rental licenses, and other standard business.

• Dangerous Dog Ordinance Amendment – First Reading (Ordinance 345) amending City Code Chapter 8 Section 3-1
• Fire Service Consolidation Presentation by Triad Paradigm (presented by Charlie Smith)
• Rental License Approvals (Consent Agenda)
• Acknowledgement for Excluded Bingo Permit (Consent Agenda)
• Payment of Claims (Consent Agenda)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city facilities and rules regarding donations and gifts. The body will also review the length of the mayor's term and council term limits. A code of conduct is also on the agenda for discussion.

• City facilities discussion
• Mayor term length and council term limits
• Code of conduct
• Donation and gift rules

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve its October 24, 2024 minutes, appoint officers, and adopt the agenda. A public hearing will be held on a proposed land sale. New business includes a discussion of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal and presentation of the 2024 annual report. Member reports will follow.

• Public hearing on land sale
• Discussion of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – discussion only
• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Report
• Appointment of President and Vice President
• Approval of October 24, 2024 EDA minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordering bids for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project. Members will also review a second reading of a zoning code amendment regarding solar farm standards. The meeting includes several administrative approvals for equipment and liquor licensing.

• Public hearing and bid ordering for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance 344 to modify zoning code standards for solar farms
• Resolution 2025-09 for a 3.2% off-sale liquor license for Speedway #4827
• Resolution 2025-12 and professional service agreement with WSB for Hwy 47 reconstruction
• Resolution 2025-10 to use Minnesota Department of Public Safety funds for a shared services study with Bethel

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss updates on the hockey rink warming house, disc golf, a potential community center at 22746 Rum River Blvd., and improvements to Deer Creek Park. No decisions are expected; all items are discussions.

• Hockey Rink Warming House Update
• Disc Golf Discussion
• 22746 Rum River Blvd. - Community Center Discussion
• Deer Creek Park Improvement

City Council

The council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 344, which would amend zoning code standards for solar farms. They will also consider a donation request for Pioneer Days. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and claims, and the council will receive the Community Development Annual Report 2024. A public hearing is listed on the agenda but no specific item is noted.

• Solar farms zoning code amendment – first reading of Ordinance 344
• Pioneer Days donation request
• Community Development Annual Report 2024
• Approval of January 21, 2025 council minutes and payment of claims

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold second readings and consider adopting ordinances 339-343, which amend building regulations, traffic/parking codes, public protection, zoning housekeeping, and cannabis zoning. They will also receive a feasibility report and order plans for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project. The consent agenda includes items such as the Police Department Policy Manual, a firefighter resignation, and a construction pay application.

• Second reading of Ordinances 339-342: code revisions for building, traffic, public protection, and zoning housekeeping.
• Second reading of Ordinance 343: amendment to allow cannabis uses in the zoning code.
• Resolution 2025-03: receiving feasibility report and ordering plans for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project.
• Consent agenda: Police Department Policy Manual, resignation of Firefighter Jordan Preiss, Stahl Construction Pay Application No. 16.
• Acceptance of donations to the Fire Department and animal control item.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed code revisions for solar energy systems. No other substantive business is scheduled; the remainder of the agenda is procedural.

• Public hearing on Code Revisions – Solar Energy Systems

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold first readings of several code amendments, including a new ordinance to allow cannabis uses in the zoning code (Ordinance 343) and updates to building regulations, traffic/parking, public protection, and zoning housekeeping (Ordinances 339-342). The consent agenda includes a raffle permit, council appointments for 2025, and declaring a breathing air compressor as surplus. The meeting also includes swearing in new council members and approval of previous minutes.

• First reading of Ordinance 343 (cannabis zoning code amendment)
• First reading of Ordinance 339 (building regulations), 340 (right-of-way/traffic/parking), 341 (public protection), and 342 (zoning housekeeping)
• Consent agenda: Resolution 2025-01 approving council appointments
• Consent agenda: Resolution 2025-02 declaring breathing air compressor as surplus
• Consent agenda: acknowledgment for exempt permit (raffle)