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St. Joseph City Council
May 5, 2025
6:00 PM
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1.6:00 PM Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance
2.Public Comments Up to 3 speakers will be allowed for up to 3 minutes each to address the
council with questions/concerns/comments (regarding an item NOT on the agenda). No
Council response or action will be given/taken other than possible referral to Administration.
3.Approve Agenda
4.Consent Agenda
a.Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of April 21, 2025.
b.Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve Check Numbers 62951-62980, Payroll &
Account Payable EFT #3684-3701; ACH Accounts Payable #2400269-2400292; Regular
Pay Period 9.
c.Resolution 2025-027 Beltline Transportation Project Cost-Sharing Agreement –
Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2025-027 approving the Beltline Transportation
Project Cost-Sharing Agreement.
d.Accept police officer resignation and authorize hire for replacement - Requested Action:
Accept resignation of Officer Nathan Vossen and authorize hire for his replacement.
5.Short-term Rental, 24 MN St E
6.Resolution 2025-028 Approving Plans & Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for
Bids for the 2025 Street Improvement Project
7.RSVP Presentation
8.Department Reports
9.Mayor and Council Reports/Updates
10.Adjourn
AMENDED
April 21, 2025
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on
Monday, April 21st, 2025, at 6:00PM 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, Community
Development Director Nate Keller, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, Public
Works Director Ryan Wensmann, City Engineers Randy Sabart and Bryce Johnson.
Public Comments: None.
Approve Agenda: Beniek moved to approve the agenda, removing item 11 309 Cypress Dr. Chicken
Enforcement. The motion was seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Kluesner moved to approve the consent agenda, removing item 4e. Ordinance 205
Amendment for discussion; seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously.
a. Minutes – Requested Action: Approve the minutes of April 7, 2025.
b. Bills Payable – Requested Action: Approve check numbers 62869-62881, ACH account payable
# 2400183-2400200; Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3642-3649; Regular Pay Period 5.
c. Financial Report – Requested Action: Accept the March 2025 financial reports as presented.
d. Donations – Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2025-023 accepting donations and
contributions.
e. Ordinance 205 Amendment - Requested Action: Approve Ordinance 2025-003 and subsequent
Summary Publication Resolution 2025-025 amending Ordinance 205 Planning Commission.
f. Special Home Occupation License, Cherrico Pottery – Requested Action: Approve Resolution
2025-024 Adopting Findings of Fact and Approve a Special Home Occupation License for and Art
Studio.
g. Acceptance of MN Twins Grant for Equipment and Coaching – Requested Action: Accept the MN
Twins grant which includes equipment for baseball and softball and $1500 to pay for coaches for
baseball and softball.
h. Transfers – Requested Action: Approve the 2025 transfers as presented.
i. Engage Nagell Appraisals – Requested Action: Authorize the City Administrator and City
Attorney to engage Nagell Appraisals to conduct the benefit analysis report for the 2025 Street
Improvement project.
j. Approval of Administrative Assistant Hire – Requested Action: Approve the hire of Brooke
Fetterer at Grade 4, Step 1 on the city’s base wage scale for the Administrative Assistant position
contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
k. Approve Purchase of Capital Asset Tracking Software – Requested Action: Accept the quote to
implement the Plan-it CIP software program.
l. Tri-County Humane Society Animal Impound Agreement – Requested Action: Approve the Tri-
County Humane Society Animal Impound Agreement for 2025.
4e. Ordinance 205 Amendment: Kluesner pulled the item to discuss the residency requirement for being on the
Planning Commission. Specifically, he asked why Commissioner Dullinger is allowed to be on the Planning
Commission when she doesn’t live within the city.
Community Development Director Nate Keller responded that the suggested changes to the ordinance would
allow anyone within city limits and the Orderly Annexation Area to be a member of the Planning Commission.
Regarding Commissioner Dullinger, she has been grandfathered in as she was part of the commission prior to
the new requirements.
Scepaniak moved to approve Ordinance 2025-003 Amending Ordinance 205; seconded by Kluesner and
passed unanimously.
Scepaniak moved to approve Resolution 2025-025 approving summary publication of Ordinance 2025-
003; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously.
April 21, 2025
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Public Hearing, Joetown Rocks: Joetown will be held on July 3rd and 4th. The request includes music until
10PM, fireworks and street closures over the course of the two days. The applicant has submitted plans for
emergency evacuation, parking/traffic control, event clean-up, and security/crowd control.
Staff is recommending the street closures include College Avenue from Ash Street to MN Street.
Chief Pfannenstein also mentioned the applicants cannot block College Avenue before 10AM on the 4th due to
the parade traffic. Additionally, no festival volunteers can park within the street closures to ensure pedestrian
safety.
Kluesner moved to approve the special event request for Joetown Rocks; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
Continuation of Public Hearing for Elm Street East Assessments: City Engineer Randy Sabart provided an
overview of the Elm Street East Improvements which included: project location; projected costs and project
funding; MN Statute 429 process and requirements; city’s special assessment policy; how assessments were
calculated; and the project schedule.
Mayor Scepaniak opened the public hearing.
Mike Gohman, 815 CSAH 75 E. Gohman asked what his address will be when the project is done as changing
his stationary is a large expense. Gohman introduced Craig Guggenberger who is half owner of the Gohman
Construction Property as well as the neighboring property. Gohman doesn’t believe he is benefitting from the
improvements at all and actually increasing traffic on Elm Street will negatively impact their business.
Gohman received two letters for the assessment but they don’t differentiate which property is which and how
much is being assessed to each property. The clarity of information provided is very poor. He doesn’t know why
they are being assessed, what the benefit is for their property, and how much is being assessed to his property.
Gohman stated he has been asking questions on this and hasn’t received any answers.
Guggenburger asked why interest accrues on an assessment when the construction won’t start until later.
Gohman added that the benefit is for residents in Northland to not have to travel on CSAH 75 and to not have
additional traffic on CSAH 75.
Bill Arndt, Northland Plaza: Arndt doesn’t believe that overlaying Elm Street on the western side doesn’t benefit
his property at all.
Sabart stated the average lot width was used to calculate Arndt’s property frontage and assessment.
Arndt asked for a copy of the Benefit Analysis Report and doesn’t believe the assessments are fair and won’t
benefit the properties at all.
Murphy made known for the record that an objection was received from Dollar General, DG Properties when
the public improvement hearing was held. The objection is still valid.
Mayor Scepaniak stated that the hearing will be continued to May 5, 2025.
Kluesner made a motion tabling the Public Hearing for Elm Street East Assessments to May 5, 2025;
seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously.
St. Joseph Lions – Street Closure Request: The St. Joseph Lions Club hold their annual parade on July 4th.
The route begins at 3rd Ave NW and runs until 17th Ave SE.
Kluesner moved to approve the street closure requested submitted by the St. Joseph Lions Club for
the 4th of July parade; seconded by Mooney and passed unanimously.
Special Event Permit – LaPlayette Bar: This item was tabled from the April 7th meeting to allow for both the
applicant and Chief Pfannenstein to be present. Discussion was had on the event and state alignment.
April 21, 2025
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Applicant Shawn Riesner stated that the band they have had increased the size of their stage which was why it
had to be turned to the west.
Pfannenstein noted that there were a couple of complaints that came in during the event last year; however, he
could not say if it was due to the stage being turned.
Mooney moved to approve the special event request submitted by the LaPlayette Bar for an event on
August 22, 2025; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
The council approved having the stage face west and that the applicant will submit a new site plan to staff
showing that change.
Special Event Permit – Make a Difference 5K/1K: Mitch Evens with St. Cloud Toyota submitted a special event
application to hold a 5K/1K at Klinefelter Park. The event will be on September 13th and will include multiple
vendors. The 5K route will begin and end at Klinefelter Park. Staff is suggesting that the south parking lane on
MN Street be barricaded to allow for runners to use that lane. The event will go until 1:30PM.
Evens asked if they would be allowed to park ATVs, Side by sides, and vehicles at the event. Scepaniak noted
that Evens should submit a new site plan reflecting where they will be parked.
Scepaniak moved to approve the special event request submitted by St. Cloud Toyota for the Make a
Difference 5K/1K on September 13, 2025; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously.
Short-term Rental CUP – 24 MN St E: Keller presented the request noting that it is the 1st short-term rental
application that the city will be processing since the new ordinance was adopted. Once of staff’s
recommendation is tied to parking. Ordinance requires off-street parking to be paved. The owner is aware of
this suggested requirement.
Councilmember Kluesner asked why the applicant’s address on the application was on Elena Lane and thought
the applicant should be present for the request.
Kluesner moved to table the Short-term Rental CUP request until May 5, 2025; seconded by Beniek and
passed unanimously.
Department Reports: City Administrator Murphy reminded the council that the visioning session will be April 30
at city hall from 8am – noon. Following that Murphy will be gone the rest of the week at the MCMA Conference.
May 7th-9th, Murphy will be working ½ days as he has training in Hutchinson.
Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: None
Pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(a), the City Council entered into a closed session to conduct a
performance review of City Administrator, David Murphy.
The council came out of the closed session at 7:56PM.
Adjourn: Beniek made a motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at 7:57PM; seconded by Mooney
and passed unanimously.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
April 21, 2025
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in a workshop
setting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center.
Members Present: Mayor Adam Scepaniak, Councilmembers Adam Schnettler, Kevin Kluesner, Andrew
Mooney, Kelly Beniek
City Representatives Present: Administrator David Murphy, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works
Director Ryan Wensmann, Community Development Director Nate Keller, Police Chief Dwight
Pfannenstein, Recreation Director Rhonda Juell, City Clerk Kayla Klein
APO Update – Brian Gibson: Councilmember Kluesner provided an overview of what the APO (Area
Planning Organization) is and what it’s purpose is. Kluesner brought forward that he voted in favor of the
cost-sharing proposed by the APO for the 33rd Street bridge crossing over the Mississippi.
