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St. Joseph City Council Work Session
November 17, 2025
5:00 PM
1. Waterworth Presentation on Utility Rates
2. 2026 Fee Schedule
3. 2026 Proposed Budget/Levy Discussion
4. Overnight Parking Ordinance
ST. JOSEPH, MN –
WATERWORTH SCENARIO DEMONSTRATION
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#1 – Water
Revenue Requirements
1.A – Operating Expense.
The blue layer represents the Water Fund’s operating expenses, which are budgeted to exceed $826,000 in this next fiscal year. From fiscal
year 2026 onward, a 3 percent annual inflation factor is applied to most expenses, supporting consistent forecasting and long -term financial
planning.
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1.B – Capital Expenditures.
Projects were selected based on urgency, funding availability, and alignment with community and safety priorities.
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1.C – Capital Expenditures.
Breakdown of estimated costs for future Capital Expenditures (zoomed in view does not include Ongoing/Current Capital; just f uture projects)
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1.D – Funding Capital Expenditures.
Major Spikes assumed to be funded via Loan Proceeds or Developer Contributions.
Utility would need to build reserves to cover future debt schedules.
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Proposed Loans (Future)
Capital Expenditures - List
Future Water Fund Capital Summary
Capital Projects
Hill Street and Morningside Acres Watermain Replacement – 2026 – 1.25 million; fully debt funded
Northland Business Center Phase II – 2027 – 562 thousand; fully debt funded
Southwest Trunk Water 16" and 12" Mains – 2030–2031 – about 1.5 million total; mix of Debt and
Developer Contributions
New Water Tower – 2030 – 5.5 million; fully Debt funded
1.E – Scenario’s Revenue Requirements
Pressures steadily build as operating costs inflate and major debt service begins in 2031
•Operating Expenses grow from $860k in FY2026 to over $1M by FY2033, following ~3% annual inflation. This is the most stable component of the
budget.
•Capital Improvements vary significantly year to year. Water Tower figures as the most significant Capital Projection.
•Current Debt Service is stable, tapering slightly in later years as some obligations roll off.
•Proposed Debt Service adds ~$200 k/year in the short term, ~$600k by 2031 and about $856k/y by 2033 and continues through the forecast horizon.
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#1 – Water Revenues vs. Budgeted Expenditures (Status Quo)
1.F - Status Quo Dashboard – Revenues vs. Expenses
Comparing revenue requirements/expenditures (background) to Status Quo revenues (bars) reveals funding gaps starting in the n ext few years.
• Bars represent revenues: Sale of Water Service, Assumed Borrowed Funds, Capital Surcharge, etc.
• The Background represents expenditures, such as operating costs, debt service, and capital projects.
• Black arrows highlight gaps where projected expenditures exceed current revenues, requiring fund balance drawdowns.11
1.G - Scenario’s Status Quo Dashboard (Cash Flow Implications)
This dashboard tracks the Water Fund’s cash position over time if no new rate action is taken (other than the ~2.5% projected by FY 2026).
By 2031, we see the impact of the large Loan-Funded Projects, prominently the Water Tower. Cash temporarily stabilizes with the borrowed funds, but as soon as the new debt service begins, reserves begin
trending downward.
Implications:
Without rate adjustments, the utility relies on reserves to cover structural gaps starting in 2031. This leaves St. Joseph's Water Fund hovering at or just above its reserve minimum (25% of annual O&M + 100%
annual debt service), with very little cushion for volatility (e.g., drought-driven revenue shifts or spikes in power/chemicals).
By 2032–2033, the reserve balance dips below zero, signaling that action is needed to sustain long-term stability.12
1.H - For consideration:
Rate adjustments to keep up with Projected Revenue Requirements
133 years of overall 5% adjustments, followed by 6% increases thereafter
1.H.1 - For consideration:
Rate adjustments to keep up with Projected Revenue Requirements
14One-time corrective rate increase (12%) followed by milder inflationary rate adjustments yearly (3%)
For Consideration – Scenario Exploration
Water Fund what the rate paths are solving
Context
Fund is stable in the near term and covers operations and current debt;
Pressure begins when the Water Tower loan starts in 2031 at about 500 thousand per year;
Goal is to arrive in 2031 with cash above the reserve target and with healthy coverage.
Why the increases ?
Build and hold cash to absorb new annual debt without dropping below reserve targets;
Keep the fund balanced through construction years;
Avoid last minute large adjustments once the debt service begins;
Two practical paths shown
Path A three years of 5 percent increases, then 6 percent ongoing gradual build toward reserve goals
Path B one time 12 percent adjustment, then 3 percent ongoing faster reserve build with lighter ongoing impact
Other possibilities
Council may also explore alternate options such as different rate timing, phased project scheduling, or alternative funding s olutions;
These projections are for demonstration only, to visualize what maintaining financial health could look like under current as sumptions.
Worth noting after reviewing and modeling both utilities:
The Sewer fund remains stable and does not require any significant rate adjustments.
This stability could help balance the overall cost of service to residents, easing the impact of potential higher Water rate increases from a
cost of living standpoint.
#2 – Wastewater
Scenario Snapshot
2A - Forecasted Window – Wastewater
The forecast shows that, with only minor adjustments, the Wastewater fund is positioned to recover its costs through the curr ent planning
horizon;
Even with the capital placeholders included over the next few years.17
2B - Forecasted Window – Wastewater – Status Quo (No Rate Increase)
With no projected rate increases, the cash trajectory for the Wastewater fund seems stable.
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2.C – Zoomed In View – Capital Projects – Wastewater (future only)
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Wastewater - Notes
Wastewater Fund overview
The wastewater fund is projected to be in a stable and healthy position, with operating costs and existing debt fully covered un der the
current plan.
After reviewing the updated capital schedule, with some placeholders, all major projects were matched to the correct funding sources,
including sewer debt, special assessments, and the planned use of Foley reserve dollars. Key draws from Foley occur in the In dustrial Park
work and the Rivers Bend Lift Station, while the Southwest Trunk Sewer projects now reflect the proper mix of debt, developer contribution,
Foley, and a small cash portion.
With these corrections in place, every planned project through 2031 is funded without putting pressure on the fund’s reserve levels. The
forecast shows the wastewater fund recovering its full costs across the entire planning window, remaining above the operating th reshold
even when placeholder future projects are included. The small annual adjustments built into the model are sufficient to maint ain stability,
and no significant sewer rate changes seemed needed
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
11-17-25
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
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Reviewed by:
Item:
2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary
ACTION REQUESTED
Review/Comment on proposed fee schedule changes for 2026
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The 2026 proposed fee schedule is included in the packet for the Council to review. The fee schedule is
split out by department for ease of scanning through the fees. Changes are in red.
The Water and Sewer usage rates will be reviewed with Waterworth during the meeting. Their slide
presentation is included in the packets.
Below are discussion items for the proposed changes.
Administration:
~Assessment Fees – propose increases to keep up with labor rates and certification fees. Central MN
cities are charging over $100 certification fees for delinquent accounts.
~Collection Charges – propose increase to help cover legal fees for contested cases
~Labor Rate increase to $72 based on average pay and benefits for 2026. This increases fees in other
areas throughout the fee schedule.
Fire:
~Dama Box proposed to increased based on cost from vendor.
~Pool Fill water fees proposed to increase the same as the bulk water fees under the utility rates.
Police:
~Administrative Hearing Fee – propose increase to help cover legal fees for contested cases
Planning-Zoning:
~Redevelopment TIF Escrow Fees – fee to cover city’s cost to determine if a property qualifies for a
redevelopment TIF. Unused escrow fees will be returned to the applicant.
Licenses & Permits:
~Cannabis Fees – per ordinance updates and implementation of State’s cannabis laws effective 1-1-26
~Special Event Escrow – charge for staff time to block off roads, move picnic tables, etc. for event
Rentals:
~Bike Share Fee – program discontinued in Aug. 2025
~Soccer Fields – consolidated rental fee to just summer period
~Adult Softball – increase fee for concessions and field prep to cover city costs
~Schneider Field Fees – Changes to cover costs to maintain fields and future improvements
Building: There are no proposed changes for 2026. Costs are recovered with the current fees.
Utility Rates:
~ Refuse/Recycling – fees proposed to increase with the Republic Services contract (through 2026)
~ Sewer – Waterworth presentation during Nov workshop – proposing no rate increase based on the
current and projected projects/timing
~ Water – Waterworth rate presentation during Nov workshop - proposing 2.5% rate increase – a larger
increase will be needed following 2026 to be able to fund the second water tower. Right now staff
projects the second water tower in 2030, but it will depend upon the growth of consumption and future
developments. Public Works and Engineering are monitoring the consumption each year to project out
when the next water tower will be needed.
~ Street Light Utility rates are proposed to stay the same. The fund has a
sufficient reserve to postpone increases in 2026 and buy down the reserves.
~ Stormwater Rates proposing a slight increase to ensure funds can cover MN and US regulations. Rates
have not increased in the past several years. We have been buying down reserve balances.
Utility Fees:
~ Bulk Water-increases due to water/sewer usage rate increases proposed.
~Interim Meter Reading – increase to proposed labor rate fee.
~Cellular Interim Meter Read – staff can read these meters from city hall versus sending out Public
Works staff to get an electronic read. Proposing a lower rate
~Cellular Meter Read Head – increased fee due to costs from vendor
Compensation:
~Fire Department- The pension rate of $4,600 was approved by Council in September
BUDGET IMPACT
Proposed fees were incorporated into the 2026 draft budget revenue numbers.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Consider the fee changes and provide direction for the Dec. 1st fee schedule public hearing.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
Waterworth Water/Sewer Rate Presentation
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N) Charge Basis 2022 Adopted Fees 2023 Adopted Fees 2024 Adopted Fees 2025 Adopted Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
ACH Online Payments NPer Transaction - - - - - Online ACH Payments made to/from the City (ex: loans, rent)
Administrative Citations
1st Violation N 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
2nd Violation N 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
3rd Violation N 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
Assessments
Certified Assessments N Per Invoice 50.00 50.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 Delinquent Accounts Only publication fee over $100
Assessment Search Request N Per Parcel 30.00 30.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 Written Requests Required
Bad Check/NSF Fee N Per Check 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 Account Closed, Stopped Payment, Insufficient Funds
Collection Charges
Collection Services or MN Revenue Recapture N Per Charge - 120.00 150.00 hearing cost >$1000 with Rev Recap
Conduit Debt
Administrative Fee N
Original Principal
Amount .5% up to $50,000 .5% up to $50,000 .5% up to $50,000 .5% up to $75,000 .5% up to $75,000 Original Bond Issue
Administrative Fee N
Original Refunded
Principal Amount .5 % up to $50,000 .5 % up to $50,000 .5 % up to $50,000 .5 % up to $50,000 .5 % up to $50,000 Refunding Bond Issue
Application fee (Non-Refundable) N Per Application 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
Costs Incurred by City N Per Application At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost Costs Incurred by City to Designate Bonds as Non-Bank Qualified
Copies/Public Data Requests
Council Meeting Tapes/DVD Copies N Per Tape/DVD 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 taxable if for a personal reason
Photocopies (1st 100 Pages) N Per Page 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Photocopies (100+ Pages) N Per Page 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 Charge is $0.25/page for 1st 100 pages, then $0.15/page thereafter
Photocopies (100+ Pages) Staff Fee N Per Hour 16.00 16.00 16.00 68.00 72.00 Staff Time per hour to make over 100 copies
Data Retrieval for Public Data Requests N Per Hour Salary & Benefit Costs of Lowest Cost Employee Able to do Data Retrieval.
Credit Card/PayPal/Venmo Payments N Per Charge 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% Charged Directly by PSN | Charges < $100.00 charged 3% + additional $0.95
N Per Charge n/a n/a 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% City covers fees for Forte transactions, PSN direct debit transactions
Direct Debit Payments N Per Bill Cycle - - - - - Available for Utility Billing | Must Sign Up Before Bill Calculation
Election Filing Fee N Per Filing 5.00 5.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Equipment Rate
Utility Truck N Per Hour 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
Backhoe N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Crane truck N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Grader/Loader/Dump Truck N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
UTV N Per Hour 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
UTV Watering - Hanging Flowers Project N Per Month - - - - - Council agreed to cover the UTV fees for the hanging flowers
John Deere Tractor N Per Hour 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00
ADMINISTRATION
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N) Charge Basis 2022 Adopted Fees 2023 Adopted Fees 2024 Adopted Fees 2025 Adopted Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
ADMINISTRATION
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Equipment Rate (Continued)
Lawn Mower N Per Hour 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
Post Driller N Per Hour 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Sander/Salter N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Sewer Jetter/Vacuum N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Sewer Easement Machine N Per Hour 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
Mobile Generator N Per Hour 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Skid Steer N Per Hour 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00
Snow Plow N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Street Sweeper N Per Hour 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00 145.00
Fax
First Page N Initial Fee 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 taxable if for a personal reason
Second Page and Each Page Thereafter N Per Page 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Flowers - Hanging on Street Poles
Full Basket N Annually
Collected by
SJ Action Group
Collected by
SJ Chamber
Collected by
SJ Chamber
Collected by SJ
Chamber
Collected by SJ
Chamber City will Water & Fertilize Flower Pots Hanging in Public Right of Way Daily
Half Basket N Annually
Collected by
SJ Action Group
Collected by
SJ Chamber
Collected by
SJ Chamber
Collected by SJ
Chamber
Collected by SJ
Chamber City will Water & Fertilize Flower Pots Hanging in Public Right of Way Daily
Franchise Fee
Cable Television N Midcontinent Expires 9/21/30 | Charter Expires 9/30/30
Franchise Fee N % of Net Receipts 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Peg Access Fee N
Per Equipment/
Subscription
0.60 0.60
0.60 0.60 0.60
Stearns Electric Stearns Electric Expires 10/21/43
Franchise Fee N % of Net Receipts 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% n/a n/a Paid Monthly
Residential N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a 2.00 2.00 Paid Monthly
Small C & I - Non Demand N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a 6.75 6.75 Paid Monthly
Small C & I - Demand N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a 20.00 20.00 Paid Monthly
Large C & I N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a 109.00 109.00 Paid Monthly
Public Street Lighting N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a - - Paid Monthly
Municipal Pumping - Non Demand N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a - - Paid Monthly
Municipal Pumping - Demand N Per Meter n/a n/a n/a - - Paid Monthly
Xcel Energy - Electric Xcel Energy Expires 10/2/2043
Residential & Muni Pumping - Non Demand N Per Meter 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Paid Monthly
Small C & I - Non Demand N Per Meter 1.75 1.75 6.75 6.75 6.75 Paid Monthly
Small C & I - Demand N Per Meter 10.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Paid Monthly
