Biwabik public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2024, to consider several key items, including the second reading of a zoning map amendment (Ordinance 430.14), adoption of the 2025 budget and property tax levy, and setting wages for city staff. The council will also discuss contracts, grant applications, and other administrative matters. Public input on the budget and levy is scheduled.
- Second reading of Ordinance 430.14 (Zoning Map Amendment)
- Resolution 2024-19 adopting the 2025 budget
- Resolution 2024-20 adopting the 2025 tax levy
- Resolution 2024-21 to set 2025 wage for City Administrator
- Approval of contract with Amenities Coordinator
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of an updated parking ordinance and a first reading of the zoning amendment. The council will also discuss street/ATV trail issues, a building condition assessment contract, and a letter of support for a new UMD medical school. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and department reports.
- Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
- Second Reading of Updated Ordinance 310 on parking of vehicles with penalties
- Resolution 2024-17 certifying delinquent utility bills for collection with 2025 property taxes
- Resolution 2024-18 authorizing application to DIRRR Residential Redevelopment Grant Program
- Discussion on blocked street/ATV trail at 23 2nd Street North and street encroachment at 1st Avenue North
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2024, to address routine consent items, continued nuisance hearings, and several new business items. Key actions include a first reading of an updated parking ordinance, approval of a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper, and discussions on zoning, health insurance, and building projects.
- First reading of updated Ordinance 310 on parking of vehicles and penalties
- Resolution 2024-16 approving a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper
- Approval of Pay Application #4 for the Recreation Area
- Continued nuisance hearings for 215 8th Ave N and 205 4th Ave N
- Special event permit for Weinachtsfest
Council
The Biwabik City Council will consider approving a $153,938 payment for the campground renovation, reschedule the October meeting, set dates for fall curbside pickup and a public budget hearing, and certify a preliminary 2025 property tax levy of $1,408,482—an 18.5% increase over 2024. The levy is preliminary and can be reduced but not increased before final certification in December.
- Approve Payment Application #3 for recreation area: $153,938, funded by $1.3M LCCMR grant
- Resolution 2024-16: certify preliminary 2025 property tax levy of $1,408,482 (18.5% increase)
- Reschedule October 14 City Council meeting (Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day)
- Set date for fall curbside garbage and yard waste pickup (usually after BACA rummage sale, Oct 5)
- Set date for public input on 2025 budget (must be after Nov 25, before Dec 30; staff recommends Dec 9)
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, to consider several resolutions, including accepting the transfer of Lakeside Cemetery Association assets, supporting a railroad grade separation project on CSAH 100 (Main Street), and authorizing a grant application for IRRR revenue bonds. The council will also hold nuisance hearings for multiple properties, approve a pay estimate for the Pavilion Park Path Project, and consider equipment purchases and personnel hires. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and department reports.
- Resolution 2024-13: Accept transfer of Lakeside Cemetery Association assets to City of Biwabik
- Resolution 2024-14: Support CSAH 100 (Main Street) Railroad Crossing Grade Separation Project
- Resolution 2024-15: Authorize application for IRRR Revenue Bonds grant funds
- Approval of Pay Estimate #2 for Pavilion Park Path Project
- Nuisance hearings for 2158th Ave N, 2054th Ave N, 201 Main Street, 111 Main Street, 209 1st Ave, 113 4th Ave N, 312 4th Ave N
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2024, addressing routine approvals, nuisance property hearings, and several new business items. Key actions include authorizing an IRRR residential redevelopment grant application, accepting a donation, approving change orders and pay applications for the recreation area, and discussing a land sale completion. The meeting also includes a closed session for property negotiations.
- Resolution 2024-11: IRRR Residential Redevelopment Grant application
- Nuisance hearings for 9 properties (e.g., 603 3rd Street North, 126 3rd Avenue South)
- Approval of Change Order #1: Pavilion Park Path
- Approval of Pay Application #2 – Recreation Area
- Closed session for parcel IDs 015-0060-00108, etc.
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving the purchase of a street sweeper, an exclusive development rights agreement for school properties, and a pay application for the City Park walking path. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, permits, and reports. A presentation by Corky Hayden is scheduled, and residents may address the council during the open forum.
