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Press Release | May 22, 2023

US 169 / TH 282 / CSAH 9 Interchange in Jordan Receives Final Funding from MN Bonding Bill

May 22, 2023, Jordan, MN – The City of Jordan’s and Scott County’s request for $9.1M was fulfilled by the State Legislature this week.  Once signed into law, the bill will bring the final piece of funding necessary to build the new interchange at US 169 / TH 282 / CR 9 in Jordan, eliminating the last traffic signal remaining along US 169 between St Peter and Champlin.

“This project will significantly prevent predictable and preventable injuries and fatalities, improve connectivity for tens of thousands of motorists daily between Southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities, reduce travel delay and congestion to reduce emissions, as well as provide safe multimodal travel across US 169 for users of all ages and abilities,” said Jordan Mayor Mike Franklin

The project further improves the efficiency of commodity shipments significantly. 50% of Minnesota corn, soybean, and ethanol shipments currently travel on US Highway 169, including grain trucking from Southwest Minnesota to the nearby Ports of Savage.

“Of critical importance to the City of Jordan, effectively all of our criteria for the project have been met or exceeded, including protecting our existing businesses from unnecessary takings, ensuring the most efficient movement of commuter traffic to and from Jordan residents, and maximizing the opportunity for our community to grow along the new interchange” continued Franklin.

The success of this funding is due to the work of many over the past two decades. The City of Jordan sincerely thanks State Representative Ben Bakeberg and State Senator Eric Pratt, and former State Representative Tony Albright for their work ushering this priority through the MN Legislature, a process that took several years to complete. The project has also received past bipartisan support from US Representative Angie Craig, and US Senators Amy Klobuchar, and Tina Smith. The City also wishes to thank current and past City Council members for their vision and dedication to the project, as well as the Scott County Board and Staff for their commitment to solving these transportation problems.

The City of Jordan is grateful for these partnerships and looks forward to the bill being signed into law. The interchange project can now be constructed as planned in 2025 and 2026.

Media Contact:
Tom Nikunen, City of Jordan

City Administrator
tnikunen@jordanmn.gov| 952-492-2535

Past news on the Interchange Project

Jordan 169 Interchange (arcgis.com)

2025 – 2026 US 169 / Hwy 282 / CR 9 Interchange – City of Jordan MN Engineering (bolton-menk.com)

Environmental review of Beaumont Bluffs in the City of Jordan is available for public comment. Please access the Supplemental EAW document at the following link:  2023-05-18 Beaumont Bluffs EAW Supplement Final (1)

Comments will be accepted May 30, 2023, through June 29, 2023.

The City of Jordan invites the public to review and comment on the Supplemental Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) regarding the Beaumont Bluffs development project. The project is proposed on 232.3 acres on the southwest side of the City of Jordan and consists of a mix of twin homes, villas, single-family residences, and open space. About 123.6 acres will remain undeveloped, including approximately 80 acres owned by the city.  On January 18, 2022, the City Council voted to approve the declaration that no Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was needed for the Beaumont Bluffs preliminary plat application.  However, Dba JMH Beaumont Bluffs LLC is requesting to amend the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) to allow for the removal and export of 100,000-125,000 cubic yards of soil, described as medium-to-fine-grained sand, for foundation and roadway construction projects. The proposal to remove soil off-site was not included in the original EAW and therefore a Supplemental EAW is needed for additional environmental review.

Copies of the Supplemental EAW, which document the purpose and need for the project, along with the anticipated social, economic, and environmental impacts, are available for public comment beginning May 30 and can be accessed at the city’s website: jordanmn.gov.

Written comments will be accepted through June 29, 2023. Comments should be submitted in writing to the planning department or mailed to 210 East 1^st St., Jordan, MN 55352. For more information, please call the city at 952-492-7929.2023-05-18 Beaumont Bluffs EAW Supplement Final (1)

2023 City-Wide Garage Sales

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After some significant deliberations, the Jordan City Council voted unanimously on Monday, May 8, 2023, to discontinue offering State of Minnesota Deputy Registrar services at City Hall, with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2023.  These services, including license tab renewal, license plate renewals, title transfers, titling services, limited DL licensing changes, and DNR registration services, have been offered as a courtesy to Jordan residents for many years, even though they pertain to the State of Minnesota and not to City Government.  It was nonetheless a very difficult decision to end these conveniences, but the City Council determined that the City taxpayers can no longer sustain the continued financial losses associated with providing these nonessential services.  A conservative estimate is that Jordan taxpayers have subsidized over $580,000 in the past five years in order to provide services that the State of Minnesota would otherwise have to offer.  This calculation is the difference between the cost of offering Deputy Registrar services and the amount reimbursed to the City by the State.  The last date the City will provide these services is June 30, 2023.  We have notified the State that the City will no longer offer Deputy Registrar services after June 30, 2023.  We will be reorganizing our staff positions to retain as many employees as possible in other positions to deliver City services.

The Water Department flushes the water mains every Spring to help maintain water quality and prevent sediment buildup in the pipes. Crews also get an opportunity to operate and inspect the fire hydrants. Few things to remember if you notice your water is cloudy:

• This means there is some air in your water lines
• Open up a cold tap closest to your water meter (typically in a mechanical room/basement), and run water for 5-15 minutes.
• Cloudy/Discolored water is OK to drink
• Don’t do laundry until the cloudiness is gone

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A VACATION FOR BEAUMONT BLUFFS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on May 22, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of a vacation of a portion of Beaumont Boulevard as described “As Traveled” and described by St. Lawrence Town Road Map document number 254363 located at Outlot E, Beaumont Bluffs (PID #221030600)

Applicant/Address: Mark Sonstegard, JMH Land Development / 650 Quaker Avenue Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-7929.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours.

All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comments orally.

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT AND FINAL PLAT FOR BEAUMONT BLUFFS SECOND ADDITION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on May 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of a planned unit development (PUD) amendment and final plat for Beaumont Bluffs Second Addition located on Outlot D & Outlot E, Beaumont Bluffs (PID # 221030590 & 221030600)

Applicant/Address: Mark Sonstegard, JMH Land Development / 650 Quaker Avenue Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-7929.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours.

All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comments orally.

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINSESS DISTRICT (C-1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 1, CITY OF JORDAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on May 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow for Two Family Dwelling Units in the Neighborhood Business District (C-1) Zoning District for the property located at 108 1^st Street West, legally described as Lot 3, Block 1, City of Jordan Addition (PID # 220020030)

Applicant/Address: Andre & Joann Cilliers/ 214 Water Street Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-7929.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours.

All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comments orally.

CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR PAULY PARK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on April 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of a preliminary plat for Pauly Park legally described as SEC 20 TWN 114 RNG 23PT NW1/4 OF SW1/4 BEG SE COR TH N 56 RDS TH W 14 RDD 5 FT TH S 56 RDS TH E 14 RDS 5 FT TO PT OF BEG (PID 229200070).

Applicant/Address: Rich Revering, Bolton & Menk, for the City of Jordan, 210 First St. East, Jordan, MN 55352

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352: phone 952-492-7929.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours.

All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comments orally.

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CITY OF JORDAN

COUNTY OF SCOTT

STATE OF MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2023-01 TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOBACCO SALES USES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing and second reading of ordinance 2023-01 at the Jordan City Council Chambers, located at 116 East First Street in the City of Jordan, Minnesota on February 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter to consider approval of amendments to the zoning code. The amendments propose to provide requirements for tobacco sales uses and to modify and reorganize existing text.

Full documentation of the project file is available upon request during regular office hours at the City of Jordan City Offices, 210 East First Street, Jordan, MN 55352 and is available here.

Questions regarding the applications may be directed to the City of Jordan Planning Department office at 952-492-7929.  All interested persons are encouraged to present their view in writing to the email publiccomments@jordanmn.gov. If necessary, accommodations can be made to allow applicants to present comments orally.

THE CITY OF JORDAN, MINNESOTA EARNS Aa3 RATING UPGRADE

Moody’s Grants a Credit Rating Increase

Jordan, Minnesota – The City of Jordan is pleased to announce that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) upgraded its long-term rating on the City’s obligations to Aa3 from A1, based on a review completed in conjunction with the release of Moody’s US Cities and Counties Methodology. The rating was released on January 5, 2023. A higher credit rating will result in better interest rates for bonded debt.  The upgrade was assigned by Moody’s, which noted the entity’s financial operations have been very strong and that this rating reflects very strong wealth and income levels and a history of largely positive general fund operations with strong reserve levels.

The city’s management practices are considered “good” under Moody’s, indicating that the management budgets conservatively, estimates building revenues conservatively, updates the Council on budget-to-actual performance monthly, amends budgets as needed, and has a formal reserve policy to maintain a general fund balance equal to 55% of the next year’s budgeted expenditures plus twice any expected state aid.  A Financial Management Assessment of “good” also indicates the City has a formal five-year capital improvement plan and various approved formal policies related to the use of debt for different needs.

Paul T. Steinman, BakerTilly, St. Paul, Minnesota, the City’s financial advisor, noted the following: “This upgrade represents the hard work of staff and the City Council in maintaining a long-term vision of fiscal prudence and responsibility.”

Press Release Bond Rating Upgrade 1-20-23.docx