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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.07.24October 7111, 2024 Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 6:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilmembers Adam Scepaniak, Bob Loso; Kelly Beniek, Kevin Kluesner City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Engineer Randy Sabart, City Clerk Kayla Klein,' Recreation Director Rhonda Juell Life Saving Award Presentation: Deputy Chief Matthew Johnson provided background on a medical call that came in July 8th, 2024. Responders were advised a male had passed out and collapsed. Upon arrival Chief Pfannenstein and Officer Pfannenstein were led to a male lying on the floor. Little Saints Academy Staff Desire Walz and Taylor Markfort were rendering medical aid; the male was not breathing and had ' no pulse., Office Pfannenstein took over CPR while Chief Pfannenstein placed an AED defibrillator on the male. After performing CPR and two shocks were delivered by the AED the male started to breathe. St. Joseph rescue arrived on scene followed by Mayo Ambulance personnel who then took` over patient care and transported him to St. Cloud Hospital. Thanks to swift action and training Luke Stangler (the patient) and his wife, Jackie (their young son was at home in bed) were able to be present at the council meeting. Mayor Rick Schultz presented the following with a Lifesaving Award: St. Joseph PoliceDepartment: Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Officer Daniel Pfannenstein St. Joseph Fire Department: Chief Jeff Taufen, Assistant Chief David Salzer, Captain Ken Jacobson, Captain Andrew Kremer, Firefighter Jake Richter, Firefighter Andrew Mooney Little Saints Academy Staff: Desirae Walz, Taylor Markfort Mayo Ambulance: Paramedic Heather Usherwood, Paramedic Tyler Palm, EMT Ryan Welle Public Comments: None. Approve Agenda: Scepaniak motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Scepaniak motioned to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. a. Minutes — Requested Action: Approve the minutes of September 16th, 2024. b. Bills Payable Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 62411-62473, Account Payable & Payroll EFT #3485-3505; Regular Pay Period 19 & 20. c. Purchase of Soccer Goals — Requested Action: Approve the purchase of new soccer goals from Keeper Goals for $6,548.00. d. Payment Application No. 4, 2023 Street Improvements — Requested Action: Approve payment application no. 4 to Larson Excavating Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $864,804.89 for the 2023 Street Improvement Project. e. Safe Road Zones Grant Agreement - County Road 121 and Lanigan Way — Requested Action: Authorize the City Administrator to execute the grant agreement. f. Appointment of Election Judges for November 5, 2024 General Election — Requested Action: Appoint the election judges for November 5, 2024 as presented and authorize staff to appoint additional judges if necessary. g. Recreation Coordinator Hire, Kyle Rauch — Requested Action: Hire Kyle Rauch as the part-time Recreation Coordinator. h. Water Main Investigation Agreement with Lake Superior Consulting — Requested Action: Authorize City Administrator to execute the agreement. i. Safety Fencing and Padding at Memorial Park Baseball Field — Requested Action: Approve using funds up to $8,000 to purchase safety fencing and padding for the dugouts at the Memorial Park Baseball Field. October 7t1', 2024 Page 2 of 3 j. Payment Application No. 1, 2024 Street Improvements — Requested Action: Approve payment application no. 1 to Knife River Corporation — North Central in the amount of $325,189.67 for the c 2024 Street Improvement Project. k. Payment Application No. 2, Pickleball Court Improvements — Requested Action: Approve payment application no. 2 to Diversified Paving in the amount of $168,083.19 for the Pickleball Court Improvements. Public Hearing Delinquent Account Assessment Hearing Finance Director Lori Bartlett explained that the property owner at 128 9th Ave. SE has reached out to staff and has requested the unpaid utilities be considered for the assessment as this will help the property owner catch up on overdue utilities. Schultz opened the public hearing at 6:11PM. As no one wished to speak, Schultz closed the public hearing at 6:11PM. Loso made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-062 Adopting Assessment for Outstanding Invoices; seconded by Scepaniak and approved unanimously. Municipal Dispensary Agreement w/ Law Firm: City Administrator David Murphy shared that staff has continued to explore the possibility of a municipal dispensary agreement after Council previously authorized staff to do so. Red Pine Group has reached out and provided a letter of intent to enter into an agreement with the city to operate a municipal dispensary. Kennedy & Graven have reviewed the letter and have client cities who have received the same letter of intent from Red Pine Group. Murphy presented Kennedy & Graven's review of the letter which identified ten areas of concern that need to be clarified before they make a recommendation for the city to sign the agreement. Murphy asked the Council to provide feedback and direction on how or whether to proceed with negotiating the terms with Red Pine Group. Council had discussion on the following: • Kennedy & Graven's review of Red Pine Groups letter of intent. • That the Office of Cannabis Management is continuing to evolve along with the legal framework regarding dispensaries. • The request for more discussion as a counc• il before signing an agreement. The potential for the city to generate income without raising taxes. • Seeking resident input on a municipal dispensary. • Potential risks to the city. • Setting up a meeting with Red Pine Group and Kennedy & Graven for continued discussion with council. Murphy will follow up with Kennedy and Graven as well as Red Pine Group to let them know the council has provided direction to continue moving forward with discussions and negotiations. Murphy will invite Kennedy & Graven and Red Pine Group to the next work session. Department Reports: Murphy shared that he will be leaving at noon October 16th, 17th, and 18th Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Schultz shared that he is on the CGMC board as a member of the land use and annexation group. Shultz will be leaving the board soon. If members of staff or council would like to be on the board, they can let Schultz know. Schultz shared that he received noise complaints this past Saturday about noise coming from CSB campus. Schultz contacted SJPD (who had received complaints as well) and President Bruess to let him know there were comSchultz asked staff f thlaints. It turns out ere are different ruleege was s for tghe college vlersuslth an outdoorother businesses dor and food trucks events that take place in town. Chief Pfannenstein shared that if an agency or commercial entity would like to have an outdoor event in town, they are required to submit a Special Event Application Form. Pfannenstein explained SJPD officers went to the CSB campus during the event and spoke with the director of security. The security October 7tt', 2024 Page 3 of 3 director did not think they needed a Special Event Permit since the event was ending at 8PM. Pfannenstein proceeded to give a brief overview of the city's noise ordinance and noted that a violation may have occurred. Schultz suggested addressing the event and future events at the college with CSB/SJU staff at an upcoming meeting. Murphy shared that his monthly meeting with Anne Oberman is Tuesday, October 8t" and will address the matter with her. Schultz gave an update on the last meeting with the APO Adiourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn at 7:45PM; the motion was seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Kay a Klein City Clerk