Chisholm public meetings in 2022

Council

The Chisholm City Council approved the final 2023 levy at 7% and the 2023 Governmental Funds Budget, and authorized bidding for the Public Safety Building. They also approved a $45,484 pump purchase, an incident reporting policy, and an ice arena contract. Public comments raised concerns about rezoning and taxes.

• Approved Resolution 1222-112 for Public Safety Building plans and bid authorization
• Set 2023 levy at 7% and adopted 2023 budget (Resolution 1222-113)
• Approved $45,484 purchase of Hydromatic 50 hp pump for main lift station
• Approved Ice Arena/Fieldhouse Contract
• Approved Incident/Accident Reporting Policy

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special meeting with the Planning Commission and accepted the concept of seven zoning changes with two overlay districts, and agreed to notify mineral land lease owners about a conditional use permit application. The FY 2023 budget and levy were discussed but no action was taken. The council then recessed to a closed session to discuss a labor contract, and adjourned afterward.

• Accepted concept of 7 zoning changes with 2 overlay districts
• Notification of mineral land lease owners re: conditional use permit
• FY 2023 budget discussed, no action
• FY 2023 levy discussed, no action
• Closed session on labor contract

Council

The Chisholm City Council held its regular meeting on December 14, 2022, taking action on several items. They approved the sale of a lot to Garth and Brenda Beckwith for $2,500 plus legal fees, accepted contracts for the Public Safety Building with Adolfson & Peterson Construction, and adopted multiple resolutions including accepting a donation of tailings from Hibbing Taconite and applying for a DNR grant. The council also discussed the new zoning map and heard public opposition to the rezoning, but took no action on it. A Truth in Taxation hearing was held, and the meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privileged information regarding 319 3rd Ave NW.

• Approved sale of lot to Garth and Brenda Beckwith for $2,500 plus legal fees
• Accepted Adolfson & Peterson Construction contracts for Public Safety Building
• Adopted Resolution 1222-105 accepting ~2000 tons of coarse tailings donation from Hibbing Taconite
• Adopted Resolution 1222-106 to apply for DNR 'No Child Left Inside' grant, amount changed from $1,400 to $4,200
• Adopted Resolution 1222-111 accepting $7,800 reimbursement from MN Board of Firefighter Training

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 3rd Street Project with Matt Reid from Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH). No formal action was taken on the project; the agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

• Discussion of 3rd Street Project with SEH consultant Matt Reid
• Special meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.
• All council members present; Councilor Vake arrived at 5:39 p.m.

Council

The Chisholm City Council approved several routine items, including a resolution accepting IRRR funding for demolition at 19 W Lake Street, certified 2023 assessments to the county, and appointed members to the sanitary sewer district and airport authority. They also scheduled public hearings for a rezoning on December 5 and for the Public Safety Building on December 14. The meeting included a brief closed session for attorney-client privileged information.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1122-101 accepting IRRR grant for internal demo of 19 W Lake Street
• Adopted Resolution No. 1122-102 certifying 2023 assessments to the county
• Scheduled public hearing for Public Safety Building on December 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm
• Appointed Jed Holewa to Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District for 3-year term
• Appointed Jeannie Quirk as Airport Authority Director representing Chisholm

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special meeting to handle routine business and several personnel and financial items. They accepted the resignation of the Ambulance Director/Emergency Manager, appointed an interim replacement, and approved a job posting for the permanent position. The council also adopted resolutions for the FY 2023 enterprise budgets, a Community Development Block Grant application, utility rate fees for 2023, and canvassed the November 8 election results. A special meeting was scheduled for November 30 to discuss the 3rd Street Project.

• Adopted Resolution 1122-99 to apply for Regional Park/Trail Designation for Redhead Mountain Bike Park
• Adopted Resolution 1122-97 to submit Community Development Block Grant application to St. Louis County
• Adopted Resolution 1122-98 to accept utility rate fees for 2023
• Appointed Peyton Johnson as Interim Ambulance Director and approved job posting for permanent position
• Approved city-wide festival 'Bringing Light to Chisholm' on December 1, 2022

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a joint meeting with Balkan Township to review and approve agreements. They reviewed the fire/ambulance contract with minor text corrections and approved adjustments to the shared service agreement for the recycling center and waste management. The meeting was brief and procedural, adjourning after about 20 minutes.

