Stanley public meetings in 2024

Council

This is a special city council meeting with a short agenda covering several administrative and financial items. The council will consider resolutions for water districts 62-65, a water agreement with R&T, a contract with Brosz, year-end bonuses and transfers, and set salaries for 2025. No public hearings or major policy changes are listed.

• Resolutions for water districts 62, 63, 64, and 65
• R&T water agreement
• Brosz contract
• Year-end bonuses
• 2025 salaries

The Stanley City Council voted unanimously to create Water and Sewer Improvement Districts No. 62 and 64, and Street Improvement Districts No. 63 and 65, approving related engineer reports and declaring work necessary. The council tabled a water purchase request from Select Water and a contract agreement with R&T Water for further review. Year-end transfers, 2025 salaries with a 1.5% COLA, and a 60-day notice to terminate the Brosz Engineering contract were approved.

• Created Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 62 (unanimous)
• Created Street Improvement District No. 63 (unanimous)
• Created Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 64 (unanimous)
• Created Street Improvement District No. 65 (unanimous)
• Tabled Select Water's request to use city industrial water permit (unanimous)
• Tabled R&T Water agreement until January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sending 60-day notice to terminate Brosz Engineering contract (4-1)
• Approved 2025 salaries with 1.5% COLA (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved a second-reading ordinance imposing a moratorium on the development of data centers and battery storage facilities within city limits and extraterritorial boundaries. The council also approved a $250,000 AFE account to reimburse homeowners affected by a sewer backup from the 5th St SE commercial project, and accepted the resignation of Municipal Judge Denise Ray, appointing Dale Kilen as interim judge with a special election set for May 6, 2025.

• Approved moratorium ordinance on data centers and battery storage (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 AFE account for sewer backup reimbursements (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Municipal Judge Denise Ray, effective Dec 31, 2024
• Appointed Dale Kilen as Municipal Judge (6-0)
• Set special election for municipal judge on May 6, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for Stanley Sunrise Hotel, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant to White Earth Valley Saddle Club for Frigid Fundays
• Tabled Brosz Engineering contract until next special council meeting

Council

The council approved a tax abatement application from EOG Resources Inc. for parcel #61-0065400, allowing a 3% obsolescence for windows and mold and a 10% obsolescence for location factor. No bids were received for the sale of city-owned Lot 29 in John Rian Addition, so the item was tabled to the next regular meeting. The meeting was a special session called by the mayor.

• Approved EOG Resources tax abatement with 3% obsolescence for windows/mold and 10% for location factor (5-0)
• Tabled sale of city-owned Lot 29 in John Rian Addition due to no bids (5-0)

Council

The council held protest hearings for District 59 (commercial) and District 60 (residential) in the John Rian Addition, and for District 61 chip seal work on various streets. No protests were filed. The council voted unanimously (5-0) to close the hearings and adjourn.

• Closed protest hearing for District 59 – John Rian Addition commercial street improvements (5-0)
• Closed protest hearing for District 60 – John Rian Addition residential street improvements (5-0)
• Closed protest hearing for District 61 – chip seal on multiple streets (5-0)
• Motion to close hearings and adjourn carried (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a tax abatement for EOG Resources, along with planning and zoning recommendations, a school grant request, engineering updates, and various administrative items. The agenda includes several reports and potential approvals, such as a quit claim deed, airport special assessments, a sprinkler system proposal, and board appointments.

• Tax abatement for EOG Resources
• Stanley School request for TA grant
• Quit claim deed for Fred Evans property
• Airport special assessments
• RFS proposal for sprinkler system

The Stanley City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance declaring a moratorium on the development of data centers and battery storage facilities, with a unanimous roll-call vote. The council also tabled a tax abatement request from EOG Resources to gather more information, approved a $107,608.24 demolition bid for a building at 121 Prairie Drive, and authorized several infrastructure payments including $212,870.95 for street reconstruction and $650,860.20 for commercial street repairs. Other actions included approving a partnership with the school for a Safe Routes to School grant, reappointing George Littlecreek to the R&T Board, and approving various licenses and permits.

