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St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
Meeting Notice
Administrator Wednesday March 26, 2008
Judy Wey~rens 3:00 p.m. City Hall
Mayor 1. Call to Order.
AI Rassier
2. Approval of Agenda.
Councilors
Step-~ f=rank 3. Approval of Minutes.
R~~k S~h~hz a. January 23, 2008
Renee Svmanietz b. February 27, 2008
Dale wick
4. Accounts Payable and Financial Report.
a. Approval of Accounts Payable
b. Approval of Financial Report
5. Business.
a. Let's Go Downtown! Update
b. Comprehensive Plan Update -First Half Land Use
c. Mailing -Business Facade Architectural Grant
6. Board Member Announcements.
7. Adjournment.
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CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AURTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Present: EDA Board Members Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen, Ken Jacobson, AI Rassier, and Dale
Wick.
Absent: Tom Skahen.
Also present: Finance Director Lori Bartlett and Cynthia Smith -Strack of Municipal Development
Group.
Chairperson Wick called the January 23, 2008 regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at
3:01 p.m.
Agenda.
Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda and noted election of officers should be added to the
agenda.
Moved by Heinen seconded by Jacobson to approve the agenda as with the addition of item 3.5:
Election of Officers. 4-0.
Approval of Minutes.
Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the December 13, 2007 regular meeting. Motion
by Jacobson, second by Wick to approve minutes from the previous meeting as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
Election of Officers.
Chairperson Wick noted that since this meeting was the first in 2008, election of officers was
required under the EDA bylaws. Strack stated officers from 2007 were as follows: Wick
(appointed when resignation of Mayor Richard Carlbom left the position vacant), Chairperson,
Jacobson Vice-Chairperson, Secretary Yaggie-Heinen and Treasurer Skahen.
Motion by Wick, second by Rassier to re-appoint previous year's officers to same office positions
in 2008.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Wick introduced the topic and introduced Finance Director Bartlett. Strack noted accounts
payable for the month totaled $10,244.23. Strack noted payables included 2007 dues for the St.
Cloud Area Partnership. Bartlett corrected the record noting the SCAEDP dues were for the
calendar year 2008 and not 2007.
Motion by Heinen, second by Rassier to approve the EDA accounts payable for the month of
January 2008 in the amount of $10,244.23. Motion carried 4-0.
Financial Report.
Wick introduced the agenda item. Bartlett reviewed the 2007 year end financial reports (un-
audited) with the EDA.
Motion by Jacobson, second by Heinen to approve the December financial reports as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
The EDA reviewed the information included in the packet and requested the information be
included in the packet for the City Council, Department Head and consultant retreat. The
information will be useful when considering a staff level community development director.
Board Member Reports.
Heinen noted her business website will debut in one week; it is a major initiative for her business.
Wick noted he attended the St. Cloud Area Economic Development Partnership Meeting.
Jacobson noted several of the town holiday decorations are in severe disrepair. The holiday
decorations were donated by the Legion and are installed/removed by the fire department.
Jacobson noted the decorations retail for approximately $1,000 each but after-holiday sales can
bring substantial mark-downs. Jacobson suggested the City, the Chamber and other
organizations be ased to contribute to a pool to replace all the decoration over a period of several
years.
Members of the EDA who are elected officials requested Jacobson appear before the City
Council regarding this request.
Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned by consensus at 4:03 PM.
EDA Minutes -January 23, 2008
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AURTHORITY
Meeting Minutes -Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Present: EDA Board Members AI Rassier, Tom Skahen and Dale Wick.
Absent: Members Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen, Ken Jacobson.
Also present: Cynthia Smith -Strack of Municipal Development Group.
Chairperson Wick called the February 27, 2008 regular meeting of the St. Joseph EDA to order at
3:01 p. m.
Agenda.
Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda. No changes were requested.
Moved by Skahen, seconded by Rassier to approve the agenda as presented. 3-0.
Approval of Minutes.
Chairperson Wick introduced the minutes from the January 23, 2007 regular meeting and noted q
quorum of those present at the January meeting was not present. Motion by Rassier, second by
Wick to postpone approval of minutes from the previous meeting until a quorum of those
attending the January 23, 2008 meeting was present. Motion carried 3-0.
EDA Accounts Payable.
Wick introduced the topic. Wick noted a discrepancy in the MDG invoice included in the packet.
The invoice state year to date service hourly total is incorrect. The 420 hours should have
referenced the actual hours provided in January rather than those provided throughout the
calendar year 2007.
Accounts payable for the month totaled $2,341.27. Strack noted the check register included in the
financial report duplicated some payables included in the January 2007 accounts payable report.
Motion by Skahen, second by Wick to approve the EDA accounts payable for the month of
February 2008 in the amount of $2,341.27. Motion carried 3-0.
Financial Report.
Wick introduced the agenda item. Board members reviewed financial reports contained in the
information packet. Wick inquired as to why budgeted revenue amounts did not show up in the
EDA Revenue Report. Strack to investigate and report back at next meeting.
Motion by Skahen, second by Rassier to approve the January financial reports, with a note a
report on the budgeted revenue amount be presented at the next regular meeting. Motion carried
3-0.
2008 Goals Update from City Council Retreat.
Chairperson Wick introduced the agenda item. Strack reminded Board Members the City Council,
Department Heads and consultants held a special meeting on January 29th for the purpose of
setting priorities for 2008. Among items discussed were 2008 goals included in the EDA's annual
report.
Strack provided the following updates on specific goals relating to the EDA:
Rassier noted he was to begin a new employment position and may have conflicts with some
EDA meeting dates. Rassier will know more at the March meeting.
Adjournment.
Meeting adjourned by consensus at 4:27 PM.
EDA Minutes -February 27, 2008
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DATE: March 19, 2008
Admh,istrator MEMO TO: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
~udy Weyrens
FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
RE: Accounts Payable -February 2008 & March 2008 (mid-month)
Mayor Feb./March Financial Reports
AI Rassier
Councilors A. Accounts Payable:
Sccve Frank Following are Accounts Payable for the EDA's Consideration.
Rick Scl,ulrz payable To
~e.nce Symanietz MDG, InC.
Dale ~i;ck Owest Metrocom
Menards
City of St. Joseph
Total
For Amount
Feb. Econ. Dev. Service $ 2,302.74
Telephone $ 93.70
Recycling Crate for Office $ 4.22
Council Workshop items $ 7.26
$ 2,407.92
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the Accounts Payable.
B. Financial Report:
Mid February/March financial reports for the EDA are following. The reports consist of:
1. EDA revenue to date.
2. EDA expenditures to date.
3. Check Register.
4. Fund Balances (Econ Dev. 150, TIF 1-3 155, TIF 1-4 156 and RLF 250).
Action:
A MOTION is in order to approve the financial reports.
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CITY OF ST JOSEPH
EDA Expenditure Report
March 2008
2008
2008 YTD March 2008 % of
Account Descr Budget 2008 Amt YTD Amt Balance Budget
FUND 150 Economic Development
E 150-46500-103 Legislative Bodies $1,260.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,260.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-122 FICA Contributions $80.00 $0.00 $0.00 $80.00 0.00%
E 1 50-46500-1 2 5 Medicare Contributions $20.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-151 Workers Comp. Insur. Prem. $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-200 Office Supplies $500.00 $4.22 $4.22 $495.78 0.84%
E 150-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $2,302.74 $6,755.34 -$6,755.34 0.00%
E 150-46500-303 Engineering Fee $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-304 Legal Fees $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-321 Telephone $1,200.00 $86.37 $269.09 $930.91 22.42%
E 150-46500-322 Postage $250.00 $1.96 $50.39 $199.61 20.16%
E 150-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $500.00 $0.00 $7.26 $492.74 1.45%
E 150-46500-340 Advertising $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 0.00%
E 150-46500-433 Dues & Subscriptions $8,000.00 $0.00 $8,000.00 $0.00 100.00%
E 150-46500-582 Computer Software $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 0.00%
FUND 150 Economic Development $18,260.00 $2,395.29 $15,086.30 $3,173.70 82.62%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
E 155-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 21 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 22 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 2 3 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 55-46 500-1 24 Wellness Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 55-46500-1 2 5 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 30 Health Ins-Deductible $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46 500-1 31 Health Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-132 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 33 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 5-46500-1 34 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-600 Debt Service -Principal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-611 Bond Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 155-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
E 156-46500-101 Salaries $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 56-46 500-1 21 PERA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-122 FICA Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 56-46500-1 2 3 Deferred Comp-Employer $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-124 Wellness Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-125 Medicare Contributions $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-130 Health Ins-Deductible $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 56-46 500-1 31 Health Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 1 5 6-46500-1 3 2 Dental Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-133 Life Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-134 Disabilty Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-300 Professional Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-331 Travel & Conference Expens $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-340 Advertising $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-600 Debt Service -Principal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-611 Bond Interest $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