• Reviewed Chisholm/Balkan fire and ambulance contract with minor text corrections
• Approved adjustments to Shared Service Agreement for Recycling Center and Waste Management Agreement between City of Chisholm and Balkan Township

Council

The Chisholm City Council is meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including the FY 2023 enterprise budgets, a CDBG application, and accepting utility rate fees for 2023. They will also discuss scheduling a joint meeting with Balkan Township on a recycling agreement and a special meeting to canvas votes. The agenda includes routine reports, consent agenda items, and a closed session regarding a MAPE contract.

• Resolution No. 1122-96: FY 2023 Enterprise Budgets
• Resolution No. 1122-97: CDBG Application
• Resolution No. 1122-98: Accept Utility Rate Fees for 1 year-2023
• FY 2022 Budget Amendment for Arena department
• Schedule joint meeting with Town of Balkan for Canister Site/Recycling Agreement

Council

The Chisholm City Council held its regular meeting on October 26, 2022, covering routine reports, consent agenda, and several resolutions. Key actions included approving a culvert and street improvement project on 8th Street North, authorizing the purchase of airport property by Hibbing PUC, and amending the St. Louis County Haulage Agreement. The council also tabled a request by Garth and Brenda Beckwith to purchase an adjacent lot, and scheduled a special meeting to discuss the 3rd Street project.

• Resolution 1022-94: Municipal consent for culvert and street improvements on 8th Street North
• Resolution 1022-95: Purchase of airport property by Hibbing PUC
• Amendment to St. Louis County Haulage Agreement with CPI increase
• Tabled request by Garth and Brenda Beckwith to purchase adjacent lot
• Special meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022 to discuss 3rd Street project

Council

The Chisholm City Council and Balkan Township held a joint meeting where they approved the Chisholm/Balkan Fire/Ambulance Contract. A shared service agreement for the recycling center and waste management was discussed, with a future joint meeting scheduled to review the contract. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Chisholm/Balkan Fire/Ambulance Contract
• Discussed shared service agreement for recycling center and waste management
• Scheduled joint meeting to discuss recycling/waste contract

Council

This is a special meeting of the Chisholm City Council with a short agenda. The council will discuss the 3rd Street Project and a letter from St. Louis County Deputy Administrator Brian Fritsinger regarding the St. Louis County/Essentia Building in Chisholm. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 3rd Street Project discussion
• St. Louis County/Essentia Building discussion
• Letter from Brian Fritsinger, Deputy County Administrator

Council

The Chisholm City Council held its regular meeting on October 12, 2022, taking several actions including approving a $31,970 quote for Fieldhouse work, selecting Adolfson & Peterson Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Public Safety Building project, and adopting resolutions for an IRRR development partnership grant and a police officer PERA declaration. The council also heard informational updates on the MnDOT Highway 169 ice study and the Senator David Tomassoni Bridge project, and approved a $7,250 request from the Chamber of Commerce for a Christmas shopping promotion.

• Approved $31,970 Fieldhouse quote from Kyle Gorick's Exterior
• Selected Adolfson & Peterson Construction as CMAR for Public Safety Building
• Adopted Resolution 1022-92 for IRRR development partnership grant up to $25,000 for Wenton Addition site
• Approved $7,250 for Chisholm Chamber Christmas Shopping Promotion
• Adopted Resolution 1022-90 for Jaxson Hanson PERA Police Declaration

Council

The Chisholm City Council is meeting to consider routine reports, approve the consent agenda, and take up several new business items. Key actions include setting the 2023 proposed city tax levy and certifying the Truth in Taxation public hearing date, as well as a budget amendment for multiple departments. The council will also discuss a street closure request, a library donation, a fine-free library policy, and scheduling special meetings on the 3rd Street project and a school facilities walk-through.

• 2023 Proposed City Tax Levy
• Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Date & Certification
• FY 2022 Budget Amendment Notification for multiple departments
• Res. No. 1022-XX Accept Library Donation from Steve Ritter
• Chamber Request for October 28, 2022 Street Closure for Lake Street Trick-or-Treat & Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

The council set the initial 2023 city tax levy at 7% and scheduled a Truth in Taxation public hearing for December 14, 2022. It also approved making the Chisholm Public Library fine-free, accepted a $100 library donation, and appointed a committee for the Public Safety Building RFP. Several other items were approved, including a lease agreement with Northern Wireless, a road closure for a trick-or-treat event, and scheduling meetings with the school board and Balkan Township.

