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Council approves routine transfers, claims and several proclamations; considers seasonal hire and contracts
Summary
The International Falls City Council approved transfers, accounts‑payable claims, proclamations and several administrative items on May 5. Council voted on multiple routine items (many recorded 5-0); the meeting also included discussion of a trailer removal and insurance claim delays for the banshell.
The International Falls City Council on May 5 approved a package of routine administrative items including transfers and claims and several proclamations.
City staff reported transfers of $324.60 between the general fund and the lodging tax fund and presented accounts payable and claims totaling $777,666.79 (including airport claims and airport major capital project claims). The council moved to approve transfers and claims; the mayor recorded the approval as unanimous.
Proclamations approved by the council included National Travel and Tourism Week and Mental Health Month (each approved by recorded unanimous vote) in addition to the treatment court proclamation described separately. The council also approved a proclamation of friendship with the town of Fort Frances by motion and recorded vote.
The council confirmed mayoral appointments to the Charter Commission (Rory Walker, Craig Bernath and William Bright) for terms through Dec. 30, 2028; the appointments were approved by recorded unanimous vote.
On administrative items, the council approved a request to suspend calendar parking during the Packaging Corporation of America's annual outage (May 30–June 19) and approved the purchase of vacuum splints for each ambulance using funds from the Ambulance Capital Outlay Furniture and Equipment Fund; both motions were recorded as approved. The council also adopted a fee schedule for the lay down yard and approved a taxi license for Taylor's Taxi.
Councilors discussed a contingent seasonal office‑clerk offer for the police department to cover summer peaks and vacations; the proposed seasonal position was described as part‑time (about 8–20 hours weekly, rate cited in discussion at $15 per hour) to backfill coverage during busier months. Council discussion recorded at least one member expressing concern about adding staff; council recorded votes on personnel matters in the meeting minutes.
In reports, councilors noted no progress on removal of a trailer at 2022 Third Avenue (owner had until May 15 to clear it and had not), and Mayor and councilors reminded the public of local events and the next regular meeting on May 19. Councillor Wagner raised an insurance claim delay on the banshell, and the mayor asked the city attorney to review options if the adjuster’s responses stall the claim process.