Large C & I N Per Meter 2.00% 2.00% 109.00 109.00 109.00 Paid Monthly
Municipal Pumping N % of Net Receipts 2.00% - - - Paid Monthly
Public Street Lighting N Per Meter 8.00 8.00 - - - Paid Monthly
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N) Charge Basis 2022 Adopted Fees 2023 Adopted Fees 2024 Adopted Fees 2025 Adopted Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
ADMINISTRATION
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Franchise Fee Continued
Xcel Energy - Gas Xcel Energy Expires 10/2/2043
Residential N Per Meter 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Paid Monthly
Commercial Firm - Non Demand N Per Meter 1.75 1.75 10.00 10.00 10.00 Paid Monthly
Commercial Firm - Demand N Per Meter 10.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Paid Monthly
Small Interruptible N % of Net Receipts 0.50% 0.50% 109.00 109.00 109.00 Paid Monthly
Medium & Large Interruptible N % of Net Receipts 0.50% 0.50% 250.00 250.00 250.00 Paid Monthly
Firm & Interruptible Transportation N % of Net Receipts 0.50% 0.50% 250.00 250.00 250.00 Paid Monthly
CenterPoint Energy - Gas CenterPoint Energy Expires 1/6/2040
Residential N Per Meter 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Paid Monthly
Commercial Firm - Non Demand N Per Meter 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 Paid Monthly
Commercial Firm - Demand N Per Meter 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Paid Monthly
Small & Large Interruptible, Firm & Interruptible
Transportation N % of Net Receipts
0.50% 0.50%
0.50% 0.50% 0.50% Paid Monthly
Gambling
Charitable Gambling N
10% 10%
10% 10% 10%
Quarterly & Annual Financial Statements Required | 10% of Net Profits in
Donations to Community | Includes Electronic Pull Tabs
Temporary Gambling Permit N Per Event 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
Premise Permit Application N Per Location 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Labor Rate
Firefighters N Per Hr/Per Person 20.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 Minimum 1 Hour Unless Included with Fee
Full Time Employees: Business Hours N Per Hr/Per Person 60.00 65.00 65.00 68.00 72.00 Minimum 1 Hour Unless Included with Fee
Full Time Employees: Non-Business Hours N Per Hr/Per Person 100.00 120.00 120.00 125.00 130.00 Minimum 1 Hour Unless Included with Fee
Part Time Employees N Per Hr/Per Person 60.00 65.00 65.00 67.00 68.00 Minimum 1 Hour Unless Included with Fee
Seasonal Employees N Per Hr/Per Person 30.00 30.00 30.00 31.00 32.00 Minimum 1 Hour Unless Included with Fee
Late Fee N Per Month 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% Equates to 6.0% Annually
Lodging Tax N % of Gross Receipts 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% Gross Receipts of Lodging < 30 Days | Remitted Monthly
Notary NPer Document - - - - - No Charge for St. Joseph Residents
Subrogation Letter N Per Parcel 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N)Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
Car/Vehicle Fire
Labor N Per Hr/Per FF 20.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00
Vehicles N Per Truck 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
DAMA Box NPer Box 150.00 200.00 200.00 210.00 225.00 Commercial Buildings & Residents that Request One
Illegal/Intentional Burns
Labor N Per Hr/Per FF 20.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 Includes Only the Firefighters that Respond to the Call
Vehicles N Per Truck 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Reports
Fire N Per Page 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Medical N Per Page 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 Must Contain Release Form
Swimming Pool Fill Available Only to Residents in the Fire Service Area | Must be Approved by Fire Chief
Labor N Per Hr/Per FF 20.00 20.00 20.00 25.00 25.00
Tanker N Per Truck 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
0-10,000 Gallons Y Flat Fee 65.00 70.00 75.00 77.00 79.00
> 10,000 Gallons Y Per 1,000 Gallons 5.75 6.00 6.10 6.25 6.41
FIRE DEPARTMENT
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N)Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
Accident/Incident Reports N Per Page 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Administrative Hearing N Must be < Civil Fine 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 Due Prior to Hearing | Fee Refunded if Determined No Violation Occurred
NOTE: If Case Lost, Defendant Responsible for City Attorney/Overtime Fees
Animal Violations
Animal Violation N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
2nd Violation in 12 Months N Flat Fee 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Hearing Fee for Violation N Flat Fee 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Animal Running at Large N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Failure to provide proof of rabies vaccination N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Background Checks N Per Name 15.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Fingerprinting
Additional Cards N Per Card 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 No Limit on Additional Cards
Initial Fingerprint N Flat Fee 15.00 15.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Includes One Fingerprint Card
Liquor Violation
Intoxicating Beverage in Parade N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Permit Underage in Liquor Establishment N Flat Fee 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Permit Patron in Bar After Hours N Flat Fee 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Miscellaneous Violations
Water Restriction Violation N Flat Fee 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Failure to Remove Obstruction from Sidewalk N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Junk Car Violation N Per Day 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Nuisance Violation N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Discharge Firearm in City Limits N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Park Violations
Violation of Park Regulations N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Parking Violations
Handicap Parking N Flat Fee 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Parking Violation N Flat Fee 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00
Past Due 21-30 Days from Violation Date N Flat Fee 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Fee is Additional to Original Fine Amount
Past Due >30 days, Sent to Revenue Recapture N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Fee is Additional to Original Fine Amount
PBT N Per Test 5.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Police Squad N Per Vehicle/Per Hr 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Minimum $100.00 Charge
Vehicle Impound
Initial Fee N Flat Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Daily Impound Rate N Per Day 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 Maximum Fee of $500.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N)Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
Annexation Petition N 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 Minimum $450.00 Plus State Fee
Certificate of Survey/Minor Subdivision
City Limits N Per Certificate 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
St. Joseph Township N Per Certificate 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Comprehensive/Land Use Plan Amendment N 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Conditional Use Permit
City Limits N Per Permit 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
St. Joseph Township N Per Permit 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00
Interim Use Permit
City Property N Per Permit 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
St. Joseph Township Annexation Area N Per Permit 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00
Park Dedication Fee
Single Family N Per Unit 914.00 914.00 914.00 914.00 914.00
Multi Family N Per Unit 975.00 975.00 975.00 975.00 975.00
Commercial/Industrial N % of Avg Land Value 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Pass Through Fees N At Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Engineering, Legal, Building Official Fees, Other Admin Fees
Platting
Preliminary Plat
Initial Fee N Flat Fee 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Per Lot N Per Lot 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Escrow Fee N Per Lot 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Final Plat N 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
Escrow Fee N 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
PUD Application Fee N Per Application 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00
PUD Amendment N Per Amendment 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
Revolving Loan
Interest Rate N Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Variable Based on Credit Worthiness, Length of Term, and Federal Rates
Origination Fee N % of Loan Amount 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Site Plan Review
Residential, Comm/Industrial Develop. Plan Fee N Per Plan Review 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00
Escrow Fee N Per Plan Review 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
PLANNING/ZONING/DEVELOPMENT
*Applicant will be Responsible for Additional Charges incurred Above the Escrow Collected. Escrow Accounts can be in the form of Cash.
