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St. Joseph City Council
November 16, 2006
7:00 PM
1. Call to Order
Administfdtor
Judy ,*eyrens
2. Approve Agenda
3.
Consent Agenda
a. Minutes - Requested Action: Approve the minutes of November 2 and 9, 2006.
b. Bills Payable - Requested Action: Approve check numbers 038032 - 038124.
c. Final Plat Extension -=- Requested Action: Accept the request to extend the execution
date for the final plat for Crescent Hills from October 23, 2006 to November 30,
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d. Gambling Application - Requested Action: Accept the Lawful Gambling Application
for the Church of St. Joseph for an event to be held at the Church of St. Joseph on
July 3, 2007.
lv1dYor
R.ichdrd Cdrlbom
Councilors
AI R.dssier
R.oss R.ieke
R.enee Symdnietz 4.
Delle Wick
Public Comments to the Agenda
5. 7:00
SRF
North Corridor Update
6. Mayor Reports
7. Council Reports
8. Administrator Reports
a. Ordinance Updates
b. Refunding Resolution
9. Adjourn
St. Joseph City Council
November 16, 2006
Immediately following the regular scheduled Council Meeting
1. . Call to order
2. Closed meeting to discuss Union Contracts
3. Adjourn
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November 2, 2006
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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 Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 7:00 PM in theSt. Joseph City Hall.
Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom, Councilors Dale Wick, Ross Rieke, Renee Symanietz, City
Administrator Judy Weyrens
City Representatives Present: City Engineer Tracy Ekola
Others Present: Jeremy Robb, Michael Johnston, Corey Erickson, Mike Deutz
Approve Aaenda: Symanietz made a motion to approve the agenda with the following addition:
Add 10c. Future meetings
The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously.
Consent Aaenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows:
a. Bills Payable - Approve check numbers 037977-038031.
b. Minutes - Approve minutes of October 5, 11, 18 and 19, 2006.
c. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the
2006 8th Avenue NE Improvement project and authorize payment to C & L Excavating
in the amount of $68,222.30.
d. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #2 for the
2006 Trunk Water Main Improvements and authorize payment to Randy Kramer
Excavating in the amount of $204,359.15.
e. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 (Final)
for the 2006 Seal Coat Improvements and authorize payment to Astech Corporation in
the amount of $41,076.00.
f. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #1 for the
Centennial Park Pavilion and authorize payment to W. Gohman Construction in the
amount of $6,949.00.
g. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #5 for the
2006 Street Improvement Project and authorize payment to C & L Excavating in the
amount of $147,497.33.
h. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #14 (Final)
for the 2003 Liberty Pointe Improvements and authorize payment to R.L. Larson
Excavating Inc. in the amount of $60,286.41.
i. Application for Payment - Authorize the Mayor to execute Pay Application #8 for the
Water Treatment Plant and authorize payment to John T. Jones in the amount of
$492,738.19.
The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Public Comments to the Aaenda: - No one present wished to speak.
Noise Violation - Dale Schneider. 413 Colleae Avenue N: Weyrens advised the Council that on October
12,2006, the Police responded to a noise compliant at 413 College Avenue N. The property owner has
been notified of the alleged noise violation and has been given the opportunity to contest the allegation.
The property, Dale Schneider, has not contacted the City, thereby waiving his rights to an evidentiary
hearing.
Wick made a motion acknowledging that a Noise Violation did occur on October 12, 2006 at 413
College Avenue North. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
November 2, 2006
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Weyrens stated that while reviewing the property for past noise violations, 412 was cited in the 2003-2004
license year for a similar noise violation. At that time the Council imposed a $ 250.00 fine. The City
policy allows the Council to consider past violations if they are within three years. Weyrens also clarified
that while the Incident Complaint Form (ICR) before them for the current violation states that the Officer
gave the tenants a warning, that did not refer to the landlord. The Police Officers have the discretion of
citing each tenant with an administrative noise violation. The action against the landlord is a separate
action.
Wick made a motion to assess the property owner of 412 College Avenue North an administrative
fine of $150 for the noise violation that occurred on October 12, 2006. The motion was seconded
by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Noise Violation - Mike Deutz. 24 Birch Street E: Weyrens stated that the Police Department responded
to a noise violation at 24 Birch Street East on October 14, 2006. The property owner has been notified of
the alleged noise violation and has not requested an evidentiary hearing.
Wick made a motion acknowledging that a Noise Violation did occur on October 14,2006 at 24
Birch Street East. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Mike Deutz approached the Council as the property owner of the house at 24 Birch Street E. He shared
his concerns regarding some rental policies that were addressed many years ago. Deutz stated that he
was of the understanding that the landlords are to be called when a violation occurs. He stated he did not
receive a call until the following Monday. In these types of situations, it would be nice if the situations
were recorded as the Police Department has the necessary equipment. It would be easier for the property
owner to know exactly what happened since they are generally not present when violations occur.
Deutz stated that the tenants living at 24 Birch Street East meet the neighbors at the beginning of the
school year. He is unsure why the neighbors didn't simply ask them to turn the music down, as the
tenants were unaware that it was too loud. Deutz stated that in an attempt to better understand the
events of October 14, 2006, he and the tenants met with Police Chief Jansky.
Wick questioned the tenants as to why they did not allow the officers to enter the house. One tenant
responded that there were some minors inside and they were trying to protect their friends. They then
realized that they were better off to allow the police to enter.
Jansky advised the Council that the Police Department will not give warnings for noise violations and
landlords will be called in the future. However, that if the officers are busy, the landlords will not be called
until the officer is available. Jansky stated that the Officers have been advised to turn on the video
equipment when arriving at a noise complaint. He cautioned the Council that the equipment may not be
accurate enough to establish the level of the noise violation. It should however, be a tool to indicate that
the alleged noise was heard beyond the property line.
Rieke questioned whether or not the standard fines currently in place are adequate enough to cover the
administrative costs for these types of violations. Weyrens replied that she feels that it should be
increased to anywhere between $200 and $225. Since the Council has a noise violation before them at
this time, it would be advisable to wait until the next Council meeting to establish the minimum fee.
Wick made a motion to assess the property owner of 24 Birch Street East an administrative fine of
$150 for the noise violation that occurred on October 14, 2006. The motion was seconded by
Rieke and passed unanimously.
Based on some prior comments by Deutz, Rieke stated that many years ago, the Core Committee worked
with the landlords and a common attorney to put together a common lease for all of the rental properties.
Wick questioned whether or not the City holds a meeting with the various landlords to discuss rental
issues. According to Weyrens, the City tried that in the past and it was unsuccessful. Wick added that the
City should make another attempt to meet with the landlords, as there were four noise violations so far
November 2, 2006 .
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this license period. Rieke stated that it is a good idea for the students to go and meet with their neighbors.
Rieke also advised the tenants present that on the evening of October 14, 2006 a greater violation
occurred then the noise violation and that is serving alcohol to minors. He suggested they consider the
ramifications of continuing such a practice.
POLICE CHIEF REPORTS
ICP Conference: Jansky reported that he attended the fCP Conference in Boston as part of his duties as
President of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association. He stated that it was an excellent conference
and he learned a lot. He attended classes on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. They heard from the
Director of Homeland Security, Attorney General, Director of the FBI and the Safety Director from Israel.
Jansky stated that he spoke to numerous other Police Chiefs with similar City issues. He added that he
was able to view lots of new equipment and technology as well.
NoiseViolations: According to Jansky, there have been a large number of noise violations this year. He
suggested that in the future, the landlords must attend a landlord meeting in order to get a rental license
for the following year. Based on a previous request, Jansky stated that the officers would begin using the
cameras in their squad cars as well as their microphones.
FTO Trainina: Jansky reported that Officer Tiffany should have his FTO Training complete by the end of
the month.
MAYOR REPORTS
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities: Carlbom reported that he attended the CGMC Candidate Forum on
October 24th along with Council Member Wick.
Mavor's Luncheon: Carlbom stated that the Mayor's Luncheon was held on October 25th at which they
discussed the recent noise issues.
Sorinasted: Carlbom advised the Council that he and Council Member Rassier met with the unions and
the union stewards to discuss the recent study that was completed by Springsted.
COUNCIL REPORTS
SYMANIETZ
St. Cloud Area Joint Plannina Board: Symanietz advised the Council that she attended the St. Cloud Area
Joint Planning Board as an alternate for Mayor Carlbom. She stated that they discussed the expansion of
the St. Cloud Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Lifecvcle Housina Board: Symanietz reported that she also represented Mayor Carlbom at the Lifecycle
Housing Board meeting. They discussed the lack of availability of Lifecycle Housing as well as the various
programs for Lifecycle Housing.
APO: Symanietz stated that she attended the APO meeting on October 26 at which they discussed
transportation issues as well as the amendment to the 2006-2007 working plan.
WICK
APO: Wick advised the Council that the Full Board meetings for November and December have been
cancelled due to the Holidays.
RIEKE - No report.
November 2,.2006
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ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Ordinance Updates: The Planning Commission and City Council have been working on amendments to
various Ordinances. A Public Hearing will be held for all Zoning Ordinance Amendments. The following
Ordinance Amendments are recommended for approval by the Staff and/or Planning Commission at this
time.
· Ordinance 32.03
· Ordinance 104
· Ordinance 112
Limiting Activities in Public Easements
Nuisance Ordinance Regarding the Licensing and Regulation of Animals
Ordinance Regulating Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Devices
Ordinance 32.03, Public Easments: Symanietz made a motion to authorize the Mayor and
Administrator to execute Resolution 2006-0037, adopting the amendment to Ordinance 32.03-
Limiting Activities in Public Easements and authorizing the summary publication to be published.
The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously.
Ordinance 104, Animal License: Carlbom questioned what changes were made to Ordinance 104 -
Regarding the Licensing and Regulation of Animals. To which Weyrens stated that the proposed
amendment is a result of a recent dog incident that involved a dangerous dog. The City Attorney has
prepared the amendment so that it is consistent with the State Statute.
Wick made a motion totable the execution of Resolution 2006-0038 for the adoption of Ordinance
104 until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Ordinance 112, Fuel Devices: Symanietz made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Administrator
to execute Resolution 2006-0039, adopting Ordinance 112 - Regulating Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired
Heating Devices and authorizing the summary publication to be published. The motion was
seconded by Rieke.
Discussion: Wick stated his concern for the requirement that such devices be at least 75 feet from
any property line, as this would eliminate most lots within the City. Weyrens stated that the
distance is not the most important part of the Ordinance. The purpose of the Ordinance is to limit
those items being used for fueling homes and to eliminate obnoxious items from being burned.
She stated that if the City had an Ordinance, the MPCA would have enforcement authority.
There was some question as to the appropriate distance for the Ordinance. Wick suggested that
this be reviewed and brought back for approval.
Wick made a motion to table the execution of Resolution 2006-0039 for the adoption of Ordinance
112 until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Rieke and passed unanimously.
(A motion to table supersedes all other motions.)
Transportation Update: Weyrens advised the Council that she attended the S1. Joseph Township meeting
at which she asked for money to help with the funding of the corridor studies currently in progress. She
requested $20-25,000.
Future MeetinQs: Weyrens reminded the Council of the following Council meetings: November 21,2006,
5:00 PM Budget Review; November 30, 2006, 7:00 PM Truth and Taxation.
Elections: Weyrens reminded the Council that November 7,2006 is the General Election. As a result, the
office will have limited staff hours.
Adiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 PM; seconded by Symanietz and passed
unanimously.
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
DRAFT
November 9, 2006
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Pursuant to due caB and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in special session
on Thursday, November 8, 2006 at 5:00 PM at the St. Joseph City Hall. .
Members Present: Mayor Richard Carlbom. Councilors AI Rassier, Renee Symanietz, DaleWick.
Administrator Judy Weyrens.
Canvass Election: Carlbom stated that purpose of the special meeting is to canvass the St. Joseph
Election results.as complied by the Election Judges on November 7,2006. Weyrens presented the
Council with the following canvassing report:
MAYOR
Richard Carlbom 144 664 403 1211
Renee Symanietz 57 330 170 557
Robert (Bob) Loso 75 331 134 540
Write - in 4 2 1 7
Over votes 0 1 2 3
Under votes 15 6 258 340
COUNCIL
Herman J. Gangl 41 192 54 287
Thomas Gustafson 57 220 105 382
Edward (AI) Nowacheck 29 173 34 236
Karl Terhaar 27 119 66 212
Dale Wick 75 531 178 784
Steve Frank 136 522 243 901
Ross Rieke 81 402 80 563
Write - in 9 24 8 41
Over vote 0 0 0 0
Under vote 135 607 1168 1910
Rassier made a motion to accept the Election Results for the November 7, 2006 declaring Richard
Carlbom as Mayor elect and Dale Wick and Steve Frank as Councilors elect. The motion was
seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously.
Other Matters: Weyrens reported that the process has been started to hire two maintenance workers.
Pending AFSCME approval, the positions will have a work schedule comprising of Wednesday through
Sunday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Adiourn: Symanietz made a motion to adjourn at 5:10 PM; seconded by Rassier and passed
unanimously by those present.
