Regular Council Meeting - 2/17/2025

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 2/17/2025
The regular January meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:02pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Tom Steinolfson, Shaun Jacobson, and Jesse Moch. Absent was Scott Gauslow. Audience members in attendance were Mary Boehm, Lyle Boehm, Nancy Kelly, Amy Clark, and Bobbie Werre.
Krump recognized the audience. The Easement Vacation Request Hearing was tabled from the January meeting. Clark clarified that every lot in the development has an easement, thus why the vacation needs to be requested. Discussion was held. Steinolfson motioned to approve Resolution 2025-1, Resolution Vacating Public Easement within Colfax Meadows Third, vacating the easement that separates lots seven (7) and eight (8) in block one (1) of Colfax Meadows Third, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Mary Boehm inquired if the council had received information further information from the Park Board. Council received information from Gauslow that day and will review further.
Lyle Boehm inquired what next steps he needs to take regarding his properties. The council will address a date for the zoning request later in the meeting. Clark brought forth concerns regarding having a zoning change before discussion is had on future plans for infrastructure, and if the one lot not owned by Lyle will be included in the request. Council agreed that at a minimum a draft developers agreement needs to be in place, along with specific plans drafted by Boehm’s engineer presented to the council, before moving forward with any zoning requests. At this time, the rezoning request will be put on hold for a future date. Next steps are for the city to quantify fees associated with the Boehm matters, and receive Todd’s approvals for the buildings under construction.
Nancy Kelly explained that she is attending the meetings as part of the FMAR organization to gather more information on current happenings in the city.
The minutes of the 1/20/25 and the 2/6/25 City Council meetings were reviewed. Jacobson motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Moch. Motion carried.
 
The financial report is tabled until March meeting, pending completion of the state auditor’s office reviews.
The February bills were reviewed; Steinolfson motioned to approve the bills as presented, excluding Minn-kota Communications for $2,306.50, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call vote: Jacobson – yes, Moch – yes, Krump – yes, Steinolfson – yes. Carried.
Moch motioned to hall all current and future Bank of North Dakota bills set to auto-pay, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call vote: Jacobson – yes, Moch – yes, Krump – yes, Steinolfson – yes. Carried.
Old Business
Regarding an update on the Water Loop project, Zach will be at the March meeting to future discuss. Earthwork will be done in the Spring.
No updates regarding the Reservoir Expansion.
Currently waiting on funding approval for the EPAC project.
Currently waiting on funding approval for the Reserve project.
City is currently waiting on approval from Todd on two building permits in Trackside.
No updates regarding street repairs.
No updates regarding the city water employee.
The second meeting of the Colfax Home Rule Charter Committee was held that evening. Clark reported that there is a Home Rule Charter draft, and a public meeting has been set up for March 17th at 6pm.
Skoog reported that the TextMyGov application should be up and running by the end of February.
Krump presented a purchase agreement for Lot 7 Block 2 in CM3. Clark reviewed the purchase agreement and made a change recommendation. Discussion was held. No decision at this time.
New Business
When a water break happened in the well pumphouse, the router was damaged and needs to be replaced.
Rick & Stu Stubson have requested purchasing the old pumphouse property. Discussion was held. Krump will contact someone to come out and verify if/how the well is capped.
Colfax Park Board sent a set of questions for the City Council regarding the acquisition of land for park use. Mary brought forth looking for input on putting a park up north or expanding the current park. Discussion was held.
Skoog proposed the combination of bank accounts. Tabled until the state review is complete.
A building permit application was presented for a basement remodel for Lot 18 Block 3 of Colfax Meadows 3 by Spire Custom Homes. Jacobson motioned to approve the application, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
There being no further business, Jacobson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Moch.  Carried. Adjourned at 9:27 pm.