Ben Velcheff

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several key items, including an assets and cell tower proposal, harbor and Marjo bids, a MN Power Franchise Agreement, a maintenance vehicle for public works, and the Clerk/Treasurer's resignation. An updated American Tower proposal and potential resolution are attached for review. The council will also discuss options for the harbor and Marjo bids based on a memo from Bolton and Menk.

The council discussed and took action on several key items, including the cell tower proposal, current project updates, emergency management services, and city departments. They approved pay application #11 for the Water Treatment Facility Project and hired Kathryn Hill to the Tower Area Ambulance Service as an Emergency Medical Responder. Additionally, they approved a grant for the Airport Zoning Project and a professional services agreement for the Airport Zoning Ordinance update. The council also approved the Tower Municipal Forest Plan and discussed the IRRR grant submission and the Joint Comprehensive Plan. New business included discussions on the Gundersen Fund Endowment Committee and trail routes. The council also authorized the Clerk/Treasurer to contract cleaning for City Hall, the Civic Center, and the Green Flush Restroom, and approved the Hoodoo Point, Lake Vermilion, Public Fishing Pier Land Use, Operations, and Maintenance Cooperative Agreement. They also discussed the FY26 Preliminary Levy & Budget and supported the endeavor to acquire an ore car for the Tower Train Site.

The City Council meeting included discussions and potential actions on several key areas. These included updates on current projects such as the Water Treatment Facility, Harbor Project, and Rapid Infiltration Basin Project. The council also discussed emergency management services, potential fire department hires, and updates from the police department. Additional topics included a cell tower proposal, a review of financial options, and community infrastructure improvements. The council also considered a proposal for cleaning services at city facilities and a donation for "Doggie Duty Stations" to address blight.

The council addressed various topics including campground management, ambulance services, and harbor dredging projects. They discussed and approved upgrades to electrical services at Hoodoo Point, considered applications for the Tower Area Ambulance Service, and allocated funds for a City Vehicle Replacement Reserve. The council also set the preliminary 2015 levy and reviewed financial matters, including approving bills and discussing the harbor dredging project's funding.

The City Council meeting included discussion and updates on various city projects. Key topics included updates on the Water Treatment Facility, where the new filtration plant went online, and the Harbor Project, which received additional funding for infrastructure and site development. Also covered were updates on the Marjo Project. The council also discussed the Tower Municipal Forest Plan draft, a Cell Tower Proposal, and the City of Tower Breitung Township Joint Comprehensive Plan Update. There were also discussions regarding potential options to address blight, which the Planning and Zoning Committee will address in a future meeting.