Stanley public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Stanley City Council approved the sale of the city-owned lot at 106 S Main St to Pursuit Church for fair market value, with a first buy-back option for the city. The council also approved a 35% tax abatement for Roers Company, a conditional use permit for H2O Connections, and year-end fund transfers totaling over $2 million. Several other routine items were approved, including building permits, grants, and the appointment of a new Planning & Zoning Commission member.
- Approved sale of 106 S Main St to Pursuit Church for fair market value with city buy-back option (5-0)
- Approved 35% tax abatement for Roers Company for 2020-2022 (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from Knife River Dam (5-0)
- Approved $18,294 EDC grant to Stanley Wrestling Club for window replacement (5-0)
- Approved sale of 219 10th Ave SE to Jacob Enge for $5,000 with city retaining mineral rights (5-0)
- Approved year-end transfers totaling over $2 million across various funds (5-0)
- Approved 2023 salaries for city employees (5-0)
- Approved hiring Pringle & Herigstad as new city attorney (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council held a special meeting on December 8, 2022, and approved a special event liquor license for the Rustic Bean to serve alcohol at a G Energy banquet at the Mountrail County South Complex Building on December 10, 2022. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special event liquor license for Rustic Bean for G Energy banquet at Mountrail County South Complex Building on Dec. 10, 2022 (4-0)
Council
The council approved a conditional use permit for Kena Spa, LLC to operate a commercial business on a residential-zoned lot at 615 5th Street SE. They also approved a $25,000 loan with forgiveness terms for Mex Mix Restaurant, a liquor license for Mex Mix, and denied an easement proposal from The Pursuit. Several other permits, variances, and payments were approved, and the decision on selling a city-owned lot at 106 S Main St was tabled pending renderings.
- Approved conditional use permit for Kena Spa, LLC at 615 5th St SE (unanimous)
- Approved 10' rear setback variance for lean-to at 6161 Highway 8 (unanimous)
- Approved amended plat for Tim Johnson property (unanimous)
- Approved 8' tall fence variance at 8065 Country Estates Road (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 loan with forgiveness for Mex Mix Restaurant (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Mex Mix (unanimous)
- Denied easement proposal from The Pursuit (6-0)
- Tabled sale of city lot at 106 S Main St until renderings submitted (unanimous)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved special event liquor licenses for the Rustic Bean (Mountrail County Ag Improvement Banquet on Nov. 2) and Precise Underground Connection LLC (event on Nov. 5). The meeting was a brief special session lasting three minutes, with five council members present by phone and the mayor absent. No other business was conducted.
- Approved special event liquor license for Rustic Bean for Mountrail County Ag Improvement Banquet at Mountrail County South Complex Building on November 2, 2022
- Approved special event liquor license for Precise Underground Connection LLC at Mountrail County Fair Building on November 5, 2022
Council
The council approved a $75,000, 5-year interest-free loan to Stanley Lumber & Supply for renovations at 6161 Highway 8, with $15,000 forgiven each year the business operates. It also approved a variance for an 8-foot fence at 8055 Country Estates Road, a 16-foot rear setback for a garage at 406 3rd Street SE, and a public hearing for Kena Spa LLC. Officer Chris Jenkins was promoted to Lieutenant with a salary of $69,500, increasing to $71,500 after a 6-month probationary period.
- Approved $75,000 interest-free loan to Stanley Lumber & Supply with annual $15,000 forgiveness
- Approved variance for 8-foot fence at 8055 Country Estates Road
- Approved public hearing for Kena Spa LLC conditional use permit on November 7, 2022
- Approved 16-foot rear setback for garage at 406 3rd Street SE
- Approved promotion of Officer Chris Jenkins to Lieutenant at $69,500 salary
- Approved city purchase of off-duty firearms for police officers at $725 each
- Approved $9,000 NDDOT overtime grant for police officers
- Approved appointment of George Littlecreek to R&T Water District Board
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a revised Settlement Agreement with Greenstone Properties LLC, allowing a Certificate of Occupancy for a completed 12-plex while work continues on another building, and removing a $300,000 performance bond. The council also approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the county to reduce the airport mill levy by 1.5 mills for 2023, with the county compensating the city from its general fund, and amended the 2023 final budget accordingly.
- Approved revised Settlement Agreement with Greenstone Properties LLC (5-1, Wienbar nay)
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement with County for airport mill levy reduction (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Final Amended Budget reducing airport levy to 2.5 mills (6-0)
Council
The Council voted 5-0 to allow Greenstone LLC to finish three dangerous buildings at 131, 101, and 11 Prairie Drive instead of demolishing them, reversing an earlier decision. Greenstone must provide a $300,000 performance bond, pay all past due taxes and special assessments, and complete the buildings within 365 days or deed them to the city. The Council also approved a 10-foot easement for a sewer line on 3rd St SE and upheld a weed-mowing bill against a resident.
- Approved amended motion allowing Greenstone LLC to complete dangerous buildings at 131, 101, and 11 Prairie Drive with $300,000 performance bond, tax payment, and 365-day completion deadline (5-0)
- Approved drawing up a 10-foot easement for sewer line on Mr. Dazell's property (all present yes)
- Denied cancellation of weed-mowing bill for property at 5 1st St SE; required payment (all present yes)
Council
The council approved the 2023 final city budget with a mill levy of 51.45, unchanged from the preliminary budget. A $50,926.35 one-time fuel cost adjustment for Wagner Construction was denied. Two conditional use permits for water pumping from the Knife River were approved, and a special meeting was set for September 27 to decide on the Greenstone LLC dangerous buildings.
- Approved 2023 final city budget (5-0)
- Denied $50,926.35 fuel cost adjustment for Wagner Construction (5-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Quality Water Systems to pump water from Knife River Dam (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Highline Water LLC to pump water from Knife River Reservoir (unanimous)
- Approved 8' high fence variance at 213 10th Avenue SE (unanimous)
- Approved $44,530 quote from Bechtold Paving for street patching (5-0)
- Approved $2,100 per hydrant to replace two fire hydrants (5-0)
- Set special meeting for September 27 to decide on Greenstone LLC dangerous buildings (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved hiring Demetrius Jamerson as Chief of Police at $80,000 per year, with a $2,000 raise after six months. They also hired Ann Gustafson as a part-time office assistant at $20 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. A restricted gaming permit for a poker tournament was transferred from the Stanley Park District to Stanley Area Cares for Kids after the original permit was denied. The Council set special assessments at $28,500 per homeowner for the Country Estates water and sewer projects and awarded the watermain extension contract to JMAC for $355,269. A discussion on the Greenstone properties was tabled until the September meeting.
- Approved hiring Demetrius Jamerson as Chief of Police at $80,000/year with a $2,000 increase after 6-month probation
- Approved hiring Ann Gustafson as part-time office assistant at $20/hour, max 20 hours/week
- Voided restricted gaming permit for Stanley Park District and approved one for Stanley Area Cares for Kids for a poker tournament on September 10, 2022
- Approved $3,590 quote from Dakota Pump and Control for repairs to the County Lift Station pump
- Tabled discussion on Greenstone properties until the September meeting
- Set special assessments at $28,500 per homeowner for Country Estates water and sewer projects
- Accepted low bid and awarded contract to JMAC for Country Estates Watermain Extension project at $355,269
Council
The council approved an interest-free loan of up to $3 million to the Stanley Park District for a new pool and bathhouse, contingent on review of loan parameters. It also adopted resolutions to demolish dangerous buildings at multiple properties after owners failed to comply. A change order request from Wagner Construction for fuel cost overruns was tabled until September.
