Biwabik public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a public input session and vote on resolutions adopting the 2024 budget and tax levy. They will also consider several contracts, including a fire department pickup truck purchase, an amenities coordinator, and an engineering supplemental agreement for tree clearing. Other items include reinstating a firefighter, approving warming shack attendants and tobacco licenses, and reviewing a potential long-term rental ordinance.
- Resolution 2023-26 adopting the 2024 budget
- Resolution 2023-27 adopting the 2024 tax levy
- Approval to purchase pickup truck for Fire Department
- Approval of contract with Amenities Coordinator
- Approval of supplemental agreement with S.E.H. Engineering for tree clearing
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including setting electric rates, certifying delinquent utility bills for property tax collection, and approving an application to the IRRR Residential Redevelopment Grant Program. They will also review nuisance properties, discuss strategic plan updates, and consider agreements for engineering services and off-season campground duties. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a potential real estate purchase.
- Resolution 2023-24 setting electric rates
- Resolution 2023-25 certifying delinquent utility bills for 2024 property tax collection
- Resolution 2023-26 approving IRRR Residential Redevelopment Grant application
- Approval of professional services agreement with S.E.H Engineering for Pavilion Park Path work
- Approval of off-sale liquor license for Giants Ridge Owners Group
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a public hearing on electric rates and multiple nuisance hearings, then consider a first reading of an ordinance prohibiting cannabis use in public places, resolutions establishing short-term rental license fees and applying for an IRRR grant, and other business. The agenda also includes a strategic plan update and approval of a special event permit for Trunk or Treat.
- Public hearing on electric rates
- Nuisance hearings for properties on 5th Ave N, 1st Ave N, 3rd Ave S, and 4th Ave N
- First reading of Ordinance 220 prohibiting cannabis use in public places
- Resolution 2023-22 establishing a fee for short-term rental licenses
- Resolution 2023-23 applying to IRRR Community Infrastructure Grant Program
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2023-21, which certifies a preliminary property tax levy of $1,243,237 for fiscal year 2024. This is a decrease of $189,519 (about 13%) from the 2023 final levy, and the tax rate would drop from 1.35 to 0.93. The council will also schedule a public hearing on the 2024 budget and discuss setting a work session. The final levy can be reduced but not increased after this preliminary certification.
- Resolution 2023-21 certifying preliminary 2024 property tax levy of $1,243,237 (down $189,519 from 2023)
- Schedule date for public hearing on 2024 city budget
- Discussion of agenda setting or work session meeting for city council
- Proposed 2024 budget includes $338,103 payment to City of Gilbert for police services
- Legal fees reduced to $24,000 (city share) due to end of annexation lawsuit
Council
The Biwabik City Council will review the 2024 draft budget, hold second readings of ordinances regulating short-term rentals and the sale of city-owned real property, and consider resolutions supporting a county road project and setting rates for in-kind staff services. The agenda also includes nuisance hearings for nine properties, approval of a temporary logging road request, and various routine reports and approvals.
- 2024 City of Biwabik Draft Budget Review
- Second Reading of Ordinance 855: Regulating Short-Term Rentals
- Second Reading of Ordinance 12.70: Sale of Real Property Owned by the City
- Resolution 2023-19 in Support of Saint Louis County Road Project
- Nuisance hearings for 9 properties (e.g., 110 3rd Avenue North, 123 West RR Drive N)
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold first readings of ordinances on short-term rentals and sale of city-owned real property, and consider contracts for Phase 6 city-wide reconstruction, a campground/beach renovation grant, and other operational items. The agenda also includes a closed session on a newly created parcel near Highway 135 and Mesabi Annex.
- First reading of Ordinance 855: Regulating Short-Term Rentals
- First reading of Ordinance 12.70: Sale of Real Property Owned by the City
- Professional Services Agreement with S.E.H Engineering for City-Wide Reconstruction (Phase 6)
- Cooperative Construction Agreement with St. Louis County for City-Wide Reconstruction (Phase 6)
- Grant Contract Agreement with State of MN for LCCMR Funded Campground and Beach Renovations
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding a public hearing to take comment on the proposed City-Wide Reconstruction (Phase 6), a $3,278,632 project to rebuild streets, sidewalks, and storm sewers on 1st Street North and 5th Avenue North. The hearing is required by MN Statute 429 before the council can authorize preparation of plans at its August 14 meeting. The project is the sixth phase of a multi-year infrastructure program, with prior phases completed from 2016 to 2021.
