September 3, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
September 3, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julia 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, Sheriffs Dept. and Mark Madden, Mountain Iron Fire Chief.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 August 16-31, $634,133.22 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period August 1-31, totaling $302,622.20 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the bills from Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $535.00, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
Walker, Giroux, and Hahne, LLC. Representative, Tom Kelly discussed the City of Mountain Iron’s 2023 Audit, overall fund position and recommendations for the City.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to accept the 2023 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:
- No formal report
City Administrator:
- Next meeting – Preliminary levy – certified to County by September 30th
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg for staff to contact the Virginia MnDOT office as soon as possible, in regard to the down ramp from Highway 169 to County 102/Mineral Avenue. At the bottom, at the stop signs, there used to be room for two vehicles side by side, one going north bound and one going south bound between the painted side stripes. Now there is only room for one vehicle between the new painted stripe stripes. Please repaint the intersection in question with the side stripes the same distance between as before, you can go on any phone and look on Facebook and see how it used to be, and you drive there now and go why did they do it that way? The pavement is wide enough, but they put the stripes too close. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Director of Public Works:
- Pilot study at Wastewater Plant – completing and wrapping up study
- Wolf Park parking lot – work in progress
- Jetting sewers – jetter currently broken, currently delayed
- Crack sealing throughout by City crews
- East Mud Lake Lift Station project completed
- Water line repair on Highway 7
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the estimate in the amount of $67,887.50 to Gulbranson Excavating Co., for the overhead to underground conversion along HWY 169 as proposed. This project is a strategic improvement for capacity and efficiency of the electrical system for the City. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- No formal report
- 2025 will be the City of Mountain Iron’s 135th birthday
Sheriff’s Department:
- “Coffee with a cop” – date in October TBD
City Engineering:
- Pre-construction meeting with Jola & Sopp Excavating – storm water repairs
It was moved by Roskoski that City Staff work with Benchmark Engineering to put together a plan with estimated cost for replacement of curb/gutter on Main Street from Mineral Avenue to the alley just east of the Senior Center. This request will be available at the November 4, 2024, City Council meeting. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Fire Department:
- Community Steps program – thank you to all the surrounding Fire Departments, Police & Sheriff’s Departments and St. Louis County that helped make this program a success
- 900 pairs of shoes purchased since the beginning of the program
It was moved by Roskoski to accept the monthly Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #14-24; Application for Permit for Construction and Accept of Right-of-way Revision (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Prebeg to authorize BG’s Bar & Grill to serve alcohol at the Deer Hunter’s Banquet on Saturday, September 14, 2024, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried.
At 7:42 p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
August 19 City Council Meeting
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julia Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney. Absent members: Councilor Al Stanaway
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 August 1-15, $297,660.47 (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 $712,414.27 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:
- Thank you to City Crew for recent waterline repair
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director of Public Works:
- Mud Lake lift station refurbish, and pipe replacement work underway
- Replaced/repaired water-line break along Highway 7
- Hydrant flushing/sewer jetting occurring
It was moved by Roskoski, since the City of Mountain Iron has a million dollar plus spending street budget, that Staff work with Benchmark Engineering to put together a plan and budget to level the seven major dips along the Unity Drive route, from South Grove to the Canadian National Railroad tracks. The plan and budget is to be available at least by the end of 2024 to the City Council. The motion failed due to lack of support.
City Engineering:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize the posting and advertising for up to two (2) Laborer positions. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 27th until 4:00pm. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize the internal posting for up to two (2) Laborer positions. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 6th until 4:00pm. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #11-24; Resolution Authorizing City to Make Application to and Accept Grant Funds from IRRR Revenue Bonds Issued per Minnesota Laws 2024, Chapter 127, Article 69, Sections 15-16 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #12-24; Resolution Authorizing City to Make Application to and Accept Grant Funds from IRRR Revenue Bonds Issued per Minnesota Laws 2024, Chapter 127, Article 69, Sections 15-16 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #13-24; Primary Election (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to reschedule the September 2, 2024, City Council meeting due to the Labor Day Holiday to Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:30pm. The motion carried.
The MIB Quarterback Club requests contribution for their 2024 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 Buria to donate $250.00 to the MIB Quarterback Club for their 2024 Football Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
At 6:52p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
August 5, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
August 5, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julia 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, Sherriff’s Dept. and Mark Madden, Mountain Iron Fire Chief.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the July 15, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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, $1,026,716.45 (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 $438,356.41 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg Buria, and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the bills from Parts City/Champion Auto in the amount of $1,050.00, Napa/Christenson in the amount of $769.00 and Taconite Tire in the amount of $1,235.00, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- Brad Gustafson, Mountain Iron resident spoke regarding J-turn project, voiced support for the project
- Robert, Buhl resident, wife works at Super-One, travels the road daily, spoke regarding J-turn project, voiced support for round-about, much safter than current J-turn
- Barb Fivecoate, resident of Mountain Iron, spoke regarding J-turn project, voiced support for round-about, disastrous for those going to Virginia
- Steve Giorgi, Mountain Iron resident spoke regarding J-turn project, voiced negative support for project, recommends the City send it back to the drawing board for a better design
- Mark Madden, Fire Dept Chief, spoke regarding positive benefits of a J-turn at the intersection
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thank you to all the residents who voiced their concerns, both positive and negative regarding the J-turn project
City Administrator:
- IRRRB meeting to discuss the distribution of the 2.5 million received for infrastructure and South Grove complex
Director of Public Works:
- Working on replacing the turn-back lighting that is Downtown that was destroyed during storm
- City Crews out painting crosswalks, jetting sewers and flushing hydrants
- Thank you to Vern’s Greenhouse for donating the flower-towers displayed at City Hall
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Summer reading program ended July 29th
- National Night out – Tuesday, August 6th – hosted at 3 locations
- Locomotive Park
- Mesabi Fit
- East Range Technology
City Engineering:
- Jola & Sopp/2 Easy Excavating ditching project – preconstruction meeting next step
- Jola & Sopp watermain project starting in spring 2025 – waterline downtown to County Rd 102
Sheriff’s Department:
- Opinion regarding J-turn – no inherent engineering flaw, average about 2 ½ crashes a year over a 10-year period, history doesn’t show it’s a bad intersection, however, there is always a possibility of a severe injury and as Engineers stated J-turns do limit injuries
Fire Department:
- Community Steps program – 5th year, partnering with Advocates for Family Peace and AEOA
- Roughly 85 shoes purchased thus far
- Two more events scheduled – August 15th & August 27th
- National Night Out – crews going to all 3 locations, Fire Prevention & giveaways
- First Responder calls were at 83% for the month of July 2024
It was moved by Roskoski to accept the monthly Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to approve Resolution #09-24; Approval of the US 169 at CSAH 103(Mud Lake Rd)/CSAH 109 (Nichols Ave) J-Turn Project St. Louis County Project Numbers: SP 069-070-073/CP 0103-677359, MNDOT Project Number: SP 6935-100 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion failed (No: Roskoski, Buria and Anderson; Yes: Stanaway and Prebeg).
