St. Francis public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading for Ordinance 286 to amend the city code fee schedule. The agenda also includes a request for a work session and discussion regarding the 2022 COLA.

• Second reading of Ordinance 286 amending City Code Section 2-9-1 fee schedule
• Final payment for the 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Rivers Edge 5th Addition Financial Security Reduction
• Resignation of Firefighter Jared Belter
• Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization applicant review

The City Council approved Ordinance 286, amending the fee schedule to change the unsubsidized Water Access Charge (WAC) and Sewer Access Charge (SAC) for properties outside city boundaries. The council also approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees and scheduled a work session for January 10, 2022. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 286 amending fee schedule for outside-city WAC/SAC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-64 for summary publication of Ordinance 286 (5-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for non-union employees (5-0)
• Scheduled work session for January 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C, E, F (5-0)
• Approved final payment for 2020 Street Rehabilitation Project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a concept plan for Platinum Land and a city acquisition of real property. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the East Shop Site rezoning and 2021 code revisions.

• Platinum Land – Concept Plan
• City Acquisition of Real Property
• East Shop Site Rezoning
• 2021 Code Revisions

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of the East Shop Site from R-3 to B-1, aligning zoning with the guided land use for proposed senior housing. They also recommended approval of the 2021 City Code revisions, which include updates to definitions, site plan review, principal and accessory uses, and short-term vacation rentals. The commission discussed but took no formal action on the Platinum Land concept plan and the city's acquisition of real property for a road expansion.

• Recommended approval of East Shop Site rezoning from R-3 to B-1 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2021 City Code revisions (5-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a presentation on the 2022 proposed budget. The council is also considering plans for Siwek Park construction and a real property acquisition. Additionally, there is a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city fee schedule.

• Presentation on 2022 Proposed Budget (Resolutions 2021-62 and 2021-63)
• Siwek Park Project construction plans and bidding (Resolution 2021-61)
• Real property acquisition for PID 32-34-24-31-0020 (Resolution 2021-60)
• First reading of Ordinance 286 to amend the city fee schedule
• Adoption of 2022 business licenses (Resolution 2021-59)

The City Council approved the 2022 budget and certified the tax levy, keeping the tax rate nearly flat despite a $435,000 levy increase. The council also approved plans and bid advertisement for the new Siwek Park, authorized the purchase of a property for a second access point, and advanced a fee schedule amendment for nonresident water and sewer access charges.

• Approved Resolution 2021-62 certifying taxes payable for 2022, with a levy of $4,669,590.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-63, the 2022 budget, with a balanced General Fund of $4,876,320.
• Approved Resolution 2021-61 for Siwek Park, ordering advertisement for bids.
• Approved Resolution 2021-60 to purchase property for a second access point.
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 286, amending the fee schedule to double SAC and WAC for nonresidents.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss road expansion and a state representative. No formal decisions or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Road Expansion discussion
• State Representative discussion

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions regarding precinct/polling locations and a park land purchase transfer. The agenda also includes contract renewals, police personnel updates, and monthly reports from Fire and Public Works.

• Resolution 2021-56: Establishing Precinct & Polling Locations
• Resolution 2021-57: Transfer for Park Land Purchase
• Embedded Systems Contract Renewal
• Weber Inc - Pay Application #5
• Police Officer Resignation and Opening

The City Council approved a storage agreement with the Metropolitan EMS Board to house a mobile emergency room vehicle, with a monthly fee of $1,000. The agreement also includes training for city staff to support deployments. A work session was scheduled for November 29, 2021, to settle a 2016 project with Anoka County. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was routine reports and public comments.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (5-0)
• Approved MESB vehicle storage agreement (5-0)
• Scheduled work session for November 29, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

City Council

The City Council will review a concept plan for the Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition. The council will also hold a second reading for Ordinance 285 regarding animal waste. A public hearing is scheduled for miscellaneous special assessments.

• Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition concept plan
• Ordinance 285 amendment regarding animal waste
• Public hearing for Miscellaneous Special Assessments (Resolution 2021-55)
• Resolution 2021-53 regarding surplus vehicles
• Nowthen Shared Services Agreement

The St. Francis City Council approved a shared services agreement with the City of Nowthen, allowing Nowthen to use 8 hours of the Finance Director's and 8 hours of the City Administrator's time per week through December 10, 2021. The council also approved miscellaneous special assessments, adopted an ordinance on animal waste, and discussed a proposed townhome development.

• Approved Nowthen shared services agreement (4-1)
• Approved miscellaneous special assessments, Resolution 2021-55 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 285 amending animal waste code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-54 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus vehicles and claims (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 3-3 on three motions to recommend denial of the rezoning, preliminary plat, and subdivision variance for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition. All motions failed due to lack of majority, and the Chair chose to move the items directly to the City Council. No formal action was taken on the Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition concept plan, which was discussed for input only.

• Motion to recommend denial of rezoning of ~146 acres from A-2 to PUD A-2 failed 3-3
• Motion to recommend denial of preliminary plat for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition failed 3-3
• Motion to recommend denial of subdivision variance for temporary dead-end street failed 3-3
• Items moved directly to City Council due to deadlock
• Agenda approved with addendum (6-0)
• Minutes of September 25, 2021 approved (6-0)
• Meeting adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several police department policy updates and service agreements. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding animal waste.

• Ordinance 285 regarding animal waste (1st Reading)
• Police Department Control Device Policy amendments
• Portable Recording System Policy approval
• Anoka County recycling contract
• Woodbury Park gazebo re-roofing

The St. Francis City Council approved the consent agenda items A, B, C, F, I, and L, and separately approved items D, E, G, H, and K as presented. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 285, which amends the city code regarding animal waste, as required by the MPCA. The gazebo re-roofing item was tabled for two weeks to allow for structural assessment.

• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C, F, I, L (5-0)
• Approved items D, E, G, H, K as presented (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 285 (animal waste) (5-0)
• Tabled Woodbury Park gazebo re-roof for structural review (5-0)

City Council

This meeting is a City Council work session. The agenda includes updates regarding development projects and Poppy Street, as well as planning commission and public notice items.

• Development updates
• Poppy Street update
• Planning Commission and Public Notice

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding portable recording systems for body-worn cameras. The agenda also includes consent items for street reconditioning and well rehabilitation projects. A closed meeting is scheduled to consider real property purchases.

• Public hearing for body-worn camera systems
• 2021 Street Reconditioning Project Pay Estimate No. 1
• Purchase of portable radios for the Fire Department
• Well #1 rehabilitation and well house roof replacement
• Closed meeting regarding real property purchases (05-33-24-22-0013 and 05-33-24-22-0012)

The City Council approved the purchase of Panasonic Arbitrator body cameras for the Police Department, with an initial cost of $17,288 and a five-year total of $29,624. The council also approved consent agenda items including street reconditioning, surplus vehicle sale, and fire department radios, and directed staff to continue addressing a title issue on a property after a closed session.

• Approved Panasonic Arbitrator body camera system purchase (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C, D, E, G, J, K (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items F, H, I (pump, well, roof repairs) (5-0)
• Directed staff to continue addressing title issue with title insurance company (3-2)

City Council

The council will consider preliminary approval of the proposed 2022 tax levy and set a budget hearing date. Members will also conduct a second reading on agritourism zoning amendments and an interim use permit in the BPK District. The agenda includes a contract for the MMUA Safety Management Program.

• Preliminary approval of proposed 2022 tax levy (Resolution 2021-50)
• Second reading of agritourism zoning amendments (Ordinance 284)
• Interim Use Permit for BPK District (Resolution 2021-47)
• MMUA Safety Management Program Contract
• Tax levy adjustment for bond indebtedness (Resolution 2021-49)

The St. Francis City Council approved the Rita Meadows 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat, creating one buildable lot and an outlot. It also extended the final plat deadlines for Turtle Ponds 4th and 5th Additions to March 7, 2022. The council tabled a zoning amendment and interim use permit for agritourism, scheduling a work session for September 14, 2021. It approved the purchase of property at 22708 Rum River Blvd for future park expansion.

• Approved consent agenda items A-H, including surplus property, hiring John Maki, and snow plow replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-44 approving Rita Meadows 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-45 extending Turtle Ponds 4th Addition final plat deadline to March 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 extending Turtle Ponds 5th Addition final plat deadline to March 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued discussion on Ordinance 284 (agritourism IUP) to a work session on September 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 approving purchase of property at 22708 Rum River Blvd (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request, preliminary plat, and subdivision variance for Green Valley 2nd. The agenda also includes discussion of city real property acquisition.

• Green Valley 2nd rezoning request
• Green Valley 2nd preliminary plat
• Green Valley 2nd subdivision variance
• City real property acquisition

The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to table the Green Valley 2nd subdivision request, directing the applicant to refine plans and provide updated information on the public street, lot buildability, and landscaping. The commission also approved a motion 4-0 that the city's acquisition of property at 22708 Rum River Blvd complies with the Comprehensive Plan, for possible expansion of Community Park.

• Approved agenda with reordered items (4-0)
• Approved August 18, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved city acquisition of 22708 Rum River Blvd as compliant with Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Tabled Green Valley 2nd subdivision request (3-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a zoning code amendment and an interim use permit for Ryan Sunram. The meeting also includes the standard call to order and adjournment.

• Zoning Code Amendment
• Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Ryan Sunram

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to include agritourism in the BPK District. The agenda also includes a property purchase at 22708 Rum River Blvd and plat extensions for Turtle Ponds.

• Zoning code amendment for Agritourism and Interim Use in the BPK District
• Rita Meadows preliminary and final plat subdivision
• Purchase of properties at 22708 Rum River Blvd
• Final plat deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds
• Hiring of John Maki as a Public Works Operator

The St. Francis City Council approved the preliminary and final plat for Rita Meadows 2nd Addition, subdividing a 6.7-acre property into one buildable lot and an outlot. It also extended the final plat deadlines for Turtle Ponds 4th and 5th Additions to March 7, 2022. The council voted to continue discussion on a proposed agritourism interim use permit at a work session, and approved the purchase of property at 22708 Rum River Blvd for future park expansion.

• Approved Resolution 2021-44 for Rita Meadows 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-45 extending Turtle Ponds 4th Addition final plat deadline to March 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-46 extending Turtle Ponds 5th Addition final plat deadline to March 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Continued discussion on Ordinance 284 (agritourism interim use permit) to a work session on September 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-48 for purchase of property at 22708 Rum River Blvd (4-0)

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Rita Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat. The commission will also discuss the Sunram IUP located at South 241st Ave and East of Hwy 47.

• Public hearing for Rita Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat
• Sunram IUP discussion at South 241st Ave and East of Hwy 47

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Rita Meadows 2nd addition, splitting Lot 2 into two parcels, and approved a zoning amendment and interim use permit for agritourism on a BPK-zoned property. The agritourism permit includes conditions addressing screening, portable toilets, and a response plan. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved preliminary plat for Rita Meadows 2nd addition (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment allowing agritourism as interim use in BPK district (5-0)
• Approved interim use permit for agritourism on BPK-zoned property with conditions (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council held a work session to discuss the 2022 budget. The agenda contains only this item and procedural tasks.

• 2022 Budget

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a second reading for Ordinance 283 concerning single-unit detached dwellings. The agenda also includes a discussion on city staffing and several consent agenda items, such as park grants and staff resignations.

• Second reading of Ordinance 283 for single unit detached dwellings
• Park Grant Contract Approval for Siwek Park
• Acceptance of Police Officer Kurt Green's resignation
• Rivers Edge 5th Addition Financial Security Reduction
• Discussion regarding city staffing

The City Council approved the appointment of the Deputy Clerk/Accounting Tech to the City Clerk position and directed staff to advertise to fill the Deputy Clerk/Accounting Tech vacancy. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmember Muehlbauer absent. The council also adopted Ordinance 283 (second series) amending the city code to allow flat roofs on single-unit dwellings, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved appointment of Deputy Clerk/Accounting Tech to City Clerk position (4-0)
• Directed staff to advertise to fill Deputy Clerk/Accounting Tech position (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 283, second series, amending Section 10-61-01 to allow flat roofs on single-unit dwellings (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-XX authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 283 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G, including Rivers Edge 5th Addition financial security reduction, Siwek Park grant contract, and acceptance of resignations (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The St. Francis Economic Development Authority will hold elections for President and Vice President. The agenda also covers the annual report, future goals, and the acquisition of city-owned property.

• Election of President and Vice President
• Acquisition of City Owned Property
• EDA Future Goals
• Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. Members will also consider resolutions to subdivide property at 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW into two parcels. Additionally, the council will conduct a first reading of an amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01.

• Subdivision of 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW into two parcels
• Public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan 2022-2026
• First reading of amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01
• Sewer system cleaning quote from Empire Pipe Service
• Hiring Corrine Lauer as a Full-Time Liquor Store Clerk

The St. Francis City Council approved the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes $318,550 in 2022 for various projects, funded by water/sewer transfers and $260,000 from the general tax levy. The council also approved a subdivision and comprehensive plan amendment for a proposed senior housing development at 23465 St. Francis Blvd. NW, and approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment allowing flat roofs on single-family homes.

• Approved 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-38: Metes and bounds subdivision at 23465 St. Francis Blvd. NW (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-39: Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide property to medium/high density residential (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 283 amending roof pitch requirement, with added language 'a flat roof must shed water with some degree of slope' (4-1)
• Scheduled budget work session for August 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss several development topics. Discussion items include broadband expansion, Woodbine expansion, and future infrastructure for 241st.

