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MINUTES OF THE STANLEY CITY COUNCILNOVEMBER 10, 2020Mayor Gary Weisenberger called the November 10, 2020 regular meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The following Council Members were present: Jacob Hellman, Zachary Gaaskjolen, Ty Taylor, Gary Weisenberger, Linda Wienbar, David Minton (via phone) and Chad Hysjulien (via phone). Others in attendance were City Auditor, Allyn Sveen; Planning & Zoning Administrator, Amanda Dennis; Chief of Police, Kris Halvorson; Public Works Director, Curtis Larson and City Attorney, Kendra Enget from the Furuseth Olson & Evert P.C. Law Firm. MINUTESMotion made by Wienbar, seconded by Taylor, to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2020 regular meeting. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.TAX ABATEMENT – BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCHMotion made by Hysjulien, seconded by Hellman, to approve an abatement for the 2020 tax year to Bethlehem, Faith & Knife River Lutheran Churches for Parcel #61-0081300 as the real estate qualifies for a property tax exemption pursuant to Section 57-02-08(9) of the NDCC as the building is being used as a parsonage. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATIONSTodd Heidbreder, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission, presented the P&Z Commission report and recommendations to the City Council.Chairman Heidbreder commented on the application submitted by Stanley Community School for a variance to allow for a 70’ flag pole with a 15’ X 25’ flag. Chairman Heidbreder mentioned the flag pole is shorter than the light poles in the football field. Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to approve a variance as recommended by the P&Z Commission, to allow for a 70’ flag pole from the required 40’ height requirement at the Stanley Community School. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. Chairman Heidbreder mentioned the P&Z Commission will start reviewing the Zoning Ordinance for potential updates and/or revisions at their upcoming December meeting. PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTAmanda Dennis, P&Z Administrator, presented the following permits for the Council’s approval:Building PermitsPermit #AddressNameImprovement80-20313 1st St SWJubal JarminEgress Window SW Corner of Basement81-2010 Meadow LnMary K JohnsonFence w/Consent Forms82-20805 Frontier LnFred & Joyce EvansNew Manufactured Home onto 2 Lots83-2014 1st St SEJenette Nelson - Ez ConstructionNew Driveway to Current Garage84-20219 7th Ave SEStephen WuerzGarage85-20311 N Main StStephen SchoenyGarage86-20002 3rd St SEDanny SauberGarageMotion made by Hellman, seconded by Hysjulien, to approve the above permits in the November 2020 P&Z Administrator Report. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.VISITORS’ COMMITTEEGeorge Littlecreek, Chairman of the Visitors’ Committee, and Committee Member, Brandi Larson, met with the Council to present requests for grant funding from the Visitors’ Promotion Fund.Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to approve a grant of $1,100 from the Visitors’ Promotion Fund to the Stanley Commercial Club for the Small Business Saturday Vendor Show on November 28, 2020. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.Discussion was held on the $40,000 grant request from the Stanley Commercial Club for holiday lighting upgrades at the Stanley Wilson Park. Chairman Littlecreek explained the request included a 20’ tall smart tree, an update of the existing light displays with smart controlled lights, a LED curtain wrap for the fence by the pool and gazebo decorations. The entire display could be controlled by a smartphone and could be here for the Parade of Lights event if ordered now. The light display could be used for other events and would eliminate a lot of the current lighting issues. The Visitors’ Committee had a tied vote for this request, with one member abstaining from the vote. Chairman Littlecreek also mentioned this display would be Phase I, next year consideration would be given to upgrade the lights on the existing fixtures on the street lights with the whole system working together.Member Larson expressed concerns of what entity would be liable for the display as the Park Board did not know of the request prior to the application. Also, Member Larson did not feel the display should be solely paid from the Visitors’ Promotion Fund, and felt that the Commercial Club should be contributing