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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

 

 

 

011425 PZ Agenda

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MOUNTAIN IRON COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.

A G E N D A

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of March 24, 2025
  3. Public Forum
    1. Public hearing – CUP – Brunfelt
  4. Zoning Administrator
  5. Old Business
  6. New Business
    1. CUP – Brunfelt
  7. Announcements
  8. Adjourn

PLEASE NOTIFY CITY HALL AT 748-7570 BY 1:00 P.M. ON MONDAY IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING.  THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A QUORUM.   THANK YOU. 

041625 EDA Minutes

Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority

Meeting Minutes

April 16, 2025

 

A meeting of the Mountain Iron Economic Development Authority was called to order by Barb Fivecoate at 5:04 p.m. with the following members present: Brad Gustafson, Corey Nelson, Steve Giorgi, Barb Fivecoate and Eric Monson.  Absent members: Julie Buria and Alan Johnson. Also present: Executive Director, Craig Wainio.

 

Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to approve the consent agenda.  Motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.

 

Monsters Ink was present to discuss a Phase 1 on the proposed site.

 

Viking Coke soil issues were discussed.

 

Tapestry was at the meeting and discussed their proposal for the senior housing complex.

 

Open discussion included Woodland Estates Phase 2, Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to apply to the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to take an ad out in the Chamber guide for the campground.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Gustafson moved and Nelson seconded to host a breakfast connections event at the campground on August 13th.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Nelson moved and Giorgi seconded to reach out to the owners for the former high school to ascertain their intentions.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Nelson moved and Gustafson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

 

 

Craig J. Wainio

Executive Director

041325 EDA Agenda

REGULAR MEETING

MOUNTAIN IRON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

COMMUNITY CENTER

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

 5:00 P.M.

A G E N D A

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of April 16, 2025 Meeting
    2. Communications
    3. Bills
  3. Public Forum
  4.  Committee
    1. Executive Director
  5. Unfinished Business
    1. Kootasca Proposal
    2. Tapestry Proposal
  6. New Business
    1. Viking Coke Termination
    2. Housing Initiative
  7. Open Discussion
  8. Announcements
  9. Adjourn

 

 

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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

051225 PZ Agenda

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MOUNTAIN IRON COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.

A G E N D A

 

  1. Roll Call
  2. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of April 14, 2025
  3. Public Forum
  4. Public hearing – CUP – Nous Sommes Maison, LLC
  5. Zoning Administrator
  6. Old Business
  7. New Business
    1. CUP – Nous Sommes Maison, LLC
    2. Ordinance #03-25; Registration/Licensing of Short-term rentals
  8. Announcements
  9. Adjourn

PLEASE NOTIFY CITY HALL AT 748-7570 BY 1:00 P.M. ON MONDAY IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING.  THIS IS TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A QUORUM.   THANK YOU. 

April 24, 2025 LBAE Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS & EQUALIZATION

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.

 AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Local Board of Appeals & Equalization
  3. Adjourn

April 24, 2025 LBAE Minutes

MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION

April 24, 2025

Mayor Peggy Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m. with the following members present: Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Alan Stanaway, Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Brian Grahek, St. Louis County Residential Appraiser, Casey Rogers, St. Louis County Residential Appraiser, and Patrick Orent, St. Louis Principal Appraiser.

  • Brian Grahek, St. Louis County Residential Appraiser, it was a reappraisal year for the city, property records were updated for every improved parcel, and unimproved parcel records were also reviewed and updated, the final medial sales ratio after the study and updates was 95.2%

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to direct the St. Louis County Assessors to meet with Dan Prebeg to review his property at 5418 Bluebell Avenue, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0069-00720, and make any recommendations at a later date. Councilor Roskoski rescinded the motion.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to recommend no changes to the property of Dan Prebeg at his property at 5418 Bluebell Avenue, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0069-00720. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Buria, Stanaway; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to reduce the building value amount from $260,000 to $221,000 to the property of David Felten at 8557 Unity Drive, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0071-00902. The motion failed (Yes: Roskoski, Buria; No: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to recommend no change to the property of David Felten at 8557 Unity Drive, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0071-00902. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway; No: Roskoski, Buria).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of Tom Berglund at 8749 Mud Lake Road, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0070-01510. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway, Buria; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Roskoski to reduce the building value amount from its current amount to $125,000 to the property of Tom Berglund at 5414 Park Drive, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0055-01570. The motion failed due to lack of support.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of Tom Berglund at 5414 Park Drive, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0055-01570. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway, Buria; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and reduce the building value amount from $199,800 to $177,300 to the property of Emily Gifford at 5472 Highway 7, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0014-00090. The motion carried (5:0).

It was moved Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of David King at 5431/5433 Carnation Avenue, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0069-00215. The motion carried (5:0).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of Carolle Britton at 5492 Bluebell Avenue, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0013-00260. (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway, Buria; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of Mark Hecimovich at 5423 Garden Drive South, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0055-00820. The motion carried (5:0).

