February 7, 2022 City Council Minutes

 MINUTES

MOUNTAIN IRON CITY COUNCIL

February 7, 2022

Mayor Anderson called the City Council meeting to order at 6:36p.m. with the following members present: Councilor Ed Roskoski, Julie Buria, Joe Prebeg Jr. and Mayor Peggy Anderson. Also present were: Craig Wainio, City Administrator; Tim Satrang, Director of Public Works; Anna Amundson, Library Director/Special Events Coordinator; Amanda Inmon, Municipal Services Secretary; Al Johnson, City Engineer; and Grant Toma, Sheriff’s Department. Absent members: Councilor Steve Skogman.

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

1. Approve the minutes of the January 18, 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 January 16-31, totaling $179,308.24 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
4. To authorize the payments of the bills and payroll for the period January 16-31, totaling $716,048.93 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes).

The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.

Public Forum:

• No one spoke during the public forum

The Mayor reported on the following:

• No formal report

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to accept Councilor Roskoski’s resignation from the Library Board as a Board member; however, Councilor Roskoski will stay on as the City Council member Liaison. Additionally to advertise for a new Board member. The motion carried (3:0) with Councilor Roskoski abstaining and Councilor Skogman absent.

City Administrator:

• No formal report

Director or Public Works:

• Frost measurements are roughly 60 inches, do not see it getting any worse
• Delay in snow removal, crews out removing snow, please be patient and if possibly remove vehicles from the streets
• Hoist project at the City Garage is currently underway

Library Director/Special Events Coordinator:

• Library Hours
• Mon- Thurs -10:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday – 10:00am – 2:00pm
• “I Love to Read,” & “Love Your Library” month
• Funding from Arrowhead Library Service, able to purchase books for the 5^th & 6^th MIB Students

Sheriff’s Department:

• No formal report

City Engineer:

• No formal report

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Roskoski to approve Pay Request No. 4 – for the Proposed Well #3 project in the amount of $15,941.00, to Bougalis Inc., Hibbing, MN. This amount includes a 5% retainage. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.

Fire Department:

• Low response time for First Responders, due to a large number of day-time, week-day call-outs two First responders out with COVID, as well as responders currently in EMT classes
• Fire Department has had several auto accident call-outs
• Fire department training conducted “live” burn training at a house located on Mud Lake Road, thank you to all those that helped with this training, including City Crew

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

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to approve the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and hire Dean Ronkainen to the Mountain Iron Fire Department as paid on call firefighters, contingent on physical and background check. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.

It was moved by Roskoski and seconded by Prebeg to reschedule the Monday, February 21, 2022 meeting due to the Presidents Day Holiday to Tuesday, February 22^nd at 6:30pm at the Mountain Iron City Hall. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.

It was moved by Prebeg and seconded by Buria to donate $250.00 to the Mountain Iron-Buhl Archery, funds helping with the purchase of equipment and program continuation, monies to come from the Charitable Gambling Fund. The motion carried on roll call vote (4:0) with Councilor Skogman absent.

Announcements:

• Merritt Days Celebration will be held August 7^th – August 13^th

At 7:05p.m., it was moved by Buria and seconded by Prebeg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried with Councilor Skogman absent.

Submitted by:

Amanda Inmon

Municipal Services Secretary

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