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Home My WebLink About07.20.26 CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.stjosephmn.gov “A safe and welcoming community valuing open communication and civic trust while maintaining the enduring spirit of small-town life.” 75 Callaway Street East | Saint Joseph, Minnesota 56374 Email: cityoffices@stjosephmn.gov | Phone: 320.363.7201 | Fax 320.363.0342 St. Joseph City Council July 20, 2026 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85934223635?pwd=RMIMCTMUqxytpabmBOo1mPCNn1zvdh.1 Meeting ID: 859 3422 3635 Passcode: 638989 1. 6:00 PM Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance 2. Public Comments Up to 3 speakers will be allowed for up to 3 minutes each to address the council with questions/concerns/comments (regarding an item NOT on the agenda). No Council response or action will be given/taken other than possible referral to Administration. 3. Approve Agenda 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of July 6, 2026. b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 63691-63707, Payroll & Account Payable EFT #4124; ACH Accounts Payable #2401256 - #2401290; Regular Pay Period 14. c. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-044 accepting donations. d. Multiple Animal Registration – Requested Action: Approve the multiple animal registration for Desmond Little. e. Encroachment Acknowledgement – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-040 Encroachment Acknowledgement and Conditional Permission Agreement. f. Police Department MOU with College of St. Benedict/St. Johns – Requested Action: Approve MOU with College of St. Bens and MOU with St. Johns. g. Conditional Use Permit Extension Request, Summit Commons – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2026-042 Extending the Summit Commons Conditional Use Permit to October 31, 2028. h. Z Systems Quote for Cable System – Requested Action: Approve the quote, not to exceed $7,673.52. 5. Public Hearing – Delinquent Account to be Assessed 6. Rural Residential Zoning Ordinance 7. Department Reports 8. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates 9. Adjourn July 6, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, July 6, 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, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Recreation Director Kyle Rauch Public Comments: Jean Karnik, 31086 CR 2: Karnik told the council her septic system needs to be replaced. She is hesitant to do so because she is unsure of if/when the city will require her to hook up to city water and sewer services. There are several homes along CR2 that are not connected to city services but were annexed into the city in 2019. Staff will follow up regarding next steps. Approve Agenda: Schnettler moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Schnettler and passed unanimously. 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. Joe Boys Poker Run – Street Closure: Murphy noted that the Joe Boys Poker Run is requesting to close a portion of College Ave N from Ash Street to MN Street from 3PM-5PM on August 15, 2026. The barricades would be closed enough to not allow a car, but open enough to allow motorcycle traffic. The item is not on the consent agenda because the request did change from last year. Last year the motorcycles parked in a parking lot and a street closure wasn’t requested. Mooney suggested closing the street starting at 2PM to allow for the removal of cars parked on the street ahead of the event time. Mooney also suggested that event members staff both barricades should they need to be moved. Mooney moved to approve the street closure request for Joe Boys Poker Run on August 15th from 2PM- 5PM, requiring at least two individuals to monitor the barricades at each end of the closure. The motion was seconded by Schnettler. Ayes: Schnettler, Mooney, Beniek, Scepaniak Motion Carried 4-1 Nays: Kluesner Extension of Refuse Contract with Republic Services: Murphy presented a proposed amendment to the refuse and recycling contract with Republic Services. The amendment would extend the contract to December 31, 2026. The amendment includes proposed rate increases of 5% for 2027, followed by 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. The contract has been reviewed by the city attorney. July 6, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Kluesner asked who the primary point of contact is for the refuse company. Wensmann noted that for contract related items, Finance Director Lori Bartlett is the main contact. Wensmann added that the relationship with Republic has grown over the years and the city is in a good spot with them. Any complaints received have been minor such as missed pickup or damaged carts. Republic is quick to fix those issues. Kluesner made a motion to approve the five-year contract extension with Republic Services; seconded by Mooney. Schnettler moved to table approval of the agreement. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Scepaniak asked if the proposed rate increases are normal. Murphy responded that the increases are favorable, especially being able to lock in any rate increases regardless of the market. This helps for budgeting purposes as well. Schnettler requested a change in the procedure to give the council more time to review items. The motion approving the five-year contract extension with Republic Services was approved unanimously. Discussion of Community Center Funds: Murphy is requesting more formal direction on the remaining $5.5M of community center bonds. One of the projects this money could go toward would be the expansion of the industrial park. Kluesner reiterated what was discussed at visioning session regarding the use of the funds which included spending about 20% of the funds to be allocated towards a lift station for the industrial park expansion and to defease the rest of the funds. Council consensus was to utilize $1-$1.25M towards the industrial park expansion/lift station and to defease the rest of the funds. 2026 Street & Utility Improvement Project: City Engineer Sabart presented two resolutions to the council. The first would be to declare the costs to be assessed, allowing the engineer to prepare the final assessment roll; and the second resolution would set the special assessment hearing for August 3, 2026. Kluesner feels the process is taking way too long and that we should be going out for bids on street projects in the 1st quarter of the year. Mooney added that we should start preparing the 2027 street improvement information now in order to move that schedule up. Kluesner moved to approve Resolution 2026-038 Declaring Costs to be Assessed; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Kluesner moved to approve Resolution 2026-039 Setting Hearing on Proposed Assessments; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Department Reports: Murphy thanked staff and council for attending the visioning/goal setting session. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: None. Adjourn: Beniek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 PM; seconded by Schnettler and passed unanimously. Kayla Klein City Clerk STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Debbie Kulzer, Finance Tech Meeting Date: 7/20/26 ☒ 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 14 $81,103.23 Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #4124 $148.02 ACH Accounts Payable #2401256 - #2401290 $383,173.56 Check Numbers #63691 - #63704 $199,128.52 Total $663,553.33 Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval Check Numbers - #63705 -# 63707 $7,666.44 Total $7,666.44 Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $671,219.77 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: Lor Bartlett, Finance Director Meeting Date: 7-20-26 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4c Reviewed by: Item: Donations and Contributions Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing ☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A ACTION REQUESTED Consider approval Resolution 2026-044 accepting donations as presented. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION none PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION none REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution approved by two-thirds of the members of the City Council. By accepting the donations, the city is accepting the intent of the donations. The in-kind donations are estimates. Total Dog Park cash donations received through 6/30/26 = $7,239 + $1,149 for pavers and refreshments. BUDGET IMPACT $3,649.00 STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Accept the donations as presented in Resolution 2026-044. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2026-044 Accepting Donations RESOLUTION 2026-044 RESOLUTION ACCEPTED DONATION(S) WHEREAS, The City of St. Joseph is generally authorized to accepts gifts and bequests pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 and Minnesota Statutes Section 471.17 for the benefit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, said Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property be accepted only with the adoption of a resolution approved by two-thirds of the members of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the following person/persons and/or entity/entities has/have donated real and/or personal property as follows: DONOR METHOD PURPOSE AMOUNT Anonymous Cash Archery Range $41.00 Anonymous Cash Disc Golf $54.00 Anonymous Cash RV Dump Station $54.00 Snap Fitness Cybex VR3 Arm Curl Wellness $1,700.00 Snap Fitness Cybex VR3 Arm Extension Wellness $1,700.00 Playpower, Inc. Refreshments Klinefelter Ribbon Cutting $100.00 WHEREAS, all such donations have been contributed to assist the various city departments and programs as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The donations described above are accepted. 2. The Finance Department is hereby directed to issue receipts to each donor acknowledging the city’s receipt of the donors’ donations. ADOPTED by the City Council this 20th day of July, 2026. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST David Murphy, City Administrator STAFF MEMO Prepared by: City Clerk Meeting Date: 7/20/26 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4d Reviewed by: Item: Multiple Animal Registration 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 multiple animal registration for Desmond Little at 122 MN St W. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND City ordinance requires council approval for residents to have more than 2 dogs per household. Desmond Little is potentially moving to the City of St. Joseph and currently has 3 dogs. All dogs are up to date on their vaccinations. BUDGET IMPACT N/A STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the multiple animal registration for Desmond Little at 122 MN St W. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Application CITY OF ST. JOSEPH Multiple Animal Permit Application Applicant / Animal Owner Information: Owner's Name U <:7 >/'iA ^ •'• ^/^•?^e u^te Tirsf Mailing Address: \U IV /v7^/V^.-i ^ Middle^ Y.^TasT f^^' ^<<771'/ Street Phone 1 # f^ ) S^^ <-'^^ Email Address:_ City State . Phone 2 # H^} ^'L J5'^ Zip Address where animals are to be kept: ' ^ '2- ^J fl^,^ //^ 1 ^ ^ ^ ^-('/-A M.^ /6 ? 7 / Is the address where the animals are to be kept owned by someone other than the applicant? NO ^ YES (If 'yes' please attach letter from the property owner giving permission to house these animals) Are you fostering any of the animals for Tri-County Humane Society, St. Cloud Animal Shelter or other shelter? NO ^ YES (If 'yes' please provide information identifying the animal as a foster animal] Are you housing any of the animals for someone on militar/ deployment? NO \\ES (If 'yes' please attach proof of military deployment and ownership of that animal] Are there extraordinary circumstances that require you to have animals in excess of the city limits? NO ^YES (If 'yes' please describe below and provide documentation if available) Please list all of the animals residing at the address. Attach additional pages if needed. SPECIES BREED NAME COLOR GENDER SPAYED/ NEUTERED RABIES EXP 4^^^^Y'^^6k./V ^-^<-[^- /\IM F I DYES [1NO[^3>.^^2 ,/, y \ ^^, ^ ^ .r \ -^) ^ .^ | -f,-^ ^ I DM 0F | QVES D NO |6 -^ ? - z^3 (""'s }?oy.r 6 - ?. /^ ^i ^-1^ /\0M DF [3?r'ES DNO 7-/j>-^ 4 DM D F [ DYES D NO 5 DM D F I DYES NO 6 M D F | DYES D NO 7 DM D F I DYES NO 8 DM D F I DYES D NO 9 DM D F I DYES NO 10 DM D F I DYES D NO (SEE PAGE 2) (Last Updated: July 2014] Multiple Animal Permit Application page 2 How and where will these animals be housed? Please describe location on property, any outdoor/indoor enclosures, safety precautions to prevent escapes, ect. c <' ^^•/\v/j \^i I'' /:li? /'^^.'^/A ~/^/ ^ .^; j/-.-/•/. 7Z<'c. (^-,/' f~ c'^'t),Ji£' c-i l^^f ^ ^-^ ^^.i^.^^L/^' JL.Ik,./,/'<^? ^^'^/(.l ye,' .^t ^.'^/1. . w /^^ ^ ~//^ -^^ -/..- -///- ^^7'^ ^^/^-}.^ The permit may only be granted if it is determined that nuisance conditions will not be created and that the animals listed will not present a health hazard. Please describe how nuisance conditions will be avoided and any other sppcial precautions that will be taken to prevent possible health hazards. ^ L.fl'.Z<-/j \^'11<'iL.,,_i k ^ 4, ..^,-^ o,-\ •v^^^^, A(<i. ^/'7 4"/ /• f-- '^^ ,)/<,^- -G -•^^ •^ ^^)^^{f;^-l, //,,.^}t/K'J' ^ J/A("J. ^ ^./// ^^.Y.r fv- fr^.- •~/j ^•r^-fil -[^i .'.j ) i.'r ^/. ^^^ y^ -fy/^.r( ^} <.'.^./~ ^/\^^',h- ^^ ^/7 ^/^.^J•^ Enclose the following: /r('/>^,^ /,i w ^/-< flfi(.€. • Any additional documentation that you feel would assist staff in determining your eligibility for a multiple animal permit (military deployment, animal fostering, extraordinary circumstances). Proof of spay/neuter for each animal (if applicable). Proof of any vaccination information mentioned in this application. Applications may be emailed, faxed, hand delivered or mailed to: Address: City of St. Joseph 75 Callaway St. E St. Joseph, MN 56374 Email: kklein@cityofstjoseph.com Signature of applicant A <-Date.'7-1-1-^ REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Permit may be revoked by the City upon violation by the holder of any terms of the City of St. Joseph Ordinances or related policies. TRANSFER OF PERMIJ PROHIBITED: Permit shall not be sold, assigned, loaned or transferred. OFF/CE USE ONL/; Date Received:__Comments:_ D APPROVED a DENIED City Clerk:. Date: STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Community Development Meeting Date: 07/20/26 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4e Reviewed by: Item: 4e. Encroachment Acknowledgement Council Priority: ☐ Dispensary ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing ☐ Public Safety Facility/Safe Crossing of CSAH 75 ☒ N/A ACTION REQUESTED Consent gives automatic approval of resolution 2026-040. If item is pulled from consent staff asks that the Council make a motion to approve resolution 2026-040 BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION The Council approved a plethora of items tied to Bayou Alley Flats CIC plat at the June 15th Council. This item was mistakenly not included with these items. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND At the June 15 Council meeting, the Council approved a declaration on the consent agenda formally recognizing that the Flour and Flower building encroaches into the public alleyway. The encroachment is considered a legal nonconforming structure, and the declaration formally acknowledges its existence. The encroachment acknowledgment and conditional permission agreement was inadvertently omitted from the June 15 Council packet. The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and has no concerns. This document further acknowledges the existing encroachment and authorizes it to be recorded against the property, ensuring the encroachment is formally documented in the property's records. Approval of this agreement is recommended as part of the conversion of the Flour and Flower building to an individually owned parcel. Formal recognition and recording of the encroachment provides the necessary documentation to allow the conversion to proceed while acknowledging the existing legal nonconforming condition. BUDGET IMPACT None STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of Resolution 2026-040 SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2026-040 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 RESOLUTION 2026-040 ENCROACHMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONDITIONAL PERMISSION AGREEMENT This Encroachment Acknowledgment and Conditional Permission Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of , 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota (“City”); and Bayou Alley Flats, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Owner”). RECITALS A. Owner is the fee owner of certain real property located in the City of St. Joseph, Stearns County, Minnesota, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”). B. The Property abuts a public alley right-of-way of the City (the “Alley”). C. Portions of the existing bakery building and related improvements located on the Property extend into the Alley (the “Encroachment Area”), as generally depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto. D. The City and Owner acknowledge that the encroachments within the Encroachment Area have existed for an extended period of time, and that improvements within the Encroachment Area have been constructed, maintained, repaired, and modified with the knowledge of the City. E. The parties desire to acknowledge the existing condition and establish the terms under which such encroachments may remain. AGREEMENT 1. Acknowledgment of Existing Condition. The City and Owner acknowledge the existence of the Encroachment Area as depicted on Exhibit B. The City acknowledges that such encroachments have existed for a substantial period of time and have been maintained and modified with the City’s knowledge. 2. Conditional Permission to Remain. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the City agrees that the existing improvements located within the Encroachment Area as of the date of this Agreement, may remain in their current location and condition. The City agrees that it will not require removal or relocation of such improvements solely due to their encroachment into the Alley, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 3. No Expansion or Enlargement. Owner shall not expand or enlarge the footprint of improvements within the Encroachment Area without the prior written consent of the City. 4. Removal Upon Destruction. Owner shall remove the improvements located within the Encroachment Area, at Owner’s sole cost and expense, upon the substantial damage or destruction of the improvements regardless of cause. Substantial damage or destruction shall exist if such damage or destruction will require expenditure of funds to repair or restore which exceed 50% of the fair market value of the bakery building and related improvements. 5. Maintenance and Condition. Owner will maintain the improvements within the Encroachment Area in a safe and structurally sound condition and in compliance with applicable laws and codes. 6. No Ownership Rights Created. This Agreement does not convey any ownership interest in the Encroachment Area. 7. Indemnification. Owner will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of or related to the existence or condition of the improvements within the Encroachment Area as to claims by third parties. 8. Running with the Land; Binding Effect. This Agreement shall run with the Property and shall be binding upon and benefit Owner and its successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the City and its successors and assigns. 9. Recording. This Agreement may be recorded in the office of the Stearns County Recorder. Upon recording, this Agreement shall serve as notice to all subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers of the Property of the matters set forth herein. 10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. (Signature pages follow) 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 SIGNATURE PAGE TO ENCROACHMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONDITIONAL PERMISSION AGREEMENT CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA By Adam Scepaniak Its Mayor By David Murphy Its Administrator STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF STEARNS ) On this day of 2026, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared Adam Scepaniak, to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn did say that he is the Mayor of the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of said City and he acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said City. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF STEARNS ) On this day of 2026, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared David Murphy to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn did say that he is the Administrator of the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of said City and he acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said City. Notary Public 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 SIGNATURE PAGE TO ENCROACHMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONDITIONAL PERMISSION AGREEMENT BAYOU ALLEY FLATS, LLC By Jon C. Petters Its Chief Executive Officer STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS COUNTY OF STEARNS ) On this day of , 2026, before me, a Notary Public for this County, personally appeared Jon Petters, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the Chief Executive Officer of Bayou Alley Flats, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, and that this instrument was signed on behalf of said limited liability company by authority of its members and acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said limited liability company. Notary Public THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: RINKE NOONAN (ISL) 1015 West St. Germain Street, Ste. 300 P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 File No. 33571-0001 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 EXHIBIT A Legal Description of Property Lot 1, Block 1, BAYOU ALLEY FLATS, according to the plat and survey thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, in and for Stearns County, Minnesota. TOGETHER WITH that part of the northerly 64.00 feet of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 10, TOWNSITE OF ST JOSEPH, Stearns County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying westerly of the following described Line A, and lying southerly of the following described Line B. Line A Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3 distant 4.93 feet westerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 3, as measured along said north line; thence southerly 64.03 feet, more or less, to the point of intersection of a line distant 64.00 feet southerly of, as measured at a right angle to and parallel with the northerly line of said Lot 3, and the east line of said Lot 3, and there terminating, Line B Commencing at the most westerly corner of said Block 10; thence South 17 degrees 09 minutes 25 seconds East, assumed bearing along the westerly line of said Block 10 for 60.00 feet to a line distant 60.00 feet southerly of, as measured at a right angle to and parallel with the north line of said Lots 1 and 2, said point also being the point of beginning; thence North 73 degrees 20 minutes 16 seconds East, along the last described parallel line and its easterly extension for 178.05 feet to the afore described Line A and there terminating. 4938-3141-9302, v. 2 EXHIBIT B Encroachment Sketch STAFF MEMO Prepared by: David Murphy Meeting Date: 07/20/2026 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4f Reviewed by: Police Chief, County Attorney Item: Police Department MOU with College of St. Johns/St. Bens Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☐ Housing ☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☒ N/A ACTION REQUESTED Approval of MOU for College of St. Benedict and Approval of MOU with College of St. Johns BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND N/A BUDGET IMPACT None, St. Bens is currently within our Jurisdiction and we have a Mutual Aid Agreement with Collegeville. STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of the MOU for College of St. Benedict. Approval of the MOU for College of St. Johns SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS MOU for College of St. Benedict/St. Johns MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between City of St. Joseph Police Department and The College of Saint Benedict THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) is made and entered into effective ______________________, 2026 by and between the College of Saint Benedict (“CSB”), a Minnesota nonprofit institution of higher education, and the City of St. Joseph Police Department (“SJPD”), a Minnesota municipal law enforcement agency. CSB and SJPD may, from time to time herein, be referred to singularly as a “Party,” or collectively as “the Parties.” WHEREAS, CSB and SJPD have shared mutual interests in having and maintaining a strong, safe, and vibrant community; WHEREAS, SJPD is a law enforcement agency in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, that exercises such authority and jurisdiction granted by the laws of the State of Minnesota; WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 135A.15 addresses campus sexual assault and, among other things, requires postsecondary institutions to establish a protocol team or to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement agencies that delineates responsibilities and requires certain information sharing, in accordance with applicable state and federal privacy laws, about certain crimes; WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 626.891 requires that local law enforcement agencies cooperate with postsecondary institutions by entering into and honoring the memoranda of understanding required under Minn. Stat. § 135A.15; WHEREAS, CSB has an administrator that serves as the Title IX Coordinator to oversee CSB’s compliance with Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (“VAWA”), and Minn. Stat. § 135A.15. Pursuant to same, CSB is responsible for responding to reports of sex discrimination and sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking when they involve a member of their community or occur on or near their campus and, in most incidents, includes investigating and adjudicating such complaints; WHEREAS, CSB and SJPD agree that crime occurring on campus, and in certain areas off campus, is a serious problem that warrants the Parties’ continued cooperation, collaboration, and communication, to the extent allowable under law, and further agree to assist crime victims and ensure appropriate prosecution of responsible persons when a crime affecting a student or employee of CSB occurs in SJPD’s jurisdiction; WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is promote victim safety, campus safety, coordinated response and compliance with the law and to acknowledge the shared interests between CSB and SJPD regarding the prevention of, response to, investigation of and information sharing related to Sexual Violence and Clery-Reportable Crimes, as defined below. This MOU is not intended to make one 2 party responsible or liable for the actions or omissions of any personnel of the other party, and any such liability or responsibility is expressly denied by the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Parties have prepared this memorandum to further clarify how the Parties will cooperate in certain circumstances as more fully described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties agree as follows: I.GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Parties will: A.prioritize the safety and autonomy of victims/survivors; B.provide trauma-informed and coordinated responses; C.act in accordance with federal and state privacy laws; D.maintain timely communication; and E.respect the distinct roles of criminal law enforcement and campus administrative processes. II.DEFINITIONS Clery-Reportable Crime: Crimes defined in 34 C.F.R. § 668.46(c), which include: Criminal Offenses (murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, manslaughter by negligence); Sex Offenses (rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape), Other Crimes (robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson); Arrests and Referrals (drug law violations, liquor law violations, weapons violations), VAWA crimes (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking); Hate Crimes (intimidation, larceny theft, simple assault, destruction/damage/vandalism). Sexual Violence: A continuum of conduct that includes sexual assault, sexual battery, dating and relationship violence, stalking, as well as aiding of sexual violence. III.JURISDICTION SJPD has primary criminal investigative authority for alleged violations of criminal law occurring within the city of St. Joseph, including on CSB property. CSB has primary authority for campus safety operations, campus administrative investigations, and Title IX policies and procedures. IV.NOTIFICATION AND INITIAL RESPONSE A.By CSB: When CSB receives a report of sexual violence, CSB will make the victim aware of the victim’s right to make a criminal report should the victim so desire. CSB will also provide the victim with information about the importance of preserving evidence. If the victim requests, CSB will coordinate and assist the victim in contacting SJPD or other applicable law enforcement agency. 3 CSB will notify SJPD upon receipt of a report that may constitute sexual violence if the alleged victim consents to same (unless the allegations relate to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child under the age of 18 which CSB is obligated to report regardless of consent). If so directed by the SJPD, and as allowable under federal and state law, CSB will provide complete and prompt assistance in obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidence in connection with an incident of sexual violence. B.By SJPD: When SJDP receives a report of sexual violence occurring on CSB property or involving a CSB student or employee, or of a Clery Reportable Crime involving a student or employee (where the employee’s actions are related to CSB and/or the employee’s employment), SJPD will notify CSB Campus Security as soon as feasible, consistent with public safety and investigative needs. Except in rare and exigent circumstances, personally identifying information of a sexual violence victim will be shared only with the consent of the victim. Immediate safety, medical care, and victim support for an individual alleging sexual violence or other Clery Reportable Crime will be the priority of SJPD. V.COMMUNICATION A.The Parties agree to confer and cooperate, to the extent permitted by law, regarding incidents of sexual violence and other Clery Reportable Crimes involving a CSB student or employee (where the employee’s actions and/or involvement are related to CSB and/or the employee’s employment) who is either an alleged victim or alleged suspect. B.CSB and SJPD will maintain ongoing communication, to the extent permitted by law, regarding: i.The status of criminal investigations involving CSB students ii.Known or potential threats to CSB campus safety iii.Information necessary for CSB to determine if a Clery timely warning or an emergency notification is required; and iv.Coordination of victim support services C.CSB operates a Title IX grievance process pursuant to federal regulation. SJPD and CSB shall communicate as necessary to: i.Avoid interference between criminal and administrative investigations ii.Coordinate protective measures and no-contact directives iii.Ensure CSB’s ability to meet federal Title IX response obligations 4 ***Nothing in this section requires either Party to delay its independent processes unless required by law D.Each party shall maintain, and annually update, a contact list for emergency and investigative communications through which the Parties may be reached on a 24 hour/7 day per week basis. VI.INFORMATION SHARING A.The Parties agree, to the extent permitted under federal and state law, to share information to support campus safety, victim safety and compliance obligations. The purpose of information sharing is to ensure the delivery of appropriate services, to facilitate full and fair disciplinary investigations, to prevent acts of retaliation against the victim or witnesses, and to assess special threats posed by offenders within the respective jurisdictions as