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Keewatin public meetings in 2025

24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to adopt final 2026 budget and levy, fire truck wrap quotes

The Keewatin City Council will vote on resolutions adopting the final 2026 General Fund Budget and the final 2026 Levy payable in 2027. They will also discuss quotes for a fire department truck wrap and consider several consent agenda items including travel requests and a temporary permit for the American Legion. The meeting includes potential closed sessions for a performance review, a legal allegation regarding real estate value, and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts final 2026 budget and levy, approves fire truck wraps

The council unanimously adopted the final 2026 General Fund Budget (Resolution 2025-68) and the final 2026 Levy payable in 2027 (Resolution 2025-69). It also approved $11,200 for fire engine wraps (2-0, with two abstentions) and placed a street department employee on a Personal Employee Improvement Plan (3-0, with one abstention). A one-day temporary liquor permit for the American Legion was approved 2-1 with one abstention.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Mayor LaBine, supported by Councilor Maras to approve the One Day Temporary Permit Application for the American Legion Post 452, on January 24, 2025, at Community Center
1 yea · 1 nay
Councilor Maras yea · Councilor Nash nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 10, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to vote on 2026 liquor, tobacco, cannabis licenses and zoning changes

The Keewatin City Council will consider approving 2026 liquor, club, off-sale, and retail tobacco licenses for several local businesses. They will also vote on zoning ordinance amendments for a proposed housing project, a USDA Rural Housing Service grant amendment, and a cannabis business fee schedule. Other items include a $5,020 fire department tank rack purchase and a professional service agreement for the school site.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment for housing at old school site

The Keewatin City Council approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance 151 to allow a proposed housing development at the former elementary school property. The council also approved 2026 liquor, club, off-sale, and tobacco licenses for local businesses, and adopted a fee schedule for cannabis retail registration. A professional service agreement for the school site's Phase II was tabled.

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Wed Nov 26, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to consider Dem-Con contract, cannabis ordinance, and budget meeting

The Keewatin City Council will consider several items including a contract with Dem-Con contingent on a formal contract, a cannabis draft ordinance, a cannabis business retail registration policy, and a resolution for delinquent public utilities. They will also set a budget meeting date and update the data practices policy for the clerk and police department.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts S.E.H. engineering contract, sets budget meeting

The council unanimously adopted a professional services agreement with S.E.H. as the city's engineering firm through 2027. They also set a budget meeting for December 2, 2025, and tabled updates to the data practices policy and a cannabis business registration policy. Resolutions were passed to assess delinquent utility parcels and a parcel for tree removal, and a DemCon contract was approved contingent on a formal contract.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to hire police officer, approve pump upgrade design

The Keewatin City Council will consider hiring a new police officer, approving a pump upgrade design agreement, and adopting resolutions for grant applications. Several seasonal and temporary hires are also proposed, along with a transfer of $10,380 from water savings to the general fund.

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✓ Decided: Council approves pump upgrade, hires police officer, and accepts grants

The Keewatin City Council approved a $22,500 professional service agreement with S.E.H. Engineering for a lift station pump upgrade, and adopted resolutions to apply for and accept funds from the MPCA Planning Grant and the Deed Small Cities Grant. The council also hired a full-time police officer, two winter seasonal employees, and two temporary casual employees, all contingent on background checks. Several other actions were taken, including approving a rifle and shotgun purchase for the police department, scheduling a date change for the December regular meeting, and tabling a health insurance renewal.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by Councilor LaBine to approve Marus Moore for Keewatin Fire Department ride along with the Keewatin Fire Department
1 yea
Councilor Strand yea
Wed Oct 22, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss zoning changes, approve $10,380 water tower valve contract

The Keewatin City Council will consider a zoning ordinance change recommended by the EDA, set a public hearing for it, and approve a $10,380 contract to replace the water tower bowl valve. Other items include accepting gambling donations for the fire department and a children's Christmas event, a $200 donation to the school, and a liquor license fee resolution.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts liquor fee increase, sets zoning hearing

