January 17 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

January 17, 2023

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, Public Works Director; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Alan Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.

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

 

1. Approve the minutes of the January 3, 2023 regular meeting as submitted.

 

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 January 1-15, totaling $353,137.41 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),

 

4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period January 1-15, totaling $379,989.24 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 

 The motion carried (Yes: Buria, Anderson, Prebeg, Stanaway; No: Roskoski)

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend the motion to remove the Napa Auto Parts segment with bills around $372 dollars 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:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Stanaway to appoint Amanda Claesson to the Library Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Roskoski to appoint Tara Wainio to the Library Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Prebeg to appoint Shelby Peterson to the Public Health & Safety Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Buria to appoint Caitlyn Rinell to the Public Health & Safety Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Prebeg to appoint Macy Saari-Nelson to the Parks & Recreation Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

City Administrator:

 

• Library boilers currently costing quite a bit to repair, number of issues, consistently having to contact UHL for repairs, recommend replacing one of the boilers if not both

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the proposal as presented for the replacement of one boiler at the Mountain Iron Library, to UHL Co. in the amount of $7,837. The motion carried on roll call vote (5:0).

 

Director of Public Works:

 

• City crews out plowing and hauling snow in Ann’s Acres and Unity Addition
• Alternating between moving snow and other normal City duties

 

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

 

• Winter Reading program “Yeti to Read”
• January 4^th – February 28^th
• Sponsors donated prizes for the program
• Story time started again recently

 

Sheriff’s Department:

 

• No formal report

 

City Engineer:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Change Order No. 3 – for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement project, with a decrease of $66,611.20 for Insituform Technology, Anoka, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote (5:0).

 

It was moved by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 2-Final Payment – for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement project in the amount of $12,700.78, to Insituform Technology, Anoka, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote (5:0).

 

City Attorney:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by after two City Councilors meeting with City Attorney Lindsay after January 3^rd meeting, learned mistake was made by City involving a lawsuit against former City employee pertaining to job training. And that the City of Mountain Iron drop its litigation in its entirety against Matthew Cerkvenik. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to hold Resolution #01-23 until the next Council meeting; Censuring Council Member Edward Roskoski (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Roskoski abstaining.

 

Announcement:

 

• Committee of the Whole Work Session (COW) – January 25^th at 1:30pm
• Work session with MNDoT, St. Louis County Public Works & Regional Rail Authority

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to advertise in the Hometown Focus and Mesabi Tribune, the upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting pertaining to the potential closing of County 102 at the north end of Parkville, scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 1:30pm in the Mountain Iron Room. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

At 7:09p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

 

 

 

Communications:

 

1. Local Board of Appeals and Equalization tentatively scheduled April 20, 2023

• Mountain Iron Room from 5:00pm – 6:00pm

 

 

 

January 3, 2023 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

January 3, 2023

 

 

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, Public Works Director; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Alan Johnson, City Engineer; Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.

 

City Administrator administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Alan Stanaway City Council member.

 

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

 

1. Approve the minutes of the December 19, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.

 

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 December 16-31, totaling $1,166,029.17 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),

 

4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period December 16-31, totaling $485,788.26 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 

 The motion carried (Yes: Buria, Anderson, Prebeg, Stanaway; No: Roskoski)

 

 

 

Public Forum:

 

• Loretta Sanders, Downtown Mountain Iron resident, questioned the snow removal schedule for Mountain Iron, specifically around Marble Avenue, stated there is a large amount of slush and snow on the streets as well as several alleys and sidewalks, which still have yet to be removed

 

 

The Mayor reported on the following:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to approve the reorganization of the City and appoint Councilor Joe Prebeg, as Deputy Mayor for the 2023 year. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to designate The Trenti Law Firm as the City’s Attorney for 2023 year. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to designate Benchmark Engineering as the City’s Engineering Firm for 2023 year. The motion carried.

 

It was move by Stanaway and seconded by Buria to appoint the Hometown Focus as the official newspaper for the City of Mountain Iron for 2023 year. The motion carried.