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
City of St.Joseph
Bills Payable
November 14, 2006
Page 1
Check # Search Name Commel)ts Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
038032 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone-November $44.76 105 42250 321
038033 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC. D Taufen Conf 11/21/06 $75.00 601 49440 331
038033 MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC. M Sworski Conf 11/21/06 $75.00 601 49440 331
038034 MILLS FLEET FARM supplies $27.50 101 45202 210
038035 NAHAN, TOM video tapes $11.30 101 41950 210
038036 FIRST STATE BANK-CUSTOMER NSF Charge-B Kappes $3.00 601 49440 310
038036 FIRST STATE BANK-CUSTOMER Payroll ACH charges $20.00 101 41530 200
038036 FIRST STATE BANK-CUSTOMER John T Jones ACH charge $2.00 101 41530 200
038037 EFTPS Medicare Reg pp 23, Con 11' $1,026.56 101
038037 EFTPS Reg pp 23, Con 11 $3,107.63 101
038037 EFTP8 88 Reg pp 23, Con 11 $2,657.92 101
038038 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE Reg pp 23, Con 11 $1,394.97 101
038039 ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY COMPANY deferred comp pay-Nov Pp 23 $225.00 101
038040 PERA retirement pay-Reg 23 $4,788.84 101
038040 PERA retirement pay- Con 11 $253.50 101
038041 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR dues $222.00 101
038042 AFSCME COUNCIL 65 dues-November $346.00 101
038043 BEUNING, ROGER 24hrs 2006 Elections $216.00 101 41410 300
038044 DAMBOWY, ROSELLA 33.5hrs 2006 Elections $301.50 101 41410 300
038045 DEUHS,DEEDRA 19.5hrs 2006 Elections $175.50 101 41410 300
038046 ElFERING,'BILl 32.25hrs 2006 Elections $290.25 101 4141.0 300
038047 GAPKO, LEONA 31.75hrs 2006 Elections $285.75 101 41410 300
038048 GILLlTZER, ADELINE 15hrs 2006 Elections $135.00 101 41410 300
038049 HAZEN, STEPHANIE 32hrs 2006 Elections $288.00 101 41410 300
038050 JOHNSON, DORIS 32hrs 2006 Elections $288.00 101 41410 300
038051 LANSING, BETTY 33.5hrs 2006 Elections $301.50 101 41410 300
038052 LESNICK, MARGE 30.5hrs 2006 Elections $274.50 101 41410 300
038053 MCDONALD,MARY 31.75hrs 2006 Elections $285.75 101 41410 300
038054 MCDONALD, MIKE 33.5hrs 2006 Elections $301.50 101 41410 300
038055 MEHR, MICHELLE 31.75hrs 2006 Elections $285.75 101 41410 300
038056 MEYER, ROMAN 16hrs 2006 Elections $144.00 101 41410 300
038057 MUSKE, SHELLY 31.75hrs 2006 Elections $285.75 101 41410 300
038058 PFANNENSTEIN, JAN 30.5hrs 2006 Elections $274.50 101 41410 300
038059 PRZYBILLA, MARIE 15hrs 2006 Elections $135.00 101 41410 300
038060 REBER, JANE 33.5hrs 2006 Elections $301.50 101 41410 300
038061 REISCHl, ESTHER 17.5hrs 2006 Elections $157.50 101 41410 300
038062 SADlO,DOROTHY 10hrs 2006 Elections $90.00 101 41410 300
038063 SCHERER, ANN L 30.5hrs 2006 Elections $274.50 101 41410 300
038064 SCHLOEMER, BARB 31.75hrs 2006 Elections $285.75 101 41410 300
038065 SCHNEIDER, GLADYS 33.5hrs 2006 Elections $301.50 101 41410 300
038066 SCHNEIDER, JO ANN 23.25hrs 2006 Elections $209.25 101 41410 300
038067 SCHUH, JOHN 30.50hrs 2006 Elections $274.50 101 41410 300
038068 TAUFEN, ROSIE 25.5hrs 2006 Elections $229.50 101 41410 300
038069 TRINKLlEN, CAROLINE 17.25hrs 2006 Elections $155.25 101 41410 300
038070 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE overbilled water 7/01/06 - 8/31/06 $3,200.00 601 00000
038070 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE overbilled sales tax water 7/01/06 - 8/31/06 $224.56 601 00000
038071 A-1 TOILET RENTAL Northland Park-rental $63.90 205 45203 531
038071 A-1 TOILET RENTAL Memorial Park-rental $63.90 205 45203 531
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $3.70 603 43230 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $3.70 602 49490 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $14.81 601 49440 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $11.11 101 45202 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $33.35 101 42120 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $22.22 101 41430 137
038072 ACCLAIM BENEFITS administration $11.11 101 41530 137
038073 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES October usage $68.90 602 49490 384
038073 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES October usage $68.90 105 42220 384
038073 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES October uS.age $14,871.54 603 43230 384
. 038073 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES October usage $302.90 101 45202 384
City of St. Joseph
Bills Payable
November 14, 2006
Page 2
Check # Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
038073 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES Overbilled Aug-Oct -$218.16 101 45202 384
038074 ASTECH CORPORATION 2006 Seal Coat Improvements $41,076.00 490 43120 530
038075 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MN Medical Ins-Dec $13,868.50 101
038075 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MN Medical Ins-Dec Gustin $231.00 101
038076 C & L EXCAVATING 8th Ave Pay App 1 $68,222.30 440 43120 530
038077 C & L EXCAVATING, INC 2006 Str Improve-#5 $147,497.33 438 43120 530
038078 CAMERA TRADER photo processing $11.67 101 42120 210
038079 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE safety training 10/03/06 $3.64 601 49440 212
038079 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE safety training 10/03/06 $3.65 101 43120 212
038079 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE safety training 10/03/06 $3.64 602 49490 212
038079 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE safety training 10/03/06 $11.12 101 45202 220
038079 CASEY'S GENERAL STORE correct posting 10/16/06 -$7.48 101 45202 210
038080 CENTRAL MCGOWAN medical oxygen $39.62 105 42270 210
038081 CITY OF ST. CLOUD sewer rental charges-October $12,192.24 602 49480 419
038082 COLD SPRING VETERINARY CLINIC kennel fees-October $149.10 101 42700 300
038083 . EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAl NT. INCrepairs to Aerial #2 $226.68 105 42260 220
038083 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. INCpump test Aerial #2 $574.82 105 42260 220
038083 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. INCpump test Engine #1 $599.79 105 42260 220
038084 FINKEN INC bottle water $48.00 105 42220 210
038085 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2006 Cert Indebtness-Interest $7,300.00 337 41430 611
038086 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY concave saw blade & swing jaw $165.50 602 49450 210
038087 INSPECTRON INC building inspection services-October $7,900.00 101 42401 300
038088 JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO., INC October Fuel $202.32 601 49440 210
038088 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC October Fuel $202.31 101 43120 210
038088 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC Postage $17.39 602 49490 322
038088 JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO., INC October Fuel $202.31 101 45202 210
038088 JM GRA YSTONE OIL CO., INC October Fuel $263.40 105 42220 210
038088 JM GRAYSTONE OIL CO., INC October Fuel $202.32 602 49490 210
038089 JOHN T JONES Water Treatment Plant Pay App 8 $492,738.19 434 49440 530
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS P Jansky-3 Trooper Shirts $159.59 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS J Klein-LED Light, Light Holder -$339.63 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S .UNIFORMS J Tiffany-vest $929.95 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS P Jansky-collar brass bars $72.21 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS P Janssen-Cargo pants 2 $167.90 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS B Meyer-Full T-neck $43.28 101 42120 171
038090 KEEPRS, INC/CY'S UNIFORMS J Klein-LED Light, Light holder, 2 cargo pants $525.53 101 42120 171
038091 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 2006 Cities Bulletin-R Taufen $70.00 601 49440 433
038091 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES membership dues $4,467.00 101 41110 433
038091 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 2006 Cities Bulletin-J Marthaler $70.00 602 49490 433
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium -$434.00 105 42210 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $74.00 101 42120 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $65.00 101 42120 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium -$1,340.00 101 43120 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $192.00 101 41430 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $207.00 101 41430 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium -$25.00 101 45123 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $137.00 101 41950 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $43.00 101 41110 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium -$3.00 150 46500 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $91.00 601 49440 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $103.00 602 49450 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium -$3.00 101 41120 151
038092 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2005-06 Actual WC Premium $995.00 101 45202 151
038093 LEEF BROS October & Sept clothing $152.59 601 49440 171
038093 LEEF BROS floor mats-October $124.54 101 41430 220
038093 LEEF BROS floor mats-October $51.02 101 42120 220
038093 LEEF BROS October clothing $76.28 101 45202 171
038093 LEEF BROS October clothing $76.28 101 43120 171
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $25.99 601 49440 220
City of St. Joseph
Bills Payable
November 14,2006
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Check # Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $17.11 101 41950 230
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $6.84 105 42250 230
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $32.32 101 43120 220
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $6.73 101 41942 210
038094 LEE'S ACE HARDWARE supplies $4.06 602 49450 220
038095 LOSO,NATHAN 2 council mtgs, 1 update, 1vet $120.00 101 41950 103
038096 LOSO'S STORE supplies $1.75 101 42120 210
038096 LOSO'S STORE supplies $31.17 101 42120 210
038096 LOSO'S STORE supplies-Fire Week $29.43 105 42210 200
038097 MENARDS door stops $19.23 601 49440 220
0~8097 MENARDS door stops $19.23 101 45202 220
038098 METRO PLUMBING & HEATING replace leaking valve-Wobegon Center $81.46 105 42210 220
038099 MINNESOTA ELEVATOR, INC service-November $82.57 101 41942 220
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2005C GO Improv Bond-Interest $54,250.00 335 49450 611
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2006A GO Rev Bond-Principal $270,000.00 601 47100 600
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2006A GO Rev Bond-Interest $68,181.25 601 47100 611
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 20050 4.5 GO Rev Bond-interest $94,571.88 601 47100 611
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2004 GO lndebt Cert-Principal $70,000.00 432 47100 600
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICESINC 2004 GO Indebt Cert-Interest $3,178.75 432 47100 611
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 2005B GO Improv Bond-Principal $90,000.00 333 47100 600
038100 NORTHLAND TRUST SERVICES INC 20058 GO Improv Bond-Interest $31,320.00 333 47100 611
038101 OFFICE MAX powershred-2 $70.10 101 41430 200
038101 OFFICE MAX powershred-1 $35.06 101 41530 200
038101 OFFICE MAX fire pre-plan supplies $102.62 105 42210 200
038102 OFFICIAL STRIPES Stop bars Seal Coating 2006 $589.00 490 43120 530
038103 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC notification-October $117.38 602 49490 319
038103 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC notification-October $117.37 601 49440 319
038104 PILARSKI, PAUL driveway reimbursement $1,190.00 438 43120 530
038105 PRINCIPAL LIFE Dental & Life Ins-Nov $1,966.33 101
038106 R. L. LARSON EXCAVATING, INC Liberty Pointe-Final pay app 14 $60,286.41 428 43124 530
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Police matters $991.50 101 42120 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO WAC/SAC fees $172.50 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Developers agreement $25.00 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Centennial Park $23.00 205 45203 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Meetings $795.07 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Meadowvale Issues $250.00 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO B Boyle appeal $11.50 101 42120 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Deffered Assessments $62.50 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO . Northland Heights $37.50 435 49450 530
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Erdahl/Rental $530.75 101 42120 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO 2006 Str Improvements $175.00 438 43120 530
038107 RAJ KOWS KI HANSMEIER L TO Lambert Deed $23.00 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TD Arcon Dev $487.50 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Northland Heights $175.00 435 49450 530
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Personnel Issues $18.75 101 41610 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO Ordinances $2,644.00 101 41130 304
038107 RAJ KOWS KI HANSMEIER L TO Criminal Matters $2,608.50 101 42120 304
038107 RAJKOWSKI HANSMEIER L TO St. Bens sewer $400.00 101 41610 304
. 038108 RANDY KRAMER EXCAVATING 2006 Trunk Wa Main-Pay App 2 $204,359.15 434 49440 530
038109 REBER,ED reimbursement for driveway replacement $177.12 438 43120 530
038110 REBER, JANE mileage for election judge training $5.70 101 41410 300
038111 RENGEL PRINTING medical report forms $334.21 105 42270 210
038112 ST. JOSEPH FIRE RELIEF ASSN Jaycee's donation for Fire Relief $250.00 105 42210
038112 ST. JOSEPH FIRE RELIEF ASSN Fire Relief 2003-2006 $5,000.00 105 42220 448
038113 ST. JOSEPH NEWSLEADER ordinances printed $282.00 101 41130 340
038114 STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION 2006 Rural Dev Loan $29,154.97 321 47100 640
038115 STREICHER'S .223 cal practice ammo $183.07 101 42140 210
038116 TRAUT WELLS Water samples-Lab school, Lee's Hardware, N $76.00 601 49420 312
038116 TRAUT WELLS Water samples-Water Plant, Mtg Grounds $38.00 601 49420 312
City of St. Joseph
Bills Payable
November 14, 2006
Page 4
Check # Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
038117 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE disability insurance-December $514.29 101
038118 US BANK 2001 Impv Bond-Interest $3,176.25 324 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2002 Cert of Indeb-Interest $1,365.00 327 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2004 GO Impv-Interest $7,567.50 323 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2004 GO Impv-Principal $115,000.00 323 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2003 Public Proj Rev-Interest $13,160.00 329 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2003 Public Proj Rev-Principal $35,000.00 329 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2003 Fire Hall Crossover-Interest $13,017.50 317 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2003 GO Bond-Principal $395,000.00 328 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2002 GO Impr-Principal $235,000.00 325 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2002 GO Impr-Interest $64,106.25 325 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2000 Public Proj Rev-Principal $55,000.00 322 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2003 Fire Hall Crossover-Principal $55,000.00 317 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2002 Cert of Indeb-Principal $65,000.00 327 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2001 Impv Bond-Principal $165,000.00 324 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2003 GO Impv Crossover-Interest $6,546.25 332 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2003 GO Impv Crossover-Principal $120,000.00 332 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2002 Water Rev-Interest $11,981.25 601 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2002 Water Rev-Principal $40,000.00 601 47100 600
038118 US BANK 1998 Improv Bond-Interest $8,097.50 319 47100 611
038118 US BANK 1998 Improv Bond-Principal $35,000.00 319 47100 600
038118 US BANK 1999 Improv Bond-Interest $22,672.51 321 47100 611
038118 US BANK 1999 Improv Bond-Principal $80,000.00 321 47100 600
038118 US BANK 2003 GO Bond-Interest $13,948.75 328 47100 611
038118 US BANK 2000 Public Proj Rev-Interest $22,975.00 322 47100 611
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $49.17 101 41430 321
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $38.85 601 49440 321
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone -$24.49 101 45202 321
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone -$24.48 101 43120 321
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $188.21 101 42151 321
038119 VERIZON WIRELESS cell phone $38.85 602 49490 321
038120 W. GOHMAN CONSTRUCTION Centennial Park pay app 1 $6,949.00 205 45203 531
038121 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC Field Street Corridor $1,866.02 435 43120 530
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $72.71 602 49480 383
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $732.30 101 41942 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $21.30 602 49471 383
038123 X9EL ENERGY October usage $15.31 101 43120 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $10.20 101 45201 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $17.88 101 45201 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $34.92 101 45201 383
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $51.93 101 43120 381
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $57.62 101 43120 383
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $299.97 101 41942 383
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $40.51 101 43120 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $110.28 101 41941 383
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $310.58 101 41941 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $29.28 101 42610 386
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $2,119.21 101 43160 386
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $82.12 101 45202 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $10.80 101 45123 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $34.61 101 45201 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $18.09 601 49410 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $136.69 105 42280 383
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $475.82 105 42280 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $95.85 602 49470 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $23.16 101 45123 383
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $409.51 602 49480 381
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $35.79 601 49410 383
038123 XCEL ENERGY October usage $38.40 101 45201 383
City of St. Joseph
Bills Payable
November 14,2006
Page 5
Check # Search Name Comments Amount FUND DEPART OBJ
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $18.09 601 49410 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $3.10 101 42500 326
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $163.67 601 49410 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $501.49 601 49410 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $362.35 601 49410 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $362.35 601 49420 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $197.44 601 49435 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $88.18 101 45202 381
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $173.59 101 43160 386
038123 XCELENERGY October usage $32.35 601 49410 383
038124 US BANK 2001 GO Sewer Rev-Interest $12,868.75 602 47100 611
038124 US BANK 2001 GO Sewer Rev-Principal $25,000.00 602 47100 600
$3,474,279.53
I Attachment: Yes or No
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Consent
Extension of Final Plat
DATE: November 16,2006
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
DEP ARTMENT APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM
Final Plat Extension - Requested Action: Accept the request to extend the execution date for the
final plat for Crescent Hills from October 23, 2007 to November 30, 2006.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The City Council in August approved the final plat and authorized execution of the Development
Agreement for the plat entitled Crescent Hills. The Ordinance requires that final plats be recorded within
60 days of approval. While the Developer has executed the Development Agreement, the City has not.