The Keewatin City Council approved a liquor fee increase effective January 1, 2026, and set a public hearing for November 26, 2025, to discuss zoning ordinance amendments. They also approved a $10,380 water tower valve replacement contract and a $200 donation to the school. The meeting included a closed session for labor negotiations.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by Mayor LaBine to adopt Resolution 2025-53 to apply for and accept donations from Keewatin American Legion, Nashwauk Fire Relief, Amvets, Pengilly Booster Club…
1 yea
Councilor Strand yea
Motion by Councilor Maras, supported by Councilor Nash to adopt Resolution 2025-55 for the increase of liquor fees beginning January 1, 2026
2 yea
Councilor Nash yea · Maras yea
Wed Oct 8, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to adopt fee schedule, discuss pole rental rates, approve liquor license

The Keewatin City Council will consider adopting a resolution for various permit fee schedules, discuss pole rental rates, and vote on a 2025 liquor license for Bernie's Main Dry Inc. The meeting also includes accepting two resignations, approving a police hiring process, and setting library wages. A closed session is scheduled for labor negotiations regarding an AFSCME MOU.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts fee schedule, approves liquor license, accepts police resignation

The council adopted Resolution 2025-52 for various permit fee schedules, approved a $10 annual utility pole rental fee effective January 1, 2026, and approved Bernadine DeNucci's 2025 on-sale and Sunday liquor licenses contingent on state paperwork. They accepted Police Officer Devon Porth's resignation effective October 25, 2025, and authorized Police Chief Whitney to conduct job interviews for the vacancy. The council also approved wage increases for three Library Board employees, ordered commercial building inspections for two vacant properties, and recessed to closed session for AFSCME labor negotiations, later supporting option two and appointing two councilors to the negotiation meeting.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

COUNCIL

Keewatin council to set permit fees, donate cabinets to school

The Keewatin City Council will consider adopting resolutions for permit fee schedules and donating cabinets to the Nashwauk Keewatin School for the fire hall. They will also approve travel requests and authorize Public Works to seek quotes for a furnace at Well House 2. The meeting includes a closed session for a legal allegation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5,100 check valve purchase, adopts $500 school donation

The Keewatin City Council approved a $5,100 quote from Arron Thielen Well Company for a check valve for the public works department. A resolution donating $500 to the Nashwauk-Keewatin School for a fire hall cabinet was adopted on a 3-0 vote with two abstentions. A resolution on permit fee schedules was tabled. The council also authorized the public works lead to obtain quotes for a furnace at Well House 2.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Mayor LaBine to adopt Resolution 2025-51 for a donation of $500.00 to Nashwauk Keewatin School for cabinets at the Fire Hall
1 yea
Councilor Strand yea
Wed Sep 10, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to vote on police snack/clothing drive donations and liquor license transfer

The Keewatin City Council will consider resolutions to accept gambling fund donations and a $2,500 grant for a police department snack and clothing drive. They will also vote on transferring a liquor license and gambling licenses from the American Legion to the Keewatin Community Center. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a legal allegation under attorney-client privilege.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $14,170 fire hall paint quote, appoints park commission members

The council approved a $14,170 quote from Dan Wherland to paint the exterior of the Fire Hall (3-0, 2 abstentions). Cher Bosarge and Donnette Kriske were appointed to the newly created Park, Recreation, and Beautification Commission (4-0, 1 abstention). The council also adopted resolutions to apply for gambling association donations and accept a $2,500 police foundation grant for a school snack and clothing drive, and approved temporary liquor and gambling licenses for an American Legion event.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Councilor Strand to approve the quote from Dan Wherland for $14,170.00 to paint the exterior of the Fire Hall
3 abstain · 2 yea
Councilor Strand yea · Councilor Nash abstain · Recreation abstain · Beautification Commission abstain · Maras yea
Wed Aug 27, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to approve travel, sewer upgrades, and set budget meeting

The Keewatin City Council will consider consent agenda items including travel requests for water/wastewater training, approve an amendment to traffic regulations, discuss a lift station grinder and lead waterline inspection update, and set a budget meeting for September 10, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $33,280 digester tank pumping, seeks metal building quotes for Annex

