Biwabik, MN

Council

The Biwabik City Council will hold hearings on August 10, 2026, to consider whether nuisance conditions on seven properties should be abated. The properties have been cited for violations of the city's nuisance ordinance, including improper vehicle storage and accumulation of junk. If the council orders abatement, owners will be liable for costs at $300 per hour, which may be added to property taxes if unpaid.

• Hearings for nuisance violations at 7 properties (Parcel IDs 015-0030-01675, 015-0050-01010, 015-0060-00241, 015-0060-00255, 015-0060-00240, 015-0060-00334, and one more)
• Violations include § 500.18.C (nuisance parking/storage) for multiple properties
• One property (404 5th Ave N) cited for public nuisance and accumulation of junk
• Abatement cost set at $300 per hour, plus administrative costs
• Unpaid abatement fees to be added to property tax bills

Council

The Biwabik Economic Development Authority (EDA) will discuss the candidate recruitment process for filling citizen member positions on its board, following a recent resolution that changed the board's composition. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Discussion of candidate recruitment process for EDA citizen members
• Approval of March 9, 2026 and May 11, 2026 EDA minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026

Council

The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2026, covering routine approvals and several new business items. Key actions include approving a window washing contract, appointing a P&Z commissioner, applying for firefighter grants, hiring a grant writer, accepting a donation, amending the EDA composition and funding, setting election judge pay, and considering a monthly brush pickup. The agenda also includes resolutions for residential redevelopment and a donation from Caring for Kids.

• Approval of Window Washing Contract
• Approval for City and Fire Department to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program
• Approval of Miriam Kero Consulting Grant Writing Services Proposal
• Resolution 2026-010 Accepting a Donation from Caring for Kids
• Resolution 2026-012 Amending the EDA Composition and Funding

Council

The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, covering routine consent items, a nuisance hearing for two properties, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a window washing contract, declaring a fire department snowmobile as surplus, hiring summer help, accepting a fire department resignation, supporting a county railroad grant application, and approving an SEH contract for an environmental assessment of the Public Safety Building. The council will also discuss parking.

• Nuisance hearing for 209 1st Ave North and 434 4th Ave North
• Approval of City Hall and Pavilion window washing contract with C S Window Washing
• Approval of declaring a Fire Department snowmobile as surplus equipment
• Resolution 2026-009 supporting county grant application for railroad project
• Approval of SEH contract for Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for the Biwabik Public Safety Building

Council

The Biwabik City Council is meeting as the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the board session, and adjournment.

• Local Board of Appeal and Equalization special meeting
• Property assessment appeals

City Council

The Biwabik City Council approved a refuse (garbage) rate increase effective July 1, 2026, with letters to be sent to businesses and residents. They also approved the Barr Engineering contract for the west annex project, the bid package for City Hall and Pavilion HVAC systems, the 2026 city-wide cleanup, pursuit of a Blandin Foundation grant, a change order for the 8th Avenue intersection patch, and Resolution 2026-08 for $3,800.00. The window washing contract and surplus equipment list were tabled for further review, and the council asked the planning commission to return with more information on business licenses.

• Approved refuse (garbage) rate increase effective July 1 (5-0)
• Approved Barr Engineering contract for west annex project (5-0)
• Approved bid package for City Hall and Pavilion HVAC system (5-0)
• Approved 2026 city-wide cleanup (5-0)
• Approved pursuit of Blandin Foundation grant (5-0)
• Approved change order for 8th Avenue intersection patch (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 for $3,800.00 (5-0)
• Tabled window washing contract and surplus equipment list for further review

Council

The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, to review and approve several routine items, including minutes, bills, and department reports. Key new business includes setting refuse rates, approving contracts for window washing and the West Annex project, and discussing business licenses and blight. The council will also consider a donation from Giants Ridge and a grant application.

• Review and approval of refuse (garbage) rates
• Approval of City Hall and Pavilion Window Washing Contract with C S Window Washing
• Approval of Barr Engineering contract for West Annex Project
• Approval of City Hall and Pavilion HVAC Bid Package
• Resolution 2026-008 Accepting Donation from Giants Ridge

City Council

The Biwabik Economic Development Authority held its first regular meeting and approved its bylaws, elected officers, and set a meeting schedule. The EDA also approved banking arrangements with Park State Bank and discussed initial priorities, including financial organization and industrial area development. No substantive project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved EDA bylaws (5-0)
• Elected Mayor Biondich as EDA President (5-0)
• Elected Councilor Wallert as EDA Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Deputy Clerk Mackey as EDA Secretary (5-0)
• Elected Councilor Berg as EDA Treasurer (5-0)
• Elected Administrator Schultz as Assistant Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved regular meeting schedule (odd months, 5:15 PM) and banking at Park State Bank (5-0)

Council

The Biwabik City Council will convene its first Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting to adopt bylaws, elect officers, confirm the meeting schedule, and discuss initial priorities. The regular council meeting will also handle routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, bills, and reports, plus new business such as a letter of support for a sheriff's office grant and approval to advertise for summer workers.

