Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for budget preparation, debt management, investment of all city funds, financial management and reporting, capital equipment and improvements management, grant reporting, payroll, and utility billing. The Finance Department works directly with each city department to provide financial direction and staff support for all city services. The Finance team also assists in elections. 

Lori Bartlett, Finance Director
320-229-9423
lbartlett@cityofstjoseph.com
The Finance Director plans, directs, and coordinates the fiscal management for the City. Responsibilities include overseeing all financial activities, accounts receivables, accounts payables, investments, payroll, budgets, and utility billings. The Finance Director also reports on financial activities to the City Council and is a member of the Development Team. The Finance Director works with the City Administrator on Human Resources matters and is also on the Community Center Capital Campaign Committee.

Debbie Kulzer, Finance Technician
320-229-9450
dkulzer@cityofstjoseph.com
The Finance Technician performs a wide variety of accounting and other financial functions and reconciliations including accounts payable and payroll. The Finance Technician is responsible for monitoring the Bike Share Program Receipts.

Vicky Granite, Account Technician
320-229-9435
vgranite@cityofstjoseph.com
The Account Technician is responsible for the preparation of water and refuse bills, and rental licensing. The Account Technician monitors all accounts receivables and sends out late notices to delinquent customers. Arrangements for water services to be disconnected are outlined in city ordinances. The Account Technician completes assessment searches upon request.
Utility Billing Information