The Keewatin City Council approved a $33,280 Rapid Rooter quote to pump the digester tank at the sewer plant, and voted to seek quotes for a metal building to replace the Annex structure. The council also accepted two donations (furniture in honor of Patrick Iammatteo, and a centennial quilt and sweater), set a budget meeting for September 10, 2025, and authorized an agent to obtain 2026 health insurance quotes. A closed session was held to discuss a legal allegation.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

COUNCIL

Keewatin Council discusses labor negotiations and O’Brien reservoir payments

The Council will consider several financial transfers, including $6,500.00 for the Kayak Station at O’Brien. The meeting includes discussions on labor negotiations and legal allegations in closed sessions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves final payment for O'Brien Reservoir project

The Keewatin City Council approved final payment #7 to Bougalis, Inc. for the O'Brien Reservoir in the amount of $35,800.20. The council also adopted resolutions to apply for funds for a children's Halloween party and to donate $500 to NK School District #319 for fixtures and furniture. Several personnel actions were taken, including layoffs of casual and seasonal workers and appointments to a new Park, Recreation, and Beautification Commission. The meeting included a recess for closed labor negotiations and a reconvened session to direct the city clerk on union contract memoranda.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Councilor Strand to approve Fire Chief Maras, Randy Nash, Jerimy Karnes, and Buddy Mericle to use the Fire Department Brush Truck to go to Eden Prairie to…
1 yea
Councilor Strand yea
Wed Jul 23, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss water tower cleaning, kayak station, and labor negotiations

The Keewatin City Council will consider several items including a resolution to apply for funds for a kayak station at O'Brien Reservoir, discuss water tower cleaning, and approve quotes for various repairs. The meeting will also include closed sessions for labor negotiations and a legal allegation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $35,800 water tower payment, tables golf cart ordinance

The Keewatin City Council approved pay request #7 for the O'Brien Reservoir project, authorized a fall water tower cleaning, and adopted a resolution to seek funds for a kayak station. Discussion on Ordinance 71.05 (special vehicle use) was tabled for further review with the Police Chief. The council also approved obtaining quotes for well house communications and fire hall painting, and entered closed session for labor negotiations.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by Mayor LaBine to approve Fire Chief Maras to obtain exterior painting quotes for the Fire Hall. Motion carried
1 yea
Councilor Strand yea
Wed Jul 9, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to set zoning permit fees, discuss police structure ordinance

The Keewatin City Council will consider adopting a resolution for zoning permit fees, discuss a membrane structure ordinance with the police chief, and approve a job description for a public works position. The meeting also includes appointments, a closed session for labor negotiations, and a closed attorney-client session for a legal allegation.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 zoning fee schedule, advances personnel actions

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-41 for the 2025 Zoning Fee Schedule. It also approved drafting an amendment to Ordinance 150.12 for membrane structures, a Public Works job description, and appointments to the Library Budget Committee. In a recessed meeting on July 14, the council authorized internal and external postings for a Public Works Lead position and formed a hiring committee.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss land-use ordinance, hire two firefighters

The Keewatin City Council will consider several items including a land-use ordinance update, hiring two firefighters, and a building inspector consulting agreement. They will also review quotes for digestor pumping and water tower cleaning, and discuss labor negotiation strategies for the clerk contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $28,080 sludge removal contract, hires two firefighters

The council approved a $28,080 sludge-pumping contract with Rapids Rooter, hired two new firefighters (with three abstentions), and appointed Public Works staff as zoning officers. A land-use ordinance discussion on tarp structures was tabled for a future fee schedule. The meeting also included a closed session for labor negotiations.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine supported by Councilor Strand to Adopt Resolution 2025-38 to hire Becky Unzeitig to the Keewatin Fire Department
2 abstain · 1 yea
Strand yea · Councilor Nash abstain · Maras abstain
Wed Jun 11, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to vote on $225K IRRRB sewer plant grant, $150K building funds

The Keewatin City Council will consider resolutions to apply for and accept $225,000 from IRRRB for the sewer plant and an additional $150,000 for city governmental buildings. Other business includes appointing a new EDA board member, approving union contracts, and discussing a skid steer pump motor quote. The meeting also features public appearances and consent agenda items including travel requests and claims.

