Stanley public meetings in 2023

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a water rate increase from R&T, 2024 salaries, and year-end transfers. The agenda also includes updates on engineering projects, a park district loan request, and a special recall election canvassing board.

• R&T water rate increase
• 2024 salaries
• Year-end transfers
• CIP Phase 2 District 56 & 57 resolutions
• Stanley Park District request/loan

The Stanley City Council approved five conditional use permits for Highline Water, LLC and H2O Connections, LLC to place pumps on private properties to draw water from the Knife River Reservoir for industrial use. The council also approved a $532,150 loan payment to the Stanley Park District for the pool project, a resolution declaring work necessary for Street Improvement District No. 57, and year-end fund transfers totaling over $8 million. Additionally, 2024 salaries with a 3% COLA were approved, along with various equipment repairs and a gaming permit.

• Approved conditional use permit for Highline Water, LLC to place a pump on Enander property (unanimous)
• Approved four conditional use permits for H2O Connections, LLC to place pumps on Enander and Hubbard properties (unanimous)
• Approved loan pay request #8 to Stanley Park District for $532,150 for pool project (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring work necessary for Street Improvement District No. 57, with amended wording on assessments (5-0)
• Approved year-end transfers totaling $8,000,000+ between funds (5-0)
• Approved 2024 salaries with 3% COLA for most employees (5-0)
• Approved $10,047.28 for dump truck transmission repair and $7,424.53 for street sweeper repair (unanimous)
• Approved gaming permit for Stanley Scholarship Funds Inc. for bingo and raffles (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a tax abatement for The Pursuit, planning and zoning recommendations, a fire department request, and a second reading of a city pond ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from various departments and committees.

• Tax abatement for The Pursuit
• 2nd reading of city pond ordinance
• Gaming permit and 3rd quarter gaming report
• Special event liquor licenses
• Lagoon Road discussion

The council approved three EDC grants: $2,500 for a youth tech camp, $50,000 for the Stanley Golf Course irrigation project (with a policy waiver allowing a future loan request), and $150,000 for the Stanley Park District pool project. The council also approved a tax abatement for The Pursuit Church, a conditional use permit for a sewing business, and multiple other items including fire department tablets, a snow bucket, and hydro vac pumps.

• Approved tax abatement for The Pursuit Church at 101 1st Street SW for 2022, removing building and land value for tax exemption.
• Approved conditional use permit for Betty Leith to operate a sewing business at 508 1st St. NW.
• Approved $2,500 EDC grant for a youth tech camp.
• Approved $50,000 EDC grant for Stanley Golf Course irrigation project and waived policy limiting one request per two-year period.
• Approved $150,000 EDC grant for Stanley Park District pool project (4-1 vote, Frost dissenting).
• Approved permanent access easement for Brenda Hovda for ingress/egress to a residential home.
• Approved purchase of 3 Samsung tablets with wireless service plans for fire department via Verizon account.
• Approved second reading of City Pond Ordinance prohibiting swimming, with $50 fine.

Council

The Stanley City Council approved two purchase agreements — one with the Johnson Family and one with the Stanley Municipal Airport Authority — both revised to remove a portion of Westview Lane adjacent to Lot 7 of Block 1, as it is a public street. The council also approved a special event liquor license for the Five Spot Bar for the Ag Appreciation Banquet on November 2, 2023.

