December 1, 2025 City Council Minutes

MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

December 1, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of November 17, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period November 16-30, totaling $183,741.89 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period November 16-30, totaling $508,456.77 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from Lanyk Electric in the amount of $598.00 and O’Reilly Auto Parts Virginia in the amount of $502.00 and Napa Auto Parts from $142.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Thanks to City Crew for snow removal after 1^st snowstorm

City Administrator:

• Accepting Rink attendants for South Grove Rec Complex

Director of Public Works:

• Brine solutions sprayed in in certain areas, snow plowing will continue throughout week

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Holiday Lighting Tour – register at Library
• December 12^th & December 13^th

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve Pay Request No. 1 – Mineral Avenue Alley project, in the amount of $218,058.50 to Mesabi Bituminous, Inc. The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria and Anderson).

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Great job to Amanda Inmon and Elections Dept. on award received from Secretary of State Simon – Excellence in Elections Award

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to adopt the 2026 Budget as presented. The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski, Gustafson; Yes: Stanaway, Buria, Anderson).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to adopt Resolution #28-25; Approving 2025 Tax Levy, collectable 2026 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria, Anderson).

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #29-25; Approving 2026 Economic Development Authority Tax Levy (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

Announcements:

• Christmas Day – December 25^th – City Offices closed at 11:30am on Wednesday, December 24^th and all day on Thursday, December 25^th

At 6:54p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

November 17, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

November 17, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of November 3, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period November 1-15, totaling $2 60,973.04 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period November 1-15, totaling $334,542.60 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from Lanyk Electric in the amount of $872.00 and O’Reilly Auto Parts Virginia in the amount of $129.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• Joe Lalonde and Ron Dahl, Parkville Cribbage Club members, spoke regarding items that were taken from the Senior Center, requested small round or square tables for them to play cards at Nichols, as well as possible coffee maker installed

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Attended Nichols Town Hall reopening – several attended

City Administrator:

• 1^st meeting in December – Truth and Taxation hearing
• Thank you to Anna for the great job on Nichols Town Hall grand re-opening
• Wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Director of Public Works:

• Transformer change out at City Garage
• Several house shutoffs at US Steel properties

It was moved that Roskoski that the following items be put on the Streets and Alleys and Public Works 2026 to do list; put streetlight back up at the corner of Mountain Avenue and Main Street, replace all faded, non-readable street corner signs; get all missing Kinross road signs up; replace all broken downtown streetlight globes; level dips on Unity Drive from Park Drive to Emerald Avenue; and do all spring road street patching, street stripes and direction arrow painting.  The motion failed due to lack of support.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Holiday Lighting Tour
• December 12^th & December 13^th
• Mountain Iron, Buhl, Kinney/Great Scott

City Engineer:

• Mineral Avenue Alley work – suspended for the winter due to weather, will be finished in spring

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

City Attorney:

• No formal report – continuing to work on Planning and Zoning enforcement action requests

Fire Department:

• Several mutual aid calls – including recent Holmes Recycling fire
• 294 First Responder calls throughout the year as of the end of October

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve the quote from Macqueen in the amount of $26,866.55 for five sets of Fire Department Turn out gear. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

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

Personnel Committee:

• Employee survey next steps discussed

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski for the Personnel Committee to set a meeting and invite Councilor Gustafson to attend to go over what has been researched so far, any explanations that are needed, any explanations that anyone else can straighten out and clear it up . The motion carried.

Liaison:

• Councilor Roskoski
• Thank you to staff for Nichols Town Hall grand re-opening, open for reservations
• Councilor Gustafson
• Thank you to City Staff and Anna for the great Nichols Town Hall re-opening
• Attended Housing meeting November 14^th in Duluth
• Thank you to the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce – raised funds and food for Quad Cities Food shelf

Big thank you from Councilor Stanaway for Nichols Town Hall grand re-opening

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #27-25; CDBG Application, Downtown Sanitary Sewer Rehab project (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Gustafson recusing.

 It was moved Roskoski and seconded by Buria to donate $500 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl High School Class of 2026 for their “Annual Chemical – Free All Night Graduation Party,” monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried.

The MIB Hoops Club requests contribution for their 2025-2026 MIB Basketball program. It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to donate $500 to the MIB Basketball program for the 2025-2026 Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried.

