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City Council 03.03.2025

St. Francis City CouncilTuesday, March 4, 2025
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Approval of meeting agenda

Consent agenda

Public comment on tourism, gaming, and zoning

Fire service consolidation presentation by Triad Paradigm

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Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Adig · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Approval of the consent agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman FIS

Notable Quotes (3)

If you don't doubt the viability just look up Blackhawk, Colorado and Central City... they get full buses through there.

— Anthony C
Tourism/GamingAdvocating for gambling and tourism revenue.

We are having a significant issue with retaining and hiring firefighters... you are putting yourselves in the forefront of taking care of this problem.

— Charlie Smith
Fire Service StaffingExplaining the necessity of the consolidation study.

The financial formula options... are very close in breakdown for cost between the formulas.

— Charlie Smith
Consolidation FinanceAddressing concerns about how costs are shared between cities.

People (3)

Anthony CResident

St. Francis resident advocating for tourism development, gaming, and flexible zoning.

1 quote

“In St. Francis... we need to loosen the grip on these zoning restrictions and be a little more flexible.”

Discussing his desire for local development opportunities.

Charlie SmithCEO/Founder of Triad Paradigm

Expert consultant presenting the fire service consolidation study for St. Francis and Bethel.

1 quote

“Your community and Bethel together are far ahead of a lot of other communities that are just now realizing the staffing issues.”

On the proactive nature of the consolidation project.

Mayor BoogoMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

Places Mentioned

St. Francis, MNFranny Town (West St. Francis)4852 239 Northwest, Oak (55070)Anoka, MNBlackhawk, ColoradoCentral City, ColoradoBethel, MN

Events & Meetings (1)

  • March 3rd, 6:00 PM: City Council Regular Meeting
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