• Approved purchase agreement with Johnson Family, with revision removing Westview Lane portion (4-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Stanley Municipal Airport Authority, with same revision (4-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License to Five Spot Bar for Ag Appreciation Banquet (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a resolution approving an airport facilities revenue bond with a pledged deficiency tax levy, purchase agreements for the Stanley Airport and Johnson Family, and a water and wastewater operator agreement. The agenda also includes planning and zoning recommendations, a park district loan request, and ordinances regarding a city pond and mailboxes. A recall special election and special event liquor license are also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving airport facilities revenue bond and pledging deficiency tax levy
• Purchase agreements for Stanley Airport and Johnson Family
• Water and wastewater operator agreement
• City pond ordinance
• Mailbox ordinance

The council approved a $200,000 contract with Maquire Iron to sandblast and paint the exterior of the water tower north of Stanley, including a walkthrough addition at the catwalk. They also approved a $617,800 loan payment to the Stanley Park District for the outdoor pool project, and authorized a $506,040 purchase agreement for airport runway expansion property. A revised city pond ordinance was denied, but a first reading of a simpler 'No Swimming' ordinance with a $50 fine was approved on a tie-breaking vote by the mayor.

• Approved $200,000 water tower sandblasting and painting contract with Maquire Iron (6-0)
• Approved $617,800 loan pay request #7 to Stanley Park District for pool project (6-0)
• Approved $506,040 purchase agreement with Johnson family for airport runway expansion property (6-0)
• Denied revised city pond ordinance; approved first reading of 'No Swimming' ordinance with $50 fine (4-3, mayor tie-break)
• Approved plat of Outlot 90 for property at 102 6th Ave. SE contingent on county review (unanimous)
• Approved special recall election for December 6, 2023 at City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved boring bid at $12/foot for sewer line at golf course addition (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of property from Prairie Home Furnishings with permanent egress/ingress (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting to address an engineering issue in the Country Estates water improvement project. Council members voted to move curb stops to the proper side of the utility easement, a fix that will cost about $800 per curb stop plus labor, with homeowners covering connection and boring costs. They also approved a consent form allowing the fire department to place a fence on city property.

• Approved relocating curb stops in Country Estates water project; cost ~$800 per stop plus labor
• Homeowners hired contractor Allen Fenstermaker for connections and a boring company at $2,500 per lot
• City will own additional ~10 feet of pipe; homeowners to sign easements
• Approved consent form for Stanley Fire Department fence/gate on city property line near Prairie Home Furnishing warehouse

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the final budget, levied at 50.75 mills (a 1.80 increase), and approved several permits and contracts. They also discussed the airport runway expansion, with the city to purchase land and sell part to the airport. A proposed city pond ordinance was declined, and a committee was formed to address tax deed properties.

• Approved final budget with 50.75 mills, a 1.80 mill increase
• Approved mobile food unit at 910 Alexis St. (Black Gold Suites) contingent on health dept. approval
• Approved $207,850 loan pay request #6 for Stanley Park District pool project
• Approved $35,262 purchase of 6 patrol vehicle computers from Baycom
• Approved $3,000 quote from Chamley Pipe & Salvage for Greenstone property cleanup

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss a range of routine and project-specific items, including a preliminary budget, capital improvement project phase 2, and a dangerous building demolition. They will also consider requests from local organizations and receive reports from various departments.

• Capital Improvement Project: Phase 2 – Create Districts
• Dangerous Building – Demo Bids
• Preliminary Budget
• Stanley Park District Request/Loan
• Gaming Permits and 2nd Quarter Gaming Funds

The Stanley City Council approved the 2024 preliminary budget at 50.75 mills and set a public hearing for September 12, 2023. The council also approved a variance permit for a 1986 singlewide trailer, denied a request for a 50-amp service in an alley, and tabled tax deed property bids. A motion to draft an ordinance banning swimming in the City Pond passed on a 3-2 roll call vote.

• Approved 2024 preliminary budget at 50.75 mills (unanimous)
• Approved variance permit for 1986 singlewide trailer at 6277 80th Ave. NW (unanimous)
• Denied Commercial Club request for 50-amp service in alley (unanimous)
• Tabled tax deed property bids until September meeting (unanimous)
• Approved drafting ordinance banning swimming in City Pond (3-2 roll call)
• Approved $7,200 demolition bid from Chamley Pipe & Salvage for 109 1st Ave. SE (unanimous)
• Approved $249,800 loan pay request #5 to Stanley Park District for pool project (unanimous)
• Approved $65,011.25 street patching quote from Bechtold Paving (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including planning and zoning recommendations, a lagoon road, and tax deed properties. The agenda also includes requests from local organizations, a dangerous building demolition bid, and updates on engineering and police reports.

• Planning & Zoning recommendations
• Lagoon Road
• Dangerous building demolition bid
• Tax deed properties
• Hess division order agreement

The Stanley City Council approved several conditional use permits for water pumping operations, a variance for Ace Hardware signs, and the sale of a city lot to The Pursuit Church. They also approved funding for the pool project, a fence for the police K-9, and various other expenditures. The council tabled a no-swimming ordinance and rebid a demolition project.

• Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from Knife River Reservoir (5-0)
• Approved variance for Ace Hardware to add up to 8 signs at 702 Westview Lane (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Stratton Oakmont to pump water from slough (5-0)
• Approved sale of city lot at 106 S. Main St. to The Pursuit Church with right of first refusal (5-0)
• Approved $285,224.80 loan payment to Stanley Park District for pool project (5-0)
• Approved $18,333 fence for Law Enforcement 4-plex (4-1)
• Approved $200 incentive for Public Works employees on extra weekend on call (5-0)
• Approved $29/hour part-time temporary position for Walter Arneson (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a lagoon road matter, a police dog care agreement, and a fireworks resolution. The agenda also includes routine items like liquor license renewals, gaming permits, and reports from various departments.

• Lagoon Road discussion with Brenda Hovda and Jaye Sandstrom
• Police dog care and compensation agreement
• Fireworks resolution
• Resolution setting auditor bond limit
• NDDOT progress bill for shared use path

The council approved a variance permit allowing Josh Nichols to place a 2008 manufactured home at 532 3rd St. SE, overriding the city's two-year age limit for such homes. They also approved a $487,980 loan payment to the Stanley Park District for the pool project, updated the right of first refusal on a church lot sale, and approved a $400 monthly stipend for police K-9 care. Several other permits, licenses, and payments were approved unanimously.

• Approved variance permit for 2008 manufactured home at 532 3rd St. SE (unanimous)
• Approved $487,980 loan payment #3 to Stanley Park District for pool project (5-0)
• Updated right of first refusal in purchase agreement with The Pursuit Church for lot at 106 S. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved $400/month taxable stipend for K-9 handler for care of K-9 Phantom (unanimous)
• Approved $11,627 quote from Mountrail Builders Inc. for driveway, curb, and sidewalk work on 8 properties (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks sale and discharge from June 27 to July 5, 2023, contingent on state fire conditions (unanimous)
• Approved closing of frontage road by Flickertail Village Museum on July 4, 2023, from 11 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (unanimous)
• Approved publishing weekly police service call reports with date, nature, and area (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of K-9 Fantom from Pete Nielsen/Disco K-9 LLC for $7,000. The dog is a single-purpose police K-9 trained on narcotics, article searches, and tracking, and will be handled by newly hired officer Sam Pesik. The council also discussed a future written agreement on K-9 compensation and care, and noted that a $10,000 grant application has been submitted.

• Approved purchase of K-9 Fantom for $7,000 (4-0)
• Discussed future written agreement for K-9 handler compensation and care (no vote taken)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss planning and zoning recommendations, an Enbridge emergency response exercise, and various requests from local groups. The agenda also includes routine items like police and public works reports, gaming permits, and a possible executive session.

• Planning & Zoning recommendations
• Enbridge emergency response exercise
• Stanley Commercial Club request
• Gaming permits and site authorizations
• Special event liquor licenses

The council approved a $149,400 loan payment to Roers Construction for the pool project, hired two police officers contingent on background checks, and approved a variance for Family Dollar Tree parking spaces. They also denied a request to reduce the sale price of a city lot to The Pursuit and declined to carry insurance for a public playground.

• Approved $149,400 loan payment #2 to Roers Construction for pool project (4-0)
• Approved hiring two police officers contingent on background checks (4-0)
• Approved variance for Family Dollar Tree parking spaces to 10' x 20' at 802 4th St. SW (4-0)
• Approved variance for garage setbacks at 528 1st St. SW (4-0)
• Approved Commercial Club request to close 1st Avenue SE June 30-July 5 for 4th of July tent (4-0)
• Approved Enbridge emergency response drill at Stanley Reservoir on June 14, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement and release for former officer John Tronset (3-1)
• Denied request to reduce city lot sale price to $5,000; declined to carry insurance for public playground

Council

The council held a closed executive session for attorney consultation regarding an adversarial administrative proceeding involving John Tronset, then voted unanimously to accept his resignation. They also approved a special event liquor license for Joyce's Café, a land access agreement with Select Energy Services with a per-day charge for over 45 days, and a $4,500 bid from Mountrail Builders for lagoon road repairs.

• Accepted John Tronset's resignation (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Liquor License to Joyce's Café for May 6 party (5-0)
• Added per-day charge to Select Energy Services Land Access Agreement for exceeding 45 days (5-0)
• Approved Select Energy Services Land Access Agreement with per-day charge (5-0)
• Approved $4,500 bid from Mountrail Builders for City Lagoon road repairs (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council will hold a tax equalization meeting followed by its regular meeting. The agenda includes planning and zoning recommendations, a Mountrail County truck route on County Route 13, a property purchase agreement for the city lot, and a request from the Stanley Park District. The council will also review the 2022 audit report, consider amendments to a gaming permit, and discuss a special event liquor license.

• Tax equalization meeting
• Mountrail County truck route (County Route 13)
• City lot purchase agreement, quit claim deed, and right of first refusal
• 2022 audit report
• Gaming permit #01-2023 amendment

The council denied a conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from the Knife River Reservoir after the applicant failed to appear at two public hearings and did not provide proof of certified mail notices to adjacent property owners. The council approved $22,500 in visitor promotion grants to four organizations, including $15,000 for the Stanley Commercial Club's 4th of July events. It also approved a new 11-step pay scale for police officers, a 5-year Axon body and dash camera lease at $26,508.49 annually, and a $135,900 pay application for the park district's pool project.

• Denied conditional use permit for H2O Connections water pumping (unanimous)
• Approved $22,500 in visitor promotion grants (5-0)
• Approved new 11-step police pay scale (5-0)
• Approved Axon body/dash camera lease at $26,508.49/year (5-0)
• Approved $135,900 pay application for park district pool project (5-0)
• Approved 2022 audit report (5-0)
• Approved dust control agreement with Mountrail County (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for city lot with The Pursuit (5-0)

Council

The council approved hiring Briana Dazell as City Assessor at an annual salary of $52,500, with a possible increase after a 6-month probationary period. The decision followed discussion about competitive wages and Dazell's request for $52,000, which was amended to match another offer she received. The vote was 4-0.

• Hired Briana Dazell as City Assessor at $52,500/year with possible increase after 6-month probation (4-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on allowing chickens within city limits, along with other routine matters. The agenda includes a public hearing on the chicken ordinance, planning and zoning recommendations, and various committee reports.

• Public hearing on allowing chickens in city limits
• Planning and zoning recommendations
• Gaming permit
• Special event liquor licenses
• Brosz Engineering updates

After a public hearing with divided opinions, the Council tabled a proposed ordinance to allow chickens within city limits and recommended supporters gather a petition to put the matter on the June 2024 ballot. The Council approved a $9,990 task order for the Country Estates Water Project, a $8,237 storm drain inspection, and a $6,384.45 payment to former Police Chief Jamerson for K9 care. They also sold K9 Dusty to the Three Affiliated Tribes for $5,000 and hired Briana Dazell as City Assessor at $45,000/year.

• Tabled chicken ordinance; supporters to petition for 2024 ballot vote
• Approved $9,990 task order for Country Estates Water Project (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $8,237 storm drain televising for CIP Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved $6,384.45 payment to former Chief Jamerson for K9 Dusty care, contingent on signed release (6-0)
• Approved sale of K9 Dusty to Three Affiliated Tribes for $5,000 (6-0)
• Approved hiring Briana Dazell as City Assessor at $45,000/year with $1,000 raise after 6 months (6-0)
• Approved $19,253.71 for water and sewer parts from Core & Main (unanimous)
• Approved $7,550 for new snow pusher from RDO Equipment (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council voted 4-3 to hire Kevin Litten as Chief of Police at an annual wage of $93,000, effective immediately. The decision followed the resignation of former Chief Demetrius Jamerson, who cited conflict and hostility with council members. Several council members and residents objected to hiring a candidate who does not live in Stanley, but the mayor broke a tie to approve the hire.

• Accepted resignation of Police Chief Demetrius Jamerson (5-0)
• Hired Kevin Litten as Chief of Police at $93,000/year (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Appointed Chad Hysjulien to Police Committee

Council

The Stanley City Council met in a special closed executive session on March 6, 2023, to consult with city attorneys about the Stanley Police Department. The session covered an adversarial administrative proceeding, active investigatory work product, and negotiation strategies. No motions or decisions arose from the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public action.

• Approved executive session for attorney consultation on police department (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session after 40 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting without further action (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council voted 6-0 to deny a tax abatement request from Lakeside Storage LLC for the former Shopko property at 702 Westview Lane, after the owner failed to keep the building heated, causing water damage. The Council also denied a rezoning application for 403 3rd St. SE from R1 to R4, approved a conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from the Knife River, and approved a $161,070 task order for Phase 2 of the Capital Improvement Project. Other actions included appointing an interim Public Works Director, approving a Lexipol subscription for police policies, and setting a public hearing on allowing chickens within city limits.

• Denied tax abatement for Lakeside Storage LLC at 702 Westview Lane (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 403 3rd St. SE from R1 to R4 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for H2O Connections to pump water from Knife River Reservoir (unanimous)
• Approved $161,070 task order for Capital Improvement Project Phase 2 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Brady Aadness as interim Public Works Director at $65,000/year (6-0)
• Approved 5-year Lexipol subscription for police policy writing (6-0)
• Approved $8,000 for Stanley Bull Bash and $2,500 for Park District Poker Run (6-0)
• Set public hearing for March 14, 2023 on allowing chickens in city limits (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including a tax abatement hearing for two companies, planning and zoning recommendations, and various reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals detailed.

• Tax abatement hearing for GCA Equity Partners LLC and Pioneer Prairie-Merk LLC
• Planning & Zoning recommendations
• NDDOT progress bill for Highway Safety Improvement Project
• Renaissance Zone discussion
• County P&Z board appointments

The council voted 6-0 to purchase seven lots in the John Rian Addition from the county for $1 each, aiming to prevent the previous owner from repurchasing them. It also denied tax abatements for GCA Equity Partners LLC due to lack of communication and long vacancy. A $219,600 payment for the Park Board's pool project was approved, and the council set a $7,900 sale price for a city lot to Pursuit Church for a daycare play area.

• Denied tax abatements for GCA Equity Partners LLC (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 lots from county for $1 each (6-0)
• Approved $219,600 payment for Park Board pool project (6-0)
• Set $7,900 sale price for 106 South Main St to Pursuit Church (5-1)
• Reduced retainage for Wagner Construction from 5% to 2% (6-0)
• Approved $140,089 pay estimate to Wagner Construction (6-0)
• Approved hiring Savannah Wilson as School Resource Officer contingent on school board (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year subscription for water/sewer monitoring with 10% savings (unanimous)