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St. Joseph City Council
April 5, 2021
6:00 PM
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1. 6:00 PM Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comments Up to 3 speakers will be allowed for up to 3 minutes each to address
the council with questions/concerns/comments (regarding an item NOT on the agenda). No
Council response or action will be given/taken other than possible referral to Administration.
3. Approve Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of March 15, 2021 and March 23,
2021.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve check numbers 057527-057591, Accounts
Payables EFT #1976, Payroll EFT 112048-112055 and Regular Pay Period 6, 6.01, 6.02
and City Council Pay Period 3.01.
c. Transfers and Budget Amendment – Requested Action: Authorize the 2020 and 2021
transfers as presented.
d. Equity Designations. Financial Year 2020 – Requested Action: Approve the equity
designations as presented.
e. Recreation Director Hiring Process – Requested Action: Authorize staff to begin the
hiring process for the Recreation Director.
5. Public Hearing, Delinquent Assessments
6. Chokecherry Acres LLC: Parcel 84.53300.0293
7. 2021-2022 Liquor License Fees
8. Little Saints Lease Waiver Request
9. Ordinance Amendments
a. Section 502.22 Outdoor Patios & Sidewalks
b. Section 506 Fence
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c. Section 502.12, subd 1 Accessory Structures
d. Section 502.10 & 502.10 Parking Lot Standards & Wetland Setbacks
10. Zoning Ordinance Variances – 7967 Sterling Drive
11. Wastewater System Use Agreement Exhibit C Amendment
12. Mobile Sewer Camera
13. Engineer Reports
14. Mayor Reports
15. Adjourn
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March 15, 2021
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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 Monday, March 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present:Mayor Rick Schultz.CouncilorsBob Loso, Kelly Beniek, Brian Theisen, Kevin
Kluesner
City Representatives Present: Administrator Therese Haffner, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Finance Director
Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Nate Keller, Public Works Superintendent Ryan
Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Engineer Randy Sabart
Approve Agenda: Schultz made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Loso and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Theisen made a motion to approve consent agenda items a-f and i-k; seconded
by Beniek and passed unanimously.
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of March 1, 2021.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve check #’s 057471-057526, Accounts Payable EFT
1972-1975, Payroll EFT 112041-112047, Regular Pay Periods 5, 5.01 and City Council Pay
Period 3.
c. Financial Report – Requested Action: Approve the February 2021 financial report as presented.
d. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2021-013 Accepting Donations.
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e. Gambling Report – Requested Action: Accept the 4Quarter 2020 Gambling Report.
f. Police Officer Position – Requested Action: Authorize staff to begin the hiring process for a full-
time police officer.
g. Resignation – Requested Action: Accept the resignation of Recreation Director John Anderson
effective March 31, 2021.
h. Mayor Appointments – Requested Action: Approve the amendments to the Mayor Appointments
for 2021.
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i. Release of Mortgage – Requested Action: Approve the Mortgage Satisfaction for 31 2 Ave SE,
St. Joseph, MN 56374.
j. Equity Designations/Squad Purchase – Requested Action: Approve the general fund equity
designations and approve the purchase of squad 707.
k. Transfers – Requested Action: Authorize the 2020 transfers as presented.
Consent Agenda Item g, Resignation: Schultz thanked Recreation Director John Anderson for his service
in the role of director and also his commitment to the City and the Park Board.
Consent Agenda Item h, Mayor Appointments: Loso stated that he would not approve the amended
appointments unless Councilmember Beniek officially steps down from EDA as appointing someone else
is against the EDA’s establishing resolution.
Beniek stated she will step down from the EDA. Schultz will remain the council liaison for the Park Board
until a replacement for the Recreation Director is hired.
Schultz moved to approve consent agenda items g&h; seconded by Theisen and passed
unanimously.
Public Hearing, Foreclosed Auction Sale Proposed Re-Assessment: MN Statutes allows local
governments to assess unpaid fees for charges noted in the City Ordinances. Charges include weed
cutting, snow removal, street sweeping, utility bills, tree trimming, etc. Statute also allows the City to re-
assess property maintenance costs and street assessments that fell off the tax rolls due to foreclosure
once the property sells. In the past, the Council has agreed to allow up to five years for repayment of the
re-assessments at 0% interest rate. If the property is developed or changes hands, the remaining
assessments due would become due and payable at the time of the sale.
Schultz moved to adopt Resolution 2021-014 Adopting Re-Assessment from Foreclosure Sale;
seconded by Loso and passed unanimously.
March 15, 2021
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Purchase Agreement Addendum: On February 1, the Council approved to extend the closing date of the
purchase agreement from February 15, 2021 to March 31, 2021. The Council also approved to waive the
lease payment from February 15, 2021 to March 31, 2021. The purchaser has requested the closing date
be extended again to on or before April 30, 2021 as well as the waiving of the April lease payment.
Loso moved to adopt Resolution 2021-015 Approving an Addendum to Purchase Agreement for
the sale of PID 84.53797.0951; seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously.
Schultz moved to approve the waiver for the April 2021 lease payment; seconded by Theisen.
Motion failed.
Aye: Schultz, Theisen
Nay: Beniek, Kluesner, Loso
Sale of Property –Portion of PID 84.53843.0005:Currently there are three parties interested in
purchasing the old fire hall building and garage. The sale would require platting through a Common
Interest Community (CIC) plat. The building would require separation and re-routing of utilities, including
water, sanitary sewer, gas and electric. The intent would be for the buyer to cover the costs of plumbing,
gas, and electrical upgrades and separation. The City would need to complete sanitary sewer and water
main work.
General consensus of the Council was to sell both buildings together.
Loso made a motion authorizing staff to draft an RFP for the sale of the former fire hall and
garage, a portion of PID 84.53843.0005; seconded by Theisen and passed unanimously.
Department Reports:
Mayor Reports: Schultz reported on the following:
Staff met with the college regarding Case Day and ways to keep the event maintained. Loso
questioned why the city is not doing more to prevent it. Schultz noted that it will happen no matter
what and it is better to keep maintained.
The APO met and had discussions on earmarking federal dollars for projects.
The council discussed the likelihood of having the properties north of the water tower connect to city
services. Staff had not received many inquiries about it from residents, but it would be a cost to those
homeowners if connected.
Adjourn: Theisen made a motion to adjourn at 7:02 PM; seconded by Beniek and passed
unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
March 23, 2021
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in a workshop
setting at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present:Mayor Rick Schultz.CouncilorsBrian Theisen, Bob Loso, Kelly Beniek, Kevin
Kluesner
City Representatives Present: Administrator Therese Haffner, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Finance Director
Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Nate Keller, Public Works Superintendent Ryan
Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Recreation Director John
Anderson
Also present were select members of the Planning Commission, EDA, and Park Board. Linda Butenhoff,
Mike Ross, Tim Rocky, Andy Rennecke, Elijah Stenman, Carmie Mick, Mike Osterman, Larry Hosch,
Staffing Update: Introductions were held and staffing needs were discussed. It was noted that the Police
Department needs additional administrative staff. Other future potential needs include a City Planner,
Office Specialist, mechanic in order to keep up with the growing population and needs. The goal is to plan
for the future.
City Facilities/City Owner Properties: Sabart presented a map of all the city owned parcels for others to
get an idea of all the property the city has to maintain. There is a city owned lot north of the Lake
Wobegon Trail that kids use as a bike area. That space could be used for a bike park, although there is
limited visibility for law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Downtown Redevelopment: Keller reported that the City is continuing to grow and discussions are being
had on redevelopment in the downtown area. More specifically, the area along Birch St E. An option
includes closing Birch St E and having the alley become the main road. Keller is also looking at
expanding the City’s current business subsidy programs by earmarking more money for these programs.
The old fire hall and garage, referred to as the butterscotch building, has four interested parties that
potentially want to buy. At the last City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to draft an RFP in order
to solicit proposals for the purchase.
Recreation Goals: Recreation Director Anderson stated his tenure as Recreation Director has been
limited due to COVID. His main focus during this time was on family and lifelong activities. Building a
summer recreation program is an uphill battle when starting from scratch. Some events coming up include
a disc golf clinic and a little league camp.
Schultz added that a summer recreation program is needed in the community. Once established then the
city can look at developing activities for seniors. It was asked if the city could partner with the College of
St. Benedicts to use their facilities for these programs. Schultz noted that those discussions have not
occurred in some time, but should be revisited as leadership for both parties has changed.
Community Center: Haffner reported the Community Center Committee met and decided to move forward
with the RFP process for an architect.
Future Goals: Commissioner Dullinger stated that she has been contacted by residents that were
annexed with concerns over the services provided by the city verses their expectations.
From a Park Board standpoint, discussions are being had on the development of East Park and
constructing a shelter with bathrooms at Klinefelter Park.
The work session was adjourned at 6:45 PM.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
Council Agenda Item 4b
MEETING DATE:April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Bills Payable
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: See below
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The council approved staff to make the following payments through the payroll contracts, regular
monthly invoices with due dates prior to the next scheduled council meeting, or actions taken at
previous council meetings. The information here is to provide you all checks and electronic
payments made for verification of the disbursement completeness.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval
Check Numbers 057527-057566 $108,632.60
Reg PP 6, Reg PP 6.01, Reg PP 6.02, CC PP 3.01 $46,596.82
Accounts Payable EFT #1976 $1,824.21
Payroll EFT #112048-112055$30,730.79
Total $187,784.42
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers 057567-057591 $169,266.70
Total $169,266.70
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $357,051.12 Various Funds
ATTACHMENTS:
Request for Council Action – Bills Payable
Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Approval of the following:
Check Numbers 057527-057591
Accounts Payable EFT 1976
Payroll EFT 112048-112055
Reg PP 6, Reg PP 6.01, Reg PP 6.02, CC PP 3.01
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
Bills Payable – Checks Not Mailed Awaiting Council Approval
Check#DateSearch NameCommentsAmountFUNDDEPARTOBJ
0575674/1/2021AFSCME COUNCIL 65 April 2021 Union Dues 468.00101
0575684/1/2021BATTERY WHOLESALE, INC. Battery - #33 40.19 10143120230
0575684/1/2021BATTERY WHOLESALE, INC. Battery - #33 40.20 10145202230
0575684/1/2021BATTERY WHOLESALE, INC. Battery - Patch Wagon 67.03 10143120230
0575694/1/2021BRUNO PRESS April 2021 CVB Social Media Marketing 750.0022046500300
0575704/1/2021CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE Full Service on Generator - Gov't Center 813.2810141942300
0575704/1/2021CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE Full Service on Generator - WTP #2 1,382.07 60149421300
0575704/1/2021CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE Full Service on Generator - Baker Lift Station 456.6060249470300
0575714/1/2021DANIELSON, DOUG EDA Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 2021 35.00 15046500103
0575724/1/2021DELTA DENTAL April 2021 Dental Insurance Premiums 2,007.45 101
0575734/1/2021DULLINGER, GINA Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 35.00 10141120103
0575744/1/2021FASTSIGNS 2021 Compost Permit Stickers 424.0060343230210
0575754/1/2021HAUSMANN, CHAD & DEANNA Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 70.00 10141120103
0575764/1/2021HOLIDAY STORES March 2021 Fuel Purchases 45.66 10142152235
0575764/1/2021HOLIDAY STORES March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (4.45) 10142152235
0575764/1/2021HOLIDAY STORES March 2021 PD Car Washes 2.31 10142152235
0575774/1/2021HOSCH, LARRY EDA Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 2021 70.00 15046500103
0575784/1/2021JARRELL, ANNE Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 105.0010141120103
0575794/1/2021KERN, DEWENTER, VIERE, LLC Audit Services - Year Ended 2020 16,600.00 10141540301
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 327.0010141110361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 94.00 10141310361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 9,031.68 10141430361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 5,498.00 10141941361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 3,541.72 10141942361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 34,544.48 10142120361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 9,001.47 10143120361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 39,856.94 10145202361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 6,402.94 10145205361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 5,759.08 10542220361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 15,534.89 60149440361
0575804/1/2021LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST2021 General Liability Insurance 12,531.80 60249450361
0575814/1/2021LEWIS MOTOR REPAIR, INC. Air Compressor Pressure Switch 43.19 10145205220
0575824/1/2021MICK, CARMIE Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 70.00 10141120103
0575834/1/2021MVTL LABORATORIES, INC Testing 200.0060249480312
0575844/1/2021OSTERMAN, MIKE Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 70.00 10141120103
0575854/1/2021QUADIENT LEASING 2nd Quarter Postage Machine Lease 47.66 10141430410
0575854/1/2021QUADIENT LEASING 2nd Quarter Postage Machine Lease 47.66 60149490410
0575854/1/2021QUADIENT LEASING 2nd Quarter Postage Machine Lease 47.66 60249490410
0575854/1/2021QUADIENT LEASING 2nd Quarter Postage Machine Lease 47.67 60343230410
0575864/1/2021RENGEL PRINTING, INC Utility Billing Paper & Envelopes 241.9960343230200
0575864/1/2021RENGEL PRINTING, INC Utility Billing Paper & Envelopes 241.9965149490200
0575864/1/2021RENGEL PRINTING, INC Utility Billing Paper & Envelopes 242.0060149490200
0575864/1/2021RENGEL PRINTING, INC Utility Billing Paper & Envelopes 242.0060249490200
0575874/1/2021ROSS, MICHAEL R. Planning Commission Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 20 70.00 10141120103
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 273.4010542220235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 182.2010143120235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 100.0110143125235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 232.1710145202235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 323.2460149440235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases 473.0360249450235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (25.59) 10542220235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (17.62) 10143120235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (9.52) 10143125235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (31.20) 60149440235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Excise Tax Credit (22.86) 10145202235
0575884/1/2021SPEEDWAY March 2021 Fuel Purchases (46.62) 60249450235
0575894/1/2021THE HARTFORD April 2021 Life Insurance Premiums 172.90 101
0575904/1/2021WATAB, INC Sewer Line Camera Services 450.00 10145202300
0575914/1/2021WICK, DALE & BARBARA EDA Meeting Attendance - 1st Quarter 2021 70.00 15046500103
169,266.70
Total Bills Payables - Waiting Council Approval
Summary:
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
Bills Payable – Checks Not Mailed Awaiting Council Approval
Check#DateSearch NameCommentsAmountFUNDDEPARTOBJ
EFTs & Payroll 79,151.82
Bills Paid Prior to Council 108,632.60
169,266.70
Bills Waiting for Council
357,051.12
Total Bills Payable
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
EFTs & Payroll – Paid Prior To Council Approval
Check#DateSearch NameCommentsAmountFUNDDEPARTOBJ
ACHPAYROLLREG PP 6, REG PP 6.01, REG PP 6.02, CC PP 3.01 46,596.82
1120483/24/2021SENTRY BANK EE HSA Contribution - REG PP 6 1,240.42 101
1120493/24/2021EFTPS Tax Withholdings - REG PP 6, REG PP 6.01, CC PP 3.01 5,070.67 101
1120493/24/2021EFTPS Tax Withholdings - REG PP 6, REG PP 6.01, CC PP 3.01 6,617.40 101
1120503/24/2021COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE State Withholding - REG PP 6 1,986.44 101
1120513/24/2021PERA Retirement - REG PP 6, REG PP 6.01 13,894.59 101
1120523/24/2021VOYA FINANCIAL Deferred Comp - REG PP 6 1,585.00 101
1120533/24/2021AMERICAN FUNDS 529 College Savings Plan - REG PP 6 150.00 101
1120543/24/2021MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT CENTERChild Support - REG PP 6 154.13 101
1120553/24/2021EFTPS Tax Withholdings - REG PP 6.02 32.14 101
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Feb 2021 Department Meeting 81.30 101
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Water 2.50 10141430210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Napkins 11.28 10141430210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Monthly Adobe Subscription - Klein, Haffner 36.57 10141430300
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Monthly Beacon Subscription 1.00 10141430300
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Monthly Adobe Subscription - Bartlett, Kurkowski 36.57 10141530300
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Monthly Adobe Subscription - Keller 18.29 10141910300
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD AICP Dues - Keller 100.00 10141910433
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Government Center Cleaning Supplies 43.97 10141942210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Government Center Sink Repair 12.52 10141942210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Government Center Cleaning Supplies 43.79 10141942210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Window Punches 89.75 10142120211
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Batteries 79.23 10142120220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Velcro 16.58 10142120220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Motor Oil 31.16 10142152230
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Zoom Standard Pro Monthly 32.04 10342500215
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Tail Light 9.18 10143120230
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Front Mount Blower Supplies 16.17 10143125210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Snow Plow Repair 12.50 10143125210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Snow Plow Cutting Edge 138.83 10143125210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Blasting Crystals, Pains 110.30 10143125210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Supplies 5.14 10143125220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Hub for New Sweeper 188.45 10143220220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Fastners for Shop 14.00 10145201210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Strap 2.07 10145201210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Welding Helmet Lens 26.97 10145201210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Shop Supplies 16.73 10145201210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Shop Supplies 24.97 10145201210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Shop Supplies 13.47 10145201220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Weed Sprayer 4.49 10145202220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Weed Sprayer 8.00 10145202220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Chainsaw Repair 116.51 10145202230
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Marking Paint 7.09 10145204210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Snow Fest Ribbons 150.00 10145204308
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Picnic Tables 151.94 10342500210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Water Plant II Supplies 45.43 60149421220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Water Plant II Supplies 40.46 60149421220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Shop Supplies 13.99 60249450210
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Sewer Line Repair 14.77 60249450220
0019763/10/2021SENTRY BANK-CREDIT CARD Shop Supplies 56.20 10145201210
EFT Total 79,151.82
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
Bills Payable – Paid Prior To Council Approval
Check#DateSearch NameCommentsAmountFUNDDEPARTOBJ
0575273/12/2021POSTMASTER 2021 - March 2021 Utility Bills 228.38 60149490322
0575273/12/2021POSTMASTER 2021 - March 2021 Utility Bills 228.38 60249490322
0575273/12/2021POSTMASTER 2021 - March 2021 Utility Bills 228.37 60343230322
0575273/12/2021POSTMASTER 2021 - March 2021 Utility Bills 228.37 10141430322
0575283/18/2021AMERICAN SOLUTION FOR BUSINESS2021 - AP Checks 302.94 10141530200
0575293/18/2021CARGILL, INC. 2021 - De-Icer 7,790.94 10143125210
0575303/18/2021EO JOHNSON BUSINESS TECH 2021 - March 2021 Firewall 352.00 10141710215
0575313/18/2021FLAHERTY & HOOD, P.A. 2021 - Feb 2021 Labor & Employment Services 101.25 10141610304
0575313/18/2021FLAHERTY & HOOD, P.A. 2021 - Feb 2021 Real Estate Matters 1,357.50 35345204304
0575323/18/2021GALL S INC 2021 - Boots - Brutger 159.95 10142120171
0575333/18/2021INSPECTRON INC 2020 - December 2020 Inspection Services 7,500.00 10142401300
0575343/18/2021J. P. COOKE COMPANY 2021 - OK to Pay Stamper 91.60 10141530200
0575353/18/2021JOVANOVICH, DEGE & ATHMANN 2021 - RFP Process for Refuse - Feb 2021 57.00 60343230304
0575353/18/2021JOVANOVICH, DEGE & ATHMANN 2021 - Opatz Lawsuit - Feb 2021 76.00 10141610304
0575363/18/2021KWIK TRIP 2021 - February 2021 Fuel Purchases 101.00 10143125235
0575363/18/2021KWIK TRIP 2021 - February 2021 Excise Tax Credit (8.90)10143125235
0575373/18/2021MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,INC2021 - PW Printer 475.00 60149440200
0575373/18/2021MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,INC2021 - PW Printer 475.00 60249450200
0575373/18/2021MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,INC2021 - PW Printer 475.00 10143120200
0575373/18/2021MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,INC2021 - PW Printer 475.00 10145202200
0575383/18/2021MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC. 2021 - Membership Dues 300.00 60149440433
0575393/18/2021O REILLY AUTO PARTS 2021 - Oil Filters 4.06 10143120220
0575393/18/2021O REILLY AUTO PARTS 2021 - Oil Filters 4.06 10145202220
0575393/18/2021O REILLY AUTO PARTS 2021 - Oil Filters 4.06 60149440220
0575393/18/2021O REILLY AUTO PARTS 2021 - Oil Filters 4.06 60249450220
0575403/18/2021REPUBLIC SERVICES 2021 - February 2021 Refuse - Residential ONLY 26,222.33 60343230384
0575413/18/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2021 - Network Down 39.60 10141710220
0575413/18/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2021 - Cyber Backup 3 Year Renewal 1,206.48 10141710215
0575423/18/2021ST. CLOUD TIMES 2021 - PH Notice - Delinquent Assessments 152.03 10141530340
0575423/18/2021ST. CLOUD TIMES 2021 - PH Notice - Ordinance Amendments 114.44 10141910340
0575433/18/2021VOIGT, DAN 2021 - March Meeting 111.56 101
0575443/18/2021WERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY 2021 - Cable Ties 179.83 10145201210
0575453/18/2021XCEL ENERGY 2020 - Annual Holiday Lights Electric 140.02 65243160386
0575463/25/2021CENTRAL MCGOWAN, INC Snow Plow Cutting Rack 63.13 10143125210
0575473/25/2021EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS,INCGloves & Stethoscope 190.02 10542270210
0575483/25/2021FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INCReplacement Hoses from 2020 Hose Testing 2,448.11 10542220585
0575493/25/2021GOODIN COMPANY Test Ball and Hose Assembly Kit 111.82 60249450220
0575503/25/2021GRANITE ELECTRONICS, INC Pager Repair 11.79 10542250220
0575513/25/2021IDIGITAL OUTDOOR Advertising for Firefighters 995.00 10542210340
0575523/25/2021MACQUEEN EMERGENCY, INC CO Detectors for Medical Bags - Units 5 & 6 574.24 10542270580
0575533/25/2021MARCO, INC Admin Copier - March 2021 322.73 10141430410
0575543/25/2021MIDWAY IRON AND METAL, INC Steel 19.80 10145202210
0575553/25/2021NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE April 2021 Life Insurance Premiums 57.00 101
0575563/25/2021NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL Replacement Headlights for #2 207.42 10542260230
0575573/25/2021OFFICE DEPOT Office Supplies 12.21 10141430200
0575583/25/2021PRECISE REFRIGERATION INC Maintenance on Government Center 834.00 10141942220
0575593/25/2021QUADIENT POSTAGE FUNDING Prepaid Postage 500.00 10141430322
0575603/25/2021RUBINSKI WORKS Payment 2/3 - Commercial Video Session 600.00 15046500300
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC CR2 Sewer Main Extension - Feb 2021 146.25 60249450530
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC MS4/NPDES/GID Updates - Feb 2021 953.10 65149900303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Hove Property Water/Sewer - Feb 2021 200.96 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC SJGC Alta Survey - Feb 2021 1,748.18 35345204303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Community Center - Feb 2021 240.00 10145205303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Old PD/FD Building Sale - Feb 2021 664.05 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC MN Home Improvements Development - Feb 2021 208.00 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Honer Property Utilities - Feb 2021 288.00 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Knife River - Feb 2021 392.96 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Development Inquiries - Feb 2021 268.80 10141910303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC 2021 MN Streetscape - Feb 2021 38.00 41143120530
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC APO - Feb 2021 537.60 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Ordinance Updates - Feb 2021 57.60 10141130303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC MSA - Feb 2021 956.80 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC ADA/CIP/General - Feb 2021 633.96 10143131303
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC Industrial Park - Feb 2021 664.20 40843120530
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC 2021 Street & Utility Improvements - Feb 2021 37,875.00 41143120530
0575613/25/2021SEH, INC 2019 Street Project - Feb 2021 183.00 40743120530
0575623/25/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Set Up New Council Member Kluesener 109.60 10141710310
0575623/25/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Copier Install Assistance 39.60 10145201300
0575623/25/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Exchange Update 1,502.40 10141710310
0575623/25/2021SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. New Printer Driver at FD 112.00 10542210215
0575633/25/2021STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASUR2021 Special Assessments & TNT 802.20 10141530300
0575643/25/2021TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER GO Tax Abatement Bonds - Series 2015B 2,000.00 35345204300
0575653/25/2021ZEP MANUFACTURING, INC Cleaning Supplies 135.99 10143120210
0575653/25/2021ZEP MANUFACTURING, INC Cleaning Supplies 135.99 10145202210
0575653/25/2021ZEP MANUFACTURING, INC Cleaning Supplies 135.98 60149440210
CITY OF ST JOSEPH
Bills Payable – Paid Prior To Council Approval
Check#DateSearch NameCommentsAmountFUNDDEPARTOBJ
0575653/25/2021ZEP MANUFACTURING, INC Cleaning Supplies 135.98 60249450210
0575663/26/2021WALZ, CELESTE Pay Period 6 Re-Issue 1,341.82 10142120101
108,632.60
Total Bills Payable - Mailed Prior to Council Approval
Council Agenda Item 4c
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Transfers/Budget Amendment
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The transfers are broken down by reporting year 2020 and 2021.
The final transfer for 2020 financial statements pays back the enterprise funds for the severance payouts.
The enterprise funds transfer money annually to the Fund 102 severance payout fund (as requested below
for the next year). The retirements are paid out of Fund 102. For financial statement reporting, the
retirement payouts need to be reported in the enterprise funds due to the net pension liability.