too. Councilman Hellman felt donations should be sought too. Also, much discussion was held on who would be responsible for the maintenance of the display, and many felt more than one organization needs to be involved.Council members expressed concerns and agreed the project is a worthwhile project, but felt a more detailed plan should be put together first addressing all phases including approximate costs and who would be responsible for maintenance. Public Works Director, Curtis Larson, mentioned the street lights are in tough shape and need replacing. It was mentioned the NDDOT should also be contacted to see if any paperwork is required from their department. It was suggested that the application be resubmitted once a plan is in place with hopes of having a light display in the park for the 4th of July celebration.Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to deny the application from the Stanley Commercial Club for holiday lighting upgrades for the park. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.BROSZ ENGINEERING UPDATESEngineer Jeff Ebsch was present to update the Council on projects being handled through Brosz Engineering. 2020 Contract 2 – Stanley Wastewater Treatment System Improvements – Engineer Ebsch stated the insulation board was installed over the bypass transfer pipe from the lift station to lagoon cell 2. Also, Engineer Ebsch mentioned the project is in winter suspension as the weather turned cold; work will be completed next year. Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Gaaskjolen, to approve payment to Teraflex Group LLC for Pay Application #1 in the amount of $24,152.80 for work completed on the Contract 2 – Stanley Wastewater Treatment System Improvements, Project N20-ST341. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. 8th Avenue Drainage Ditch Improvements – Engineer Ebsch commented on the proposed ditch cleanout consisting of approximately 700 LF from 4th Street SW to Frontier Village Pond, just north of 8th Avenue SW. Engineer Ebsch stated SM Services contacted him and would be able to do the work for $20,000. Councilman Hellman asked that the contractor try to do the work for $15,000 as originally proposed if at all possible. Engineer Ebsch was hopeful the ditch cleanout work would eliminate the need for a lift station and felt it will help with the drainage issue by the cemetery. Motion made by Hysjulien, seconded by Minton, to authorize SM Services to complete the 8th Ave SW ditch cleanout project as presented by Engineer Ebsch with project cost not exceeding $20,000. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. Country Estates – Engineer Ebsch stated he will be meeting with Country Estates landowners on November 17, 2020 to discuss alternatives for the sewer improvement project at Country Estates. Engineer Ebsch commented the revised gravity sewer layout remains the least costly alternative. Engineer Ebsch will report findings to the Council at their next meeting. 2ND READING – FLAGPOLE ORDINANCEMotion made by Wienbar, seconded by Taylor, to approve the Second Reading and Final Passage of the following ordinance:AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STANLEY AMENDING ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ADD SECTION 5.0607, IN ITS ENTIRETY, PERTAINING TO FLAGPOLES.BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STANLEY, MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, TO AMEND THE STANLEY CITY ORDINANCES TO ADD SECTION 5.0607, IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE STANLEY CITY PLANNING & ZONING ORDINANCE TO READ AS FOLLOWS:ARTICLE 6 – Supplementary RegulationsFlagpolesPurpose:The regulations set out in this chapter are for the construction and display of flags, flagpoles, towers and tower structures. The City has determined that clear rules and regulations are needed governing the permitting review, erection and construction of flags, flagpoles, towers, tower structures, and associated light displays to assure that such structures are built with a proper footing and foundation and that the appropriate safety concerns are addressed and observed. The City has adopted the sign, zoning, and development codes to regulate the heights of structures, buildings and facilities, to provide for safety concerns, to regulate advertising, to maintain and improve the community appearance, to ensure traffic safety, and to preserve property values.Without limiting the generality in the preceding paragraph, the City of Stanley expressly