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Mountain Iron Utility Advisory Board 22 April 2025 Minutes
Meeting was called to order 4:21PM by Public Works Director Satrang
Members present: Sue Tuomela, Ron Ostman, Bret Renzaglia and Jacob Osell, Others present: Julie Buria, Council Liaison, Tim Satrang, Public Works Director
Members absent: Chairman Renzaglia
Bret Renzaglia made a motion to approve the 10 March 2025 consent agenda Sue Tuomela second the motion. Motion passed unanimously
Communications: None
Public Forum: None
Outage Reports:
Electrical: Water:
None to report
Ongoing leak near Walgreens on Mountain Iron Drive. Satrang explained the repair started today. Most likely will be a multi-day repair. The crew is being mindful to the local hospitality business along with the restraints of having an extended outage. It is a difficult dig because of the location on the 90-degree curve, fiber optics, and natural gas line.
Unfinished Business:
Electrical System Five Year Plan Review Progress: Working on a federal electrical grant. Satrang explained staff has been working on a multi community electrical grant that would be a that ‘”mild be used to accomplish a significant portion of the Five-year scope.
Satrang updated the Board on the progress of the HWY 169 electrical project. The contractor has indicated a start date. Satrang went over the remaining items on the 169 projects. The supply line was discussed and the effects of tariffs.
EV Charging: Waiting on update from MP contractor. Discussed the possibly of a “super charger.
WWTP Upgrades:
Satrang explained the Council approved an agreement with MSA to put together a facility Plan. A wastewater facility plan outlines the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant to ensure effective and environmentally responsible.
Discussed the thermographic and Airborne ultrasound study. It is the “roadmap to the design” of the system.
New Business
Large trash Pickup:
Motion made by Bret Renzaglia Supported by Sue Tuomela to recommend the City Council approve a 2025 Large Trash Pickup in the amount of$15.00 dollars. Motion passed unanimously.
Water Rates. Satrang requested this item be postponed until the next meeting. Satrang is
working on a new “water supply charge”. Discussion took place on surrounding community rates.
Open discussion:
Discussion on PFAS in the water supply. The MOH has done some PFAS sampling of our drinking water supply.
Set the next meeting for 20 May 2025 at 4:00 PM
Announcements:
Meeting Adjourned at 5:08 PM
Respect fully submitted, Tim Satrang
Director of Public Works
