Legals for December 30, 2023
City of Winton
102 Main Street N.
Winton, MN 55796
(218) 365-5941
Ordinance 56
City of Winton
An interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses within the City of Winton.
A full copy of Ordinance 56 is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 Main Street N., Winton, MN. The ordinance will be read and adopted at the
January 2024 Regular Meeting of the Winton City Council.
Anne Jackson
Winton City Clerk
12/08/23
5001-257431
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 30, 2023
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City of Winton
102 Main Street N.
Winton, MN 55796
(218) 365-5941
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
Due to the New Years Day holiday, the January meeting of the Winton City Council will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Winton
Community Center.
Anne Jackson
Winton City Clerk
12/08/23
5001-257433
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 30, 2023
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Regular Meeting Ely City Council – City Hall, Council Chambers
December 5, 2023 - Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Omerza called the meeting to order at 5:30pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Council members A.Forsman, Kess, Debeltz, Callen, Bisbee, and Mayor Omerza
ABSENT: Council Member Campbell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Debeltz/Bisbee moved to approve the minutes from the November 21, 2023 Regular Council Meeting. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS TO AGENDA:
A.Additions 8.A Ely Utilities Commission
B.Additions 13.F. League of Minnesota Cities Liability Coverage Waiver Form – Does not Waive
C.Additions 13.H Anthony Bermel – Request to cut dead cedar trees for firewood
D.Additions 13.G Discussion on short term rental licensing limits
Kess/Callen moved to approve adding the Additions A-D. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Omerza reminded everyone that the Joint Powers Legislative Lunch is on December 11th at 11am at the Grand Ely Lodge. If anyone has any topics, they would like to discuss please let Mayor Omerza or the Clerk’s office know.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Callen/Debeltz moved to waive readings in entirety of all ordinances and resolutions on tonight’s agenda. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
REQUESTS TO APPEAR:
Well Being Development Presentation on Community Based Recovery Program Project – Deanna Swansen and Beth Chapman
Well Being Development is a Community non-profit program founded in 2010 by community members that saw friends and family who were struggling with chronic mental illness and substance misuse which is often referred to as behavioral health needs. They want all people in Ely to live their best lives. In March, Well Being Development was awarded funding through St. Louis County’s Opioid Settlement Funds. There plan is a Community-Based Recovery Program. Based on evidence of effective treatment and commitment to a holistic approach that puts the person at the center of the care model, we have begun to put together a plan to build a Recovery Program. Listening to early guidance from the community through surveys and interviews has been an important part of our process. At the center of our programming is Recovery Residence Housing with co-located services. A needs assessment conducted by St. Louis County has identified housing as a major gap in the recovery model. Our plan is to provide safe, stable housing with built-in connections to services that support individuals on their recovery journey right here in their own community. Co-located services, designed to complement clinical services such as outpatient chemical dependency treatment and medication assisted treatment (MAT), may include: care facilitation, support groups, peer recovery support specialists, access to technology for telehealth appointments, and Northern Lights Clubhouse to reduce social isolation. Recovery Housing with a person-centered holistic approach has evidence that it is effective in reducing the impact of substance misuse and addiction. A person centered holistic Recovery Residence with co-located services would include serving individuals from the Ely who have under gone treatment and maintained abstinence for 30+ days, abstinence based network of support, house manager with peer recovery support specialist training, rent paid by tenants which means self-funded and self-sustaining, written policies and procedures based on National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards, resident participation in household meetings, chores, and maintenance, Co-located services in home: care facilitation, peer recovery support specialist, support groups, Northern Lights Clubhouse and close ties to other community partners: food, employment, transportation services, physical and mental health services. They are just asking for support of the project and if anyone has further questions, they are having a community information session on Tuesday, December 12th at 5:30pm at the Ely Senior Center, they will be having more of these community information sessions so the community can become more involved in this program and to fight the stigma of mental health and addiction. They indicated that the house will not be operational until next year around this time.
The Council expressed their appreciation for putting this together for the community.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Standing/Special
Planning and Zoning Commission
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to approve the recommendation from Planning and Zoning to direct Attorney Klun to provide Planning and Zoning Commissioners with education. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Callen/ Kess moved to approve the recommendation from Planning and Zoning for the city council to instruct planning and zoning to work on the land use comprehensive plan. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Heritage Preservation Commission – Minutes included in the Council Packet
Telecommunications Advisory Board (TAB)
Debeltz/Bisbee moved to approve the recommendation from TAB to approve the purchase not to exceed $7000 for a new video board.
Langowski indicated that this is for the conversion to HD and will allow for all features to be utilized and will include the capabilities for additional cameras.
A.Forsman asked where the TAB Budget comes from.
Langowski stated that it comes from the Midco Franchise Fees which pays for all the equipment and filming of the meetings.
Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Tree Board:
Bisbee indicated that in 2024 it will be 10 years of being Tree City USA.
Donald G Gardner Humanities Trust
Debeltz/A.Forsman moved to accept Pam Ranson’s resignation from the Gardner Trust Board. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Ely Utilities Commission (EUC)
A.Forsman/Callen moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to move forward with the Hourly Fee Schedule from AE2S for their services on the optimization projects at the Water Treatment Plant, not to exceed $7500 without written authorization, plus reimbursement for all project related expenses. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to approve $22,500 for the EUC portion of the mini excavator purchase from L & L Rental. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Bisbee moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to direct Attorney Klun to review the contract with Boss Agricultural, Inc for hauling liquid biosolids that would allow for a 90 day notice to cancel the contract. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Callen moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to approve $316,330.66 payment of the October EUC bills. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to pay both invoices to AMPTEK, $1,369.76 for the sludge press connection at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and $5,585.00 for flow meter wiring at the Water Treatment Plant. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Bisbee moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to pay AE2S $10,818.90 for the WWTF Improvements Project. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Callen moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to pay Rice Lake Construction Group for Pay Application #16 for $275,550.22 for the WWTF Improvements Project.
Kess asked what percentage of the project is completed. Langowski indicated that it is substantially completed, we are just going through the checklists.
Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to approve the recommendation from EUC to pay Shane Stevens “ The Beaver Guy” $1,910.00 for nuisance beaver control.
Langowski indicated that we have over 25,000 feet of waterline that comes from Burntside Lake. We have issues with the beaver’s building dams and such along the swamps and by the bridges that holds the waterline.
Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to recess the meeting at 6:02pm for the Truth in Taxation Meeting. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Mayor Omerza reconvened the council meeting at 6:23pm.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Clerk-Treasurer
Fire Chief
Chief Marshall discussed the recent calls for the fire department. Chief Marshall indicated that we have seen an increase in mental health calls, a little kindness and compassion can go along way.
Library Director
Library Director Heinrich discussed the current programming at the library which can be found on the library website.
Police Chief
Police Recruitment Retention
Chief Houde presented a PowerPoint to the council on the Recruitment and Retention Proposal. Over the last few years Law Enforcement agencies all over Minnesota and nationwide have been overwhelmed with staffing shortages as overall interest in profession has deceased, creating a major hiring crisis. Minesota has 10,625 licensed Peace Officers and 418 different Law Enforcement Agencies as of 2022. As of December 5, 2023 there were 201 different police agencies in MN with job postings on the MN POST website, including 8 on the Iron Range that are currently hiring. With fewer law enforcement candidates out there, many MN agencies are competing against each other for applicants. Many smaller agencies struggle to compete with larger departments and agencies near the Twin Cities that have increased their wages and benefits. Ely, like many other smaller departments have struggled to retain their current officers and attract new officers for the open positions as a result of this. Many agencies have gotten creative with recruiting by increasing wages and benefits, tuition reimbursements, Officer Wellness Programs, and recruitment bonuses. Ely received $140,427 in Public Safety aid which can be used in the areas of police, fire, or emergency management. One way this funding can be used is for retention or hiring bonuses. Chief Houde requested to earmark approximately $30,000 of Ely’s Public Safety Aid to create a recruitment and retention incentive program. The program will include upon hire, each officer will receive a Kevlar Canoe along with two paddles and two life jackets to explore the Ely area. Each current fulltime Police Department employee will also receive a canoe. The canoe package is valued at $3,800 and will be purchased from Ely retailers. Officers that leave employment prior to three years of service will pay back all or a portion of the $3,800 canoe package – worked 0-12 months $3,800.00, worked 12-24 months $2533.00 and 12-36 months $1,267.00. Current fulltime police department employees will be ordered a canoe upon council approval of the incentive plan. If the current employee leaves employment from the City of Ely prior to three years of continued service from /1/2024 then the employee will be required to pay back all or portion of the $3,800 canoe package at the same proration of new employees.
Debeltz/Kess moved to approve the Recruitment and Retention incentive package by using $30,000 of the Public Safety Aid and purchasing a new canoe, 2 paddles, and 2 life jackets for all new and current fulltime police department employees, with the stipulation that if the employee leaves with in the 3-year period they will have to pay the prorated portion back to the City of Ely.
Bisbee indicated that he likes the creativity and that it stands out, it highlights some of Ely’s best features and provides opportunity to explore the features. Bisbee indicted that he feels like there could be more done before brining it up for approval, maybe go through and review some of the intricacies of the strategy to ensure that when the money is spent wisely and most effectively. With retention being the goal of this, Bisbee indicated that he would like to see more going into it before approval from the marketing aspect.
Houde indicated that he has been working with the Tourism Bureau with this concept and with ways to help with marketing this.
Motion Carried 5-1-1 with Bisbee Voting No and Campbell Absent.
Swearing in Ceremony for new police officer Courtney Olson.
City Attorney
Debeltz/A.Forsman moved to Close the meeting per MN Statute 13D.03 for Strategy for Ely Supervisors of Other than Essential Employees after Open Forum. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
City Engineer
COMMUNICATIONS: Matter of Information
Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital – The Pulse – November 2023
North St Louis Soil & Water Conservation District Open House December 13, 2023
Correspondence from Northern Lakes Arts Association
Correspondence from the Department of Health regarding the Lead/Copper Tap Water Monitoring Report
CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT:
A.City and EUC Claims for December 5th, 2023 for $236,069.29
B.Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails 2024 Membership dues for $165.00.
Callen/Debeltz moved to approve claims for payment items A and B. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Kess/Callen moved to approve the Letter of Support from the City of Ely for Commissioner Jugovich to be on the LCCMR Board. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Kess/Debeltz moved to approve Resolution 2023-032 A Resolution Designating Polling Precinct Location for the City of Ely. Roll Called: Council Members A.Forsman – Yes, Kess- Yes, Debeltz – Yes, Callen – Yes, Campbell – Absent, Bisbee – Yes, and Mayor Omerza – Yes. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Debeltz/Bisbee moved to advertise for Open Committee Seats that the term limits will be expiring or coming due in January 31, 2024.
Langowski indicated that we will post all positions that are open in the Ely Echo, posted at City Hall and on the City Website. The way the city committee seats are appointed is in our city code book and in the charter. If anyone is interested in what certain committees do it is in Section 2 in the City Code.
Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Kess/Bisbee moved to cancel the December 2023 Study Session. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Debeltz/A.Forsman moved to approve the 2024 Tobacco License renewal applications pending the receipt of all required documentation and payment for the term of 1/1/2024-12/31/2024. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
A.Forsman/Debeltz moved to approve the League of Minnesota Cities Liability Coverage Waiver Form by checking Does not Waive. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Discussion on short term rental licensing limits
Bisbee indicated that we have a limit of 35 Short Term Rentals that is set by Resolution, currently we have 21 that are licensed. Because if the need for long term housing, we should potentially consider reducing the number of short term licensing.
Kess indicated that he would support this as it would open housing for long term.
Langowski indicated that this was set by resolution so we could change it easily in the future if wanted. We could give public notice as to a number that will be allowed, so if there are some that are pending it would give them time to decide what they want to do then we could bring the resolution to the council at the first meeting in January.
Callen asked what number are we proposing? Bisbee indicated possibly 25.
A.Forsman proposed that we advertise that we are looking at changing the number of Short Term Rentals allowed to let people know, then we can update the resolution at the first meeting in January.
Kess indicated that 25 would be a good number.
Omerza indicated that she would like to hear from the public to see the need.
Kess/Debeltz moved to direct the clerk to publish a notice that the City Council is looking at reducing the number of Short Term Rentals per the original resolution and is looking at updating the resolution at the first meeting in January. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell Absent.
Anthony Bermel – Request to cut dead cedar trees for firewood
Langowski indicated that he met with Anthony Bermel yesterday at the area of 5th Ave West by the new trailhead area. Bermel is requesting permission to cut down some dead cedar trees along the right of way by the new trailhead area on the west end of town. The only request would to have Bermel sign a release of liability and make sure he uses safety precautions.
Debeltz/Bisbee moved to allow Anthony Bermel to cut the dead cedar trees along 5th Ave West by the new trailhead and to sign a release of liability and use safety precautions. Motion Carried 6-0-1 with Campbell absent.
OPEN FORUM:
Mayor Omerza recessed the meeting at 7:11pm.
Mayor Omerza reconvened the meeting in Closed session per MN Statute 13D.03 for Strategy for Ely Supervisors of Other than Essential Employees at 7:20pm.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Omerza adjourned the meeting at 8:05pm without objection.
Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk
5001-257834
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 30, 2023
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Special Meeting Ely City Council – City Hall, Council Chambers
December 13, 2023 – Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Omerza called the meeting to order at 5:30pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Council members A.Forsman, Kess, Debeltz, Callen, Campbell, Bisbee, and Mayor Omerza
ABSENT: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Forsman explained that an emergency Ambulance Joint Powers Meeting was called on Monday December 11th, 2023, also scheduled as a special council meeting, to consider providing early subsidy payment to the Ely Area Ambulance Service to make current payroll and to continue operation. At the Joint Powers Meeting after lengthy discussion a motion was made to provide two months’ worth of operating losses totaling approximately $52,000 early from the funds that the communities had budgeted for in 2024. The expectation is that during this two-month time frame the service will work with the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital(EBCH) to determine a viable solution for continued operation and will transfer the license back to the hospital. Under the current operational losses, the funds budgeted for 2024 will only sustain the current model of operation until March of 2024. EBCH is currently having a study done that will be completed in early January that may outline some options moving forward.
Kess explained that to continue down the current path could be defined as “insanity’ and the study should find some models or solutions that will be sustainable.
Debeltz asked Langowski if IRRR funds would be available to help the operational deficits. Langowski said operational grants are not currently available from the IRRR.
Forsman explained that the majority of the issue is due to inadequate reimbursements for Medicare and Medicaid patients and also explained that if someone calls the ambulance but refuses a ride to the Hospital the service receives no payment. Rural areas continue to struggle due to poor reimbursements and the actual mileage reimbursement is only $0.26 per loaded mile. This results in mileage only being collected one way to the hospital for transport.
Mayor Omerza attended the legislative task force meeting on EMS earlier in the day and testified to the need of sustainable funding for ambulance service. All area services were at the hearing and have similar issues.
Campbell stressed the importance of the ambulance including that she had just had a medical emergency requiring her transport to the Virginia Hospital and the service was excellent. Mayor Omerza reinforced the fact that no one is saying we do not need an ambulance and we will do whatever necessary to make it work. She further pressed for residents and Councilors alike to contact our Federal Senator’s concerning this issue.
Forsman further explained that the current operating model would require a subsidy of nearly $200,000 from the City of Ely representing 12% of the current property tax levy and would have also required an additional 6% levy increase to continue the current model. The proposed levy for 2024 would have needed to be a 10-12% increase as compared to the 2.94% approved.
Forsman/Kess moved to approve providing funding to the Elay Area Ambulance Joint Powers totaling $32,090 for two months of operating subsidy and $5,928 for the 2024 building operation budget. Motion Carried Unanimously
ADJOURN:
Mayor Omerza adjourned the council meeting at 5:47pm without objection.
Harold R Langowski
Clerk/Treasurer
5001-257838
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 30, 2023
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In Re: Estate of
Merlin Clayton Solberg, a/k/a Merlin C. Solberg, a/k/a Merlin Solberg
Decedent,
Court File No. 69VI-PR-23-205
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of February, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at the St. Louis County Court House, Virginia, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above-named decedent, dated January 19th, 2011, and for the appointment of David A. Solberg, whose address is 21 Fern Court, Babbitt, MN 55706, as executor of the estate of the above-named decedent, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, the personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.
Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Clerk of the Court within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.
Dated: December 19, 2023
Andrew R. Peterson
Judge
Sara McDonald, Chelsea Opdahl, Deputy
Clerk
RAE R. BENTZ - #218376
DEFENBAUGH LAW OFFICE
107 E. Camp Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
(218) 365-4977
5001-257454
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 23, 30, 2023
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Boards and Committee Openings
The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the
Airport Commission
4 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Cemetery Committee
3 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Gardner Trust
1 – 3 year term
*At Large Resident
1 – 3 year term
*At Large Non-Resident
Heritage Preservation Commission
1 – 3 year term
*resident or non-resident
Library Board
3 - 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Park & Recreation Board
3 - 3 year term
*resident or non-resident
Planning and Zoning Commission
3 – 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Police Commission
3- 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Projects Committee
3 – 2 year terms
*resident or non-resident
Telecommunications Advisory Board
1- two year term
*subscriber/resident
Ely Utilities Commission (EUC)
2- 3 year terms
*Resident or non-resident
Tree Board
2 - 3 year terms
*resident or non-resident
For more information on the committees go to https://www.ely.mn.us/boards If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us by January 5, 2023 at 4:30pm. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-365-3224.
Harold R Langowski
Clerk/Treasurer
5001-256794
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 16, 23, 30, 2023
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REQUEST FOR ELECTION JUDGES
The City of Ely is accepting applications for Election Judges for the 2024 Election Season. The Presidential Primary is on March 5, 2024, the Primary Election is on August 13, 2024 and the General Election is on November 5, 2024. We will also need election judges to serve on the Absentee Ballot Board for each election.
Judges must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days. Election training will be provided prior to the election.
Application forms for an Election Judge can be found on the City website at www.ely.mn.us/elections or at the City Hall on the table in the foyer or the Clerk’s Office, located at 209 E Chapman St., Ely MN 55731. If you have questions, please call our office at 218-365-3224 Ext 1.
Harold R Langowski
City Clerk/Treasurer
5001-257435
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 23, 30, 2023, Jan. 6, 13, 2024Boards and Committee Openings
The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the
Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
1-3 Year Term
*resident or non-resident
For more information on the committees go to https://www.ely.mn.us/boards If you are interested in serving on a committee please remit a letter of interest or fill out the “Application to serve on city commission” and remit to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E. Chapman Street, Ely, MN or email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us by December 27, 2023 at 4:30pm. Questions, please contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 218-365-3224.
Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk
5001-256795
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 16, 23, 30, 2023
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Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Minutes
December 5, 2023
Ely City Council – Council Chambers
Call to Order: Mayor Omerza called the Truth in Taxation Hearing to order at 6:02pm.
PRESENT: Council Members A.Forsman, Kess, Debeltz, Callen, Bisbee, and Mayor Omerza
ABSENT: Council Member Campbell
Purpose: 2024 Proposed Budget and Truth in Taxation Presentation
Clerk Langowski gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed 2024 Budget and proposed changes from 2023. Major changes and points of interest include:
• Total 2024 City Tax Proposed at $2,158,100
• City wide that is an increase of $61,600 or 2.94% from 2023
• Operational expenditures are budgeted to increase to $5,737,500 in 2024 an increase of $290,900 or 5.34% from 2023.
• Fiscal Disparities the City of Ely will receive is $288,310.02 in 2024, a moderate increase of $20,043.64 or 7.47% from 2023. The Fiscal Disparities increase will help offset some rising property values for 2024.
• Taxable Net Tax Capacity increased by $426,331 or 20.76% to $2,479,558. The Net Tax Capacity is used for calculating tax rates after fiscal
disparity contribution.
• Taxable Market Value for City of Ely increased by $35,382,941 to $233,110,704 or 17.89% from 2023.
• Changes in the 2024 Budget from 2023
General Fund
• Property Taxes increased by $6,500 or 1.16% to 568,800 in from 2023. The total 2023 General Fund Budget increase is $236,500 from
2023.
• Local Government Aid budget increased by $258,700 to $2,817,100 for 2024 compared to $2,558,400 in 2023 or 10.11%
• Total General Fund revenues and expenditures are budgeted to increase $236,500 to $4,253,800 or 5.9% from 2023. The increases are due
to inflationary pressures as well as new spending of $7500 for the Senior Center.
• General Fund Charges for Services relating to the maintenance of the Dept of Revenue Building had decreased by $59,000 to $0. The MN
Dept of Revenue no longer uses the building.
EEDA
• 2024 Special EEDA Levy is estimated using the 2023 Estimated Market Value times .01813% or $39,000
Capital Projects Fund
• The Capita Project budgeted expenditures are budgeted at $794,000. 2023 Capital Projects will include Conan Street infrastructure
improvements, and City Hall improvements.
• The $794,000 budgeted expenditures for capital projects is a reduction of $656,000 or 45.3% from 2023. The reduction is a result of more
capital projects for the Utility funds in 2024.
• The projects will be funded by $650,000 property taxes (Conan Street and City Hall), Grants of $100,000, Street Maintenance receipts of
$130,000 and State of MN small City Assistance of $60,000
Equipment Replacement Fund
• Equipment replacement property taxes are budgeted to increase by $10,000t to $200,000 or 5.26% over 2023.
• The 2024 Equipment replacement budget includes a Dump Truck for $283,000 and a Loader for $367,000
• The estimated levy to fully fund the equipment replacement plan is estimated at $250,000 per year.
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REVENUES by Type |
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EXPENDITURES by Function |
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Grants by Aids |
6.7% |
Capital Outlay |
20.7% |
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LGA |
41.3% |
General Government |
13.7% |
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Property Taxes |
31.6% |
Public Safety |
21.1% |
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Taconite Aid |
5.2% |
Culture & Recreation |
10.1% |
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Airport Fuel Sales |
2.6% |
Airport |
4.2% |
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Rents |
5.7% |
Economic Development |
5.5% |
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Streets & Infrastructure |
2.0% |
Streets & Infrastructure |
19.6% |
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Other |
4.5% |
Debt Service |
4.1% |
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Special EEDA Levy |
0.6% |
Other |
1.0% |
A.Forsman thanked the staff for researching the Health Insurance Rates and for changing plans. Forsman also thanked the Unions for agreeing to change the plans and saving the city money.
Langowski reminded everyone that the work on the budget starts in April or May and by July the department heads start putting together their budgets. If any committees have any projects they want completed, now is the time to start looking at these projects and bring them forward.
Adjourn:
Mayor Omerza adjourned the meeting at 6:22pm without objection.
Casey Velcheff
Deputy Clerk
5001-257852
Ely Echo Publication Date(s):
Dec. 30, 2023
