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St. Joseph City Council
May 4, 2026 AMENDED
6:00 PM
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1. 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 March 16, 2026.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63590-63612, Payroll &
Account Payable EFT #4041-4061; ACH Accounts Payable #2401089-#2401111;
Regular Pay Period 9.
c. Street Closure Request, St. Joseph Lions Parade – Requested Action: Approve the
street closure request for the St. Joseph Lions on July 4, 2026, as presented.
d. First Quarter Financial Reports – Requested Action: Approve the 2026 first quarter
financial reports as presented.
e. Police Department Office Remodel – Requested Action: Approve the quote from Winter
Construction to install windows in Police Department Office Space.
f. Appointment of Recreation Coordinator – Requested Action: Approve hire of Abigayle
Peters as the Recreation Coordinator at Grade 4, Step 6 of the City’s Wage Scale
effective May 5, 2026.
5. Set 2026 Visioning/Strategic Planning Session
6. Extended Bid Date for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements
7. Department Reports
8. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates
9. Adjourn
April 20, 2026
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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, April 20, 2026, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Andrew Mooney, Kevin Kluesner, Kelly Beniek,
Adam Schnettler
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
Public Comments: None
Approve Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Mooney moved to approve the consent agenda, pulling item 4e for further discussion
; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously.
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of April 6, 2026.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63567-63589, Payroll & Account
Payable EFT #4024-4040; ACH Accounts Payable #2401032 - #2401088; Regular Pay Period 8.
c. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-024 accepting donations.
d. Financial Reports – Requested Action: Accept the March 2026 Financial Report as presented.
e. Quit Claim DEED – Requested Action: Approve the Quit Claim DEED for Outlots A and B,
Northland Heights Plat.
f. 4th Quarter Gambling Report – Requested Action: Approve the 4th Quarter Gambling Reports as
presented.
g. 2026 Transfers – Requested Action: Authorize the 2026 transfers as presented.
h. Demolition of Property at 423 4th Ave NE (Casey’s) - Requested Action: Approve the quote for
demolition of property at 423 4th Ave NE(Casey’s) to Honer Excavating in the amount of
$21,000.00
i. Millstream Park Softball Fence – Requested Action: Approve the quote for a new fence on the
east field in Millstream Park to Bemboom’s Fence in the amount of $59,200.00.
4e. Quit Claim DEED – Keller noted that the Northland Heights Plat was originally approved in 2005 and the
Development Agreement stated that the outlots were to be deeded to the city; however, the outlots remained
under the developer’s control. Staff have no concerns with the request.
Kluesner moved to approve the Quit Claim Deed for Outlot A, Northland Heights and Outlot B,
Northland Heights; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
Public Hearing – Delinquent Accounts to be Assessed: Bartlett reported that occasionally throughout the year,
staff brings accounts forward to the council that they were not able to collect the outstanding balance on.
Notices are sent to the property owner giving them notice of the hearing. There was one account for this
evening; however, the property owner paid the outstanding amount this afternoon. No public hearing or action
is required.
Variance Request – 905 Dale Street East: The property owner at 905 Dale St E is requesting a side-yard
variance in order to construct an addition to their single-stall garage. The proposal would place the western wall
two feet from the property line, where a 10-foot side yard setback is required. The Planning Commission did
recommend approval unanimously.
Scepaniak made a motion approving Resolution 2026-023 Adopting Findings of Fact to Approve a
Variance to the Side Yard Setback on an R-1 Single Family Zoned lot; seconded by Schnettler and
passed unanimously.
Zoning Text Amendment Request – Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation as a Conditional Use in I-1 Light Industrial
District: The request is to allow outdoor cannabis cultivation in a Light Industrial zoning district. Both the Council
and Planning Commission met on this topic about year ago and council supported amendment to allow indoor
cannabis cultivation as a permitted use outright in the I-1 Light Industrial and as a conditional use in the B-2
Highway Business district. Staff have concerns about allowing outdoor cultivation specifically in regard to how
to effectively control odors in an outdoor environment. The Planning Commission voted to table 6-1 citing the
April 20, 2026
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need for additional information like: how other communities address similar proposals, how would odor
mitigation work for outdoor operations, screening standards, water usage, and other related factors.
Scepaniak asked why the item would be brought to the council if the Planning Commission tabled it. Keller
wanted to gain feedback from the council on the issue and also to determine if they would be ready to vote on
the topic.
Beniek is not supportive of the request because of the situations that are arising already with current
operations. Outside cultivation would be detrimental to the already arising situation.
Kluesner agreed with Councilmember Beniek adding that the zoning district is Light Industrial, not Agricultural.
Schnettler is not supportive of the request and asked why they want to cultivate outside. Schnettler added that
the applicant should be at the meeting.
Scepaniak doesn’t believe agricultural uses are not appropriate in a Light Industrial District. Additionally, there
are already complaints being received about the indoor cultivations that are already operating in the city.
Mooney noted there are safety concerns, policing concerns.
Scepaniak moved to deny Ordinance 2026-003 and Resolution 2026-026 Summary Publication;
seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
Department Reports: Wensmann reported he will be burning the ponds at Rivers Bend Park.
Murphy thanked Randy Sabart & Lori Bartlett for presenting the bonding request at the Capital last week.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Scepaniak completed his state of the city addresses.
Closed Session – Pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(a), the City Council entered into a closed
session to conduct a performance review of City Administrator, David Murphy. The council provided a
favorable review. Scoring and comments were reviewed with Murphy and goals for 2026-2027 were discussed.
Adjourn: Mooney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:21PM; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Debbie Kulzer, Finance Tech
Meeting Date:
5/4/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4b
Reviewed by:
Item:
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☐ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the bills payable as presented.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
See below
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The council approved staff to make the following payments through the payroll contracts,
regular monthly invoices with due dates prior to the next scheduled council meeting, or actions
taken at previous council meetings. The information here is to provide you with all checks and
electronic payments made for verification of the disbursement completeness.
BUDGET IMPACT
Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval
Regular Payroll 9 $76,921.28
Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #4041 - #4061 $1,081,780.10
ACH Accounts Payable #2401089 - #2401111 $120,498.57
Check Numbers #63590 - #63602 $8,695.82
Total $1,287,895.77
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers - #63603 - #63612 $24,667.62
Total $24,667.62
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $1,312,563.39
Various Funds
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the bills payable as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Bill listing by EFT, paid prior to council approval and awaiting to be paid upon council approval.
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
5/4/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4c
Reviewed by:
Item:
Street Closure Request, St. Joseph Lions
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the street closure request as submitted by the St. Joe Lions Club for the 4th of July parade.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Annually, the St. Joe Lions Club puts on the 4th of July parade. The route is on MN Street beginning
at 3rd Ave NW through 17th Ave SE. The closure is request from 8:30AM – 1PM.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the street closure request as submitted by the St. Joe Lions Club for the 4th of July parade
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Application & Parade Route Map
Street Closure Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Event Coordinator
Phone Email
Mailing Address
Sponsoring Organization
CLOSURE INFORMATION:
Road #
Date of Closing:
Time of Closing: Beginning Ending
**A map of the proposed street closure area and detour route shall accompany the application**
Permission is hereby granted to close the above referenced roadway, subject to the following provisions:
1.That a specific time and date is set for the road closure and such use shall not exceed
hours.
2.That a definite detour route is established.
3.That adequate police coverage of the closure and direction of the detour traffic is available.
Coordination with the St. Joseph Police Department is required.
4. That the detour route is marked with standard traffic control signs so as to leave no doubt as to
the intended route. Failure to provide adequate signing may results in the reopening of the
roadway to traffic.
5. That the event coordinator be responsible for all costs involved, including providing police
coverage for traffic control.
6.That the event coordinator be responsible for all necessary street cleaning to the City’s
satisfaction.
7. Additional staff comments and requirements
For Office Use Only – Police Department Review
The following items are concerns that have been adequately addressed.
□Parking
□Traffic
□Noise
□Debris
□Other
Based on the application and comments above, I recommend the City Council:
□Approve the road closure based on the comments above.
□Deny the application based on the following:
Chief of Police Date
For Office Use Only – Public Works Review
Public Works Director Comments
Based on the application and comments above, I recommend the City Council:
□Approve the road closure based on the comments above.
□Deny the application based on the following:
Public Works Director Date
For Office Use Only – City Council Review
This application came before the St. Joseph City Council on . Based upon the
information and evidence presented, the Council hereby resolves:
□The application is granted subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the application.
□The application is denied based upon the following findings:
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Ken Stommes 320.493.5810
Mary Stommes 320.493.8331
Parade line up: 8:30 am
Parade start: 10:00 am
Distance: 1.5 miles
The St. Joseph Lions Club
thanks you for your support!
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lori Bartlett
Meeting Date:
5/4/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4d
Reviewed by:
Item:
1st Quarter 2026 Financial Reports
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Consider acceptance of the 1st quarter 2026 financial reports.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
none
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council adopted the 2026 budget on December 1, 2025. Accepted the Jan-Mar 2026 financial reports.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The attached first quarter financial report analyzes the City’s finances for the first three months of 2026.
Note the reversing audit entries have not been recorded in 2026 yet. They reversing entries will be
recorded in May as the audit wraps up.
The 1st quarter investment analysis by Moreton Capital Markets will be emailed separately to council. It
provides a nice summary of the city’s investment portfolio.
BUDGET IMPACT
Information only
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept the 1st quarter 2026 financial reports.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
1st Quarter Reports:
Quarterly Financial Report
Moreton Capital Markets Portfolio Analytics Report (emailed separately)
Capital Improvement Summary Reports:
General Fund Capital Improvement Plan - Summary
General Fund Capital Improvement Plan - Fire
Enterprise Capital Improvement Plan – Public Works
Capital Improvement Budget Summary – Park Board
Fund 110 Debt Relief Summary
Public Safety Aid
City of St. Joseph
Prepared by: Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
1st Quarter 2026
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The quarterly financial report analyzes the cash and investment holdings of the City of St. Joseph, fund
analysis, debt liabilities, and other items that affect the financial conditions of the city. Accounts
payable are presented to the city council at each meeting. Monthly General fund and Enterprise funds
financial reports are printed for city council review. The monthly financial reports for January-March
were presented to city council separately. In addition, St. Joseph Boards and Commissions review their
specific fund financial statements each meeting to ensure recommendations they request to city
council can be financially considered. The first quarter reports may include activity for reporting year
2026. Reversing audit entries will be recorded for the second quarter reports.
Cash and Investments Summary
Quarterly and monthly reconciled cash/investment and budget to actual position are provided for
Council review. The numbers presented are the cash balances as of March 31, 2026. The graph below
shows the allocations of cash and investment holdings.
The City of St. Joseph holds cash and investments at four financial institutions and four brokerage firms.
Cash flows are monitored to ensure cash needs are met to pay invoices and payroll while investing
within the parameters of the City’s investment policy to earn interest on cash balances that are not
needed immediately.
Our investment policy considers different variables besides interest earnings; one being investing in the
local institutions to have city money work back within the city. Indirectly these investments are gains
for the public funds and reduce the tax burdens on all taxpayers. The city policy also considers custodial
risk to insure deposits and investments are insured above FDIC/SPIC/NCUA coverage. Another
perimeter is concentration of credit risk. This states the city will invest in various instruments and
different institutions to protect them from losses on one type or bank.
The spreadsheet on the following pages summarize our institutions and holdings at each along with the
summary of credit risks analyzed.
$79,072 , 0%$5,259,932 , 21%
$2,417,142 , 10%
$2,305,998 , 10%
$8,735,524 , 32%
$365,498 , 1%
$6,177,020 , 25%
Cash and Investment Holdings
Checking
Money Market
Savings
Bank CDs
Government
Securities
Municipal
Bonds
Brokered
Money Market
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City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Cash Position Average As of 3/31/26 Maturity Interest Current Number Percent
Sentry Bank Date Rate Balance Securities of Total
Checking Account (Reconciled) N/A 0.15% $ 77,622 N/A Money Market Savings N/A 2.75% 1,065,583 N/A St. Joseph Community Center/YMCA N/A 2.78% 3,471,050 N/A Bank Certificates of Deposit 1 month 4.00% 540,249 1
averages 1 month 3.17% Total Sentry $ 5,154,504 20%
Magnifi Financial Share Savings Account N/A 0.11% $ 1,058 N/A Business Advantage Checking N/A 0.05% 1,450 N/A Money Market RateFlex Savings N/A 2.50% 425,287 N/A Bank Certificates of Deposit 1-15 months 3.94% 1,137,372 4
averages 6 months 3.66% Total Magnifi $ 1,565,167 6% Kensington Bank Money Market Savings N/A 0.00% 310 N/A Bank Certificates of Deposit 7 months 4.00% 739,521 1
averages 7 months 4.00% Total Kensington $ 739,831 3%
PMA 4M - US Bank 4M Money Market Savings N/A 3.60% $ 285,412 N/A 4MP Money Market Savings N/A 3.62% 11,232 N/A Government Securities/Notes 1-48 months 4.15% 783,127 2 averages 25 months 3.88% Total 4M $ 1,079,771 4%
Total Deposits $ 7,756,146 Moreton Capital Markets - US Bank Brokered Money Market Savings N/A 3.59% $ 31,294 N/A Brokered Certificates of Deposit 25-55 months 3.94% 737,531 3 Government Securities/Notes 10 months 1.64% 491,120 1 Municipal Bonds 1-72 months 4.35% 8,387,382 32
averages 30 months 4.26% Total MCM $ 9,647,327 38%
RBC Wealth Management Brokered Money Market Savings N/A 3.23% $ 325,483 N/A Government Securities/Notes 10 months 1.70% 442,409 1 Brokered Certificates of Deposit 3-81 months 2.97% 5,439,489 24
averages 29 months 2.93% Total RBC $ 6,207,381 24%
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Brokered Money Market Savings N/A 3.59% $ 4,954 N/A Municipal Bonds 5 months 4.10% 348,142 1 Government Securities/Notes 3 months 3.60% 343,054 1 averages 4 months 3.76% Total Opp $ 696,150 3%
UBS Financial Services
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Brokered Money Market Savings N/A 0.04% $ 3,767 N/A Government Securities/Notes 8 months 4.24% 246,288 1 averages 8 months 4.24% Total UBS $ 250,055 1%
Total Investments $ 17,584,040
2026 YTD
Total Deposits and Investments $ 25,340,186 Interest Earned
Average Interest APY 25 months 3.70% $191,715
2026 YTD
Petty Cash Administration $ 200 Change in MV
-$1,657
1. Custodial Credit Risk: All deposits and investments are insured by FDIC, SPIC, NCUA, or secured
by perfected pledged collateral insurance.
