REGULAR MEETING OF THE KILLDEER CITY COM

REGULAR MEETING OF THE KILLDEER CITY COMMISSION May 1st, 2023 Commission President Joel Spethman called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Commissioner’s present were Kelly Summerfield, Joe Hurt, Logan Wallace, and Greg Nordsven. Cameron Deperalta, Matt Hanson, Steve Dorval, Nate Bouray, Catherine Williams, Dakota Schnell, Gerry Leadbetter, Deb Harsche, Joe Rogers, Greg Pinski, Pedro Ortiz, and Dion Steinley were also among those present with Scott Harmstead, Brett Morlok, and Jen Grosz present via conference call. Commission President Joel Spethman asked for the Commission and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Wallace moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hurt. The consent agenda consisted of the minutes of the April 17th, 2023 regular meeting, minutes of the April 19th, 2023 special meeting, and bills. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C The public annexation hearing was held for the BA Addition, which is described below: A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL C AND RECORDED IN DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA AS DOCUMENT #3096224 WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE NORTH (T145N), RANGE NINETY-FIVE WEST (R95W) OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (5TH P.M.) DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA. ALL OF PARCEL C WILL BE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF KILLDEER LESS PORTIONS OF SAID PARCEL THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF KILLDEER. There was no public comment regarding the annexation. Commissioner Summerfield made the motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2023-0006, an ordinance extending the boundaries of the city of Killdeer, North Dakota, and annexing certain tracts of land adjacent to the boundaries of the present city limits. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hurt. The following property is described herein: A PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL C AND RECORDED IN DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA AS DOCUMENT #3096224 WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22), TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE NORTH (T145N), RANGE NINETY-FIVE WEST (R95W) OF THE FIFTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (5TH P.M.) DUNN COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA. ALL OF PARCEL C WILL BE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF KILLDEER LESS PORTIONS OF SAID PARCEL THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF KILLDEER. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Hill Top Home of Comfort Director Gerry Leadbetter and Attorney Jen Grosz discussed with the Commission the Subordination Agreement and Amendment to Lease between the Hill Top Home of Comfort and the City of Killdeer regarding the daycare building. Commissioner Hurt made the motion to approve the Subordination Agreement and the Amendment to Lease between the Hill Top Home of Comfort and the City of Killdeer, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Summerfield made the motion to approve SRF Work Order 15723.02 for the city land development planning for the North Prairie Park Housing Development and to move forward with the process, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C City Engineer Steve Dorval with Heartland Engineering discussed with the Commission the received quote from Winn Construction for $170,450.05 for the Tabor Drive sidewalk project. City Engineer Dorval discussed removing the seeding item from the quote and having that item quoted separately. Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to approve the quote from Winn Construction for $170,450.05, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C City Engineer Dorval discussed the closing out of the 2021 High Street Watermain Replacement Project. McKenzie Electric Cooperative CEO Matthew Hanson discussed with the Commission the renewal of the franchise agreement between the City and McKenzie Electric. Commissioner Wallace made the motion to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2023-004 regarding a franchise agreement with McKenzie Electric Cooperative seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Wallace made the motion to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2023-005 amending and reenacting sections one and four of Article IV, regarding Nuisances, seconded by Commissioner Hurt. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Summerfield made the motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2023-007 amending and reenacting section 13.0102 of the city code of the City of Killdeer relating to the discharge of fireworks within Killdeer city limits with amendments, seconded by Commissioner Hurt. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Summerfield made the motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2023-008 regarding the franchise renewal with Consolidated Telecom, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Hurt made the motion approve the temporary use permit application for Tacos Garcia contingent on all required paperwork being received, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to approve the purchase agreement with James Wallace for the residence at 315 Tabor Drive for $325,000, seconded by Commissioner Hurt. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C City Engineer Brett Morlok with AE2S discussed with the Commission the Stanley St & Grab n Go Street Improvements Project and bid opening date change to June 1st from May 4th along with substantial completion and final completion dates. Commissioner Wallace made the motion set the substantial and final completion dates for the Stanley St & Grab n Go Street Improvements Project to 2023, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Summerfield discussed the open Aquatics & Manager Position. The finalists were Catherine Williams, Michael Miller, and Colt Mavity. The Aquatics & Wellness Center Manager Hiring Committee recommends Catherine Williams for the open Manager position. Commissioner Summerfield made the motion the hire Catherine Williams for the open Aquatics & Wellness Center Manager Position, seconded by Commissioner Hurt. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Wallace made the motion the to set the base wage for the Aquatics & Wellness Center Assistant Manager Position at $26.63, seconded by Commissioner Summerfield. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Wallace made the motion to hire Michael Miller for the open Aquatics & Wellness Center Certified Lifeguard & WSI Full Time Position, seconded by Commissioner Summerfield. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Summerfield made the motion to approve the back pay for Catherine Williams for $7,696 gross, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Interim Police Chief Dion Steinley delivered the Oath of Office for Police Officer Greg Pinski. Interim Police Chief Steinley awarded letters of accommodation to Police Officers Pedro Ortiz & Joe Rogers for their work in the Field Training Officer Program. Public Works Superintendent Cameron Deperalta and the Commission discussed the drainage items with a residence at 87 5th Ave NW. Commissioner Greg Nordsven discussed the potential purchase of a fertilizer spreader. Commission President Spethman notified the Commission of the upcoming housing meeting at the Killdeer Public School Board Room and the upcoming Hill Top Home of Comfort open house for the new addition. The Commission discussed 1st Ave SE near the Dunn County Salt Shed and the possible vacation of the street. Commissioner Wallace made the motion to move forward with a quit claim deed for parcel 10-8094-007, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Wallace made the motion to approve the quote from Orlandos Versatile Construction LLC for $16,812.88 for the daycare new flooring, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Commissioner Wallace made the motion to approve the quote from BC6 Builders for $20,496.00 for picnic tables, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C Having no further business, Commissioner Wallace moved to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. The following bills were approved for payment: Ach Payroll 04-20-2023 $37,939.25 Ach EFTPS 04-20-2023 $12,621.04 Ach AFLAC 04-28-2023 $225.18 Ach BCBS 05-01-23 $16,386.90 Ach 1st UNUM 04-28-23 $1,052.40 19709 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS $1,280.86 19710 ASHLEY MURPHY $1,050.00 19711 BAIDEN LUDERMAN $400.25 19712 BENZ OIL COMPANY, INC. $295.02 19713 COOPERATIVE LEGAL SERVICE PLLC $4,350.00 19714 DAKOTA LAND CONSULTING, PLLC $1,821.00 19715 DAKOTA PUMP & CONTROL, INC. $1,269.00 19716 DICKINSON PARKS AND RECREATION $500.00 19717 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. $266.31 19718 DUNN COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION $35,825.28 19719 DUNN COUNTY RECORDER $10.00 19720 EISEMAN-LUDMAR CO., INC. $60.89 19721 GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY $62,269.50 19722 HAWKINS, INC $955.05 19723 HILL TOP HOME OF COMFORT $10.00 19724 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT $208.50 19725 JB’S WINDOW CLEANING $625.00 19726 JIM’S REPAIR $354.82 19727 KARLY CAPRARO $900.00 19728 KDKT SPORTSRADIO 1410 $150.00 19729 KILLDEER PARK DISTRICT $459.63 19730 MICHAEL MILLER $120.25 19731 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL $2,312.03 19732 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER $4,200.00 19733 PITNEY BOWES $500.00 19734 PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL $595.00 19735 SAX MOTOR COMPANY $40,902.20 19736 SOUTHWEST WATER AUTHORITY $34,366.48 19737 SW DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT $25.00 19738 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT CORP. $26,925.00 19739 TDS MEDIA DIRECT, INC. $399.00 19740 AMERICAN BANK CENTER $2,419.34 19691 PAULSON FIREWORKS $20,000.00 19692 PRAIRIE AUTO PARTS $204.52 19693 PRAIRIE IMPLEMENT $53.85 19694 RATH & MEHRER, P.C. $13,800.00 19695 SANITATION PRODUCTS, INC. $2,135.87 19696 SAX MOTOR COMPANY $377.18 19697 SMART COMPUTERS & CONSULTING $768.06 19698 SW DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT $25.00 19699 SW MULTICO CORRECTION CENTER $4,350.00 19700 AMKOTA, LLC $219.98 19701 THE UNIFORM CENTER $330.96 19702 TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE $75.00 19703 U.S. BANK ST. PAUL $138,900.00 19704 US POSTAL SERVICE $178.00 19705 VERIZON WIRELESS $2,003.81 19706 WEST PLAINS, INC. $396.94 19707 WESTERN CHOICE COOPERATIVE $5,905.91 19708 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER OF DICKIN $45.03 $483,820.29 Minutes are subject to review and revisions. Joel Spethman, Commission President Matt Oase, City Administrator (May 24, 2023) 225857