City Commission

MEETING MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEVILS LAKE, ND October 21, 2024 The regular meeting of the Devils Lake City Commission was held on October 21, 2024 with the following members present: President Moe and Commissioners Hach, Knowski, Pierce, and Uhlenkamp. MEETING ITEMS 1) Call to Order 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Approval of Minutes – October 07, 2024 Commissioner Knowski made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the October 07, 2024, regular meeting. Commissioner Hach seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC HEARINGS – 5:30 PM BID OPENINGS VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS COMMISSION PORTFOLIOS Commissioner Knowski – The City Engineer said everything was good in the Utilities Department. Commissioner Hach - The City Engineer said they are continuing to work on the grant application and submission to the USDA for the automated truck procurement. The City Assessor said the Planning and Zoning Commission meets on 10/3124 for the conditional use permit for the expansion at Prairie View Elementary. He added that the property information website is up and running and available to the public. Commissioner Uhlenkamp – The City Engineer said everything was going in the Public Ways Department. Commissioner Pierce – The Fire Chief said they will soon interview 4 applicants for the open position in the department and working on the fishing derby. Commissioner Pierce said they had a Law Enforcement Center board meeting. He said they have established a three person committee to explore the feasibility of a new corrections facility. President Moe – The Police Chief said he is working on their new training policy for the department and that the new Detective Sergeant is back from training and has started. The City Administrator and City Attorney said everything was going well in their offices. Mayor Moe said he attended an open house for the completion of Phase 1 of the hospital’s Emergency Room. OLD BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1) Budget Amendments 24-07 & 25-01 – Re-Allocation of Sales Tax Commissioner Uhlenkamp made a motion to approve Budget Amendments 24-07 and 25-01. Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously. 2) Health Insurance Renewal, Setting of Rates, and Budget Amendment 25-02 Commissioner Knowski made a motion to approve the health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota, setting of health, vision, and dental rates, and budget amendment 25-02. Commissioner Pierce seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously. 3) Recommendation to Concur with NDDOT Award The City Engineer reviewed the micro surfacing and striping work planned for College Drive South between Highway 2 and Highway 19. He said the plans entail reducing the stretch of roadway from 4 lanes to two lanes with a center turn lane. He said this is intended to help improve the flow of traffic, eliminate conflict areas, and assist in snow removal operations for City street crews. Commissioner Pierce asked about the impact on area businesses and access to their properties. The City Engineer said the project will be completed quickly. The City Engineer said the initial striping will be temporary. He said the permanent striping will be implemented the following year. He added there will be additional signage implemented. He said the City is paying for 10% of the project. The City Engineer said with the initial striping being temporary, changes could be made before the permanent striping is put in. Mayor asked about semis turning and the tough angles they may have to take with one lane on a right turn. Commissioner Pierce made a motion to approve the Recommendation to Concur with NDDOT Award. Commissioner Hach seconded the motion, and the motion was approved unanimously on a roll call vote. CITIZEN COMMENT INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1) September 2024 Financial Report LIST OF BILLS Commissioner Knowski made a motion to approve the List of Bills. Commissioner Hach seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously on a roll call vote. __________________________________ __________________________________ SPENCER HALVORSON JIM MOE CITY ADMINISTRATOR/AUDITOR PRESIDENT OF CITY COMMISSION