Announcements:

• Thanksgiving Holiday – November 27^th & November 28^th – City Offices Closed

At 7:20p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

November 3, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

November 3, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of October 20, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period October 16-31, totaling $193,841.71 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period October 16-31, totaling $438,379.88 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bill from O’Reilly Auto Parts in the amount of $1,074.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• Mike Mitchell, spoke regarding seeking written permission for a standard approach to have access to his garage located at 5717 Mountain Ave, requested 22ft
• Desiree Mitchell, 5712 Mountain Ave, spoke regarding nuisance neighbor across the street on Coral Stret, individual feeds the pigeons, has been reported to Police and office personnel

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson that the standard driveway approach of 22ft requested by Mike Mitchell at 5717 Mountain Avenue, be approved. The motion carried.  

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Resolution #26-25 – Charitable Gambling

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #26-25; Charitable Gambling, Virginia Elks to sell pull-tabs at Mac’s Bar & Grill (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.

City Administrator:

• No formal report

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson that the Liquor and cigarette license applications for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, to be approved and issued to the following individuals and business establishments pursuant to the approval, where necessary, of the Liquor Control Commission and pursuant to the payment of all outstanding license fees and utility charges:

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

 

WJ Holdings, Inc.                                                              On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage

               DBA:  AmericInn Lodge & Suites                                     

               5480 Mountain Iron Drive

               Virginia, MN    55792

 

Commander                                                                       Club On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               American Legion Post #220                                               Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Liquor

               5748 Mountain Avenue, PO Box 361

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768

 

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

 

Mac’s Bar & Grill LLC                                                       On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA: Mac’s Bar                                                                 Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

8881 Main Street                                                                Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Mountain Iron, MN 55768

 

Mountain Iron Hospitality, LLC                                         On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage

               DBA:  Comfort Inn & Suites                                              Wine

               8570 Rock Ridge Drive

               Mountain Iron, MN    55768

 

               C & B Warehouse Distributing, Inc.                                   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                               

 

               Silver Creek Liquor Company, Inc.                                    Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  Silver Creek Liquor                                                 Cigarette

               5489 Highway 7

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792

 

The Virginia Smoke Shop                                                  Cigarette

DBA: Smoke N Vape

5463 Mountain Iron Drive

Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792

 

Walgreen Company                                                           Cigarette

               5474 Mountain Iron Drive

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792

 

               WalMart Inc.                                                                      Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  Walmart #4849                                                       Cigarette

               8580 Rock Ridge Drive

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768

The motion carried.

Director of Public Works:

• Electrical crews finishing work around Community Center
• MN Department of Health Inspection – survey of water system
• Working on funding for several projects – Wastewater treatment, solar on public buildings and upgrade to electrical systems

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Winter program – starts December until February – March
• Received $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation along with all other Carnegie Libraries in celebration of 250^th anniversary of signing of Declaration of Independence
• American Legion hosting “Annual Mulligan Stew Dinner,”
• Tuesday, November 11^th – Veteran’s Day at Senior Center
• From 3:00pm – 7:00pm, donations appreciated

City Engineer:

• Construction continues on downtown Mineral Alley

Sheriff’s Department:

• Calendar parking – November 1^st – April 1^st

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway authorizing City Staff to advertise for seasonal/part-time winter workers for Rink Attendants for the upcoming season. The motion carried.

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Attended Mac’s Bar & Grill “soft opening” on October 25^th
• Helped set up for Halloween Carnival and attended packed event next day
• Attended “Trunk or treat” and Community Steps events
• Parks & Recreation board met – reviewed new logos and financials for West II
• Councilor Roskoski
• Suggests Public Health & Safety Board should look at the safety of intersection of Unity Drive/Highway 7 – suggestions to make intersection safer
• J-turn has no streetlights at any of its exits

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #25-25; Accepting Work for Improvement Number 22-09, improvement of Second Street between 16^th Avenue and Highway 53 by Road Reconstruction and Drainage Improvements, with final payment #3 in the amount of $18,308.10 to Mesabi Bituminous (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria, Anderson).

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to have the Employee Survey Next Steps looked over by the Personnel committee. The motion carried.