- Public hearing on Phase 6 reconstruction, estimated total cost $3,278,632
- Project covers 1st Street North (1st Avenue North to 5th Avenue North) and 5th Avenue North (Main Street to 4th Street North)
- Full reconstruction of roads, curb and gutter, and storm sewer; sidewalks removed except one-block extension around Main Street
- Funding sources include E.D.I. grant, State Bonding Bill, local funds, and special assessments
- Council to consider authorizing preparation of plans at August 14 meeting
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, with a continued nuisance hearing, presentations, and a quarterly budget update. Key actions include a first reading of Ordinance 855 regulating short-term rentals, accepting a feasibility study for city-wide reconstruction (Phase 6), and authorizing applications for IRRR grants. The agenda also includes a special event permit for Honktoberfest and a rate for overnight pavilion use.
- First reading of Ordinance 855: Short-Term Rentals
- Resolution 2023-14: Accepting Feasibility Study for City-Wide Reconstruction (Phase 6)
- Resolution 2023-15: IRRR Development Infrastructure Grant application
- Resolution 2023-16: IRRR Culture & Tourism Grant application
- Resolution 2023-18: Establishing rate for overnight use of Biwabik Park Pavilion
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, with a consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and reports. Under new business, the council will vote on resolutions to vacate a portion of the Mesabi Trail easement, set pavilion rental rates, accept a donation from BACA, and approve summer public works hires. They will also consider advertising for an equipment operator, updated pavilion rules, a city sponsorship of the 2023 ATV MN Ride & Rally, and a special event permit for Music in the Park. A nuisance hearing is scheduled for 101 2nd Avenue South.
- Resolution 2023-7: Vacating a portion of the easement granted to Mesabi Trail
- Resolution 2023-8: Setting rates for Biwabik Park Pavilion rental
- Resolution 2023-9: Accepting donation from BACA
- Approval of summer Public Works hires and advertising for an equipment operator
- Nuisance hearing for 101 2nd Avenue South
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold second readings of ordinances for land sales to Shawn Callahan and Cleveland Cliffs, review bids for the Pavilion Park path, and consider several administrative items including a 4-day summer workweek for Public Works, summer help advertising, and a special event permit for July 4th. The agenda also includes accepting a donation from the East Range Rotary Club and a grant application to the IRRR Regional Trails Grant Program.
- Second Reading of Ordinance 12.68 (Land Sale to Shawn Callahan)
- Second Reading of Ordinance 12.69 (Land Sale to Cleveland Cliffs)
- Resolution 2023-5 Accepting a Donation from the East Range Rotary Club
- Resolution 2023-6 Approving a Grant Application to the IRRR Regional Trails Grant Program
- Review and Action on Bids — Pavilion Park Path
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold first readings of ordinances for land sales to Shawn Callahan and Cleveland Cliffs, consider a land sale to Steve Bradach, and set ambulance rates and stipends. The agenda also includes appointments, a campground host, a path project, and several routine approvals.
- First Reading of Ordinance 12.68 (Land Sale to Shawn Callahan)
- Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of City Owned Land to Cleveland Cliffs
- First Reading of Ordinance 12.69 (Land Sale to Cleveland Cliffs)
- Resolution 2023-5 Setting Ambulance Transport Rate
- Approval of Plans for Pavilion Park Path Project and Call for Bids
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, to consider several action items, including a mediated settlement agreement, a rural ambulance service contract, and appointments to the fire department. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Bavarian Market Village and a strategic plan update. The meeting will also address a mural project, a light display, and a regional park designation discussion.
- Resolution 2023-3 approving a mediated settlement agreement
- Approval of St Louis County Rural Ambulance Service Assistance Contract
- Appointment of Fire Captain for the Biwabik Fire & Ambulance Department
- Approval of liquor licenses
- Preliminary approval of mural project in Biwabik
Council
The Biwabik City Council will consider approving an advertisement for a 2023 campground host after the previous host declined, with a proposed contract offering $24,000 and a free site. They will also discuss the CampLife reservation system update, approve two warming shack attendants, and review quotes for a new fire department truck and equipment.
- Approve advertisement for campground host with $24,000 seasonal compensation
- Approve Braeden Sturgis and Chloe Karish as warming shack attendants
- Discuss CampLife reservation system update (target opening January 5)
- Review quote for 2023 Ford F-350 SuperDuty at $62,073.16
- Review quote for fire truck emergency equipment totaling $11,158.02