041525 PZ Minutes
Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission
April 14, 2025
Chairperson Jim Techar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Steve Giorgi Barb Fivecoate, Margaret Soyring, Lauren Buffetta, Mayor Peggy Anderson and Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator. Pat Green, Building Inspector was also present. Absent Al Stanaway
Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi to approve the consent agenda and accept the minutes of the March 24, 2025. Motion carried. Absent Stanaway
Public Forum: Steve Giorgi updated the commission on Mott Pit Restoration Project, that it is a Mining Reclamation Project. Mayor Anderson stated that the city has been in contact with US Steel about the project.
Motion by Fivecoate supported by Giorgi to close the regular meeting and open the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Motion Carried. Absent Stanaway
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider a request made by Larry Brunfelt for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP is the use of a shipping container to be used as an accessory structure. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0070-01272
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME MT. IRON
SECTION: 10 TOWNSHIP: 58 RANGE 18; LOT:- BLOCK: DESCRIPTION:
That Part of NE ¼ of NW ¼, Described as follows: Commencing at The Southwest Corner of Said NE ¼ of NW ¼ of SECTION 10: Thence N 00 DEG 06’37”W, assumed bearing, along the west line of said NE ¼ of NW ¼ of SECTION 10, A Distance of 1066.60 feet to the point of beginning; Thence East 63.35 feet; Thence N04DEG 02’05”W, 50.12 feet; Thence West 59.92 feet to said West Line; Thence S00DEG06’36”E, 50.00 Feet Along West Line to Said Point of Beginning.
Address: 5720 Mineral Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi to close the Public Hearing and resume the regular meeting. Motion Carried. Absent Stanaway.
Kujala reported that he has again requested an update from the City Attorney on the matters that were turned over to him for litigation.
After reviewing the Short Term Rental Ordinance that was presented by Giorgi the Commission made several changes and agreed it should be sent to Administrator Wainio to review and assign an Ordinance number.
Moved by Soyring, supported by Fivecoate to request the City Council approve the CUP for Larry Brunfelt for a shipping container with the stipulation that it be painted an earthtone color. Motion Carried. Absent Stanaway.
Steve Giorgi will work on creating an ordinance for Short Term Rental for the Committee.
Moved by Giorgi, Supported by Buffetta to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Motion Carried. Absent: Fivecoate
Moved by Soyring, supported by Buffetta to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion Carried. Absent Stanaway
Respectfully submitted by:
Margaret Soyring, Secretary
