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St. Joseph City Council
March 4, 2024
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 February 20, 2024
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 61587-61640, Payroll &
Account Payable EFT #3275-3294; Regular Pay Period 4.
c. Plow Truck Purchase – Requested Action: Approve the purchase of a plow truck from
the City of Apple Valley in the amount of $65,000.00.
d. FEMA Grant Writer and Grant Application Submittal, St. Joseph Fire Department –
Requested Action: Hire a grant write for $400.00 to apply for the FEMA 95/5 grant to
replace the fire department radios.
5. Kinetic, Jason Wood
6. Municipal Dispensary
7. St. Joseph Township Fire Contract Amendment
8. Lexipol Policy Subscription, St. Joseph Police Department
9. Promotion of Utility Worker
10. Engineer Reports
11. Department Reports
12. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates
13. Adjourn
February 20th, 2024
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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 Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilmembers Kevin Kluesner, Bob Loso, Adam Scepaniak
Absent: Kelly Beniek
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann,
Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Police Chief Dwight
Pfannenstein, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Finance Director Lori Bartlett
Public Comments: None.
Approve Agenda: Kluesner motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Loso and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Kluesner made a motion to approve the consent agenda; seconded by
Scepaniak. Schultz pulled items e. and f. for discussion. The motion to approve consent agenda
items a. – d. and g. – i. passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of February 5, 2024.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 61536-61586, Account Payable and
Payroll EFT #3254-3274; Regular Pay Period 3.
c. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2024-009 Accepting Donations.
d. Financial Reports – Requested Action: Approve the 2024 January reports.
e. Accept Resignation & Authorize Hire – Requested Action: Accept the resignation of Utility
Operator, Randy Torborg, and authorize the hiring process to fill the vacancy.
f. Approval of Quote to Upgrade Cable Access Equipment – Requested Action: Approve the quote
from Bluum Technology for Cablecast equipment upgrades in the amount of $14,845.94.
g. Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling, St. Joe Lions – Requested Action: Approve Resolution
2024-010.
h. MN Twins Grant Application – Requested Action: Authorize staff to file an application for a MN
Twins Equipment Grant.
i. Authorization of Benefit Analysis for 2024 Street Improvement Project – Requested Action:
Authorize City Attorney to engage Nagell Appraisals to conduct a Benefit Analysis for the 2024
Street Improvement Project.
Schultz accepted the resignation of utility operator, Randy Torberg and shared his gratitude for Randy’s
many years of hard work and service to the City of St. Joseph.
Schultz inquired about the upgrade for the cable access equipment.
City Clerk Kayla Klein informed the council the current software is no longer supported therefore meetings
are no longer able to be broadcast on the cable channels. The upgrade would consist of new hardware
and upgraded software. Finance Director Lori Bartlett explained the PEG Access fees the city collects
from the cable providers will fund the upgrades.
Schultz made a motion to approve consent agenda items e. and f.; seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously.
Community Development Intern Job Posting: Community Development Director Nate Keller provided a
detailed summary of the responsibilities the community development intern would have. Keller explained
this would allow him more time to focus on economic development initiatives during spring and summer,
the busy season.
The council discussed the interns’ potential job duties as well as desk space for the intern. The council
asked staff to come back with a list of projects and priorities that would be addressed during interns’ time
here.
February 20th, 2024
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Schulz made a motion to table the Community Development Intern Job Posting; seconded by
Kluesner and passed unanimously.
Engineer Reports: City Engineer Randy Sabart shared that Stearns County is 95% complete with their
plan submittals for the County Road 133/Elm Street E Roundabout Improvement Project. Construction is
not slated to begin until after June 30th, 2024, when the County Road 74 bridge project is completed.
Department Reports: None.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Schultz shared there are two bills going through the house. One is
zoning and land use preemptive provisions which changes city zoning codes and recognizes residential
density. The other is a bill that allows college campuses to have their own polling location. March 26th is
the All-City Boards & Commissions meeting. Schultz asked staff to notify the boards and commissions of
the meeting.
Klusener acknowledged an incident in the city of Burnsville over the weekend and shared the council
supports our police and fire departments and thanked the chiefs for what they do for the community.
Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn at 6:27PM; seconded by Schultz and passed
unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Debbie Kulzer
Meeting Date:
3/4/24
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4b
Reviewed by:
Item:
Bills Payables
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the bills payables as presented.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
none
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
See below
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
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 IMPACT
Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval
Regular PP 4 $66,096.75
Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3275 - #3294 $114,426.24
Check Numbers #61587 - #61640 $268,788.12
__________________________________________________
Total $449,311.11
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers - None at this time $0.00
Total $0.00
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $449,311.11 Various Funds
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the bills payables as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Bill listing by EFT, paid prior to council approval and awaiting to be paid upon council approval.
