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Home My WebLink About09.01.22In the Know in St. Joseph September 2022 Annual Fall Cleanup—October 15th Residents who participate in the City Refuse Program are eligible to place additional refuse curbside at no additional charge. All refuse must be out by 6AM on Oct. 15th and items are limited to a 6ft x 6ft area. Exceptions (include but are not limited to): Appli- ances, electronics, tires, pollutants, yard waste, con- struction waste, computer monitors and televisions. Appliance & Electronic Collection October 15th, 8AM—Noon Appliance & Electronic Collection will take place at the St. Joseph Public Works Facility located at 1855 Elm St E. There is a limit of 2 appliances/electronics per household. Please be prepared to present your ID to confirm residency. Help Keep Our Water DRINKABLE, FISHABLE, SWIM- MABLE What Can You Do? You can help keep your neighborhood litter-free year-round by adopting a storm drain. Start by searching for your address at adopt-a-drain.org to find a drain near you. By committing just 15 minutes of your time twice a month to sweep up leaves and trash, you can help keep your neighborhood clean and our waterways healthy! Residents of St. Joseph… With the advent of Labor Day, we now face busy fall schedules with students back at school, fall school activities and a need to be a bit more careful when traveling around town. I want to thank the Millstream Arts Group (Alison Bell, Jessie Chandler, Mary Degiovanni, Mary Niedenfuer, Ali- cia Peters, Thomasette Scheeler, Danielle Taylor and count- less others) for their commitment to this long-standing festi- val. It was a wonderful day, with many attending. Delmar and the Somali Dancers were amazing! The first day of fall is September 22 this year. There’s no better season for pleasant drives and winding road trips. With summer traffic clearing and fall color on the horizon, now’s the time to consider an autumn getaway to Kraemer Lake & Wildwood Park or St. Johns and Collegeville. Rock For Alzheimer’s was held on Sunday, September 11 at Bad Habit Brewing. Rock for Alzheimer's (R4A) was created by Jeff and Tommy Vee and the Linn Family in conjunction with the St. Cloud chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota and North Dakota. R4A raises both funding and awareness for Alzheimer’s locally while giving the families and friends of Alzheimer’s patients the opportunity to listen to great music and share stories. Rocktoberfest is September 24th, beginning at 4PM in downtown St. Joseph. Come enjoy authentic craft German beer, food & entertainment in the beer hall. This is a family friendly community building event. Just around the corner is Halloween and its fun, festive activities for kids as well as adults. So many fun things to participate in and enjoy. Mayor Rick Schultz Water Meter Replacement Program—Coming Soon! This September, the City will be implementing a man- datory water meter replacement program. This pro- gram will be conducted in phases over the next several years. The replacement takes approximately 25 to 45 minutes and there is no cost to the homeowner. Most water meters were installed in 2008, and are nearing the end of their lifespan. The new water meter system includes additional functionality allowing residents to monitor their use via a smart phone app or computer, helping residents to conserve water and save on their water bills. This functionality will also add in new effi- ciencies for the City. The City’s contractor, Midwest Testing, will be installing the meters. Notifications will be mailed and will include further details and instruc- tions for scheduling appointments. Information will also be posted on our website. HomeHelpMN is offered through MN Housing to help if you have fallen behind on your mortgage or other housing- related expenses due to the pandemic. Applications will be processed as they are submitted. Complete your application at https://homehelpmn.org/ Mark your Calendar! Oct. 15th Fall Clean-Up Oct. 15th, 8-Noon Appliance/Electronic Collection Nov. 6th Fall Back, Turn Clocks Back 1 hr Nov. 8th Election Day Nov. 11th Offices Closed, Veteran’s Day LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Search City of St. Joseph, MN and give us a like and a share! Firefighters Wanted! Apply at City Hall or online www.cityofstjoseph.com Compost Permits Still Available: Visit City Hall or purchase online www.cityofstjoseph.com Winter Parking Regulations No parking is allowed on any City street from Nov. 1st to Apr. 1st during the hours of 2 AM and 7 AM. Park & Recreation Events Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt: Sept. 19th—Sept. 30th. Clues will be posted on the City’s Facebook page on the 19th. Walk through the City of St. Joseph using Scavenger Hunt clues to find six locations. Take a photo at each loca- tion and send all six photos with your name to rjuell@cityofstjoseph.com by Sept. 30th for a chance to win one of four prizes. Cookies and Canvas: Wed. Oct. 19th. Come to the Mill- stream Park Shelter for Cookies and Canvas with Your Bearded Artist. The fun starts at 6:30PM. $36 to register, includes all supplies. Sign up by October 11th at http:// www.cityofstjoseph.com/FormCenter/Epayment-Forms-4/ Cookies-Canvas-52 Community Ed at Kennedy Community School Community Ed offers many programs and activities that take place at Kennedy Community School. Activities for this fall include: • Cake Pops for Kids #2772-22F1 • Colorful Magic (GradesK-5) #2804-22F3 • Soccer Tykes (Ages 2-5) #2779-22F6 or 2779-22F7 • Soccer Skills Camp (Grades K-5) #2787-22F2 • Volleyball Grades 3-5, #2801-22F1 • Basketball Grades 3-5, #2803-22F1 • Floor Hockey Grades 3-5, #2802-22F1 Register at https://www.isd742.org/page/903 for any Community Ed class and reference the course num- bers above. Senior Walking Pass: Seniors have the opportunity to use the walking path at the Haehn Campus Center at select times from Nov. 1st—March 31st. Sign up at the Haehn Campus Center. Fee—$55 East Park Grant The City of St. Joseph was successfully awarded a grant from the DNR for development of East Park. These exciting improvements will include: • mowed and paved trails • parking/entrance improvements • canoe/kayak access and dock Construction is expected to start in 2023! East Park is located west of County Road 121 and south of Kennedy Community School along the Sauk River. 2022 General Election When: November 8, 2022 Time: 7AM—8PM Local Candidates on Ballot: Mayor: Council (vote for up to 2): Rick Schultz Jon Hazen Kelly Beniek Adam Scepaniak Kevin Kluesner *Additional Election information is provided on the enclosed flyer including how to serve as an Election Judge! Welcome St. Joseph’s Newest Employee! Melissa Bauer, Administrative Assistant