031825 LB Minutes

Mountain Iron Public Library

March 19^th, 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 2^nd. Passed.

Communications: No communications.

Public Forum: No Public Forum.

Director’s report: Winter Reading Program concluded on February 28^th. 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 2^nd. 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 16^th at 4:30pm.

Submitted by Anna Amundson, Library Director.

041625 LB Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON LIBRARY BOARD

MOUNTAIN IRON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Wednesday, April 16^th, 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

• Reports
  1. Director update

1. Old Business
   1. Grant opportunities update
2. New Business

 

1. Open Discussion

 

• Announcements
  1. NEXT MEETING: May 21^st, 2025

 

• Adjourn

 

 

March 17, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

March 17, 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; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief.

 

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

 

1. Approve the minutes of March 3, 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 March 1-15, totaling $374,842.30 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 

4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period March 1-15, totaling $374,039.63 (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 Napa Christenson bills in the amount of $637.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

 

 

 

 

Public Forum:

 

• Jay Haapala, AARP representative, and Cheryl Ells, St. Louis County representative, spoke regarding the City of Mountain Iron became the 965^th community to enroll in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

 

 

 

 

 

The Mayor reported on the following:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to send a letter of support for Mr. Michael Jugovich to be appointed to the LCCMR Board. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve the issued proclamation declaring April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The motion carried.

 

 

 

City Administrator:

 

• No formal report

 

Director of Public Works:

 

• City Crews are clearing ice from catch basins/culverts throughout the city

 

Library Director/Special Events coordinator:

 

• 40^th Annual Easter Egg hunt
• Saturday, April 19^th at noon
• City-wide garage sale
  • Friday, May 16^th & Saturday, May 17^th

 

City Engineering:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Roskoski that on a request from Ann’s Acres residents, for the safety of the people that live there, that the City Engineer evaluate the lack of water drainage and the street crown on Spruce Dr. from County 7 east to the Aspen Lane intersection area; and come up with suggestions and costs on how to remedy the lack of water drainage in that area. A manhole and water shutoff also have to be raised up to the crown level The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

City Attorney:                     

 

• Suggested that since a possible quorum of the Council could be present at committee boards and/or meetings that it be posted as “work sessions” or “council workshop” for legal purposes

 

It was moved by Roskoski, so the residents of Mountain Iron will know what money is coming into City Hall and going out of City Hall, that a complete list receipts, bills, and payroll be included in the Mountain Iron City Council minutes published monthly in the Hometown Focus. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

Fire Department:

 

• Canceled calls outweighed actual working calls, with a majority of calls were CO2 false alarm calls, reminded residents to check alarms and batteries
• Fire Department Auxiliary is up and running and separate entity from the Fire Department

 

It was moved by Roskoski to approve the Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

 

 

 

 

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Committee and approve the Variance permit for Jason and Erika Strahan. The Variance permit is for construction of a building that does not meet the required 25ft setback. The property is legally described as follows:

 

Parcel Code: 175-0059-00050

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME: VIDMAR BLOCK CITY OF MTN IRON; SECTION: -; TOWNSHIP: – ; RANGE: – ; LOT 0005; BLOCK: – ; DESCRIPTION: LOT: 0005

               Address: 5429 Mineral Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

 

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

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Committee and approve the Conditional Use (CUP) for Silver Spur LLC, ICS- Builds (Northland Learning Center/ICS Builds), for a Conditional Use permit. The Conditional Use (CUP) permit is for the construction of an educational facility in a commercial zone. The property is legally described as follows:

 

PARCEL CODE: 175-0071-00901

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME: MTN IRON; SECTION: 11 ; TOWNSHIP: 58 ; RANGE: 18 ; LOT: – ; BLOCK: – ; DESCRIPTION: SW1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4, EXCEPT South 300 feet of West 300 feet; AND EXCEPT part commencing on the west line 650.43 feet North of the Southwest corner and assigning a bearing of N01deg02’53″W to said west line; thence N86deg59’44″E 300 feet; thence S01deg02’53″E 350.71 feet to a point 300 feet North of the south line of forty; thence S87deg02’56″W 300 feet; thence N01deg02’53″W 350.43 feet to the Point of Beginning; AND EXCEPT the Easterly 370.00 feet of the Southerly 380.00 feet of SW1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4.

               Address: 8580 Enterprise Drive South, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

 

The motion carried.

 

Liaison:

 

• Councilor Roskoski announced
• Mountain Iron Public Library meeting, Wednesday, March 19^th @ 4:30pm to be held at the Mountain Iron Library
• Councilor Gustafson spoke regarding the following:
• March 7^th was Employee Appreciation Day – treats given to City Offices, Library and Garage as well as Fire Department
• Parks & Recreation meeting, Wednesday, March 26^th @ 5:30pm
• Councilor Buria
• EDA meeting update – discussion regarding units and subsidized housing
• UAB meeting update – Public Works Director brought information regarding possible Public Works updates, will have more information

 

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #02-25; Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Number MI22-08, alleyway between Old Highway 169 and Mineral Avenue (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria and Anderson).

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanway to approve Resolution #03-25; Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preparation of Report, for improvement of Enterprise Drive South (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Access and Utility Easement Agreement between the City of Mountain Iron and Northland Learning Center as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to authorize the Soroptimist of Virginia a Temporary On-sale Liquor License, for their event to be held on April 23^rd at the Cinema 6 Movie Theatre. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve the resignation of Kim Koebensky, from the Economic Development Authority (EDA). The motion carried.

 

Announcement:

 

• Merritt Days Committee planning meeting
• Tuesday, April 8^th at 5:00pm at the Mountain Iron Library
• 2025 Merritt days – August 4^th – August 9^th

 

At 7:27p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

 

 

Submitted by:

 

 

 

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

 

 

April 7, 2025 City Council Agenda

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 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 March 17, 2025, Regular Meeting (#1-8)
   2. Receipts
   3. Bills and Payroll
   4. Communications
4. Public Forum
5. Committee and Staff Reports
   1. Mayor’s Report
      1. Employee Input Form (#9-10)
      2. EDA Appointment – Eric Monson
   2. City Administrator’s Report
      1. Liability Coverage Waiver Form (#11)
   3. Director of Public Work’s Report
      1. Equipment Purchase – CAMION sprayer (#12-16)
      2. Equipment Purchase – International 4300 (#17-18)
   4. Library Director/Special Events Coordinator’s Report
   5. Sheriff’s Department Report
   6. City Engineer’s Report
   7. Liaison Reports
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
   1. Set Special Meeting – Local Board of Adjustment and Equalization (#19)
   2. Accept Resignation (#20)
8. Communications
9. Announcements
10. Adjourn

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022625 PR Minutes

The February 26, 2025, Parks and Recreation Meeting was called to order at 5:00 by Brad Gustafson. Members present: Brad Gustafson, Macy Saari-Nelson, Kristina Hawkins, Jason Inmon, Casey Kitner, Arin Marks and Dan Lind.  Absent: None. Also present Craig Wainio and Mayor Anderson. 

 

Marks moved and Saari-Nelson seconded to approve the January 29, 2024 meeting minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business:

 

Moved by Hawkins and seconded by Kitner that the South Grove Recreation Complex Proposal from Bolton and Menk be forwarded to the to the City Council to be approved.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Open Discussion:

 

Ann’s Acres Park drainage, park inventory and campground feed were discussed.

 

Motion was made by Hawkins and seconded by Lind to adjourn at 5:31 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Craig J. Wainio

City Administrator

 

032625 PR Agenda

REGULAR MEETING

MOUNTAIN IRON PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

AT THE MOUNTAIN IRON COMMUNITY CENTER

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025 5:30 P.M.

A G E N D A

1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
3. Minutes of the February 26, 2025 Meeting
4. Communications

III.       Public Forum 

1. Unfinished Business
2. New Business
3. South Grove Recreation Complex Proposal Open House/Public Meeting
4. Open Discussion

VII.      Announcements

VIII.     Adjourn

 

031025 PX Minutes

Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission

March 10, 2025

Acting Chairperson Jim Techar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Margaret Soyring, Barb Fivecoate, Steve Giorgi, Lauren Buffetta, Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator.

Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi to accept the Consent Agenda and minutes of the February 24, 2025 meeting. Motion carried. Absent Anderson

 

Mayor Peggy Anderson entered meeting at 6:05 p.m.

 

Moved by Fivecoate, supported by Buffetta to recess the regular meeting and open the public hearings. Motion carried.

 

 

.Ed Roskoski didn’t like that it would be sticking out more than other buildings on that block. Brad Gustafson stated that it would increase the property value and therefore generate more tax revenue.

Moved by Soyring, supported by Fivecoate to recess the public hearing and open the next hearing.

 

David and Nicole Felten who reside on property abutting the proposed school site were in attendance. Their concerns included privacy, buffer zone and environmental impact. There was various discussion about the function of the school, enrollment, and noise.

Motion to recess Public Hearing and reopen Regular Meeting by Fivecoate, supported by Giorgi. Motion Carried.

Moved by Stanaway, supported by Buffetta to recommend the City Council approve the variance for 3.1 feet for Jason and Erika Strahan. Motion carried.

Moved by Giorgi, supported by Fivecoate to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for the NLC with the stipulation of an opaque security, sound reducing 6 ft fence on the back property line. Motion Carried

Moved by Giorgi, supported by Stanaway to recommend the City Council pursue legal action to clear up the designation of Enterprise Drive South so the City can commence the extension to the new school development. Motion Carried.

.Moved by Giorgi, supported by Stanaway to adjourn at 7 p.m. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted by Secretary Margaret Soyring

 

032425 PZ Agenda

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

MOUNTAIN IRON COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 – 6:00 P.M.

A G E N D A

 

1. Roll Call

 

1. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of March 10, 2025

 

• Public Forum

 

1. Zoning Administrator

 

1. Old Business

 

1. New Business

 

1. Temporary housing review

 

• Announcements

 

• 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. 

Resolution Number 03-25

RESOLUTION NUMBER 03-25

DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT

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

1. A certain petition requesting the improvement of Enterprise Drive South, as identified the attached exhibit by the installation of infrastructure and the construction of a road, filed with the council March 17, 2025, is hereby declared to be signed by the required percentage of owners of property affected thereby. This declaration is made in conformity to Minn. Stat. § 429.035.
2. The petition for proposed Improvement is hereby referred to Bolton and Menk and that engineer is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible; whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement; the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended; and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels.

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 17^th DAY OF MARCH, 2025.

 

 

____________________________________

Mayor Peggy Anderson

ATTEST:

 

 

__________________________________

City Administrator

Resolution Number 02-25

RESOLUTION NUMBER 02-25

 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Number 24-23 passed by the City Council December 18, 2023, the city engineer has prepared plans and specifications 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 and has presented such plans and specifications to the council for approval;

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

1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved.
2. The City Administrator shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for 21 days, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be received by the Administrator until 10:00 a.m. on April 30, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened in the Mountain Iron Room of the Community Center by the City Administrator and engineer, will then be tabulated, and will be considered by the City Council at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2025, in the Mountain Iron Room of the Community Center. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the City Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Administrator and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check payable to the City of Mountain Iron for ten percent of the amount of such bid.

 

DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 17^th DAY OF MARCH, 2025.

 

 

____________________________________

Mayor Peggy Anderson

ATTEST:

 

 

__________________________________

City Administrator