GL Check Check Vendor Invoice Invoice Check
Period Issue Date Number Number Payee Number GL Account Amount
24-Feb 2/21/2024 ACH PAYROLL REG PP 4 VARIOUS 66,096.75$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3275 106468 AMERICAN FUNDS PR0216241 101-21705 150.00$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3276 107770 CIRCLE K FLEET - HOLIDAY 94408155 101-42152-230 517.51$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3277 106514 DELTA DENTAL RIS0005464244 101-21706 2,643.06$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3278 1224 EFTPS PR0216241 101-21703 18,916.31$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3279 108269 FORTE PAYMENTS, INC.11628563 101-41430-300 539.80$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3279 108269 FORTE PAYMENTS, INC.11628745 101-45204-300 96.00$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3280 106422 KWIK TRIP JAN 24 STMT - PD 101-42152-230 1,877.46$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3280 106422 KWIK TRIP JAN 24 STMT - PW 602-49450-205 340.36$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3281 107068 MEDICA FEBRUARY 2024 FINAL BILLING 101-21706 38,182.58$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3282 897 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE JANUARY 2024 SALES/USE TAX 603-00000-31320 1,148.00$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3282 897 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PR0216241 101-21702 4,174.83$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3283 1349 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE 7.35E+11 101-21711 57.00$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3284 106563 PAYMENT SERVICE NETWORK 289625 101-41530-300 212.15$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3285 63 PERA PR0216241 101-21704 20,065.17$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3286 105209 SENTRY BANK PR0216241 101-21715 1,696.68$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3287 106705 SPEEDWAY JAN 2024 STMT 601-49440-205 444.21$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3288 106543 THE HARTFORD 3.95926E+11 101-21711 206.15$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3289 106189 VOYA FINANCIAL PR0216241 101-21705 2,775.00$
24-Feb 2/21/2024 3290 108126 WEX PR0216241 101-21715 940.84$
24-Feb 2/29/2024 3291 107770 CIRCLE K FLEET - HOLIDAY FEB 24 STMT 602-49450-205 1,322.36$
24-Feb 2/29/2024 3292 102301 OFFICE DEPOT FEB 24 STMT 101-41430-317 105.27$
24-Feb 2/29/2024 3292 102301 OFFICE DEPOT JAN 2024 STMT 101-41430-317 135.33$
24-Feb 2/29/2024 3293 108126 WEX 0001895906-IN 101-41430-300 5.50$
24-Feb 2/29/2024 3294 100136 XCEL ENERGY 862792988 652-43160-386 17,874.67$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61587 101073 BEE LINE SERVICE, INC.38317 101-42152-230 214.95$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61588 105328 CITY OF WAITE PARK 2023 Bike Share 101-45204-34410 645.53$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61589 102941 COALITION OF GREATER MN CITIES 2024 GENERAL DUES 101-41110-433 12,799.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61590 342 FASTENAL COMPANY MNST1202068 602-49450-230 10.65$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61590 342 FASTENAL COMPANY MNST1202135 101-43201-210 18.76$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61591 103948 FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC 11303 210-42220-585 639.21$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61592 592 GALLS, INC 26779812 101-42120-171 20.97$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61592 592 GALLS, INC 26821694 101-42120-171 209.95$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61592 592 GALLS, INC 26876486 101-42120-171 652.08$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61593 529 GOODIN COMPANY 5400564-00 210-42280-210 32.52$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61594 36 HAWKINS, INC 6685081 601-49421-210 1,927.18$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61595 103046 HEARTLAND DOOR SALES INC.34522 101-42120-300 75.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61596 107502 LEXISNEXIS 1694850-20240131 101-42120-300 109.27$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61597 554 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE, INC 370476 101-43125-230 576.49$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61598 105686 MELROSE 1 STOP 51650 101-43125-230 811.13$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61599 105249 MELROSE IMPLEMENT, INC 7845 109-49302-39260 9,400.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61600 107738 MIKE'S ELECTRIC 3076 101-41942-220 200.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61601 460 MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS,389023 101-42120-350 71.26$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61602 1823 MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCATION 14981 101-42120-433 376.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61602 1823 MN CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCATION 15485 101-42140-331 1,860.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61603 102756 MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH337900-10594 101-42140-300 1,020.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61603 102756 MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH337900-10611 101-42140-300 2,040.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61604 1616 MVTL LABORATORIES, INC 1236023 602-49480-312 551.50$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61604 1616 MVTL LABORATORIES, INC 1236533 602-49480-312 155.50$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61604 1616 MVTL LABORATORIES, INC 1238294 602-49480-312 551.50$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61605 104602 NORTH STAR SIGNS & ENGRAVING 26587 602-49450-550 350.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322257 101-42152-230 16.93$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322386 101-42152-230 20.90$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322619 101-42152-230 39.77$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322700 602-49450-230 25.99$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322705 602-49450-230 (25.99)$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-322934 101-42152-230 25.98$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323035 602-49450-230 4.50$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323075 101-42152-230 52.97$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323303 602-49450-230 102.70$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323342 101-45202-230 110.81$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323422 101-45202-230 (22.00)$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323445 101-43125-230 9.76$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323660 602-49450-230 66.46$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323713 602-49450-230 15.75$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61606 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324141 101-43125-230 70.95$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61607 102940 OXYGEN SERVICE CENTER, INC.8697597 101-43201-214 244.13$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61608 108207 Pomp's Tire Service Inc 2400005034 101-43125-230 66.