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Home My WebLink About11.01.22In the Know in St. Joseph November 2022 Truth in Taxation Hearing The City Council will present the 2022 budget and projected property tax impact on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:00pm. The public hearing for the proposed 2023 fee schedule will be held at the same time. The preliminary levy was set in September. The final levy cannot be increased. The preliminary levy and tax rate are summarized below. Residents of St. Joseph... Participating in elections is one of the key freedoms of American life. Many people in countries around the world do not have the same freedom, nor did many Americans in centu- ries past. No matter what you believe or whom you support, it is important to exercise your rights. I hope everyone who want- ed to vote did just that. Veterans Day is a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars and in 2022, will occur on Friday, November 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War”. Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or deceased—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served our country honorably during war or peacetime. I sincerely thank and praise all those who have served our country. There is a plethora of wonderful organizations that offer all manners of support, services and appreciation for our service members. If you want to show your appreciation, do- nate to Veteran-Focused Charities, like St. Cloud Standdown. https://stcloudstanddown.com. As the leaves fall and the temperatures drop, we all know winter will soon be upon us. One reminder for the upcoming winter season - Winter Parking Rules! Within the city limits of St. Joe, parking is prohibited on streets from November 1st to April 1st between the hours of 2am and 7am. However; a nice addition that doesn't seem to be the case in other cities, is if you happen to have visitors or some other special event, you may contact the Police Department 320.363.8250 and tempo- rary permission may be granted unless a snow event occurs. As winter approaches and snow arrives, please do your best in keeping paths clear for walking. It’s such a neighborly act for those of us who gravitate outdoors in winter. I encourage you to get outdoors as much as possible and enjoy the season. Holidays are sometimes stressful, but very needed time to connect with friends and loved ones. I think if I've learned any- thing about friends, it's to stay connected. Don't get distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the fabric that holds us together. Have a safe and fruitful holiday season! Mayor Rick Schultz, 320.260.0393 Rschultz25@msn.com or rschultz@cityofstjoseph.com 2023 Proposed Levy Net Tax Capacity Preliminary Levy Preliminary Tax Rate Urban Properties $5,532,630 (↑17%) $3,419,662 (↑17%) 61.8090% (↑0.3%) Annexed Commercial $667,718 (↑ 2%) $322,394 (↑18%) 48.2829% (↑7%) Annexed Rural Residents $473,796 (↑18%) $104,905 (↑19%) 22.1414% (↑0.2%) Holiday Tree Collection When: January 5th & January 12th Limit of 1 tree per household. All trees must have deco- rations and stands removed. Place the tree on the ground next to the refuse cart by 6AM on the day of pickup. Recycling Holiday Lights There are two locations residents can take holidays lights to recycle. • WACOSA, (320) 251-0087 310 Sundial Dr. Waite Park, MN 56387 • Stearns Co. Household Hazardous Waste Facility (320) 257-0087 Need help with your utility bills? The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has expand- ed their coverage to include providing assistance for wa- ter bills. The program is available from Oct. 1st—May 1st. Income guidelines and application can be found at https://mn.gov/commerce-stat/pdfs/application-english- fillable.pdf. Facility Reservations We are currently accept- ing reservation requests for the St. Joseph Fire Hall and various park shelters through Jan. 31, 2023. Beginning at 8AM on Jan. 3, 2023, reservation requests can be made for the following time frame: Feb. 1, 2023—Jan. 31, 2024. Priority will be given to those in person, followed by phone and email requests. Contact City Hall with any questions 320-363-7201. Notice to Refuse Customers: Refuse will be collected on Thanksgiving Day! Compost Hours Extended (weather permitting) Nov. 11th, 4-dark Any updates to hours will be Nov. 19th 8-noon listed on the City’s Facebook Nov. 26th 8-noon page and the City website. Permits can still be purchased at the Government Center Park & Recreation Events Volleyball, Grades 3-5, Jan. 10, 12, 17, 19, 6-7PM Kennedy Community School, $20 Learn to pass, set, hit, and serve. Sign up at: https:// isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/5222/winter-2023/volleyball- for-youth-at-kennedy-grades-3-5 Escape Room Creation, Grades 5-8, Dec. 8, 13, 15 6-7PM, Kennedy Community School, $5 Create an escape room and have others try to escape it. Register by Dec. 2nd at https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/ FormCenter/Epayment-Forms-4/Escape-Room-Creation- 53 Cake Pops for Kids, Grades K-8, Nov. 3, 5:15-6:30PM Kennedy Community School-Rm 409, $25 https://isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/5091/fall-2022/cake- pops-for-kids-grades-k-8 Learn to Skate, All ages, Jan. 7, 1PM Memorial Park Skating Rink, Free Join us for skating tips and a lesson with coaches from the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club. Must bring your own skates. Register on the City website under the Recreation tab. Senior Walking Pass Seniors have the opportunity to use the walking path at the Haehn Campus Center. M-Fri 6:30AM—11PM; Sat & Sun 8AM—10PM from Nov. 1st—Mar. 31st. Cost is $55. Senior Yoga & Enhanced Fitness Classes Heritage Hall, Wednesdays at 1:30PM; and Enhanced Fitness on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30PM. Cost is $3.50 if a member of Whitney Senior Center, or $5 for non-members. To become a member and/or register for classes, call 320-255-7245 or apply online at https:// www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/93/Whitney-Senior-Center. Senior Bus Trip, December 6th Ride a coach bus from St. Joseph to Ridgedale Center to do some shopping and have lunch. The group will then tour the Historic Burwell House in Minnetonka and end with more shopping at the General Store. Pickup will be at 8:30AM from the St. Joseph Government Center and will return at approximately 6PM. Call the Whitney Sen- ior Center at 320-255-7245. Cost is $30/person which includes transportation, water and a snack. Registration deadline is November 27th. Elf Hunt, Dec. 12th—19th A clue will be posted on the City of St. Joseph Facebook page at 10AM on Monday, December 12th. The clue will lead you to a local business where you will find the first elf. That business will give you a clue to another business with another elf. There will be four elves hidden at four different businesses. SNOWFEST 2023, Jan. 28th , 11AM-6PM Events include: 11AM-1PM, Memorial Park: sledding, ice skating, hot cocoa, cookies, snow shoeing, face painting, snow sculp- tures/painting 1PM-4PM, Millstream Park: Dog Training Demo, Res- cue dogs, Silent Run Dog sled rides, food truck, Wag on Wheel Mobile 3PM-6PM, Downtown: Game Crawl at local businesses. More information to come! Attention Snow Birds Are you planning on heading south for the winter? A resident that is absent from his/her resi- dence for at least 30 consecutive days may qualify to temporarily suspend garbage/ recycling ser- vices. You can also request a house watch from the St. Joseph Police Department while you are away. Call City Hall at 320-363-7201. Welcome St. Joseph’s Newest Employees! Administrative Assistant Melissa Bauer Finance Technician Debbie Kulzer Interim City Administrator Jeff O’Neill Snow Removal Property owners are required to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall event. If the owner fails to do so, the city may remove the snow or ice and the owner will be charged for the service. It is unlawful to blow snow into a street or alley. Adopt a Fire Hydrant When clearing your drive- way of snow, please take the time to clear the snow around any fire hydrant on your property or in your vi- cinity. 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. Any vehicle parked in violation of this ordinance is subject to a fine and immediate towing at the owner’s expense. City Hall Closed November 11th—Veteran’s Day November 24th-25th—Thanksgiving December 23rd—Christmas Eve observed December 26th—Christmas Day observed January 2nd—New Year’s Day observed January 16th—Martin Luther King Jr. Day