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Council approves routine permits, agreements and ordinance on 4–0 votes; payments and minutes approved earlier
Summary
At its March 3 meeting the International Falls City Council approved an ordinance second reading for HRA powers, multiple permits and agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement; payments and minutes were approved earlier in the meeting.
The International Falls City Council on March 3 approved a package of routine items including a second reading of an ordinance enabling the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to exercise powers on the city’s behalf, event permits and agreements, and a collective bargaining agreement.
Key votes recorded on March 3 (all items below passed unless otherwise noted):
- Second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of International Falls to exercise powers under Minnesota statutes on behalf of the city. Motion by Councillor Wagner; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Approval to use Irvin and Anderson Amphitheatre for Riverfront Concert (Backus Community Center / Fourth of July). Motion by Councillor Kaler; second by Councillor Wagner. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Resolution approving an exempt permit for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raffle (Ash River Trail; drawing 04/04/2025). Motion by Councillor Holden; second by Councillor Kaler. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- One- to four-day temporary on‑sale liquor license for Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic School gala (05/02/2025). Motion by Councillor Wagner; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Continued participation in the Northeast Minnesota Home Consortium Joint Powers Agreement. Motion by Councillor Kaler; second by Councillor Wagner. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Approval of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 collective bargaining agreement. Motion by Councillor Kaler; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Letter of congratulations to Maisie Russo (honorable mention, League of Minnesota Cities mayor‑for‑a‑day essay contest). Motion by Councillor Kaler; second by Councillor Wagner. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
- Motion to pursue a community project funding application (Congressman Stauber’s office) for the water plant rehabilitation project (staff to work with Public Works director and Bolton & Menk). Motion by Councillor Wagner; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (approved to pursue application by March 14 deadline).
- Referral of a new business item to Public Works Committee (item postponed / referred). Motion by Councillor Kaler; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (referred).
- Approval of a restaurant business license for America’s Best Value Inn and Suites. Motion by Councillor Wagner; second by Councillor Holden. Vote: 4–0 (approved).
Earlier in the meeting, while only three councilors were present, the council approved the agenda, minutes of the Feb. 18 meeting and payments of claims. Those votes were recorded as 3–0 before Councillor Kaler arrived; later votes listed above were taken with a four-member quorum.
The council did not open or award any construction bids at this meeting. Several residents used the public comment period to press the council for clearer cost estimates on a separate capital project (police facility), which councilors and staff said would be presented before further contract actions.