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N)Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
PLANNING/ZONING/DEVELOPMENT
*Applicant will be Responsible for Additional Charges incurred Above the Escrow Collected. Escrow Accounts can be in the form of Cash.
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Small Cell Wireless Antenna
Initial Escrow N Per Escrow 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Install Permit N Per Application 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 Per Application up to 15 Small Cell Devices
Maintenance Fee N Per Yr/Per Device 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Electricity N Pass Through Fee At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost
Rent N Per Month 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Special Home Occupation permit N Initial permit 100.00 $100 100.00 100.00 100.00
Special Meeting N Per Meeting 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
Tax Abatement
Application Fee N Per Abatement 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
Escrow Fee N Per Abatement 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 7,500.00 7,500.00
Tax Abatement Amendment Application Fee N Per Abatement 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Tax Abatement Amendment Escrow Fee N Per Abatement 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Application Fee N Per Application 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
TIF Pre-Inspection Escrow-Redevelopment TIF N Per Application n/a n/a n/a n/a 1,500.00 Determines if area qualifies for redevelopment TIF
Escrow Fee - Project < $1,500,000 N Per Project 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
Escrow Fee - Project >= $1,500,000 N Per Project 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
TIF Plan Amendment Application Fee N Per Amendment 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
TIF Plan Amendment Escrow Fee N Per Amendment 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
Vacation Petition N Per Petition 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Variance
City Limits N Per Variance 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
St. Joseph Township Annexation Area N Per Variance 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00
Zoning Amendment N 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Zoning Letter N Per Parcel 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
Zoning Permit N 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00
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Amusement Device License N Annually 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Required if there is a Direct or Indirect Charge and is Available to the Public
Animals
Potentially Dangerous Animal Registration N Annually 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Dangerous Animal Registration N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Impound Fee - Sent to Kennel Y Per Occurrence 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Does not Include Applicable Fees Owed to Contracted Kennel for Boarding
Kennel License N Per License 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Required for Households with > 2 Dogs
Chicken Permit N Per Application n/a n/a n/a 50.00 50.00 One time fee
Cannabis Retail Businesses
Initial Registration Fee N One time n/a n/a n/a 500.00 500.00
Renewal Registration Fee N Annually n/a n/a n/a 1,000.00 1,000.00
Temporary Cannabis Event Permit
Event Deposit N Per Event n/a n/a n/a 500.00 500.00 Permit can be no longer than 4 days
Low-Potency Hemp Edible Retail Business Registration N Annually n/a n/a n/a n/a 125.00
Compost Permit
City of St. Joseph Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 45.00 45.00 55.00 55.00 55.00
St. Joseph Township Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 70.00 70.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
St. Wendel Township Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 70.00 70.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
City of St. Cloud Residents N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 60.00 60.00 70.00 70.00 70.00
Additional Vehicle/Replacement Permit N Per Yr/Per Vehicle 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Excavation Permit/Right of Way Permit
N
Per Excavation
50.00
50.00 50.00 50.00 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 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Proof of Liability Insurance Required
N Per Day/Per Vehicle n/a 40.00 40.00 40.00 Proof of Liability Insurance Required
Golf Cart Permit N Per Yr/Per Cart 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Honey Bee Permit N Per Permit n/a n/a n/a No Charge No Charge The number of colonies depends on lot size, City inspection required
Keg Permit NPer Keg 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 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 250.00 250.00 250.00 500.00 500.00
Outside of MN N Per Investigation 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
On Sale Liquor License N Annually 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Off Sale Liquor License N Annually 310.00 310.00 310.00 310.00 310.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Special Club License:
000 - 200 Members N Annually 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 Proof of Insurance Required
201 - 500 Members N Annually 475.00 475.00 475.00 475.00 475.00 Proof of Insurance Required
501 - 1,000 Members N Annually 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 Proof of Insurance Required
1,001 - 2,000 Members N Annually 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 Proof of Insurance Required
2,001 - 4,000 Members N Annually 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Proof of Insurance Required
4,001 - 6,000 Members N Annually 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Proof of Insurance Required
> 6,000 Members N Annually 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 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 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Temporary On-Sale Liquor Permit (clubs/non-profits/amall brewer/microdistillery)N Per Event 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 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 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 Deposit Required
>=500 people N Per Event 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 Deposit Required
Staffing N Per Event At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost At City's Discretion
Special Event Deposit - Music after 9:30PM N Per Event n/a n/a 1,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Sunday On Sale Liquor License N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Valid 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday Off Sale Liquor License N - - - - - Valid 11:00am - 8:00pm
Small Brewer Off Sale Malt License N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Proof of Insurance Required | Sales Must be < 500 Barrels Annually
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
LICENSES & PERMITS (NON-BUILDING)
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LICENSES & PERMITS (NON-BUILDING)
Small Brewer Off Sale Malt License - 128 Ounces N Annually - - - - - Included in fee of Small Brewer Off-Sale license
Sunday Growler Off Sale License N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 For the Sale of Malt Liquor
Off-Sale Micro Distillery License N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Liquor - Intoxicating (Continued)
Intoxicating Liquor License
Brewer Taproom Liquor License N Annually 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 Proof of Insurance Required
On-Sale Micro Distillery License (Cocktail Room) N Annually 550.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Non-Intoxicating Liquor
On Sale Malt (3.2%) License N Annually 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Off Sale Malt (3.2%) License N Annually 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Temporary 3.2 On Sale - per day N Per Event 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Wine License N Annually 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 Proof of Insurance Required
Preliminary Investigation On initial application or transfer to new ownership
Initial Fee N Per Investigation 250.00 250.00 250.00 500.00 500.00
Outside of MN N Per Investigation 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Massage Establishment Investigation Fee N one-time 465.00 465.00 465.00 505.00 505.00 New Applicants
Therapeutic Massage Therapist Investigation Fee N one-time 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 New Applicants
Therapeutic Massage Establishment License N Annually 465.00 465.00 465.00 100.00 100.00 Per establishment annually
Therapeutic Massage Therapist License N Annually 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Per therapist
Inspection Fee N Per Investigation n/a n/a n/a 505.00 505.00 Per JPA with City of St. Cloud
Refuse Hauler Permit N Per Truck 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 Proof of Insurance Required | $1,000 Surety Bond Required
Rental Housing
Rental License
1 Unit Dwelling/Initial Dwelling Unit N Per Unit 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Initial Fee Charged for ALL Dwelling Units
2-7 Unit Dwelling N Per Unit 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 Charged from Unit 2
=> 8 Unit Dwelling N Per Unit 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Charged from Unit 2 to Max Dwelling (Ex: 35 Dwelling charged Initial $100, then 34 x $35)
Re-Inspection Fee N Per Inspection 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 for >= 2 Re-Inspections
Short-term Rental
Annual License
1 Unit 100.00 100.00
2 Units or more 25.00 25.00 Per additional unit
Re-Inspection Fee $50 $50
Second Hand Dealers & Pawn Brokers License N Annually 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Required for Any Person to Engage in Pawn Broking or Advertising Such
Sexual Oriented Business
Annual License N Annually 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 750.00
Background Check N Initial Fee 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Non-Refundable
License per Employee N Per Employee 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 Annual License per Employee
Special Event Permit No Liquor Served
Permit N Per Event - 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Street-Alley Closures/5Ks/ROW/Amplified Music-Live Outdoor Bands or such events triggering
Council approval
Escrow N Per Event n/a n/a n/a n/a 500.00
Staffing costs will be withdrawn from the escrow. Any balance left will be returned, excess
costs will be invoiced.