2021 transfers include annual transfers to fund the Fund 102 severance payout fund. The budget is set
with employees all receiving family insurance. Some employees elect single, some opted out. To be
prudent, the budget is not set by what employees currently elect. The budget is set by a position and
estimated cost for the full-time position.
The Fund 200 to Fund 353 transfer is an annual transfer of local option sales tax to cover debt payments
for the 2015B abatement bonds. Similar to Fund 200 to Fund 304, local option sales tax covers a portion
of the Field Street improvement bonds of 2016B.
The transfer from the General Fund 101 to Fund 490 is the designated equity set aside for the squad 707
purchase. Staff recommends placing the funds in Fund 490 to track with the rest of the police general
capital equipment purchases.
Finally, the chargebacks are annual transfers to reimburse the General Fund 101 for street sweeping that
is required for storm sewers and composting administrative and maintenance time to offer the service.
The budget amendment resolution request is to add the 2021 unbudgeted portion of the LGA into the
Fund 390 Debt Service Relief fund. The State OMB report shows stronger than expected projections, and
the impact of the March 2021 federal stimulus bill indicates a reduced likelihood of reductions to the
2021 certified LGA. The city council opted to adopt the 2021 with a reduced LGA based on past OMB
projections showing large State deficits. In now appears the City will receive the full allocation for 2021.
Staff recommends adding to the Debt Relief Fund to use for future projects.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $583,1220.92 between funds
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action – Transfers
2020 Transfers
2021 Transfers
Resolution 2021-017 Adopting 2021 Budget Amendment
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize the 2020 and 2021 transfers as presented. Consider
adoption of Resolution 2021-017 amending the 2021 budget.
City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
Transfers
Requested April 5, 2021 for 2020 Financial Year
FundDescriptionAmount InAmount OutPurpose
Operating:
Severance Payout Fund
1029,539.92 Severance payouts are budgeted in fund 102
601 Water Fund 2,384.98 For audit purposes, we need to show the
602 Sewer Fund 2,384.98 expenses in the enterprise funds. This journal
603 Refuse Fund 2,384.98 entry pays back the enterprise funds to match
651 Storm Water Fund 1,430.99 the budgeted fund.
652 Street Light Utility 953.99 additional
9,539.929,539.92
City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
Operating Transfers
Requested April 5, 2021 for Financial Year 2021
FundDescriptionAmount InAmount Ou
tPurpose
Operating:
General Fund
101 71,935.00 Annual Transfer for retirement
601Water Fund 19,295.00 reserve funding from amount not used
Sewer Fund
602 18,575.00 for employee insurance benefits
603Refuse Fund 10,425.00
651Storm Water Fund 8,345.00
652Street Light Utility Fund
102Employee retirement reserve fund128,575.00
Local Option Sales Tax
200
160,000.00 Transfer sales tax revenues committed
353 2015B GO Abatement Bonds 160,000.00 for 2015 community center abatement bonds
3042016B GO Bonds - Field Street 20,000.00 Portion of Field St covered by local option sales
200Local Option Sales Tax Fund20,000.00 tax as part of the transportation funding for debt pmt.
General Fund
101 50,000.00 Transfer 2020 designated fund balance to
490 General Capital Equipment 50,000.00 equip reserve for squad 707
Chargebacks:
101General Fund 101-43120-36300 14,000.00 Annual Transfer for Street Sweeping costs
651Storm Water Fund 651-49900-302 14,000.00
Annual transfer for compost permits/old site pile
101General Fund 101-43120-36300 3,135.00
603Refuse Fund 603-43230-302 3,135.00(admin staff time/loader reimbursement)
375,710.00375,710.00
Resolution 2021-017
Resolution Adopting 2021 Budget Amendment
WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph adopted Resolution 2020-064 setting the final 2021 budget with Local
Government Aid (LGA) set less than the State certified amount, and;
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Office of Budget and Management (OMB) released their February
2021 State Budget Forecast showing a positive state budget projection for the current and next biennium
budgets, and;
WHEREAS, the President signed the American Rescue Plan into law on March 11, 2021 providing
pandemic relief aid to state and local governments. The Recovery Fund provides additional positive impact
to the State of Minnesota’s current and next biennium budgets;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA:
1. The Fund 390 Debt Service Relief Fund shall add a budget line of $197,873.00 for Local
Government Aid.
2. The budget addition of Local Government Aid shall be used for future general city projects as
directed by City Council.
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Adopted by the council this 5 day of April 2021.
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, Administrator
Council Agenda Item 4d
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Equity Classifications –for Financial Year 2020
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council adopted the fund balance policy \[revised\] on
12-15-11. Council also adopted Resolution 2011-024 committing specific revenue sources as required
under GASB 54.
The City Council approved the General Fund and EDA Fund 2020 working capital and designated
balances on March 15, 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The revised fund balance policy on 10-23-14 and Resolution
2011-024 dictate the classification of fund balance based on internal and external factors, and GASB 54.
The following classifications are provided for the governmental funds. The actual break-outs are
attached.
Nonspendable fund balances are for items not expected to be converted to cash. For 2020 the City had
prepaid expenses for the January dental and life insurance premiums. Health insurance had a refund for
over payments for a couple employees. By nature of the items, the amounts are set aside as a prepaid
asset.
Restricted fund balances are for items externally restricting the use of the funds. The restrictions include
unspent bond proceeds, TIF, park dedication, PEG access, charitable gambling and revolving loan
proceeds. State Statutes, grantors and creditors dictate the use of the funds with the City accepting the
restrictions.
Committed fund balances are amounts constrained for a specific purpose by Council resolution. The City
Council committed the remaining balance of the EDA for economic development functions.
Assigned fund balances are unspent non-general fund amounts not classified as nonspendable, restricted
or committed. The restraint of the use is self-imposed as approved by City Council and demonstrate a
specific purpose. The amounts may also include a portion of the general fund constrained in its use as
determined by the City Council.
Unassigned fund balance is for the general fund and residual deficit fund balances in other governmental
funds not classified in any other category. Unassigned amounts are available for any purpose. Council
established a stabilization arrangement for working capital of 4-6 months in the general fund. For year-
ended 2020, the calculated working capital for the general fund is approximately 5 months of the 2021
expenditures.
The Enterprise Funds have four classifications to the equity. The classifications are contributed from
other governmental funds, contributed from developers, designed for unspent capital outlay and
undesignated. The attached spreadsheet shows the allocation of the enterprise equity.
The amounts presented for unassigned are preliminary final. The 2020 audited financial statements will
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not be considered for final approval until May 17. Additional journal entries may come up before then,
but is not expected.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Restrictions of the use of funds only.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action – Equity Classifications
Equity 2020 – GASB 54
Equity 2020 – Working Capital
Equity 2020 - Enterprise
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the equity designations as presented.
CityofSt.Joseph
GASB54EquityBreakDown
December31,2020
Nonmajor
MajorGovernmentalFunds
Governmental
G.O.Industrial
ParkBondsof
General(101108)2019A(308)FundsTotal
Nonspendable
Prepaids4,490 4,490
Restricted
DebtService1,5012,349,760.732,351,262
TaxIncrements44,51844,518
StateCollectedSalesTaxProjects1,325,1611,325,161
ParkDedicationFees206,529206,529
PEGAccessFees(+only)
CharitableGambling650650
DEEDCDAP47,40247,402
LodgingTax22,24022,240
RevolvingLoan11,97911,979
1,5014,008,2404,009,741 1,662,970
Committed
EDA 314,051314,051
Assigned
StreetSealCoating/CrackFilling169,805169,805
LoaderTires9,3899,389
Elections8,8728,872
PoliceSquad50,00050,000
PoliceForfeiture13,41913,419
SeverancePay202,358202,358
FireOperations20,00020,000
FireCapital610,857610,857
FireDebtRelief17,69917,699
CapitalOutlayReserves2,649,236.362,649,236
1,102,4002,649,2363,751,636
Unassigned
WorkingCapital(5months)1,644,6981,644,698
RemainingUnassigned62,367(58,417)3,949
1,707,065(58,417)1,648,648
GovernmentalFundsNetPosition2,813,9551,5016,913,1109,728,566
2,813,954.561,500.986,697,402.729,728,565.88
CityofSt.Joseph
EquityDesignationsGeneralFund
December31,2020
Designated/ReservedFundBalance:
Reservedfor:Designatedfor:
PrepaidsDebtServiceCapitalProjectsWorkingCapitalTotal
GeneralFund(101through108)4,490.1117,698.57853,470.511,875,770.362,746,939.44
WorkingCapitalCalculation:
2021GFExpenditureBudget3,868,710.00
5monthsdesignated42%
1,624,858.20
RoundedDesignation1,625,000.00
GeneralFundEquityat12/31/20:
WorkingCapital1,625,000.001,644,698.18
SchneiderField797.25
BikeShareProgram158.39
CompPlanUpdate12,242.54
GASBUpdates
MasterParkPlanUpdate1,500.00
Pavement/TransportationPlanUpdate5,000.00
PoliceForfeiture13,419.31242,613.14
PoliceSquad50,000.00
StreetSealcoating/CrackFill169,805.21
LoaderTires9,388.62
Elections8,872.31
FireFundOperating20,000.00
FireFundCapital610,857.37
FireFundDebtRelief17,698.57
Designated102Severance202,358.26
Undesignated108CableAccess(1,408.78)
Undesignated10170,850.66
Undesignated103(4,767.40)
Undesignated105(2,307.86)
2,813,954.56
TotalUndesignated62,366.62
TotalReserved4,490.11
TotalDesignated2,747,097.83
GeneralFundbalance2,813,954.56
Committedfor
EDA
EDA(150)113,996.95
75,904.64
248,623.42
528,145.62
5,144,971.99
2,560,399.21
3,088,544.83
10,883,220.3810,552,817.5626,905,537.99
27,433,683.61
24,345,138.78
Lights
75,904.64
75,904.64
44,497.39
201,210.96
195,415.34
201,210.96
4,075,422.202,948,039.442,668,428.249,931,802.614,943,761.03
4,943,761.03
459.46
459.46
CapitalUndesignatedTotal
Equity
2020
11,192.6234,228.4931,407.25
248,163.96
Joseph
170,406.60259,139.91506,374.87
248,163.96
31,
Funds
St.
Designated
Unspent
of
December
City
Enterprise
28,754.48
558,019.19
579,461.21459,696.48
586,773.67
1,668,518.732,707,676.42
9,994,798.37
(5,919,551.00)
15,914,349.37
Contributed
FundDeveloperfor
WaterSewerRefuseStormStreet
Other
13,759,684.09
Contributed
stmt1,477,100.46
wide1,976,491.60
Debt9,406,119.92
(652)
fund
principle
net
PayablePremium
Premium
(651)1,982,618.78
Utility
CA
Assets13,344,612.92
502499,391.14
Payable(3,938,493.00)
in
BondBond
&
(603)42,015.46
(601)6,057,930.37
(602)5,677,119.48
WaterLight
Unrestricted,gov
BondDeferred
14A14A
Unrestricted,
accounting
501
Capital
in
WaterSewerRefuseStormStreetNetLessAddAddLess Invested add
Council Agenda Item 4
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:
Re
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Accepted the resignation of Rec. Director John Anderson
effective March 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff would like to begin the hiring process for the part-time
recreation director as directed by the personnel committee.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorize staff to begin the hiring process for the part-time
Recreation Director position.
Council Agenda Item 5
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing - Delinquent Accounts Proposed Assessment
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The attached listing includes addresses over three periods
delinquent on their utility bills and unpaid final accounts. City ordinance allows utility bills over three
periods past due to be certified to taxes. With the peacetime emergency, staff recommends certifying the
accounts to avoid adding additional penalties and interest.
A 14-day notice of the pending assessment has been given to the affected property owners. The public
hearing notice was also placed in the St. Cloud Times. Other collection measures have been taken prior
to collection under MN § 429.101.
The property owners will be given until May 5, 2021 at 10:00am to pay their delinquent invoices prior to
sending the assessment to Stearns County for collection. Staff recommends waiving the $50 assessment
fee due to hardships with the peacetime emergency.
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As of April 1, sixout of twelve accounts have been paid in full. The budget impact reflects the balance
due after these payments were removed.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: up to $8,713.76 in various funds
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 2021-0016 Adopting Assessment Outstanding Invoices
Delinquent Account Listings
Public Hearing Notice
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Hold public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 2021-
016 certifying the delinquent accounts as presented with a one installment payment in 2021, 0% interest
charge, waiving the $50 certification fee per item for accounts.
Resolution 2021-016
Resolution Adopting Assessment
Outstanding Invoices
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and heard and
passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the outstanding fees relating utility services.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA:
1.Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted
and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein
included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment
levied against it.
2.Such assessment for all items shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 1
year, 0% interest rate, with the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in
January 2021.
3.The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment
to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property.
5.The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be
extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over in
the same manner as other municipal taxes.
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Adopted by the council this 5 day of April 2021.
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, Administrator
Delinquent UB 3+ periods past due as of 3-8-21
AccountServAddrBalance
050000067500314310thAveSE$639.86
020000054100030BIRCHSTE$1,025.74
07000001150029163rdAveNE$1,368.01
04000005140061161stAveNE$1,733.44
0900000141009141317thAveSE$3,832.95
$8,600.00
UB Final Account Balances with Amounts Owing March 08 2021
AccountServAddrBalance
0000000951012211IRISLANEE$113.76
Total unpaid as of 3-31-21$8,713.76
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Council will meet at or shortly thereafter at 6:00 pm on April 5, 2021 in the
City Hall Council Chambers to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for delinquent City
invoices. Adoption by the Council of the proposed assessment may occur at the hearing.
The proposed assessment role is on file for public inspection at the City Clerk’s office. The total amount
of the proposed assessment is $12,178.05. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No
appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection signed by the affected
property owner is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding
officer at the hearing. The Council may upon such notice consider objection to the amount of a proposed
individual assessment at an adjourned meeting upon such further notice to the affected property owners, as
it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.081 by serving notice of
the appeal upon the mayor or clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such
notice with the district court within ten days after service upon the mayor or clerk.
Therese Haffner
Administrator
Publish: March 12, 2021
Council Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Chokecherry Acres LLC: Parcel 84.53300.0293
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Provide Input
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Chokecherry Acres LLC, property owner, has shared with city
staff that they would like the City of St. Joseph to extend public utilities to their 120.36 Acre parcel
located in the City of St. Joseph, east of the St. Joseph Industrial Park East subdivision. The property
boundary abuts the city limits of St. Joseph and St. Cloud. The property is guided for Light Industrial.
Extension of public improvements (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street, curb, gutter, lights, trail,
etc.) is generally development driven and costs are typically the responsibility of the developer and/or
property owner.
The property owners have requested to present and discuss with the City Council the availability of water,
sewer and access.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Location Map
Letter from Property Owner
Emails between city and property owner
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Provide Input
Chokecherry Acres LLC, Parcel 84.53300.0293
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March 10, 2021
City of St. Joseph Mn
City Council
75 Callaway Street East
St Joseph, Mn 5637
Attention: Therese Haffner
Members of the City Council
As property owners in the city of St. Joseph, the LLC of Chokecherry Acres request to be put on the
agenda for the Council Meeting for April 5, 2021.
Would like to discuss the availability of water and sewer on the property and
the blockage of the road access of 76 Avenue
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Please send us a copy of the agenda for April 5meeting to lorna.boone@hotmail.com and
wblonigen@yahoo.com.
Thank You
Chokecherry Acres LLC
From:Therese Haffner
To:"lorna.boone@hotmail.com"; "wblonigen@yahoo.com"; "momsowada@gmail.com"; "karenbechtold@msn.com"
Cc:Nate Keller; "Randy Sabart"
Subject:FW: Bechtold property development
Date:Thursday, March 4, 2021 3:51:00 PM
Attachments:Hall Industrial Park.pdf
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Good afternoon,
Here is information on the right of way access. Let me know if you have further questions on this.
Thank you,
Therese Haffner
City Administrator
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
From: Therese Haffner
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 12:51 PM
To: lorna.boone@hotmail.com; wblonigen@yahoo.com; momsowada@gmail.com; karenbechtold@msn.com
Subject: FW: Bechtold property development
From: Therese Haffner
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 4:22 PM
To: 'lorna.boone@hotmail.com' <lorna.boone@hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Bechtold property development
Hi Lorna,
The access below on the map is right of way for public use. See attached plat dedicating as public right of way.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Take care,
Therese Haffner
City Administrator
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
From: Therese Haffner
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 3:08 PM
To: 'lorna.boone@hotmail.com' <lorna.boone@hotmail.com>
Subject: Bechtold property development
Hi Lorna,
Following your question on city ordinances, here is the link to the city’s subdivision ordinance:
http://doclf.cityofstjoseph.com:8080/weblink/0/doc/474916/Page1.aspx. Prior to development, the property would need to go
through subdivision (plat) approval.
Here are additional ordinance requirements related to water and sewer utilities:
Ordinance 401 Municipal Water System, Section 401.09: Use of Municipal Water System:
http://doclf.cityofstjoseph.com:8080/weblink/0/doc/454895/Page1.aspx
Ordinance 501 Building Ordinance, Section 501.02: Sewer and Water Hook Up:
http://doclf.cityofstjoseph.com:8080/weblink/0/doc/454959/Page1.aspx
Ordinance 502 Zoning Ordinance: General Performance Standards Subd. 8a:
http://doclf.cityofstjoseph.com:8080/weblink/0/doc/715290/Page1.aspx
I reached out to Stearns County regarding your access question since I could not find any information on file. I will let you know
what I find out from them.
Thank you,
Therese Haffner
City Administrator
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
Council Agenda Item 7
MEETING DATE:April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: 2021-2022 Liquor License Fees
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council waived 50% of the license fees for liquor
establishments for the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. The payment due date was also extended 60
days,
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Because of COVID-19, many establishments have been
impacted and are still unable to open at full capacity. Last year, the Council reduced the license fees by
50% and granted a 60-day extension for payment of the fees.
The City received a letter from the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce encouraging cities to consider
additional reductions and waivers of fees for the 2021 licensing period.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Letter from St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider reducing or waiving the 2021-2022 liquor license fees
for on/off sale intoxicating liquor, special Sunday, wine, strong beer, and brewery licenses.
Council Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Moxie Investments LLC/Little Saints Academy – Lease Payment
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the request to waive the lease payment from April 1, 2021 –
April 30, 2021.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On February 1, 2021, the City Council extended the closing to
March 31, 2021 (original closing: Feb. 15, 2021), followed by waiving the lease payments at a subsequent
meeting for the timeline from February 15 to March 31, 2021. On March 15, 2021, the City Council
extended the closing to April 30, 2021 and considered waiving the lease payment for April but did not
approve a waiver.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The SBA lender for Moxie Investments LLC (buyer) required an
environmental review as part of the loan application review process. According to a Record Search Risk
Assessment completed, there was evidence of underground fuel oil storage tanks on the property between
1967 and 1992. On March 16, 2021, the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report was completed
and recommended a Phase II due to the lack of documentation of the removal of the underground fuel
storage tanks. As such, the lender is requiring the Phase II be completed. This involves soil borings to
take soil samples and test for contamination.
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The buyers met with staff on March 22 and indicated that they have spent $6,000 on environmental
review so far. Because of this unexpected expense that was not budgeted and the closing delay, they are
requesting the City Council reconsider waiving the lease payment for April. The monthly lease payment
is $4,634.12. Additionally, they are in the process of planning programming for this year but have not
been able to move forward with that because of the environmental review and closing delays.
ATTACHMENTS:
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion 1: Determine whether to waive the April 2021 lease
payment.
Council Agenda Item a
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Amendment – Outdoor Patios & Sidewalks
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission
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recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendments at their March 8, 2021 meeting.
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their March meeting - - no public comments have
been received to date.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Last year flexibility was given for outdoor patio areas/sidewalk cafes as it related to ordinance language.
Staff would like to streamline some of those aspects of flexibility while making permanent changes to the
ordinance. We do not know what this spring/summer will entail with the pandemic and ensuing executive
orders or public health requirements. As such the proposed changes to the ordinance are meant to be
flexible, and streamline the approval process but also maintain minimum standards that are reflective of
St. Joseph’s character and expectations.
Currently both outdoor patio and sidewalk cafes require Planning Commission/City council review. The
proposed language would eliminate the need to obtain Planning Commission/City Council
review/approval.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Drafted amendments for outdoor patios and sidewalk cafes
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
1.Staff requests action (approve/deny) the proposed
ORDINANCE 502.22 – ZONING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH OUTDOOR DINING
AND SIDEWALK CAFE ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Ordinance 502.22
Amendment: Ordinance 502.22 are hearby amended as follows:
Section 502.22: OUTDOOR DINING/SMOKING PATIO AREAS AND SIDEWALK
CAFÉS
Subd. 1: Intent: The intent of this section of the zoning ordinance is to establish general
standards for outdoor dining areas and sidewalk cafés.
Subd. 2: Definitions:
a)“Outdoor DiningPatio” – an area set aside which is designed to accommodate
formal dining outdoors outdoor dining where beverages and/or food is served; that
is subordinate to a permitted use on the same property.
b)“Sidewalk Café” – an outdoor dining area located within the public right of way
in front or adjoining a restaurant or other eating and drinking establishment. a
seating area located outside of an establishment in which there is not enough room
to provide formal dining
Subd. 3: Outdoor Patio Areas Dining/Smoking Areas: Outdoor smoking/dining patio
areas are permitted accessory uses in conjunction with a restaurant, coffee shop, or other eating
and drinking facility provided a site plan is approved by the Zoning Administrator. The Planning
Commission The Zoning Administrator shall forward copies of application and site plan to the
appropriate staff, and consultants for review and recommendation. The following requirements
are must be met:
a)Application for site plan review shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and
shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee and the following submittal
information:
1.Existing boundaries with lot dimension and lot area.
2.Existing buildings and structures.
3.Location, setback and dimensions on proposed patio, walkways and structures.
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4.Location and type of all proposed lighting, including fixture details. 5.
Landscaping plan, including landscaping material, location, type of plant and
size.
alculations for impervious surface.
6.C
7.Additional information determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator to
ensure compliance with City Ordinance.
b)No portion of the outdoor smoking/dining area shall be located or occur within a
public right-of-way or be located or occur closer than two feet from any property
line.
b)If the outdoor smoking/dining area is proposed to be within a City drainage and
utility easement, the property owner shall enter into a written agreement
authorizing the use of the City’s easement.
b)Patrons must gain entrance to the outdoor patio area from within the main facility,
however at least one exit must be provided for fire safety.
c)If intoxicating liquor is intended to be served in the outdoor patio dining/smoking
area, the standards of the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances as may be amended shall
apply.
d)The Planning Commission and/or City Council may restrict days, hours, nature
and volume, and other aspects of entertainment in any outdoor smoking/dining
area, including a prohibition against If any all forms of music, radio, television,
and other entertainment, are proposed within the outdoor patio area the
entertainment shall meet all applicable noise ordinances. Special events shall
obtain a Special Event permit. to protect the safety, repose, and welfare of
residents, businesses and other uses near the establishment.
e)The Planning Commission and/or City Council may restrict the hours of operation
of an outdoor smoking/dining area based upon the proximity of the area to
residential dwelling units, and upon considerations relating to the safety, repose,
and welfare of residents, businesses, and other uses near the establishment.
ge) The outdoor smoking/dining patio area shall be handicap accessible and not
restrict accessibility in other areas inside or outside the restaurant or food
establishment.
H f) The outdoor smoking/dining patio area shall be subordinate to the principal
restaurant coffee shop, or other eating/drinking establishment and shall not exceed
33% in area of the square footage of the principal restaurant building.
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g) The design and finish of the outdoor smoking/dining patio area shall be compatible
with the main structure in terms of scale (ancillary), color, architectural features,
finish grade, materials and the like.
a. Prohibited fencing and barrier materials include but is not limited to: chain
link, chicken wire, snow fencing, untreated wood, fabric inserts.
b. Prohibited materials for tables includes but is not limited to: plastic, glass
table tops. Picnic tables are only allowed in the rear or side of the property
unless the picnic tables are authorized by the city to be placed in the front.
c. Prohibited materials for chairs includes but is not limited to: unfinished wood
jh) The outdoor smoking/diningpatio area shall be a well-defined space surrounded
and delineated by decorative bollards, planters or fencing. A fence surrounding
an outdoor smoking/dining area shall be suitable for the intended use.If a fence is
proposed, a fencing plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City.
ki) The outdoor smoking/diningpatio area shall be kept in a clean and orderly
manner. No food or beverages may be stored outdoors.
lj) The outdoor smoking/diningpatio area shall be designed and serviced to prevent
debris from blowing off the premises. The business and/or property owner shall
be responsible to ensure that the area is properly maintained and litter-free.
mk) The outdoor smoking/diningpatio area must conform to all fire and building
codes related to the number and types of exits that are required and maximum
structural occupancy limits.
l) Outdoor patio areas shall only be used between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm.
n) The Planning Commission or the City Council may require the notification of
property owners if the outdoor smoking/dining area is located closer than 350 feet
from residential properties may restrict the hours of operation based upon the
proximity of the area to residential dwelling units, and upon considerations
relating to the safety, repose, and welfare of residents, businesses, and other uses
near the establishment.
om) The parking regulations related to minimum required spaces as set forth in this
chapter shall apply and compliance therewith shall be maintained.
pn) The maximum surface coverage requirements set forth in this chapter shall apply
and compliance therewith shall be maintained.