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Wed May 28, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to approve O'Brien Reservoir completion, discuss groundbreaking

The Keewatin City Council will consider approving a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the O'Brien Reservoir project and discuss a groundbreaking ceremony. The council will also vote on a resolution to apply for 2026 capital funding from the State of Minnesota, approve interpretive signs for Northern Minnesota historic mining, and discuss repairs to the city park clock and flower baskets. A closed session is scheduled to discuss AFSCME labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2026 state capital funding application, union contracts, and park signs

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-30 to apply for and accept 2026 Capital Funding from the State of Minnesota. They also tentatively approved union contracts with recommended changes after a closed labor-negotiations session. Other actions included approving a Certificate of Substantial Completion at the O'Brien Reservoir, interpretive signs at three locations, and a $350 flower-planting project by a volunteer.

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Wed May 14, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss labor negotiations, approve reservoir completion, and apply for 2026 capital funds

The Keewatin City Council will consider approving the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the O'Brien Reservoir, discuss opening bathrooms at O'Brien, and adopt a resolution to apply for 2026 capital funding from the State of Minnesota. The council will also discuss flower baskets and containers, appoint two members to the Sewer Plant Committee, and hold a closed session for labor negotiations regarding AFSCME contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Blaze to Park State bank transfer, fire department hires

The council approved several items including a $1,693.07 firewall purchase, a $11,500 concrete bid for the O'Brien Reservoir parking lot, and a $3,300 confined-space cleaning at the water tower. They also authorized the fire department to apply for a wildland gear grant and appointed two councilors to a mediation committee. The meeting included a closed session for labor negotiations.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by Councilor LaBine to approve Becky Unzeitig and Josh Karnes for the KFD, contingent upon passing background check
1 yea
Strand yea
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by Councilor LaBine to adopt the unwritten Resolution 2025-29 for the Keewatin Fire Department to apply for and accept funds from Fraternal Order of Eagles Club…
1 yea
Strand yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to approve snowblower engine purchase, discuss reservoir parking

The Keewatin City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, including minutes, claims, travel requests, and transient merchant licenses. They will also consider a job description for a casual labor position, purchase a snowblower engine, and discuss parking at O'Brien Reservoir. The meeting includes closed sessions for labor negotiations and a legal matter.

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✓ Decided: Council lays off casual labor employee, hires temporary public works lead

The council approved several personnel actions, including laying off a casual labor employee and hiring a temporary public works lead. They also approved a bobcat engine purchase, directed the clerk to obtain quotes for sewer plant equipment, and approved consent agenda items including licenses and travel requests. The meeting included a closed session for labor negotiations and legal discussion.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to review library roof repair quotes, hire summer staff

The Keewatin City Council will consider approving consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and a travel request for a loss control workshop. They will review quotes for library roof repairs, discuss water tower cleaning contracts, and vote on hiring three summer seasonal employees. The council will also receive a zoning board recommendation on cannabis and mezzo facility locations, and hold closed sessions for labor negotiations and a legal allegation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $8,837 library roof repair, adopts cannabis ordinance

The Keewatin City Council approved a $8,837 quote from Range Cornice & Roofing for Library Roof repairs, adopted a Cannabis Ordinance (Chapter XI, Business Regulation, Number 114), and approved the re-zoning of a trailer court from B1 Community Business to R1 Residential. The council also set a $75 weekly transient merchant license fee, approved the purchase of three permit-required signs for city entrances, and hired four summer seasonal employees. The meeting recessed for a closed session on AFSCME labor negotiations.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to vote on library roof repair, grant application, and seasonal hires

The Keewatin City Council will consider several action items including a library roof repair contract, a resolution to apply for a federal grant, and the hiring of four seasonal employees. The meeting also includes a public forum, consent agenda items, and a closed session to discuss AFSCME labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $60,333 LMC renewal, hires summer workers

The Keewatin City Council approved several items including a $60,333 LMC insurance renewal, a $7,611.24 long-term disability insurance quote, and resolutions to hire four seasonal employees. They also authorized applying for a federal infrastructure grant and discussed library operations and roof repairs.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss cannabis ordinance, trail proposal, and Fusion Tech contract

The Keewatin City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, claims, and a fire department separation. Notable items include a presentation on a trail proposal, discussion of a cannabis ordinance with registration fees and facility locations, and a contract proposal from Fusion Technology. The council will also consider building inspector training, social media policy, utility fees, and soccer field preparations.

