Dawn Kehoe

The city council, serving as the canvassing board, reviewed the municipal general election report and summary statement. The board compared the summary report to the DS200 tapes, signed the canvass report, and declared the results for Mayor and Council Member elections.

The Cook City Council meeting addressed several key issues. Financial matters included approving invoices from JPJ Engineering for the River Street Bridge and Water Tower Improvement projects, and accepting two grants: an IRRRB grant for water line improvements and a CDBG grant for Cook Library ADA accessibility upgrades. The council approved guardrails/fencing for the new bridge, the hiring of a part-time seasonal maintenance employee, and pipe work at the lift station to improve water flow. A conditional use permit was approved for Gregory Gustafson for residential construction. Other topics included updates on the Zup's rebuild, Music in the Park, and the "Feed My Sheep" initiative.

The Cook City Council meeting addressed several key issues, including project updates from JPJ Engineering on the North River Street Bridge, Library ADA project, and TH 53 Commercial Corridor Infrastructure. Invoices for these projects were approved. An update on the Voyageur Country ATV Club's activities and trail plans was provided, prompting a suggestion for a future meeting with the city, ATV club, and snowmobile club to discuss ATV routes in Cook. The council approved the application for an Artists on Main Street grant, noted the presence of Purple Loosestrife (a noxious weed) requiring city removal, and approved a preliminary 8% levy increase for the 2020 budget, setting a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for December 19, 2019, to finalize the budget and levy. A Cook Fire Department update included approval of a $5,000 grant and the purchase of a truck.

The Cook City Council meeting addressed several key financial and infrastructural matters. Invoices from JPJ Engineering for various projects (TH53 Commercial Corridor, Library Site Plan, and River Street Bridge) were approved. Payment for the Library ADA Project ramp work was authorized. A resolution was approved to apply for CDBG funding for ADA improvements at the Cook Community Center. The council approved the purchase of new turnout gear for the fire department and contracted with an outside organization for fire department safety training. Crack sealing of city streets and alleys was approved, utilizing a St. Louis County program. The purchase of the old St. Louis County Public Works site was approved. The Cook Community Center was designated as the city's polling place for the 2020 elections. Finally, the 2019 audit proposal from Walker, Giroux, and Hahne was approved.

The Cook City Council meeting addressed several key issues, including the approval of invoices from JPJ Engineering and DSGW for the TH 53 Commercial Corridor and Library ADA projects, respectively. The council discussed holiday pay for ambulance volunteers, approving increased pay for holidays. They also approved the bid process for a new ambulance. Other topics included the Artists on Main Street grant, the resignation of the Iron Range Partners Board representative, and updates on the Lake Vermilion Trail. The meeting also covered the implementation of a drug testing program, approval of the 2020 election resolution, the purchase of a DS200 ballot counter, 2020 license renewals for the VFW Post 1757 and Old Muni, a weed inspector report, a utility bill write-off, and the approval of the 2020 budget and levy.