• Adopt EDA bylaws and elect President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Secretary
• Approve bills and payroll for 2/6/2026 and 2/20/2026
• Approval of Letter of Support for St. Louis County Sheriff's Office grant request
• Approval of Fire Resignation
• Approval to advertise for Summer Workers

Council

The Biwabik City Council is gathering for a State of the City event at the Chalet at Giants Ridge, with a potential council meeting if a quorum is present. The agenda is solely procedural—call to order, roll call, and adjournment—and explicitly states no city business action will be taken. This posting complies with Minnesota Open Meeting Law in case a quorum attends.

• State of the City event at Chalet at Giants Ridge, 6329 Wynne Creek Drive, 6:00 PM
• Potential council meeting only if quorum present
• No city business action will be taken

Council

The Biwabik City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 9, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals like minutes, bills, and reports. New business includes several resolutions for grant programs, ambulance rate changes, fire department resignations and stipends, and agreements for HVAC work. The meeting also includes an open public forum for residents.

• Resolution 2026-3: IRRR Grant Writing Assistance Program
• Resolution 2026-4: LMC Grant Navigator Support
• Resolution 2026-5: Supporting CSAH (Main Street) Railroad Crossing Grade Separation Project in Aurora
• Approve new rates for the Ambulance Department
• Approve SEH agreement for City Hall and Pavilion HVAC

City Council

The Biwabik City Council approved several resolutions, including the IRRR Grant Writing Assistance Program, LMC Grant Navigator Support, and a resolution supporting the CSAH (Main Street) Railroad crossing grade separation project in Aurora. They also approved new ambulance rates, updated stipend rates for fire and ambulance personnel, and an agreement for City Hall and Pavilion HVAC. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2026-3 for IRRR Grant Writing Assistance Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-4 for LMC Grant Navigator Support (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-5 supporting CSAH Railroad crossing grade separation project in Aurora (5-0)
• Accepted fire department resignation and thanked Madi (5-0)
• Approved new ambulance department rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-6 supporting AARP Community Challenge Grant application (5-0)
• Approved economic development authority initial organizational actions, first meeting March 9 (5-0)
• Approved SEH agreement for City Hall and Pavilion HVAC (5-0)

Planning Zoning Commission

The Biwabik Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss short-term rental updates, business license policies, and set priorities for 2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and administrator updates. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Short-term rental updates and discussion
• Business license discussion
• Commission priorities for 2026
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025

Council

The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to consider routine consent items, then take up several substantive matters. These include a second reading of an ordinance approving a land sale to Fairway Custom Homes, initial review of a rates/fee schedule, and a solid waste management contract with East Mesabi Sanitation, including rate setting and a resolution transferring the St. Louis County fee. The council will also appoint Planning and Zoning Commission members and discuss a Mainstreet foliage caretaker proposal.

• Second reading of Ordinance 12.71 approving land sale to Fairway Custom Homes
• Rates/Fee Schedule for initial Council review
• Solid Waste Management Contract with East Mesabi Sanitation and rate setting
• Resolution 2026-1 transferring Solid Waste Management St. Louis County fee
• Resolution 2026-2 appointing Planning and Zoning Commission members

Planning Zoning Commission

The Biwabik Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on a rezoning request. The agenda includes a presentation by Zenith Properties and a proposal to rezone five parcels from Public/R-2 to R-1. The commission will also conduct its annual reorganization, elect officers, and set the regular meeting schedule.

• Rezoning of parcels 015-0065-00721, 015-0065-00690, 015-0064-00640, 015-0065-00700, and 015-0065-00710 from Public/R-2 to R-1
• Presentation by Zenith Properties
• Annual reorganization and election of officers
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended the City Council rezone five parcels from R2/public to R1, with Commissioner Riley voting no, citing concerns about an 'underhand deal' by the City Council. The Commission also recommended pursuing a development agreement with Zenith Property Management for a 10-unit market-rate apartment building on school property. Meeting dates were changed to the first Wednesday of each month, and officers were elected.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 4, 2025 minutes
• Elected Commissioner Setnicker as Chair
• Elected Commissioner Henderson as Vice Chair
• Changed meeting dates to 1st Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
• Recommended City Council pursue development agreement with Zenith Property Management
• Recommended rezoning 5 parcels from R2 to R1 (3-1, Riley nay)