finds that the regulations set forth in this chapter further the following substantial interest of the city and its citizens:Maintenance and improvement of the community’s appearance;Ensuring and improving traffic/property safety; andPreserving property values.Definitions: Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this chapter its most reasonable application.Flag: any sign printed or painted on cloth, plastic, canvas, or other like material with distinctive colors, patterns or symbolic devices attached to a pole or staff.Scope: The regulations set out in this chapter apply to flags and flagpoles in all zoning districts.Permits Required:No flagpole, tower, or tower structure 15 feet in height or greater shall be erected or constructed without first obtaining a building permit pursuant to Stanley City Zoning Ordinance 5.0704 and the International Building Code, Section 105.1, Building Permits Required, as amended.All applicants with applications for a flagpole, tower, or similar structure requiring a building permit must follow North Dakota Century Code Chapter 49-23 (the North Dakota Dig Law) to ensure safety of the excavation and to ensure approval of the permit process.Approval process: Persons seeking permits or approval under this Ordinance shall be subject to the Building or Demolition Permit process outlined in Stanley City Zoning Ordinance 5.0704. No fee shall be required for a flagpole permit.Business signage/advertising:Flags, other than government flags, flagpoles, towers, and other related structures, uses, or displays which are designed for or serve for or have the effect of advertising purposes and/or focus the attention on a specific location for business purposes shall be considered signage and shall be regulated by the City’s sign ordinance, and remain subject to the sign review and approval process.Height:The top of flags (including the flagpole), towers or similar structures or displays, regardless of the type or form of mounting, shall be restricted per zoning district as follows:Height of FlagpoleZoning District(s)30 feet height flagpole maximum maximumR1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R640 feet height flagpole maximumAG, C1, C2, C3, C4, I1, I2, I3, I4, P, MH, RV, PUDSetbacks:Flags, flagpoles, towers and all similar structures and/or displays must be set back as to a sufficient distance from the property lines so as not to create a safety hazard on adjacent property. The structures and their accompanying flags shall be set back a sufficient distance to enable the flag to fly fully open without flying over the property of others, unless express, written permission has been given by the property owner to do so.Number:No more than three (3) flagpoles, towers or similar structures shall be allowed per parcel or lot.No more than three (3) flags may be mounted vertically and/or displayed on each flagpole, tower or similar structure located on a parcel or a lot. Forked poles with multiple mounting structures are not permitted.Small flags (not to exceed 24 square feet) mounted on the face/eaves of buildings and flags displayed in a flushed manner to the face of the building are not limited in number, unless subject to the City of Stanley sign ordinance.Manner of display:Flags and insignia of any government shall be displayed in as an approved manner pursuant to federal guidelines in Title 4, United States Code, Chapter 1.Light display:Lighting of the flagpole at night is allowed. To contain the impacts of unsafe lighting and light pollution, the City prohibits the following when used with or for flags, flagpoles, towers or similar structures regulated under this Ordinance:Floodlights, searchlights, beacons, and laser source light fixtures which are not confined to illumination of the pole and flag;Neon lighting;Lighting which creates hazards to pedestrian and traffic safety, and which is a nuisance to surrounding properties because of excessive glare, excessive light production in relation to need, and/or lighting which create shadow and light which together create a hazard; andBlinking, flashing, animated, and/or moving lights.Nonconformance:Preexisting Nonconforming Flags, Flagpoles, Towers, and Similar Structures, and/or Displays. No outdoor flag, flagpole, tower or similar structure and/or light display which was lawfully installed prior to the enactment of this ordinance shall be required to be removed or modified except as expressly provided herein however, no modification, alteration or replacement shall be made to a nonconforming structure unless the structure thereafter conforms to the provisions of this ordinance. Normal maintenance and repair of any flag, flagpole, tower or similar structure and/or light display shall be permitted.This ordinance shall become effective and be in force from and after its passage in the manner provided by law.The first reading held on October 13, 2020 with the second reading and final passage held on November 10, 2020.ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried and Ordinance declared adopted.LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR 2021Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Hysjulien, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Consulting and Legal Services Agreement with Shane Goettle to designate Mr. Goettle as a Special Assistant City Attorney for the 2021 Legislative Session at a contract cost of $15,100 plus expenses. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.CITY HALL PROJECT – PAY REQUESTMotion made by Hellman, seconded by Minton, to approve payment to First Dakota Enterprises for Pay Application #17/Final in the amount of $10,000.00 for the retainage held for the Stanley City Hall Project. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEECouncilman Jake Hellman, Chairman of the Employment Committee, presented the Employee Committee Report from their meeting held on November 6, 2020. Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Wienbar, to forgive sick leave used for the months of August through October 2020 due to COVID-19. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.Chairman Hellman discussed sick leave moving forward. The Employment Committee recommended going back to using sick leave as per the City’s Personnel Policy. Any sick time taken after an employee has used all their sick leave will be tracked and the Employment Committee will meet to discuss what to do in this case.Chairman Hellman discussed having a policy for COVID-19 close contacts and for positive cases and agreed to follow the recommendation from the ND Department of Health. Also, the Committee discussed having quarantined employees work from home if they were able to do so. Chief of Police, Kris Halvorson, mentioned his department has available laptops for such use. Chairman Hellman stated the Employment Committee discussed in great length performance pay for employees and agreed not to allow performance bonuses this year. Chairman Hellman commented it was not that employees did not deserve the bonus; the Committee just felt due to many circumstances this year including the forgiveness of sick leave that bonuses should not be given. Mayor Weisenberger felt good employees need to be compensated and did not feel the bonuses given to employees would make or break the City. City Auditor, Allyn Sveen, mentioned many employees have not been given a salary increase for two years. Mayor Weisenberger commented the City did increase the health insurance benefit for employees.Motion made by Taylor, seconded by Hellman, to accept the Employment Committee Report. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried.RENAISSANCE ZONECouncilman Hellman, Chairman of the Renaissance Zone Committee, informed the Council the Committee met and recommended approval on the application from KM Hanson LLC for a Renaissance Zone Project for the Thrivent Financial Business located at 109 South Main St (Parcel #61-0009400, Lot 15, Block 8, Original Townsite, Stanley City).Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to approve the Renaissance Zone Project Application submitted by KM Hanson LLC for the Thrivent Financial Business at 109 South Main St as recommended by the Renaissance Zone Committee. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. GAMING PERMITMotion made by Wienbar, seconded by Hellman, to approve a Local Permit to the Prairie Lutheran Parish to conduct a raffle from November 11, 2020 to December 6, 2020. All present voted yes. Motion carried. POLICE REPORTChief of Police, Kris Halvorson, met with the Council and informed them the abandoned vehicle auction held 10/31/2020 brought in $33,134. Chief of Police Halvorson thanked Allyn Sveen and Ada Arneson with the City Auditor’s Office and the Public Works Department for their assistance with the auction. Chief of Police Halvorson suggested that half of the proceeds be deposited in Public Works and half in the Police Department. Motion made by Minton, seconded by Hysjulien, to deposit funds from the abandoned vehicle auction with half in the Equipment Replacement Fund for Public Works and half in the General Fund for the Police Department. All present voted yes. Motion carried.Chief of Police Halvorson discussed the purchase of new radar units for the Police Department. The units are $3,080 each and currently a new program is being offered to get one unit free if three are purchased. Motion made by Hysjulien, seconded by Minton, to approve the purchase of three radar units at $9,240 with the fourth unit being free. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar and Minton; no “NAYS”; and Hysjulien not voting. Motion carried. Chief of Police Halvorson commented the City attorneys now have access to the new software program through CentralSquare (formerly Zuercher) that is utilized by the City of Stanley. A new laptop will arrive this week for the City attorneys.Councilman Taylor brought up the hiring for the vacant officer position in the Police Department and asked that the Council consider hiring a trained officer that is a drug dog handler. Councilman Taylor stated with the extra funds the City received from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for reimbursement of law enforcement payroll costs, it would be an opportune time to take advantage of getting this trained officer and giving such officer extra compensation for performing additional duties associated with having a drug dog. Councilman Taylor suggested paying such an officer between $60,000-$65,000. Attorney Enget commented the City will also be working with the County for prosecuting as the City has limitations on what they can prosecute. Attorney Enget stated having a drug dog is a serious commitment for an officer. Mayor Weisenberger stated offering $10,000 more a year to take a drug dog is a great idea, but felt this issue needs to be presented to the Police Committee first for their recommendation. Councilman Hysjulien stated the requirement for this trained officer to be a drug dog handler could be in the officer’s job duties. Chief of Police Halvorson suggested having the New Town BIA meet to explain the commitment involved by the officer. It was agreed the Police Committee would meet with the BIA and to address this issue prior to the next Council meeting. Councilman Hysjulien suggested the search for the vacant officer position be suspended until a decision is made on whether a trained drug officer is hired. Councilman Taylor stated he will be prepared to make a motion at the next meeting to hire a trained officer that is a drug dog handler if nothing is resolved by the next meeting.Councilman Hellman commented on the letter drafted requesting a BCI agent be located in Stanley. Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to the Director of the ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation asking for their consideration to locate a BCI agent in Stanley to help combat the increased drug trafficking in the City and surrounding area. All present voted yes. Motion carried. Motion made by Taylor, seconded by Hysjulien, to approve the Police Report. All present voted yes. Motion carried.PUBLIC WORKS REPORTPW Director Larson revisited the project to install a transfer switch and used generator at the old water tower site. PW Director Larson stated that after talking to Rudolph Electric, it was determined that installing a single phase generator rather than a three phase generator is more feasible. The three phase generator would be used at the County Lift Station. PW Director Larson presented quotes to install a transfer switch and the new single phase generator at the old water tower site and to install the used three phase generator at the County Lift Station. PW Director Larson commented it would take approximately 14 weeks to get the new generator.Motion made by Hysjulien, seconded by Minton, to approve the quotes from Rudolph Electric, $5,372.38 for labor and materials for the single phase generator and transfer switch at the old water tower site and $3,763.28 to hook up the used three phase generator at the County Lift Station. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. PW Director Larson addressed mail boxes being installed throughout the City. PW Director Larson stated he doesn’t want the PW Department to be responsible for snow removal around mail boxes. Councilman Hysjulien asked if the City had an ordinance addressing this issue. Attorney Enget would look into this issue.PW Director Larson discussed the monthly fee of $242.85 being paid for GPS in the vehicles. PW Director Larson suggested dropping this fee as did not feel it was beneficial for the City. It was decided this issue be brought before the PW Committee for their recommendation.PW Director Larson asked about unpaid water bills and felt owners should be paying the bill rather than renters. Auditor Sveen explained that the owners are responsible for non-payment of bills by the tenant if all avenues are exhausted. The uncollectable unpaid bills are special assessed to the owner’s property, so in the end the City is reimbursed. Motion made by Taylor, seconded by Gaaskjolen, to approve the PW Report. All present voted yes. Motion carried.AUDITOR REQUESTCity Auditor, Allyn Sveen, presented quotes to provide upgrades to connect Teams/Zoom meetings to City Hall AV System. Motion made by Hellman, seconded by Taylor, to approve the quote from Tricorne Audio in the amount of $5,130 for upgrades to the City Hall AV System as presented by Auditor Sveen. The Council requested Tricorne do all services for the City in one trip so additional mileage is not accessed and that an old laptop be used to operate the system if it is compatible. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. City Auditor Sveen provided the Council with information on reimbursement for law enforcement officers’ payroll costs through the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The City received a $125,304.80 for the months of March through July 2020 and submitted a request for reimbursement for the amount of $81,948.89 for August through October, 2020. Payroll costs for November and December 2020 will also be reimbursed through the CARES Act.MASK MANDATE RESOLUTIONDiscussion was held on a City-wide mask mandate. Attorney Enget explained the Mayor has the authority to do a mask mandate for seven days, and regardless of action by the Council, the Mask Mandate Declaration signed by the Mayor this date would remain in effect for seven days unless rescinded by the Mayor. Attorney Enget stated there is no penalty for not wearing a mask. Council members expressed their opinions of having a mask mandate with the consensus of the Council opposed to the mask mandate. Motion made by Minton, seconded by Taylor, to deny the Resolution requiring the use of face-coverings in the City of Stanley. ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. Mayor Weisenberger indicated he would be withdrawing his Mask Mandate Declaration.ATTORNEY UPDATESAttorney Enget provided information to the Council concerning municipal water connections. Attorney Enget indicated the City of Stanley requires owners to connect to the sewer system but there is no ordinance in place requiring connection to the water system. Discussion was held on those that currently have private wells and grand-fathering them in if an ordinance is passed. Councilman Gaaskjolen felt all should be required to hook up to water and sewer to be fair to all. Those that have no water only pay the base rate for sewer, while those connected pay a base rate and an additional amount based on water usage. No action was taken by the Council to proceed with an ordinance requiring connection to the water system. The Planning & Zoning requires new developments to connect to the water and sewer system. COUNCIL CONCERNSCouncilman Minton suggested something be placed on the marquee lighted sign to educate the public on guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 mask recommendations if the 6’ distancing could not be maintained. Auditor Sveen informed the Council that the company that provided the training recommended not putting anything lengthy on the marquee as it is harder to read as well as there is a delay between each message. Councilman Minton suggested something simple.Councilman Hellman mentioned he was approached by two separate people asking for an ordinance for chickens. Also, Councilman Hellman felt past EDC loans need to be revisited and consideration be given to change loans to grant funding.Mayor Weisenberger informed the Council that he and City Auditor Sveen gave depositions on the John Rian LLC vs. City of Stanley legal case. The deposition lasted over 7 hours. Mayor Weisenberger also informed the Council the Stanley Fire Department will be touring the City Hall on 11/11/2020 and the Drug Task Force Committee will be meeting the morning of 11/12/2020.JUDGES REPORTMotion made by Wienbar, seconded by Taylor, to approve the Judge’s report for October, 2020. All present voted yes. Motion carried.BILLSMotion made by Hellman, seconded by Hysjulien, to approve the following bills:ACHPayroll$71,586.12 1440EVerizon WirelessCell Phones$1,266.70 1442EAmerican Family Life AssuranceNovember 2020 Premiums$793.38 1444ENDPERS-RetirementNovember 2020 Contributions$11,342.53 1445EState Tax Commissioner$743.07 1446EVSP Insurance CompanyNovember 2020 Premiums$271.88 1447EPayment Service NetworkNovember 2020 Fees$847.56 17543American Bank Center - VisaIDOC Market Fee; Hotel Lodging for P&Z Dennis; Recording Fees; City Hall Supplies & Judge's Binders$1,105.05 17544Montana Dakota UtilitiesUtilities$6,635.71 17545Mountrail County Weed ControlNoxious Weed Spray: June - August 2020$451.80 17546Mo-Williams ElectricElectricity$615.00 17547ND Child Support DivisionChild Support$1,066.50 17548Ameripride Linen & ApparelRug Service - City Hall & PW Building$893.34 17549Annabelle Townhome AssocHOA Dues - November$150.00 17550Baker & TaylorLibrary Books $643.65 17551Brosz EngineeringEngineering Fees$42,265.00 17552Cash DrawerPostal Rects$21.46 17553Card ServicesCity Hall & PW Supplies$242.44 17554Chapman Law Firm PCCourt Appointed Attorney Fees$343.75 17555Circle SanitationOctober Garbage Services$16,543.00 17556City of Minot Treasurer's OfficeWater Analysis$180.00 17557Clean TechWa Damage to City Apts & LE Apts - January 2020$20,926.12 17558Dakota Pump & Control2020 Annual Inspection Lift Stations$1,760.00 17559Design Solutions & IntegrationFinal Pmt - Radio Programming$2,234.25 17560Dirty Diesel RepairTowing Fees$250.00 17561Farmers Union LumberShop Supplies$58.61 17562Furuseth, Olson, & Evert, PCOctober Retainer Fees$3,768.00 17563Gaffaney's of MinotCity Hall, P&Z, PD Office Supplies; Book Shelves for Clerk of Court; File Cabinet for City Hall$2,613.97 17564Gravel Products IncSalt, Sand Mix$5,966.46 17565Gustafson's Septic ServicePump at J. Nelson's; Jetted at Golf Course Lift Station$1,032.00 17566Holiday FleetFuel & Car Washes$764.59 17567ICONCity Hall Project - Engineering Fees$165.00 17568Information Tech Dept.PD Netmotion Fees$369.60 17569John Deere FinancialSt Supplies$136.73 17570Kelly KudrnaReimburse for Supplies$71.38 17571Kris HalvorsonReimburse for Supplies$38.34 17572Larson's Tire ServiceTire Repairs to PW & PD Vehicles; P&Z Wiper Blades$97.54 17573Locators & SuppliesPW Supplies $101.79 17574Margaret LagerCity Hall & Library Cleaning - September$862.50 17575Meiers Oil & TowingFuel $1,347.15 17576Michael ToddSt Supplies$96.90 17577Midstate Telephone CoPhone, Fax & Internet Services$1,402.86 17578Mo Co Correctional CenterOctober Boarding Prisoners$75.00 17579MCMCOctober City Sales Tax$25,309.09 17580ND League of Cities2020 Virtual Annual Conference- Auditor Sveen$175.00 17581NDAAOReg Fee for Online Ag Land Valuation- Assessor Collins$225.00 17582One Call ConceptsOctober Locates$63.60 17583Pinnacle Fuel$126.99 17584PowerPlan OIBRepair Cylinder on Motor Grader$590.00 17585Prairie Rose Golf ClubReimburse Ins Claim-Pump System Controllers$1,850.00 17586Preble Medical ServicesEmployee Testing - Officer Nelsen$50.00 17587Productivity Plus AccountSt Sweeper Supplies$18.76 17588R&T Water SupplyOctober Water$35,824.31 17589Reservation Telephone CompanyLeased Telephone Srvcs - City Hall$333.98 17590Safari FuelsPD Fuel$127.80 17591Share CorporationLift Station Degreaser$4,115.56 17592Stanley Auto & TruckPW Supplies $1,019.38 17593Stanley Hardware IncCity Hall, PD, Wa, PW, Sewer, Lib., & St. Supplies$238.16 17594US Postal Service3 Rolls of Stamps $165.00 17595USA Blue BookWater Supplies$93.87 17596Vanessa KarliCity Hall Cleaning$100.00 17597Verizon ConnectOctober GPS Fees$242.85 17598West Shore ServicesPD Battery$663.00 17599Blue Cross Blue Shield of NDDecember 2020 Premiums$11,238.29 17600First Dakota Enterprises IncPmt#17/Final - City Hall Project$10,000.00 17601ND Child Support DivisionChild Support$1,066.50 17602NovaksGolf Course/Jarmin Drainage$10,574.32 17603Stanley Commercial ClubVP Grant - Small Business Vendor Show$1,100.00 17604Stanley Post OfficePO Box Renewal Fee$120.00 17605Teraflex Group LLCPmt#1 - Wastewater System Improvement$24,152.80 ON ROLL CALL VOTE, the following Council Members voted “AYE”: Hellman, Gaaskjolen, Taylor, Wienbar, Minton and Hysjulien; and no “NAYS”. Motion carried. Motion made by Taylor, seconded by Minton, to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. All present voted yes. Motion carried.ATTEST:Gary Weisenberger, MayorAllyn SveenStanley City CouncilStanley City Auditor ................
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