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St. Joseph City Council
July 6, 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 June 15, 2026
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63662-63690, Payroll &
Account Payable EFT #4101-4123; ACH Accounts Payable #2401220-2401255; Regular
Pay Period 13.
c. Millstream Arts Festival Street Closure – Requested Action: Approve the closure of
Minnesota St from College Ave to 2nd Ave NW on August 30, 2026, from 7AM to 7PM for
the Millstream Arts Festival.
d. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Bad Habit Brewing – Requested Action: Issue the
temporary on-sale liquor license to Bad Habit Brewing for an event on July 23, 2026.
e. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Iron Street Distillery – Requested Action: Issue the
temporary on-sale liquor license to Iron Street Distillery for an event on July 23, 2026.
f. Appointment of Election Judges for State Primary – Requested Action: Approve the list
of election judges for the State Primary on August 11, 2026.
g. Call for Public Hearing - Delinquent Accounts to be Assessed – Requested Action: Call
for a public hearing on July 20, 2026, shortly after 6PM to consider certification of
delinquent account balance.
5. Joe Boys Poker Run – Street Closure
6. Extension of Refuse Contract with Republic Services
7. Discussion on Community Center Funds
8. 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project
a. Resolution 2026-038 Declaring Costs to Be Assessed
b. Resolution 2026-039 Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessments
9. Department Reports
10. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates
11. Adjourn
June 15, 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, June 16th, 2026, at 5:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Andrew Mooney, Kelly
Beniek
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public
Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Community Development Director
Nate Keller, City Clerk Kayla Klein
Rural Residential Zoning Ordinance: Keller provided an overview of where staff is at with the Rural
Residential Zoning Ordinance. After six months of discussion and review, the Planning Commission held
a public hearing on June 8th and unanimously recommended approval of the draft ordinance. The
ordinance would make six properties eligible for rezoning to the new district should the property owner
initiate a rezone request. Rezoning would require extension of municipal water service but not sanitary
sewer.
Scepaniak asked why connection to water is required but not sewer. Further discussion noted that water
is nearby and there are a few options for possible extensions.
The item will be brough back in July for approval.
Draft 2027 Budget – Memberships, Staffing, Council Initiatives: Bartlett presented the dues and
membership for the council to review. Council consensus was to continue the Initiative Foundation
membership and to increase the number of membership subsidies to the Whitney Senior Center to 50
memberships ($2,000/year). Council would not contribute to RSVP membership in 2027.
Bartlett also provided a staff over and noted that no new staff are proposed for hire in 2027. Further
discussion had on succession planning as a number of department heads are set to retire in the next 3-5
years. Additionally, filling the Lead Records Technician position was discussed and staff is still analyzing
the needs of the department.
Adjourn: The work session meeting was adjourned at 5:52 PM.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
June 15, 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, June 15, 2026, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Andrew Mooney, Kelly Beniek, Adam Schnettler
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Police Chief
Dwight Pfannenstein, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Clerk
Kayla Klein, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann
Public Comments:
Janice Mensinger, 1307 MN St: Mensinger approached the council regarding the dog park which she believes
needs to be maintained more. She added that a shelter is needed there and that a shelter has been talked
about for quite some time, but no action has been taken.
Corey Ehlert: Ehlert urged the city to ask Xcel Energy to have more common sense when shutting down
intersections, especially with Joetown Rocks happening in just a few weeks.
Approve Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Schnettler and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Mooney moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Schnettler and passed
unanimously.
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of May 4, 2026.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63649-63661, Payroll & Account
Payable EFT #4088-4100; ACH Accounts Payable #2401182 - #2401219; Regular Pay Period 12.
c. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-033 accepting donations.
d. Financial Reports – Requested Action: Approve the May 2026 Financial Reports as presented.
e. Cherrico Pottery Home Occupation License Amendment – Requested action: Approve
Resolution 2026-034 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving an Amendment to a Special Home
Occupation License for an Art Studio.
f. Bayou Alley Flats CIC Plat, and Declaration – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-032
Approving a Common Interest Community Plat for Bayou Alley Flats and Declaration.
g. Bayou Alley Flats TIF Amendment – Requested Action: Approve the First Amendment to
Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Bayou Alley Flats, LLC.
h. Revolving Loan Fund – The Good Food Good People Group – Requested Action: Approve the
Agreement for Loan of the St. Joseph Revolving Loan Fund with The Good Food Good People
Group.
