ELY – The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is touting its involvement in the new Zup’s Food Market expansion project here. The $7 million project, which allowed …
David Marshall is a 17-year veteran of the volunteer force Posted
Keith Vandervort
ELY – New Ely Fire Chief David Marshall took the oath of office this week, administered by Interim Mayor Chuck Novak Tuesday night at the City Council meeting, and began his duties as both department leader and secretary.
The council’s negotiating committee met with Marshall late last month to review the position’s pay and job description. As recommended, the council agreed to pay Marshall a flat $700 biweekly with no hourly pay for calls and training.
“The former chief got paid a salary plus got paid to be on fire calls and training,” Novak said. “This (new pay agreement) ends up being a wash for us if not actually a budget plus, so we thank Mr. Marshall for his offer.”
Keith Vandervort
ELY – The city of Ely received approval late last week for three community and development infrastructure grants from the Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR).
Two development infrastructure grants include an expansion project at the Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant and renovation of the former Shopko building by Zup’s Market, and the third grant is a match for funds dedicated to the first phase of the Prospector Loop ATV Trail. In all more than $650,000 will be coming to Ely this year from IRRR.
The Ely Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant, one of the few eating establishments in the city to not only survive but thrive during the coronavirus pandemic restraints, is completing a $550,000 expansion project that will more than double their seating capacity on the second floor. The expansion requires the installation of a sprinkler system in the landmark building that was built in 1905.