Legal Notices

Ely City Council Minutes Sept. 6, 2011<BR><BR>The Ely City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Skraba at 6:00 p.m. on September 6, 2011 at the Ely City Hall.<BR><BR>PRESENT: Council members Debeltz, Nikkola, Omerza, Salerno, Sheddy, Zupec and Mayor Skraba (7)<BR><BR>ABSENT: None<BR><BR>Motion by Salerno supported by Zupec to approve the minutes of August 16, 2011 Public Hearing, August 16, 2011 Regular Meeting, August 23, 2011 Special Meeting, August 30, 2011 Special Meeting and August 30, 2011 Study Session as presented.

NOTICE<BR><BR>North Arm Road<BR><BR>(Unorganized Township Road #8211)<BR><BR>Culvert Replacement Project<BR><BR>St. Louis County Public Works Department will be tentatively starting culvert replacement on Unorganized Township Road #8211 also known as North Arm Road, located off of County Highway #116, Echo Trail the week of September 26, 2011.<BR><BR>The St. Louis County Bridge Crews have tentatively scheduled culvert replacements to begin on Monday, September 26, 2011 in three separate locations on the North Arm Road, but may begin as early as September 19th depending on completion of other projects. The bridge crews will place automatic signs three days in advance of the project, to inform all residents of the upcoming road work and any delays during construction. <BR><BR>Road information will be available in real time by calling the Ely office (218) 365-2380.

1.0 The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.<BR><BR>2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Kellerman, Marsnik, Pointer, Richter, Skradski. Absent: Pengal. Also present: Kimberly Belcastro; Superintendent; Joe Domich, Ely Echo; Gary Tridgell, Foster, Jacobs & Johnson; Tiffany Anderson, Northeast Service Cooperative; Kelly Klun, district legal counsel. Pengal arrived at 7:20 p.m.<BR><BR>3.0 Pledge of Allegiance<BR><BR>4.0 Moved by Kellerman, seconded by Richter, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.<BR><BR>5.0 Open Forum: None at this meeting.<BR><BR>6.0 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes:<BR><BR>6.1 Moved by Pointer, seconded by Richter, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 2011.

FOR SALE<BR><BR>The City of Ely is selling the old playground equipment that was recently removed from the Whiteside Park. The equipment is in poor condition and does not meet current safety requirements established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The City of Ely does not warranty any of this equipment and is sold as is. Some parts of the equipment may be missing due to it being un-salvageable. The equipment can be inspected at the Joint Maintenance Facility during regular business hours and if you have any questions contact Harold at 218-235-3083. Sealed bids will be accepted at Ely City Hall until 2 pm Tuesday September 27, 2011 and at that time opened and read aloud. Each piece will be bid separately. Please indicate on your bid the number and description of the piece of equipment you are bidding on. The proceeds from the sale will be used towards the purchase of new playground equipment.

Ely City Council<BR><BR>August 16 Minutes<BR><BR>The Ely City Council Regular Meeting was <BR><BR>called to order by Mayor Skraba at 6:00 p.m. on August 16, 2011 at the Ely City Hall.<BR><BR>PRESENT: Council members Debeltz, Nikkola, Omerza, Salerno, Sheddy, Zupec and Mayor Skraba (7)<BR><BR>ABSENT: None<BR><BR>Motion by Salerno supported by Zupec to approve the minutes of August 2, 2011 Regular Meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously.<BR><BR>ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:<BR><BR>9Aii - Levy meeting time change<BR><BR>9Aiii - Gardner Trust<BR><BR>9Aiv - Safety Committee Council Representative<BR><BR>9Av - Satisfaction of Mortgage on Rehab Loan<BR><BR>13C - Amici's On Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses Renewal<BR><BR>Motion by Debeltz supported by Salerno to approve additions to agenda A-E as listed above.

