March 21, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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 Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the March 7, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period March 1-15, totaling $1,028,702.05 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period March 1-15, totaling $182,159.94 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Congratulations to the MIB Boys & Girls Basketball team on their successful season
- City of Mountain Iron Wastewater Treatment Plant and Operators received a Certificate of Accommodation for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award, in recognition of exceptional compliance with its Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), NPDS/SDS for the 2021 review period
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Small power outage in West Virginia over the weekend
- Water-line break in Parkville area
- The credit for the Award that was given to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, should go to Ty Hebl and Brad Bennett
- Brad & Ty have been given this award several times
- Very few public facilities have won this award throughout St. Louis County
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Winter Reading Program Winners
- Adult participants read roughly 357 books over 8 weeks
- Youth participants read over 8,500 minutes
- 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Saturday, April 16th starts at NOON
- 50 eggs hidden throughout the City
- Thousands of eggs scattered at South Grove Rec Complex, West II Rivers & YMCA Fields
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 9 – for the Filter Replacement – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $9,053.03, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN, payment contingent on receiving IC134 forms. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Liaison:
- Street and Alley Committee met, discussed the street in front of the UPS area, recommending feasibility study to garner costs and recommendations for improvement
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #03-22; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make an Application to and Accept Funds from the Culture and Tourism Grant Program from the Department of IRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #04-22; Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement, (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to authorize Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant to serve alcohol at the Iron Range Recreation Association event on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept, with sincere regret, the resignation of Stephen Skogman, from his position on the Mountain Iron City Councilor effective immediately. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
- Big Thank you and best wishes to Councilor Skogman, for his dedication, service and commitment to the City and its residents throughout the years, he will be greatly missed on the Council/Boards.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the resignation of Scott Novak, from his position as a Journeyman Lineman for the City of Mountain Iron, effective March 4, 2022. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to donate $250 to the Merritt Elementary PTA, for their “7th Annual Kid Fit Carnival,” to be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, monies to come from Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
At 6:54p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
March 21, 2022 City Council Meeting
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
March 21, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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 Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the March 7, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period March 1-15, totaling $1,028,702.05 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period March 1-15, totaling $182,159.94 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Congratulations to the MIB Boys & Girls Basketball team on their successful season
- City of Mountain Iron Wastewater Treatment Plant and Operators received a Certificate of Accommodation for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award, in recognition of exceptional compliance with its Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), NPDS/SDS for the 2021 review period
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Small power outage in West Virginia over the weekend
- Water-line break in Parkville area
- The credit for the Award that was given to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, should go to Ty Hebl and Brad Bennett
- Brad & Ty have been given this award several times
- Very few public facilities have won this award throughout St. Louis County
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Winter Reading Program Winners
- Adult participants read roughly 357 books over 8 weeks
- Youth participants read over 8,500 minutes
- 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
- Saturday, April 16th starts at NOON
- 50 eggs hidden throughout the City
- Thousands of eggs scattered at South Grove Rec Complex, West II Rivers & YMCA Fields
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 9 – for the Filter Replacement – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $9,053.03, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN, payment contingent on receiving IC134 forms. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Liaison:
- Street and Alley Committee met, discussed the street in front of the UPS area, recommending feasibility study to garner costs and recommendations for improvement
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #03-22; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make an Application to and Accept Funds from the Culture and Tourism Grant Program from the Department of IRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #04-22; Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement, (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to authorize Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant to serve alcohol at the Iron Range Recreation Association event on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept, with sincere regret, the resignation of Stephen Skogman, from his position on the Mountain Iron City Councilor effective immediately. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
- Big Thank you and best wishes to Councilor Skogman, for his dedication, service and commitment to the City and its residents throughout the years, he will be greatly missed on the Council/Boards.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the resignation of Scott Novak, from his position as a Journeyman Lineman for the City of Mountain Iron, effective March 4, 2022. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to donate $250 to the Merritt Elementary PTA, for their “7th Annual Kid Fit Carnival,” to be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, monies to come from Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
At 6:54p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
March 7, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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; and Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period February 16-28, totaling $517,871.39(a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period February 16-28, totaling $1,237,372.66 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Congratulations to Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works, who received the 2022 Rural Water Association Achievement Award for Innovated Actions Benefiting Water and Wastewater Systems
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Gave a presentation at the Rural Water Meeting with Ryan Cappell, Stantec Representative
- Thank you for the support from the Council, City Administrator, Benchmark, Ty Hebl and Brad Bennett at the Water/Wastewater Plant and all others who have helped out, RWA award is due to the collaboration and hard work from everyone
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
Fire Department:
- Two members currently attending EMT training and two others attending Wildland certification
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept the Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #02-22; Reestablishing Polling Places (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to donate $250 to the Quad City Food-shelf, monies to come from Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Committee “Meet & Treat Invite”
- Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:00pm at the Mountain Iron Community Center, Iroquois Room
- Public welcome, to enjoy some treats and bring ideas for the 2022 Celebration
- Merritt Days scheduled during the week of August 7th – August 13th
At 6:44p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
February 22, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
February 22, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the February 7, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period February 1-15, totaling $301,006.45 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period February 1-15, totaling $262,241.62 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with (3:1) Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Prebeg to appoint Mr. Alan Stanaway to the Library Board, to serve as a replacement for Councilor Roskoski. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- No formal report
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #01-22; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to Make an Application to and Accept Funds from the Mining & Mineland Reclamation Grant Program from the Department of IRR, (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Mountain Iron and St. Louis County. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
At 6:50p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
February 7, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:36p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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; and Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the January 18, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period January 16-31, totaling $179,308.24 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period January 16-31, totaling $716,048.93 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept Councilor Roskoski’s resignation from the Library Board as a Board member; however, Councilor Roskoski will stay on as the City Council member Liaison. Additionally to advertise for a new Board member. The motion carried (3:0) with Councilor Roskoski abstaining and Councilor Skogman absent.