i. Appointment of Joint Planning Board Member – Requested Action: Approve the appointment of
Craig Hern to the Joint Planning Board.
j. Joint Powers Agreement for Legal Services – Requested Action: Approve the Joint Powers
Agreement for Legal Services with the City of St. Cloud, effective January 1, 2027.
k. 2025 TIF Reports – Requested Action: Approve the 2025 TIF Reports as presented.
l. 1st Quarter 2026 Gambling Reports – Requested Action: Accept the 1st quarter 2026 gambling
reports.
m. Permit Appeal and Parking Waiver, La Playette – Requested Action: Approve the permit appeal
and parking waiver as presented.
PUD Amendment and Variance Request – Country Manor: Keller presented the request from Country Manor
for their phase of their development. The PUD Amendment would decrease the number of units that were
approved with the original PUD by 44 units going from 168 to 124 (100 independent units and 24-memory
care). The second part of the request is a variance to the street side yard setback. A portion of the proposed
building encroaches into the setback. The proposed setback is 20’7”, ordinance requires a minimum of a 30’
setback.
Anthony Fenstad, Country Manor CEO: Fenstad explained why they are moving into the next phase of
expansion stating that the area is popular for many seniors in the area especially those where one may require
more care than the other. St. Joseph is an area many people are attracted to for its sense of community.
Scepaniak moved to approve Resolution 2026-036 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approving
Amendment to the Country Manor Living Campus Development Agreement and Variance to Street Yard
Setback; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
June 15, 2026
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Public Hearing – Data Center Moratorium: Keller presented a data center moratorium as requested by the
council at their last work session meeting. Adopting a moratorium on data center development would
temporarily pause all data center land use applications for up to one year, through June 17, 2027. During this
time, staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council would have the opportunity to study data center
development and develop an appropriate regulatory framework, including zoning district eligibility and
development standards.
Mayor Scepaniak opened the public hearing.
Joe Walz, 33003 County Road 3: Walz asked what a data center is and how the council will define it. Walz
added that a data center would generate a large tax revenue for the city.
Scepaniak moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-004 An Interim Ordinance Authorizing a Study and
Declaring a Moratorium on Data Center Development within the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota;
seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Scepaniak moved to approve Resolution 2026-035 Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance
2026-004; seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Public Hearing – Multi-Family Moratorium: Keller presented two possible moratorium ordinances for the council
to consider because of discussion at the May 18th work session. The first option applies to properties currently
zoned R-3 and to properties seeking a rezone to R-3. Keller noted that any rezoning request, regardless of a
moratorium, would require Planning Commission review, public hearings, and City Council approval. This
option exempts senior living facilities.
Option 2 would apply to any multi-family project in the city regardless of zoning designation. This includes
mixed use apartments in the downtown district. Both options 1 and 2 would be in place for up to 12 months or
whenever council would choose to repeal the moratorium.
Beniek moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-005A An Interim Ordinance Authorizing a Study and Declaring
a Moratorium on Apartment Development within Certain Zoning Districts in the City of St. Joseph,
Minnesota; seconded by Schnettler.
Ayes: Beniek, Schnettler, Scepaniak Motion Carried: 3-1
Nays: Mooney
Scepaniak moved to approve Resolution 2026-037A Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance
2026-005A; seconded by Beniek.
Ayes: Beniek, Schnettler, Scepaniak, Mooney Motion Carried: 4-0
Nays: None
Department Reports: None.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Beniek thanked staff for their work.
Adjourn: Mooney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 PM; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Debbie Kulzer, Finance Tech
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4b
Reviewed by:
Item:
Bills Payable
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ 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 13 $79,802.53
Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #4101 - #4123 $175,839.93
ACH Accounts Payable #2401220 - #2401255 $124,388.60
Check Numbers #63662 - #63690 $213,118.71
Total $593,149.77
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers - #63689 -# 63690 $11,197.06
Total $11,197.06
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $604,346.83
Various Funds
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the bills payable as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Bill listing by EFT, ACH and checks paid prior to council approval and awaiting to be paid upon
council approval.
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4c
Reviewed by:
Item:
Millstream Arts Festival Street Closure
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, the following
motion is requested.