- Discussion ensued regarding J-turn project, positive and negative benefits
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Prebeg to approve the Special Events Permit presented from B.G.’s Bar & Grill for an Outdoor Band to perform at their location at 5494 Highway 7, Virginia, MN for August 8, 2024. The motion carried.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve the request as presented by the Merritt Days Committee for road closures/barricades beginning Friday, August 9, 2024, at 12:00pm – Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 7:00am Merritt Days Celebration:
- Mountain Avenue from Locomotive Park (north) to the alley behind Benchmark Engineering (south)
- Main Street from Slate Street (west) to Marble Avenue (east) with barricades on the adjoining alleys along Main Street
- NO PARKING SIGNS ALONG Main Street for the race, parade and activities from Mineral Avenue to Slate Street on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 7:00am-7:00pm
- Saturday, August 10, 2024, road closures/barricades
- Locomotive Street from the alley on the east to the alley on the west
- NO PARKING SIGNS along Locomotive Street for activities at Locomotive Park
The motion carried.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days celebration – August 6th – 10th
At 8:21p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
July 15, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
July 15, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and SGT Grant Toma, Sherriff’s Dept. Absent members: Councilor Julia Buria
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the July 1, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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, $1,219,357.98 (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 $453,536.14 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the bills from MTI Distributing in the amount of $25,298.62 with trade, Napa/Christenson in the amount of $377.00 and Taconite Tire in the amount of $115.00, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- Steve Giorgi, resident of Mountain Iron spoke regarding the proposed J-turn project and its negative effects
- Andrew Gruis, representative for Northern St. Louis County Arrival Life Coordinator for TZD Safe Roads Coalition, spoke regarding the proposed J-turn project and its positive effects
- Mark Madden, Mountain Iron Fire Chief, spoke regarding proposed J-turn project and its benefits
The Mayor reported on the following:
- No formal report
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to authorize Mrs. Elizabeth Bloch to become a permanent employee and continue her employment as a secretary for the City of Mountain Iron, as she completed her probationary period. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
Director of Public Works:
- Working with Insurance Company regarding hailstorms and damage to buildings
- First phase of water service inventory been met, next phase
- Pilot study at the Wastewater Plant technology starting in the next couple of weeks
City Engineering:
- No formal report
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 8 – Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $27,783.00 to Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. Mtn Iron. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
City Attorney:
- No formal report
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg, for the public record, that the Collective Bargaining Union Agreement motion on June 17, 2024, be changed to show “It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski,” staff can double check, motion amended to be contingent upon verification.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to table Resolution #09-24; Approval of the US 169 at CSAH 103(Mud Lake Rd)/CSAH 109 (Nichols Ave) J-Turn Project St. Louis County Project Numbers: SP 069-070-073, CP 0103-677359, MNDOT Project Number: SP 6935-100. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
- Victor Lund, St. Louis County representative spoke regarding the J-turn project, gave statistics and facts regarding the project
- Alex Peritz, Lead Project Manager for MnDOT spoke regarding the J-turn project
- Councilor Prebeg spoke regarding the J-turn project and a round-about
- Councilor Roskoski spoke regarding the J-turn project and proposed simpler ideas
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to approve Resolution #10-24; Authorizing Submittal of an Application to AARP for Participation in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities Program (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
- Cheryl Elj, St. Louis County Public Health representative, spoke regarding Aging population withing the Community and participating in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to authorize the Merritt Days Committee a Temporary On-sale Liquor License, for their event to be held on August 9th – August 10th in Downtown Mountain Iron, contingent on requiring liability insurance and setting a boundary/plan for setup. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days celebration – August 6th – 10th
At 8:24p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
July 1, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
July 1, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and SGT Grant Toma, Sherriff’s Dept. Absent members: Councilor Julia Buria
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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, $144,850.14 (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 $817,548.23 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the Christensen/Napa Auto Parts bills in the amount of over $735.00, Taconite Tire in the amount of $985.00 and Napa in the amount of $225.00, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thank you to City crew for cleanup after the recent hailstorms
City Administrator:
- Received word that the City made it to the next round of funding from the Congressional Directive Spending, made it through the House side and currently waiting on Senate approval, City put in for $750,000 for general water upgrades
Director of Public Works:
- Crews were out during the recent storm, minimal issues reported throughout the City
- UAB looking at Sump Pump Ordinance revamp
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to approve the purchasing of two-600-am Primary cabinets for an upgrade City owned substation west of Walmart, from Stuart C. Irby in the amount of $10,610 plus freight. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Summer reading program
- Thursday, July 4th – Independence Day Celebration
- Senior Center Coffee an’ at 9:00am
- Parade starts at 9:30am w/ Larry “Skip” Murray as Grand Marshall
- Following parade – Ice Cream treats, saw-dust pile, kids races & family games
City Engineering:
- No formal report
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
Fire Department:
- Report
- Community Steps Program
- August 5th, August 15th and August 27th
It was moved by Roskoski to accept the monthly Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Residential Building Permit Fees as presented. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
Announcements:
- City Offices closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of 4th of July Holiday
At 6:53p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
June 17, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., 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; Lisa Stevens, Accounting Technician; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the June 3, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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, $269,220.79 (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 $209,303.81a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried unanimously.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thank you to City crew for cleanup after the storm damage
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director of Public Works:
- Nothing formal to report
- Large trash collection completed
- Thank you to those residents that helped during the recent storms
It was moved by Roskoski that City Crew put gravel, 4inches thick and 16 feet wide with a crown on entire Chesapeake Court route, compacted and feather-out the route edges. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Summer reading program (roughly 97 kids and 34 kids signed up)
- Tuesday, June 18th – Traveling Lantern Co. production
City Attorney:
- No formal report
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded Stanaway to approve the Collective Bargaining Union Agreement, for May 1, 2024 to April 31, 2027, as presented. The motion carried passed unanimously on roll call vote.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the resignation of Garrett Lenzen from the Operator position, effective Friday, July 5th. The motion carried.
Announcements:
- Thursday, June 20th Public Meeting at 6:00pm
- US 169 at Nichols Ave/Mud Lake – J- Turn Project
- City Offices closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteeth Holiday
- Merritt Days Committee meeting
- Tuesday, June 25th @ 5:30 at the Mountain Iron Public Library
At 6:45p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Lisa Stevens
Accounting Technician
June 3, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department; and Mark Madden, Mtn Iron Fire Dept. Chief.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the May 20, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 May 16-31, $179,890.30 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period May 16-31, totaling $302,266.85 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the Christensen/Napa Auto Parts bills in the amount of over $600.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Mountain Iron-Buhl High school kids had a great day picking up trash on the side of the roads, helping clean up other areas and receiving special Water Treatment Plant tour, thank you City employees
City Administrator:
- Rec programs are in full swing – very great turnout with several teams for baseball/softball
Director of Public Works:
- Friday, June 7th application deadline for large trash – starting date June 10th
- Lead service line inventory – what materials service lines are made from (mailers being sent out)
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- July 4th Celebration
- Thursday, July 4th
- Parade starts at 9:30am
- Thank you to the Mountain Iron-Buhl School students for clean-up day
- Summer reading program
- Thursday, June 13th at 10:00am – “Comic Stunt Juggler”
- Going Away party for Jordan Zubich, Wednesday, June 5th from 12:30-2pm
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the bid from 2EZ Inc., dba Jola and Sopp for the Mineral Avenue Watermain Improvement project, in the amount of $317,833.00. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
- Clarifications ensued regarding questions that Councilor Roskoski addressed to Attorney
It was moved by Roskoski that the City Administrator, supply me, Edmund Roskoski with a complete list of all 31 applicants, for the two recent City full-time Labor positions. What by law has to be kept confidential from the public, will be kept confidential from the public. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
Fire Department:
- Roughly 70% of all calls – mutual aid calls
- Backordered AEDs finally received – new batch of First Responders
It was moved by Roskoski to accept the monthly Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee increase the monthly retainer to $500.00, for responsibility of the residential projects as well as 45% of Commercial building permit fees for the Building Inspector. The motion carried unanimously.
Announcements:
- Candidacy filing May 21st – June 4th
- Mayor (2-year term)
- Two Council Member (4-year term)
- Merritt Days Committee meeting
- Tuesday, June 11th at 5:30pm at the Mountain Iron Public Library
- Celebration – August 5th – August 10th
At 7:04p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Big thank you from the Mountain Iron-Buhl 2024 class for the donation to their All-Night Grad Party.