E 156-46500-622 Tax Increment Payments $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
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SOURCE SOURCE Descr
FUND 150 Economic Development
36210 Interest Earnings
36300 Reimbursement
39201 Transfers from Other Fund
FUND 150 Economic Development
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
31050 Tax Increment
36210 Interest Earnings
FUND 155 TIF 1-3 Borgert (SKN)
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
31050 Tax Increment
36210 Interest Earnings
FUND 156 TIF 1-4 St. Joe Development
FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream
34150 TIF/MIF Deposit
36210 Interest Earnings
FUND 157 TIF 2-1 Millstream
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
36210 Interest Earnings
36212 CDAP Loan Interest
39312 CDAP Loan Proceeds
FUND 250 Revolving Loan Fund
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
EDA Revenue Report
Current Period: March 2008
YTD
Budget Rev Revenue
$3,000.00 $202.09
$0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00
$3,000.00 $202.09
Balance of Budget
$2,797.91 6.74%
$0.00 0.00%
$0.00 0.00%
$2,797.91 6.74%
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$0.00 $33.28 -$33.28 0.00%
$0.00 $33.28 -$33.28 0.00%
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$0.00 $265.87 -$265.87 0.00%
$0.00 $265.87 -$265.87 0.00%
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$0.00 $72.75 -$72.75 0.00%
$0.00 $72.75 -$72.75 0.00%
$0.00 $335.34 -$335.34 0.00%
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
$0.00 $335.34 -$335.34 0.00%
$3,000.00 $909.33 $2,090.67 30.31
03/18/08 4;37 PM
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DATE: March 19, 2008
MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority
Adinh,istraror FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
~uc~y ~eyrens
RE: Downtown Revitalization Project
Ma`'Of Background:
AI Rassicr As you all know, we are continuing to plug away on our Downtown Revitalization Project a.k.a.
"Let's Go Downtown!" The Chairpersons of the workgroups met on February 27th to discuss the
Coundlor status of the project. The Chairpersons recommended all project volunteers get together to
Sreve Frank celebrate successes to date and announce a forthcoming summit where all volunteers could
strategize as to next steps and/or priorities in the project.
Rick Schultz
Renee Syn,anietz Attached is a letter mailed to all Downtown Work Group volunteers. The EDA as a partner in
Dale ~%ick this project is invited to attend the celebration on March 26th at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Action:
This item is for your information only.
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DATE: March 19, 2008
MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority
Admh,isvator FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
~uc~y ~e~~rens
RE: Comprehensive Plan Update
M~}'Of Background:
.AI ~~3ssie~ As you know, the City Council has initiated the update of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan is the umbrella document that guides overall redevelopment and growth
Councilors within the City of St. Joseph.
Stwc Frank The Planning Commission is facilitating the Comprehensive Plan Update process and asking for
Rick Schulrz EDA input regarding land use. Attached is a draft of the first half of the land use chapter. The
Renec Syn,anietz Planning Commission would like your input on the draft text.
Dale ~X'~ck
PLEASE NOTE A FUTURE LAND USE MAP ALTHOUGH REFERENCED HAS NOT BEEN
CREATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Also, for your information a summary of comments received at a community meeting in
February is attached for your information.
Action
This item is for information and comment.
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DATE: March 19, 2008
MEMO TO: St. Joseph Planning Commission
FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack, Municipal Development Group
RE: Community Meeting Results
Following are results by category/discussion and associated group maps from the Comprehensive
Plan Update community meeting held on February 27, 2008.
GROUP DISCUSSION RESULTS:
A. The following are great things about the St. Joseph community .. .
• Small town feel, community spirit (4)
• Good access
• Schools (2)
• College: educational and cultural events (3)
• Have opportunity for a healthy mix of growth
• Park system
• Infrastructure
• Diverse ages
• July 4th Festival
• History and traditions
• Natural resources
• Location (2)
• New & old energy
• Farmer's Market
• Cultural opportunities
B. The following are things we need to work on to make St. Joseph better .. .
• Working relationship between College, Monastery, and City needs improvement and
transparency. Healing of past hurts and moving forward together.
• Greater interaction with increasing diversity of St. Joseph city and community.
• Work on increasing businesses, services, and work opportunities.
• More diversity in housing.
• More green programs.
• Lower taxes.
• Downtown redevelopment.
• Public transportation.
• Better animal control.
• Better community recreational facilities.
• Better job of maintaining natural resources.
• New policy for paying for street costs.
In addition participants were asked to identify priorities areas for investment in parks. The following
were identified:
• Wobegon Trail
• Millstream Park (west) (2)
• Kleinfelter Park (3)
• Lake Sarah
• Sauk River Park (River's Bend Subdivision)
FUTURE LAND USE
Copies of marked up maps from the community meeting representing future land use scenarios are
attached to this memo. Areas for low density residential development are colored yellow; high
density residential orange; commercial blue; and, industrial pink.
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PURPOSE
E PLAN
The Land Use Plan is the navigational hub and center-point of this Comprehensive Planning effort. The
land use plan sets forth the City's diagram for the desired form, pace and intensity of future growth and
redevelopment. All subsequent planning efforts including, but not limited to, facilities,
utilities, and fiscal planning will stem from this common center. Land use planning
will help St. Joseph prepare for success in reaching its 2030 vision.
A basic goal for the land use plan involves guiding investment and resources to
designated areas and helping to stabilize areas where little change is expected over
the course of the plan.
In addition, this portion of the Comprehensive Plan describes existing patterns of
development and compares/contrasts that with desired patterns of development. For
example, the land use plan identifies under-utilized areas within established
neighborhoods; as such the City may wish to direct rehabilitation resources (time, policy and fiscal)
toward those under-utilized areas. In another example, the City may wish to move away from lineal,
single tier highway commercial development toward the establishment of commercial nodes centered on
high functioning intersections.
Other fundamental purposes of the land use plan include: maintaining and
promoting cost-effective, orderly development and redevelopment patterns
throughout the City; enhancing the quality of life within the City; and,
resisting deterioration of the developed areas of the City.
This portion of the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan includes:
• Analysis of existing land use inventory by type and volume;
• Analysis of zoning classifications and lot standards;
• Analysis of potential reinvestment areas, identification of areas of
stability and areas of change;
• A future land use plan and maps; and,
• Land use goals, objectives, and policies.
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II. EXISTING LAND USE
A. EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY
Land use analysis assists with identification existing land use volumes and historic trend identification. In
addition, land use analysis can help determine potential vacant and redevelopable parcels within the
current corporate limits. This analysis offers a framework for projecting land use demand and guiding the
type of use, the pace of development and the intensity of future growth. Table 4-1 on the following page
illustrates existing land use in the City in 2008 as determined through analysis of 2008 payable property
tax data obtained from the Stearns County Assessor's Office and compiled by SEH, Inc. The information
included in Table 4-1 is merely an estimate based on limited information available and should not be
construed as an exact number. ~~la ~t=~'' at the close of this chapter illustrates existing land uses by tax
classification within the corporate limits and the area subject to an orderly annexation agreement.
recognize the difference between the volume (area) of existing uses based on tax
the volume (area) of uses within each zoning classification. Existing land uses and
volumes of acreage within existing zoning classes can vary
widely depending on the accuracy of the official zoning map and
the volume of non-conforming uses.
The 2000 Census identifies 1.86 square miles of land area within
St. Joseph. The land area has increased substantially since the
2000 Census. A total of 2.21 square miles or 1,416 acres have
been annexed from St. Joseph Township to the City of St.
Joseph since the year 2000 for a current land area of 4.07
square miles.
Low density (i.e. one and two family residences) and agricultural
uses comprise the majority of existing land uses within the City
of St. Joseph. An estimated 5,182 acres (39%) of the City and
annexation area contain potentially environmentally significant or
sensitive features.
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It is important to
classification and
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B. EXISTING LAND USE DESCRIPTION/ANALYSIS
Various land uses currently exist within the City and are generally the result of residential growth on the
edges of the original townsite. Following is a description of each of the land uses within St. Joseph.
Residential Land Uses
Comprising 24 percent of the City, residential development (single family, two family, multiple family, and
manufactured homes) is one of the largest land use types in St. Joseph. Although residential land uses
are located throughout the City, more aged housing stock is primarily centered in an area surrounding the
City's original plat. New residential developments are located (1) north of CR 75 between First Avenue
NE and Eighth Avenue NE and (2) in the southeast portion of the City.
There is limited unplatted land zoned residential remaining in the City; vacant acreage is primarily
clustered south of East Baker Street and west of Brian Kleinfelter Memorial Park. In addition to a few
scattered infill lots are found throughout the City.
With 436 acres or 18 percent of the total City, single-family homes make up approximately 93 percent of
the residential acreage developed within the City. Residential architectural styles are mixed reflecting the
era when homes were built. Much of the housing is in good physical condition; however there are some
homes that are in need of maintenance or rehabilitation, mostly within the older areas of the City.
Lots are smaller in the City's core area, with densities ranging from three to eight units per acre, arranged
on a grid-like street network with alleys. More recent residential development includes larger lots with a
less structured layout pattern adjacent to curvilinear streets. "Suburban" development typically doesn't
include alleys; therefore garages are accessed from the front of the lot and usually a prominent feature of
the building front.
There are a number of duplexes scattered throughout the City and are both double units and single-family
conversions. The duplexes serve a variety of housing needs including student housing and empty nester
units. More information on housing is included in Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Multi-family units make up about seven percent of land used for residential purposes. Actual properties on
which multiple family structures exist are found throughout the City. Manufactured homes make up a
small amount of the housing stock at the present time; most of the manufactured housing units are in
relatively good condition.
Commercial
With 289 acres or 12% of the total City land inventory in 2008 is commercial in nature comprising a
relatively modest portion of total land use. Commercial uses are concentrated in two areas of the City: (1)
adjacent to minor arterial and commercial collector streets especially CR 75; and, (2) downtown along
Minnesota Street and College Avenue. Commercial uses in the downtown area provide specialty goods
and services including neighborhood grocery, specialty coffee, and restaurant/lounge establishments.
Other uses in the downtown area include office and professional services. Businesses which rely on
automobile traffic and high visibility have developed adjacent to Highway 75. These include gas stations,
convenience stores, fast food restaurants, professional offices/services, and used auto dealers.
There are greenfield areas dedicated to highway commercial use along the CR 75; in addition, the St.
Joseph EDA has identified several redevelopment sites with the downtown area and pre-established
areas adjacent to Highway 75 near the intersection with College Avenue.
Industrial
Industrial land uses comprise a relatively small part of the City's land use. A total of 23.9 acres or one
percent of total land use within the City today bears a tax classification of 'industrial'. It is noted several
uses requiring an industrial zoning classification have a tax classification of commercial leading to a
significant departure in acreage. Virtually all of the industrial land use is located in the northeast quadrant
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significant opportunity for the City to maximize its investment in existing infrastructure.
Infill development is not likely to occur without defined measures to provide for it. Neighborhood
opposition, fear of increased density or change, incompatible zoning standards (e.g. parking, lot size and
setbacks), and costs of specialized development may discourage infill development.
B. REDEVELOPMENT
As illustrated in at the close of this Chapter, potential
redevelopment or reinvestment areas are primarily centered in or near the
City's core. The City has made a conscious decision to focus
redevelopment efforts on commercial and residential areas/parcels in the
more established areas of the City.
The City acknowledges revitalization efforts and resources such as staff
time and financial incentives may have a higher rate of return if combined
with private investment.
Potential barriers to successful redevelopments are similar to those preventing successful infill
developments. That is, neighborhood opposition, fear of increased density or change, zoning standards
(e.g. parking, lot size and setbacks), and increased costs for specialized development.
Priority areas for redevelopment within the City of St. Joseph are the Central Business District and aged
areas adjacent to Highway 75. It is noted re-use/redevelopment opportunities within the Central Business
District may be forthcoming due to vacancies within student rental houses due to increased on-campus
residency requirements initiated by the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University.
COMMENTS NEEDED FROM PC AS TO THESE AREAS
C. AREAS OF STABILITY AND AREAS OF CHANGE
As illustrated m M~ 4 at the close of this Chapter,
community members participating in the public input
and visioning process were asked to identify areas of
stability within the community and areas of change
within the community.
Areas of Stability
Areas of stability are defined as those places where
the overriding goal for the future is to maintain the
character of the neighborhood and protect the areas
from unwelcome influences by inconsistent uses.
The City has established local controls which monitor
the quality of housing stock, rental housing, and the use of property or portions thereof for outdoor
storage, parking, home occupations and the like. In addition, the City has established a collector street
system which attempts to reduce through traffic volumes on local residential streets.
Commercial and industrial uses adjacent to residential areas are required to provide appropriate buffering
and/or screening between non-compatible land uses such as low density residential.
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directory of properties within the subject area. The EDA reviewed the inventory and noted their
perceptions of attributes and challenges within the corridor as follows:
Attributes
• Condition of roadway (good).
• Traffic mobility (at this point) appears to be sufficient.
• Good visibility from principal arterial -desirable for highway commercial use.
Challenges
• Pattern of development within the corridor is haphazard.
• Commercial uses interspersed with residential uses (mostly student rental) throughout the
corridor.
• Infill opportunities are not clustered in any certain portion of the corridor.
• Parcels vary greatly in size.
• Lack of continuous frontage/backage roads offering access to commercial development.
• Aesthetics: inconsistent architectural styles, wide variety of building construction types/materials
employed, non-uniform setbacks and limited landscaping.
The EDA embraces the concept of promoting redevelopment within the identified corridor. The EDA
continues to work on this project.
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TABLE 4-2
PROJECTED ACREAGE DEMAND"
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Assumes 2.56 persons per household; net density of 3 units per acre, 20% right of way, antl 10% parkland.
Table 4-2 illustrates a projected need for 1,498 net acres of land needed to accommodate future growth
through the year 2030. The net acreage calculation excludes land area required for roadways and parks.
Approximately 40 acres of vacant and/or infill lots exist within the
community (source: tax class non-homestead single unit). Some of
the vacant lots do not include improvements. Therefore, it is
estimated an additional 1,450 net acres will be needed to
accommodate residential growth through the year 2030. The gross
acreage demand will be accommodated under the volume of
acreage existing within the orderly annexation agreement between
the City and Township.
The demand for new acreage needed could be reduced by
promoting infill and redevelopment and/or by increasing allowable
net density, perhaps by instituting a minimum density per acre
within residential zoning classifications.
I he current ratio of residential to commercial/industrial acreage in
the City of St. Joseph is 73% to 27%. The percentage for the 2002 CPU was 76% residential use to 24%
commercial use. It is noted that neither calculation included mixed use developments. Mixed uses
account for 114 acres of property within the City.
If the current 73%/27% ratio of residential to commercial/industrial property continues, an estimated 550
additional net acres will be needed to support future commercial and industrial growth.
It is im ortant to note that future rowth boundaries de Icted on the Future Land Use Ma ~~ ~~
p 9 p~ p (~~?' at
the close of this Chapter) contain more acreage than the gross acreage demand as portions of land in the
growth boundaries are already developed with rural residential subdivisions and/or businesses located in
the township or contain wetlands or creek land. In addition, land will be required for public and institutional
uses.
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R-1 Single Familv Residential District
The R-1 Single Family Residential District provides for the orderly development of residential areas. The
R-1 District is intended to provide for low density residential areas and restrict incompatible commercial
and industrial uses. R-1 uses comprise the bulk of zoning classification area within the City and are
located throughout much of the City's platted area.
Future uses for this district correspond with those identified on the future land use map as low density
residential.
R-2 Two Family Residence District
The R-2 District provides for the orderly development of single and two family dwellings. Uses allowed
within this district include single family attached and detached units, certain public and semipublic uses
are also allowed through a conditional use permit. Maximum density within this district is eight dwelling
units per acre (single family, attached). The City does not prescribe a minimum density for this district.
Future R-2 areas may include a mix of residential densities and are appropriate for areas on the future
land use map identified for medium density residential development. Two family uses are especially
effective as transitional zones between areas of high intensity use (i.e. industrial/commercial) and areas
of single family detached dwellings. Two family uses are also appropriate adjacent to collector and arterial
streets or areas adjacent to multiple family apartments.
R-3 Multiple Familv Residential District
The R-3 Multiple Family Residence District provides for higher density residential development including
apartment buildings. Structures housing twelve or fewer units are permitted within the district, structures
with greater than twelve units require development as a planned community.
The R-3 District provides for a maximum density of 21.78 dwelling units per acre; a minimum density is
not prescribed. Future R-3 will be especially effective as transitional zones between areas of high
intensity use (i.e. industrial/commercial) and areas of single family attached dwellings.
R-4 Townhouse/Patio Home Residential District
It is the intent of the R-4 Townhouse/Patio Home District to accommodate a variety of single-family
housing types, including patio homes and single-family common wall attached housing units such as
townhouses or rowhouses at low to moderate residential densities. The R-4 District is intended for those
areas designated as medium and/or high density residential or residential planned unit developments
under the Comprehensive Plan. The R-4 District must be developed as a planned community.
Future R-4 areas may include a mix of residential densities and are appropriate for areas on the future
land use map identified for medium density residential development. Townhomes, rowhomes and patio
homes will be effective as transitional zones between areas of high intensity use (i.e.
industrial/commercial) and areas of single family detached dwellings. R-4 uses are also appropriate
adjacent to collector and arterial streets or areas adjacent to multiple family apartments.
B-1 Central Business District
The B-1 Central Business District is within the original townsite and centered along Minnesota Street,
College Avenue, Birch Street, and 2"d Avenue NW. Uses within the district are dependent on pedestrian
traffic and often contain mixed uses, typically, commercial storefronts with second story residential
apartments. The area is surrounded by a mix of single family dwellings, owner-occupied and used for
student rental. The District is primarily developed with high structure to lot coverage, however, several
parcel could benefit form additional investment. This district will likely be impacted by an effort to move
toward higher levels of on-campus residency.
B-2 Highway 75 Business District
The B-2 Highway 75 Business District provides for commercial uses with business models dependent on
large volumes of through traffic. The B-2 District is appropriate for commercial areas adjacent to Highway
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VII. ANNEXATION
The City of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Township entered into a joint annexation agreement effective
January 1, 1997 which has recently been amended. The original annexation agreement divided a portion
of St. Joseph Township into atwenty-year annexation area with annexation eligibility achieved at either
five or ten year increments. The annexation area is depicted on the [~/E~~;,4-~ at the close of this chapter.
The City and St. Wendel Township have held orderly annexation discussions since 2002, however, it was
the consensus of the Township that annexation (related to providing centralized sewer to riparian lots)
was not appropriate at this time. The City of St. Joseph will be responsible for providing centralized urban
service to St. Wendel Township when a petition is submitted and approved.
Table 4-3 below illustrates existing land use volumes within the orderly annexation area as of February of
2008. It is noted the vast majority of property within the annexation area is used for agricultural purposes.
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EXISTING LAND USE -ORDERLY ANNEXATION AREA
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IX. LAND USE PLAN 8~ DISTRICT PLANS
A. LAND USE PLAN -GENERAL
Changes in land use are inevitable and fundamentally variable. Sometimes within a community, the pace
of change may be nearly imperceptible; other times the pace of change may be so swift it's unsettling or
daunting. Furthermore, land use change may take a multitude of forms. For example, change within a
single community could include new housing development, new industrial development, decline in
structural conditions within the original townsite, andlor movement of 'downtown' businesses to highway
commercial corridors.
St. Joseph is a rural growth center with a distinctive downtown, a growing number of residents, a potential
for future highway commercial, and assorted park/recreational opportunities. The City has set for the
following policy plan intended to guide future growth and redevelopment within the City.
GOAL #'I : FLEXIBLE, CONNECTED, AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH
Objective A: Proactively collaborate with adjacent local units of government, educational institutions,
and regional entities to manage growth.
Policy/Recommendations:
1. The City should collaborate with Stearns County and St. Joseph Township to
help ensure land use decisions in areas likely to become urban in the future are
not counter-productive (e.g. development of subdivisions with decentralized
water/sewer facilities in the orderly annexation area).
2. The City should continue to plan for necessary infrastructure improvements
through a capital improvement plan and by reviewing proposed subdivisions to
determine:
a. Impact on existing and future transportation facilities,
b. Impact on existing and future surface water management
systems,
c. Adequacy of park facilities within the proposed development,
d. Appropriateness of the proposed use(s),
e. Adequacy and quality of proposed sanitary sewer and water
facilities, and,
f. If sufficient capacity is available within proposed sanitary sewer
and water facilities to service the proposed development.
g. Adequacy of administrative and/or community services (i.e.
general government, public works, police/fire protection, etc).
3. The City should take measurable steps to implement the Comprehensive Plan as
may be amended.
4. The City should collaborate with Stearns County and St. Joseph Township to
minimize conflicts between agricultural and non-farm land uses through local
ordinances and official controls.
5. The City should require staging plans be submitted with all requests for concept
plan and/or preliminary plan/plat approval so as to monitor improvement
needs/timing and volume of vacant acreage.
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5. The City should address MSBG in development manuals or site plan/subdivision
review criteria and provide MSBG educational materials to residents and
builders.
6. The City should consider completing a local natural resource inventory which
could identify the precise location, quality, and quantity of resources within the
City and the annexation area. Such information can be used to prioritize areas for
protection/preservation as urban development occurs. The City could investigate
partnering with other agencies (e.g. watershed management organizations,
educational institutions, etc) as a means of lowering the cost of conducting the
inventory.
The City should work with property owners to consider conservation of high
quality or locally/regionally significant environmental and/or cultural resources.
Objective D: Encourage infill development and redevelopment where possible to maximize the public's
investment in infrastructure.
Policy/Recommendations:
1. The City should pursue public/private partnerships designed to assist with either
the removal of existing buildings that have exceeded their useful life or the
revitalization of structures where possible.
2. The City should advise property owners/potential developers of appropriate re-
uses for under-utilized properties.
3. The City should support infill development on vacant lots within existing urban
areas by reviewing zoning ordinance requirements which may restrict such
development, including but not limited to: allowing mixed uses in a variety of
areas, reducing requirements for setting aside areas to devote to parking,
allowing a larger floor area to lot ratio, and providing for development and
structures which are sympathetic in scale and bulk to neighboring uses.
4. The City should continue to support and guide the "Let's Go Downtown!"
revitalization effort.
5. The City should consider the development of a renewal corridor plan for
previously established areas abutting CSAH 75 as identified in Map 4-2 at the
close of this Chapter. The corridor renewal plan should strive to provide
convenient access to commercial nodes clustered around the CSAH 75 and
College Avenue intersection. Such commercial clusters should provide for
commercial development that is compact and focused as opposed to a lineal
strip of commercial use throughout the corridor. The corridor plan should also
define potential alternative access (frontage/backage road) to such clusters and
the long-term function of secondary intersections (e.g. College Avenue and Ash
Street intersection; College Avenue and Date Street). Finally, the corridor plan
should allow for mixed uses adjacent to highway commercial nodes as a means
of capitalizing on existing infrastructure and transitioning from higher intensity
commercial uses to lower density residential uses.
The City should consider proactive participation in redevelopment efforts in the
Central Business District as illustrated on Map 4-2 at the close of this chapter.
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The City should approve and permit proposed housing developments in light of
population forecasts, existing housing stock and current and future community
and regional needs, as appropriate.
4. The City should work with local social service and healthcare providers to gauge
the continued adequacy of local housing and services conducive to retaining
aging adults in the City and responding to changes in demographics.
5. The City should consider allowing higher density residential land uses adjacent to
arterial roadways, near community services, between commercial nodes (in
conjunction with open space preservation) and/or as tiered transitional land uses
(higher intensity to lower intensity).
Objective B: Support activities that support and promote local employment opportunities.
Policy/Recommendations:
The City should support increased population density within the downtown. The
City may choose to investigate the conversion of student rental houses to more
productive, higher density residential uses in conjunction with the pursuit of
revised residency requirements by the College of St. Benedict and St. John's
University. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
grant programs such as the Small Cities Development Program may be useful in
converting student rentals in the Central Business District to higher density
housing options.
2. The City should consider investment in the development of `shovel ready'
industrial and commercial sites which are platted and improved.
3. The City should provide for the preservation of existing and development of new
commercial/industrial land uses as a means of complimenting the quality of life,
developing local employment opportunities and diversifying the tax base.
GOAL #3: PRESERVATION OF SMALL-TOWN ATMOSPHERE, COMMUNITY IDENTITY, AND HISTORIC CHARACTER
Objective A: Work to ensure the City of St. Joseph continues to be a community with its own
distinctive character and sense of place.
Policy/Recommendations:
1. The City should retain existing places and spaces where people gather and
interact, especially within the Central Business District (i.e. Downtown).
The City should embrace efforts to preserve and brand the Downtown as the
historical focus of the community's heritage through its "Let's Go Downtown!"
revitalization program.
The City should consider allowable uses, design guidelines and mixed use
opportunities within the Downtown as a means of providing for amulti-functional,
pedestrian-oriented Downtown core.
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GOAL #4: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE
Objective A: Create a sustainable community.
Policy/Recommendations:
1. The City should retain existing places and spaces where people gather and
interact, especially within the Central Business District (i.e. Downtown).
2. The City should consider educating property/business owners of the advantages
of planned landscape design and the benefits of incorporating of greenspace,
courtyards and gathering places within new development and redevelopment
efforts.
3. The City should provide and plan for public facilities/uses needed to support
current and future growth such as a new city, a library and police department
expansion as well as future educational facilities.
4. The City should avoid decisions potentially leading to the polarization of the
community into one age group, income group, or educational level.
5. The City should continue to pursue economic development activities designed to
increase wealth in the community whether related to increased investment in the
by its existing members or by attracting new members to the community.
6. When making land use decisions the City should review and relate the request to
the future land use map, vicinities grouped as being areas of stability or areas of
change, and areas guided toward redevelopment or reinvestment.
Objective B: Provide park, trail, and recreational opportunities in a responsible and responsive
manner.
Policy/Recommendations:
1. The City should maximize existing park facilities and recreational opportunities by
seeking proactive operation and maintenance of such facilities and opportunities.
2. The City should require the development of parks, trails and/or sidewalks
(sidewalks should be adjacent to collector streets) to service neighborhoods and
provide access to other community amenities such as places of commerce,
educational facilities and larger community parks.
3. The City should continue to require park land dedication and fees to add parks
and recreational amenities in new growth areas.
4. The City should create planned trail and/or sidewalk connections from
neighborhoods to parks and linkages between parks.
5. The City should continue to monitor the need and provision of park and
recreational amenities for all age groups such as playground equipment for
children, athletic fields for adults, and passive recreation for seniors.
6. The City should collaborate with the school district to provide for joint use of
school/park facilities.
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DATE: March 19, 2008
MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority
,Adir~h,istrato~ FROM: Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group
~uc~y ~/eyrens
RE: Mailing BFA Grant
Mayor Background:
AI Rassier The Business Fapade Architectural Grant Program was created last year and included in the
2008 budget. The grant allows up to a $1,000 match for architectural services relating to facade
Counclo~s redevelopment or landscape visible from public rights of way.
Steve F~a~,k The program was highlighted in this month's city newsletter. In addition, I'd like to kick off the
Rick Schultz program with a mailing to business owners. Attached is a flyer for review/approval.
Renee Symanietz
Dale Wick Subject to your approval, the flyer would be sent to business owners within the Central
Business District and the Highway 75 corridor.
Action:
Your comments and approval of the mailing are welcome.
zs College Avenue North PO Box 668 Saint ~oseph, Minnesota X6374
Phone 3zo.363.7zoi Fax 3zo.363.os4~
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