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61609 108290 QUALTEK WIRELESS ESCROW & DAMAGE DEPOSIT 101-41430-34104 924.20$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61610 13 REPUBLIC SERVICES 0891-001336577 603-43230-384 27,604.17$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61611 103727 SCHWIETERS CHEV-COLD SPRING 457001 101-42152-230 95.98$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.11943 652-43160-310 301.20$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.11944 101-42120-310 166.80$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.11945 210-42210-310 182.20$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.12042 101-41710-310 108.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.12089 101-41710-310 252.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61612 105615 SHIFT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.12151 101-41710-310 312.50$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61613 6 ST. CLOUD TIMES 6120701 101-41530-340 762.42$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61613 6 ST. CLOUD TIMES 0006187857 STMT 101-41910-340 95.64$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61614 100008 ST. JOSEPH MEAT MARKET, INC 01.02.24 101-41110-331 35.99$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61615 571 STEARNS COUNTY RECORDER RESOLUTION 2024-005 101-41910-431 184.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61616 104980 TACTICAL ADVANTAGE 2024-0027 101-42120-171 631.94$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61617 107340 THE BRIDGE-WORLD LANGUAGE CT 29262 101-42120-300 280.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61618 107247 THINK TOURISM USA 5395 220-46500-340 825.00$
24-Feb 2/16/2024 61619 102437 WASNER, BILL 918 101-43125-230 25.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61620 38 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST 8037675 601-49421-220 31.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61620 38 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST 8038575 601-49421-210 63.17$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61621 108212 Buersken, Jeff 3rd Qtr Stipend 2023 101-41120-103 70.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61622 106489 COUNTRY MANOR ST. JOSEPH 2nd Half Abatement - 2023 250-46500-622 4,691.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61623 106408 CUSTOMIZED FIRE RESCUE TRAIN 2384 210-42240-443 4,500.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61624 108162 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 108484 101-43201-214 355.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61624 108162 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 108485 109-43201-580 139.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61624 108162 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 109343 109-43201-580 199.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61624 108162 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 109345 101-43201-214 70.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61624 108162 FARRELL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO 109347 601-49440-214 199.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61625 108284 FES, INC 21063 210-42220-585 158.59$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61626 15 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 400277 101-41110-331 350.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61626 15 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 400434 101-41430-331 40.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61626 15 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 400475 101-41310-331 125.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61627 983 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST 2024 General Liability 602-49450-361 148,375.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61628 106014 MCDOWALL COMPANY 20996 210-42280-220 1,450.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61629 107058 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUT INV4393 601-49430-210 1,475.60$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61630 105417 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 1.64557E+13 602-49480-321 2,665.04$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61631 107738 MIKE'S ELECTRIC 3083 210-42280-300 800.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-318781 110-43201-580 5,990.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-323724 602-49450-230 37.98$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324168 601-49421-210 86.73$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324362 601-49420-210 87.96$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324372 101-43125-230 17.99$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324374 101-43125-230 24.23$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324395 601-49421-210 86.73$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61632 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-324596 101-43201-210 63.96$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61633 48 SEH, INC 461814 417-43120-530 5,490.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61633 48 SEH, INC 461832 101-43131-303 5,758.31$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61633 48 SEH, INC 462144 417-43120-530 1,481.75$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61633 48 SEH, INC 462191 205-45202-531 4,125.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61634 104993 SMOKE-EATER 3/31/2024 210-42240-433 25.00$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61635 6 ST. CLOUD TIMES 6187753 417-43120-530 335.48$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61636 11 STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION JAN 2024 STMT 602-49471-381 3,179.96$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61637 2022 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE Feb 2024 - LT & ST 101-21713 2,170.10$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61637 2022 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE Jan 2024 - LT & ST 101-21713 2,162.68$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61638 690 VERIZON WIRELESS 9954967350 210-42250-321 2,016.61$
24-Feb 2/23/2024 61639 1457 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 0196818-IN 101-43125-210 452.20$
24-Feb 2/27/2024 61640 107580 QUADIENT POSTAGE FUNDING JAN 2024 STMT 603-43230-201 503.00$
NA
Payroll
$66,096.75
Accounts Payable & Payroll EFT
$114,426.24
Check #'s
$268,788.12
Council Approval Checks
$0.00
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Ryan Wensmann
Meeting Date:
3/4/24
☒Consent Agenda Item
☐Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4c
Reviewed by:
David Murphy
Item:
Plow Truck Purchase
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, then the following
motion would be requested.
