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Hibbing council approves detachment resolution allowing Kewaunton to pursue annexation of a small parcel
Summary
Council passed Resolution No. 24 08 02 to detach a small, undeveloped parcel adjacent to Kewaunton so that the neighboring city may pursue annexation; city attorney said the next step would be Kewaunton adopting a resolution and the matter could go to an administrative judge who may require public hearings.
The Hibbing City Council on Aug. 21 approved Resolution No. 24 08 02 to detach a small parcel from the city so the neighboring city of Kewaunton may pursue annexation.
City Attorney Andy Burrow told councilors this detachment is the preliminary municipal step that would allow Kewaunton to adopt its own resolution seeking annexation; after that, the petition typically goes to an administrative law judge who will determine whether public hearings are required. Burrow said the parcel is largely undeveloped, contains no residents or utilities, and currently provides no tax revenue to Hibbing; the city’s utilities would need an estimated four‑mile extension to serve the area if Hibbing retained responsibility, which the city said would be cost‑prohibitive.
Councilors discussed whether the matter could be referred to Planning & Zoning for additional input; Burrow said the council retains ultimate authority to decide. A motion to approve the resolution passed by voice vote.
Council did not record a formal roll‑call tally in the transcript. Staff noted that the parcel abuts Keywanton and that ownership had been conveyed to Kewaunton by a private entity in the past (referenced as KeyTech/US Steel in the transcript). The resolution advances a process that may include administrative review and potential public hearings if residents or other interests are implicated.