Procedurally the City executes the hard shells at the same time as the Developers Agreement. Since the
Developer did not have the hard shells ready we are holding the Agreement.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Accept the request to extend the Final Plat approval to November 30, 2006.
FISCAL IMP ACT
COMMENTSIRECOMMENDA TIONS
When questioning the Developer representative as to the reason for the delay in execution he stated that
they are having some issues with overlapping legal descriptions. They are in the process of working out
the issues and hope to have it resolved by the end of the month. The Developer knows the City is
committed to the development and the request before the Council is reasonable. If they would not have
an issue with one property owner the plat would be underconstruction.
From:SIGNATURE HOMES
13203539336
11/02/2006 17:49 #443 P.OOl/002
Minnesota Land Development Group, Inc.
101S West St. Germain St.
St. Cloud~ MN 56301
October 31,2006
City ofSt. Joseph
To Whom it May Concern:
We are requesting an extension on the Crescent Hill Development in the city of St.
Joseph. Due to legal issues, specifically property line disputes, our project time line has
extended. It is our every intention to proceed forward as planned and we are requesting
an extension to November 30, 2006. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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1ason Novak
Land Acquisitions
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CHAPTER V - BUILDING, LAND USE & REGULA TlONS
g)
Planning Commission Consideration. The Planning Commission sha11 study the
Final Plat, considering the reports of the City Administrator, Engineer, City
Attorney, and other departments and/or employees and then shall transmit its
recommendation to the City Council within thirty (30) days after submittal to the
City Administrator. The City Administrator shall notify the applicant of the
Planning Commission's recommendation within ten (l0) days of the action.
.h)
City Council Consideration. The City Council shall act upon the Final Plat within
thirty (30) days of the Planning Commission's recommendation. The
Administrator shall notify the applicant of the City Council's action within ten
(10) days following the action. If the municipality fails to certify final approval
as so required, and if the applicant has complied with all conditions and
requirements, the application shall be deemed finally approved, and upon demand
the municipality shall execute a certificate to that effect.
i)
Recording of Final Plat. The owner, applicant and/or subdivider-developer shall
file the approved Final Plat with the County Recorder within sixty (60) days of
Final Plat approval, otherwise such approval shall be considered null and void. A
certified mylar copy of the plat evidencing filing of the plat with the County shall
be supplied to the City within sixty (60) days after approval by the City. No
building permits shall be approved for construction of any structure on any lot in
said plat until the City has received evidence of the plat being recorded by Stearns
County and conditions of the Development Agreement have been met. In
addition to the above requirements, the owner shall file with the City
Administrator four full sized completely executed mylar of the Final Plat, two full
sized blue line copies of the Final Plat, and one reduced mylar of the lot and block
layout at a size of eleven inches by seventeen inches (11" x 17").
Subd.5: Should the applicant desire to amend a Preliminary Plat as approved, an
amended Preliminary Plat may be submitted. The City may require the applicant to follow the
same procedure as a new preliminary plat. No public hearing will be required unless the
amendment, in the opinion of the City Council, is of such scope as to constitute a new
preliminary plat. A filing fee as established by the City shall be charged for the amendment
processmg.
Section 54.15: PLAT DATA REQUIREMENTS.
~ubd. 1: Preliminary Plat Requirements. The Preliminary Plat shall contain the
following information:
a) General Information.
1. Proposed name of subdivision. Names shall not duplicate or too closely
resemble names of existing subdjvisions.
54- 31
I Attachment: ~ or No
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Consent Agenda
DATE: November 16,2006
Administation
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM
Gambling Application - Requested Action: Accept the Lawful Gambling Application for the
Church of St. Joseph for an event to be held at the Church of St. Joseph on July 3, 2007.
PREVIOUS ACTION
" None
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Accept the Lawful Gambling Application for the Church of St. Joseph for an event to be held at
the Church of St. Joseph on July 3, 2007.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDA TIONS
November 13,2006
Ms. Judy Weyrens
City .of St. Joseph
25 North College Ave.
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Dear Judy,
Thank you for your time on the phone earlier and for helping me to get the second annual Harley
Davidson Raffle permit request on this week's agenda.
The Church of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Lab School would like to raffle a Harley Davidson
motorcycle again this year. We are extending the time we allowed to sell tickets by moving the
drawing for the raffle to the night of July 3rd. Although this drawing will be held during the 4th
of July festivities, it is considered a separate fundraiser. It was a very successful for the school
and the church last year. We can only hope it will be even better this time!
Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Let me know if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
'lJ'L4) /TlJjl^---
Jeny Meyer
Spring Spectacular/Harley Raffle Committee
St. Joseph Lab. School
320-363-8777
RECEIVED
NUV 1 4 2006
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
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Fee $50
. Page 1 of 2
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Fee Paid
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Minnesota Lawful Gambling
. LG220 Application for Exempt Permit
Organ ization . Information
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Veteran _ Other nonprofit organization
Check the item that indicat~s the type of proof your organization attached to this application:
_ IRS letter indicating income tax exempt status (501 c designation)
_ Certificate of Good Standing from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office (must be current
_ A charter showing you are an .affiliate of a parent nonprofit organization
--/Proof pr~Yiou~ly submitted and on file with the Gambling Control Board
y/ Catho11cD1rectory
Gambling Premises Information
Nam.e of premises where gambling activity will be conducted (for raffles, list the site where the drawing wIll take place)
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Address (do not use PO box) City State/zip code County
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Date(s) of activity (for raffles, indicate the date of the drawing).
J\.).\ 3 ~DO'l ..
Check the item s) that indicate the type of gambling activity your organization will be conducting:
_ .Bingo L Raffles (cash prizes may not exceed $12,000) 'paddlewheels "Pull-tabs
. - -
"Equipment for these activities must be obtained from a licensed distributor.
ThisJorm will be made available in name and address will be public
altemative format (i.e. large print; Braille) information when received by the Board.
upon request. The information requested All the other information that you provide
on this form (and any attachments) will be wiD be private data about you until the
used by the Gambling Control Board Board issues your permit When the Board
(Board) to determine your qualifications to issues your permit, all of the information
be involved in lawful gambling activities in that you have provided to the Board in the
Minnesota. You have the right to refuse to process of applying for your permitwill
suppiy the information requested; however, become public. If the Board does not issue
if you refuse to supply this information, the you a permit, all the information you have
Board may not be able to determine your provided in the process of applying for a
qualifications and, as a consequence, may permit remains private, with the exception
refuse to issue you a permit. If you supply of your name and your organization's name
the information requested, the Board will and address which will remain public.
beqble to process your application. Private data about you are available only to
Your name and and your organization's the following: Board members, staff of the
M 4\\. -Sti ~ "1 'i
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_ "Tipboards
Board whose work assignment requires
that they have access to the information;
the Minnesota DepartrTlent of Public
Safety; the Minnesota Attomey General;
the Minnesota Commissioners of
Administration, Rnance, and Revenue; the
. Minnesota Legislative Auditor, national and
international gambling regulatory agencies;
anyone' pursuant to court order; other
individuals and agencies that are
specifically authorized by state or federal
law to have access to the information;
individuals and agencies for which 'law or
legal order authorizes a new use or sharing
of information after this Notice was given;
and anyone with your consent.
LG220 Application for Exempt Permi~ j' \.
Organization Name. Cbn.h \:It $.l. Os..e ~ V"-'
Local Unit of Government Acknowledgment
Page 2 of2
06/03
If the gambling premises is within city limits, the If the gambling premises is located in a township, both
city must sign this application. the county and township must sign this application.
On behalf of the city. I acknowledge this application. On behalf of the county, I acknowledge this application.
Check the action that Check the action that
the city is taking on this application. the county is taking on this application.
o The city approves the application with no D The county approves the application with no
waiting period. . waiting period. . .
o The city approves the application with a 30 day D Th~.county: approves the application wj~h a 30 day
waiting period, and allows the Board to issue a waiting penod, and allows the Board to Issue a
/ permit after 30 days (60 days for a first class permit after 30 days.
city).
o The city denies the application. D The county denies the application.
Print name of city Print name of county
.
(Signature of city personnel receiving application) (Signature of county personnel receiving application)
litle
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Oate-----:../---1_ TOWNSHIP: On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that
the organization is applying for exempted gambling activity
within the township limits. fA township has no statutory
authority to approve or deny an application (Minn. Stat. sec.
349.213, subd. 2).]
Print name of township
(Signature of township official acknowledging application)
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Chief Executive Officer"s Signature
The information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. c
Chief executive officer's signature
Name (please print) Date / /~
Mail Application and Attachments
At least 45 days prior to your scheduled activity date send:
. the completed application,
. a copy of your proof of nonprofit status, and
. a check for $50. Make check payable to "State of Minnesota".
Application fees are not prorated, refundable, or transferable.
Send to: Gambling Control Board
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
Rosevill.e, MN 55113
. S1. JOSEPH, NORTH CORRIDOR AND CSAH 2 REALIGNMENT
CORRIDOR STUDYHEPORT- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ,
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I. Introduction and Background
The St. Joseph North Corridor and County State Aid Highway 2 (CSAH 2) Realignment
Study was undertaken by the City of St. Joseph, Steams County,S1. Joseph Township
and the S1. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) in an effort to define new, primary
transportation corridors before the area develops. The purpose of the study was to
identify preferred corridor alignments that would provide safe, reliable, and efficient
mobility for both motorized and non-motorized travel in and around the St. Joseph area.
The North Corridor and Realigned CSAH 2 will serve as key arterials in the area's future
transportation system.
The study area boundaries extend north from Interstate 94 (1-94) across CSAH 75, along
CSAH 3 and then east, north of the City of S1. Joseph to Westwood Parkway in St.
Cloud, as shown in Figure ES-I. The study area presently lacks east-west and north-south.
roadway continuity. It is primarily agricultural and is experiencing significant
development pressure but includes important environmental resources, such as wetlands
and biodiversity areas.
The City of St. Joseph, Steams County, St. Joseph Township and the APO understand the
importance of identifying the preferred corridors now, even if the roadways will not be
. constructed for a number of years. Identifying the corridors now will allow the city and
county to make efficient use of public funds for right-of-way acquisition. In addition to
fiscal awareness, early corridor identification provides the city and county with more
opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts to the area's social, economic, cultural, arid
natural environment and to support organized, thoughtful development in the area.
The findings and recommendations discussed in this report are the basis for subsequent
environmental documentation processes that will follow completion of the corridor study.
The findings and recommendations from this study will also complement other corridor
studies presently underway or soon to be initiated, including the east-west Field Street
Corridor, located south of St. Joseph city limits and the northern extension of the
Southwest Arterial Corridor, located east of St. Joseph city limits (see Figure 1).
II. Purpose and Need
The first step in developing transportation alternatives is identifying the area's
transportation needs. The study identified transportation needs through a data collection
process that included traffic volume forecasting and capacity analysis. Additionally, the
study identified features that affect the appropriateness of transportation alternatives. The
following are key needs identified during the data collection process:
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· Capacity - The study partners recognize a need to provide a network of local
arterials that support CSAH 75.
