Regular Council Meeting - 1/15/2024

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 1/15/2024
The regular January meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:01pm. Present were Mayor Jeff Olson, Council Members Kyle Krump, Justin Reiland, Jesse Moch and Shaun Jacobson. Audience members in attendance were Jeremy Boehm, Lyle Boehm, Josh Boehm, Nathan Berseth, Peter Wang, and Zach Hatting with Interstate Engineering
Mayor Olson recognized the audience. Zach with Interstate Engineering reported that digging in Colfax Meadows 4th was started, but due to the cold, they are waiting until next week to continue. The feasibility study has been submitted and Zach will assist with submitting further information through the grant portal. Zach also reported that the EPAC has agreed to move forward with the drawings and bid process, aiming for Spring construction. The BND loan application needs to be submitted and Zach will assist with completing some of this information. Regarding the comprehensive plan, the kickoff meeting took place last week, and the city has identified people for the focus groups.  Zach also met with SEWU and discussed future water needs.
Moch reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter Six Zoning – Land Use Planning document. Discussion was held with Lyle Boehm regarding the proposed changes. It was noted that an ordinance review will also be included with the Comprehensive Plan being completed by July. Further discussion and a first reading is planned to be held at the February meeting with a published meeting in March.
Berseth provided a quick update on a couple possible developments he is working on, and a brief update regarding the EPAC center.
The minutes of the December regular City Council meeting were reviewed. Krump moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Jacobson. Motion carried.
 
The financial report for 2023 will be available for the February meeting.
The December bills were reviewed; Jacobson motioned to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Krump. Carried.
Discussion was held regarding current water bill accounts. Contact will be made with Silverline Homes regarding their outstanding balance.
Old Business
Resolution 2024-1, Resolution Establishing Commercial Zoning and Building Fees was presented. Krump motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Moch. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes, Jacobson-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 2024-2, Resolution Authorizing Filing Assistance Application with NDDEQ for Lead Service Inventory. Moch motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Jacobson. Role call vote: Moch-yes, Krump-yes, Jacobson-yes, Reiland-yes. Motion carried.
New Business
Discussion was held regarding the annexation of additional land and will be further discussed at the February meeting.
Olson and Krump will be attending the JPA meeting on Friday to further discuss and present a cost-share request for comprehensive city planning.
There being no further business, Reiland made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Krump.  Carried.  Adjourned at 8:57pm.