City Commission

Minutes of the Devils Lake City Commission June 3, 2024 The regular meeting of the Devils Lake City Commission was held on June 3, 2024 with the following members present: President Moe, Jason Pierce, and Rob Hach. Commissioner Pierce moved to approve the minutes of the regular Commission meeting held on May 20, 2024. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hach, and the motion carried unanimously. 2024 Asphalt and Concrete Street Repair – The City Administrator communicated that one bid was received from Tri-State Paving in the amount of $92,700. Commissioner Pierce made a motion to refer the bid to the Engineering Department. Commissioner Hach seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hach – The City Engineer communicated that there is not an update for the Sanitation Department. The City Assessor communicated that he has started working on annual assessments. Commissioner Hamre - The City Engineering communicated that is not an update for the Utility Department. Commissioner Robbins – The City Engineer recommended the award to Tri-State Paving in the amount of $92,700. Commissioner Hach made a motion to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. The City Engineer mentioned that the watermain project is continuing on the south side of town. Commissioner Pierce – The Fire Chief communicated that they did fill the boot over Devils Run and raised about $6,400. He mentioned that the NDFA Convention will be in Devils Lake Thursday-Friday. He also mentioned that the 4th of July firework show is planned for the 4th, but if it gets rained out it will be on July 5th. Commissioner Pierce thanked Helen for lining up the plaque for Stan Orness, all of the volunteer firemen who participated in fill the boot, and he mentioned that Devils Run had around 860 cars. The Police Chief communicated that they will be doing interview for their open position on Wednesday. The City Administrator communicated that he is working with department heads on the 2025 budget plans. He also mentioned that Nodak did not accept the line of credit from the City of Devils Lake, so the Park District will have to go through a bank. He also gave a brief update on the airport and where they are at with the FAA. The City Attorney communicated that he did not write the ordinance that is on the agenda, but he did look it over. He mentioned that he would meet with the City Assessor to go over it if he would like. He also mentioned that the transition from the previous City Attorney is going well. 1st Reading Ordinance #995 – Heavy Industrial District Commissioner Hach moved to approve the list of bills as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pierce. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. SPENCER HALVORSON JIM MOE CITY ADMINISTRATOR/AUDITOR PRESIDENT OF CITY COMMISSION