Motion to approve the purchase/replacement of Snow Plow Truck # 91 with a 2010 MACK from the City
of Apple Valley for the amount of $65,000.00.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Council approved and adopted the 5-year Capital Equipment
Improvement plan replacing the 1991 plow truck in 2023.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The existing 1991 Ford Plow truck has
exceeded its life expectancy. Derrick has done
a great job holding this truck together
however there are upcoming repairs required
and the fact that they no longer make repair
parts for the engine deems it time to replace. I
have been working with the City of Apple
Valley and they are replacing three trucks
within their fleet this year. Derrick and myself
had the opportunity to go look at these trucks
and they are all in great shape with around
33,000 miles on them. All three trucks have
front mount plows, wings, sand/salt spinners,
and underbelly blades for scraping ice. Apple
Valley takes very good care of their equipment
and these trucks look showroom on the inside of the cabs. The new replacement trucks are running
around $310,000.00 so unfortunately this increases the value of the used market. We did some research
with vendors in St Cloud and the Metro and these used trucks value at $70k -$75k a piece. We have
negotiated a price of $65,000.00 with Apple Valley and feel this is good price.
BUDGET IMPACT
$65.000.00, This is a budgeted item from 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the consent agenda will automatically approve this item. If pulled, then the following
motion would be requested.
Motion to approve the purchase/replacement of Snow Plow Truck # 91 with a 2010 MACK from the City
of Apple Valley for the amount of $65,000.00.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Attached Photo
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Jeff Taufen, Fire Chief
Meeting Date:
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4d
Reviewed by:
David Murphy, Admin.
Item:
FEMA Grant Writer and Grant Application Submittal
ACTION REQUESTED
Requesting Approval to hire a grant writer to write a FEMA grant
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
none
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Currently, the fire department has 3 different style portable radios, which means we have 3
different battery styles, and 3 different changer styles. 18 of the current radios were purchased
back in the early 2000’s and are becoming obsolete when it comes to repairs. We have 6 new
radios that we got through the COVID money and the other ones are used ones we got from the
PD.
Also, by upgrading the radios we would have the capability of using encryption when needed,
which is becoming more popular now.
The grant writer we use is the same grant writer that got us the FEMA grant 2 years ago for the
new extrication equipment and in 2012 for new SCBA’s. This is a 95/5 grant (The city would pay
5% of the total cost if we receive the grant). We tried last year for the same thing but we did not
get it.
BUDGET IMPACT
The cost for the grant writer is $400.00
The cost of replacing the radios is $285,881.12 (1 Base Unit, 7 Mobile Units, and 30 Portable
Radios)
Would like to use the Public Safety Aid for this purchase.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to move forward with hiring a grant writer for $400.00 to try and get the FEMA 95/5
grant to replace the fire department radios.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Administrator
Meeting Date:
3/04/2024
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
6
Reviewed by:
Item:
Municipal Dispensary Discussion
ACTION REQUESTED
Discussion and Direction at this time.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None – Not applicable.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The current State law regarding cannabis authorizes cities to operate a municipal cannabis retail
store. The details and impact of the law are not defined at this point.
The League has informed me that there is a working group of a few dozen cities that are
exploring the idea of a municipal dispensary. The Cities include Osseo and Wayzata. The
working group of cities is exploring the option due to the potential revenue and tax impacts a
municipal dispensary may offer.
The League has communicated to me that there are no known municipal dispensaries in the
United States. The League is currently researching the legal ramifications and impacts of a
municipal dispensary that is legal under state law, while cannabis is still illegal under federal law.
The League Municipal Insurance Board has not authorized coverage of municipal dispensaries
due to the uncertain status under federal law. They are actively monitoring the developments
coming out of the League research/legal team and will provide updates to the status of coverage
as they develop.
BUDGET IMPACT
Unknown at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discussion and direction regarding whether the City Council would like staff to explore the
option of a municipal dispensary.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
League of Minnesota Cities opinion pages.
