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Home My WebLink About10.06.25 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com “A safe and welcoming community valuing open communication and civic trust while maintaining the enduring spirit of small-town life.” 75 Callaway Street East | Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Email: cityoffices@cityofstjoseph.com | Phone: 320.363.7201 | Fax 320.363.0342 St. Joseph City Council October 6, 2025 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83245260280?pwd=VoADHkZdzLS3Xc8Dxe44YpIoaYgvMH.1 Meeting ID: 862 2322 7259 Passcode: 069680 1. 6:00 PM Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance 2. Police Officer Swearing In – Jakob Navratil 3. Public Comments Up to 3 speakers will be allowed for up to 3 minutes each to address the council with questions/concerns/comments (regarding an item NOT on the agenda). No Council response or action will be given/taken other than possible referral to Administration. 4. Approve Agenda 5. Consent Agenda a. Payment Application 4 River’s Bend Requested Action: Approve payment application 4 to C&L Excavating in the amount of $35,646.18 for the Rivers Bend Park project. b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63229-63247, Payroll & Account Payable EFT #3819-3832; ACH Accounts Payable #2400587-2400618; Regular Pay Period 19, 20 and supplemental. c. Payment Application #4, CSAH 133/Elm Street Project – Requested Action: Approve payment application #4 in the amount of $403,507.18. d. Police Officer Katherine Wheeler Hire Requested Action: Hire Katherine Wheeler at Step 1 on the base wage scale along with 40 hours of front-loaded sick leave, 40-hours of front-loaded vacation leave, $1,500 bonus after completing the 1-year probation and $1,500 bonus for completing 2 years of continued service with the St. Joseph Police Department. 6. Ordinance 1004 Amendment – Chickens a. Ordinance 1004 Amendment b. Public Hearing, Fee Schedule Amendment – Chicken permit fee 7. Department Reports 8. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates 9. Adjourn STAFF MEMO Prepared by: City Clerk Meeting Date: 10/6/25 ☒Consent Agenda Item ☐Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 5a Reviewed by: Item: Payment Application #4, Rivers Bend Project ACTION REQUESTED Approve payment application in the amount of $35,646.18 BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND This is the 4th payment for the Rivers Bend Project BUDGET IMPACT STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Payment Application in the amount of $35,646.18 SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Payment Application 09/29/2025 Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 2351 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300 Sartell, MN 56377 Page 2 of 4 Payment Summary No. Up To Date Work Certified Per Request Amount Retained Per Request Amount Paid Per Request 1 2024-10-29 $167,257.50 $8,362.88 $158,894.62 2 2024-11-22 $3,016.86 $150.84 $2,866.02 3 2025-06-10 $416,245.09 $20,812.25 $395,432.84 4 2025-09-01 $37,522.30 $1,876.12 $35,646.18 Funding Category Name Funding Category No. Work Certified to Date Less Amount Retained Less Previous Payments Amount Paid this Request Total Amount Paid to Date STJOE 176671 $624,041.75 $31,202.09 $557,193.48 $35,646.18 $592,839.66 Accounting Number Funding Source Amount Paid this Request Revised Contract Amount Funds Encumbered to Date Paid Contractor to Date STJOE 176671 Local $35,646.18 $728,758.55 $728,758.55 $592,839.66 Contract Item Status Base/Alt Line Item Description Units Unit Price Contract Quantity Quantity This Request Amount This Request Quantity To Date Amount To Date Base Bid 1 1 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM $45,000.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $45,000.00 Base Bid 2 2 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM $5,000.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $5,000.00 Base Bid 3 3 CLEARING ACRE $35,000.00 0.09 0 $0.00 0.09 $3,150.00 Base Bid 4 4 GRUBBING ACRE $15,000.00 0.09 0 $0.00 0.09 $1,350.00 Base Bid 5 5 SILT FENCE, MACHINE SLICED LIN FT $2.00 6500 0 $0.00 6626 $13,252.00 Base Bid 6 6 FILTER BERM TYPE 4 LIN FT $1.75 6300 0 $0.00 5810 $10,167.50 Base Bid 7 7 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CATEGORY 20 SQ YD $2.50 1000 0 $0.00 238 $595.00 Base Bid 8 8 HYDRAULIC MATRIX TYPE BFM POUND $1.15 15750 16600 $19,090.00 18100 $20,815.00 Base Bid 9 9 HYDRAULIC MULCH MATRIX POUND $1.15 15750 0 $0.00 500 $575.00 Base Bid 10 10 SEEDING ACRE $250.00 4.5 5.1 $1,275.00 5.6 $1,400.00 Base Bid 11 11 SEED MIXTURE 32-231 POUND $13.00 533 20 $260.00 20 $260.00 Base Bid 12 12 SEED MIXTURE 25-141 POUND $5.00 36 0 $0.00 44 $220.00 Base Bid 13 13 SEED MIXTURE 25-151 POUND $5.00 80 1450 $7,250.00 1450 $7,250.00 Base Bid 14 14 COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER POUND $1.25 1575 1100 $1,375.00 1200 $1,500.00 Base Bid 15 15 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT-FULL DEPTH LIN FT $5.00 80 0 $0.00 76 $380.00 Base Bid 16 16 COMMON EXCAVATION (P) CU YD $11.25 1430 0 $0.00 840.84 $9,459.45 Base Bid 17 17 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) CU YD $13.00 125 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 18 18 COMMON BORROW (CV) CU YD $14.00 1073 0 $0.00 1239.05 $17,346.70 Base Bid 19 19 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CU YD $1.00 787 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 20 20 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CU YD $10.00 716 0 $0.00 716 $7,160.00 Base Bid 21 21 SUBGRADE PREPARATION LUMP SUM $5,000.