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Frost measurements are roughly 60 inches, do not see it getting any worse
- Delay in snow removal, crews out removing snow, please be patient and if possibly remove vehicles from the streets
- Hoist project at the City Garage is currently underway
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Library Hours
- Mon- Thurs -10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday – 10:00am – 2:00pm
- “I Love to Read,” & “Love Your Library” month
- Funding from Arrowhead Library Service, able to purchase books for the 5th & 6th MIB Students
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 4 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $15,941.00, to Bougalis Inc., Hibbing, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Fire Department:
- Low response time for First Responders, due to a large number of day-time, week-day call-outs two First responders out with COVID, as well as responders currently in EMT classes
- Fire Department has had several auto accident call-outs
- Fire department training conducted “live” burn training at a house located on Mud Lake Road, thank you to all those that helped with this training, including City Crew
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept the the Mountain Iron Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Dean Ronkainen to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as paid on call firefighters, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to reschedule the Monday, February 21, 2022 meeting due to the Presidents Day Holiday to Tuesday, February 22nd at 6:30pm at the Mountain Iron City Hall. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to donate $250.00 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Archery, funds helping with the purchase of equipment and program continuation, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Celebration will be held August 7th – August 13th
At 7:05p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
January 18, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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 Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the January 3, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period January 1-15, totaling $1,692,637.88 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period January 1-15, totaling $1,494,528.61 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to accept the following individuals to Boards as follows:
-to appoint Casey Kintner to the Park and Recreation Board
-to appoint Alan Johnson to the Economic Development Authority
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve the proposal from JK Mechanical Contractors in the amount of $6,947.00, to replace the heating coil in the Iroquois Room at the Community Center. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Director or Public Works:
- Hauling and removing snow within the City
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to accept the proposal from Magney Construction in the amount of $13,811.50 and Stevens Welding & Fabricating LLC in the amount of $8,268.68, to repair the hoist at the City Garage. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the quoted proposal from Mesabi Glass, Window & Door, in the amount of $13,010.00, to replace the window, roof access door and fluoride room door at the City Water Treatment Facility. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Winter Reading Program
- January 4th – February 25th
- Library Hours return to regular hours-January 3rd
- Mon- Thurs -10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday – 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Curbside service still available
- 37th Annual Easter Egg hunt – planning just started
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- Underlying conditions at Oriole have not been remedied since previous Council hearing in November, action plan presented at a future Council meeting
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to accept the Audit proposal from Walker, Giroux, & Hahne to perform the 2021 Audit. The proposal price includes $27,180 for the Governmental Funds and $11,820 for the Enterprise Funds. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant to serve alcohol at the AEOA event on Saturday, February 26, 2022, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Saturday, January 29, 2022 the Mountain Iron Fire Department will be burning the Hellyer House on Mud Lake Road, as part of their training
- Merritt Days Committee meeting, Tuesday, February 1st @ 6:00pm – MIB High school Commons Area (use door #4)
At 7:02p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Louis County Board Proposed Sale of State Tax Forfeited Land Auction
- full listing of properties for sale at stlouiscountymn.gov/landsales
January 3, 2022 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
January 3, 2022
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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; and Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the December 20, 2021, regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period December 16-31, totaling $975,256.69 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period December 16-31, totaling $430,592.22 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Big thank you to the City Crew for keeping the streets clear
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Buria to approve the reorganization of the City as follows:
-to appoint Joe Prebeg, as Deputy Mayor for 2022
-to designate The Trenti Law Firm as the City’s Attorneys for 2022
-to designate Benchmark Engineering as the City’s Engineering Firm for 2022 year
-to appoint the Hometown Focus as the official newspaper for the City of Mountain Iron for 2022 year
-to set the regular City Council meetings for the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
-at City Hall in the Mountain Iron Room
-to designate the City’s official depositories as the American Bank, Frandsen Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, Twin City Federal, League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund, Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Northland Securities, First National Bank of Buhl, and Federal Home Loan Bank, for 2022 year