2. Interest Rate Risk: The city is not exposed to interest rate risk because the city does not invest in
highly sensitive, interest fluctuating investments. The City attempts to purchase longer termed
investments when the interest rates are favorable, depending upon cash flow needs.
3. Foreign Currency Risk: The city only invests in USA and USA territories.
4. Credit Risk: There are no instruments exposed to credit risk.
5. Concentration of Credit Risk: The City invests in various instruments and financial institutions.
Instrument Type Amount Held
% of
Investments
Maturity
Averages
Brokered Money Markets $365,498 1% N/A
Brokered Certificates of Deposit $6,177,020 24% 2.4 Years
Government Securities/Notes $2,305,998 9% 1.1 Years
State/Local Government Bonds $8,735,524 35% 2.3 Years
Cash Position
- The City’s investments are earning about 3.7% with an average maturity of just over two years,
using a tiered maturity strategy to enhance returns over time. Funds are also positioned to
support local investment goals, with short-term cash held in local institutions and the state
money market fund for liquidity.
- The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% at its
March 2026 meeting, citing continued economic growth, stable labor markets, and inflation that
remains above target. The Committee emphasized increased economic uncertainty and
indicated it will maintain a cautious, data-dependent approach before considering any rate
reductions. Current projections suggest limited rate cuts later in 2026 if inflation continues to
moderate.
- Interest earnings through March amounted to $191,715 and a decrease in market value of
$1,657. The City’s policy is to hold investments until maturity. GASB 72 requires the city to
mark investments to the current market value as of the close of each month. In doing so,
earnings will show fluctuations. The investment holdings will produce earnings; however, it is
unknown what the market valuation adjustment impact will be on the City’s portfolio.
- Overall, the cash and investments balance decreased $1,598,411 from the beginning of the year.
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The investment maturities by year are depicted in the graph below including the cash on hand at the
end of March. Split out in the graph are the funds being held for the St. Joseph Community
Center/YMCA (light blue bars). The 2022A GO Abatement Bonds and donations received are invested.
Funds Summary
The City of St. Joseph tracks 46 internal funds following US Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)
and Minnesota Statutes. The funds are broken down into governmental and business-type funds. The
governmental funds are the General funds, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Funds and Capital
Outlay Funds. The General fund is the main operating fund of the City of St. Joseph for services such as
police, streets, parks, recreation, administration, legal, finance and community development. The
Business-type funds include the Proprietary funds that report and function more like a business. The
Proprietary (Enterprise) funds include the Water fund, Sewer fund, Refuse/Recycling/Compost fund,
Storm Water fund, and Street Light Utility fund.
The City of St. Joseph operates on a budget (modified accrual) and accrual basis. The budget is adopted
the prior year that establishes the costs that are anticipated for the upcoming year. The costs include
staffing, supplies, contracted services, capital additions and replacements, debt costs, and reserve buy-
downs. Once the costs are established, revenues are determined. Revenues include fees for services,
grants and aids, interest earnings, fines, permits and licensing, miscellaneous charges and debt
issuances, and the balance to property taxes. As with costs, the revenues are estimated the year prior to
the operational year.
2,198,518
3,505,985 3,307,900
377,270
3,974,039
3,318,924
2,515,553
2,930,520
2,286,160
439,012 486,304
CITY CASH CC/YMCA
CASH
26 CC/YMCA
MATURITIES
27 CC/YMCA
MATURITIES
26
MATURITIES
27
MATURITIES
28
MATURITIES
29
MATURITIES
30
MATURITIES
31
MATURITIES
32
MATURITIES
Investment Value Per Maturity Year
as of 3/31/26
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- The General Fund has expended 24% and received 4% of the 2026 budget prior to
reversing 2025 audit entries. As typical, the city is drawing down reserves ahead of
receiving first-half LGA, tax, and assessment settlements; preliminary audit results
indicate approximately five months of working capital at year-end 2025.
Notable items include a $50,364 debit balance in bond-forfeited car revenue due to the
return of a previously held vehicle bond following case resolution, receipt of the first half
of Municipal State Aid (MSA) and proceeds from the sale of surplus equipment. IT
services appear 97% spent due to year-end cost allocations, and early-year expenditures
include squad and equipment costs, the first lobbyist payment, and the final payment for
the CR121 pedestrian crossing project. Insurance reimbursement related to squad repairs
is expected in the coming months.
- Enterprise funds have expended 11% of budget (excluding depreciation) and received
16% of budgeted revenues. Reported usage fee revenue will decrease once audit entries
are reversed; January and February usage was billed in March, with a corresponding
receivable reflected in the reports. Other revenues, including interest earnings and
cellular antenna leases, are received monthly.
Expenses reflect two months of operations. A water main break at the Baker St. and 7th St.
intersection will result in repair costs recorded in the water fund over the next few months.
Compost permit sales have begun for the 2026 season, with site operations and related
expenses starting May 1. Remaining revenues and expenditures are routine and operational in
nature.
The spreadsheet on the following page summarizes all the St. Joseph funds by their March 31, 2026,
cash balance, budget to actual expenditures, and budget to actual revenues.
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City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
Cash Balances by Fund/Remaining Budget
As of 3/31/26
FUND
Cash
Balance 26 EXP BUD
26
SPENT 26 LEFT 26 BUD REV
26
RECEIVED 26 LEFT
General Fund 4,035,374 5,948,290
1,452,169 4,496,121 5,801,345 247,593 5,553,752
Fire Fund 562,964 581,720
323,615 258,105 581,720 31,256 550,464
EDA Fund 80,871 247,190
26,162 221,028 247,190 6,724 240,466
TIF Funds 99,772 166,030
- 166,030 181,090 1,826 179,264
Local Option Sales Tax 1,555,479 450,000
450,000 - 535,000 262,192 272,808
Park Dedication 115,927 304,500
86 304,415 57,805 20,983 36,822
Charitable Gambling 312 1,945
2,043 (98) 550 15 535
Lodging Tax 37,910 14,620
2,433 12,187 13,825 767 13,058
DEED CDAP Grant 61,493 2,000
- 2,000 1,575 377 1,198
Revolving Loan Fund 687,755 2,000
- 2,000 17,790 6,451 11,339
Debt Funds 4,388,453 2,887,305
- 2,887,305 2,283,120 634,158 1,648,962
Capital Project Funds 6,699,372 108,000
841,642 (733,642) 525,000 19,689 505,311
Water Access Fund 523,091 60,000
- 60,000 62,500 8,250 54,250
Sewer Access Fund 282,045 72,500
- 72,500 62,500 10,050 52,450
Water Fund 1,055,960 1,882,645
175,785 1,706,860 1,430,485 199,986 1,230,499
Sewer Fund 3,907,968 2,392,270
119,106 2,273,164 1,730,640 292,162 1,438,478
Refuse/Compost Fund 285,265 648,390
92,369 556,021 671,020 110,355 560,665
Storm Sewer 832,119 349,250
49,082 300,168 239,395 43,085 196,310
Street Light Utility 157,515 107,510
19,520 87,990 96,040 15,873 80,167
TOTALS 25,369,645 16,226,165
3,554,012 14,538,590 1,911,790
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A further discussion of a few funds follows below and on the next couple pages.
