Special Council Meeting - 2/6/2025

​City of Colfax – Special Finance Meeting 2/6/2025
A special finance meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 6:12pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Tom Steinolfson, Shaun Jacobson, Scott Gauslow, and Jesse Moch.
Krump requested that Auditor Skoog present an overall review of the 2024 financials and provide insight on each line item. Various questions were asked by council members and discussion was held.
Discussion was held regarding a water rate increase. Tabled for further future discussion.
Discussion was held regarding moving excess funds to an investment account. Tabled for further future discussion.
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of a lot from Nathan Berseth. Krump reported that he talked to Nathan and he estimated the North lot would be around $15,000, and no amount was given for the possible East lot. Further discussion will be had at the February meeting.
Discussion was held regarding regular city office hours and the current auditor salary. Steinolfson motioned to increase the Auditor salary $100 per month and $50 per meeting retroactive to 1/1/2025, and requested the Auditor hold regular office hours of Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-2pm effective March 1, 2025, seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
There being no further business, Jacobson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Gauslow.  Carried. Adjourned at 10:12 pm.