The motion carried 3:1 (No: Roskoski; Yes: Anderson, Prebeg, Buria) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion to include with the official newspaper be the Hometown Focus, “to have the City Council meeting minutes published in the Hometown Focus and/or Mesabi Tribune.” Other communities around the Iron Range do this, and several people have requested this, due to the lack of Mediacom and lack of good computer access. The amended motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Buria to accept the following individuals to Boards as follows:
-to re-appoint Barb Fivecoate to serve on the Planning and Zoning Board
-to appoint Peggy Anderson to fill Councilor Skogman’s position on the Planning and Zoning Board
-to re-appoint Reynold Renzaglia to serve on the Utility Advisory Board
-to re-appoint Jacob Osell to serve on the Utility Advisory Board
-to re-appoint Steve Hunter to the Park and Recreation Board
-to re-appoint Marcia Bergquist to the Library Board
-to re-appoint Janet Koski to the Library Board
-to appoint Peggy Anderson to fill Councilor Skogman’s position on the Public Safety & Health Board
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Big thank you to Robert Voss, Natalie Pankratz-Leff, and Kathy Witzman for their time and dedication to the Boards/Commission.
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Big thank you to the City Crew and their hard work
- Calendar parking in effect
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to accept the proposal from Keller Fence Company North Inc., in the amount of $9,965.00 for the fencing of the City’s Transformers at the City Garage. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Winter Reading Program
- January 4th – February 25th
- Library Hours return to regular hours-January 3rd
- Mon- Thurs -10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday – 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Curbside service still available
- Big thank you to Kathy Witzman for her service on the Library Board
- Thanks to Library Board and Friends of the Library for their support in 2021
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
Liaison Report:
- Fire Department:
- Christmas Eve fire in Kinross
- Last trainees group completing Firefighter 1 & 2 training
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the estimate for the addition of a Rear Suction Inlet to Engine#19, from Macqueen Equipment in the amount of $38,944.32. The motion carried (4:0) with a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to reschedule the Monday, January 17, 2022 meeting due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday to Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30pm at the Mountain Iron City Hall. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
At 6:59p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Louis County Board Proposed Sale of State Tax Forfeited Land Auction
- beginning January 27th and closing February 10th
- full listing of properties for sale at stlouiscountymn.gov/landsales
December 20, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
December 20, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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 Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Add the following items to the agenda:
- VIIB. Resolution Number 25-21
- Hiring Firefighter
- Approve the minutes of the December 6, 2021, regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period December 1-15, totaling $2,128,547.79 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period December 1-15, totaling $435,211.59 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Big thank you to the City Crew for keeping the streets clear
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- Big storm last week, several brief outages, heavy rain and isolated flooding at lift station areas/substations, rain which turned into sleet which caused bad road conditions, thanks to the City Crew for their hard work throughout the weather condition changes
- City hosted Minnesota Regional Rural Water training event on Friday, December 17th at the Mountain Iron Community Center
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- New ornament lights on Highway 7 & Mountain Iron Drive
- Winter Reading program
- January 3rd – February 25th
- Grand Champion 2021 Holiday Lighting Contest – 5473 Daffodil Avenue
- “WOW” Factor Category
- 1st Place – 8775 Merritt Place
- 2nd Place – 8765 Merritt Place
- Traditional Category
- 1st Place – 8367 Tamarack Drive
- 2nd Place – 8776 Greenwood Lane
- Elegance of Design
- 1st Place – 8794 Forest Drive
- 2nd Place – 8386 Spruce Drive
- Big thank you to Park State Bank for the gift card/sponsorship for Grand Prize winner
- Library Hours return to regular hours starting January 3rd
- Mon- Thurs -10:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday – 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Curbside service still available
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and offer the Mechanic position to Mr. Nathan Welch, employment is contingent upon passing of physical, background check, drug and alcohol test. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant to serve alcohol at the RAMS Annual Dinner on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #25-21; Authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Revenue Note, Series 2022A, and providing for its payment (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Mr. Curtis Schramm, to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as paid on call firefighter, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
The Mountain Iron-Buhl High School Class of 2022 requests contribution for their 2022 Annual Chemical-Free All Night Grad Party. It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to donate $500 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl High School Class of 2022 for their “35th Annual Chemical – Free All Night Graduation Party,” monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried (4:0) on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
The MIB Hoops Club requests contribution for their 2021-2022 MIB Basketball Team. It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to donate $250 to the MIB Basketball Team for their 2021-2022 Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried (4:0) on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
From all of the Mountain Iron City Council, Staff and Crew, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
At 6:59p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Big thank you from the Mountain Iron-Buhl High School Yearbook for the support.
