HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.16.26 Work SessionMarch 16, 2026
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in a work session
on Monday, March 16th, 2026, at 5:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Andrew Mooney, Kelly
Beniek, Kevin Kluesner
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public
Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Engineer Randy Sabart,
Community Development Director Nate Keller, Recreation Director Rhonda Juell
Baker Street Bike Lane:
City Engineer Randy Sabart explained that Baker Street is a State Aid Road, which comes with specific
restrictions. Councilor Beniek noted the road's limited width and raised safety concerns along the corridor.
Council and staff discussed a potential four-way stop at Baker and 12th Ave SE. Sabart stated that a
traffic study is typically required to determine appropriate measures and justify stop sign placement.
Council also considered restricting parking to one side of Baker Street.
Housing overview:
Community Development Director Nate Keller provided a general update on housing initiatives as it
relates to the Councils' Strategic Plan Priority. This included background on potential single family
housing projects that do not require lift stations, tools that are being used now to support housing, tools
that could help push projects forward in the future, challenges and barriers to housing projects, and next
steps. Discussion was had on the future Comprehensive Plan update in 2028, lift stations, and general
housing topics.
Adiourn: Beniek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:38PM; seconded by Mooney and
passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk