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Council approves routine business: depository designation, raffle permit, equipment purchase; accepts two resignations
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Summary
The council approved payments and claims totaling $642,114.06, designated Morton Capital Markets LLC as a city depository, approved a raffle exempt permit for April 24, 2026, authorized a $14,514.26 mower purchase, approved a letter of support for a federal trails grant, and acknowledged resignations from an EMT and a police officer.
At the March 2 meeting the International Falls City Council completed a set of routine actions, approving payments and claims, designating a depository, approving a raffle exempt permit, authorizing a budgeted equipment purchase and acknowledging two staff resignations.
Payments and claims: staff presented a transfer of $881.86 from the lodging tax to the general fund and summarized accounts payable and claims of $642,114.06 (City claims $470,222.66; Airport commission $74,890.40; Airport major capital $97,001). The council voted to accept the payments and claims unanimously. (Mayor)
Depository designation: following a budget and finance committee recommendation, the council adopted a resolution establishing Morton Capital Markets, LLC as a city depository; staff described the vote as a formality and the council approved the measure unanimously. (Council)
Raffle permit: the council adopted a resolution approving the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association chapter's application for an exempt permit to sell raffle tickets; the drawing is scheduled for April 24, 2026 at the Bacchus Community Center. (Mayor)
Personnel: the council acknowledged receipt of an immediate resignation from Charlene Tomczak (EMT) and accepted a letter of resignation from police officer Kane Kostick effective March 10, 2026. Both resignations were acknowledged unanimously and councilors publicly thanked the employees for their service. (Mayor)
Equipment and grants: the council approved purchasing a Hustler Super Z lawnmower from Forest Lawn Sales and Service for $14,514.26 as a budgeted capital outlay item. The council also approved drafting a letter of support for the Voyager Country ATV Club's Federal Recreational Trails Program equipment grant to expand trail connectivity in Couchiching County; both actions passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance: - Payments & claims: approved unanimously; total $642,114.06. - Resolution: designate Morton Capital Markets, LLC as depository: approved unanimously. - Resolution: Minnesota Deer Hunters Association exempt permit (raffle on 04/24/2026): approved unanimously. - Acknowledge resignation: Charlene Tomczak (EMT): acknowledged unanimously. - Acknowledge resignation: Kane Kostick (police officer), effective 03/10/2026: acknowledged unanimously. - Equipment purchase: Hustler Super Z lawnmower, $14,514.26: approved unanimously. - Letter of support: Voyager Country ATV Club Federal Recreational Trails Program application: approved unanimously.
Why it matters: these routine approvals move forward city operations, staffing transitions and small capital purchases while the council pursues larger capital funding for infrastructure. Residents wanting specifics on any item should consult the official council packet or contact city staff for the formal documents.
Next steps: staff to process payments, complete administrative filings for the depository designation and raffle resolution, publish personnel vacancy notices as appropriate, and draft the requested letter of support and the mayor's signature for the bonding outreach letter.
