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Coleraine council orders 407 Mitchell secured, approves higher summer youth wages
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Coleraine City Council voted to order the owner of 407 Mitchell to secure a blighted building within 14 days and approved raises for summer youth workers to $15/$16/$17 per year of service, citing available budget capacity. The council also heard a CEDA planning presentation and department reports.
The Coleraine City Council on Monday ordered the owner of 407 Mitchell to secure the property within 14 days and approved wage increases for summer youth workers at its June 8 meeting.
City Attorney Shaffer told the council the city may act under Coleraine City Ordinance 8.26, subd. 2 and applicable Minnesota statute to require the building be secured and to assess the city’s costs to the property if the owner does not comply. Shaffer recommended issuing the order, pursuing an administrative search warrant if other code violations are suspected, and holding a work session with council, police and planning staff to consider tightening the ordinances; the council set that work session for July 13 at 3:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilperson Swanson, supported by Councilperson Wilson, council members voted to serve the order. Roll call recorded ayes from Councilpersons Swanson, Wilson, Sobtzak and Mayor Antonovich; there were no nays.
In new business the council voted to raise summer youth pay effective June 8, 2026. Public Works Supervisor Tabaka proposed raising wages from the current schedule of $13.00 (first year), $13.50 (second year) and $14.00 (third year) to $15.00, $16.00 and $17.00, respectively. Clerk‑Treasurer Briana Anderson said the city budget could accommodate the increases because four summer youth had been budgeted and Tabaka is hiring two. The wage motion, moved by Councilperson Swanson and supported by Councilperson Wilson, passed with all voting in favor.
The council also approved its consent agenda, which included claims totaling $58,963.26, on a motion by Councilperson Sobtzak with support from Councilperson Swanson. Police Chief Beach provided a written report noting 159 calls for service. Public Works Supervisor Tabaka reported that new sidewalks have been completed, hydrant flushing is scheduled to start June 22, and a mailing about scheduling water‑meter installation was sent the day of the meeting.
Before the regular meeting the council held a work session at 3:30 p.m. in which a representative from CEDA described two planning products: a Strategic Plan aimed at 3–5 years of implementable projects and a broader Comprehensive Plan looking 10–20 years ahead. The presenter said a Strategic Plan is "the most flexible plan offered and the most implementable" and added, "Having a plan behind you, gives you more bang for your buck." The presenter also said CEDA identifies possible resources to help cities pursue grants but does not prepare grant applications.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
