St. Francis public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2023 proposed budget and the 2023 tax levy. The agenda also includes accepting infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge additions and establishing 2023 polling locations.

• Approval of 2023 Tax Levy
• Approval of 2023 Proposed Budget
• Infrastructure acceptance for Rivers Edge 3rd, 4th, and 5th Additions
• Establishing 2023 precinct and polling locations
• Non-disciplinary separation of Sergeant Daniel Allen

The City Council approved the 2023 tax levy and proposed budget. The council also authorized a grant application for joint fire department service planning with the City of Bethel.

• Approved 2023 Tax Levy of $5,107,690 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Proposed Budget (5-0)
• Approved submission of Joint Service Planning Grant application to MN Dept of Safety Fire Marshall Office (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2022-67 (Sergeant Daniel Allen separation), polling locations for 2023, and infrastructure acceptance for Rivers Edge additions (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session for discussion regarding the city budget and levy. This meeting is scheduled as a work session rather than a formal decision-making session.

• Budget and Levy Discussion

City Council

The City Council will present the 2023 proposed budget and consider resolutions to certify taxes and adopt the budget. The council will also conduct a second reading for fee schedule amendments and review infrastructure improvements at Rivers Edge.

• Presentation of the 2023 Proposed Budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 302 regarding fee schedule amendments
• Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge
• Acceptance of public infrastructure improvements for Rivers Edge 2nd Addition
• Adoption of 2023 business license renewals

The Council postponed the adoption of the 2023 budget and tax levy to a later date after residents expressed frustration over rising property taxes and a lack of communication regarding a proposed City Hall Fire Station. The Council also approved infrastructure releases for Rivers Edge and updated the city fee schedule.

• Tabled 2023 Budget and Tax Levy resolutions to December 19 meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled budget work session for December 12 at 6 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #302 amending the fee schedule, excluding park fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-65 for Rivers Edge infrastructure acceptance and security release (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-66 for Rivers Edge 2nd Addition infrastructure acceptance and security release (5-0)
• Approved 2023 business license renewals via Resolution 2022-62 (5-0)
• Agreed to allow warnings for overnight parking on Cree Street and explore one-side parking options

Economic Development Authority

The St. Francis Economic Development Authority will meet to select its President and Vice President for 2022. The agenda also includes a review of the 2021 Annual Report, a property concept discussion, and a city facility update.

• Selection of President and Vice President for 2022
• Annual Report of 2021
• Property Concept Discussion
• City Facility Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed assessments for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project. The agenda also includes appointments for Fire Department Lieutenants and various street project payments. Additionally, the council will consider fee schedule amendments.

• Public hearing on proposed assessments for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project
• Resolution 2022-60 supporting Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council legislation renewal
• Appointment of Brent Wentworth and Zach Goers as Fire Department Lieutenants
• Fee schedule amendments
• Final payments for 2020 Street Reconstruction and 2021 Street Rehabilitation projects

The Council adopted assessments for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project and approved a $6,080 geotechnical evaluation for the City Hall Fire Station site. A first reading of fee schedule amendments was approved, excluding the park dedication fee section. The Council also approved a disputed payment to Weber, Inc.

• Approved Resolution 2022-61 adopting assessments for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $4,871.79 payment to Weber, Inc. on Change Order #005 (4-1)
• Approved first reading of fee schedule amendments, excluding park dedication fees (5-0)
• Approved $6,080 contract with Chosen Valley for geotechnical evaluation of City Hall Fire Station site (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LESO 1033 Program and Siwek Park improvements (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting covers procedural items. The council will consider Resolution 2022-59 to accept the results of the November 8, 2022, general election.

• Acceptance of 2022 General Election results via Resolution 2022-59

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Enchanted Meadows. The agenda also includes business related to new Planning Commission members.