Announcements:

• Merritt Days Committee Planning meeting
• Wednesday, October 22^nd at 5:30pm at Mountain Iron Library
• Veteran’s Day – November 11^th – City Offices Closed
• Nichols Town Hall Reopening – November 13^th – 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Building History presentation at 4:30pm

At 7:16p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

October 20, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

October 20, 2025

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Julie Buria, 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 Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief. Absent members: Alan Stanaway

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

1. Approve the minutes of October 6, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period October 1-15, totaling $229,687.68 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period October 1-15, totaling $473,089.48 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• City crew working hard to get ready for winter
• Attended the Pan Continental Championship grand opening

City Administrator:

• Attended MNTAC cap meeting – goes over process for obtaining their permits
• Pan Continental Championship – shout out to dad Jim Wainio, who threw “ceremonial rock,” Jeff Isaacson and Matt Perushek for sweeping and Ida Rukavina for holding the broom

Director of Public Works:

• Mineral Avenue alley project started, connecting power to Northland Learning Center, waterline repair on Highway 169 near the MIB School and road sand hauling for winter season
• Thank you to Councilor Gustafson for the employee luncheon

City Attorney:

• Continue to work with Planning & Zoning on three primary projects – city code violations

Fire Department:

• Fire Prevention week recently conducted
• New fire truck from Macqueen – on schedule to be started 1^st quarter of 2026

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

City Engineer:

• Construction on Mineral Alley started

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson that the City Engineering firm review the intersection situation at Unity Drive and County 7 and come up with some suggestions on how to make that intersection safer. The motion was defeated on roll call vote (Yes: Roskoski, Gustafson; No: Buria, Anderson) with Councilor Stanaway absent.  

• Discussion ensued regarding intersection, Unity Drive and grant

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to approve the Variance permit for Gerard Lanari. The Variance permit is for construction of a building that does not meet the required 30ft setback. The property is legally described as follows:

Parcel Code: 175-0071-01242

Plat Name: MOUNTAIN IRON  

Section: 13;Township: 58; Range:18 ;Lot:-; Block -; Description: That part THAT PART OF S1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 LYING E OF SILVER CREEK AND S OF A LINE 297.92 FT N OF SE COR

Address: 5471 Highway 7, Virginia, MN 55792

The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Franklin Outdoor Advertising. The CUP permit is for an off-site sign. The property is legally described as follows:

Parcel Code: 175-0071-00889

Plat Name: MOUNTAIN IRON  

Section: 11;Township: 58; Range:18 ;Lot:-; Block -; Description: That part of NE1/4 of SE1/4, described as follows: Easterly 270 feet of Southerly 60 feet, EXCEPT the Easterly 100 feet, which is a right of way for County Road No. 109; AND That part of SE1/4 of SE1/4, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11 proceed Westerly on an assumed bearing of S86deg56’03″W along the north line of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11 for a distance of 270.1 feet; thence proceed S04deg37’19″E parallel to the east line of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11 for a distance of 191.27 feet to a point on the North right of way line of State Highway No. 169; thence proceed S89deg06’20″E along the North right of way line of State Highway No. 169 for a distance of 271.26 feet to a point on the east line of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11; thence proceed N04deg37’19″W along the east line of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11 for a distance of 210.01 feet to the Northeast corner of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11, being the Point of Beginning, EXCEPT the Easterly 100 feet, which is a right of way for County Road No. 109; AND That part of SE1/4 of SE1/4, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 11; thence on a bearing of N02deg25’49″W along the east line thereof for 1097.12 feet; thence N86deg54’24″W for 100.47 feet to the intersection of the Northerly right of way line of Trunk Highway No. 169 with the Westerly right of way line of County State Aid Highway No. 109, as both highways are now located and established, and the Point of Beginning; thence continue N86deg54’24″W along said Northerly right of way line of Trunk Highway No. 169 for 296.80 feet; thence S02deg25’49″E for 100.47 feet; thence S86deg54’24″E for 196.33 feet; thence N45deg19’53″E for 135.07 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning; AND That part of SE1/4 of SE1/4, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 11; thence N02deg25’49″W, assigned bearing, along the east line of SE1/4 of SE1/4, 1097.12 feet; thence N86deg54’24″W, 100.47 feet to the West right of way of County Road No. 109; thence continue N86deg54’24″W along the North right of way of State Highway No. 169, a distance of 296.80 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue N86deg54’24″W along said North right of way 120.56 feet; thence S02deg25’49″E, 100.47 feet; thence S86deg54’24″E, 120.56 feet; thence N02deg25’49″W, 100.47 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Address: 5539 Nichols Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve the Variance permit for Gary & Linda Friedlieb. The Variance permit is for construction of a building that does not meet the required 25ft setback. The property is legally described as follows:

