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75 Callaway Street East | Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374
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St. Joseph City Council
December 1, 2025
6:00 PM
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1.6:00 PM Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance
2.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.
3.Approve Agenda
4.Consent Agenda
a.Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of November 17, 2025.
b.Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63316-63322, Payroll &
Account Payable EFT #3879-3895; ACH Accounts Payable #2400723-2400744.
c.2026 Meeting Calendar – Requested Action; Approve the 2026 meeting calendar as
presented.
d.Approval of Tobacco, Amusement Device, 3.2 off-sale Licenses for 2026 – Requested
Action: Approve the license renewals for year 2026 as presented.
e.MN Housing Participation Agreement – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2025-072
Approving Participation in MN Housing Finance Agency MN City Participation Program.
f.League of MN Cities Liability Insurance Waiver – Requested Action: Execute the Liability
Coverage – Waiver form indicating that the city does not waive the tort liability limits.
g.Pay Application #6 CSAH 133 Roundabout and Elm St Extension
5.Public Hearing – Truth in Taxation, 2026 Budget and Levy Adoption
6.Public Hearing – Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule
7.Department Reports
8.Mayor and Council Reports/Updates
9.Adjourn
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November 17, 2025
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on
Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Andrew Mooney, Kevin
Kluesner, Kelly Beniek
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Finance Director Lori
Bartlett, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Community Development
Director Nate Keller
Public Comments: None
Approve Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Mooney and passed
unanimously.
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of November 3, 2025
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63295-63315, Payroll & Account
Payable EFT #3872-3878; ACH Accounts Payable #2400677-2400722; Regular Pay Period 23.
c. Financial Report – Requested Action: Accept the October 2025 financial reports as presented.
d. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2025-071 accepting donations.
e. Final Payment Application, Pickleball Court Improvements – Requested Action: Approve
payment application 4, final pay application in the amount of $2,644.88 to Diversified Paving.
f. Payment Application No. 1, 2025 Street Improvements – Requested Action: Approve payment
application no. 1 in the amount of $598,763.36 to Knife River Corporation for the 2025 Street
Improvement Project.
Department Reports: None
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Winterwalk will take place on December 5th in downtown St. Joseph.
Closed Session for Labor Negotiations – MN Stat. 13D.03: The council went into a closed session.
Council came out of closed session at 6:42PM.
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42PM; seconded by Mooney and
passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
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November 17, 2025
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in a workshop
setting on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Kelly Beniek, Kevin
Kluesner, Andrew Mooney
City Representatives Present: Administrator David Murphy, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works
Director Ryan Wensmann, Community Development Director Nate Keller, Police Chief Dwight
Pfannenstein, City Clerk Kayla Klein
Waterworth Presentation on Utility Rates: Matheus Alexandre, representative with Waterworth, provided
an overview of the city’s current position regarding utility rates versus proposed capital expenses over the
next few years. The major capital expense pertaining to water rates is the water tower which is slated to
be constructed in 2030. There are a few different models of utility rates: some showing an initial increase
with rates leveling out in future years while others show lower increases initially with higher increases in
2029.
Councilmember Mooney suggested having a 4% increase across the board at least through 2029 for both
the usage and fixed water rates. Other councilmembers agreed. Finance Director Bartlett will incorporate
these increased in the draft fee schedule.
2026 Fee Schedule: No discussion was provided on the item.
2026 Proposed Budget/Levy Discussion: Councilmember Kluesner thanked staff for getting the budget
increase down over the past three years. Kluesner named other municipalities that have much higher
increases than St. Joseph.
Bartlett noted that the budget and fee schedule will come before the council for approval on December 1,
2025.
Overnight Parking Ordinance: Administrator Murphy noted that there was an issue in one of the parks
where a vehicle was parked in the parking lot for multiple weeks. This resulted in conversations on
whether to have an overnight parking ordinance for city parks/property.
Consensus was to follow the same regulations that the park-n-ride has, a 14-day limit.
The work session was adjourned at 5:52 PM.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Debbie Kulzer, Finance Tech
Meeting Date:
12/1/25
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4b
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
No Regular Payroll $0.00
Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3879 - #3895 $133,789.18
ACH Accounts Payable #2400723 - #2400744 $321,189.95
Check Numbers #63316 - #63322 $220,296.33
Total $675,275.46
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers - none $0.00
Total $0.00
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $675,275.46
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.
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
12-01-25
☒Consent Agenda Item
☐Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4c
Reviewed by: Item:
2026 Meeting Calendar
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the consent agenda. If item is pulled for discussion, then a separate motion
approving the 2026 meeting calendar would be needed.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Staff has identified the dates in which city meetings will be held.
Regularly scheduled meetings that occur on a holiday will be rescheduled to the next business day.
All meeting dates are subject to change.
BUDGET IMPACT N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the consent agenda. If item is pulled for discussion, then a separate motion
approving the 2026 meeting calendar would be needed.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Proposed 2026 Meeting Calendar
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CITY COUNCIL
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Jan 12th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
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Jan 20th, City Council 6:00 PM
Jan 26th, Park Board 6:30 PM
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Mar 23rd, Park Board 6:30 PM
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Apr 13th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
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Apr 20th, City Council 6:00 PM
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Apr 27th, Park Board 6:30 PM
May 4th, City Council 6:00 PM
May 11th, CVB 9:00 AM
May 11th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
May 18th, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
May 18th, City Council 6:00 PM
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May 26th, Park Board 6:30 PM
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Jun 8th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
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Jun 15th, City Council 6:00 PM
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Jun 22nd, Park Board 6:30 PM
Jul 6th, City Council 6:00 PM
Jul 13th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Jul 20th, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Jul 20th, City Council 6:00 PM
Jul 21st, EDA 12:00 PM
Jul 27th, Park Board 6:30 PM
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Aug 10th, CVB 9:00 AM
Aug 10th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Aug 17th, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Aug 17th, City Council 6:00 PM
Aug 18th, EDA 12:00 PM
Aug 24th, Park Board 6:30 PM
Sep 8th, City Council 6:00 PM
Sep 14th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Sep 15th, EDA 12:00 PM
Sep 21st, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Sep 21st, City Council 6:00 PM
Sep 28th, Park Board 6:30 PM
Oct 5th, City Council 6:00 PM
Oct 12th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Oct 19th, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Oct 19th, City Council 6:00 PM
Oct 20th, EDA 12:00 PM
Oct 26th, Park Board 6:30 PM
Nov 2nd, City Council 6:00 PM
Nov 9th, CVB 9:00 AM
Nov 9th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Nov 16th, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Nov 16th, City Council 6:00 PM
Nov 17th, EDA 12:00 PM
Nov 23rd, Park Board 6:30 PM
Dec 7th, City Council 6:00 PM
Dec 14th, Planning Commission 6:00 PM
Dec 15th, EDA 12:00 PM
Dec 21st, Council Work Session 5:00 PM
Dec 21st, City Council 6:00 PM
Dec 28th, Park Board 6:30 PM
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: ☒Consent Agenda Item
☐Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4d
Reviewed by:
Admin.
