HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.18.25February 1811, 2025
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
Tuesday, February 18`h, 2025, at 6:OOPM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Kevin Kluesner, Kelly Beniek,
Andrew Mooney
City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Police Chief Dwight
Pfannenstein, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Engineers
Bryce Johnson and Randy Sabart, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Fire Chief Jeff Taufen, Parks &
Rec. Director Rhonda Juell
Public Comments: Ann Sieben, 947131 Ave NE. Sieben stated she would like to be involved in the
YMCA/Community Center project.
Approve Agenda: Beniek motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Kluesner and passed
unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Kluesner motioned to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Beniek and passed
unanimously.
a. Minutes - Requested Action: Approve the minutes of January 21, 2025.
b. Bills Payable - Requested Action: Approve check numbers 62741-62834, ACH account payable
# 2400108-2400167; Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3595-3623 Regular Pay Periods 2 & 3,
Fire and Rink Attendants Pay Period. -
c. Financial Report - Requested Action: Accept the January 2025 financial reports as presented.
d. Approval of Mayoral Appointments`- Requested Action:Approve the additional Mayor
Appointments as presented.
e.'" Donations -Requested Actions: Approve Resolution 2025-008 accepting donations.
f. Request for Undesignated Funds to Purchase Bleachers - Requested Action:` Approve the use of
undesignated Park Board funds to purchase bleachers for the western t-ball field from BSN sports
in the amount of $5,983.95.
g. Squad 705 Replacement - Requested Action: Authorize the Police Chief to purchase a 2025, ,
Ford Explorer on state contract for approximately $46,356.94 and declare the 2017 Ford Explorer
as surplus property.
Ordinance Amendment - Short-term Rental: Keller highlighted the January 22"d, 2025, council meeting at
which council provided feedback and directed staff to bring back a final ordinance draft for council
consideration. After reviewing the council's feedback from the January meeting, staff have kept the language of
a paved parking space to stay consistent with the required regulations. Keller went on to summarize the
proposed final draft.
Kluesner made a motion to approve Ordinance Resolution 2025-001, which authorizes the drafted
ordinance to allow Short-term Rentals (STRs); seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Beniek made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-005, which authorizes the publication of a summary
ordinance; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously.
Public Hearing, Fee Schedule Amendment - Short-term Rental application and Bulk Water fees: Keller shared
the fee schedule needs amended to
Bartlett explained when the water tr(
he short-term rental application and fees.
plant on 1-94 was built, it was equipped with a credit card system.
r hall. The gallons they purchased were loaded onto a credit card
- -4 .. "_. ;< U_ ....... I., :---. a__ _- :-,_ 1� _ _:._ Imo _ -
for the system has, stopped working and the base fi
no longer utilizing the credit cards. Replacing the s,
city sells, that cost is not feasible. `Currently, public
the usage to customers. Re -instating the base fee
water purchases.
Scepaniak opened the public hearing at 6:22PM.
i a base fee for the credit card. Since then, the software`
for purchasing bulk water was dropped because we wer
tern would cost $70K. For the amount of bulk water, the
orks is keeping track of gallons sold and adminbills out
II help cover the 'administrative costs to allow for bulk
February 18"', 2025
Page 2 of 3
Joe Walz 33003 CR 3, Avon: Walz stated that he still has a credit card from the old system and asked if
he is required to pay the base fee again if it is re -instated
Bartlett explained that going forward the base fee will be used to cover public works and administrative
time in tracking and billing for bulk water purchases.
Scepaniak closed the public hearing at 6:24PM.
Kluesner made a motion to approve Ordinance Resolution 2025-002, which approves the license fee
rates for short-term rental and bulk water amendment; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
Beniek made a motion to approve Summary publication Resolution 2025-007; seconded by Mooney and
passed unanimously.
2025 Street Improvements Feasibility Report: City engineers Randy Sabart and Bryce Johnson presented
the 2025 Feasibility report for the 2025 Street Improvements. Improvements have been proposed for:
4tn Ave SE
Able St E
Eagle Ridge Dr
Eagle Ridge Ct
Elena Lane
Able Ct E
Dale St E
MN ST W
Ellie Ct
13tn Ave SE
Callaway St E
3rd Ave NW
12th Ave SE
Pond View Lane
8th Ave NE
MN ST Trail
Johnson explained the typical pavement life cycle and how the timing of maintenance can extend the life
of streets. Johnson went on to describe the proposed type and scope of improvement for each street. The
proposed improvement for MN ST W would not take place until June of 2026. The goal is to wait until the
roundabout project on CR 2 is finished.
The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $1,015,300.00 with a portion funded through special
assessments.
The next step in the 429 process is to adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the report and calling
for the public improvement hearing for March 17, 2025.
Kluesner had questions related to the bidding of MN ST W. He also asked when residents will receive a
letter informing them of the street improvement hearing on March 17tn
Sabart explained it is up to the contractor to quote the project to the best of their ability for work that is to
be completed the following year.
Klein replied, the residents will receive notification of the street improvement hearing approximately two weeks
before the meeting.
Schnettler asked if there is a way to verify the water main pipe is in good condition when performing street
improvements.
Sabart explained there have been several water main breaks since 2024. Pipes that are well within their
window of operation have experienced corrosion which has led to watermain breaks. Initially there was some
thought that the pipes were experiencing corrosion due to the cathodic protection system with the high-
pressure gas main. The report came back indicating no connection between the cathodic protection system
and the corrosion of the water main. Further investigation is necessary to determine if there are "hot soils" in
these areas which could be causing the pipes to corrode at a more rapid rate. Soil borings have been ordered
from a couple of the areas that have experienced water main breaks to evaluate the soil around the pipe; those
results are not available yet. Sabart indicated when evaluating street improvements where the pipes are 25
years old, they typically do not evaluate replacement of pipes. Generally, pipes have a 40+ year lifetime.
Beniek made a motion to approve resolution 2025-006 receiving report and calling for hearing on
Improvement for the 2025 Street Improvements; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously.
February 18", 2025
Page 3 of 3
Department Reports: Keller shared the following updates:
During the February meeting, PC discussed and showed support for having a student liaison.
• Legislation for housing, Senate File 1339.
• Keller reported he is out the 11' week of March and will not attend the March 31d council meeting.
Bartlett shared she is out the 1s' week of march and will not attend the March 31 council meeting.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Kluesner stated the recently hired part-time police officer should be
publicly sworn in just at the full-time police officers are.
Mayor Scepaniak shared that he has three Mayor Forums coming up.
• Wednesday, February 19th located at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:30am.
• Wednesday, February 26'h at CSB, beginning at 6PM
• Thursday, March 61h at LaPlayette, beginning at 6:30PM.
Closed Meeting: Scepaniak announced the City Council will enter into closed session Pursuant to
MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(c) to discuss the potential purchase of Parcel 84.53795.0200 located at
423 4th Ave NE, St. Joseph, MN 56374.
Ad'ourn: Meeting adjourned following the closed meeting.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk