November 1, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2021
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; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Kevin Friebe, 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 October 18, 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 October 16-31, totaling $236,922.92 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period October 16-31, totaling $455,338.76 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- Mary Pernu, owner of 5623 Oriole Avenue, spoke regarding the public nuisance violation located at her property, along with lack of utilities and RV/Campers at location
The Mayor reported on the following:
- “Trucks & Treats,” looked like it went over well, was able to make it to one location
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the liquor and cigarette license applications for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, be approved and issued to the establishments pursuant to the approval, where necessary, of the Liquor Control Commission and pursuant to the payment of all outstanding taxes, license fees, and utility charges:
Jeff & Greg Properties, Inc. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: B. G.’s Saloon Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
5494 Highway 7 Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage
Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792
Silver Creek Liquor Company, Inc. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: Silver Creek Liquor Cigarette
5489 Highway 7 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792
American Legion Post #220 Club On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: Yoki-Bergman Post Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Liquor
5748 Mountain Avenue, PO Box 361
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Mac’s Bar, Inc. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: Mac’s Bar On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
8881 Main Street, PO Box 313 Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
- P. Troutwine, C & B Warehouse Distr. Cigarette
Mountain Iron Short Stop
5537 Nichols Avenue
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Sundberg Enterprises, LLC Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
5478 Mountain Iron Drive Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792
Adventures, Virginia, Inc. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Greg Hartnett On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
5475 Mountain Iron Drive Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792
Walgreen Company Cigarette
5474 Mountain Iron Drive
Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792
Mountain Iron Hospitality, LLC On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage
DBA: Comfort Inn & Suites Wine
8570 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
WJ Holdings, Inc. On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage
DBA: AmericInn Lodge & Suites Wine
5480 Mountain Iron Drive
Virginia, MN 55792
WalMart Inc. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
DBA: Walmart #4849 Cigarette
8580 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to accept the recommendation of City Staff and approve the purchase of six Franklin 4-station election-voting booths from Inclusion-Solutions in the amount of $5,643.70, to replace the ones that were damaged at Nichols Town Hall. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to maintain the City of Mountain Iron’s current coverage, thus not waiving the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statute Section 466.04, and to approve the Liability Coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Director or Public Works:
- Snow-plows are being readied for the winter season
- Water Treatment plant siding project underway
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of City Staff and approve Version #1 of Minnesota Power’s Scope at Heliene, at the estimated amount of $21,350. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation of the City Staff and approve the proposal from Range Cornice & Roofing for the installation of new gutters and downspouts on the Northeast, North and South side of the Community Center/City Hall building, in the amount of $5,551.00. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
- 2nd Annual “Holiday Lighting contest”
- Judging – Friday, December 17th and Saturday, December 28th
- Lighting categories:
- Traditional Spirit of Christmas
- Elegance of Design
- WOW Factor
- Best in the Business
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. 2 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $138,657.25, to Bougalis, Inc., Hibbing, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
Fire Department:
- Fire Prevention week – roughly 8 MIFD volunteers worked with neighboring Eveleth Fire Department and Gilbert Fire Department – visited all three schools
- “Trucks & Treats” went over well
- “Spaghetti Feed” fundraiser/benefit for Firefighter Kyle Tomczyk & family
- November 22, 2021 at Mountain Iron Community Center
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by 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 Resolution #18-21; Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Mountain Iron on behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department (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 #19-21; 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 Buria to approve Resolution #20-21; Declaring the Following Real Property as a Public Nuisance: 5623 Oriole Avenue (175-0057-00250) (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- None
At 7:20p.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:
- Minnesota State Demographic Center’s results for the population and household counts for the Federal Census for April 1, 2020.
- Total Population: 2,878
- Household population: 2,851
October 18, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 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 Kevin Friebe, 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 October 4 2021, Committee of the Whole meeting as submitted.
- Approve the minutes of the October 4 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 October 1-15, totaling $220,486.88 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period October 1-15, totaling $442,840.32 (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 forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Halloween Holiday on Sunday, October 31st – please remember to be safe and have fun
- “Trucks & Treats” Halloween event happening on Sunday
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director or Public Works:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the estimate from North County Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Inc. for a new Amana Furnace with installation for the Wastewater Treatment plant in the amount of $9,600. Councilor Prebeg amended his motion to correct the location from Wastewater to Water Treatment Plant. The motion and amended motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Sunday, October 31st “Trucks & Treats” Halloween event
- 4 outside stops – Library, South Grove Rec Complex, Nichols Town Hall & YMCA
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Change Order No. 1 – for the Well Project– Well Number 3, with an increase of $29,965.00, to TNT Construction Group, Grand Rapids, MN, due to the rising cost of materials. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation by the Personnel Committee, and promote Mr. David Mazzeo to the position of Equipment Operator as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation by the Personnel Committee, and authorize the posting and advertising for two Laborer positions, which are currently open. The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the Electric Service Territory Agreement as presented between the City of Mountain Iron and Lake Country Power. The motion carried (3:0) with Councilor Roskoski abstaining and Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Public Hearing – Monday November 1, 2021 at 6:00pm
- 5623 Oriole Avenue in violation of Chapter 96 Nuisance of the City of Mountain Iron and pursuant to Section 96.23
At 7:10p.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
October 4, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
October 4, 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; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and Kevin Friebe, 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 September 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 September 16-30, totaling $600,883.36 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period September 16-30, totaling $306,131.23 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
Councilor Roskoski stated that the motion, “It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the preliminary 2022 Budget as presented,” was not on the agenda for a motion, would ask that it be known. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Sunday, October 31st “Trucks & Treats” Halloween event
- 4 outside stops – Library, South Grove Rec Complex, Nichols Town Hall & YMCA
- From 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Candy bags, hot chocolate, fun & games at all locations
- Fire Department personnel at locations
- FREE hats & mittens at all locations *while supplies last*
- City of Mountain Iron 2nd annual “Holiday Lighting Contest”
- House registration call Anna @ (218) 750-4911
- December 17th & December 18th for judging
- Winners announced @ December 20th Council meeting
Sheriff’s Department:
- SGT Grant Toma will be replacing SGT Friebe effective November 8, 2021 at the Mountain Iron Sherriff location, due to staff modifications
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 4 – for the Well Project– Well Number 3, in the amount of $30,495.00, to Peterson Well Drilling, Inc., Mountain Iron, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent (4:0).
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Pay Request No. 8 – for the Water Filter Replacement Project – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $38,748.36, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent (4:0).
Fire Department Report:
- Fire Prevention week started at the Mountain Iron-Buhl School this week
- Fire Department provided roughly 40 shoes during the Community Steps Program
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept and add the Fire Department report as presented to the minutes. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation by the Public Health and Safety Board and appoint the following individuals to the Fire Hall Committee:
Peggy Anderson Joe Prebeg
Margaret Soyring Jared Ecklund
Craig Wainio Tim Satrang
Mark Madden
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation by the Personnel Committee, which has reviewed the performance of Interim Fire Chief Mark Madden and based upon that review, recommends that the City Council remove the “Interim” label. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation by the Personnel Committee, with the current Equipment Operator position becoming vacant at the end of the week, recommends that the City Council authorize the internal posting for the position of Equipment Operator, as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm, October 15, 2021 at City Hall. The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend the motion to include basic carpentry, concrete work, building painting, simplistic wielding, and simplistic wielding repair to the list of descriptions for the hiring of Equipment Operator. The applicant should have proof or documentation for added list of descriptions. The amended motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of Staff, having City Council declare 5623 Oriole Avenue in violation of Chapter 96 Nuisance of the City of Mountain Iron and pursuant to Section 96.23. It is recommended that a Hearing be scheduled for 6:00pm on Monday, November 1, 2021. The motion carried with (3:1) Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to donate $150.00, $75.00 for the yearbook page, and another $75.00 for them to do with as they see fit to complete their project, to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Yearbook, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to donate $75.00, to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Yearbook, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- No announcements
At 7:08p.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:
- Mountain Iron Fire Department “Community Steps Informational Meeting,” via Zoom on Thursday, November 4th @ 6:30pm
- RSVP by November 1st to MIFD@ci.mountain-iron.mn.us or call (218)929-1625
September 20, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
September 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; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Kevin Friebe, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the September 7, 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 September 1-15, totaling $215,913.30 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period September 1-15, totaling $466,983.83 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
Councilor Roskoski discussed his opinion that all of the prior communications were not listed and should be, communications such as MN Dept. of Health Mountain Iron Water report, MN Taconite Aid amount, Tri-City Bio-solids 2022 budget, Bio-Solids Authority 2022 Budget, MN Dept. of Education Public Library 2022 Budget, Range Recreations Civics Center 2022 Budget. Discussion regarding the Merritt Days expenditures ensued, with the City Attorney citing his professional opinion on interpreting the expenditures and if they are permissible or not. Councilor Buria states that money spent for Merritt Days is not transparent, and does believe that spending $20,000 is unacceptable, is not justifiable, does not believe a week is acceptable. The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Buria objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
City Administrator:
- Building being constructed in Rock Ridge area will house a T-Mobile and an un-named business
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve the annual agreement with our energy provider and service provider, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA), for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) to help assist residents with utility payments for electricity, for the upcoming heating season starting October 1, 2021. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Director of Public Works:
- Sand hauling in the coming weeks for use throughout the Winter months
- Sewer jetting to finish soon
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
- New squad vehicle received recently, shipped to Duluth to be outfitted
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Change Order No. 1 – or the Well Project– Well Number 3, with an increase in the amount of $44,197.00, to Bougalis Inc., due to the rising cost of materials. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Committee and approve the Conditional Use Permit for Loretta Sanders at 5728 Mineral Ave, Mountain Iron. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0030-00040
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME: MERRITTS 1ST ADDITION TO MOUNTAIN IRON; LOT 0008; BLOCK 024; DESCRIPTION: LOT: 0008 BLOCK: 024
Address: 5728 Mineral Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Liaison:
- No Liaison reports
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the preliminary 2022 Budget as presented. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #16-21; setting the Economic Development Authority tax levy for 2022. This Resolution reflects a levy of the same amount as last year, which generates approximately $12,000 for the EDA (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 #17-21; approving the Proposed 2021 Tax levy, with a 3% increase, collectable in 2022, which must be certified to the County by September 30th (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (3:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to authorize the Soroptimist of Virginia a Temporary On-sale Liquor License, for their “Chick Flick” Fundraiser to be held on October 20, 2021 at the Cinema 6 Movie Theatre. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- No announcements
At 7:18p.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
September 7, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
September 7, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Kevin Friebe, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman and Councilor Joe Prebeg Jr.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by to table the expenditures related to Merritt Days, until the Council can meet with the City Attorney, to determine what is and what is not permissible for money spent during Merritt Days and consent the rest of the agenda. The motion failed due to late of support from a second, with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Anderson that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the August 16, 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 August 16-31, totaling $223,284.67 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period August 16-31, totaling $571,292.12 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
Discussion ensued between Council members and Mayor regarding Merritt days spending. Councilor Buria stated that she would approve the bills for the City, only if the expenditures regarding Merritt Days were removed.
Councilor Roskoski asked that “MN Power contractor,” be added to acknowledge that they will be working with City on Mountain Iron’s electrical distribution system upgrades. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Commend the Mountain Iron Fire Department on their success with the Department’ First Annual “Community Steps” event, which helps children from lower-income families by providing shoes to K-12 Iron Range students
It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Buria to proclaim September 20th to September 26th 2021, National Rail Safety Week, encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of rail safety education. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the included agreement with the Salvation Army for their Heat Share program for the 2021-2022 winter season. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Director of Public Works:
- No formal report
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation of the Safety Committee and approve the contract for employee training with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) for the 2021-2022 year in the amount of $12,050. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- No formal report
- Summer reading program participants read 99,450 minutes
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 6 – for the Water Filter Replacement Project – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $184,543.18, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent (3:0).
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 7 – for the Water Filter Replacement Project – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $44,182.60, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent (3:0).
