·         Northdale Oil – gasoline pumps license, restaurant license, cigarette license, and off sale license

·         Zach Schmidt – snowplow license

Motion was seconded by Councilor Holden and carried unanimously.

OPEN and consider bid(s) for demolition of property located at 801 7th Street

• Travis Thompson – $7,849.00
• Steve Boyum Construction – $12,100.00
• J & J Construction – $9,500.00

Mayor Droba asked for clarification from City Attorney Chelsea Nelson that the steps the city is taking are correct.   Attorney Nelson confirmed that the city can accept bids and move forward with the demo of the house and garage.  Mayor Droba asked Fire Marshall Baldwin if he can confirm that the county is working with him to have the home demolished.  Fire Marshall Baldwin confirmed that Nathan Heibel, Land Commissioner has been very helpful, and he is also working with Koochiching County Attorney Jeff Naglosky.  Baldwin stated, that this property has 6 feet of water in the basement, and we are facing winter weather conditions, it needs to be demoed before the weather or other issues arise that won’t allow the demolition to take place. Councilor Kalar agreed that it is time to move on and quit exhausting our resources on this property.

Councilor Buller stated his concerns accepting the low bid without knowing the city would be reimbursed for the demolition.

APPROVED as presented

·         Approve 2025 license renewals:

o   Forestland Sales & Service Inc dba Pizza Barn – restaurant license

o   Jasen Mayfield – snowplow license

o   KNV Restaurants Inc dba Subway IF – restaurant license

o   Menards #3507 – fireworks license

o   Soundnorth LLC – pawnbroker license w/est business

o   Tomczak’s Brick Oven – itinerant restaurant license

·         Approve/allow necessary expenses for Human Resources/Safety Director to attend the 2025 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute in St Paul, MN, May 19-20, 2025

Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

APPROVED the Chamber of Commerce request for city support for 2025 Icebox Days Celebration

Shannon Arnold, Administrator of the Chamber of Commerce requested use of Smokey Bear Park and collaboration with the City for Icebox Days Festival January 17-29, 2025.

MOTION by Councilor Buller to approve collaboration with the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and use of Smokey Bear Park for the 2025 Icebox Days Celebration planned for January 17-29, 2025.  Motion seconded by Councilor Holden and carried unanimously.

• Bootlegger’s Fuel & Liquor – cigarette license, gasoline pumps license and restaurant license
• Bootlegger’s Liquor LLC – off sale liquor license
• DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #15619 – cigarette license
• Forestland Sales & Service Inc – cigarette license and gasoline pumps license
• IF Properties LLC dba AmericInn by Wyndham – wind on sale license, 3.2 on sale restaurant and bar, and restaurant license
• Mid West Dabbin Cabbin – cigarette license

Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

MOTION by Councilor Buller to recess the regular City Council meeting at 6:00 P.M. for the Truth-in-Taxation meeting.  Motion seconded by Councilor Holden and carried unanimously.

1. APPROVED an upgrade to the current charging station and installation of DC Fast Charging Equipment by Minnesota Power

MOTION by Councilor Holden to approve an upgrade to the current charging station and installation of DC Fast Charging Equipment by Minnesota Power.  Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.