• Broadband Expansion
• Woodbine Expansion
• St. Francis Blvd Property
• 241st and Future Infrastructure

Planning Commission

The July 21, 2021, meeting of the St. Francis Planning Commission includes several public hearings. The agenda also covers the approval of June 16, 2021 minutes and regular business items. Specific details regarding the content of these hearings are not provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing: Vista Prairie
• Public hearing: Igor - Ordinance Amendment
• Public hearing: Sunram
• Approval of June 16, 2021 minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and a metes and bounds subdivision for the property at 23465 St. Francis Blvd, allowing a portion to be re-guided from Medium Density Residential to Medium High Density Residential. The commission also recommended approval of an ordinance amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01 regarding single-unit detached dwelling roofing. A request for a zoning code amendment and interim use permit for ag-tourism on a property south of 241st Ave was tabled pending MnDOT traffic response and additional landscaping information.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment re-guiding west side of 23465 St. Francis Blvd to Medium High Density Residential (6-0)
• Recommended approval of metes and bounds subdivision at 23465 St. Francis Blvd (6-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to City Code Section 10-61-01 for single-unit detached dwelling roofing (6-0)
• Tabled ag-tourism zoning amendment and interim use permit request pending MnDOT traffic response and landscaping info (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved June 16, 2021 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 267 to amend the city fee schedule. The agenda also includes bond refunding discussions and reports from public works, fire, and police departments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 267 regarding the fee schedule
• Sale of bonds for refunding
• Acceptance of Jacob Olson's resignation
• Municode agenda packet software upgrade
• Biosolids tank cleaning

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-37, awarding the sale of $3,230,000 in General Obligation Bonds to Baird at a 0.76% interest rate, refunding three existing debt obligations and saving $200,474 over the next decade. The Council also approved Ordinance 282 updating the fee schedule, a post-issuance debt compliance policy, and the consent agenda items including a Municode software upgrade and biosolids tank cleaning.

• Approved Resolution 2021-37 awarding the sale of $3,230,000 in General Obligation Bonds to Baird, refunding 2010A GO Sewer Bonds, 2013A GO Crossover Refunding Bonds, and the 2019 Water Meter Lease, saving $200,474.
• Approved Ordinance 282, Second Series, amending the fee schedule, including a $100 Bed & Breakfast fee, a utility increase, and a $10 burn permit.
• Approved Resolution 2021-36 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 282.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a Municode agenda packet software upgrade ($3,800/year for 3 years) and biosolids tank cleaning (over $31,000).
• Approved the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Procedures.
• Discussed a phased water conservation plan due to severe drought, including possible odd-even watering days, with no formal action taken.

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to vacate drainage and utility easements in the Rivers Edge Subdivision. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance amending the city fee schedule. A fire department report comparing May 2021 data will be presented.

• Vacation of drainage and utility easements in Rivers Edge Subdivision
• Lot frontage variance for 23008 Navajo Street NW
• First reading of Ordinance 267, Second Series, to amend the fee schedule
• Fire department May 2021 monthly comparison report

The City Council approved the vacation of drainage and utility easements over Outlot C of the 2nd Addition and Outlot A of the 4th Addition of the Rivers Edge Subdivision, and approved Resolution 2021-34. The Council also approved a lot frontage variance for 23008 Navajo Street NW, with conditions and findings of fact, and approved Resolution 2021-35, with Councilmember Bauer voting against. The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 267, Second Series, amending the City's fee schedule, and scheduled a work session for July 26, 2021.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the June 21, 2021 minutes and payment of claims.
• Approved the vacation of drainage and utility easements over Outlot C, 2nd Addition, and Outlot A, 4th Addition, of the Rivers Edge Subdivision (Resolution 2021-34).
• Approved a lot frontage variance for 23008 Navajo Street NW, with conditions and findings of fact (Resolution 2021-35), by a 4-1 vote.
• Approved the first reading of Ordinance 267, Second Series, amending the City's fee schedule.
• Scheduled a work session for Monday, July 26, at 5:30 pm at the Community Center.

City Council

The council will review a development agreement and final plat for the Rivers Edge 5th Addition. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding Bed and Breakfast Facility Licenses. Other discussion items include City Hall security and GPS locators.

• Rivers Edge 5th Addition final plat approval and development agreement
• Second reading of Ordinance 281, Second Series (Bed and Breakfast Facility License)
• Peddlers License for Chili Lime Truck LLC
• City Hall security discussion
• Acceptance of Deedee Goral's resignation

The St. Francis City Council approved City Hall security upgrades for $16,630, reallocating $22,000 from HVAC funds. They also approved the final plat and development agreement for the 5th Addition of Rivers Edge (45 lots), authorized a $10,459 GPS line locator purchase, and authorized posting a full-time liquor store clerk position with a starting salary of $19/hour, increasing to $20/hour after 6 months and $22.56/hour after a second probationary period. Ordinance 281 (Bed and Breakfast Facility License) was approved on second reading.

• Approved City Hall security upgrades (motion carried 3-1, with Councilmember Bauer voting 'Nay').
• Approved Ordinance 281, Second Series, adding Chapter 6 'Bed and Breakfast Facility License' (4-0-1, Bauer abstained).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-32 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 281 (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-33 approving the final plat for the 5th Addition of Rivers Edge subdivision (5-0).
• Approved the development agreement for the 5th Addition of Rivers Edge (5-0).
• Authorized purchase of a Metrotech GPS line locator from Utility Logic for $10,459.00 (5-0).
• Authorized posting the full-time liquor store clerk position with a starting salary of $19/hour, increasing to $20/hour after 6 months, then to $22.56/hour after a second probationary period (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance and administrative adjustment for 23008 Navajo St NW. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 19, 2021.