· Safety - The study partners want to provide a safe route for regional traffic
traveling around St. Joseph.
· Roadway Deficiencies - The study partners recognize that the skewed intersection
at CSAH 75/CSAH 3 is geometrically deficient.
· System Linkage - The study partners recognize. that the area presently lacks a
network of continuous east-west and north-south roadways.
· Modal Interrelationships - The St. Joseph area road network carries trucks, transit,
bicycles, and pedestrians. The existing CSAH 2 truck route is presently
designated on 2nd Avenue NW. An objective of the study is to move the truck
route outside the St. Joseph Central Business District (CBD), outsIde residential
neighborhoods, away from a city historic site, and away from key city parks to a
more appropriate location.
· Consistency with local highway plans - Three transportation plans, the St. Cloud
APO 2030 Transportation Plan, the City of St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
(2002), and the Stearns County Transportation Plan (1999 and update in
progress), call for construction of the North Corridor and CSAH 2 realignment.
· Social demands and economic development - the study partners recognize that the
City of St. Joseph is growing and that the area needs a transportation network that
provides access to its existing and growing areas.
· Proiect status - The study partners recognize that project readiness is a key factor
in the completion of projects. When preliminary or prerequisite studies are
complete and funding is in place, projects are poised to move toward construction.
The roadways are included in regional, county, and city plans, the study team has
completed this corridor study, and are now poised to complete required
environmental documentation for the roadway projects. Funds for a portion of the
CSAH 2 Realignment, from 1-94 to approximately CSAH 75, are also included
for right-of-way acquisition in 2008 and construction in 2009 in the Stearns
County Capital Improvement Program.
As stated, the purpose of the North Corridor and CSAH 2 Realignment study was to
identify and evaluate corridor alternatives to select and implement subsequent activities
for preferred alignments. To achieve this purpose, the study partners along with its
Corridor Advisory Committee (CAC, see Section V: Public Involvement) identified the
following four key goals for the outcome of the study:
ES-3
ST. JOSEPH NORTH CORRIDOR AND CSAH 2 REALIGNMENT
CORRIDOR STUDY REPORT - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Ensure safe and efficient mobility for the traveling public
2. Ensure consistency with regional and local transportation plans
3. Ensure consistency with local land use, growth, and economic development
plans
4. Document the project's readiness to advance to provide a basis for
environmental documentation
Goals one through three identify what this study is aImIng to achieve for the
recommended preferred alignments. The purpose of goal four is to identify what this
study is aiming to achieve in terms of the project development process. Although the
goals focus on different components of the project, each goal is key to the successful
completion of the study.
To further these goals, the study team developed a set of measurable criteria that link the
identified needs and goals. The measurable criteria were used to evaluate the
performance of each alternative in accomplishing the study goals and addressing the
project purpose and need. The measurable criteria can be grouped into three categories of
focus: (1) transportation, (2) social, and (3)project readiness.
III. Alternatives
Based on the corridor vision and design standards established by the Corridor Advisory
Committee and shown in Table ES-l, the study team developed the set of 11 alternatives
shown in Figure ES-2. The alternatives were divided into three groups based on their
location, and each group was identified by color using Blue, Green, or Yellow. The
multiple alternatives identified within each geographic area ensure that a range of
alignment combinations were considered.
. CSAH 2-South: Blue L 2. 3. and 4. These alternatives extend from existing
CSAH 2/Minnesota Street to CSAH 75. All alternatives are new, 4-lane roadways
located on new alignment (2-lane rural cross-section initially).
· CSAH 2-North: Green 1. 2a/2b. and 3. These alternatives extend from CSAH 75
to existing CSAH 2 north of the City of St. Joseph. These alternatives link the
Blue and Yellow alternatives. Alternative Green 1 is assumed to consist entirely
of existing roadway that would be expanded to 4-lane from north of the City of St.
Joseph to CSAH 75. At CSAH 75, CSAH 2 would be rerouted to run cqncurrently
with existing CSAH 75 until intersecting the Blue alternatives west of the City of
St. Joseph. CSAH 2 would then traverse north-south on the Blue alternatives
described above. Alternatives 2a/2b and 3 are new 4-lane roadways located on
new alignment.
. North Corridor: Yellow 1. 2. and 3. These alternatives extend east from the
Green alternatives. The Yellow alternatives extend from existing CSAH 2 north
of the City of St. Joseph to Westwood Parkway in St. Cloud. These alternatives
are new, 2- to 4-lane roadways located on new alignment.
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CORRIDOR VISIONAND DESIGN STANDARDS (1)
Functional
Classification
Desi n Seed
Typical Roadway
Section
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
Minor Arterial
45-55 m h
4 lane divided urban
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studied
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45-55 m h
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Y4 mile restricted
150 feet
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Y4 mile restricted
150 feet
Separate bicycle path
Notes
(1) See Figure 3 for a map defining these areas.
(2) Path is proposed on east side of roadway only. The intent is to keep the trail along the road and closer to
downtown St. Joseph. .
The study partners and CAC used a screening process based on the project purpose and
need to identify those alternatives that should not be carried forward for further study.
Specific baseline measurable criteria were collected. Based on this analysis, the study
. team dismissed the following six alternatives from further consideration because they did
not address the project purpose and need:
· CSAH 2-South - Blue 1, Blue 2
· CSAH 2-North - Green 1, Green 2a/2b
· North Corridor - Yellow 3
The study team felt the following five alternatives addressed the project purpose and need
and retained them for additional study:
· CSAH 2-South - Blue 3, Blue 4
· CSAH 2-North ,. Green 3
· North Corridor - Yellow 1 and 2
After reducing the field of alternatives from 11 to five, the study team prepared
preliminary designs for the five alternatives meeting the project purpose and need and
conducted a broader evaluation. The broader evaluation added new goals, objectives, and
measurable criteria. The following five goals were added:
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1. Minimize expected future public expenditures for roadway development
2. . Avoid or minimize impacts to the natural environment
3. Avoid or minimize impacts on cultural resources
4. Avoid or minimize and mitigate impacts on public lands
5. Minimize social costs and impacts
Each objective and measurable criteria was again related to one of the nine study goals
(four initial goals, five added goals).
As noted earlier, measurable criteria were developed as a means of evaluating relative
impacts of alternatives for comparison purposes. The study team gathered information to
provide estimated values for each area of impact for each alternative in this phase of the
corridor study. It should be noted that these values were estimated based on the
information available at this point in the process and should not be taken as final, precise
measures of impact. These values will change as more detailed analysis is undertaken
with preparation of an environmental document. However, the estimated values are used
here to guide the study team in better evaluating the relative .levels of impact among the
alternatives.
To simplify the comparison of alternatives, the study team combined the Green and
Yellow alternatives. As a result, the technical evaluation analyzed the following
alternatives:
· CSAH 2-South
o Blue 1
o Blue 2
· . CSAH 2-NorthlNorth Corridor
o Yellow 1 (includes Green 3)
o Yellow 2 (includes Green 3)
Up to this point in the study process, the study team evaluated the alternatives using two
techniques: (1) ability to meet the purpose and need of the project, and (2) preliminary
technical evaluation. Based on these methods, the study team finds that the following
alternatives best meet the project purpose and need and address the study goals and
objectives:
· CSAH 2-South
o Alternative: Blue 4
o Termini: 1-94 to CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail
· CSAH 2-NorthlNorth Corridor
o Alternative: Yellow 1 (includes Green 3)
o Termini: CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail to Westwood Parkway
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These evaluation findings were brought forward to the public and key agencies for input.
This input, along with other issues, was considered by the study partners in the selection
of Preferred Alternatives.
v. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The corridor study process sought to promote effective decision-making by fostering a
cooperative spirit and building trusting relationships among state, regional and local
partners, and the public. These relationships were important elements in completing the
corridor study. The various study partners worked together to develop a corridor plan that
improved safety and mobility, addressed environmental concerns, and respected
community values.
The North Corridor and CSAH 2 Realignment Study used the following means to
promote public involvement:
. Corridor Advisory Committee (CAC) - The Committee, composed of elected and
senior technical staff of local decision-making bodies, met regularly during the
study period. The Committee. guided the overall study process, digested input
from public involvement activities, participated in the technical analysis, and
made recommendations to the St. Joseph City Council and Steams County Board
of Commissioners. Committee activities included reviewing and evaluating
alternatives and recommending a preferred alignment.
. Focus group meetings - The groups provided input on needs, issues, constraints,
and opportunities early in study process, and again on alignment alternatives
during the evaluation process. At these meetings the study team learned which
CSAH 2-South and North Corridor alternatives were preferred by key landowners
facing the largest impact from these future roadways. The groups also suggested
new alignment and access alternatives that the study team had not considered
earlier: These suggestions were presented to the CAC for consideration.
. Open house public meetings - The meetings provided opportunities for the
general public to participate in the corridor planning process. The meetings also
provided opportunities for key stakeholders to come back and take a second look
at materials presented during the focus group meetings and bring
family/friends/other affected parties to learn about and comment on the study.
Open house input was recorded and provided to the CAC for consideration.
. Review agency and key stakeholder coordination - The study team met with
officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A), Mn/DOT, and the
Steams County Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) two times during the study
process. Through these meetings FHW A and Mn/DOT officials provided insight
into appropriate environmental documentation, while the TEP provided insight
into wetland and local development issues.
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· Presentations to governing bodies - The study team met with tbe St. Joseph City
Council and Steams County board at several points throughout the study process.
The presentations briefed officials on key study recommendations and allowed the
study team to seek comments, input on policy, final decisions, and final approval
of study products.
· Proiect website - A st:iction of the St. Joseph web site was used to disseminate
important study information, including focus group/public meeting materials,
CAC agendas, CAC meeting summaries, and public meeting notices.
VI. STUDY FINDINGS AND-RESULTS
The corridor study process found that two alternatives, Blue 4 and Yellow 1, best
addressed the project purpose and need and met established study goals (seec Section IV -
Technical Findings). However, they were not identified as Preferred Alternatives (to be
carried forward into environmental documentation) in Section IV because the
environmental documentation requirements anticipated for the study area changed during
the study process. The study team originally understood that one Environmental
AssessmentlEnvironmental Assessment Worksheet (EAIEA W) would be suitable
documentation for the entire study area. However, as the study progressed, it became
clear that one EAIEAW would not be appropriate environmental documentation for the
entire study area after forecast. traffic volumes and roadway capacity needs were
identified. Based on this unanticipated situation, the study team felt it needed to identify
the appropriate environmental documentation approach, before Preferred Alternatives
could be identified.
Through the study process it became clear that the study partners intended to complete
parts of the North Corridor/CSAH 2 Realignment project independent of one another.
The County had programmed the CSAH 2-South realignment project in its Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) using county and state aid funds allocated in 2008 for ROW
. acquisition and in 2009 for roadway' construction. The City recently negotiated
development of the Feld farm (a 300-acre farm located north of CSAH 75 and east of
CSAH 133, immediately adjacent to the existing industrial park), which would include
part of the eastemportion of the North Corridor (part of the roadway extending from
CSAH 133 to Rolling Ridge Road). Neither agency, however, had a timeline in mind for
construction of CSAH 2-North (approximately CSAH 75 to existing CSAH 2) or the
western end of the North Corridor (existing CSAH 2 to CSAH 133), and, instead hoped
to officially map the corridor to protect the future ROW from encroaching development.
Working closely with officials from FHW A and Mn/DOT, the study team reconsidered
the number of highway projects included in the original North Corridor and CSAH 2
Realignment study area. FHW A regulations (23 CRF 771.ll1(f)) state the following in
regard to identifying a highway project:
In order to ensure meaningful evaluation of alternatives and to avoid
commitments to transportation improvements before they are fully
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evaluated, the action evaluated in each EIS or finding of no significant
impact (FONSI) shall:
1. Connect logical termini and be of sufficient length to address
environmental matters on a broad scope;
2. Have independent utility or independent significance, i.e., be useable
and be a reasonable expenditure even if no additional transportation
. improvements in the area are made; and
3. Not restrict consideration of alternatives for other reasonably
foreseeable transportation improvements.
Based on these guidelines, the study partners, after input from FHW A and Mn/DOT
officials, concluded that the original study area consists of three, independent projects for
which different environmental documentation should be prepared. Figure ES-3 shows the
three, independent projects are the following:
· CSAH 2-South
o Line Color on Map: Blue
o Termini: 1-94 to CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail
· CSAH 2-North/North Corridor-West
o Line Color on Map: Green and Yellow
o Termini: CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail to CSAH 133
· North Corridor-East:
o Line Color on Map: Yellow
o Termini: CSAH 133 to Westwood Parkway
Based on the logical termini-independent utility/significance discussion and the possible
environmental documentation options available, the study partners considered results
from the screening and technical evaluation processes and input from agencies, the
public, the Corridor Advisory Committee, S1. Joseph City Council, and Steams County
Board and arrived at the following conclusions:
· CSAH 2-South Realignment Project
o Termini: 1-94 to CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail
o Anticipated Environmental Documentation: state-level Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (since federal funds will not be used for
construction, a federal-level Environmental Assessment is not needed.)
o Preferred Alternative: Blue 4
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· CSAH 2-North Realignment/North Corridor-West Project
o Termini: CSAH 3 near the Lake Wobegon Trail to CSAH 133
o Anticipated Environmental Documentation: federal- and state-level
Environmental Impact Statement
o Preferred Alternative: No Preferred Alternative identified. A Preferred
Alternative will be identified as a result of the anticipated
Environmental Impact Statement process.
· North Corridor-East Project
o Termini: CSAH 133 to Westwood Parkway
o Anticipated Environmental Documentation: federal-level Environmental
Assessment and state-level Environmental Assessment Worksheet
o Preferred Alternative: the alignments for Yellow 1 and 2 are the same in
this portion of the study area. The study partners recommend combined
Yellow 1-2 as the Preferred Alternative in this area.
