Regular Council Meeting - 3/20/2023

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 3/20/2023
The regular March meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Olson at 7:04pm. Present were Mayor Jeff Olson and Council Members Justin Reiland, Jesse Moch, and Kyle Krump. Absent was Council Member Shaun Jacobson. Audience members in attendance were Inis Frankl, Amy Clark, and Damon Devillers and Zach Hatting with Interstate Engineering.
Mayor Olson recognized the audience. Zach provided an update on the Colfax Meadows 4th Addition process. Zach reported that once the council approves the necessary resolutions, Interstate Engineering will publish and open bids in April.
The Improvement District Development Agreement between City of Colfax and BLB Investments was presented to the council. Discussion was held. Krump motioned to approve the agreement as presented, seconded by Moch. Motion carried.
Resolution 2023-01, Resolution Creating and Defining the Boundaries for Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District NO. 2023-01 was presented. Krump motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Reiland. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 2023-02, Resolution Directing Preparation of Engineer’s Report and Cost Estimate for Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District NO. 2023-01 was presented. Krump motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Moch. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 2023-03, Resolution Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specificationsfor Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District NO. 2023-1 was presented. Krump motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Moch. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 2023-04, Resolution Approving Engineer’s Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District NO. 2023-1 was presented. Moch motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Krump. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution 2023-05, Resolution Directing Advertisement for Bids for Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District NO. 2023-01 was presented. Reiland motioned to accept the presented resolution as read, seconded by Krump. Role call vote: Reiland-yes, Moch-yes, Krump-yes. Motion carried.
Performing Arts Center will be within the city limits so the city is responsible for providing a water source. Interstate Engineering reported that there is a 375’ stretch of Grant Street at 2” pipe and everything else is 4”, most likely the reason why there are pressure issues in the 3rd Addition.  It was suggested that the 2” pipe be replaced with 6” pipe and roll it into the new water loop project. Proposal is to place a large enough pipe, far enough East, to also service any future city expansion. Interstate Engineering will provide more cost estimates and information for the city pertaining to different options.
Interstate Engineering suggested that the city consider a larger/deeper lift station on the east side to prepare for possible future development on the east side of town. At this point, the city needs to just decide where the lift station will be, and the depth can be decided later on. Discussion was held.
Interstate Engineering will also put in an application for state funds for a City Planning Workshop. This workshop will be completed by Interstate Engineering, and allows the city council to consider long-term goals.
The minutes of the February regular City Council meeting were reviewed. Krump moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Reiland. Motion carried.
 
The financial reports for January and February were reviewed.  Krump made motion to approve the financials as presented, seconded by Moch, motion carried.   
The March bills were reviewed; Reiland motioned to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Moch.  Carried.
Old Business
No update regarding the new water loop project.
Krump will contact Hammond and have him move forward with fixing the Fire Hydrant repair.
No update regarding the Grant Street Improvement Project.
Discussion was held regarding Community Center Board disbanding and city taking over operations. No further action at this time.
New Business
Reiland motioned to approve the Colfax City Emergency Declaration for Fall 2022 & Winter 2022-2023, seconded by Moch. Carried.
The city should have a Floodplain Management Ordinance in place, however no current plan has been located. This will be discussed at the April meeting.
Building Permits for 209 Laverne Lane, 201 Neuman Blvd, 202 Neuman Blvd, 106 Neuman Blvd, 603 Blaine St, and 216 Laverne Lane were presented to the council for review. Krump motioned to approve the permit applications as presented, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Platinum Homes ordered additional culvert pieces, of which the city paid for but are not covered by the city, therefore Platinum Homes has been billed for the parts. Skoog reported that she has attempted communication with Platinum Homes a number of times, without resolve. Council agreed that Platinum Homes will not be issued further permits in the city due to the outstanding bill. Skoog will be adding a 18% APR interest fee and attempting further communication.
Reiland motioned to approve the Partial Mortgage Releases for Lot 17 Block 3, Lot 32 Block 3, Lot 30 Block 3, Lot 12 Block 3, Lot 2 Block 1, seconded by Krump. Carried.
Skoog presented an online bill payment option through GovCard. This service provides a no-cost option for the city. Council agreed to have Skoog move forward with the implementation.
Jeff will contact T&G to schedule a Clean-up Week.
Once a Clean-up Week date has been established, the annual Spring letter will be sent out to all city residents.
A request for mowing bids will be posted with a deadline of April 13th.
Olson will reach out to other gravel companies to request gravel bids for the April meeting.
There being no further business, Krump made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Moch.  Carried. Adjourned at 9:05pm