Ely public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
July 2 Council
The City Council will review recommendations regarding propane pricing, street lighting, and a cannabis business moratorium. The agenda also includes applications for several state grant programs and reports on approved DNR trail grants.
- Resolution 2024-024: Temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis businesses
- $8,490 for decorative light fixtures on Sheridan Street
- DNR grants totaling $350,000 for ATV, snowmobile, and mountain bike trails
- $27,485 contract with Custom Theatres to replace City Hall lock system
- Application for the FY 25 Commercial Redevelopment Grant Program
Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to gather comments regarding the Water Intake and Burntside Lake Water Main Replacement project. The project involves water supply mains extending from the Burntside Lake pumphouse to the N Shagawa Rd water plant. Some sections of the current main use wooden bridges that require abandonment.
- Public hearing for Water Intake and Burntside Lake Water Main Replacement project
June 18 Council
The Ely City Council will consider recommendations for cannabis cultivation zoning in industrial and commercial zones. The agenda also includes a request for MNDOT to retain signalized intersections at Central Ave and 3rd Ave East.
- Recommendation for cannabis cultivation zoning in Industrial (M) and Commercial (C) zones via Interim Use Permits
- Request for MNDOT to retain signalized intersections at Central Ave and 3rd Ave East
- Purchase agreement for Lot 11, Block 1, East Spaulding First Addition from Thomas M Holzmer
- City and EUC claims for payment totaling $56,548.76
- Temporary liquor license for Ely Winton Rod and Gun Club