Windsor Pond 5th Addition Approved, River Rock Gets Loan From Saint Peter

if the applicant was providing a presentation. City Administrator Todd Prafke said they are always welcome to but in this case, the applicant did not. There were no public comments and the public hearing closed. The matter was on the agenda under New Business for the council to address.

Baker again addressed the council to approve the preliminary plat for the Windsor Pond Fifth Addition. Council member Bradley Devoss said that young adults and families would benefit from more affordable and available housing in Saint Peter with the continued development of the addition. The resolution was approved.

The next resolution was for the approval of the development agreement between the City of Saint Peter and Windsor Homes for the project. Finally, the council approved the resolution to approve the final plat for the project.

The council then heard about adopting a resolution for a revolving loan fund request for YCDHT LLC. Baker told the council YCDHT stands for You Can Do Hard Things and is a real estate and property management company. They own the property at 217 W. Park Row in Saint Peter. They purchased the property in September 2020. The River Rock cafe and bakery at that location is the “cornerstone tenant” of that property, according to Baker. The building also hosts four other renters. Tuckpointing and other repairs need to be done to the building in a list of five key items, according to Baker. New windows, new doors and ADA ramps are proposed. The business applied for funding through a Renovation and

Enhancement loan because they are in the business district. They are asking for 90 percent of the costs associated with the project, a total of more than $21,000. According to Baker, the city’s loan program was designed to reinvest in the city’s business district and the city’s historic district. He said it emphasizes historic and handicap accessible improvements, both of which the project will accomplish. If approved the loan would amortize over ten years at zero percent with payments of $183. The last $5,000 can even be forgiven if all other payments are made on time, Baker said. The company already has two loans with the city currently. This project was reviewed three times by the EDA and another subcommittee and also the HPC because it is located in the historic district. Based on staff and these three boards, it was brought forth for approval.

Councilmember Kari Johson pointed out that other area businesses can also apply for funding in the historic district. She asked about a permanent tuck pointing contract. Prafke referred her to

Baker. Baker said they are looking for a contracting relationship for tuckpointing in downtown Saint Peter. Prafke explained it was a difficult trade and skill to find contractors to fit. The motion to approve the resolution to disburse the loan funds carried with no dissent.

Also discussed at the council under new business were 2023 Accessibility Grants, Assessment Policy, Tree Worker License, ‘23 Equipment Certificate Pool Painting, DNR Grant, and 2023 Park Row Street/Utility Assessments.

Family Living Focus Column: How To Recognize and Prevent Food Poisoning

A sick feeling washes over you: nausea, stomach cramps, headache and fever. Vomiting and diarrhea may soon follow. The symptoms are familiar to anyone who has had the flu, but there may be another culprit. It could be food that has gone bad.

Food-borne illness, or “food poisoning,” usually comes from eating food tainted with bacteria or their toxins. Other types of microbes like viruses or parasites can also be behind food poisoning. People have long known that raw meat, poultry and eggs can harbor disease-causing microbes. Even fresh fruits and vegetables have caused headlinemaking outbreaks of food-borne illness.

Fortunately, most cases of food poisoning aren’t life threatening. You usually recover after a few days of misery. However, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at more serious risk.

Food poisoning can cause debilitating abdominal pain, nausea, headache, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms usually appear several hours to several days after eating tainted food, depending on the microbe. For example, Salmonella bacteria, a common source of food-borne disease, usually cause illness 12 hours to 3 days after ingestion, with symptoms lasting about 4 – 7 days.

The most common way to treat food poisoning is to drink plenty of fluids. The sickness usually subsides within a few days. Contact your doctor if you develop signs of severe dehydration, such as dry mouth, less urination or increased heart rate, or if you develop signs of shock, like weak or rapid pulse, clammy skin, or chest pain. Here are some wise choices for preventing food poisoning: Wash your hands with hot, soapy water before and after touching food. Keep kitchen items, like utensils, countertops and cutting board, clean.

Keep raw meat, poultry or seafood and their juices away from cooked and ready-to-eat foods.

Never defrost food on the kitchen counter. Use the refrigerator, cold running water or a microwave oven.

Keep cold food cold and hot food hot. Cook food thoroughly and at a high temperature to kill harmful bacteria.

Refrigerate food within 2 hours after cooking. Set your refrigerator at 40 degrees or lower and set your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you would like more information on “Recognize and Prevent Food Poisoning” contact Gail Gilman, Family Life Consultant, M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus –University of Minnesota at waldn001@umn.edu.