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $5,000.00 Base Bid 22 22 GEOGRID SQ YD $1.00 2359 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 23 23 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 CU YD $33.00 572 0 $0.00 460.33 $15,190.89 Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 2351 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300 Sartell, MN 56377 Page 3 of 4 Contract Item Status Base/Alt Line Item Description Units Unit Price Contract Quantity Quantity This Request Amount This Request Quantity To Date Amount To Date Base Bid 24 24 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) TON $110.00 202 23.05 $2,535.50 247.07 $27,177.70 Base Bid 25 25 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) TON $105.00 269 0 $0.00 249.07 $26,152.35 Base Bid 26 26 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL $1.00 151 0 $0.00 70 $70.00 Base Bid 27 27 TRASH GUARD FOR 12" PIPE APRON EACH $900.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $900.00 Base Bid 28 28 12" RC PIPE APRON EACH $1,400.00 2 0 $0.00 2 $2,800.00 Base Bid 29 29 12" RC PIPE CULVERT CL V LIN FT $68.00 118 0 $0.00 134 $9,112.00 Base Bid 30 30 4" BROKEN LINE PAINT LIN FT $0.60 142 0 $0.00 100 $60.00 Base Bid 31 31 4" SOLID LINE PAINT LIN FT $0.60 1296 93 $55.80 1927 $1,156.20 Base Bid 32 32 PAVT MSSG PAINT (THRU ARROW - WHITE) SQ FT $7.00 39 0 $0.00 39 $273.00 Base Bid 33 33 PAVT MSSG PAINT (HANDICAP PARKING) SQ FT $7.00 10 10 $70.00 20 $140.00 Base Bid 34 34 SIGN PANEL TYPE C SQ FT $350.00 3 0 $0.00 3 $1,050.00 Base Bid 35 35 FILTER BERM TYPE 3 LIN FT $50.00 16 0 $0.00 11 $550.00 Base Bid 36 36 RIPRAP CLASS II CU YD $100.00 61 0 $0.00 17.97 $1,797.00 Base Bid 37 37 CONCRETE PARKING BUMPER EACH $300.00 14 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 38 38 COMMON EXCAVATION (P) CU YD $16.00 5940 0 $0.00 5940 $95,040.00 Base Bid 39 39 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) CU YD $10.00 2263 173.6 $1,736.00 1173.6 $11,736.00 Base Bid 40 40 COMMON BORROW (CV) CU YD $14.00 2331 0 $0.00 2012.1 $28,169.40 Base Bid 41 41 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CU YD $1.00 2564 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 42 42 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CU YD $10.00 2331 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 43 43 SUBGRADE PREPARATION STATIO N $300.00 62 0 $0.00 62 $18,600.00 Base Bid 44 44 GEOGRID SQ YD $1.50 7691 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 45 45 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 CU YD $37.00 1399 0 $0.00 1593.92 $58,975.04 Base Bid 46 46 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) TON $114.00 1311 0 $0.00 1172.63 $133,679.82 Base Bid 47 47 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR FOG SEAL GAL $5.00 1399 775 $3,875.00 775 $3,875.00 Base Bid 48 48 CONCRETE WALK SQ FT $28.00 250 0 $0.00 250 $7,000.00 Base Bid 49 49 COMMON EXCAVATION (P) CU YD $16.00 261 0 $0.00 261 $4,176.00 Base Bid 50 50 COMMON EMBANKMENT (CV) CU YD $25.00 40 0 $0.00 40 $1,000.00 Base Bid 51 51 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CU YD $1.00 144 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 52 52 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW CU YD $20.00 131 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 53 53 SUBGRADE PREPARATION LUMP SUM $2,500.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $2,500.00 Base Bid 54 54 GEOGRID SQ YD $2.00 430 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 Base Bid 55 55 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 CU YD $33.00 105 0 $0.00 105 $3,465.00 Base Bid 56 56 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) TON $115.00 49 0 $0.00 29.98 $3,447.70 Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. 2351 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 300 Sartell, MN 56377 Page 4 of 4 Contract Item Status Base/Alt Line Item Description Units Unit Price Contract Quantity Quantity This Request Amount This Request Quantity To Date Amount To Date Base Bid 57 57 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (2,C) TON $110.00 37 0 $0.00 41.3 $4,543.00 Base Bid 58 58 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GAL $1.00 247 0 $0.00 25 $25.00 Base Bid 59 59 CONCRETE LANDING PLANKS/CRUSHED ROCK LUMP SUM $10,000.00 1 0 $0.00 1 $10,000.00 Base Bid 60 60 SILT FLOAT CURTAIN LIN FT $15.00 110 0 $0.00 100 $1,500.00 Totals: $37,522.30 $624,041.75 Contract Total $624,041.75 STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Debbie Kulzer, Finance Tech Meeting Date: 10/6/25 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 5b Reviewed by: Item: Bills Payables Priority N/A ACTION REQUESTED Approve the bills payable as presented. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION none PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION See below REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND The council approved staff to make the following payments through the payroll contracts, regular monthly invoices with due dates prior to the next scheduled council meeting, or actions taken at previous council meetings. The information here is to provide you with all checks and electronic payments made for verification of the disbursement completeness. BUDGET IMPACT Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval Regular PP 19, 20 & Supplemental $147,820.27 Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3819 - #3832 $84,984.84 ACH Accounts Payable #2400587 - #2400618 $82,789.13 Check Numbers #63229 - #63244 $65,992.76 Total $381,587.00 Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval Check Numbers - #63245 - #63247 $2,551.81 Total $2,551.81 Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $384,138.81 Various Funds STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the bills payable as presented. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Bill listing by EFT, paid prior to council approval and awaiting to be paid upon council approval. STAFF MEMO Prepared by: City Clerk Meeting Date: 10/6/25 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 5c Reviewed by: Item: Payment Application #4, CSAH 133/Elm Street Project ACTION REQUESTED Approve payment application in the amount of $403,507.18. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND This is the 4th payment for the CSAH 133/Elm Street Project. BUDGET IMPACT N/A STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Payment Application in the amount of $403,507.18. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Payment Application STEARNS COUNTY HIGHWAY P.O. Box 246 St. Cloud, MN 56302 320-255-6180 Fax 320-255-6186 INVOICE NO: 149-2025 DATE: 9/18/2025 To:City of St. Joseph Attn.: dmurphy@cityofstjoseph.com; lbartlett@cityofstjoseph.com ap@cityofstjoseph.com P O Box 668 St. Joseph, MN 56374 SP 073-733-006 - Roundabout and Elm Street QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT SP 073-733-006 Work Certified to date $2,917,183.05 Local Participation $980,037.35 $980,037.35 Less Retainage 5% (49,001.87)$ Less paid to date (527,528.30)$ Total Amount Due $403,507.18 TOTAL DUE 403,507.18$ Make all checks payable to: Stearns County Highway. If you have any questions concerning this invoice, contact Tracey Worzala, Office Manager 320-255-6180. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! M/Shared/excel/forms/invoice STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Police Chief Meeting Date: 10/06/2025 ☒Consent Agenda Item ☐Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 5d Reviewed by: Item: Hire Katherine Wheeler to Full Time Officer ACTION REQUESTED Authorize the hire of Katherine Wheeler to full time officer BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND The City of St. Joseph recently posted to fill vacancies in the police department. Katherine Wheeler had seen our posting on the internet, but when she went to send it in, saw the posting had been removed because we had first round of interviews scheduled. She decided to apply anyways. We interviewed her and she did very well. Katherine did advise that she did have other applications out in the state but only applied to our city in the area because she liked our size and characteristics. Katherine is currently working part time as a Community Service Officer for the City of St. Cloud. The interview panel gave her a conditional offer based on background, physical, psychological and council approval. Katherine has completed and passed the first 3 and is looking for council approval. BUDGET IMPACT The council met on September 15th, 2025, to approve the 2026 preliminary budget which includes the hiring of a full-time police officer in 2026. Lori Bartlett also incorporated in the proposed budget for 2026, a potential lateral hire due to hiring in January would likely be a lack of entry level candidates that would be available. In addition, the 2025 budget will come in under budget in yearly wages and benefits due to being short 2 full time officers for the majority of 2025 and now we are replacing with entry level candidates. STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Hire Katherine Wheeler to Step 1 on the police officer grade. Katherine will receive 40 hours of front-loaded sick leave and 40 hours of front-loaded vacation leave. Katherine will receive a $1,500 bonus after completing the 1-year probation and a $1,500 bonus for completing 2 years of continued service. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Community Development Meeting Date: 10/06/25 ☐ Consent Agenda Item ☒ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item 6 Reviewed by: Item: Ordinance 1004 Amendment & Fee Schedule Amendment ACTION REQUESTED Motion on Ordinance amendment resolution 2025-010 (to amend Code to allow Chickens) Motion on Summary publication resolution 2025-065 (to publish changes to Code) Open Public Hearing to Amend City Fee Schedule (regarding Chicken permit application fee) Motion on Ordinance amendment resolution 2025-011 (to amend Fee Schedule) BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION An ordinance was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their September 8th meeting. A public hearing was also conducted at this meeting where one resident spoke in favor. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Council reviewed ordinance and provided direction at the September 15th Work Session. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND In March Council directed staff to work with the Planning Commission on researching/drafting of ordinance to permit chickens in single-family residential areas. Since that time Planning Commission has worked diligently on what an ordinance would consist of to permit chickens. Overall, the ordinance as drafted would: • Limit quantity of chickens based on lot size • Roosters, adult male chickens, or crowing hens are all prohibited • One-time permit requirement (unsure if a fee should be charged???) • Restrictions tied to the containment area the chickens are kept in. Coop shall be kept in good repair, built with weather resistant materials and provides adequate shelter. Runs must not be constructed out of unfinished, chipped, decayed, or other material that can pose a safety risk. • prohibits slaughter or breeding. • Per Council feedback the reference of not allowing eggs to be sold on site has been eliminated. • waste removal and ensuring waste is kept in leak proof containers. • Zoning – allowed in R-1, R-1 PUD, and R-4. • Setback restrictions for coop and run areas (must be at least 10’ off adjacent lot lines and located closer to owners residence then neighboring residences) BUDGET IMPACT: Staff have included draft to amend Fee Schedule ($50 for application). SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance Resolution 2025-010 (amending ordinance to allow Chickens) Ordinance Resolution 2025-011 (amending Fee Schedule) Summary Publication 2025-065 ORDINANCE 2025-010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1004 New language is underlined and in red font. Language to be eliminated is shown as strikethrough. The City Council for the City of St. Joseph, HEREBY ORDAINS that City Code Section 1004 is hereby amended as follows: 1004 Ordinance Section 1004.02 Subd. 1 ORDINANCE 1004 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS .......................... 