# Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting for November 9, 2026

The City of International Falls Committee-of-the-Whole met on November 9, 2026. Procurement and budget-related discussion included the North Koochiching Sanitary Sewer District’s plan to seek quotes for cleaning and televising older sewer lines. The inspection is intended to identify needed repairs and support a grant application due next year, ahead of potential work in 2028; project financing and household costs remain undetermined. The county is also seeking bids for agreed-upon improvements at the law enforcement center. Council members requested an update on the bidding schedule and roof repairs. The band shell project remains delayed amid slow communication with the adjuster, and members discussed possibly having the city’s attorney draft a letter if progress is not made; no procurement decision was recorded.

The fire chief reviewed ambulance staffing alternatives as part of budget planning, including the possibility of reducing the fleet from four ambulances to three. Selling the fourth ambulance was estimated to bring about $18,576, while reducing the number of units could save roughly $46,000 annually on the striker lease; neither action was approved, and the council asked for further analysis of staffing and service impacts. The interim city administrator outlined a review of staffing and duties to identify efficiencies. Members discussed potential budget savings and a proposed 10% pay increase for the interim assignment; a motion was made and seconded to advance the formal appointment resolution to the council, but the transcript does not clearly establish a final vote. No contract awards were made.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting for November 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0yCYuzm3Zg) - City of International Falls, Minnesota