Stanley public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Council tabled action on the dangerous building determination for the Greenstone Stanley LLC and Archibald Family Trust properties until a stipulation and compromise agreement is presented. The Council approved an $80,000 EDC grant for the Stanley Community Pool Project and a $3,000 Visitors' Promotion Fund grant for a Dodgeball Tournament. Several other administrative items were approved, including permits, plats, year-end transfers, and the first reading of two ordinances.
- Tabled dangerous building action on Greenstone/Archibald properties pending stipulation agreement (5-1)
- Approved $80,000 EDC grant to Stanley Park District for Community Pool Project (4-2)
- Approved $3,000 Visitors' Promotion Fund grant for Dodgeball Tournament (6-0)
- Approved mobile food unit permit for Sonshine Car Wash property (6-0)
- Approved 2022 salaries and hourly rates (6-0)
- Approved hiring Dylan Thomes as police officer at $50,000/year (6-0)
- Approved $6,000 reimbursement to Bill Meiers for water purchase agreement fees (6-0)
- Approved first reading of animal kennel/boarding/rescue ordinance (6-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council awarded the Highway Safety Improvement Project # HEC-0031(058) to Dakota Fence Company for $35,198.88, with the city paying 10% of the cost. They also approved a special event liquor license for The Leader Bar & Grill and denied a request to continue a dangerous building hearing. The council interviewed Brosz Engineering for construction engineering services, with selection to occur at the next meeting.
- Awarded HSIP project # HEC-0031(058) to Dakota Fence Company for $35,198.88 (4-0)
- Approved special event liquor license to Lindhizer Inc. d/b/a The Leader Bar & Grill for Dec 11 event (all present voted yes)
- Denied request for continuation of dangerous building hearing for Greenstone/Archibald properties (4-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved four resolutions authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and assessment warrants totaling $3,575,000 for water and wastewater treatment projects. The council also approved EDC recommendations to forgive $10,000 of loans to Joyce's Café and the Rustic Bean, extend their payment deadlines to April 2024, and grant a $5,000 interest buy-down to the Rustic Bean. Additionally, the council approved a $17,000 interest buy-down grant to Kyle Hanson/KM Hanson 4 LLC for renovations, and set a hearing for December 14, 2021, regarding dangerous buildings owned by Greenstone Stanley LLC.
- Approved $991,500 Wastewater Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2021C (6-0)
- Approved $330,500 Wastewater Treatment Assessment Warrant, Series 2021D (6-0)
- Approved $563,250 Water Treatment Assessment Warrant, Series 2021E (6-0)
- Approved $1,689,750 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2021F (6-0)
- Approved $10,000 loan forgiveness and extended payment deadline to April 2024 for Joyce's Café (5-1)
- Approved $10,000 loan forgiveness, extended deadline to April 2024, and $5,000 interest buy-down for Rustic Bean (6-0)
- Approved $17,000 interest buy-down grant to Kyle Hanson/KM Hanson 4 LLC (6-0)
- Set hearing for December 14, 2021, on dangerous buildings owned by Greenstone Stanley LLC (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council
The Stanley City Council held a special meeting and approved a special event liquor license for the Leader Bar to serve alcohol at the Mountrail County Ag Improvement banquet on November 3, 2021, at the Mountrail County South Complex. The motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote of 3-0, with three council members present and three absent. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special event liquor license for Leader Bar for Mountrail County Ag Improvement banquet (3-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved the special assessment lists for Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 50 and Street Improvement District No. 51, and authorized the issuance of $765,000 in Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021, Series B, to be sold to Colliers Securities LLC. The council also approved several other actions, including grants, permits, task orders, and ordinance amendments.
- Approved special assessment lists for Districts 50 & 51 (unanimous)
- Authorized $765,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series B, sold to Colliers Securities (6-0)
- Approved $800,000 transfer from Surge Funds to District #51 fund (6-0)
- Approved Task Orders 1 & 2 for engineering services for Districts 53 & 54 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved NDDOT agreement for safety improvements, 90% federal share up to $117,456 (6-0)
- Approved weed and grass ordinance amendment (4-3)
- Approved alcoholic beverage ordinance allowing Sunday sales from 8 a.m. (6-0)
- Approved $22,200 purchase of 2022 F250 pickup (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved two EDC recommendations: a $3,000 loan forgiveness for Kid's Korner Daycare with payment due by 6/1/2022, and a modification to the $26,000 grant for Wilson Park Take Away Café LLC to include a five-year prorated forgiveness stipulation. The council referred discussion on modifying loans for Joyce's Café and the Rustic Bean back to the EDC, taking no action. The meeting was a special session with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved $3,000 loan forgiveness for Kid's Korner Daycare, with remaining balance due by 6/1/2022 (3-1, Hellman abstained)
- Approved modification of $26,000 grant to Wilson Park Take Away Café LLC, adding five-year prorated forgiveness of $5,200 per year (5-0)
- Referred discussion on modifying loans for Joyce's Café and the Rustic Bean back to the EDC
Council
The Stanley City Council approved the 2022 final budget with no public comments, a $500,000 commitment to the new swimming pool/splash pad at Wilson Park, a $1,500 grant to The Sibyl Center, a $26,000 grant to Wilson Park Take Away Café, and a letter of support for a proposed crosswind runway at the airport. The council also approved several other motions including a $200 pre-application review fee for subdivisions, a $60,000 hydrovac purchase, and various ordinance amendments.
- Approved the 2022 Final Budget for the City of Stanley (no public comments; mill levy set at 51.49).
- Approved a letter of support for the proposed crosswind runway at the Stanley Municipal Airport.
- Approved a $200 review fee for the pre-application procedure under Subdivision Regulations.
- Approved all building and sign permits in the September 2021 P&Z Administrator Report, waiving the fee for Mountrail County's sign.
- Approved a $1,500 grant to The Sibyl Center for lodging expenses for 2021 events.
- Approved a $500,000 commitment of City funds to the new swimming pool/splash pad project at Wilson Park.
- Approved a $26,000 grant to Rachel Lonier/Wilson Park Take Away Café LLC for business purchase.
- Approved the First Reading of the weed and grass ordinance amendment and the alcoholic beverage hours amendment.
Council
The Stanley City Council awarded the Phase 1 Capital Improvements Project (N19-ST335) to Wagner Construction for $4,789,038.44, contingent on NDDEQ approval, and adopted resolutions accepting the bid and authorizing contracts for Districts 53 and 54. The council also approved a rezone for an RV park, a parking variance for Mountrail County Social Services, and several other administrative items.
- Awarded Phase 1 CIP contract to Wagner Construction for $4,789,038.44 (6-0)
- Approved rezone of Sublot B, Outlot 1 from Commercial to RV Park (6-0)
- Approved variance for two angled ADA parking spaces at 18 2nd Ave SE (6-0)
- Approved $25/day on-call stipend for Public Works weekend work (6-0)
- Approved final payment and change order for Country Estates Sewer District #52 (6-0)
- Approved final payment and change order for Wastewater Treatment System Improvements (6-0)
- Adopted resolutions directing assessments for Districts 50 and 51 (6-0)
- Authorized $400,000 and $165,000 refunding assessment warrants (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of a 2021 Dodge Durango police vehicle for $56,954.70 and a trained K9 dog with officer training for $15,985. The council also approved the 2022 preliminary budget at 51.49 mills, setting a public hearing for September 14, 2021. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.
- Approved $56,954.70 purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango from Guardian Fleet Safety (5-0)
- Approved $15,985 quote from Vohne Liche Kennels for trained K9 dog and officer training (5-0)
- Approved 2022 preliminary budget at 51.49 mills, public hearing set for Sept 14, 2021 (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a $9,500 grant to the Stanley Commercial Club for Crazy Days on August 5, 2021, and denied a separate request for tables on a vacant City-owned lot. The Council also approved a second reading of a landfill ordinance, authorized a loan application for water and sewer improvements, and entered into mediation for a lawsuit.
- Approved a $9,500 grant to the Stanley Commercial Club for Crazy Days on August 5, 2021.
- Denied the Stanley Commercial Club's request for tables on the vacant City-owned lot on Main Street.
- Approved the second reading and final passage of an ordinance regulating dumping at the city landfill.
- Adopted a resolution authorizing a loan application to the ND Department of Environmental Quality for water, sewer, and street improvements.
- Approved a $14,060 payment to Teraflex Group LLC for sewer work in Country Estates.
- Denied Change Order #2 for $19,675 on the wastewater treatment project.
- Approved a $205,029 payment to Teraflex Group LLC for wastewater treatment improvements.
- Approved entering into mediation for the John Rian LLC v. City of Stanley lawsuit, budgeting up to $3,000 for a second attendee.
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a $50,000 interest buy-down grant to Dirty Diesel Repair Shop for the purchase of the Multi-Chemical Building at 701 4th St SW, contingent on securing a PACE loan and business operation. The council also approved multiple variances, including a setback variance for Pam Nelson at 102 2nd St SW and for Safari Fuels at 321 6th Ave SE. Requests from the Rustic Bean, Kid's Korner Daycare, and Joyce's Café for EDC loan forgiveness or extension were tabled pending more financial information.
- Approved $50,000 interest buy-down grant to Dirty Diesel Repair Shop (5-0)
- Approved variance to Pam Nelson for reduced setbacks at 102 2nd St SW (5-0)
- Approved variance to Safari Fuels for reduced setbacks at 321 6th Ave SE (5-0)
- Tabled EDC loan forgiveness/extension requests from Rustic Bean, Kid's Korner Daycare, Joyce's Café (5-0)
- Approved $79,990.42 payment to Teraflex Group for Country Estates sewer work (5-0)
- Approved $71,178.75 payment to Teraflex Group for wastewater treatment work (5-0)
- Approved 11 liquor license renewals for 2021-2022 (5-0)
- Approved street closure for 4th of July celebration (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a special event liquor license for The Leader Bar & Grill, adopted a landfill fee schedule and dumping limitations resolution, passed the first reading of a landfill ordinance, and increased the city's liability limit to $10 million through the ND Insurance Reserve Fund. The liability increase passed 4-3, with Mayor Weisenberger voting after arriving late.
- Approved special event permit for The Leader Bar & Grill graduation party (unanimous)
- Adopted landfill fee schedule and dumping limitations resolution (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance adding 10.0113 and 10.0114 to Chapter 10 (5-0)
- Approved increasing liability limit to $10 million via NDIRF (4-3)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved several plats, variances, and permits, including the Golf Course Clubhouse plat and a variance for Julie Bellm. They also approved grants for the Stanley Rural Fire Department and Mountrail County Health Foundation, and hired Demetrius Jamerson as a police officer. All votes were unanimous except one abstention.
- Approved plat of Outlot 84 for Golf Course Clubhouse (6-0)
- Approved variance to Julie Bellm for 2' setback (6-0)
- Approved mobile food permit to Opportunity Foundation Inc. (6-0)
- Approved plat of Outlot 83 for Trailsman Trailer Court (6-0)
- Approved variance to Bill Meiers for fence height (6-0)
- Approved grants: $7,500 to Stanley Rural Fire Dept, $3,354.98 to Mountrail County Health Foundation (6-0)
- Approved hiring Demetrius Jamerson as police officer at $58,240/year (6-0)
- Approved payment of $176,929.90 to Teraflex Group for sewer work (6-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council created Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 53 and Street Improvement District No. 54, and directed the engineer to prepare reports, plans, and specifications for major infrastructure work. The Council also awarded a $269,849 sewer improvement contract to Teraflex Group LLC for the Country Estates project. Several property plats and easements were approved, including for the Boy Scouts and Eighty Eight Oil LLC.
- Created Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 53 and Street Improvement District No. 54 for the capital improvement project.
- Awarded the $269,849 bid for the 2021 Country Estates Sewer Improvement Project to Teraflex Group LLC.
- Approved Task Orders No. 2 ($13,800) and No. 3 ($48,000) with Brosz Engineering for the Country Estates sewer project.
- Approved the Replat of Outlots 52 and 53 and authorized a Quit Claim Deed to the Stanley Boy Scout Trustees.
- Approved the Plat of Outlot 81 and Plat of Outlot 82 for Eighty Eight Oil LLC.
- Approved the first reading of an ordinance changing the truck route penalty from a criminal to a traffic offense.
- Approved a contract with Intellectual Technology Inc. for a DMV self-service kiosk.
- Approved hiring Alexis Peterson as a police officer at a starting salary of $46,500.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a resolution to issue $2,120,000 in Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021, replacing earlier bonds and saving an estimated $124,363. They also approved moving forward with a 21-block Capital Improvement Plan for street, water, and sewer work at an estimated cost of $7.5 million, and authorized a $201,000 engineering task order for the project. A pedestrian crossing safety project was also authorized, and a resignation from a committee member was accepted.
- Approved $2,120,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021 (6-0)
- Approved 21-block Capital Improvement Plan (6-0)
- Approved Task Order No. 3 with Brosz Engineering for $201,000 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized Highway Safety Improvement Program pedestrian crossing project (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Accepted resignation of Mike Hynek from committees (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a resolution to issue refunding improvement bonds of 2021, refinancing four outstanding bond issues into one to save approximately $110,000. The Council also approved two conditional use permits for H2O Connections to place pumps for water from the Knife River Reservoir, a mobile food permit for James Heinle, and a rebid of the Country Estates Sewer Improvement Project using a gravity main system. Several other administrative items were approved, including grants, a salary increase, and a public hearing date for a right-of-way vacation.
- Approved resolution for sale of Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2021 (6-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections pump placement on Nelson Hubbard property (6-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections pump placement on Enander property (6-0)
- Approved mobile food permit for James Heinle at 202 6th Ave SW (6-0)
- Approved rebid of Country Estates Sewer Improvement Project with gravity main system (6-0)
- Approved $5,000 grant to Foxden Farms and $1,600 to Stanley Commercial Club (6-0)
- Approved 50¢/hr salary increase for Hannah Collins (6-0)
- Set public hearing for March 9, 2021 on petition to vacate public right-of-way (6-0)