City of Colfax – Special Council Meeting 12/22/2025
The special meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 6:15pm. Present were Mayor Krump, Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, Tom Steinolfson, and Auditor Skoog. Audience members in attendance were Zach Hatting and Damon DeVillers with Interstate Engineering.
Krump Recognized the audience. Steinolfson recapped what was discussed at the 12/17/25 special meeting, providing an overview of the meeting for those not at the meeting. The council provided a letter to IE requesting them to make full payment of the additional R&R mobilization charges. Zach expressed that he does not agree with IE paying the additional charges, but will not argue with us. IE agreed that there is nothing more that the City Council could have done to avoid the issues with the late paperwork filing. The IE executive board still needs to make a final decision on paying the mobilization charges, and there is no guarantee that they will approve it. At this point in time, there is no further action from the City until IE comes back on the board’s decision. Zach & Damon will keep us posted once the board makes a decision.
Damon also provided an update on the Flex Funds. State won’t be notifying applicants until the first couple weeks of January 2026 with the final decisions.
The meeting minutes of the 12/15/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Steinolfson motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Old Business
Decision on a Special assessment committee for the EPAC project was tabled until the regular January meeting. Krump will have possible committee members at the January meeting.
Regarding the Boehm Development, next week (12/31) is the deadline to have the project complete per the development agreement. It was also noted that a new building permit for 401 Boehm Way still has not yet been received. The Council will work with the City Attorney to explore further legal options.
Now that the city has Todd’s inspection rates, the council needs to add/adjust the resolution in January.  A 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amending Section 8-85 – Codes Adopted will be conducted at the regular January meeting.
Krump has been in contact with Ian McLean at Serkland Law and will have further discussion with him after the holidays regarding becoming Colfax’s new city attorney.
Steinolfson will do some revamping of the proposed additional city employee job description and posting. Discussion will be held at the January meeting.
The ETZ expansion to the north topic was tabled. This needs to be discussed with the new city attorney.
Discussion was held on a CM4 lot for possible expansion to the East. No further action will be taken at this time.
At a prior meeting, Zach recommended that we secure a purchase agreement for land needed to expand the current lagoon.
Curt’s Lock and Key will rekey all Community Center locks so keys match, even locks purchased outside of their business. Skoog will move forward with getting new locks.
New Business
Additional bills were presented to the council; Ferguson for $4,744.50, Daily News for $443.65, and 2025 council payments for $1,454.51. Gauslow motioned to approve the presented bills, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes.
The Council reviewed the 2026 Budget Adjustment calculations provided by Sandy at the Auditor’s office.  Discussion was held.
Council requested that the monthly meeting agenda be sent out by the Tuesday before the meeting for the council to review. Discussion was held on increasing the Auditor salary. Gauslow motioned to increase the Auditor salary by $500/year, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call vote: Steinolfson - yes, Moch - yes, Jacobson - yes, Gauslow - yes. Council decided to not increase the council payments at this time.
Next meeting will be held on January 27th at 6:30pm. At the January meeting, the date for the February meeting will be determined.
There being no further business, Jacobson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Moch.  Carried. Adjourned at 8:27 pm.

The City council of Colfax was called to order at 7:03 AM on December 17 at the Red River Communications board room.

In attendance were Tom Steinolfson, Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow. Attending virtually were Jesse Moch and Zach Hatting from Interstate Engineering.

Mr. Hatting from Interstate informed the council that R&R were disputing the agreement for installation of sewer and water extending east to the Venue 44.
Due to delays with the state approval extra trips were required and relocation fees were being requested.   

After 28 minutes of discussion about the contract, it was directed that Interstate do some research as to cause of the state delay and research if the Interstate board would pick up the additional cost.

Zach to report back after they have had some time to research.

City of Colfax meeting was adjourned at 7:34 AM.
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Meeting Minutes submitted by Council member Tom Steinolfson

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 12/15/2025
The regular December meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Council Member Gauslow at 7:02pm. Present were Council Members Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch (via phone), Tom Steinolfson, and auditor Jen Skoog. Absent were Mayor Kyle Krump and Council Member Shaun Jacobson. Audience members in attendance were Nancy Kelly, Trace Bakke, and Todd Johnson.
Gauslow recognized the audience. Trace Bakke updated the council on the possibility of using the community center for the wrestling club. He reported that liability insurance has been obtained, and would like to use the community center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm during the months of January to March. Skoog asked that the city be added as an additional insured, and a copy of the Certificate of Insurance be sent to the city. Trace will work with Skoog on reserving the requested dates.
Todd Johnson reported that the North Dakota Building Code is being updated effective January 1, 2026. He requested that the council complete a first reading tonight of the required amendment to approve the new code. Steinolfson inquired on what the legal responsibility is for covering the building inspector under insurance. Gauslow also inquired if the building inspector can stop a building process if not in compliance, and Johnson confirmed that he can halt construction, if necessary. Council requested that Johnson provide a quick update each month, emailed to the city by the Friday before each monthly meeting. Johnson reported that he is looking to increase house inspections by $250/house starting next year, and then provided a copy of his rates starting in 2026. After reviewing the documents provided, Steinolfson motioned to approve the first reading of the City of Colfax Ordinance Amending Section 8-85 to adopt the 2026 North Dakota Building Code with local amendments, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Nancy provided a breif update on lots/houses being sold in town, reporting there are already two lots sold in Reserve. Nancy also confirmed that all lots in Colfax Meadows 4 are currently on the market, including the one lot the city was considering to allow for a road to the east. Discussion was held. This topic will need discussed further at a future meeting.
The meeting minutes of the 10/24/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Moch motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 11/17/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Steinolfson motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 11/19/25 City Council meeting were reviewed. Steinolfson motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
The November financials were presented. Discussion was held. Skoog brought forth that the Richland Auditor’s office contacted her regarding a new levied amount for the 2026 budget. Council requested further details surrounding how the new levied amount was calculated and Skoog will contact the Auditor’s Office. Further discussion was held regarding total amount coming in from water rates. Item needs to be included on the January agenda. Moch motioned to approve the November financials as presented, seconded by Steinolfson. Role Call vote: Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Gauslow – yes
December bills were presented. Council decided to move the Interstate Engineering $4,500 bill to the sewer account, and wait on the Interstate Engineering $2,800 bill until the next meeting, and wait on the annual council payments until the special meeting on 12/22/25. Steinolfson motioned to approve the bills as presented, with the modifications as stated, seconded by Moch.  Role Call vote: Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Gauslow – yes
Old Business
Discussion was held regarding the outstanding R&R bill for EPAC. A special meeting will be held virtually at 7am on 12/17/25 to further discuss information from Interstate Engineering.
No update on the Reserve project.
No update on the Boehm Addition project.
There were no building permit requests. Further discussion on the permit application cost resolution will take place at a future meeting.
Regarding the reservoir expansion, discussion was held on appointing two City council members to meet with SEWU beginning of January to gage interest in regards to the letter sent.
No update on the lagoon expansion project.
No update on the street repairs/maintenance.
The topic of the City attorney was tabled until a future meeting.
Gauslow’s tractor was too big to run the City blower. Kyle was able to locate someone to take care of snow for the 25-26 winter season with the same payment terms as last year.
Regarding the additional city employee, Steinolfson provided a draft of a job description via email. Discussion was held.
The topic of the ETZ expansion was tabled until a future meeting.
No update regarding the Flex Funds application.
New Business
The review of the council and auditor salaries was tabled until a future meeting. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of expanding the council size, and looking at a committee that can assist the council with tasks/projects.
The 2026 liquor & beer licenses for both Colfax Bar and EPAC were discussed. Steinolfson motioned to approve the Colfax Bar Beer/Liquor licenses for 2026, seconded by Moch. Carried. Moch motioned to approve the Colfax Bar Beer/Liquor licenses for 2026, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried. Starting in 2026, an application for beer & liquor licenses will be required to be submitted by the requesting entity to the City council to be considered for approval.
There being no further business, Gauslow made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Steinolfson.  Carried. Adjourned at 9:31 pm.