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IRON MOUNTAIN Fewer plows on the streets during a relatively dry winter has saved about $100,000 in snow removal costs, Iron Mountain City Council members learned Monday.
The budget savings is based on the past several years and can potentially be directed to more paving, City Manager Jordan Stanchina said.
“We’ll have to take a look at it when the season is done,” he said, answering a question from council member Bill Revord on whether there will be a windfall.
March, or even April, could throw a curve into the budget, although storms so far have been infrequent. Data from the National Weather Service shows 33 inches of snow locally since October, with February the snowiest month at 15 inches. A typical annual total is about 60 inches.
JIM ANDERSON
IRON MOUNTAIN The majority of police officers and firefighters in Iron Mountain have declined so far to be vaccinated against COVID-19, city council members learned Monday.
During a Zoom discussion on coronavirus policies, City Manager Jordan Stanchina estimated 70% of the city’s full-time first responders have declined the vaccine.
Stanchina did not elaborate on their reasoning, but noted some already have had the virus. Because re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that people who have recovered from the virus be vaccinated.
According to the Los Angeles Times, an informal survey of LA Police Department employees several weeks ago found significant skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines, with just 60% of respondents saying they would accept the shots when offered.
janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com
IRON MOUNTAIN The majority of police officers and firefighters in Iron Mountain have declined so far to be vaccinated against COVID-19, city council members learned Monday.
During a Zoom discussion on coronavirus policies, City Manager Jordan Stanchina estimated 70% of the city’s full-time first responders have declined the vaccine.
Stanchina did not elaborate on their reasoning, but noted some already have had the virus. Because re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that people who have recovered from the virus be vaccinated.
According to the Los Angeles Times, an informal survey of LA Police Department employees several weeks ago found significant skepticism about COVID-19 vaccines, with just 60% of respondents saying they would accept the shots when offered.
janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com
IRON MOUNTAIN Iron Mountain could get a new Dunkin’ restaurant after the city council Monday approved a special use permit for a site at 1001 S. Stephenson Ave. at the intersection of East F Street.
Landscaping, new paving, signage and a drive-thru lane all are part of the site plan, according to a proposal from Dairyland Operations LLC of Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The former Ivy Manor Interiors structure will be leveled.
One of the largest coffee and donut shop chains in the world, Dunkin’ has a menu that can include as well sandwiches, wraps, bagels and muffins. A name change from Dunkin’ Donuts to simply Dunkin’ took place in January 2019.