• Public hearing: Enchanted Meadows
• New Planning Commission members

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), and a preliminary plat for the Enchanted Meadows project. The development will include 20 single-unit detached residential lots. The recommendations include conditions regarding tree types and easement removals.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment for Enchanted Meadows (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to PUD for Enchanted Meadows (6-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Enchanted Meadows with amendments to limit fruit and spruce trees and remove trees from easements (6-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will discuss the Highway 47 reconstruction update and a grant writing agreement. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including development agreements for Meadows 4th Addition and Dollar General. A public hearing is scheduled regarding miscellaneous special assessments.

• Highway 47 Reconstruction Update and Grant Writing Agreement
• Site Improvement Performance Agreement for Dollar General
• Development Agreement for Meadows 4th Addition
• Public hearing for Resolution 2022-58 regarding miscellaneous special assessments
• Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Implementation JPA

The City Council approved a $7,256 agreement with WSB for grant writing to support the Highway 47 reconstruction project. Council also certified delinquent utility and administrative fees as property tax liens and extended a public works building lease with the School District.

• Approved $7,256 grant writing agreement with WSB for Highway 47 reconstruction (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-58 certifying delinquent utility and administrative fees as property tax liens (5-0)
• Approved extension of Public Works Building lease with School District until April 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Site Improvement Performance Agreement for Dollar General (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Meadows 4th Addition (5-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Implementation JPA (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting to canvass election results for November 16 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Rivers Edge 7th Addition rezoning. The council will also consider a public hearing call for assessments related to the Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project.

• Second reading of Ordinance 300 for Rivers Edge 7th Addition rezoning
• Public hearing call for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction assessment
• Recording extension for Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition subdivision
• Pay estimate No. 1 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Embedded Systems contract renewal

The City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance 300, approving the rezoning of Outlot A in Rivers Edge 2nd Addition from UR to the Rivers Edge PUD, and authorized its summary publication. The Council also approved Resolution 2022-57, extending the recording deadline for the Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition Subdivision until December 31, 2022. The consent agenda was approved in two parts, with items G, H, and J discussed separately before approval.

• Adopted Ordinance 300 rezoning Outlot A Rivers Edge 2nd Addition to PUD (5-0)
• Authorized summary publication of Ordinance 300 via Resolution 2022-56 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision recording extension for Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition until Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, C, D, E, F, I, K, L, M, N (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items G, H, J after discussion (5-0)

City Council

This City Council work session includes discussions regarding the Park Commission and water and sewer infrastructure. The agenda does not provide specific details for these items.

• Park Commission
• Water and Sewer Infrastructure

City Council

The City Council will review rezoning requests for the Rivers Edge 7th Addition and The Bluffs of Rum River development. A public hearing is scheduled regarding capital improvement bonds. The agenda also includes police policy implementation and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.

• Rezoning request for Outlot A Rivers Edge 2nd Addition (Ordinance 300)
• Rezoning request for 23925 St Francis Blvd NW to The Bluffs PUD (Ordinance 301)
• Public hearing regarding Capital Improvement Bonds (Resolution 2022-53)
• Disposal of surplus property and vehicle (Resolution 2022-46)
• Approval of preliminary plat and PUD plans for Rivers Edge 7th Addition

The council unanimously adopted a capital improvement plan and gave preliminary approval for up to $13 million in general obligation bonds to finance a new fire station and city hall. They also approved rezoning, preliminary plats, and conditional use permits for two residential developments: Rivers Edge 7th Addition and The Bluffs of Rum River. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan and preliminarily approved up to $13M in bonds for fire station and city hall (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Outlot A, Rivers Edge 2nd Addition from UR to PUD (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat and PUD plans for Rivers Edge 7th Addition (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for public roads in Rivers Edge 7th Addition (5-0)
• Approved drainage and utility easement vacations for Rivers Edge Outlot A (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 23925 St Francis Blvd NW from R-3 and B-2 to The Bluffs PUD (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat and PUD plans for The Bluffs of Rum River (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for public roads in The Bluffs of Rum River (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session focused on public works. The agenda includes an overview of the Highway 47 reconstruction.

