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International Falls council unanimously votes to enter closed session on labor negotiations
Summary
At a Feb. 17 special meeting, the City of International Falls council voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations; the motion was seconded by Councilor Holden. After the closed session the council reported no action and adjourned.
The City of International Falls council met in a special session on Feb. 17, 2026, and voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, a motion that was seconded by Councilor Holden.
The move came after the meeting was called to order and a roll call showed all councilors present except Mayor Dill, who was out of town. An unidentified speaker stated the purpose: "The reason for the city council is to go into closed session for labor negotiations." A motion "to go to closed session, seconded by Councilor Holden," was then put and, after a short procedural exchange, the council recorded four "Aye" votes and the motion passed unanimously.
Closed sessions are permitted under state law for certain personnel and labor matters, and the council did not disclose details of the discussion publicly. After returning from the closed session, the council said, "Out of closed session, we have no action to be taken, and I would ask for adjournment of this special city council meeting," and the meeting was adjourned.
No mover was identified in the transcript of the motion. The vote tally recorded in the meeting indicates four affirmative votes; Mayor Dill was noted as absent. The council did not announce any follow-up steps or public actions related to the labor negotiations during the adjournment statement.
The special meeting agenda was limited to the closed-session motion and routine opening procedures; no other substantive public actions or decisions were recorded in the provided transcript.