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of Thomas and Stephanie Nikolanci at 8821 Unity Drive, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0070-01325. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway, Buria; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and reduce the building value amount from $106,500 to $71,400 to the property of John Lucas at 5425 Garden Drive S, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0055-02070. The motion carried (5:0).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and reduce the building value amount from $318,900 to $289,400 to the property of Kim and Anthony Perpich at 8373 Spruce Drive, Virginia, Parcel Code 175-0012-00130. The motion carried (5:0).

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to accept the recommendation of the St. Louis County Assessor and make no change to the property of John Roskoski, Mountain Iron, Parcel Code 175-0012-00160. The motion carried with Councilor Roskoski abstaining.

At 6:41p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to adjourn the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. The motion carried (Yes: Gustafson, Anderson, Stanaway, Buria; No: Roskoski).

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

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April 21, 2024 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

April 21, 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.; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief.

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

  1. Approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, regular meeting.
  2. 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.
  3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period April 1-15, totaling $253,675.00 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
  4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period April 1-15, totaling $122,391.50 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bill from Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $547.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

  • No one spoke during the forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

  • Employee input form went out last Monday, distributed by Councilor Gustafson

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to appoint Margaret Soyring to the Public Health and Safety Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

City Administrator:

  • Attended US Steel Minntac Ore Operations Community Advisory Panel – update on operations

Director of Public Works:

  • Summer projects starting soon – City crew members locating/marking utilities throughout City

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to approve the Preparation of a Facility plan proposal from MSA Professional Services as presented at a cost of $48,500.00. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

Tom Dye from MSA Professional Services, Inc., spoke regarding the proposal, permitting process/grants

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

  • City wide Garage sales
  • Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th
  • To register a sale call (218) 750-4911
  • Thank you to all who helped with the Easter Egg hunt
  • Thank you to the United Way and Curt Piri for their donation to the Easter Egg hunt, large baskets given away for those that found the golden egg

Sheriff’s Department:

  • No formal report

City Engineering:

  • Bids due next Wednesday for Downtown Alley project
  • Pre-construction meetings coming up for waterline repair for downtown

City Attorney:

  • Gave updates on questions regarding appeal process and Oriole Avenue blight

Fire Department:

  • Updates regarding response calls, Fire Dept follows DNR restriction/requirement for burnings

It was moved by Roskoski to have the Fire Department reports be brought to City Hall earlier to be included in the City Council packet. The motion failed due to lack of support.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Larry Brunfelt for the use of a shipping container to be used as an accessory structure, which will be painted neutral color. 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 NE1/4 of NW1/4, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said NE/4 of NW1/4 of Section 10; thence N00deg06’37″W, assumed bearing, along the west line of said NE1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 10, a distance of 1066.60 feet to the point of beginning; thence East 63.35 feet; thence N04deg02’05″W, 50.12 feet; thence West 59.92 feet to said west line; thence S00deg06’37″E, 50.00 feet along said west line to said point of beginning

Address: Mountain Iron, MN 55768

The motion carried.

Liaison:

  • Councilor Roskoski reported on the Hamlin University presentation on the Pioneer Cemetery
  • Councilor Gustafson spoke regarding the following:
  • EDA discussed housing projects at last meeting
  • EDA hosting breakfast connection with Laurentian Chamber of Commerce – promote WII
  • Wednesday, August 13th at WII Rivers
  • Parks & Rec meeting on Wednesday at West II Rivers with company doing advertising

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway authorizing The Rink Sports Bar & Grill to serve alcohol at the Kokal Event, scheduled for June 14, 2025, at the Community Center. The motion carried.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to donate $150 to TNT In-house competition, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. It was moved Buria amended and seconded by Stanaway to amend the motion to donate $250 to the TNT In-house competition, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling fund. The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to donate $250 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Archery Team, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried unanimously.

Announcement:

  • South Grove Rec Complex meeting
  • Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:30pm
  • Mountain Iron Community Center (Iroquois Room)
  • Local Board of Adjustment and Equalization (LBAE)
  • Thursday, April 24th at 5:00pm
  • Mountain Iron Community Center (Mountain Iron Room)
  • 2025 Merritt days – August 4th – August 9th

At 7:15p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

May 5, 2025 City Council Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, MAY 5, 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 April 21, 2025, Regular Meeting (#1-5)
    2. Minutes of the April 24, 2025, LBAE Meeting (#6-7)
    3. Receipts
    4. Bills and Payroll
    5. Communications
  4. Public Forum
  5. Committee and Staff Reports
    1. Mayor’s Report
    2. City Administrator’s Report
      1. Temporary Seasonal Employees (#8)
    3. Director of Public Work’s Report
    4. Library Director/Special Events Coordinator’s Report
    5. Sheriff’s Department Report
    6. City Engineer’s Report
    7. Utility Advisory Board
      1. Refuse Rates (#9)
      2. Large Trash Pickup (#10)
    8. Liaison Reports
  6. Unfinished Business
  7. New Business
    1. Survey Results (#11-12)
    2. Special Events Permit (#13-14)
    3. Authorization to Serve Liquor (#15)
  8. Communications
  9. Announcements
  10. Adjourn

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