032425 PZ Minutes

Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission

March 24, 2025

Chairperson Jim Techar called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Steve Giorgi,  Margaret Soyring, Lauren Buffetta, Al Stanaway, Mayor Peggy Anderson and Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator. Absent Barb Fivecoate

Moved by Stanaway, supported by Giorgi to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2025.  Motion carried. Absent Fivecoate

Public Forum: Ed Roskoski spoke about Duluth short term rental policies.

There was discussion about a recreation center at Mott Pitt. The only thing that is known is that the City received a grant from the state in 2022 for a pavilion, dock, hiking and biking trail at Mott Pitt. Apparently it is supposed to be completed by 12/2025. Members were wondering if it has to be rezoned since that area is mineral mining. Some members are considering attending the next parks and recreation meeting to find out what is planned.

New Business: Short Term Rental

After reviewing several other cities ordinances the list of concerns expressed were:

Conditional Use Permit, Parking, Number of occupants, License, Requirements of the Deparment of Health, Electrical Code, Who would authorize a Certificate of Occupancy..

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

Respectfully submitted by:

Margaret Soyring, Secretary