Regular Council Meeting - 4/21/2025

​City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 4/21/2025
The regular March meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Council Member Jacobson at 7:21pm. Present were Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Jesse Moch, Tom Steinolfson, and Scott Gauslow. Absent was Mayor Kyle Krump. Audience members in attendance were Wendy Matejcek with Richland County Assessor’s Office, Inis Frankl, Lyle Boehm, Kim Berseth, and Nancy Kelly.
Jacobson recognized the audience. Lyle Boehm informed the council that due to his attorney’s death, it will be a bit before he can send a draft developer’s agreement to Amy for review.
The minutes of the March regular City Council meeting were reviewed. Steinolfson moved to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Gauslow. Motion carried.
 
The financial reports for March will be reviewed at the May meeting due to missing information from the County.   
The April bills were reviewed; Gauslow motioned to approve the bills as presented, adding bills for Richland County for $1,024 and to pay Interstate Engineering as soon as funds are available, seconded by Steinolfson. Role Call Vote: Moch – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Jacobson – yes.
Old Business
Final bills and paperwork for Colfax Meadows 4 is being completed.
A zoning discussion for Trackside will be held at the next meeting regarding different types of commercial zoning. Steinolfson will collect more data prior to the next meeting.
Dirt work will be completed yet this spring on the Water Loop project area. Final funding is close to be completed with the State.
EPAC financing has been approved, and water meters have been delivered. Construction is coming along. 1st progressive estimate presented to the council. Moch motioned to approve payment of Progressive Estimate #1 as soon as funds available, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call Vote: Moch – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Jacobson – yes.
Funding for Colfax Reserve is still in progress.
Currently waiting on an estimate from Zach for the Reservoir Expansion on what it would cost to compile an estimate to complete the project. Tabled for next meeting.
City roads are currently tough. This will be addressed in the upcoming weeks.
Topic of an additional city employee was tabled for the May meeting.
Home Rule Charter/Sales Tax special election will be held June 3, 2025. Auditor Skoog is currently working on necessary materials and processes.
Building permit application for 703 Blaine St N was presented to the council. Moch motioned to approve the building permit application as presented, including the requirement that the unused second water service line needs to be brought back and capped at the main line, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
Only one mowing bid from Ethan Skoog was received for the 2025 mowing season. Gauslow motioned to approve the bid, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried. Gauslow will talk to the railroad about getting extra money to help cover the cost of mowing along the tracks.
New Business
Kyle is currently working on the insurance renewal. It was noted that a number of insurance pictures on file are out-dated. Kyle will work with the insurance agent to get our file updated.
City of Colfax received one gravel bid from TJM Trucking. Gauslow went around town with Tim from TJM to determine how much is currently needed, coming up with 40 loads for $14,185. Steinolfson motioned to approve gravel delivery, not to exceed $14,500 at this time, seconded Moch. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Jacobson – yes, Moch – yes.
Skoog will be working with Brian Day on a rate study to help determine what our water rate should be to help pay for the Water Loop project. Further discussion regarding a water rate increase will be had at a later date.
Moch brought forth questions regarding the current status of the Jeremy Boehm parcel size and rezoning. Discussion was held.
There being no further business, Gauslow made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Moch.  Carried. Adjourned at 8:55pm.