Gibson arrived at 5:18PM to answer any additional questions from the council. Gibson noted that only the
planning and phase 1 environmental would be paid through the cost-share formula. The rest of the
expenses would be paid by the jurisdiction in which the improvement takes place in.
Mayor Scepaniak highlighted the share percentages for each jurisdiction, which is based off of population.
St. Joseph is 4.92%.
Petition for Refuse Services: Staff received a petition for refuse services from residents living off Kiwi and
Kale Court. Currently this area is not a part of the city’s refuse collection. This area was part of the 2019
annexation.
City Administrator Murphy noted that there isn’t a provision for just one portion of the services to be
provided; however, the council could create one.
Kluesner is in favor of allowing the residents in this neighborhood to be part of the city’s refuse program
as they are currently being charged double what residents on the program pay.
Councilmember Mooney asked if this would be opening pandora’s box by allowing this neighborhood to
choose what they pay for regarding city utilities.
Kluesner didn’t think so and that other potential requests would be addressed on a case by case basis.
General council consensus was to allow for the neighborhoods of Kiwi and Kale Courts to participate in
the city’s refuse program. The petition should include the signatures of all owners in the neighborhood.
Resident Tim Ebel stated that he would obtain the additional signatures as there were some of his
neighbors who were not home when he obtained the signatures initially.
The work session was adjourned at 5:47 PM.
Kayla Klein
City Clerk
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Debbie Kulzer
Meeting Date:
5/5/25
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4b
Reviewed by:
Item:
Bills Payables
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the bills payables as presented.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
none
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
See below
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
The council approved staff to make the following payments through the payroll contracts, regular
monthly invoices with due dates prior to the next scheduled council meeting, or actions taken at
previous council meetings. The information here is to provide you with all checks and electronic
payments made for verification of the disbursement completeness.
BUDGET IMPACT
Bills Payable – Checks Mailed Prior to Council Approval
Regular PP 9 $73,219.15
Payroll & Accounts Payable EFT #3684 - #3701 $140,399.84
ACH Accounts Payable #2400269 - #2400292 $38,974.38
Check Numbers #62951 - #62975 $32,333.52
Total $284,926.89
Bills Payable – Checks Awaiting Council Approval
Check Numbers - #62976 - #62980 $2,873.98
Total $2,873.98
Total Budget/Fiscal Impact: $287,800.87
Various Funds
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the bills payables as presented.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Bill listing by EFT, paid prior to council approval and awaiting to be paid upon council approval.
GL Check Check Vendor Invoice Invoice Check
Period Issue Date Number Number Payee Number GL Account Amount
25-Apr 4/30/2025 ACH PAYROLL REG PP 9 VARIOUS 73,219.15$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3684 106468 AMERICAN FUNDS PR0411251 101-21705 150.00$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3685 1224 EFTPS PR0411251 101-21703 22,632.84$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3686 897 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PR0411251 101-21702 4,950.29$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3687 63 PERA PR0411251 101-21704 21,100.28$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3688 105209 SENTRY BANK PR0411251 101-21715 5,080.48$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3689 106189 VOYA FINANCIAL PR0411251 101-21705 2,827.85$
25-Apr 4/16/2025 3690 108126 WEX PR0411251 101-21715 1,749.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3691 107770 CIRCLE K FLEET - HOLIDAY MARCH 25 STMT 602-49450-205 262.41$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - DAVID 101-41430-300 1,556.53$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - FIRE 210-42270-210 314.13$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - KAYLA 101-42120-300 1,349.77$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - LORI 101-41430-446 2,555.73$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - NATE 101-41910-300 1.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - PD 101-42120-436 454.99$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - PW 101-45202-210 2,268.24$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3692 108258 MAGNIFI FINANCIAL CREDIT CARD MARCH 25 STMT - RHONDA 101-45204-200 202.17$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3693 73 MINNESOTA DEPART LABOR & IND 2025 - 1ST QTR BUILDING 101-42401-438 501.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3694 897 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MARCH 2025 SALES/USE 603-00000-31320 89.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 3695 100136 XCEL ENERGY 920959451 652-43160-386 15,989.54$
25-Apr 4/29/2025 3695 106422 KWIK TRIP MARCH 2025 STMT - PD 101-42152-230 2,055.83$
25-Apr 4/29/2025 3695 106422 KWIK TRIP MARCH 25 STMT - PW & FIRE 602-49450-205 1,789.71$
25-Apr 4/29/2025 3696 108294 MAGNIFI DEBIT CARD APRIL 2025 DEBIT CARD 101-43220-230 123.44$
25-Apr 4/30/2025 3697 106468 AMERICAN FUNDS PR0425251 101-21705 150.00$
25-Apr 4/30/2025 3698 1224 EFTPS PR0425251 101-21703 23,516.27$
25-Apr 4/30/2025 3699 897 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PR0425251 101-21702 5,156.74$
25-Apr 4/30/2025 3700 63 PERA PR0425251 101-21704 21,422.60$
25-Apr 4/30/2025 3701 106189 VOYA FINANCIAL PR0425251 101-21705 2,150.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400269 106717 360 RENTS 725869 101-45202-220 190.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400270 38 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST 8120785 602-49450-230 45.48$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400270 38 AUTO VALUE PARTS STORES - WEST 8120786 602-49450-230 13.30$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400271 102871 C & L EXCAVATING INC 20240577 601-49440-220 8,334.69$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400272 108079 CHAMBERLINE OIL CO.504977-00 101-42152-230 709.68$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400273 102063 CITY OF SARTELL 376 101-42140-300 3,530.18$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400274 106971 EO JOHNSON BUSINESS TECH INV1734422 101-41710-310 465.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400275 108394 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 124-282725 602-49450-230 9.58$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400276 342 FASTENAL COMPANY MNST1216331 101-43201-210 1.39$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400276 342 FASTENAL COMPANY MNST1217543 101-43201-214 40.39$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400277 529 GOODIN COMPANY 5475607-00 601-49421-220 93.41$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400278 76 GRANITE ELECTRONICS 2503240 101-42120-300 633.84$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400279 107502 LEXISNEXIS 1100112435 101-42120-300 112.55$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400280 146 MIDWAY IRON AND METAL INC 603770 101-45202-220 113.61$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400281 106764 O REILLY AUTO PARTS 5771-371188 602-49450-230 10.65$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400282 103475 POWERHOUSE OUTDOOR EQUIP 725660 101-45202-220 16.89$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400283 105873 RIDGEWOOD CONTRACTING LLC 20757 101-45202-300 525.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400283 105873 RIDGEWOOD CONTRACTING LLC 20759 101-45202-220 932.25$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 2400284 1457 ZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC 0201484-IN 101-43220-230 1,297.60$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400285 102871 C & L EXCAVATING INC 20240578 601-49430-220 3,444.54$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400286 342 FASTENAL COMPANY MNST1217838 101-43201-210 51.75$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400287 76 GRANITE ELECTRONICS 2504229 101-42120-210 130.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400288 108265 KENNEDY & GRAVEN CHARTERED STMT 187255 101-42120-304 287.50$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400289 108362 QUADIENT 17701105 101-41430-201 2,836.89$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400290 107580 QUADIENT POSTAGE FUNDING 4/11/2025 101-41430-201 500.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400291 48 SEH INC 485519 205-45202-531 531.50$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400291 48 SEH INC 485610 110-45202-530 830.90$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400291 48 SEH INC 485613 110-43120-530 1,850.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400291 48 SEH INC 485614 420-43120-530 2,850.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400291 48 SEH INC 485960 101-43131-303 7,285.81$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400292 107839 TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC INV138791 602-49470-300 325.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400292 107839 TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC INV138794 101-41942-300 325.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400292 107839 TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC INV138795 602-49480-300 325.00$
25-Apr 4/25/2025 2400292 107839 TOTAL ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC INV138797 601-49421-300 325.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62951 108228 ALL PRO POWDER COATING INC 52792 101-45202-300 810.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62952 107287 CARGILL INC 2910857691 101-43125-210 9,244.49$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62953 106407 COMPASS MINERALS 1485106 101-43125-210 2,512.52$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62953 106407 COMPASS MINERALS 1487605 101-43125-210 2,399.47$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62954 6 GANNETT MINNESOTA LOCALIQ 0007023927 101-41130-340 243.66$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62955 1 LEES ACE HARDWARE MARCH 25 STMT - PD 101-42120-210 44.99$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62955 1 LEES ACE HARDWARE MARCH 25 STMT - PW 101-43201-210 101.89$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62956 105417 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 1.64557E+13 602-49480-321 2,983.79$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62957 460 MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS 423141 101-42120-410 108.74$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62958 357 RENGEL PRINTING INC 191367 601-49490-200 266.52$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62959 103423 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREAS 2024-00000016 417-43120-530 385.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62960 6 GANNETT MINNESOTA LOCALIQ 0007023935 420-43120-530 345.78$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62961 105417 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION 1.57323E+13 101-42151-321 30.00$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62962 1237 NORTH CENTRAL BUS & EQUIPMEN 322245 101-43125-230 285.01$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62963 105286 SCR AC012138 101-41942-300 825.85$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62964 108095 SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL ARV/64284694 109-43201-580 506.57$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62964 108095 SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL ARV/64284695 109-43201-580 1,507.84$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62965 169 ZEP MANUFACTURING INC 9011060103 101-43201-210 505.43$