• Highway 47 Reconstruction Overview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Rivers Edge 7th Addition. The commission will also conduct a concept review for Patriot Parkway.

• Rivers Edge 7th Addition public hearing
• Patriot Parkway concept review
• Approval of August 17, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the Rivers Edge 7th Addition, which includes rezoning a portion of land, a preliminary plat, and a conditional use permit for public road construction. The number of proposed lots was reduced from 79 to 29 due to the Rum River Management Overlay District. The Commission also reviewed a concept for Patriot Parkway but took no action.

• Approved rezoning, preliminary plat, and CUP for Rivers Edge 7th Addition (4-0)
• Reviewed Patriot Parkway concept; no action taken

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will review several items, including the hiring of three firefighters and two lieutenants. The agenda also includes a pay estimate for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project. Other items include permit approvals and a funding request from Alexandra House.

• Hiring of 3 Firefighters and 2 Lieutenants
• Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project pay estimate
• Alexandra House 2023 funding request
• St. Francis Athletics Booster Club gambling permit
• Interim Bethel Wastewater Plant Operator contract

The St. Francis City Council approved a grading interim use permit for the Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range, a 3% COLA for non-union employees in 2023, and a fire department wage increase. The council also preliminarily approved a proposed 2023 tax levy with a decreased tax rate of 49.553% and set a public hearing date.

• Approved grading interim use permit for ammunition range (4-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for non-union employees in 2023 (4-0)
• Approved fire department wage increase for 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-42 adjusting tax levy for bonded indebtedness (4-0)
• Approved preliminary 2023 tax levy and set public hearing date (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including hiring 3 firefighters and 2 lieutenants, accepting $1,400 donation, and various permits (4-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session to review several municipal items. Topics include a funding request for Alexandra House and an interim contract for the Bethel wastewater plant operator. The council will also address requests for additional lieutenants and Bethel Fire Department services.

• Funding Request Alexandra House
• Interim Bethel Wastewater Plant Operator Contract
• Request for Additional Lieutenants
• Bethel Fire Department Services

City Council

The City Council will consider preliminary approval of a proposed 2023 Tax Levy and set a budget public hearing date. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fire department wage increases and an interim use permit for the Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range.

• Preliminary approval of proposed 2023 Tax Levy and setting a budget public hearing date
• Fire Department wage increase discussion
• Interim Use Permit for site grading at Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range
• Adjustment to the Tax Levy for Bonded Indebtedness
• Siwek Park Pay Estimate No. 2

The City Council approved an interim use permit for site grading at the Richard D. Schroeder Advanced Ammunition Range, set a 3% COLA for non-union employees, and gave preliminary approval to the 2023 tax levy with a public hearing date. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-41 for interim use permit for grading at ammunition range (4-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for non-union employees for 2023 (4-0)
• Approved fire department wage increase for 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-42 adjusting tax levy for bonded indebtedness (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-43 for preliminary 2023 tax levy and setting budget public hearing for December 3, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes a funding request for Alexandra House and discussions regarding police department personnel.

• Alexandra House funding request
• Emergency Management, Fencing Consortium
• Police Department Personnel
• City Buildings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding The Bluffs of Rum River. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice Chair member and the approval of minutes from July 20, 2022.

• Public hearing for The Bluffs of Rum River
• Election of a Vice Chair member
• Approval of July 20, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (PUD), a preliminary plat, and a conditional use permit for public roads for The Bluffs of Rum River project. The project includes detached townhomes, row homes, and apartments on the north side of the site, with conditions including a pedestrian mobility layer and a 30% hard cover limit. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from B2 and R3 to The Bluffs of Rum River PUD (5-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for The Bluffs of Rum River (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for public roads for The Bluffs of Rum River (5-0)
• Elected Deborah Humann as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will review a master partnership agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The council is also scheduled for a second reading of Ordinance 299 regarding safety restrictions on public access to waters or wetlands. Reports from the fire department and liquor store will be presented.

• Resolution 2022-40: Master Partnership Agreement with MnDOT
• Ordinance 299: Safety Restrictions on Public Access to Waters or Wetlands
• Bio Solid Pad and Parking Lot Islands
• July Fire Department Monthly Report
• Liquor Store Quarterly Report

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 299, adding safety restrictions on public access to waters or wetlands near a facility handling ammunition and high explosives. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a Master Partnership Agreement with MnDOT, and scheduled two work sessions for August and September. No public hearings or special business were conducted.

• Approved Ordinance 299 – Safety Restrictions on Public Access to Waters or Wetlands, second reading (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bio solid pad/parking lot islands, MnDOT Master Partnership Agreement (Resolution 2022-40), and payment of claims (5-0)
• Scheduled work session for August 29, 2022 on City business at Police/Public Works Building
• Scheduled work session for September 26, 2022 on MnDOT designs at Police/Public Works Building

City Council

The council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding THC products and water access safety. They will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for Platinum Land at 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW.

• First reading of Interim Ordinance 298 regarding THC products
• First reading of Ordinance 299 regarding water and wetland safety restrictions
• Comprehensive plan amendment for Platinum Land at 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW
• Resolution 2022-38 supporting Anoka County broadband expansion
• Demolition RFP award for 23115 Ambassador Blvd

The St. Francis City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the Platinum Land Development project, rezoning a portion of 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW to medium density residential. The council also adopted the first reading of an interim ordinance prohibiting the sale, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of THC products, and a restricted water ordinance for Northrop Grumman's property. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-39 for comprehensive plan amendment at 23925 St. Francis Blvd NW (4-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 298, interim THC products prohibition (4-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 299, restricted water access for Northrop Grumman (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including demolition RFP for 23116 Ambassador Blvd and Woodbury Park gazebo railing (4-0)

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 15, 2022, meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment public hearing
• Approval of June 15, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide a 112-acre site at 23925 St. Francis Blvd. The amendment changes the land use designation from commercial to medium-density residential, reducing commercial space from about 24 acres to about three. The recommendation includes conditions and findings of fact as presented by staff. The public hearing included concerns about density, apartments, and river preservation.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 112-acre site at 23925 St. Francis Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved agenda with amendment (6-0)
• Approved June 15, 2022 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the approval of the 2022-2026 CIP. The council is also scheduled to consider a minor subdivision for Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition.

• Public hearing and approval for CIP 2022-2026
• Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition minor subdivision (Resolution 2022-37)
• Fire Department policy update on drill attendance
• Siwek change order request
• Park Plan System - HKGI discussion

The City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan for 2023-2027 and adopted HKGi's park plan for the city's parks system. They also approved a minor subdivision for the Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition, which will create four commercial lots, including one for Dollar General. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Adopted HKGi park plan for city parks system (5-0)
• Approved Meadows of St. Francis 4th Addition minor subdivision, Resolution 2022-37 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, fire policy update, change order, and claims (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept and fleet management. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as a demolition RFP for 23115 Ambassador Blvd.

• Turtle Ponds 6th Addition Concept Review
• Demolition RFP for 23115 Ambassador Blvd
• Fleet Management discussion
• Appointment of Election Judges
• Raffle acknowledgments for MN Deer Association and St. Francis Athletics Booster Club

The City Council approved a motion to enter into a fleet management agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for all city vehicles, including police, fire, public works, and city hall. The decision followed a presentation outlining projected savings of $700,453 over ten years. The council also approved a one-year animal control contract with Online Retrievers and reviewed a concept plan for the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition, but took no action on the latter.

• Approved fleet management with Enterprise for all city vehicles (4-0)
• Approved one-year animal control contract with Online Retrievers (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J (4-0)
• Reviewed Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept plan; no motion requested

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the city budget, housing developments, and emergency management.

• Miss St. Francis Ambassador Program
• Emergency Management, Fencing Consortium
• Budget Discussion
• Housing Developments

City Council

The City Council will review a 2022-2024 labor agreement for Police Sergeants and an amendment to the landscaping and maintenance city code. The agenda also includes appointing a new Community Development Director and authorizing the disposal of surplus property.

• Approval of 2022-2024 Police Sergeants labor agreement
• Appointment of Colette Baumgardner as Community Development Director
• Purchase of Public Works crane truck cab and chassis
• Resolution 2022-35 regarding landscaping and maintenance code
• Disposal of surplus property via Resolution 2022-34

The St. Francis City Council approved a 2022-2024 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services #411 for police sergeants, and authorized the purchase of a crane truck cab and chassis for Public Works, both by 5-0 votes. The council also adopted an amendment to City Code Section 10-73-03 regarding landscaping and maintenance, and approved the consent agenda, which included hiring a new Streets & Parks worker and declaring surplus property.

• Approved 2022-2024 labor agreement with Police Sergeants (5-0)
• Approved Public Works crane truck cab and chassis purchase (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to City Code Section 10-73-03 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property resolution and hiring of Nate Hanson (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a concept review for the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes from May 18, 2022.

• Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept review
• Approval of May 18, 2022, minutes

The Planning Commission held a concept review for the Turtle Ponds 6th Addition, which proposes 11 attached townhomes and a converted pole barn for a sales office/showroom. No formal action was taken; the commission expressed consensus supporting the plan and the local construction company. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed Turtle Ponds 6th Addition concept plan; no formal action
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Community Development Director. Two separate interview sessions are scheduled during the meeting.

• Interviews for Community Development Director

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will review several development agreements and land use requests, including a site plan for a dental clinic expansion. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Rivers Edge 6th Addition. Additionally, the council will consider labor agreements for police officers and sergeants.

• Awarding contract for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Site plan approval for St. Francis Dental Care at 3715 Bridge St NW
• Public hearing for Rivers Edge 6th Addition
• First reading of Ordinance 297 regarding landscaping and maintenance
• Labor agreements for Patrol Officers and Police Sergeants (2022-2024)

The St. Francis City Council approved the final plat for the Rivers Edge 6th Addition and the vacation of a drainage and utility easement over Outlot B, despite resident opposition. The council also awarded the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project contract to OMG Midwest Inc. dba Minnesota Paving and Materials, approved a site plan for the St. Francis Dental Care expansion, and approved a software purchase from BS&A. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2022-30 vacating drainage and utility easement over Outlot B (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-31 final plat for Rivers Edge 6th Addition (5-0)
• Awarded 2022 Street Rehabilitation contract to OMG Midwest Inc. dba Minnesota Paving and Materials (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 297 first reading amending landscaping code (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-32 public street frontage variance for Erkium Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-33 site plan for St. Francis Dental Care expansion (5-0)
• Approved $139,580 software purchase from BS&A with annual fees (5-0)
• Approved patrol officers labor agreement 2022-2024 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The St. Francis Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a variance request on Erkium Street and an ordinance amendment for screening in D&U easements. The commission will also review the Northrop Grumman Grading Plan IUP and the St. Francis Dental site plan.

• Variance Request - Erkium Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding screening in D&U easements
• Northrop Grumman Grading Plan IUP
• St. Francis Dental Site Plan Review

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of a lot frontage variance at Erkium Street, an ordinance amendment allowing fences and trees in utility easements, and an Interim Use Permit for Northrop Grumman site grading. They also recommended approval of the St. Francis Dental Center site plan with conditions. All recommendations passed 5-0 and will go to the City Council.

• Recommended approval of lot frontage variance at Erkium Street NW with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to allow fences and trees in utility easements with restrictions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Northrop Grumman grading IUP with conditions including wetland review and vegetation restoration (5-0)
• Recommended approval of St. Francis Dental Center site plan with conditions including snow removal plan (5-0)

City Council

The council will review bids for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project and hold a public hearing regarding an easement vacation at 411 231st Ave. The agenda also includes the appointment of Paul Carpenter as Deputy Administrator-Public Works Director.

• Accepting bids for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project (Resolution 2022-28)
• Easement vacation at 411 231st Ave (Resolution 2022-26)
• Appointment of Paul Carpenter to Deputy Administrator-Public Works Director
• Dellwood Trail Riverbank Stabilization Project
• Animal Control Service Request for Proposals

The St. Francis City Council approved the Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project, including an alternate bid to relocate a sewer trunk line out of Oak Grove's right-of-way. The council also accepted the 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved an easement vacation at 411 231st Ave. A public hearing was held on the reconstruction project, during which a property owner raised concerns about increased assessment costs.

• Approved consent agenda items A-J (5-0)
• Approved easement vacation at 411 231st Ave, Resolution 2022-26 (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-28 for Poppy Street and 229th Lane Reconstruction Project, including alternate bid for $37,533.01 (5-0)
• Accepted Dellwood Trail Riverbank Stabilization Project (5-0)
• Scheduled work session for June 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will hold a work session regarding public works matters. The agenda includes an update on the Hwy 47 project and a discussion about staffing and hiring.

• Hwy 47 Project Update
• Staffing and hiring discussion

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second reading on rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW. The meeting also includes a concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW and a public hearing call for the Poppy Street and 229th reconstruction project.

• Second reading of Ordinance 296 to rezone 23465 St Francis Blvd NW
• Public hearing call for Poppy Street and 229th reconstruction
• Concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW
• Dollar General Minor Subdivision & Site Plan review
• Approval of Bottle Shop and Election Judges wage schedules

The City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 296, rezoning 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW from R-2 and PUD to R-3, enabling the Vista Prairie senior living development. The council also adopted a new Bottle Shop wage schedule effective May 3, 2022, setting minimum pay at $15/hour for part-time employees, and approved the election judges wage schedule. Additionally, the council approved a minor subdivision and site plan for a new Dollar General store, and called for a public hearing on the Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project.

• Adopted Ordinance 296 rezoning 23465 St. Francis Blvd NW to R-3 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-22 for summary publication of Ordinance 296 (5-0)
• Adopted Bottle Shop wage schedule effective May 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Election Judges wage schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 for minor subdivision of 10.66-acre property for Dollar General (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 for Dollar General site plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 calling for public hearing on Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction (5-0)
• Continued City Building Pre-Architectural Services contract to May 16, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Dollar General Site Plan. The commission will also conduct a concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW.

• Dollar General Site Plan public hearing
• Concept review for 3009 235th Ave NW
• Approval of March 16, 2022 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW for a senior living development. The council will also review plans and specifications for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project. Other items include the appointment of a new City Administrator and various job postings.

• Rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW for Vista Prairie Senior Living
• Approval of plans and specifications for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Appointment of Kate Thunstrom as City Administrator
• Job postings for Community Development Director and Police Officer
• Weber Inc-Pay Application #7

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 296 to rezone 23465 St Francis Blvd NW from R-2 and PUD to R-3, and adopted Resolution 2022-22 approving the preliminary plat, final plat, and PUD plans for the Vista Prairie St. Francis Senior Living Development. The council also approved Resolution 2022-21 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project, covering improvements to Roanoke Street and 23rd Avenue. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 296 rezoning 23465 St Francis Blvd NW to R-3 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 for Vista Prairie senior living preliminary/final plat and PUD plans (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-21 for 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project plans and bid advertisement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including city administrator appointment and new hires (4-0)

City Council

This City Council work session includes discussions regarding emergency management and the protection of buildings and infrastructure. The agenda also contains a section for general city discussion. No specific motions or decisions are listed in this agenda.

• Emergency management and infrastructure protection discussion
• City general discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning preemption legislation and Resolution 2022-18 regarding housing authority. The agenda also includes a request for proposals for building design feasibility. Routine consent items include food truck permit applications and payment of claims.