1004-2 Section 1004.01: DEFINITIONS.................................................................................. 1004-1 Section 1004.02: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS .................................................... 1004-2 Section 1004.03: ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION ......................................................... 1004-3 Section 1004.04: MULTIPLE ANIMAL PERMITS .................................................... 1004-3 Section 1004.05: KEEPING OR HARBORING PROHIBITED ................................. 1004-4 Section 1004.06: ANIMALS AT LARGE PROHIBITED ........................................... 1004-4 Section 1004.07: ABANDOMENT OF ANIMALS PROHIBITED ............................ 1004-4 Section 1004.08: RABIES CONTROL ........................................................................ 1004-4 Section 1004.09: NUISANCE NOISE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, REMOVAL OF ANIMAL EXCREMENT .............................................................................................. 1004-4 Section 1004.10: IMPOUNDMENT ............................................................................ 1004-5 Section 1004.11: REDEMPTION ................................................................................. 1004-5 Section 1004.12: DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS1004-5 Section 1004.13: POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS ................................. 1004-6 Section 1004.14: DANGEROUS ANIMALS............................................................... 1004-8 Section 1004.16: PENALTY ...................................................................................... 1004-10 ORDINANCE 1004 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS Section 1004.01: DEFINITIONS. As used in this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words shall be defined to mean: a. Animal Control Officer. Any city officer or employee designated to enforce any portion of this Ordinance. b. Animal Shelter. Any premises designated by the City for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this Ordinance. c. At Large. Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner, or other competent person, by leash not exceeding eight (8) feet in length. d. Dangerous Animal. An animal that has: 1. Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; or 2. Killed or caused substantial bodily harm to a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property; or 3. Been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has noticed that the animal is potentially dangerous, the animal aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals; or 4. Been declared a Dangerous Dog pursuant to Minnesota Statutes by the animal control authority or another jurisdiction e. Domestic Animal. Various non-venomous animals domesticated so as to live and breed in a tame condition. Domestic animals are to be considered those specifically allowed by this Ordinance. f. Kennel. Any place, building, tract of land, where three or more dogs are kept and maintained. A Kennel does not include a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota. A Kennel does not include an animal shelter owned and operated by any political subdivision of the State or providing animal sheltering services under contract with any political subdivision of the State. A kennel does not include those that obtain a Multiple Animal Permit to foster up to four animals in partnership with a City designated animal shelter. g. Non-Domestic Animal. Those animals considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated; or which are considered to be farm animals or inherently dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of people. Non-domestic animals are those specifically prohibited by this Ordinance. h. Owner. Any person, keeper, custodian, or legal entity owning, harboring, or keeping an animal, whether temporary or permanent. i. Potentially Dangerous Animal. An animal which has: 1. When unprovoked, bitten a human or a domestic animal on public or private property; or 2. When unprovoked, chased or approached a person, including a person on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property, other than the animal owner’s property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or 3. A known history, tendency, or disposition to attack while unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals; or 4. Been declared a Potentially Dangerous dog pursuant to Minnesota Statute by the animal control authority of another jurisdiction j. Premises. Any building, structure, shelter or land whereupon animals are kept or confined. k. Provocation. An act that an adult could reasonably expect may cause an animal to attack or bite. l. Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury that involves a temporary, but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member. m. Unprovoked. The condition in which the animal is not purposely agitated or disturbed. It is a rebuttable presumption that any attack on a child fourteen years of age or younger for which a reasonable person connotes as intent to inflict bodily harm will be considered to be unprovoked unless the child is engaged in the commission of a crime or illegal activity, including activities classified under Minnesota Statutes as cruelty to animals. Section 1004.02: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or harbor an animal within the corporate limits of the City unless specifically permitted by this Ordinance or by special permit. Subd. 1: Permitted Animals. Except for kennels licensed under this Ordinance and/or animal owners who have been issued a Multiple Animal Permit as designated in this Ordinance, the following animals shall be permitted within the City: a) Up to two (2) domestic dogs over three months old per household. b) Up to three (3) domestic cats over three months old per household. c) Up to fifteen (15) domestic cats or dogs under three months old per household. d) Fish maintained in an aquarium. e) Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs or lab rats maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a building. f) Nonpoisonous and nondangerous snakes, lizards or other reptiles, no greater than 16" in length, and maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a building. g) Nonpoisonous insects maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a building. h)Birds purchased from a licensed pet seller and maintained in a bird cage located within a building. I ) Chickens subject to the following requirements: 1. Chickens may be kept on properties zoned R-1, R-1 PUD, and R-4 provided the following requirements are adhered to: 2. Maximum number of chickens allowed Lot Size Number of chickens .50 acre or smaller 4 .51 acres – 1 acre 6 1.1-5 acres 8 5.1-10 acres 10 10.1 acres or greater No limit 3. Coop A.Coop must be fully enclosed on four sides, be in the rear yard, and be located closer to the property owner’s principal structure than the neighboring properties principal structure. Coop shall meet accessory structure setback requirements. B.Coops must provide adequate shelter at all times, kept in good repair, and built with weather resistant materials. 4. Runs A.Runs must be attached to the coop, completely enclosed and located closer to the property owner’s principle structure than the neighboring properties principle structure. Runs shall meet accessory structure setback requirements. B.Runs cannot be constructed of unfinished, chipped, decayed, or any other material that can pose a safety risk. 5.General Requirements A.Food storage shall be kept in watertight, rodent proof containers stored inside coops or buildings. B. Crowing hens, breed chickens, roosters or adult male chickens are not allowed. C.Chickens shall not roam free outside of the coop area at any time. D. Slaughtering of chickens is not allowed. E.Deceased chickens shall be disposed of immediately in a safe manner, which may include trash disposal after placing the deceased bird in a sealed bag. F. Manure shall be kept in leak-proof containers with covers and any manure on site shall not create a public nuisance. G. A one-time permit is required. Subd. 2: Prohibited Animals. The ownership or harboring of the following animals within the City is prohibited. a)Farm animals, including but not limited to, cattle, horses, hogs, chickens, geese, sheep, goats, ducks and turkeys. b)Predatory animals usually found in the wild, including but not limited to lions, bears, wolves, tigers, cougars, bobcats, alligators, crocodiles and members of the monkey family. c)Animals, the importation or sale of which as a pet, is prohibited by state or federal law. d)Minnesota animals found in the wild, the hunting or trapping of which is totally prohibited or which requires a big game license. Section 1004.03: ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION. All dogs are required to have some identification on them that would assist in identifying the owner. Identification under this section include microchips, veterinarian issued rabies certificates, or any tags or collars with contact information and phone number(s) inscribed on it. Section 1004.04: MULTIPLE ANIMAL PERMITS. Prior to exceeding the animal limits set forth above, owners must make application for an annual animal permit that allows them to exceed the limits listed in this Ordinance by no more than two animals. Multiple Animal Permits will only be issued to residents that are experiencing extraordinary circumstances such as military deployment, or will be fostering animals for the Tri-County Humane Society. Applicants must provide information for each animal in excess of the limit, including: name, color, species, age and housing provided for each animal. A multiple animal permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the City for failure to conform to required restrictions, limitations or prohibitions. Such modification or revocation shall be effective from and after ten (10) days following the mailing of written notice to the person keeping or maintaining the animals. a.Fostering. Owners who provide foster care for animals through the Tri-County Humane Society may be granted annual permits without providing information regarding the identification of each animal fostered. b. Military deployment/other exceptions. Owners that possess animals in excess of the limitations set by this Ordinance for a deployed armed services member are required to show proof of ownership and deployment. Other extraordinary circumstances may be approved by the City on a case by case basis. Section 1004.05: KEEPING OR HARBORING PROHIBITED. No person shall own, care for, have custody or control of, within the City limits, any non-domestic animal and/or any animal specifically prohibited as provided for in this Ordinance. Subd. 1 Exceptions: Certain animals are permitted within the City’s Agricultural and Rural Residential Zoning District as specifically provided within the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Section 1004.06: ANIMALS AT LARGE PROHIBITED. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit the same to run at large anywhere in the City of St. Joseph other than the property of the owner thereof and City designated off-leash dog park areas. Owners of animals found running at large are subject to a fine determined by the City’s fee schedule. Animals in the Agricultural and Rural Residential Zoning Districts shall be allowed to run at large unless this issue becomes a nuisance generating complaints from neighbors. Section 1004.07: ABANDONMENT OF ANIMALS PROHIBITED It shall be unlawful to abandon any dog or other animal within the City. Section 1004.08: RABIES CONTROL. Subd. 1: All dogs over the age of six (6) months, kept, harbored, maintained or transported within the City shall have current vaccinations given by a licensed veterinarian for rabies. Subd. 2: A copy of certificate of vaccination shall be provided to the City upon request. Subd. 3: Animals known to have been bitten by or exposed to a rabid animal must be euthanized or the animal’s owner must adhere to procedures as described in the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. Notification of exposure shall be made immediately to the City. Costs associated with exposure are incurred at the animal owner’s expense. Section 1004.09: NUISANCE NOISE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, REMOVAL OF ANIMAL EXCREMENT. Subd. 1: Nuisance Noise. It is unlawful for any owner to maintain at any place within the City any animals which, by their habitual whining, barking, howling or other disagreeable noises, disturbs the people in the locality where kept. Subd. 2: Damage to Property. No person having the custody or control of a dog or other animal will permit the animal to damage any lawn, garden, or other property, public or private, or to defecate on private property, without the consent of the property owner. Subd. 3: It is the responsibility of each person having the custody or control of a dog or other animal to promptly remove any feces left by such dog or animal on any sidewalk, gutter, street, park land or other public property, or any public area, and to dispose of the feces in a sanitary manner and to have in immediate possession a device or equipment for the picking up and removal of feces. For the purpose of this subdivision, “public area” will include any property open for public use or travel, even though it is privately owned. Subd. 4: It shall be unlawful for any person, owning or harboring a dog, to allow an unreasonable accumulation of dog excrement upon property owned or possessed by such person. An "unreasonable accumulation" is defined as an accumulation which omits an offensive odor which can be detected from adjacent property, which is unsightly or offensive to the sight or which creates a public health risk. Section 1004.10: IMPOUNDMENT. The Animal Control Officer or designee may impound any dog found at large at any time within the City. Section 1004.11: REDEMPTION. Animals may be redeemed from the Animal Shelter by the owner at any time during office hours, within five (5) business days after seizure and impounding, upon a statement of ownership, and payment of the impounding fee, including the cost of caring for the animal during the impound period. The animal will be released to the owner, unless it is being held for rabies observation or for potentially dangerous or dangerous dog designation. Any animals not redeemed by the owner shall become the property of the Animal Shelter. Section 1004.12: DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS The Animal Control Officer or their designee will designate any animal as dangerous or potentially dangerous upon receiving evidence that such animal meets the definition set forth in this ordinance. Subd. 1: Exemptions. Animals may not be designated as dangerous or potentially dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who was: a)Committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the animal; b) Provoking, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal or who can be shown to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused, or assaulted the animal; or c)Committing or attempting to commit a crime. Subd. 2: Notification and Procedure. When an animal is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous, the owner shall be notified in writing. a) The notice shall state the date, time, place the animal bit, chased, attached or threatened and shall advise the owner that they have fourteen (14) days to appeal the determination by requesting a hearing b) The owner must immediately comply with the Proper Enclosure requirements as defined in this ordinance, even if appealing the designation. Subd. 3: Noncompliance of Order. If an owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal fails to comply with any conditions set forth in this ordinance and fails to request a hearing within fourteen (14) days of the designation, the animal shall be seized. a)Notice shall be provided to the owner of the basis for the seizure and the right to request a hearing to determine whether the conditions were violated Subd. 4: An owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal must notify the Police Department in writing within fourteen (14) days of any transfer to a new owner or location, or death of the animal. This notification shall include proof of death or the complete name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom the dog has been transferred or the address where the dog has been relocated. Subd. 5: Review of Designation. Beginning six (6) months after and animal’s designation as dangerous or potentially dangerous, an owner may request in writing that the designation be reviewed by the city. The owner must also provide evidence that the dog’s behavior has changed and that no violation of this ordinance has occurred during the time period. Section 1004.13: POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS. An animal that has been determined to be potentially dangerous shall do the following: a) The animal shall be required to be restrained