Fire Department:
- Fire Prevention week coming up with MIB School
- “Trucks & Treats,” Halloween event
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to approve the Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support, with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson to approve the recommendation from the Fire Department and establish a committee to explore the building of a new Fire Hall in addition to a possible location in the future. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Liaison:
- Councilor Roskoski spoke regarding the last Planning & Zoning, progress on canvas storage structures, may require a Variance permit in platted areas
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson to authorize B.G.’s Bar & Grill to serve alcohol at the Brian Ellis wedding on September 11, 2021 to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to reluctantly accept the retirement of Dennis Riccio, effective October 8, 2021. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the upgrade order from Schindler Elevator Corporation for the amount of $17,146, plus applicable taxes at the Mountain Iron Library. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Announcements:
- Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Merritt Day’s Car Show
- Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Merritt Day’s Treasure Hunt
At 7:18p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried (2:1) with Councilor Roskoski objecting and Councilor Skogman and Councilor Prebeg absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Minnesota Power is expanding homegrown solar energy on the Iron Range, building an approximately 5-megawatt solar array in Mountain Iron to deliver solar renewable solar power to municipal customers.
- “Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour Series,” hosted by Club Mesabi will be a series of smaller tours, with about 200 riders, on September 18th.
August 16, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
August 16, 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; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and Kevin Friebe, 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 August 2, 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 August 1-15, totaling $315,152.17 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period August 1-15, totaling $617,085.65 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Public Forum:
- Roskoski spoke regarding safety at the intersection on County Road 169 and County Road 7. Several people have had this happen to them when they were turning in this intersection from County 7 onto County 169, marked turn arrows on the road are not big enough; there is no center turn arrows marked. Drivers are not following the arrows correctly, there is only one turn lane, not two. Diagram being presented at Public Health & Safety Board, it is recommended that the County be contacted so that arrows can be properly marked, with the additional center arrow.
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Big thank you to the all-volunteers Merritt Days Committee that helped throughout Merritt Days. Also big thanks to the Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department, Mrs. Amundson and City Crew for all the help and work.
City Administrator:
- No current cost estimate for the repairs at Nichols Town Hall
Director of Public Works:
- Roughly 78% of Minnesota in severe drought condition currently
- No water restrictions/bans currently, asking residents to help conserve water
- Please limit lawn irrigation and vehicle washing
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Summer Reading Program Winners
- Top Winners: Audrina Johnson, Amelia Niska, Kenton Johnson & Henry Niska
- Top winners read over 2500 minutes between them
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- Peterson Well Drilling – test hole drilled, currently waiting on test pump to be completed
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 3 – for the Well Project– Well Number 3, in the amount of $156,631.25, to Peterson Well Drilling, Inc., Mountain Iron, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent (4:0).
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Jordan Bissonette to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as a paid on call firefighter, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Committee and approve the Conditional Use Permit for James Neault at 5707 Marble Avenue, Mountain Iron. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0020-00540LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME: MERRITTS 1ST ADDITION TO MOUNTAIN IRON; LOT 0011; BLOCK 004; DESCRIPTION: LOT: 0011 BLOCK: 004
Address: 5708 Marble Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Committee and approve the Conditional Use Permit for Bruce Kochevar at Mountain Iron. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0070-01250
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PLAT NAME: MT IRON; SECTION 10; TOWNSHIP 58; RANGE 18; DESCRIPTION: THAT PART OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 COMM AT SW COR OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 THENCE N00DEG06’37″W ALONG W LINE 766.60 FT TO PT OF BEG THENCE E 78 FT THENCE N00DEG06’37″W 50 FT THENCE W 78 FT TO W LINE THENCE S00DEG06’37″E ALONG W LINE 50 FT TO PT OF BEG
Address: Mountain Iron, MN 55768
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Utility Advisory Board and approve the recommended upgrades to the City of Mountain Iron’s distribution system as presented, with a cost of roughly $85,400. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman absent (4:0).
Liaison:
- Councilor Roskoski spoke regarding the last Planning & Zoning, possibly modifying the canvas storage structures in Residential areas as well as water drainage issues between Residential properties. Specifically properties that have been established for 30-40 years with no drainage problems, however subsequently problems after a new home is built next to it.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to accept the recommendation from Staff and approve the honorary street designation of Silicon Way to Senator David J. Tomassoni Drive; for all that, Senator Tomassoni has done for the community and City of Mountain Iron. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to reschedule the Monday, September 6, 2021 meeting due to the Labor Day Holiday to Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 6:30pm in the Mountain Iron Room, at the Mountain Iron City Hall. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Note to residents; recent activity on Spruce Drive into Ann’s Acres
- Contractors were working at the Natural Gas substation on the corner of Spruce Drive and County Road 7, new pumps are going to be installed as well as a fence enlargement
- All stakes are the marked out locations where the Contractors can and cannot go
At 7:12p.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:
- Minnesota Power is expanding homegrown solar energy on the Iron Range, building an approximately 5-megawatt solar array in Mountain Iron to deliver solar renewable solar power to municipal customers.
August 2, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
August 2, 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; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Kevin Friebe, Sheriff’s Department; and Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the July 19, 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 July 16-31, totaling $1,086,351.69 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period July 16-31, totaling $357,703.13 (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:
- Received a thank you from a resident in Kinross, to the Director of Public Works, and his crew for their professional and efficient work
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director of Public Works:
- Water treatment plant filter – start up occurred recently, small punch list of items to be completed
- Minnesota Power in collaboration with Osmose Utilities Service Inc. are conducting an inspection of power poles throughout the City
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Summer Reading Program
- Ended Friday, July 30th
- 2021 National Night Out
- Thursday, August 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Mountain Iron Community Center
- Wednesday, August 11th
- Tie-dye 1:00-3:00pm
- Saturday, August 13th
- Mountain Iron Library Open House
- 1:00-3:00pm
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
- Participating in National Night on August 5th with K-9 unit in attendance
City Engineer:
- Peterson Well Drilling completed test well location – more information to come
- Preliminary cost estimates and analysis for the short street by UPS, will be shared with Streets & Alleys for further review
Fire Department:
- Year to date, over 600 hours training logged
- Non-call participation of roughly over 1800 hours
- One hire away from meeting maximum number of 25 hires
- Partnering with United Way and St. Louis County in “Community Steps”
- Participating in Nation Night at on August 5th
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept and add the Fire Department report as presented to the minutes. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Liaison:
- Councilor Roskoski recommended that the Street & Alley Committee should have City Engineer look at the Downtown Main Street from Marble Avenue intersection/area west to the alley, the curb/gutter in the area is very bad shape on both sides of the street. It is more worse on the Kujala Apartment side than the other side, both the City Engineer and Director of Public Works should look at this area, to look at what can be done and the cost, possibly phased in with another project being done around town.
- Councilor Roskoski presented a report/drawing regarding safety, accidents and the traffic crossing at the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 109/Nichols Avenue, after a brief discussion with SGT Friebe
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to forward the report/drawing presented by Councilor Roskoski to the Public Health and Safety Board for review. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #15-21; Accepting Bid for Improvement Number 21-06 slip-lining of sewer to Insituform with add alt., for $307,876.80 (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 the request to block off the following streets in Old Downtown for the Merritt Days Celebration:
- Friday, August 13th from 7:00am – Sunday, August 15th 7:00am: Main Street from the intersections of Marble Ave and Mesabi Ave (west alleys); Mountain Ave from the intersections of Locomotive Street and the alley behind the Senior Citizens Center and Benchmark Engineering (garage)
- Saturday, August 14th 11:30am – 3:30pm: Locomotive Street from the intersection of Marble Ave and Mesabi Ave
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 for Clinton/Butler wedding on September 18, 2021 and the Baumann/Zupanich wedding on September 25, 2021 to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
The MIB Quarterback Club requests contribution for their 2021 Ranger Football Season, for assistance in purchasing safety equipment, other football equipment as well as for defraying traveling expenses. It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to donate $250 to the MIB Quarterback Club for their 2021 Football Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Celebration – August 8th – 14th
- Mountain Iron / Mountain Iron-Buhl Class Reunions
- Class of 1961 reunion, Friday August 13th – Mac’s Bar (5pm-8pm)
- Class of 1970 reunion, Friday August 13th – BG’s Bar & Grill (6pm-10pm) & Saturday August 14th – BG’s Bar & Grill (11am-3pm)
- Class of 1971 reunion, Friday, August 13th – Senior Center
- Class of 1980 reunion, Friday, August 13th & Saturday, August 14th – Mountain Iron American Legion
At 7:00p.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
July 19, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
