Online presentation will only be for 10 minutes total Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Jon Mobeck, National Loon Center executive director, gives an update on the center to the Crosslake City Council via Zoom on Monday, March 8. Echo Journal Screenshot / Nancy Vogt
The Crosslake City Council learned at its regular meeting Monday, March 8, that the city was granted a 10-minute hearing online via Zoom to the state Legislature on its request to implement a half cent local option sales tax.
City Administrator Mike Lyonais will give the city’s presentation, emphasizing the regional significance of the tax.
The city started down this path in 2020, but was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It must receive legislative approval authorizing the tax, and then it must hold an election to receive voter approval for planned capital improvement projects within two years of receiving legislative approval.
Council discusses costs to ensure Crosslake taxpayers aren t shouldering more than they should be Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Crosslake Police Chief Erik Lee was authorized to offer Mission Township a one-year contract for police services for $62,870 at the township’s annual meeting Tuesday night, March 9.
The Crosslake City Council also agreed 4-1 at its meeting Monday, March 8, that it would then consider costs to the city police department in determining future contract amounts, which may include 3% increases each year to make up for years of no price hikes.
Council member Dave Schrupp voted against the one-year contract.
Mission Township paid $56,200 for Crosslake police services in 2020.
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No action is taken because the investigation into a workplace complaint is not complete Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Crosslake Public Works Director talks to the city council Monday, Feb. 8.Screenshot / Nancy Vogt
At the end of the Crosslake City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 8, the council agreed 4-1 to close the meeting to review a workplace complaint.
The closed meeting was not on the agenda. Council member Marcia Seibert-Volz requested it. Council member Dave Schrupp cast the only vote opposed to a closed session.
Last month, the council hired a Duluth attorney as a third party to investigate a “city respectful workplace” complaint.
City administrator review summary, commission appointments, city engineer appointment draw comments Written By: Nancy Vogt | ×
Crosslake Fire Chief Chip Lohmiller addresses the Crosslake City Council on Monday, Feb. 8. Screenshot / Nancy Vogt
From commission and city engineer appointments to the city administrator’s performance review to being called out by a resident, the Crosslake City Council touched on issues about people at its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 8.
Council members, staff and residents attended the meeting at city hall, while a few others, including council member Dave Schrupp, attended online via Zoom.
City administrator
Council member Marcia Seibert-Volz read a report summarizing City Administrator Mike Lyonais’ review held Jan. 19, saying the council was split on his performance with a majority believing Lyonais’ performance was unsatisfactory and needs improvement, and others saying he meets and/or exceeds expectations.