Staffing N Per Event At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost At Cost Includes Public Works, Police and Fire time needed to cover the event.
Tattoo License N Annually 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 Required to Operate a Tattoo Business
Tobacco License N Annually 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Required for the Retail Sale of Tobacco
Transient Worker (Solicitor, Peddler, Transient)
1-14 Days N Per Person 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
15-30 Days N Per Person 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00
31-60 Days N Per Person 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00 125.00
61-90 Days N Per Person 175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00
Annual Permit N Per Person 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Water Exempt Permit N No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge Maximum 30 Days to Irrigate New Lawn Daily
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Bike Share Program Y Per Hour 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - Discontinued 8-1-2025
Fire Hall Community Rental No Alcohol Allowed
Resident N Per Day 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 Must Live within Fire Service Area | Non-Refundable | Non-Transferrable
St. Joseph Non-Profit Organization N Per Day n/a n/a n/a - - No Fee for Approved Non-Profits Renewed Annually
Damage Deposit N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Government Center Multi-Purpose Room Multi-Purpose Room can only be rented during normal business hours unless accompanied by City Staff
Room Rental N Per Day 150.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 200.00 Non-Refundable | Non-Transferrable
St. Joseph Non-Profit Organization N Per Day n/a n/a n/a - - No Fee for Approved Non-Profits Renewed Annually
Damage Deposit N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Park Rental Fees
Centennial Park Shelter Shelter available May 1- September 30
Rental Fee N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
St. Joseph Non-Profit Organization N Per Day n/a n/a n/a - - No Fee for Approved Non-Profits Renewed Annually
Damage Deposit N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Klinefelter Park Shelter - - -
Millstream Park, Lake Wobegon Trailhead Shelters Shelters available to rent year-round
Rental Fee N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
St. Joseph Non-Profit Organization N Per Day n/a n/a n/a - - No Fee for Approved Non-Profits Renewed Annually
Damage Deposit N Per Rental 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
Archery Range N - - - - - Open to Public at No Charge | Donations Requested for Maintenance
Dog Park N - - - - - Open to Public at No Charge | Donations Requested for Maintenance
Footgolf - General Usage N - - - - - Open to Public at No Charge | Donations Requested for Maintenance
Disc Golf - General Usage N - - - - - Open to Public at No Charge | Donations Requested for Maintenance
Park Keys - No Show to Pickup N 60.00 60.00 60.00 68.00 72.00 Charged when Police Department or Public Works has to Open Park due to No Key Pickup
Millstream Park Pickleball Courts n/a - - Admission is free |provide your own pickleball paddles and balls | first come, first served for the General Public
Millstream Park Soccer Field does not include summer recreation programmed events
Field Fee - includes field lines N Per Season/1-Night/Team n/a n/a n/a 150.00 150.00
Field Fee - no field lines N Per Season/1-Night/Team n/a n/a n/a 100.00 100.00
Field Fee - includes field lines N Per Season/1-Night/Team n/a n/a n/a 100.00 n/a August - October
Field Fee - no field lines N Per Season/1-Night/Team n/a n/a n/a 75.00 n/a August - October
Millstream Park Softball Field (Fields 1 & 2)does not include summer recreation programmed events
Adult Use Softball - Weeknight League:Only includes field use and restrooms | No alcohol sales allowed without a permit from City
Field Fee - No Concessions N Per Season/1-Night/Team - - 250.00 250.00 250.00
Field Fee - Includes Concessions N Per Season/1-Night/Team - 390.00 390.00 400.00 Concessions Stand, merchandise responsibility of organizer|No alcohol sales allowed without a permit from City
Adult Use Softball - Weekend Tournament:Only includes field use,restrooms, concessions | No alcohol sales allowed without a permit from City
Field Fee - No Concessions N Per Weekend/Team - - 160.00 200.00 250.00
Field Fee - Includes Concessions N Per Weekend/Team - 260.00 250.00 400.00 Concessions Stand, merchandise responsibility of organizer|No alcohol sales allowed without a permit from City
Schneider Field
Non-Contracted Users
Practice N Per Hour 75.00 75.00 75.00 60.00 250.00 Field must be Prepped and Returned to Pre-Practice Condition
Games N Per Game 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 300.00 Field must be Prepped and Returned to Pre-Game Condition, Scoreboard not available
Contracted Users [St. John's Prep, St. Cloud Rox, St. Joseph American Legion]
Practice N Per Hour 50.00 50.00 50.00 80.00 200.00 Field must be Prepped and Returned to Pre-Practice Condition
Games N Per Game 75.00 75.00 75.00 120.00 250.00 Field must be Prepped and Returned to Pre-Game Condition, Scoreboard use is included
Non-Refundable |Non-Transferrable | Tax Included in Fee
RENTALS
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Non-Refundable |Non-Transferrable
Non-Refundable |Non-Transferrable
Non-Refundable |Non-Transferrable | Tax Included in Fee - Season includes May thru mid-July or mid-July thru Sept
May - July October
May - July October
Shelter not rented out | Use is first come, first served for the General Public
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Valuation
$1 - $1,200 N Flat Fee 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00 23.00
$1,201 - $2,000 N Flat Fee 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00 45.00
$2,001 - $10,000 N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
$10,001 - $25,000 N Flat Fee 175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00 175.00
$25,001 - $50,000 N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
$50,001 - $100,000 N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
$100,001 - $500,000 N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
$500,001 - $1,000,000 N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
> $1,000,000 N Equation 6,000 + .005x 6,000 + .005x 6,000 + .005x 6,000 + .005x 6,000 + .005x $6,000 + $0.005x value over $1,000,000
Building Plan Review Fee
Commercial/Industrial/Multi Family N % of Permit Fee 65% 65% 65% 65% 65%
Single Family Residential N % of Permit Fee 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Building - Maintenance Permits
Roofing - Residential N Flat Fee 60.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Roofing - Commercial N Per $ Valuation Based on Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation
Siding - Residential N Flat Fee 60.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Siding - Commercial N Per $ Valuation Based on Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation Per $ Valuation
Window Replacement - Same Size N Flat Fee 60.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 Must be Replacing Same Size Opening
Window Replacement - Different Size N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Door Replacement - Same Size N Flat Fee 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 Must be Replacing Same Size Opening
Door Replacement - Different Size N Flat Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Parking Pad N Flat Fee See Planning-Zoning See Planning-Zoning See Planning-Zoning See Planning-Zoning See Planning-Zoning
Building without a Permit N Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee Double Permit Fee
Demolition N Flat Fee 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00
Expired Permit Fee N Flat Fee Plan Review Plan Review Plan Review Plan Review Plan Review
Fire Suppression & Alarms
Permit Fee N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006
Plan Review N % of Permit Fee 65% 65% 65% 65% 65%
Inspections
After Normal Business Hours N Per Hour 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 One Hour Minimum
Other Miscellaneous Inspections N Per Hour 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 One Hour Minimum
Investigation Fee N Per Hour 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 One Hour Minimum | New, Repair, Or Maintenance
Land Disturbance N Per Permit 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 SF Primary Structure, Commercial/Industrial | Process to Check for Proper Erosion Control
BUILDING PERMITS
*Building Permit Fees are Non-Refundable*
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BUILDING PERMITS
*Building Permit Fees are Non-Refundable*
