Called a milestone in a local project, International Falls officials will conduct a public hearing Monday to consider an application for state funding for a planned warehouse and logistics facility in the multi-modal district east of International Falls.The hearing on an application by the city for $1 million from the Minnesota Investment Fund will be held at 5 p.m.
The Falls International Airport has been the focus of discussion among the governments of its co-owners, International Falls and Koochiching County, as they work to finalize the 2024 budget and levies.The Falls City Council took action at its council meeting Monday to draft a letter to the Koochiching County Board informing it that the city may fund just half of the anticipated amount for 2024 and may not fund it at all in following years.The exact wording of the letter was unavailable Monday; it was expected to be written this week, with councilors to consider it prior to being sent.Mayor Harley Droba and other councilors reiterated a concern about the funding formula outlined for the airport in a joint powers agreement that calls for half the airport operations to be paid for by each the city and county governments.
A resolution calling for the Canadian government to purchase, operate and construct a new toll-free bridge between International Falls and Fort Frances was approved by the Falls City Council Monday.The resolution comes after similar action in November by the Fort Frances council, which voted to lobby the federal government to buy the international bridge, reports Northern Ontario Business, a media outlet dedicated to the business community across Northern Ontario.The report said the council passed a motion, recognizing the financial impact on their constituents, that called on the federal government to negotiate the purchase of the international bridge from Aazhogan LP at a fair price, and that the federal government would impose minimal or no tolls and be responsible for the maintenance of the bridge.The Falls council’s resolution said it supports the government of Canada to:a) purchase the international bridge,b) maintain and operate the international bridge, with minimal or no tolls, andc) construct a new international bridge between International Falls and Fort Frances with support from the United States federal government, that will operate toll free.Mayor Harley Droba told the council that he’s spoken to federal officials about the bridge, including U.S.
Plans are underway for the annual Community Christmas Day Dinner at the Elks Lodge 1599 on Dec.
A few questions and comments were offered Monday about the International Falls proposed 2024 budget and levy, set now to collect 9.5 percent more than this year.City officials made clear the budget considered that night may change slightly as councilors consider whether to fund fully the city’s requested share as co-owners of the Falls International Airport.
International Falls officials met with residents Thursday to discuss a proposed garbage ordinance and ambulance service funding issues. They made clear only residents who are… Login to continue reading Login…
Construction of a new jail and sheriff’s office moved forward Tuesday with board agreement to move from design phase to preparing construction plans.Justin Maaninga, ICS project manager, presented the design development drawings for the new jail and office structure.
The retirement of International Falls chief water plant operator has made way for a restructuring of the city Public Works Department.The Falls City Council Nov.
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