It was moved by Roskoski to amend the motion to also include the Mesabi Tribune as the official newspaper for the City for 2023 year. The amended motion failed due to lack of support.

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to set the regular City Council meetings for the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Mountain Iron Room. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to designate the City’s official depositories as the American Bank, Frandsen Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, Twin City Federal, League of Minnesota Cities 4M Fund, Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnard, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Northland Securities, First National Bank of Buhl, and Federal Home Loan Bank, for 2023 year. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to re-appoint Sue Tuomela to on the Utility Advisory Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.  

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to re-appoint Jon Loeffen to Park and Recreation Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to re-appoint Barbara Fivecoate to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for a 5-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Stanaway to re-appoint Marcia Bergquist to the Library Board for a 3-year term. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to contact Daniel Gunderson and Nicole Felten for possible interest in filling any board or commission vacancies. The motion failed due lack of support.

 

City Administrator:

 

• Nichols Town Hall insurance finalized, most plans already completed, near future hope is to have specs completed for potential bids  

 

Director of Public Works:

 

• South Grove Rink open, weekday hours 4:00pm-8:00pm and weekend 1:00pm-8:00pm
• Snowiest December winter in a number years, big thank you to City Crew/Staff for their hard work
• Partnership with Environmental Services Dept. and St. Louis County for bio-solids disposal and extending the life of St. Louis County landfill
• Electrical Dept. developing 5-year plan
• City crew out with snow blower, moving snow in West Virginia and South Grove areas

 

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

 

• Winter Reading program
• January 4^th – February 28^th

 

Sheriff’s Department:

 

• No formal report

 

 

City Engineer:

 

• No formal report

 

Fire Department:

 

• Ended busiest year seen within tenure at Department, 510 calls received last year
• Fire Department having holiday meal as well as Officers business meeting scheduled January 16^th
• reestablishing Auxiliary meeting

 

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

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the Surface Lease Agreement as presented with RGGS Land & Minerals, LTD, to extend the term an additional five years with an annual rental fee of $300. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to publish the Mountain Iron City Council meeting minutes in the official City newspaper for a trial period of six months, and if money is an issue, then City Councilor Roskoski will pay $100 per month from his City Council pay towards the publication fee. The failed due to lack of support.

 

Discussion ensued regarding publication of minutes within newspapers

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to publish the City Council minutes in the official City newspaper for a trial period of six months. The motion failed (Yes: Roskoski, No: Anderson, Prebeg, Buria, and Stanaway).

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to have the City Administrator seek preliminary costs on average for a month, for the publication of City Council minutes in the paper. The motion (Yes: Prebeg, Roskoski, No: Anderson, Buria, Stanaway)

 

At 7:11p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried (No: Roskoski; Yes; Anderson, Buria, Prebeg, Stanaway).

 

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

December 19, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

December 19, 2022

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

 

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

 

1. Approve the minutes of the December 5, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.

 

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 December 1-15, totaling $737,600.93 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),

 

4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period December 1-15, totaling $299,512.78 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 

 The motion carried (Yes: Buria, Anderson, Prebeg; No: Roskoski)

 

 

 

Public Forum:

 

• No one spoke during forum

 

The Mayor reported on the following:

 

• Big thank you to City Crew for their continuous plowing efforts

 

City Administrator:

 

• Coordinating a working session with St. Louis County and MNDOT concerning the upcoming work on the main intersections and highways

 

Director of Public Works:

 

• Thank you to the City Crews for their continued snow plowing and removal work as well as taking care of the electrical outages that occurred over the weekend

 

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

 

• Winter Reading program
• January 4^th – February 28^th
• 3^rd Annual “Holiday Lighting Contest”
• 2022 Grand Champion Holiday Lighting Contest – 5473 Daffodil Ave
• “WOW” Factor Category (Griswold)
• 1^st Place – 9229 Old Highway 169
• 2^nd Place – 8392 Tamarack Drive
• Traditional Spirit of Christmas
• 1^st Place – 8775 Merritt Place
• 2nd Place – 5462 Park Drive
• Elegance of Design
• 1^st Place – 8765 Merritt Place
• 2^nd Place – 4863 Butler Road
• Big thank you to the winner sponsors for the gift card/sponsorship
• Thank you to the MIB Speech/Drama Club for the Cocoa bar and treats

