First City Council Meeting of the New Year!

After the swearing in ceremony, the City Council got right down to business on the very full agenda.

Council and Citizen appointments to City Boards and Commissions were made. Here's the new line up for the City Council and the newly appointed Citizens:

Animal Advocates--Bill Lenz
Cable Board--Kay Costello
EDA--Jan Sivertson
Liason to North House Folk School--Jan Sivertson
Library Board--Kay Costello
ARDC--Bill Lenz
North Shore Management Board--Jan Sivertson
Joint Powers Recreation Board--Kay Costello
Park Board--Bill Lenz, Robin DuChien, Todd Miller, Paul Anderson
Personnel Committee--Sue Hakes and Bill Lenz
Planning Commission--Tim Kennedy, Sherri Carlson
Public Utilities Board--Kay Costello, Bill Lenz, Jan Sivertson
Public Utilities Commission--Tim Kennedy, Hal Greenwood
Safety Committee--Tim Kennedy
Broad Band Committee--Tim Kennedy
1% Sales Tax Committee--Kay Costello and Tim Kennedy

NOTE: There are still Citizen Openings on the Economic Development Authority, Park Board and Planning Commision. Applications are available at City Hall. Your participation and involvement is encouraged.

In other business--

The Council decided the Park Board will remain at (7) members. This decision was based on the fact that the Park Board is facing many important issues; there is a lot of work to do.

The Council approved the Park Board request for an additional $13,055 to purchase (4) 30' x 3' finger piers for the Municipal Marina. The new configuration of the finger piers allows an additional slip, room for larger boats, and small craft dockage--all of which will increase revenue potential.

Calendar Parking was discussed at length. The Council supports the County's goal for cost savings, but further work is needed on the snow removal parking plan.

A City Council Worksession has been scheduled for January 28 at 3:30 PM to discuss 2009 City Priorities. This worksession will be held at City Hall and is open to the public.

The Council approved Resolution 2009-01 to authorize the City to make application to the Iron Range Resources Community Business Partnership Grand Program for Grand Marais Downtown Redevelopment Program.

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: January 28, 2009 at 4:40 at City Hall