The City Council meeting included discussions on several topics, such as a proposal for billboard land leasing or purchasing by Franklin Outdoor Advertising and an update on the Small Cities Development Program. The Council reviewed various departmental reports, including travel requests and equipment purchases for the Fire Department, and a quote for equipment for the Street Department. New business items included the approval of a Medicare Employer Plan, a service agreement with a law firm, revisions to rental housing standards, an ordinance amendment regarding peddlers and solicitors, a donation request for a chamber of commerce event, and the establishment of a preliminary levy for the upcoming year. The council also addressed legal questions regarding the city's separation from the township.
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The council meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Discussions included an update on the Small Cities Development Program, the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project, and status updates regarding the Public Works building and properties with hazardous conditions. Key agenda items involved adopting resolutions for a benefit level increase in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan, approving health insurance renewals, and discussing civil attorney representation. Departmental reports were presented for the Fire, Police, and Street departments, including approvals for equipment purchases, ordinance amendments, and zoning permit applications. Additionally, the council reviewed commission updates, negotiation committee recommendations, and conducted a closed session for labor negotiation strategizing.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Nashwauk City Council Regular Meeting
The Council discussed updates regarding the Mesabi Metallics Project and Blue Lake Landing. Unfinished business included reviews of the Small Cities Development Program, the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project, the Public Works building, and hazardous property conditions. Further discussions were held on the LaRue Pit, the Nashwauk Township levy, and Central Avenue alley reconstruction. New business involved the adoption of a resolution regarding the sale of real property, water issues at the township cemetery, and criminal attorney invoices. Departmental reports covered fire department services and PERA funding, as well as police department traffic enforcement and parking ordinance updates. Committee reports included an update from the Public Utilities Commission and the consideration of a tentative labor agreement for Patrol Officers.
Apr 28, 2026·Board meeting
Nashwauk City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed various operational items, including updates on the Small Cities Development Program, the East Itasca Joint Sewer Project, and the Public Works Building. New business topics included a discussion on cannabis regulation, a bank inquiry regarding a storefront loan, and a request from the Range Riders ATV Club to waive rental fees for training. Departmental reports covered fire brigade assessments, dumpster requests for blight cleanup, and multiple zoning permit applications. Additionally, the council considered quotes for infrastructure repairs and summer labor hiring, and addressed committee updates regarding the 4th of July celebration.