Parcel Code: 175-0061-00060

Plat Name: REARR OF PART OF STONY BROOK PARK  

Section: -;Township: -; Range:– ;Lot: 0006; Block 001; Description: LOT: 0006 BLOCK:001

Address: TBD Centennial Dr, Virginia, MN 55792

Parcel Code: 175-0062-00110

Plat Name: STONY BROOK PARK MOUNTAIN IIRON  

Section: -;Township: -; Range:– ;Lot: 0006; Block 002; Description: LOT: 0006 BLOCK:002

Address: TBD Centennial Dr, Virginia, MN 55792

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

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Attended RAMS meeting that hosted two State Committee House Chairs – October 8^th
• Attended Emerging Developers training – October 9^th
• Councilor Roskoski
• Parks & Rec – new South Grove building staffed during summer/winter events

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #22-25; Authorizing the Pursuit of 2025 Local Road Improvement Program for the Unity Drive Reconstruction Project (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to approve Resolution #23-25; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to Make Application to and Accept Funds from the Grant Writing Assistance Program from the Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #24-25; Authorizing Application for Grant Navigation Support for the City of Mountain Iron from the League of Minnesota Cities for Wastewater Plant Improvements (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to approve the included agreement as presented with the Salvation Army for their Heat Share program for the 2025-2026 winter season. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to donate $150.00 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Journalism Class for the 2025-2026 Yearbook, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.

Announcements:

• Merritt Days Committee Planning meeting
• Wednesday, October 22^nd at 5:30pm at Mountain Iron Library
• Parks and Recreation Board – Wednesday, October 29, 2025 @ 5:30pm
• Pan Continental Curling Championships – October 19^th – 26^th
• Halloween Carnival
• Sunday, October 26^th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

At 7:22p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

October 6, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

October 6, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of September 15, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period September 16-30, totaling $320,585.72 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period September 16-30, totaling $547,998.07 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from O’Reilly Auto Parts/Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $1,573.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• No

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Great event recently “Coffee with a Cop”

City Administrator:

• Future Resolution regarding – application for local road improvement project (Unity Drive) funded through MnDOT

Director of Public Works:

• Emergency repair 4k volt substation by recycling center
• Landscaping, street patching and culvert replacements done at West II Rivers Campground
• Sand hauling over next couple weeks

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria authorizing City staff to purchase 2,730ft/1/O cable from Irby Utilities, in the amount of $12,000, usage for inventory and the Northland Learning Center project. The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria authorizing City staff to move forward with the proposal from Gulbranson Excavating for the installation (both plowing and directional drilling) of three-phase 1/O wire in the amount not to exceed $82,000. This would be an electrical system upgrade and the installation power to the new Northland Learning Center. The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Merritt days
• 2026 Merritt Days scheduled for August 4^th – 9^th
• Meritt days planning committee
• October 22^nd at 5:30 pm at Library
• 81^st “Penny” Halloween Carnival
• Sunday, October 26^th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Nichols Town Hall
• Grand opening – Thursday, November 13^th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 4 – final for the Mineral Avenue watermain project in the amount of $37,546.93 to 2EZ, Inc., dba: Jola & Sopp Excavating. The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve Change Order No. 2 – for the City Garage Ditch Improvement project, decreasing the amount by $6,350, and approve Pay Request No. 3 – Drainage Improvement project in the amount of $8,456.80 to 2EZ, Inc., dba: Jola & Sopp Excavating. The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Attended the Laurentian Chamber Annual Gala & Fundraiser
• Three local Mountain Iron businesses nominated