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q) Smoking shall not be allowed in areas meeting the definition of “indoor area” as
defined by the Freedom to Breathe Provisionof the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air
Act. “Indoor area” means all space between a floor and a ceiling that is bounded
by walls, doorways, or windows (whether open or closed) covering more than 50
percent of the combined surface area of the wall space constituting the perimeter
of the area. A screen is not considered a wall.
Subd. 4: Sidewalk Cafés: Sidewalk cafés are permitted accessory uses within the B-1
Central Business District in conjunction with a restaurant, coffee shop, or other eating
and drinking facility provided a site plan specifying the area in which the café will be
operated is approved by the Zoning Administrator. Application for site plan review shall
be filed with the Zoning Administrator and shall be accompanied by the appropriatefee.
The Zoning Administrator shall forward copies of application and site plan to the
appropriate staff, and consultants for review and recommendation. Planning Commission
The following requirements must be met:
a) Sidewalk cafés shall be limited to the placement of tables, benches, chairs on
portions of sidewalks immediately adjacent to the business operating them.
Allowable materials shall be consistent with the outdoor patio ordinance.
b) A sidewalk café may not occupy any portion of a public street unless it’s part of
an approved parklet plan.
c) Maintenance of all private facilities on public property shall be the owner’s
responsibility.
d) A minimum of five (5) feet of sidewalk width remains unobstructed to maintain
pedestrian clearance. The pedestrian clearance shall be measured from the edge of
the dining area to the curbline.
d) Sidewalk café facilities including, but not limited to, tables chairs, and benches
shall not be left outdoors after business hours or between the hours of 10 p.m. and
6 a.m.
e) Umbrellas/canopies shall not extend into the pedestrian clearance zone and shall
not be higher than seven (7) feet in height.
f) At no time shall the sidewalk café area be used for consumption of alcoholic
beverages.
f) Patrons shall not be served food or beverages outside, except that employees may
refill beverage containers in the seating area. At no time, shall the sidewalk café
area be used for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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g) The business and/or property owner shall be responsible to ensure the sidewalk
café area is properly maintained and litter-free. Sites of sidewalk cafés shall be
maintained in an orderly, clean and sanitary manner and be free of debris at all
times. Trash containers and staffing shall be available at all times to facilitate this
condition. Litter shall be picked up on a daily basis.
h)The City Planning Commission and/or City Council mayshall require businesses
operating sidewalk cafés routinely sweep and/or wash portions of sidewalks
impacted by such cafés.
i) The sidewalk café area shall not block access to the building entrance or required
exits.
j) The sidewalk cafe area shall only be used between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm.
k) A written encroachment agreement shall be agreed to and signed by the property
owner and the City if the sidewalk café is proposed to encroach into the right of
way.
l) Sidewalk café operators shall provide proof of insurance on an annual basis.
Owners of sidewalk cafés shall hold the City harmless from all liability associated
with the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk café.
This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota the 5 day of April, 2021
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2021.
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Council Agenda Item b
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Amendment - Fences
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission
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recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendments at their March 8, 2021 meeting.
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their March meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The fence ordinance amendment is meant to:
clarify the application and inspection process
Eliminate unnecessary and redundant language
Clarify fence placement requirements
Clarify expectations for fences that are non-compliant with current code
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Drafted amendments for fences
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
1.Staff requests action (approve/deny) the proposed
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH FENCE ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Ordinance 506
Amendment: Ordinance 506 are hearby amended as follows:
ORDINANCE 506 FENCE ORDINANCE ............................................................................ 506-
1
Section 506.01: APPLICATION .................................................................................... 506-
1
Section 506.02: PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 506-1
Section 506.03: PERMIT ................................................................................................ 506-1
Section 506.04: FENCE HEIGHT .................................................................................. 506-
2
Section 506.05: FENCE MATERIALS .......................................................................... 506-
2
Section 506.06: FENCE PLACEMENT 506-42
Section 506.07: LIVING FENCES ................................................................................. 506-
4
Section 506.0: BORDER FENCE OR WALL ............................................................... 506-4
Section 506.08: VARIANCE .......................................................................................... 506-4
Section 506.9: PRE-EXISTING FENCES ..................................................................... 506-4
Section 506.10: MAINTENANCE OF FENCE ............................................................. 506-5
Section 506.11: EMERGENCY ACCESS TO FENCED AREAS ................................ 506-5
Section 506.12: RESTRICTIONS ON FENCES OVER PUBLIC EASEMENTS ........ 506-
5
Section 506.13: PENALTIES/REMEDIES .................................................................... 506-
5
Definitions to add:
Decorative fence – split rail, or picket fences that are open and not opaque in nature. Decorative
fences define boundaries but do not enclose.
ORDINANCE 506 FENCE ORDINANCE
Section 506.01: APPLICATION. This ordinance shall apply to the construction and
maintenance of all walls or fences, to include living fences as defined herein, within the City.
The requirements of this Ordinance may also be subject to modification by the terms or
conditions of a Conditional Use Permit or Rezoning applicable to an individual parcel of
property.
Section 506.02: PURPOSE. This Ordinance was enacted for the following purposes:
a) To regulate fence or wall construction and location.
b) To protect property from a loss of use, enjoyment or value due to the construction
of aesthetically objectionable fencesor walls on adjacent property.
c)To assure that fences and walls are constructed adjacent to the property line or
within the property of the party who will maintain the wall or fence.
d) o assure consistency in the location of fences and walls constructed in residential
districts.
e) To require walls and fences be constructed of a low maintenance material.
f) To require walls or fences to be constructed of non-toxic materials.
Section 506.03: PERMIT. Prior to constructing or reconstructing a fence or wall within
the City, the person or entity owning the property on which the wall or fence is to be constructed
or reconstructed shall first secure a fence permit from the City Building Official. A permit fee,
in an amount set by resolution of the City Council, shall be paid at the time the application for a
permit is submitted. The application shall contain the following:
a) Legal description of the property on which the fence or wall is to be constructed
or reconstructed,
b) Sketch showing the location of the fence or wall on the property,
c) A description of the materials to be used in the construction of the fence or wall,
d) A description or sketch of the design and dimensions of the fence or wall,
e) Compliance with the provisions of Section 506.07 (Border fence or wall).
f) Other information as requested by the Zoning Administrator.
1. Application procedure and inspections
The application and inspection process are as follows (unless waived by the city):
1. The application shall be reviewed by the City Building Inspectorfor issuance of a
building permit upon a determination that the proposal complies with this Ordinance.
2.Upon approval of a permit but prior to construction or installation of fence orwall an
initial inspection of the property shall be required unless waived by the City. The
property owner shall expose at least two (2) property pins to verify proof of the
property line location at the time of initial inspection.
3. Following approval of the initial inspection the applicant is allowed to construct the
fence in accordance to the approved plans and conditions of the permit.
4. The fence or wall shall be final inspected by the City Building Inspector upon
completion of construction or reconstruction, to assure compliance with this
Ordinance.
Section 506.04: FENCE HEIGHT.
a) Fences and walls located within a residential area shall not exceed the height of
seven feet; except fences located between the front of the residential structure and
the adjacent roadway shall not exceed fourthree and a half (3 ½) feet.
b) Fences and walls located in a commercial area shall not exceed the height of eight
feet; except no fence shall be permitted in the front yard, unless the fence
enhances the visual appearance of the site/landscaping and the fence does not
exceed two feet in height and is of a reasonable linear length. Chain link fences,
including those with slats are prohibited when visible from the public right of
way.
c) Fences and walls in an industrial area shall not exceed eight feet unless a higher
fence or wall is approved as part of the special use permit allowing the industrial
use; except fences located between the front of the industrial structure and the
adjacent roadway shall not exceed four feet in height.
d) If two different zones abut, the zoning requirements of the property owner
constructing the fence shall control.
Section 506.05: FENCE MATERIALS.
1. Fences constructed in residential zoning districts shall not be constructed with
prohibited materials as listed in Section 506.05 Subd. 4. All wood fences, other
than those constructed out of redwood or cedar shall be stained or painted upon
completion of construction or reconstruction. Chain link fences shall be made out
of a non-rust material.
2. Decorative, landscape, retaining and/or privacy walls may be constructed out of
stone masonry or brick provided they are: not less than four inches or more than
24 inches in widths. Such walls over four (4) feet in height shall require footings
that support the structure as required by the MN State Building Code.
3. Concrete decorative, landscape, retaining and/or privacy walls shall be prohibited
unless they are formed from decorative and/or colored concrete, less than 24
inches in height and included as part of an overall landscape theme which has
been developed.
3. The following materials are prohibited for fences:, but not limited to:
a. Barbed wire and electrical fences, except in agricultural districts;
b. Creosote lumber;
c. Chicken wire;
d. Woven or welded wire, except in the industrial district
e. Snow Fences, except in the Agricultural/Rural Residential District
f. Plastic webbing, except when used for police control. This shall not
prohibit the use of plastic materials intended to resemble wood products;
g. Makeshift, flimsy materials, or material such as paper, twine, rope, wood pallets,
tin, except when used for traffic control or police security.
4. Decorative, landscape, retaining and/or privacy walls may be constructed out of
stone masonry or brick provided they are: not less than four inches or more than
24 inches in widths. Such walls over four (4) feet in height shall require footings
that support the structure as required by the MN State Building Code.
5. Concrete decorative, landscape, retaining and/or privacy walls shall be prohibited
unless they are formed from decorative and/or colored concrete, less than 24
inches in height and included as part of an overall landscape theme which has
been developed.
6. Other materials which are not specifically allowed by this Section, nor
specifically prohibited may be permitted subject to City Council review and
approval.
Section 506.06: FENCE PLACEMENT
1. Fences that are not maintenance free can be placed directly on the shared property
line provided the adjacent property owner (s) provide written consent in the form of a
notarized signature at the time of permit application. If adjacent property owner (s) do
not provide written consent then the fence shall be placed at least two (2) feet off the
shared property line. Fences that are maintenance free can be constructed on the
shared property line without notarized signature. Maintenance free for the purposes of
this section shall mean: stone, brick, stucco, vinyl, plastic, or chain-link which is
finished with a rust resistant material.
2. No fence shall be constructed that is less than two feet and parallel to an existing
fence so as to create an area between the fences which has limited accessibility for
purposes of maintenance.
3. Fences shall only be allowed in the side and rear yards except decorative fences may
be allowed in the front yard provided they are no higher than three and a half (3 ½)
feet and are not designed to enclose the entire front yard.
4. Fences shall not extend into public right-of-way and be setback a minimum of ten
(10) feet from the surface of any street.
5. Fences shall be setback at least two (2) feet from any trail, or sidewalk.
6. The finished side of the fence shall face adjacent property.
Section 506.07: LIVING FENCES. Living fences may be constructed out of trees or
shrubs. Trees and shrubs used as fencing are not restricted in height; except the height of the
living fence located to the front of a residential structure shall not exceed four feet. The owner
of the property adjacent to a living fence may trim or prune that part of the tree or shrub which
extends across the property line over his or her property. Living fencesdo not require a permit.
Section 506.08: BORDER FENCE OR WALL.
a) A fence or wall constructed of maintenance-free materials may be constructed
adjacent to the property line so long as all parts of the fence, including post
anchors, are located within the property of the owner and so long as the bottom of
the fence (exclusive of posts or anchors) is at least two inches above the ground.
For purposes of this paragraph, the term "maintenance-free materials" shall
include stone, brick, stucco, vinyl, plastic, or chain-link which is finished with a
rust resistant material.
b) Fences and walls shall be constructed at least two feet inside the property line or
adjacent to the property line, unless the, fence or wall is constructed of
maintenance-free materials in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.
c) For any fence or wall located within six feet of a property line, that side of the
fence which presents the most finished appearance, shall be the side which faces
the adjacent property.
d) No fence shall be constructed which is approximately parallel to an existing fence,
and closer than two feet so as to create an area between the fences which has
limited accessibility for purposes of maintenance.
Section 506.08: VARIANCE. Provisionsof this ordinance may be varied by the City
Council upon application, and after consideration and hearing by the Planning Commission with
recommendation to the City Council. A fence variance application fee may be established by
resolution of the City Council.
Section 506.9: PRE-EXISTING FENCES. This Ordinance shall apply only to fences
and walls constructed or reconstructed after July 1, 2012. Any pre-existing fence that does not
conform with the provisions thereof shall not be altered, extended or reconstructed replaced
except in conformance with this Ordinance.
Section 506.10: MAINTENANCE OF FENCE.
a) All fence and walls located within the City shall be maintained in a safe condition.
The owner of the property on which a fence or wall is located shall be responsible
for the maintenance and repair of the fence.
b)No fence or wall may be maintained in a location which obstructs the ability of a
driver of a motor vehicle to see other drivers or pedestrians on any street or alley.
Section 506.11: EMERGENCY ACCESS TO FENCED AREAS. An access opening for
emergency entrance shall be incorporated into any fenced areas within which a building is totally
or partially located. For residential use property, the access opening shall be at least four (4) feet
in width. For commercial or industrial use property, the access opening shall be at least fourteen
(14) feet in width. A gate or unfenced area shall qualify as an access opening if of sufficient
width.
Section 506.12: RESTRICTIONS ON FENCES OVER PUBLIC EASEMENTS. Fences
may only be erected over an easement if the landowner meets the requirements of St. Joseph
Ordinance Section 302.03(b). If the request for the fence is approved, the City retains the right
to require the landowner to remove or abate the fence where the fence interferes in any manner
with the City’s easement use. If there is an emergency necessitating immediate access to the
easement, the City reserves the right to remove the fence to obtain access to the easement. The
landowner shall bear all costs for removal and restoration of the fence in the event the landowner
is required to remove the fence for access to the easement or in the event the City removes the
fence in the case of an emergency. The City specifically reserves all rights of an easement
holder afforded under the common law of the State of Minnesota.
Section 506.13: PENALTIES/REMEDIES. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute a
misdemeanor as defined in this Code of Ordinance. When conditions are made a part of the
terms under which this permit is granted, violation of the conditions is a violation of this
ordinance. The City of St. Joseph may also seek civil remedies, including but not limited to a
Court order directing maintenance or removal of the fence or injunctive relief prohibiting
construction or maintenance of a fence in violation of this ordinance.
This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota the 5 day of April, 2021
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2021.
Council Agenda Item c
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Accessory Structure Ordinance Amendment
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission
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recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendments at their March 8, 2021 meeting.
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their March meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The accessory structure amended ordinance is meant to:
Create consistency between city code language and other applicable codes (building, fire, etc.)
Clarify and eliminate redundant language
Provide less restrictive options as it relates to maximum size requirements for detached buildings.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Drafted amendments for accessory structures
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
1.Staff requests action (approve/deny) the proposed
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Section 502.12
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Subd. 1 Section B, D, E,
Amendment: 502.12 Subd. 1 Sections B, D, E, I, and M are hearby amended as follows:
Section502.12: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The intent of this section of the zoning ordinance is to establish general development
performance standards. The regulations provided herein shall apply equally to all districts except
where special provisions provide otherwise.
Subd. 1: Accessory Buildings in Residential Districts.
a)Detached accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard.
b)Detached accessory buildings which are greater than fifty (50) square feet, but
less than two-hundred (200) square feet shall require a zoning permit. The Zoning
Permit Fee shall be established and amended from time to time by resolution of
the City Council.
c)Detached accessory buildings two-hundred (200) square feet or greater shall
require a building permit.
d)Attached accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the setback
regulations in the respective zoning district. Detached accessory buildings shall be
setback a minimum of ten feet (10’) from the rear and side yard lot lines, except
that on corner lots shall have a side yard setback of twenty feet (20’) feet from the
property line on the intersecting street. Accessory buildings shall not be located
over any easement.Any accessory building proposed to be within five feet,
overhang to overhang of the principal building shall either be made structurally a
part of the principle building or the wall and soffit area of the accessory building
that is within five feet of the principal building shall be constructed to a one-hour
fire rating.
e) Accessory buildings shall not to exceed over one (l) story of or sixteen (16) feet in
height whichever is less.
f)All garages shall, if the vehicle entrance backs upon a public alley, be setback at
least ten (10) feet from the public alley right-of-way.
g) In no case shall the door of any structure, building, fence or improvement be
erected or constructed so as to extend beyond any lot line.
h) In business and manufacturing districts, accessory buildings and uses may occupy
any of the ground area which the principal building is permitted to occupy.
Accessory buildings such as buildings for parking attendants, guard shelters, gate
houses and transformer buildings, may be located in the front or side yard in the
Industrial District.
i) Within the R-1, R-2 and R-4 districts no detached accessory structures, shall
exceed the maximum lot coverage requirements outlined within the respective
districts or the maximum allowable accessory structure square footage (floor area)
as shown in table 1:
Size of lot Maximum allowable square footage
(floor area)
0-.5 acres 1,200
.51 aces – 1 acre 1,800
1.1-2 acres 2,200
2.1 acres and more No limits as long as lot coverage
requirements are not exceeded
Table 1 excluding decks, porches and patios but including attached garages, or
any combination of accessory structures shall exceed 1,350 square feet or ten
percent (10%), whichever is the lesser, of the total lot area. In addition, lot
coverage requirements outlined within the respective districts shall be adhered
to.
j) Within the R-1, R-2, and R-4 districts no lot may have more than two (2)
accessory buildings, excluding decks, porches and patios.
k) Accessory building of less than fifty (50) square feet shall not be considered when
computing the limitations of paragraph i. and j. above; but the combined area of
accessory building of less than 50 square feet shall not exceed a total of 100
square feet.
l) The same or similar exterior building material (such as siding, shingles, etc.) shall
be used on the accessory building and the principal building except for sheds that
are 100 square feet or less can be constructed of prefabricated plastic. Metal roofs
are allowed provided they are constructed with standing seams and concealed or
exposed fasteners. Sheds 200 square feet or less shall be anchored through a
manufacture’s approved anchoring kit.
m) Pole barns and/or post frame construction and hoop tubular frame buildings are
prohibited.
This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota the 5 day of April, 2021
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2021.
Council Agenda Item d
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Parking lot standards
Wetland setbacks
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission conducted
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a public hearing at their March 8, 2021 meeting and recommended approval of the ordinance
amendments (for both wetland setbacks and parking lot standards).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Proposed ordinance – wetland setback
For your consideration, is a draft ordinance amendment reducing the wetland setback to 50 feet for drive
and parking areas. This language will be consistent with language for building setbacks from wetlands.
This setback will still provide the needed buffer for drainage and to filter stormwater before the wetland.
50’ setback is a larger setback distance then many of the communities in the surrounding area have. For
example, the city of Sartell has a 20’ or 30’ setback for driveways (distance depends on the size of the
wetland).
Proposed ordinance – parking lot standards
Staff has drafted an ordinance amendment to allow exceptions to curbing requirements if certain criteria
are met. One of the main reasons for curb and gutter is for stormwater collection and runoff and to create
consistent aesthetic standards. The proposed language allows the city to provide exemptions in certain
situations and allows the city to place conditions on a project if an exemption is granted. The
overwhelming majority of properties will still be required to curb but this language allows some departure
if unique conditions warrant exploring the exemption.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance doc – parking lot standards
Ordinance doc – wetland setbacks
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff requests action (approve/deny) the proposed rdinance for parking lot standards
Staff requests action (approve/deny) the proposed rdinance for wetland setbacks.
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING OFF STREET PARKING LOT STANDARDS
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
The City Council of the City of Saint Joseph does ordain as follows:
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Section 502.10
Subd. 5 Section D and E “Parking Lot Standards” and renumber the remaining sections
Amendment: 502.10 Subd. 5 Section D-N are hearby amended as follows:
d)Necessary curbs or other protection against damages to adjoining properties,
streets and sidewalks shall be provided and maintained. Concrete curbs to
MnDOT Design B612 specifications shall be used for all automobile stops and
for all drive and parking areas. Following a review by city staff, curbing
requirements may be waived if any of the following conditions are met: 1. The
city engineer has determined sheet drainage over ground would improve storm
water quality.
2.Where an adjacent future development phase excluding future parking would be
built that would result in the removal of the curbing.
3.The parking lot will be porous pavement, along with the installation and
maintenance of rain gardens or infiltration features.
4.The City Engineer finds the area can be reasonably serviced by an alternative
storm water structures/facilities and infiltration.
5.The development application illustrates that:
a.Reasonable visual separation from adjoining properties, streets, and
sidewalks is provided and maintained through the employment of
alternate treatments such as landscaping or striping; or,
b.The site is subject to a unified design/development that contains joint
parking or public parking facilities.
6.The city may place conditions on properties allowed a waiver. Conditions can
include but are not limited to: landscaping, buffering, stormwater control.
e)For the purpose of promoting redevelopment of property, parcels within the
Central Business District may be exempted from perimeter curbing
requirements provided:
1.The City Engineer finds the area is reasonably serviced by area storm water
structures/facilities.
2.The development application illustrates that:
i.Reasonable visual separation from adjoining properties, streets, and
sidewalks is provided and maintained through the employment of alternate
treatments such as landscaping or striping; or,
ii.The site is subject to a unified design/development that contains joint
parking or public parking facilities.
e)No sign shall be so located as to restrict the sight, orderly operation and traffic
movement within any parking area. Only signs necessary for the orderly
operation of traffic movement or parking regulation shall be permitted in any
parking area (e.g. visitor parking, deliveries, handicap parking). Such signs shall
not be considered part of the permitted advertising space and shall be subject to
signage regulations.
f)All parking lots shall be screened and landscaped from abutting residential uses or
districts by a wall, fence or densely-planted compact hedge or tree cover not less
than four (4) feet.
g)Except in the case of single-family, two-family, and townhouse developments,
parking areas shall be designed so that circulation between parking aisles or
driveways occurs within the designated parking lot and does not depend upon a
public street or alley and such design does not require backing onto the public
street.
h)A parking space shall be at least nine feet wide by twenty feet long (9’x 20’). In
areas where the parking space may accommodate for the overhang of the front or
rear bumper, such as the perimeter of the parking lot, the parking space may be a
minimum of nine feet by 18 feet (9’x 18’).
i)Parking Lot. Parking lot dimensions are set forth in the table below. Circulation
patterns shall allow adequate room for emergency vehicles.
Angle and Standard Depth Depth to Aisle Wall/wall Interlock
traffic flow stall width to wall interlock width module Module
90 deg 2-way 9' 17.5' 17.5' 26' 61' 61.0
60 deg 2-way 9' 18.0' 16.5' 26' 62' 59.0
75 deg 1-way 9' 18.5' 17.5' 22' 59' 57.0
60 deg 1-way 9' 18.0' 16.5' 18' 54' 51.0
j)Drainage and Surfacing. Driveways shall not exceed a grade of six (6) percent
and all parking lots except those for less than four (4) vehicles shall be graded
according to a drainage plan which has been approved by the City Engineer.
Catch basins, sumps and underground storm sewers may be required.
k)Striping. All lots for five (5) or more vehicles shall have the organization of
spaces painted on the surface according to the plan approved by the City.
l)Circulation. Lots shall be so designed that internal circulation shall be available
without utilizing the public street.
m)Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the lessee and/or owner of the
principal use, uses or building to maintain in a neat and adequate manner, the
parking area, striping, landscaping and screening.
n)Lighting. All lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be shaded
or diffused so as to reflect the light away from the adjoining property and away
from abutting traffic flow.
This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota the 5 day of April, 2021
Rick Schultz, Mayor
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Therese Haffner, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2021.
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING WETLAND SETBACKS FOR DRIVEWAY AND PARKING AREAS
CITY OF SAINT JOSEPH
COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to amend Section 502.19
Subd. 4 Section A and B “Regulation of Activities Adjacent to Wetlands” and renumber the
remaining sections
Amendment: 502.19 Subd. 4 Section A-B are hearby amended as follows:
Section 502.19: LAND, WOODLAND AND WETLAND PRESERVATION
Subd. 4: Regulation of Activities Adjacent to Wetlands.
a)The following activity shall be subject to a 50 foot setback from wetlands: The
construction or maintenance of a building attached to a foundation, including but
not limited to, pole buildings, and the construction or maintenance of paved
driveways or areas designed for parking of vehicles or trailers. For purposes of
this paragraph, pump houses, moveable storage sheds, recreational docks and
storm water or erosion control devices shall not be considered buildings.
b)The following activity shall be subject to a 75 foot setback from wetlands: The
construction or maintenance of paved driveways or areas designed for the parking
of a vehicle or trailer.
b)The following activities shall be subject to a 100 foot setback from wetlands:
1.The construction or maintenance of a well used for agricultural irrigation,
or any well less than 50 feet in depth.
2.External storage of materials used in conjunction with industrial or
commercial processing or manufacturing.
1.The storage of waste or refuse generated by industrial or commercial activities.
This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota the 5 day of April, 2021
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
This amendment was published on , 2021.
Resolution 2021-021
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
OF ORDINANCE NOS.
The following official summary of the ordinance referred to has been approved by the City
Council of St. Joseph as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the amendments.
Accessory Structures 502.12 Subd 1 sections B, D, E, I, L and M
o Purpose – specify size restrictions for detached accessory structures and clarify
material requirements.
Fence Ordinance 506
o Purpose – clarify review and inspection process, location requirements, and
material standards.
Outdoor dining and sidewalk cafes 502.22
o Purpose – Clarify language and review process along with material requirements,
and appropriate standards.
