St. Joseph public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review several funding agreements and contracts, including a large-scale renovation project for Krug Park. The agenda also includes appointments to the Traffic Commission and Industrial Development Authority. Other items involve grants for community programs and police equipment purchases.
- $11,750,000 design-build contract for Krug Park renovation
- $1,652,432 contract for restroom construction at Hyde Park, Corby Grove, Eagles Complex, and Hochman Park
- $261,000 for new police department handguns and ammunition
- $200,000 contract with the Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
- $3,898,000 federal grant application for Rosecrans Memorial Airport improvements
Landmark Commission
The Landmark Commission will review COA applications for 501 S. 15th St. and 1306 Francis St. The meeting also includes discussions on historic churches, cemeteries, and potential new districts.
- COA application: replace steps and build deck at 501 S. 15th St.
- COA application: reduce back porch size at 1306 Francis St.
- Update on South 4th Street Commercial District National Register Listing
- Researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as possible historic districts
City Council Work Session
The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the development of youth and community sports facilities. This meeting is scheduled for discussion purposes regarding this single item.
- Youth and Community Sports Facility Development
Library Board
The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the approval of the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Downtown Library and the library's logo. Additionally, the board will review an update to the public computers and internet policy.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Budget
- Update to Public Computers and Internet Policy
- Downtown Library update
- SJPL Logo Update
- Approval of checks #34885 through #34934
Library Board
The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees Budget Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters. The committee will vote on the 2024-2025 budget and approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting.
- Vote on 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of May 23, 2024 Budget Committee minutes
Museum Oversight Board
The Museum Oversight Board will review May minutes and receipts. The meeting includes an update on the Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds, along with a tour of SJMI renovations.
- Approval of May 29, 2024, minutes
- Approval of May receipts
- Update on Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds
- Tour of SJMI renovations
Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee
The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will review reports on green businesses and native plant projects. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding a proposed composting ordinance. Additionally, updates will be provided on historic preservation and stormwater quality.
- Discussion of a Composting Ordinance proposal
- Updates on tree and native plant projects at Robidoux Roundabout and Pony Express National Museum
- Report on the Riverbluff Gateway project and grant request
- Review of Green Businesses Subcommittee reports
- Update on the Re-use Revolution program funded by a Community Services grant