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve Resolution #19-25; Requesting Concurrent Detachment from Mountain Iron and Annexation to Virginia a Certain Lands Pursuant to Minnesota Statues Section 414.061(a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve Resolution #20-25; Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans for the South Grove Rec Complex (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion, that the following alternatives be factored into the Option H plan at South Grove. For the male restroom, one toilet and one urinal; for the female restroom, two toilets; for the planned patio on one end, an alternative would be to box it in or cover it up as potentially an alternative more storage area. That’s the patio that’s planned for on the west end, there is going to be roof, you could have more storage by moving the end wall out and two side walls, extra room at very little cost. The motion failed.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to approve Resolution #21-25; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make Application to and Accept Funds from the Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program from the Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to authorize the Soroptimist of Virginia a Temporary On-sale Liquor License, for their “Chick Flick” Fundraiser to be held on October 22, 2025, at the Cinema 6 Movie Theatre. The motion carried.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to schedule the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting for Monday, November 17, 2025, before the normal council meeting at 5:00pm to review the 2026 budget. It was moved by Gustafson to amend the original motion and seconded by Stanaway to schedule the COW meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00pm, prior to the normal council meeting. The motion carried.

Announcements:

• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting – October 13, 2015 @ 6:00pm
• Economic Development Authority meeting – October 14, 2025 @ 5:00pm

At 7:13p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

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September 15, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

September 15, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of September 2, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period September 1-15, totaling $454,067.03 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period September 1-15, totaling $838,121.73 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried on roll call vote.

Public Forum:

• Michael Ehleret, resident of Mountain Iron (5755 mountain Ave), requested property at 5751/5753 mountain Ave be investigated – no permits/plans/inspections for house that was converted to Airbnb
• Jerry Kujala, Zoning Administrator, contacted by owner of old Country Kitchen property, terminated CUP for hemp business, consultant reached out regarding setbacks

The Mayor reported on the following:

• No formal report

City Administrator:

• Low-income tax credit application – denied, seeking more information
• Grants applied – slip-lining and housing

Director of Public Works:

• Completed sewer jetting, hydrant flushing
• Removed old basketball/tennis court in South Gove
• Lead service line inventory flyers going out to several residents
• Sample for sulfates in the next several years for compliance

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Halloween Carnival
• Sunday, October 26^th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

City Engineer:

• Mineral Ave watermain project – hoped to be wrapped up by fall

Sheriff’s Department:

• Annual Coffee with a Cop – more information to come

City Attorney:

• Enforcement actions occurring in several locations for permitting violations

Fire Department:

• Several Community events throughout the month of August, translating to roughly 196 hours

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

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Park & Rec meeting at West Two Rivers Campground
• Wednesday, September 17^th at 5:30pm
• Councilor Roskoski
• Merritt Days 2026 start-up planning meeting at the Mountain Iron Library
• Tuesday, September 30^th at 5:30pm

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #17-25; Approving Proposed 2025 Tax levy, with a 3% increase, collectable in 2026 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Gustafson, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #18-25; Setting the Economic Development Authority tax levy for 2026. 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 on roll call vote.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to schedule the Truth and Taxation hearing meeting for Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6:30pm. The motion carried on roll call vote.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to approve Pay Request No. 4 – Enterprise Drive South Extension project (Northland Learning Center) for in the amount of $417,378.70 for Casper Construction, Grand Rapids, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote.

At 7:34p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

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September 2, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

September 2, 2025

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Al Stanaway, 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 Sgt. Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Juie Buria.

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

1. Approve the minutes of August 18, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period August 16-31, totaling $765,982.72 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period August 16-31, totaling $327,469.40 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway & Anderson) with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $505.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• No formal report

City Administrator:

• Preliminary levy and budget meetings to come

Director of Public Works:

• Completed road site going to old wells
• Finished expansion of green space at Wolf Park
• City crew members out with crack sealer
• Hydrant flushing and sewer jetting finishing up
• City to host Minnesota Rural Water Association (MWRA) training on Thursday, September 4^th

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Partnered with United Way of Northwestern
• Served over 700 meals and gave out 70 “Buddy backpacks,” throughout the summer
• Merritt Days Committee wrap up meeting
• Tuesday, September 9^th at 5:30pm at the library

City Engineer:

• No report

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to approve the Conditional Use (CUP) and Variance permit for Jason & Katie Evans. The Conditional Use is for the installation of a garage that is over 900 square feet, and the Variance is for construction of a building over 15 ft. high. The property is legally described as follows:

Parcel Code: 175-0012-00300

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Plat Name: ANNS ACRES OF MOUNTAIN IRON; Section:-; Township:-; Range:-; Lot 0030; Block: 001; Description: LOTS 30 and 31, Block 1.