• Variance and administrative adjustment for 23008 Navajo St NW

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a lot frontage variance at 23008 Navajo Street NW, with conditions and findings of fact as recommended by staff. No public comments were received during the hearing. The commission also approved the agenda and the May 19, 2021 minutes, both by 5-0 votes.

• Approved the agenda for the June 16, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Approved the May 19, 2021 minutes (5-0).
• Recommended approval of the lot frontage variance at 23008 Navajo Street NW with conditions and findings of fact (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 pm (5-0).

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is meeting to consider bond refunding and new land use permits. The agenda also includes reviewing plat approvals for Carpenter’s Landing and an ordinance regarding “Bed and Breakfast” establishments.

• Bond refunding for 2010A, 2013A, and Water Meter Lease Purchase
• Interim Use Permit for agricultural uses at P.I.D. #06-33-24-11-0070
• Preliminary/Final Plat approval for Carpenter’s Landing
• Ordinance 281 Second Series “Bed and Breakfast”
• Peddlers licenses for Bacon Butt BBQ, Sun Mountain Concessions, and Fiesta Cancun Grill and Bar

The City Council approved a bond refunding package (Resolution 2021-29) for the 2010A and 2013A bonds and the 2019 water meter lease, authorizing up to $3,230,000 in general obligation bonds to achieve an estimated $130,000 in net debt service savings. The Council denied an interim use permit for agricultural use on a 10.66-acre commercial-zoned property (Resolution 2021-XX) by a 3-1 vote, citing inconsistency with long-term development plans. It also approved the preliminary and final plat for Carpenter's Landing (Resolution 2021-30) and adopted the first reading of Ordinance 281 Second Series, which establishes a licensing and inspection framework for bed and breakfast facilities.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C and E-I, including minutes, appointments, licenses, and claims (4-0)
• Approved party permit for St. Francis Area Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Approved bond refunding for 2010A, 2013A, and water meter lease, authorizing $3,230,000 in bonds (4-0)
• Denied interim use permit for agricultural use on P.I.D. #6-33-24-11-0070 (3-1)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Carpenter's Landing (4-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 281 Second Series for bed and breakfast licensing (4-0)
• Scheduled a work session for June 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM via Zoom

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary and final plat for Carpenters Landing and an interim use permit for SFLC LLC. The meeting also includes the approval of April 21, 2021, minutes.

• Carpenters Landing: Preliminary and Final Plat hearing
• SFLC LLC (James Anderson) Interim Use Permit hearing
• Approval of April 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The St. Francis Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plat to split the property at 1524 237th Ave NW into two lots, and approved an interim use permit for agricultural use on a commercial-zoned property owned by SFLC LLC. Both recommendations passed 5-0 and will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of preliminary plat to split 1524 237th Ave NW into two lots (5-0)
• Recommended approval of interim use permit for agricultural use on SFLC LLC property (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider bids for the 2021 Street Reconditioning Project. The meeting includes second readings for ordinances regarding dog licensing, tobacco, and adult-oriented services. The council will also address a fund transfer to the Park Fund.

• Bids acceptance for 2021 Street Reconditioning Project (Resolution 2021-24)
• Second readings for ordinances on dog licensing, tobacco, and adult services
• Fund transfer from General Fund to Park Fund (Resolution 2021-22)
• Approval of food truck peddlers licenses
• Pickup truck replacement

The St. Francis City Council approved the 2021 Street Reconditioning Project, awarding the bid to North Valley, Inc. for $173,628.81, below the engineer's estimate of $226,000. The council also adopted several ordinances on second reading, including dog licensing, tobacco regulations, saunas/massage parlors, massage therapist licensing, and adult entertainment, all with unanimous votes. Additionally, the council approved the 2020 audited financial statement with a clean opinion and authorized the police department to develop policies for portable recording systems.

• Approved 2021 Street Reconditioning Project bid to North Valley, Inc. for $173,628.81 (5-0)
• Accepted 2020 Unmodified Clean Audit Opinion (5-0)
• Approved police department to develop policies for portable recording systems (5-0)
• Adopted Dog Licensing and Regulations Ordinance 276, Second Series (5-0)
• Adopted Tobacco Ordinance 277, Second Series (5-0)
• Adopted Saunas, Massage Parlors and Similar Adult-Oriented Services Ordinance 278, Second Series (5-0)
• Adopted Massage Therapist License Ordinance 279, Second Series (4-0)
• Adopted Adult Entertainment Ordinance 280, Second Series (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review multiple ordinance readings regarding kennels, peddlers, storage, and adult-oriented services. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd and fire truck purchase agreements.

• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd
• Second readings for kennel, peddler, and storage ordinances
• First readings for dog licensing and tobacco ordinances
• Ordinances regarding adult-oriented services and massage therapists
• Fire truck purchase agreements with HGAC

The council approved a conditional use permit amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd, allowing salvage yard, used vehicle sales, major auto repair, and outdoor storage, with conditions. It also adopted several ordinances on second reading, including kennel, peddlers, storage, and targeted residential picketing, and approved a 90-day extension for Anderson Companies' senior living letter of intent.

• Approved CUP amendment for St. Francis Auto Parts (4-1)
• Adopted kennel ordinance 272, second series (5-0)
• Adopted peddlers ordinance 273, second series (5-0)
• Adopted storage ordinance 274, second series (5-0)
• Adopted targeted residential picketing ordinance 275, second series (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension for Anderson Companies letter of intent (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2021. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a CUP amendment and a discussion of a property sale to the EDA.

• Election of 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
• City sale of property to EDA
• CUP Amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd
• Commission training discussion

The Planning Commission reviewed a conditional use permit amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd to bring auto sales into conformance and add outdoor sales and major auto repair. No formal action was taken on the amendment; the commission discussed the proposal and noted improvements would occur over two to three years. The commission also reviewed the sale of three city-owned lots to the EDA, with no additional comments.

• Approved agenda with removal of election item (5-0)
• Approved March 17, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed CUP amendment for 4140 St. Francis Blvd; no action taken
• Reviewed sale of three city-owned lots to EDA; no comments
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving plans for street reconditioning and awarding a bid for a bottle shop expansion. The meeting also includes first readings for several new ordinances regarding kennels, peddlers, storage, and residential picketing.

• Awarding bid for Bottle Shop Expansion
• Resolution 2021-13 approving plans and specs for Street Reconditioning
• Ordinance 271 regarding City sale of property to the EDA
• First readings for ordinances on Kennels, Peddlers, and Storage
• Ordinance 275 regarding Targeted Residential Picketing

The St. Francis City Council approved a $627,000 bid from Webber Inc. for the bottle shop expansion, removing landscaping and irrigation alternates to reduce costs. They also approved a street reconditioning plan using local funds, selected E-One for a new fire engine, and adopted several ordinances including a zoning map update and property sale to the EDA.

• Awarded bottle shop expansion bid to Webber Inc. for $627,000 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 for street reconditioning using local funds (4-0)
• Selected E-One Manufacturing for new fire engine at $541,000 (4-0)
• Approved HKGI park system plan proposal (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 270 replacing city zoning map (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 271 approving sale of city property to EDA (4-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 272 (kennel), 273 (peddlers), 274 (storage), 275 (residential picketing) (4-0 each)

City Council

The City Council will consider several new development concept plans, including Green Valley 2nd Addition and EDI Senior Housing. The council will also review a proposed update to the city's zoning map. Additionally, the agenda includes a potential property sale to the EDA.

• Green Valley 2nd Addition Subdivision Concept Plan
• EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan
• Proposed Zoning Code Update - Zoning Map (Ordinance 270)
• City Sale of Property to the EDA (Resolution 2021-12)
• Asbestos Abatement Proposals for 3772 Bridge Street and 22951 Ambassador Blvd.

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 270, which adopts an updated zoning map conforming to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The council also approved a 30-day code enforcement extension for a property at 23725 Nightingale Street, with conditions that the owner pull and pay for a permit and start construction. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 2021-12 and the first reading of Ordinance 271 to sell city-owned properties to the EDA.

• Approved the regular city council agenda (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda items A-J (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 270, Second Series, first reading, for the updated zoning map (5-0).
• Approved a 30-day code enforcement extension for 23725 Nightingale Street, with conditions (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 declaring surplus property for disposal (5-0).
• Approved the first reading of Ordinance 271, Second Series, for the sale of city-owned real estate (5-0).

City Council

The St. Francis City Council work session covers several municipal topics. The agenda includes discussions regarding the School Resource Officer, City Parks, and a land transfer involving the EDA. Details for Highway 47 were provided under separate cover.

• School Resource Officer discussion
• City Parks discussion
• Highway 47 (details sent under separate cover)
• Land Transfer - EDA

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will discuss several regular business items. These include the EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan and the Green Valley Concept Plan. The commission will also address the Zoning Map.

• EDI Senior Housing Concept Plan
• Green Valley Concept Plan
• Zoning Map

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend the zoning map as presented, with staff-recommended changes to two properties. The commission also gave favorable concept feedback for a senior housing project (EDI) and a new housing subdivision (Green Valley 2nd Addition). No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

• Approved the agenda and the February 17, 2021 minutes, both by 7-0 votes.
• Recommended the zoning map as is, with staff changes to two properties (DeGardner and Hilgers), by a 6-1 vote (Fairbanks dissenting).
• Gave favorable concept feedback for the EDI senior housing project (120 units of assisted, memory, and care suites).
• Gave favorable concept feedback for the Green Valley 2nd Addition housing subdivision, with a request for sidewalk installation along the future trail.
• Discussed five properties with zoning decisions; staff did not support changes for four, but supported Urban Reserve for the Hilgers property.
• Adjourned the meeting by a 7-0 vote.