• Set initial 2023 tax levy at 7% (4-0)
• Scheduled Truth in Taxation hearing for Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:01 pm (4-0)
• Approved Chisholm Public Library fine-free status (4-0)
• Accepted $100 library donation from Steve Ritter (4-0)
• Appointed committee for Public Safety Building RFP (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Northern Wireless for City Hall equipment (4-0)
• Approved Lake Street road closure for Oct. 28 trick-or-treat and pet parade (4-0)
• Approved school to develop football field improvement plan, subject to council review (4-0)

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a working session to discuss several ongoing projects. They received updates on the Wenton Addition housing development, heard a response from a contractor regarding road repair requests, discussed a proposed daycare and medical/mental health facility, and reviewed budget projections.

• Wenton Addition Housing Development Project update and draft vision statement review
• Mesabi Bituminous response to requests for curb repairs, liquidated damages, and warranties on 3rd Street Project
• Discussion of proposed Essentia/St. Louis County facility with daycare and medical/mental health services
• Budget projections for each department presented

Council

The Chisholm City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed assessment, then consider a series of resolutions and reports. Key items include adopting assessments for street projects, a cooperative agreement with St. Louis County, selling surplus garbage carts to Hibbing, and a potential land sale to Detroit Reman. The meeting also includes a closed session for a 3rd Street project update.

• Public hearing on proposed assessment
• Res. No. 0922-80: Setting assessment hearing for 3rd Street NW Infrastructure/Improvement Project
• Res. No. 0922-81: Adopting assessment for 2021-2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Res. No. 0922-84: Selling surplus garbage carts to City of Hibbing
• Res. No. 0922-87: Potential land sale to Detroit Reman

The council accepted a Request for Proposal for Construction Management at Risk Services for the new Chisholm Public Safety Building, moving the project forward. They also approved several resolutions including accepting IRRRB grant funds, setting an assessment hearing for the 3rd Street project, and entering a cooperative agreement with St. Louis County for street maintenance. Additionally, the council approved holiday pay for ambulance staff and mutual aid agreements with Hibbing Fire Department.

• Accepted RFP for Construction Management at Risk Services for Public Safety Building (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 0922-79 to accept IRRRB Residential Redevelopment Grant funds (unanimous)
• Set assessment hearing for 3rd Street NW Infrastructure Project via Resolution 0922-80 (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Pay Rate of 1.5x normal wage for ambulance staff effective 1/1/2023 (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved ALS Intercept Agreement with Hibbing Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Hibbing Fire Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 0922-84 to sell 50 surplus garbage carts to Hibbing for $90 each (unanimous)
• Reallocated $11,532 in Lake Park matching funds for skate park blacktop overlay (unanimous)

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special meeting to approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) delivery method for the Public Safety Building, accept the 2021 audit, discuss the 2023 budget, and purchase a used fire department vehicle. They also directed actions to close out the 3rd Street Project, including requesting repairs, warranties, and liquidated damages.

• Approved CMaR construction method for Public Safety Building
• Adopted Resolution No. 0822-78 for 2021 audit adjusting entries
• Approved purchase of 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD fire truck for $7,000
• Directed closing out 3rd Street Project with repairs, warranties, and liquidated damages
• Scheduled budget working session for September 20, 2022

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a working session on August 16, 2022, primarily to discuss the 3rd Street Project, including its delay and issues with frozen utility lines. The agenda was adopted and the session adjourned after the discussion. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussion of 3rd Street Project delay
• Discussion of frozen utility lines

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a joint meeting with the Hibbing City Council and the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority. They adopted Resolution 0822-77 for the airport authority's 2023 levy and discussed the 2023 draft budget presented by the executive director. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Adopted Resolution 0822-77 for Chisholm/Hibbing Airport Authority Levy for 2023
• Discussed 2023 Draft Budget Revenue and Expenses presented by Executive Director Barrett Ziemer

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special meeting to adopt Resolution 0822-76, which canvasses the votes from the primary election. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other business discussed.

• Adopted Resolution 0822-76 to canvass primary election votes

Council

The Chisholm City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will consider hiring an EMT, approving mutual aid agreements with Essentia Health/Buhl Ambulance and Life Link III, adopting the International Property Maintenance Code, and approving pay applications for street improvement projects. The agenda also includes various appointments, job postings, and a closed session for pending litigation.

• EMT recommendation for hire
• Essentia Health/Buhl Ambulance Mutual Aid Agreement
• Collaboration Agreement with Life Link III
• Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code
• Pay Application #8 for 3rd St. NW Improvement Project and Final Pay Application for 2022 Street Rehabilitation

The Chisholm City Council approved a resolution increasing the spending authorization for budgeted items from $5,000 to $25,000 (4-1), hired an EMT and a youth flag football coach, approved mutual aid and collaboration agreements for ambulance services, and set a special meeting for August 23 to discuss construction delivery methods, audit, budget, and a fire department vehicle purchase. The council also approved several other routine items including pay applications, a variance, and appointments.

• Approved Resolution 0822-75 increasing spending authorization from $5,000 to $25,000 (4-1)
• Approved hiring EMT Michael Gifford to Chisholm Ambulance (5-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with Essentia Health/Buhl Ambulance (5-0)
• Approved Collaboration Agreement with Life Link III (5-0)
• Approved $35,587.95 pay application to Mesabi Bituminous for 3rd St. NW project (5-0)
• Approved $22,134.85 final pay application to KGM Contractors for 2022 Street Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $20,995.00 plus $1,748.31 materials for additional trail work at Redhead Mountain Bike Park (5-0)
• Set special meeting for August 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm (5-0)

Council

The Chisholm City Council held its regular meeting on July 13, 2022, taking action on a range of items including approving payments for street projects, purchasing a lot for economic development, and supporting community events. The council also discussed but took no action on a request to purchase a vacant right-of-way. Several items were approved unanimously, including a severe weather notification system change and various permits.

• Approved Pay Application #1 for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project: $395,894.63 from city funds, $24,667.58 from EDA funds
• Adopted Resolution No. 0722-67 to purchase Sabin's Lot (Lots 30, 31, 32, Block 10) from St. Louis County for $9,200.00
• Approved paying 50% of the $5,200.00 sewer lateral repair estimate for 123 Lake Street
• Approved road closures and city-wide festival for the 9th Annual Schnorr Mudfest on September 10, 2022
• Approved support for MIA Veteran's Park improvements including 20 yards of class 5 fill and bucket transfer to Bruce Mine

Council

The City Council held a working session to discuss the allowable use of motorized vehicles at Redhead Mountain Bike Park. The discussion included engineering, boat launch, and safety concerns regarding bike path crossings. The council also discussed the current Dangerous Animals Ordinance following a recent dog bite in town.

• Motorized vehicle use at Redhead Mountain Bike Park
• Review of City of Chisholm Dangerous Animals Ordinance

Council

The City Council approved several construction agreements for the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project and a $20,000 property purchase from Big Trout LLC. The council also authorized a 3% increase for fire protection services in St. Louis County.

• Awarded contract for 2022 street rehabilitation project via Resolution No. 0522-60
• Accepted professional construction services agreement with SEH Inc. for 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Approved $20,000 purchase of property from Big Trout LLC with a closing date on or before June 1, 2022
• Proposed 3% increase ($498.00) to fire protection services contract for Unorg. Twp. 59-21
• Approved change to 60-degree diagonal parking on the East side of Central Ave N north of Lake Street

Council

The City Council approved a $4,000 planning and design proposal from Rock Solid Trails for the Redhead Mountain Bike Park. The council also adopted amendments to the city code regarding public and private sewers and authorized grant applications for 123 Lake Street.

• Approved $4,000 phase 1 proposal from Rock Solid Trails for Redhead Mountain Bike Park planning
• Adopted amended City Ordinance Chapter 53 regarding Public & Private Sewers
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 3rd St. NW infrastructure, increasing costs by $3,341.25
• Authorized application for IRRR Commercial Redevelopment Grant funds for 123 Lake Street demolition
• Accepted a donation of 13 portable radios from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a working session to review three 2022 capital projects: the 5th Street SE Infrastructure Improvement Project, the Street Rehabilitation Project (mill & overlay), and the Public Safety Building. Administrator Skraba presented total project costs and funding sources, including grants, loans, and city reserve funding. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational.

