​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 7/14/2025
The regular July meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Council Member Jacobson at 7:00pm. Present were Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, and auditor Jen Skoog. Absent was Mayor Kyle Krump and Council Member Tom Steinolfson. Audience members in attendance were Kim Berseth, Inis Frankl, Travis Elser, Mary Boehm, Lyle Boehm, Bonnie Gylland.
Jacobson recognized the audience. Inis Frankl inquired when R&R will be coming back to complete the finishing work on yards, roads, etc. Krump will need to follow up with R&R.
Lyle Boehm has received a pre-approval letter from the bank, however he is waiting for final numbers from the engineer to finish the actual bank financing. Once final financing is approved, he can move forward with the bonding agency.
Mary Boehm inquired about mosquito spraying and if her property was included. Discussion was held on the timing of future spraying.
The meeting minutes of the 6/16/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Moch motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 6/27/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Gauslow motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 5/2/25 Special City Council meeting were reviewed. Gauslow questioned the minutes regarding the Marohl culvert approval. Gauslow motioned to approve minutes as presented, including the amendment that the council approved payment of the culvert bill pending the receipt of the engeineer’s report, seconded by Moch. Carried.
June financials were presented. Gauslow motioned to approve the financials as presented, seconded by Moch. Role Call vote: Moch – yes, Gauslow – yes, Jacobson – yes
June bills were presented. Gauslow motioned to approve the bills as presented, adding $270 for ND Rural Water Systems and $642.60 for United States Treasury, seconded by Moch. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Jacobson – yes, Moch – yes
Old Business
Skoog is working on the final paperwork to wrap up the Trackside project.
Skoog is working with Zach to finish final paperwork for the final Water Loop payment request.
Zach is still working on EPAC paperwork so we can make our first draw on the loan.
No update on Reserve.
No update on the Reservoir Expansion.
Dust control has been laid on many city streets. It is important to be careful with blading to ensure as much as the dust control stays on the street.
No update on an additonal City employee.
Jacobson updated the council on the Jeremy Boehm rezoning/building site plan. Jacobson & Moch have met with Jeremy and he intends to submit a conditional use plan in the next few weeks.
A building permit application was received from Elser for a commercial building on Lot 1 Block 1 of the Boehm Subdivision. Discussion was held. Gauslow motioned to approve the building permit application as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Permit application cost resolution will be discussed at the next meeting.
No update regarding the ETZ expansion.
The culvert near Marohl’s is in. Jacobson questioned why there is a culvert sticking out of the ground and what the purpose is. It was discussed that this was for overland drainage. Discussion was held on who is responsible for maintenance and clean-out of this additional section of culvert. Waiting on the engineering report from Interstate Engineering before determining.
Skoog is still waiting on final sales tax paperwork from the state. The new tax rate will become effective October 1, 2025.
Jacobson reported that Amy determined that Nathan has responsibility over the Colfax Meadows 4 fountain until everything is turned over to the city. The City will wait for Clark & Berseth to determine next steps.
The City received a letter from Richland #44 Foundation stating that due to a liquor license change with the state, they, along with Fort Saloon, are requesting a single event license for the grand opening on July 24th. Per the previous meeting, this permit will be issued since the request letter has been received.
Tyler Gylland cleaned up some trees along Grant Street and will not be charging the City.
Comments were made on the height of the big new house on Blaine Street, and how high it is compared to the JPA houses.
There being no further business, Moch made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Gauslow.  Carried. Adjourned at 7:49 pm.

​City of Colfax – Special Meeting 7/2/2025
A special meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:00pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Tom Steinolfson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, and Auditor Jen Skoog. Absent was Shaun Jacobson. Also in attendance was Amy Clark and Travis Elser.
Krump recognized the audience. Clark presented the JPA loan agreement to the council. The agreement provides access to a maximum $35,500 loan with the JPA to be used to cover the EPAC loan for the first 3 years of the loan, if necessary. Discussion was held. Steinolfson motioned to sign the JPA loan paperwork as presented, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes
At the last meeting, the council agreed to the proposed Boehm Development Agreement, however, also at that meeting, Lyle stated that he needed to confirm with his attorney on a portion of the agreement. It was confirmed that no changes are requested by Lyle. The agreement has been signed by Lyle, Elser, and the City, creating an active development agreement.
A public hearing for the Elser rezoning request for Lot 1, Block 1 of Boehm Second Subdivision was held. After reviewing the request, Moch motioned to approve the rezoning request, contingent upon engineering specs, the bond requirement, and the city inspector approval on plans & specs, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Gauslow – yes
It was noted that the Elser building permit application still needs final approval from the developer and the city building inspector, and will be presented for the next council meeting, pending receipt of all necessary approvals.
When heavy rains came through over a month ago, there were some issues with water near Marohl’s driveway. Krump brought forth the possibility of assisting with the cost of an additional culvert to avoid this issue going forward, providing a direct benefit to the city, allowing for swifter water removal from town. Based on the City engineer’s assessment of the issue, it was highly recommended that the additional culvert be placed. Further discussion will be held at the next council meeting.
The City was notified that the recent liquor license issued to the Richland #44 Foundation was incorrect and should be issued to The 44 Venue LLC instead. Since Richland #44 Foundation owns The 44 Venue, the old license would be voided and the new license issued, with no additional fees. Steinolfson motioned to approve the new application and issue the new liquor license to The 44 Venue LLC seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
In the event that the ND State liquor license isn’t approved prior to The 44 Venue grand opening, they would like to request a special event liquor license from the City. Steinolfson motioned to approve the special event liquor license for July 24th for Fort Saloon with a $10 fee, contingent upon receipt of the formal request, seconded by Moch. Carried.
A lease agreement was presented to the council between Richland #44 School District and the City regarding concrete placed on the City right of way for the school high jump. Gauslow motioned to approve the agreement, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Due to scheduling issues, the July council meeting will be moved from July 21 to July 14 at 7pm at the Colfax Community Center.
There being no further business, Moch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Steinolfson.  Carried. Adjourned at 7:57pm.