Item:
2026 License Renewals for Amusement Devices, Tobacco,
and 3.2 Malt Liquor
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, then the
following motion is requested.
Motion to approve the 2026 license renewals for amusement devices, tobacco, and 3.2 Malt
Liquor as presented.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Annually, the City Council approves the tobacco, amusement
device, and off/on sale malt liquor licenses. Below are the renewals for 2026. The licenses run the
calendar year, January 1 – December 31st. All required paperwork and fees have been paid.
Tobacco On-
Sale 3.2
Off-Sale
3.2
Amusement
Device
Licensee Name
American Legion Post 328
Circle K. Holiday Station
Coborn’s Inc. Coborn’s
Kwik Trip, Inc. Store #575
Kwik Trip, Inc Store #147
La Playette, Inc.
Neighbors on Route 75
The Middy
St. Joseph Off-sale Liquor
Sal’s Bar & Grill
Dollar General
Ocean Tobacco
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the 2026 license renewals for amusement
devices, tobacco, and 3.2 Malt Liquor as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS None
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Community Development
Meeting Date:
Dec. 1st, 2025 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4e
Reviewed by:
Item:
MN Housing Participation Agreement
ACTION REQUESTED
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Council has approved participation in this program
annually since 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
MN Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) offers the opportunity to provide first-time homebuyer
loans in the community once a community (participant) executes an agreement to participate. St.
Joseph has participated in this program since 2021.No funds are committed by the city and no
administrative work is required from the city.
This program provides first time homebuyer loans in St. Joseph to promote homeownership, access
to down payment assistance, and access to closing cost assistance. All the city (participant) has to
do for this program is help market the program. MHFA provides marketing assistance with printed
and electronic brochures so there is no cost to the city. For participant communities MHFA
reserves/allocates a certain percentage of its funds for borrowers in communities that make less
than 80% of area medium income. The agreement allows MHFA to provide the program to
residents through local lenders.
In general, the program has proven to be beneficial as evident by the participation numbers.
BUDGET IMPACT None
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of resolution 2025-072
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
1. Program Commitment Agreement Resolution 2025-072
2. Program application
3. 2025 Program numbers as of October 2025
1. Consent gives automatic approval. If item is pulled from consent staff requests action on
the Program Commitment Agreement Resolution 2025-072
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Resolution 2025-072
Resolution Approving Participation in Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Minnesota City Participation Program
PROGRAM APPLICATION
COMMITMENT AGREEMENT
THIS APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is between City of St.
Joseph (the “City”), with its office at 75 Callaway St East, St. Joseph, MN 56374 and Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency (“Minnesota Housing”), with its office at 400 Wabasha Street North,
Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55102.
RECITALS:
A. Minnesota Housing, under the provisions of Minn. Stat. §474A.061, Subd. 2a is authorized
to issue qualified mortgage bonds, as that term is used in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the “Code”), on behalf of the City, and it will issue bonds for that purpose (the “Bonds”).
B. The City applying to participate is a Minnesota city, county, city or county housing and
redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority or a consortium of local
government units, as defined by Minn. Stat. §474A.061, Subd. 2a(c) and Minn. Stat.
§462C.02, subd. 6.
C. Minnesota Housing has implemented Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Minnesota City
Participation Program (the “Program”) and will use a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of
the Bonds to fund the Program.
D. The City has requested and received a set-aside of funds from the Program.
E. The City wishes to obtain a commitment by Minnesota Housing to direct Minnesota
Housing’s designated Master Servicer (the “Master Servicer”) to purchase mortgage notes
(“Mortgages”) that will be originated by a lender or lenders that meet Minnesota Housing
requirements for participation in programs funded by qualified mortgage bonds (collectively, the
“Lender”).
F. Mortgages that the Master Servicer purchases pursuant to the commitment requested by the
City must only be for residences located within a geographic area to be established and designated
by the City.
G. Minnesota Housing is willing to issue a commitment agreeing to purchase Mortgage-Backed
Securities backed by Mortgages that are: (i) originated by the Lender; (ii) purchased by the Master
Servicer; (iii) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Program, and the
Start Up Procedural Manual to be supplied by Minnesota Housing (the “Procedural Manual”), the
provisions of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if set forth in full
herein; and (iv) made to borrowers with adjusted incomes not exceeding the greater of 80 percent
of statewide or area median income as calculated by Minnesota Housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained in this Agreement,
Minnesota Housing and the City agree as follows:
1.City Requirements. All Mortgages submitted to Minnesota Housing for purchase under the Program
must comply with all of the requirements of the Program, the Procedural Manual and this Agreement.
2.Commitment and Commitment Amount. The City, which applied in January 2026 for a commitment,
hereby requests that Minnesota Housing cause its Master Servicer to purchase Mortgages that have been
originated by the Lender and meet the requirements of, and are made in accordance with the provisions of,
this Agreement, the Program, and the Procedural Manual. Minnesota Housing, by accepting this Agreement,
commits to the purchase of those Mortgages in the aggregate principal amount (the “Commitment Amount”)
to be determined and allocated by Minnesota Housing in accordance with Minnesota Statutes
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§474A.061, Subd. 2a(d), and provided to the City.
The Master Servicer will only purchase Mortgages pursuant to this Agreement securing property that, and
borrowers who, satisfy the requirements and provisions of this Agreement, the Program, and the Procedural
Manual. The City acknowledges that the commitment is effective upon the approval thereof by Minnesota
Housing and the delivery of a copy of this Agreement by Minnesota Housing to the City.
3. Lender Qualifications. Lenders must meet Minnesota Housing requirements for participation in programs
funded by qualified mortgage bonds.
4. Commitment Term. The term of this Agreement and the City's participation in the Program (the
“Commitment Term”) will commence on January 16, 2026 and shall continue through November 30, 2026.
This Agreement, and the City's participation in the Program, will automatically terminate, without the need
for any action by either party hereto, at the end of the Commitment Term.
5. Set-Aside Term. The Commitment Amount will be set-aside and held by Minnesota Housing for
the sole use by the City for a period of time to be established by Minnesota Housing, in its sole
option and discretion, provided, however, that time period will not be less than six months (the “Set-
Aside Term”) commencing on a date to be selected and specified by Minnesota Housing. Minnesota
Housing will notify the City in writing of the date on which the Set-Aside Term commences.
Any portion of the Commitment Amount not reserved for the purchase of qualifying Mortgages as of the end
of the Set-Aside Term shall be canceled and returned to Minnesota Housing for redistribution under the
Program In addition, any portion of the Commitment Amount reserved for Mortgages that are not delivered
to the Master Servicer for purchase within the time period delineated in the Procedural Manual for that
purchase, will be canceled and Minnesota Housing will redistribute that amount under the Program.
Minnesota Housing may make any funds available to the Program at the end of the Commitment Term for
mortgage loans that are eligible to be financed with proceeds of the Bonds.
6. Commitment Fees. There is no commitment fee payable by the City for the commitment by Minnesota
Housing to the purchase by the Master Servicer of qualifying Mortgages.
