Council approves applications for Iron Range redevelopment grants, easement request for HRA project

The Hibbing City Council on Sept. 17 approved resolutions authorizing applications to the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR) for commercial redevelopment grants for two projects and approved a request to pursue an easement from Hibbing Public Utility to support HRA development.

Planning staff and councilors noted the council approved an IRRR grant application for 507 East Howard Street and a separate application for Fairview Range Hospital at 750 East 34th Street (presented as 750 East 30 Fourth Street in the meeting). Both resolutions were moved and approved without recorded objection.

Separately, the council approved Resolution 25-09-09 requesting an easement from Hibbing Public Utility to construct a public access road to support Hibbing HRA’s development of Cobb Cook Place at Mesabi Manor.

These steps authorize staff to apply for IRRR funding and to seek the easement; final award of grants or grant terms and the utility easement approval are subject to external agency processes and landowner approvals.