May 20, 2023 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
May 20, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., 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; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the May 6, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 May 1-15, $384,473.20 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period May 1-15, totaling $312,097.66 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the Napa Auto Parts bills in the amount of $526.00, Floor to Ceiling in the amount of $6,995.00, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- Beth Pierce, Director of Iron Range Tourism, spoke regarding tourism on the Iron Range, funding provided by the 3% lodging tax from local hotels/motels and campgrounds
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Good turnout for City wide Garage sales
- Large trash coming in June, get sheets into City Hall
City Administrator:
- Tribute to 80th Anniversary of D-Day and World War II
- Thursday, June 6th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Elks Lodge in Virginia
Director of Public Works:
- Target date of applications being accepted until June 7th or Large Trash
- Starting on June 10th, with collection being the same day as garbage
- City Hall, Public Works Dept closed on Memorial Day, trash picked with Tuesday’s trash
City Engineer:
- Bid opening at @10:00am for Watermain project
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Conditional Use (CUP) for Sandvik, the CUP is for the use of a shipping container to be used as an accessory structure, which is to be moved to the northside of the parking lot, on the east edge pf the fenced in area. The property is legally described as follows:
Parcel Code: 175-0065-00420
Plat Name: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN IRON SECTION: – ; TOWNSHIP: – ; RANGE: – ; LOT – ; BLOCK: 002; Description: WLY 1 FT OF LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOTS 15 AND 16 INC PART OF VAC 2ND ST AND VAC ALLEY ADJ
Address: 5490 Mountain Iron Drive, Virginia, , MN 55768
The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and adopt the amended Policy #2007-02; Purchasing Policy, increasing the limit to $10,000 for approved Department Heads. The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve an Ordinance #01-24; Amending the Mediacom Minnesota LLC Franchise to Extend the Term through July1, 2029. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by to nominate Al Stanaway as a Range Association of Municipalities and Schools (RAMS) representative. The motion carried with Councilor Stanaway abstaining.
Announcements:
- Candidacy filing May 21st – June 4th
- Mayor ( 2-year term)
- Two Council Member ( 4-year term)
- Merritt Days Committee meeting
- Tuesday, May 28th at 5:30pm at the Mountain Iron Library
- MNDot public meeting at held on May 7th 5:00pm, pedestrian crosswalk being installed on Highway 169 – will go across Highway 169 by means of Emerald Avenue to Rock Ridge Drive
At 6:59p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Department of Revenue annual Mineral Hearing on unmined ore assessments for 2024 year
- Virtual meeting – May 21, 2024 @ 10:00am
May 6, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., 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 SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the April 15, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 April 16-30, $150,975.80 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period April 16-30, totaling $414,619.19 a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the Parts City/Champion Auto bills in the amount of $106.00, Mesabi Sign for the Wastewater Sign in the amount of $6,950, the Napa Auto Parts bills in the amount of $305.00, Floor to Ceiling in the amount of $1,989, from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to recess the regular Council meeting and open the public hearing for TIF District #1-17. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to close the public hearing for TIF District #1-17 and reconvene the regular Council meeting. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to recess the regular Council meeting and open the public hearing for TIF District #1-18. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to close the public hearing for TIF District #1-18 and open the regular Council meeting. The motion carried.
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thanks for the sweet sweeping
City Administrator:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the following individuals as summer temporary employees:
Public Works: Parks & Recreation:
Ava Butler Braxton Negen
Lacey Jacobson Landon Kniefel
Libby Overbye
Coaches:
Cheyenne Jenkins Erika Strahan Anthony Farley
Ashley Freidlieb Linday Ervin Anthony Allegrezza
Matthew Dalchow Mike Larson Eric Holmstrom
Dom Delcario Cody Ellis Jimmy Janckila
Julia Lindseth Abigael White Jesse White
Megan Preiner Mark Madden Chuck Overbye
Umpires:
Rick Sebunia Louis Parenteau Steven Norby
Mike Moore Natalie Bergman Landon Kneifel
Jordan Lommel
The motion carried.