Address: 8349 Spruce Drive, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

Liaison:

It was moved by Roskoski that the entire page 11 of September 2, 2025, Mountain Iron City Council meeting packet, with the Giorgi, Fivecoate motion, to this council be highlighted; be either emailed or paper mailed to the City Attorney, Bryan Lindsay, by September 8, 2025. Councilor Roskoski rescinded his motion.

• Councilor Gustafson
• Community Steps – great event, allowing kids to get socks, shoes & haircuts, big thank you to all the Fire Departments and all those that make it possible
• US Steel – MPCA sulfate public meeting on August 19^th, MPCA public meeting on September 3^rd at Iron Trail Events Center
• Parks & Rec – South Grove Rec Complex update with Bolton & Menk
• Attended Iron Range Labor Assembly picnic at Olcott park

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to approve Resolution #14-25; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make application to and accept funds from the Housing Development Grant Program from the Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #15-25; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make an Application to and accept funds from the Public Works Grant Program from the Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve Resolution #16-25; Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.

At 6:50p.m., it was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

August 18, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

August 18, 2025

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Al Stanaway, Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief; and Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney.

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

1. Approve the minutes of August 4, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period August 1-15, totaling $267,029.16 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period August 1-15, totaling $582,812.01 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Stanaway, Buria & Anderson).

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $385.00 and Napa Christenson bills in the amount of $104.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the forum

Walker, Giroux, and Hahne, LLC. Representative, Tom Kelly discussed the City of Mountain Iron’s 2024 Audit, overall fund position and recommendations for the City.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to accept the 2024 Mountain Iron City Audit as presented, and make any recommend changes by Walker, Giroux & Hahne if not already implemented. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Thank you to all the summer and City employees for their work

City Administrator:

• Thank you, Councilor Gustfason and Chamber of Commerce, for “Breakfast Connections,” recently held at W2 Campground

Director of Public Works:

• Three employees recently attended electrical cross-training through MMUA
• Wolf Park is currently a work in progress
• Application to MPCA to expand capacity at Wastewater Treatment plant
• City crew flushing hydrants, jetting sewers and trimming trees, please be aware of workers

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to approve the quote from Sunbelt Solomon for the purchase of a 150 KVA HV transformer in the amount of $21,835.00. Transformer to be used at Northland Learning Cener. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to approve the quote from Iron Valley Equipment for the purchase of a Camion Brine Master 3000 in the amount of $31,727.00. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Merritt days detailed report to come
• Halloween Carnival – Sunday, October 26^th (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Fire Department:

• Community Steps started, roughly 400-450 kids served through the program
• Fire prevention week coming

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

City Attorney:

• No formal report

Liaison:

• Councilor Roskoski
• Congratulations to the 2025 Merritt Days Treasure Hunt and Car Show Award winners
• Councilor Gustafson
• National Night Out hosted at W2 Rivers, received donations from local businesses for purchase of door prizes
• Thank you to Merritt days committee for the nice event
• P&R – South Grove Rec Complex public meeting South Grove – August 27^th @ 5:30pm
• EDA – waiting on grant to help expand Woodland Estates’ second phase
• Community Steps – great event, allowing kids to get socks, shoes & haircuts, big thank you to the Fire Department all those that make it possible

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #12-25; Accepting Bid, for improvement of Enterprise Drive South (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to approve Resolution #13-25; Authorizing the City to make Application to and Accept Grant Funds from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

Announcement:

• South Grove Rec Complex plan – public meeting – August 27^th at 5:30pm

At 7:34p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

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August 18, 2025 City Council Agenda

 MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COMMUNITY CENTER

MOUNTAIN IRON ROOM

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.

