HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.06.25October 6, 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, October 6, 2025, at 6:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Andrew Mooney, Kevin
Kluesner, Kelly Beniek
City Representatives Present: Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Police
Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Engineer Bryce Johnson, Community Development Director Nate Keller
Police Office Swearing In — Jakob Navratil
Public Comments: None
Approve Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Kluesner and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Kluesner moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Mooney and passed
unanimously.
a. Payment Application 4 River's Bend Requested Action: Approve payment application 4 to C&L
Excavating in the amount of $35,646.18 for the Rivers Bend Park project.
b. Bills Payable — Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63229-63247, Payroll & Account
Payable EFT #3819-3832; ACH Accounts Payable #2400587-2400618; Regular Pay Period 19,
20 and supplemental.
c. Payment Application #4, CSAH 133/Elm Street Project — Requested Action: Approve payment
application #4 in the amount of $403,507.18,
d. Police Officer Katherine Wheeler Hire Requested Action: Hire Katherine Wheeler at Step 1 on
the base wage scale along with 40 hours of front -loaded sick leave, 40-hours of front -loaded
vacation leave, $1,500 bonus after completing the 1-year probation and $1,500 bonus for
completing 2 years of continued service with the St. Joseph Police Department.
Ordinance 1004 Amendment — Chickens: Keller provided an overview of the amendment to Ordinance 1004
which would allow chickens in the city. Limits are based on lot size. The Planning Commission has spent
several months going through the ordinance, and the council was able to review the ordinance at their last work
session. Additional language regarding the coop, runs and general requirements were added to the ordinance.
Schnettler asked if there is an ordinance requirement that would require neighbor notification. In the current
amendment, there isn't a requirement to notify the neighbors.
Scepaniak moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-010 amending Ordinance 1004 Licensing and Regulation of
Animals; seconded by Kluesner.
Motion Carried: 4-1
Aye: Scepaniak, Beniek, Kluesner, Mooney
Nay: Schnetter
Beniek moved to approve Resolution 2025-065 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 2025-
010; seconded by Kluesner.
Motion Carried: 4-1
Aye: Scepaniak, Beniek, Kluesner, Mooney
Nay: Schnetter
Mayor Scepaniak opened the public hearing for the fee schedule amendment. As no one present wished to
speak, Scepaniak closed the public hearing.
Mooney moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-011 amending the city fee schedule; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
Department Reports: Keller reported that the building permit for the 27-unit apartment building along Hill Street
was approved and construction will begin soon. Additionally, the Joint Planning Board will be meeting regarding
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a property on Kayley Court that wants to vacate an easement on their property and to construct an accessory
structure which would fall within the 100-year flood plain that triggers an amendment to the development
agreement.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: None
Adiiourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:15PM; seconded by Mooney and
passed unanimously.
Kayla lean
City Clerk