Regular Council Meeting - 7/14/2025

​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.