by a leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length, and/or muzzled, and under the control of a person eighteen (18) years of age or older at all times it is outdoors and not inside a proper enclosure; and b) If the animal is a dog or cat, the owner shall provide proof of spay or neuter; and c) The owner shall be required to complete an approved dog obedience class; and d) The owner of a potentially dangerous animal shall have a microchip installed or injected on the animal, to the extend that the species of the animal allows placement of the chip. The identification number and microchip manufacturer shall be provided to the city. All costs related to the installation and maintenance of the chip are the owner’s responsibility. If the animal is impounded, the microchip will be installed or injected prior to its release Section 1004.14: DANGEROUS ANIMALS: The Animal Control Officer or designee, after designation of an animal as dangerous, has the authority to determine the disposition of the dangerous animal. a) The dangerous animal will be euthanized; or b) The dangerous animal will be housed in a proper enclosure. Proper enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely locked pen or structure to prevent the animal from escaping and to provide protection for the animal from the elements. A proper enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage, or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its own volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only barrier which prevent the animal from exiting. Such enclosure will not allow the egress of the animal in any manner without human assistance. A pen or kennel for a dog designated as dangerous will meet the following minimum guidelines: 1. Have a minimum overall floor size of thirty-two square feet 2. Sidewalls will have a minimum height of five feet and be constructed of 11 gauge or heavier wire. Openings in the wire will not exceed two inches, support posts will be 1 ¼ inch or large steel pipe buried in the ground eighteen inches or more. 3. A cover over the entire pen or kennel. The cover will be constructed of the same gauge wire or heavier as the sidewalls and will not have openings greater than two inches. 4. An entrance/exit gate. The gate must be constructed using the same materials as the sidewalls with openings no greater than two inches. The gate will be equipped with a device capable of being locked and will be locked at all times when the animal is in the pen or kennel. c. Insurance. The owner is required to provide and show proof annually of public liability insurance paid in full in the minimum amount of $500,000. If the animal is impounded, proof of insurance must be provided prior to the animal’s release d. Posting. Post the front and rear of the premises with clearly visible warning signs including a warning label to inform children that there is a dangerous animal on the property as specified in Minnesota Statute 347.51. e. Muzzle. If the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure, the dog must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length and be under the physical restraint of a person at least eighteen (18) years of age or older. The muzzle must be of such design as to prevent the dog from biting any person or animal, but will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration. f. Microchip Identification. The owner of a dangerous animal is required to have a microchip installed or injected on the animal, to the extend that the species of the animal allows placement of the chip. The identification number and microchip manufacturer shall be provided to the city. All costs related to the installation and maintenance of the chip are the owner’s responsibility. If the animal is impounded, the microchip will be installed or injected prior to its release. g. Annual Registration. The owner of a dangerous animal or potentially dangerous animal shall register the dog annually with the Police Department. Registration shall include providing where the animal is residing and current rabies vaccination records. h. Spay/Neuter. If the dangerous animal is a dog or cat, the owner shall provide proof of spay or neuter. i. Tag. A dangerous dog must have a standardized, easily identifiable tag identifying the dog as dangerous and containing the uniform dangerous dog symbol affixed to the dog’s collar at all time. j. Obedience Class. The owner of a dangerous dog shall be required to complete an approved dog obedience class. k. Appeal. Appeal of the Animal Control Officer’s dangerous animal designation will be a hearing not more than fourteen (14) days after receipt of the appeal request. At the time of the hearing, the animal owner may appear and present any evidence which the animal owner deems material to the investigation. The hearing officer must be an impartial employee of the city or an impartial person retained by the city to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer will affirm or reject the dangerous animal designation or may impose other sanctions as warranted. The hearing officer’s decision shall issue within 10 days of the hearing. If the declaration is upheld, the actual expenses of the hearing up to a maximum of $1,000 will be the responsibility of the animal owner. Section 1004.15: ANIMAL BITING. Subd. 1: Whenever any animal capable of transmitting the rabies virus has bitten any person or domestic animal, the owner or custodian of the biting animal, upon being notified by the city, will immediately cause the animal to be quarantined at the Animal Shelter, or by a veterinarian licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota for a period of ten (10) days after the bite incident. The city may allow the owner to quarantine the animal if proof of current rabies vaccination is provided. All expenses related to any quarantine will be the responsibility of the animal owner. Subd. 2: Release from Quarantine. At the end of the ten (10) days, a licensed veterinarian shall examine the animal to ascertain whether symptoms of rabies exist. If the veterinarian diagnoses the animal to be free of the signs of rabies, the animal shall be released from quarantine. If a quarantined animal sickens or dies, it shall be sent to the Minnesota Department of Health for rabies testing. The owner of the animal is responsible for the cost of quarantine, veterinary fees and testing. Subd. 3: Noncompliance. If an owner fails to comply with any portion of the quarantine, the animal shall be seized and impounded for the remainder of the quarantine period. Section 1004.16: PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. ORDINANCE 2025-011 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY FEE SCHEDULE The City Council for the City of St. Joseph HEREBY ORDAINS SECTION 1. FEE SCHEDULE That the attached schedule of City fees is hereby adopted. The amendment adds permit fees for chickens. Chicken Permit – Application fee - $50 SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE That this ordinance is effective upon publication. Passed by the St. Joseph City Council this 6th day of October, 2025. CITY OF ST JOSEPH Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST David Murphy, City Administrator Fee Taxable (Y/N)Charge Basis 2025 Adopted Fees Conditions & Requirements Amusement Device License N Annually 35.00 Required if there is a Direct or Indirect Charge and is Available to the Public Animals Potentially Dangerous Animal Registration N Annually 100.00 Dangerous Animal Registration N Annually 200.00 Impound Fee - Sent to Kennel Y Per Occurrence 150.00 Does not Include Applicable Fees Owed to Contracted Kennel for Boarding Kennel License N Per License 150.00 Required for Households with > 2 Dogs Chicken Permit N Per Application $50 One time fee Cannabis Businesses Initial Registration Fee N One time 500.00 Renewal Registration Fee N Annually 1,000.00 Temporary Cannabis Event Permit N Per Event 500.00 Permit can be no longer than 4 days Event Deposit N Per Event 500.00 Compost Permit City of St. Joseph Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 55.00 St. Joseph Township Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 80.00 St. Wendel Township Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 80.00 City of St. Cloud Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 70.00 Additional Vehicle/Replacement Permit N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 5.00 Excavation Permit/Right of Way Permit N Per Excavation 50.00 Required for Excavations within the Public Right-Of-Ways, Alleys, and other Public Grounds | Proof of Insurance Required Fireworks Permit N No Charge - Permit Application Required | For Joetown Rocks Celebration Food Truck/Confectioners License N Per Year/Per Vehicle 100.00 Proof of Liability Insurance Required N Per Day/Per Vehicle 40.00 Proof of Liability Insurance Required Golf Cart Permit N Per Yr/Per Cart 25.00 Proof of Insurance Required Honey Bee Permit N Per Permit No Charge The number of colonies depends on lot size, City inspection required Keg Permit N Per Keg 5.00 1 Allowed/Living Unit | Sticker Must be Returned or Wait 30 Days to Issue New Permit Liquor - Intoxicating Preliminary Investigation:On initial application or transfer to new ownership Initial Fee N Per Investigation 500.00 Outside of MN N Per Investigation 2,500.00 On Sale Liquor License N Annually 3,100.00 Proof of Insurance Required Off Sale Liquor License N Annually 310.00 Proof of Insurance Required Special Club License: 000 - 200 Members N Annually 300.00 Proof of Insurance Required 201 - 500 Members N Annually 475.00 Proof of Insurance Required 501 - 1,000 Members N Annually 550.00 Proof of Insurance Required 1,001 - 2,000 Members N Annually 700.00 Proof of Insurance Required 2,001 - 4,000 Members N Annually 1,000.00 Proof of Insurance Required 4,001 - 6,000 Members N Annually 2,000.00 Proof of Insurance Required > 6,000 Members N Annually 3,000.00 Proof of Insurance Required 2AM Bar Close License N - Charged through the State of Minnesota | Required to Purchase and Use an ID Scanner Inspection Fee - Class A Occupancy N 150.00 Temporary On-Sale Liquor Permit (clubs/non-profits/amall brewer/microdistillery)N Per Event 150.00 Proof of Insurance Required/Approved by Council/Issued by State of MN Outdoor Liquor Sales - No Music N Annually - Included as part of On-Sale Liquor License Special Event Permit - Music after 9:30PM Applicant has an on-sale liquor license, 1 special event permit allowed per establishment per year <500 people N Per Event 500.00 Deposit Required >=500 people N Per Event 750.00 Deposit Required Staffing N Per Event At Cost At City's Discretion Special Event Deposit - Music after 9:30PM N Per Event 1,500.00 City of St. Joseph 2025 Fee Schedule - Amended 2-18-2025 LICENSES & PERMITS (NON-BUILDING) Resolution 2025-065 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1004 The following official summary of the ordinance referred to has been approved by the City Council of St. Joseph as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the amendments. Ordinance amendment to City Code 1004. Amendment allows chickens as permitted animals in residential areas subject to a permit and certain restrictions like quantities of chickens based on lot sizes, coop standards, and more. A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the office of the City Clerk any Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or on the City website at www.cityofstjoseph.com This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto. _____________________________ Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ David Murphy, City Administrator SEAL PUBLISHED IN THE ST. CLOUD TIMES ON ________________, 2025