This approach was selected because it fits the anticipated environmental documentation
and best meets the project goals, purpose, needs, and objectives. Agencies and the
community also largely agreed that these alternatives have the fewest anticipated impacts
on the study area. The Corridor Advisory Committee unanimously supports the findings
of this study.
VII. NEXT STEPS
With the corridor study .complete, the anticipated environmental documentation
identified, and the Preferred Alternatives identified for CSAH 2-South and North
Corridor-East, the study team will transition into the environmental documentation
process. The environmental documentation process will produce more detailed
information which will permit study partners to_ address issues not resolved during the
corridor study process. The unresolved issues were identified as the study team moved
through the public involvement process where the public, the St. Cloud APO, the St.
Joseph City Council, and the Steams County Board provided comments regarding several
design details. Public comments focused on adjustments or modifications to proposed
alignments. St. Cloud APO comments focused on the intersection spacing shown on the
alignments. 1 Elected body comments focused on possible modifications to the
alternatives considered for the CSAH 2-North RealignmentINorth Corridor-West project.
I The S1. Cloud APO is concerned about access spacing, especially on new roadways. The access spacing
shown on the preliminary designs was developed based on assumed local road networks (e.g., extensions
to existing roadways) and nearly meets the access spacing standards. However, not all intersection
locations shown in. the preliminary designs meet 81. Cloud APO access spacing guidelines. During the
environmental documentation process, the S1. Cloud APO would like to work with the other study
partners to reinvestigate the assumed local road network and develop plans for a supporting local road
network where its intersections with CSAH 2-South, CSAH 2-North,.and the North Corridor meet access
spacing guidelines.
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These design details are best handled during in the environmental documentation process.
Specifically, these issues include the following:
· CSAH 2-South Realignment
o Investigate the possibility and impact - of shifting the Minnesota
Street/CSAH 2 intersection to the north in an effort to extend Minnesota
Street to the west. This west extension of Minnesota Street would begin to
establish a local street system west of CSAH 2. The intersection
realignment would also include realigning Leaf Street to intersect the west
extension of Minnesota Street (rather than intersecting CSAH 2-South
directly).
o Investigate the possibility and impact of shifting the northern end to the
west in an effort to create a larger, useable parcel in the east quadrant of
the intersection.
o Reconsider the locations of proposed intersections (i.e., Minnesota Street,
Leaf Street, -and second local intersection south of CSAH 75) in an effort
to meet access spacing guidelines and provide a backbone for a supporting
road network as the area west of downtown St. Joseph develops.
· CSAH 2-North Realignment/North Corridor-West
o Investigate the possibility and impact of shifting the western end of the
CSAH 2..North Realignment to the north along existing property lines in
an effort to reduce the number of severed parcels.
o Investigate the possibility and impact of creating another alignment
alternative that combines the alignment of the northern shift for CSAH 2-
North with Yellow 1 for the North Corridor-West.
o Reconsider the locations of proposed intersections in an effort to meet
access spacing guidelines and provide a backbone for a supporting road
network as the area north of downtown St. Joseph develops. '
· North Corridor-East
o Reconsider the locations of proposed intersections (e.g., CSAH 133, 20th
Street Extension, and northern extension of the Southwest Arterial) in an
effort to meet access spacing guidelines and provide a backbone for a
supporting road network as the area northeast of downtown St. Joseph
develops. /
The EAIEA W processes are anticipated to be complete in Spring 2007. The EIS Scoping
Process is anticipated to last six to nine months. Following the Scoping Process, the study
team anticipates completion of the Draft and Final EISs (traditional or- tiered). Official
mapping of CSAH 2-North/North Corridor-West and North Corridor-East will be
prepared following completion of their respective environmental documentation.
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Cost Summary for three environmental documents
November 8,2006
Project Original Scoped Optional Total
Elements Projected Project Tasks Cost
Cost Cost
(817106)
CSAH 2 South $35,000 $45,484 $8,725 $54,209
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North $55,000 $61,395 None" $61,395
Corridor East
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North $35,000 $47,031 $7,109 $54,140
Corridor EIS
Scoping
Document (I)
Project $29,000 (apportioned
Management! into 3
Meetingsl projects)
Subconsultant
TOTALS $154,000 $153,910 $15,834 $169,744
SUMMARY OF STUDY BUDGET
Estimated cost of three environmental documents
Remaining contract balance (as of 11/6/06)
$153,910
$100,978
Additional funds neededfor environmental documentation
$52,932
Cost of optional services selected by PMT on 11/6/06
For design changes and cost analysis (2)
$15,834
Total cost of contract amendment negotiated with PMT on 11/6/06
$68,766 (3)(4)
1 Note Scoping is the first step in the EIS process. This cost does not include completion of an actual EIS.
2 See yellow highlighted areas in detailed scope spreadsheet (grey shading when printed).
3 An estimated $4,000 may be added if a private developer demonstrates interest in pursuing modification
" - of the CSAH 2-South Preferred Alternative. The $4,000 would be paid by the private sector, not the city.
4 Cost will be shared between the City ofSt. Joseph and Stearns County.
I Attachment: Yes or No
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Ordinance Update
DATE: November 16,2006
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM
Ordinance Amendments - Animal, Exterior Fuel
PREVIOUS ACTION
The Council at the last meeting discussed the changes to the Dog Ordinance. The enclosed Ordinance
illustrates the deletions and additions. As stated at the meeting, the City Attorney has requested the
changes after reviewing the Ordinance.
The Exterior Fuel Ordinance was tabled to receive additional information on the setback of 75 feet and
whether or not the City is prohibiting alternative fuel sources.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
FISCAL IMP ACT
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
At the Staff meeting we discussed the Fuel Ordinance. The purpose ofthe Ordinance to limit use in urban
areas with small lots. It is typically in these situations were noxious odors cause problems with
neighbors. Requiring a seventy five foot setback minimizes the impact as to meet the requirement a large
lot is needed. We discussed if we are discouraging the use of alternative fuels and it was the consensus
that many other types of indoor alternative fuel devices are available. Therefore the City is not
prohibiting the use of alternative fuel devices. Again, the Ordinance is just a recommendation and if the
Council wishes to wait or reconsider it can be done at this time.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2006-038
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICA nON OF ORDINANCE 104
(NUISANCE ORDINANCE REGARDING LICENSING AND REGULA nON OF ANIMALS)
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph has passed Ordinance 104, entitled "Nuisance
Ordinance Regarding Licensing and Regulation of Animals".
WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph desires to publish the Ordinance by Summary Publication.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Summary Publication and finds that the summary of
. the Ordinance clearly informs the public ofthe intent and effect ofthe Ordinance.
2.
Publication.
The City of St. Joseph directs the City Administrator to publish the Ordinance by Summary
Adopted this _ day of
, 2006, by a vote of _ in favor and _ opposed.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard earlbom, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ORDINANCE 104.(NUISANCE ORDINANCE
REGARDING LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
The City ofSt. Joseph has amended Ordinance 104: Nuisance Ordinance Regarding
Licensing and Relation of Animals.
The purpose of the amendment of Ordinance 104 is regarding the licensing and
regulation of animals. This Ordinance includes: 1) maintenance of animals; 2) animals not to be
permitted to run at large:, 3) all dogs to be licensed - fee; 4) dog licenses to be granted by City
Clerk/Administrator; 5) application for dog license; 6) every dog to wear a collar; 7) record of
license; 8) seizure of unlicensed dogs; 9) possession of dog - how recovered; 10) impoundment
of diseased dogs or dogs suspected of being diseased; 11) any person harboring an animal shall
be deemed its owner; 12) interference with officers or other persons; 13) dangerous animals; 14)
. state . law adopted; 15) disposition of unclaimed animals; 16) removal of dog excrement; and 17)
penalty.
This material is a summary of Ordinance 104. The fun text of the Ordinance is available
for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the St. Joseph City
Administrator-Clerk.
This summary publication was adopted by the City Council of St. Joseph on the _
day of
, 2006, and shall be effective upon publication.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard Carlbom, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
This summary publication was published on
,2006.
L:lcitylstjoe\2006
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 104
NUISANCE ORDINANCE
REGARDING LICENSING AND REGULA TION OF ANIMALS
The Council ofthe City of St. Joseph hereby ordains:
That Ordinance
is revoked in its entirety and the following language is enacted in its place:
ORDINANCE 104 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS ................................... 2
Section 104.01: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS ..... ............... ............... ...................... ...... 2
S~ction 104.02: ANIMALS NOT TO BE PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE.................. 3
Section 104.03: ALL DOGS TO BE LICENSED - FEE...................................................... 3
Section 104.04: DOG LICENSES TO BE GRANTED BY CITY CLERK!
ADMINISTRATOR ..................... ...................... ......................................... 3
Section 104.05: APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENSE ....................................................... 3
Section 104.06: EVERY DOG TO WEAR A COLLAR ...................................................... 4
Section 104.07: RECORD OF LICENSE.................................................. ..... ................. ...... 4
Section 104.08: SEIZURE OF UNLICENSED DOGS...........:............................................. 4
Section 104.09: POSSESSION OF DOG HOW RECOVERED......................................... 4
Section 104.10: IMPOUNDMENT OF DISEASED DOGS OR DOGS SUSPECTED OF
BEIN G DISEASED .................................................................................... ." 4
Section 1 04.11: ANY PERSON HARBORING AN ANIMAL SHALL BE DEEMED ITS
OWNER. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .... 5
Section 104.12: INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS OR OTHER PERSONS ................. 5
Section 104.13: DESTRUCTION OF VICIOUS ANIMALS ............................................... 5
Section 104.14: DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS ........................................ 10
Section 1 04.15: REMOVAL OF DOG EXCREMENT ........................................... ........... 10
Section 1 04.16: PENALTy................................ ...... ...................... ......... ............................ 10
1
ORDINANCE 104 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS
Section 1 04.01: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS. It shall be unlawful for any person to
own or harbor an animal within the corporate limits of the City unless specifically permitted by
this Ordinance or by special pem1it granted by the City Council.
Subd: 1: Permitted Animals. The following animals shall be permitted without special
permit:
a) Up to two (2) domestic dogs over three months old per household.
b) Up to three (3) domestic cats over three months old per household.
c) Up to fifteen (15) domestic cats or dogs under three months old per household.
d) Fish maintained in an aquarium.
e) Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs or lab rats maintained in an aquarium or cage
located within a building.
f) Nonpoisonous and nondangerous snakes, lizards or other reptiles, no greater than
16" in length, and maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a building.
g) Nonpoisonous insects maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a
building.
h) Birds purchased from a licensed pet seller and maintained in a bird cage located
within a building.
Subd. 2: Animals Permitted bv Special Permit. Animals not specifically permitted may
be allowed by special permit of the City Council if meeting the following criteria:
a) The animal is not specifically prohibited by Subd. 3 of this section.
b) The ownership or harboring of the animal shall not create a threat to the peace,
repose, safety or health of the general public or residents residing in the area in
which the animal will be maintained.
c) The ownership or harboring of the animal will not result in offensive noise or
odors.
2
Pennission may be withdrawn by the Council for failure of continued compliance with
subdivisions 2a through 2c above.
Subd. 3: Prohibited Animals: The ownership or harboring of the following animals
within the City is specifically prohibited.
a) Farm animals, including but not limited to, cattle, horses, hogs, chickens, geese,
sheep, goats, ducks and turkeys.
b) Predatory animals usually found in the wild, including but not limited to lions,
bears, wolves, tigers, cougars, bobcats, alligators, crocodiles and members of the
monkey family.
c) Animals, the importation or sale of which as a pet, is prohibited by state or federal
law.
d) Minnesota animals found in the wild, the hunting or trapping of which is totally
prohibited or which requires a big game license.
Section 104.02: ANIMALS NOT TO BE PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE. It shall
be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit the same to run at large anywhere in the City
of S1. Joseph other than the property of the owner thereof.
Section 104.03: ALL DOGS TO BE LICENSED - FEE. It shall be unlawful for any
person to own or harbor any dog or dogs within the corporate limits ofthe City of St. Joseph
without having first obtained a license as herein,provided. Any person who desires to maintain
or preserve any right or property interest in such dog or dogs shall annually procure a license for
the dog so owned or harbored. The annual license fee shall be in an amount as established by
resolution ofthe City Council and shall be paid to the City Clerk! Administrator. No license fee
shall be required for any dog which is less than six (6) months old. Any person who fails to
obtain a license in accordance with this ordinance shall be assessed a penalty fee in an amount
established by resolution of the City Council. This penalty fee is in addition to any fines or costs
resulting from criminal prosecution in accordance with Section 104.16 below. Noperson shall
operate a dog kennel within the corporate limits ofthe City of St. Joseph, except in an area zoned
for industrial use as may be permitted by a special use permit.
Section 104.04: DOG LICENSES TO BE GRANTED BY CITY CLERK!
ADMINISTRA TOR. A dog license shall be granted upon payment to the City
Clerk! Administrator of the fees above provided and shall continue to be in force until the 1 st day
of April next succeeding the date of its issuance.
Section 104.05: APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENSE. In applying for a dog license,
the owner shall state in writing the name, sex, breed, age, color and marking of the dog for which
the license is to be procured on forms provided by the City Clerk! Administrator. Every
application for a license shall be accompanied by a certificate from a qualified veterinarian
showing that the dog to be licensed has been given a vaccination against rabies.
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Section 104.06: EVERY DOG TO WEAR A COLLAR. Every dog so licensed, must
wear a collar around its neck, to which shall be attached a metal tag, distinctly marked with the
year in which the same is issued, and a number designated by the City Clerk/Administrator,
which number shall be stated in the license granted. Such metal tag shall be furnished by the
City, and no other tag shall be issued as a substitute therefore, except that in case any person
owning a dog states in writing to the City Clerk! Administrator that the license tag theretofore
issued has been lost, the City Clerk! Administrator shall be permitted to issue to such person a
new tag upon payment by the applicant of the sum established by resolution of the City Council
and payable to the City Clerk! Administrator. The new tag shall be in the same form as the
original tag. It shall be unlawful for any person, to make, sell, purchase or transfer in any way
any such tag or counterfeit the same in any manner, or to place or permit to be placed any tag so
made, sold, purchased, transferred or counterfeited, upon his dog or any dog in his custody or
keeping or to place or permit to be placed any tag issued as aforesaid upon any other dog than
the one for which such tag was originally issued by the City Clerk! Administrator.
Section 104.07: RECORD OF LICENSE. The City Clerk!Administrator shall keep in a
book to be provided for that purpose, a record of all dog licenses issued with the name and
residence of the person to whom issued, and the number designated upon the metal tag furnished
therewith.
Section 104.08: SEIZURE OF UNLICENSED DOGS. It shall be lawful for the dog
license inspector or any of his duly authorized assistants or any peace officer or any person duly
authorized by a member of the Board of Health to capture, seize and deliver to the dog license
inspector, or the keeper of a public pound any dog owned, harbored or permitted to run at large
in violation of the provisions of Sections 1, 2, 5 or 10 of this Ordinance.
Section 104.09: POSSESSION OF DOG - HOW RECOVERED. Any dog so seized
and impounded may be redeemed by the owner thereof at any time within five (5) regular
business days after such seizure and impoundment upon payment of a penalty in an amount as
established by Resolution of the City Council, and a written statement of ownership, together
with proof that a license has been duly issued for said dog or if no license has been previously
issued upon payment of the license fe~ together with the aforementioned penalty. If the owner of
the dog seized or impounded under the provisions ofthis ordinance does not resume possession
of said dog in compliance with the foregoing provisions within five regular business days after
seizure or impoundment thereof, he/she shall forfeit all right to and property in such dog. For the
purpose of this section, "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment
having custody of an animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between
the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Section 104.10: IMPOUNDMENT OF DISEASED DOGS OR DOGS SUSPECTED OF
BEING DISEASED. Any dog which has bitten a person in the City of St. Joseph or which may
be suspected of having rabies may be immediately seized whether on or off the premises of the
owner and may be impounded for such period as directed by the Health Officer. All costs
incident to and part of such impoundment shall be paid by the owner of said dog. In the vent the
dog is determined to be rabid said animal shall be destroyed under the direction of the Health
Officer. . If the dog is determined not to be rabid, said dog shall be returned to its owner upon
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payment of all costs of impoundment. If the owner shall fail to pay the costs of impoundment
within five days after receiving written notice of the amount then the animal shall be destroyed
or sold.for impoundment costs. Whenever the prevalence of hydrophobia renders such action
necessary, to protect the public health and safety, the Mayor may issue a proclamation ordering
every person owning or keeping a dog to confine it securely orthis premises unless it is muzzled
so that it cannot bite. No person shall violate such proclamation, and any unmuzzled dog .
running at large during the time affixed in the proclamation shall be killed by the police without
notice to the owner.
Section 104.11: ANY PERSON HARBORING AN ANIMAL SHALL BE DEEMED
ITS OWNER. Any person owning or harboring an animal for three (3) consecutive days shall,
for the purpose of this ordinance, be deemed the owner thereof, and if that person be a minor, the
parent or guardian of the said minor shall be deemed to be the owner thereof.
Section 104.12: INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS OR OTHER PERSONS. It shall
be unlawful for any person to mistreat or in any way interfere with any peace officer,
poundmaster, or any oftheir duly authorized assistants or with any duly authorized agent or any
person authorized by the Health Officer while engaged in the performance of work under the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section 104.13: DANGEROUS ANIMALS.
Subd. 1: Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the terms defined have the
meanings given them.
a) "Dangerous animal" means any animal that has:
(l) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being
on public or private property;
(2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's
property, or;
(3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice that
the animal is potentially dangerous, the animal aggressively bites, attacks,
or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
b) "Potentially dangerous animal" means any animal that:
(l) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public
or private property;
(2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a
bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property,
other than the animal owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack;
or
(3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked,
causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic
animals.
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c) "Proper enclosure" means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and
locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and
providing protection from the elements for the animal. A proper enclosure does
not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage, or other structure that
would allow the animal to exit of its own volition, or any house or structure in
which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only
obstacles that prevent the animal from exiting.
d) "Owner" means any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department
possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or
90ntrol of an animal.
e) "Substantial bodily harm" means bodily injury which involves a temporary but
substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or
impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a
fracture of any bodily member.
f) "Great bodily harm" means bodily injury which creates a high probability of
death, or which causes serious permanent disfigurement, or which causes a
permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member
or organ or other serious bodily harm.
g) "Animal control authority" means the City Councilor any other agency or
governmental subdivision of the State of Minnesota which is responsible for
animal control operations in this jurisdiction.
h) "Killed" means to cause death or to injure so badly that the owner of a domestic
animal.has no reasonable choice but to euthanize the domestic animal.
Subd.2: Dangerous Animals~ Registration. No person may own a dangerous animal
within the corporate limits of the City unless the animal is registered as provided in this
subdivision.
a) An animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of
a dangerous animal if the owner presents sufficient evidence that:
(1 ) a proper enclosure exists for the dangerous animal and a posting on the
premises with a clearly visible warning sign, including a warning symbol
to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal on the property;
(2) a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to conduct business
in this state in a form acceptable to the animal control authority in the sum
of at least $50,000, payable to any person injured by the dangerous
. animal, or a policy of liability insurance issued by an insurance company
authorized to conduct business in this state in the amount of at least
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$50,000, insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the
dangerous animal;
(3) the owner has paid an annual fee, as determined by the City Council, but
in no case more than $500, in addition to any regular animal licensing
fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous animal under
this section; and
(4) if the dangerous animal is a dog, the owner has had microchip
identification implanted in the dangerous dog as required under
subdivision 3 of this section. .
b) Beginning six (6) months after an animal is declared a dangerous animal, an
owner may request annually that the animal control authority review the
designation. The owner must provide evidence that the animal's behavior has
changed due to the animal's age, neutering, environment, completion of
obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other
factprs. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's
behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous animal
designation.
c) The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to dangerous dogs used by law
enforcement officials for police work.
d) Animals may not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was
sustained by a person:
(1) .. who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the
premises occupied by the owner of the animal;
(2) who was provoking, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal or who
can be shown to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused,
or assaulted the animal; or
(3) who was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
e) A dangerous dog registered under this subdivision must have a standardized,
easily identifiable tag identifying the dog as dangerous and containing the
uniform dangerous dog symbol, affixed to the dog's collar at all times. The
design of such tag shall be as determined by the State Commissioner of Public
Safety.
Subd. 3: Microchip Identification. The Dwner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous
dog must have a microchip implanted in the dog for identification, and the name of the
microchip manufacturer and identification number of the microchip must be provided to the
animal control authority. lfthe microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be implanted by
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the animal control authority. In either case, all costs related to purchase and implantation of the
microchip,must be borne by the dog's owner.
Subd. 4: Dangerous Animals - Requirements.
a) An owner of a dangerous animal shall keep the animal, while on the owner's
property, in a proper enclosure. lfthe dangerous animal is a dog and is outside
the proper enclosure, the dog must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial
chain or leash not more than ** feet in length and under the physical restraint of a
responsible person no less than ** years of age. The muzzle must be made in a
manner that will prevent the dog from biting any person or animal but that will
not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration.
b) An owner of a dangerous animal must renew the registration of the animal
annually until it is.deceased. Any dangerous animal brought into the City's
jurisdiction must be registered with the animal control authority in the City's
jurisdiction within 14 days.
c) An owner of a dangerous animal registered in the City must notify the animal
control authority in writing ofthe death of the animal or its transfer to a new
jurisdiction within 30 days of the death or transfer, and must, if requested by the
animal control authority, execute an affidavit under oath setting forth either the
circumstances of the animal's death and disposition or the complete name,
address, and telephone number of the person to whom the animal has been
transferred.
d) The animal control authority may require a dangerous animal to be sterilized at
the owner's expense. If the owner does not have the animal sterilized, the animal
control authority may have the animal sterilized at the owner's expense.
e) A person who owns a dangerous animal and who rents property from another
where the animal will reside must disclose to the property owner prior to entering
the lease agreement and at the time of any lease renewal that the person owns a
dangerous animal that will reside at the property.
f) A person who sells a dangerous animal must notify the purchaser that the animal
control authority has identified the animal as dangerous. The seller must also
notify the animal control authority in writing of the sale and provide the animal
control authority with the new owner's name, address, and telephone number.
Subd. 5: Confiscation.
a) The animal control authority having jurisdiction shall immediately seize any
dangerous animal if:
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(1) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous, the.
animal is not validly registered under subdivision 2;
(2) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous, the
owner does not secure the proper liability insurance or surety coverage as
required under subdivision 2(a);
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(3) the animal is not maintained in the proper enclosure; or
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(4) the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure and not under
physical restraint of aresponsible person as required under subdivision 4.
b) If an owner of an animal is convicted of a crime for which the animal was
originally seized, the court may order that the animal be confiscated and
destroyed in a proper and humane maImer, and that the owner pay the costs
incurred in confiscating, confining, and destroying the animal.
Subd.6: Reclaimed. A dangerous animal seized under subdivision 5 may be reclaimed
by the owner of the animal upon payment of impounding and boarding fees, and presenting proof
to the animal control authority that the requirements of subdivisions 2 and 4 will be met. A dog
or cat not reclaimed under this subdivision within seven (7) days may be disposed of as provided
under section 104.14, and the owner is liable to the animal control authority for costs incurred in
confining and disposing of the dog or cat.
Subd. 7: Subsequent Offenses; Seizures. If a person has been convicted of a
misdemeanor for violating a provision of subdivisions 2 or 4, and the person is charged with a
subsequent violation relating to th~ same animal, the animal shall be seized by the animal control
authority. Ifthe owner is convicted of the crime for which the animal was seized, the court shall
order that the animal be destroyed in a proper and humane maImer and the owner pay the cost of
confining and destroying the animal. If the person is not convicted of the crime for which the
animal was seized, the owner may reclaim the animal upon payment to the animal control
authority of a fee for the care and b,oarding of the animal. If the animal is not reclaimed by the
owner within seven (7) days after the owner has been notified that the animal may be reclaimed,
the animal may be disposed of as provided under section 104.14, and the owner is liable to the
animal control authority for the costs incurred in confining, impounding, and disposing of the
animal.
Subd. 8: Penalty.
a) Any person who violates any provision of subdivision 2 or 4 is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
b) It is a misdemeanor to remove a microchip from a dangerous or potentially
dangerous dog, to fail to renew the registration of a dangerous animal, to fail to
account for a dangerous animal's death or removal from the jurisdiction, to sign a
false affidavit with respect to a dangerous animal's death or removal from the
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jurisdiction, or to fail to disclose ownership of a dangerous animal to a property
owner from whom the person rents property.
Subd.9: Destruction of Animal in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding subdivisions
2 to 8, an animal that inflicted substantial Or great bodily harm on a human being on public or
private property without provocation may be destroyed in a proper and humane manner by the
animal control authority. The animal control authority may not destroy the animal until the
animal's owner has had the opportunity for a hearing before an impartial decision maker. The
definitions in subdivision 1 and the exemptions in subdivision 2( d) apply to this subdivision.
Section 1 04.131: STATE LAW ADOPTED. Those provisions of Minnesota Statutes
Sections 347.50 to 347.56 regulating dangerous dogs are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance
and, in the case that this Ordinance directty contradicts the provisions in those statutes, the
statutes shall preempt those parts ofthis Ordinance that are directly contradictory.
Section 104.14: DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS. At the expiration of five
(5) regular business days from the time a dog or cat is impounded as provided for in this
ordinance, if said dog or cat has not been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it
shall be the duty of the license inspector to cause such dog or cat to be disposed of in accordance
with the most humane and approved methods as directed by the Health Officer. For the purpose
of this section, "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment having
custody of an animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between the hours
of8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Section 104.15: REMOVAL OF DOG EXCREMENT.
Subd. 1: It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit a dog to be on any
property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person, unless such person has in his
or her immediate possession a device for the removal of the excrement and a depository for the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located upon property owned or possessed by
such person.
Subd.2: It shall be unlawful for any person in control of, causing or permitting any dog
to be on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person, to fail to
remove excrement left by such dog to a proper receptacle located on property owned or
possessed by such person.
Subd. 3: It shall be unlawful for any person, owning or harboring a dog, to allow an
unreasonable accumulation of dog excrement upon property owned or possessed by such person.
An "unreasonable accumulation" is defined as an accumulation which omits an offensive odor
which can be detected from adjacent property, which is unsightly or offensive to the sight or
which creates a public health risk.
Section 104.16: PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of the
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
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This Ordinance is adopted the
be effective upon publication.
This Ordinance was published on
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day of
, 2006, and shall
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard Carlbom, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
,2006.
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AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 104
NUISANCE ORDINANCE
REGARDING LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS
The Council of the City of St. Joseph hereby ordains:
That Ordinance
is revoked in its entirety and the following language is enacted in. its place:
ORDINANCE 104............................. LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS
22101 1
Section 104.01: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS.................................................... 22101 1
Section 104.02: ANIMALS NOT TO BE PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE....... 3310"1 2
Section 104.03: ALL DOGS TO BE LICENSED - FEE ........................................... 33101 2
Section 104.04: DOG LICENSES TO BE GRANTED BY CITY CLERK!