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Administrator
Meeting Date:
3/04/2024
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
7
Reviewed by:
Item:
St. Joseph Township Fire Contract Amendment
ACTION REQUESTED
Discussion and Direction at this time. Contract will be brought back for action at a later date.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None – Not applicable.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
This item has been before the Council on more than one occasion for extension of the interim
agreement.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
This item has a long history and a similar contract with St. Wendel Township has been adopted
previously. The Township is reviewing this contract as well and if the Township and City agree to
the terms as presented, the Township will bring the contract back to their board for adoption.
The City Attorney has reviewed this draft and approves it to form and content. A copy of her
opinion is included in your packet and is subject to attorney/client privilege.
BUDGET IMPACT
The budget impact is not finalized at this point as the draft contract calls for a buyout of the
Township’s interest in the equipment and property. The terms and potential risk are described
in the letter from the City Attorney.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discussion with staff and direction for the next step.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Attorney/Client privilege letter.
Draft Agreement
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City of St. Joseph, Minnesota
St. Joseph Township
Fire Service Contract
This contract is made and entered into this 31 day of December 2023 between the City of St.
Joseph, 75 Callaway Street East, St. Joseph, Minnesota, a municipal corporation (“City”), and St.
Joseph Township, 935 College Avenue South, St. Joseph, Minnesota, a public corporation
(“Town”).
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter set forth the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. Fire Service. Town agrees to purchase from City, and City agrees to provide Town, the
following fire-related services:
□ Structural Firefighting □ Emergency Medical Services
□External Structural Firefighting □ Fire Scenes
□ Interior Structural Firefighting □ Rescue Scenes
□ Grass/Forest Firefighting □ General Medicals
□ General Firefighting Level of Emergency Medical Response
□ Vehicles & Equipment □ First Responder
□ Carbon Monoxide Calls
□ Other Non-Structural Firefighting □ Fire Code Enforcement
□ Rescue □ Hazardous Materials Response
□ Vehicle & Equipment Extrication
□ General Search & Rescue Level of Hazardous Materials Response
□ Confined Space Rescue □ First Responder, Awareness
□ High Level Rescue □ First Responder, Operations
□ HAZMAT Operations
□ Disaster Response
The services indicated above are further explained, or limited, as follows:
a. Allocation of Resources. The parties understand the fire department officer in charge
of the particular scene shall exercise judgment to determine, in consideration of all
the established policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices, how best to allocate the
available resources of the fire department under the circumstances of a given
situation. Failure to provide fire services because of poor weather conditions or other
conditions beyond the control of City shall not be deemed a breach of this contract.
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b. No Guarantee. The parties understand and agree City will endeavor to reasonably
provide the services indicated above given the circumstances, but City makes no
guarantees that the services it actually provides in a given situation will meet any
particular criteria or standard. The City and it officers, employees and volunteer shall
not be liable to the Town or any other person for failure to furnish assistance under
this agreement or for recalling assistance.
2. Payment. Town agrees to pay City annually during the term of this contract the Payment
Amount which shall be a proportionate share of the Annual Operational Budget determined
by the comparative estimated market value of all areas served by the St. Joseph Community
Fire Department.
For purposes of this formula, Total Fire Department Annual Operational Budget shall include
the total amount of the Fire Department Annual Operating Budget for the year service is to
be provided as finally approved by the City Council. The operating budget shall include
those line items set forth in the sample budget attached hereto as Exhibit A. The estimated
market value shall be the estimated market value in the year service is provided as
determined by the Stearns County Assessor.
3. Joint Meetings. Town and City shall hold two joint meetings annually during term of this
contract to calculate the Payment Amount for the upcoming year, discuss Town’s satisfaction
with the service provided during the year, and to discuss such other issues as either party
deems relevant to this contract. The first meeting shall occur in February at which meeting
the Fire Chief shall present upcoming initiatives that may affect the following year’s budget.
At the August meeting the Fire Chief shall present the City’s final proposed budget for the
Fire Department. The meetings shall be held separately from any regular Town or City
meeting and shall be attended by at least a quorum of each party’s governing body.
4. Emergency Service Charge. Town, in its sole discretion, may exercise its authority to
impose and collect an emergency service charge on those receiving emergency services,
including fire services, within Town. City shall have no right to, or interest in, any service
fees collected by Town. If Town imposes an emergency service charge it shall provide City a
list of the specific types of information the Town determines it needs collected in order to
successfully impose and collect the charge. City shall make a good faith effort to collect the
requested information for each service call to the Service Territory and promptly provide
Town with the information it collected.
5. Service Territory. City shall provide fire services as indicated in this contract to the area in
Town described below and/or as indicated on a map which is attached hereto as Exhibit B
and made part of this contract. The identified area shall constitute the Town’s Service
Territory for the purposes of this contract:
6. Term. This contract shall commence on the effective date indicated above and shall expire
on December 31, 2033 unless terminated earlier as provided herein. The parties shall
commence negotiations on a replacement fire service agreement no later than January 31,
2031.
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7. Ownership. City owns the buildings and equipment associated with the fire department and
the amounts paid by Town do not give rise to any ownership interest in, or responsibility
toward, those items unless a specific ownership interest is indicated below:
The parties recognize that all fire equipment used by the St. Joseph Fire Department as of the
date of this Agreement and the fire hall used by the Fire Department are jointly owned by the
City and Township as of the date of this Agreement. Title to such equipment and building
shall pass to the City at such time as the parties execute a separate agreement which provides
for compensation to be paid by the City to the Township for the value of the Township’s
percentage of such equipment and building. The valuation date of such equipment and
building shall be the effective date of this Agreement. If the parties are unable to reach an
agreement on the value of such equipment and building, the parties agree to submit the
valuation issue to binding arbitration before an arbitrator agreed upon by the parties.
8. City’s Responsibilities. In addition to any other obligations described herein, City shall:
a. Authorize and direct the City fire department to provide the fire services described
herein to Town’s Service Territory;
b. Develop a detailed annual operational budget including those line items set forth in
the sample budget attached hereto as Exhibit A for the fire department for each year
during the term of this contract by the August meeting of the parties and present it to
Town along with sufficient information to explain the items included in the budget
figures;
c. Upon Town’s request, provide Town access to detailed financial and cost data related
to the fire department’s operations, equipment and buildings for five years prior to the
current service year;
d. Disclose to Town any proposed action City or the fire department intends to take that
can reasonably be expected to affect the Insurance Services Office Fire Protection
Grade in the Service Territory or City’s ability to provide the fire services indicated
above; and
e. Promptly disclose to Town any information City can reasonably anticipate will
directly affect its ability to perform its obligations under this contract.
f. Provide the Township with an invoice for fire service on or about January 15th of each
year for payments due on June 1st and December 1st of each year.
9. Town’s Responsibilities. In addition to any other obligations described herein, Town shall:
a. Promptly pay City the Payment Amount as indicated above for the year of service,
with one-half of the payment due on June 1st of the year of service and one half of the
payment due on December 1st of the year of service, or a prorated share of the
Payment Amount for the length of service actually provided if the contract is
terminated early;
b. Present a budget and levy proposal to the town electors at each annual town meeting
during the term of this contract seeking authority to levy funds as needed to pay the
“Payment Amount;” and
c. Promptly disclose to City any information Town can reasonably anticipate will
directly affect its ability to perform its obligations under this contract.
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It is understood and agreed Town shall have no responsibility whatsoever toward the
firefighters or other emergency personnel including any employment related issues such
as training, supervision, performance reviews, discipline, compensation, benefits,
insurance coverages, compliance with any employment related federal, state, and local
laws and rules such as OSHA, ERISA, RLSA, FMLA, or any other employment related
issues. It is further agreed Town has no responsibility, beyond paying the agreed upon
Payment Amount, for acquiring, operating, maintaining, housing, or replacing equipment
as needed to provide the fire services described herein.
10. Insurance Requirements. City shall maintain general liability insurance for its services and
shall include Town as an additional insured for the term of this contract and any extensions
thereof. The City shall maintain insurance equal to or greater than the maximum liability
applicable to municipalities as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04, subd. 1, as
amended. City shall also maintain automobile, and property insurance coverages. City shall
provide Town proof of such insurance coverages and the additional insured endorsement
naming the Town annually by the anniversary date of this contract. City shall also maintain
workers’ compensation coverage as required by law.
11. Indemnification. City agrees to defend and indemnify Town against any claims brought or
actions filed against Town or any officer, employee, or volunteer of Town for injury to, death
of, or damage to the property of any third person or persons, arising from City’s performance
under this contract for services. Under no circumstances, however, shall City be required to
pay on behalf of itself and Town, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established
in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 applicable to any one party. The limits of liability
for Town and City may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability
for City. The intent of this subdivision is to impose on City a limited duty to defend and
indemnify Town for claims arising out of the performance of this contract subject to the
limits of liability under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466. The purpose of creating this duty to
defend and indemnify is to simplify the defense of claims by eliminating conflicts between
the parties and to permit liability claims against both parties from a single occurrence to be
defended by a single attorney.
12. Pension Obligations. The City agrees that all Fire Relief Association obligations and/or
PERA obligations to any personnel who were fire fighters of the combined City/Township
Fire Department prior to the date of this Agreement (“Pension Obligations”) shall be the
responsibility of the City. The City shall indemnify and hold harmless the Township from
any clams related to such Pension Obligations.