 

Sheriff’s Department:

 

• No formal report

 

City Engineer:

 

• No formal report

 

City Attorney:

 

• No formal report

 

Liaison Report:

 

• Councilor Prebeg reported on the recent UAB meeting, informed of several current issues, approved and supported the Councils decision regarding the generator repair at the Wastewater Treatment Facility

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Mr. Jake Nelson, to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as paid on call firefighter, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve the Surface Lease with United States Steel as presented. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to authorize the Rink Sports Bar & Grill to serve alcohol at the Biese/Young wedding on Saturday, December 31, 2022, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to reschedule the January 2, 2023 meeting due to the New Year’s Eve Holiday, to Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 6:30pm. The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to reschedule the January 16, 2023 meeting due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, to Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30pm. The motion carried.

 

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to donate $250 to the St. Louis County Agricultural Fair Association, for the 2023 St. Louis County Fair, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on roll call vote.

 

At 6:53p.m., it was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

 

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

December 5, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

December 5, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julie Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; and Alan Johnson, City Engineer.

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

 

1. Approve the minutes of the November 21, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.

 

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 $247,038.39 (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 $434,168.83 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 

 The motion carried.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Condolences to the family and friends of Timothy Bianchi-Rossi
• CONGRATULATIONS MIB 2022 Football Team, 9-man State Champions
• Thank you to all the surrounding Communities and Fire Departments for their support and big escort Saturday evening

City Administrator:

• No formal report

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve the 2022 Audit proposal from Walker, Giroux and Hahne, in the amount of $27,750 for the Governmental Funds and $12,050 for the Enterprise Funds. The motion carried on roll call vote.  

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation board to hire the following individuals to work as winter seasonal workers/rink attendants for the 2022-2023 season:

 

Nolan Dunn                  Noah Berrini                             Jackson Dunn               Luke Hecimovich

Cheyenne Laine            Blayne Wainio                          Connie Murphy

 

The motion carried.

 

Director of Public Works:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize Mr. Garrett Lenzen and Mr. Keith Zorman to become permanent employees and continue their employment as Laborers for the City of Mountain Iron, as they have completed their probationary period. The motion carried.

 

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

 

• 3^rd Annual “Holiday Lighting Contest”
• Judging – Friday, December 16^th and Saturday, December 17^th
• Traditional Spirit of Christmas
• Excellence in Design
• WOW Factor (Griswold)
• Best in the Business
• Winners announced at December 19^th City Council meeting
• Cocoa Bar & Goodies presented by MIB Speech & Drama Club
• Both nights – Merritt Elementary Doors – 5:30pm-8:00pm (while supplies last)

 

City Engineer:

 

• No formal report

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Pay Request No. 6 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $76,916.75, to Peterson Well Drilling, Mountain Iron, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote.

 

Fire Department:

 

• Call responses have been consistent
• Congrats to the MIB Football team on their State Championship WIN, and to the several local Fire Departments who helped with escort back into town on Saturday

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #23-22; Approving Community Development Block Grant Application (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to adopt the 2023 Budget as presented. The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Anderson, Buria, Prebeg).

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend the motion to delete the purchase of the two smaller trucks presented in the budget, saving $90,000 in the 2023 budget. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #24-22; Approving 2022 Tax Levy, collectable 2023 (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried on roll call vote (No: Roskoski; Yes: Anderson, Buria, Prebeg).

 

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg to approve Resolution #25-22; Reestablishing Polling Places (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 #26-22; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to Make an Application to and Accept Funds from the Development Infrastructure Grant Program from the Department of IRRRB (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend the motion to increase the grant request amount from $50,000 to $250,000 from the Department of IRRRB. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

The MIB Ranger Speech & Drama Club requests contributions for their 2021-2023 Season. It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to donate $250 to the MIB Speech & Drama Club for their 2022-2023 Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on a roll call vote.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to donate $200 to the Mountain Iron Senior Citizens Club for their Annual Christmas Party, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend his motion to donate $200 to the Mountain Iron Senior Citizens Club for their Annual Christmas Party, monies to come from the General Fund. The motion failed due to lack of support.

 

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to table the donation request by the Mountain Iron Senior Citizens Club to refer to the City Attorney for legal advice. The motion carried.

 

Announcements:

 

• MIB Speech & Drama Club present “Dawn of a New Age, A Collection”
• Merritt Auditorium
• December 8^th & December 9^th & December 11^th

 

At 7:09p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried (Yes: Prebeg, Buria, Anderson; No: Roskoski).

 

 

Submitted by:

 

 

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

November 14, 2022 City Council Minutes

MINUTES

SPECIAL MEETING

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council special meeting to order at 6:00p.m.with the following members present: Joseph Prebeg, Jr, Julie Buria, Ed Roskoski and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present was: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; and Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary.

The special meeting was called to canvas the General Election results.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to adopt Resolution Number 22-22, General Election, (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes).  The motion carried

At 6:03p.m., it was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

November 21, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

November 21, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julie Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Alan Johnson, City Engineer; Bryan Lindsay, City Attorney; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department.

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

1. Approve the minutes of the November 7, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
2. Approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 Special meeting as submitted.
3. Approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting as submitted.
4. 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.
5. To acknowledge the receipts for the period November 1-15, totaling $177,877.26 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
6. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period November 1-15, totaling $374,886.16 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

 The motion carried (Yes: Buria, Anderson, Prebeg; No: Roskoski)

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Congratulations MIB 2022 Football Team on their advancement to the State Championship game
• Last time advanced State Championship game – 50 years ago
• State Championship game – Saturday, December 3^rd @ 10:03a.m. at the US Bank Stadium
• Good luck and GO Rangers!
• Thank you to Chief Madden and the Fire Department for coordinating the Fire Truck escorts for the Football team

City Administrator:

• Good luck to the MIB Football Team on their upcoming State Championship game

Director of Public Works:

• Quote is for repair of generator at the Wastewater Facility, required to have emergency generator

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorizing the quote from Northland Tractor in the amount of $44,966.54 for repair of the 1979 Cummins Engine on the Emergency Generator for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. It was moved by Councilor Prebeg to rescind the original motion as stated, motion seconded by Councilor Buria.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria authorizing the City Staff to spend up to $44,966.54 for repair of the 1979 Cummins Engine on the Emergency Generator for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The motion carried on roll call vote (Yes: Prebeg, Anderson, Buria; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to amend the motion regarding the generator repair, and the motion be forwarded to the Utility Advisory Board (UAB) for other consideration that they may have to present to the Council about this potential project and to make any recommendations. The motion failed due to lack of support.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Looking for any information regarding the 1972 State Football Championship game, such as statistics, pictures, individual contact information, etc.
• Mountain Iron Red Raiders vs Dassel-Cokato Chargers  

Sheriff’s Department:

• Calendar Parking in started November 1^st

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by to approve Change Order #3, decreasing the contract amount by $3,584.50. The Change Order decreases the total amount due, as the amount of work completed is less than the current contract value. The motion carried.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 6 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $16,643.13, to Bougalis Inc., Hibbing, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote.

City Attorney:

• No formal report

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by to table the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – Preliminary Study Proposal as presented and send to it to the Utility Advisory Board for further discussion and review. The motion failed due to lack of support.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – Preliminary Study Proposal as presented by MSA Professional Services Inc., in the amount of $12,900. The motion carried on roll call vote (Yes: Prebeg, Buria, Anderson; No: Roskoski).

The MIB Hoops Club requests contribution for their 2022-2023 MIB Basketball Team. It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to donate $500 to the MIB Basketball Team for their 2022-2023 Season, monies to come out of the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on a roll call vote.

