City of Leonidas

The meeting included reports from the Clerk and Maintenance. The council discussed the maintenance position and decided to permanently hire Nathan Rock and Lennart Kuizenga. The Mesabi Tribune was designated as the official city newspaper. Wells Fargo was designated as the official depository for city funds. Councilor Jay DeRoos was appointed as the interim Mayor. The 2025 budget was created based on the upcoming needs of the community.

The meeting included discussions on several key topics. The CDBG grant amount was slightly increased, but the city was not approved for Congressional Direct Spending for 2025. Maintenance reported on kitchen renovations, garage organization, and mop board replacement, with plans to service the air conditioning and heating systems. A discussion took place regarding overgrown brush around the walking trail and the possibility of hiring a company to clear it. The council approved hiring Vern's Greenhouse to add flowers to the welcome signs. Unauthorized alcohol on the premise would result in a forfeiture of the security deposit. The council also passed a motion to allow renters to have early access for an additional fee. The council discussed the upcoming National Night Out, deciding to host a Barbeque and rent bouncy houses again.

The City Council meeting included reports from the Clerk and Maintenance departments. The Clerk reported on the city being awarded funds for a street and alley project and ongoing applications for additional funding. Maintenance reported on completed installations in the bathrooms, loader battery replacements, and upcoming servicing of the furnace and air conditioning units. There was a discussion about selling the current plow truck and purchasing a pick-up truck, which will be discussed further when more information is gathered. The council also discussed and approved a donation to the St. Louis County 4-H program.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. Drain tile installation and garage grading were approved, and a motion was passed to hire Jeff Mostad for the additional work. The council discussed the walking trail's condition and potential grant opportunities. The Hall Manager reported positive feedback on early access for renters. Aiden Elko was hired for a maintenance position. Plans for the National Night Out party on August 5th, 2025, were discussed, including food, decorations, a bouncy house, and invitations.

The meeting included discussions about drainage issues behind the City Hall, with a decision to hire a contractor to install French drains. The council also approved a donation to the Eveleth, Fayal, & Gilbert Firefighter Relief Association for their safety education program. Additionally, there was a report on maintenance issues, including widespread mold under the tiles in City Hall, which has caused damage to the kitchen cabinets.