Approve the closure of Minnesota St from College Ave to 2nd Ave NW on August 30, 2026, from
7AM to 7PM for the Millstream Arts Festival.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The Millstream Arts Festival has been in existence since 1982, being held on the last Sunday in
August. Initially, the proposal was to have an expanded closure that would close the intersection
of College Ave & MN Street. After staff review it was determined it would be best for traffic flow to
leave that intersection open and to just have the closure be from College Ave to 2nd Ave NW to
which the applicants were supportive of. No other changes from previous years were noted.
BUDGET IMPACT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the closure of Minnesota St from College Ave to 2nd Ave NW on August 30, 2026, from
7AM to 7PM for the Millstream Arts Festival.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Special Event Application
Map of Street Closure
2026 Millstream Arts Festival
Sunday, August 30th
= Event Location
= Barricades
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4d
Reviewed by:
Item:
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Bad Habit Brewing
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, the following
motion is requested.
Issue the temporary on-sale liquor license to Bad Habit Brewing for a 1-day event on July 23, 2026,
at Hanson & Company Woodworking.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Bad Habit Brewing will be serving liquor at Hanson & Company
Woodworking’s grand opening on July 23, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Issue the temporary on-sale liquor license to Bad Habit Brewing for a 1-day event on July 23, 2026,
at Hanson & Company Woodworking.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Application
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4e
Reviewed by:
Item:
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License, Iron Street Distillery
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, the following
motion is requested.
Issue the temporary on-sale liquor license to Iron Street Distillery for a 1-day event on July 23,
2026, at Hanson & Company Woodworking.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Iron Street Distillery will be serving liquor at Hanson & Company
Woodworking’s grand opening on July 23, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Issue the temporary on-sale liquor license to Iron Street Distillery for a 1-day event on July 23,
2026, at Hanson & Company Woodworking.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Application
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4f
Reviewed by:
Item:
Appointment of Election Judges for State Primary
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion approving the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, the following
motion is requested.
Motion appointing the election judges for the State Primary on August 11, 2026 and authorize staff
the ability to appoint additional judges to be trained and assigned, if necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Included is the proposed list of election judges for the 2026
primary election taking place on August 11, 2026. Each judge that works an election is required to
complete at least 2 hours of training as required by state statute.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Appoint the election judges for the State Primary on August 11, 2026 and authorize staff the ability
to appoint additional judges to be trained and assigned, if necessary.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
List of Election Judges
Kayla Klein
Ann Hadash
Joal Peitz
Carleen Beckermann
Laurie Erickson
Amanda Hegreberg
Mitchell Hogan
Gary Kraft
Kathy Lyon
Sally Niemi
Mary Schaffer
Karen Storkamp
Mary Stommes
Ann Scherer
Dakotah Dorholt
Shirley Adams
Carol Anderson
Bernie Heurung
Mark Hoeschen
Kay Lemke
Isabella Margl
Janice Mensinger
Aryliss Moulzolf
Charles Muske
Brenda Oehrlein
Nita Schneider
Brooke Fetterer
Grant Hellermann
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lor Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
7-6-26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4g
Reviewed by:
Item:
Call for Public Hearing – Delinquent Accounts to be Assessed
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Call for public hearing on July 20, 2026, shortly after 6:00pm to consider certification of delinquent
account balance.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
One–two times per year city staff reviews delinquent account balances for consideration to assess to
property taxes. There is a 14-day public hearing notification requirement. The hearing should be held
before November 15th so collections can be added for the following year by Stearns County.
There is an account that is delinquent. The property owner is requesting to certify the delinquent
balance to their 2027 property taxes. The account is past due and eligible for assessing the balance.
The past due balance plus a $100.00 assessment certification fee will be considered to assess.
The action for the meeting is to call for the public hearing on July 20, 2026, where the proposed
assessments may be adopted.
