Regular Council Meeting - 5/18/2026

City of Colfax – Regular Council Meeting 5/18/2025
The regular May meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:02pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Shaun Jacobson, Jesse Moch, Tom Steinolfson, and Scott Gauslow. Audience members in attendance were Zach Hatting with Interstate Engineering, Inis Frankl, and Adam Marohl.
Krump recognized the audience. Interstate Engineering reviewed the redlined copy of the updated engineer’s agreement and touched on a couple suggested changes that their attorney stated cannot be changed. Steinolfson motioned to adopt the changes provided by Interstate Engineering, and allow Kyle to sign the agreement once the City attorney agrees with the changes, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes.
Krump brought forth some resident concerns that there was a ditch being dug along their back yard between Colfax Meadows 3 and Colfax Reseve. Zach confirmed that this ditch is outside of their actual property line, and stated that Interstate Engineering will come out and post laths, showing where actual property lines are for resident visibility. Due to the existing treeline, the drainage ditch will need to shift a bit; however, this will go outside of the established easement. Zach will work with Nathan on expanding the easement to save the trees. If that doesn’t happen, then the trees will need to be removed. Discussion was held. Zach will update the council once he knows more.
Zach provided an update regarding the EPAC lift station project and the lack of communication from R&R. Interstate Engineering is unable to reach R&R, despite multiple attempts via emails, phone calls, and messages. The City attorney will be consulted as to how they recommend we proceed.
Boehm reported that loan documents were signed last week for Boehm Development, stating that the bonding needs a signed developer’s agreement with the City. Krump will have the City attorney work on redlining the old agreement to be brought to Boehm for further discussion.
Regarding the lagoon expansion, the City is waiting for the land owner to reach out to move forward with the land purchase. Steinolfson requested that Kristen at Interstate Engineering research the possibility of going through USDA for funding and grants for the lagoon.
Discussion was held regarding placing more gravel on new development roads before the project is closed. Zach will discuss with Nathan to see if we can increase the gravel road spec in Colfax Reserve from 6” to 8”.
The meeting minutes of the 4/6/2026 Tax Equalization meeting and the City Council meeting were reviewed. Gauslow motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
The meeting minutes of the 5/6/2026 City Council meeting were reviewed. Steinolfson motioned to approve minutes as presented, seconded by Jacobson. Carried.
April financials were presented. Jacobson motioned to approve the financials as presented, seconded by Steinolfson. Role Call vote: Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes. Carried.
May bills were presented. Steinolfson motioned to approve the bills as presented, adding a bill to Jen Skoog for $108.89, seconded by Gauslow. Roll Call vote: Moch – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Jacobson – yes. Carried.
Discussion was held regarding the EPAC special assessment committee. City attorney will reach out to Amy Clark, and then will set up an initial meeting with the committee.
No building permits to review.
Dust control was discussed. City will need to wait for road restrictions to lift before adding more gravel, along with a grading pass. Gravel will likely will be applied mid-June.
The 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-3, Amending Section 4.506 of Article 5 of Chapter 4 Relating to Exceptions to Fireworks Restrictions, took place. Discussion was held. Steinolfson motioned to approve the first reading, seconded by Jacobson. Carried. A second reading of the ordinance will take place at the June meeting.
Two gaming applications, Bevy’s Giving Tree and Horace Lions, were presented to the council. Steinolfson motioned to approve the gaming application from Bevy’s Giving Tree seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – Yes, Moch – yes. Carried.
Multiple mowing bids were presented to the council for both City property and for the Ball Diamonds. Discussion was held. Moch motioned to both bids from Trace Bakke for City property and the Lagoon, seconded by Jacobson. Carried. Jacobson motioned to accept the mowing bid from K&K for the ball diamonds, seconded by Steinolfson. Carried.
New Business
The 1st reading of Ordinance 2026-4, Model “D” Ordinance Floodplain Management, took place. Discussion was held. It was noted that this ordinance has been revised in the original was passed due to feedback from National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator. Gauslow motioned to approve the first reading, seconded by Moch. Carried. A second reading of the ordinance will take place at the June meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the new Public Comment Process being required by State law. Skoog will pass along the discussed information to the City attorney.
Skoog presented information on the iWorQ Portal. Discussion held. No decision made.
Adam brought forth concerns regarding the ditch being dug behind his house. Further discussion was held.
Discussion was held regarding the 2027 City Budget. Skoog needs to discuss the 3% cap and growth allowance with the county. Topic tabled until June meeting.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the regular June meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24th at 7pm, NOT June 15th.                                                                                          
The well between Gauslow’s and Gylland’s needs to be removed. Krump will get a bid to have it removed.
There being no further business, Moch made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jacobson.  Carried. Adjourned at 10:24 pm.