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School Board Meeting Minutes March 9, 2020 (Board approved 4/6/2020)

Emergency School Board Meeting March 16, 2020 (Board approved 4/6/2020)

1.0 The emergency meeting 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: Colarich, Mann, Marsnik, Omerza, Pointer, Sjoberg.
3.0 Discussion was held regarding the school closure plan for Ely Public Schools.
4.0 Moved by Colarich, seconded by Mann, to approve the Ely Public School Closure Plan. (Vote: 6-0)
5.0 Moved by Pointer, seconded by Sjoberg to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Motion carried. (Vote: 6-0)

Rochelle Sjoberg, Clerk
Ely Echo 4/11/20

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The City of Ely is calling for interested applicants to fill the following vacancies on the

Cemetery Committee
1- one year term
1- two year term
*resident or non-resident

Park and Recreation Board
1- three year terms
*resident or non-resident

Planning & Zoning Commission
1- two year term
*resident or non-resident

Telecommunications Advisory Board
1- three year term
*subscriber/resident

Tree Board
1- three year term
*resident/non resident

1st Reading ORDINANCE NO. 342, 2nd Series

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING TO THE ELY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3.20, RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:

NOTICE for Meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021
City of Ely
Public Hearing April 21, 2020
Notice of Meeting by Telephone or Other Electronic Means

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Ely will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 4:30pm. The Public Hearing will be held via video/teleconference and is being held to hear public comment regarding Ordinance 342: Rules and Regulations Relating to Refuse Collection and Disposal. The Ordinance can be found at the City of Ely Website at www.ely.mn.us – City Government – Ordinances.

In accordance with the requirements of Minn. Stat. Section 13D.021, Mayor Chuck Novak, has determined that an in person meeting in not practical or prudent because of a health pandemic or an emergency declared under Chapter 12 of the Minnesota Statutes.

Advertisement for Bids

Sealed bids will be accepted at Ely City Hall, Clerk’s Office 209 East Chapman Street until 1 pm Tuesday April 28th, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read aloud for the 2020 Electrical Improvement Project- for the installation of fiber in Ely’s Downtown area. The plans and specifications may be obtained from the Engineer, Widseth Smith Nolting, 3535 S. 31st Street, Suite 202, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201, (701) 738-8474, upon payment of $30, for each copy. The plans and specifications may be examined at the offices of the Owner or Engineer. The City of Ely reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award the project in the best interest of the City of Ely.

Ely Echo
April 11, 2020
April 18, 2020

TOWN OF FALL LAKE

The regular Tuesday, April 7, 2020 meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Fall Lake has been changed to TUESDAY, April 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. This will be a telephone meeting as allowed under State Statutes.

Marlene Skube, Clerk
Fall Lake Township

REQUEST FOR
QUOTATIONS FOR SNOWPLOWING

On the 29th day of April 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room of Independent School District #696, the written quotes for snowplowing for the school calendar year of 2020-2021 shall be opened via teleconference. The quotes must conform to the specifications that are available to interested parties and which are on file with the Superintendent’s office at 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, Minnesota. After reviewing the quotes, the District shall award a contract by direct negotiation consistent with the terms of Minn. Stat. 471.345. To participate in the teleconference, dial (978) 990-5000 and enter access code 490462#.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS

On the 29th day of April 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room of ISD #696, the written quotes for liquid propane gas for the school calendar year of 2020-2021 shall be opened via teleconference. The quotes must conform to the specifications that are available to interested parties and which are on file with the Superintendent’s office, 600 E. Harvey St., Ely, MN 55731. After reviewing the quotes, the District shall award a contract by direct negotiation consistent with the terms of Minn. Stat. 123B.52, subd. 3. To participate in the teleconference, dial (978) 990-5000 and enter access code 490462#.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR MILK

Ely Public Schools – ISD #696 is seeking milk quotes for the 2020-2021 school year. The quotes must conform to the specifications that are available to interested parties and which are on file with the District Office. For specifications contact mwognum@ely.k12.mn.us. Quotes are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020.