BUDGET IMPACT
Up to $1,602.79
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Consider setting the Public Hearing date for July 20, 2026.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
None
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Clerk
Meeting Date:
7/6/26
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
5
Reviewed by:
Item:
Joe Boys Poker Run – Street Closure
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED Approve the closure of College Ave. from MN Street to Ash St from 3PM-5PM
on August 15, 2026.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The Joe Boys Poker Run will be completing their 15th run this year. The event takes place at the La
Playette and the only part that needs to be approved by council is the street closure. The request
is to close a portion of College Ave from Ash St to MN Street from 3PM – 5PM. The barricades will
be set up to allow for motorcycle entry only during this timeframe.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Consider approval of the street closure as requested.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Application
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lor Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
7-6-26
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
6
Reviewed by:
Item:
Refuse/Recycling Contract Extension – 2027-2031 Republic Services
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approved the residential refuse and recycling contract extension with Allied Waste Services of North
America, LLC dba Republic Services of Sauk Rapids through December 31, 2031.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council extended the 2021 Republic Services contract through Dec. 31, 2026.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The City of St. Joseph has provided organized residential refuse and recycling collection
services since the early 1990s. Based on available city records, the contract has historically
been awarded to Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste and BFI). The service contract was
competitively bid on three-year cycles through 2023, after which the City Council approved a
contract extension covering 2024 through 2026.
Over the course of the partnership, the city has negotiated several additional benefits at no
cost to residents or the city, including refuse and recycling collection for city facilities, spring
and fall curbside cleanup events, Christmas tree collection, and electronic and appliance
pickup programs. Republic Services has consistently provided quality customer service to both
residents and city staff.
Given the city's longstanding positive relationship with Republic Services, the competitive
rates received under the current agreement, and the additional services provided, staff
recommends extending the existing contract rather than conducting a new competitive bid
process. Staff requested pricing for a five-year contract extension to provide long-term
stability. Republic Services proposed a 5.0% rate increase for 2027, followed by annual
increases of 4.5% for each of the remaining four years.
Even with the proposed increases, the rates remain significantly lower than the cost residents
would incur through individual refuse and recycling contracts. In addition, the proposed
extension provides cost certainty for both residents and the city while maintaining the current
level of service.
The proposed contract extension has been reviewed by the city attorney.
BUDGET IMPACT
The fees will impact on the fee schedule for rates charged to residents. The fee schedule will be
presented in the fall.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the 5-year contract extension with Republic Services
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Amendment to refuse and recycle collection agreement
Classified as Confidential-External
AMENDMENT TO REFUSE AND RECYCLE COLLECTION AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE REFUSE AND RECYCLE COLLECTION AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is entered
into effective as of 1st day of January,2027 (“Effective Date”) by and between Allied Waste Services of North
America, LLC dba Republic Services of Sauk Rapids, (“Company”) and City of St. Joseph, Minnesota (“City").
A. The parties entered into that certain REFUSE AND RECYCLE COLLECTION AGREEMENT effective 1st
January 2024 (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which Company provides waste services to the City.
B. The parties desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Agreement, and for good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties acknowledge, the parties agree
that the Agreement is amended as follows:
1. Section 6, Term. The parties agree that the term of the Agreement has been extended from its original
end date of 1st January 2027 to December 31, 2031. Thereafter, the Agreement may be extended for additional
period upon mutual consent of the parties.
2. Exhibit C – The parties agree that effective January 1, 2027, Exhibit C shall be replaced in its entirety
with the following:
EXHIBIT C
SOLID WASTE PRICING
Refuse Collection Fees – weekly service
Units: $ per household per month
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
30 Gallon $18.34 $19.17 $20.03 $20.93 $21.87
60 Gallon $18.91 $19.76 $20.65 $21.58 $22.55
90 Gallon $20.07 $20.97 $21.91 $22.90 $23.93
Refuse Collection Fees for Additional Carts- weekly service
Units: $ per household per month
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
30 Gallon $9.18 $9.59 $10.02 $10.47 $10.94
60 Gallon $9.18 $9.59 $10.02 $10.47 $10.94
90 Gallon $9.18 $9.59 $10.02 $10.47 $10.94
Classified as Confidential-External
Overflow Bag of Refuse Fee
Units: $ per each overflow bag
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
Bag $11.47 $11.99 $12.53 $13.09 $13.68
Recycling Collection Fees- Every other week service
Units: $ per household per month
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
60 Gallon $5.92 $6.19 $6.47 $6.76 $7.06
90 Gallon $5.92 $6.19 $6.47 $6.76 $7.06
Cart exchange/Replacement Delivery Fee
Residents may elect to change container sizes at no additional charge once per calendar year. After the first
exchange, any additional exchange may be subject to a service charge as follows.
Units: $ per delivery occurrence.
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
Per delivery $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Walk-Up (Valet) Fee
Units: $ per each month
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
Walk up -Valet $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Not Out Fee
Units: $ per each occurrence.
Service Level 1/1/2027 –
12/31/2027
1/1/2028 –
12/31/2028
1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029
1/1/2030 –
12/31/2030
1/1/2031 –
12/31/2031
Per occurrence $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Pricing. The pricing set forth in the Exhibit is exclusive of taxes, host fees, FRF, ERF and administrative fees
which will be invoiced as separate line items.
List of City Buildings and Parks to Be Served by the Company:
Name & Location Type Estimated Service Level
St. Joseph Government Center 75
Callaway St E
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Classified as Confidential-External
Fire. Station
323 4th Ave NE
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Public Works Facility
1855 Elm St E
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Main Wastewater Pump Station
413 2nd Ave. NW
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Klinefelter Park
1000 Dale St E
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Millstream Park
725 County Road 75 W
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Memorial Park
28 3rd Ave NW
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Water Treatment Plant 2
29771 Frontage Rd
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd 1 x/week
TBD yd lx EOW
St. Joseph Community
Center 121 1st Ave SE
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Water Treatment Plant 1
25 1st Ave NW
Refuse
Recycling
TBD yd lx/week
TBD yd lx EOW
Any other similar future city owned facilities, and parks, will be offered at no cost to the city as designated by
the City Administrator.
3. Exhibit D – The parties agree that this Exhibit is hereby replaced in its entirety as mentioned in the
following page after signatures.
EXHIBIT D
SPECIAL COLLECITON OF BULKY ITEMS
Cost for the City’s Spring/Fall bulky item and electronic collection days:
Service Description Cost One day curbside bulky item collection in the spring Included in Proposal
One day drop off electronic & appliance in the spring Included in Proposal
One day drop off bulky item, electronic & appliance collection in the spring Included in Proposal
One day curbside bulky item collection in the fall Included in Proposal
One day drop off electronic & appliance in the fall included in Proposal
One day drop off bulky item, electronic & appliance collection in the fall Included in Proposal
Cost for bulky waste collection/on-call special collection: Small - $15, Medium $30, and Large $45 and as
itemized as follows:
Cost/Item Kitchen/Office Chair $ 20
Tire $15 Toilet $15 without tank $25 with tank
Bathtub (Steel or Fiberglass) $30
Bed — Headboard/Footboard/Frame $30
Bookcase/Dresser/ End Table $30
Classified as Confidential-External
4. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have
the meanings assigned to them in the Agreement. In the case of a conflict in meaning between the Agreement
and this Amendment, this Amendment shall prevail.
5. Continuing Effect. Except as expressly modified or amended by this Amendment, all terms and
provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the second date set forth
below.
CITY COMPANY
City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC dba
Republic Services of Sauk Rapids
By: _______________________________________ By: ______________________________________
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
Recliner/ EZ chair $30
Tire with Rim $30
Other items (specify) $30 Surcharge: TVs Larger than 26-inch screen, console TVs, mid rear-projectors
Appliance/Electronics $50 (TV under 27") Couch with or without hide-a-bed $50 (mattress is separate item) Desk/Hutch $40 Dining Room/Kitchen Table $40 Grill Charcoal or Gas (no propane tanks) $40
Lawnmower/ Snowblower $40 (liquids must be drained)
Mattress/ Box Spring $55
Roll of Carpet $50 (per room) (average room size 12 feet xI2 feet) 5 feet max length; cut and rolled
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Lor Bartlett, Finance Director
Meeting Date:
7-6-26
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
7
Reviewed by:
Item:
2022A Community Center Bonds Reallocation Discussion
Council Priority: ☒ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☐ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Discuss the use of the remaining $5.5 million community center bonds and direct staff to move
forward with the plans.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Council established a priority to determine the use of the 2022A community center bond proceeds.
The community center project was terminated in January 2026.
Council set the top five priorities at their June 17, 2026, visioning session with department heads. The
use of the community center bonds was ranked 3rd in the top priorities.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The City Council issued $6.125 million in 2022A General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds to assist in
funding the construction of a community center. In addition, the city received a $4 million State of
Minnesota capital bonding appropriation that must be expended by December 31, 2026. The
remaining project costs were planned to be funded through private fundraising efforts. Interest
earnings on the bond proceeds were also designated as a funding source for the project. The chart
below shows the budgeted funding for the base building of the community center.