13. No Waiver. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive or limit any immunity from, or
limitation on, liability available to either party, whether set forth in Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 466 or otherwise.
14. Modification. This writing contains the entire agreement between the parties and no
alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this agreement are valid
unless reduced to writing, signed by both City and Town, and attached hereto.
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15. Subcontracting & Assignment. City shall not subcontract or assign any portion of this
contract to another without prior written permission from Town. Services provided to Town
pursuant to a mutual aid agreement City has, or may enter into, with another entity does not
constitute a subcontract or assignment requiring prior approval of Town so long as City
remains primarily responsible for providing fire services to Town’s Service Territory.
16. Termination. This contract may be terminated at any time during its term by mutual
agreement of the parties. If Town fails to pay for the service according to the schedule
established herein, the City shall first provide the Township a notice of the Township’s
failure to make the required payment, and if payment is not made within 30 business days of
mailing of such notice the City may terminate this agreement 60 days from the date of
personal service of written termination notice. Notice to City shall be served on the City
administrator or City clerk if there is no City administrator, and notice to Town shall be
served on the Town clerk or Chair of Board of Supervisor if there is no Town Clerk.
17. Service Contract. This is a service contract. The parties do not intend to undertake or create,
and nothing herein shall be construed as creating, a joint powers agreement, joint venture, or
joint enterprise between the parties.
18. Minnesota Law Governs. This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the internal laws of the State of Minnesota. All proceedings related to this contract shall
be venued in Stearns County, State of Minnesota.
19. Severability. The provisions of this contract shall be deemed severable. If any part of this
contract is rendered void, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect
the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this contract effective on the date
indicated above.
City of St. Joseph St. Joseph Township
___________________________________ ______________________________________
By its Mayor: Rick Schultz By its Chairperson: Doug Fredrickson
___________________________________ ______________________________________
By its City Administrator: David Murphy By its Clerk: Anna Reischl
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EXHIBIT A
St Joseph Community Fire Department Budget
(Sample) 2023 Operational Budget Summary - Preliminary
EXHIBIT B
Service Territory Map
(Dated) January 2023
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Police Chief
Meeting Date:
3/4/24
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
8
Reviewed by:
City Administrator
Item:
Lexipol Policy Subscription
ACTION REQUESTED Approve the subscription to Lexipol for implementing a new police policy
manual
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The current version of the police policy manual has references going back as far as 2003. On
February 6th, 2024, the MN POST board did an on-site audit of training records and policy
manual. Our last one was conducted in 2018 shortly after I took over as chief. At that time,
they were on a 5-year rotation. As of this past February, they stated they have stepped that up
to every 3 years. One of the talking points in the audit (which we passed) was the content of the
policy manual and how outdated some of the content was. While it still meets the state
minimums, it was highly encouraged that we put some elbow grease into it before the next audit
in 3 years. One solution is to subscribe annually to Lexipol which Sartell, Waite Park, and Stearns
County all do as well. Some of the benefits is that it would not take away staff time to research
and keep up with changing state mandates nor would we have to have legal expense having to
run everything through our attorneys. There are far more benefits to subscribing than not but
this just hits the highlights.
BUDGET IMPACT
Pro-rated 2024 subscription beginning mid-March 2024 would be $6,725.29. Proposed for full
year 2025 is $8,967.05.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the subscription to Lexipol for implementing a new police policy manual
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
See attached proposal.
PREPARED FOR:
Saint Joseph Police Department
Chief of Police Dwight Pfannenstein
dpfannenstein@cityofstjoseph.com
(320) 363-8250
PREPARED BY:
Karen James
kjames@lexipol.com
(949) 325-1230
2611 Internet Blvd, Ste 100
Frisco, Texas 75034
(844) 312-9500
www.lexipol.com
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communities Police1, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1.
Our customers choose Lexipol to make an investment in the safety and security of their personnel,
their agencies and their communities. We help agencies address issues that create substantial
risk, including:
•Inconsistent and outdated polices
•Lack of technology to easily update and issue policies and training electronically
•Unchecked mental health needs of staff
•Difficulty keeping up with new and changing legislation and practices
•Inability to produce policy acknowledgment and training documentation
•Unfamiliarity of city legal resources with the intricacies of public safety law
•The need to secure grant funding for critical equipment, infrastructure and personnel
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Scope of Services
Policy Manual
Constitutionally sound, up-to-date policies are the foundation for consistent, safe public safety operations and are key
to reducing risk and enhancing personnel and community safety. Lexipol's comprehensive policy manual covers all
aspects of your agency's operations.
