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International Falls council approves contracts, event permits and hires to shore up police staffing
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the International Falls City Council approved multiple contract proposals required by the EPA, granted event permits for the International Falls Bass Championship, authorized hiring two full-time patrol officers, and approved an employment agreement for Scott Worley as chief of police.
International Falls City Council on Feb. 17 approved a slate of routine and operational items, moved forward two EPA-required contracts for water-system planning, and granted event permits for the International Falls Bass Championship while authorizing steps to restore police staffing.
Council approved proposals from Bolton & Mink to update the city’s Emergency Response Plan and the required Risk and Resilience Assessment for the drinking-water system, actions the city said are required every five years by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Public works staff (Jason) told the council the work is required and that outside support is needed while staffing transitions continue. The council approved those proposals by voice vote.
The council also approved…
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