25-Apr 4/18/2025 62966 41 ZIEGLER INC IN001849825 101-43125-210 429.52$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62967 108196 ENR UNLIMITED 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 101-41530-433 99.99$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62968 105921 MARCO INC 553690769 101-41430-410 482.29$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62969 1147 MID CENTRAL DOOR COMPANY S1019247 110-43201-520 2,495.35$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62970 108395 OFFICE OF MNIT SERVICES MARCH 2025 STMT 101-42151-320 1,012.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62971 107819 SCHAEFERS AUTO ELECTRIC INC 4/16/2025 101-42152-230 259.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62972 108211 SCTCC 2025 DOT RE-CERTIFICATION 101-43120-331 110.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62973 103423 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREAS 2025-00000064 101-41530-300 811.60$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62973 103423 STEARNS COUNTY AUDITOR-TREAS FOUR VETS PARTNERSHIP - ROW 417-43120-530 404.22$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62974 571 STEARNS COUNTY RECORDER INTERSTATE BEARINGS EASEMEN417-43120-530 276.00$
25-Apr 4/24/2025 62975 11 STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION MARCH 25 STMT 602-49471-381 2,846.00$
25-May 5/1/2025 62976 378 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. I 135665 210-42260-230 471.08$
25-May 5/1/2025 62976 378 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. I 135928 210-42260-230 488.58$
25-May 5/1/2025 62976 378 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT. I 135946 210-42260-230 613.47$
25-May 5/1/2025 62977 106994 FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT INC P88586 101-45202-230 (43.88)$
25-May 5/1/2025 62977 106994 FARM-RITE EQUIPMENT INC P88592 101-45202-230 234.73$
25-May 5/1/2025 62978 108398 LINE-X OF ST CLOUD MN 76650 602-49450-550 925.00$
25-May 5/1/2025 62979 460 MINNESOTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS 423885 210-42210-410 85.00$
25-May 5/1/2025 62980 107650 TRI COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 012025 101-42120-300 100.00$
Payroll
$73,219.15
Accounts Payable & Payroll EFT
$140,399.84
ACH Accounts Payable
$38,974.38
Check #'s
$32,333.52
Council Approval Checks
$2,873.98
$287,800.87
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
City Administrator
Meeting Date:
05/05/2025
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4c
Reviewed by:
Item:
Resolution 2025-027 Beltline Cost Sharing Agreement
ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of Resolution 2025-027 Beltline Transportation Project Cost-Sharing Agreement.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
APO recommendation for approval
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
This was discussed by the City Council at the April 21st Work Session. There was agreement to
move this forward to the May 5th City Council Meeting for approval.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
This has been discussed at the APO level for many years. This is an early step in the
implementation process.
It is important to note this agreement only covers the planning phase and Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) phase of the project – not the construction phase.
The planning phase would be split according to the normal APO cost distribution formula. The
Environmental Impact Assessment phase cost share is dependent upon whether Federal and
State funding is available.
BUDGET IMPACT
Unknown at this time, however we have been planning for our potential cost share.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
A MOTION to approve Resolution 2025-027 Approving the Beltline Transportation Project Cost-
Sharing Agreement.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-027.
RESOLUTION 2025-027
APPROVING THE BELTLINE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT COST-SHARING
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the establishment of a regional beltline roadway corridor has been part of the
transportation vision for the region for decades; and
WHEREAS, affirmative steps have already been taken to implement the regional beltline
vision, including the reconstruction of 33rd Street South in St. Cloud, the construction of an
interchange at 33rd Street South and MN-15, and the purchase of right-of-way by Benton
County for the beltline corridor; and
WHEREAS, full implementation of the regional beltline corridor is expected to have
significant positive transportation outcomes for the entire region; and
WHEREAS, given the size and scope of this vision, regional cooperation among all affected
jurisdictions is imperative to its successful implementation; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the City of St. Joseph
approves the following cost-sharing proposal for beltline surface transportation projects until
the beltline corridor is fully implemented:
1. The cost of the planning phase of any beltline project shall be cost-shared among the
jurisdictions according to the normal St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO)
cost distribution formula (i.e., per-capita assessment), as usual.
2. When federal or state funds are being used for a Tier 1 Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) or other scoping document, the local-match costs shall be shared
among the jurisdictions, with the implementing jurisdiction paying 50% of the local
match, and the other 50% being distributed among the jurisdictions according to the
normal APO cost distribution formula. If federal or state funds are not used, then the
cost of the Tier 1 EIS or scoping document would be paid for solely by the
implementing jurisdiction.
3. Tier 2 EISs and all other aspects of project development should be the sole
responsibility of the implementing jurisdiction.
Adopted by the City Council on this 5th day of May, 2025.
