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Council mtg Jan 6 2026 – $$ spent – appointments

See https://www.ely.mn.us/council-meetings for complete 133-page Council packet For Tuesday, January 6, 2026, meeting. At the bottom of this post is the 3-page agenda posted last Friday. There may be additions and changes just before the Council meeting that may or may not be posted online before the meeting starts. Always check the table inside […]

City Council Dec 16 2025 lodging tax -Trailhead – commission appointments

This post will spend most of the space addressing current lodging tax issues (the first 2 speakers). Scroll down for the 3rd request to speak (HPC). Then scroll further down to find information about 2025 and 2026 appointments.

Find the 103-page Council Packet at https://www.ely.mn.us/2025councilmeetings . Scroll down to the bottom for […]

P&Z – erosion of process, disclosure and community

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 the Ely Planning & Zoning Commission will hold 3 meetings, 2 of which reflect the continuing erosion of democratic citizen-based process, full and fair disclosure and full inclusion of the whole community. This post addresses Planning & Zoning Commission meeting that will start at 6 pm.

Checks please – City Council mtg Nov 18 2025

Attached is the agenda for the November 18th Ely City Council meeting which starts at 5:30 pm in City Hall.  Check the city website again for last minute updates even though they might not be posted until after the meeting.  The additions are usually placed on the table inside Council Chambers. 

If […]

City Council Oct 15 2024 meeting

Regular scheduled City Council meeting held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Agenda and Council packet are available on www.ely.mn.us/2024-meetings. Scroll down for YouTube video.

Once again, last minute additions were posted online, not giving public or Council Members time to review and research new items. Informing the public in a timely manner is […]

City Council Sep 3 2024 mtg

Regular Ely, MN City Council meeting held on September 3, 2024. Agenda and Council packet available on City website https://www.ely.mn.us/2024-meetings. Scroll down for link to YouTube. Recording started late with end of Mayor’s Report. No Consent Agenda items. No Requests to Appear. Highlights and time markers:

0:45 seconds into YouTube – Planning & Zoning […]

City Council Aug 27 2024 mtg

The Ely MN City Council August 20th meeting didn’t have a quorum and reconvened tonight on Aug 27, 2024. Council packets for both meetings with changes & additions are available at https://www.ely.mn.us/2024-meetings Scoll to bottom to watch YouTube recording.

The 4:30 pm meeting went quickly tonight, because a special study session had already been […]

Park & Rec Aug 19 2024 mtg

Regular Park & Recreation Board meeting held on August 19, 2024 in Ely, MN. Scroll to bottom for video clip. Approximately 50 minutes into the meeting there was no longer a quorum.

Planning Administrator Scott Kochendorfer will now be attending the Park & Rec meetings.

1:49 – 13:02 minutes into the clip: Discussion about […]

City Council Aug 6 2024 mtg

To view agenda, Council packet, and minutes go to the Ely City website https://www.ely.mn.us/2024-meetings

Highlights and approximate time markers on video clip (posted at end):

1:48 minutes into video – Mayor’s reportNo Requests to Appear.No presentation for Heritage Preservation Committee but minutes in packet.No presentation for Planning & Zoning but […]

Recording City Council mtg Jan 16 2024

Regularly scheduled Ely City Council meeting on Jan. 16, 2024. Agenda and packet available on City website: www.ely.mn.us/2024-meetings

Mayor’s Report: (1) Recognition of Mike Popesh’s 43 years of service to City of Ely. (2) Council Members representation on committees, commissions, and boards.

Project Committee reports, recommendations, and resolutions passed by Council. HRA partnering with […]