City Council Meeting for May 4, 2026

The City Council meeting of International Falls, Minnesota, held on May 4, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved payment of claims totaling over $230,000 and authorized the Human Resources Safety Director to attend a webinar series. A significant agenda item was the approval to request quotes for demolition landfill perimeter fencing, specifying a 5-foot high woven wire fence with barbed wire and a gate for maintenance access. The council also approved the purchase of fire helmets from Dinges Fire Company, funded through the fire department's capital outlay budget, as part of a scheduled replacement. Additionally, motions were passed to hire summer employees for the public works department and to add two individuals to the active ambulance roster. The council established a hiring committee for the Public Works Director position, including the mayor, city administrator, human resources director, and interim public works director. Other discussions included appointments to the planning commission and updates on community programs, but no further procurement actions were noted.