Special Council Meeting - 7/2/2025

​City of Colfax – Special Meeting 7/2/2025
A special meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:00pm. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Tom Steinolfson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, and Auditor Jen Skoog. Absent was Shaun Jacobson. Also in attendance was Amy Clark and Travis Elser.
Krump recognized the audience. Clark presented the JPA loan agreement to the council. The agreement provides access to a maximum $35,500 loan with the JPA to be used to cover the EPAC loan for the first 3 years of the loan, if necessary. Discussion was held. Steinolfson motioned to sign the JPA loan paperwork as presented, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes
At the last meeting, the council agreed to the proposed Boehm Development Agreement, however, also at that meeting, Lyle stated that he needed to confirm with his attorney on a portion of the agreement. It was confirmed that no changes are requested by Lyle. The agreement has been signed by Lyle, Elser, and the City, creating an active development agreement.
A public hearing for the Elser rezoning request for Lot 1, Block 1 of Boehm Second Subdivision was held. After reviewing the request, Moch motioned to approve the rezoning request, contingent upon engineering specs, the bond requirement, and the city inspector approval on plans & specs, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call vote: Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Gauslow – yes
It was noted that the Elser building permit application still needs final approval from the developer and the city building inspector, and will be presented for the next council meeting, pending receipt of all necessary approvals.
When heavy rains came through over a month ago, there were some issues with water near Marohl’s driveway. Krump brought forth the possibility of assisting with the cost of an additional culvert to avoid this issue going forward, providing a direct benefit to the city, allowing for swifter water removal from town. Based on the City engineer’s assessment of the issue, it was highly recommended that the additional culvert be placed. Further discussion will be held at the next council meeting.
The City was notified that the recent liquor license issued to the Richland #44 Foundation was incorrect and should be issued to The 44 Venue LLC instead. Since Richland #44 Foundation owns The 44 Venue, the old license would be voided and the new license issued, with no additional fees. Steinolfson motioned to approve the new application and issue the new liquor license to The 44 Venue LLC seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
In the event that the ND State liquor license isn’t approved prior to The 44 Venue grand opening, they would like to request a special event liquor license from the City. Steinolfson motioned to approve the special event liquor license for July 24th for Fort Saloon with a $10 fee, contingent upon receipt of the formal request, seconded by Moch. Carried.
A lease agreement was presented to the council between Richland #44 School District and the City regarding concrete placed on the City right of way for the school high jump. Gauslow motioned to approve the agreement, seconded by Moch. Carried.
Due to scheduling issues, the July council meeting will be moved from July 21 to July 14 at 7pm at the Colfax Community Center.
There being no further business, Moch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Steinolfson.  Carried. Adjourned at 7:57pm.