Water fund analysis (fund 601/501) – The water fund summary on the next page shows an analysis of
the water fund on March 31st, including the Water fund (601) and the Water Access fund (WAC-501)
compared to the 2026 budget. The city collected WAC fees for three homes in March. Water fund
activity represents 13% expensed, 15% of the budget received at the end of March (excluding
depreciation and internal transfers) before reversing audit entries are recorded. There was a watermain
break at Baker St and 7th Ave. Repairs were completed but the invoices were not received by the end of
March. Cellular meter conversions for 2026 will be completed in July and August with ~480 accounts
converted. The meters and end points for 2026 were received prior to the end of 2025. A few of the
conversions will be completed by utility workers for customers that cannot convert in July. The 2026
general liability insurance was paid in February.
Revenues: 2026 Budget 2026 YTD Actual
Water User Fees $1,312,175 $172,174
WAC/Truck Fees 62,500 8,250
Other Revenues 58,310 27,812
Total Revenues $1,432,985 $208,236
Expenses:
Operating $1,264,690 $169,904
Debt Service 136,810 0
Transfers 6,145 6,145
Total Expenses $1,407,645 $176,049
Cash Balance 3-31-2026 $1,579,051
Sewer fund analysis (fund 602/502) – The sewer fund summary below shows an analysis of the sewer
fund on March 31st, including the Sewer fund (602) and the Sewer Access fund (SAC-502) compared to
the 2026 budget. As with water, SAC proceeds were from three new single-family homes. The Sewer
fund reserve balance includes proceeds from the City of Foley in March 2022 in the amount of
$1,449,288. Most of these funds are earmarked for the CR2 sewer main extension in the amount of
$1.15M; $250,000 is allocated to adding a sewer lift station to spur development; and the balance is
offsetting operation rates paid by current customers. Sewer fund activity represents 6% expensed, 18%
of the budget received at the end of March (excluding depreciation and internal transfers) before
reversing audit entries are recorded. Expenses are operational in nature. As with the water fund, the
2026 general liability insurance was paid in February.
Revenues: 2026 Budget 2026 YTD Actual
Sewer User Fees $1,620,655 $267,819
SAC/Truck Fees 62,500 10,050
Other Revenues 37,485 24,344
Total Revenues $1,720,640 $302,212
Expenses:
Operating $1,082,560 $102,151
Debt Service 716,380 (11,112)
Transfers 28,330 28,330
Total Expenses $1,843,453 $119,370
Cash Balance 3-31-2026 $4,190,013
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Local Option Sales Tax fund (fund 200) – The St. Cloud Area Local Option Half Cent Sales Tax will be
collected through 2038. Collections for 2026 have not begun for the 2026 reporting year. There is a
three-month lag time in remittances from the State. Revenue shown in 2026 was for the final couple
months of 2025. The reversing audit entries will move the sales tax revenue to zero once recorded. The
2026 sales tax revenue budget is $520,000. With the amount of collections projected through 2038
(conservative estimate), there remains approximately $2.6M remaining for projects. The St. Joseph
Community Center/YMCA was removed from the project funding. The $6M 2022 bond issue remains
unspent, less debt payments and professional services. The city council will have a discussion on what
to do with the 2022 bond funds at an upcoming workshop.
Fund 200 Cash Balance 3-31-2026 $1,555,479
Projected remaining 2026 sales tax collections 520,000
Projected sales tax collections 2027-2038 6,900,000
Committed projects yet to expense (annual debt transfers) (6,375,000)
Projected remaining uncommitted future sales tax balance $2,600,479
Debt Service funds (Funds 311-321, 601, 602) – The debt summary reflects bonded activity reported
through early 2026. The first interest payments on G.O. bonds are due in June, with principal and
second-half interest payable in December. The City of St. Cloud bills monthly for PFA notes, with invoices
reflecting projected payments through March; February and March invoices remain unpaid as of this
report date.
The Metro Forcemain project is nearing completion, with the PFA loan balance representing
construction draws as of December 31, 2025. Final draws and project closeout are anticipated before
the end of 2026, following successful early testing. The 2019A G.O. Industrial Park Improvement Bonds
remain listed as outstanding; however, the defeasance was completed in April, with balances
transferred to an escrow account and expected to be reflected in the next quarterly report.
Debt Summary By Type
12/31/2025
Balance
Debt
Issued
2026
Principal
Paid Thru
3/31/26
3/31/2026
Balance
Interest
Paid Thru
3/31/26
GO Special Assessment Bonds (10) $9,689,000 $0 $0 $9,689,000 $0
GO Abatement Bonds (1) 5,545,000 0 0 5,545,000 0
GO Bonds (5) 4,175,000 0 0 4,175,,000 0
GO Utility Revenue Bonds (3) 970,000 0 0 970,000 0
SCAWAC Notes (5) 3,653,209 0 73,916 3,736,944 16,287
Total Long-Term Debt $23,172,209 $0 $73,916 $23,135,251 $16,287
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Building Permit Activity
The City of St. Joseph building permit activity has been slow the first couple months; however, March
started to pick up with three new home permits issued. The permit revenue is $13,959 permit valuation
is $1,229,850 as of March 31st.
Commercial/
Industrial
Number of
Permits
Residential
Number of
Permits
Total
Number
of Permits
New WAC
Connections
Total
Permit
Valuation
Permit
Revenue
As of 3/31/26 3 57 60 3 $1,229,850 $13,959
2025 62 189 251 72 $19,373,867 $187,452
2024 191 227 418 29 $26,653,615 $240,592
2023 78 615 693 55 $28,258,988 $358,969
2022 88 1037 1125 69 $32,017,099 $335,500
Note: The rental license permits were excluded from the building permit data presented. The monthly
Community Development reports include the rental licenses. Rental licenses are tracked in a separate
account code in the General Fund. The city issues approximately 190 rental licenses annually.
Capital Equipment Purchases and Improvement Projects
The attached spreadsheets show a summary of the capital equipment budget.
- General capital equipment purchases include equipping squad 709 and adding rifles for police
officers. Truck #50 was replaced and a new door entry was added to shop #3. Squad 709 was
hit by a bystander. A new squad is ordered and will be paid for with insurance proceeds.
- The Park Board is getting ready to replace the playground equipment in Klinefelter Park with
new ADA compliant play equipment.
- The fire department purchased turnout gear and uniform items for six new firefighters. The 800
MHz radio replacements were ordered.
- There were very few capital expenses in the enterprise funds. A CO2 monitor was purchased in
the sewer fund.
