Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Local Government Actions topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Calumet council authorizes ATV trail, backs Nashwauk ambulance conveyance and joins 4M Fund
Summary
On Feb. 18, 2025, the Calumet City Council unanimously adopted resolutions authorizing an ATV trail within city limits, supporting Itasca County's planned acceptance of Nashwauk's ambulance service (effective Jan. 1, 2026) and approving membership in the 4M Fund.
On Feb. 18, 2025, the Calumet City Council unanimously adopted three resolutions that the council said will expand recreation access, support regional emergency services and adjust the city's investment options.
The council approved Resolution No. 25-2-18 authorizing an ATV trail within city limits after hearing from Sarah Thompson, Itasca County Land Department recreation specialist, and Greg Chambers of the Run a Muk ATV Club. Thompson and Chambers described a planned connection from the Pengilly-Alborn trail into Calumet that the club said would cost the city nothing; the club offered to perform annual dust control if needed. Councilmember Barbara Banks moved to adopt the resolution; the motion carried with votes from Mayor Mike Troop and Councilmembers Dan Strand, Barbara Banks and Steve Serich (Amanda Hernesman was absent).
The council also approved Resolution No. 25-2-18-2, supporting Itasca County's planned acceptance of conveyance of the City of Nashwauk's ambulance service effective Jan. 1, 2026. Councilmember Dan Strand moved the measure and Councilmember Banks seconded; the vote was unanimous among members present. The resolution expresses the city's support for the county's administrative plan to consolidate ambulance services.
Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 25-2-18-3 to authorize City of Calumet membership in the 4M Fund, a pooled investment vehicle used by Minnesota local governments. Councilmembers said joining the 4M Fund aligns with routine investment practices for small cities.
The measures were presented as routine, nonbudgetary actions that do not obligate the city to capital outlays for the trail or the ambulance conveyance; the ATV club stated it would handle trail work and dust control. The council did not attach conditions to the 4M Fund membership beyond the standard resolution language. Mayor Mike Troop and council members indicated unanimous support at the Feb. 18 meeting. The council adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
