City Council Meeting for June 16, 2025

The City Council of International Falls, Minnesota, convened on June 16, 2025, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included approval of payments and transfers totaling over $970,000, authorization of election judges and absentee ballot board for an upcoming special election, and adoption of resolutions related to municipal bond issuance for the Ninth Street infrastructure project and state airport equipment and marketing grants. The council also approved a prorated refund of license fees for a local business affected by fire and scheduled a public open house to discuss a proposed ordinance on deer feeding. Transparency initiatives were emphasized, with motions passed to record and upload committee meetings to YouTube to enhance public access. Additionally, concerns about heavy truck traffic on main streets and the availability of detailed payment information were raised, with commitments to improve public communication and investigate traffic routing. The meeting concluded with reminders about upcoming city events and office closures.