Ely meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ely P&Z Board Directs Staff to Draft Updated RV Storage Code

The Ely Planning & Zoning Board voted 5-0 on August 10 to direct staff to draft an updated code governing vehicle and recreational vehicle storage in residential side and rear yards. The board also approved its agenda and minutes from its March meeting. No formal decision was made on the code change itself.

Planning & Zoning

The board discussed city code regarding storage of vehicles and RVs in residential yards and directed staff to create an updated draft for review at the next meeting. The vote to direct staff was unanimous, but the board did not adopt any code changes.

City Council

The Ely City Council’s August 17 agenda included a public hearing on a proposed Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, along with a resolution on that agreement. The council also considered resolutions approving sidewalk repairs, stormwater inlet and street repairs, and Amendment #1 to the Wellhouse #3 Services Agreement with MSA. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, bills payable totaling $141,066.45, and the treasurer’s report. No decisions have been published yet.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission’s August 19 agenda covered Fall Fest logistics, including Kids Zone staffing, race medals, fundraising efforts such as door hangers and food sales, and Pumpkin Patch plans. The agenda listed no specific dollar amounts or binding decisions.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled.

Ely Planning Board directs staff to draft RV storage code update; council to weigh $2.2M water loan

The Ely Planning & Zoning Board on Aug. 10 directed staff to draft an updated city code governing storage of vehicles and recreational vehicles in residential side and rear yards. That was the only formal decision made at recent meetings; other bodies met for routine or preliminary business.

Planning & Zoning (Aug. 10)

The board approved its agenda and minutes from the March meeting by a 5-0 vote. It then discussed the existing code on vehicle and RV storage in residential yards and directed staff to prepare a revised draft for review at the next meeting. No final code change was adopted.

Mayor & City Council (Aug. 3)

The council met with several items on its agenda, though no minutes have been published yet. The most significant proposal was a plan to borrow up to $2,200,000 through a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Other agenda items included:

• Approval of a chip and seal street maintenance project
• Approval of a new diesel tank at Public Works
• A task order for final design of Meadow brook storm drainage
• Agreements with MSA for HUD Grant Phase 2 and Rogers Creek Road Bridge preliminary engineering

These items were listed for discussion or action but were not recorded as decided in the available agenda.

Finance Committee (Aug. 3)

The Finance Committee met to review and approve accounts payable for the Aug. 3 council meeting. This was a routine procedural item with no other business listed.

Library Board (Aug. 5)

The Ely Public Library Board held a regular meeting with reports from the Friends group, revenue and expenditures, and the director. Old business included updates on the library's future, information sessions, fundraising, and grants. The board also officially welcomed Nick Jellison and noted completion of his trainings. No major decisions or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming up

The Ely City Council will meet Aug. 17. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, followed by a resolution on that agreement. The council will also vote on:

• Amendment #1 to Wellhouse #3 Services Agreement with MSA
• City sidewalk repairs
• Stormwater inlets and street repairs

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills payable totaling $141,066.45, and the treasurer's report.

Ely City Council agenda includes $2.2M water loan; library board welcomes new member

Ely city officials met this week to consider a $2.2 million water revenue loan, street maintenance, and library updates. All three meetings took place as scheduled, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been reported.

City Council (August 3)

The City Council's agenda included a proposal to borrow up to $2,200,000 through a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Also on the agenda were:

• Approval of a chip and seal street maintenance project
• Approval of a new diesel tank at Public Works
• A task order for final design for Meadow brook storm drainage
• Agreements with MSA for HUD Grant Phase 2 and Rogers Creek Road Bridge preliminary engineering

No vote tallies or final outcomes were available because minutes have not been published.

Finance Committee (August 3)

The Finance Committee met to review and approve accounts payable for the August 3 council meeting. This was a routine procedural item with no other business listed. As with the council, the committee's minutes have not yet been published.

Library Board (August 5)

The Ely Public Library Board held a regular meeting that included revenue and expenditure reports, a bills review, and updates on the library's future, including information sessions, fundraising, and grants. The board also officially welcomed Nick Jellison and noted the completion of his trainings. No major decisions or public hearings were scheduled.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.