City Council Meeting for April 6, 2026

The City Council meeting of International Falls, Minnesota, held on April 6, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved transfers totaling $598 to the general fund and authorized payments of over $1 million in claims, including airport capital project expenses. A significant agenda item was the acceptance of a $13,876,914 general obligation water revenue note to finance the water treatment project. The council also approved advertising for the Highway 1171 trail project, funded by a state grant of approximately $587,000, and ordered improvements for paving 6th Avenue West. Additionally, the council approved contracting with FireCat Precision Service Testing for annual fire hose testing to enhance safety and efficiency. Personnel matters included the hiring of two police officers to address staffing shortages and the advertising of a public works administrator position with a salary range of approximately $85,000 to $120,000. The council discussed the urgent need to fill the vacant building official and zoning officer positions, considering options such as contracting and combining roles to meet state requirements. Public comments addressed community concerns about deer management and employee screening policies. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming property assessment appeals and the next council meeting date.