Land, Woodland, and Wetland Preservation 502.19 Subd. 4 Regulation of Activities
Adjacent to Wetlands
o Purpose – decrease the wetland setback for driveways from 75’ to 50’.
Off Street Parking lot standards 502.10 Subd 5 Sections D-N
o Purpose – changes to curbing standards.
Copies of the entire text of the ordinances are available for inspection by any person at the office
of the City Clerk any Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or on
the City website at www.cityofstjoseph.com
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Adopte day of April, 2021
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Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Therese Haffner, City Administrator
Council Agenda Items
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MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning Ordinance Variances – 7967 Sterling Dr.
SUBMITTED BY: Community Development
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the variance requests. Staff recommends denial of the variance requests.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Applicant: MN Home Improvements
Existing Zoning: Light Industrial
Future Land Use: Light Industrial
Andy Fischer from MN Home Improvements has requested variances from the parking lot material,
curbing requirements and wetland setback for the property addressed as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph and
within the St. Joseph Industrial Park East Plat 3 Subdivision. The subdivision was annexed into the City
in 2019. The applicant purchased the property in October 2020 and was aware of city code standards prior
to purchasing the lot (see attached email correspondence). The applicant has requested site plan approval
for a new building to be constructed on the subject parcel. City ordinance requirements parking lots and
all circulation areas to be paved with bituminous, concrete, or pavers, along with curb and gutter. The
wetland ordinance requires buildings to be 50 feet from the wetland, while parking lots and circulation
areas must be 75 feet. More information pertaining to the requests can be found on the following tables:
Ordinance Variance Request by Staff recommendation Planning
applicant Commission (PC)
recommendation
Zoning regulation Applicant is requesting Staff recommends denial PC recommended
502.19 Subd. 4 A). a variance to encroach of the variance but approval of a
“The following activity into the required 75’ recommends amending the variance for a 35’
shall be subject to a 75 setback for driveways. ordinance to a 50’ setback driveway setback
foot setback from for driveways from to wetland.
wetlands: The Variance request is to wetland areas. This
construction or be 35’ setback from language would be PC also
maintenance of paved consistent with wetland recommended to
wetland
driveways or areas setbacks for buildings amend ordinances
designed for the parking which is also 50’ to 50’ wetland
of a vehicle or trailer.” setback
Zoning regulation Applicant is requesting Staff recommends denial PC recommended
502.10 Subd. 3 N)varianceto deviate of variance request based approval of
“All off-street parking from requirement of on attached findings of variance to do class
and loading spaces, factresolution 2 gravel in all areas
hard surfacing for
together with driveways, driveway and of the site except
aisles, and other circulation areas. on and to required
circulation areas, shall ADA parking
be a hard surface Variance request is to spaces
constructed of concrete, permit applicant to
bituminous, or paver install class 2 crushed
stone.” gravel on the entire area
of the site (driveway,
loading and circulation
areas)
Zoning regulation Applicant is requesting Staff recommends PC recommended
502.10 Subd. 5 D) variance to do no amending the ordinance to approval of
“Necessary curbs or curbing on the site allow exemptions to the variance to not do
other protection against standard curbing curbing
damages to adjoining requirements provided
properties, streets and certain conditions/factors PC also
sidewalks shall be are met and approved. recommended
provided and approving
maintained. Concrete ordinance
curbs to MnDOT Design amendments to
B612 specifications shall allow exemptions
be used for all to curbing
automobile stops and for requirements.
all drive and parking
areas.”
A variance may be granted if enforcement of a zoning ordinance provision on a particular property would
cause the landowner practical difficulties as defined by MN State Statute 462.357.
A variance shall only be permitted if all of the following facts and conditions exists:
1. The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan.
2. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this
Ordinance.
3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with
the zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties as used in connection with the
granting of a variance shall mean:
a.The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not
permitted by the zoning ordinance. This factor means that the landowner
would like to use the property in a particular reasonable way but cannot do so
under the rules of the ordinance.
Staff Response: The purpose of the wetland setbacks is to provide an
adequate buffer for pre-treatment prior to drainage entering the wetland.
The purpose of the off-street parking regulation is to provide accessible,
attractive, secure and well-maintained off-street parking and loading areas
with the appropriate number of spaces in proportion to the needs of the
proposed use.
b.The plight of the landowner is due to the circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner.
Staff Response: The applicant was made aware of parking paving
requirements prior to purchasing the lot. Staff is recommending an
amendment to the off-street parking ordinance related to curbing
requirements in certain situations i.e. sheet drainage is more appropriate
as determined by city engineer. An amendment to the wetland ordinance
setback is recommended for parking/drive areas to be consistent with the
building setback requirement, while still providing adequate buffer and
drainage area. Ordinance amendments provide an equitable application of
regulations.
c.The variance, if granted will not alter the essential character of the locality.
Under this factor consider whether the resulting structure will be out of scale,
out of place, or otherwise inconsistent with the surrounding area.
Staff Response: There currently is a mix of bituminous and gravel parking
lots/drives without curbing within the industrial park. Therefore, proposed
portions of gravel and the absence of curbing would not be out of character
within the industrial park.
4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties under the
terms of this Ordinance.
5.Practical difficulties shall include, but are not limited to, inadequate access to
direct sunlight for solar energy systems.
6.Variances shall be granted for earth sheltered construction as defined in MN
Statute 216C.06, Subd. 14 as may be amended, when in harmony with the zoning
ordinance.
7.Additional Conditions: If granting a variance, the City Council may impose
conditions to ensure compliance with this Ordinance and to protect adjacent
properties.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Variance application
Site plan
Email correspondence
Industrial Park East pics (provided by staff)
setback) Staff recommended
Resolution for denial of variance #1 (wetland
Resolution for support of variance #1 (wetland setback and Planning
Commissionrecommended)
Resolution for denial of variance #2 (driveway material requirements) Staff
recommended
Resolution for support of variance #2 (driveway material requirements and
PlanningCommission recommended)
Resolution for denial of variance #3 (curbing requirements) Staff recommended
Resolution for support of variance #3 (curbing requirements and Planning
Commissionrecommended)
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff requests separate action on each of the following:
Variance #1 resolution denial of variance to wetland setback
Variance #2 resolution denial of variance to driveway material requirements
Variance #3 resolution denial of variance to curbing requirements
The council may in lieu of the denial resolutions make a recommendation on the Planning
Commission recommendations. also make a recommendation on each of the resolutions that the
Planning Commission recommended (should Council support said resolutions in lieu of the
denial resolutions).
www.schultzengineeringdesign.com
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ST. JOSEPH, MN
License No.: 43129Date: XX/XX/2020
schultzeng@live.comSartell, MN 56377
7967 STERLING DRIVE
Fx: (866) 633-1830Suite 230
AND WETLAND SETBACKS
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Brian J. Schultz, PE
Ph: (320) 339-066918 South Riverside Avenue
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License No.: 43129Date: XX/XX/2020
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7967 STERLING DRIVE
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Brian J. Schultz, PE
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NEW FACILITY
SCHULTZ ENGINEERING
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.
Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota
MINNESOTA HOME IMPROVEMENTS
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed
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I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared20036
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NUMBER:
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STANDARD NOTES& SPECIFICATIONS
- 3" slump, 4500 psi, 5-8% air
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2) Concrete Specifications: a) 3F32: b) 3F52: 2 - 5" slump, 4500 psi, 5-8% air c) 3A41: 2 - 5" slump, 4500 psi, 5-8% air d) Temperatures of all concrete during placement
shall be 50-deg F to 90-deg F 1) Place concrete as soon as possible after mixing. Place before initial set has occurred, and in no event after it has contained its water content
for more than one hour. 2) Avoid overworking concrete or allowing concrete to fall unrestricted for excessive vertical distances, and other situations which can cause segregation
of the aggregates. 3) Concrete pavements shall be placed in accordance with applicable portions of MnDOT 2301. 4) Sidewalks shall be placed in accordance with MnDOT 2521. 5) Curb and
gutter shall be placed in accordance with MnDOT 2531. 1) Provide adequate protection against rain, sleet and snow before and during placement and finishing of concrete. 2) Protect concrete
from premature drying. Provide temporary covering as required. Keep concrete continuously moist for 7 days. 3) Treat concrete with membrane curing compound in accordance with MnDOT
2531.3G. 1) Do not place concrete when the atmospheric temperature is below 40 degrees F., or when the concrete is likely to be subjected to freezing temperatures within 24 hours
after it has been deposited unless adequate temporary heating is provided. 2) Maintain concrete temperature of 40 to 90 degrees F. for 3 days. Protect from freezing for the following
5 days. 3) No frozen materials may be used in the concrete. Chemicals may not be used to prevent freezing unless approved by the Engineer. 4) Perform all cold weather concreting
in accord with ACI 306. 1) Do not place concrete when the atmospheric temperature is above 100 degrees F. 2) Maintain concrete temperature of 40 to 90 degrees F. for 3 days. Protect
from temperatures over 90 degrees for the following 5 days. 3) Thoroughly wet dry porous surfaces before concreting. 4) Water reducing admixtures with retarding properties are required
for all concrete placed when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees F. 5) Perform all hot weather concreting in accord with ACI 305. 1) Provide a broomed finish on exterior sidewalks
and ramps unless noted otherwise. 1) The Contractor shall hire an independent testing firm to provide the following tests: a) The independent testing technician shall perform random
field testing of the fresh concrete including slump, air content, and temperature. (ASTM C143, C173, C231 and C138). One series of the aforementioned tests shall be performed
on the first load of concrete. b) The independent testing technician shall cast a set of four compression test cylinders for the first load of concrete as well as 1 set for
every 100 cubic yards, or fraction thereof, of concrete thereafter. Compression tests shall be performed on one test cylinder at 7 days and two test cylinders at 28 days. The
fourth test cylinder shall be retained in the event of failing compression tests on the 28-day test cylinders.
CONCRETE PLACEMENTPROTECTIONCOLD WEATHER CONCRETEHOT WEATHER CONCRETEFINISHINGQUALITY CONTROL
1) Coarse: MnDOT Spec. 3137. 2) Fine: MnDOT Spec. 3126.WATER 1) Clean, fresh and potable, MnDOT Spec. 3906.AIR ENTRAINING ADMIXTURES 1) ASTM C260. 2) Provide entrainment of 4 - 7 percent
by volume. 1) ASTM C150, Type I plus an approved air entraining agent, or Type IA air-entraining Portland cement.OTHER ADMIXTURES 1) MnDOT Spec. 3113. 2) Calcium Chloride or materials
containing chlorides or nitrates shall not be allowed.PROPORTIONING AND DESIGN OF MIXES 1) Concrete Classifications a) Curb and gutter, slip-formed concrete: MNDOT Spec. 2461, Mix
Design 3F32 b) Sidewalk, aprons, incidental concrete, manual curb & gutter: MNDOT Spec. 2461, Mix Design 3F52 c) Concrete pavements: MNDOT Spec. 2301, Mix Design 3A41 d)
Repair concrete, fast strength concrete: MNDOT Spec. 2301, Mix Design 3A41HE
AGGREGATESPORTLAND CEMENT
CONCRETE PAVEMENT, CURB & GUTTER, AND SIDEWALKSTANDARDS 1) ACI 318, ACI 315, CRSI, ACI 301, latest adoptions. 2) Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, most recent editionGRANULAR
BASE COURSE MATERIAL 1) Compacted thickness of finished base: 6" - Concrete Pavement/Aprons 4" - Concrete
Sidewalk 2) Base material shall consist of MNDOT 3149.2B2 Select Granular Borrow.
4) Wet base material to approximate optimum moisture content either prior to delivery to job site or as soon as practical after being placed on subgrade. 5) Place in layers not exceeding
4" thickness (loose). 6) Compact with pneumatic or vibrating steel drum rollers. 7) After base course has been graded and compacted, thoroughly wet and slush roll with roller until
all aggregates are thoroughly embedded.
STANDARDS 1) Minnesota Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, most recent edition. 1) Compacted thickness of finished gravel courses: Class 5 base - 5"
Class 2 surfacing - 3" 2) Process material for aggregate base shall meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3138,
Class 5. Process material for aggregate surfacing shall meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3138, Class 2. 3) The subgrade shall be tested and observed to the satisfaction of the
Engineer prior to placement of aggregate base material. Install base material as required to accommodate new plan grades.
1) End sections shall be provided at all pipe inlets and outlets. 2) The end sections shall consist of material matching the material of the pipe, which it is being connected to.
Materials and joints shall be as per the specifications described above for the applicable pipe material. 3) The last 3 joints of RCP shall be tied, and the end section shall the be
provided with an approved trash guard. 1) Unless otherwise noted, manhole and catch basin structures shall consist of precast concrete, and meet the requirements of Section 719.6
of the UPC (sanitary only), and Sections 2621.2C and 2621.3D of the CEAM Standard Specifications 2) Catch basins shall be provided with the following castings: a) Along curbline:
27" Structure: Neenah R-3075-L, 48" (or larger) Structure: Neenah R-3067-L b) Isolated (in paved area): Neenah R-2553 c) Isolated (in vegetated area): Neenah R-2560-EA w/ type
"C" grate 3) Manholes shall be provided with the following castings: a) Sanitary: Neenah R-1733 w/ concealed pick hole b) Storm: Neenah R-1733 lettered "STORM", center pick
hole 1) Unless otherwise noted, installation of all water and sewer pipe, fittings, and appurtenances shall be as per the CEAM Standard Specifications.TESTING REQUIREMENTS 1) Water
and sewer pipe, fittings, and appurtances shall be inspected and tested as per Sections 2611.3E-2611.3H and 2621,3F-2621.3H of the CEAM Standard Specifications. 2) In the event of
discrepancies between the testing requirements of the MN Plumbing Code and the CEAM Standard Specifications, the most stringent will govern.GRAVEL SURFACING NOTESGRANULAR BASE AND
SURFACE COURSES
END SECTIONS - STORMMANHOLES AND CATCH BASINS - SANITARY AND STORMINSTALLATION
5) Optimum moisture-density relationship will be determined by testing laboratory in accordance with ASTM D698 and maximum density determination made by Method D of ASTM D698 unless
otherwise noted in these specifications.SUBGRADE PREPARATION 1) Finished subgrade elevations shall be as follows: a) Gravel surfacing: 8" below finish grade. b) Concrete pavement/apron:
12" below finish grade. c) Concrete sidewalk: 8" below finish grade (plus thickened edge). d) Lawn areas: 4" below finish grade. e) Planting areas: See Landscaping Plans/Details
2) The tolerance for areas to be paved shall not exceed 0.15 feet above or below plan subgrade. 3) The Contractor shall protect newly graded areas from erosion. Settlement or washing
that occurs prior to acceptance of the Work shall be repaired and grades re-established.
1) RCP pipe and fittings shall meet the requirements of ASTM C76, and Section 2621.2A3 of the CEAM Standard Specifications 2) Pipe joints shall meet the requirements of Section 2621.3A3
of the CEAM Standard Specifications 3) The ASTM strength class of pipe shall be Class III unless otherwise shown on the Plans. 4) The pipe shall be drawn together by some approved method
of jacking or winching. This pressure must be maintained until sufficient backfill is placed to keep the joint from opening.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 1) The following standard specifications shall apply to this project: a) Minnesota Plumbing Code - MN Rules Chapter 4714 (MN Dept. of Labor and Industry-MNDLI)
b) Uniform Plumbing Code, latest edition (UPC) c) "What you need to know about utility service connections in the 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code" http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PDF/pe_usc.pd
f d) City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) Standard Specifications e) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) f) American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
g) American Water Works Association (AWWA) h) Minnesota Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Construction" (MN/DOT) 2) The Contractor shall comply with all
local ordinances and codes 3) Certifications of all utility materials, as well as shop drawings, shall be submitted to the Engineer for review 1) HDPE pipe and fittings shall meet the
requirements of ASTM F2306, and Section 2621.2A8 of the CEAM Standard Specifications 2) Pipe joints shall meet the requirements Section 2621.3A3 of the CEAM Standard Specifications
3) Minimum wall thickness shall be 0.035 inches for 12 and 15 inch diameter pipe, and shall be 0.05 inches for 18 and 24 inch diameter pipe. 4) Storm sewer crossing above and within
10-ft of existing or proposed water main or services shall meet the requirements of schedule 40 PVC.REINFORCED CONCRETE SEWER PIPE (RCP) AND FITTINGS - STORM
UTILITY NOTESHIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) AND FITTINGS - STORM
1) The Contractor shall remove excess excavated material, debris, and waste materials, from the Owner's property and legally dispose of it in accordance with all governing codes.
1) Scarify subgrade to depth of 3" prior to placing topsoil. Spread topsoil evenly over complete subgrade as follows: a) Lawn Areas on Private Property: Spread 4" lightly compacted
layer of topsoil. b) Lawn Areas in Public Right-of-way: Per City requirements c) Planting Areas: See Landscape Plan/Details 2) Finish grade accurately within 0.15 feet of finish
grades shown on the project drawings, less the thickness of any sod where it is to be installed. Slope all grades away from buildings to provide positive drainage. 3) Prepare topsoil
suitable to receive seed and/or sod. Grading of areas designated for topsoil shall be reasonably smooth and even, and in accordance with MNDOT Spec. 2105.3G and 2574.3A4. All debris
and stones exceeding 3" in diameter shall be removed from the soil surface of these areas prior to seeding. Areas compacted by vehicles or storage of materials shall be plowed,
disked and harrowed to match texture of other finish graded areas. 4) Grass seed shall be in accordance with MnDOT Spec. 3876, seed mix No. 25-131, applied at the rate of 220 pounds
per acre or as indicated on the landscape plans. Mulch shall be applied and discanchored to all seeded areas and shall meet the requirements of MnDOT Spec. 3882, Type 3 or as otherwise
indicated by the Engineer.
DISPOSAL OF EXCESS WASTE MATERIALSSPREADING TOPSOIL AND FINISH GRADING
3) Areas exhibiting a failed compaction test shall be re-compacted and re-m tested to the satisfaction of the Engineer prior to acceptance of the project. 4) Copies of all compaction
testing and test roll observation reports shall be provided to the Engineer.
1) Utility Trench Backfill: The Contractor's independent soils technician and approved testing laboratory shall perform in-place density and moisture tests at random depths in trench
backfill at 100 foot intervals, or fraction thereof. Compaction of trenches shall be a minimum of 95% of the maximum dry density (as determined by the independent testing laboratory)
in lawn areas, and at depths greater than 3 feet below areas designated for pavement. Compaction of trenches at depths within 3 feet of paved surfaces shall be a minimum of 100%
of the maximum dry density. 2) Compacted Fill Under Pavements: Compaction tests shall not be required beneath new pavements. Adequate compaction of materials under pavements shall
be determined by test rolling the subgrade, and checking for excessive rutting. Test rolling shall be performed as per MNDOT Spec. 2111.
STANDARDS AND REFERENCESSpecifications for Construction and review the specification sections applicable to the plans.specification sections. 1) The Contractor shall maintain all benchmarks,
monuments and other reference points. If any are disturbed or destroyed, they shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. 2). The Contractor shall contact the Engineer immediately
if any unknown functioning underground utilities are discovered during the course of the project, which may interfere with construction. The Contractor shall wait for instructions
before proceeding. 3) The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to functioning underground or overhead utility lines. Damaged utilities shall be repaired immediately and
service restored at no additional cost to the Owner. 4) The Contractor shall provide barricades, shoring and other safety measures required by OSHA. 5) The Contractor shall protect
all adjacent existing facilities from damage, including, but not limited to settlement due to excavations, erosion, etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of such
damages. 1) The Contractor shall become familiar with the project site, and compare actual conditions in the field with those shown on the project drawings. The Contractor shall
contact the Engineer immediately if any inconsistencies are found between the existing conditions and the project drawings. 2) No extra compensation will be allowed due to unusual
conditions which could have reasonably been determined or anticipated by examination of the project site and project drawings. 1) Elevations shown on the project drawings are finished
grade elevations, unless noted otherwise. Elevations not specifically indicated shall be determined by interpolation of uniform slope between spot elevations and/or contours,
or between such points and existing elevations. Adequate slope shall be constructed to provide positive drainage away from structures. 2) If inconsistencies exist on the plans
between contours and spot elevations, the spot elevations shall govern.TOPSOIL 1) Adequate imported and/or stockpiled salvageable topsoil shall be utilized for this project. 2) Topsoil
shall be free of clay lumps, roots, brush, large stones, and debris, and shall have a minimum organic content of 5 percent. 3) Remove topsoil to its entire depth from areas, which
are to be disturbed by new construction work. Existing lawn areas, which are not in the proposed construction area(s) shall remain in place. The Contractor shall field verify
topsoil depths between any soil borings, and remove to greater depths than indicated in the soils report if such conditions are encountered. Salvaged topsoil shall be maintained
in stockpiles. 4) Stockpiled topsoil shall only be used for finish grading of new lawn areas. Excess topsoil shall be removed from the site by the Contractor. 5) Protect all existing
lawn areas, plantings, and other landscaping to remain in place. Any damaged areas shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. 1) The Engineer shall be contacted immediately if
any unforeseen major obstacles are encountered during excavation, such as abandoned wells, abandoned or functioning utilities, subsurface streams or rock, etc., which would add
significant expense to the Contractor. 2) The Contractor shall still be responsible for completing all work required for this project where encountered conditions may be reasonably
determined from a soils/geotechnical report and review of the project site and contract documents. 1) Surface drainage shall be provided during construction in a manner so as not
to create a nuisance to adjacent areas. 2) All excavations shall be free of water during construction within the excavations. Dewatering shall be accomplished by pumping or trenching,
and shall be conducted regardless of the cause, source, or nature of the water. 3) Berms, cofferdams, or piling shall be provided as necessary to protect excavations. 4) Excavations
shall be sloped to drain, and necessary pumps, hoses and other equipment shall be provided to keep excavation free of water. 5) All temporary equipment used for dewatering shall be
removed from the site when no longer necessary. 1) Rough grading of all areas within the construction limits, including adjacent transition areas shall be reasonably smooth and compacted.
The rough graded subgrade surface generally shall not be more than 6 inches above or below the established subgrade elevations. All ditches, swales, and gutters shall be graded
to drain adequately. The subgrade shall be evenly sloped to provide drainage away from building walls in all directions at a minimum slope of 1%. The Contractor shall provide rounded
transitions at top and bottom of banks and other breaks in grade. 2) Fill and backfill materials shall be inorganic soils free of roots, rocks, boulders, and debris. 3) Bedding material
or granular backfill larger than 2" in its largest dimension shall not be allowed within 2 feet of new underground pipes. Material larger than 3" in its largest dimension shall not
be allowed within 1 foot of subgrade elevation. 4) Imported compacted fill material shall have a maximum of 12 percent passing the #200 sieve, by weight. The proposed fill material
shall be tested by an independent testing lab for suitability as compacted fill for this project. The Contractor shall pay for the testing services and provide a copy of the test
results to the Engineer. 5) The Contractor shall fill and grade as necessary to bring surface to required elevations, and provide all materials necessary, whether obtained on or
off the project site. 6) The Contractor shall place compacted material in uniform horizontal lifts not exceeding 8" in depth for clay soils, and 12" in depth for sandy soils, and
compact as required to achieve specified density. 7) Compaction shall be obtained with the use of vibratory rollers or rammers. During compaction, fill material shall contain moisture
content, as necessary, for the required compaction as indicated by an independent testing laboratory. The moisture shall be uniform throughout each lift. If the material is too
dry, water shall be added with approved equipment and methods, which will not wash out fine material. If the material is too wet, it shall be dried by harrowing, disking, blading,
or other approved methods recommended by the independent testing laboratory. 8) Areas designated for pavement in excavated (cut) areas shall be scarified to a depth of 1 foot. The
Contractor shall bring the subgrade material to optimum moisture content as indicated by the independent testing laboratory, and compact the subgrade to the specified density listed
below for soils underneath pavements. 9) The Contractor shall not place fill material when either the fill material, or the material on which it is to be placed, is frozen. Any soft
or yielding areas appearing in the fill resulting from frost, rain, or any other reason whatsoever shall be scarified, removed, recompacted and/or otherwise rectified to the satisfaction
of the Engineer before any new fill is placed.COMPACTION TESTS
Materials and construction methods specified in the plans reference the Minnesota Department of Transportation(MNDOT) Standard Specifications for Construction. The Contractor shall
obtain a current copy of MNDOT's StandardIt is mandatory that the Contractor be knowledgable of the applicable MNDOT specification sections during construction.No additional compensation
will be paid to the Contractor for additional work due to unfamiliarity with the applicableContractor shall refer to the geotechnical report for additional requirements and recommendations.EARTHWORK
NOTESPROTECTIONPROJECT CONDITIONSPLAN GRADESUNFORESEEN OBSTACLESDEWATERINGFILLING AND GRADING
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ST. JOSEPH, MN
License No.: 43129Date: XX/XX/2020
schultzeng@live.comSartell, MN 56377
7967 STERLING DRIVE
Fx: (866) 633-1830Suite 230
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Brian J. Schultz, PE
Ph: (320) 339-066918 South Riverside Avenue
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& SITE DESIGN
ADDED TRASH ENCLOSURE01/04/2021
OF
1
NEW FACILITY
SCHULTZ ENGINEERING
DESCRIPTIONDATENO.
Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota
MINNESOTA HOME IMPROVEMENTS
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed
C2
I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared20036
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COMPACTED GRANULARBEDDING MATERIALMEETING THEREQUIREMENTS OFMNDOT SPEC. 3149.2H
RUBBER GASKET(S) ASTM C443-79
TOP OF BERM = SEE PLAN
SHAPE BEDDING TOMATCH BELL SECTIONS
BASIN BOTTOM = SEE PLAN
WITH SEE PLAN FOR INTERIOR DIAMETER (ID)WATERSTOP GASKET, OR APPROVEDEQUIVALENT W/ NON-SHRINK PATCHINGCOMPOUND, AT PIPE/STRUCTURECONNECTION
PRECAST CONCRETE BARREL(S)SEE PLAN FOR PIPE DIAMETER
5" TOPSOIL
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ANCHORS, OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT:
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SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
BACKFILL AND COMPACTIONREQUIREMENTS
SIDE SLOPES OF TRENCH SHALL
MEET OSHA REQUIREMENTS
GROUT INVERT TOOUTLET
PROVIDE POSITIVEDRAINAGE TO
PLASTICSTEPS
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CONVENTIONAL LAWNGRASS SEEDINGOUTLET ELEV, AND OUTSIDEOF BASIN)
(ABOVE BASIN OVERFLOW/
STORM MANHOLE OR CATCH BASIN
4. FILL ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN PIPE AND BARREL WITH NON-SHRINK GROUT.4. PLASTIC STEPS SHALL BE AS PER MNDOT STANDARD PLATE 4180 AND SHALL BE PLACED
NOTES2. SEE PLAN FOR PIPE CUT-OUT SECTIONS3. CONSTRUCT GROUTED FLOW LINES WITHIN STRUCTURE TO DIRECT FLOW TO OUTLETWITH NON-SHRINK GROUT3. PRECAST CONCRETE COVERS, BARREL SECTIONS,
AND BASES SHALL MEET THEREQUIREMENTS OF STANDARD MNDOT PLATES 4011 AND 4020OVER THE OUTLET PIPE
1. SEE PLAN FOR INTERIOR DIAMETERS (ID) OF PRECAST CONCRETE BARREL SECTIONS
PIPE BEDDING DETAIL
WIRE WITH "GREEN"COATING (SANITARY)OR "BLUE" COATING
12 AWG TRACER(WATER)
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5" SOIL MEDIA:70% CLEAN SAND30% COMPOSTSEEDING AREA)
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(ABOVE BASIN OVERFLOW/
SOIL MEDIA SHALL CONSIST OF MINNESOTA STORM WATER MANUAL SOIL MIX "B": 70% CLEAN, WASHED SAND, AND 30% MNDOT 3890 GRADE 2 COMPOST, BY VOLUME.THE BASIN BOTTOM AND SIDEWALLS SHALL BE SEEDED
WITH NATIVE GRASS SEED MIX TO THE BASIN OVERFLOW/ OUTLET ELEV.
BASIN SHALL BE EXCAVATED THROUGH ANY EXISTING CLAY/SILT SOILS UNSUITABLE FOR INFILTRATION, SUCH THAT NATIVE SANDS ARE EXPOSED. THIS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED, AND CERTIFIED BY A QUALIFIEDGEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN, OR SOIL SCIENTIST.
ONCE EXCAVATED TO FINAL GRADE INFILTRATION AREAS SHALL BE INSPECTED TO ENSURE
TO CONTRACTORS FOR PREPARING BIDS. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE CADD FILES,THE CONTRACTOR WILL NEED TO SIGN A HOLD-HARMLESS AGREEMENT PROVIDED ACROSS INFILTRATION BASIN AREAS, AND BE ONLY
LOW IMPACT TRACK EQUIPMENT. BASIN AREAS SHALL BE EXCAVATED WITH A BACKHOE STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THE AREA AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.2. DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE ADJACENT PARKING LOT
AND BUILDING, THE INFILTRATION BASIN AREAS SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM TRAFFIC AND SEDIMENT WITH SILT FENCE. SEE SHEET C5.3. ONCE THE INFILTRATION BASINS HAVE BEEN EXCAVATED TO NATIVE
SUBGRADE SOILS (BELOW ANY SOIL MEDIA, GRANULAR BACKFILL, ETC.) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR TESTING THE INFILTRATION RATES OF THE NATIVE SUBGRADE SOILS. THE TEST
RESULTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY AND THE ENGINEER. INFILTRATION TESTING SHALL BE ON NATIVE SUB-SOILS, PRIOR TO RIPPING/SOIL MEDIA BACKFILLING.2.3.
NOTE: CADD FILES FOR ESTIMATING EARTHWORK QUANTITIES ARE AVAILABLEBY SCHULTZ ENGINEERING & SITE DESIGN, AND AGREE TO PAY A $50 PROCESSINGFEE. THE CADD FILES WILL BE RELEASED UPON RECEIPT
OF THE CHECK1. TRAFFIC FROM CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LIMITED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE4. IN ORDER TO PASS, INFILTRATION TESTING RESULTS SHALL BE IN A SATURATED STATE AND MUST BE
NO LESS THAN DOUBLE THE DESIGN RATE. FOR THIS PROJECT, THE DESIGN INFILTRATION RATE FOR THE INFILTRATION BASIN IS 0.8-IN/HR, THUS INFILTRATION TEST RESULTS MUST BE NO LESS THAN
1.6-IN/HR.5. UPON PASSING OF INFILTRATION TESTING, THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATIONS SHALL BE SCARIFIED TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 24 INCHES WITH THE USE OF APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT (TILLER,
RIPPER, ETC.). AFTER SCARIFICATION, THE BASIN SIDEWALLS AND BOTTOM SHALL BE LINED WITH A MINIMUM OF 5-INCHES OF SAND/COMPOST MIX TO THE BASIN OUTLET ELEVATION. SAND/COMPOST MIX
SHALL BE PLACED AS LOOSELY AS POSSIBLE. THAT NO SEDIMENT FROM ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS REACHING THE INFILTRATION AREA. ALL INFILTRATION AREAS SHALL BE INSPECTED TO ENSURE
THAT UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING DRIVEN ACROSS THE INFILTRATION AREAS.1.
INFILTRATION BASIN NOTES:6. THE UPSTREAM DRAINAGE AREAS HAVE BEEN STABILIZED.
7. FINAL STABILIZATION OF THE INFILTRATION BASINS SHALL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
INFILTRATION BASIN PROFILE
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9. FINISHED ELEVATIONS OF LAWN/GREEN AREAS ADJACENT TO BUILDINGS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 6" BELOW FINISHED FLOOR OR TOP-OF-BLOCK ELEVATION.
AND INVERT ELEVATIONS, OF EXISTING DRAINAGE AND SANITARY STRUCTURES. LOCATION AND SIZE OF EXISTING SANITARY, WATER, AND STORM SEWER STUBS, AND EXISTING GRADES SHALL ALSO BE VERIFIED.2.
EXISTING TOPOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM A TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY PROVIDED BY O'MALLEY & KRON LAND SURVERYORS, INC, COLD SPRING, MN. (320) 685-59053. BENCHMARK: SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF PEDESTAL LOCATED ACROSS STERLING DRIVE FROM SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY. ELEV = 1069.76 (88 DATUM)4. NOTIFY ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY IF ANY INCONSISTENCIES ARE DISCOVERED
BETWEEN ACTUAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO ALTER THE INTENT OF THE DRAWINGS.5. IF REQUIRED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
AND INDUSTRY, THE OWNER OR CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN A PLUMBING PERMIT PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY STORM SEWER UTILITIES.6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT GOPHER ONE CALL AT (800)
252-1166 FOR A UTILITY LOCATE PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION AND VERIFY LOCATIONS OF UTILITIES BEFORE BEGINNING WORK.7. ALL LENGTHS OF STORM SEWER OR CULVERT PIPE SPECIFIED
ON THIS PLAN INCLUDE THE LENGTHS OF ANY ASSOCIATED FLARED END SECTIONS.8. TRASH GUARDS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON ALL STORM SEWER END SECTIONS. CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BASED ON EARTHWORK
CALCULATIONS COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR INDICATED. TOP OF CURB ELEVATIONS ARE 6" ABOVE THE FLOW LINE SPOT ELEVATION SHOWN ON THE PLANS, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. OTHERWISE.
PROPOSED ELEVATIONS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE DRAINAGE TOWARDS CATCH BASINS AND/OR OUTLETS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED ELEVATIONS, WHICH
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ST. JOSEPH, MN
License No.: 43129Date: XX/XX/2020
schultzeng@live.comSartell, MN 56377
7967 STERLING DRIVE
Fx: (866) 633-1830Suite 230
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Brian J. Schultz, PE
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DESCRIPTIONDATENO.
Engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota
MINNESOTA HOME IMPROVEMENTS
by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed
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I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared20036
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PROJECT
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PRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY CIVIL CHECK SET -11/20/2020
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SWPPP - NOTES
4). Temporary Rock Construction Entrance a). Temporary rock construction entrances shall be installed at the locations shown on the plan included in this SWPPP. See detail
for temporary rock entrance design. b). If the Contractor chooses to access the site from locations other than where temporary rock entrances are specified on the plans, additional
temporary rock entrances shall be placed at these locations, as well. c). Temporary rock entrance shall be constructed prior to the start of grading operations, and shall remain
in place and be adequately maintained until Final Stabilization has been established. d). Temporary rock entrances shall be maintained in such a manner that the entrances
prevent sediment tracking onto adjacent streets. If a temporary rock entrance is found to be ineffective, it shall be replaced or improved within 24 hours of discovery.
e). The Contractor has the option to place Type 4 geotextile fabric beneath the temporary rock entrance. The fabric may extend the life of the entrance as it will reduce
rock "sinking" into the underlying soils. If the Contractor chooses to use fabric, it should meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3733 and shall be installed as per MNDOT Spec.
2511.3B2. f). If sediment tracking from the site is discovered on adjacent streets, the sediment shall be removed with a street sweeper or other approved method within 24
hours of discovery. This shall be done throughout construction of the project. This sediment may be returned and graded over exposed areas of the site, or disposed of off site
per MPCA requirements. The City may order street sweeping to be performed at the Contractor's or Owner's expense if City staff find that construction activities are resulting
in sediment or debris being tracked onto City streets.surface water. Treatment of discharge shall be achieved with the use of a "Dandy Dewatering Bag" (or approved equivalent), aswww.dandyproducts.
com. The "Dandy Dewatering Bag" shall be installed, utilized, and maintained per the manufacturer'sinstructions and specifications.checked to ensure that it is relatively clean and
not visibly different from any receiving waters. If discharge is noticeably "dirty", theAdequate erosion control shall be provided at the point of discharge if it is located in an
area with exposed soils or established turf.This erosion control may consist of temporarily placed rip rap, or other approved energy dissipation measures. The type of erosioncontrol
measure shall be at the Contractor's discretion, depending on the location of the dewatering discharge and the unique sitecharacteristics. The erosion control measures shall be effective
and shall be maintained adequately such that no erosion occurs atthe point of discharge.Solid waste accumulated during construction, including collected sediment, construction materials,
floating debris, construction temporary roofs) to prevent the discharge of pollutants or protected by a similarly effective means designed to minimize contact with storm water.2).
Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, treatment chemicals, and landscape materials shall be maintained under cover (e.g., plastic sheeting or temporary roofs) to
prevent the discharge of pollutants or protected by similarly effective means designed to minimize contact with stormwater.3). Hazardous materials, toxic waste, (including oil,
diesel fuel, gasoline, hydraulic fluids, paint solvents, petroleum wood preservatives, additives, curing compounds, and acids) shall be properly stored in sealed containers to
prevent spills, leaks or other discharge. Restricted access storage areas shall be provided to prevent vandalism. Storage and disposal of hazardous waste or hazardous materials
shall be in compliance with Minn. R. ch. 7045 including secondary containment as applicable.4). Solid waste shall be stored, collected and disposed of properly in compliance with Minn.
R. ch. 7035. disposed of properly in accordance with Minn. R. ch. 7041.The Contractor shall take steps to prevent the discharge of spilled or leaked chemicals, including fuel,
from any area wheresite. Runoff from the washing area shall be contained in a sediment basin or other similarly effective controls and waste from thewashing activity shall be properly
disposed of. The Contractor shall properly use and store soaps, detergents, or solvents. No engineThe Contractor shall provide effective containment for all liquid and solid wastes
generated by washout operations (concrete,stucco, paint, form release oils, curing compounds and other construction materials) related to the construction activity. The liquidsign must
be installed adjacent to each washout facility that requires site personnel to utilize the proper facilities for disposal of2). The permanent storm water management system is constructed,
and is operating as designed. Temporary or permanentsedimentation basins that are to be used as permanent water quality management basins have been cleaned of any accumulatedsediment.
All sediment has been removed from conveyance systems and ditches are stabilized with permanent cover.3). All temporary synthetic and structural erosion prevention and sediment control
BMPs have been removed from the project site.
DewateringIf dewatering of sandy subsoils is required for this project, the pump discharge shall be treated prior to discharge off-site or into amanufactured by Dandy Products,Inc.
Dandy Products, Inc. can be contacted at (877) 307-0141, and their web page isOnce dewatering water has been treated, it may be discharged off-site or to a surface water. The discharge
shall be visuallyEngineer shall be contacted as additional treatment methods may be necessary.Pollution Prevention Management debris, paper, plastics, and other solid wastes shall be
disposed of in accordance with MPCA disposal requirements:5). Portable toilets shall be positioned so that they are secure and will not be tipped or knocked over. Sanitary waste must
bechemicals or fuel will be loaded or unloaded including the use of drip pans or absorbents unless infeasible. The Contractor shallconduct fueling in a contained area unless infeasible.
The Contractor shall ensure adequate supplies are available at all times toclean up discharged materials and that an appropriate disposal method is available for recovered spilled materials.
The ContractorIf the Contractor washes the exterior of vehicles or equipment on the project site, washing shall be limited to a defined area of thedegreasing shall be allowed on site.and
solid washout wastes shall not contact the ground, and the containment shall be designed so that it does not result in runofffrom the washout operations or areas. Liquid and solid
wastes shall be disposed of properly and in compliance with MPCA rules. Aconcrete and other washout wastes.FINAL STABILIZATION Final Stabilization shall be considered established once
the following requirements have been achieved:a density of 70 percent of its expected final growth density over the entire pervious surface area, or other equivalent means necessaryto
prevent soil failure under erosive conditions.BMPs designed to decompose on site may be left in place.
1). Building products that have the potential to leach pollutants shall be maintained under cover (e.g., plastic sheeting or1). All soil disturbing activities at the site have been
completed and all soils are stabilized by a uniform perennial vegetative cover with
a). Filter logs shall be installed at the locations shown on the plan included in this SWPPP. b). Filter logs shall consist of Type Wood Fiber biorolls and meet the requirements
of MNDOT Spec. 3897. c). Filter logs shall be installed as per MNDOT Spec. 2573.3F. d). Filter logs shall be installed immediately after placement of erosion control blanket.
e). Filter logs shall remain in place for the life of the project, and shall be allowed to degrade naturally.
5). Filter Logs
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS The Contractor is solely responsible for the cleanup of any wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, other waters of the State (as definedby the MPCA's General
Storm Water Permit), ground or roadway surfaces or other property damaged by construction activity related tothis project.necessary local government permits related to storm water management,
and erosion and sediment control, if applicable (ie:Watershed District, City, MNDOT, etc.).This SWPPP is intended to provide a plan for addressing the erosion prevention and storm water
management issues associated with thisproject. It is to be used in conjunction with the project plans, specifications, and the MPCA General Storm Water Permit. In addition tothe SWPPP,
the Owner, Contractor, and SWPPP Coordinator shall familiarize themselves with the actual requirements indicated in theMPCA General Storm Water Permit itself and are responsible for
compliance with the permit's terms, requirements, and conditions. The
Besides the NPDES permit (MPCA General Storm Water Permit), the Contractor and/or Owner shall also be responsible to obtain all otherEngineer can provide a copy of the permit upon request.
a). WIMCO Road Drain protection devices, as manufactured by WIMCO, shall be used for catch basin protection on this project. WIMCO can be contacted at (952)-233-3055, and
their web page is www.roaddrain.com. b). "Road Drain Top Slab" devices shall be installed at all catch basin locations immediately after placement of the catch basin structures.
"Road Drain Top Slab" devices shall remain in place and be adequately maintained until permanent surfacing is constructed (ie: curb and gutter, pavements, and/or gravel surfacing).
In areas designated for turf establishment, "Road Drain Top Slab" devices shall remain in place until Final Stabilization of all upgradient areas is established. c). Upon
construction of the permanent surfacing, the "Road Drain Top Slab" devices shall be replaced with the WIMCO product specified on the plans. The WIMCO devices shall remain in
place until Final Stabilization of all upgradient areas has been established. d). The contractor shall install and maintain the catch basin protection devices as per the
manufacturer's instructions and specifications. a). Culvert inlet protection shall be provided at all culvert inlet locations immediately after construction of the culvert.
See plan included in this SWPPP for culvert inlet locations. b). Culvert inlet protection shall consist of geotextile fabric wrapped around, and completely covering the
inlet end section. The geotextile fabric shall be the same fabric used in silt fence applications and meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3886. c). The culvert inlet
protection shall remain in place and adequately maintained until Final Stabilization of all upgradient areas has been established. d). Culvert inlet protection shall be
repaired or replaced if damaged during, or after, rain events, or if accumulated sediment reaches 1/2 of the diameter of the culvert pipe. Repair or replacement of culvert inlet
protection shall be completed within 24 hours of discovery.
2). Temporary Seeding with Mulch a). Temporary seeding with mulch may be used in areas of the site (or the whole site) if the Contractor is halting grading operations for
a period that is relatively long. Although mulch still needs to be applied as described above, once the temporary seeding/turf is established, the mulch will no longer need
to be maintained. The temporary seeding/turf will require very little maintenance. b). Prior to the sowing of temporary seed, the soils shall be loosened and the area smooth-rough
graded per MNDOT 2574. c). Contractor shall utilize Seed Mixes 21-111, 21-112, or 21-113 per MNDOT Spec. 3876 for temporary seeding. d). Temporary seeding shall be sown per
MNDOT Spec. 2575.3B. e). Once temporary seeding has been sown, mulch shall be placed over the area as described above.within 14 days of the completion of finish grading, temporary
cover shall be provided in these areas, as described above, until thewithin, 200 lineal feet of a property line or surface water, shall be provided with permanent cover within 24 hours
of connection.2). Catch Basin Protection3). Culvert Inlet Protection
Permanent Cover:Upon completion of finish grading and/or placement of topsoil, initiation of the placement of permanent cover shall beginimmediately over all exposed areas. This includes
areas designated for impervious surfacing (ie: buildings, pavements/gravelbases, sidewalks, etc.). Where the construction schedule will not allow for the placement of the permanent
impervious surfacingpermanent impervious surfacing can be constructed. Affected areas consisting of drainage ditches or swales connected to, andAreas designated for permanent turf
establishment shall be provided with one or more of the following BMPs (see plan): a). Unless otherwise noted on the plans, all areas designated for turf establishment shall be
provided with permanent seeding. b). In addition to the plan included as part of this SWPPP, the Contractor shall verify if a Landscaping Plan has been included in the plans
by the Architect. If a Landscape Architect has specified higher quality permanent cover (ie: sod, hydroseeding, etc.), the Contractor shall provide this permanent cover in lieu
of the permanent seeding specified in this SWPPP. c). Prior to the sowing of permanent seed, the soils shall be loosened and the area smooth-rough graded per MNDOT 2574. d).
Contractor shall utilize Seed Mix 25-131 per MNDOT Spec. 3876 for permanent seeding. e). Permanent seeding shall be sown per MNDOT Spec. 2575.3B. f). Once permanent seeding
has been sown, mulch shall be placed over the area as described above (under Temporary Cover), unless noted otherwise. a). Erosion control blanket shall be placed in areas
as shown on the plan included in this SWPPP. These areas shall still be provided with permanent seeding, as described above, beneath the erosion control blanket. b). Erosion
control blanket shall meet the requirements indicated in MNDOT Spec. 3885. See plan for category(s) of erosion control blanket. c). Erosion control blanket shall be installed
as per MNDOT Spec. 2575.3G2. d). Erosion control blanket specified in drainage ditches and swales connected to, and within 200 lineal feet, of a property line or surface
water shall be installed within 24 hours of the completion of finish grading (including permanent seeding).
1). Permanent Seeding with Mulch2). Erosion Control Blanket
3). Riprap a). Riprap shall be placed in areas as shown on the plan included in this SWPPP. b). All riprap shall be underlain with Type 4 geotextile fabric. The fabric shall
meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3733 and shall be installed as per MNDOT Spec. 2511.3B2. c). Riprap materials shall meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3601, and shall
be Class 3, unless noted otherwise on the plans. d). Riprap shall be considered "Random Riprap" and shall be placed as per MNDOT Spec. 2511. e). Although it is permitted
for the riprap to be placed with machinery, it will be necessary for the Contractor to hand place some of the riprap in order to provide a dense, well-keyed layer of stones with
the least practical quantity of void space. f). The minimum thickness of the riprap shall be 18 inches, unless otherwise noted on the plans. g). Riprap designated at the end
of pipe outlets shall be placed within 24 hours of installation of the pipe outlet end section. h). Riprap specified in drainage ditches and swales connected to, and within 200
lineal feet, of a property line or surface water shall be installed within 24 hours of the completion of finish grading.Sediment ControlThe following sediment control BMPs shall
be implemented as part of this project: a). Silt fence shall be installed at the locations shown on the plan included in this SWPPP. b). Silt fence shall be machine sliced and
materials shall meet the requirements of MNDOT Spec. 3886. c). Silt fence shall be installed as per MNDOT Spec. 2573.3B2. d). Silt fence shall be installed prior to any upgradient
grading operations, and shall remain in place and maintained adequately until upgradient areas achieve Final Stabilization (see below) e). Silt fence shall be repaired or
replaced if damaged during, or after, rain events, or if accumulated sediment on the upstream side of the fence reaches 1/3 of the height of the fence. Repair or replacement
of silt fence shall be completed within 24 hours of discovery. f). Portions of silt fence may be removed to accommodate short-term activities, such as vehicle passage. Short-term
activities shall be completed as quickly as possible, and new silt fence installed immediately after completion of the short-term activity. If rainfall is imminent or forecasted
in the near future, new silt shall be installed regardless of if the short term activity has been completed or not. The Contractor is advised to schedule short term activities
during dry weather as much as practicable. No additional compensation will be paid due to additional silt fence associated with short-term activities. g). Temporary soil
stockpiles shall be placed on the site in areas upgradient from silt fence. Where the Contractor chooses to place temporary soil stockpiles outside designated silt fenced areas,
the stockpiles shall be surrounded by additional silt fence. Under no circumstances shall temporary soil stockpiles be placed over surface waters, curb and gutter, catch basins,
culvert inlets or outlets, or ditches.
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Temporary and Permanent Stabilizationwhich drain off-site or to a surface water, and are within 200 lineal feet of the property line or surface water shall be providedwith temporary
or permanent cover within 24 hours of construction. Placement of temporary or permanent cover shall beTemporary Cover: a). Discanchored mulch may be used in an area of the site
(or the whole site) if the Contractor is halting grading operations for a period that is relatively short, but exceeds 14 days. b). The mulch shall be Type 3 per MNDOT Spec.
3882 c). An adequate quantity of mulch shall be evenly distributed to achieve 90% coverage of the exposed soils. d). Mulch shall be placed as per MNDOT 2575.3C. e). All
mulch shall be disc anchored as per MNDOT 2575.3D. Prior to the placement and discanchoring of the mulch, the soils shall be loosened and the area smooth-rough graded per MNDOT
2574. f). Any areas that are exposed as a result of wind action after the initial mulch placement shall be covered with additional mulch to maintain 90% coverage.
stakes, signs, silt fence, etc., and shall be completed prior to the start of any grading operations. Regardless of the delineationThe Contractor shall minimize compaction and preserve
topsoil as much as possible at the site. In pervious ("green") areas thatAll exposed soil areas (including stockpiles) shall be provided with temporary or permanent cover within 14
days of constructionactivity temporarily or permanently ceasing in that portion of the site. Temporary or permanent drainage ditches or swales,initiated immediately upon suspension
or completion of excavation operations.If the Contractor chooses to halt grading operations in a portion of the site (or the whole site) for a period exceeding 14 days,and grading operations
(rough or finish grading) in the affected areas has not yet been completed, temporary cover shall beplaced. Affected areas consisting of drainage ditches or swales connected to, and
within, 200 lineal feet of a property line orsurface water shall be provided with temporary cover within 24 hours of connection. Depending on the Contractor's schedule,the temporary
cover shall consist of one of the following BMPs:
these specification sections.Undisturbed AreasIf shown on the plan, the Contractor shall delineate areas that are not to be disturbed on the site. This may be done with flags,method
the Contractor chooses to use, the Contractor must communicate to his/her personnel and subcontractors that theseareas are not to be disturbed and construction equipment (including
trucks and personal vehicles) shall not be allowed in theseareas.are not essential to the construction of the project, the Contractor shall avoid construction traffic and maintain the
existingcondition of these areas.1). Discanchored Mulch
Standards and ReferencesMaterials and construction methods of all BMPs included in this SWPPP shall be as per the Minnesota Department ofTransportation (MNDOT) Standard Specifications
for Construction, latest edition. The Contractor and SWPPP Coordinator shallobtain a current copy of MNDOT's Standard Specifications for Construction and familiarize themselves with
the specificationsections applicable to this SWPPP, as there are several BMPs that specifically reference these sections.The Contractor and SWPPP Coordinator shall be expected to be
familiar with the applicable MNDOT specification sectionsduring construction. No additional compensation will be paid to the Contractor for additional work due to unfamiliarity with
Should it be determined, during construction, by the SWPPP Coordinator, Engineer, or Regulatory Officials that deficiencies in thisSWPPP exist, or if significant changes are made to
the design/scope of this project that impact erosion prevention and sedimentcontrol, the Engineer shall be notified immediately. The Engineer will then review potential deficiencies
and/or significantchanges to project design/scope, and make necessary changes to the SWPPP.After changes are made to the SWPPP, the Engineer will issue the necessary documentation,
reflecting the changes, to theowner and to the SWPPP Coordinator. The SWPPP Coordinator shall be responsible to make sure that this documentation isadded to the on-site SWPPP copy
and that the changes described in the documentation is implemented on-site.EROSION PREVENTION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS
7). Documentation of any changes to the SWPPP made during construction a). If the SWPPP coordinator observes that a BMP fails on a regular basis and believes that it is ineffective,
it shall be his/her responsibility to notify the Engineer of such deficiencies. The Engineer may then amend the SWPPP (see "Amending the SWPPP")AMENDING THE SWPPP inspecting
and maintaining the erosion and sediment control devices and techniques described in this SWPPP be transferredfrom the current Contractor to another Contractor, or from the current
Contractor to the Owner, this SWPPP shall be updatedaccordingly. The Owner will also be required to complete an "Permit Modification Form".
The SWPPP Coordinator shall inspect, or designate someone else who is qualified to inspect (see above), the construction site2). Within 24 hours of a rain event (1/2" or greater over
24 hours) with permanent cover may be reduced to once per month2). Where construction sites have permanent cover on all exposed soil areas and no construction activity is occurring
anywhere on the site, the site must be inspected for a period of 12 months (inspections may be suspended during frozen ground conditions). Following the 12th month of permanent
cover with no construction activity, inspections may be terminated until construction activity is once again initiated or sooner if notified in writing by the MPCA.3). Where work
has been suspended due to frozen ground conditions, the required inspections and maintenance schedule must begin within 24 hours after runoff occurs at the site or prior to resuming
construction, whichever occurs first.The SWPPP Coordinator shall maintain inspection records during construction. These must be recorded in writing within 24 hoursof the inspection
and/or maintenance activity. The inspection records shall include the following:2). Name of person(s) conducting inspection3). Findings of inspections, including recommendations
for corrective actions4). Corrective actions taken (including dates, times, and party completing maintenance activities)5). Date and amount of any rainfall events greater than 1/2"
in 24 hours a). The Contractor shall install and maintain a rain gauge at the construction site in order to verify rainfall amounts. discharge must be made, and the discharge
shall be described (i.e., color, odor, floating, settled, or suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious indicators of pollutants) and photographed.Note: Copies of all
inspection records shall be submitted to the Engineer.During the construction of this project it may become necessary to amend this SWPPP. Should the responsibility of installing,
BMP INSPECTIONS Inspection Frequencyerosion prevention and sediment control BMPs per the following time frames:1). Once every 7 daysInspections shall be conducted per the time frames
listed above with the following exceptions:1). Where parts of the construction site have permanent cover, but work remains on other parts of the site, inspections of areasInspection
Records1). Date and time of inspections6). If any discharge is observed to be occurring during the inspection, a record of all points of the property from which there is a
The SWPPP and associated records shall be stored and maintained by an employee or representative of the Owner for 3 yearsafter the submission of the Notice of Termination (NOT) Responsibility
for overseeing the records will be transferred to anotheremployee or representative should the current personnel become uninvolved with the project or Owner. These records shallinclude
the following:2). Any other stormwater related permits required for the project3). Records of all inspection and maintenance conducted during construction4). All permanent operation
and maintenance agreements that have been implemented, including all right covenants and other binding requirements regarding perpetual maintenance5). All required calculations
for design of the temporary and permanent Stormwater Management Systems.
Record Retention1). The final SWPPP
18 hrs, 45 min
15 hrs, 00 min
Comments
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(Printed Name)acknowledge that I will be serving as SWPPPCoordinator for this project and will beresponsible for overseeing the items identified inthis section.
_________________________________ (Signature) _______________ (Date)
I, __________________________, hereby
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for Impaired Water?
USEPA Approved TMDL
the University of Minnesota. The Engineer's certificationfor "Design of SWPPP" is current, and will expire May 31,2023. Certification documentation is on file at the
* "Design of SWPPP" is a recertification course offered byEngineer's office and a copy can be provided uponrequest.
NoNo
Draw Down TimeAssumed underlying soils: Poorly graded sands with silt (SP-SM)Assumed groundwater elevation: 1162.5Assumed infiltration rate: 0.80 in/hrMaximum time of infiltration
= Design time of infiltration = 12 in (1.0-ft) / 0.80 in/hr = Draw Down TimeAssumed underlying soils: Poorly graded sands with silt (SP-SM)Assumed groundwater elevation: 1162.5Assumed
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ST. JOSEPH, MN
License No.: 43129Date: XX/XX/2020
schultzeng@live.comSartell, MN 56377
7967 STERLING DRIVE
Fx: (866) 633-1830Suite 230
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Brian J. Schultz, PE
Ph: (320) 339-066918 South Riverside Avenue
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From:Therese Haffner
To:"Andy Fischer"
Cc:Mike Wallen
Subject:RE: lot info. for 84.53300.0405
Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 4:20:00 PM
Attachments:St. Joseph Industrial Park E Plat 3.pdf
Site Plan Application.pdf
Ordinance 502.62 LI-Light Industrial District.pdf
Ok. Site plan approval must be obtained before you apply for a building permit. I have attached the
plat showing the lots (Lot 5 & part of lot 6 of Block 1 St. Joseph Industrial Park E Plat 3) and since
these lots were combined, a survey would need to be submitted with the site plan approval
application. Additionally, the property has a wetland on it and the setback from the wetland edge is
50 feet. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you as it may be easier to go over the
process and requirements in person. I have attached the Light Industrial District ordinance and site
plan approval application.
Let me know if you would like to meet to discuss and your availability.
Thank you,
Therese Haffner
City Administrator
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
From: Andy Fischer <andy@mnhomeimprovements.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 3:00 PM
To: Therese Haffner <thaffner@cityofstjoseph.com>
Cc: Mike Wallen <mwallen@inspectroninc.com>
Subject: Re: lot info. for 84.53300.0405
No. We decided that one wasn't big enough. We bought the one around the circle a little farther.
7967 Sterling Dr # 84.53300.0402
Thanks
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020, 1:10 PM Therese Haffner <thaffner@cityofstjoseph.com> wrote:
Good afternoon Andy,
I received your voicemail on building. Is this the same proposal you shared with me in the spring
to build a new building on the vacant corner lot on Sterling Dr. and Pearl Dr. (map below)?
Therese Haffner
City Administrator
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
From: Andy Fischer <andy@mnhomeimprovements.com>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 9:34 AM
To: Therese Haffner <thaffner@cityofstjoseph.com>
Subject: Re: lot info. for 84.53300.0405
This looks great. Thank you.
Andy Fischer / President & Owner
320.309.8848
www.mnhomeimprovements.com
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On Mon, Apr 13, 2020 at 8:39 AM Therese Haffner <thaffner@cityofstjoseph.com> wrote:
Good Morning Andy,
Thank you for your patience. I have attached the plat showing lot dimensions and easements
for the parcel noted below in the map. Let me know if this is the incorrect parcel. Please note,
the gas easement. The parcel is Lot 9, Block 1 (page 2). The property is zoned Light Industrial. I
have attached the Light Industrial District ordinance, which includes standards that must be
met, including setbacks, building materials, etc. There are additional requirements, including
but not limited to landscaping, parking lot paving, etc. that must be met. You would be required
to go through site plan approval prior a building permit application. I have attached the site
plan approval application form.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Therese Haffner
Community Development Director
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St. E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: 320.229.9424
www.cityofstjoseph.com
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East Industrial park
Overview picture
Pictures of other developments with paving
Floor to Ceiling 8075 Sterling Dr
Baldwin Supply Company 30577 Pearl Dr
Gold Country Trucking
Cole papers 30701 Pearl Dr
Battery Wholesale 8250 Delta Circle
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-018
A RESOLUTION OF DENIAL REGARDING A VARIANCE
TO THE MINIUM WETLAND SETBACKS FOR DRIVEWAYS
WHEREAS,
MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly
applied for a variance from the minimum wetland setback established in St. Joseph Ordinance
502.19 Subd. 4 Section B on the property generally described as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph,
Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402: (“Subject Property”) and;
a.That the matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within
350 feet of the Subject property.
b.That City Ordinance 502.19 Subd. 4 Section B requires a wetland setback of 75 feet for
driveways.
c.That the applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021
d. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
th
, 2021
April 5
e. That the applicant is requesting a variance to encroach the wetland setback for proposed
driveway by approximately 40 feet (min. setback required is 75 feet)
f. That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
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g. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8, 2021 and
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continued the public hearing at their March 8, 2021 meeting
h. That the variance is not consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
i. That the variance is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance
j. That the Applicant has not established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO
DENY THE VARIANCE:
1. The variance is not consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan and
following goals:
a. Land Use Goals. Goal 3 “Promote Sustainable Development” Strategy 3.4 which
states “Protect and enhance natural resources such as rivers, lakes, wetlands,
woodlands, and wildlife habitat as growth occurs in suburban and rural areas.”
b. Sustainability and Resiliency Goals. Goal 3 “Protect and Improve Water quality”.
Strategy 3.4 “Maintain and enforce the wetland buffer and setback ordinance”.
2. The variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
a. Allowing departure from the ordinance goes directly against the purpose of the
ordinance which is to minimize adverse effects development may have on the
environment.
b. The proposed encroachment of 40 feet into the wetland setback will result in the
driveway area being only 35 feet from the wetland. This encroachment is a significant
departure from City code and would result in increased runoff and pollutants entering
the wetland located on the subject property.
3.The applicant has not established that there are practical difficulties in complying with
the zoning ordinance due to the following reasons:
a. Encroaching 40’ into the wetland setback is excessive and unreasonable and does not
equate to practical difficulties. There are other options the applicant can pursue which
avoids an excessive and unnecessary encroachment.
b. The circumstances and proposed encroachment are a direct result of the landowner.
Other driveway layouts can be explored to lessen the encroachment and more directly
meet the intent of the ordinance.
c. The subject property was annexed into the city in 2019 prior to applicant purchasing
the property. The landowner purchased the land after it was annexed into the city
therefore the plight has been caused by the landowner.
c. The requested variance will alter the essential character as it will result in setting a
precedence in the expectations of wetland setbacks for driveway/circulation areas and
result in direct conflict with city code and comprehensive plan goals.
4. Economic considerations alone shall do not constitute practical difficulties.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
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day of April, 2021
this 5
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-018A
A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL REGARDING A VARIANCE
TO THE MINIUM WETLAND SETBACKS FOR DRIVEWAYS
WHEREAS, MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly
appliedfor a variance from the minimum wetland setback established in St. Joseph Ordinance
502.19 Subd. 4 Section B on the property generally described as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph,
Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402: (“Subject Property”) and;
a. That the matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within
350 feet of the Subject property.
b. That City Ordinance 502.19 Subd. 4 Section B requires a wetland setback of 75 feet for
driveways.
c. That the applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021.
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, 2021 and
d. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8
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continued the public hearing at their March 8, 2021 meeting.
e. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
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April 5, 2021.
f. That the applicant is requesting a variance to encroach the wetland setback for proposed
driveway by approximately 40 feet (min. setback required is 75 feet).
g. That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
h. That the variance is consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
i. That the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance
j. That the Applicant has established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO
APPROVE THE VARIANCE:
1. The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
2. The variance is in harmony withthe general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
a. The proposed encroachment of 40 feet into the wetland setback will result in the
driveway area being 35 feet from the wetland. This encroachment is consistent with
surrounding development where buildings and driveways are setback at an even
closer distance to the wetland area.
b. When the Industrial Park East Plat was constructed it was within Saint Joseph
Township. When the subject property was annexed into the city in 2019 the standards
of the city apply but are burdensome given the nature, and size of the subject property
and existing city regulations. In addition, city services are not available for the lot so
applying all the standards of City code is burdensome on the applicant.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
3. The applicant has established that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance due to the following reasons:
a. The property owner is proposing to utilize the property in a reasonable manner.
Constructing the driveway closer to the wetland is a reasonable use of the property.
b. The subject property was developed and constructed with Saint Joseph Township
standards and classified as “Urban Expansion” within Stearns County Zoning ordinances.
The circumstances and limitations of the buildable area therefore are a result of the
property and annexation that occurred in 2019 and have not been created by the
landowner. In addition, city services are not provided to the lot so additional areas have
to be designed to accommodate septic systemswhich decreases the overall buildable area
of the subject property.
C. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Adjacent properties
have buildings, and driveways that are constructed closer to the wetland then what the
applicant is proposing.
4. Economic considerations alone are not reasons behind the variance request.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, THAT A VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM DRIVEWAY MATERIAL
REQUIREMENT IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Failure to adhere to these conditions is grounds for the city to revoke the variance.
2. The Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and
enforcing this variance.
3. This resolution shall be recorded at Stearns County recorder’s office within one year
otherwise this variance shall become null and void unless petition for an extension has
been approved by the City Council.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
th
day of April, 2021
this 5
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-019
A RESOLUTION OF DENIAL REGARDING A VARIANCE
TO THE MINIUM DRIVEWAY MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafterreferred to as “Applicant,” has properly
applied for a variance from the minimum driveway material requirements as indicated in St.
Joseph Ordinances 502.10 Subd.3 N) and 502.10 Subd. 5 D) on the property described as 7967
Sterling Dr, St. Joseph, Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402:(“Subject Property”) and;
a. That the Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021
b. That City Ordinance 502.10 Subd. 3 N requires driveway and circulation areas to be
constructed of a hard surface such as concrete, bituminous, pavement or paver stone
c. That the applicant is requesting a variance to install class two gravel surfacing in lieu of
City ordinance 502.10 Subd. 3 N
d. That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
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e. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8, 2021 and
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continued the public hearing on March 8, 2021
f. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
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April 5, 2021
g. That the variance is not consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
h. That the variance is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
i. That the Applicant has not established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO DENY THE
VARIANCE
1. The variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
The intent of the ordinance is to create aesthetically consistent and well-maintained areas
of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential development. Deviating from the required
material standards would set a precedence in this expectation and be a departure from the
city standards, regulations, and overall goals as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan.
2.The applicant has not established that there are practical difficulties in complying with
the zoning ordinance as installing class two gravel is not a reasonable alternative to the
ordinance standards.
a. Installing class two gravel is not a reasonable solution to address the standards of
the ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
b. The circumstance has been caused by the landowner as the proposed class two
gravel is a choice being pursued by the landownermerely based on financial
costs. The subject property was annexed into the city in 2019 and the applicant
purchased the property after annexation therefore the landowner was aware that
the city ordinances apply.
c. The variance if granted will alter the essential character of the locality.
Departing from surfacing material requirements will set a precedent on future
expectations and improvements. Any new developments/improvements would be
required to meet city standards. Avariance to allow class two gravel is not
consistent with historical or current enforcement of the prescribed regulations.
3.Applicant has stated paving the driveway area will be a financial hardship. Economic
considerations cannot constitute practical difficulties.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
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, 2021.
on April 5
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-019A
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM DRIVEWAY MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly
applied for a variance from the minimum driveway material requirements as indicated in St.
Joseph Ordinances 502.10 Subd.3 N) on the property described as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph,
Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402: (“Subject Property”) and;
a. That the Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021
b.That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
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c. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8, 2021 and
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continued the public hearing on March 8, 2021
d. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
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April 5, 2021
e. That the variance is consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
f. That the variance is in harmony with thegeneral purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
g.That the Applicant has established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance as the property is proposed to be used in a reasonable manner that is consistent
with adjacent property and the variance will not alter the essential character of the
locality, and the circumstances are unique to the property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HERBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO SUPPORT THE
APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE:
1.The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
2.The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
a. The intent of the ordinance is to have consistency for developments based on the
area they are located. Considering the location of the subject parcel the requested
variance would align with the historical standards of the area.
3.The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance.
a.The property owner is proposing to utilize the property in a reasonable manner.
Allowing class two gravel throughout the site is a reasonable use and would be
consistent with adjacent developments who have a mixture of gravel and hard
surfacing.
b.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and
not caused by the landowner. The subject property was developed and constructed
with Saint Joseph Township standards and classified as “Urban Expansion”
within Stearns County Zoning ordinances. City services including storm sewer are
not provided to the lot.
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c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Adjacent
development within the Saint Joseph Industrial Park East Plat contains a mixture
of gravel and hard surfacing. Allowing a variance to do class two gravel will be
consistent with surrounding properties.
4.Economic considerations alone are not a basis for this variance request according to the
applicant.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, THAT A VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM DRIVEWAY MATERIAL
REQUIREMENT IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.The proposed parking area shown in Exhibit A as “area B” is granted a variance to be
Class Two gravel. The proposed ADA parking areas shown in Exhibit A as “Area A” is
required to be hard surfacing such as asphalt, concrete, or pavers.
2.Dust control methods shall be deployed on the gravel area on a consistent and scheduled
basis. These methods include: watering, and other applicable means as directed by the
city. The schedule shall be provided to the city and attached as “Exhibit B”.
3.The owner shall ensure no gravel is tracked onto the public right-of-way/street.
4. Failure to adhere to these conditions is grounds for the city to revoke the variance.
5. The Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and
enforcing this variance.
6. This resolution shall be recorded at Stearns County recorder’s office within one year
otherwise this variance shall become null and void unless petition for an extension has
been approved by the City Council.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
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this 5 day of April, 2021.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By___________________________
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By____________________________
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
Exhibit A
Area B
Area A
***A new exhibit will need to be provided by the applicant. This
exhibit is for example purposesonly.***
STAFF RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-020
A RESOLUTION OF DENIAL REGARDING A VARIANCE
TO THE MINIUM CURBING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly
applied for a variance from the minimum curbing requirements as indicated in St. Joseph
Ordinances 502.10 Subd. 5 D) on the property described as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph,
Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402: (“Subject Property”) and;
a. That the matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within
350 feet of the Subject property.
b. That City Ordinance 502.10 Sudb. 5 D) requires curbing for properties with driveway and
parking areas
c. That the Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021
d. That the applicant requested a variance to the requirement to curb their parking lot and
circulation area
e. That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
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f. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8
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continued the public hearing on March 8, 2021
g. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
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April 5, 2021
h. That the variance is not consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
i. That the variance is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
j. That the Applicant has not established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HERBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO SUPPORT THE
DENIAL:
1. The variance is not in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
The intent of the ordinance is to foster developments that have consistent aesthetic
standards and stormwater runoff control. Deviating from the required curbing standard
would set a precedence in this expectation/standard and conflict with overall goals and
standards indicated in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The circumstances have been created by the landowner. When the land was purchased by
the landowner the property was within the city of St Joseph. The owner therefore
purchased this land knowing the standards and ordinances of St. Joseph apply.
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3. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties. The applicant
cites that the financial cost to curb will put the project at jeopardy. Cost and economic
considerations do not constitute practical difficulties.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
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on April 5
, 2021
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2021-020A
A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL REGARDING A VARIANCE
TO THE MINIUM CURBING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, MHI Properties, LLP, owner, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly
applied for a variance from the minimum curbing requirements as indicated in St. Joseph
Ordinances 502.10 Subd. 5 D) on the property described as 7967 Sterling Dr, St. Joseph,
Minnesota and Parcel ID 84.53300.0402: (“Subject Property”) and;
a. That the matter was duly published and notice was provided to property owners within
350 feet of the Subject property.
b. That City Ordinance 502.10 Sudb. 5 D) requires curbing for properties with driveway and
parking areas
c. That the Applicant appeared before the St. Joseph Planning Commission on March 8th,
2021
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d. That the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on February 8, 2021 and
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continued the public hearing on March 8, 2021
e. That the applicant requested a variance to the requirement to curb their parking lot and
circulation area
f. That the Subject Property is zoned I-1 Light Industrial
g. That the variance request was presented and heard by the St. Joseph City Council on
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April 5, 2021
h. That the variance is consistent with the St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
i. That the variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance.
j. That the Applicant has established practical difficulties in complying with the zoning
ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, HERBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO SUPPORT THE
APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE:
1. The variance is consistent with the adopted St. Joseph Comprehensive Plan
2. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Ordinance.
a. Curbing is intended for properties that are serviced with utilities and storm sewer.
The subject property is not serviced with utilities and will not contain storm sewer
system.
3. The applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complyingwith the zoning
ordinance.
a.The property owner is proposing to utilize the property in a reasonable manner.
Not curbing the subject property is a reasonable solution given that no city
services are provided to the property specifically storm sewer.
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b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property and
not caused by the landowner. The circumstances have not been created by the
landowner. The subject property was developed and constructed with Saint
Joseph Township standards and classified as “Urban Expansion” within Stearns
County Zoning ordinances. City services including storm sewer are not provided
to the lot. Allowing a variance to curbing standards will not negatively impact
stormwater runoff or public health, and safety.
c. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Adjacent
development within the Saint Joseph Industrial Park East Plat contains no
curbing. Allowing a variance to the required curbing standards will be consistent
with surrounding properties.
4.Economic considerations alone shall not constitute practical difficulties.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. JOSEPH, MINNESOTA, THAT A VARIANCE TO THE MINIUM DRIVEWAY MATERIAL
REQUIREMENT IS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Failure to adhere to these conditions is grounds for the city to revoke the variance.
2. The Applicant shall be responsible for all City costs incurred in administering and
enforcing this variance.
3. This resolution shall be recorded at Stearns County recorder’s office within one year
otherwise this variance shall become null and void unless petition for an extension has
been approved by the City Council.
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the St. Joseph City Council
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, 2021
on April 5
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
Council Agenda Item 11
MEETING DATE:April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Wastewater System Use Agreement Exhibit C Amendment
SUBMITTED BY: Finance/Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council reviewed the request for Foley to purchase pooled capacity
from the City of St. Joseph at a workshop in 2019 and Nov. 23, 2020 council meeting consenting to
modifications to the pooled capacity agreement to allow Foley to join the system. The City of St. Joseph
entered into the St. Cloud Area Wastewater Use Agreement in 2010. St. Joseph connected to the St.
Cloud treatment facility in 1986.
City council reviewed the pooled capacity amendment at their March 1, 2021 council meeting and
requested the area cities meet another time to review before approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Foley requested to connect to the St. Cloud
Wastewater Treatment Facility and has been approved for funding to complete the project. The City of
St. Cloud hired AE2S to determine if and how the City of Foley could connect. The area cities belonging
to the St. Cloud Wastewater Advisory Commission (SCAWAC) met to review the findings. SCAWAC
agreed to the pooled capacity amendment and funding reimbursements. In addition, St. Joseph, St.
Augusta and Sartell agreed to sell all or a portion of their pooled capacity to Foley.
Before the amended pooled capacity agreement was approved by each area city, SCAWAC members
requested another meeting to understand what the City of Foley would be paying for each part of the
connection, including conveyance. The SCAWAC members agreed the most appropriate way to connect
the City of Foley was the proposed pooled capacity agreement. This would not require the Sewer Use
Agreement to be opened up. The last SUA took several years to development and gain approval from all
member cities. The next phase of expansion is estimated to be around 2030. St. Cloud will be reaching
out to the member cities in 2021 to begin updating the SUA for the expansion.
After meeting with SCAWAC and understanding the terms, staff recommends approval of the Pooled
Capacity agreement proposed by the City of St. Cloud.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $2,222,455 possible benefit
ATTACHMENTS: Summary Memorandum from City of St. Cloud
Resolution 2021-011 Authorizing Approval of the Amendment
Pool Capacity Agreement (Clean)
Attachment A & B
Pool Capacity Agreement (Redlines)
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider adoption of Resolution 2021-011 Authorizing
Approval of the Wastewater Treatment Sewer Use Agreement Exhibit C Wastewater Treatment Facility
Pool Capacity Amendment No. 1 between the City of St. Joseph, Minnesota and the City of St. Cloud,
Minnesota.
SUMMARYMEMORANDUM
To: Tracy Hodel - Public Services Director
City of St. Cloud, MN
From: Shawn Gaddie, P.E.
AE2S Nexus
Re: Proposed Modifications to Exhibit C of the Wastewater Treatment System Use
Agreement: WWTF Pool Capacity
Date: December 10, 2020
Introduction
This memorandum is being provided as a summary overview ofthe proposed amendments and revisions
to Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Pool Capacity Agreement (PCA), which exists as Exhibit C to all
existing Contract City Wastewater Treatment System Use Agreements, executed by all cities in 2010.
Summary of Request from the City of Foley
The City of Foley, MN has requested to connect to the City’s WWTS, with a total capacity requirement of
0.453 million gallons per day (MGD) through year 2040. PC is defined as the reserve of wastewater
treatment capacity (beyond identified growth needs) constructed in the WWTF expansion project that is
being paid for proportionally by all existing Contract Cities, but that has not been specifically allocated to
any Contract City. The total Pool Capacity constructed in the WWTF expansion project is 1,350,000
gallons per day (1.35 MGD). After sale of capacity to the City of Foley, 0.897 MGD of Pool Capacity will
remain. This amount is in addition to standard capacity for growth that all Contract Cities currently
maintain in the WWTF.
Coordination to Date with Existing Contract Cities
The City of St. Cloud first met with Contract Cities to discuss the sale of PC to the City of Foley in
November of 2019, with additional meetings in December of 2019 and November of 2020. Through these
discussions, a series of modifications to the PCA were identified to allow for the sale of PC to the City of
Foley. In general, the requested modifications can be attributed to two primary points which require
modification to the PCA:
Primary PCA Modification Request #1 – New Contract User: As stated prior, the existing PCA
only allows for the purchase of PC by existing Contract Cities (versus a new Contract User).
Multiple edits are proposed throughout the PCA to allow for this new contemplated PC sale
qualifying event.
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Summary Memorandum
Re: Proposed Modifications to Exhibit C of the Wastewater Treatment System Use
Agreement: WWTF Pool Capacity
December 10, 2020
Primary PCA Modification Request #2 – Reimbursement Approach Revision: The existing
PCA specifies that any payments for purchase of PC be held in a Pool Capacity Account to be
distributed to selling Contract Users at a future undetermined point in time when all PC is
exhausted. In lieu of this approach, Contract Cities requested to receive some upfront and
ongoing benefit for any individual PC sale. AE2S Nexus presented a proposed methodology that
was reviewed by all Contract Cities which allowed for an equitable reimbursement and offset of
debt service payments for any proportional sale of PC to a new Contract User. This modification
to allow for upfront reimbursement also require modifications to the PCA.
Summary of Proposed Revisions to the PCA
Provided below is a summary of the identified PCA modifications and their respective purpose, with a
redlined version of the PCA attached. It should be noted that in addition to the two primary points of
modification outlined there are also other minor modifications to the PCA outlined below. These minor
modifications are proposed to clarify various points of ambiguity that were identified through the review
process.
Proposed Edits throughout:
o Revised to allow for Pool Capacity sale in units rounded to the nearest hundredth of an
MGD versus “whole units” of PC which are equal to 0.025 MGD. This change is being
made due to the nature of the capacity request from the City of Foley which did not
match well with the “whole units” approach.
o Revised to use ENR Minneapolis Construction Cost Index (CCI) for the indexation of all
past project costs to today’s dollars versus 20-City CCI. This change is being made to
more accurately represent the construction market conditions for the St. Cloud WWTS.
Article I: Definitions
o Eliminated definition for Pool Capacity Account as this will no longer be utilized under
proposed reimbursement approach.
Article II: Pool Capacity
o Value of Pool Capacity Units: Revised language to include final PCU Value for RUE
project. This final value was never incorporated as intended in the existing PCA. Also
included language to allow for future treatment improvement or expansion projects to be
included to the PCU Value, such as the NR2 project and any other future WWTS
improvement projects.
o Sale of Pool Capacity to New Contract User: Added section to allow for sale of Pool
Capacity to a new Contract User, versus an existing Contract User.
o Payment for Allocation of PCU: This section needed to be amended to allow for
Contract User reimbursements, versus holding the funds in a Pool Capacity Account.
o Payment Timing: Included language to allow for flexibility in exact timing of Purchasing
Contract User’s PCU Payment.
o Distribution of Pool Capacity Account Funds: Eliminated this section as the Pool
Capacity Account will no longer be utilized under revised reimbursement approach.
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Summary Memorandum
Re: Proposed Modifications to Exhibit C of the Wastewater Treatment System Use
Agreement: WWTF Pool Capacity
December 10, 2020
Article III: Lease Capacity
o Lease Terms: Revised language for Annual Lease Payment to consider all applicable
projects (i.e. PCU Value for RUE as well as any future applicable projects).
Addition of Attachments:
o A new Attachment A is proposed as an exhibit to better define in a tabular format the
steps outlined for the calculation of upfront reimbursements and the recalculation of
future debt service payments.
o A new Attachment B (Pool Capacity and Cost Allocation, March 4, 2009, Black & Veatch
Corporation) is proposed as an exhibit to clarify the original approach to the calculation
of cost allocation percentages for Contract Users. This memo outlined the foundation for
proportioning of debt service payments for applicable improvements to the WWTS.
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RESOLUTION 2021-011
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OFTHE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM USE
AGREEMENT EXHIBIT C WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY POOL
CAPACITY AMENDMENT NO. 1BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTAAND THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph has an interest and desire to continue receiving wastewater
conveyance and treatment services for the City of St. Joseph from the City of St. Cloud through
its St. Cloud Wastewater Treatment System;
WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph, a contract city, entered into a wastewater treatment system
use agreement with the City of St. Cloud in 2009;
WHEREAS, together with the cities of St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, St. Cloud
and Waite Park cooperatively adopted the Wastewater Treatment System Use Agreement, which
includes Exhibit C Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Pool Capacity Agreement, executed
by all cities in 2010;
WHEREAS, the (WWTF) Pool Capacity Agreement set aside 1.35 million gallons per day
reserve in the Wastewater Treatment Facility to lease between contract cities as purchased
capacity is reached before future expansion of the facility;
WHEREAS, the City of Foley requested connection to the St. Cloud Area Wastewater Treatment
Facility with a total capacity requirement of 0.453 million gallons per day through year 2040;
WHEREAS, the City of St. Cloud and the contract cities determined the wastewater treatment
system has the capacity to allow the City of Foley to connect to the system, and determined the
City of Foley will purchase the capacity through Exhibit C WWTFPool Capacity Agreement;
WHEREAS, the WWTF Pool Capacity Agreement allows for contract cities to purchase
treatment capacity from other contract cities. The agreement modification allows for new cities
to purchase capacity from the contract cities upon agreement by the contract cities;
WHEREAS, the WWTF Pool Capacity Agreement modification revises the calculation of the
value of pool capacity units sold, the cost reimbursement and new distribution of pool capacity
between each contract city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the St. Joseph City
Council hereby authorized approval of the Wastewater Treatment System Use Agreement
modifications attached hereto.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of St. Joseph this 5 day of April, 2021.
Rick Schultz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Therese Haffner, City Administrator
EXHIBIT C
OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM USE AGREEMENT
WWTF POOL CAPACITY
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Pool Capacity (PC):Pool Capacity is the reserve of wastewater treatment capacity to be
constructed in the WWTF expansion project, but not to be initially allocated to any of the
Contract Users. The total Pool Capacity to be constructed in the WWTF expansion project is
1,350,000 gallons per day (1.35 MGD).
Pool Capacity Unit (PCU):A PCU is a unit of wastewater treatment capacity equal to 25,000
gallons per day (0.025 MGD) of domestic strength wastewater.
Contract Users: Includes all of the parties to this Agreement (i.e. - the cities of St. Cloud, St.
Augusta, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park) who are working together
cooperatively to provide for the rehabilitation, upgrade and expansion of the St. Cloud Area
Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF).
Review Committee: The purpose/role of this committee shall be to review and decide requests
to purchase, sell, or reallocate Pool Capacity and to take related actions as necessary to fulfill the
terms of this Agreement. This committee shall consist of the following members: The St. Cloud
Public Utilities Director or her/his designee, the St. Cloud Public Services Director or her/his
designee, a St. Cloud City Council Member, and one representative each to be appointed by the
City Councils of St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park. The St. Cloud
Public Utilities Director or designee (Director) shall act as chair of the Review Committee.
Review Committee proceedings shall be governed by Roberts Rules. A simple majority vote of
the full committee (i.e.- five affirmative votes) shall be required for approval of Committee
actions.
Wet Weather Period (WWP): A WWP is a time when the total monthly wastewater flow to the
WWTF is elevated by ten percent (10%) or more above the average flow rate due to inflow
and/or infiltration as determined by the St. Cloud Public Utilities Director and presented to the
Review Committee.
ARTICLE II
POOL CAPACITY
Initial Responsibility for Payment:Contract Users shall be responsible for the payment of a
portion of the initial cost to construct Pool Capacity in accordance with the following table:
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TABLE “A”
Initial Responsibility for Payment of Pool Capacity Construction Costs
**Initial Share of Pool Capacity Costs**
City Gals./day PCU’s Percent
St. Cloud350,000 1425.92%
Sartell 225,000 9 16.67%
Sauk Rapids 225,000 9 16.67%
St. Joseph 225,000 9 16.67%
Waite Park 225,000 9 16.67%
St. Augusta100,00047.40%
Total: 1,350,00054100.00%
The payments to be made by each Contract User for its proportionate share of Pool Capacity are
included in the overall payments for expansion and rehabilitation of the WWTF as provided
elsewhere in this Agreement.
Value of Pool Capacity Units: The cost/value of each PCU shall be based on the actual bid
prices and construction costs for the WWTF Rehab, Upgrade and Expansion (RUE). In addition
to the RUE, any applicable additions to treatment facility capital value (i.e. future improvement
or expansion projects) that benefit the Contract User will be valued as a cost per PCU to be
considered in addition to the RUE. The value of the PCU shall be formally set by the Review
Committee following receipt of bids and construction of each applicable treatment facility
project. The PCU value for each applicable project thusly set by the Review Committee shall be
known as the “Initial PCU Value”. The Initial PCU Value for the WWTF RUE had been
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determined at $135,073.343 in 2010 dollars. The PCU value will be adjusted on January 15 of
each year by application of the below formula. The adjustment formula shall be applied
separately to each Initial PCU Value for each applicable project.
Adjusted PCU Value = Initial PCU Value multiplied by the ratio of the Engineering News
Record (ENR) Construction Cost Indexat the time of adjustment
divided by the ENR Construction Cost Index at the time of
construction.
Adjusted PCU Value = Initial PCU Value x (ENR2 / ENR1)
Where ENR1 = ENR Minneapolis Construction Cost Index,
General Purpose, at time of construction
and ENR 2 =ENR Minneapolis Construction Cost Index,
General Purpose, at time of adjustment
Qualifying Criteria to Apply for Pool Capacity: A Contract User may, under any of the
following circumstances, make application to purchase Pool Capacity:
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1. Ordinary Growth - In the event that a Contract User’s monthly average flow during any
period of six consecutive months, exclusive of WWP periods, exceeds 90% of theContract
User’s allocated capacity.
2. Annexation of Existing Developed Areas - In the event that a Contract User is about to enter
an annexation agreement that involves the provision of wastewater collection services to an
existing developed area and the resultant increase in wastewater flow is expected to cause the
Contract User’s monthly average flow to exceed 90% of that Contract User’s allocated
capacity within the subsequent 24-month period. This provision does not apply to orderly
annexation areas that exist as of the date of this Agreement.
3. Pending Commercial or Industrial Development - In the event that a Contract Useris about to
enter an agreement that involves the provision of wastewater collection services to a
proposed significant commercial or industrial development and the resultant wastewater flow
increase is expected to cause the City’s monthly average flow to exceed 90% of that Contract
User’s allocated capacity within the subsequent 24-month period.
Sale of Pool Capacity to New Contract User: If the City of St. Cloud receives a request from
an entity that is not currently a Contract User to receive conveyance and treatment of wastewater,
Pool Capacity may be sold by any one, or a combination of, existing Contract User(s) to meet the
capacity request of the potential newContract User. Pool Capacity for each Contract User
choosing to sell will be reduced by the amount of each Contract User’s respective sale amount,
reducing total Pool Capacity available in reserve. Determination of selling Contract Users will be
based on Contract User’s desire to sell, in consideration of desire to sell of all Contract Users.
Contract Users with a desire to sell agree to offer a sale amount and convene in the interest of
determining the sale distribution amongst willing sellers. If a sale distribution cannot be agreed
upon, and if the quantity of PCUs desired to be sold from all Contract Users exceeds the total
purchase request, the sale will be proportioned amongst all selling Contract Users based on
existing PCU units available.
Submission of Applications:
1. Applications to purchase Pool Capacity Units must be made in writing and submitted to the
Director of Public Utilities for the City of St. Cloud (Director). Applications shall include
background and supporting information as necessary to allow for the fair evaluation of the
Application, or as requested by the Director or the Review Committee.
2. PCU requests shall be in units rounded to the nearest hundredth. Multiple PCU allocations
may be requested/considered, however, if necessary to meet near term needs of existing
developed areas that are in the process of being annexed and/or the needs of pending
commercial or industrial development areas.
3. Applications for Pool Capacity will not be accepted unless PC is available. If PC is not
available, qualifying Contract User’s may apply for Lease Capacity, if available, as provided
under another section of this Agreement.
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Consideration of Applications:
1. The Director shall, within 30 days of receipt, convene a meeting of the Review Committee to
consider applications for Pool Capacity. This will include a review of available PCUs,
existing capacity utilization, determination of willing sellers, and distribution of sale amounts
amongst willing sellers. The applicant will be invited to the Review Committee meeting to
present information and answer questions.
2. If the Review Committee finds that an Application meets the qualifying criteria set forth
herein, and the cumulative amount of this and all previous PCU’s requested for purchase by
the applicant is less than or equal to that it’s initial cost share of PCU’s as shown in Table
“A”, then the Review Committee shall approve the Application without additional payment.
3. If the Review Committee finds that an Application is consistent with the terms of this
Agreement, but the cumulative amount of this and all previous PCU’s requested for purchase
by the applicant exceeds that it’s initial cost share of PCU’s as shown in Table “A”, then the
Review Committee shall approve the Application subject to the payment of the amount
indicated in the “Payment” section below.
4. If an Application is approved, PC will ordinarily be allocated in units rounded to the nearest
hundredth. If the Review Committee approves only a portion of such request, it shall be in
units rounded to the nearest hundredth and accompanied by a written statement stating the
reasons for such action.
5. If the Review Committee finds that an Application does not meet the qualifying criteria or
does not otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement, then the Committee shall deny
the request. In this event the Review Committee shall prepare a written statement indicating
the reasons for the denial.
PCU Payment, Debt Service Redistribution, and Reimbursement Methodology
An applicant shall be required to make payment for PCU requests in the form of an Upfront
Payment as well as participation in remaining debt service. The value of the Upfront Payment
will be dependent upon applicable project debt principal paid down at the time of the sale versus
debt principal remaining on each underlying project component of the established PCU value.
Selling Contract Users will be reimbursed based on the percentage of the sale applicable to each
Contract User less any outstanding debt service to be offset by purchasing Contract User’s new
debt allocation percent. A PCU purchase request will involve determining the Upfront Payment
for the purchasing Contract User, redistributing any remaining debt service based on revised debt
service allocations due to redistribution of PCU units, and calculating reimbursements for selling
Contract Users. The steps for determining each of these components are outlined belowwith an
example calculation included in Attachment A.
Upfront Payment Calculation for Purchasing Contract User
Steps for calculation of the Upfront Payment are as follows:
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1. Determine Value of Sale: Value of Sale will be equal to approved number of PCU units
being sold multiplied by the value of each PCU, defined herein.
2. Recalculate Debt Service Allocation Percentages: Existing Debt Service allocation
percentages will be revised using cost allocation methodology within the existing
contract user agreements, considering reallocation of PCU units due to purchase request.
The original cost allocation methodology is outlined in the 2009 Pool Capacity and Cost
Allocation memorandum (Pool Capacity and Cost Allocation, March 4, 2009, Black &
Veatch Corporation) included as Attachment B.
3. Determine Change in Debt Allocation Percent for Purchasing Contract User: Change
in Debt Allocation Percent equals New Debt Allocation Percent less Existing Debt
Allocation Percent.
4. Identify Outstanding Principal: Outstanding Principal equals principal remaining on
applicable debt service as of date of sale.
5. Determine Change in Debt Allocation Value for Purchasing Contract User:Purchasing
Contract User’s Change in Debt Allocation Value is equal to Change in Debt
Allocation Percent multiplied by Outstanding Principal.
6. Determine Upfront Payment: Upfront Payment is equal to Value of Sale less Change
in Debt Allocation Value for purchasing Contract User.
Debt Service Redistribution
The recalculated debt service allocation percentages for the WWTF RUE as well as recalculated
debt service allocation for any applicable additions to treatment facility PCU value will be used
to redistribute remaining debt service payments for each project component.
Reimbursements for Selling Contract User
The Contract User Reimbursements are a distribution of the Total Upfront Payment. Steps
for calculation of Contract User Reimbursements are as follows:
1. Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Userswithout Debt Outstanding:For
Selling Contract Users without debt outstanding (i.e. project cost share was prepaid),
Contract User Reimbursement equals PCU Value multiplied by PCUs sold.
2. Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Users with Debt Outstanding: For
Selling Contract Users with debt outstanding, Contract User Reimbursement equals Total
Upfront Payment less reimbursements calculated under Step 1, multiplied by proportion
of remaining PCUs sold, excluding PCUs accounted for in Step 1.
Payment Timing:The amount required herein shall be paid in full within 60 days of the date of
approval by the Review Committee. Payment shall be made to the City of St. Cloud Public
Utilitiesfor reimbursement to selling Contract UsersIf payment is not received within the time
specified, the Review Committee’s action to allocate PCU to the applicant shall be considered
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null and void. If applicant cannot meet specified timeline, a written requestto adjust the payment
timingcan be submitted to the Review Committee for consideration.
Capacity Report: The Director shall annually provide a written report to the Contract Users
summarizing the wastewater flow rates, allocated WWTF capacity, and allocated Pool Capacity
for each Contract User, and the status of the Pool Capacity reserve.
ARTICLE III
LEASE CAPACITY
Application for Lease Capacity: If a Contract User meets the qualifying criteria to apply for
Pool Capacity, but all 54 PCU’s have been allocated, then that Contract User may make
application to lease Unused Capacity, if available.
Unused Capacity: In the event that a Contract User makes application to lease Unused Capacity
from other Contract Users, then the Review Committee shall review the existing flow rates for
all Contract Users. If at that time the Review Committee finds that the average flow for any
Contract User during any period of six consecutive months, exclusive of WWP periods, is less
than 90% of that Contract User’s allocated capacity, then the Review Committee may declare a
portion of that Contract User’s allocated capacity to be Unused Capacity
The maximum amount of a City’s allocated capacity that may be declared to be Unused Capacity
shall be determined by multiplying a City’s total allocated capacity by ninety percent (90%) and
then subtracting that City’s average monthly flow during the preceding six consecutive month
period exclusive of WWP periods, and then rounding PCU’s to the nearest hundredth.
Unused Capacity will be removed from the City’s allocated capacity until additional plant
capacity is made available by expansion or other means and shall be assigned to the Unused
Capacity Pool as described below. Unused capacity will be returned to a City when additional
plant capacity is made available to all lease holders.
A City may opt not to allow the reassignment of any portion of its allocated capacity to the
Unused Capacity Pool, however, in this event, that City shall agree to work proactively with the
other Contract Users in good faith to expand the capacity of the WWTF.
Unused Capacity Pool: The Unused Capacity thusly determined from all Cities shall be
assigned to the Unused Capacity Pool. Unused Capacity may then be subject to the Lease
provisions set forth herein if so determined by the Review Committee.
Lease of Unused Capacity:
1. If Unused Capacity from one or more cities has been declared by the Review Committee and
a City meets the qualifying criteria to apply for Pool Capacity then that City is eligible to
lease Unused Capacity from the Unused Capacity Pool.
2. Unused Capacity will be allocated by the Review Committee in PCU’s rounded to the nearest
hundredth whenever possible up to the number of PCU’s that exceeds the applicant’s
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demonstrated need according to the qualifying criteria for Pool Capacity. Unused Capacity
thusly allocated to an applicant shall also be known as Lease Capacity.
3. If the Review Committee finds that an Application does not meet the qualifying criteria or
does not otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement, then the Committee shall deny
the request. In this event the Review Committee shall prepare a written statement indicating
the reasons for the denial.
Lease Terms:
1. Once allocated, Lease Capacity shall be assigned to the applicant City until any of the
following events occur: a) the WWTF is expanded, b) theReview Committee determines that
the applicant no longer needs or qualifies for Lease Capacity, or c) this Agreement is
otherwise lawfully terminated.
2. An applicant shall be required to make annual payment in the following amount in
consideration for Lease Capacity:
Annual Lease Payment = Number of leased PCU’s multiplied by the most recently
determined PCU value for each applicable project multiplied by a factor of .05 (5.0%).
Annual Lease Payment = Number of PCU’s x Adjusted PCU Value for each applicable
project x .050
3. The lease payment shall be made in a lump sum within 30 days of the approval of the lease
by the Review Committee, and shall thereafter be paid annually within 30 days of receipt of
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invoice which will follow after the January 15 PCU value adjustment. The initial lease
payment will be pro-rated from the date of approval of the Lease Capacity to the end of the
year.
4. Payments shall be made directly to the City of St. Cloud Public Utilities and deposited in the
Lease Capacity Account. If payment is not received within the time specified, the Review
Committee may take action to revoke the lease.
Distribution of Lease Capacity Account Funds:
The distribution of lease capacity account funds will be made annually. Funds will be distributed
to those Cities for which an Unused Capacity determination has been made in proportionate to
each Contract User’s share of the Total Unused Capacity Pool. Distributions shall be made
within 30 days after the Lease Capacity Payments are due.
ARTICLE IV
DISPUTES AND REMEDIES
In addition to the remedies provided in this Exhibit and Article IV of Wastewater Treatment
System Use Agreementand those normal remedies provided by law for breach of contract, the
parties specifically agree that this Agreement may be enforced in a Court of competent
jurisdiction by an action to require specific performance.
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POOL CAPACITY AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT NO. 1 – SIGNATURE PAGE
CITY OF ST CLOUD CITY OF WAITE PARK
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Mayor Mayor
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Date Date
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City Clerk City Clerk
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Date Date
CITY OF SARTELLCITY OF SAUK RAPIDS
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Mayor Mayor
____________________________ ____________________________
Date Date
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City Clerk City Clerk
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Date Date
CITY OF ST. JOSEPHCITY OF ST AUGUSTA
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Mayor Mayor
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Date Date
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City Clerk City Clerk
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Date Date
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ATTACHMENT A
PCU PAYMENT, DEBT SERVICE REDISTRIBUTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Inputs
POOL CAPACITY SALE DETAILS
Sale Overview
Purchasing User - "New" or Existing Contract User NameNew
Purchase Amount - MGD0.453
Purchase Amount - PCU Units18.120
Purchase Date - Month and YearDecember 2021
Sale Distribution
Existing Pool Capacity
Available
Sale - MGDSale - PCU Sale Distribution
St. Cloud0.3500.0000.0000%
Sartell0.2250.1285.12028%
Sauk Rapids0.2250.0000.0000%
St. Augusta*0.1000.1004.00022%
St. Joseph0.2250.2259.00050%
Waite Park0.2250.0000.0000%
Total1.350.45318.120100%
PCU Value
RUENR2
Project Cost Year20102018
PCU Value - Project Cost Year$ 135,075.43 $ 54,902.28
ENR CCI - Project Cost Year 10,086.5 13,127.9
ENR CCI- Sale Month and Year 13,455.00 13,455.00
PCU Value - Sale Year 180,186 56,270
UPFRONT PAYMENT CALCULATION FOR PURCHASING CONTRACT USER
Step 1: Determine Value of Sale
Value of Sale will be equal to approved number of PCU units being sold multiplied by the value of each PCU.
RUENR2
PCU Units18.12018.120
PCU Value - Sale Year 180,186 56,270
Value of Sale$ 3,264,966 $ 1,019,614
Step 2: Recalculate Debt Service Allocation Percentages
Debt Service Allocation Percentages are revised using cost allocation methodology within the existing contract user
agreements, considering reallocation of PCU units due to purchase request. The original cost allocation methodology is
outlined in the 2009 Pool Capacity and Cost Allocation memorandum (Pool Capacity and Cost Allocation, March 4, 2009,
Black & Veatch Corporation).
RUE Debt Service Allocation
Contract UserExisting Allocation %Revised Allocation %
St. Cloud37.26%37.26%
Sartell29.89%28.17%
Sauk Rapids12.96%12.96%
St. Augusta0.00%0.00%
St. Joseph11.28%8.27%
Waite Park8.61%8.61%
New0.00%4.73%
Total100.00%100.00%
NR2 Debt Allocation
Contract UserExisting Allocation %Revised Allocation %
St. Cloud34.47%34.47%
Sartell27.65%26.06%
Sauk Rapids11.99%11.99%
St. Augusta7.50%6.26%
St. Joseph10.44%7.65%
Waite Park7.96%7.96%
New0.00%5.61%
Total100.00%100.00%
ATTACHMENT A
PCU PAYMENT, DEBT SERVICE REDISTRIBUTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Inputs
Step 3: Determine Change in Debt Allocation Percent for Purchasing Contract User
Change in Debt Allocation Percent equals New Debt Allocation Percent less Existing Debt Allocation Percent.
RUENR2
Purchasing Contract User - Existing Debt Allocation Percent0.00%0.00%
Purchasing Contract User - New Debt Allocation Percent4.73%5.61%
Purchasing Contract User - Change in Debt Allocation Percent4.73%5.61%
Step 4: Identify Outstanding Principal
Principal Remaining on applicable projects as of date of sale.
RUENR2
Remaining Debt Principal (12/31/2021)$ 20,343,000$ 13,968,000
Step 5: Determine Change in Debt Allocation Value for Purchasing Contract User
Change in Debt Allocation Value equals Change in Debt Allocation Percent multiplied by Outstanding Principal
Purchasing Contract User - Change in Debt Allocation Percent4.73%5.61%
Remaining Debt Principal (12/31/2021)$ 20,343,000$ 13,968,000
Purchasing Contract User - Change in Debt Allocation Value$ 962,016$ 784,121
Step 6: Determine Upfront Payment
Upfront Payment is equal to Value of Sale less Change in Debt Allocation Value for Purchasing Contract User.
Value of Sale$ 3,264,966$ 1,019,614
Purchasing Contract User - Change in Debt Allocation Value$ 962,016 $ 784,121
Purchasing Contract User - Total Upfront Payment 2,302,950 235,492
REIMBURSEMENTS FOR SELLING CONTRACT USERS
Step 1: Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Users without Debt Outstanding
For Selling Contract Users without debt outstanding, (i.e. project cost share was prepaid), Contract User Reimbursement equals PCU Value multiplied by PCUs
sold.
Contract UserRUENR2
St. Cloud$ - $ -
Sartell$ - $ -
Sauk Rapids$ - $ -
St. Augusta*$ 720,742.95 $ -
St. Joseph$ - $ -
Waite Park$ - $ -
Total$ 720,742.95 $ -
Step 2: Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Users with Debt Outstanding
For Selling Contract Users with debt outstanding, Contract User Reimbursement equals Total Upfront Payment less reimbursements calculated under Step 1
multiplied by proportion of remaining PCUs sold, excluding PCUs accounted for in Step 1.
RUENR2
Remaining Contract User Reimbursements $ 1,582,207 $ 235,492
Contract UserRUENR2
St. Cloud$ - $ -
Sartell$ 573,718 $ 66,541
Sauk Rapids$ - $ -
St. Augusta$ - $ 51,985
St. Joseph$ 1,008,489$ 116,966
Waite Park$ - $ -
Total$ 1,582,207 $ 235,492
Total Reimbursement Summary
Contract UserRUENR2Total
St. Cloud$ - $ - $ -
Sartell$ 573,718 $ 66,541$ 640,259
Sauk Rapids$ - $ - $ -
St. Augusta$ 720,743 $ 51,985$ 772,728
St. Joseph$ 1,008,489$ 116,966 $ 1,125,455
Waite Park$ - $ - $ -
Total$ 2,302,950 $ 235,492 $ 2,538,442
City of St. Cloud, MN
Pool Capacity and Cost Allocations
A.Introduction
This memorandumdiscusses the inclusion of capacity in excess of that projected as necessary to
meet the joint future needs of the cities of St. Cloud (facility owner), Sartell, Sauk Rapids, St
August, St. Joseph, and Waite Park to accommodate unanticipated growth.This additional
capacity is termed pool.
Also discussed is the methodology for allocation of treatment upgrade, expansion, and
rehabilitation flows and costs by city.
B. Pool Capacity
Pool capacity would be available to any Project Partner on a first come first serve basis and
would not be pre-allocated to any city.The cost for the initially assigned pool capacity for each
Partner would be included in the overall payments for the Phase I project costs (treatment
upgrade, expansion, and rehabilitation).Each Partner would receive a credit equal to their initial
pool assignment.Following are the proposed initial pool capacities.
Table 1
Initial Phase I Pool Capacities
CityCapacity, gpdPercent of Total, %
St. Cloud350,00025.93
Sartell225,00016.67
Sauk Rapids225,00016.67
St. Augusta100,0007.41
St. Joseph225,00016.67
Waite Park225,00016.67
Total1,350,000100.00
It is anticipated that the pool capacity will be evaluated as part of any expansion that follows
Phase I and reestablished as desired at that time.
C. Flow Allocations
It is currently planned that the facility would be expanded in two phases.Phase I construction
willbe completed by year 2012and operational through year 2017.Phase II construction will
be completed in year 2017 operational through year 2030.Due to the uncertainties in treatment,
capacity, and pool requirements beyond year 2017, it is recommended that a facility plan be
commissioned in the future as the need for the Phase II expansion approaches.Therefore, cost
allocations are presented only for Phase I.Flow allocations are shown for both phases however,
no pool allowance is included in the Phase II projections.
Following are the projected flow allocations for each city.
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Table 2
Phase I Flow AllocationsPhase II
Total Flow
Allocation
(no pool)
Current Contract,Flow Projection, Pool Allocation, Total FlowTotal Flow,
CitymgdmgdmgdAllocation,mgd
mgd
St Cloud9.277.560.3507.9108.80
Sartell0.812.200.2252.4253.11
Sauk Rapids1.331.570.2251.7951.96
St Augusta0.000.380.1000.4800.88
St Joseph0.600.890.2251.1151.72
Waite Park0.991.050.2251.2751.43
Total13.0013.651.35015.00017.90
D.Cost Allocations
The facility improvement costs were separated into the following three categories.The costs are
for construction and do not include engineering.
Treatment Upgrades–This category includes improvements to the existing facilities and new
facilities that will be necessary to meet the anticipated more stringent NPDES permit
requirements.Based on several discussions with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA), the additional requirements will likely be imposed on the facility as part of the permit
renewal process in future years.The upgrade costs were allocated to each community based on
their Phase I projected flows relative to the overall total projected flow.The estimated total
Phase I treatment upgrade cost is $15,930,909.
Table 3
Treatment Upgrade Costs
City2017 Flow2017 Total Percent of Total Total Upgrade City’s Share of
Projection (no Plant Demand, Demand, %Cost,Total Upgrade
pool), mgdmgd$Cost, $
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St Cloud7.9113.6557.9515,930,9099,231,757
Sartell2.206.0936.136,699,1522,420,055
Sauk Rapids1.576.0925.786,699,1521,727,039
St Augusta0.386.096.246,699,152418,009
St Joseph0.896.0914.616,699,152979,022
Waite Park1.056.0917.246,699,1521,155,026
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Total15,930,909
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St Cloud’scurrent contract amount of 9.27 mgd is greater than their 2017 allocation of 7.91
mgd. Therefore, no expansion is required to meet St Cloud’s demands.St Cloud’s share of the
treatment upgrade cost is based on their percentage of the total 2017 flow projection of 13.65
mgd and their total allocation of 7.91 mgd.. The other cities’costs are based on their percentage
of the combined projected flowfor the 5 cities. The sum of the other cities’ flow is 6.09 mgd, so
their individual portion of the total upgrade cost is their individual component of the fraction not
paid by St Cloud ($15,930,090-$9,231,757=$6,699,152).
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City of St. Cloud, MN
Expansion–This category includes improvements to the existing facilities and new facilities that
would be needed to meet the total projected flow demands for each community plus the pool
allowance.The expansion costs were allocated to each community based on their total flow
allocation for Phase I (projected + pool) minus their current contracted flow.The estimated total
Phase I expansion cost is $17,194,066.
Table 4
ExpansionCosts
CityCurrent 2017 Total Flow Expansion Flow Percent of City’s Share of
Contract, mgdAllocation, mgdRequirement, Expansion Total
mgdFlow, %Expansion
Cost, $
St Cloud9.277.91000.000
Sartell0.812.4251.6248.38%8,265,397
Sauk Rapids1.331.7950.4713.86%2,397,985
St Augusta0.000.4800.4814.16%2,449,006
St Joseph0.601.1150.5115.04%2,602,069
Waite Park0.991.2750.298.55%1,479,608
Total13.0015.0003.37100.0017,194,066
Rehabilitation–This category includes renovation and replacement of existing facilities due to
physical condition, obsolescence, or incompatibility with current operations.The conversion
from gaseous chlorine to ultraviolet disinfection is also planned.Only the costs for
rehabilitations needed within the next 5 years were included. Since the rehabilitation
improvements will have a useful life until the end of Phase II, these costs were allocated to each
community based on their Phase II total projected flow relative to the total projected Phase II
flow of 17.90 mgd.The estimated total Phase I rehabilitation cost is $14,875,025.
Table 5
Rehabilitation Costs
CityPhase II Total Percentage of City’s Share of Total
Flow Total Phase II Rehabilitation Cost, $
Allocation, mgdFlow, %
St Cloud8.8049.167,312,861
Sartell3.1117.372,584,432
Sauk Rapids1.9610.951,628,774
St Augusta0.884.92731,286
St Joseph1.729.611,429,332
Waite Park1.437.991,188,340
Total17.90100.0014,875,025
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City of St. Cloud, MN
Basis of Costs-The construction costs (includes constructionandcontingency) were estimated
based on conceptual designs and facility condition assessments and priced using historical data
from similar projects.No engineering costs are included. All costs were based on January, 2006
estimated pricesand projected to January 1, 2010 using an annual inflation rate of 5.5 percent.
Following are the cost allocations for each city.
Table6
Construction Cost Allocations
Upgrades, $
Expansion, $Rehabilitation, $TotalConstruction
CityCost, $
St Cloud9,231,75707,312,86116,544,618
Sartell2,420,0558,265,3972,584,43213,269,884
Sauk Rapids1,727,0392,397,9851,628,7745,753,799
St Augusta418,0092,449,006731,2863,598,302
St Joseph979,0222,602,0691,429,3325,010,424
Waite Park1,155,0261,479,6081,188,3403,822,974
Total15,930,90917,194,06614,875,02548,000,000
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EXHIBIT C
OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM USE AGREEMENT
WWTF POOL CAPACITY
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Pool Capacity (PC): Pool Capacity is the reserve of wastewater treatment capacity to be
constructed in the WWTF expansion project, but not to be initially allocated to any of the the
Contract UsersProject Partners. The total Pool Capacity to be constructed in the WWTF
expansion project is 1,350,000 gallons per day (1.35 MGD).
Pool Capacity Account (PCA): This is a special account to be established by the City of St.
Cloud for the deposition of payments received from the Project Partners in consideration for the
allocation of excess Pool Capacity as provided elsewhere in this Agreement. Funds that are
deposited in this account shall be invested by the City of St. Cloud, with interest to accrue to the
PCA.
Pool Capacity Unit (PCU): A PCU is a unit of wastewater treatment capacity equal to 25,000
gallons per day (0.025 MGD) of domestic strength wastewater.
Contract UsersProject Partners: Includes all of the parties to this Agreement (i.e. - the cities of
St. Cloud, St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park) who are working
together cooperatively to provide for the rehabilitation, upgrade and expansion of the St. Cloud
Area Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF).
Review Committee: The purpose/role of this committee shall be to review and decide requests
to purchase, sell, or reallocate Pool Capacity and to take related actions as necessary to fulfill the
terms of this Agreement. This committee shall consist of the following members: The St. Cloud
Public Utilities Director or her/his designee, the St. Cloud Public Services Director or her/his
designee, a St. Cloud City Council Member, and one representative each to be appointed by the
City Councils of St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park. The St. Cloud
Public Utilities Director or designee (Director) shall act as chair of the Review Committee.
Review Committee proceedings shall be governed by Roberts Rules. A simple majority vote of
the full committee (i.e.- five affirmative votes) shall be required for approval of Committee
actions.
Wet Weather Period (WWP): A WWP is a time when the total monthly wastewater flow to the
WWTF is elevated by ten percent (10%) or more above the average flow rate due to inflow
and/or infiltration as determined by the St. Cloud Public Utilities Director and presented to the
Review Committee.
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ARTICLE II
POOL CAPACITY
Initial Responsibility for Payment: Contract Users Project Partners shall be responsible for the
payment of a portion of the initial cost to construct Pool Capacity in accordance with the
following table:
Initial Responsibility for Payment of Pool Capacity Construction Costs
**Initial Share of Pool Capacity Costs**
City Gals./day Percent
St. Cloud 350,000 14 25.92%
Sartell 225,000 9 16.67%
Sauk Rapids 225,000 9 16.67%
St. Joseph 225,000 9 16.67%
Waite Park 225,000 9 16.67%
St. Augusta 100,000 4 7.40%
Total: 1,350,000 54 100.00%
The payments to be made by each Contract User City for its proportionate share of Pool Capacity
are included in the overall payments for expansion and rehabilitation of the WWTF as provided
elsewhere in this Agreement.
Value of Pool Capacity Units: The cost/value of each PCU shall be based on the actual bid
prices and construction costs for the WWTF Rehab, Upgrade and Eexpansion (RUE). In addition
to the RUE, any applicable additions to treatment facility capital value (i.e. future improvement
or expansion projects) that benefit the Project PartnersContract User will be valued as a cost per
PCU to be considered in addition to the RUE. The value of the PCU shall be formally set by the
Review Committee following receipt of bids and construction of each applicable treatment
facility projectthe WWTF expansion project. The PCU value for each applicable project thusly
The Initial PCU Value
for the WWTF RUE had been determined at $135,073.343 in 2010 dollars.At this time it is
estimated that the Initial PCU Value will be approximately $100,000. The PCU value will be
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adjusted on January 15 of each year by application of the below following formula.: The
adjustment formula shall be applied separately to each Initial PCU Value for each applicable
project.
Adjusted PCU Value = Initial PCU Value multiplied by the ratio of the Engineering News
Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index at the time of adjustment
divided by the ENR Construction Cost Index at the time of
construction.
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Adjusted PCU Value = Initial PCU Value x (ENR2 / ENR1)
Where ENR1 = ENR Minneapolis20-City Construction Cost
Index, General Purpose, at time of
construction
and ENR 2 = ENR Minneapolis20-City Construction Cost
Index, General Purpose, at time of
adjustment
Qualifying Criteria to Apply for Pool Capacity: A Contract User City may, under any of the
following circumstances, make application to purchase Pool Capacity:
1. Ordinary Growth - In the event that a Contract UserCity
period of six consecutive months, exclusive of WWP periods, exceeds 90% of the Contract
UserCity
2. Annexation of Existing Developed Areas - In the event that a City Contract User is about to
enter an annexation agreement that involves the provision of wastewater collection services
to an existing developed area and the resultant increase in wastewater flow is expected to
cause the Contract UserCityContract
Userallocated capacity within the subsequent 24-month period. This provision does not
apply to orderly annexation areas that exist as of the date of this Agreement.
3. Pending Commercial or Industrial Development - In the event that a Contract UserCity is
about to enter an agreement that involves the provision of wastewater collection services to a
proposed significant commercial or industrial development and the resultant wastewater flow
Contract
UserCity-month period.
Sale of Pool Capacity to New Contract User: If the City of St. Cloud receives a request from
an entity that is not currently a Contract User to receive conveyance and treatment of wastewater,
Pool Capacity may be sold by any one, or a combination of, existing Contract User(s) to meet the
capacity request of the potential new Contract User. Pool Capacity for each Contract User
choosing to sell will be reduced by the amount of each respective sale amount,
reducing total Pool Capacity available in reserve. Determination of selling Contract Users will be
based on Contra desire to sell, in consideration of desire to sell of all Contract Users.
Contract Users with a desire to sell agree to offer a sale amount and convene in the interest of
determining the sale distribution amongst willing sellers. If a sale distribution cannot be agreed
upon, and if the quantity of PCUs desired to be sold from all Contract Users exceeds the total
purchase request, the sale will be proportioned amongst all selling Contract Users based on
existing PCU units available.
Submission of Applications:
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1. Applications to purchase Pool Capacity Units must be made in writing and submitted to the
Director of Public Utilities for the City of St. Cloud (Director). Applications shall include
background and supporting information as necessary to allow for the fair evaluation of the
Application, or as requested by the Director or the Review Committee.
2. PCU requests shall be in whole units rounded to the nearest hundredth. Multiple PCU
allocations may be requested/considered, however, if necessary to meet near term needs of
existing developed areas that are in the process of being annexed and/or the needs of pending
commercial or industrial development areas.
3. Applications for Pool Capacity will not be accepted unless PC is available. If PC is not
available, qualifying Contract UserCity
provided under another section of this Agreement.
Consideration of Applications:
1. The Director shall, within 30 days of receipt, convene a meeting of the Review Committee to
consider applications for Pool Capacity. This will include a review of available PCUs,
existing capacity utilization, determination of willing sellers, and distribution of sale amounts
amongst willing sellers. The applicant City will be invited to the Review Committee meeting
to present information and answer questions.
2. If the Review Committee finds that an Application meets the qualifying criteria set forth
the applicant City is less than or equal to that itCity
payment.
3. If the Review Committee finds that an Application is consistent with the terms of this
by the applicant City exceeds that itCity
then the Review Committee shall approve the Application subject to the payment of the
4. If an Application is approved, PC will ordinarily be allocated in units rounded to the nearest
hundredth. increments of one PCU at a time. If the Review Committee approves only a
portion of such request, it shall be in whole units rounded to the nearest hundredth and
accompanied by a written statement stating the reasons for such action.
5. If the Review Committee finds that an Application does not meet the qualifying criteria or
does not otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement, then the Committee shall deny
the request. In this event the Review Committee shall prepare a written statement indicating
the reasons for the denial.
Payment for the Allocation of PCU:
1.
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2. An applicant City shall be required to make payment in the following amount for the
a
Payment = The payment amount shall be equal to the approved number of Pool
value of each Pool Capacity Unit as defined herein, multiplied by the
factor 1.075 (7.5%).
Payment = Excess PCU x Adjusted PCU Value x 1.075
PCU Payment, Debt Service Redistribution, and Reimbursement Methodology
An applicant shall be required to make payment for PCU requests in the form of an Upfront
Payment as well as participation in remaining debt service. The value of the Upfront Payment
will be dependent upon applicable project debt principal paid down at the time of the sale versus
debt principal remaining on each underlying project component of the established PCU value.
Selling Contract Users will be reimbursed based on the percentage of the sale applicable to each
Contract User less any outstanding debt service to be offset by purchasing Contract Us new
debt allocation percent. A PCU purchase request will involve determining the Upfront Payment
for the purchasing Contract User, redistributing any remaining debt service based on revised debt
service allocations due to redistribution of PCU units, and calculating reimbursements for selling
Contract Users. The steps for determining each of these components are outlined below with an
example calculation included in Attachment A.
Upfront Payment Calculation for Purchasing Contract User
Steps for calculation of the Upfront Payment are as follows:
1. Determine Value of Sale: Value of Sale will be equal to approved number of PCU units
being sold multiplied by the value of each PCU, defined herein.
2. Recalculate Debt Service Allocation Percentages: Existing Debt Service allocation
percentages will be revised using cost allocation methodology within the existing
contract user agreements, considering reallocation of PCU units due to purchase request.
The original cost allocation methodology is outlined in the 2009 Pool Capacity and Cost
Allocation memorandum (Pool Capacity and Cost Allocation, March 4, 2009, Black &
Veatch Corporation) included as Attachment B.
3. Determine Change in Debt Allocation Percent for Purchasing Contract User: Change
in Debt Allocation Percent equals New Debt Allocation Percent less Existing Debt
Allocation Percent.
4. Identify Outstanding Principal: Outstanding Principal equals principal remaining on
applicable debt service as of date of sale.
5. Determine Change in Debt Allocation Value for Purchasing Contract User: Purchasing
Change in Debt Allocation Value is equal to Change in Debt
Allocation Percent multiplied by Outstanding Principal.
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6. Determine Upfront Payment: Upfront Payment is equal to Value of Sale less Change
in Debt Allocation Value for purchasing Contract User.
Debt Service Redistribution
The recalculated debt service allocation percentages for the WWTF RUE as well as recalculated
debt service allocation for any applicable additions to treatment facility PCU value will be used
to redistribute remaining debt service payments for each project component.
Reimbursements for Selling Contract User
The Contract User Reimbursements are a distribution of the Total Upfront Payment. Steps
for calculation of Contract User Reimbursements are as follows:
1. Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Users without Debt Outstanding: For
Selling Contract Users without debt outstanding (i.e. project cost share was prepaid),
Contract User Reimbursement equals PCU Value multiplied by PCUs sold.
2. Calculate Reimbursements for Selling Contract Users with Debt Outstanding: For
Selling Contract Users with debt outstanding, Contract User Reimbursement equals Total
Upfront Payment less reimbursements calculated under Step 1, multiplied by proportion
of remaining PCUs sold, excluding PCUs accounted for in Step 1.
Payment Timing: The amount required herein shall be paid in full within 60 days of the date of
approval by the Review Committee. Payment shall be made to the City of St. Cloud Public
Utilities for reimbursement to selling Contract Users for deposit in the Pool Capacity Account. If
PCU to the applicant City shall be considered null and void. If applicant cannot meet specified
timeline, a written request to adjust the payment timing can be submitted to the Review
Committee for consideration.
Distribution of Pool Capacity Account Funds:
When the PC is exhausted, the balance in the Pool Capacity Account will be distributed to all
e.
Capacity Report: The Director shall annually provide a written report to the Project Partners
Contract Users summarizing the wastewater flow rates, allocated WWTF capacity, and allocated
Pool Capacity for each Contract UserCity, and the status of the Pool Capacity reserve.
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ARTICLE III
LEASE CAPACITY
Application for Lease Capacity: If a City Contract User meets the qualifying criteria to apply
en allocated, then that City Contract User may make
application to lease Unused Capacity, if available.
Unused Capacity: In the event that a Contract User City makes application to lease Unused
Capacity from other Contract Userscities, then the Review Committee shall review the existing
flow rates for all CitiesContract Users. If at that time the Review Committee finds that the
average flow for any City Contract User during any period of six consecutive months, exclusive
of WWP periods, is less than 90% of that Contract Userallocated capacity, then the
Review Committee may declare a portion of that Contract UserCity
Unused Capacity
ed capacity by ninety percent (90%) and
period exclusive of WWP periods, and then rounding to the nearest whole number of to
the nearest hundredth.
Unused
capacity is made available by expansion or other means and shall be assigned to the Unused
Capacity Pool as described below. Unused capacity will be returned to a City when additional
plant capacity is made available to all lease holders.
A City may opt not to allow the reassignment of any portion of its allocated capacity to the
Unused Capacity Pool, however, in this event, that City shall agree to work proactively with the
other Contract Users Project Partners in good faith to expand the capacity of the WWTF.
Unused Capacity Pool: The Unused Capacity thusly determined from all Cities shall be
assigned to the Unused Capacity Pool. Unused Capacity may then be subject to the Lease
provisions set forth herein if so determined by the Review Committee.
Lease of Unused Capacity:
1. If Unused Capacity from one or more cities has been declared by the Review Committee and
a City meets the qualifying criteria to apply for Pool Capacity then that City is eligible to
lease Unused Capacity from the Unused Capacity Pool.
2. Unused Capacity will be allocated by the Review Committee in whole rounded to the
nearest hundredth licant
demonstrated need according to the qualifying criteria for Pool Capacity. Unused
Capacity thusly allocated to an applicant City shall also be known as Lease Capacity.
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3. If the Review Committee finds that an Application does not meet the qualifying criteria or
does not otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement, then the Committee shall deny
the request. In this event the Review Committee shall prepare a written statement indicating
the reasons for the denial.
Lease Terms:
1. Once allocated, Lease Capacity shall be assigned to the applicant City until any of the
following events occur: a) the WWTF is expanded, b) the Review Committee determines that
the applicant City no longer needs or qualifies for Lease Capacity, or c) this Agreement is
otherwise lawfully terminated.
2. An applicant City shall be required to make annual payment in the following amount in
consideration for Lease Capacity:
determined PCU value for each applicable project multiplied by a factor of .05 (5.0%).
Adjusted PCU Value for each applicable
project x .050
3. The lease payment shall be made in a lump sum within 30 days of the approval of the lease
by the Review Committee, and shall thereafter be paid annually within 30 days of receipt of
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invoice which will follow after the January 15 PCU value adjustment. The initial lease
payment will be pro-rated from the date of approval of the Lease Capacity to the end of the
year.
4. Payments shall be made directly to the City of St. Cloud Public Utilities and deposited in the
Lease Capacity Account. If payment is not received within the time specified, the Review
Committee may take action to revoke the lease.
Distribution of Lease Capacity Account Funds:
The distribution of lease capacity account funds will be made annually. Funds will be distributed
to those Cities for which an Unused Capacity determination has been made in proportionate to
each Contract UserCity
within 30 days after the Lease Capacity Payments are due.
ARTICLE IV
DISPUTES AND REMEDIES
In addition to the remedies provided in this Exhibit and Article IV of Wastewater Treatment
System Use Agreement and those normal remedies provided by law for breach of contract, the
parties specifically agree that this Agreement may be enforced in a Court of competent
jurisdiction by an action to require specific performance.
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Council Agenda Item 12
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Mobile Sewer Camera
SUBMITTED BY: Public Works
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Purchase of sewer camera.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Saint Joseph for years has been out sourcing its
televising of sanitary sewer for inspections, future underground utility projects, and root foaming. In the
last three years we have spent just under $10,000 in services. With the increasing requirements of sanitary
and storm sewer inspections I believe it is the city best interest to purchase their own system. We have
reached out to other cities for their input and have also tested a few models. I am requesting the approval
for a used system that is completely self-contained in a trailer. This trailer provides the tools, power, heat
and air conditioning for all types of conditions. This camera was owned by the City of Arden Hills and
they have purchased a new system.
The entire system has been serviced by Flexible Pipe Tool Company out of Richmond, MN and the
camera has all new moving parts.
Camera is equipped with the following:
1000’ line
Color display
Recording with notes and measurement
Rotating camera left/right up/down
Zoom
Self-propelled
Wheel kits for different sized pipe
This system new would cost around $180,000.00
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $33,500.00
ATTACHMENTS: None
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve purchase of sewer camera for $33,500.00 using existing
2021 sanitary and storm sewer budget.