Nashwauk public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12 27 City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will meet to consider routine approvals and several notable items, including a request from ISD 319 to refund a $12,500 building permit fee for the new school, an update on a $5.4 million IRRRB grant for the school, and a motion to file with a Delaware bankruptcy court to release documents from Cleveland Cliffs regarding anticompetitive conduct. The council will also discuss ambulance service options, including a contract with Itasca County, and consider hiring a street department operator.
- Consider refunding $12,500 building permit fee to ISD 319 for new school
- Update on $5.4M IRRRB grant to ISD 319 ($4M construction, $1.4M demolition)
- Consider filing motion with Delaware Bankruptcy Court to release Cleveland Cliffs documents
- Approve 2024 Purchase of Service Contract with Itasca County Health and Human Services
- Approve claims register #122723 in amount of $76,106.65
12 12 City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and property taxes, with a resolution to certify the budget. They will also consider approving contracts for streetlight upgrades on Central Avenue requested by Mesabi Metallics, and discuss updates on the Small Cities Development Program and East Itasca Joint Sewer Project. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as claims and licenses.
- Public hearing and resolution to certify 2024 budget and property taxes
- Consider approval of $22,707.08 quote from Graybar for 22 light poles and LED fixtures
- Consider approval of $17,973 quote from JK Mechanical & Electrical for streetlight installation
- Consider approval of JPJ Engineering invoices: $3,774 for wastewater treatment and $24,750 for Lone Pine sewer design
- Consider purchase of box blade for John Deere loader with quotes from Crysteel ($7,199) and McCoy ($10,250)
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider two zoning permits, a $14,000 fire truck purchase, and a tentative AFSCME labor agreement. They will also discuss the Mesabi Metallics appeal, a rec center renaming request, and unauthorized equipment on city property. The meeting includes a closed session for pending litigation.
- Zoning permit for IBEW 294 to install a 20' x 8' storage container at 832 1st Street
- Zoning permit for David Haugen to install 76 linear feet of fencing at 324 1st Street
- Purchase of 2012 GMC 3500 Brush Truck from DNR for $14,000 (reimbursed by Fire Relief Association)
- Resolution 2023-12: tentative AFSCME agreement for Public Works & Deputy Clerk unit (2024-2026)
- Discussion of unauthorized recreational equipment on city property behind baseball field
Nashwauk City Council
The Council will review updates on the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project and the Small Cities Development Program. Discussion items include potential wastewater treatment improvements and a request to install an accessible door opener at City Hall.
- Wastewater Treatment Improvements: $56,411.70 partial payment to JK Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
- Wastewater Treatment Improvements: $7,136.00 engineering invoice to JPJ Engineering.
- Lone Pine Area Wastewater Collection System: $4,500.00 engineering invoice to JPJ Engineering.
- City Hall accessibility: quotes for door opener installation totaling $3,911.00.
- Zoning Permit: 10’x10’ deck and 10’x8’ storage shed at 321 4th Street.
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating part of Pearson Avenue East, then consider consent items, unfinished business updates, and new business including zoning permits, a health insurance renewal with a 9.5% increase, a fund transfer, and discussions on repurposing the Rec Center as a Public Works garage and the 2024 budget with a preliminary levy resolution. The meeting also includes a closed session for labor negotiation strategizing.
- Public hearing on vacation of a portion of Pearson Avenue East in Nashwauk Industrial Park
- Health Insurance Renewal through Minnesota Healthcare Consortium: 9.5% increase, single $904.92, family $2,300.46
- Transfer of $112,948.82 from Economic Development Fund to General Fund for 2023 budget
- Discussion on repurposing Rec Center as Public Works garage; quote from JK Mechanical for $131,420
- Consider Resolution 2023-10 Establishing Preliminary Levy for 2024
9 12 City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Mesabi Metallics for a Community Development Contribution agreement, along with several other items including wastewater project payments, a Medicare plan renewal, and a new Earned Sick & Safe Leave policy. The agenda also includes updates on various city projects and department reports.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mesabi Metallics for Community Development Contribution
- Wastewater Treatment Improvement payments: $4,458 to JPJ Engineering and $73,957 to JK Mechanical
- Lone Pine Area Wastewater Collection System engineering invoice of $2,250 to JPJ Engineering
- Group Medicare Employer Plan Renewal at $332.50/month (up from $327)
- Zoning permit for Northern Flight Builders for a 1,143 sq ft home with 816 sq ft garage at 106 8th Street
Nashwauk City Council Special
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget, including a review of ambulance fund deficits and a proposed change to ambulance billing rates. The council will also consider creating a Public Works & Utilities Working Supervisor position, discuss a contract with ISD 319, and consider vacating Pearson Avenue East. The agenda includes a discussion of Minnesota's new Sick and Safe Time law effective January 1, 2024.
- 2024 budget review
- Ambulance fund deficit and rate change from loaded mile to hourly
- Creation of Public Works & Utilities Working Supervisor position
- ISD 319 contract
- Vacation of Pearson Avenue East
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will meet to handle routine consent items, including claims totaling over $54,000, and discuss unfinished business such as the Small Cities Development Program, facilities space study, building inspection, and the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project. New business includes a request from Joe Klamm for land and lot improvements, a discussion on a $12,500 building permit fee for ISD 319, and a cancelled public hearing for a conditional use permit at 510 Platt Avenue East. The agenda also includes department reports and public comment.
- Consent agenda: claims register #82223 Claim 1 for $54,019.95
- Public hearing cancelled: conditional use permit for 510 Platt Avenue East (withdrawn)
- Request from Joe Klamm for land and lot improvements east of 5th Street
- Discussion on building permit fee of $12,500 submitted to ISD 319
- Approve accessible parking signage request for resident at 219 4th Street
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will vote on a tentative 2024-2026 police labor agreement, create a Public Works & Utilities Working Supervisor position, and approve zoning permits for Verizon fencing and a residential garage. They will also review updates on development projects and consider hiring an EMT and accepting a patrol officer's resignation.
- Resolution No. 2023-07: tentative agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services for Patrol Officers, 2024-2026
- Zoning permit for Verizon Wireless to install 73.5 linear feet of fencing at 34565 County Road 86
- Zoning permit for Max Benolken to install a 24'x24' garage at 216th Street
- Hire Matthew Rice as paid-on-call EMT effective August 8, 2023
- Approve claims register #8823 Claim 1 ($25,511.93) and Claim 2 ($18,214.92)
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed parking ordinance changes, consider resolutions to sell real property to Northern Flight Builders, and discuss an amicus brief in the Mesabi Metallics appeal. They will also review several contracts, including a fire protection agreement and police cruiser equipment quotes.
- Public hearing on Chapter 71.11 Alternate Parking (24-hour parking Nov 1-Apr 1 on First Street/Highway 65) and Chapter 130.07 Parking of Recreational Camping Vehicles (penalties for unpaid reservations)
- Resolution No. 2023-05 waiving Planning Commission review of real property sale; Resolution No. 2023-06 authorizing sale to Northern Flight Builders, Inc.
- Consider filing amicus brief in Mesabi Metallics appeal
- Five-year Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement with MN DNR Division of Forestry
- Police cruiser lighting quote from M&M Auto Body ($16,758.12) vs Guardian Fleet Safety ($16,612.54); 60-month copier lease with Excel Business Systems ($98.18/month)
Nashwauk City Council Special
The Nashwauk City Council is holding a special meeting with the sole agenda item being a review of the 2022 audit with the auditor. No other business is scheduled.
- 2022 audit review with the auditor
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider several financial approvals, including a $110,763.30 partial payment for the Wastewater Treatment Improvements project and a $5,500 real property sale to Northern Flight Builders. They will also discuss updates on the Small Cities Development Program, facilities space study, building inspection, and the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project. A street closure request for an August 5 event and a donation request from Nashwauk-Keewatin Bands are also on the agenda.
