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Flashback to P&Z mtg Nov 15, 2023

This was originally presented on a “page” instead of an individual “post” on our website back in 2023 when Citizens for Transparency first set up this website. Concerns addressed then still exist.

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Citizens for transparency have started recording City Council and Commission meetings. We are using the first recordings as benchmarks, […]

Flashback to Open Hearing Nov 15, 2023

This was originally presented on a “page” instead of an individual “post” on our website back in 2023 when Citizens for Transparency first set up this website. Concerns addressed then still exist.

This was originally presented on a “page” instead of an individual “post” on our website back in 2023 when Citizens […]

Public Hearing – Ordinances for Miners Drive

Tuesday, 5:15 pm, Ely Council Chambers

Scroll down to read Ordinances 397, 398, and 399. Copies of the 1st Reading are available at https://www.ely.mn.us/ordinances. Copies for the 2nd final reading are available via the April 7th Council packet at https://www.ely.mn.us/council-meetings

At the April 7th Ely Council meeting, the public will not be […]

How money is spent – Council mtg April 7 2026

Tuesday, 5:30 pm — Public Hearing about Miner’s Drive starts at 5:15 pm

There are so many interesting action items in the 4-page Council agenda AND in the minutes from City government groups that met recently. We’re highlighting only a few items from the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, Budget meeting, Ely Economic Development […]

Miners Drive – PZ erosion of process, disclosure & 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 the BOA hearing for rezoning 900 E. Miners Drive from Puclic (P1) to […]

Park & Rec Dec 16 2024 mtg – Future Plans

Regular Park & Rec meeting scheduled on Mon., Dec. 16, 2024. Agendas & packet are not posted online. Scroll down for video of the meeting. This is a happy community group that feels comfortable serving our community and sharing their thoughts.

STAFF REPORTS AND UPDATES

City P&Z Administrator Scott Kochendorfer […]

Park & Rec Nov 18 2024 mtg

Another jam-packed 2-hour meeting of the Ely Park and Recreation Board meeting. So many exciting projects and discussions – as usual. Not everything will be addressed here in this post. This is a quick draft of what happened, this draft needs to be reviewed and additional info added. Time is important, so the […]

Planning & Zoning Oct 15 2024

Tonight 4 Commissioners are present, 3 absent

Regular scheduled P&Z meeting. 3 Commissioners were absent who tend to have different questions and comments about process, impact, and wording. Lots of major items on the agenda tonight. Huge amount of information to digest in the packet. Unfortunately, P&Z packets are not posted online for public […]

City Council Oct 1 2024

Two agenda items were approved too quickly tonight: A hotel development agreement (yellow highlights) and the first reading of Miners Lake ordinance change (blue highlights).

City Hall is pushing for actions, ordinances & developments BEFORE a new Council is seated in 2025. Artificial emergencies and “easiest ways” will be promoted. Stay vigilant! […]

Park & Rec Sept 16 2024

Regular meeting held at the Ely Recreation Center (ERC) on Main Street instead of Council Chambers. Park & Recreation Board meetings are not usually recorded by the City. There are 3 video clips of this meeting posted by Citizens for Transparency, because there were 2 outdoor “field trips” that were not recorded.

Tonight […]