• Zoning Preemption Legislation
• Resolution 2022-18 Supporting Housing and Local Decision Making Authority
• Pre-Architectural RFP – Building Design Feasibility
• Transient Merchant/Food Truck Permit Application

The City Council approved a contract with Brunton Architects & Engineers for pre-architectural services for a new City Hall and Fire Station, including community use space. The council also adopted Resolution 2022-18 supporting local decision-making authority against state zoning preemption. The meeting recessed to a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Approved contract with Brunton Architects & Engineers for pre-architectural design of City Hall/Fire Station (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-18 supporting housing and local decision-making authority (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, investment advisory services, food truck permit, and claims (5-0)
• Recessed to closed session for labor negotiations (5-0)

City Council

The St. Francis City Council held a special meeting on March 31, 2022. The primary purpose of the session was to conduct interviews for the position of City Administrator.

• City Administrator interviews

City Council

This work session includes discussions on investment advisory services and the Patriot Parkway concept. The council will also review electronic sign replacement and a software purchase. A final payment to Anoka County for the Bridge Street Reconstruction Project is on the agenda.

• Final payment to Anoka County for Bridge Street Reconstruction Project
• Investment Advisory Services discussion
• Electronic Sign Replacement
• Patriot Parkway Concept
• Software Purchase

City Council

The City Council will consider plans and bidding for the reconstruction of Poppy Street and 229th Lane. The agenda also includes deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds additions and an update on the City Administrator search.

• Plans and bidding for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction and watermain improvement
• Parking restrictions for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane project
• Deadline extensions for Turtle Ponds 4th and 5th Additions final plats
• Liquor license application for Burro Loco
• Consortium seal coating and crack filling

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Vista Prairie Senior Living project, including rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan requests. The commission will also appoint a Chair and Vice Chair and approve minutes from the December 15, 2021, meeting.

• Vista Prairie Senior Living rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning, preliminary plat, and site plan for the Vista Prairie Senior Living development. The rezoning changes the site from BPK Business Park and R-2 residential to PUD R-3. The plat and site plan were approved with conditions and findings of fact as recommended by staff.

• Recommended approval of rezoning from BPK and R-2 to PUD R-3 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for Vista Prairie Senior Living with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of site plan for Vista Prairie Senior Living with conditions (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Oak Grove Development and parking plans for the Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project. The council is also scheduled for a second reading of an ordinance amending beer licensing. Additionally, there will be an update on the search for a new City Administrator.

• Denial of preliminary plat and variances for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
• Second reading of Ordinance 295 regarding beer licensing amendments
• Parking discussion for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction project
• Purchase of Siwek Park playground equipment
• Water Treatment Plant spectrophotometer replacement

The City Council voted 3-2 to adopt findings of denial for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition preliminary plat and related subdivision variances, rejecting the proposed cluster development. The council also approved a consent agenda including a squad car replacement, adopted an ordinance updating beer licensing, and gave direction on Oak Grove's request to connect to city sewer and water.

• Adopted findings of denial for rezoning request from A-2 to PUD A-2 for ~146 acres (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10 denying preliminary plat for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 denying subdivision variances for temporary dead-end street (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda items A-M including squad car replacement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 295 amending beer licensing for community events (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-12 reestablishing polling locations and precinct boundaries (5-0)
• Directed staff to allow Oak Grove to connect 11 townhomes to sewer/water at non-resident rates with single $100,000 trunk fee payment
• Scheduled city administrator semifinal interviews for March 15, 2022 and final interviews for March 31, 2022

City Council

The St. Francis City Council will consider a first reading for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition rezoning. The agenda also includes accepting bids for Siwek Park improvements and ordering plans for Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction. Additionally, the council will review an ordinance regarding beer licensing.

• Rezoning of Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
• Bids for Siwek Park Improvement Project
• Poppy Street and 229th Lane reconstruction and watermain project
• Ordinance 295 regarding beer licensing
• Bank stabilization at Dellwood River Park

The City Council denied the rezoning of the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition from A-2 to PUD A-2 (Ordinance 287) on a 2-3 vote, and subsequently denied the preliminary plat (Resolution 2022-03) and subdivision variances (Resolution 2022-04) based on that denial. The council also approved several other items, including a bank stabilization project, a beer licensing ordinance, the Siwek Park improvement project, and a city administrator search process.

• Denied Ordinance 287 rezoning Green Valley Preserve from A-2 to PUD A-2 (2-3)
• Denied Resolution 2022-03 preliminary plat for Green Valley Preserve (3-2)
• Denied Resolution 2022-04 subdivision variances for Green Valley Preserve (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 294 amending municipal utilities code (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07 summary publication of Ordinance 294 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 295 first reading for temporary on-sale liquor licenses (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08 accepting bids for Siwek Park improvement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09 ordering plans for Poppy Street reconstruction (5-0)

City Charter

The meeting consists of routine administrative procedures. The commission will approve minutes from February 3, 2021, and appoint a chair and vice chair.

• Approval of February 3, 2021 minutes
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

The St. Francis Charter Commission held its annual meeting and approved the minutes from February 3, 2021. Malcolm Beck was appointed Chair and Steve Kane was appointed Vice Chair. The commission also set the fourth Monday in January as the designated day for its annual meeting next year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2021
• Appointed Malcolm Beck as Chair
• Appointed Steve Kane as Vice Chair
• Set fourth Monday in January as annual meeting day

City Council

The City Council will conduct second readings for the East Shop Site rezoning and several 2021 code revisions. The council will also hold a first reading for Ordinance 294 amending Chapter 3 of the City Code.

• Second reading of East Shop Site Rezoning (Ordinance 288)
• Second reading of 2021 Code Revisions (Ordinances 289-293)
• First reading of Ordinance 294 amending Chapter 3 City Code
• Approval of State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement (Resolution 2022-05)
• Acceptance of donation from W.D. Larson Companies

The City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 288 to rezone two city-owned properties on Birch Street to commercial, and adopted five code revision ordinances (289-293) as housekeeping text amendments. They also approved a resolution authorizing summary publication of those ordinances. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 294, which establishes criteria for connecting to municipal water and sewer when the MUSA expands, with discussion on grandfathering and well sealing.

• Approved East Shop Site Rezoning, Ordinance 288, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Code Revisions, Ordinances 289-293, second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 authorizing summary publication of Ordinances 289-293 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 294, Amending Chapter 3 City Code, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Joint Powers Agreement, donation, rental licenses, and payment of claims (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Park Plan and URRWMO amendments. The agenda also includes items for Public Works, Community Development, and Administration. No specific details or outcomes are provided in this agenda.

• Park Plan
• Public Works, Community Development, and Administration updates
• URRWMO Amendments

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning, preliminary plats, and subdivision variances for the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition. The agenda also includes first readings for East Shop Site rezoning and several 2021 code revisions.

• Rezoning and subdivision variances for Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition
• Concept plan review for Platinum Land
• First reading of Ordinance 288 for East Shop Site rezoning
• First reading of 2021 code revisions regarding site plans and uses
• Approval of Weber Inc-Pay Application #6

The City Council continued the Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition rezoning, preliminary plat, and subdivision variances to the January 18 meeting, after hearing over two hours of public comment. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 288, rezoning the East Shop site from R3 to B1, and approved first readings of six code amendment ordinances. The Platinum Land concept plan for the former Swiss Landing site was discussed with no formal action taken.

• Continued Green Valley Preserve 2nd Addition rezoning, preliminary plat, and variances to Jan. 18 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 288, rezoning East Shop site from R3 to B1 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 289, zoning administration procedures amendments (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 290, principal uses amendments (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 291, accessory use amendments (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 292, animal keeping amendments (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 293, definitions amendments (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, pay application, appointments, and claims (4-0)