St. Joseph City Council Votes to Terminate YMCA Community Center Project

Overview: The St. Joseph City Council has decided to terminate the YMCA Community Center project, ending efforts to create a recreational hub that was envisioned for over two decades. The council unanimously passed resolutions to terminate contracts with the St. Cloud Area YMCA, Rice Consulting, HMA Architects, and Goldman Construction, alongside directing staff to close the state’s bonding award for the project.

St. Cloud School Board Approves Property Tax Levy and New Athletic Facility Name

Overview: The St. Cloud School Board meeting addressed several topics, including the approval of the 2025 property tax levy certification and the naming of a new multi-purpose athletic facility.

St. Joseph City Council Approves Key Industrial Development Variance Amid Zoning Discussions

Overview: The St. Joseph City Council recently addressed and approved a conditional use permit and variance request for a property in the St. Joseph Industrial Park East. This decision, which will allow the property to utilize class 2 gravel for storing vehicles and equipment, marks a notable development in the area. The meeting also included discussions on zoning amendments, transportation projects, and housing initiatives.

St. Cloud School Board Reviews Comprehensive Plans to Address Educational Equity and Facility Developments

Overview: The recent St. Cloud School Board meeting focused on topics, including educational equity through the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACER) and Achievement Integration (ANI) plans, and significant infrastructural developments like the new multi-purpose athletic facility and proposed school boundary changes.

St. Joseph City Council Approves 2026 Budget with Tax Rate Increase

Overview: The St. Joseph City Council met on December 1, 2025, to approve the 2026 budget, which includes an estimated increase in the property tax rate by 6.29%. The council discussed the budget’s impact on city services, including potential expansions and improvements, and addressed questions about the allocation of funds.