​City of Colfax – Special Council Meeting 11/19/2025
The special meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Council Member Jacobson at 7:05pm. Present were Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, Tom Steinolfson, Auditor Skoog. Absent was Mayor Kyle Krump. Audience members in attendance were Zach Hatting and Damon DeVillers with Interstate Engineering.
Jacobson recognized the audience, and turned the meeting over to Zach, who proceeded with the water storage topic. Zach reviewed the different options in the water study previously compiled and provided updated costs associated with each alternative option. He commented that DWR may cover a reservoir expansion/water tower at this point due to rapid growth in town, and recommended that the city consider a water tower due to demand and capacity issues with SEWU’s current 3” supply line, although DWR most likely won’t participate in a 60/40 cost share with a tower. Discussion was held regarding how a water tower would greatly assist local water supply through SEWU, and how a couple council members should sit down and talk it through possible options with them. Council has asked Interstate Engineering to draft a letter to SEWU, sent to the council by EOD Friday for review, and then to be postmarked by 11/26.
Zach handed out the Colfax Lagoon Memo previously provided to the council. Zach’s current recommendation is to remove the bank between cells 1 & 2 since there is already erosion, and then build a 4th cell. Looking at the current statistics, the City is currently at capacity and has very little room for growth. Next steps would be to secure a purchase agreement for 60 acres of land for the expansion site while Kristen starts working on funding sources.
Zach emphasized that the City should be exercising gate valves once a year, flushing fire hydrants twice a year, and ensuring the City has another employee to perform these duties. Zach also brought forth the GIS system that maps all gate valves, curb stops, manholes, etc that can easily allow location of these items.
Discussion was held regarding how thin the gravel seems to be on road in new developments. Zach & Damon recommended that the City adopt an ordinance establishing certain specs regarding roads.
There being no further business, Moch made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Gauslow.  Carried. Adjourned at 8:55 pm.

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 11/17/2025
The regular November meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:02pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, Tom Steinolfson, and auditor Jen Skoog. Audience members in attendance were Kim Berseth, Inis Frankl, Hannah Bakke, Nancy Kelly, Lyle Boehm.
Krump added the topic of City Attorney to the agenda. Krump recognized the audience. Hannah Bakke asked that the Richland Wrestling Club use the space January – March, possibly 3 nights a week, including keeping their wresting mats there during that timeframe. The club is not directly associated with the Richland School District. If there is an event and the mats need to be moved, Bakke indicated that they can load them on a trailer. In exchange for use of the space, the club would clean the community center. Krump inquired about if the club will be carrying insurance. Bakke will inquire and report back to the council.
Kim Berseth commented on the city ordinance regarding motorized vehicles on the sidewalks and questioned if the e-bikes were included in this. Krump commented that the city council are not enforcers, but will send out a message about e-bikes/scooters on the sidewalks.
The meeting minutes of the 9/15/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Moch motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 10/20/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Gauslow motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
October financials were presented. Discussion was held. Skoog brought forth that the Vector account is depleted and the future income at the current rate will not allow the city to perform the same remediation as completed this past summer. Gauslow motioned to approve the financials as presented, seconded by Moch. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – Yes, Jacobson – yes.
November bills were presented. Steinolfson motioned to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Jacobson. Roll Call vote: Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes.
Old Business
Trackside special assessments have been assessed.
Council is still waiting for final EPAC bills before submitting the final draw. The special assessment committee needs to be confirmed by the December meeting.
Regarding Colfax Reserve, the contractor is to the point where the road is too wet to put gravel on it, unless it dries up. Otherwise, it will remain until this Spring. Water & Sewer is complete. Steinolfson emphasized that he would like to see more/better gravel done on the new development roads when they are being built.
Regarding the Reservoir expansion, the Council asked Zach again to put together a quote to compile a quote for adding on to the reservoir. A Special meeting will be held on Wednesday 11/19 at 7pm to discuss the reservoir and lagoon.
Steinolfson contacted Joe Schmidt about replacing the door on the water plant, receiving a quote for approximately $2,000. Gauslow motioned to spend up to $2,500 to replace the door on the water plant, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call vote: Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes.
Gauslow will have the streets bladed again in the next couple weeks before winter hits. Steinolfson will be asking the county commission what their intention is for Co Rd 1 going North. Kim Berseth mentioned that there is an open water access on the road on Lorraine Way.
Discussion was held regarding getting signatures for the lot on Neuman Blvd to purchase by the city.
Krump received some quotes from RDO on a lease-to-own tractor for snow removal and larger mowing jobs. Discussion was held. City will be posting for tractor rental bids and if snow occurs before a bid is accepted, Krump will supply one.
Yearly letters were sent for the Lead & Copper survey. This will occur yearly for the foreseeable future. No action by residents at this time.
Discussion was held regarding the additional city employee. Council will start advertising for the position as of February 1. Job description needs to be completed by January meeting.
Lyle provided an update to the council regarding the Boehm Development. He is still working on securing the financing. The initial appraisal is done, he’s waiting on the bank to complete the full appraisal. The council had already agreed upon a December 31st completion date in a signed agreement with Boehm. Discussion was held. Council will wait out the calendar year before proceeding with next steps. Boehm commented that the bonding cannot be received until he receives loan approval.
After reviewing the proposed Building Permit application cost resolution, it was noted that it should be updated to read $1-$50,000 for $50. Concerns regarding what will be charged by the building inspector and what is being charged for a building permit. Todd Johnson needs to attend a meeting to discuss a fee schedule. Resolution tabled until next meeting.
The ETZ expansion topic was tabled for discussion at the next meeting.
The Flex Funds application was submitted, and Council is currently waiting to hear if accepted.
New Business
A special meeting for discussion of the Lagoon expansion will be held on Wednesday November 19th at 7pm.
The topic of Future Zoning planning will be a part of special assessment committee process.
Regarding a new City Attorney, Moch has reached out to a couple other city attorneys and is waiting for a response. Krump reached out to a couple other attorneys. RFPs are rare and most attorneys won’t do an RFP due to the size of the city. Discussion was held. Council compiled some questions to ask the firms that would help determine if they fit the city’s needs.
There being no further business, Moch made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jacobson.  Carried. Adjourned at 9:01 pm.