February 2, 2026 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2026
Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Bradley Gustafson, Julie Buria, Alan Stanaway, and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also, present were: Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; and Al Johnson, City Engineer.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway the consent agenda be approved as follows:
- Approve the minutes of January 20, 2026, 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 January 16-31, totaling $100,679.32 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
- To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period January 16-31, totaling $352,498.85 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).
The motion carried (No: Roskoski; Yes: Gustafson, Buria, Stanaway and Anderson).
It was moved by Roskoski that the Hometown Focus, re. 2026, do official publications of City Council meeting minutes, legal, classified and display advertisement at the rates noted on page 17, of the January 20th City Council meeting packet. The motion failed.
It was moved by Roskoski to amend the original motion to remove the bills from Napa Auto Parts from $667.00 from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The motion failed.
Public Forum:
- No one spoke during the forum
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Thanks to all those who have served and are serving on City Boards and Commissions
Director of Public Works:
- MMUA confined space annual training for City workers
- Ford meters representative – refresher training
- City received brine maker – using in certain areas
It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to authorize Mr. Casey Kintner and Mr. Jesse Jacobsen to become permanent employees and continue their employment as Laborers for the City of Mountain Iron, as they completed their probationary period. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mountain Iron Public Library Annual meeting
- 2025 Overview, 2026 Goals, Public Forum
- Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 6:30pm
City Engineer:
- Working with City Staff on several upcoming projects
Sheriff’s Department:
- No formal report
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Roskoski to approve the Playground Installation Quote from Midwest Playground Contractors Inc. in the amount of $37,000. The motion carried unanimously on roll call vote.
Liaison:
- Councilor Buria
- Utility Advisory Board (UAB) Wednesday, February 4th @ 4:00pm
- Working Council session
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson that the City Administrator, Wainio, contact MinnTac’s Chrissy Bartovich; to set up some sort of a meeting, Mr. Roskoski would like to attend, to continue discussing an new MinnTac “Grand Canyon on the North overlook.” The motion carried. (No: Stanaway; Yes: Roskoski, Gustafson, Anderson, Buria).
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Gustafson to schedule the Local Board Appeals and Equalization (LBAE) meeting for Wednesday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00pm at the Mountain Iron Community Center. It was moved to by Roskoski to and seconded by Gustafson to amend the motion to correct the date to Thursday, April 30, 2026. The motion carried.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Stanaway to adopt the Pay Equity Report as presented from the Minnesota Management and Budget Department. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Gustafson and seconded by Stanaway to approve the registration of retail cannabis business, for Michael Lambert, DBA: Silver Creek Liquor. It was moved by Gustafson to amend the motion contingent that the application was Low potency hemp (edible). The motion carried.
It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Buria to reschedule February 16, 2026, City Council meeting due to the President’s Holiday to Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:30pm. The motion carried.
It was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson to donate $150.00 the Angel Fund Heartbeat ball, monies to come from Charitable Gambling. The motion carried.
Announcement:
- City Offices closed Monday, February 16th in observance of President’s Day
At 7:03p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Gustafson the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.
Submitted by:
Amanda Inmon
Municipal Services Secretary