• 5th Street SE Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Street Rehabilitation Project (mill & overlay)
• Public Safety Building
• Funding discussion including grants, loans, and city reserve funding

Council

The Chisholm City Council, sitting as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, reviewed 25 property tax appeal requests and the County Assessor's recommendations. The Council approved reductions for 7 parcels, citing issues like lack of interior updates, water intrusion, and structural problems, and left the remaining assessed values unchanged. This was a reconvened meeting from April 19, 2022.

• Approved $19,400 reduction for Tammy E. Hewett (parcel 020-0130-01470) to $109,800 due to lack of interior updates and garage repairs
• Approved $21,900 reduction for Larry & Cheryl Elj (parcel 020-0010-01350) to $40,000 due to lack of interior updates and water intrusion
• Approved $44,800 reduction for Troy Sherrick (parcel 020-0190-03240) to $23,000 due to basement cracking, roof/window leaks
• Approved $43,800 reduction for Travis & Sarah McCormick (parcel 020-0210-00341) to $248,100 due to quality/condition adjustment
• Approved $10,300 reduction for William Galatz (parcel 020-0120-00730) to $51,300 due to limited interior updates and sagging roof

Council

The Chisholm City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $248,000 library tuckpointing contract and a short-term rental ordinance. They also discussed the recent officer-involved shooting, public safety building grant, and various community updates.

• Awarded $248,000 contract to Innovative Masonry Restoration for library tuckpointing
• Adopted Short-Term Rental Ordinance No. 153.291 (second reading)
• Approved plans and bid advertisement for 5th Street SE Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Declared surplus garbage carts, sold to Hibbing ($70-$90 each)
• Authorized application for IRRR grant for Public Safety Building

Council

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization reviewed several parcel valuation appeals with the County Assessor. The Council approved specific value reductions for certain properties and left several other appeals open pending further investigation or inspections.

• Approved $6,300 reduction for Diane I Kishel due to corrected bathroom count and square footage
• Approved $23,600 reduction for Margaret Joyce Sandback due to atypical duplex layout
• Approved $17,600 reduction for Duane R & Christa M Rossell due to bathroom quantity error
• Approved correction of property class code for Dillon M Samsa from commercial to residential
• Deferred decisions on multiple parcels pending Assessor inspections or taxpayer contact

Council

The Chisholm City Council approved several contracts and policies, including a $71,045 commissioning services proposal for the Public Safety Building and a housing rehabilitation work plan. They also accepted the first reading of a short-term rental ordinance and declared a city-wide festival for a beer tasting event. Several items, including bids for library tuckpointing and street rehabilitation, were informational only.

• Approved $71,045 Halberg Engineering proposal for Public Safety Building commissioning services
• Approved Housing Rehabilitation Work Plan with Robert Streeter
• Adopted Resolution No. 0422-45 accepting $2,000 library donation from United Way of Northeastern Minnesota
• Accepted first reading of short-term rental ordinance no. 153.291
• Declared City Wide Festival on May 6, 2022 for Doc Moonlight Beer Tasting Event

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a regular meeting with routine approvals and reports. Key actions included accepting a $3.5 million congressional award for the Public Safety Building, approving a Honeywell upgrade agreement for $19,288.56, and adopting resolutions for grant applications and infrastructure projects. The council also approved a variance, appointed firefighters, and accepted retirement letters.

• Approved Honeywell upgrade agreement for $19,288.56
• Adopted Resolution 0322-37 to apply for $500,000 IRRR grant for street, utility, and community buildings improvements
• Adopted Resolution 0322-38 to call public hearing for 5th Street SE infrastructure project
• Approved $113,925 salt shed quote from Greystone Construction
• Adopted Resolution 0322-43 declaring need for $135,000 St. Louis County funding for Mapleview Apartment project

Council

The Chisholm City Council approved plans for a street rehabilitation project and authorized the city to act as a conduit for St. Francis Health Services bond financing. The council also updated library staffing, approved tuck point specifications for the library, and extended COVID employee leave.

• Approved Resolution No. 0322-33 for street rehabilitation project bids
• Adopted Resolution No. 0322-36 for St. Francis Health Services conduit bond financing
• Approved Park and Recreation Rental Policy with a liability release form
• Extended COVID employee leave through May 31, 2022, at 40 hours
• Authorized Administrator to make an offer on MLS #140060 property

Council

The Chisholm City Council met via Zoom and approved several routine items, including donations, gambling permits, and hiring. They also approved a $162,400 work plan for the Wenton Addition and granted the Kiwanis Club's request for a splashpad in Memorial Park.

• Approved $162,400 for Wenton Addition work plan
• Granted Kiwanis splashpad request in Memorial Park
• Approved hiring Peyton Johnson as EMT
• Accepted $1,500 donation from Town of Balkan
• Approved gambling applications for Fishing with Vets, United Way, Armadillo Project, Eveleth Elks

Council

The Chisholm City Council held its regular meeting on January 26, 2022, via Zoom. The council approved an interim ordinance and resolution imposing an 18-month moratorium on new short-term rentals while a planning study is conducted. It also approved several contracts, including roof repairs and engineering services, and authorized grant applications for campground expansion and other projects.

• Adopted interim ordinance and Resolution No. 0122-21 imposing an 18-month moratorium on new short-term rentals (passed 5-1, Councilor Halverson opposed)
• Approved bid from Range Cornice and Roofing Company for roof repair and drains totaling $93,082.00
• Approved bid from Mesabi Glass, Window and Door for two doors at City Hall for $17,892.00
• Authorized application for federal EDA grant up to $2,800,000 for Iron Trail Campground Expansion with $700,000 match
• Approved temporary liquor license for St. Basil Orthodox Church and gambling application for Chisholm Curling Club

Council

The Chisholm City Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider a resolution authorizing the city administrator to apply for and accept IRRR grant funds for City Hall. The agenda also includes reports from city departments, including the new ambulance service, fire department, and building official, and a discussion on a short-term rental moratorium.

• Resolution No. 0122-20: Authorize City Administrator to Apply for and Accept IRRR Grant Funds for City Hall
• Building Official reported 145 permits in 2021, total value $1,558,782, and $36,399 in grant funds from Iron Range Rehabilitation and Redevelopment
• Short-term rental moratorium on agenda
• Fire department reported 160 calls in 2021 and will be hiring
• Ambulance service reported approximately 32 calls since transition, first ALS intercept today

Council

The Chisholm City Council held a special joint meeting with Balkan Township to discuss shared services. They approved a one-year recycling center contract and received the 2021 fire report, including approval of the second year of the fire contract. No action was taken on canister site costs, which were only discussed.

• Approved shared services recycling agreement at $1,489.38 monthly for one year
• Approved second year of fire contract at $35,445.20 annually
• Fire and Ambulance Departments to provide quarterly reports to Balkan in 2022
• Discussed increased canister site costs due to staff, wages, and cardboard dumping

Council

This is the annual reorganizational meeting of the Chisholm City Council. The council will elect a president and vice president, appoint an audit committee and data practice officials, designate the official newspaper and depository, set meeting times, and adopt procedural rules. All items are routine administrative actions required by the city charter.

• Resolution 0122-1: Elect Council President
• Resolution 0122-2: Elect Council Vice President
• Resolution 0122-3: Appoint Audit Committee
• Resolution 0122-4: Designate Official Newspaper
• Resolution 0122-5: Designate Official Depository

The Chisholm City Council held its re-organizational meeting via Zoom, adopting several resolutions to set up the 2022 council year. Councilor Adam Lantz was elected Council President and Councilor Marty Halverson as Vice President. The council also designated the Mesabi Tribune as the official newspaper, set meeting times, appointed officials, and approved televising meetings. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted agenda and voting order (all aye)
• Adopted Roberts Rules of Order (all aye)
• Elected Councilor Lantz as Council President (Resolution 0122-1, all aye)
• Elected Councilor Halverson as Vice President (Resolution 0122-2, all aye)
• Appointed Audit Committee: Mayor Champa and Councilor Lantz, alternate Mikkola-Rahja (Resolution 0122-3, all aye)
• Designated Mesabi Tribune as official newspaper (Resolution 0122-4, all aye)
• Designated First National Bank of Chisholm and Security State Bank of Hibbing as depositories (Resolution 0122-5, all aye)
• Set meetings for 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (Resolution 0122-6, all aye)