- Approve purchase of street sweeper
- Approve exclusive development rights agreement for school properties
- Approve pay application #1 for City Park walking path
- Tobacco license for Neighbors BBQ
- Liquor license for European Cuisine (107 Main Street)
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, hold a nuisance hearing, and consider several action items including a professional services agreement for a building condition assessment, a pay application for the recreation area, and applications for firefighter grants. The agenda also includes approval of various permits and licenses.
- Approval of Professional Services Agreement with S.E.H Engineering for Building Condition Assessment
- Approval of Pay Application #1 – Recreation Area
- Authorization to Apply for MN DNR Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Grant
- Approval of Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with MN DNR
- Nuisance hearing for 101 2nd Avenue South
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding its regular meeting with nuisance hearings, routine consent items, and several new business items. The most consequential item is the second reading of Ordinance 856, which would regulate long-term rentals in the city. The council will also consider resolutions for a trails grant application and a charitable gambling permit, plus a special event permit for July 4th.
- Nuisance hearings for 207 3rd Avenue South and 102 Main Street
- Second reading of Ordinance 856 regulating long-term rentals
- Resolution 2024-9: grant application to Northern Saint Louis County Trails Task Force
- Resolution 2024-10: charitable gambling permit approval
- Special event permit for 4th of July
Council
The Biwabik City Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially edit recommendations from its strategic planning process, which aims to culminate by the end of 2025. The agenda includes progress notes and action steps across several strategic directions, covering topics such as community amenities, economic development, housing, and community engagement. The meeting is primarily a working session to refine these recommendations.
- Review of housing development support, including a proposal for market-rate housing and pre-development funding
- Discussion of a business welcome packet and marketing of empty Main Street businesses
- Plan to market three entrepreneurial incubator spaces in City Hall, requiring budget approval for upgrades
- Proposal to create a Business Energy Retrofit and Downtown Storefront fund with IRRR, including a Bavarian theme relaunch
- Update on the Mesabi trail stretch between McKinley and Biwabik being put out for bids
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2024, addressing a nuisance hearing for a property at 207 3rd Ave S, considering a first reading of an ordinance regulating long-term rentals, and voting on bids for the Biwabik Recreation Area Improvement Project and Pavilion Park Path Project. The council will also authorize several grant applications and discuss city committees.
- Nuisance hearing for 207 3rd Ave S (case 2024002) with abatement costs of $300/hour
- First reading of Ordinance 856 regulating long-term rentals
- Resolution 2024-6 awarding bid for Biwabik Recreation Area Improvement Project
- Resolution 2024-7 awarding bid for Pavilion Park Path Project
- Resolution 2024-5 adopting fee schedule for Park Pavilion (tabled from Feb. 12 meeting)
Public Utilities Commission
The Biwabik Public Utilities Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: reimbursement from Minnesota Power for solar payments related to interconnection, and a proposal from SEH for a lead service line inventory. The agenda includes a discussion with Minnesota Power and a proposal review, but no formal decisions are listed.
- Discussion with Minnesota Power on reimbursement for solar payments for interconnect
- SEH proposal for lead service line inventory
Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding employee wages, water and sewer rates, and ambulance rates. The meeting also includes discussions on park pavilion fees, campground renovations, and firefighter grant applications.
- Resolution 2024-1: 2024 wages for full-time non-union employees
- Resolution 2024-3: Setting water and sewer rates
- Resolution 2024-4: Setting ambulance rates
- Resolution 2024-5: Fee schedule for the City of Biwabik Park Pavilion
- Contract award for City Wide Reconstruction Phase 6 tree clearing
Council
The Biwabik City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases for 2024, then conduct its annual reorganization, including designating depositories, the official newspaper, and meeting procedures. The council will also discuss technology upgrades at City Hall and a zoning ordinance update. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and department reports.
- Public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases (e.g., residential water base charge from $33.50 to $36.85; sewer from $27.36 to $30.10)
- Annual reorganization: designate depository (Park State Bank), official newspaper, mayor pro tem, meeting date/time, and check signing
- Discussion on technology upgrades at City Hall
- Discussion regarding zoning ordinance update
- Consideration of bids for official legal publication (Hometown Focus at $1.85/column inch vs. East Range Times at $11.00/column inch)