At 7:19p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

Communications:

1. American Red Cross Blood Drive (schedule at redcrossblood.org)

• Mountain Iron Community Center (appointments recommended)
• Tuesday, November 29^th
• 10:00am-4:00pm

November 7, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

November 7, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Alan Johnson, City Engineer; Mark Madden, Fire Department Chief; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Prebeg.

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

1. Approve the minutes of the October 17, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
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 $191,049.24 (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 $443,162.61 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Thank you to Margaret Ratai for her time on the Health and Safety Board

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the resignation from Margaret Ratai from the Public Health and Safety Board, effective December 15, 2022. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

City Administrator:

• No formal report

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Board to authorize the advertisement for seasonal/part-time winter workers for Rink Attendants for the upcoming season. The motion carried.

Director of Public Works:

• Weather conditions have been quite windy lately, tree trimming showed no signs of power outages
• Big thank you to Greg and Brad for responding to outage and restoring power
• Veteran’s Day Holiday, Friday, November 11^th, garbage will be picked up as normal

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by, at the request of area residents, that Mountain Iron Administration send letters to MN Power and St. Louis County Highway Department, requesting that a street light be put back up at the “T” intersection of County Roads #101 and #315, as was in the past. The motion failed due to lack of support with Councilor Prebeg absent.

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 7 – for the Proposed Well #3, Bid Package 2 project in the amount of $73,400.80, to TNT Construction Group, LLC, Grand Rapids, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (3:0) with Councilor Prebeg absent.

Fire Department:

• Redistribution year for MBFTE training award funds, Mountain Iron FD received $8500 for training, number is based on unused funds across the State and roster numbers
• “Trucks & Treats” very successful Halloween

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

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the pay increase First Responder stipend by the Fire Department, from the current $10.00per call to $30.00per call from 7:00am – 10:59pm and $50.00per call from 11:00pm – 6:59am, starting January 1, 2023. The motion carried on roll call vote (3:0) with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve Ordinance #04-22; Amending Chapter 31 of the Mountain Iron City Code (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria that the Liquor and Cigarette license applications for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, be approved and issued to the establishments pursuant to the approval, where necessary, of the Liquor Control Commission and pursuant to the payment of all outstanding taxes, licensing fees, and utility charges:

               Jeff & Greg Properties, Inc.                                                On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  B. G.’s Saloon                                                         Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               5494 Highway 7                                                                 Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN 55792                                

 

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

               DBA:  Silver Creek Liquor                                                 Cigarette

               5489 Highway 7                                                                 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792

 

               American Legion Post #220                                               Club On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA: Yoki-Bergman Post                                                  Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Liquor

               5748 Mountain Avenue, PO Box 361

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768

 

               Mac’s Bar, Inc.                                                                   Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  Mac’s Bar                                                               On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               8881 Main Street, PO Box 313                                           Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768                                               

 

1. P. Troutwine, C & B Warehouse Distr. Cigarette

               Mountain Iron Short Stop                                                                 

               5537 Nichols Avenue

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768

 

               Sundberg Enterprises, LLC                                                 Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant                                  On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               5478 Mountain Iron Drive                                                  Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792                               

 

               Adventures, Virginia, Inc.                                                  Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Greg Hartnett                                                                     On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               5475 Mountain Iron Drive                                                  Sunday On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792

 

               Walgreen Company                                                           Cigarette

               5474 Mountain Iron Drive

               Virginia (Mountain Iron), MN  55792

 

               Mountain Iron Hospitality, LLC                                         On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage

               DBA:  Comfort Inn & Suites                                              Wine

               8570 Rock Ridge Drive

               Mountain Iron, MN    55768

 

               WJ Holdings, Inc.                                                              On-Sale 3.2 Malt Beverage

               DBA:  AmericInn Lodge & Suites                                      Wine

               5480 Mountain Iron Drive

               Virginia, MN    55792

 

               WalMart Inc.                                                                      Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor

               DBA:  Walmart #4849                                                       Cigarette

