Welcome to Mountain Iron

CORVID-19

Coronavirus Information:  Community health and safety is our priority.  Stay informed about facility closures and event/program cancellations related to the Coronavirus.

The City of Mountain Iron is working closely with public safety officials in neighboring cities and schools, along with our EMS, county and state partners to be fully prepared to protect our community.

Like all Minnesota cities, the City takes the COVID-19, “Coronavirus”, pandemic extremely seriously and is proactively working to minimize public health risk.

While vital City services will continue, there may be facility closings, and canceled programs, events and meetings. City officials are monitoring the situation and will communicate significant updates as
needed.

City Cancellations and Closures 

• • • • All city buildings are closed at this time with the exception of the following, which are temporarily open:
        Mountain Iron City Hall

Some meetings of city boards and commissions may be cancelled. Please phone City Hall at 218-748-7570 to see if a meeting has been cancelled.

Resources

• • • • The CDC

• • • • Minnesota Department of Health

• • • • Saint Louis County Public Health Department

What the City is Doing

• • • • We are planning – The City’s Continuity of Operations Plan is in effect, and staff are committed to maintain all essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• • • • We are cleaning – With a focus on disinfecting high touch areas daily at city facilities, including the City Hall, Police station and Public Works Department.

• • • • We are implementing - Minnesota Department of Health recommendations as outlined by the CDC.  The City is following mitigation guidelines including encouraging social distancing
        measures with staff and the public and reducing or cancelling events.

What we ask of you

• • • • Help us stay healthy – wash your hands with hot soapy water for 20 seconds before, during and after visiting City facilities.

• • • • Stay home – If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick, please conduct city business online or by phone.

• • • • Call before coming to City Hall – City Hall is open. City departments have temporarily changed procedures to enable more services to be provided online or over the telephone.  Please call 218-748-7570 or e-mail City Hall at cwainio@ci.mountain-iron.mn.us

• • • • If you have the financial resources, please support our local restaurants by ordering pickup and delivery of food.

Help Wanted – Caretaker(s)
The City of Mountain Iron is accepting applications for the caretaker(s) position at the West Two Rivers Campground. Applicant must reside at the campground from May 8th through September 20th , 2020. This is an annual seasonal position. For additional information, contact the City of Mountain
Iron at (218) 748-7570. Applications are available at the city offices or online at www.mtniron.com, or send a resume to 8586 Enterprise Drive South, Mountain Iron, MN 55768. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020. Minimum age to apply is 18 years. We are an EOE.

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PAID ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS

The Mountain Iron Fire Department has immediate openings for fire fighters. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid Minnesota driver's license, be able to pass a physical and live within 10 minutes of the Fire Hall. Applications can be found at the Mountain Iron City Hall or online at www.mtniron.com and can be submitted in writing to the City of Mountain Iron, 8586 Enterprise Drive South, Mountain Iron, MN 55768 or electronically to cwainio@ci.mountain-iron.mn.us. Please contact City Hall at 218-748-7570 or email cwainio@ci.mountain-iron.mn.us with any questions.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.

You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.