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042325 PR Minutes

The April 23, 2025, Parks and Recreation Meeting was called to order at 5:20 by Brad Gustafson. Members present: Brad Gustafson, Macy Saari-Nelson, Arin Marks, Kristina Hawkins, Jason Inmon and Dan Lind.  Absent: Casey Kitner. Also present Craig Wainio and Mayor Anderson. 

 

New Business:

 

Hawkins moved and Lind seconded to move forward with an agreement with the Northland Learning Center to acquire and move the playground equipment from their current facility.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Campground video production and Breakfast Connections at the campground on August 13th were discussed.

 

Upcoming events include the easter egg hunt, 4th of July celebration and the Halloween Carnival.

 

Lori Piri addressed the Board concerning the South Grove Park.

 

The prestation and public meeting concerning the South Grove Park commenced.  Item that were discussed included parking situation, crosswalk on Mud Lake Road, building location and size, bathrooms, rink access from the building and lighting on the tennis courts.

 

Motion was made by Saari-Nelson and seconded by Lind to adjourn at 6:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Craig J. Wainio

City Administrator

 

052825 PA Agenda

REGULAR MEETING

MOUNTAIN IRON PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

AT THE MOUNTAIN IRON COMMUNITY CENTER

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025 5:30 P.M.

A G E N D A

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Meeting
    2. Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Meeting
    3. Minutes of the April 23, 2025 Meeting
    4. Communications
  3. Public Forum 
  4. Unfinished Business
  5. New Business
    1. South Grove Recreation Complex Options
    2. Park Tour
  6. Open Discussion
  7. Announcements
  8. Adjourn

031025 UAB Minutes

Mountain Iron Utility Advisory Board

10 March 2025 Minutes

Meeting was called to order 5:02 PM by Chairperson Renzaglia

Members present:  Reynold Renzaglia, Sue Tuomela, Ron Ostman, Bret Renzaglia and Jacob Osell  Others present: Julie Buria, Council Liaison, Tim Satrang, Public Works Director

Members absent:  None

 

Chairman Renzaglia made a motion to approve the consent agenda Sue Tuomela second the motion.  Motion passed unanimously

 

Brief discussion on the two communications:

 

MPCA Transformer Storage Inspection.  The City was given less than a day notice of an inspection by MPCA staff, of the transformer storage area. The inspector notified Satrang the City should expect a response within three-months.  The information will be sent to the EPA.  Satrang was informed not to expect any feedback from the EPA for 2-3 years. 

 

Minnesota Department of Labor requested an apprentice review.  MDL will request information with a follow meeting.  Currently there is no active apprentice working with the City.  Most likely there will be some personal change this summer.

 

Chairman Renzaglia moved the New business item of the WWTP NPDES permit to the beginning of the agenda:

 

Satrang introduced Tom Dye with MSA Professional Services.  Tom discussed the new Mountain Iron NPDES Permit issued to Mountain Iron in 2024 that included a new very low phosphorus effluent limit and a low mercury limit.  The new permit requires Mountain Iron to be able to meet these limits by December of 2029.

 

Two-pilot studies have/will be done to determine a technology that will help meet the new stringent limits.  Both will be a fabric filter (each being a little different).  Also, need for competition. 

 

A Facility Plan needs to be completed.  Dye explained a facility plan is a detailed document that guides the planning, design, construction, and operation of a treatment plant.  The plan will demonstrate the need for the project and consider future growth, stricter water quality standards, and addressing aging infrastructure.

 

Next would be a design phase, construction, and training.  Two-year construction will be expected.  Dye said MSA has a funding team that will assist communities with attaining funding. 

 

Public Forum:

Brad Gustafson introduced himself as a new City Councilor.  Brad brought up discussion on where Mountain Iron’s electricity is generated.  Discussion took place on MISO

 

Outage Reports:

 

            Electrical: 

  1. 3 January 2025 Fuse cut out West of 8586 Rock Ridge Drive
  2. 16 January 2025 Fuse cut out lift station near 8480 Mud Lake Road

Water:

  1. 8 January 2025 8788 Greenwood Lane-circumference crack 8-inch ductile
  2. 8 February 2025 8788 Greenwood Lane-circumference crack 8-inch ductile
  3. 15 February 2025 8780 Greenwood Lane-circumference crack 8-inch ductile

Unfinished Business:

 

Electrical System Five Year Plan Review Progress:  A refocus on the Five-Year Electrical Plan.

A

 

Satrang updated the Board on the progress of the HWY 169 electrical project.  Project will resume when frost comes out most likely early May.  One apartment along with five commercial buildings on the North side of HWY 169 need the voltage conversion.  Work will also start on the South side of HWY 169 allowing the conversion of the remaining businesses and houses. 

 

EV charging.  Waiting on update from MP contractor

 

Discussed the Thermographic and Airborne ultrasound study.  Discussed problematic areas.

 

New Business

 

Refuse Rates:

Discussion took place on the differences of other communities and Mountain Iron is the vast territory the current garbage route is.  Another difference is other communities have multi-family refuse containers.  This allows for less time and fewer operations of equipment per routes.

 

Satrang proposes these changes:

 

First, the City has been required to collect a solid waste fee from property owners on behalf of Saint Louis County.  Staff is recommending a request to SLC that they start collecting the fee.  This currently shows up a $7.08 each Month. 

 

Second, curb side recycling be offered only one day/month.  Currently the curb side recycling follows the schedule of the garbage route, one week per month.  Because of fixed costs associated with scheduling and operation of equipment, a cost savings is anticipated in a schedule adjustment.  The City gives the citizens an opportunity to save by recycling.  The theory is if you recycle it’s possible to reduce the size of refuse container needed.

 

Thirdly, the possibility of adjusting the weekly refuse pick-up schedule from a current five-day schedule to a four-day schedule.  Again, fixed costs associated with operating equipment each day the City should see a cost savings. 

 

And Fourth, Satrang proposed two scenarios of cost adjustments:  First, a three percent increase and second a 5 percent increase.  The revenue increase would be minimal, but with the adjustments in scheduling and equipment use, the Refuse Enterprise should result in savings.  Re-evaluation is recommended in the first part of 2026.

 

Chairman Renzaglia made a motion to change the Curb Side Recycling schedule from the current five-day pick up per month to a one-day pick up.  Also, have staff work on and implement the current five-day Refuse pick up to a four-day pick up.  Seconded by Jacob Osell.  After discussion- the motion passed unanimously.

 

Bret Renzaglia made a motion to increase rates 3%.  Sue Tuomela seconded.  Chairman Renzaglia requested the motion be changed to 5% – it was not agreed to the change.  Motion passed 4-1

 

Open discussion:

                        Next meeting was set at 4:00 PM 22 April 2025

 

Announcements:

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:31 PM

 

 

            Respectfully submitted,

Tim Satrang

Director of Public Works

 

052025 UAB Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD

Mountain Iron Community Center Monday 20 May 2025 at 4:00 P.M.

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of the 10 March 2025 Meeting
    2. Communications
  3. Public Forum
  4. Reports
    1. Electrical Outages
    2. 8 May 2025 Recloser Took one phase out of City Garage Transformer.
    3. Water Breaks/Repairs
    4. 23 & 24 April 2025 Repaired water line near Bad corrosion on the nuts and bolts on a tapping sleeve flange.
  5. Unfinished Business
    1. Electrical System Five Year Plan Review Progress
    2. Electrical Project along HWY 169
    3. EV charging units
    4. Mountain Iron WWTP
    5. Belt Press arrived and will be operating 19 May 2025 through 23 May 2025
    6. Electrical Grant Application
  6. New Business
    1. Water Rates
  7. Open Discussion
  8. Announcements
  9. Adjourn

**COUNCIL WORKSHOP**

Ordinance Number 03-25

ORDINANCE NUMBER 03-25

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN:

SECTION 1. PURPOSE.  The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the short-term rental of dwelling units within the City is conducted, operated, and maintained in R-1, R-2, R-2A, and R-3 Districts in a manner so as to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Mountain Iron, and so as to not become a nuisance to the surrounding properties.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.            The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the meanings stated:

“Dwelling.” Any building or portion thereof which is designed for or used for residential purposes.

 

“Dwelling unit.” Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit equipped and intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, and eating.

 

“On-premise sign.” A sign erected, maintained or used in the outdoor environment for the purpose of the display of messages pertinent to the use of the property on which it is displayed.

 

“Operate.” To charge a rental charge for the use of a unit in a dwelling.

“Owner.” Any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others: Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or agent of the owner, prime tenant, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this Section, to the same extent as if such person were the owner.

 

“Person.” Any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.

 

“Short-term rental.” The rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for less than thirty (30) days.

 

“Short-term rental license.” The license issued by the City for the rental or lease of a dwelling unit, in whole or in part, for thirty (30) days or less.

 

“Solid waste.” Garbage, refuse or any other discarded solid organic or inorganic materials.

 

“Tenant.” Any person who is occupying a dwelling unit in whole or in part under any agreement (written or oral), lease, or contract.

 

SECTION 3. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.         No owner shall undertake the short-term rental of any dwelling unit to a tenant or tenants unless properly permitted by state, county, and any other governmental regulations, and as hereinafter provided, including, but not limited to, Minnesota Department of Health Lodging License.

 

SECTION 4. LICENSE APPLICATION. An owner desiring to undertake or allow the short-term rental of a dwelling unit in the City shall apply for a short-term rental license. The application shall be submitted by the owner. The registration application shall be on a form prescribed by the City and shall include all required information.

 

SECTION 5. APPLICATION FEE.           Short-term rentals registration fee shall be set forth in the City’s fee schedule and may be adjusted from time-to-time by the City Council by formal resolution.

 

SECTION 6. LODGING TAX.       Short-term rentals are subject to lodging tax as provided for in Section 110 of the Mountain Iron City Code. A short-term rental license holder is required to file monthly lodging tax reports to the State of Minnesota.

 

SECTION 7. EXPIRATION OF LICENSE.         Short term rental licenses shall expire annually on December 31st of each year unless suspended or revoked as provided for in this chapter.

 

SECTION 8. RENEWAL OF LICENSE. Applications for renewal of an existing short-term rental license must be made at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the current short-term rental license. All such applications shall be made to the City on forms provided by the City. lf the license holder does not offer the property for short-term rentals at least twice in a calendar year. then they are not eligible for renewal.

 

SECTION 9. NO VESTED RIGHT.           Licenses granted hereunder constitute a revocable, limited right. Nothing herein shall be construed as granting a vested property right. No party shall have any expectancy of reissuance of any license after its annual expiration.

 

SECTION 10. CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE.          Prior to issuance of a Short-Term Rental License, the applicant shall ensure that the following criteria are met:

 

  1. The proposed Short-Term Rental is located in a Residential Zoning District.
  2. The proposed Short-Term Rental complies with all of the Performance standards and all applicable state and county regulations. Applicant must provide proof of registration and licensure with the Minnesota Department of Health Lodging License.
  3. Applicant must secure a Conditional Use Permit from the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission

 

SECTION 11. LICENSED SHORT-TERM RENTALS. All licensed premises must be connected to an approved sewer and water system and must be current on all Mountain Iron utility services.

 

SECTION 12. LICENSE NOT TRANSFERABLE.         No short-term rental license shall be transferable to another person or another dwelling unit. Every person holding a short-term rental license shall give notice in writing to the City within five (5) business days after having legally transferred or otherwise disposed of the legal control of any dwelling unit for which a short-term rental license has been issued. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such dwelling unit.

 

SECTION 13. REGISTERED AGENT REQUIRED.      No short-term rental license shall be issued without the designation of a local agent. The agent may, but is not required to be, the owner. One person may be the agent for multiple dwelling units. At all times, the agent shall have on file with the City a primary phone number as well as current address. The agent or a representative of the agent shall be available during all times that the dwelling unit is being rented as the primary number to respond immediately to complaints and contacts relating to the dwelling unit. The City shall be notified in writing within ten (I 0) business days of any change of agent. The agent shall be responsible for the activities of tenants and the maintenance and upkeep of the dwelling unit and shall be authorized and empowered to receive notice of a violation of the provisions of City ordinances and state law, to receive orders, and to institute remedial action to affect such orders, and to accept service of process pursuant to law.

 

SECTION 14. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS.           No owner shall undertake or allow the short-term rental of a dwelling unit that does not comply with all applicable City ordinances, the laws of the State of Minnesota, and this Section. It shall be the owner’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the following:

 

  1. Maintenance Standards. Every dwelling unit used for sho1t-tenn rental shall conform to all building and zoning requirements of the City of Mountain Iron and laws of the State of Minnesota.
  2. Parking. The site shall provide on-site parking sufficient to accommodate the occupants of the rental dwelling unit. No person shall, for the purpose of camping, lodging, or residing therein, leave or park a vehicle or motor vehicle on or within the limits of any road or on any road right-of-way.
  3. Signs Prohibited.
  4. Tenants. Owner or registered agents shall maintain a list of all current and prior tenants of each dwelling unit, including dates stayed at the dwelling units. The owner or registered agent shall make the list available to City staff and/or law enforcement upon request.
  5. Emergency Contact. The owner shall post within the dwelling unit the name, address, email and primary and secondary telephone number of the owner or any registered agent that can be utilized by tenants or their guests.
  6. Noise Standards. Quiet hours shall be between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Any outdoor amplifiedsound during this time that can be heard by neighboring property owners is prohibited.
  7. Solid Waste. Owner shall ensure that appropriate solid waste and/or recycling bins are available for use by tenants and guests and shall not be stored in public view.
  8. Posted Notice. Owner shall post within the dwelling unit, notice of all use restrictions as set forth in this Ordinance.
  9. Maximum number of guests will be limited to two times the number of bedrooms, or sleeping areas, plus one.

 

SECTION 15. DISORDERLY CONDUCT PROHIBITED.        Disorderly conduct is prohibited on all licensed premises. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all tenants occupying the licensed premises and their guests conduct themselves in such a manner as not to cause the licensed premises to be disorderly. For purposes of this section, disorderly conduct refers to any disorderly conduct violation under Minnesota Statutes or City of Mountain Iron Ordinances.

 

SECTION 16. LICENSE REVOCATION.            Every short-term rental license is subject to revocation for violations of this Section or any other provision of Minnesota or City of Mountain Iron Ordinances.

 

  1. Violations. Violations of this Section shall be reported to the City Clerk’s Office. The City Administrator shall review the violation and provide written notice to the license holder of the violation and any necessary remedial actions.
  2. Revocation. If a license holder fails to correct a violation or receives three (3) violations within any twelve (12) month period, the City Administrator shall recommend revocation of the short-term rental license to the City Council. The City Council and City Administrator shall provide written notice to the owner and any registered agent of the revocation. The notice shall inform the owner and agent of the right to appeal the decision to the Mountain Iron City Council.
  3. Appeal. A license holder aggrieved by the revocation of a short-term rental license may appeal to the City Council. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the City Clerk’s office within ten (10) days after date of issuance of the written revocation notice, a written statement requesting a hearing before the City Council and setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. A hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the City Clerk’s Office in writing, setting forth the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the license holder at his/her last known.address at least five (5) days prior to the date set for hearing.
  4. Effect of Revocation. If a short-term rental license is revoked, it shall be unlawful for anyone to thereafter allow any new short-term rental occupancies of the dwelling unit until such time as a valid short-term rental license is issued by the City. No person who has had a license revoked under this Section shall be issued a short-term rental license for one year from the date of revocation.

 

SECTION 17. VIOLATION.           Any person who undertakes or allows any violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

 

SECTION 18. INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES.       Any inconsistent ordinance or parts thereof are hereby repealed and replaced with the provision of this ordinance.

