Regular Council Meeting - 11/20/2023

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 11/20/2023
The regular November 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 and Shaun Jacobson. Absent was Jesse Moch. Audience members in attendance were Nancy Kelly, Amy Clark, Jeremy Boehm, Todd Johnson, and Zach Hatting with Interstate Engineering.
Zach with Interstate Engineering provided an update on the Colfax Meadows 4th Addition. There is one culvert left to install otherwise all other pipe is installed. The Road test did not pass, however, they are waiting until Spring to gravel the roads. The pond will be finished once the ground freezes. The North bulb will be re-graveled for the current residents before winter.
Regarding the EPAC water and sewer project, Zach presented a contract allowing IE to move forward on the design process, which will be completed this winter. Krump motioned to approve the engineering agreement as presented, seconded by Jacobson. Carried.
Regarding the reservoir expansion project, Zach will be meeting with SEWU on Wednesday to discuss their water demands. He anticipates something to be written up for review by the December meeting for review/voting. A public involvement meeting is needed and Zach suggested completing in January 2024. Zach will let us know how many days the notice has to be published before the meeting being held. The meeting will be facilitated by Interstate Engineering and the council will be attending as part of the audience.
Discussion was held regarding the commercial building permit fees first presented to the council in September. Todd Johnson provided further information regarding the proposed fee schedule. The board decided to bring forth the topic on the December agenda.
Discussion was held regarding the need for Jeremy Boehm to update his property to ensure compliance with current zoning. Clark will compile further information to be reviewed at the December meeting.
Discussion was held with Todd Johnson about curb stops and getting specific requirements put into the building permits to ensure that all future installations are accessible and brought up to grade. Further discussion will be held and a policy or resolution will be addressed at the December meeting.
The minutes of the October regular City Council meeting were reviewed. Krump moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Reiland. Motion carried.
 
The financial reports for October were not available for review due to a format revamping.
The November bills were reviewed; Reiland motioned to approve the bills as presented, adding a bill for KPH and Adam Skoog, seconded by Jacobson. Carried.
 
Old Business
An update was already provided regarding the new water loop project.
Some grading may take place on Grant street before freeze up.
An updated was already provided regarding the EPAC water and lift station projects.
Regarding the Community Center, Clark is working on the dissolution and transfer of the financials/responsibility.
Some cleanup has occurred on the Phelps property
New Business
Discussion was held with Todd Johnson regarding the proposed Commercial Building fees. No decision at this time.
Nathan Berseth confirmed that the city is able to rent his tractor for snow removal again for the 2023-24 winter.
Erin Gowan with K-town in Kindred is inquiring about the use of the community center a couple times a month for a fundraising opportunity pickup location. Discussion was held. It was decided she is able to use the community center.
There being no further business, Krump made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jacobson.  Carried.  Adjourned at 8:40 pm.