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Council approves library MOU after debate over who should handle trash and cleaning

Thief River Falls City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a memorandum of understanding clarifying maintenance duties between the city and the Carnegie library after several council members expressed concern that the city’s current budgeted contribution exceeds the state minimum and that routine custodial duties should fall to the library.

The Thief River Falls City Council voted to approve a memorandum of understanding that sets out the division of responsibilities for building services, maintenance and facility operations between the city and the Carnegie library.

Council members pressed staff for details about costs and daily tasks. One council member said the city currently budgets about $174,000 for…

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