The council heard a report on what to consider for next year’s budget during its May 23 meeting, including ongoing maintenance and staffing questions and the rising cost of inflation.
Four-year terms for Ward 2, Ward 4 and the At-Large position on the council will be up for grabs this election season with terms beginning Jan. 3, 2023.
The Bemidji City Council heard a report from rental inspector Ben Hein during its session on Monday, May 16, on the Ridgeway apartment located at 2830 Ridgeway Ave. NW and its deteriorating and unsafe conditions.
As a part of an ongoing review of the city’s rental ordinance, the Bemidji City Council discussed the Three Strike Policy, landlord notifications and other aspects of the rental code during its meeting on Monday, May 9.
In addition to awarding a quote for the remodel of the Tourist Information Center, the council will also discuss whether to pursue remodeling City Hall after flooding in the basement.
In a contentious meeting on Monday night, the Bemidji City Council voted to reject, before reconsidering and adopting, a map for redistricting the city’s wards.