Director of Public Works:
- Existing WWTF has consistently met the proposed mercury limit but cannot consistently meet the proposed phosphorus limit without improvements set by the Minnesota Pollution control Agency
- The MPCA has allowed the city 5 years to meet the proposed limit
(compliance date of December 31, 2028)
- Starting electrical system testing throughout City over the next couple of months
- Hydrant flushing starting towards end of the month
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to approve the Pilot Project proposal from Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. in the amount of $29,782 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Annual City-wide Garage sale
- Friday, May 17th – Saturday, May 18th
- To register contact Anna @ the Library by Friday, May 10th
- Sumer reading program starts June 3rd
- May is “National Older American’s Month”
- Coffee ‘n, Friday, May 17th at 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Closed during May 20th – May 24th – Spring cleaning (curbside available)
City Engineer:
- No formal report
Fire Department:
- 100% mutual aid for the month of April
- First Responders response rate for last period – 74%
It was moved by Roskoski to accept the Fire Department report as presented. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to table the Conditional Use (CUP) for Sandvik, for further clarification on the application. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board and approve the enclosed agreement, with Tara and Ernie Aikey for the West Two Rivers Campground caretaker position for the 2024 season. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and advertise in the paper and online for a Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator. The motion carried.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #07-24; Approving the Modification of Development Program for Development District No.1, Establishing Tax Increment Financing (Economic Development) District No. 1-17 (Viking Coca-Cola) and Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor within Development District No.1 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #08-24; Approving the Modification of Development Program for Development District No.1, Establishing Tax Increment Financing (Housing) District No. 1-18 (Senior Housing) and Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor within Development District No.1 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.
Announcements:
- Merritt Days Committee meeting
- Tuesday, May 14th @ 5:30 at the Mountain Iron Public Library
- Candidacy filing May 21st – June 4th
- Mayor ( 2-year term)
- Two Council Member ( 4-year term)
At 7:06p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
Communications:
- Thank you from the Mountain Iron-Buhl Yearbook Staff for the donation
April 15, 2024 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
April 15, 2024
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Al Stanaway, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson , City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of the April 1, 2024, regular meeting.
- 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 April 1-15, $223,481.62 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period April 1-15, totaling $405,453.31 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (Yes: Stanaway, Prebeg, Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski).
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion, to remove the Parts City/Champion Auto bills in the amount of $1,304.00 and the Napa Auto Parts bills in the amount of $453.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed due to lack of support.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Merritt Days Committee meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th – all welcome
City Administrator:
- No formal report
Director of Public Works:
- Street sweepers are being prepped
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve the Road Easement agreement with United States Steel as presented to access two current pump houses. The motion carried on roll call vote.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the quote from Minnesota Pump Works in the amount of $27,513.20 for the Mud Lake Lift Station internal piping replacement. The motion carried on roll call vote.
Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:
- Annual City-wide Garage sale
- Friday, May 17th – Saturday, May 18th
- To register contact Anna @ the Library
- New website updated and ready
- Library received donation from Suihkonen family
City Engineer:
- No formal report
It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 9 – Proposed Well #3, Bid Package 2 project in the amount of $8,894.85 to TNT Construction Group, LLC, Grand Rapids, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote.
City Attorney:
- No formal report
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the quote from Thermography & Ultrasound Diagnostics, Inc. in the amount of $9,250.00 recommended from the Utility Advisory Board for an infrared and airborne ultrasound electrical components survey on the City of Mountain Iron’s electrical distribution system. The motion carried on roll call vote.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the large trash pick-up for City of Mountain Iron residents with garbage service fee of $15.00, scheduled for a one-week period and follow the normal garbage route schedule, with a second week if needed. Completed forms and payment must be turned in and paid for by June 7th by 4:00pm, utility bills must be paid in full to be eligible. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and extend an offer to Randall Haugen for the Laborer position pending physical, drug/alcohol test and background check. The motion carried.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and extend an offer to Jon Ellegard for the Laborer position pending physical, drug/alcohol test and background check. The motion carried.
It was moved by Roskoski that the City Administrator supply him, and anyone else who wants the list, a complete list of all applicants for the City full-time Labor position. Mr. Roskoski is requesting all applicants.
It was moved by Roskoski to withdraw his motion with the recommendation of the City Attorney.
It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #05-24; Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.
Announcements:
- Local Board of Appeal & Equalization
- Thursday, April 18th @ 5:00pm
At 7:01p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