7. Purchase Price. The purchase price of each Mortgage to be purchased by the Master Servicer pursuant to
this Agreement will be as set forth in the requirements of the Procedural Manual and posted on Minnesota
Housing’s website.
8. Mortgage Terms. The terms and conditions for all Mortgages, including but not limited to the interest
rate, will be set from time to time by Minnesota Housing, at its sole option and discretion, and communicated
to the Lender in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Procedural Manual.
9.Area Limitation. Minnesota Housing, pursuant to this Agreement, is required to purchase only those
Mortgages that are for residences located within a geographic area to be established and designated by the
City.
10.Servicing. The servicing of Mortgages shall be the sole responsibility of the Master Servicer or one or
more other entities that Minnesota Housing may designate in its sole discretion.
11.Contract Documents. The purchase by the Master Servicer of each Mortgage pursuant to Minnesota
Housing’s commitment is a contract consisting of this Agreement and the provisions and requirements
contained in the Procedural Manual, with all amendments and supplements thereto in effect as of the date of
Minnesota Housing's acceptance of this Agreement.
12.Paragraph Captions and Program Headings. The captions and headings of the paragraphs of this
Agreement are for convenience only and will not be used to interpret or define the provisions thereof.
13.Applicable Law. This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of Minnesota, and all questions
relating to the validity, construction, performance and enforcement hereof will be governed by the laws of the
State of Minnesota.
14.Agreement Conditional Upon Minnesota Housing Approval. This Agreement will be a binding
obligation of Minnesota Housing upon its execution by Minnesota Housing and delivery of a copy of the
same to the City; provided, however, Minnesota Housing may, in its sole option and discretion, any time on
or after January 16, 2026 revoke such obligation and terminate this Agreement if the City has not fully
executed and returned a fully executed original hereof to Minnesota Housing. That revocation and
termination will be accomplished and evidenced by Minnesota Housing notifying the City thereof by way of a
“Certified Letter - Return Receipt Requested” addressed and delivered to the City. Upon revocation and
termination this Agreement will be null and void and of no force or effect.
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15. Issuance of Bonds. The City hereby authorizes Minnesota Housing to issue, on behalf of the City,
qualified mortgage bonds, as that term is used in the Code, in an amount equal to the Commitment Amount,
and Minnesota Housing agrees to issue those bonds if and when federal law authorizes and Minnesota
Housing deems it is economically feasible to do so.
ADOPTED by the City Council this 1st day of December, 2025.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
_____________________________
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
__________________________________
David Murphy, City Administrator
Minnesota Housing APPROVAL
Minnesota Housing hereby accepts the above Program Application-Commitment
Agreement and approves and grants participation in the program.
By:____________________________
Kayla Schuchman
Its: Assistant Commissioner, Single Family Division
Signed this _____ day of ___________, 2026
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MinnesotaHousing2026 MinnesotaCity
ParticipationProgram(MCPP)Application
MinnesotaHousingmust receive your application by email between January Ϯ-ϭϱ,2026 at 5:00
p.m.Please provide all the information below.
Agency Contact Information
Agency Name:
Contact Person:
Mailing Address:_Physical Address:
City:State:Zip:Website:
Phone #: E-Mail:
Administrative Information
1. Check agency type:
City City HRA/CDA/EDA County HRA/Port Authority
Multi-County HRA:Receive single allocation for all counties within your jurisdiction
Consortium of local government units applying jointly by agreement (please
submit evidence of agreement with this application, even if you provided one in
previous years).
2. List the legal name(s) of all cities and counties where the funds will be utilized. For county and multicounty
applications, only list the counties.
3. Check the box below to confirm this statement:
MCPP helps the community meet an identified housing need and the program is economically viable.
4. Does your City (or County) offer a down payment program or other homeownership assistance?
Yes No
If yes, list program names (For informational purposes only; does not impact your application status):
Signature
Provide authorized signature(s) from the organizationsubmitting this application, including printed or
typewritten name, title and phone number. Scan original and email application to mn.housing@state.mn.us
(Original not needed).
Signature
Name(Print)Title
Program and Contact Information
Minnesota Statute sets Borrower Income Limits and House Purchase Price Limits. Minnesota Housingmakes
final determinations of the total amount of program funds available and individual allotments (in compliance with
a per capita distribution method specified in statute).
Questions about MCPP or this application? Contact Greg Krenz at (651)297-3623 or greg.krenz@state.mn.us
Minnesota Housing | 400 Wabasha Street, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55102 | 651.297.8215 | 800.710.8871 2025.Ϭ6.17
Phonenumber or check hereifsameas above.E-mail or check here ifsame as above.
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Allocation
Amount
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Amount
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Amount
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Amount
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Amount
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Total Amount of
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Aitkin 303,410$ 6 $1,014,937 MET 335%1 $ 96,000 1 $ 91,000 2 $ 37,520 10 $1,239,457 80% $ 118,500
