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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.01.23In the Know in St. Joseph July 2023 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Around the town development update: Permit activity continues to be strong with a mix of com- mercial, industrial, and residential growth throughout the community. • Obbink Distilling held their Grand Opening in June • Joetown Apartments—a two phase apartment com- plex totaling just under 100 units along College Ave. South has begun construction • Goodin Company broke ground on a new 100,000 sq.ft. warehouse and office facility in the Northland Business Center Industrial Park • Granite City Gymnastics is constructing a new facility in the Northland Business Center Industrial Park • Dollar General is in the process of rebuilding their facility with a projected opening in late July • Downtown commercial redevelopment continues along Ash St. Kensington Bank will be opening at the corner of Ash St. and 1st Ave NW. • Tacoholics, a Mexican and street food & bar opened in the space between Wandering Cow and Bello Cuci- na on College Ave. • A new full-size basketball court has been installed at Centennial Park. • The gas station off MN Street & 2nd Ave NW has been demolished due to structural and safety con- cerns. Attention Utility Bill Auto-Payment Users: In March, the city converted to a new financial software package and the format of your utility account number has changed. During the conversion, we worked closely with PSN (Payment Service Network) to minimize the impact on our residents and businesses; however, a small number of accounts that were signed up with PSN needed to have their profiles merged. If you established an ac- count with PSN and are no longer able to log in, please reach out to utility billing staff at 320-363-7201, option 1 for assistance. Additionally, if you have setup online auto pay on your own through your bank, please be sure that your account number matches the new account number as shown on your bill. Finally, staff is asking customers with online recurring payments to check the withdrawal date. It is always best practice to have the withdrawal set for the beginning of the even numbered month, as the bills are due on the 15th of the even numbered month. Penalties are put on delin- quent accounts the following day. We have discovered that some residents are selecting their autopayments to run at the beginning of the odd numbered month. For ex- ample, if the auto pay is set for May 1st and the bills don’t come out until May 10th, those accounts will be paying the past due bill, including the late fee. They are actually paying the bill that was due on the 15th of April; including the penalty placed on the account on the 16th of April. If you have any questions, please reach out to utility billing here at the city. We are happy to help. Mark Your Calendars Sept 4 Labor Day, City Offices Closed Residents of St. Joseph… A person can tell a lot about a community and its sense of pride easily. I have reflected on this topic in earlier columns about how we all appreciate our community. The city shares the same commitment as residents and businesses. The city invests in projects that not only serve a pur- pose, but projects that also bring our residents together. The Community Center/YMCA has endured many phas- es and is now on the verge of becoming reality. It’s ap- parent that this investment will be worthwhile. Projects like this take many years and many people to become re- ality. As I look throughout our community at both public projects and private projects, this commitment is evident. We have been fortunate to have private individuals, and businesses, invest their time and effort into our communi- ty. Whether it is in the planning and discussion phase or final stages of development, these are exciting times in St. Joseph. It will be interesting to see what lies ahead for our community. I, the Council and City Staff contin- ue to work on programs and look for internal and external funding sources to aid in projects, knowing that the long- term investment will be a win for St. Joseph. It’s just July and the summer has been a hot but friend- ly one. Get out and enjoy that weekend in the park, take in all the local events, volunteer a few hours if you wish, but most of all enjoy our favorite city and those who call St. Joseph home! Wishing you all a happy, eventful, and safe summer season! Mayor Rick Schultz 320-260-0393 Odd/Even Sprinkling Regulation: From May through September, the odd/even watering regulations are in effect. Properties having an address ending with an even number may sprinkle on even numbered days only. Properties having an address ending with an odd num- ber may sprinkle on odd numbered days only. Construction/Building Permits Required Building permits are not only required for new con- struction, but also for roofing, windows, decks, fences, accessory structures, and siding. Permit applications and additional information can be found at https://www.cityofstjoseph.com. Help Keep Our Water DRINKABLE, FISHABLE, SWIM- MABLE What Can You Do? Tip#1: The best practice to cleaning your driveway is by using a broom and dust pan. Hosing your driveway with water can cause dirt, grass clippings, oil, fertilizers and other pollutants to collect in the street and may harm our local lakes and rivers. Any debris that is collected should be disposed of appropriately and not swept into the street or gutter. Tip#2: Water usage increases greatly during the summer months as people begin to care for a lawn or garden. • Check your sprinklers and make sure they are spray- ing at your lawn or garden, not on a sidewalk or driveway • Water early in the morning before it gets too warm. Cooler weather will ensure that the water does not evaporate as quickly • If your sprinkler system is automatic, make sure to adjust the watering schedule based on weather • Water your lawn about 1 inch per week Tip #3: Pick up after your pets. Pet waste is not fertilizer, it can be acidic and harmful to our lakes and rivers. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) The mission of RSVP is to engage adults age 55 or better in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well -being of both self and community. RSVP bridges the gaps between those who need and those who give. The Greater St. Cloud Area RSVP serves Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties and there are many active RSVP volunteers resid- ing in St. Joseph. If you or someone you know would like to explore a volunteer position, contact RSVP at 320.255.7295! Park & Recreation Events Senior Riverboat Cruise: Tuesday, August 8th, $80: St. Croix Riverboat Cruise and explore the town. Register by July 17th. Ticket includes bus fare, riverboat cruise, and boxed lunch. Register at 320-255-7245. This cruise is in partnership with the Whitney Senior Center. Financial Planning: Wed. Sept. 20th, 6PM at the St. Jo- seph Government Center. Catholic United Financial and member advisor Dave Stang will conduct a Medicare and Medicare Supplement Basics workshop. Learn tips to avoid common mistakes and leave with a better understanding of health insurance. RSVP at 1-800-441-9949. Senior Yoga: Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30, Heritage Hall. Call 320-255-7245 to register. Enhance Fitness: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-2:30, Herit- age Hall. Call 320-255-7245 to register. Class focuses on four key areas important to health and fitness: stretching and flexibility; low impact aerobics; strength training; and balance. Painting Party: Tuesday, Aug. 15th, 7-9PM, Bad Habit Brewing Co. Register at https://your-bearded-artist.com/ $38 includes all supplies. Discount applied with the code “Habit”. Toddler Triathlon: Sat. Aug. 12th, 11AM, Klinefelter Park. This event is for those that have registered through Sum- mer Recreation. Participants will ride, run and get wet as they make their way to the finish line where they will re- ceive a medal. Bring your own self-propelled ride on item, wear water shoes, and bring a towel. A family member over the age of 12 may assist. Only 3 spots remain! Regis- ter in person at the Government Center. Community Events St. Joseph Farmers’ Market: Fridays from 3-6PM at Resur- rection Lutheran Church. Local farmers and crafters offer a variety of locally-grown food as well as may other prod- ucts to purchase. Wood Fired Wednesdays: Join the fun at Rolling Ridge Wedding & Event Center every Wednesday from 4PM- 9PM. Check out the menu and music lineup at https:// rollingridgeevents.com/woodfirewednesdays/ Millstream Arts Festival: Millstream Arts Festival will re- turn on Sunday, August 27th from 11AM—5PM in down- town St. Joseph. Rock for Alzheimer’s: Sunday, September 10th at Bad Hab- it Brewing Co. National Night Out, August 1, 2023 is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police- community partnerships and neigh- borhood camaraderie. If you are host- ing a neighborhood event, please con- tact the St. Joseph Police Department at 320-363-8250.