City Council

The City Council will continue discussions on a proposal for a water infrastructure risk and resilience assessment. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 update and several personnel changes regarding the fire department and liquor store.

• SEH Proposal for water infrastructure risk and resilience assessment
• Hiring of new firefighters
• Resolution 2021-10 regarding deferral of special assessments
• Appointment of Deedee Goral as a part-time liquor store clerk
• Resolution 2021-11 recognizing Barb Held

The City Council authorized staff to contract with WSB for up to $14,500 to prepare the city's Risk & Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan, required by the America's Water Infrastructure Act. The council also agreed to keep City Hall closed to the public until April 19, 2021, per state executive order. A decision on hiring a full-time liquor store employee was tabled until bids for a potential renovation are reviewed. A work session was scheduled for March 23, 2021.

• Approved the regular agenda and consent agenda (including minutes, assessment deferrals, firefighter hires, and claims payment of $371,701.40).
• Authorized an agreement with WSB for $14,500 (not to exceed) for the AWIA Risk & Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan.
• Agreed to keep City Hall closed to the public until April 19, 2021, per state executive order.
• Tabled the decision on hiring a full-time liquor store employee until bids for the Bottle Shop renovation are reviewed.
• Scheduled a work session for March 23, 2021, at 5:30 pm via Zoom.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 recognizing and appreciating City Clerk Barb Held's service.

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will review street project payments and liquor store RFPs. The agenda includes closed meetings regarding the pricing of city-owned real property and offers for purchasing other properties. No items are listed under special business or public hearings.

• Final pay requests for 2018 and 2019 street rehabilitation projects
• Pay Estimate No. 4 for the 200 Street Rehabilitation Project
• RFPs for engineering services and coolers for a liquor store
• Closed meeting to determine asking price for city-owned real property
• Closed meeting to consider offers for purchasing real properties

The St. Francis City Council approved the consent agenda items A, C-G, and I, including final pay requests for street projects and payment of claims. They deferred the SEH proposal for the AWIA risk assessment to obtain more quotes, and approved the final pay request for the Kings Hwy & Riverbank Lane project and the RFP for liquor store coolers. The council also entered closed meetings to discuss real property asking prices and purchase offers.

• Approved consent agenda items A, C-G, I (5-0)
• Deferred AWIA risk assessment proposal to next meeting for more quotes (5-0)
• Approved final pay request for Kings Hwy & Riverbank Lane Improvement to North Valley Inc. for $52,219.88 (5-0)
• Approved RFP for liquor store coolers as presented by Pearl Architecture (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to determine asking price for property 313424440003 (5-0)
• Entered closed meeting to consider offers for properties 053324220013 and 053324220012 (5-0)

City Council

This work session includes a discussion about the vacancy in the City Clerk position. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Vacancy of City Clerk position discussion

The St. Francis City Council held a work session and discussed the City Clerk job description and vacancy. They decided to post the position for two weeks to collect applications. The council also acknowledged the current city clerk's hard work and dedication. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved posting city clerk position for two weeks to collect applications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct the 2021 election for Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Zoning Map.

• Election of 2021 Chair
• Election of 2021 Vice Chair
• Public hearing on Zoning Map

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to table the proposed zoning map update after residents raised concerns about impacts on agricultural uses, the Green Acres program, and notification. The commission will allow residents to submit questions to staff for written answers before the item returns. The commission also elected Liz Fairbanks as chair and Colleen Sievert as vice chair.

• Elected Liz Fairbanks as chair (6-0)
• Elected Colleen Sievert as vice chair (6-0)
• Approved January 20, 2021 minutes with correction (6-0)
• Tabled zoning map update (6-0)

City Council

The council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 269 to replace existing zoning and subdivision chapters. They will also review an easement vacation and final plat approval for The Meadows of St. Francis subdivision. Additionally, the agenda includes a temporary housing extension request for 4953 Ambassador Blvd. NW.