Alexandria 282,610$ 4 $809,015 MET 286%1 $ 289,030 0 $ - 0 $ - 5 $1,098,045 100% $ 72,500
Anoka 6,994,947$ 109 $29,472,101 MET 421%18 $ 5,544,659 28 $ 9,101,006 22 $ 768,652 177 $44,886,418 86% $ 2,279,750
Becker 664,849$ 3 $612,117 MET 92%1 $ 240,562 2 $ 501,534 2 $ 15,152 8 $1,369,365 63% $ 75,000
Benton 297,758$ 2 $506,825 MET 170%1 $ 271,503 0 $ - 0 $ - 3 $778,328 100% $ 43,200
Blue Earth - City of 100,000$ 1 $74,575 MET 75%0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 1 $74,575 100% $ 7,850
Blue Earth - County of 1,324,177$ 15 $2,833,989 MET 214%1 $ 221,350 7 $ 1,716,457 6 $ 153,868 29 $4,925,664 79% $ 319,971
Bluff Country HRA 755,623$ 6 $853,230 MET 113%0 $ - 1 $ 227,853 4 $ 143,126 11 $1,224,209 64% $ 100,000
Breckenridge 100,000$ 1 $169,866 MET 170%0 $ - 0 $ - 1 $ 9,942 2 $179,808 50% $ 14,000
Carver 2,135,248$ 17 $4,125,605 MET 193%0 $ - 2 $ 679,867 1 $ 13,100 20 $4,818,572 90% $ 282,500
Chippewa 532,606$ 15 $2,121,810 MET 398%0 $ - 2 $ 375,290 3 $ 25,851 20 $2,522,951 80% $ 218,571
Chisago 1,102,856$ 18 $5,042,782 MET 457%6 $ 1,645,269 3 $ 815,962 0 $ - 27 $7,504,013 100% $ 410,571
Clay 1,248,343$ 24 $4,328,515 MET 347%4 $ 894,643 2 $ 485,082 2 $ 25,449 32 $5,733,689 91% $ 391,150
Cloquet 238,654$ 7 $1,303,055 MET 546%4 $ 779,339 2 $ 549,048 0 $ - 13 $2,631,442 100% $ 179,622
Crow Wing 1,286,929$ 24 $4,571,058 MET 355%4 $ 903,372 3 $ 702,495 3 $ 85,457 34 $6,262,382 91% $ 449,200
Fairmont 193,870$ 10 $1,263,898 MET 652%1 $ 265,109 0 $ - 0 $ - 11 $1,529,007 100% $ 153,660
Fergus Falls & Perham HRAs 334,648$ 7 $1,202,590 MET 359%2 $ 334,333 1 $ 140,650 4 $ 54,599 14 $1,732,172 71% $ 132,300
Foley 100,000$ 5 $873,300 MET 873%0 $ - 1 $ 248,029 0 $ - 6 $1,121,329 100% $ 84,400
Freeborn County (Albert Lea adminstrates)574,885$ 21 $3,312,025 MET 576%1 $ 204,250 3 $ 448,965 0 $ - 25 $3,965,240 100% $ 358,750
Grant 115,663$ 7 $932,571 MET 806%0 $ - 0 $ - 1 $ 27,977 8 $960,548 88% $ 101,500
Headwaters Regional Dev. Commission 1,630,752$ 10 $1,750,128 MET 107%3 $ 472,118 2 $ 167,700 18 $ 559,955 33 $2,949,901 45% $ 191,370
Hennepin 16,282,349$ 217 $53,471,510 MET 328%17 $ 5,023,975 44 $ 14,122,115 41 $ 1,296,990 319 $73,914,590 87% $ 4,133,924
Isanti 813,577$ 21 $5,687,681 MET 699%0 $ - 6 $ 1,858,578 0 $ - 27 $7,546,259 96% $ 380,049
Kandiyohi 825,465$ 16 $2,567,568 MET 311%2 $ 468,215 2 $ 559,970 11 $ 201,720 31 $3,797,473 61% $ 284,100
McLeod 694,881$ 15 $2,943,154 MET 424%2 $ 446,928 3 $ 737,356 2 $ 130,990 22 $4,258,428 91% $ 271,585
Meeker 442,567$ 10 $1,834,817 MET 415%2 $ 501,176 2 $ 520,301 2 $ 14,389 16 $2,870,683 88% $ 195,400
Mower 754,285$ 44 $6,962,325 MET 923%3 $ 584,683 6 $ 1,407,798 2 $ 23,990 55 $8,978,796 95% $ 735,582
New Prague 156,057$ 2 $450,250 MET 289%0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $450,250 100% $ 28,000
New Ulm 265,333$ 2 $333,343 MET 126%0 $ - 0 $ - 3 $ 175,151 5 $508,494 40% $ 23,950
North Mankato 269,968$ 5 $1,070,983 MET 397%0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 108,759 7 $1,179,742 71% $ 73,200
NW MN Multi-Co. HRA 1,554,052$ 24 $3,318,433 MET 214%5 $ 768,917 2 $ 442,121 10 $ 230,990 41 $4,760,461 73% $ 302,660
Oakdale 530,722$ 14 $3,389,079 MET 639%4 $ 1,030,720 2 $ 739,689 0 $ - 20 $5,159,488 100% $ 299,200
Olmsted 3,104,656$ 44 $10,257,128 MET 330%7 $ 2,123,467 7 $ 1,937,318 6 $ 140,475 64 $14,458,388 89% $ 866,150
Osakis 100,000$ 1 $164,000 MET 164%0 $ - 1 $ 232,800 1 $ 7,425 3 $404,225 67% $ 25,700
Otter Tail 807,717$ 8 $1,260,723 MET 156%0 $ - 0 $ - 4 $ 109,597 12 $1,370,320 67% $ 109,100
Pine County HRA 520,868$ 15 $2,933,753 MET 563%1 $ 255,208 1 $ 320,150 0 $ - 17 $3,509,111 100% $ 256,000
Ramsey 4,567,198$ 48 $11,571,515 MET 253%11 $ 3,410,843 9 $ 2,595,692 10 $ 316,499 78 $17,894,549 87% $ 991,045
Red Wing 314,168$ 2 $456,242 MET 145%0 $ - 1 $ 185,085 1 $ 25,000 4 $666,327 75% $ 35,950
Rice 1,280,146$ 21 $4,829,083 MET 377%2 $ 464,951 5 $ 1,379,486 2 $ 34,936 30 $6,708,456 93% $ 399,190
Sandstone 100,000$ 1 $248,907 MET 249%1 $ 199,633 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $448,540 100% $ 27,300
Sartell 370,652$ 0 $0 NOT MET 0%1 $ 266,091 3 $ 1,019,960 0 $ - 4 $1,286,051 75% $ 42,000
Sauk Rapids 260,660$ 6 $1,393,451 MET 535%2 $ 412,600 0 $ - 0 $ - 8 $1,806,051 100% $ 127,500
Scott 2,860,726$ 25 $6,668,958 MET 233%6 $ 1,668,333 12 $ 3,705,290 0 $ - 43 $12,042,581 95% $ 601,100
SE MN Multi-Co. HRA 1,447,414$ 16 $3,204,602 MET 221%6 $ 1,528,796 11 $ 2,499,022 2 $ 38,536 35 $7,270,956 94% $ 454,750
Sherburne 1,785,321$ 31 $9,029,115 MET 506%2 $ 592,995 14 $ 4,642,126 11 $ 389,835 58 $14,654,071 81% $ 719,850
St Cloud 1,343,734$ 69 $13,736,940 MET 1022%11 $ 2,439,195 12 $ 2,760,767 3 $ 75,006 95 $19,011,908 97% $ 1,352,930
St Joseph 131,300$ 1 $244,708 MET 186%0 $ - 1 $ 251,618 0 $ - 2 $496,326 100% $ 32,000
St Louis 3,777,851$ 86 $13,348,164 MET 353%6 $ 1,375,528 31 $ 5,624,446 14 $ 302,199 137 $20,650,337 89% $ 1,701,066
Owatonna/Steele County 705,055$ 24 $4,680,160 MET 664%3 $ 764,704 4 $ 895,114 1 $ 30,000 32 $6,369,978 97% $ 433,700
Stevens County HRA 183,263$ 2 $220,065 MET 120%0 $ - 0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $220,065 100% $ 28,000
SW Regional Dev. Commission 2,186,457$ 43 $6,681,987 MET 306%3 $ 557,846 9 $ 1,341,156 9 $ 237,800 64 $8,818,789 84% $ 711,298
Swift 183,075$ 15 $2,201,411 MET 1202%0 $ - 0 $ - 2 $ 30,040 17 $2,231,451 88% $ 194,970
Washington 4,752,402$ 48 $13,317,218 MET 280%17 $ 5,473,613 17 $ 5,255,614 5 $ 242,900 87 $24,289,345 93% $ 1,203,950
Watonwan 208,698$ 4 $488,975 MET 234%0 $ - 0 $ - 3 $ 109,803 7 $598,778 57% $ 60,500
Winona - City of 488,783$ 15 $2,524,528 MET 516%4 $ 855,858 1 $ 194,750 0 $ - 20 $3,575,136 100% $ 290,310
Wright 2,847,745$ 37 $9,796,139 MET 344%7 $ 2,090,844 13 $ 4,229,727 2 $ 46,093 59 $16,162,803 92% $ 802,800
Totals 77,234,969$ 1,244 $268,460,907 348%173 45,466,656$ 279 75,708,987$ 218 $6,239,771 1,914 $395,876,321 88%24,179,174$
*Participants must use at least 50% of their allocation by the end of the program year in order to participate next year.
