City Council Meeting for September 8, 2026

The City Council of International Falls, Minnesota, held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included approval of payments and claims totaling over $2.5 million, including $14,358 for an airport major capital project. The council approved a partnership for the annual community Christmas parade and discussed cybersecurity needs for the police department, resulting in a small proposal to address urgent Office 365 security work. The council approved purchasing new tires for fire trucks from Pomp's Tire Service for $27,216.80, with over half the cost covered by the Regional Fire Protection Association. Additionally, they approved buying a McGrath video laryngoscope from Striker for $2,101.12 for the fire department. The council also approved funding reallocations for the water treatment plant project, awarded a contract for a Minnesota DNR community tree grant, and accepted a low bid of $84,620 from KGM for a ravine stabilization project funded by a University of Minnesota grant. Updates on the water treatment plant facility improvements were provided, with the project reportedly on schedule. No new contracts or bids beyond these were discussed, and no policy changes affecting procurement were noted.