- Consider approval of Partial Payment Estimate No. 25 to JK Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $110,763.30
- Consider approving sale of parcel 95-445-0325 to Northern Flight Builders for $5,500
- Consider street closure of Deering Avenue and 2nd Street for August 5 event
- Consider donation request from Nashwauk-Keewatin Bands (typical $300)
- Consider zoning permit for Mark Marinaro for an 8.5' x 20' con-ex box at 332 1st Street
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider routine consent items, including claims totaling $212,924.68, and discuss several updates. New business includes hiring a Rec Director, a zoning permit for a deck, and a potential amicus brief on Mesabi Metallics. The council will also consider an offer to purchase ten remaining lots in the Bozich Addition for $5,500 each.
- Consider offer from Northern Flight Builders to buy 10 Bozich Addition lots at $5,500 each for single-family homes
- Approve claims register #62723 Claim 1 for $212,924.68
- Hire Sarah Hendricks as Rec Director at $17.00/hour
- Zoning permit for Lindsey Hallam at 311 3rd Street for a 14'x22' deck
- Discuss filing amicus brief on Mesabi Metallics mineral lease appeal
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider a resolution on state mineral leases, hire three summer laborers, and discuss several project updates. It will also review claims totaling $24,018.64 and may enter a closed session for labor negotiations.
- Resolution 2023-03 on distribution of State Mineral Leases near Nashwauk
- Hire Kaydence Bodin, Teegan Bodin, and Dixie Marsters as summer laborers at $12.00/hour
- Approve claims register #52323 Claim 1 ($20,362.19) and Claim 2 ($3,656.45)
- Approve quote from Insight Public Sector for a workstation computer and monitor ($1,363.86)
- Discuss installation of two con-ex boxes for storage at public safety complex
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 25, 2023, with notable items including a proposal from Ryan and Scot Bennett to teach disc golf and use the city's disc golf course. The council will also consider a mutual aid agreement with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, a recommendation to adopt an ordinance placing responsibility for standpipe damage on property owners, and discussions on the Bozich Addition residential lots. The consent agenda includes approval of claims totaling $68,507.45 and several routine approvals.
- Proposal from Ryan and Scot Bennett to teach disc golf and utilize Nashwauk's disc golf course
- Consider approval of St. Louis County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
- Consider ordinance placing responsibility for standpipe damage on property owner
- Bozich Addition discussions regarding market of residential lots
- Consent agenda: claims register #42523 Claim 1 ($65,909.72) and Claim 2 ($2,597.73)
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Third Street project with the Public Utilities Commission. The agenda includes a discussion of the project, which involves replacing water, sewer, and stormwater systems along six blocks of Third Street. The city is also seeking federal funding for the project, with a request for $1,500,000 from Congressman Pete Stauber's office.
- Discussion with Public Utilities Commission on Third Street project
- Project includes replacing water, sewer, and stormwater systems on Third Street from Central Avenue to Fern Avenue
- City seeking $1,500,000 in federal funding for FY24; total project cost $1,666,000
- Project addresses water line breaks near high school that caused school cancellations
- Delinquent taxes delayed reconstruction; now mostly recovered, plans for 2024
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning and conditional use requests from Independent School District 319 for a proposed PreK-12 school and wellness center. The council will also consider several payments for wastewater and sewer projects, approve fire department equipment purchases, and discuss an offer to buy city-owned parcels.
- Public hearing on ISD 319 rezoning and conditional use for PreK-12 school and wellness center
- Consider approval of Partial Payment Estimate No. 22 to JK Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $226,741.40 (Wastewater Treatment Improvements)
- Consider approval of engineering invoices to JPJ Engineering: $8,763.00 (Wastewater Treatment) and $22,500.00 (Phase 2 Lone Pine Area Wastewater Collection)
- Consider approval of fire department purchases: pump tests ($2,308.85), venting installation ($2,090.00), and electrical work ($2,343.68)
- Consider offer from Nick and Keira Porter to purchase parcels 95-445-0310 and 95-445-0315 in Bozich Addition for $4,000
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment for R-1 Residential Estates and consider calling a public hearing for ISD 319's proposed PreK-12 school and wellness center, which includes a rezoning and conditional use request. The council will also discuss the potential transfer of the high school from ISD 319 to the city, and consider several personnel and policy items.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Chapter 152.35 R-1 Residential Estates amendment
- Consider calling public hearing for ISD 319 PreK-12 school & wellness center rezoning and conditional use request
- Consider approval of Itasca County Land Department's non-conservation classification of parcel 95-410-0410
- Consider increasing part-time police officer wage from $18.00/hour to $21.00/hour
- Consider hiring Kristin Rice as paid-on-call EMT and Jerry Martin as Public Works Operator
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider approving engineering invoices for wastewater treatment and collection projects, as well as several fire department equipment purchases and training. The agenda also includes routine consent items, project updates, and public comment.
- Approve JPJ Engineering invoice No. 24 for $4,896.00 for Wastewater Treatment Improvements
- Approve JPJ Engineering invoice No. 6 for $34,250.00 for Phase 2 Wastewater Collection project
- Approve Fire Safety USA quote for $9,394.95 for fire hose and gear dryer
- Approve Fire Instruction & Rescue Education proposal for $1,000.00 for LP Emergencies training
- Approve Macqueen Emergency quote for $4,131.84 for wildland rescue gear
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will consider several items, including a zoning ordinance revision to allow schools in R-1 Residential Estates, approval of a $5,613.10 fire truck repair quote, a $250 donation to First Call for Help 211, and a surplus equipment donation. The agenda also includes updates on development programs, facilities, and sewer projects, plus a public hearing call for the zoning change.
- Consider revision to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 152.35 R-1 to allow Pre-K through senior high schools, and call for public hearing
- Approve quote from MacQueen Emergency for $5,613.10 for E-One Pumper repairs
- Consider donation request of $250.00 to First Call for Help 211
- Approve surplus declaration and donation of Cardiac Science AED to Buck Lake Improvement Club
- Appoint Mike Jensen to Nashwauk Police Commission through 12/31/2023
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council will hear a presentation from ICS on preliminary plans for the Nashwauk-Keewatin School and Community Center, and will consider several routine items including claims, personnel actions, and updates on ongoing projects. The agenda also includes discussion on the Rabbit Road easement, a transfer of funds for city hall heating repairs, and approval of a Public Works Operator job description.
- Presentation of preliminary plans for Nashwauk-Keewatin School and Community Center by Mark Cobb from ICS
- Claims register #12423 Claim 1 in the amount of $99,998.56 and Claim 2 in the amount of $1,829.63
- Consider adoption of Resolution 2023-01 accepting an easement for Rabbit Road
- Transfer of $7,417.06 from mining effects funds for city hall heating system repair
- Approval of sale of two Glock pistols to Lucas Landgren of RKBA Outdoors LLC for $600.00
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget, street department staffing, and ambulance service. The agenda includes a detailed budget breakdown for the general fund, showing proposed revenues and expenditures for 2023. Staffing discussions focus on addressing short staffing, training for the new wastewater system, and options for hiring temporary or full-time employees.
- 2023 General Fund budget: $1,711,390 in revenues, $1,704,693 in expenditures
- Street Department staffing: options include hiring temporary or full-time employee
- Ambulance discussion on agenda
- Wastewater system training for staff starting March 2023
- Resolution 2022-06: establishing 2022 fee schedule
Nashwauk City Council
The Nashwauk City Council is holding its reorganizational meeting for 2023, including oath of office for the mayor and two councilors, and will consider several appointments and routine approvals. They will also discuss potential collaboration with Craig Menozzi and Loren Solberg, recreation projects, and unfinished business such as the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project and building inspections. The agenda includes consent items like claims registers and meeting minutes, plus new business and department reports.
- Consider approval of Partial Payment Estimate No. 21 to JK Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $71,612.17 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvements project
- Consider approval of engineering invoices to JPJ Engineering: $20,993.86 (bidding/construction) and $6,750.00 (Phase 2 Wastewater Collection)
- Consider increasing fire employee wages from $10.00 to $12.00 per hour for training and meetings
- Consider approval of updated Standard Operating Guidelines & Policies for the Nashwauk Fire Department
- Approve claims register #11023 Claim 1 in the amount of $31,031.38