- Engineering has been contracted for the 2026 street improvements and watermain replacement
in the Hillside/Morningside Acres neighborhoods. Design costs were incurred. Other engineering
costs include current and potential developments, APO, MSAS, grants, and staff meetings.
Debt Service Relief/Public Safety Aid Funds
Included in the quarter financial report is a summary of the Debt Service Relief and Public Safety Aid
funds. These funds have been used to help purchase equipment and fund services not funded through
general budget processes. The attached spreadsheets show a summary of the funds.
Fund 110 Debt Service Relief Fund receives a portion of the LGA state aid (as budgeted), residual debt
service relief funds, and excess revenues over expenditures from the General Fund 101. Excess funds
from the General fund amounted to $450,000 at the end of 2025.
Fund 110 is used to fund projects not included in the general levy capital plans such as walking trail
repairs, lobbyists, Millstream softball field fencing, Verkada cameras and mechanic tools. In addition, the
costs to demolish the old Casey’s convenience store will be recorded in fund 110. The final payment for
the Lanigan Way pedestrian crossing was paid out of debt relief funds.
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The Public Safety Aid is a one-time aid from the State of Minnesota that is funded through Fund 106.
The current cash balance is $75,009. The fire hall roof replacement is the only item that remains with
the state aid money. The roof replacement may get postponed until the public safety facility is
constructed a few years down the road.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Quarterly Financial Report
Capital Improvement Summary Reports:
General Fund Capital Improvement Plan - Summary
General Fund Capital Improvement Plan - Fire
Enterprise Capital Improvement Plan – Public Works
Capital Improvement Budget Summary – Park Board
Debt Service Relief/ARPA Summary
Public Safety Aid
2026 Capital Expenditures
General Fund Capital Equipment Plan - Summary
Final adopted December 1, 2025
As of March 31, 2026
Available through 3/31 through 3/31
Project Budget Reserve Transferred/ Spent Budget Remaining
Department Account Code Equipment Balance Grant 2026 2026 2026 Balance
Election 101-41410-xxx Election Equipment - - 600.00 7,150.00 6,550.00
Planning 101-41910-300 Comp Plan Update 47,742.54 - - 11,500.00 59,242.54
Parks 101-45202-300 Master Park Planning 6,365.00 - - 2,500.00 8,865.00
Finance 101-41530-300 GASB Updates 2,550.00 - - 2,500.00 5,050.00
Streets 101-43120-530 Downtown Walkability/Safety 64,382.42 - - 65,000.00 129,382.42
2025 EQUIP CERTIFICATE421-41430-581 Computers 49,718.72 - - - 49,718.72
Administration 109-41430-570 Administration Equipment 20,781.82 50.00 - 3,000.00 23,831.82
Administration 109-41430-581 Computer Replacement 40,349.22 - - - 40,349.22
Administration 109-41430-582 Computer Software 1,903.97 - - 2,500.00 4,403.97
Government Center 109-41942-300 SJGC Maintenance 30,000.00 - - 20,000.00 50,000.00
Administration 109-42401-550 Vehicle #53 - - - 500.00 500.00
Cable Access 108-41950-580 Cable Equipment 10,178.26 645.24 - - 10,823.50
Total Administration CEP 273,971.95 695.24 600.00 114,650.00 388,717.19
Police - General 109-42120-580 Police Equipment 47,124.50 - 2,988.98 14,625.00 58,760.52
Police-Communications 109-42151-580 Communication Equipment 47,329.63 - 3,640.00 9,200.00 52,889.63
Police - Automotive 109-42152-550 Police Squads 12,888.58 (6,390.00) - 15,000.00 21,498.58
Police - Automotive 109-42152-580 Vehicle/Equipment 45,326.61 7,200.00 9,206.09 19,700.00 63,020.52
Police - Automotive 109-42152-581 Squad Laptops 2,000.95 621.00 - 1,000.00 3,621.95
Emergency Services 109-42500-580 Emergency Services 8,207.61 - - 500.00 8,707.61
Police - Building 109-42120-520 Public Safety Facility 17,840.17 - - 2,500.00 20,340.17
FORFEITURE FUND 101-42120-436 Forfeitures 56,193.27 - - - 56,193.27
Total Police CEP 236,911.32 1,431.00 15,835.07 62,525.00 285,032.25
Streets 101-43120-530 Street Improvements 136,531.54 - - 54,000.00 190,531.54
2025 EQUIP CERTIFICATE421-43125-580 Plow Truck/Sno Go Snow Blowe 182,350.61 - - - 182,350.61
2025 EQUIP CERTIFICATE421-45202-530 Millstream Field Fencing 25,000.00 - - - 25,000.00
Streets 109-43120-550 Street Motor Vehicles 22,940.81 3,000.00 24,417.21 5,000.00 6,523.60
Streets 109-43120-580 Street Equipment 1,593.98 - - 2,000.00 3,593.98
Streets 109-43120-582 Street Software 5,386.00 - - - 5,386.00
Street Sweeping 109-43220-580 Street Sweeping Equipment 19,000.00 - - - 19,000.00
Snow Removal 109-43125-580 Snow Removal Equipment 129,097.34 - - 36,375.00 165,472.34
Maintenance 109-43201-520 Maintenance Facilities 112,034.49 - 4,609.00 - 107,425.49
Maintenance 109-43201-580 Maintenance Shop Equipment 26,925.47 - 7,830.25 3,000.00 22,095.22
Parks 109-45202-530 Parks Improvements 11,177.70 - - 8,000.00 19,177.70
Parks 109-45202-580 Parks Equipment 78,455.80 - - 21,700.00 100,155.80
Parks 109-45202-550 Parks Motor Vehicles 22,894.82 3,000.00 22,847.58 5,000.00 8,047.24
Total Public Works CEP 773,388.56 6,000.00 59,704.04 135,075.00 854,759.52
EDA Software 250-46500-582 Computer Software 3,243.38 - - 400.00 3,643.38
EDA Projects 251/250-46500-588 EDA Programs 602,631.13 - - 17,000.00 619,631.13
Total EDA CIP 605,874.51 - - 17,400.00 623,274.51
Total General Capital Improvements 1,890,146.34 8,126.24 76,139.11 329,650.00 2,151,783.47
St. Joseph Fire Department
Capital Equipment Plan - for Payable 2025
Final adopted December 1, 2025
12/31/2025
Available 3/31 3/31 Available
Purchased Replace Reserve Budget Adjustments Spent Reserve
CIP #Account Code Department Object Year Year Description Funds 2026 2026 2026 Funds
FD-1401 210-42210-581/582 Fire Administration Computer Hardware/Software 2018,2023 2024,2027 3 Computers 4,313.57 800.00 5,113.57
Total Fire Administration Computer Hardware/Software 4,313.57 800.00 - - 5,113.57
FD-1402 210-42220-580 Fire Fighting Other Equipment annual annual Turnout Gear/Uniforms 36,338.19 9,000.00 26,542.90 18,795.29
Total Fire Fighting Other Equipment 36,338.19 9,000.00 - 26,542.90 18,795.29
FD-1403 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2012 2027 Mule ATV #7 8,288.51 1,400.00 9,688.51
FD-1403 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2025 2024 Ranger ATV #9 24.10 - 24.10
FD-1405 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2022 2032 Rescue Van #5 13,259.58 6,500.00 19,759.58
FD-1406 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2012 2032 Pumper Truck #1 151,823.77 3,000.00 (14,314.86) 140,508.91
FD-2202 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2023 2043 Pumper/Tanker #8 129,635.38 4,500.00 (29,000.00) 105,135.38