 

SECTION 19. CITY CODE.           This ordinance shall be incorporated into the Mountain Iron City Code as Section 154.032(B) Short Term Vacation Rentals.

 

SECTION 20. EFFECTIVE DATE.           This Ordinance becomes effective on the date of its publication, or upon the publication of a summary of the Ordinance as provided by Minn. Stat. § 412.191, subd. 4, as it may be amended from time to time, which meets the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, subd. 10, as it may be amended from time to time.

 

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2025.

 

 

 

__________________________________

Mayor Peggy Anderson

Attested:

 

 

 

____________________________

City Administrator

Resolution Number 04-25

RESOLUTION NUMBER 04-25

ACCEPTING BID

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Number MI22-08, the proposed improvement of the alleyway between Old Highway 169 and Mineral Avenue all located east of Mineral Avenue by Road Reconstruction, Alignment and Drainage Improvements, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

                                                                        Total

Mesabi Bituminous                                        $305,525.00

George Bougalis & Sons                                $450,850.50

Utility Systems of America                            $345,205.00

Bougalis Inc                                                    $395,575.00

KGM Contractors                                           $365,595.00

 

AND WHEREAS, it appears that Mesabi Bituminous of Gilbert, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA:

  1. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the attached contract with Mesabi Bituminous of Gilbert, Minnesota in the name of the City of Mountain Iron for the improvement of the alleyway between Old Highway 169 and Mineral Avenue all located east of Mineral Avenue by Road Reconstruction, Alignment and Drainage Improvements, according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the City Council and on file in the Office of the City Administrator.
  2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2025.

 

 

 

____________________________________

                                               Mayor Peggy Anderson

ATTEST:

 

 

__________________________________

City Administrator

May 5, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

May 5, 2025

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Al Stanaway, Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Sgt. Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Dept.; and Al Johnson, City Engineer.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the consent agenda be approved as follows:

  1. Approve the minutes of April 21, 2025, regular meeting.
  2. Approve the minutes of April 24, 2025, Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting.
  3. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
  4. To acknowledge the receipts for the period April 16-30, totaling $253,846.00 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
  5. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period April 16-30, totaling $293,832.02 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria and Anderson).

Public Forum:

  • No one spoke during the forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

  • Nice job to the city crew on the work done on Mountain Iron drive

City Administrator:

  • No formal report

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to approve the following individuals as summer temporary employees:

Public Works:                                                             Parks & Recreation:

Lacey Jacobson                                              Braxton Negen

Dylan Anderson                                              Derrick Dahl

Kendall Jackson

Thomas Debeltz

Fred DuChamp

 

Coaches:

Anthony Farley                       Kristen Farley             Ashley Friedlieb                    

Linday Ervin                           Michelle Brown          Kris Aho

Anthony Allegrezza               Adam Nelson              Mike Larson

Eric Holmstrom                      Cody Ellis                   Jimmy Janckila

Julia Lindseth                         Dusty Hannahs           Jesse White

Megan Preiner                        Mark Madden             Chuck Overbye

Christina Bergman                  Courtney Aluni           Casey Aluni

Ty Hebl                                   Isabelle Mattson

 

Umpires:

Rick Sebunia                          Louis Parenteau          Steven Norby

Mike Moore                            Natalie Bergman        

The motion carried.

Director of Public Works:

  • Cost savings by reducing curbside recycling to one day a month, changing the garbage pickup to 4 days a week and minimal increase in garbage rates
  • Walgreens water-line repaired, electrical crews doing vegetation removal and transformer work being completed, street sweepers are out as well – please be aware of city crew  

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to approve the recommendation of the Utility Advisory Committee (UAB) and approve the collection of curbside recycling to be completed one-day per month instead of the current five-day schedule; allow staff to implement a four-day per week garbage collection schedule; and increase 30-gallon containers $0.19; 60-gallon containers $0.38; 90-gallon containers $0.58; 300-gallon containers $1.80. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to approve the large trash pick-up for City of Mountain Iron residents with garbage service fee of $15.00, scheduled for a one-week period and follow the normal garbage route schedule, with collection taking place from June 2nd through June 6th, utility bills must be paid in full to be eligible. The motion carried.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

  • City wide Garage sales
  • Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th
  • Register a sale by May 9th call (218) 750-4911

Sheriff’s Department:

  • No formal report

City Engineering:

  • Mineral Avenue watermain project started, received bids for downtown alley project and downtown Main Street feasibility study available for consideration

Liaison:

  • Councilor Gustafson spoke regarding the following:
  • Parks & Rec meeting on April 23rd for South Grove project presentation
  • Thanks, staff, for creating WII Rivers Campground Facebook page

Councilor Gustafson updated the Council on the Employee survey – response form

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to reinstitute the Buildings and Grounds Board and the Labor and Management Board, and to meet quarterly. The motion carried.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski, to have staff review the results, continue open  communication, present ideas for improvement, and a game plan. The motion carried.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson authorizing a special events permit for BG’s Bar & Grill to have “Live Music on the Patio,” at their location scheduled for June 21, 2025. The motion carried.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria authorizing Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant to serve alcohol at Lake Superior Geology Event, scheduled for May 14th & May 15th at the Community Center. The motion carried.

Announcement:

  • 2025 Merritt Days Planning Committee
  • Tuesday, May 13th at the Mountain Iron Library at 5:30pm

At 7:05p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

May 19, 2025 City Council Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.

A G E N D A 

  1. Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of the May 5, 2025, Regular Meeting (#1-5)
    2. Receipts
    3. Bills and Payroll
    4. Communications
  4. Public Forum
  5. Committee and Staff Reports
    1. Mayor’s Report
    2. City Administrator’s Report
    3. Director of Public Work’s Report
      1. Pay Request Number 2 – Quad Cities Dewatering (#6-7)
    4. Library Director/Special Events Coordinator’s Report (#8)
    5. City Engineer’s Report
    6. City Attorney’s Report
    7. Fire Department’s Report
    8. Planning and Zoning Commission
      1. Conditional Use Permit Nous Sommes Mason LLC (#9-11)
    9. Personnel Committee
      1. Laborer Position (#12)
    10. Liaison Reports
  6. Unfinished Business
  7. New Business
    1. Ordinance Number 03-25 Short Term Rentals (#13-18)
    2. Resolution Number 04-25 Accepting Bids (#19-20)
    3. Notice of Resignation (#21)
  8. Communications (#22-23)
  9. Announcements
  10. Adjourn

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031925 LB Minutes

Mountain Iron Public Library

March 19th, 2025

Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 4:38pm.  Members present: Tara Wainio, Dana Sorensen, Lisa Fredrickson, city council liaison Ed Roskoski and Library Director Anna Amundson. Consent Agenda and minutes of the January meeting were presented and reviewed. Tara Wainio motioned for approval; Dana Sorensen 2nd. Passed.

Communications: No communications.

Public Forum: No Public Forum.

Director’s report: Winter Reading Program concluded on February 28th. Upcoming library events were discussed (Downton Abbey tea, puzzle contest, book sale, etc).  The state report was completed and a copy was made available for review.

New business: IRRR culture/ arts grants? Might they be something we could look into if they align with our goals? As directed by the board, Director will look into grant opportunities.

A motion was made by Tara Wainio to explore grant funding through available resources to restore the front entrance to the Library, to include an additional accessible parking space and ramp. Dana Sorensen 2nd. Motion passed.

Director will speak with Streets & Alleys committee and Buildings & Grounds to determine feasibility.

Old Business: None

The meeting was adjourned at 5:05pm.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, April 16th at 4:30pm.

Submitted by Anna Amundson, Library Director.

052125 LB Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON LIBRARY BOARD

MOUNTAIN IRON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

 4:30 P.M.   

A G E N D A

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of the March meeting
    2. Communications
  3. Public Forum
  4.  Reports
    1. Director update
  5. Old Business
    1. Grant opportunities update
  6. New Business
  7. Open Discussion
  8.  Announcements
    1. NEXT MEETING: September 17th, 2025
  9. Adjourn

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