The Annual meeting for Granby Township will be held on March 14 th 2023 at the Marvin Krohn seed office at 43527 Cty Rd 4, Nicollet Mn 56074 at 7:00P.M. The regular monthly meeting will follow the Annual meeting.

Clerk Bob Wills

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corn price for the 2022-23 marketing year at $6.60 per bushel, which was decreased by $.10 per bushel from the February estimate. The projected 202122 market year average (MYA) corn price represents the highest estimated WASDE corn price since the 2013-14 marketing year. The current projected 2022-23 average price compares to recent national average corn prices of $6 per bushel for 2021-22, $4.53 per bushel in 2020-21, $3.57 per bushel for 2019-20, $3.61 per bushel for 2018-19 and $3.36 per bushel for both 2017-18. The 2022-23 WASDE price estimates are the expected average farmlevel prices for corn and soybeans for the 2022 crop from Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2023; however, they do not represent the estimated prices for either the 2022 or 2023 calendar year.

Soybeans

The latest USDA report kept the final 2022 U.S. average soybean yield at 49.5 bushels per acre, which is 2.2 bushels per acre below the final U.S. average yield in 2021. Total U.S. soybean production for 2022 is estimated at 4.276 billion bushels, which is a decrease of 189 million bushels from final 2021 production levels. The recent WASDE report estimates total soybean demand at 4.355 billion bushels for the 2022-23 marketing year, which is an increase of 15 million bushels from the February WASDE report but would represent a decrease of 124 million bushels from 2021-22 soybean demand levels. Expected soybean export levels were increased by 25 million in the March report compared to a month earlier; however, export levels would be 109 million bushels below 2021-22 exports. Soybean crush levels are expected to increase slightly in the current marketing year.

The U.S. soybean ending stocks for the 2022-23 marketing year in the latest WASDE report are estimated at 210 million bushels, which was a decrease of 15 million bushels from the February WASDE report. The projected soybean ending stocks for the current year would be among the lowest soybean carry-out levels in the past decade. The projected 2022-23 soybean ending stocks compare to recent year-end carryout levels of 274 million bushels for 2021-22, 257 million bushels for 2020-21, 525 million bushels for 2019-20, 913 million bushels for 2018-19 and 438 million bushels for 2017-18.

The soybean stocks-to-use ratio for 2022-23 is now estimated at only 4.8%, which is a decline from the low ratios of 6.1% in 2021-22 and 5.7% in 2020-21. The projected 2022-23 ratio is considerably lower than other recent soybean stocks-touse ratios of 23% for 2018-19 and 13.3% for 2019-20. The lowest soybean stocks-to-use level in recent times at 2.6% in 2013.

The expected rather tight soybean supply may offer some opportunities for continued strong cash soybean prices in the coming months, especially if the projected lower soybean production levels in Argentina become reality and soybean export levels remain strong. The USDA is now projecting the U.S. average farm-level soybean price for the 2022-23 marketing year at $14.30 per bushel, which is unchanged from the February estimate. The estimated 2022-23 market year average soybean price would be the highest since the 2013-14 marketing year. The 2022-23 price estimate compares to other recent yearly average soybean prices of $13.30 per bushel in 2021-22, $10.80 per bushel in 2020-21, $8.57 per bushel for 2019-20, $8.48 per bushel for 2018-19 and $9.35 per bushel for 2017-18.

Wheat

Not much has changed in dynamics of the global wheat market or the WASDE report for wheat in the past year. A year ago, grain marketing analysts had their eyes on Eastern Europe following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A year later, the Russian war in Ukraine continues and the rest of the world seems to have somewhat adjusted to this scenario as it relates to the global wheat market. Ukraine and Russia accounted for nearly 30% of global wheat exports prior to the initiation of the war in early 2022. The ongoing war will likely continue to greatly reduce wheat production in Ukraine and will continue to impact grain trade in Eastern Europe. Depending on 2023 wheat production in other areas of the world, the continued war in Ukraine may offer some wheat export opportunities for the U.S. in the coming months. However, the USDA is projecting a slight decrease in U.S. wheat exports for the 2022-23 marketing year in the latest WASDE report. The March 8 WASDE report estimated the total 2022-23 wheat supply at just under 2.47 billion bushels, which compares to over 2.59 billion bushels a year ago. The total projected wheat usage for 2022-23 is 1.9 billion bushels, which is nearly the same as 202021 usage levels. The report estimated the wheat ending stocks for 2022-23 at 568 million bushels, compared to 698 million bushels in 2021-22 and 845 million bushels in 2020-21. The 2022-23 farmlevel average wheat price is now projected at $9 per bushel, which is unchanged from the February estimated price. The 2022-23 wheat price estimate compares to other recent MYA price levels of $7.63 per bushel in 202122, $5.05 per bushel in 202021, $4.58 per bushel in 2019-20, $5.16 per bushel in 2018-19 and $4.72 per bushel in 2017-18. The MYA price for wheat and other small grains is the average farmlevel price in the U.S. from June 1 until May 31 each year.