July 19, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Joe Prebeg Jr., Ed Roskoski, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and Kevin Friebe, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman and Councilor Julie Buria.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the July 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 July 1-15, totaling $238,562.20 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period July 1-15, totaling $592,778.97 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Shout out to Councilor Steve Skogman and his family, prayers and thoughts and keep up with the “giant baby steps,” in the right direction
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Walker, Giroux, and Hahne, LLC. Representative, Tom Kelly discussed the City of Mountain Iron’s 2020 Audit, overall fund position and recommendations for the City.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to accept the 2020 Mountain Iron City Audit as presented. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Director of Public Works:
- Water line issues in Anne’s Acres when new house tried to tap into lines
- Walk through and start up on Water Treatment Filters – couple punchlines items to complete
- Severe drought during this the time, DNR is enforcing agency, possible water conservation and restrictions in place in the near future
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Mountain Iron Library a stop on the 2021 “Here Comes the Sun, Solar tour”
- “Kids Going Solar,” kids activities, stop in activities and take home
- Thursday, July 22nd from 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday, July 23rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Summer Reading Program
- Ends Friday, July 30th
- Prize pickup and record turn-in starts Monday, August 2nd
- 2021 National Night Out
- Thursday, August 5th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Mountain Iron Community Center
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to accept the Library Director’s report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of second.
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski approve Change Order #2 – for the Mountain Iron Drive Reconstruction Project, with an decrease in the amount by $29,984.75, to KGM Contractors, Angora, MN. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 4 – Final for 2020 Mountain Iron Drive Reconstruction Project, in the amount of $40,310.90, to KGM Contractors, Angora, MN. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
Liaison:
- No liaison reports
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #13-21; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to Make an Application and Accept Funds from the Regional Trails Grant Program from the Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #14-21; Accepting Work by KGM Contractors for Improvement No. 18-06 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Anderson to accept the Fire Department report as presented. The motion carried 2:1 Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent. (Yes: Anderson, Roskoski; No: Prebeg).
Announcements:
- Thank you to Staff for the great article in the magazine, promoting the West II Rivers Campground
- Merritt Days Committee meeting on Thursday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 29th @ 6:00pm, Mountain Iron-Buhl High school Commons area
- Merritt Days Celebration – August 8th – 14th
- Mountain Iron / Mountain Iron-Buhl Class Reunions
- Class of 1961 reunion, Friday August 13th – Mac’s Bar (5pm-8pm)
- Class of 1971 reunion, Saturday, August 14th – BG’s Bar & Grill
- Class of 1980 reunion, Friday, August 13th & Saturday, August 14th – Mountain Iron American Legion
At 7:31p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
July 6, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr., Ed Roskoski, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and Kevin Friebe, 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 June 21, 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 June 16-30, totaling $197,266.24 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period June 16-30, totaling $297,130.30 (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 Mrs. Anna Amundson and to all the City workers and volunteers that made the 4th of July Parade possible and enjoyable
City Administrator:
- Mountain Iron EDA 5.5million grant for an expansion at the Heliene Solar facility– 2nd largest solar facility in the Country once completed
- Big thank you to Senator Tomassoni and Representative Lislegard for their work in helping receive the grants
- Nichols Town Hall is currently being cleaned out, plan will be to make the building look as much like the original as possible with modern upgrades, however the Insurance will not cover all costs
Director of Public Works:
- Completed Large Trash pickup, between June 21st – July 2nd
- Water Treatment Filter Project is getting closer to being finished
- Mountain Iron Well Project will be starting soon
- Nice job to Mrs. Amundson, City workers and all volunteers for the great 4th of July parade
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Big Thank you to the Mountain Iron Legion, Parks & Rec Staff and Public Works Staff as well as Senior Center and all volunteers which helped make the 4th of July Parade a success
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Engineer:
- Mountain Iron Well Project – waiting on Peterson Well Drilling to remobilize
- Mountain Iron Water Treatment project getting closer to possible start up within the next couple weeks
Liaison:
- Mountain Iron UAB board, currently the UAB has nothing to do with fiber optics or Broadband, some areas of Mountain Iron may have basic Broadband services through Mediacom or Century Link, but if a neighborhood or business area is interested in a higher level of broadband or currently don’t have any broadband and they desire that service. Complete survey and petition and contact Jon Loeffen at Northeast Service Cooperative (NESC), thus starting the process for access.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #12-21; Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids, Improvement No. 21-06, improvement of sewer mains by slip-lining. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Committee meeting on Thursday, July 8th @ 6:00pm, Mountain Iron-Buhl High school Commons area (use door #4)
At 6:51p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- League of Minnesota Cities’ Board of Directors approved a preliminary maximum membership dues schedule of increase of 4% for the fiscal year 2021-2022.
- City of Mountain Iron’s application to the 2021 Local Trail Connections Program has been selected for funding, with a reimbursement grant of $150,000, from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails.
June 21, 2021 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
June 21, 2021
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Joe Prebeg Jr., Ed Roskoski, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Kevin Friebe, Sheriff’s Department and Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman and Councilor Julie Buria.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the June 07, 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 June 1-15, totaling $264,594.23 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period June 1-15, totaling $556,103.49 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the public forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Congratulations and best wishes to all of the Mountain Iron-Buhl 2021 graduates
City Administrator:
- Fire at Nichols Town Hall roughly 10 days ago, fire still under investigation
- State Fire Marshall and Insurance Agency have been on site, in addition to City Crews and Service Master
Director of Public Works:
- Large Trash pickup, June 21st – July 2nd
- Next month, curbside recycling will start again
- Power outage recently
- Patching holes throughout town
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Anderson to hire the following as summer temporary employees, Paris Pontinen and Cody Maki for the Public Works/Public Utilities Department. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- “Meet Up & Chow Down,” sponsored by United Way of Northeastern MN
- Monday, June 7th – Thursday, September 3rd
- Pickup 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- Free to all Youth (ages 1-18)
- Summer Reading program
- Monday, June 7th – Friday, July 30th
- Packets available for pickup
- Take & Make Craft kits available
- 4th of July Family Celebration
- Monday, July 5th
- 8:30am – Coffee an’ at Senior Center
- 9:30am – Parade starts
Sheriff’s Department:
- State Fire Marshall has lead on fire at Nichols Town Hall, Investigators from Virginia Office assisting
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson to approve Pay Request No. 4 – for the Filter Replacement – Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $196,776.83, to Magney Construction, Inc. Chanhassen, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski approve Pay Request No. 3 – Final for the Water Tower Improvement Project, in the amount of $41,022.50 to Viking Industrial Painting LLC, Omaha, NE. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Julia Knapper to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as a paid on call firefighter, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Liaison:
- Merritt days Celebration, Sunday, August 8th – Saturday, August 14th
- Raffles, Car Show, “Larry Nanti” Run/walk, Parade, Fiddle Championship, Treasure Hunt, Food Vendors, Kids Corner, Family Day at West II Rivers Campground, Bingo, Street Dance, Live Music and Bands plus much more
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #11-21; Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the American Rescue Plan Act. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to reschedule the Monday, July 5, 2021 meeting due to the 4th of July Holiday to Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 6:30pm in the Iroquois Room, at the Mountain Iron City Hall. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Committee meeting on Thursday, July 8th @ 6:00pm, Mountain Iron-Buhl High school Commons area (use door #4)
At 7:07p.m., it was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously with Councilor Skogman and Councilor Buria absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- City of Mountain Iron 4th of July Family Celebration, Monday, July 5th with Parade starting at 9:30am in Old Downtown Mountain Iron.
- Thank you from the Mountain Iron-Buhl High school Class of 2021 for the support.