- Mediacom will been implementing rate adjustments and changes, as well as some programming changes, which will start on or around December 31, 2021.
- Big thank you from Senator Tomassoni for bestowing the honor of naming a street in the Renewable Energy Industrial Park after him.
December 6, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
December 6, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department; and Jim Hipple, Assistant Fire Chief. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the November 15, 2021, regular meeting as submitted.
- Approve the minutes of the November 29, 2021 Committee of Whole meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period November 16-30, totaling $117,190.90 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period November 16-30, totaling $1,836,993.59 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Big thank you to the City Crew for clearing off the streets in a timely fashion
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation board and hire the following individuals to work as winter seasonal workers/rink attendants for the 2021-2022 season:
Nolan Dunn Caden Renzaglia Carter Martinson
Connie Murphy Anthony Hecimovich Riley Kintner
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Director or Public Works:
- City Crews were working continuously to clear snow, especially with the continued snow fall
- City Crew worked diligently to put a new valve at the old High School, which previously had none
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 1 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $8,165.25, to TNT Construction Group, LLC, Grand Rapids, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 3 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $159,248.50, to Bougalis Inc., Hibbing, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Fire Department:
- End of January – burn training on house located on Mud Lake Road
- End of March – burn training on house located on Ostman Road
- Big Thank you to VI’s and Boomtown for their donations to the Spaghetti Food
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept the Fire Department report as submitted. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to accept the recommendation from the Utility Advisory Board and approve the Electric Service Agreement between Minnesota Power and the City of Mountain Iron as presented. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #21-21; Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #22-21; Supporting Twin Metals (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #23-21; Municipal Consent for County Project No. 0101-235499, State Project No. 069-701-007, showing reconstruction of State Bridge No. 7759 (County Bridge No. 500) and proposed alignment grading and paving for the improvement of County State Aid Highway 101 (Kane Road) (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #24-21; Approving 2021 Tax Levy, collectable 2022 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried on roll call vote (Yes: Anderson, Buria, Prebeg; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the 2022 Budget as presented. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent. The motion carried on roll call vote (Yes: Anderson, Buria, Prebeg; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
At 7:04p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
November 15, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
November 15, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. 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; Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department; and Jim Hipple, Assistant Fire Chief. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2021, Committee of Whole meeting as submitted.
- Approve the minutes of the November 1, 2021, regular meeting as submitted.
- 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.
- To acknowledge the receipts for the period November 1-15, totaling $203,093.04 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period November 1-15, totaling $425,549.46 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thank you to the Mountain Iron Fire Department for their participation in the homecoming parade for the MIB Football team, Section 7A champs for 4th year
City Administrator:
- Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Budget not set yet
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Board to authorize the advertisement for seasonal/part-time winter workers for Rink Attendants for the upcoming season. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older, application deadline is Tuesday, November 30, 2021 by 4:00pm to City Hall. The motion carried.
Director or Public Works:
- Water Treatment plant siding and roof project completed
- interior of plant being cleaned and completed
- water heater installation projected still waiting to be completed
- Community Center gutter installation will be completed in Spring 2022
- Outside Construction projects coming to end for the Winter, interior of buildings will continue
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Trucks and Treats
- Huge success at all locations
- Voting at locations, “Food Theme” at Mesabi YMCA had the most votes
- Big thank you to all the volunteers and the Fire Department who made it a success
- 2nd Annual “Holiday Lighting contest”
- Judging – Friday, December 17th and Saturday, December 18th
- Library awarded Grant money, roughly $4,800, will use upgrade children’s area
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 5 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $25,222.50, to Peterson Well Drilling, Mountain Iron, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Fire Department:
- “Spaghetti Feed” fundraiser/benefit for Firefighter Kyle Tomczyk & family
- November 22, 2021 at Mountain Iron Community Center
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Keenan Gantz to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as paid on call firefighters, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Liaison:
- Complaint was raised to Mr. Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator at Planning & Zoning, regarding sump pump drainage, causing soggy, watery conditions for their neighbors
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Ordinance #03-21; Amending Chapter 31 of the Mountain Iron City Code relating to the Fire Department as presented (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the agreement as presented with Essentia Health-Virginia, for the City of Mountain Iron Community Center to become an alternate care site in the event of an emergency evacuation. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
At 6:56p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Range Association of Municipalities and Schools will have a meeting on Wednesday, December 29th at the Mountain Iron Community Center, with the election of delegates