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Hauser from Bolton and Menk.

The bills totaling $95,393.55 were approved on a motion made by Froehlich, seconded by P. Radel and carried with all voting in favor.

The city clerk shared a letter from local property owners that their property abuts the NW Area Alley that runs east and west from State Hwy. 111 to Burg Ave that is to be part of an improvement project in 2023. The property owners stated their feelings as to why they do not feel the cost for paving the alley is justified.

The council also approved posting the proposed parking ordinance no. 166 on the city website for 10 days before the council approves it at the March meeting. All voted in favor.

The council next discussed resolution #02-13-23 - Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering

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Infrastructure Improvements. It was approved on a motion made by Wels and seconded by Radel. All voted in favor.

Next was resolution #02-13-23A

– Decertifying TIF District 1-4 and Closing Fund 314. It was approved on a motion made by Ostermann and seconded by Anthony. All voted in favor.

The council then discussed

LG220 – Permit – American Legion, Bingo Event (city park) June 25, 2023. It was approved on a motion made by Anthony and seconded by Wels.All members again voted in favor of the measure.

The following reminders of the upcoming, meetings were noted:

1) March 13, 2023, 6:00 pm, Regular Meeting, Monday

2) April 10, 2023, 6:00 pm, Regular Meeting, Monday

Fire and Ice and Bad Combo for Building in Nicollet

Saint Peter Police Blotter: Call for Service Logged From Month of February

On February 1, around 11:15 a.m. Saint Peter police assisted the fire department with a vehicle fire. Flames and smoke were billowing from a vehicle at Sunrise Meadows on the 1400 block of Sunrise Drive.

On February 1, police responded to the 800 block of W. College Street for a report of theft for fraudulent charges on a debit card.

On February 5, police responded to a report of theft by a woman on the 200 block of W. Grace Street around 10:30 a.m. A store manager reported theft of prepaid AMEX cards. On February 6 around 3 a.m., police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on the 1400 block of Washington Avenue. A woman reported that her intoxicated son would not go to bed and picked up a chair. On February 7, around 1:45 p.m. police responded to a report of a theft by a woman on the 600 block of S. Minnesota Avenue for a gas drive-off in the amount of $34.27, no license plate, possibly a gray van. On February 7, around 3:30 p.m. police responded to a driving complaint at Minnesota Avenue and Jefferson Avenue reported by another driver who said someone was driving erratically on Highway 169 since Mankato.

On February 8 around 12:50 p.m. police responded to a report of assault at a facility on the 100 block of Freeman Drive.

On February 10, at around 8 p.m. police responded to a report of disorderly conduct by a woman on the

600 block of Washington Avenue who said someone broke through her door but they were gone by the time the police arrived.

On February 10, police responded to the 200 block of W. Nassau for underage liquor consumption by two Gustavus Adolphus College students entering a bar.

On February 12, police responded to a report of theft around 4:20 p.m. by a woman on the 400 block of S. Third Street who said an intoxicated male left the establishment she worked at without paying his $21.31 bill.

On February 12, police responded to Broadway and Washington by a citizen who requested extra patrol after witnessing five or six cars that didn’t stop at a stop sign around 5:20 p.m.

On February 13, police responded to the 200 block of Jefferson Avenue around 5 p.m. for a report of theft of tools from a residence.

On February 14, police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on the 200 S. Minnesota Avenue around 8:30 a.m. for a report of a female kicked in the stomach by a male who ran off.

On February 14, police responded to a report of disorderly conduct on the 2100 block of W. Broadway for a kid barricaded in a bathroom.

On February 14, police responded to the 2100 block of W. Broadway around 12:25 p.m. for a teacher vs. student assault investigation.

On February 15 at around noon, police responded to the 100 block of Freeman Dr for a report of

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