Special Council Meeting - 8/25/2025

​City of Colfax – Special Meeting 8/25/2025
A special meeting of the Colfax City Council was called to order by Mayor Krump at 7:05pm at the Colfax Community Center. Present were Mayor Kyle Krump, Council Members Tom Steinolfson, Scott Gauslow, Jesse Moch, Shaun Jacobson and Auditor Jen Skoog. Also in attendance was Jarrett Robertsdahl and Zach Hatting with Interstate Engineering.  
Krump recognized the audience. Jared Robertsdahl presented a building permit application for 701 Blaine Street N; however, he will be obtaining signatures from the Developer and the Building Inspector the following day. Robertsdahl would like to obtain council approval of the plans, pending the missing signatures. Council reviewed the presented plans and specs. Steinolfson motioned to approve the permit application as presented, pending required signatures from the Developer and the Building Inspector, seconded by Jacobson. Carried.
A building permit application and letter of explanation for 416 Peterson Loop was presented. The letter explained that permit #205 was originally issued for 413 Peterson, however, due to a change in buyer preference, Berseth is requesting that fees associated with the original permit application be transferred to 416 Petersoon Loop, adding that he will pay an additional $400 to cover the additional administrative time. Steinolfson motioned to approve the building permit for 416 Peterson Loop, transferring the permit fees, voiding permit #205, and charging an additional $400 to the applicant, seconded by Gauslow. Carried.
Jacobson motioned to approve the Reserve financing resolution with Bank of North Dakota, seconded by Gauslow. Role Call Vote: Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes
Steinolfson motioned to approve the Reserve loan documents with Bank of North Dakota, seconded by Jacobson. Role Call Vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes
Gauslow motioned to authorize Kyle Krump and Jennifer Skoog to proceed with signing the approved loan documents, seconded by Steinolfson. Role Call vote: Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes, Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes
Zach Hatting presented updated information for the proposed street paving project, including curb an gutter, in 4 different phases for the council’s review. Discussion was held regarding which phases to include in the Flex Funding application. Moch motioned to combine Phases 1 & 2 in the Flex Funding application, and request a 50/50 cost share split on the application, seconded by Steinolfson. Further discussion was held regarding the city debt limit. Role Call vote: Gauslow – yes, Steinolfson – yes, Moch – yes, Jacobson – yes
There being no further business, Moch motioned to adjourn, seconded by Jacobson. Carried. Adjourned at 8:12pm.