• Approved 1st reading of moratorium on data centers and battery storage facilities (5-0)
• Tabled EOG Resources tax abatement to gather more information (unanimous)
• Approved $107,608.24 demolition bid for 121 Prairie Drive (6-0)
• Approved $212,870.95 pay application #4 to Crow River Construction for 5th Street SE Reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $650,860.20 pay application #2 to Knife River Construction for 5th Street SE Commercial Repair (6-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Burke County for Multi-Community Chip Seal project (6-0)
• Approved partnering with Stanley School to apply for Safe Routes to School grant (unanimous)
• Approved $19,010.29 quote from Abel Enterprises for server and computer upgrades (6-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved a special event liquor license for the 5-Spot Bar and set bid requirements and a November 21 opening for the sale of Lot 29 in the John Rian Addition. The meeting was a special session with most council members present.

• Approved special event liquor license to 5-Spot Bar for Ag Banquet at South Complex on November 6, 2024
• Set bid requirements for sale of Lot 29, Replat of John Rian Addition Phase 1 (larger apartment)
• Bid opening scheduled for November 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting and took action on properties in the John Rian Addition (former Greenstone properties). They approved a committee recommendation to demolish the east building and two foundations, accepting a quote up to $85,000 from Chamley Pipe & Salvage. They also voted to advertise a bid notice for the sale of the larger west-side apartment, which requires re-platting and must follow state bidding requirements.

• Approved demolition of east building and two foundations in John Rian Addition, quote up to $85,000 from Chamley Pipe & Salvage
• Voted to advertise bid notice for sale of larger west-side apartment in John Rian Addition
• No action taken on special event liquor license because event was cancelled

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss a liquor license request from Mainstay Suites/Stanley Sunrise Hotel LLC, a request from Ara Heinle/Mex-Mix, and resolutions for Districts 59, 60, and 61. Other items include a water and wastewater operator agreement, a final progressive bill from NDDOT for a shared-use path, and a phone system quote from RTC. The meeting also covers routine reports and updates.

• Liquor license – Mainstay Suites/Stanley Sunrise Hotel LLC
• Ara Heinle/Mex-Mix request
• Resolutions – District 59, 60 & 61
• Water & wastewater operator agreement
• NDDOT – final progressive bill – shared use path

The council approved three new street improvement districts (59, 60, 61) for residential and commercial streets in the John Rian Addition and a chip seal project, directing the engineer to prepare reports and declaring the work necessary. They also approved $628,664.30 for 5th Street SE reconstruction, $93,032.55 for commercial street repair, and a $12,500 lift station repair. A liquor license request for Mainstay Suites was tabled until the manager meets the 30-day residency requirement.

• Created Street Improvement District No. 59 (John Rian Addition residential) (6-0)
• Created Street Improvement District No. 60 (John Rian Addition commercial) (6-0)
• Created Street Improvement District No. 61 (chip seal project) (6-0)
• Approved pay application #3 for $628,664.30 to Crow River Construction for 5th Street SE reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved pay application #1 for $93,032.55 to Knife River Construction for 5th Street SE commercial repair (6-0)
• Approved $12,500 quote from Dakota Pump and Control for Main Lift Station repairs (6-0)
• Approved $12,600 quote from Main Electric Construction for traffic light cameras at Highway 2 and 4th Street SW (6-0)
• Tabled liquor license for Mainstay Suites until manager meets 30-day ND residency requirement

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the 2025 final budget, levying 50.75 mills (a decrease of 0.47 mills from the previous year), and approved a mobile food permit for 101 South Main Street and a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 709 9th Avenue SE. The council also tabled a liquor license application for Mainstay Suites pending a manager living in Stanley, and approved splitting the Capital Improvement Project Phase 3 into two plans totaling an estimated $5,179,696.

• Approved 2025 final budget with 50.75 mills (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food permit for Mex Mix at 101 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Ragamuffin Ranch Daycare at 709 9th Avenue SE (unanimous)
• Tabled liquor license for Mainstay Suites until manager living in Stanley is provided (unanimous)
• Approved $6,200 to Flickertail Village Museum for a mower and $3,000 to ND Equine Association for Cowboy Fall Festival (unanimous)
• Approved pay application #2 of $586,921.97 to Crow River Construction for 5th Street SE Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved splitting Capital Improvement Project Phase 3 into two plans: 5.5 blocks ($2,808,259) and 5 blocks ($2,371,437) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Susan Heslep to Library Board, term expiring June 30, 2030 (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting for its final budget adoption and regular business. They will consider a liquor license for the Mainstay Hotel, approve special assessments, and make a library board appointment. The agenda also includes reports from police, public works, and other bodies.

• Final budget adoption
• Liquor license for Mainstay Hotel
• Agreement of special assessments
• Resolution of governing body for SRF loans
• Library board appointment

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting to approve the addition of two businesses to the previously approved special event liquor license for the September 6 wine walk. The original license covered 16 applicants. The council voted unanimously to amend and approve the two new applicants.

• Approved addition of two businesses to the special event liquor license for the September 6 wine walk
• Original license had 16 applicants; now expanded to 18

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss a park district loan request, a resolution ratifying proceedings for Districts 56, 57, and 58, and a gaming permit. They will also review second quarter gaming funds, special event liquor licenses, and updates from Brosz Engineering and the Mountrail County Emergency Management Plan.

• Park district loan request
• Resolution ratifying proceedings – Districts 56, 57 & 58
• Gaming permit
• Second quarter gaming funds
• Special event liquor licenses

The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of a 2025 International fire truck for $614,518 from the Fire Department Reserve Fund, and approved five Economic Development Corporation (EDC) grants and loans totaling $150,000 for local businesses. The Council also tabled a proposed Mailbox Ordinance and a Park District loan request, and approved engineering contracts for street and water projects.

• Approved purchase of a 2025 International pumper truck for $614,518 (after $23,669 discount) from the Fire Department Reserve Fund.
• Approved EDC grant/loan package: $15,000 to Alexandra Quist/Wild Isla; $10,000 additional to Gerich Enterprises; $40,000 to G&S Detailing; $25,000 to West End Boutique; $60,000 to the Bowling Alley.
• Tabled the Mailbox Ordinance pending further review by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
• Tabled the Park District loan request for $429,334.51 until a Park District member clarifies the request and project status.
• Approved pay application #6/final for $33,755.12 to JMAC Resources for the Country Estates Watermain Extension.
• Approved pay application #1 for $306,801.55 to Crow River Construction for the 5th Street SE Reconstruction project.
• Approved engineering task orders: $43,000 for John Rian Residential Reconstruction; $68,000 for John Rian Commercial Reconstruction; $37,700 total for 4th and 6th Street SE water, sewer, and street improvements.
• Approved increasing water shut-off/turn-on fees from $25 to $100 each.

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the 2025 preliminary budget with a mill levy of 50.75 mills, unchanged from 2024. A public hearing on the final budget is set for September 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The council also approved hiring an additional police officer to fill a patrol vacancy after the SRO officer resigned.

• Approved 2025 preliminary budget at 50.75 mills, same as 2024
• Set September 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. as public hearing on final budget
• Approved hiring a police officer to fill an open patrol position
• All employees receive 1.5% cost-of-living increase; some get merit increases
• Property valuations decreased from $14,841,877

Council

The Stanley City Council is holding its reorganization meeting, welcoming four new council members and approving officers and committee appointments. The agenda includes routine reports, liquor license renewals, EDC loans, a resolution for a state loan application, and requests for road closures and special event permits for Crazy Days.

• Welcome new council members Chad Hysjulien, George Littlecreek, Randy Jarmin, Jesse Weyrauch
• Resolution authorizing filing of application with NDDEQ for loan
• Request for road closure – Crazy Days Committee
• Special event liquor license and gaming permits
• Fred Evans property discussion

The council approved a $731,655.70 contract with Knife River Construction for 5th Street SE commercial street repair (District 58) and a $93,000 construction engineering task order. Liquor license renewals for Joyce's Café and The Rustic Bean were approved contingent on EDC loan repayment plans. The council also approved chipsealing about 59 blocks of streets, deeding the Fred Evans property to the city, and hiring a new police officer.

• Approved $731,655.70 contract to Knife River Construction for 5th Street SE commercial street repair (6-0)
• Approved $93,000 task order for construction engineering on same project (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Joyce's Café contingent on $2,500 down payment and $200 monthly EDC loan payment (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for The Rustic Bean contingent on $200 monthly EDC loan payment (unanimous)
• Approved chipsealing roughly 59 blocks of streets constructed from 2019 to present (6-0)
• Approved deeding Fred Evans property to city with future use to be determined later (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Joseph Rivers for open police officer position (unanimous)
• Approved $9,300 upgrade of old water tower vent from 12" to 16" (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a protest hearing regarding the District 58 street improvement project on 5th St SE in the Commercial/Joe Lucy 2nd Subdivision. The council will also consider a street closure request from the Stanley Commercial Club, discuss the Wilson Park sprinkler system, and review liquor license renewals.

• Protest hearing for Dist. 58 street improvement on 5th St SE
• Stanley Commercial Club request for street closure
• Discussion of Wilson Park sprinkler system
• Liquor license renewals

The council tabled liquor license renewals for Joyce's Café and The Rustic Bean until the July 9 regular meeting, after both applicants were found to be in default on their EDC loans. A motion to deny the renewals failed due to lack of a second. The council also approved a street closure for a July 4 event and authorized a sprinkler system purchase for Wilson Park.

• Tabled liquor license renewals for Joyce's Café and The Rustic Bean until July 9 (5-0)
• Approved street closure of frontage road by Flickertail Village on July 4 (5-0)
• Approved Park District purchase of sprinkler system for Wilson Park at ~$26,000 (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a second reading of an annexation for MWEC, a water purchase agreement, and various resolutions. The agenda also includes reports from departments and committees, as well as routine items like minutes and bills.

• 2nd reading annexation – MWEC
• Water purchase agreement
• Fireworks resolution
• Resolution setting auditor bond limit
• Liquor license renewals and special event liquor license

The council approved a rezone of BNK LLC's property at 551 6th Avenue SW from I4 – Oil Field Industrial District back to I2 – Medium Industrial District, waiving the public hearing and rezone fee as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. A conditional use permit was approved for Aaron Whipperman to run a small engine repair business at 633 8th Avenue SE, contingent on fence installation. The council also approved a $15,000 EDC grant and loan for Joel Dennis's Cable Ninja Production project, and approved a $7,500 grant to the Stanley Commercial Club for Crazy Days/Summer Fest.

• Approved rezone of BNK LLC property at 551 6th Avenue SW from I4 to I2 district, waiving public hearing and fee (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Aaron Whipperman's small engine repair business at 633 8th Avenue SE, contingent on fence installation (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for Brianna Meiers' home business at 204 1st Street SW due to no representative present and missing certified mail proof (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative properties from C3 and AG to I2 district (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of annexation ordinance for Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative property (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 EDC grant and loan for Joel Dennis's Cable Ninja Production project (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 Visitors Committee grant to Stanley Commercial Club for Crazy Days/Summer Fest (5-0)
• Approved waiver of building permit fee for Mountrail County Bethel Home expansion (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council is holding a public information/input meeting about the 5th Street SE reconstruction project, followed by a special council meeting. The agenda includes discussion of resolutions related to the 5th St SE Commercial/Joe Lucy 2nd Subdivision in District 58.

• Public input meeting for 5th Street SE reconstruction
• Special City Council meeting
• Resolutions for 5th St SE Commercial/Joe Lucy 2nd Subdivision, District 58

The Stanley City Council held a public input meeting for the 5th Street SE reconstruction project (Districts 56 and 57) with no public comments. The Council then unanimously adopted four resolutions establishing Street Improvement District No. 58, directing the engineer to prepare a report, approving that report, and declaring the work necessary, with costs potentially assessed to benefited properties. A protest hearing is scheduled for June 28, 2024.

• Created Street Improvement District No. 58 (5-0, Wienbar absent)
• Directed engineer to prepare report for District 58 improvements (5-0, Wienbar absent)
• Approved engineer's report for District 58 (5-0, Wienbar absent)
• Declared work necessary for District 58, allowing special assessments (5-0, Wienbar absent)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed annexation involving MWEC, a utility occupancy permit for a county shop addition, and various permits and licenses. The agenda also includes reports from committees and city staff, as well as a complaint from Tim Johnson.

• Annexation - MWEC
• Utility occupancy permit for County Shop addition project
• Special event liquor license
• Gaming site authorizations and permits
• A Plus Fireworks request

The council awarded the 5th Street SE Reconstruction project to Crow River Construction for $1,851,617, about 9% below estimate. It also denied a mobile food permit for Maria Arteaga due to incomplete paperwork, tabled a mailbox ordinance, and approved a $5,500 EDC loan to the Beach Bar. First reading of an annexation for Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative was approved.

• Awarded 5th Street SE Reconstruction to Crow River Construction for $1,851,617 (5-0)
• Denied mobile food permit for Maria Arteaga at 6165 Highway 8 (5-0)
• Tabled mailbox ordinance pending further review (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation for Mountrail Williams Electric Cooperative property (5-0)
• Approved $5,500 EDC loan to Beach Bar with forgiveness clause (5-0)
• Approved Visitors Committee recommendations for event funding (5-0)
• Approved hiring Heidi Canfield as Court Clerk and Natalie Gonzales as Administrative Assistant at $24/hour (5-0)
• Approved library computer upgrade for $6,160.87 (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting to act on two items. They voted to deny a conditional use permit for chemical storage for fracking at 551 6th Avenue SW, after the applicant requested it be rescinded and the fire department opposed chemical storage near residences. They also approved purchasing two flight pumps for the County lift station at about $15,000 each, pending cost reports, to replace aging hydromatic pumps.

• Denied conditional use permit for BNK, LLC to store fracking chemicals at 551 6th Avenue SW
• Approved purchase of 2 flight pumps at approximately $15,000 each for the County lift station
• Stanley Fire Department went on record opposing chemical storage within half a mile of residences
• Applicant Kelly Wittmayer also asked to rezone property I4 back to I2

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to handle tax equalization, receive reports from planning and zoning, engineering, police, and public works, and consider a second reading of a zoning ordinance. They will also review pledged securities, a gaming permit, and a special event liquor license.

• Tax equalization hearing
• 2nd reading of planning & zoning ordinance
• Gaming permit consideration
• Special event liquor license
• Pledged securities review

The council approved a rezone of 551 6th Avenue SW from I2-Medium Industrial to I4-Oil Field Industrial, but tabled a related conditional use permit for chemical storage pending more safety information. They also adopted the updated Planning & Zoning Ordinance on second reading, approved a wage increase for the Clerk of Court, and authorized airport road improvements.

• Approved rezone of 551 6th Ave SW to I4-Oil Field Industrial (5-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for chemical storage at same property; set special meeting April 23
• Adopted second reading of updated Planning & Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved wage increase for Clerk of Court Debbie Nichols to $29.30/hr (5-0)
• Approved airport placing millings on 82nd Ave SW and designating it as airport service road (5-0)
• Approved task order for preliminary engineering of Joe Lucy 2nd Subdivision reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved gaming permit for Mountrail County Health Foundation raffle (5-0)
• Approved special event liquor license to Leader Bar for wedding reception (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved a $15,000 contract with Mountrail County for tax assessment assistance for the 2024 period. The council also approved employment committee recommendations to add $20,000 to the P&Z Administrator's salary for taking on the City Assessor role, and to increase wages for the Clerk of Court and shared Administrative Assistant positions to $24/hour. Additionally, the council approved sending the 5th Street SE Reconstruction project out for bids and authorized Task Orders 2 and 3 from Brosz Engineering.

• Approved $15,000 contract with Mountrail County for tax assessment assistance (5-0)
• Approved adding $20,000 to P&Z Administrator's salary for City Assessor duties, changing to hourly wage of $45.04 (5-0)
• Approved increasing Clerk of Court and shared Administrative Assistant wages to $24/hour ($49,920 annually) (5-0)
• Approved sending 5th Street SE Reconstruction project out for bids and authorizing Task Orders 2 and 3 from Brosz Engineering (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss routine business including planning and zoning recommendations, a quit claim deed for the fire hall, a gaming permit, and special event liquor licenses. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from various committees and departments.

• Quit claim deed for fire hall/Hysjulien Properties
• Gaming permit
• Special event liquor licenses
• Planning and zoning recommendations
• Mountrail County equalization/assessor

The council approved hiring a full-time clerk of court at $42,000/year and a full-time administrative assistant shared between police and auditor's office at the same salary, both with 6-month probation. It also approved a mobile food permit for a shaved ice stand in Wilson Park, a $15,200 grant for 4th of July events, and a $1,200 grant for a home and garden show. Several other items were approved, including a quit claim deed for fire hall property, a gaming permit, special event liquor licenses, and police safety equipment for $2,280.

• Approved hiring full-time clerk of court at $42,000/year with 6-month probation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring full-time administrative assistant at $42,000/year with 6-month probation (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food permit for shaved ice stand in Wilson Park May-Sept 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,200 grant to Stanley Commercial Club for 4th of July events (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 grant to Mountrail County Garden Club for home and garden show (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed deeding portion of lot from Hysjulien Properties to City for Fire Hall (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of police safety equipment for $2,280 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with watermain replacement project on 5th Street SE (unanimous)

Council

The City Council will meet to review reports from various departments and committees. The agenda includes updates from Brosz Engineering, the Planning & Zoning Administrator, and the Public Works department.

• 2023 4th quarter gaming report
• Planning & Zoning recommendations
• Housing Authority Board appointment
• Brosz Engineering updates
• Fire Hall/Hysjulien Properties discussion

The council approved a payment agreement and easement for a crude oil pipeline with Pivotal Energy Partners, rejected the low bid for the Capital Improvement Phase 2 project due to cost overruns, and accepted a 2.5-acre land donation from Frontier Development for park or garden use. They also approved a $30,000 loan with forgiveness clause for a produce distribution business, hired a part-time court assistant and full-time assessor, and made several personnel policy changes.

• Approved pipeline easement and payment agreement with Pivotal Energy Partners (6-0)
• Rejected low bid from Crow River Construction for CIP Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved Brosz Engineering to prepare estimate for 5th Street SE water repairs (6-0)
• Accepted 2.5-acre land donation from Frontier Development, city to pay survey/plat costs (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 EDC loan with forgiveness clause for Gerich Enterprises, stipulation to open by June 1, 2024 (6-0, Taylor abstained)
• Approved hiring part-time assistant for Clerk of Court at 20 hrs/week, $22.50/hr (6-0)
• Approved advertising for full-time city assessor at $25.24/hr ($52,500 annual) (6-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for fire hall property from Hysjulien Properties to city (6-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting for a protest hearing on the District 57 Capital Improvement Project Phase 2 – Street Improvements, covering 12 blocks of curb, gutter, sidewalks, and paving. No protests were filed, and the hearing was adjourned without further action. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• Protest hearing for District 57 Phase 2 street improvements held; no protests filed
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss routine reports and several action items, including a resolution to designate the depository of public funds, a park district request/loan, and a progress bill from NDDOT for the shared use path. The agenda also includes updates from the P&Z administrator, police, public works, auditor, attorney, and judge, as well as a presentation from Pivotal Energy Partners and a visit from Arden Thompson.

• Resolution to designate depository of public funds
• Park district request/loan
• NDDOT progress bill for shared use path
• Pivotal Energy Partners presentation
• Brosz Engineering updates

The Stanley City Council approved a payment agreement and easement/right-of-way grant for Wildrose Pipeline Company LLC, a subsidiary of Pivotal Energy Partners, to install a new 10-inch crude oil pipeline. The easement was changed from 50 feet to 35 feet south of the existing corridor. The council also rebid the Stanley CIP-Phase II project after the only bid came in too high, and approved several other items including a mutual aid agreement with Williams County and equipment purchases.

• Approved easement/right-of-way grant for new crude oil pipeline (6-0)
• Rebid Stanley CIP-Phase II project with revised specifications (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 for Stanley FFA Donkey Basketball event (6-0)
• Approved $121,000 loan pay request #9 for pool project (6-0)
• Approved $34,065.61 NDDOT progress bill for Shared Use Path (6-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Williams County (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2019 Cimline P2 Durapatcher for $28,500 after trade-ins (6-0)
• Approved $5.00 water bill credit for completing lead service line survey (6-0)