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Tower council authorizes two councilors to work with Mesabi Trail representative on final-segment options
Summary
Mesabi Trail deputy director Sarah Ciochetto described routing options for the final segment from Embarrass to Tower; Mayor David Setterberg moved and council authorized Councilor Norby and Councilor Bob Anderson to work with the Mesabi Trail representative to determine the best routing options.
Sarah Ciochetto, Deputy Director of the St. Louis County & Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority, spoke to the council about options for the Mesabi Trail final segment between Embarrass and Tower. Mayor David Setterberg moved to authorize Councilor Norby and Councilor Bob Anderson to work with the Mesabi Trail representative to determine the best options; Councilor Joe Morin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Completing the Mesabi Trail to Tower affects recreation, tourism and local connectivity. Authorizing two councilors to work directly with the trail authority expedites local engagement on routing decisions and aligns city representatives with the regional planning process.
Details: The motion authorized two council members to consult with the Mesabi Trail representative about routing options; no procurement or financial commitments were made at the meeting. Staff and the authorized councilors will report back to the council with recommended options or requests for action.