ADMINISTRATOR ...:...... ............................................................... 33101 2
Section 104.05: APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENSE ............................................ 33101 2
Section 104.06: EVERY DOG TO WEAR A COLLAR ........................................... 4/1101 3
Section 104.07: RECORD OF LICENSE................................................................... 4/110"1 3
Section 104.08: SEIZURE OF UNLICENSED DOGS .............................................. 41101 3
Section 104.09: POSSESSION OF DOG HOW RECOVERED.............................. 441 01 3
Section 104.10: IMPOUNDMENT OF DISEASED DOGS OR DOGS SUSPECTED OF
BEING DISEASED .......................................................................... 41101 3
Section 104.11: ANY PERSON HARBORING AN ANIMAL SHALL BE DEEMED ITS
OWNER. ............................ ....................... ........................................ 55101 1 I
Section 104.12: INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS OR OTHER PERSONS ...... 55101 1
Section 104.13: DESTRUCTION OF VICIOUS ANIMALS .................................... 55101 1
Section 104.14: DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS ........................... 1010101 1
Section 104.15: REMOVAL OF DOG EXCREMENT .........................................1010101 4
Section 1 04.16: PENALTy......... .......:............. ......................... ............................. 11111 01 5
ORDINANCE 104 LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ANIMALS
Section 104.01: MAINTENANCE OF ANIMALS. It shall be unlawful for any person to
own or harbor an animal within the corporate limits of the City unless specifically permitted by
this Ordinance or by special permit granted by the City Council.
Subd. I: Permitted Animals. The following animals shall be permitted without special
permit:
a) Up to two (2) domestic dogs over three months old per household.
b) Up to three (3) domestic cats over three months old per household.
c) Up to fifteen (15) domestic cats or dogs under three months old per household.
d) Fish maintained in an aquarium.
e) Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs or lab rats maintained in an aquarium or cage
located within a building.
f) Nonpoisonous and nondangerous snakes, lizards or other reptiles, no greater than
16" in length, and maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a building.
g) Nonpoisonous insects maintained in an aquarium or cage located within a
building.
h) Birds purchased from a licensed pet seller and maintained in a bird cage located
within a building.
Subd.2: Animals Permitted by Special Permit. Animals not specifically permitted may
be allowed by special permit of the City Council if meeting the following criteria:
aJ The animal is not specifically prohibited by Subd. 3 of this section..
b) The ownership or harboring of the animal shall not create a threat to the peace,
repose, safety or health of the general public or residents residing in the area in
which the animal will be maintained.
c) The ownership or harboring of the animal will not result in offensive noise or
odors.
Permission may be withdrawn by the Council for failure of continued compliance with
subdivisions 2a through 2c above.
Subd. 3: . Prohibited Animals. The ownership or harboring of the following animals
within the City is specifically prohibited.
a) Farm animals, including but not limited to, cattle, horses, hogs, chickens, geese,
sheep, goats, ducks and turkeys.
b) Predatory animals usually found in the wild, including but not limited to lions,
bears, wolves, tigers, cougars, bobcats, alligators, crocodiles and members of the
monkey family.
c) Animals, the importation or sale of which asa pet, is prohibited by state or federal
law.
d). Minnesota animals found in the wild, the hunting or trapping of which is totally
prohibited or which requires a big game license.
Section 104.02: ANIMALS NOT TO BE PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE. It shall
be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit the same to run at large anywhere in the City
of St. Joseph other than the property of the owner thereof.
Section I 04.03: ALL DOGS TO BE LICENSED --,- FEE. It shall be unlawful for any
person to own or harbor any dog or dogs within the corporate limits of the City of St. Joseph
without having first obtained a license as herein provided. Any person who desires to maintain
or preserve any right or property interest in such d()g or dogs shall annually procure a license for
the dog so owned or harbored. The annual license fee shall be in an amount as established by
resolution of the City Council and shall be paid to the City Clerk/Administrator. No license fee
shall be required for any dog which is less than six (6) months old. Any person who fails to
. obtain a license in accordance with this ordinance shall be assessed a penalty fee in an amount
established by resolution of the City Council. This penalty fee is in addition to any fines or costs
resulting from criminal prosecution in accordance with Section 104.16 below. No person shall
operate a dog kennel within the corporate limits ofthe City of S1. Joseph, except in an area zoned
for industrial use as may be permitted by a special use permit.
Section 104.04: DOG LICENSES TO BE GRANTED BY CITY CLERK!
ADMINISTRATOR. A dog license shall be granted upon payment to the City
Clerk! Administrator of the fees above provided and shall continue to be in force until the 1 st day
of April next succeeding the date of its issuance.
Section 104.05: APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENSE. In applying for a dog license,
the owner shall state in writing the name, sex, breed, age, color and marking of the dog for which
the license is to be procured on forms provided by the City Clerk/Administrator. Every
application for a license shall be accompanied by a certificate from a qualified veterinarian
showing that the dog to be licensed has been given a vaccination against rabies.
Section 104.06: EVERY DOG TO WEAR A COLLAR. Every dog so licensed, must
wear a collar around its neck, to which shall be attached a metal tag, distinctly marked with the
year in which the same is issued, and a number designated by the City Clerk/Administrator,
which number shall be stated in the license granted. Such metal tag shall be furnished by the
City, and no other tag shall be issued as asubstitute therefore, except that in case any person
owning a dog states in writing to the City Clerk! Administrator that the license tag theretofore
issued has been lost, the City Clerk/Administrator shall be permitted to issue to such person a
new tag upon payment by the applicant of the sum established by resolution of the City Council
and payable to the City Clerk/Administrator. The new tag shall be in the same form as the
original tag. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, sell, purchase or transfer in any way
any such tag or counterfeit the same in any manner, or to place or permit to be placedany tag so
made, sold, purchased, transferred or counterfeited, upon his dog or any dog in his custody or
keeping or to place or permit to be placed any tag issued as aforesaid upon any other dog than '
the one for which such tag was originally issued by the City Clerk/Administrator.
Section 104.07: RECORD OF LICENSE. The City Clerk/Administrator shall keep in a
book to be provided for that purpose, a record of all dog licenses issued with the name and
residence of the person to whom issued, and the number designated upon the metal tag furnished
therewith.
Section 104.08: SEIZURE OF UNLICENSED DOGS. It shall be lawful for the dog
license inspector or any of his duly authorized assistants or any peace officer or any person duly
authorized by a member of the Board of Health to capture, seize and deliver to the dog license
inspector, or the keeper of a public pound any dog owned, harbored or permitted to run at large
in violation ofthe provisions of Sections 1, 2, 5 or 10 of this Ordinance.
Section 104.09: POSSESSION OF DOG - HOW RECOVERED. Any dog so seized
and impounded may be redeemed by the owner thereof at any time within five (5) regular
business days after such seizure and impoundment upon payment of a penalty in an amount as
established by Resolution of the City Council, and a written statement of ownership, together
with proof that a license has been duly issued for said dog or if no license has been previously
issued upon paym~nt of the license fee together with the aforementioned penalty. If the owner of
the dog seized or impounded under the provisions of this ordinance does not resume possession
of said dog in compliance with the foregoing provisions within five regular business days after
seizure or impoundment thereof, he/she shall forfeit all right to and property in such dog. For the
Durpose of this section, "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment
having custody of an animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between
the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Section 104.10: IMPOUNDMENT OF DISEASED DOGS OR DOGS SUSPECTED OF
BEING DISEASED. Any dog which has bitten a person in the City of St. Joseph or which may
be suspected of having hydrophobia rabies may be immediately seized whether on or offthe
premises of the owner and may be impounded for such period as directed by the Health Officer.
All costs incident to and part of such impoundment shall be paid by the owner of said dog. In .
the vent the dog is determined to be rabid said animal shall be destroyed under the direction of
the Health Officer. If the dog is determined not to be rabid, said dog shall be returned to is--its
owner upon payment of all costs of impoundment. If the owner shall fail to pay the costs of
impoundment within five. days after receiving written notice of the amount then the animal shall
be destroyed or sold for impoundment costs. Whenever the prevalence of hydrophobia renders
such action necessary, to protect the public health and safety, the Mayor may issue a
proclamation ordering every person owning or keeping a dog to confine it securely on his
premises illlless it is muzzled so that it cannot bite. No person shall violate such proclamation,
and any unmuzzled dog running at large during the time affixed in the proclamation shall be
killed by the police without notice to the owner.
Section 104.11: ANY PERSON HARBORING AN ANIMAL SHALL BE DEEMED
ITS OWNER. Any person owning or harboring an animal for three (3) consecutive days shall,
for the purpose of this ordinance, be deemed the owner thereof, and if that person be a minor, the
parent or guardian of the said minor shall be deemed to be the owner thereof.
Section 104.12: INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICERS OR OTHER PERSONS. It shall
be unlawful for any person to molest mistreat or in any way interfere with any peace officer,
poundmaster, or any of their duly authorized assistants or with any duly authorized agent or any
person authorized by the Health Officer while engaged in the performance of work under the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section 104.13: DESTRUCTION OF VICIOUS fJ'HMALSDANGEROUS ANIMALS.
The Health Officer shall have the po'"yor to order the destruction of any dog or other animal
\7/hich he may deem dangerous and vicious, \'/hother licensed or not, after three (3) days written
notice to the owner thereof, and after affording the owner or keeper of such dog or other animal
an opportunity to be heard. \Vhenever it shall appear to the satisfaction ofth(;;: Health Officer that
any dog, \','hile flHming at large haG bitten one or more persono, such dog shall be deemed to be u
vicious dog.
Subd. 1: Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the terms defined have the
meanings. given them.
a) "Dangerous animal" means any animal that has:
(1 ) without provocation. inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being
on public or private property;
(2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's
property. or;
(3) been found to be potentially dangerous. and after the owner has notice that
the animal is potentially dangerous. the animal aggressively bites. attacks.
or endangers the safetv of humans or domestic animals.
b) "Potentially dangerous animal" means any animal that:
. (1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public
or private property;
(2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a
bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property,
other than the animal owner's propertv.. in an apoarent attitude of attack:
or
(3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked,
causing inlury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic
animals.
c) "Proper enclosure" means securelv confined indoors or in a securelv enclosed and
locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and
providing protection from the elements for the animal. A proper enclosure does
not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage. or other structure that
would allow the animal to exit of its own volition. or any house or structure in
which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only
obstacles that orevent the animal from exiting.
d) "Owner" means any person. firm. corporation. organization. or department
possessing. harboring, keeping, having an interest in. or having care, custodv. or
control of an animal.
e) "Substantial bodily harm" means bodily iniury which involves a temporarv but
substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or
impairment ofthe function of any bodily member or organ. or which causes a
fracture of anv bodily member.
f) "Great bodily harm" means bodily iniury which creates a high probability of
death. or which causes serious pefilanent disfigurement. or which causes a
permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the nmction of any bodily member
or organ or other serious bodily harm.
g) "Animal control authority" means the City Councilor any other agency or
governmental subdivision of the State of Minnesota which is responsible for
animal control operations in this iurisdiction.
11) "Killed" means to cause death or to inlure so badly that the owner of a domestic
animal has no reasonable choice but to euthanize the domestic animal.
Subd.2: Dangerous Animals: Registration. No person may own a dangerous animal
within the corporate limits of the City unless the animal is registered as provided in this
subdivision.
a) An animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of
a dangerous animal if the owner presents sufficient evidence that:
(1 ) a proper enclosure exists for the dangerous animal and a posting on the
premises with a clearly visible warning sign, including a warning symbol
to inform children, that there is a dangerous animal on the property:
(2) . a surety bond issued by a surety companv authorized to conduct business.
in this state in a fom1 acceptable to the animal control authority in the sum
of at least $50,000, payable to any person iniured by the dangerous
animal, or a policy ofliability insurance issued by an insurance company
authorized to conduct business in this state in the amount of at least
$50,000, insuring the owner for any personal iniuries inflicted by the
dangerous animal:
(3) the owner has paid an annual fee, as determined by the City Council, but
in no case more than $500, in addition to any re€!ular animal licensing
fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous animal under
this section: and
(4) if the dangerous animal is a dog, the owner has had microchip
identification implanted in the dangerous dog as required under
subdivision} of tIns section.
b ) Beginning six (6) months after an animal is declared a dangerous animal. an
owner may request annuallv that the animal control authority review the
designation. The owner must provide evidence that the animal's behavior has
changed due to the animal's age, neutering, environment, completion of
obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other
factors. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's
behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous animal
designation.
c) The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to dangerous dogs used by law
enforcement officials for police work.
d) Animals may not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury or damage was
sustained by a person:
(l) who was committing, at the time. a willful trespass or other tort upon the
premises occupied by the owner of the animal;
(2) who was provoking, tormenting, abusing. or assaulting the animal or who
can be shown to have repeatedly. in the past, provoked, tormented, abused,
or assaulted the animal: or
(3) who was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
e) A dan~erous do~ registered under this subdivision must have a standardized,
easily identifiable tag identifying the dog as dangerous and containing the
uniform dangerous dog symbol, affixed to the dog's collar at all times. The
design of such tag shall be as determined by the State Commissioner of Public
Safety.
Subd.3: Microchip Identification. The owner of a dangerous or potentially dangerous
dog must have a microchip implanted in the dog for identification. and the name of the
microchip manufacturer and identification number oftlle microchip must be provided to the
animal control authority. If the microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be implanted by
the animal control authority. In either case. all costs related to purchase and implantation of the
microchip must be bome bv the dog's owner.
Subd.4: Dangerous Animals - Requirements.
a) An owner of a dangerous animal shall keep the animal. while on the owner!s
property, in a proper enclosure. If the dangerous animal is a dog and is outside
the proper enclosure, the dog must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial
chain or leash not more than * * feet in length and under the physical restraint of a
responsible person no less than * * years of age. The muzzle must be made in a
manner that will prevent the dog from biting anv person or~animal but that will
not cause inlury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration.