• Second reading of Ordinance 269 to update Zoning and Subdivision Chapters 10 and 11
• Easement vacation and final plat approval for The Meadows of St. Francis subdivision
• Temporary housing extension at 4953 Ambassador Blvd. NW
• Acceptance of City Clerk Barb Held's resignation effective April 1, 2021
• Authorization for the Police Department to dispose of surplus vehicles

The St. Francis City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 269, replacing the zoning and subdivision chapters, and authorized its summary publication. It also approved the vacation of a drainage easement and the final plat for the Meadows of St. Francis 3rd Addition, reducing townhome units from 66 to 64. A final extension for temporary housing at 4953 Ambassador Blvd NW was granted until April 28, 2021, with code enforcement to begin if not moved by then. The council also accepted the resignation of City Clerk Barb Held and approved a road grader wing post replacement.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 269 (zoning/subdivision code) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 269 (5-0)
• Approved vacation of drainage/utility easement over Lot 67, Meadows of St. Francis (5-0)
• Approved 3rd Addition final plat, Meadows of St. Francis (5-0)
• Granted final temporary housing extension to April 28, 2021 for 4953 Ambassador Blvd NW (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of City Clerk Barb Held effective 04-01-2021 (5-0)
• Approved road grader wing post replacement from Falls Equipment for $11,235 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, C, D, F (5-0)

City Charter

This meeting of the St. Francis Charter Commission consists of procedural items. The commission will approve minutes from January 22 and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also discuss a vacancy on the commission.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion regarding a vacancy on the Charter Commission
• Approval of January 22 minutes

The St. Francis Charter Commission met via Zoom and approved the January 22, 2020 minutes. Malcolm Beck was appointed Chair and Steve Kane Vice Chair, both by unanimous motion. The commission discussed filling a vacancy left by Randy Dressen's resignation and noted other members' terms expiring in 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 22, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Malcolm Beck as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Kane as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency locations. Additionally, the meeting includes a first reading for zoning code updates and a discussion on fire department pay.

• Second reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency
• First reading of Zoning Code Updates (Chapters 10 and 11)
• Authorization to seek bids for Bottle Shop Expansion
• Discussion on Fire Department pay
• Application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant

The City Council approved a first reading of Ordinance 269 to replace zoning and subdivision chapters, and adopted pay increases for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief contingent on retaining the fire management service contract with Nowthen. The pay motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Bauer voting no. The consent agenda was approved with one item removed.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C and E-H (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 269, replacing zoning and subdivision chapters (5-0)
• Adopted fire chief pay increase to Grade 19, Step 3 and assistant chief to $17,500 annual, contingent on Nowthen contract (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a worksession via Zoom. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Fire Department, Highway 47 meeting, and liquor store expansion, though specific details are not provided.

• Fire Department
• Highway 47 Meeting
• Liquor Store Expansion

The City Council held a work session to discuss three main topics: proposed salary increases for the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief tied to a new contract with Nowthen, a potential Zoom meeting with MnDOT about Highway 47 improvements, and a liquor store expansion project. No formal votes were taken; all items were scheduled for the February 1, 2021 City Council meeting for formal consideration.

• Discussed Fire Chief salary increase of $6,986 and Assistant Chief increase of $8,800, with council split; no vote taken
• Agreed to schedule fire department salary discussion for February 1, 2021 City Council meeting
• Agreed to plan a Zoom meeting with MnDOT regarding Highway 47, with a group including council, staff, and possibly state legislators
• Agreed to put liquor store expansion project on February 1, 2021 City Council meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for a zoning code rewrite. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing – Zoning Code Rewrite

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the zoning code rewrite, which implements the Comprehensive Plan and consolidates updates. After hearing one public comment, the commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the code to the City Council. The commission also discussed community attractions but took no action.

• Approved zoning code rewrite recommendation to Council (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2020 minutes with correction (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predator residency regulations. The agenda also includes ratifying the URRWMO 2022 budget and reviewing 2020 annual reports from the Police and Community Development departments.

• First reading of Ordinance 268 regarding predatory offender residency locations
• Ratification of the URRWMO 2022 budget
• Planning Commission appointments for Liz Fairbanks, Dustin Pavek, and Deborah Humann
• Acceptance of Kristine Windhauser's resignation and authorization to fill the vacancy
• Presentation of 2020 annual reports from Public Works, Police, and Community Development

The St. Francis City Council voted 4-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included several routine items. The council reached a consensus to reopen the Community Center, requiring users to sign a waiver and follow the governor's executive order guidelines, with a re-evaluation scheduled for March 15. They also agreed to hold a work session on January 25 and established a Personnel Committee by merging it with the Finance Committee.

• Approved consent agenda items A-J (4-0)
• Reopened Community Center with waiver and COVID-19 guidelines (consensus)
• Scheduled work session for January 25 at 5:30 pm via Zoom
• Established Personnel Committee as part of Finance Committee (4-0)

City Council

This is a work session agenda for the St. Francis City Council. The meeting includes items related to the Fire Department and the Public Works Department. No specific projects or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Fire Department
• Public Works Department

City Council

The City Council will discuss a concept plan for a senior housing project. The agenda also includes the approval of 2021 appointments and declaring a police department vehicle as surplus property.

• Senior Housing Project – Concept Plan
• Resolution 2021-01: 2021 Appointments
• Resolution 2021-02: Declaring Police Department Forfeiture Vehicle Surplus Property