City Commission

Minutes of the Devils Lake City Commission March 18, 2024 The regular meeting of the Devils Lake City Commission was held on March 18, 2024 with the following members present: President Moe, Dale Robbins, Jason Pierce and Rob Hach. Commissioner Robbins moved to approve the minutes of the regular Commission meeting held on March 4, 2024. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hach, and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hach – The City Engineer communicated that garbage pickup will be moved to the streets until further notice. The City Assessor communicated that he has started taking application for the revitalization program and so far he has received a couple. Commissioner Hamre - The City Engineering communicated that there is not an update for the Utility Department. Commissioner Robbins – The City Engineer communicated that there is not an update for the Engineering Department. The Street Department is going to start working on pothole patching and making sure that alleys are good to go. Commissioner Pierce – The Fire Chief communicated that there is not an update for the Fire Department. Commissioner Pierce communicated that a resident reached out to him about putting up billboards for the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for becoming state champions. The City Administrator mentioned that they can work on putting a committee together to see if they can work something out. Commissioner Pierce also mentioned that the work at Dockside Entertainment is going very well and they are working on putting the bowling alley lanes in right now. The Interim Police Chief communicated that there is not an update for the Police Department. The City Administrator communicated that he and the fire chief are working on an ARFF analysis, and at the next meeting they plan on bringing three findings. The City Attorney was unable to attend, but gave an update via a letter, which is attached to the agenda. He mentioned that the final joint powers agreement is enclosed for review and approval. He also mentioned that they are continuing to see progress on the junk nuisances that have been sent out. 2nd Reading of Ordinance #994 – Accessory Buildings – The City Assessor communicated that there have been no changes from the 1st reading. Commissioner Hach made a motion to approve Ordinance #994. Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Authorize Call for Bids – 2024 Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk – The City Engineer communicated that they do this every spring to get work done this summer/fall. Commissioner Pierce made a motion to approve the call for bids for 2024 curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Authorize Call for Bids – 2024 Asphalt and Concrete Street Repairs - The City Engineer communicated that they do this every spring to get work done this summer/fall. Commissioner Pierce made a motion to approve the call for bids for 2024 asphalt and concrete street repairs. Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. LEC Joint Powers Agreement – Commissioner Pierce communicated that there were a couple of questions within the joint powers agreement, in section 8.4.1 and 8.4.4. Commissioner Pierce made a motion to table the LEC Joint Powers Agreement until the questions are cleared up. Commissioner Hach seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Robbins moved to approve the list of bills as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hach. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. SPENCER HALVORSON JIM MOE CITY ADMINISTRATOR/AUDITOR PRESIDENT OF CITY COMMISSION