HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.01.21In the Know in St. Joseph HIRING! RE’WE 2nd Permit/Replacement $5 $45 St. Cloud Residents Labor Day Weekend $60 St. Wendel Township 4th of July Weekend $60 St. Joseph Township
Memorial Day Weekend $35 St. Joseph Residents Closed: Permit Fees: Center and online www.cityofstjoseph.com. t. ’Noon. Permits can be purchased at the Gov—AM7 PM; Saturday
8:00 -Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4 Compost Site Open! tion. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2021.lowed on the south side of MN Street during construc-1st Avenue SE to Chapel
Lane. No parking will be al-along the south side of MN Street from destrian curb ramps, trees, and benches replace the paving stones, sidewalk, pe-MN Street. The Streetscape Project
will You may have noticed construction along Minnesota Streetscape Project Update at the Government Center. event of inclement weather, the meeting will take place cerns or comments
on the park and its future. In the and listen to any con-to gather feedback of the conversation is 6:30 PM. The intent day, May 24, 2021 at Ave NW, on Mon-located at 207 5th dents to
Hollow Park, Board is inviting resi-The St. Joseph Park Hollow Park—Community Engagement Session additional information.for http://www.cityofstjoseph.com/jobs.aspxVisit: : Open
until filledCall Firefighters-Paid On : Open until filledPublic Works—Summer Seasonal : Open until filledAttendantCity Council & Planning Commission Meeting Closes 3:00PM,
May 20thFinance Technician: following positions:The City of St. Joseph is accepting applications for the Labor Day, City Offices Closed Sept 6 Independence Day) City Offices
Closed (in observance of July 5 May 31 Mark Your Calendars Mayor Rick Schultz more like Sister Katherine. of our community. I encourage us all to be a little bit streets and sidewalks.
Sister Katherine is a representation bag with me to pick up litter and debris left on trails, dogs, and always sharing a kind word. Like her, I carry a ing the neighborhoods, meeting
people, playing with my t seen her in some time, I fondly recall her walk-’havensistent walker, talker and community neighbor. While I A friend of mine, Sister Katherine Kraft was a
con- it, toss it. away by storm water. Please grab it, baglize the ground. It remains there until it gets washed is not picked up, it does not magically disappear or ferti-When pet
waste ” s poop!’scooping your pet“healthier by hood, you can keep our community more attractive and trail, our wonderful parks, or just your own neighbor-after our pets. When you are
enjoying an open space care of our beautiful natural environment by picking up wonderful outdoor spaces of St. Joseph. We need to take cially our dogs, make great companions as we enjoy
the Lastly, THERE IS NO POOP FAIRY. Our pets, espe- s art. ’artists, live music, food, and childrenKrewe Restaurant and the La Playette and will feature . The markets will take place
in the alley between th 27and running through September st day beginning June 219PM every Mon- –kets. The markets will occur from 5 the organization will be hosting Millstream Night
Mar-With the cancellation of the Millstream Arts Festival, occur.will be lifted in time to allow for this wonderful event to whether the parade will take place. I hope restrictions
, the St. Joseph Lions will decide th year. On May 18Unfortunately, Joetown Rocks is cancelled again this s freedom. ’their lives to protect our countryworn to honor and memorialize
the soldiers who gave re ’s veterans. They’ize efforts to support our countrymight see red poppies being sold. These poppies symbol-died serving in the United States military. You also
Day is a solemn day of remembrance for all who have day weekend. Memorial -much more than just a threebut the historical significance of this holiday is –cation you are sitting by
the lake, looking ahead at summer va-s easy to forget what Memorial Day means while ’It …Residents of St. Joseph May 2021
Spring Reminders ers in the area and to find out additional information.www.mnhousing.gov to see a list of participating lend-time buyers can get started by visiting -First out the state.
well as financing for affordable rental housing through-purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans, as communities across the state. Minnesota Housing offers cess to safe and affordable
housing and builds stronger Minnesota Housing is a state agency that provides ac- up to $294,600.ers. Buyers can purchase homes in St. Joseph that cost time homebuy--cost loans up
to $17,000 for eligible firstoffers fixed interest rates and down payment and closing homebuyers through the Start Up loan program. Start Up time -Housing to provide affordable mortgages
to firstThe City of St. Joseph is partnering with Minnesota combustible material.-other similar nonfire is to be contained in a metal ring, rock, concrete or not more than 3 feet in
diameter by 3 feet in height. The City Ordinance requires campfires be limited in size to Campfires mer!inches in height. Keep St. Joseph looking great this sum-Weeds and grasses
are required to be kept under 10 Weed & Brush Control weeks. The league fee is $10.00.14th at 6:30PM and run for 8 Monday evenings beginning June Golf League. The league will be opportunity
to register for a Disc clinic, participants will have the bring their own. Following the be provided or registrants may the clinic. Discs for the clinic will Parents are encouraged
to attend stnapiRegistration Deadline: May 28, 2021, Limit of 15 partic- Email: cityoffices@cityofstjoseph.com 7201-363-Phone: 320 To Register: Where: Millstream Park (meet at the
park shelter) Time: 6:30 PM When: June 7, 2021 invites you to attend a disc golf clinic!16! The St. Joseph Park Board -Calling all youth ages 10 Disc Golf Clinic—On the Go in St. Joe
days only.ending with an odd number may sprinkle on odd numbered having an address only. Properties numbered days sprinkle on even even number may ending with an having an address
strictions are in From May through September, the odd/even watering re- Odd/Even Sprinkling Regulation not watering for too longAdding a water time to your hose to make sure you are
Water your lawn about 1 inch per week just the watering schedule based on weatherIf your sprinkler system is automatic, make sure to ad- evaporate as quicklyCooler weather will
ensure that the water does not Water early in the morning before it gets too warm. at your lawn or garden, not on a sidewalk or drivewayCheck your sprinklers and make sure they are
spraying water:they need to use. Here are a few tips to help you not over-waste water because they are unaware of how much water people begin to care for a lawn or garden. May people
often Water usage increases greatly during the summer months as ter outdoors! You might find that you are overwatering. As the weather heats up, start to focus on how you use wa- protect
water resources utilizing simple behavior changes.cational programs encouraging residents in Central MN to develop and implement edu-s mission is to ’CMWEAand other organizations. cities,
counties, township a coalition of Central MN tion Alliance (CMWEA) is Central MN Water Educa- CMWEA .Inspections-Permits-https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/134/Building be found at:tions
and additional information can windows and siding. Permit applica-tures, parking pads, decks, roofing, jects include: fences, accessory struc-require a permit with the city. Pro-mind
you of the types of projects that As construction season approaches, we would like to re- Construction