               8580 Rock Ridge Drive

               Mountain Iron, MN  55768

The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to Canvass Election Results from the General Election on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00pm, at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to have a Committee of the Whole (COW) Meeting to review the 2023 Budget on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:15pm, at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

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

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

Communications:

1. Range Association of Municipalities and Schools Board (RAMS) filling vacancies, any nominations should be turned in by December 9^th
2. Mediacom will be implementing programming changes and rate adjustments on November 15^th
3. General Election on November 7, 2022, polls will be open from 7:00am until 8:00pm
4. Mountain Iron Community Center:

• Precinct #1: IROQUOIS ROOM
• Precinct #2: WACOOTAH ROOM

October 17, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

October 17, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:29p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Lisa Stevens, Accounting Technician; and Lauren Buffetta, City Engineer Representative. Absent members: Councilor Joe Prebeg Jr.

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

1. Approve the minutes of the October 3, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
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 $135,780.70 (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 $348,698.26 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

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

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during forum

Mayor Anderson recessed the regular City Council meeting, and open the Public Hearing on the Street Improvement Number 18-06, Mountain Iron Drive.

• No one spoke during public hearing

Mayor Anderson reconvened the regular City Council meeting.

The Mayor reported on the following:

• Big thank you to the City Crew for all the early street patching and brush clearing that was done before the first recent snow fall

City Administrator:

• No formal report

Director of Public Works:

• Pumps for lift stations that need attention; quotes enclosed
• Recent brush clearing will allow the sun to hit roads thus helping clear ice buildup and help improve safety conditions within in the ditches, clearing debris and allowing for better water flow
• Hydrant flushing being conducted

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the quote from Minnesota Pump Works, to replace an existing pump at East Mud Lake Lift Station, for the total amount of $50,527.20.The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Prebeg absent.

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Halloween Carnival
• Sunday, October 30^th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Mountain Iron Community Center
• Trunks & Treats with Mountain Iron Fire Department
• Monday, October 31^st from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
• Library & South Grove Recreation Complex
• “Take & Make” projects available at the Library

City Engineer:

• No formal report

Fire Department:

• Recent Fire Drill at MIB School, with surrounding Fire Departments, quite successful and a great learning opportunity for everyone
• Thank you to Tim Satrang, Director Public Works, from the Fire Department for the extra vehicle, it has lessened their response time on calls

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria by to approve the quote from Grand Forks Fire Department for seven sets of Globe G Xtreme Turnout Gear, in the amount of $20,545.00. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson to approve Ordinance #03-22; Amending Chapter 96 of the Mountain Iron City Code (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (Yes: Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #18-22; Adopting Assessment (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (Yes: Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded Anderson by to approve Resolution #19-22; Approving Membership in the Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #20-22; Authorizing the City of Mountain Iron to make Application to and Accept Funds from the Community Infrastructure Grant Program from The Department of IRRR (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #21-22; Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to authorize the BG’s Bar & Grill to serve alcohol at the Political Rally on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, to be held at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to donate $75.00, to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Yearbook, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried with Councilor Prebeg absent.

Announcements:

• Iron Range Assembly – “Bean Feed”
• October 25, 2022 at the Mountain Iron Community Center
• From 5:00pm – 8:00pm
• Non-perishable food donations or cash for Quad City Food shelf accepted
• Labor endorsed candidates speaking

At 7:14 p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Anderson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried (Yes: Buria and Anderson; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Prebeg absent.

Submitted by:

Lisa Stevens

Accounting Technician

www.mtniron.com

September 19, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

September 19, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Joe Prebeg Jr., and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; Colleen Kosluchar, City Attorney Representative; and SGT Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent: Councilor Julie Buria

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the consent agenda be approved as follows:

1. Approve the minutes of the September 7, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
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 $522,894.72 (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 1-15, totaling $394,820.27 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

Public Forum:

• Condolences from Councilor Prebeg and City Council to Alan Stanaway, for the recent loss of his mother

The Mayor reported on the following:

• No formal report

City Administrator:

• No formal report

Director of Public Works:

• Brush cutting being done throughout the City
• Flushing fire hydrants starting next week, temporary discoloration of water possible
• Big thank you to Lenny Albrecht and Mike Dundas for their help Sunday morning, after the recent rain storm, considerable amount of flooding throughout Mountain Iron

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Lift Station Valve replacement and installation quote from Quality Flow in the amount of $17,400 plus applicable tax. The motion carried on roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.  