. b) An owner of a dangerous animal must renew the registration of the animal
annually until it is deceased. Any dangerous animal brought into the City's
iurisdiction must be registered with the animal control authority in the Citv' s
iurisdiction within 14 days.
c) . An owner of a dangerous animal registered in the City must notify the animal
control authority in writing orthe death of the animal or its transfer to a new
lurisdiction within 30 days of the death or transfer, and must ifrequested by the
animal control authority,execute an affidavit under oath setting forth either the
circumstances of the animal's death and disposition or the complete name,
address. and telephone number of the person to whom the animal has been
transfened.
d) The animal control authority may require a dangerous animal to be sterilized at
the owner's expense. If the owner does not have the animal sterilized, the animal
control authority may have the animal sterilized at the owner's expense.
e) A person who owns a dangerous animal and who rents property from another
where the animal will reside must disclose to the property owner prior to entering
the lease agreement and at the time of any lease renewal that the person owns a
dangerous animal that will reside at the propertv.
f) A person who sells a dangerous animal must notify the purchaser that the animal
control authority has identified the animal as dangerous. The seller must also
notify the animal control authority in writing of the sale and orovide the animal
controlauthoritv with the new owner's nmne. address. and telephone number.
Subd. 5: Corifiscation.
a) The animal control authority having iurisdiction shall immediately seize any
dangerous animal if:
(1) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous. the
animal is not validly registered under subdivision 2;
(l) after 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous. the
owner does not secure the proper liability insurance or suretv coverage as
required under subdivision 2(a);
(3) the animal is not maintained in the proper enclosure: or
(4) the animal is a dog and is outside the proper enclosure and not under
physical restraint of a responsible person as required under subdivision 4.
b) If an owner of an animal is convicted of a crime for which the animal was
originally seized. the court may order that the animal be confiscated and
destroyed in a proper and humane manner, and that the owner pay the costs
incurred in confiscating, confining, and destroying the animal.
Subd.6: Reclaimed. A dangerous animal seized under subdivision 5 may be reclaimed
by the owner of the animal upon payment of impounding and boarding fees, and presenting proof
to the animal control authority that the requirements of subdivisions 2 and 4 will be met. A dog
or cat not reclaimed under this subdivision within seven (7) days mav be disposed of as provided
under section 104.14, and the owner is liable to the animal control authority for costs incurred in
confining and disposing of the dog or cat.
Subd. 7: Subsequent Offenses; Seizures. If a person has been convicted of a
misdemeanor for violating a provision of subdivisions 2 or 4, and the person is charged with a
subsequent violation relating to the SaIne animal, the animal shall be seized by the animal control
authority. If the owner is convicted of the crime for which the animal was seized. the court shall
order that the animal be destroyed in a proper and humane manner and the owner pav the cost of
confining and destroying the animal. If the person is not convicted of the crime for which the
animal was seized, the owner may reclaim the animal upon payment to the animal control
authoritv of a fee for the care and boarding of the animal. If the animal is not reclaimed by the
owner within seven (7) days after the owner has been notified that the animal may be reclaimed.
the animal may be disposed of as provided under section 104.14, and the owner is liable to the
animal control authority for the costs incurred in confining. impounding. and disposing of the
animal. .
Subd. 8: Penalty.
a) Any person who violates any provision of subdivision 2 or 4 is €!uilty of a
misdemeanor.
b) It is a misdemeanor to remove a microchip from a dangerous or potentially
dangerous dog. to fail to renew the registration of a dangerous animal. to fail to
account for a dangerous animal'sdeath or removal from the iurisdiction. to sign a
false affidavit with respect to a dangerous animal's death or removal from the
jurisdiction. or to fail to disclose ownership of a dangerous animal to a property
owner from whom the persoh rents property.
Subd. 9: Destruction of Animal in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding subdivisions
2 to 8. an animal that inflicted substantial or great bodily harm on a human being on public or
private propertv without provocation may be destroyed in a proper and humane manner by the
animal control authority. The animal control authority may not destroy the animal until the
animal's owner has had the opportunity for a hearing before an impartial decision maker. The
definitions in subdivision 1 and the exemptions in subdivision 2( d) apply to this subdivision.
Section 104.131 : STATE LAW ADOPTED. Those provisions of Minnesota Statutes
Sections 347.50 to 347.56 reg:ulating dangerous dogs are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance
and. in the case that this Ordinance directly contradicts the provisions in those statutes. the
statutes shall preempt those parts of this OrDinance that are directly contradictory.
Section 104.14: DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS. At the expiration of five
(5) regular business days from the time a dog or cat is impounded as provided forin this
ordinance, if said dog or cat has not been reclaimed in accordance with the provisions hereof, it
shall be the duty of the license inspector to cause such dog or cat to be disposed of in accordance
with the most humane and approved methods as directed by the Health Officer. For the purpose
of this section. "regular business day" means a day during which the establishment having
custody of an animal is open to the public not less than four consecutive hours between the hours
of8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Section 104.15 : REMOVAL OF DOG EXCREMENT.
Subd. 1: It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit a dog to be on any
property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person, unless such person has in his
or her immediate possession a device for the removal of the excrement and a depository for the
transmission of excrement to a proper receptacle located upon property owned or possessed by
such person.
Subd. 2: It shall be unlawful for any person in control of, causing or permitting any dog
to be on any property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person, to fail to
remove excrement left by such dog to a proper receptacle located on property owned or
possessed by such person.
Subd. 3: It shall be unlawful for any person, owning or harboring a dog, to allow an
unreasonable accumulation of dog excrement upon property owned or possessed by such person.
An "unreasonable accumulation" is defined as an accumulation which omits an offensive odor
which can be detected from adjacent property, which is unsightly or offensive to the sight or
which creates a public health risk.
Section 104.16: PENALTY. Any person violating any of the provisions of the
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2006-039
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE H2
(REGULATING EXTERIOR SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICES)
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of St. Josephhas passed Ordinance 112, entitled "Regulating
Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Devices". " .
WHEREAS, the City of S1. Joseph desires to publish the Ordinance by Summary Publication.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Summary Publication and finds that the summary of
the Ordinance clearly informs the public ofthe intent and effect ofthe Ordinance.
2.
Publication.
The City of St. Joseph directs the City Administrator to publish the Ordinance by Summary
Adopted this _ day of
, 2006, by a vote of _ in favorand _ opposed.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard Carlbom, Mayor
By
Judy.Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ORD~NANCE 112 (REGULATING EXTERIOR SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING
DEVICES)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
The City of S1. Joseph has adopted an ordinance entitled Regulating Exterior Solid Fuel-
Fired Heating Devices.
The purpose of this new Ordinance is to establish minimum standards for exterior solid
fuel-fired heating devices, including both a minimum setback from property lines and installation
requirements. These requirements are developed to minimize the potential nuisances created by
these appliances, such as smoke and/or cinders.
This Ordinance includes: 1) definitions; 2) permits; and 3) additional requirements.
This material is a summary of Ordinance 112. The full text of the Ordinance is available
for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the St. Joseph City
Administrator-Clerk.
This summary publication was adopted by the City Council of 81. Joseph on the_
day of
, 2006, and shall be effective upon publication.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard Carlbom, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
This summary publication was published on
,2006.
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ORDINANCE 112
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING EXTERIOR SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICES
The Council ofthe City ofS1. Josephhereby ordains:
That the S1. Joseph Code Book is amended by the addition of Ordinance 112. Ordinance 112
shall state as follows:
"Section 112: EXTERIOR SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICES
Section 112.01: INTENT AND PURPOSE. The purpose ofthi8 Ordinance is to
establish minimum standards for exterior solid fuel-fired heating devices, including both a
minimum setback from property lines and installation requirements. These requirements are
developed to minimize the potential nuisances created by these appliances, such as smoke and/or
cinders.
Section 112.02: EXTERIOR SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICES.
Subd. 1. Definitions. The following words and terms, as used in this subsection, shall be
construed as herein defined.
Exterior Solid Fuel-Fired Heating Device - An external device designed for solid fuel
combustion so that usable heat is derived for the interior of a building, and includes solid fuel-
fired stoves, fireplaces, solid fuel-fired cooking stoves, and combination fuel furnaces or boilers
which burn solid fuel. Solid fuel-fired heating devices do not include natural gas-fired fireplace
logs.
Public Nuisance - Maintaining or permitting a condition which unreasonably annoys,
injures or endangers the health, morals, decency, safety, or public peace so that such adivities
affect the comfortable enjoyment of life or property.
Subd. 2. Permits. A mechanical permit shall be required to install any exterior solid
fuel-fired heating device within the City.
Subd.3. Additional Requirements.
a. Exterior solid fuel-fired heating devices shall be located at least seventy-
five (75) feet from any property line and shall not be located in the front
yard.
b. All exterior solid fuel-fired heating devices installed or purchased within
the City are required to meet the emission standards currently required (or
as may be amended from time to time) by the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing.
c. All exterior solid fuel-fired heating devices are subject to regulation as
public nuisances as described in this Section.
d. Dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas and soot, or cinders, in unreasonable
quantities, are declared a public nuisance and are hereby made subject to
regulation and control by a properly designated authority.
e. .All exterior solid fuel-fire heating devices installed within the City shall
be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and
installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
t The follow material shall not be used or burned in exterior solid fuel-fired
heating devices: grass leaves, oils, rubber, plastics, tires, railroad ties,
construction debris, and painted or chemically treated materials such as
treated lumber, composite shingles, tar paper, insulation composition
board, sheetrock, wiring, paint, and hazardous and industrial solid waste."
This Ordinance is adopted the
be effective upon publication.
day of
, 2006, and shall
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Richard Carlbom, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator/Clerk
This Ordinance was published on
,2006.
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I Attachment Yes or No
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Refunding Resolution
DATE: November 16,2006
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM
Administrator Report - Refunding Resolution
PREVIOUS ACTION
The Council has previously approved the improvements to 8th Avenue NE and we were considering
issuing bonds through S1. Joseph Bank. However, since the city will be constructing improvements in
2007 (Jade Road) we are proposing to add 8th Avenue to that project for financing purposes. Since the
project is relatively small, the City can self finance the project until 2007. This has been done in the past
with other projects as it makes more sense to combine the projects and make one payment.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Authorize execution of the Refunding Resolution
FISCAL IMPACT
COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
The Resolution will be presented at the meeting on Thursday evening
I Attachment: Yes or No
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DATE:
November 16.2006
ORIGINA TING DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
AGENDA ITEM
Transportation Plan Map updates - For Information Only
PREVIOUS ACTION
2ND Public Open House Meeting
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
FISCAL IMPACT
COMMENTSIRECOMMENDA TIONS
Attached are the updated Future Transportation Network Map showing traffic forecasts and the Future
Trails Map.
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Attendees:
Purpose:
District 742/Rivers Bend
Organizational Meeting
October 5, 2006
District 742 - Kevin Januszewski, Al Haus, David Leapolt, Steve Poosch
Rivers Bend - Rick Packer
City- JudyWeyrens, Tracy Ekola, Tom Jovanovich, Dick Taufen, Ron Wasmund, Lee Gladistch
Steams County - Mitch Anderson, Jodi Teich
To discuss the proposed development timeline, infrastructure development, and expectations.
The following is a summary of the purpose discussions:
Proposed Timeline
District 742
River's Bend
City
The completion date is scheduled for July 2008. With that in mind, site development must begin
in Spring of 2007. Utilities must be ready by August of 2007. Identified main issue is to assure
access to the site.
Originally intended to install utilities in fall of 2007, but has committed to providing utilities to the
school when needed. Due to the soils he would prefer to install utilities in late fall. Packer agreed
to look at the schedule and determine if the utility work will begin in fall of 2006 or early 2007.
Regardless they will be available when the school needs them.
As the project will be assessed the City will need to schedule the public improvement hearing.
This process should begin in 2006 so that the project can be bid in February or March.
Re-location
Street/Utility Construction
Turn Lanes
Intersection
Access
Easements
Fees
The development requires that Jade Road be reconstructed and re-aligned. The new alignment has
been determined through the platting process. The City needs to know how far Jade Road will be
constructed as the City will complete the project as a 429 project. The exact distance of Jade Road
to be constructed will be dependent upon the school site. The School will define the site so this
aspect can be planned. The project will be specially assessed with the developer carrying the cost
of the deferred assessments. The City will enter into a re-capture agreement.
The full turn lanes will be constructed on CR 121 and Jade Road as part of the improvement
project. It is anticipated that the financial responsibility for the turn lanes is 2/3 school and 1/3
developer.
At this time intersection controls at CR 121 and Jade Road will consist of stop signs on Jade Road.
The plat accommodates the needed ROW for future signal lights. If signal lights are installed, the
county will be responsible for 2 legs and the school/developer will be responsible for the
remaining 2 legs.
Their was discussion on the need for construction access. Mitch Anderson stated that any
construction access off CR 121 must be temporary and minimal.
Utility Easements will be needed through the school property. The location can be determined
through the site p~anning process.
Ron Wasmond will work with the GL T on the water and sewer access fees. The Storm water fee
will be part of the development costs through Arcon. The only other development fee is the water
and sewer lift station charges which will be calculated with the water and sewer access fees. The
fee is based on $ 150/each per acre.
Task Assignments
District 742
. Provide the City with a site plan ASAP so that the improvement process can begin
Developer
. Provide a tentative date for the installation of utilities
City
. Review the Ordinance and outline the zoning process that will be required of District 742.
. Review the preliminary plat completed by Arcon and verify if the first phase of River's Bend has
completed the review process and if the Developers Agreement is ready for execution.
Future Meeting
To assure the project continues to move forward, the City will continue to coordinate monthly meetings with the
school, county and developer. The meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 11 :30 AM.