Legal Notices

NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2021
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF ELY, MINNESOTA

Notice is hereby given that the City of Ely will have a Special Election on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 for the position of Mayor. The filing period for the position of Mayor begins at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2021, and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

The City of Ely is requesting quotes for the demolition of a residential structure located at 274 N. 5th Ave E. on behalf of the property owner. A copy of the plans and specifications can be reviewed at Ely City Hall starting the week of January 11th. The City of Ely reserves the right to reject any and all quotes and to award the project in the best interest of the City of Ely. We will be accepting bids until 3 pm on Monday January 25th. This project is anticipated to be funded by the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation.

Submit quotes to the Ely City Clerk’s Office, 209 E Chapman St., Ely, MN 55731. Questions, please call Harold R. Langowski at 218-235-3083.

Ely Echo
January 9, 2021
January 16, 2021

CITY OF ELY
NOTICE FOR LEGAL PRINTING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Council of the City of Ely, St. Louis County, Minnesota, until Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 2:00 P.M. for doing legal printing and display advertising for the City of Ely, Minnesota for the year 2021.

Bids shall be securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper: “Bids for City of Ely Printing for 2021”.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

Specifications, instructions and bid forms for interested bidders are available at the office of the Clerk/Treasurer, 209 E Chapman St, Ely, Minnesota 55731.

BY THE ORDER OF THE ELY CITY COUNCIL
Harold R Langowski, City Clerk/Treasurer

Ely Echo
January 9, 2021
January 16, 2021

Council Minutes – December 15, 2020
Regular Meeting Ely City Council – City Hall, Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council Meeting on December 15, 2020 was called to order by Mayor Novak at 5:30pm.

2. PRESENT: Council members A.Forsman, Kess, Debeltz, Omerza, Callen, Campbell, and Mayor Novak
ABSENT: None

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Campbell/Debeltz moved to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 Public Hearing, the December 1, 2020 Regular Council Meeting and the December 8, 2020 Truth in Taxation Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously.

School Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 2020
(Board approved 12/14/2020)

Special Meeting of the School Board
November 12, 2020
(Board approved 12/14/2020)

1.0 The study session of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order by Chairman Marsnik at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present via teleconference: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza. Absent: Pointer, Sjoberg. Also present via teleconference: Erik Erie, Superintendent.
3.0 Moved by Mann, seconded by Colarich, to adopt Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District General Election November 3, 2020. YES: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza. NO: None. ABSENT: Pointer, Sjoberg. Motion carried. (Vote: 4-0)
4.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Omerza, to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. YES: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza. NO: None. ABSENT: Pointer, Sjoberg. Motion carried. (Vote: 4-0)

Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk

Ely Echo 01/02/2021

Study Session
November 23, 2020 (Board approved 12/14/2020)

Public Notice
OUTDOOR SKATING RINK OPEN
The Ely Outdoor Skating Rink located at the Ely Recreation Center at 1034 Main St. is OPEN for the winter season.

Skaters and Parents will need to plan ahead and be prepared to meet their warming needs (e.g. Proper gear, using your vehicle as a warming station etc.) The warming area will be closed per the governor’s orders. The Bathrooms will be open and sanitized following CDC guidelines. Chairs will be provided outside for skaters to put on their skates.

The Ice Rink will have a rink attendant and the bathrooms will be open during the following hours:
Monday – Friday 3pm – 8pm
Saturday 12pm – 8pm
Sunday 1pm – 6pm

The Rec Center Bathrooms will be CLOSED on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Ely Echo
December 19, 2020
December 26, 2020

Council Minutes -
December 1, 2020
Regular Meeting Ely City Council – City Hall, Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council Meeting on December 1, 2020 was called to order by Mayor Novak at 5:30pm.

2. PRESENT: Council members A.Forsman, Kess via Zoom, Debeltz, Omerza, Callen, Campbell via Zoom, and Mayor Novak
ABSENT: None

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Debeltz/Callen moved to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS TO AGENDA:

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

6. CONSENT AGENDA:
A.Forsman/Omerza moved to waive readings in entirety of all ordinances and resolutions on tonight’s agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously.

7. REQUESTS TO APPEAR: None

8. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Standing/Special
Ely Tree Board: Minutes included in the Council Packet

Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Ely City Council –
Council Chambers
December 8, 2020

Call to Order:
Mayor Novak called the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing to order at 6:00pm.

PRESENT: Council Members A.Forsman, Kess via Zoom, Debeltz, Omerza, Callen, Campbell and Mayor Novak
ABSENT: None

2021 Proposed Budget and Truth in Taxation Presentation
Mayor Novak indicated that the budget committee has met several times discussing the 2021 budget. Currently the proposed levy is at 7%, the council can lower the levy, but it cannot by raised.