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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, September 3, 2024, at 6:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilmembers Adam Scepaniak, Kevin Kluesner
Absent: Kelly Beniek, Bob Loso
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann,
City Engineers Randy Sabart, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Community
Development Director Nate Keller
Public Comments:
Joanne Schneider, 1408 Pondview Lane. Schneider approached the council asking that they reconsider
the street closures for Rocktoberfest as the current closure is not handicap accessible. Schneider
acknowledged the event space is ADA compliant; however, questioned whether it is convenient for
people or does it make it more difficult to access. Schneider added that her and her family attended the
Joetown Blocks event and it wasn't accessible for her daughter, who has a walker.
Mag Schneider, 1408 Pondview Lane. Schneider stated she would like to go through the front instead of
the back for events because it would be easier for her.
Dan Pollock, attorney with Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP. Pollock was present to answer any questions
the city has on opening a municipal dispensary in St. Joseph. Pollock didn't have a formal proposal.
Approve Agenda: Kluesner motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Scepaniak and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Kluesner motioned to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Scepaniak and
passed unanimously.
a. Minutes — Requested Action: Approve the minutes of August 5th, 2024 and August 19, 2024.
b. Bills Payable — Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 62281-62362, Account Payable &
Payroll EFT # 3458-3470; Regular Pay Period 17.
c. Gambling Reports — Requested Action: Approve the 2"d quarter gambling reports as presented.
d. CMHP Grant Agreement for Small Cities Development Program — Requested Action: Approve
the grant agreement with Central MN Housing Partnership for the Small Cities Development
Program.
e. Pay Application 1, 2024 Pickleball Court Improvements — Requested Action: Approve the
payment application in the amount of $105,036.23 to Diversified Paving for the 2024 Pickleball
Court Improvements.
Department Reports: Community Development Director Keller provided an update on items that will be
coming before council at their next meeting after being reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Schultz provided a council with a handout regarding the upcoming
September 12th APO meeting. The item focused on cost sharing for the southwest belt line. Schultz was
looking for feedback from the council. Schultz is having difficulty in having an equal cost -share among the
city when it does not benefit St. Joseph.
Kluesner suggested proposing an alternative to the formula. Schultz responded that Sartell had provided
an alternative; however, it was not supported.
Adiourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18PM; seconded by Scepaniak and
passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk