Legal Notices

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. in the school board meeting room.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present via teleconference: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza, Pointer. Absent: Sjoberg. Also present via teleconference: Erik Erie, Superintendent; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Keith Vandervort, Timberjay; Megan Anderson, Anne Oelke, Tim Leeson.
3.0 Superintendent Erie gave an update on the referendum and the mailing that will be distributed.
4.0 Presentation of master schedule with early dismissal Wednesday was given by Superintentent Erie and Principal Anderson.
5.0 Superintendent Erie gave an update on the 1:1 initiative.
6.0 Superintenent Erie and Principal Anderson gave an update on the graduation ceremony plans.

Study Session Meeting – Council Chambers, Ely City Hall
May 26, 2020

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Novak called the study session to order at 6:30pm.

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

ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS: None

OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion on Short Term Rentals with Planning and Zoning
A.Forsman asked if it is legal to limit the number of Short Term Rentals (STR), in the Planning and Zoning Recommendations they are recommending the number of short term rental units licensed in the City be no more than 3% of the total number of residences within R-1, R-2, RT, and SMU zones.
Attorney Klun indicated that some cities use a percentage or a specific number of applications to be approved in a year, and some cities shy away from an amount.
Callen indicated that P&Z suggests starting at 3% for now and could change the amount in the future.

Council Minutes - May 19, 2020
Regular Meeting Ely City Council
Meeting was held via Zoom-video/teleconference

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Novak called the Ely City Council Meeting to order at 5:30pm.

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

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Callen/Debeltz moved to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. Roll Called: Council Member A.Forsman-Yes, Kess-Yes, Debeltz-Yes, Omerza-Yes, Callen-Yes, Campbell – Yes, and Mayor Novak-Yes. Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS TO AGENDA:
A. Addition 8.A. Park and Recreation Minutes
B. Addition 13. A Police Chief Contract
Additions A and B added without objection.

City of Ely-Council Meeting
Notice of Meeting by Telephone or Other Electronic Means

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Ely will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 5:30pm the meeting will be held via video/teleconference.

Members of the public may monitor the meeting by viewing it live on Midco Public Access TV Channels 11 and 98 and on the City of Ely Facebook page via Facebook Live. If anyone has anything to speak towards during Open Forum please email deputyclerk@ely.mn.us with your comments - Please put in the Subject Line: Open Forum June 2, 2020.

Harold R Langowski
Clerk/Treasurer

Ely Echo
May 30, 2020

Notice to the Public – 2HR PARKING

2 hour parking is being enforced
Areas involved are:
• From 2nd Ave W to 6th Ave E on Sheridan St
• From Central Ave to 2nd Ave E on Chapman St
• From Harvey St to Camp St on Central Ave, 1st Ave and 2nd Ave
• From Chapman to Sheridan on 3rd Ave

Parking tickets can be paid at the Police Department Office with Cash, Check or Credit Card or they can be paid ONLINE at www.elycitation.com

If you have any questions, please call the Ely Police Department at 218-365-3222-ext. 2.

Ely Echo
May 30, 2020
June 6, 2020

POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Media Generalist

Ely Public Schools is looking for a Media
Generalist beginning the 2020-2021 school year; salary and fringes as per the master agreement between ISD #696 and the Ely Education Association and School Board policy. Background check required.

Qualifications include:
• Current Minnesota teaching license in K-12 Library/Media Specialist
• Previous teaching experience in a media specialist role preferred
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written
• Technology integration experience preferred

Application available at: www.ely.k12.mn.us

A complete application must include the following:
• District Licensed Application
• Resume
• Copy of official transcripts
• Current Minnesota teaching license
• 3 letters of recommendation

LAKE COUNTY
SEALED BID
TIMBER AUCTION

Bids due Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

Mail bids or place bids in the drop-box in front
of the Human Service Building at 616 3rd ave.,
Two Harbors, by 9:30 a.m. on June 17.

Due to Covid-19, the bid opening will not be open to in-person viewing. If you wish to watch, contact Lake County Forestry for online viewing instructions.

For information on tracts, bidding procedure,
eligibility, and official bid forms, contact the
Lake County Forestry office at 218-834-8340.

Maps, bid forms, and more info are available at the Lake County website: www.co.lake.mn.us

Council Minutes - May 5, 2020
Regular Meeting Ely City Council – City Hall, Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Novak called the Ely City Council Meeting to order at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers.

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

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Debeltz/Campbell moved to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2020 Public Hearing, the April 21, 2020 Regular Council Meeting, the April 28, 2020 Special Council Meeting, and the May 1, 2020 Special Council Meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously.

4. ADDITIONS OR OMISSIONS TO AGENDA: None

5. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Novak indicated that the meeting is being held in the Council Chambers and Boards or Commissions may also meet in here with Social Distancing in place.

POSITION OPENING
Ely Public Schools
Danceline Advisor –
Fall and Winter Seasons

Ely Public Schools is looking for a Danceline Advisor for the fall and winter seasons
starting in the 2020-2021 school year.
Background check required.

Qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s Degree and coaching certification preferred;
• Previous coaching experience preferred;
• Must be available for several practices/games per week from mid-August to early-March, including some weekends and during school break periods.

1.0 The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.
2.0 On roll call the following directors were present via teleconference: Marsnik, Colarich, Mann, Omerza, Pointer, Sjoberg. Also present: Erik Erie, Superintendent; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Keith Vandervort, Timberjay; Megan Anderson, Anne Oelke, Tim Leeson.
3.0 Pledge of Allegiance
4.0 Approval of Agenda:
4.1 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Colarich, to approve the agenda as
presented. YES: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza, Pointer, Sjoberg.
NO: None. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)
5.0 Open Forum: Meeting closed to the public due to COVID-19 pandemic.
6.0 Correspondence/informational items: none at this meeting.
7.0 Consent Agenda:
7.1 Moved by Sjoberg, seconded by Mann, to approve the following Program Consent Agenda: