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:
- Approve the minutes of the October 3, 2022 regular meeting as submitted.
- 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 October 1-15, totaling $135,780.70 (a list is attached and made a part of these minutes),
- 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 30th from 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- Mountain Iron Community Center
- Trunks & Treats with Mountain Iron Fire Department
- Monday, October 31st 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