•More than 155 policies researched and written by public safety attorneys and subject matter experts
•Policies based on State and federal laws and regulations as well as nationwide best practices
•Content customized to reflect your agency's terminology and structure
Daily Training Bulletins (DTBs)
Even the best policy manual lacks effectiveness if it's not backed by training. Lexipol's Daily Training Bulletins are
designed to help your personnel learn and apply your agency's policy content through 2-minute training exercises.
•Scenario-based training ties policy to real-world applications
•Understanding and retention of policy content is improved via a singular focus on one distinct aspect of the
policy
•Each Daily Training Bulletin concludes with a question that confirms the user understood the training
objective
•Daily Training Bulletins can be completed via computers or from smartphones, tablets or other mobile
devices
•Reports show completion of Daily Training Bulletins by agency member and topic
Policy Updates
Lexipol's legal and content development teams continuously review state and federal laws and regulations, court
decisions and evolving best practices. When needed, we create new and updated policies and provide them to your
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•Updates delivered to you through Lexipol's web-based content delivery platform
•Changes presented in side-by-side comparison against existing policy so you can easily identify
modifications/improvements
•Your agency can accept, reject or customize each update
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Lexipol's online content delivery platform, called KMS, provides secure storage and easy access to all your policy and
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•Ability to edit and customize content to reflect your agency's mission and philosophy
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•Archival and easy retrieval of all versions of your agency's policy manual
•Mobile app provides in-the-field access to policy and training materials
Reports
Lexipol's Knowledge Management System provides intuitive reporting capabilities and easy-to-read reports that
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•Track and report when your personnel have acknowledged policies and policy updates
•Produce reports showing completion of Daily Training Bulletins
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•Reduce the time your supervisors spend verifying policy acknowledgement and training completion
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Proposal
Prepared By: Karen James Quote #:Q-77518-2
Phone: (949) 325-1230 Date:2/7/2024
Email: kjames@lexipol.com Valid Through:4/10/2024
Overview
Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents
safely and responsibly. We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed
to improving the quality of life for all community members. Our solutions include state-specific
policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, funding assistance, and industry news and
information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1 and Corrections1. Lexipol
serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 10,000 agencies
and municipalities. The services proposed below are designed to meet your agency’s specific
goals and needs.
Subscription Pro-rated 9-mos
(April thru Dec 2024)
QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE DISC DISC AMT EXTENDED
1 Annual Law Enforcement Policy Manual
& Daily Training Bulletins (Start: 4/1/2024
End: 12/31/2024)
USD 7,079.25 5%USD 353.96 USD 6,725.29
Subscription Line Items Total USD 353.96 USD 6,725.29
USD 353.96 USD 6,725.29
Subscription Pro-rated 9-mos (April thru Dec 2024) Discount:USD 353.96
Subscription Pro-rated 9-mos (April thru Dec 2024) TOTAL:USD 6,725.29
Subscription Renewal - January
2025
QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE DISC DISC AMT EXTENDED
1 Annual Law Enforcement Policy Manual &
Daily Training Bulletins (12 Months)
USD 9,439.00 5%USD 471.95 USD 8,967.05
Subscription Line Items Total USD 471.95 USD 8,967.05
USD 471.95 USD 8,967.05
Subscription Renewal - January 2025 Discount:USD 471.95
Subscription Renewal - January 2025 TOTAL:USD 8,967.05
*Law Enforcement pricing is based on 12 Law Enforcement Sworn Officers.
The foregoing pricing has been prorated for the benefit of Agency and Agency therefore agrees that
they will waive the right to cancel this agreement until the end of the first renewal period.
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Discount Notes
5% MPCA member annual subscription discount.
Notes
Subscription pricing based on 12 FT sworn.
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STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Public Works Director
Meeting Date:
03/04/2024
☐ Consent Agenda Item
☒ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
9
Reviewed by:
City Administrator
Item:
Promotion of Utility Worker
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve the promotion of Michael Johnson (MJ) to Utility Worker Position Grade 6,
Step 7 effective 5 March 2024.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None – Not applicable.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
This position was posted internally only as required by the AFSCME contract for a period of 7
calendar days and received one applicant.
Michael Johnson began his employment with the City of St. Joseph in 2003. Mike meets or
exceeds all requirements for the position. Over the years Mike has continued to further his
education and knowledge of the job by attending additional educational courses and trainings
held around the area. Mike has a great personality and work ethic which will complement the
Utility Department.
This is a backfill due to the recent resignation of Randy Torborg.
BUDGET IMPACT
None
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve the promotion of Michael Johnson (MJ) to Utility Worker Position Grade 6,
Step 7 effective March 5th 2024.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS