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St. James council tables street-rename, approves signage, HeatShare agreement and MnDOT grant amendment; accepts staff departures
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting the St. James City Council tabled Ordinance 025 to rename a street, approved three resolutions including a signage permit and a HeatShare agreement with The Salvation Army, accepted resignations and retirements from city employees, and approved $903,613.13 in claims.
The St. James City Council on Oct. 1, 2024, tabled consideration of Ordinance 025, 4th Series, which would have renamed a city street, and approved three resolutions covering a signage permit, participation in the Salvation Army’s HeatShare program and an amendment to a MnDOT grant agreement.
Mayor Jonathan Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Councilperson Kathleen Hanson moved and Councilperson Hannah Rushing seconded approval of the Sept. 17, 2024 minutes; the motion passed 4-0. On the consent agenda, Councilperson Paul Harris moved and Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt seconded approval of payment of claims totaling $903,613.13 (Checks No. 702684–702693, 702699–702700, 702705–702789 and ACH No. 1712–1725); the hand vote was 4-0 in favor.
On old business, Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt moved to retain the street name as “6th Avenue West.” Later, Councilperson Hannah Rushing moved, with Councilperson Paul Harris seconding, to table consideration of Ordinance 025; the voice vote was 3 in favor (Hanson, Rushing, Harris) and 1 opposed (Hildebrandt), and Mayor Wilson declared the ordinance tabled.
The council then heard new-business items. Brianna Sanders, economic development director, introduced Grace Smith as the city’s Greencorps member.
On resolutions, Councilperson Paul Harris introduced Resolution 09-24-08 granting signage approval at 506 2nd Avenue South; the council approved the resolution 4-0. Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt introduced Resolution 09-24-09 authorizing the mayor and city clerk to enter the HeatShare program agreement with The Salvation Army; the council approved the resolution 4-0. Councilperson Hannah Rushing introduced Resolution 09-24-10 authorizing the city manager and city clerk to enter Amendment #A01 to MnDOT Grant Agreement #1050459 with the State of Minnesota; the council approved that resolution 4-0.
Personnel matters included the resignation of Police Officer Tylar Larson, effective Oct. 3, 2024, which the council accepted in good standing on a motion by Councilperson Kathleen Hanson and seconded by Councilperson Paul Harris. Chief of Police Rochelle Hanson informed the council of her intent to retire effective Oct. 18, 2024 after 22 years of service; the council accepted her retirement in good standing on a motion by Councilperson Paul Harris, seconded by Councilperson Hannah Rushing. Jill Lunz, an employee of the city liquor store and former assistant liquor store manager, gave notice of her retirement effective Oct. 5, 2024 after four years of service; the council accepted the retirement on a motion by Councilperson Gene Hildebrandt, seconded by Councilperson Kathleen Hanson.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. on a motion by Councilperson Paul Harris, seconded by Councilperson Hannah Rushing.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 09-24-08 (signage approval at 506 2nd Ave S) — Passed 4-0 (Hanson, Rushing, Hildebrandt, Harris). Resolution 09-24-09 (HeatShare agreement with The Salvation Army) — Passed 4-0. Resolution 09-24-10 (MnDOT Grant Agreement #1050459 Amendment #A01) — Passed 4-0. Ordinance 025, 4th Series (street rename) — tabled (voice vote 3–1).