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to approve revised Change Order No. 3 – for the Proposed Well #3 project; to extend the completion date to February 28, 2023, due to items not onsite for installation, the change order increases the contract by $0.00, for TNT Construction Group, Grand Rapids, MN. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson to approve Pay Request #1-Downtown Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project in the amount of $241,314.82 to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC. This amount includes a 5% retainage until project completion. The motion carried on a roll call vote with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson to table Resolution #14-22; Censuring Councilmember Edmund Roskoski. The motion carried with Roskoski abstaining and Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Resolution #15-22; setting the Economic Development Authority tax levy for 2023. This Resolution reflects a levy of the same amount as last year, which generates approximately $12,000 for the EDA (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Anderson to approve Resolution #16-22; approving the Proposed 2022 Tax levy, with a 3% increase, collectable in 2023, which must be certified to the County by September 15^th (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (Yes: Prebeg, Anderson; No: Roskoski) with Councilor Buria absent.

It was moved by Anderson and seconded by Roskoski to table Resolution #17-22; Supporting the mission of the Mesabi Fit Coalition^. The motion carried with Councilor Buria absent.

At 6:51p.m., it was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com

September 7, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

September 7, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Joe Prebeg Jr., Julie Buria, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Public Works Director; 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 Prebeg and seconded by Buria that the consent agenda be approved as follows:

1. Approve the minutes of the August 1, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
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 $875,076.52 (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 $622,784.78 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the public forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• No formal report

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to approve and proclaim September 19^th – September 25^th National Rail Safety Week, and encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of rail safety education (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried.

City Administrator:

• No formal report

Director of Public Works:

• CIPP lining of sewers of old downtown area finishing up
• City Crews jetting/cleaning sewers, repairing asphalt/curbs

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Partnership with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota, able to give out 18-30 free lunches daily, as well as “Buddy Backpacks” (weekend meals for kids)
• Summer reading program ended August 26^th

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report
• Sheriff’s office rolled out BODY cameras for all sheriffs/deputies

City Engineer:

• No formal report

City Attorney:

• No formal report

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to table Change Order No. 3 – for the Proposed Well #3 project, with no increase in price but an extension for the completion date, which would be December 31, 2022, for TNT Construction Group, Grand Rapids, MN. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0).

Fire Department:

• Fire Department partnered with United Way of Northeastern Minnesota in addition to several other local departments from Hibbing, Gilbert and Sheriff’s Department for the Community Steps Program
• Fire Prevention week coming soon

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

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve the request by the Public Health and Safety Board and add three (3) new Lieutenant Officer Positions with ad $25.00/month stipend for each of the three positions. The motion carried.

Liaison:

• Councilor Roskoski mentioned that the YMCA intersection could possibly be converted from a 4-way stop back to a 2-way stop, less traffic due to the closure of YMCA, possibly be discussed at Streets and Alleys Board or Public Health and Safety Board

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve Resolution #13-22; Calling a Hearing on Proposed Assessment of the cost of Improvement Number 18-06, improvement of Mountain Iron Drive between 12^th Street and the Southerly Corporate limits (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried (Yes: Buria, Anderson, Prebeg; No: Roskoski).

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to authorize Sundberg Enterprises, LLC dba: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant, to serve alcohol at the Banks Wedding Reception scheduled for September 30, 2022 at the Mountain Iron Community Center. The motion carried.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to table Resolution #14-22; Censuring Council Member Edward Roskoski (a copy is attached and made a part of these minutes). The motion carried with Councilor Roskoski abstaining.

At 6:55p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

www.mtniron.com