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Home My WebLink About2016 [01] Jan In the Know in St. Joseph �.iTY OF STI JOSPAI i January 2016 www.cityofstjoseph.com City Contact Information Jaw Our community is increasingly becoming made up of diverse groups that have diverse interests and obtain Mayor Rick Schultz information in different ways. A rapidly changing world means that traditional approaches for dispersing 326-7th Ave SE information and gathering feedback may be less effective today. Busy schedules mean that citizens will St.Joseph MN 56374 appreciate convenient,comfortable,and quick ways to stay informed about government services and com- 320-260-0393 munity issues,and also to register their views on them.Technology offers new opportunities for quick and rschultz@cityofstjoseph.com cost-effective ways to distribute information,as well as reaching out and involving citizens. Our city has different communication needs and a varying need for citizen comment or involvement de- Councilor Dale Wick pending on the particular type of situation. At times the city will need to gather information or opinions 1211 Dale Street East from citizens,or even recruit citizens to study issues in depth and provide advice.During these times it is St.Joseph MN 56374 desirable to work directly with the public and even partner with citizens to develop alternatives,creative 320-363-0221 ideas,and solutions to community-wide concerns. dwick@cityofstjoseph.com public hearings are required in many situations and assure at a minimum the rights of interested citizens to attend and/or testify. Even so,formal city hall settings can be intimidating and hearings can sometimes be Councilor Renee Symanietz dominated by those who are more comfortable with public speaking.Such hearings may not be the best 354--4th Avenue SE way to encourage comment from a wide cross-section of community residents and may not fit into citizens' St.Joseph MN 56374 busy schedules. The format of public hearings often leaves little if any room for reasonable discussion,give (320)980-1461 and take,or response to prior testimony. rsymanietzgeityofstjoseph.com Every two months or so I have been reaching out to citizens in a more comfortable setting,(Mayoral Town Hall),in an effort to make it easier for those wishing to express their opinions and for me to understand Councilor Matt Killam your needs. Opportunities for face-to-face exchanges provide me an opportunity for greater understanding 120 Jasmine Lane and a balance of diverse issues. St.Joseph MN 56374 (612)245-4652 There are times when specific focus/task-force group meetings with community members are called for. mkillam@cityofstjoseph.com They are designed to get at the unique perspectives/opinions of specific groups,to benefit from the groups' shared knowledge,and to understand how various groups would be affected by programs or policies. The back-and-forth exchange of information can lead to a creative combining of ideas and balancing of interests Councilor Bob Loso to refine alternatives or create entirely new solutions. The small group setting affords a more comfortable 301 Birch Street West means for speaking freely,listening,and interacting to others. St.Joseph MN 56374 Sometimes we just assume everyone notices the City Events and publications in the local newspaper,but (320)363-8703 that does not always seem to be the case. As part of MN State Statute,there are certain items that are blosogeityofstjoseph.com required to be published and recorded for the public. The city's official newspaper of record is the St.Jo- seph Newsleader,yet we also publish many items in the St.Cloud Times. We also include a bi-monthly Administrator Judy Wei newsletter with your utility bills in a effort to communicate with our citizens on upcoming events and issues. PO Box 668 The League of Minnesota Cities has endorsed more electronic types of media coverage. These interactive St.Joseph MN 56374 (320)363-7201 communication/participation technologies are particularly effective for engaging a younger generation of citizens,who grew up with technology. In addition to the city's website and cable channel,there is asocial jweyrensgeityofstjoseph.com media outlet on Facebook–an unofficial places for news,messages,events,etc.for our friendly communi- ty. St.Joseph MN Community: https://www.facebook.com/JoetownCommunity/?ref=hl .However,some Police Chief Joel Klein citizens will continue to favor print media,the traditional face-to-face interaction or a live voice on the PO Box 268 phone. St.Joseph MN 56374 (320)363-8250 I want to leave you with the impression that we(city)try and try hard to reach all stakeholders in the com jkleingeityofstjoseph.com munity. However,there is a certain amount of personal social responsibility to seek,understand,appreciate and express oneself in this information age. It is important not only because of our increased dependence Public Works Terry Thene on information and communication technologies,but also because information and communication meth- PO Box 668 ods and technologies pose complex challenges,which have seen a lesser significance in an earlier time. St.Joseph MN 56374 None of us expect to be surprised by their local government. (320)363-7201 Respectfully, tthene@cityoftjoseph.com N.V" Amo�� CITY PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS S ■ s - r � s 717771 Looking for a place to host a graduation party,family reunion or workplace celebration? Why not reserve T one of our park shelters? i'JlQQ�Cf The non-refundable rental fee including tax is$91.27. We also require a $100 damage deposit that is completely refundable if ame ta the park is found in good condition upon your departure. To make a reservation,please contact the City Offices at 363-7201. lowli HOME IMPROVEMENTS MILLSTREAM PARK: Located at the western edge of the City F ulii IMPROVEMENTS 4.`1 I.f limits at the intersection of CSAH 75 and Co Rd 2,Millstream Park r 'Cannot be combined wrth other offers. f Limited Time,Csnfor Octaifx provides a variety of outdoor opportunities. The park hosts the 3s following: softball diamonds,camping sites,fishing,nature trails, MNUcense ff BC319433 volleyball and horseshoe courts, and disc golf. Picnic areas are FREE ESTIMATES located throughout the park. 67uard* CENTENNIAL PARK: Located on Second Avenue Northwest,Cen- 320-363-4435Leaf tennial Park is close to downtown and adjacent to CSAH 75. The park hosts volleyball, basketball, and horseshoe courts, play- 8850 Ridgewood Ct,St Joseph MN 56374 Chet it. And forget it.`" ground equipment and picnic areas. _ Reservations are available May—September. Please note that eoata reserving a park shelter permits you exclusive use of the shelter MR - - HOIYSiKGGPIltG �.. +t—, only. The remainder of the park is open to the public. UPCOMING HOLIDAY S x' 75% OFF LA !4--VE 0R* o January 18th Martin Luther King Day N IL February 15th President's Day CITY MEETING SCHEDULE 2016 City Council 19i��GE 1st&3rd Mondays, : Y AJ � Ettded 4ilarr�ntr Y ILIr s,6 PM l Partatrfe Bulla i-ngE� Planning Commission Quality Materialo. 2nd Monday of the month,6 PM !n rkrpr h n.2,5 to"tFvn5 0roughowx MN fi. Park Board 4th Wednesday of the month,6 PM Reii1aI Purchase Agreement Economic Development Authority 3rd Wednesday ofthe month,5 PM CF djt Ch%* Fire Board;6PM Fire Hall on PWednesday,February 3rd /� �+�r Wednesday,May 4th 25ID c' of i --_- Wednesday,August 3rd Seiect Models -- Wednesday,INovember 2nd 645x- - All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise indi- w w w. ra nd vi er b h i Id inq .co ni cated on their respective agenda. Changes in times/dates J will be noted on the City website at www.cityof'stjoseph.com. r�aflers of AIJ Types I .•r)ck Systems I r- — — — — — — — 1 kytiJl fats _ MAYOR TOWN HALL f if I I louses *� T ] 7—TG =Z" ,, January 16;9-10 AM ' S- was W"r, FARE FOR ALL I +� The Local Blend � Food that makes cents Rcmetw rapier co+ 2016 EVENTS LA � MONDAYS 3:30-5:30 320-363-8$30 � Resurrection Lutheran Church 204 9-SE I 7th Ave- ' February 15 July 18 -Joseph.MIN � March 14 August 15 April 11 September 19 I SKATING RINK OPEN SOON? May9 October 17 June 13 November 14 The ice rink in Memorial Park will open Water Line Freeze December 12 JANUARY 15TH While the City is not experiencing any frozen water — — — — — — — —� The rink is for both hockey&recreational lines at this time,the City Engineer would like to re- skaters to enjoy. Warming house hours are as mind residents to be mindful of long periods of ex follows: Monday—Friday 4-8 PM treme cold weather and the impact to service lines. Saturdays&Sundays 12 noon-8 PM Unlike last year we have not had weeks of extreme JOSEP cold temperatures. If the temperatures do become CITY ST. NEWWSS&EVENrISNTS _ extreme residents are encouraged to run a stream of CABLE CHANNELS am St.Joseph Lions Club water about as thick as a pencil. The City will make ■ Chicken and Ham Dinner Midcontinnent 10 every effort to notify residents via the website, cable Charter 181 Sal's Bar&Grill access and local newspapers should there be a threat January 22,2016 of service line freezing. 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