Ely City Council Study Session<BR><BR>July 20, 2010<BR><BR>The Ely City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Skraba at 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 2011 at the Ely City Hall.<BR><BR>PRESENT: Council members Debeltz, Nikkola, Omerza, Salerno, Sheddy, Zupec and Mayor Skraba (7)<BR><BR>ABSENT: None<BR><BR>ADDITIONS TO AGENDA<BR><BR>New Business - Morse/Fall Lake Township request for fire department mutual aid.<BR><BR>REQUEST TO APPEAR<BR><BR>John Fedo, Economic Development Coordinator from JPJ Engineering, Inc spoke on the reorganization of RLK Inc. The Hibbing and Duluth offices are now under local ownership and will continue providing professional engineering, land surveying and economic development services to their clients.

School Board Meeting Minutes<BR><BR>July 11, 2011<BR><BR>1.0 The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.<BR><BR>2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Kellerman, Marsnik, Pengal, Pointer, Skradski. Absent: Richter. Also present: Joselyn Murphy, Elementary Principal; Kimberly Belcastro; Superintendent; Brian Dasher, Business Manager; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Adam Masloski, Ely Timberjay; Chip Jacobs, Foster, Jacobs & Johnson.<BR><BR>3.0 Pledge of Allegiance<BR><BR>4.0 Moved by Kellerman, seconded by Pointer, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.<BR><BR>5.0 Open Forum: None at this meeting.<BR><BR>6.0 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes:<BR><BR>6.1 Moved by Pengal, seconded by Skradski, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 2011.

School Board Meeting Minutes<BR><BR>July 11, 2011<BR><BR>1.0 The regular meeting of the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Marsnik.<BR><BR>2.0 On roll call the following directors were present: Kellerman, Marsnik, Pengal, Pointer, Skradski. Absent: Richter. Also present: Joselyn Murphy, Elementary Principal; Kimberly Belcastro; Superintendent; Brian Dasher, Business Manager; Tom Coombe, Ely Echo; Adam Masloski, Ely Timberjay; Chip Jacobs, Foster, Jacobs & Johnson.<BR><BR>3.0 Pledge of Allegiance<BR><BR>4.0 Moved by Kellerman, seconded by Pointer, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.<BR><BR>5.0 Open Forum: None at this meeting.<BR><BR>6.0 Approval of Past Meeting Minutes:<BR><BR>6.1 Moved by Pengal, seconded by Skradski, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 2011.

Ely City Council Study Session<BR><BR>July 20, 2010<BR><BR>The Ely City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Skraba at 6:00 p.m. on July 26, 2011 at the Ely City Hall.<BR><BR>PRESENT: Council members Debeltz, Nikkola, Omerza, Salerno, Sheddy, Zupec and Mayor Skraba (7)<BR><BR>ABSENT: None<BR><BR>ADDITIONS TO AGENDA<BR><BR>New Business - Morse/Fall Lake Township request for fire department mutual aid.<BR><BR>REQUEST TO APPEAR<BR><BR>John Fedo, Economic Development Coordinator from JPJ Engineering, Inc spoke on the reorganization of RLK Inc. The Hibbing and Duluth offices are now under local ownership and will continue providing professional engineering, land surveying and economic development services to their clients.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS<BR><BR>The Ely Utilities Commission of the City of Ely, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 PM, CDT, September 8, 2011, at the Ely City Hall, 209 Chapman Street, Ely, MN, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened by the Operations Director for tabulation and will be presented on September 14, 2011 to the Commission for their consideration. The EUC will make a recommendation to the Ely City Council for final determination at their September 20, 2011 meeting. Bids are for Underground Feeder to Burntside Pumps.<BR><BR> <BR><BR>A prebid meeting will be held on August 31, 2011 at 1:30PM, CST at the Ely Joint Public Works Facility Building, 2210 East Sheridan Street, Suite 1, Ely, MN. The prebid meeting is to review the general scope of the project and answer any questions bidders may have. The prebid meeting will cover construction sequences and schedules and project coordination.