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ST. BONI
CITY NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2019
CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS AMENDED ORDINANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS WERE HELD ON APRIL 17 AND JULY 3, 2019 TO CONSIDER AMENDING SECTION 157.070 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS BY ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING PARKING VEHICLES FOR SALE. WITH NO COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC:
Section 157.073 Parking Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), Trailers and Boats for Sale
Public Property.
Private Property. No owner or occupant of private property shall allow a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and
bobcats), trailers and boats to be parked on the private property and no person shall park a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such
as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats on private property that displays a sign on or near the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment
(such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats indicating the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats),
trailers and boats is for sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange or that displays a sign on or near the motor vehicle, machinery and
equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with identifying information intended to facilitate the sale, consignment, lease,
trade or exchange of the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats (e.g. “Call xxx-xxxx)
unless one of the following exceptions is met:
A. The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with the display sign is parked on a
motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats sales lot in the B-2 District that meets
the requirements of Section 157 or
B. The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with the display sign is parked on
private property in full compliance with each of the following requirements:
1. The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats is registered to either the
owner or occupant of the private property on which it is parked;
2. The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats is parked on a hard surface
designed and improved as off-street parking for automobiles; and
3. No more than one motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with a
display sign is parked on a lot (as the term “lot” is defined in St. Bonifacius City Code Section 157.003 at any given time.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon execution and publication in the official newspaper of the City. City staff is directed
and empowered to have this ordinance codified and included in the City Code.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of St. Bonifacius, Minnesota this 3rd day of July, 2019.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
The City Office will host a collection box for Western Communities Action Network’s (WeCAN) Ready to Learn program. New school supplies for K-12 students will be
collected July 22nd through Aug. 12th. Most needed are:
Large backpacks Washable markers Colored pencils
Flair/felt tip markers Dry erase markers Pens
Highlighters Sketchbooks
Complete lists of the supplies needed are located on the WeCAN website, www.wecanmn.org. Supplies will be distributed to families on August 20th at the WeCAN office. Call 952-472-0742 for more information. Thank you for helping children in the community be ready to learn for the school year!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Try it for a 15-month term and, if you
enjoy serving on the council, file for
candidacy in 2020 and serve an
additional 2 or 4 year term if elected.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Tour de Tonka – August 3 In just over a decade’s time, the annual Tour de Tonka bike ride has become a staple of the west metro community, growing from 819 riders in 2006 to nearly 3,500 riders annually. Tour de Tonka is sponsored by Minnetonka Community Education. A portion of each rider’s registration fee is donated to the local ICA Food Shelf. For more information, visit www.tourdetonka.org or call 952-401-6800.
National Night Out – August 6 Local businesses and community organizations will be offering, while supplies last, a free meal and root beer floats at the Missile Park to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th from
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. This is a great way for neighbors to meet one another as well as the police officers in our area!
Know the Code – Recreational Fires Recreational fires may only be
used for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation or social purposes.
Fires cannot can be more than three feet in diameter. Fire must be at least 25 feet from any structure (house, shed,
garage) Fire must be constantly attended by a responsible adult A means of extinguishing the fire (garden hose or fire
extinguisher) shall be present
Gopher State One Call
Whether planting a tree, adding a
fence or building an addition on
your home, if you’re digging on
your property call Gopher State One
Call first.
Contact them at 8-1-1 or
www. gopherstateonecall.org at
least 48 hours (excluding weekends,
holidays, or emergencies) before
digging on your property. Using
either a flag or paint, they mark
where any public utility lines are
located on your property. It’s a free
service.
The different colors of the flags
or paint specify the types of utilities
that are underground or the work
that may be done.
Gopher State only locates public
utilities. If you have a sprinkler
system, natural gas line or other
private utility, visit Gopher State
One Call for a list of private
locators. They will charge a fee to
locate private utility lines.
St. Boni Fire Department A firefighter is a rescuer extensively trained
in firefighting, primarily to extinguish
hazardous fires that threaten life, property and
the environment. The St. Boni Fire
Department also respond to medical
emergency calls, vehicle accidents, gas leak
concerns, and rescue calls. One of the rescue calls they responded
to in March 2019 was a fallen horse that was stuck in a stall
doorway!
The members of the Fire Department are reliable, hardworking,
professional, and busy people who have full-time jobs, family and
personal commitments. They respond to emergency calls in their
spare time and during work hours if employer allows. The
Department consists of 27 members and serves not just the City of
St. Bonifacius, but also most of Minnetrista, and parts of Laketown
and Watertown Townships in Carver County. In 2018 the
Department responded to 183 calls. This is up from the 159 calls
in 2017.
City Needs Commissioners The Parks/Planning Commission is an advisory group made
up of volunteers appointed for two-year terms by the City
Council. The commission meets the second and last Tuesdays
of the month, as needed, and members are paid $15 per meeting.
The objective of the Commission is to make recommendations
to the City Council, which will guide the planning and
management of city parks and related services and also research,
review and make recommendations on issues related to land use
and development for the City.
Interested candidates should write a brief request to the City Council, expressing their interest. You can also attend a
Parks/Planning Commission meeting to see if serving on this
commission is right for you.
KLEIN BANK IS NOW
OLD NATIONAL BANK Left to Right:
Kristin Groenewold,
Mortgage Loan Originator
Jessica Huber,
Regional Operations
Manager
Leah Zarns, Bank Manager
Mayor Shawn Ruotsinoja
Council Mary Bishop
Cindy Nash,
Regional Sales Manager
GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING
June 5, 2019
KEEP OUR PARKS CLEAN Our parks are free for everyone to enjoy and we spend a considerable amount of time keeping them clean and tidy. Dropping litter is illegal and can be dangerous to wildlife and other park users. When you're out enjoying the parks please remember to clean up after yourself. Pick up all your litter and dispose of it in the bins provided, if the bin is full, or you can't find one, please take your litter home (it takes very little effort to do this and makes a huge difference to our parks). Pick up your dog poo, put it in a bag and dispose of it. All owners/walkers have responsibilities in the community and shouldn't allow their pets to foul indiscriminately.
GRASS CLIPPINGS REMINDER With summer comes lawn mowing season. Please remember to sweep all grass clippings off of all hard surfaces including driveways and to not blow them into the street. This is in order to prevent grass clippings from entering the storm sewer. Grass clippings contain phosphorus, which is a pollutant that reduces water quality. Not only is this better for our water supply, but also your lawn! Grass clippings contain nitrogen, and important nutrients for plants. Mowed clippings are equal to about one fertilizer application per year, reducing your fertilizer costs. Thank you for your cooperation!
Common Causes of High Water Bills An unusually high water bill is often caused by a leak or change in water use. Some common causes of high water bills include: A leaking toilet, or a toilet that continues to run; can waste
up to 200 gallons per day A dripping faucet; can waste 20 gallons or more a day Watering the lawn, new grass or trees Kids home for the summer or holidays; guests A broken water pipe or obvious leak; check inside and
outside Water softener problems – cycles continuously
If you receive a bill that you feel is too high, check over the common causes listed above. This may help pinpoint the source of the high bill!
SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS In an effort to conserve water, St. Bonifacius has some permanent sprinkling restrictions. Lawn sprinkling is prohibited between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, all households and businesses must follow an odd/even schedule when sprinkling lawns. (Properties that end with an odd number (8601) sprinkle on odd-numbered days; properties that end with an even number (8602) sprinkle on even-numbered days.) Failing to follow sprinkling restrictions can result in fines.
Exceptions: Upon written request a 30-day grace period will be
granted for new seed or sod from the day of planting. However,
sprinkling must be done before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
SEVERE WEATHER REMINDERS Warning Sirens: The warning sirens are tested at 1:00 pm the first Wednesday of every month. As a reminder, these sirens are not necessarily intended to be heard indoors. You should still monitor local media outlets when threatening weather is in the area.
Downed or Low Hanging Wires: If you come across a downed or a low hanging power line please call 9-1-1 and stay at least 25 feet away. Regardless of whether or not they are sparking, all downed wires should be considered dangerous.
Power Outages: In the event that your power is out do not use generators, grills, camp stoves or other fuel burning devices inside a home, garage, basement or other enclosed or semi-enclosed structure. These types of items should be used outside, clear of any open windows or doors. Persons who rely on electrically powered medical equipment should consult with the providor of their equipment to develop a backup plan in the event of a power outage.
City Council Recap The City Council meets twice a month. In the newsletter we will highlight items the City Council has taken action on over the past three months:
Adopted Ordinance Amendment 2019-1A Amending Section 157.070 Off Street Parking Regulations Approved a lawful gambling license for the St. Boni Fire Relief Association Approved ACI for crack sealing and Pearson Bros for seal coating repair Adopted resolution Opposing Hennepin County’s proposed re-write of Ordinance 21- Retail Tobacco Sales Approved Liquor License renewals for Grumpy’s, Crossbar, St. Boni Liquor and St. Boni Bistro Approved Spass-Tagen event requests: city to provide dumpsters and portable biffs, approved helicopter rides at Boniface Park,
Wildwood Ave. road closure and 4-way stop at Cty Rd 92 and Wildwood, 1-day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Approved American Legion gambling license for 6/22 and 11/10 Held Public Hearing for Preliminary Plat Application at 4300 Main Street Approved Wm Mueller to repair asphalt (pot holes) Approved purchase of new copier for city office Approved Schneider Excavating to replace sanitary sewer manhole on Centennial Avenue Approved Preliminary Plat for Jochims Addition – 4300 Main Street Approved the Memorial Committee to construct a gazebo and paver walkway in the Memorial Park
City Council meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public. You are encouraged to attend the meetings or watch them on LMCC Channel 8 or from LMCC website which is available on the city website. All meeting minutes are also available on the city website.
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2019 SPRING NEWSLETTER
CITY CALENDAR
Aug 6 .............. National Night Out @ Missile Park 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug 15 .................................................................. Utility Bills Due
Aug. 20 .................................... Police Advisory Meeting 8:30 a.m.
Aug. 21 ................ City Council Budget Workshop 6:00 p.m.?(tbd)
Sep 2 .......................................... City Office Closed for Labor Day
Sep 15 ................................................................... Utility Bills Due
Sep 30 ............................... City resident’s free fall compost begins
Oct 14............................................... Fire Relief Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Oct 15.................................................................... Utility Bills Due
Oct 15.......... Council/Consult/Staff Quarterly Workshop 7:00 p.m.
Staff and Council will greatly miss Carolyn
Brooks attendance at meetings, a genuine gem!
MEETING SCHEDULES City Council Planning Commission
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2nd and last Tuesday
7:00 p.m. (if there is an agenda)
Contact City Hall at least 4 business days before council or
planning commission meeting if you have an item for the
agenda.
St. Boni Area Lunch Bunch
Business Group 2nd Wednesday of month
4th Tuesday of month 11:30 a.m.
12:00 pm
Check Out the City Website! www.ci.st-bonifacius.mn.us
The City website provides information about your
local government, answers to frequently asked questions,
and links to frequently used city forms including building permits
and licenses.
The City also posts public notices, ordinance changes, policies
in effect, and current events.
Check the site frequently!
2019-2020 ST. BONI CITY COUNCIL
Shawn Ruotsinoja, Mayor
[email protected] 952-215-6862
Terrill Anderson, Councilmember
[email protected] 952-446-8843
Robert Smestad, Jr., Councilmember
[email protected] 612-382-5954
Mary Bishop, Councilmember
[email protected] 952-446-9555
VACANCY, Councilmember
Watch the City Council Meetings:
Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission
(LMCC) broadcasts meetings on
Mediacom Cable, Ch. 8,
and also on their website at lmcc-tv.org.
CONTACT CITY HALL 8535 Kennedy Memorial Drive
St. Bonifacius, MN 55375
952-446-1061
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Brenda Fisk Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer
Kristine DeBoer Assistant Clerk
Judy Maas Secretary/Receptionist
Bruce Meuleners Parks/Streets Supervisor
Pete Hilgers Public Utilites Supervisor
For after hours Public Works emergencies, please contact
the Minnetrista Police Department at 952-446-1131.
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Tuesday, August 20th 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the WeCAN office. No pre- registration needed. 5213 Shoreline Dr., Mound. Call Lisa at 952-472-0742 with questions.
Eligibility:Must live in Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Rockford, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay or Western Orono and have financial need. Children should be entering grades K-12 during the 2019-2020 school year. Person picking up school supplies should have custody of the children they are requesting supplies for.
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