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✓ Decided: Council supports ATV/snowmobile trail, updates resolution

The council voted to support an ATV and snowmobile trail connecting Keewatin to the Nashwauk Keewatin Trail and to update Resolution 2020-01 with a map. They also approved a Fusion Technology contract, a social media policy, and zoning board review of potential cannabis facility locations. Several other actions were taken, including processing encumbrances on properties with double water lines and setting dates for brush pickup and citywide cleanup.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Mayor LaBine to approve the KFD updated by laws
1 yea
Strand yea
Wed Feb 26, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to discuss cannabis ordinance, library funding, and police vehicle use

The Keewatin City Council will consider several items including a resolution for the library to apply for gambling funds, approval of a liability coverage waiver, and a discussion on a cannabis ordinance covering registration fees and facility locations. The council will also review a contract proposal from Fusion Technology and discuss including social media in the policy manual. A closed session is scheduled for potential litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution to seek federal funds for community infrastructure

The Keewatin City Council adopted Resolution 2025-18 to apply for and accept funds from Congressman Stauber's FY26 Local Community Projects for community infrastructure. They also approved the consent agenda, a contract for the TZD vehicle with Grand Rapids Police, and directed actions from a closed session. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to amend flood plain map, hire temp worker, approve contracts

The Keewatin City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable actions, including amending the city's flood plain regulations, hiring a temporary street department worker, and approving contracts and resolutions for grants and services. The agenda also includes updates on housing and infrastructure programs and a fire department roof grant.

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✓ Decided: Council approves resolutions for Blandin Foundation grant, 4M Fund membership, and IRRRB lift station grant

The council approved several resolutions including applying for Blandin Foundation funds, joining the 4M Fund, hiring temporary labor, and accepting an IRRRB grant for lift station pumps. They also amended the flood plain map, renewed a lease, and approved a special event. No votes were recorded against any item except one abstention on a contract.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Councilor Maras to adopt Resolution 2025-13 to contract with City official Randy Nash, Keewatin Auto. Resolution was adopted unanimously
2 yea
Maras yea · Strand yea
Wed Jan 22, 2025

COUNCIL

Council to consider housing funds, sewer update, and staffing policies

The Keewatin City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items, hearing a public appearance, and discussing several operational matters. Key items include a resolution to apply for state funds for housing and infrastructure, an update on the joint sewer board, and discussions on job descriptions and city policies. The meeting will also enter closed sessions for potential litigation and labor negotiations.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

COUNCIL

Keewatin Council to vote on firefighter pay, pension, and project changes

The Keewatin City Council will consider several resolutions and appointments, including increasing volunteer firefighter wages to $12.00 per hour and the Fire Relief Pension to $2,250.00, both effective January 1, 2025. They will also review change orders for the O'Brien Reservoir and First Street projects, approve garbage rates, and make appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting includes a public forum and consent agenda items, and will close with two closed sessions for potential litigation and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves firefighter wage increase, pension hike

The Keewatin City Council approved a $12.00 hourly wage for volunteer firefighters and a $2,250 fire relief pension, both effective January 1, 2025. The council also approved a $30,000 transfer for the O'Brien Project, appointed several board members, and adopted resolutions for garbage rates and official city designations. A change order for asbestos removal at O'Brien Reservoir was approved, while a street project change order was tabled for cost breakdown.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Councilor LaBine, supported by Mayor LaBine to adopt Resolution 2025-01 to approve an increase in the volunteer Firefighter wage per hour to $12.00 beginning January 1, 2025
1 yea · 1 abstain
Strand yea · Councilor Maras abstain
Motion by Councilor Maras, supported by Mayor LaBine to approve Change Order #5 from Bougalis, Inc. for the O’Brien Reservoir Project increase cost $4,825.00 and for the City Clerk to obtain more…
3 yea
Councilor Strand yea · Maras yea · Nash yea
Motion by Councilor Strand, supported by to appoint Fire Chief Maras as Emergency Management Representative for 2025
2 yea
Strand yea · Nash yea