- Approved up to $3M interest-free loan to Park District for pool project (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to demolish buildings at 131, 121, 101, 11 Prairie Drive (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to demolish building at 109 1st Avenue SE (5-0)
- Tabled Wagner Construction change order request for $34,211.73 until September
- Approved 2023 preliminary budget at 51.45 mills, public hearing set for Sept 13
- Approved variance for 2018 mobile home at 611 Wagon Trail Lane
- Denied variance for 6' privacy fence at 312 South Main Street (4-1)
- Approved hiring Andrew Metz as police officer at $50,000/year
Council
The Stanley City Council approved several major items, including a $406,149.08 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I work, a $49,500 change order for sewer main replacement, and a $11,293.72 change order for unforeseen work. They also approved a $5,625.89 grant to the Flickertail Village Museum, a $41,207.95 purchase of a 2022 Ford Interceptor, and a $7,800 sewer line replacement at Hunter Firearms. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $406,149.08 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I (5-0)
- Approved $49,500 change order for sewer main replacement (5-0)
- Approved $11,293.72 change order for unforeseen work (5-0)
- Approved $5,625.89 grant to Flickertail Village Museum (5-0)
- Approved $41,207.95 purchase of 2022 Ford Interceptor (5-0)
- Approved $7,800 sewer line replacement at Hunter Firearms (5-0)
- Approved sale of old duty weapons for $200 each and computer for $1 (5-0)
- Approved street closure for Crazy Days on August 4, 2022 (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council accepted David Minton's resignation and appointed Chad Hysjulien as council president. Committee assignments were made, and Lauren Frost was appointed to the Mountrail County Job Development Authority Board. The mayor intends to appoint George Littlecreek to fill the vacancy at the August 9 meeting.
- Accepted resignation of Council Member David Minton (unanimous)
- Appointed Chad Hysjulien as Council President (3-0, Hysjulien abstained)
- Appointed Lauren Frost to Mountrail County Job Development Authority Board (unanimous)
- Set committee assignments for Police, Public Works, Budget, and Employment committees
- Mayor to replace Gary Weisenberger on Stanley Fund Board
Council
The Stanley City Council held its reorganization meeting, swearing in Mayor Marlin Ranum and council members Zachary Gaaskjolen and Lauren Frost. The council approved officer and committee appointments, including David Minton as President and Linda Wienbar as Vice President, and appointed city staff and contractors. It also approved adding Mayor Ranum to bank accounts and approved street closures for the 4th of July celebration.
- Swore in Mayor Marlin Ranum and council members Zachary Gaaskjolen and Lauren Frost for 2022-2026 terms
- Approved David Minton as Council President and Linda Wienbar as Vice President (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of City Auditor, Planning & Zoning Administrator, Public Works Director, Interim Chief of Police, City Engineer, and City Attorney (Gaaskjolen abstained)
- Scheduled special session for July 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM to make committee appointments (unanimous)
- Approved adding Mayor Ranum as authorized signer to city bank accounts (unanimous)
- Approved street closures for 4th of July celebration (unanimous)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a $1.3 million Bank of North Dakota loan for Street Improvement District #54 and a $254,079.64 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I work. The council also approved 17 building permits, two visitor promotion grants, a $10,620 sewer insulation project, and rescinded a prior motion to pay police officers hourly. Several other routine items were approved, including liquor licenses, fireworks sales, and a $3,000 salary increase for two officers.
- Approved $1.3M BND loan for Street Improvement District #54 (6-0)
- Approved $254,079.64 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I (6-0)
- Approved 17 building permits and 1 special event mobile food permit (6-0)
- Approved $3,500 in visitor promotion grants to fire dept and Sibyl Center (6-0)
- Approved $10,620 to insulate 177' of sewer main along North Main St (6-0)
- Rescinded June 7 motion to pay police officers hourly (6-0)
- Approved $3,000 salary increases for Officers Thomes and Jamerson (6-0)
- Approved fireworks sale/discharge June 27-July 5 (6-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved changing police officer pay from salaried to hourly, with the K9 officer's rate set at $31 per hour. The council also accepted Chief of Police Kris Halvorson's resignation, effective June 30, 2022, and approved his donation of 60 days to the city sick leave bank. Additionally, the council approved Enbridge's request to use city property for an emergency response drill, contingent on a hold harmless agreement, and agreed to move forward with bidding the Country Estates water project in August.
- Approved hourly pay for police officers, except chief, with K9 officer at $31/hour (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of Chief of Police Kris Halvorson, effective June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Kris Halvorson's donation of 60 days to city sick leave bank (4-0)
- Approved Enbridge emergency response drill at Stanley Reservoir, contingent on hold harmless agreement (unanimous)
- Agreed to bid Country Estates water project in August with trenching or boring option
- Approved closing city offices at 1:00 P.M. on June 17, 2022 with paid leave (unanimous)
- Approved $12,464.31 payment to Farmers Union Lumber for pergola materials (4-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a $433,843.76 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I work, partially approved a time extension, and adopted an ordinance on backflow prevention. They also approved several permits, grants, and purchases, including a $90,000 townhouse sale and a police pickup truck.
- Approved $433,843.76 payment to Wagner Construction for CIP Phase I (5-0)
- Partially approved 2-week extension for CIP Phase I, new completion Nov 5, 2022 (5-0)
- Adopted backflow prevention ordinance on private water wells (5-0)
- Approved mobile food permit for Opportunity Foundation Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $5,309.98 grant to Mountrail County Health Foundation for golf scramble (5-0)
- Approved $90,000 sale of townhouse to JC Koester (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 for police, net $40,500 (5-0)
- Approved two traffic light cameras at US#2 and State Highway 8 (5-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved a $25,000 upfront grant to Lotsa Fun Daycare, with $5,000 forgiven each year the daycare operates over a five-year commitment period. The council also approved the final passage of an ordinance regulating animal rescue operations and shelters, and authorized the purchase of a cloud-based camera system for the police department. Several other motions were passed, including approving a layout for the Country Estates watermain extension and a one-time sick leave allowance for the Public Works Director.
- Approved $25,000 grant to Lotsa Fun Daycare (5-0, Hellman abstained)
- Adopted ordinance 11.0402 on animal rescue operations and shelters (6-0)
- Authorized purchase of cloud-based police camera system (6-0)
- Approved layout 1 for Country Estates watermain extension (6-0)
- Approved settlement agreement for dangerous property at 109 1st Ave SE (6-0)
- Approved one-time 20-day sick leave allowance for Curtis Larson (6-0)
- Approved impound policy with $50 fee and $75/day storage (6-0)
- Approved engineering services agreement with Brosz Engineering (6-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council held a special meeting and approved a liquor license for Farmers Union Oil of Stanley d/b/a Pinnacle Express, effective January 25, 2022 through June 30, 2022. The license was required due to a business name change from Kibo Holdings, LTD, and the previous license became null and void. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and no opposition.
- Approved liquor license for Farmers Union Oil of Stanley d/b/a Pinnacle Express (4-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council approved the second reading and final passage of ordinances enacting backflow prevention and cross connection regulations, and animal kennel, boarding, and rescue operations rules. The Council also approved a conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from the Knife River Dam, a variance for Pamela Nelson, and a settlement agreement with Greenstone Stanley LLC. Brosz Engineering was selected for city engineering services and preliminary engineering for the Country Estates Water Main Extension Project.
- Adopted backflow prevention and cross connection ordinance (4-0)
- Adopted animal kennels, boarding & rescue operations ordinance with $10 annual fee (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections pump placement (4-0)
- Approved variance for Pamela Nelson at 102 2nd St SW (4-0)
- Adopted findings of fact and settlement agreement with Greenstone Stanley LLC (4-0)
- Selected Brosz Engineering for city engineering services (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Selected Brosz Engineering for Country Estates Water Main Extension preliminary engineering (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized Public Works Director to contract for snow removal trucking (4-0)
Council
The Stanley City Council held a special meeting on January 5, 2022, to conduct interviews for a city engineer and preliminary engineering services for the Country Estates Water Main Extension Project, with selection deferred to the next meeting. The Council approved a request allowing Steven Taylor to enter Greenstone/Archibald properties for an inventory, subject to a Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. They also approved hiring Eddie Patterson as a temporary part-time Public Works employee at $25.00 per hour for emergency snow removal during the Public Works Director's absence.
- Approved Steven Taylor's request to enter Greenstone/Archibald properties for inventory, subject to signing Release and Hold Harmless Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Eddie Patterson as temporary part-time Public Works employee at $25.00/hour (unanimous)
- Deferred selection of city engineer and preliminary engineering services to January 11, 2022 meeting