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Mechanical - Commercial N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 Minimum Fee of $50.00
Mechanical - Residential
Mechanical Alteration N Flat Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
New Home N Flat Fee 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00
Fireplace N Flat Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
Plumbing - Commercial N Per $ Valuation 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 0.006 Minimum Fee of $50.00
Plumbing - Residential
Plumbing Alteration N Flat Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
New Home N Flat Fee 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00 95.00
Signs
Permanent Sign N Flat Fee 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00
Temporary Sign N Flat Fee 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00
State Surcharge N Per Permit Actual Surcharge Cost Actual Surcharge Cost Actual Surcharge Cost Actual Surcharge Cost Actual Surcharge Cost Based on Dept of Labor & Industry Rates
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Late Fee % 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Minimum $10.00 Late Fee, balances >=$5.00
Refuse/Recycling
Recycling Cart 60 gal N Per Cart/Per Bill 15.80 17.50 12.00 12.00 13.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
Recycling Cart 90 gal N Per Cart/Per Bill 22.10 28.00 17.00 17.00 18.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
Extra Recycling Cart N Per Cart/Per Bill 15.80 17.50 17.00 17.00 18.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
30 Gallon Refuse Y Per Cart/Per Bill 19.00 21.00 34.00 34.50 38.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
60 Gallon Refuse Y Per Cart/Per Bill 20.50 24.00 37.00 37.50 41.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
90 Gallon Refuse Y Per Cart/Per Bill 24.50 28.00 43.00 43.50 47.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
2nd Refuse Cart Y Per Cart/Per Bill 11.00 11.00 18.50 18.50 20.00 Per Cart |Same Rate for Rural Residential User
Solid Waste Management Tax 9.75% 9.75% 9.75% 9.75% 9.75% Tax on All Refuse Charges
Round-Up Program N Voluntary Contribution Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Round-Up Utility Bill to nearest $1.00 to help improve City Parks
Sewer
Fixed Charge 3/4" and 5/8" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 35.00 40.00 42.00 42.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 87.50 100.00 105.00 105.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1.5" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 175.00 200.00 210.00 210.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 2" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 280.00 320.00 336.00 336.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on low side meter
Fixed Charge 3" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 525.00 600.00 630.00 630.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on low side meter
Fixed Charge 4" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 875.00 1,000.00 1,050.00 1,050.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on low side meter
Fixed Charge 6" Meter N Per Base Meter Size 34.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,100.00 2,100.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on low side meter
Sewer Usage N Per 1,000 Gallons 6.10 6.28 6.60 6.93 6.93 Winter Averaging for Residential Users per City Ordinance 603
Contract User N Per Unit/Per Bill 35.00 40.00 42.00 42.00 Fixed Charge Unit Calculated based upon Sewer Gallons Treated
Storm Water
Single Family Dwelling N Per Unit/Per Bill 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.50 Per Unit
Duplex Residential Dwelling N Per Unit/Per Bill 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.50 Per Unit
Multi Family Dwelling (Non-Duplex) N Per Billable Acre 38.08 38.08 38.08 38.08 39.44 Billed Per Acre/Per Bill
Commercial N Per Billable Acre 59.22 59.22 59.22 59.22 61.34 Billed Per Acre/Per Bill
Industrial N Per Billable Acre 46.20 46.20 46.20 46.20 47.86 Billed Per Acre/Per Bill
Institutional N Per Billable Acre 46.20 46.20 46.20 46.20 47.86 Billed Per Acre/Per Bill
Minimum Charge N Per Bill 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.50
Agriculture N No Charge - - - - -
Public Facility N No Charge - - - - -
UTILITY RATES
*Rates Charged per Bi-Monthly Bill Cycle unless Noted Otherwise*
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UTILITY RATES
*Rates Charged per Bi-Monthly Bill Cycle unless Noted Otherwise*
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Street Light Utility
Residential - Urban N Per Unit/Per Bill 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 See Ordinance for How to Calculate
Commercial/Industrial N Per Unit/Per Bill 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 See Ordinance for How to Calculate
Mixed Use Facility N Per Unit/Per Bill 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 See Ordinance for How to Calculate
Educational & Ecclesiastic Zoned Properties N Per Unit/Per Bill 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.20 See Ordinance for How to Calculate
Water
Customers Remaining on Radio Read Meters **Per Account/Per Bill 68.76 n/a n/a n/a 50.00 for customers refusing to comply with the cellular read meter conversion
Water Head Cellular Read Phone App Access N Per Month 0.89 0.89 - - - as available on cellular meter read head accounts - City covering cost
Fixed Charge 3/4" and 5/8" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 25.00 25.00 25.60 26.24 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 62.50 62.50 64.00 65.60 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1.5" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 125.00 125.00 128.00 131.20 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 2" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 200.00 200.00 204.80 209.92 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Fixed Charge 3" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 375.00 375.00 384.00 393.60 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Fixed Charge 4" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 625.00 625.00 640.00 656.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Fixed Charge 6" Meter ** Per Base Meter Size 24.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,280.00 1,312.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Water Usage ** Per 1,000 Gallons 5.25 5.40 5.45 5.59 5.73 **Taxable for Non-Residential Users
Sprinkler Usage ** Per 1,000 Gallons 5.25 6.00 6.10 6.25 6.41 **Taxable for Non-Residential Users
Sprinkler Fixed Charge ** Per Base Meter Size N/A 25.00 25.00 25.60 26.24 **Taxable for Non-Residential Users
MDS Test Fee N Per Account/Per Bill 1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62 2.54 DNR increasing fee 1-1-26
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N) Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
Sewer
Industrial Discharge Permit
< 1,000,000 Gallons Per Year N Annual Permit 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
1,000,000 - 10,000,000 Gallons Per Year N Annual Permit 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
> 10,000,000 Gallons Per Year N Annual Permit 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
RV Dump Site N Voluntary Donation - - - - - Suggested $20.00 Donation per Dump minimum
SAC Hook-Up Charge N Per Unit 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,750.00 2,750.00 See Ordinance for Unit Determination
Sewage Dumping N Per 1,000 Gallons 6.85 7.40 7.40 7.77 7.77 Excess Sewage Discharge as Determined by Public Works
Sewer Trunk Charge
Co Rd 121 Water Line
Residential (Includes Country Manor Homes) N Per Unit 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Commercial/Industrial N Per Acre 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
Industrial Park Lift Station (DBL)
Residential N Per Unit 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00
Commercial/Industrial N Per Acre 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00 800.00
Northland Business Center Add'l DBL N Per Acre 917.82 917.82 917.82 917.82 917.82
Northland Lift Station N Per Unit 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 600.00
2005 Field Street A Sewer Line N Per Acre 1,878.00 1,878.00 1,878.00 1,878.00 1,878.00
2016 Field Street B Sewer Line N Per Acre 1,543.52 1,543.52 1,543.52 1,543.52 1,543.52
Storm Water
Illicit Storm Runoff N % of Balance 6% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6% Per Annum of the Balance | Per City's MS4 Permit
Storm Water Development Fee
Single Family Residential N Per Square Foot 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 Credit is Allowed for Storm Water Improvements Constructed
Multi Family Residential N Per Square Foot 0.134 0.134 0.134 0.134 0.134 Credit is Allowed for Storm Water Improvements Constructed
Commercial/Industrial N Per Square Foot 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.18 0.18 Credit is Allowed for Storm Water Improvements Constructed
Water
Antenna Fees - Water Tower Lease
Permanent Antenna N See Contract See Contract See Contract See Contract See Contract
Temporary Antenna N Per Antenna 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 6 Month Lease Fee
Lease Application - New or Modification N 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Damage Deposit N 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Site Plan Review N Escrow 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
Bulk Water (From Treatment Plant 2)
Base Fee Y Per Fill 10.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Usage Fee Y Per 1,000 Gallons 5.75 6.00 6.15 6.25 6.41
Bulk Water (Mobile Meter)
Mobile Meter Deposit Y 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 From Hydrant | For Approved Contractors
Base Fee Y Flat Fee 65.00 70.00 75.00 77.00 79.00
Usage Fee Y Per 1,000 Gallons 5.65 6.00 6.15 6.25 6.41
Interim Meter Reading - Radio Read Meter N Flat Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00 68.00 72.00
Interim Meter Reading - Cellular Read Meter N Flat Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00 68.00 36.00
Meter Testing
Residential N Per Test 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 If Test is 98% or More Accurate, Actual Testing Charges will be Invoiced to Customer
Commercial N Per Test 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 If Test is 98% or More Accurate, Actual Testing Charges will be Invoiced to Customer
UTILITY FEES (OTHER THAN BI-MONTHLY FEES)
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
Fee
Taxable
(Y/N) Charge Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees
2025 Adopted
Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
UTILITY FEES (OTHER THAN BI-MONTHLY FEES)
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
WAC Hook-Up Charge N Per Unit 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 2,750.00 2,750.00 See Ordinance for Unit Determination
Water Meter N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost of Meter + Labor to Prepare Meter
5/8" M25 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
3/4" M35 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
1" M70 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
1.5" M120 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
1.5" Turbine T160 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
2" M170 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
2" Compound N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
2" Turbine T200 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
3" Turbine T450 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
3" Compound N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
4" Turbine T1000 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
4" Compound N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
6" Turbine T2000 N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
6" Compound N Per Meter Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor Cost + Labor
Water Meter Cellular Read Head N Per Read Head 100.00 200.00 200.00 250.00 265.00 charged only when customer neglect
Water Meter Lid Cover/Frost Bottom N Per Lid 100.00 140.00 140.00 160.00 160.00
Water Meter Valve N Per Valve 120.00 120.00 120.00 140.00 140.00
Water Reconnect Fee
Non-Delinquent Property N Per Reconnection 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Delinquent Property - First Reconnect N Per Reconnection 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 1st Disconnect on Delinquent Property
Delinquent Property - Subsequent Reconnect N Per Reconnection 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 2nd or Greater Disconnects on Delinquent Property in a Calendar Year
Water Tap N 175.00 175.00 175.00 185.00 185.00
Water Trunk Charge
Co Rd 121 Water Line
Residential (Includes Country Manor Homes) N Per Unit 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Commercial/Industrial N Per Acre 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00
2016 1st Ave NE Water Line N Per Assessable Unit 4,724.36 4,724.36 4,724.36 4,724.36 4,724.36
2005 Field Street A Water Line N Per Acre 777.25 777.25 777.25 777.25 777.25
2016 Field Street B Water Line N Per Acre 1,085.23 1,085.23 1,085.23 1,085.23 1,085.23
2020 20th Ave SE Water Line N Per Acre 698.95 698.95 698.95 698.95 698.95
Fee Basis
2022 Adopted
Fees
2023 Adopted
Fees
2024 Adopted
Fees 2025 Adopted Fees 2026 Draft Conditions & Requirements
Cable Commission
City Council Meetings Per Meeting 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Planning Commission Meetings Per Meeting 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
City Council/Mayor Salaries
Council Per Month 435.00 435.00 435.00 435.00 435.00
Mayor Per Month 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00 650.00
Meeting Compensation Per Meeting N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daily Per Diem
< 5 Hours/Day 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00
>= 5 Hours/Day 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Council budgeted 5 days/year; Mayor budgeted 10 days/year
Commission/Subsidiary Board Salaries
Regular & Special Meetings Per Meeting 35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Maximum 1 Stipend/Day | Commissions Established by Mayor's Appointments Annually
Election Judges
Election Judge Per Hour 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.00 15.00 Training, Presidential Primary, Primary, General, and Special Election Days
Head Judge Per Hour 15.00 15.00 15.00 17.00 17.00 Training, Presidential Primary, Primary, General, and Special Election Days
Fire Department
Pension Rate Per Year 2,400.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 3,600.00 4,600.00 Schedule I/II
Fire Call, Drill Pay, Emergency Pay Per Hour 16.00 17.00 17.00 20.00 20.00 Minimum 1 Hour
Fire Chief Annual Salary 6,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00
Asst. Fire Chief Annual Salary 3,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00
Captain (5 Appointed) Annual Salary 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Secretary Annual Salary 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00
Data Entry Clerk Annual Salary 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00
Fire Meeting Stipend Per Meeting 35.00 35.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 Maximum 1 Stipend/Day
Per Diem Reimbursements**Employee Contracts Supercede the Fee Schedule
Breakfast Per Day Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Detailed Receipts Required | Alcohol cannot be Reimbursed
Lunch Per Day Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Detailed Receipts Required | Alcohol cannot be Reimbursed
Supper Per Day Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Detailed Receipts Required | Alcohol cannot be Reimbursed
Mileage Per Mile Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate Per IRS Rate
Lodging Per Day Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Not to Exceed IRS Rate | Detailed Receipt Showing $0.00 Balance Owing Required
Police Compliance Checks Per Day 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 Underage Sales to Minors
Public Works
Summer Seasonal Per Hour 15.00 18.25 Grade 2, Step 1 Grade 2, Step 1 Grade 2, Step 1
Winter Seasonal Per Hour 18.00 20.98 Grade 4, Step 1 Grade 4, Step 1 Grade 4, Step 1
Rink Attendant/Flower Watering Per Hour 12.00 17.03 Grade 1, Step 1 Grade 1, Step 1 Grade 1, Step 1
Recreation
Coaches/Judges/Referees Per Hour 12.00 17.03 Grade 1, Step 1 Grade 1, Step 1 Grade 1, Step 1
SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION
City of St. Joseph 2026 Fee Schedule - Preliminary 11-17-25
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
11-17-25
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
3
Reviewed by:
Item:
2026 Proposed Budget/Levy Discussion
ACTION REQUESTED
Review proposed budget/levy changes
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Boards and Commissions presented their 2026 budget requests to the city council.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council adopted preliminary budget/levy on Sept. 15th and called for the public hearing for Dec. 1st at
6pm. Several council workshops over the summer months provided input to the 2026 budget.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Attached are the tax rate impacts from the preliminary budget adoption. The taxable market
value will be finalized by Stearns County following the budget adoption. They usually do not
have significant changes from the preliminary numbers. The preliminary taxable market value
showed an increase of 9.46% since last year. This is helping to keep our tax rate increasing to
under 1%. The estimated impact on a $350,000 home is $21.40 per year for the city portion of
their taxes.
This is the final workshop prior to the public hearing. Staff are requesting any council requests
at this meeting. A full discussion of the budget was included in the Sept. 15th council meeting
agenda. Staff are not proposing changes except for the enterprise that will be discussed with
utility fees.
Staff will bring area city, council and school district comparisons to the workshop for the
budget and utility fees.
BUDGET IMPACT
Review only
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discussion on the 2026 budget/levy and provide direction for the Dec. 1st public hearing.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Tax Capacity – Urban
Tax Capacity - OAA
City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
2026 Net Tax Capacity - Urban Properties
Proposed Final as of November 17, 2025
Net Tax Capacity 6,492,151 7,106,015 (Stearns County prelim)
2025 2026
2026 Levy Limit n/a 7.43% 9.46%
TAGS 8402,8403 TAGS 8402,8403
Mill Rate
Levy Levy Change
General Fund Levy 2,145,840 33.0528% 2,384,200 33.5519%0.499%
Retirement Reserve 15,000 0.2310% - 0.0000%-0.231%
General Equip Fund 109 212,135 3.2676% 164,600 2.3163%-0.951%
Park Dedication Fund 50,000 0.7702% 50,000 0.7036%-0.067%
Fire Fund 240,855 3.7099% 256,230 3.6058%-0.104%
Country Manor's Abate - EDA 32,000 0.4929% 45,115 0.6349%0.142%
Trobec's Abate- EDA 100,000 1.5403% 65,000 0.9147%-0.626%
Hanson Abate - EDA - 0.0000% 24,000 0.3377%0.338%
EDA Levy 99,710 1.5359% 101,690 1.4310%-0.105%
sales tax abatement (445,000) -6.8544%(445,000) -6.2623% 0.592%
Bond 2016 230,000 3.5427% 260,000 3.6589%0.116%
Bond 2019 80,000 1.2323% 85,000 1.1962%-0.036%
Bond 2020 271,500 4.1820% 225,000 3.1663%-1.016%
Bond 2021 125,000 1.9254% 105,000 1.4776%-0.448%
Bond 2022 542,040 8.3492% 539,052 7.5859%-0.763%
Bond 2023 265,000 4.0819% 280,000 3.9403%-0.142%
Bond 2024 105,610 1.6267% 80,000 1.1258%-0.501%
Bond 2025 - 0.0000% 280,000 3.9403%3.940%
4,069,690 4,499,887 1.743%
4,658,289 62.6863% 5,160,645 63.32504%debt levy
w/OAA Properties w/OAA Properties
Operational Urban Levy % Change 25 to 26 6.7%Urban Mill Rate Chg 0.639%
Operational Urban Levy $ Change 25 to 26 195,295$ Urban Levy Change 430,197$ 267,454
Debt Urban Levy % Change 25 to 26 14.5%Levy % Change 10.6%
Debt Urban Levy $ Change 25 to 26 234,902$ Overall Levy Change 502,356 10.8%
2025 Net Tax 2025 Tax 2026 Net Tax 2026 Tax
Impact Analysis Capacity Impact Capacity Impact
150,000 Homestead 1,170 733.43 1,170 740.90
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 7.47
175,000 Homestead 1,442 903.94 1,442 913.15
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 9.21
200,000 Homestead 1,715 1,075.07 1,715 1,086.02
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 10.95
250,000 Homestead 2,260 1,416.71 2,260 1,431.15
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 14.44
280,000 Homestead 2,587 1,621.69 2,587 1,638.22
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 16.52
300,000 Homestead 2,805 1,758.35 2,805 1,776.27
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 17.92
350,000 Homestead 3,350 2,099.99 3,350 2,121.39
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 21.40
400,000 Homestead 3,895 2,441.63 3,895 2,466.51
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 24.88
250,000 Business 4,250 2,664.17 4,250 2,691.31
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 27.15
500,000 Business 9,250 5,798.48 9,250 5,857.57
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 59.08
750,000 Business 14,250 8,932.80 14,250 9,023.82
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 91.02
1,000,000 Business 19,250 12,067.11 19,250 12,190.07
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 122.96
$1 M 20 Unit Apt.12,500 7,835.79 12,500 7,915.63
In(de)crease in taxes 1.0% 79.84
Tax Capacity rate change by 1% 70,000$
Estimated Property Tax Impact of the 2026 Urban Levy Budget
Preliminary Est. Urban 2026Adopted Urban 2025
City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
2026 Net Tax Capacity - Rural OAA Properties
Proposed Final as of November 17, 2025
Net Tax Capacity 550,023 575,183 749,428 828,478 (Stearns County Est.)
2025 4.57%2026 2025 10.55%2026
2025 Levy Limit n/a rural rural comm/ind comm/ind
TAG 8404,8406 TAG 8404,8406 TAG 8405,8407 TAG 8405,8407
Rural Residential Levy Rural Residential Levy OAA Comm/Ind Levy OAA Comm/Ind Levy
General Fund Levy 122,598 22.2896% 136,124 23.66621% 466,001 62.1809% 524,634 63.32504%
122,598 136,124 466,001 524,634
22.2896% 23.6662% 62.181% 63.325%
increase 25 to 26 13,526 increase 25 to 26 58,633
11.03%1.38%12.58%1.14%
2025 Net Tax 2025 Tax 2026 Net Tax 2026 Tax
Impact Analysis Capacity Impact Capacity Impact
150,000 Homestead 1,170 260.79 1,170 276.89
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 16.11
175,000 Homestead 1,442 321.42 1,442 341.27
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 19.85
200,000 Homestead 1,715 382.27 1,715 405.88
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 23.61
250,000 Homestead 2,260 503.75 2,260 534.86
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 31.11
280,000 Homestead 2,587 576.63 2,587 612.24
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 35.61
300,000 Homestead 2,805 625.22 2,805 663.84
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 38.61
350,000 Homestead 3,350 746.70 3,350 792.82
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 46.12
400,000 Homestead 3,895 868.18 3,895 921.80 2025 Net Tax 2025 Tax 2026 Net Tax 2026 Tax
In(de)crease in taxes 6.2% 53.62 Capacity Impact Capacity Impact
250,000 Business 4,250 2,642.69 4,250 2,691.31
In(de)crease in taxes 1.8% 48.63
500,000 Business 9,250 5,751.73 9,250 5,857.57
In(de)crease in taxes 1.8% 105.83
750,000 Business 14,250 8,860.78 14,250 9,023.82
In(de)crease in taxes 1.8% 163.04
1,000,000 Business 19,250 11,969.82 19,250 12,190.07
In(de)crease in taxes 1.8%220.25
Estimated Property Tax Impact of the 2025 Rural Levy Budget
Adopted 2025Adopted 2025 Preliminary Est. 2026 Preliminary Est. 2026