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Home My WebLink About2013 [01] Jan Newsletter In the Know in St. Joseph www.cityofstjoseph.com January 2013 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING City Contact Information PARKING ON LAWNS & RENTAL HOUSING ORDINANCE PARKING PADS AND PROPOSED KEG ORDINANCE Mayor Rick Schultz RENTAL HOUSING— The City Council and Planning St. Joseph Ordinance 52.10 prohibits parking 326—7th Ave SE Commission have been reviewing the rental regula-vehicles on the grass in front and side St. Joseph MN 56374 tions in the R1, Zoning District. Currently the Ordi-yards. Parking pads are only allowed in the 320-260-0393 nance requires new rental property to be owner occu-front yard if they are made part of or adjacent rschultz25@msn.com pied with the owner residing at the residence, renting to the existing driveway. Parking pads are out a room. The sluggish housing market and eco-allowed in the side yard and cannot be locat- Councilor Dale Wick nomic conditions have generated some requests from ed in easement areas. Parking pads must be 1211 Dale Street East property owners who wish to rent their home and not constructed with a durable and dust free ma- St. Joseph MN 56374 reside at the property. terial. The full text of the Ordinance can be 320-363-0221 found on the City website. The Planning Commission will be conducting a public contactdalewick@hotmail.com Monday February 4, 2013 at 7:00 PM hearing on From the Desk of to consider amending the rental provisions in R1 Zon- The CHIEF OF POLICE ing Districts to allow property owners who have active- Councilor Renee Symanietz ly tried to sell their home without success, the oppor- 354—4th Avenue SE Please remember that snowmobile operation tunity to rent the home without residing at the property St. Joseph MN 56374 within the city limits is prohibited between the for a period not to exceed two years. The new provi- (320) 980-1461 hours of 9:30 PM.& 8:00 AM. However snow- sion would require issuance of an Interim Use Permit symanietzrenee@gmail.com mobilers are allowed to drive to and from the which includes a public hearing and notice to neigh- snowmobile trail. Snowmobiles are also pro- bors within 350 of the property proposed for rental. hibited in City parks, skating rinks and play- Councilor Steve Frank grounds. Operation in Millstream Park is al- PROPOSED KEG ORDINANCE—The City Council 606 Birch Street West lowed in designated areas. Please keep will conduct a public hearing to consider amending the St. Joseph MN 56374 these rules in mind as they are meant to keep Liquor Ordinance to require permits for purchase of all (320) 493-0311 the public areas of St. Joseph safe for all to kegs. Permits would be issued by the City Offices at a sfrank@stcloudstate.edu enjoy. nominal fee. The public hearing will be on January 17, 2013 at 7:15 PM. Reminder to all that sidewalks need to be Councilor Bob Loso cleared no later than 24-hours after snowfall.. 301 Birch Street West We have a lot of folks who use our sidewalks to get exercise in the winter. Please take the St. Joseph MN 56374 BRIAN KLINEFELTER FOUNDATION time to shovel and if needed use a little ice (320) 363-8703 melt to keep them clear. FUNDRAISER TUES JANUARY 29 bobloso@q.com 5 AM—11 PM at the new MC DONALD’S If you need to park a vehicle on the street Administrator Judy Weyrens overnight, please give us a call at 363-8250. Join us in remembering the service of Officer Brian PO Box 668 You will need to give us the location and li- Klinefelter ( 1970-1996). As a token of our apprecia- cense plate number of the vehicle parked on St. Joseph MN 56374 tion, McDonald’s will donate a portion of the day’s the street. As long as there is not a snow (320) 363-7201 proceeds the Brian Klinefelter Foundation. event there should not be a problem. jweyrens@cityofstjoseph.com A Little Time Can Make A Lifetime of Difference Last of all please slow down while driving. The streets in some areas have snow and ice Police Chief Pete Jansky pack on them. Please keep in mind that black PO Box 268 ice forms quickly in intersections. Taking your St. Joseph MN 56374 time and slowing down may result in you or (320) 363-8250 someone else not having to pay a visit to the pjansky@cityofstjoseph.com hospital or the local body shop. WITH GRATITUDE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Public Works Dir. Terry Thene SOCIAL HOST & DISRUPTIVE PO Box 668 We extend our deepest gratitude to S. Kathleen St. Joseph MN 56374 INTOXICATION ORDNANCES Kalinowski for over 30 years of dedicated service on (320) 363-7201 the St. Joseph Planning Commission. Thanks also to City Council will consider the two new ordi- Lonnie Abbott for 17 + years of service on the Park tthene@cityoftjoseph.com nances at the January 17th Council meeting. Board. And last, and certainly not least, our deepest Full text of the proposed Ordinances are appreciation to Tom Skahen for many years of exem- available on the City’s website at plary service on the Economic Development Authority www.cityofstjoseph.com (EDA). 1 SKATING RINK NOW OPEN The ice rink in Memorial Park is now ready for hockey & recreational skaters to enjoy. Warming house hours are as follows:: Fridays 4-8 PM Saturdays & Sundays 12 noon – 8 PM WINTER SAFETY TIPS FROM THE FIRE CHIEF  Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.  Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are quali- fied.  If you use an electric heater, be sure not to over- load the circuit. Only use extension cords which have the necessary rating to carry the amp load.  Make sure ALL exits are clear of snow and ice. If windows are used as emergency exits in your home, practice using them in the event fire should strike. Be sure all the windows open easily. Home escape ladders are recommended.  If there is a fire hydrant near your home, you can assist the fire department be keeping the hydrant clear of snow so in the event it is needed, it can be located.  Be sure every level of your home has a working smoke alarm, and be sure to test it on a monthly basis.  It is a good idea to have a fire extinguisher on each level of your home and in your gar- age. Check to make sure they are charged and ready to be used.  Have drills with your family on how to use them. Plan and practice a home escape plan and meet- ing area with your family.  Contact the St. Joseph Fire Department at fire- chief@cityofstjoseph.com advice if you have a question about Fire Safety. Mozzarellli’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza 235 Cedar St E Along the frontage road on CSAH 75 WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Mon-Thur 2-8 PM Many items available including vegeta- bles, fruit, teas, herbs, spices, honey, maple syrup, meats, cheese, eggs, baked Fri-Sun 10:30 AM—8 PM goods, preserved goods, soaps and natural cleaning products. Visit the Winter Market inside the Resurrection Lutheran Church (in the shadow Order now at 363-4431 of the City water tower on College Ave N/Co Rd 2) from 3-6 PM the following dates: January 11 & 25 February 8 & 22 March 8 & 22 April 5 & 19 2