A G E N D A 

1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of the August 4, 2025, Regular Meeting (#1-6)
   2. Receipts
   3. Bills and Payroll
   4. Communications
4. Public Forum
   1. City Auditor – 2024 Audit Presentation
5. Committee and Staff Reports
   1. Mayor’s Report
   2. City Administrator’s Report
   3. Director of Public Work’s Report
      1. Transformer Purchase (#7-9)
      2. Brine Master 3000 Quote (#10-13)
   4. Library Director/Special Events Coordinator’s Report
   5. Fire Departments Report
   6. City Attorney’s Report
   7. Liaison Reports
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
   1. Resolution Number 12-25 Accepting Bids (#14-20)
   2. Resolution Number 13-25 Accepting Grant (#21)
8. Communications (#20-23)
9. Announcements
   1. Public Meeting on the South Grove Rec Complex Plan – August 27^th 5:30
10. Adjourn

                                                                                                            # Page Number in Packet

 

August 4, 2025 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

August 4, 2025

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

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

1. Approve the minutes of July 21, 2025, regular meeting.
2. That the communications be accepted and placed on file and those requiring further action by the City Council be acted upon during their proper sequence on the agenda.
3. To acknowledge the receipts for the period July 16-31, totaling $414,993.64 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period July 16-31, totaling $1,799,424.78 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried on roll call vote.

Public Forum:

• Councilor Stanaway wanted to send out a big thank you to City Staff for work on Wolf Ballfield  

The Mayor reported on the following:

• National Night Out starts, Tuesday, August 5^th throughout the Community

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to appoint Councilor Buria to the Personnel Committee, which also includes Mayor Anderson, Mr. Wainio and Mr. Satrang. The motion carried.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Gustafson to appoint Councilor Buria and Mayor Anderson to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, which also includes Mr. Wainio, Mr. Satrang. The motion carried.

City Administrator:

• Walker, Giroux & Hahne will be at the next meeting to report on 2024 City Audit   
• Nichols Town Hall certificate of occupancy, just waiting on chairs and tables before it will be available for rental

Director of Public Works:

• Brad Bennett was awarded Minnesota Wastewater Operator of the Year
• City crew out after major storms which damaged electrical lines and transmission lines

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve the quote for the LC5000 with 4 Pre Amps and training in the amount of $32,000 from Ferguson Waterworks. The motion carried on roll call vote.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Kieren Sorenson – top reader of the summer, read over 6,000 minutes
• Kids event, Thursday, August 7^th at 10:00am, “Will Sings Songs,” & ice cream truck
• National Night Out, Tuesday, August 5^th 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sheriff’s Department:

• Recent vehicle break-ins in the West Virginia and South Grove area, be vigilant and lock vehicles

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Conditional Use (CUP) permit for Thomas Schur. The Conditional Use is for the installation of a garage that is over 900sq ft. The property is legally described as follows:

Parcel Code: 175-0020-00280

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Plat Name: MERRITTS 1^ST ADDITION TO MOUNTAIN IRON; Section: -; Township: -; Range: -; Lot :0002; Block: 003; Description: LOT: 0002 BLOCK:003

      Address: 5724 Mineral Avenue, Mountain Iron, MN 55768

The motion carried.

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve the quote from 3D Concrete & Construction, Inc. for the South Grove Park basketball court in the amount of $22,800. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.

City Engineering:

• No formal report

Liaison:

• Councilor Gustafson
• Alan, Bolton & Menk, South Grove Rec complex, public meeting at end of month
• Councilor Roskoski
• Parks & Rec should Look at possibly IRR tourism grant- for West II rivers campground updated
• Thanks to those who sweep the rocks off the paved road at the intersection of Mineral & County 102

It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Buria to authorize American Legion Post #452 Keewatin to service alcohol at Bingo for Vets of Steel event, to be held on September 12, 2025, at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to authorize American Legion Post #452 Keewatin to apply for an off-site gambling license for the Bingo for Vets of Steel event, to be held on September 12, 2025, at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried.

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to reschedule the September 1, 2025, City Council meeting due to the Labor Day Holiday to Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:30pm. The motion carried.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria that the Parks and Recreation Board, and Buildings and Ground committee, work together on the possibility of seeking a State Community Grant to cover Vern’s Greenhouse costs, and potentially expanding what Vern’s Greenhouse is doing around town. The motion failed due to Councilor Buria withdrawing her support.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson that parks and rec board work on the possibility of seeking a State Community Grant to cover Vern’s cost and potentially expand what Vern’s or anybody else that gets involved is potentially going to do around town. The motion carried (Yes: Roskoski, Gustafson, Buria and Anderson; No: Stanaway).

At 7:02p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com