Adam Scepaniak, Mayor
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Police Chief
Meeting Date:
05/05/2025
☒ Consent Agenda Item
☐ Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
4d
Reviewed by:
Item:
Accept police officer resignation and authorize hire for
replacement
ACTION REQUESTED
Accept resignation of Officer Nathan Vossen and authorize hire for his replacement.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION N/A
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Officer Nathan Vossen came to work for the City of St. Joseph full time in April 4th, 2022. Officer
Vossen has been a solid overnight officer. Officer Vossen has recently accepted a full-time job
offer with the City of St. Cloud and his last day will be May 18th, 2025.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept resignation of Officer Nathan Vossen and authorize hire for his replacement.
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS N/A
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Community Development
Meeting Date:
May 5th, 2025
☐Consent Agenda Item
☒Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item
5
Reviewed by: Item:
5-Short-term Rental C.U.P. - 24 Minnesota Street East
ACTION REQUESTED
Motion on Finding of Fact resolution 2025-026
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission held a public hearing (no one spoke) and recommended 5-0 to approve the Finding of
Fact resolution 2025-026
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION At the April 21st Council meeting, action on this item was tabled due
to a question regarding the owner's listed address. After the meeting, it was discovered that an incorrect
address—605 Elena Lane—had mistakenly appeared in one of the Council packet links. This address was
associated with a different item (the St. Joseph Lions Street Closure request), and its contact information was
inadvertently carried over into the STR application packet on one of the Council packet links. However, the
correct address was displayed when viewing the item through the individual agenda links. Mr. Voss’s accurate
mailing address is PO Box 742 which is the address he listed on his application.
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
Jacob Voss owner of property at 24 Minnesota Street East has applied for Short-term rental (STR) at his
residence. STR’s are allowed in R-1 Single-family residential areas provided a Conditional Use Permit is
applied for and approved along with a STR license and inspection. The subject property is zoned R-1 Singel
Family and future land use shows Downtown Commercial.
Mr. Voss has indicated that the property is his principal residence and that he resides in the home the
majority of the year (183 days or more as defined in our ordinance).
The home has an existing side entrance that leads to stairs in the basement. The basement will be the area of
the property that will be rented out to STR tenants. The basement has a living room, bedroom, bathroom,
kitchen, and laundry room. The main floor is reserved for the owner’s primary residence space. So only the
basement will be rented out to STR tenants.
One of the conditions staff is recommending is tied to parking. Parking for the STR tenants is proposed to
be in the rear on gravel. Ordinance requires off-street parking to be paved spaces. Given the proposed use of
the property is intensified from the STR usage staff recommend that these spaces be paved to be in
compliance with ordinance and ensure proper parking on-site occurs.
BUDGET IMPACT None
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
1.Pictures of the property
2.Short-term rental license application
3.C.U.P. application
4.Finding of Fact Resolution 2025-026
View of the front of the subject property.
View of the rear of the subject property. Tenants will park in the rear and access the STR through
the entrance which leads to the basement (area proposed to be STR space)
Existing gravel
parking in rear
Conditional Use Permit Application, City of St. Joseph
Page 1 of 2
Conditional Use Permit Application
FEE: $400 Date Received
Applicant:
Phone: Email:
Mailing Address:
Property Owner:
Phone: Email:
Mailing Address:
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project/Development Name
Project Location
Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
Legal Description of Property (attach a separate document if needed):
Purpose of Conditional Use Permit:
Hours of operation, including days and times:
Submission Requirements:
Application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be on this form and include the established application fee. The
application and copies of the site plan shall be submitted three (3) weeks prior to the next Planning Commission
meeting. Ten (10) 11x17 copies of the site plan drawn to scale, along with an electronic copy to scale showing
the property dimensions, wetlands, floodplains, grading and drainage, landscaping, location of utilities, location
of all existing and proposed buildings and their sizes, including square footage; location of all existing and
proposed curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street loading areas, and sidewalks must be
submitted in the initial application. The City may request additional data deemed reasonable and necessary
related to the conditional use.
Conditional Use Permit Application, City of St. Joseph
Page 2 of 2
A written narrative outlining the Conditional Use requested, along with any information explaining the
operation is required to be submitted as part of your application.
Review and Decision by the City Council.
The City Council shall review the application after the Planning Commission has made its recommendation and
will make a final determination to either approve or deny the application. In the granting of approval, the City
Council may impose conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the proposed building,
structure or use as it may deem necessary.
This application must be signed by all owners of the subject property.
We, the undersigned, have read and understand the above and that we are responsible for reimbursing the City
for any additional legal, engineering, building inspection or planning fees related to the Conditional Use.
Signature of Applicant Date
Signature of Owner (s) Date
Questions: Phone (320) 229-9425 Submit completed application to:
St. Joseph Government Center
75 Callaway St E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Short Term Rental License Application
City of St. Joseph Page 1 of 2
Apply
Online
SHORT- TERM RENTAL (STR)
License Application
Government data practices act-Tennessen warning: The data you supply on this form will be used to process the license
you are applying for. You are not legally required to provide this data, but we will not be able to process the license
without it. The data will constitute a public record if and when the license is granted.
STR Property Information:
Rental Property Address:
Proposed Start Date of Rental:
Applying for a (select one): New Rental
Property
Existing Rental -
Renewal
Existing Rental-
New Ownership
Type of Rental (select one): Single Family
Home in
Residentially
Zoned Area
Commercial STR
Structure in
Commercially Zoned
Area
Other
(if other, please
explain on next line)
If Other, please explain:
If located residentially, will the STR be owner-occupied and the principal residence of the owner? Yes No
If located in a commercial area, will the STR be the sole use of the property? Yes No
Total Number of STR Dwellings: A single family home is one dwelling equipped with a kitchen and a bathroom.
Where will renters park?
Number of paved off-street parking spaces available:
Property Owner Information (Licensee):
Owner Name (Licensee):
Owner Mailing Address: City: State & Zip:
Email: Phone:
Emergency Contact Information:
Emergency Contact information. Please note the license and emergency contacts will need to be displayed at the
exterior of the front entrance of the STR unit during times the unit is being rented. These contacts are required.
Emergency Contact Name : Phone:
Emergency Contact Name : Phone:
Short Term Rental License Application
City of St. Joseph Page 2 of 2
Inspections: By applying for this license, I understand and agree that the subject STR property will be inspected by the
city Inspector in accordance with Ordinance 505. The Owner or Owner’s Agent must be present during this inspection.
If there are items noted during the inspection that are not in compliance with city ordinances, they must be corrected
within the time frame given by the Inspector. Properties that require follow-up inspections will be assessed a $50.00 fee
per each re-inspection.
I hereby certify that I have read, examined, and agree with all of the information provided in this application and
that the information provided is true and correct, and that providing false information will result in denial of the
application.
*If the property is in a residential zone - I hereby certify that the property is my principal residence and I understand
principal residence is defined as the dwelling unit (home) where I live at least 183 days of the year.
As the listed owner I hereby agree that I will post a good neighbor guide at the STR and will display the STR license
with emergency contact names and numbers on the exterior front entrance of the STR during times the unit is
being rented.
As the license holder, I agree to remit quarterly lodging tax per ordinance requirements.
I understand that if I am in violation of City Ordinances my STR license may be revoked or suspended and it is my
responsibility to abide by all applicable ordinances.
Property Owner (Print Name):
Property Owner Signature: Date:
Submit Completed Application and Fee to:
St. Joseph Government Center
75 Callaway St E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
Phone: (320) 363-7201
FEE SCHEDULE Rental fees are not prorated
License fee- Up to 1 dwelling $100.00
License fee- Each additional dwelling $25.00
Total Fee Due $__________________
Office Use Only
Date Received: ____________ Amount Received: _____________ Cash/Check/CC:_____________
If this is a new rental check box to right and complete the items below: Approved Denied
By City Representative _______________________________ on _________________
Signature Date
Notes and/or conditions of approval:
The Inspector will inspect the structure in accordance to Ordinance 505. Once the structure has passed inspection, a STR
license will be issued. A copy of the license will be provided to the owner upon issuance.
RESOLUTION 2025-026
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL
IN A R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Jacob Voss (owner and applicant) applied for a Conditional Use Permit application for a
Short-term rental (STR) use on the subject property described in Exhibit A;
FINDINGS OF FACT
WHEREAS, On April 14th, 2025 the St. Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider the application of Jacob Voss., owner and applicant, for a Conditional Use permit for STR on
subject property described in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, That the matter was duly published, and notice was posted in the city designated newspaper
and mailed notices were sent to the property owners within three-hundred and fifty (350) feet of the
Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, That the Subject Property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential and STR is allowed
through a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph Planning Commission recommended approval of the Finding of Fact
Resolution at their April 14th, 2025 meeting; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ST. JOSEPH CITY COUNCIL, hereby
makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the surrounding land uses to the Subject Property are B-1 Central Business District to the
North, and West; R-1 Single Family to the East and South and;
2. That the Conditional Use will be located on the Subject Property as depicted in Exhibit A; and
3. The Conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, comfort,
or general welfare of the neighborhood and will be harmonious to the objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City; and
4. That the Conditional use will not involve activities, processes, materials, equipment and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or general welfare of
traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors; and
5. That the use will not create excessive or additional costs for services and/or be detrimental to the
economic welfare of the community; and
6. That access and restrictions will abide by the approved site plan and driveway locations shown in
Exhibit B; and
7. The facility will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic
feature of major importance; and
8. The soil conditions are adequate to accommodate the proposed use; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH,
MINNESOTA, HEREBY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. 1. The property owner is responsible for meeting all Federal, State, Local, and City requirements
and obtaining any and all permits and licenses.
2.
3. 2. Additional City Requirements: That the applicant shall apply for and be approved a STR
license and pass the required inspection.
3. The gravel parking areas in the rear of the property proposed to be used for STR tenants shall
be paved with asphalt, concrete or similar hard surface prior to the STR license being approved.
4. The City shall have the right to inspect the premises for compliance and safety purposes at any
time upon reasonable request.
4.
5. Lodging tax shall be applied and the owner shall submit receipts to the city which document
the days the STR was rented over a quarterly period. Quarterly payments of the lodging tax shall
be submitted to the city and occur with quarters defined as – January to the end of March (Quarter
1), April to the end of June (Quarter 2), July to the end of September (Quarter 3), October to the
end of December (Quarter 4).
6. All STR Ordinance requirements found in City Ordinance 505.13 shall be adhered to.
7. The property owner shall ensure garbage and trash are stored in closed containers and shall not
blow onto or disturb neighboring properties.
8. Any noise generated at the property shall not violate the city’s noise ordinance.
9. Amendment: This Conditional Use Permit and the terms and conditions therein, may be
amended upon Owner’s application to and agreement by the City Council.
10. Suspension: The City may suspend the license of a STR upon documentation and written
notification to the owner of the listed violations, and reasons for the suspension.
11. Revocation: The City Council shall revoke a conditional use permit when it determines that the
terms and conditions of the permit as issued are no longer being complied with. A certified copy
of an order of the City revoking a conditional use permit shall be filed with the County recorder.
12. Expiration: The conditional use permit shall expire if the authorized use ceases for any reason
for more than one (1) year.
WHEREAS said Finding of Fact and Decision was declared duly passed and adopted by the St.
Joseph City Council on this 5th, day of May, 2025.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH ATTEST
Mayor, Adam Scepaniak David Murphy, City Administrator
Document drafted by:
City of St. Joseph
75 Callaway St E
St. Joseph, MN 56374
EXHIBIT A -
Subject property is identified as:
Parcel ID – 84.53817.0010
And legal addressed as
24 Minnesota Street East
EXHIBIT B - Street View of subject residence
STAFF MEMO
Prepared by:
Admin/Engineer
Meeting Date:
5/5/25
☐Consent Agenda Item
☒Regular Agenda Item
Agenda Item #
6
Reviewed by: Item:
Resolution 2025-028 Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids, 2025 Street Improvements
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Resolution 2025-028 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement
for Bids, 2025 Street Improvements
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approval of feasibility report and authorizing preparation of plans and specifications
REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND
This action authorizes SEH to advertise and seek bids for the 2025 Street Improvements. The
bid opening will take place on May 29th. Bids will be considered by council at the July 7th
meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Resolution 2024-028 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement
for Bids, 2025 Street Improvements
SUPPORTING DATA/ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-028
RESOLUTION 2025-028
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2025 Street Improvements
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council on April 7, 2025, Short Elliott
Hendrickson, Inc., has prepared plans and specifications for the following improvements: street
resurfacing in parts of the Graceview Estates 2 subdivision (parts of 4th Avenue SE, Elena Lane, Ellie
Court excluding cul-de-sac), Cloverdale Estates subdivision (Dale Street E, Callaway Street E), Pond
View Ridge 5, 6, and 7 subdivision (parts of 12th Avenue, Able Street E, Able Court E, 13th Avenue S,
Pond View Lane, Eagle Ridge Drive, Eagle Ridge Court), parts of 8th Avenue, parts of W Minnesota
Street (600 LF west of 6th Avenue to 4th Avenue NW), and parts of 3rd Avenue NW; and with studying
bituminous trail fog seal improvements along Minnesota Street W and County State Aid Highway 2
locations, and for street reconstruction improvements to the CSAH 2/W Minnesota Street intersection
which includes street resurfacing, roundabout construction, drainage and stormwater management,
lighting, and turf establishment improvements on CSAH 2 and W Minnesota Street, between a point 500
feet east of CSAH 2 and 300 feet west of CSAH 2 (hereinafter called the “Project”); and has presented
such plans and specifications to the council for approval.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA:
1. Such Plans and specifications as presented on May 5, 2025, are hereby approved.
2. The City Administrator shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper, the St.
Cloud Times, an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such
approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for two days, two
consecutive weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids be received by the City
Administrator until 10:00 AM on May 29, 2025, via QuestCDN, at which time they will be
publicly opened via Microsoft Teams, at which time they will be publicly read aloud, will then be
tabulated, and will be considered by the Council on July 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM, or shortly
thereafter, in the Council Chambers, 75 Callaway Street East. Any bidder whose responsibility is
questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the council on
the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City
Administrator and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check
payable to the City for 5% of the amount of such bid.
Adopted this 5th day of May, 2025.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
Mayor, Adam Scepaniak
ATTEST
David Murphy, City Administrator