part of an overall effort to prevent the occurrence of similar crimes. B.SJPD agrees to share relevant documentation and other information created or maintained during an investigation by SJPD (such as records or interviews) related to CSB students or employees (where the employee’s actions and/or involvement are related to CSB and/or the employee’s employment. In cases of sexual violence, SJPD agrees to provide such information. All such disclosures shall be in accordance with applicable federal and state law. In cases where the victim of sexual violence does not consent to SJPD sharing the information with CSB, the Parties agree, as allowable under federal and state law, to share any information that is not personally identifying but that would assist the Parties in better protecting overall campus safety. CSB agrees to provide SJPD with information and records to the extent permitted or required by law, including, but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), and in accordance with institutional policy. C.SJPD agrees to provide arrest data, response or incident data, victim data, and criminal investigative data to CSB, subject to Minn. Stat. 13.82. SJPD may share investigative status information with CSB to allow CSB to: i.determine ongoing campus safety risk; ii.comply with reporting, requirements, including, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f) (“Clery Act”); or iii.coordinate protective measures D.CSB will provide SJPD with copies of policies and procedures regarding CSB’s administrative complaint process, protective measures, campus resources, and information provided to victims regarding preservation of evidence. SJPD will strive to provide this information to student- or employee-victims interviewed in cases involving sexual violence. 5 E.When possible, SJPD and CSB agree to coordinate referrals to victim advocacy, medical, counseling, and crisis resources. CSB may provide confidential support services independent of law enforcement involvement. VII.COLLECTION OF CRIME STATISTICS and EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION A.Clery Act Compliance Data: CSB is required by federal law to collect and publish statistics (“Clery Act Compliance Data”) for Clery Reportable Crimes. As part of that obligation, CSB must request crime statistics from SJPD annually. SJPD agrees to provide CSB with information necessary for CSB to compile annual Clery Act Compliance Data. B.Emergency Notification: CSB is required by federal law to have an emergency notification process to alert the campus community about significant emergencies or dangerous situations that pose an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus and to issue timely warnings to alert the campus community about crimes that pose a serious threat or continuing threat when a crime is ongoing or repeated. If SJPD is aware of a significant emergency, dangerous situation, or ongoing crime that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of CSB’s students or employees, SJPD agrees to notify CSB, so that CSB can determine whether an emergency notification or timely warning is necessary. VII.TRAINING The Parties agree to collaborate periodically on training regarding: •Trauma-informed sexual violence response •Minnesota criminal sexual conduct statutes •Clery Act compliance •Title IX requirements •Interagency communication protocols VIII.RECORDS Each party shall maintain its own records. Data shared between the parties shall be maintained in compliance with relevant sections of Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, FERPA, Title IX regulations, and other laws as may be applicable to each Party. VIII.PERIODIC MEETINGS The Parties agree to meet at least annually, and as otherwise agreed to by the Parties to discuss matters relating to this MOU, including to: (a) review the effectiveness of the cooperation of the Parties pursuant to this MOU and identify areas for improvement; (b) review and confirm the accuracy of the information contained in 6 policies and other information provided pursuant to this MOU; and (c) discuss any other matters of importance to the Parties. IX.OTHER TERMS A.Dispute resolution: Issues or concerns arising under this MOU shall be addressed between designated command -level representatives of SJPD and senior administrators of CSB. B.Term and termination: This MOU becomes effective upon the date the final required signature is obtained by CSB and shall remain in effect for two (2) years. Either Party may terminate with sixty (60) days’ prior written notice. C.Modification. This MOU may be modified only in a writing signed by all Parties. D.Severability. If any provision of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this MOU shall not be affected and shall be read as if the MOU did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid, unless to do so would contravene the present valid and legal intent of the Parties. E.Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this MOU without the prior written consent of the other party. F.Liability. Each Party is liable for its own acts, omissions and behavior and the results thereof. SJPD’s liability is governed by the Minnesota Torts Claims Act, Minn. Stat. § 466.04, and other applicable law. G.No Third-Party Beneficiary. This MOU is not intended to benefit any third party, nor shall any person who is not now or in the future a party hereto be entitled to enforce any of the rights or obligations of a party under this MOU. H.Applicable Law. This MOU shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding effective on the date of the last signatory hereto. On Behalf of the College of Saint Benedict: Kara Kolomitz, COO, College of Saint Benedict Date On Behalf of the Saint Joseph Police Department: David Murphy, City Administrator, St. Joseph Date MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between City of St. Joseph Police Department and Saint John’s University THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) is made and entered into effective ______________________, 2026 by and between the Saint John’s University (“SJU”), a Minnesota nonprofit institutions of higher education, and the City of St. Joseph Police Department (“SJPD”), a Minnesota municipal law enforcement agency. SJU and SJPD may, from time to time herein, be referred to singularly as a “Party,” or collectively as “the Parties.” WHEREAS, SJU and SJPD have shared mutual interests in having and maintaining a strong, safe, and vibrant community; WHEREAS, SJPD is a law enforcement agency in Saint Joseph, Minnesota, that exercises such authority and jurisdiction granted by the laws of the State of Minnesota; WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 135A.15 addresses campus sexual assault and, among other things, requires postsecondary institutions to establish a protocol team or to enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement agencies that delineates responsibilities and requires certain information sharing, in accordance with applicable state and federal privacy laws, about certain crimes; WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 626.891 requires that local law enforcement agencies cooperate with postsecondary institutions by entering into and honoring the memoranda of understanding required under Minn. Stat. § 135A.15; WHEREAS, SJU has an administrator that serves as the Title IX Coordinator to oversee SJU’s compliance with Title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (“VAWA”), and Minn. Stat. § 135A.15. Pursuant to same, SJU is responsible for responding to reports of sex discrimination and sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking when they involve a member of their community or occur on or near their campus and, in most incidents, includes investigating and adjudicating such complaints; WHEREAS, SJU and SJPD agree that crime occurring on campus, and in certain areas off campus, is a serious problem that warrants the Parties’ continued cooperation, collaboration, and communication, to the extent allowable under law, and further agree to assist crime victims and ensure appropriate prosecution of responsible persons when a crime affecting a student or employee of SJU occurs in SJPD’s jurisdiction; WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to promote victim safety, campus safety, coordinated response and compliance with the law and to acknowledge the shared interests between SJU and SJPD regarding the prevention of, response to, investigation of and information sharing related to Sexual Violence and Clery-Reportable Crimes, as defined below. This MOU is not intended to make 2 one party responsible or liable for the actions or omissions of any personnel of the other party, and any such liability or responsibility is expressly denied by the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Parties have prepared this memorandum to further clarify how the Parties will cooperate in certain circumstances as more fully described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties agree as follows: I.GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Parties will: A.prioritize the safety and autonomy of victims/survivors; B.provide trauma-informed and coordinated responses; C.act in accordance with federal and state privacy laws; D.maintain timely communication; and E.respect the distinct roles of criminal law enforcement and campus administrative processes. II.DEFINITIONS Clery-Reportable Crime: Crimes defined in 34 C.F.R. § 668.46(c), which include: Criminal Offenses (murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, manslaughter by negligence); Sex Offenses (rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape), Other Crimes (robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson); Arrests and Referrals (drug law violations, liquor law violations, weapons violations), VAWA crimes (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking); Hate Crimes (intimidation, larceny theft, simple assault, destruction/damage/vandalism). Sexual Violence: A continuum of conduct that includes sexual assault, sexual battery, dating and relationship violence, stalking, as well as aiding of sexual violence. III.JURISDICTION SJPD has primary criminal investigative authority for alleged violations of criminal law occurring within the city of St. Joseph. SJU has primary authority for campus safety operations, campus administrative investigations, and Title IX policies and procedures. IV.NOTIFICATION AND INITIAL RESPONSE A.By SJU: When SJU receives a report of sexual violence, SJU will make the victim aware of the victim’s right to make a criminal report should the victim so desire. SJU will also provide the victim with information about the importance of preserving evidence. If the victim requests, SJU will coordinate and assist the victim in contacting SJPD or other applicable law enforcement agency. 3 SJU will notify SJPD upon receipt of a report that may constitute sexual violence if the alleged victim consents to same (unless the allegations relate to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect of a child under the age of 18 which SJU is obligated to report regardless of consent). If so directed by the SJPD, and as allowable under federal and state law, SJU will provide complete and prompt assistance in obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidence in connection with an incident of sexual violence. B.By SJPD: When SJDP receives a report of sexual violence occurring on SJU property or involving a SJU student or employee, or of a Clery Reportable Crime involving a student or employee (where the employee’s actions are related to SJU and/or the employee’s employment), SJPD will notify SJU Life Safety as soon as feasible, consistent with public safety and investigative needs. Except in rare and exigent circumstances, personally identifying information of a sexual violence victim will be shared only with the consent of the victim. Immediate safety, medical care, and victim support for an individual alleging sexual violence or other Clery Reportable Crime will be the priority of SJPD. V.COMMUNICATION A.The Parties agree to confer and cooperate, to the extent permitted by law, regarding incidents of sexual violence and other Clery Reportable Crimes involving a SJU student or employee (where the employee’s actions and/or involvement are related to SJU and/or the employee’s employment) who is either an alleged victim or alleged suspect. B.SJU and SJPD will maintain ongoing communication, to the extent permitted by law, regarding: i.The status of criminal investigations involving SJU students ii.Known or potential threats to SJU campus safety iii.Information necessary for SJU to determine if a Clery timely warning or an emergency notification is required; and iv.Coordination of victim support services C.SJU operates a Title IX grievance process pursuant to federal regulation. SJPD and SJU shall communicate as necessary to: i.Avoid interference between criminal and administrative investigations ii.Coordinate protective measures and no-contact directives iii.Ensure SJU’s ability to meet federal Title IX response obligations 4 ***Nothing in this section requires either Party to delay its independent processes unless required by law D.Each party shall maintain, and annually update, a contact list for emergency and investigative communications through which the Parties may be reached on a 24 hour/7 day per week basis. VI.INFORMATION SHARING A.The Parties agree, to the extent permitted under federal and state law, to share information to support campus safety, victim safety and compliance obligations. The purpose of information sharing is to ensure the delivery of appropriate services, to facilitate full and fair disciplinary investigations, to prevent acts of retaliation against the victim or witnesses, and to assess special threats posed by offenders within the respective jurisdictions as part of an overall effort to prevent the occurrence of similar crimes. B.SJPD agrees to share relevant documentation and other information created or maintained during an investigation by SJPD (such as records or interviews) related to SJU students or employees (where the employee’s actions and/or involvement are related to SJU and/or the employee’s employment. In cases of sexual violence, SJPD agrees to provide such information. All such disclosures shall be in accordance with applicable federal and state law. In cases where the victim of sexual violence does not consent to SJPD sharing the information with SJU, the Parties agree, as allowable under federal and state law, to share any information that is not personally identifying but that would assist the Parties in better protecting overall campus safety. SJU agrees to provide SJPD with information and records to the extent permitted or required by law, including, but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), and in accordance with institutional policy. C.SJPD agrees to provide arrest data, response or incident data, victim data, and criminal investigative data to SJU, subject to Minn. Stat. 13.82. SJPD may share investigative status information with SJU to allow SJU to: i.determine ongoing campus safety risk; ii.comply with reporting, requirements, including, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f) (“Clery Act”); or iii.coordinate protective measures D.SJU will provide SJPD with copies of policies and procedures regarding SJU’s administrative complaint process, protective measures, campus resources, and information provided to victims regarding preservation of evidence. SJPD will strive to provide this information to student- or employee-victims interviewed in cases involving sexual violence. 5 E.When possible, SJPD and SJU agree to coordinate referrals to victim advocacy, medical, counseling, and crisis resources. SJU may provide confidential support services independent of law enforcement involvement. VII.COLLECTION OF CRIME STATISTICS and EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION A.Clery Act Compliance Data: SJU is required by federal law to collect and publish statistics (“Clery Act Compliance Data”) for Clery Reportable Crimes. As part of that obligation, SJU must request crime statistics from SJPD annually. SJPD agrees to provide SJU with information necessary for SJU to compile annual Clery Act Compliance Data. B.Emergency Notification: SJU is required by federal law to have an emergency notification process to alert the campus community about significant emergencies or dangerous situations that pose an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on campus and to issue timely warnings to alert the campus community about crimes that pose a serious threat or continuing threat when a crime is ongoing or repeated. If SJPD is aware of a significant emergency, dangerous situation, or ongoing crime that poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of SJU’s students or employees, SJPD agrees to notify SJU, so that SJU can determine whether an emergency notification or timely warning is necessary. VII.TRAINING The Parties agree to collaborate periodically on training regarding: •Trauma-informed sexual violence response •Minnesota criminal sexual conduct statutes •Clery Act compliance •Title IX requirements •Interagency communication protocols VIII.RECORDS Each party shall maintain its own records. Data shared between the parties shall be maintained in compliance with relevant sections of Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, FERPA, Title IX regulations, and other laws as may be applicable to each Party. VIII.PERIODIC MEETINGS The Parties agree to meet at least annually, and as otherwise agreed to by the Parties to discuss matters relating to this MOU, including to: (a) review the effectiveness of the cooperation of the Parties pursuant to this MOU and identify areas for improvement; (b) review and confirm the accuracy of the information contained in 6 policies and other information provided pursuant to this MOU; and (c) discuss any other matters of importance to the Parties. IX.OTHER TERMS A.Dispute resolution: Issues or concerns arising under this MOU shall be addressed between designated command -level representatives of SJPD and senior administrators of SJU. B.Term and termination: This MOU becomes effective upon the date the final required signature is obtained by SJU and shall remain in effect for two (2) years. Either Party may terminate with sixty (60) days’ prior written notice. C.Modification. This MOU may be modified only in a writing signed by all Parties. D.Severability. If any provision of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this MOU shall not be affected and shall be read as if the MOU did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid, unless to do so would contravene the present valid and legal intent of the Parties. E.Assignment. Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this MOU without the prior written consent of the other party. F.Liability. Each Party is liable for its own acts, omissions and behavior and the results thereof. SJPD’s liability is governed by the Minnesota Torts Claims Act, Minn. Stat. § 466.04, and other applicable law. G.No Third-Party Beneficiary. This MOU is not intended to benefit any third party, nor shall any person who is not now or in the future a party hereto be entitled to enforce any of the rights or obligations of a party under this MOU. H.Applicable Law. This MOU shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding effective on the date of the last signatory hereto. On Behalf of Saint John’s University: Kara Kolomitz, Chief Operating Officer, Saint John’s University Date On Behalf of the Saint Joseph Police Department: David Murphy, City Administrator, St. Joseph Date STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Community Development Meeting Date: 7/20/26 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4g Reviewed by: Item: 4g. Summit Commons C. U. P. Extension 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 to approve Resolution 2026-042 extending the Summit Commons Conditional Use Permit to October 31st, 2028. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Planning Commission met on July 13th and reviewed the Summit Commons C. U. P. extension. The Commission unanimously recommended approval (4-0). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Council approved the Conditional Use Permit in October 2023 which was set to expire in 2024. The Council then extended the Conditional Use Permit to expire in October 2026. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Summit Commons is seeking a second extension to their C.U.P. Permit. Original Permit was approved in 2023 and was set to expire in 2024. A extension was approved to extend the C.U.P. to October 31st, 2026. The requested extension is for an additional two years which would push out the C.U.P. until October 31st, 2028. It should be noted that the applicant has done some of the required plantings of the Wobegon trail so some progress has been made. Discussion in Planning Commission meeting on replanting dead trees occurred and the applicant is committed to replacing any trees that have died. The additional two years will also allow more time for the plantings to grow. The applicant has submitted a letter stating the request and reasonings. BUDGET IMPACT N/A STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of Resolution 2026-042 for extension of Summit Commons Conditional Use Permit. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2026-042 C.U.P. Extension request letter submitted by applicant RESOLUTION 2026-042 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL EXTENSION FOR SUMMIT COMMONS LLC WHEREAS, SUMMIT COMMONS LLC (applicant and owner) was approved a Conditional Use Permit to operate Outdoor storage per resolution 2023-059 on the Subject property described in exhibit A: FINDINGS OF FACT WHEREAS, On October 9th, 2023 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the application of Summit Commons, LLC., owner and applicant, for a Conditional Use permit for Outdoor Storage on the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, That the matter was duly published and notice was posted in the city designated newspaper and mailed notices were sent to the property owners within three-hundred and fifty (350) feet of the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, That the Subject Property is zoned B3- General Business District and Outdoor Storage is allowed through a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommended approval of the Finding of Fact Resolution at their October 9th, 2023 meeting; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Use Permit was set to expire on October 31st, 2026; and WHEREAS, the applicants have requested that the permit be extended until October 31st, 2028; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HEREBY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHALL APPLY: 1. All conditions outlined on the original City Council resolution 2024-055 approving the Conditional Use Permit shall be adhered to except now the date the Conditional Use Permit expires will be October 31st, 2028. EXHIBIT A - - - SITE PLAN WHEREAS said Finding of Fact and Decision was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council on this 20th day of July 2026. CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ATTEST Adam Scepaniak, Mayor David Murphy, City Administrator Document drafted by: City of St. Joseph 75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374 Exhibit A PARCEL 1 Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Schneider's Addition, according to the plat and the survey thereof on file and on record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Steams County, Minnesota. ALSO an unplatted tract of land lying North of Lot 1, Schneider's Addition and being part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W ½NW¼) of Section Ten (10), in Township One Hundred Twenty- four (124) North, of Range Twenty-nine (29) West, according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof, Steams County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point 292.38 feet north of the North line of Pine Street (now Birch Street) and 150 feet West of the West Line of San Francisco Street (now First Avenue N.W.) in the Village of St. Joseph, and running thence North parallel to the West line of San Francisco Street aforesaid until its intersection with the Southerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railway; thence running Southeasterly along said Southerly right of way line, until its intersection with the Westerly line of San Francisco Street in the Village of St. Joseph; thence Southerly along the Westerly line of San Francisco Street aforesaid, to a point directly East of the point of beginning, and thence Westerly to the point of beginning, except that portion of land hereinbefore sold to the Village of St. Joseph set forth in Book 122 of Deeds, page 288, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW¼ NW¼) of Section 10, from which the Quarter-Quarter comer on West side of Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 124, Range 29 bears South 25 degrees West 484 feet; thence from said point of beginning North 6 degrees 30 minutes East 13 8 feet to the Railroad right of way; thence South 51 degrees East 261 feet along said Railroad right of way and thence north 83 degrees West 221 feet to the point of beginning and being a part of the NW ¼ NW¼ of Section 10, Township 124, Range 29. ALSO Excepting that portion of land sold to Christ Stich and Joseph Reber as set forth in Book 172 of Deeds, page 306 described as follows: Lot 1, in Block 2 of Loso's 6th Addition to Village of St. Joseph, Steams County, Minnesota; also the following tract of land, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the Southerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railroad in Section 10, Township 124, Range 29 where a line parallel to and 44 feet east of the West line of Section 10, Township 124, Range 29 intersects said Southerly right of way line; thence South parallel to said Section line 274 feet; thence South 83 degrees East 182 feet more or less, to the Southwest comer of the Village Gravel pit; thence north 6 degrees 30 minutes East along the Westerly line of said Village Gravel Pit 137 feet to the Southerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railroad; thence Northwesterly along said Southwesterly right of way line of the Great Northern Railroad 256 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. PARCEL 2 That part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 9 and that part of said NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 10 bounded as follows: on the East by the West line of Schneider's Addition, a duly recorded plat, produced Northerly; on the South by a line drawn due West from a point of said West line of said plat distant 800.00 feet Northerly from its intersection with the Northerly right of way line of U.S. Trunk Highway 52; on the West by a line drawn parallel with and 150.00 feet Westerly of, measured at right angles to. said West line of said plat; and on the North by the South line of the North 880.42 feet of said Section 9 and 10. ALSO That part of the South 451.42 feet of the North 880.42 feet of the North 880.42 feet of the East 686.70 feet of Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 124, Range 29, Stearns County, Minnesota, which lies southwesterly right of way line of the Burlington Northern Railroad. Parcel ID of properties: 84.53400.0006 and 84.53430.0042 June 8, 2026 Sent via U.S. Mail, Certified Mail, and Posted Nate Keller Community Development Director 75 Callaway Street East St. Joseph, MN 56374 Re: Conditional Use Permit Extension Request – Summit Commons, LLC Dear Mr. Keller, My name is Mark Lambert, and I am the owner of Summit Commons, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company. On November 6th, 2023, the St. Joseph City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage at the following locations: Parcel ID of properties: 84.53400.0006 and 84.53430.0042. The project we have planned will not be completed prior to the current expiration date of October 31st, 2026. Summit Commons, LLC is currently managing multiple active projects that have impacted the scheduling and allocation of available resources necessary to complete this project within the approved time frame. I am asking the St. Joseph Panning Commission and City Council to extend the Conditional Use Permit until October 31st, 2028. If granted this extension, we will be able to deliver a project that both helps the City of St. Joseph and makes more financial sense to us. Thank you for your consideration. If you would like to speak with me further regarding this request, please feel free to contact me directly at (651) 689-2200. Best regards, Summit Commons, LLC By Mark Lambert Its Owner STAFF MEMO Prepared by: City Clerk Meeting Date: 7/20/26 ☒ Consent Agenda Item ☐ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 4h Reviewed by: Item: Z Systems Quote for Cable System 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 quote from Z System to troubleshoot the cable system, not to exceed $7,673.52. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND Z Systems has provided a quote to diagnose and troubleshoot the current cable access system. There have been ongoing issues with broadcasting out on the cable access TVs. In speaking with Z Systems, they do not believe that a completely new system is needed. As part of this, they will also set the system up to where meetings will be broadcast live on YouTube. BUDGET IMPACT not to exceed $7,673.52 STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve the quote from Z Systems not to exceed $7,673.52. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Quote 6/29/2026 Your Vision. Our Experience Proposal for Engineering, Procurement, Integration And Training St. Joseph, City of Council Chambers Troubleshooting and Streaming Upgrade PREPARED FOR Kayla Klein St. Joseph, City of 75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374 PREPARED BY Freddie Gotfredson Z Systems, Inc. freddieg@zsyst.com www.zsyst.com (952) 974-3140 3724 Oregon Ave. South Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 asd Proposal St. Joseph, City of Council Chambers Troubleshooting and Streaming Upgrade 6/29/2026 Executive Summary Technical intervention to address and resolve intermittent signal instability within the City of St. Joseph Council Chambers. The current system will be evaluated to identify the root cause of video signal issues affecting transmission to the dedicated Zoom computer and the remote Cablecast broadcast system. The primary goal is to diagnose and rectify these signal flow problems to establish a stable foundation for the broadcast workflow. Following the successful remediation of the signal flow (provided no additional labor or materials are required than what is quoted here), a dedicated hardware streaming encoder will be integrated. This addition will allow for direct streaming to YouTube, providing a reliable path for live public broadcasts without requiring the operation of the Zoom environment. System Description The troubleshooting phase will involve a comprehensive audit of the current broadcast signal chain within the Council Chambers. Technicians will manually trace and map the signal routing between the existing in-room production switcher, the local Zoom capture hardware, and the remote broadcast playout system located in the server closet. This process will identify the exact points of failure causing video drop-outs and allow for the creation of updated system documentation. This initial diagnostic and repair phase assumes no additional equipment or materials will be required to rectify the original issues. Because the underlying causes of the signal instability are currently unknown, a complete resolution cannot be fully guaranteed within this initial scope. At any point in the troubleshooting process, if it is realized that extra materials, equipment, or labor are required which this estimate does not account for, a new proposal will be sent to the customer for the remediation of the issue. Following the successful remediation of the signal flow, a new Blackmagic streaming encoder will be installed in the equipment rack. This installation will only take place upon the complete resolution of the existing signal issues. The new streaming encoder will utilize a loop out connection to insert it into the signal chain directly upstream of the Cablecast system. This device will ingest a clean video feed directly from the production switcher, providing a dedicated and simplified path for live events to be broadcast directly to YouTube, bypassing the need to use the Zoom computer for meetings that do not require remote participant interaction. Z Systems, inc. 3724 Oregon Ave South, St. Louis Park, MN (952) 974-3140 Page 2 asd Proposal St. Joseph, City of Council Chambers Troubleshooting and Streaming Upgrade 6/29/2026 Scope of Work * Duplicate and document signal instability issues including video drop-outs and noise. * Consult with staff regarding required signal formats, frame rates, cable runs, and software versions. * Trace signal flow and mark up existing drawings where current documentation does not reflect the as-built system. * Research equipment functionality on an as-needed basis. * Contact equipment manufacturers for supplemental assistance if necessary. * Rectify the original signal flow issues, assuming no additional equipment and materials will be required. * Issue a separate proposal for remediation if additional equipment, materials, or labor are found to be necessary during troubleshooting. * Install and configure a Blackmagic streaming encoder for direct YouTube broadcasts, provided the original signal issues are successfully resolved. * Test the integrated system to ensure functionality for both Zoom and direct streaming. * Provide basic user training for the new streaming workflow. Scope Exclusions / Customer Responsibilities * Electrical or HVAC work. * Network drops or ISP service. * Furniture. * Structural modifications. * Troubleshooting of existing legacy systems beyond the specified signal flow issues. * Supply of additional equipment, materials, or labor required to fully rectify the original signal issues. * Assumptions that all existing owner-furnished equipment will be fully functional. Z Systems, inc. 3724 Oregon Ave South, St. Louis Park, MN (952) 974-3140 Page 3 Z Systems, inc MN State Contract Quote Zoom Cablecast TShoot and YouTube Add Q3 '26 3724 Oregon Ave S Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 Job: Quote #:6/29/2026Date:ZSYQ3748-01Tel. Fax. 952.974.3140 952.974.3141 Terms:Mfr's DockFOB: www.zsyst.com 7/30/2026 freddiegExp. Dt:Rep: Ship To:Kayla KleinSold To:Kayla Klein St. Joseph, City ofSt. Joseph, City of 75 Callaway St E75 Callaway St E St. Joseph, MN 56374St. Joseph, MN 56374 Minnesota State Contract Release A-203(5) #: 286562 Item Qty Description Ctgy Cost Ext. Cost Markup Price Ext. Price Travel 600 $0.72 $432.00SOM-Travel Expenses Mileage reimbursement (Not-to-exceed estimate) 4 $80.00 $320.00SOM-Travel Labor Travel Time (Not-to-exceed estimate) $752.00 SubTotal Troubleshooting (Not -to-Exceed Estimate) 4 $105.00 $420.00SOM-Project Mgmnt Hr Project Management Labor Hour (MN state contract "Project Management" rate, not-to-exceed estimate) 32 $125.00 $4,000.00SOM-Maintenance Hr Maintenance Hour (MN state contract "Maintenance Service (Not Covered By Warranty)" rate, not-to-exceed estimate) - Incl. testing & commissioning $4,420.00 SubTotal New Streaming Encoder for YouTube 150 $0.72 $108.00SOM-Travel Expenses Mileage reimbursement (Not-to-exceed estimate) 1 $80.00 $80.00SOM-Travel Labor Travel Time (Not-to-exceed estimate) 1 $453.20 $453.20 10% $498.52 $498.52BMD-BDLKWEB/C/S EDHD Blackmagic Streaming Encoder HD 4.12 3 $105.00 $315.00SOM-Install Hr.Installation Hour (MN state contract "Basic Installation" rate, not-to-exceed estimate) 3 $125.00 $375.00SOM-Maintenance Hr Maintenance Hour (MN state contract "Maintenance Service (Not Covered By Warranty)" rate, not-to-exceed estimate) - Incl. testing & commissioning $1,376.52 SubTotal Z Systems, inc Quote #ZSYQ3748-0 06/29/26 Zoom Cablecast TShoot and YouTube Add Q3 Page 1 of 2 Z Systems, inc MN State Contract Quote 3724 Oregon Ave S Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 Zoom Cablecast TShoot and YouTube AddJob: Quote #:6/29/2026Date:ZSYQ3748-01www.zsyst.comTel.952.974.3140 Item Qty Description Ctgy Cost Ext. Cost Markup Price Ext. Price Materials (Not-to-Exceed Estimate) 1 $1000.00 $1000.00 10% $1,100.00 $1,100.00SOM-Materials Misc. Installation Materials and Supplies (Not-to-exceed estimate) $1,100.00 SubTotal Shipping 1 $25.00 $25.00SOM-Shipping Estimated Shipping Costs (not-to-exceed estimate) $25.00 SubTotal Authorization and Totals By signing below, customer agrees to purchase the items and services listed above from Z Systems, inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract #152127. $7,673.52Subtotal $0.00Sales Tax $7,673.52TotalSIGNATURE: Z Systems, inc Quote #ZSYQ3748-0 06/29/26 Zoom Cablecast TShoot and YouTube Add Q3 Page 2 of 2 STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Lor Bartlett, Finance Director Meeting Date: 7-20-26 ☐ Consent Agenda Item ☒ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 5 Reviewed by: Item: 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 Conduct public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 2026-043 Adopting Assessment for Outstanding Invoices. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION None PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION None REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND The property below has unpaid invoices to be considered for the assessment. The property owner requested an assessment versus a payment plan to catch up the utility account. 41 5th Ave NW, St. Joseph $1,502.79 + $100 assessment fee = $1,602.79 utilities A 14-day notice of the pending assessment has been given to the affected property owner. Other collections measures have been taken prior to collection under MN §429.101. The property owner will be given 30 days to pay the assessment in full before certifying to Stearns County. If payment is made in full, the $100 assessment fee will be waived. BUDGET IMPACT Up to $1,602.79 STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution 2026-043 adopting assessment for outstanding invoices. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Resolution 2026-043 Adopting Assessment Outstanding Invoices Resolution 2026-043 Resolution Adopting Assessment Outstanding Invoices WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the outstanding fees relating utility services and other services. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment for all items shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 1 year, 0% interest rate, with the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2027. 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. 5. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the council this 20th day of July, 2026. Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST David Murphy, Administrator STAFF MEMO Prepared by: Community Development Meeting Date: 7/20/26 ☐ Consent Agenda Item ☒ Regular Agenda Item Agenda Item # 6 Reviewed by: Item: 6. Rural Residential 1.5 Acre Zoning Ordinance Council Priority: ☐ Community Center Funds ☐ Industrial Park Expansion ☒ Housing ☐ Public Safety Facility ☐ Boutique Hotel ☐ N/A ACTION REQUESTED Approval of Ordinance 2026-006 which approves the Rural Residential Ordinance. Subsequent approval of resolution 2026-041 will approve the summary publication. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Over the past six months, the Planning Commission reviewed and refined the proposed ordinance. A public hearing was conducted on the final drafted ordinance on June 8. Following the hearing, the Commission unanimously recommended approval (5-0). No public comments were received. Staff mailed notices to the six properties identified as potentially eligible for rezoning to the new district and received no responses. Legal has also reviewed the draft and all legal comments have been incorporated. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Initial direction from the Council occurred back in December with the intent to research options to support single-family growth which would include rural subdivision development. The Council reviewed this final drafted ordinance at the June 15th workshop. No concerns or specific comments were raised during this discussion and Council seemed in agreeance with the drafted language. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND A final draft of the Small Lot Rural Subdivision Ordinance has been completed. If adopted, the ordinance would establish a new zoning district to allow limited semi-rural-style subdivisions on smaller lots in very select areas located along the City's outer boundary edges. Key components of the ordinance include: • Limited Eligibility: Only six specific properties were identified throughout the course of drafting this ordinance (see Exhibit Map in the Ordinance draft). Those properties are on the exhibit map and would be eligible to rezone into this district if the property owner chooses to. No other property would qualify. Even so there is a list of stipulations that would need to be demonstrated by the applicant at the time of a rezone request. This limitation helps prevent developers from seeking a rezone to this district for the sole purpose of avoiding extending municipal utilities or creating isolated developments in the middle of the city without full city services. • Lot Size: A minimum lot size of 1.5 acres would be required with a maximum size of 9.9 acres • Municipal Water Requirement: All developments that would seek to rezone to this district would be required to extend municipal water services to service the subdivision. o As a result, the three eligible properties northwest of the city along Mullen Road are unlikely to develop until municipal water is extended to the area. o The eligible properties south of Kennedy Community School could develop as municipal water is available at Kennedy School and Jade Road. Overall, the proposed district is intentionally narrow in scope and applies only to the six properties identified in the ordinance. The purpose is to provide a limited opportunity for rural-style single- family neighborhoods with municipal water service at or near boundary areas of the city, while protecting the City's long-term infrastructure and growth objectives. BUDGET IMPACT No impact to budget but an impact on the potential fees collected since the ordinance would require connection to municipal water and allow private septic systems. As a result, Water Access Charges (WAC) would be collected at the time of building permit issuance, while Sewer Access Charges (SAC) would not. The ordinance would not create any additional costs for the City; the only impact is the type of utility access fees collected. STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of Ordinance resolution 2026-006 and summary publication 2026-041. SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS Ordinance resolution 2026-006 Summary publication 2026-041 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2026-006 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RR-1.5 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ONE AND ONE-HALF ACRE ZONING DISTRICT AND REQUIRING MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE Section 502.28. RR-1.5 – Rural Residential One and One-Half Acre District Subd. 1. Intent and Authority. The RR-1.5 Rural Residential One and One-Half Acre District is established to allow limited rural residential subdivision development at reduced lot sizes, with a minimum lot area of one and one-half (1.5) acres, in specific areas approved by the City Council. This district applies only to lands depicted on Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference. Properties within the RR-1.5 District are intended to remain outside the City’s long-term urban growth area due to natural constraints, infrastructure limitations, or legally binding restrictions on municipal sanitary sewer extension. All properties shall be served by municipal water. Individual Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) are permitted in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080, as amended. While the RR-1.5 District allows higher residential density than traditional Rural Residential zoning, development shall remain limited in scale and intensity and shall be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, infrastructure capacity, and applicable state and local regulations. Subd. 2. Purpose. The RR-1.5 District is established to achieve the following purposes: a. To facilitate smaller-acreage residential subdivisions in limited areas of the City that abut Rural Residential zoning districts or are located at or near the City’s corporate boundaries, as identified on Exhibit A. b. To expand housing opportunities in areas that are serviceable by municipal water but it is not reasonably feasible to extend municipal sanitary sewer service. c. To provide a transitional land use pattern that maintains rural character while allowing compatibility with future urban development. Subd. 3(C). Rezoning Limitations and Threshold Criteria. 502.27-1 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 2 Rezoning to the RR-1.5 Rural Residential One and One-Half Acre District is intended to be exceptional and severely limited in application and shall not be construed as a zoning district of general applicability. The burden of demonstrating compliance with the criteria below shall rest with the applicant. A. Mapped Areas. Only properties identified on Exhibit A shall be eligible for rezoning to the RR-1.5 District provided all of the criteria below are satisfied. No property shall be rezoned to the RR-1.5 District unless the City Council makes written findings that all of the following criteria are satisfied: 1. Comprehensive Plan Consistency. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan, including land use designations, growth policies, and infrastructure planning, and would not undermine planned urban development or future orderly annexation objectives. 2. Infrastructure Limitation Finding. It is not reasonably feasible to serve the property with municipal sanitary sewer service within the foreseeable planning horizon, due to physical, environmental, or unusual cost constraints. 3. No Premature Urbanization. The rezoning will not result in premature or inefficient urban development, nor create expectations for future extension of municipal sanitary sewer service. 4. Edge Condition Requirement. The property is located at the edge of the City boundaries or is physically constrained by permanent features such as public parkland, water bodies, wetlands, transportation corridors, or other barriers that reasonably limit future municipal expansion. 5. Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses and Development. The proposed development pattern is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning districts and provides a logical transition between rural and urban development forms. If rezoned to RR 1.5 the property shall not be located adjacent to R-1 zoned districts where full sewer and water service is available and can be readily extended to service the property. The Council may also consider whether future development on adjacent property or properties would make it feasible to extend full sewer and water service to the subject property. 502.27-2 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 3 6. Developer-Initiated Rezoning Limitation. Rezoning to the RR-1.5 District shall not be approved solely for the purpose of increasing development yield, lot density, or marketability of land or to avoid extending required city services like sewer absent the public purpose findings required by this Section. 7. Subdivision Control. The rezoning shall not result in subdivision patterns that would impede future orderly redevelopment, infrastructure extension, or annexation should municipal sewer service become available. 8. Public Interest Determination. The rezoning serves a demonstrable public interest and does not primarily benefit a single property owner or development proposal at the expense of the City’s long-term planning objectives. 9. Density Limitation. Rezoning and subsequent subdivision shall not result in the creation of more than forty (40) single-family residential lots. This maximum density requirement shall include all phases of the subdivision including outlots. 10. Septic suitability. The property shall be evaluated by Stearns County Environmental Services in regards to septic design, location, soils, and other factors to determine if the proposed subdivision is compatible for septic systems at the time of Preliminary Plat. Subd. 4. Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses are permitted within the RR-1.5 District: a. Single-family detached dwelling units. b. Public parks, recreational areas, environmental preserves, and wildlife or game refuges. Subd. 5. Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted only upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with this Ordinance: a. Short-term rentals, subject to the requirements of Section 505.13 of this Code Subd. 6. Accessory Uses and Structures. The following accessory uses and structures are permitted within the RR-1.5 District: 502.27-3 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 4 a. Detached Accessory Buildings, subject to the following standards: 1. Accessory buildings in this district shall be exempt from the Accessory Buildings Ordinance in 502.12 Subd. 1 2. Detached accessory buildings shall comply with all applicable building and zoning codes, except as modified herein. 3. Exterior building materials, including siding and roofing, shall be as similar in color appearance to the principal dwelling as possible. 4. No detached accessory building shall be constructed prior to the construction of the principal dwelling to which it is accessory. Detached accessory buildings shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height or the height of the principal structure (house) whichever is larger. 5. Detached accessory buildings shall not be located over primary or secondary septic system locations. 6. Detached accessory buildings are allowed in the side or rear yards. 7. Maximum square footage for detached accessory buildings shall adhere to the maximum lot coverage percentage of this district and adhere to the following: Size of Lot Maximum allowable square footage (floor area) 1.5 acres – 5 acres 3,500 square feet 5.1 – 9.9 acres No max size limits b. Home occupations, subject to Section 502.16 of this Code. c. Private swimming pools, subject to Section 502.12, Subdivision 4. In-ground pools may utilize an automatic pool cover in lieu of fencing where certified to comply with ASTM F1346-91, or successor standards. Pools shall not be located over primary or secondary septic system locations. d. Private sports courts, including but not limited to tennis or basketball courts, provided such courts are not located over primary or secondary septic system locations and at least (10) feet off adjacent lot lines. e. Personal amateur radio, television, and satellite dish antennas. 502.27-4 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 502.27-5 35 Subd. 7. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area within the RR-1.5 District shall be one and one-half (1.5) acres, or 65,340 square feet. Subd. 8. Maximum Lot Area The maximum size for a buildable lot shall not be greater than 9.9 acres. Subd. 9. Yard and Setback Requirements for Principal structure. a. Front Yard. Minimum front yard setback shall be thirty (30) feet, except where existing development on the same side of the street establishes a different prevailing setback, in which case the setback shall be consistent with the established building line. b. Side Yard. Minimum side yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet. On corner lots, the side yard abutting a public street shall be not less than thirty (30) feet. c. Rear Yard. Minimum rear yard setback shall be thirty (30) feet. Decks and patios attached to the principal structure shall be at least twenty (20) feet setback. d. Accessory Structures. Detached accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from side and rear lot lines. On corner lots, accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the side lot line abutting a public street. Subd. 9. Height Limitations. Principal buildings shall not exceed forty (40) feet in height. Subd. 10. Lot Coverage. No structure or combination of structures shall occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the total lot area. ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 502.27-6 36 EXHIBIT A (RR-1.5 District Map – Incorporated by Reference) ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 502.27-7 36 ORDINANCE 502 – ZONING ORDINANCE 502.27-8 36 This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota this 20th day of July, 2026. Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST David Murphy, City Administrator Resolution 2026-041 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-006 The following official summary of the ordinance referred to has been approved by the City Council of St. Joseph as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the amendments. Ordinance 2026-006 establishes a new Small Lot Rural Residential Zoning District. The purpose of the district is to allow single-family residential lots ranging from 1.5 to 9.9 acres in select fringe areas of the city. Properties within the district would be required to connect to municipal water while being permitted to utilize private septic systems. A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection by any person at the office of the City Clerk any Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or on the City website at www.cityofstjoseph.com This document hereby is made a part of this ordinance and is attached hereto. _____________________________ Adam Scepaniak, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ David Murphy, City Administrator SEAL PUBLISHED IN THE ST. CLOUD TIMES ON ________________, 2026