Based on the 2025 construction estimates, the community center was projected to cost approximately
$17.4 million for the base building and up to $22.4 million for a full buildout. Fundraising efforts
generated $2.7 million, leaving the project approximately $3.8 million short of the amount needed to
construct the base building. Due to the fundraising shortfall, the City Council voted in January 2026 to
terminate the project. All donations received for the project were subsequently returned to donors.
Community Center Budgeted Funding
Allocation -Base Building
State Bonding 2022A Bonds (Sales Tax)
Capital Campaign Interest Earnings
The 2022A bond proceeds were deposited into Capital Project Fund 402. To date, the City has
expended $803,094 on project-related costs, including predesign services, construction management
fees, capital campaign management, and legal services. As of June 29, 2026, the remaining cash
balance in Fund 402 is $5,511,139.
Debt service payments for the 2022A bonds are made from Debt Service Fund 302. The bonds are not
callable until December 15, 2030. Annual principal and interest payments, funded through local option
sales tax revenues, range from approximately $452,600 to $457,600 per year. As of June 29, 2026, the
cash balance in Debt Service Fund 302 is $1,515,827.
If the City elects to defease the bonds prior to the call date, an escrow account would be established
and funded with sufficient assets to make all required payments through December 15, 2030. Based on
current estimates, the city would need to deposit approximately $6,445,100 into the escrow account.
Principal
Interest if call on
12/15/2030
Balance Due if call
on 12/31/2030
Interest if not
called early
Balance Due if
not called early
$5,545,000 $900,100 $6,445,100 $2,090,900 $7,635,900
Staff have consulted with bond attorney Mary Ippel, municipal advisor Tammy Omdal, tax attorney
Will Vietti, and arbitrage consultant Gail Robertson regarding options for the remaining bond proceeds
following termination of the community center project.
Based on these discussions, the consultants advised that the 2022A General Obligation Tax Abatement
Bonds may be used for any governmental purpose that has a nexus to the properties identified in the
original tax abatement agreement. An exception within the applicable statutes prohibits the use of the
bond proceeds for public safety facilities. The consultants also confirmed that the bonds may be
defeased prior to the call date if directed by the Council.
While not legally required, the consultants recommended that any alternative use of the bond
proceeds align with one or more of the project categories approved by voters through the local option
sales tax referendum. The local options sales taxes are paying the bond principal and interest
payments. The approved categories included:
Sales tax expense to date on these projects include the following amounts:
Regional Transportation Improvements - $135,000
Regional Community Facilities - $1,863,690
Regional Parks, Trails, Open Space - $2,566,249
For discussion on July 6, 2026, staff are seeking direction regarding the future use of the remaining
bond proceeds and authorization to proceed with planning efforts. The tax attorney advised that the
remaining bond proceeds should ideally be expended within the next six to twelve months. If the
Council intends to both utilize a portion of the proceeds for another qualifying project and defease the
remaining bonds, the tax attorney recommended delaying any defeasance action until project costs are
finalized. This approach would allow the city to defease only the remaining unused bond proceeds.
Once the Council determines the intended use of the remaining 2022A bond proceeds, staff will
prepare and present a revised Tax Abatement Resolution identifying the new authorized uses of the
bond funds.
BUDGET IMPACT
Allocate $5.5 million 2022A bond funds (balance after paid expenses and interest earnings)
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the 2022A community center bonds to new projects and/or defease the bonds early.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
None
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Admin/Engineer
Meeting Date:
07/06/2026
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
8a
Reviewed by:
Item:
2026 Street & Utility Improvements-Declaring Costs to be
Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☐ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve resolution 2026-038 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of
Proposed Assessment for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Public hearing on the proposed improvements
Ordering Plans and Specifications
Opening bids for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The City’s 2019 Pavement Maintenance Plan identifies scheduled bituminous surfacing
improvements for 2026. The report provides information on the following: Existing conditions,
what the proposed improvements are, probable costs, and project funding and special
assessments information.
The next step in the MN Statute 429 process is to declare the costs to be assessed and order
preparation of a Final Assessment Roll.
BUDGET IMPACT
$00.00
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution 2026-038.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2026-038
RESOLUTION 2026-038
DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
2026 Street & Utility Improvements
WHEREAS, costs have been determined for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvement project which
includes street resurfacing in parts of the College Subdivision 2nd Addition (Callaway Street E),
Rivers Bend Subdivision (Jade Road), Liberty Pointe Subdivision (Dale Street), Buettner Business
Park Subdivision (Elm Street E, 15th Avenue NE), Borgert Industrial Park Plat 2 Subdivision (Elm
Street E, 19th Avenue NE), Rennie Subdivision (19th Avenue NE), Northland Heights Subdivision
(Iris Lane, 13th Avenue NE, 14th Avenue NE, Jasmine Lane E), Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition
Subdivision (Baker Street), parking lot improvements at Klinefelter Park, and street and utility
improvements in parts of the Foxmore Hollow Subdivision (1st Avenue SW, Foxmore Way, 2nd
Avenue SW), Reischls Hillside Estates subdivision (Hill Street W, 2rd Avenue SW), Morningside
Acres Second Addition Subdivision (Iverson Street W, Morningside Loop), hereinafter called “The
Project; and to assess the benefitted property for a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
The estimated cost for such improvement is $4,275,699.16, and the expenses incurred or to be
incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $ 1,075,170.97, so that the total cost of the
improvement will be $5,350,870.13.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTA:
1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the city is hereby declared to be
$3,476,150.87 and the portion of the cost to be assessed against benefitted property owners
is declared to be $1,874,719.26.
2. Assessments shall be payable in equal installments extending over a period of 10 years, the
first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2027, and
shall bear interest at a rate of 5.75 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of the
assessment resolution.
3. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer, shall forthwith calculate the proper
amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or
parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by
law, and the Clerk shall file a copy of such proposed assessment their office for public
inspection.
4. The City Clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the council
thereof.
Adopted by the Council this 6th day of July, 2026.
________________ _______
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Admin/Engineer
Meeting Date:
07/06/2026
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
8b
Reviewed by:
Item:
2026 Street & Utility Improvements-Calling for Hearing on
Proposed Assessment
Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing
☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve resolution 2026-039 Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessments
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Holding a public hearing on the proposed improvements
Ordering Plans and Specifications
Opening bids for the 2026 Street and Utility Improvements
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The City’s 2019 Pavement Maintenance Plan identifies scheduled bituminous surfacing
improvements for 2026. The report provides information on the following: Existing conditions,
what the proposed improvements are, probable costs, and project funding and special
assessments information.
The next step in the MN Statute 429 process is to schedule a special assessment hearing for
August 3, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT
$00.00
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution 2026-039.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2026-039
RESOLUTION 2026-039
FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
2026 Street & Utility Improvements
WHEREAS, a resolution passed by the City Council on July 6, 2026, the City Clerk and City
Engineer were directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of the 2026 Street & Utility
Improvement Project which affects the following areas: street resurfacing in parts of the College
Subdivision 2nd Addition (Callaway Street E), Rivers Bend Subdivision (Jade Road), Liberty Pointe
Subdivision (Dale Street), Buettner Business Park Subdivision (Elm Street E, 15th Avenue NE),
Borgert Industrial Park Plat 2 Subdivision (Elm Street E, 19th Avenue NE), Rennie Subdivision
(19th Avenue NE), Northland Heights Subdivision (Iris Lane, 13th Avenue NE, 14th Avenue NE,
Jasmine Lane E), Cloverdale Estates 2nd Addition Subdivision (Baker Street), parking lot
improvements at Klinefelter Park, and street and utility improvements in parts of the Foxmore
Hollow Subdivision (1st Avenue SW, Foxmore Way, 2nd Avenue SW), Reischls Hillside Estates
subdivision (Hill Street W, 2rd Avenue SW), Morningside Acres Second Addition Subdivision
(Iverson Street W, Morningside Loop), hereinafter called “The Project”.
AND WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified the council that such proposed assessment has been
completed and filed in his/her office for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 3rd day of August, 2026, in the St. Joseph Government Center
located at 75 Callaway St E, St. Joseph, MN at 6:00 PM, or shortly thereafter, to pass upon
such proposed assessment. All persons owning property affected by such improvement will
be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment
to be published once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and
the notice shall state the total cost of the improvement. Notices shall be mailed to the owner
of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with
interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City of St. Joseph, except that no interest shall
be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the
assessment. An owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City of St. Joseph the entire
amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the
year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year.
Adopted by the council this 6th day of July, 2026.
________________ _______
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator