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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 [05] May 20~~ ('[T1' OF ti f. Ji11EPH In the Know in St. Joseph Volume 2, Issue 3 May 20, 2008 City Contact Information SPRING CLEAN-UP blavor Al Rassier 115-9th ,venue SE It is that time again, time to air out the house and do a little spring cleaning. Did you ask St. Joseph MN 56374 how will the City help? Well, this is how -The City will provide all residents on the City 320-363-4711 alanrassicr@yahoo.com refuse programs two weeks to place extra garbage curbside. IIere are the specifics: WHO: Participants in the City refuse program Councilor Dale Wick 1211 Dale Street East WHAT: Anything with the following exceptions: Appliances, tires, St. Joseph MN 56374 Galleries, pollutants, & yard waste, computer monitors and televisions. 320-363-0221 contactdalewick@hotmail.com W HERE: Curbside at your residence ~ ~ ~ WHEN: 'T'hursdays, May 29th and June 5th Councilm• Renee Svmanietz 354-4th Avenue SE PLEASE PUT OUT ITEMS BEFORE 6 AM St. Joseph MN 56374 The Appliance Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, 2008 ONLY, between the hours of (320) 980-1461 7A~I and 12 noon and will take place in the parking lot of the City Offices. There is a limit of symanietzrenee@clearwire.net two appliances per household and residents should be prepared to present identification as proof of residency. Councilor Steve Prank 606 Birch Street West Remember that this service is for residents only. Persons hauling garbage into the City can be St. Joseph MN 56374 charged with theft of service which is considered a misdemeanor, subject to a maximum fine of (320) 493-0311 ~ 700 and/or 90 days in jail. The City can only offer this ser- sfrank@smloudstate.edu vice if it is not abused. VOTE: The last Newsletter had the incorrect date, the N E ~~ Councilor Rick Schultz 3207th Avenue. SE St. Joseph MN 56374 //~ ~/ ~fi/~1 ~/1i/ Comprehensive Plan Update (320)363-4334 rschultz@mywdo.cum The 2008 St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan Update process is in full swing. In an effort to keep the public informed and involved a question/answer session regarding the land use plan has Administrator.Tudy W'cyrens 'I'he roject consultant will be hosting a uestion/answer session on Wednes- been scheduled YO Box 668 . p q day, June 11th from 5-6 p.ru. a[ City Hall. The event will begin with a brief overview of the St. Joseph MN 56374 land use plan after which anyone with questions is invited to speak. (320) 363-7201 jweyrens@cityofstjoseph.com The Comprehensive Plau is the umbrella document guiding overall growth and redevelop- ment of St. Joseph. The City's zoning ordinance, the subdivision ordinance and the capital Police Chief Yete .lanskx improvement plan are used to implement the Comprehensive Plan. PO Box 268 St. Joseph MN 56374 While 5t. Joseph will continue to develop and change the pattern, location, and to a certain (320) 363-8250 extent the timing of that development can be influenced by the con,munit.y. pjansky@cityofstjoseph.rom Therefore ever one livin workin or recreatm m the SC• Juseth area is y g+ g g I m invited and encouraged to participate in the comprehensive planning proo- ~ Public Works Dir. Terry There ess. ~N ''?~ c PO Box 668 St. Joseph MN 56374 s ~ `T~ Additional information including draft portions of the plan are available at '~rA (320) 363-7201 the City's website, www.cit~ofstjoseph.com. If you'd like to attend puhlic tthene@cityoftjoseph.cmtt meetings hosted by the Planning Commission and regarding the plan, they will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ® v ~_ ~ ~ ~ 1St. Joseph Park and Trail System Plan Spring is a time is a time for new beginnings and this spring heralds in the kick-off of St. Joseph's Park and Trail System planning process. Park and trail system planning provides a tool by which the City can successfully address current and future issues and opportunities. By maintaining an adequate supply of parkland with well-developed and maintained facilities, the City will continue to provide resources that contribute to the rich quality of life of its residents. The project, under the guidance of the Park Board began on May 19, 2008 and will continue through October 2008. Public input will be sought during major phases of the project beginning with the Visioning Phase, which will be done in concert with the Comprehensive Plan's park section element. Other components of the Park and Trail System Plan include an evaluation of demographics and trends, current park facilities and future park needs. The project will also include diagrammatic park concepts for each of St. ,Joseph's eight parks and the development of key strategies to achieve the recommended park vision. A Park and Trail System Plan will be drafted that compiles key research findings, the vision, mission, goals, objectives, and policies, as well as priorities for the next ten years. There will be a number of updates on the City's website (See Park and Trail System Plan) for the public to keep abreast of the planning process urcluding the draft plan, which will be available later this surmner, and summaries of project meetings. Park and Trail Questionnaire fUe invite you to participate in the development of your park system by answering the following questions and returning it to City Hall at 25 Cullege Avenue North or by fax at (320) 363-0342. The questionnaire is also available online at the city's website at: www.cit~ol'stj<,,SUCh~com. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Weyrens (320) 363-7201. Surveys should be returned no later than June 15, 2008 and can be emailed to tisc~ rens(~~cit-;ofal juscl~h.coui, dropped in the City payment. box or delivered to the City Office or mailed to PO box 668; St. Joseph _I~IN 56374. 1. Do you live inside the City of St. Joseph city limits? (Please check one.) a. Yes b. No; please tell us where you live 2. In what quadrant of the City do you live? (Please check one.) a. Northeast b. Northwest C. Southeast d. Southwest Huw important are parks, recreation services, trails, and open space to St. J oseph's quality of life on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being not important and 5 being very important? (Please circle one.) 4. What types of parks are most needed in St. Joseph? (Please check your top 3 choices.) a. Smaller neighborhood parks b. Larger commmxity parks that serve whole community C. Natural areas d. AL}detic Celds e. _ Parks in creek or river corridors f. Linear trail parks g. Vo additional parks are needed 5. How should natural areas be used? (Please check one.) a. No public use (preserve for wildlife habitat) b. i.imited public use (trails, benches, viewpoints) C. Seiui-active recreation (picnic tables, playgrounds, et.c.) d. Combination of the above 6. What is the primary reason to develop more trails in St. Joseph? (Please check one.) a. Increase non-motorized transportation options b. Experience nature c. Improve children's access to schools d. Exercise e. Recreation f. No additional trails are needed 7. What type of program is most needed in St. Joseph`? (Please check your top 3 choices.) a. Outdoor/environmental programs b. Aquatic programs a General interest classes d. Special events (concerts in the park, festivals, etc.) e. Sports f. Arts g. Fitness classes h. No additional recreation programs are needed 8. What. park facilities would most add to the quality of life in St. Joseph? (Please check all that aPPIY•) a. Play equipment b. Athletic fields C. Picnic shelters d. Trails 9. Arc all areas of the City served well by existing park facilities`? (Please check one.) a. Yes. b. No. where are the deficiencies? 10. How would you rank the quality of existing park facilities on a scale of 1 to S with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent? (Please circle one.) 1 2 3 4 S 11. Which of the following benefits of parks, recreation services, trails and open space are most important to you? (Please check your top 3 choices) a. Provide opportunities to enjoy nature/outdoors b. Promote youth development c. Tmprovc health and wellness d. Protect the natural environment e. Help seniors and disabled people remain active f. Connect people together, build stronger families and neighborhoods g. Other: 12. 13. if you seldom use or do not use parks or trails in St. Joseph, what are your reasons`? (Please check your top 3 choices). a. 11ot interested/No time b. Feel unsafe c. Lack of facilities d. Poorly maintained e. Too far away, not conveniently located f. Do not know where they are located g. llo riot know what is available 14. Do you think the following groups have sufficient recreation opportunities in St. Joseph'? (Please check yes or no for each group.) Grou Yes 110 Children Teens Adults Seniors Families Tourists What is the primary reason that you use parks in St. Joseph? (Please check one.) a. Enjoy the outdoors or nature b. Use a specific facility at a park c. Play sports d. Picnic and general leisure activities e. Walk or bike for exercise f. Meet friends g. -Participate in family activities (family reunions) h. Attend special events/concerts i. llon't use parks 15. What one major recreation improvement would you like to see made in St. Joseph during the next five years? 16. Please share any other comments you have about St. Joseph parks, open space and trails. THANK YOU for participating in the future of your parks and trails!