**Not MCPP Eligible. Borrower income is above 80% of Area Median Income.
Downpayment and Closing Cost
LoansFix Up Loans2025 MCPP Usage Report 1.16.2025 - 11.30.2025 (Applies to Start Up Program Loans Only)Step Up Loans**Additional Start Up Loans Total Loan Activity
For Informational Purposes Only
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Prepared by: Meeting Date: � Consent Agenda Item
City Clerk 12-1-25 □Regular Agenda Item
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Reviewed by: Item:
League of MN Cities Liability Insurance Waiver
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, then the
following motion is requested.
Motion to execute the Liability Coverage -Waiver form indicating that the city does not waive
the tort liability limits.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/ A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Annually, the Council must determine if the city waives the tort limits for liability insurance. Each
year, the city has reviewed the provision and have opted to not waive the monetary limits.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The tort limits establish the maximum amount that an individual can try and recover through a
liability claim. If the city does not waive the right, the maximum an individual can recover from a
single incident is $500,000 or $1,500,000 for all claimant of the same incident. If the City waives
the monetary limits on tort ability, the maximum recovery an individual can claim is $2,000,000
per single occurrence. The provision limits the exposure of the City for liability claims.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, then the
following motion is requested.
Motion to execute the Liability Coverage -Waiver form indicating that the city does not waive
the tort liability limits.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Liability Waiver Form
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett
Meeting Date:
12-1-25
☒Consent Agenda Item
☐Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
Reviewed by: Item:
Pay Application #6 CSAH 133 Roundabout and Elm St Extension
Priority: None
ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize payment to Stearns County Highway Dept in the amount of $172,926.61.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
none
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The council approved project management with Stearns County Highway Dept. City Council
approved the local portion of funding for the CSAH 133 roundabout and Elm Street extension
project.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Pay Application #6 is for services through less 1% retainage. The payment is made to Stearns County
Highway Dept. Stearns County pays the contractor, Knife River, for less retainage for the project.
BUDGET IMPACT
$172,926.61 – construction fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Execute payment for Pay Application #6.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Pay Voucher #6
Invoice 159-2025
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STEARNS COUNTY HIGHWAY
P.O. Box 246
St. Cloud, MN 56302
320-255-6180 Fax 320-255-6186 INVOICE NO: 159-2025
DATE: 11/25/2025
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 #6
Work Certified to date $3,937,405.10
Local Participation $1,338,823.31 $1,338,823.31
Less Retainage 1%(13,388.23)$
Less paid to date (1,152,508.48)$
Total Amount Due $172,926.61
TOTAL DUE $172,926.61
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!
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Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
12-1-25
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
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Reviewed by:
Items:
2026 Truth-In-Taxation Hearing
Adoption 2026 Budget, Levies, and Five-Year Capital Plans
Priority: All
ACTION REQUESTED
Conduct 2026 budget public hearing. Consider adoption of Resolution 2025-073 adopting the final
2026 budget, five-year capital plans and payable 2026 levies.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Boards and Commissions presented their 2026 budget requests to the city council summer 2025.
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 to provide input to the 2026 budget. Council reviewed the 2026
budget at the Nov. 17, 2025 workshop and recommended no changes for the truth-in-taxation hearing.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
According to MN Statutes the City must hold a public hearing on their proposed total budgets and
proposed property tax levies for the taxes payable in 2026. The public hearing may be part of the
City’s regular scheduled meeting. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025 at
6:00pm. The final 2026 payable levy and budget must be adopted that evening following the close of
the public hearing and must be adopted by December 29, 2025 per Minnesota Statutes.
Stearns County mailed proposed 2026 property tax statements to taxpayers in November 2025 based
on the preliminary levy set by Council on Sept. 15, 2025. Net Tax Capacity was lowered by Stearns
County following the adoption of the preliminary levy resulting in a higher tax rate than anticipated.
Comparisons of the proposed final 2026 levy and the adopted 2025 levy are shown in the table below.
Urban Net Tax Capacity
$7,106,015
9.46% ↑
Adopted 2025 Levies Proposed Final 2026 Levies
Urban General Levy $2,450,540 37.75% $2,645,835 37.23%
Rural Residential Levy $122,598 22.29% $136,124 23.67%
Annexed Commercial/
Industrial Levy $466,001 62.18% $524,634 63.33%
Urban Debt Levy $1,619,150 24.94% $1,854,052 26.09%
Total Levies/Urban Rate $4,658,289 62.69% $4,658,289 63.33%
General Fund Budget $5,588,160 $5,948,290
Enterprise Funds Budget $5,632,555 $5,380,065
All Funds Budget $15,446,570 $16,226,165
Note: The debt levy adjusted for the abatement bond local option sales tax revenue funding.
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The 2026 budget process started in spring 2025 with establishing the core values and priorities of the
city. Projects, membership dues, staffing and capital equipment were discussed over the last several
months. The preliminary levy was adopted on Sept. 15, 2025. The Cleargov Digital Budget Book can be
found on the following website with more detail of the 2026 https://city-saint-joseph-mn-budget-
book.cleargov.com/20798
A 1% change in the tax rate is approximately $70,000 in levy.
Included in the 2026 proposed final budget includes the following items:
Taxes/Grants/Aids
• Local Government Aid (LGA) increased $5,311; budgeting $75,000 in Fund 110 debt
relief for small, unforeseen projects. This is a decrease of $25,000 from 2025.
• Public Safety Aid will be spent in full once the fire hall roof replacement is completed
• Property Tax Sharing with St. Joseph Township from the 2019 annexation agreement
was completed in 2025, reducing expenditures by $19,190
• Property Taxes Estimate $18,000 tax payment for the Old Casey’s building in 2026.
• Transportation Aid is a new State aid that began in 2024 with a partial receipt. The first
full year receipt was in July 2025 for $8,915. This aid is generated from sales tax on auto
parts and will continue annually.
• Tax Abatements: Trobec’s and Country Manor are at full value for tax abatements in
2026, similar to how budgeted in 2025. Hansen and Co. abatement is not projected to
start until 2026, but at a reduced amount since they will not be at full taxable value yet
• TIF: The following tax increment financing projects have several years remaining:
o TIF 2-1 Millstream Shops and Lofts (2034)
o TIF 2-3 Bayou Blues and Alley Flats (2042)
o TIF 4-1 Fortitude Senior Housing (2043)
• General levies proposed to increase $267,454, a 5.8% increase
• Debt levies discussed with Debt Management Study – increase $234,905, a 5% increase
• Overall levy proposed to increase $502,356, 10.8%
A summary table of the proposed urban tax rate is below with an estimated 6.7% increase.
NTC $7,106,015
9.46% ↑
Adopted 2025 Levy
Urban Rates Only
Proposed 2026 Levy
Urban Rates Only
General Levy $2,450,540 37.75% $2,645,835 37.23%
Debt Levy $1,619,150 24.94% $1,854,052 26.09%
Total $4,069,690 62.69% $4,499,887 63.33%
300,000 Home $1,758 $1,776 $18 ↑
350,000 Home $2,100 $2,121 $21 ↑
1,000,000 Apartment $7,836 $7,916 $80 ↑
1,000,000 Business $12,067 $12,190 $123 ↑
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Staffing/Benefits/Wages:
• An additional full-time police officer is budgeted
• LELS/AFSCME contracts expire 12/31/25 - Both unions submitted intents to negotiate
• 3.5% general increase plus steps is included, compensation study reflects the pay scale
is comparable to similar sized cities
• Planning Intern remained budgeted, but unpaid
• Increase in city portion of Health Insurance and insurance opt-out to be negotiated
• Implementation of the mandatory Mn Paid Leave using a private insurer
• Small increase for election judges
Operations:
• Professional services: based on historical costs, anticipated projects and notification of
fee increases, the professional services budget increased. Inflation pressures were also
taken into consideration.
• Membership Dues/Community Support reviewed by city council. All proposals were left
in the preliminary budget. RSVP was removed from funding in 2026 per council.
• General liability and workers comp insurance increase based on LMC recommendations
• Interest earnings increased across the board due to current market conditions and
projected mark to market projections.
• Fee Schedule draft will be reviewed beginning with the October work session. Rates are
assumed and a draft in the preliminary 2026 budget.
• Seal Coating/Crack Filling annual project included in Pavement Maintenance Plan.
Reserves set aside annually, levy reduced slightly for 2026 due to reserves in funds.
• Elections 2026 elections will include the Aug. primary and Nov. general elections.
Boards/Commissions:
EDA: EDA recommends continuing their initiatives to revitalize the downtown and CR75 highway
business district as well as pursuing a boutique hotel in the downtown area. Council
approved an increase in the Bruno Press CVB contract to be funded by the EDA.
JoeTown will be hosting the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) conference
in fall 2026. Funding will come from the UofM Extensions and donations.
CVB: The CVB plans to continue with the shop small event, magazine advertising and social
media campaign. They are looking to update Wobegon trail maps and highway signage.
Lodging taxes average $$12K. Budgeted this amount plus $300 for short-term rentals.
Merchandise sales will continue at the MN Street Market and looking to expand at the
CSB Spirit store. The JoeTown Tourism group will be expanding business advertising
with sponsorship fees the group collects from St. Joseph businesses.
Park Board: The Park Board plans to add ADA compliant playground equipment in Klinefelter
Park in 2026. They are working with SEH on plans and specifications to bid out the
project before the end of 2025. The Park Board plans to put seed money away each
year for dog park features and Schneider ballfield equipment needs. The St. Joseph Joes
Baseball Team will also fundraise for equipment needs at the ballfield. Rivers Bend Park
has some funding for educational signage of the native plants.
Fire Dept: The number of fire calls is planned to increase with taking on CSB fire responses. CSB
will pay an annual stipend to cover the call costs. Both contract revenue and firefighter
payroll were increased in the 2026 budget as a result. A $3,000 municipal contribution
is included but not required. PERA SVF participation began in 2025 with a pension level
of $3,600. The Fire Relief will be requesting an increase in the pension level but will not
impact the municipal contribution for 2026. The Estimated Market Value (EMV) and
proposed budget allocations follows. The final EMV will not be known until the end of
Dec. The EMV allocation used is the as 2025.
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Est. 2026 MV % 2026 Operations Allocation 2026 Debt Allocation
City of St. Joseph 57.59% $256,230* $49,052
St. Joseph Township 19.15% $81,545 $16,311
St. Wendell Township 23.26% $99,045 $19,812
*City covering community room and rescue van funding that the city owns outright
Capital Improvements:
To begin, the Engineer Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has been discussed at the August council
workshop. The improvement projects identified as 2026 priorities include the projects in the table
below. If council is supportive of the projects, the feasibility reports should be ordered soon so S.E.H.
can complete their survey work before winter. This also allows the City to be on the front of the bidding
season that may bring in more favorable bids.
2026 Street Overlay Improvements: Jasmine Ln, Iris Ln, 13th Ave NE, 14th Ave NE, Ridgewood
Ct, Dale St, Jade Rd, 7th Ave NE, 19th Ave NE, Elm St E, 15th Ave NE, Baker St (include trail
connections along Baker St)
Downtown Safety: Council requested adding a budget line annually to add safety features
such as sidewalks, lighting, curb bump outs, etc.
Community Center/YMCA: Fundraising continues into 2026. Design and construction to
begin in 2026 to spend down the State bonding money ($4M) as required by the State.
Next Pump Station: Northland Business Center 2
Hill Street/Morningside Acres: watermain replacement, curbing and street reconstruction
(delayed from 2024)
Welcome to St. Joseph Signs: replace CSAH 75/CSAH 2 sign, add sign to Gateway Commons
Old Casey’s Building: auction equipment, demo building, add above ground city fuel tanks
Stationary Generators: add generator to Ridgewood lift station, WTP1
Planning Document Updates: Transportation Plan, Comprehensive Rate Study (annually)
SCAWAC Projects: Equip & Energy Improve projects, Equipment Replacements
Proposed developments that may spur street and utility work include the following projects:
Gateway Development – CSAH 2 sewer extension/sewer lift station
Rivers Bend Development – sewer lift station, Jade Road South construction – extend utilities
Northland Business Center Phase II – sewer lift station (included above), extend utilities, Westwood
Parkway extension, internal streets – 2026 State Bonding request
The capital equipment plans (CEP) are funded annually along with two equipment certificates to offset
peaks and valleys in the equipment levies. The next equipment certificate issue is programmed for 2028.
Below is a summary of the equipment requests for each department for 2026.
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Admin Police Public Works Fire EDA/CVB Park Board
Election
Equipment
Squad 709
(addition to
fleet)
Seal Coat/
Crack Filling Turnout Gear
Business
Development
Klinefelter Park
ADA Playset
Welcome
Sign-CSAH
75/ CSAH 2
Squad 709
Safety
Equipment
Refrigerant
Charger Air Packs
Community Center/
YMCA Design
Computer
Replacements
Printer/Copier
Replacement
Mechanical
Tools
Fire Hall Roof
Replacement
Rivers Bend Park
Education Signs
Software
Upgrades
Portable
Radios
Wing Deck
Mower
Mobile Radios
Replacement
Schneider Field
Bleacher Roof
Verkada
Camera
Additions
Millstream
Concessions -
Concrete
Extrication
Equipment
Bale Forks for
Skid Loader
Paid Red Outside
of the Fire Hall
Steam Wash
Station
Millstream
Ballfield Fence
Maintenance
Shop #2 Roof
Replacement
Water Sewer Stormwater Refuse Street Lights
Cellular Meter Changes
Sewer Sampler
Replacement SW outfalls
Holiday Light
Replacements
WTP 1 Generator SCAWAC Projects
Storm Ponds
Maintenance
Well Maintenance Lift Station Pumps
Boilers
Main Lift Station –
Wet Well Lining
Cell H2S Reader
BUDGET IMPACT
2026 Proposed Final Budget Summaries
Fund Type Revenues Expenditures Surplus (Deficit) Budget
Governmental $10,371,010 $10,846,100 ($475,090)
Enterprise $4,167,580 $5,380,065 ($1,212,485)
Total $14,538,590 $16,226,165 ($1,687,575)
Payable 2026 Levy Summary
Urban General Levy $2,645,835 37.23% estimated
Urban Debt Levy $1,854,052 26.09% estimated
Rural Resident Levy $136,124 23.67% estimated
Rural Commercial/ Industrial Levy $524,634 63.33% estimated
Total Levy $5,160,645
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Below is a summary of the area cities compared to St. Joseph residents. A couple jurisdictions indicated
they may decrease the final levies. The estimated final rates are estimates.
**Includes levy for annexed properties taxed at different rates.
A graphical summary of the area cities is below. The levies include city, county, school district, HRA, rail
authority, watershed district, metro bus as these apply to each community. Some cities cross counties
and school districts. The majority county and school district for these cities is depicted in the graph. The
tax rates do not include school districts’ voter approved referendums.
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140.0%
160.0%
ST. JOSEPH SAUK RAPIDS SARTELL ST. CLOUD WAITE PARK AVERAGE
125.3%117.0%114.8%
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157.6%
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Proposed 2026 Area City Tax Rate Comparison
Includes County, School District, City Levies
Jurisdiction
Final 2025
Levy**
2025 Final
Tax Rate
Proposed
Final 2026
Levy**
2026
Proposed
Final Tax
Rate
TMV
Increase
% Levy
Change
City of St. Joseph $4,658,289 62.69% $5,160,645 63.33% 9.46% 10.8%
Stearns County $96,965,859 40.49% $102,003,648 40.39% 5.78% 5.2%
ISD 742 – St. Cloud Schools $35,297,587 21.70% $36,956,516 21.61% 4.7%
Sauk River Watershed District $1,220,004 0.76% $1,322,995 0.95% 8.4%
St. Cloud HRA $725,000 0.37% $790,000 0.38% 9.0%
St. Cloud Airport $0 0.00% $1,000,000 0.24% 100.0%
City of Sauk Rapids $6,387,100 42.76% $6,956,600 44.59% 4.22% 8.9%
City of Sartell $10,421,500 41.61% $10,692,500 41.61% 2.60% 2.6%
City of St. Cloud $39,614,292 53.97% $51,958,092 68.54% 31.2%
City of Waite Park $11,927,808 94.38% $12,843,200 95.55% 6.25% 7.7%
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The pie chart shows the allocation of the property tax bill for a St. Joseph resident. The City of St.
Joseph has the largest piece of the pie followed by Stearns County. The St. Cloud School District is just
under a fifth of the tax impact.
Stearns County
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City of St. Joseph
49%
St. Cloud
Schools
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Other Taxing
Jurisdictions
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2026 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION
Stearns County
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City of St. Joseph
41%
St. Cloud Schools
14%
Sauk River
Watershed District
1%State of Minnesota
18%
2026 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION
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The graph below shows the 10-year history of the City’s certified levy per capita. The proposed final
2026 levy is greater than previous years. Although the levy is higher, the taxable market value increase
is anticipated to be 9.64%. Even with a levy increase of 10.8%, the tax rate is anticipated to increase
0.6% as a result of the market value gains. The debt levy is proposed to increase 15%, the general levy
increasing 9% resulting in an increase in levy per capita. Population changes will also cause fluctuations
in the graph. The 10-year census data is used when completed; the years in between are based on the
State’s Demographer estimates.
The levy increased $502,356 overall including annexed parcels. The largest areas impacting the levy
increase include salaries and benefits, inflationary pressures, and capital equipment funding. There is
one new full-time staff position proposed for an additional patrol officer. City council took action on the
hire in fall 2025 with a qualified candidate who was interviewed for a vacant position. Wages were
budgeted at a 3.5% general increase plus step changes. Both bargaining unit contracts expire at the end
of 2025. The contracts are currently being negotiated.
According to MN Statutes the City must adopt a final budget for payable 2026 and certify its property
tax levy for payable 2026 to the county auditor on or before December 29, 2025. The final levy cannot
be higher than the adopted preliminary levy of $5,160,645 and was not changed for the public hearing.
The proposed final levy supports an expenditure budget of $16,226,165. The proposed final 2026 levy
breakdown is as follows below:
General Levy Urban $2,645,835
General Levy Rural Annexed $136,124
General Levy Comm/Ind Annexed $524,634 (not to exceed TAG 8403)
Debt Levy $1,854,052__
Total Levy $5,160,645
$193 $197 $234 $289 $285 $306
$405 $426 $436 $461 $101 $127 $120
$118 $120 $122
$113 $147
$232 $259
$-
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026
Certified Levy Per Capita
Per Capita
Debt
Service
Levy
Per Capita
General
Levy
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The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) provides an overview of the property tax system. The information
is great for Minnesotans to view. Please visit the site below for more information.
https://www.lmc.org/resources/paying-for-city-services/
Local Government Aid
The City of St. Joseph general fund budget is partially funded by Minnesota State Local Government Aid
(LGA). The State Legislature establishes a formula to distribute the aid to cities. LGA was established in
1971 in an effort to offset a portion of the local property taxes. The formula is complex and tries to
compare a city’s expenditure need to its ability to pay for the services. Each cities expenditure need is
measured based on several statistical variables and compared to the city’s ability to pay. For St. Joseph,
the formula need is identified by the three principals on the following page.
1. The percent of housing built before 1940.
2. Population decline (%) since the peak population level of the last 40 years.
3. Share of tax base that is commercial-industrial.
The State determines the funding level of LGA that will be distributed by the formula to cities. For 2026,
the State will distribute $664,398,012 to 749 Minnesota cities. St. Joseph will receive $1,491,646 (32%
of the general fund budget). LGA can be used for any government purpose. St. Joseph incorporates the
LGA into funding the general fund and a portion of the debt relief fund 110.
Net Tax Capacity
The City of St. Joseph contracts with the Stearns County Assessor’s office to value the properties in the
City of St. Joseph. The market values are used to determine the amount taxed to each property owner.
Minnesota State Statutes determine the classification system for properties and what the estimated
market values need to be compared to sales data (within 95%-105% of local sales data). The Assessor
holds an open book meeting around April each year to discuss changes in market valuations with
property owners. It is at this time property owners can file appeals to the valuations for the following
year property taxes. In the fall following the open book meeting, the Assessor is required to certify the
market values to the State. These market values are then applied to the preliminary levies certified for
all jurisdictions and mailed to property owners in November. In December, the jurisdictions hold a
public meeting to discuss the impacts of the levies and market valuations.
The State published a report regarding market valuation increases in November. The average residential
homestead properties are experiencing market valuation increases. St. Joseph is reporting 9.46%
increase. This is resulting in larger property tax increases across Minnesota. St. Joseph residents are
seeing a larger than normal increase in their proposed property taxes for 2026. This is not unique to St.
Joseph. Area cities are experiencing larger than normal increases as well.
Beginning with property taxes payable in 2025, the State of Minnesota applied more of the Homestead
Market Value Credit to more homeowners as home values have increased. On average, about 2% of the
property tax increases have been shifted from homeowners to non-homeowner property tax payers.
This is being seen from our commercial and multi-family property tax payers.
Homeowners Resources:
Residents of St. Joseph may be eligible for direct property tax relief based on one of the following three
programs in State Statutes: Homestead Credit Refund, Renter’s Refund and Specialty Property Tax
Refund. The programs are explained in more detail on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website.
A summary of each follows below. Note, property owners must file for homesteading on their
permanent residents with Stearns County by December 15th for homeowners who have not yet filed for
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homesteading.
The Homestead Credit Refund program provides a refund to homeowners when their property taxes
exceed a certain percentage of the household’s income. The 2013 State Legislation made it possible for
more homeowners to be eligible for the refund. Homeowners whose income exceeds $139,320 are not
eligible for the refund. The refund can be claimed on the Minnesota tax form M1PR which is filed
separately from the individual income tax form filed in the spring/summer.
The Renter’s Refund is a state-paid refund that provides tax relief to renters whose rent and implicit
property taxes are high relative to their incomes. The program assumes 17% of rent paid is “rent
constituting property taxes”. If the 17% exceeds a threshold percentage of income, the renter is eligible
for a refund. Renters will use Minnesota tax form M1PR.
The Special Property Tax Refund program, also referred to “targeting program,” directs property tax
relief to homeowners who have large property tax increases from one year to the next. There is no
income component to this program. A homeowner qualifies if the property tax on the home has
increased by more than 6% from the previous year and the net increase was at least $100. The refund
can be claimed on Minnesota tax form M1PR.
The final piece to the budget puzzle is the proposed 2026 fee schedule. The proposed 2026 fee
schedule public hearing will follow the budget public hearing on Dec. 1, 2025.
Setting the final budget/levy requires a simple majority. Budget revisions require a super-majority. For
tonight’s action, a simple majority will set the final payable 2026 budget and levy.
Further budget analysis can be viewed on the city website under finance/budget/ClearGov.
BUDGET IMPACT
See revenues and expenditures in the budget summary above.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Consider the 2026 budget/levy and provide directions for the Dec. 1st public hearing.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-073 Adopting 2026 Budget, Five-Year Capital Plans and Payable 2026 Levies
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RESOLUTION 2025-073
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL 2026 BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PLANS AND
FINAL 2025 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2026
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
That a 2026 Expenditure Budget of $15,446,570 and five-year capital plans are hereby adopted and that
the following is the final 2025 tax levy collectible in 2026, to be levied upon taxable property in the City
of St. Joseph, for the following purposes:
General Fund (TAGS 8402/8403) $ 2,645,835
General Fund (TAGS 8404/8406) 136,124
General Fund (TAGS 8405/8407) 524,634 (not to exceed tax rate TAG 8403)
Bonded Indebtedness (TAGS 8402/8403):
2016 Bonds 260,000
2019 Bonds 85,000
2020 Bonds 225,000
2021 Bonds 105,000
2022 Bonds 539,052
2023 Bonds 280,000
2024 Bonds 80,000
2025 Bonds 280,000
Total Final Levy $ 5,160,645
The City Administrator is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Stearns County
Auditor/Treasurer in the State of Minnesota.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Council Member
___________________ and, upon vote taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
And the following voted against the same:
And the following were absent:
WHEREUPON, the Resolution was declared passed and adopted this 1st day of December, 2025.
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, Administrator
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
12-1-24
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
6
Reviewed by:
Item:
2026 Fee Schedule Public Hearing and Possible Adoption
Priority: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Conduct public hearing for the proposed 2026 fee schedule. 1st: Consider adoption of Ordinance 2025-
012 adopting the 2026 fee schedule. 2nd: Consider adoption of Resolution 2025-074 summary
publication of the adopted ordinance 2025-012.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council called for the public hearing as part of the 2026 budget adoption on Sep. 15, 2025. Council
hired Waterworth for water and wastewater financial analysis. Council reviewed the draft 2026 fee
schedule at their Oct. and Nov. 2025 workshop meetings.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
A public hearing is required under State Statutes prior to changing the fee schedule. Staff published a
public hearing notice in the Nov. 26, 2025, in the St. Cloud Times. The proposed fee schedule was
available for public viewing on the city website.
The fee schedule is split out by department for ease of scanning through the fees. Changes are in red.
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 increase 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.
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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 –proposing no rate increase based on the current and projected projects/timing
~ Water – proposing a 4% annual increase to be able to fund the second water tower. Right now, staff
are projecting 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
Varies, significant impact to the proposed 2026 budget
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Open the public hearing and consider adoption of the 2026 fee schedule ordinance.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Public Hearing Notice – Fee Schedule
Proposed 2026 Fee Schedule
Ordinance 2025-012 Amending Fee Schedule
Resolution 2025-074 Summary Publication
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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
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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 N Per 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
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(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
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(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 N Per Document - - - - - No Charge for St. Joseph Residents
Subrogation Letter N Per Parcel 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
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(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 N Per 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 6.50
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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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
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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.
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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 N Per 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
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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
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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
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*Building Permit Fees are Non-Refundable*
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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 26.60 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1" Meter **Per Base Meter Size 24.00 62.50 62.50 64.00 66.50 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 1.5" Meter **Per Base Meter Size 24.00 125.00 125.00 128.00 133.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor
Fixed Charge 2" Meter **Per Base Meter Size 24.00 200.00 200.00 204.80 212.80 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Fixed Charge 3" Meter **Per Base Meter Size 24.00 375.00 375.00 384.00 399.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Fixed Charge 4" Meter **Per Base Meter Size 24.00 625.00 625.00 640.00 665.00 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 1,330.00 AWWA Equivalency Factor | Compound Meters only charged on one side
Water Usage **Per 1,000 Gallons 5.25 5.40 5.45 5.59 5.82 **Taxable for Non-Residential Users
Sprinkler Usage **Per 1,000 Gallons 5.25 6.00 6.10 6.25 6.50 **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
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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 6.50
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 6.50
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)
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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
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ORDINANCE 2025-012
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.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance is effective on January 1, 2026.
Passed by the St. Joseph City Council this 1st day of December, 2025.
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2025.
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RESOLUTION 2024-073
DIRECTING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-012 AMENDING THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE
The City Council for the City of St. Joseph HEREBY ORDAINS
SECTION 1. FEE SCHEDULE
The amendments to the Schedule of City fees are hereby adopted. The fees adopted include
Administrative, Fire Department, Police Department, Planning-Zoning, Licenses & Permits, Rentals,
Building Fees, Utility Rates, Utility Fees, Compensation.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance is effective on January 1, 2026.
A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at the office
of the City Clerk and on the city website www.cityofstjoseph.com.
Passed by the St. Joseph City Council this 1st day of December, 2025.
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator
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