FD-1407 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2001 2026 Ladder Truck #2 23,000.00 5,000.00 28,000.00
FD-1408 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2024 2039 Grass Rig #3 66,880.31 2,500.00 (17,189.73) 52,190.58
FD-2201 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2005 2027 Crew Cab #6 15,550.00 8,500.00 24,050.00
FD-1409 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 1999 2028 Tanker #4 41,501.00 5,000.00 46,501.00
FD-1417 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 2020 2025 Air Packs 17,300.00 2,250.00 19,550.00
FD-1404 210-42220-584 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment 1996-2005 2019-2026 Extrication Equip 43,858.40 1,700.00 45,558.40
FD-1410 210-42220-585 Fire Fighting Firefighter Equipment on going on going Replacement 24,743.85 2,500.00 27,243.85
Total Fire Fighting Equipment 535,864.90 42,850.00 (60,504.59) - 518,210.31
FD-1411 210-42250-580 Fire Communication Other Equipment 2020 2035 800 MHz Radios 75,200.27 13,600.00 60,894.59 160,523.53 (10,828.67)
FD-1412 210-42250-580 Fire Communication Other Equipment on going on going Pagers 10,309.22 3,000.00 227.00 13,082.22
Total Fire Communications Equipment 85,509.49 16,600.00 60,894.59 160,750.53 2,253.55
FD-1413 210-42270-580 Medical Services Other Equipment on going on going Replacement 3,953.33 200.00 4,153.33
Total Medical Services Equipment 3,953.33 200.00 - - 4,153.33
FD-1414 210-42280-530 Fire Station & Building Equipment Reserve on going on going Building Repairs-Roof 91,000.00 23,500.00 114,500.00
FD-1415 210-42280-530 Fire Station & Building Equipment Reserve 2018 2023 Parking Lot 7,000.00 1,000.00 8,000.00
FD-1416 210-42280-530 Fire Station & Building Improvements other than Building 2018 2024 Painting 9,500.00 1,500.00 11,000.00
Total Fire Station & Building Improvements other than Building 107,500.00 26,000.00 - - 133,500.00
Total Capital Equipment - Fire Fund city owns outright 773,479.48 95,450.00 390.00 187,293.43 682,026.05
Note: The fire department is funded by the City of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Township and St. Wendel Township.
FD-1414 106-42280-220 Fire Station & Building Building Repairs 1997 2025 Replace Roof 75,000.00 75,000.00
75,000.00 75,000.00
Public Safety Aid
2026 Capital Expenditures
Enterprise Capital Equipment Plan - Public Works
Final adopted December 1, 2025
12/31/2025 Grants/ as of 3/31 2026
Project Project Purchase Replace Reserve Budget Transfers Spent Available
Department Account Code Number Equipment Year Year Balance 2026 2026 2026 Balance
Water- 601-49440-550 PW-1403 Truck (1/4)Various Various 88.86 3,500.00 3,588.86
601-49440-580 WT-2103 Utility Locators 2000/2018 2022/2028 4,172.18 1,250.00 5,422.18
601-49440-580 WT-2401 SCADA Upgrade 2025 2032 (48.50) 750.00 701.50
601-49440-580 Other Water Equipment on going on going - - -
601-49440-581 WT-2101 Water Dept Computer System 2020 2025 2,052.34 750.00 2,802.34
601-49440-300 WT-1805 Water Supply Plan 2019 2029 10,881.68 5,000.00 15,881.68
601-49440-300 WT-1805 Water Distribution System Model Study 2006 2021 18,313.04 2,500.00 20,813.04
601-49440-303 WT-2001 Risk Assessment/Emergency Response Plan 2020 2021 2,209.29 1,000.00 161.50 3,047.79
601-49490-300 WT-1803 Comprehensive Rate Study 2015 2025 257.50 4,000.00 4,257.50
601-49490-581 AD-1406 UM Computer Equipment 2020 2025 1,424.93 250.00 1,674.93
601-49430-210 WT-2102 Meter Reading Device/Cellular Meter Read Conversion 2020 2027 (273,977.69) 280,000.00 6,022.31
601-49434-303 WT-1805 Wellhead Protection Plan 2013 2023 10,869.80 3,000.00 13,869.80
601-49435-220 WT-1712 Water Tower Maintenance 2014 2022 150,100.00 75,000.00 225,100.00
601-49410-300 WT-2104 Wells 3-8 Maintenance on going on going 78,756.57 25,000.00 103,756.57
601-49420-220 WT-2105 WTP1 VFD Replacement 2007 2024 33,477.75 2,400.00 35,877.75
601-49420-580 WT-2107 WTP 1 Permanent Generator new 2023 50,380.03 26,500.00 76,880.03
601-49420-580 WT-1403 WTP 1 Repairs on going on going 39,842.56 30,000.00 69,842.56
601-49421-220 WT-2105 WTP2 VFD Replacement 2007/2020 2022/2035 56,400.00 2,400.00 58,800.00
601-49421-300 WT-2401 WTP2 PLC Upgrade 2006 2025 70,000.00 - 70,000.00
601-49421-580 WT-1403 WTP 2 Repairs on going on going 105,972.29 100,000.00 2,431.91 203,540.38
361,172.63 563,300.00 - 2,593.41 921,879.22
Sewer- 602-49450-550 PW-1403 Truck (1/4)Various Various 55.66 3,500.00 3,555.66
602-49450-581 WT-2101 Sewer Dept Computer System 2020 2025 1,860.03 750.00 2,610.03
602-49450-530/303 ENG CSAH 2 Sewer extension from Main Lift to I-94 new 1,148,765.55 - 1,148,765.55
Council New Lift Station to spur development new 248,639.20 - 248,639.20
602-49450-530 WW-1401 Sewer Lining on going on going 116,946.12 15,000.00 131,946.12
602-49450-580 WT-2103 Utility Locators 2000/2018 2022/2028 4,172.18 1,250.00 5,422.18
602-49450-580 WT-2401 SCADA Upgrade 2025 2032 (48.50) 750.00 701.50
602-49450-580 WW-1408 Sewer Televising Camera 2021 2028 8,766.54 2,500.00 11,266.54
602-49450-580 WW-2102 Jet Truck and Vac 2005 2030 121,400.00 35,000.00 (990.00) 155,410.00
602-49450-580 Other Sewer Equipment on going on going - - 990.00 990.00 -
602-49450-300 WW-1408 Root Foaming on going on going 14,299.70 5,000.00 19,299.70
602-49450-300 WW-1805 Comprehensive Sewer Plan 2008/2009 2023 13,160.65 3,000.00 16,160.65
602-49490-300 WW-1803 Comprehensive Rate Study 2015 2025 257.50 4,000.00 4,257.50
602-49490-581 AD-1406 UM Computer Equipment 2020 2025 1,924.93 250.00 2,174.93
602-49480-300 WW-2101 Tank Removal 1960 2026 18,781.30 6,000.00 24,781.30
602-49480-300 WW-2601 Coat Sewer Wells Main LS 2026 - 150,000.00 150,000.00
602-49480-580 WW-1402 Sewer Sampler 2016 2021 11,000.00 500.00 11,500.00
602-49480-580 WW-1403 Submersible Pumps - Main LS 1987 2022 74,687.66 2,500.00 77,187.66
602-49470-530 WW-1403 Submersible pumps - Baker St LS 2013 2028 25,528.94 2,500.00 28,028.94
602-49471-530 WW-1403 Submersible pumps - Ridgewood LS 2019 2039 24,000.00 2,500.00 26,500.00
602-49472-530 WW-1403 Submersible pumps - Northland LS 1999/2019 2021/2039 19,434.00 2,500.00 21,934.00
2026 Capital Expenditures
Enterprise Capital Improvement Plan - Public Works
Final adopted December 1, 2025
12/31/2025 Grants/ as of 3/31 2026
Project Project begin complete Reserve Budget Transfers Spent Available
Department Account Code Number Equipment Year Year Balance 2026 2026 2026 Balance
Sewer- 602-49473-530 ENG-1522 CR121 Generator 2024 2050 (71.22) 105,000.00 104,928.78
602-49473-530 WW-1403 Submersible pumps - CR121 LS 2019 2039 (129.50) 2,500.00 2,370.50
1,853,430.74 345,000.00 - 990.00 2,197,440.74
Stormwater- 651-49490-581 AD-1406 UB Computer Equipment 2020 2025 677.27 250.00 927.27
651-49900-303 SS-1712 Update MS4 SWPPP/Permit Compliance 2014 2024 2,033.56 3,000.00 5,033.56
651-49900-303 SS-1805 Pond Maintenance Schedule new 2022 18,902.24 2,000.00 20,902.24
651-49900-220 SS-2101 Outfalls Repairs on going on going 8,661.55 4,500.00 13,161.55
651-49900-300 SS-1404 Aerial Mapping 2018 2021 2,227.40 250.00 2,477.40
651-49900-530 SS-1405 Storm Water Development on going on going 6,645.76 10,000.00 16,645.76
651-49900-580 PW-1407 Street Sweeper 1997 2020 72,627.50 18,000.00 90,627.50
111,775.28 38,000.00 - - 149,775.28
Refuse- 603-43230-581 AD-1406 UM Computer Equipment 2020 2025 1,074.93 250.00 1,324.93
603-43230-510 RF-2201 Compost Site new 2026 40,000.00 15,000.00 55,000.00
603-43230-580 PW-1425 Front End Loader (1/4)2002/2014 2023/2029 9,500.00 5,500.00 15,000.00
50,574.93 20,750.00 - - 71,324.93
St. Lighting- 652-43160-387 SL-2101 Holiday Street Lighting on going on going 13,930.31 2,000.00 15,930.31
652-43160-580 PW-2103 Scissor Lift new 2025 - 750.00 750.00
652-43160-530 SL-1410 Street Lighting on going on going 104,407.97 15,000.00 119,407.97
118,338.28 17,750.00 - - 136,088.28
City of St. Joseph Park Board
2026 Capital Improvement Budget Summary
Adopted December 1, 2025
General Funds Balance
Park Dedication Cash March 31, 2026 115,927$
(Unaudited, cash balance)
Adjustments
Starting Balance 115,927$
2026 remaining revenues 36,822$
Other revenues remaining -$
Potential Projects:Potential Proposed
Millstream Cottages-phase 2 23,400$
Sunset Ridge-phase 2 - 4 lots 2,000$
Ending Balance for 2026 152,749$
Projects - Budget PY Balance 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total 26-30
PTR-01 (Millstream) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 593,000$ 593,000$
PTR-02 (Northland) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-03 (Klinefelter) -$ 300,000$ -$ 25,000$ -$ -$ 325,000$
PTR-04 (Wobegon) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-05 (Memorial) -$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 5,000$
PTR-06 (Centennial) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-07 (Monument) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-08 (Hollow) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale) -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-10 (Rivers Park) -$ 2,500$ -$ -$ -$ 630,000$ 632,500$
PTR-14 (Dog Park) 4,151$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 5,000$
PTR-15 (Skate Park) -$ -$ -$ -$ 360,000$ -$ 360,000$
Total 4,151$ 304,500$ 2,000$ 27,000$ 362,000$ 1,225,000$ 1,920,500$
Projects - Actual Spent 2025 Spent 2026
PTR-01 (Millstream) 63,690$ -$ fencing Millstream softball field Other 26 Expenses Budget:2026 YTD
PTR-02 (Northland) -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-03 (Klinefelter) 628$ 86$ ADA play equipment
PTR-04 (Wobegon) -$ -$ 2026 Revenue Budget:2026 YTD
PTR-05 (Memorial) 2,554$ -$ Schneider Field funding Interest 7,500$ 629$
PTR-06 (Centennial) -$ -$ Round Up 200$ 34$
PTR-07 (Monument) -$ -$ GF Levy 50,000$ 268$
PTR-08 (Hollow) -$ -$ Transfer -$ -$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale) -$ -$ Grants -$ -$
PTR-10 (Rivers Bend Park) 550,808$ -$ Nature signs Donations 105$ 20,052
PTR-14 (Dog Park) -$ -$ Dog park projects Surplus Property -$ -$
PTR-15 (Skate Park) -$ -$ Park Dedication -$ -$
Total 617,680$ 86$
6,393 general fund-Klinefelter engineering 2016-2026
624,073 pavers/treats -$ 1,149$
cash -$ 7,231$
26 Dog Park Donation Budget:
City of St. Joseph
Projects to be funded with Debt Relief Fund
As of March 31, 2026
1,019,997.04$ 981,215.29$ 1,021,465.29$ 635,122.29$ 369,812.29$ 491,312.29$ 602,812.29$
Budget Budget YTD Rev Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Customer Carryover 2026 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032
LGA -$ 75,000$ - 125,000$ 150,000$ 175,000$ 200,000 200,000 200,000
Special Assessments - 6,000 - 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Property Taxes - 500 7.66 500 500 500 500 500 500
Contributions - - - - - - - - -
State Grant - - - - - - - - -
Transfers In - - - - - - - - -
Transfers Out - - - - - - - - -
-$ 81,500$ 7.66 131,500$ 156,500$ 181,500$ 206,500$ 206,500$ 206,500$
Budget Budget YTD Exp Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget
Vendor Carryover 2026 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032
Purchase of the old Casey's Building -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Klinefelter Park Solar Trail Lighting - - - - 125,000.00 - - - -
Trail Extend - ISD742 to Rivers Bend Park - - - - 316,843.00 - - - -
Walking Trail Repairs 20,000.00 20,000 - move to Millstream fencing 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Welcome Signs - 110,000 - - - - - - -
Annual Camera Subscription 12,767.10 8,000 - 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Pay Equity Study - - - - 18,000 - - 10,000 -
Millstream field Fencing - - - 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Skate Park - - - - - 60,000 - - -
Klinefelter Park Play Equipment - 50,000 - transfer out to 205 - - - - - -
Mechanic Tools 10,475.30 5,000 - 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
PW Roof Replacement 124,125.62 - - - - - - - -
Lobbyist/State Bonding Request - 20,000 10,000.00 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Birch St Redevelopment Plan - - - - 35,000 - - - -
Subsidy Compost CEP - 18,500 18,500.00 transfer out to 603 18,250 15,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000
CSAH 121 Crossing Signal - - 10,289.41 - - - - - -
TA Grant - Rivers Bend Trail Extension - - - - - 301,810 - - -
167,368.02$ 231,500$ 38,789.41$ 91,250$ 542,843$ 446,810$ 85,000$ 95,000$ 85,000$
981,215.29$ 1,021,465.29$ 635,122.29$ 369,812.29$ 491,312.29$ 602,812.29$ 724,312.29$
Beginning Fund Balance 1-1-26
Ending Balance 3-31-26
City of St. Joseph
Projects to be funded with Public Safety Aid
As of March 31, 2026
Beginning Fund Balance 1-1-25 312,930.00$
Police Safety Aid Deposit 12/26/23 312,930.00$
Budget Spent Budget Spent Budget Spent Budget Spent
Vendor 2023 2023 2024 2024 2025 2025 2026 2026
Squad 708, 704 -$ -$ 52,000.00$ 102,912.75$ -$ 34,988.81$ -$
12 Tasers (11 replace + 1 addition) - - 54,431.00 10,854.00 - -
In Squad Cameras - 701-708 (8 cameras) - - 91,490.00 24,582.72 - 24,582.72 -
Fire Hall Roof Replacement - - - - 75,000.00 -
Turnout Gear - 19 Sets - - 40,000.00 40,000.00 - -
-$ -$ 237,921.00$ 178,349.47$ 75,000.00$ 59,571.53$ -$ -$
Ending Cash Balance 3-31-26 312,930.00$ 312,930.00$ 75,009.00$ 134,580.53$ 9.00$ 75,009.00$ 9.00$ 75,009.00$
As of March 31, 2026
Police Safety Aid
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Police Chief
Meeting Date:
05/04/2026
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4e
Reviewed by:
Item:
Office remodel
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve quote to Winter Construction to install 2 windows in former Soft Interview Room
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City opened the current city hall building. At that time the room to be remodeled was
designated as a soft interview room for children that are victims. Since that time only 1 or 2 have
utilized the room which was later to be replaced by the opening of the Child Advocacy Center in
Sartell with on site licensed interviews. Since that time this room has been utilized as a storage
room. With the lack of office space in the current city hall, I would like to remodel the storage
room into a usable office space for additional records staff.
BUDGET IMPACT
Approve bid for $5,093.00
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve lowest bid.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Two bids from local companies.
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MAIL To: PO Box 248, St. Joseph, MN s6374
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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CORPORATE OFFICE
8850 Ridgewood Ct.
5t. Joseph, MN 56374
Officei 320-363-4435
Fax: 320-363-4405
WI N DOW INSTALTMENT SALE AGREEMENT
Dete:
BRAINERD
17577 State Hwy. 371
Brainerd, MN 56401
Officei 218-822-4435
Fax 2lB-a22-3692
TITCHFIELD
59t77 US Hwy. 12
titchfeld, MN 55355
Office: 320-593-0432
Faxi320-593-1432
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Job Site Brand Name:
Billing:Window Color
Phone
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17. _ Transferable Lifetime Warranty, Including Stress Fracture and Glass Breakage Warranty
18. _ Special Instructions:
lnstall Exterior Manufacturer Applied Vinyl Brick Mold.
Install Protecto Wrap Window Flashing To NaiI Fin.
Install Interior Trim. Stained & Vamished. Oak ]ambs & Casing.
Install Spny Foam Insuladon Around Windovr's.
(3) Layers oflow E Coating to All Window Units (Elemeuts 3).
Double Paae Insulated Glass with Argon Gas.
Energy Star Qualified Windows.
Injected Foam in Frames anil Sashes of All Windows.
Building Permit (If Required).
Complete Clean Up and Disposal of Windows and Waste.
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PAYMENTS TO BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:
TERMS:50% DOWN PAYMENT: $BALr{.NCE DUE II?ON COMPLETION .*
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ACCEPTANCE OF SAIE AGREEMENT: (Ail specidcatioas, requirements, ccr.rs add conditions of this eatire agteemeat are acceptable).
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
David Murphy, Administrator
Meeting Date:
5/4/2026
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4f
Reviewed by:
N/A
Item:
Approve Hire of Abigayle Peters, Recreation Coordinator
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
A MOTION to Approve the Hiring of Abigayle Peters as the Recreation Coordinator at Grade 4, Step
6 of the City’s 2026 Wage Scale effective 5/5/2026. Ms. Peters will start after giving notice to her
current employer – anticipated to be the week of May 18th.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The St. Joseph Personnel Committee unanimously recommends the hiring of Abigayle Peters
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The hiring of former Recreation Coordinator Kyle Rauch as the Recreation Director created the
vacancy of the Coordinator position.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT
This is a budgeted position.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of the MOTION
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
None
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
David Murphy, Administrator
Meeting Date:
5/4/2026
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
5
Reviewed by:
N/A
Item:
Set 2026 Visioning/Strategic Planning Session
Council Priority: ☒ Dispensary ☒ Industrial Park Expansion ☒ Housing
☒ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☐ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Finalize date of Visioning/Strategic Planning Session.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ongoing.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT
This is a budgeted activity.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Set date of June 17th for Visioning/Strategic Planning Session
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
None
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
David Murphy, Administrator
Meeting Date:
5/4/2026
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
6
Reviewed by:
N/A
Item:
Changing Bid Opening Date for 2026 Street Project
Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Resolution 2026-027 to move bid opening date from May 5th to May 20th.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Ongoing.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the benefit analysis for the project will not be finished prior to
the deadline for the City to award the bids for the project. It is advisable to not award the bid until
it is shown if the assessment amounts will be supported by the appraisals. This resolution moves
the bid opening date to allow for the information needed to be generated.
BUDGET IMPACT
This is a budgeted activity.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Resolution
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2026-027 Extending Bid Date for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements
RESOLUTION 2026-027
EXTENDING BID DATE FOR
2026 Street & Utility Improvements
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council on April 6, 2026, bids were to be
received until 2:00PM on May 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the city was made aware that the Benefit Analysis Report for the project would not be
completed until the end of June, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the bid date needs to be extended until 3:00PM on May 20, 2026 in order to comply with
contract requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA:
1. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM on May 20, 2026, via QuestCDN, at which time they will be
publicly opened via Microsoft Teams, at which time they will be publicly read aloud, will then be
tabulated, and will be considered by the Council on August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM, or shortly
thereafter, in the Council Chambers, 75 Callaway Street East. Any bidder whose responsibility is
questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the council on
the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City
Administrator and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check
payable to the City for 5% of the amount of such bid.
Adopted this 4th day of May, 2026.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Mayor, Adam Scepaniak
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator