Stanley public meetings in 2025

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss a Transportation Alternatives grant for a Safe Routes to School project, along with police and employment committee reports. They will also address year-end project closeout costs, transfers, and bills.

• Transportation Alternatives grant for Safe Routes to School project
• Police committee report
• Employment committee report
• Year-end project closeout costs
• Year-end transfers and bills

The council accepted a $38,999 Transportation Alternatives grant for a sidewalk on 2nd Street SW, with the school district reimbursing the city for all local costs. They also set the police chief's salary at $45.68/hour, raised mayor and council salaries to $2,100 and $1,200 per quarter respectively, and approved a 2.5% COLA for most employees. Several year-end project funding motions and transfers were approved, including capital improvement districts and a $3 million transfer for infrastructure.

• Approved $38,999 TA grant for Safe Routes to School sidewalk project at no cost to the city
• Set Chief of Police salary at $45.68/hour ($95,014.40/year), effective 12/21/2025
• Approved Resolution #2025-12-30 raising mayor salary to $2,100/quarter and council to $1,200/quarter
• Approved 2.5% COLA for 40-hour full-time employees effective 12/21/2025 pay period
• Approved 13.77% NDPERS employer contribution for all participating employees
• Approved $300 retention bonuses for full-time and $150 for part-time employees
• Approved step increases for Amanda Dennis, Joel Ngorimo, and Ronica Pederson
• Approved reclassifying all exempt positions to non-exempt status effective 1/4/2026

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a body camera contract with Axon, a floodplain ordinance related to SB2027, and revisions to the Lostwood Media EDC agreement. The meeting also includes first readings of traffic and offenses chapters, a second reading of the municipal court chapter, and multiple tabled items from previous meetings.

• Approval needed for body cameras with Axon
• Floodplain ordinance – SB2027
• Lostwood Media EDC application & revisions to EDC agreement
• First reading of Chapter 9 (Traffic) and Chapter 12 (Offenses)
• Final review of John Rian sale documents before publication

The council approved $150,000 in EDC grant funding to the Stanley Park District for a new pavilion and $150,000 to Mountrail County Medical Center for a new MRI suite, both by a 5-0 vote. It also approved a $25,000 loan to Lostwood Media under original guidelines, appointed Samuel Pesik as Chief of Police, and approved a five-year bodycam contract with Axon Enterprise for $42,456.42. Several infrastructure payments and appointments were also approved.

• Approved $150,000 EDC grant to Stanley Park District for new pavilion (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 EDC grant to Mountrail County Medical Center for MRI suite (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 interest-free loan to Lostwood Media under original guidelines (5-0)
• Appointed Samuel Pesik as Chief of Police effective immediately (5-0)
• Approved five-year bodycam contract with Axon Enterprise for $42,456.42 (5-0)
• Approved variance permit for 5,000 sq ft lot at 618 4th St SE (5-0)
• Approved mobile food permit for Paco's Taco at 606 Westview Lane (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Darren LeRohl to City Council (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including an amendment to the 2019 water and sewer rate resolution, revisions to the Lostwood Media EDC agreement, and an executive session regarding a Cory Hale invoice and potential lawsuit. The agenda also includes tabled items such as a capital improvement project for the nursing home/hospital and a water purchase agreement.

• Executive session on Cory Hale invoice/potential lawsuit
• Lostwood Media EDC application and revisions to EDC agreement
• Water & sewer rate resolution amendment to 12/19/2019 resolution
• Bid notice forms for vacant John Rian lots (tabled 9/9/2025)
• MCMC capital improvement project for nursing home/hospital (tabled 4/8/2025)

The Stanley City Council approved over $8 million in transfers from the Infrastructure Fund to various improvement districts, amended the 2019 water and sewer rate resolution to keep the $10/month fee in utility funds instead of transferring to infrastructure, and approved a $1.18 million loan payoff for Street Improvement District 54. The council also tabled a mobile food permit for Paco's Taco until health inspection is passed, denied a request from Caddo Minerals to purchase city-owned mineral royalty, and authorized a five-year taser contract with Axon Enterprises at $11,200 per year.

• Approved $8,008,971.97 in transfers from Infrastructure Fund 41 to 13 improvement districts (5-0)
• Amended 2019 water/sewer rate resolution to keep $10/month fee in utility funds, not Infrastructure Fund (5-0)
• Approved $1,175,289.02 loan payoff to Bank of North Dakota for Street Improvement District 54 (5-0)
• Tabled mobile food permit for Paco's Taco/Carlos Delgado until health inspection passed (5-0)
• Denied request from Caddo Minerals to purchase city-owned mineral royalty (5-0)
• Approved five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for tasers and training at $11,200/year (5-0)
• Approved variance permit for 7.9' side setback at 102 2nd St SW with fee paid (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 Park District funding from Park Fund 42 and $500,000 transfer to General Fund for pool loan (5-0)

Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the special assessment list for CIP 1 Street Improvement District 54, with no written appeals received as of October 10, 2025. They will also consider a special assessment loan resolution for CIP District 53, a water permit request from Continental Resources, and a 50% settlement offer of $59,593 from Comstock Construction for a school project. Several items tabled from previous meetings remain on the agenda, including a nursing home/hospital capital improvement project and a water purchase agreement.

• Public hearing and motion to confirm special assessment list for CIP 1 Street Improvement District 54
• Special assessment loan resolution for CIP District 53
• Continental Resources water permit request (email to follow)
• Comstock Construction school settlement: 50% offer of $59,593 accepted
• Bid notice forms for vacant John Rian lots (tabled from September 9, 2025)

The Council confirmed the special assessment list for CIP 1 Street Improvement District 54, voting to reduce the owner share to 0% and have the city pay the full $869,302.75 from reserves. The motion passed 4-0 with one abstention. Other actions included approving a variance permit for a garage at 516 2nd St SW, approving plats for the Enander and Gerich properties, and adopting Resolution 2025-10-14 for an internal loan of $5,100 for private sewer and water connections in District 53.

• Confirmed special assessment list for CIP 1 Street Improvement District 54 with 0% owner share (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance permit for 8' rear and 2' side setbacks for garage at 516 2nd St SW (unanimous)
• Approved plat of Outlot 3 for Jerald & Dorothy Enander (unanimous)
• Approved plat of Sublot A of Outlot 92 for Cody & Cassandra Gerich, contingent on county review (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-10-14 for internal loan of $5,100 for private sewer/water connections in District 53 (5-0)
• Approved Water & Wastewater Operator Agreement with Ward Heidbreder at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new FLYGT pump for $12,521 (unanimous)
• Approved $81,875 storm water ditch repair contract with Mountrail Builders (unanimous)

Council

This is a special meeting of the Stanley City Council. The agenda includes a police committee item and a public works request for gate valve replacement. No other substantive items are listed.

• Police committee meeting
• Public works request for gate valve replacement

The Stanley City Council appointed Samuel Pesik as Temporary Interim Chief of Police, as recommended by the Police Committee. The committee will continue the process to fill the Interim Chief position. The Council also approved an $8,500 contract with Kemper Construction Company to replace a leaking gate valve near the Sibyl Center/Stanley Grade School.

• Appointed Samuel Pesik as Temporary Interim Chief of Police (5-0)
• Approved $8,500 gate valve replacement contract with Kemper Construction Company (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council will hold a special meeting to finalize the 2026 budget, make airport board reappointments, and consider payment applications for construction projects, including a correction for Kemper Construction and payment for the John Rian reconstruction. The agenda also includes updates from the police committee and the mayor.

• Finalize 2026 budget
• Airport board reappointments
• Pay application 3 correction for Kemper Construction
• John Rian reconstruction pay application 4
• Police committee update

The Stanley City Council adopted the 2026 final budget of $20,460,982 and set the annual tax levy at $746,011 (50.75 mills). The council also approved a library salary increase, reappointed an airport board member, approved construction payments, and accepted police resignations.

• Adopted 2026 final budget of $20,460,982 and set tax levy at $746,011 (50.75 mills) (4-0)
• Approved library director salary increase to $30/hr and substitute pay to $25/hr, plus 80 hours vacation and sick leave (4-0)
• Reappointed Greg Johnson to Airport Authority Board for 5-year term and appointed Duncan Sorenson for unexpired 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #3 correction to Kemper Construction for $629.69 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #4 to Knife River Corporation for $152,669.83 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Chief of Police Kevin Litten and Officer Raphael Salinas effective Sept 26, 2025 (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget at 6:30 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The regular agenda includes planning and zoning recommendations, several special assessment loan resolutions for sewer and water districts, and a cost estimate for the Stanley School addition. The council will also consider rescinding a gaming permit for the Stanley Wrestling Club, a special event liquor license for a wine walk, and a resolution setting the auditor bond limit. Several items previously tabled, such as the nursing home/hospital capital improvement project and a water purchase agreement, are also on the agenda.

• 2026 budget hearing
• Special assessment loan resolutions for Country Estates sewer district 52 and water district 55
• Special assessments for districts 38, 39, 42, 43, and John Rian districts 45 & 46
• Comstock Construction cost estimate for Stanley School addition
• Resolution setting auditor bond limit

The Stanley City Council held a public budget hearing and regular meeting, approving the 2026 final budget with salary increases for council members, mayor, and judge. The council adopted two internal loan resolutions for sewer and water district projects, denied a variance permit extension for Memory Fireworks, and approved refunds of special assessments for multiple districts. Several other actions included approving a new rug service provider, awarding visitor promotion grants, and setting a special meeting to adopt the final budget.

• Approved 2026 budget with salary increases: council members to $1,200/quarter, mayor to $2,100/quarter, judge to $750/month (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09-09 (District 52) for internal loan up to $194,866.20 at 3.5% interest for Country Estates Sewer District 52 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09-09 (District 55) for internal loan up to $142,297.65 at 3.5% interest for Country Estates Water District 55 (5-0)
• Denied extension of variance permit for Memory Fireworks at 705 9th Ave SE (4-1)
• Approved refunds of special assessments: $27,616.29 for District 38, $22,992.18 for District 39, $48,906.09 for District 42, $143,225.42 for District 43 (5-0 each)
• Approved $5,000 grant to ND Equine Association for Cowboy Fall Festival and $1,000 grant to Stanley Commercial Club for Grapes & Grains (5-0)
• Approved $61,962 pipe purchase from Core & Main for lagoon erosion repair (5-0)
• Approved $18,500 hydrant replacement quote from Kemper Construction (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting on August 21, 2025, and confirmed special assessment lists for Country Estates Sewer District #52, Country Estates Water District #55, Capital Improvement Project Phase 1 Water District #53, and Capital Improvement Project Phase 1 Sewer District #53. No written appeals or public comments were received. The council also approved $23,000 to replace two variable frequency drives at the Main Lift Station and a $5,240 payment to 701 Mechanical for air conditioner replacement and repair at the Fire Hall.

• Confirmed special assessment list for Country Estates Sewer Improvement District #52 (motion by Weyrauch, second by Jarmin; all ayes).
• Confirmed special assessment list for Country Estates Water Improvement District #55 (motion by Weyrauch, second by Jarmin; all ayes).
• Confirmed special assessment list for Capital Improvement Project Phase 1 Water District #53 (motion by Taylor, second by Weyrauch; all ayes).
• Confirmed special assessment list for Capital Improvement Project Phase 1 Sewer District #53 (motion by Taylor, second by Weyrauch; all ayes).
• Approved $23,000 to replace two variable frequency drives at the Main Lift Station (motion by Taylor, second by Hysjulien; all ayes).
• Approved $5,240 payment to 701 Mechanical for air conditioner repair at the Fire Hall from the Fire Department Equipment Account (motion by Weyrauch, second by Hysjulien; all ayes).

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss the Stanley City Airport property, with the item appearing twice on the agenda. The council will also hold an executive session for attorney consultation on legal advice. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Stanley City Airport property
• Executive session for attorney consultation on legal advice

The council discussed a dispute with the Stanley Airport Authority over land purchased for a runway expansion project. The council wants land not needed for runway safety zones deeded back to the city for development and tax revenue, while the Airport Authority opposes repaying a $250,000 state grant. A working committee of council and airport members was formed to find a solution; no final decision was made.

• Formed working committee to resolve airport land ownership dispute
• Entered executive session for attorney consultation on airport property (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 PM (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items including Planning & Zoning recommendations, a school addition project by Comstock Construction, and revisions to the Lostwood Media EDC agreement. Other business includes gaming permits, a special event liquor license, a salary increase request, and updates from various city departments. Several items remain tabled from previous meetings.

• Comstock Construction – Stanley School Addition – onsite meeting findings
• Lostwood Media EDC application and revisions to EDC agreement
• Second reading of Chapter 8 special event liquor license and amendments
• Salary increase request for Samuel Pesik
• Tabled: MCMC capital improvement project for nursing home/hospital (since 4/8/2025)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the 2026 Preliminary Budget totaling $21,009,920 with a maximum levy of $781,732 (53.18 mills) in a unanimous vote. The council also set the public budget hearing for September 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No changes were made to the proposed budget; adjustments will be considered after the hearing.

• Approved 2026 Preliminary Budget of $21,009,920 with $781,732 levy (6-0)
• Set public budget hearing for September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM (unanimous)

Council

The council approved a Special Event Liquor License for The Rustic Bean on August 2, 2025, and set a $100 per hour rate for police officer coverage at special events, with officers paid overtime. They also approved a $98,767.58 waterline replacement and $16,707.31 fire hydrant installation on 4th Street.

• Approved Special Event Liquor License for The Rustic Bean on August 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Set $100 per hour police officer coverage rate for special events, with overtime pay (5-0)
• Approved $98,767.58 waterline replacement on 4th Street (5-0)
• Approved $16,707.31 fire hydrant installation on 4th Street (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council will consider several financial and administrative items, including whether to proceed with $924,000 water treatment and $824,000 wastewater revenue bonds, set interest rates for special assessments, and decide on SRF funding for CIP Phase 3. They will also hold second readings of traffic, animal, and franchise ordinances, and discuss a request for a street closure from the Commercial Club.

• Decision not to proceed with $924,000 water treatment and $824,000 wastewater revenue bonds (CIP Phase 2 District 56)
• Set interest rate for special assessments in Districts 52-55
• Second reading of Chapter 9 (traffic) and Chapter 11 (animal) ordinances
• Second reading of Midstate Communications dba RTC Networks franchise (Chapter 13)
• Commercial Club request for street closure

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of a new 2024 John Deere Gator for $14,500 (after a $3,000 trade-in) to replace an inoperable 2011 model. The council also approved paydowns totaling $1,762,630.52 on three capital improvement loans to eliminate the city's portion of the debt, leaving only the 25% assessed to property owners.

• Approved purchase of 2024 John Deere Gator for $14,500 (includes $3,000 trade-in) (4-0)
• Approved $837,039.21 paydown on Drinking Water Loan #313 – District 53 Water Revenue Bond (4-0)
• Approved $620,954.30 paydown on Clean Water Loan #339 – District 53 Sewer Revenue Bond (4-0)
• Approved $304,637.01 paydown on Loan #587005700001 – District 54 Street (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved six liquor license renewals for 2025-2026 and authorized the sale and discharge of fireworks from June 27 through July 5, with extended hours until midnight on July 4th and 5th, contingent on state fire conditions. The council also set a 20-year financing term for the Country Estates special assessment project, approved $2,003 for new City Hall outdoor cameras, and set a salary range of $58,000 to $69,222 for the Deputy Auditor position. Several items were tabled, including discussion on SRF funding for CIP Phase 3 and the Main Street audio system.

• Approved liquor license renewals for six businesses (unanimous)
• Authorized fireworks sale and discharge June 27–July 5, with midnight hours on July 4-5 (unanimous)
• Set 20-year financing term for Country Estates special assessments (6-0)
• Approved $2,003 for replacement City Hall outdoor cameras (6-0)
• Approved insuring all qualifying buildings at replacement cost (6-0)
• Set Deputy Auditor salary range $58,000–$69,222 annually (6-0)
• Adopted EDC Loan Agreement and paperwork for Lostwood Media ($25,000) (6-0)
• Tabled Main Street audio system and SRF funding for CIP Phase 3

Council

The council approved a $25,000 interest-free loan to Lostwood Media for fire disaster recovery, with $5,000 forgiveness per year the business remains open. They also denied Highline Water LLC's request to use the city's reservoir water permit, approved multiple liquor license renewals, and tabled action on a privacy fence for the 4-Plex. Several infrastructure payments were approved for ongoing street and utility projects.

• Approved $25,000 interest-free loan to Lostwood Media for fire recovery (6-0)
• Denied Highline Water LLC request to use city reservoir water permit (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Five Spot Bar, Pinnacle Express, Joyce's Café, The Beach Bar, and The Leader Bar & Grill (all 6-0)
• Approved $21,512.75 payment to Crow River Construction for 5th Street SE project (6-0)
• Approved $131,573.80 payment to Knife River Corporation for John Rian reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved first reading of traffic code, animal ordinance, and RTC franchise amendments (all 6-0)
• Tabled action on 4-Plex privacy fence until special meeting (6-0)
• Approved $10,100 for PLC board and frog rod for Holiday lift station (6-0)

Council

The council approved a special event liquor license for the 5-Spot Bar to serve alcohol at the ND Stockmen's Association event at the South Complex on June 10, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting in favor. The meeting was brief, lasting only one minute.

• Approved special event liquor license for 5-Spot Bar for ND Stockmen's Association at South Complex on June 10, 2025 (unanimous)

Council

The council approved hiring Ada Arneson as Stanley City Auditor at a starting salary of $85,000, with a $5,000 increase to $90,000 after she completes auditor certification training. The vote was 4-0. The council also voted to advertise for a Deputy City Auditor position.

• Approved hiring Ada Arneson as City Auditor at $85,000 salary, with $5,000 increase after certification (4-0)
• Approved advertising for Deputy City Auditor position (unanimous)

Council

The Council voted to let the existing concrete section of 9th Ave SE stay in place and allowed the Maurers to extend it east to access Lot 4 for a new daycare, provided the street meets city specs. The Council also approved over $525,000 in bills, appointed a new special assessment committee member, and authorized a transfer of $441,119 in ARPA funds for street improvements. Several infrastructure projects were updated, including the start of the John Rian Reconstruction and approval of a notice to proceed for Capital Improvement Plan Phase 3.

• Approved allowing concrete section of 9th Ave SE to remain and be extended for daycare access (6-0)
• Approved 15 building permits and 1 sign permit as presented (6-0)
• Rescinded Chris Schneider's appointment to Special Assessment Committee; appointed Lauren Frost (6-0)
• Approved $22,000 in Visitor's Promotion Fund grants (6-0)
• Approved gaming site authorizations and local permits for raffles (6-0)
• Approved enrollment in NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan effective June 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved transfer of $441,119.15 in ARPA funds to street improvement funds (6-0)
• Approved bills totaling $525,144.08 (6-0)

Council

The council awarded two construction contracts totaling $3,918,120.50 to Kemper Construction for the Capital Improvement Plan Phase 3 project, contingent on SRF approval. It also approved engineering services for the project, tabled a request from Mountrail County Medical Center for a $5 million donation, and approved a 20-year franchise agreement with RTC Networks for telecommunications infrastructure.

• Awarded $2,180,879.20 contract to Kemper Construction for CIP Phase 3 Schedule A (6-0)
• Awarded $1,737,241.34 contract to Kemper Construction for CIP Phase 3 Schedule B (6-0)
• Approved $203,325 for Brosz Engineering construction engineering for CIP Phase 3 streets (6-0)
• Approved $245,280 for Brosz Engineering construction engineering for CIP Phase 3 sewer/water (6-0)
• Tabled MCMC donation request until next meeting (6-0)
• Approved 20-year franchise agreement with Midstate Communications dba RTC Networks (6-0)
• Approved $8/hour pay increase for Interim City Auditor Ada Arneson (6-0)
• Authorized sealed bids for two used 2016 police vehicles with $9,000 minimum each (6-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council accepted the resignation of City Auditor Allyn Sveen, effective April 2, 2025. The council also voted unanimously to convert the city payroll from a bi-monthly to a bi-weekly cycle, starting March 21, 2025, with a double payment on April 4 to cover the transition. Council Member Hysjulien recommended closing City Hall early at 3:30 P.M. on April 3 to explain the change to employees.

• Accepted resignation of City Auditor Allyn Sveen, effective April 2, 2025 (motion by Hysjulien, seconded by Weyrauch; all present voted yes).
• Approved adjusting payroll to a bi-weekly cycle, paying extra amount with a start date of March 21, 2025 (motion by Littlecreek, seconded by Hysjulien; roll call: 6 ayes, 0 nays).
• Recommended closing City Hall at 3:30 P.M. on April 3 to meet with employees about the payroll change (motion by Hysjulien, seconded by Taylor; all present voted yes).
• Adjourned at 10:34 A.M. (motion by Hysjulien, seconded by Taylor; all present voted yes).

Council

The Stanley City Council voted unanimously to terminate Allyn Sveen as City Auditor effective immediately, after a recommendation from the Employment Committee. The council then hired Joan Hollekim and Ronica Pederson as temporary employees for one month at $36.50 per hour, and appointed Ada Arneson as Interim City Auditor. In a second special meeting, the council removed Sveen as an authorized bank signature and added Arneson.

• Terminated Allyn Sveen as City Auditor effective immediately (5-0)
• Hired Joan Hollekim and Ronica Pederson as temporary employees for one month (5-0)
• Posted job opening for Stanley City Auditor (unanimous)
• Appointed Ada Arneson as Interim City Auditor
• Set temporary employee pay at $36.50 per hour (5-0)
• Removed Allyn Sveen as authorized bank signature and added Ada Arneson (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved the purchase of two new Ford Explorers with complete police packages for $73,966.32 each, totaling $147,932.64. The vehicles will be built by Karl Emergency Vehicles and delivered turn-key within 30 days. The council also discussed auctioning two used patrol vehicles via Purple Wave, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved purchase of two new Ford Explorers with police package for $147,932.64 (4-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including resolutions authorizing revenue bonds for a residential project on 5th Street SE, an annexation agreement with R&T Water District, and a purchase agreement for city property in the John Rian Addition. The agenda also includes routine reports and updates from various departments and committees.

• Resolutions authorizing issuance and sale of revenue bonds for Districts 56 & 57, 5th Street SE residential
• R&T Water District annexation agreement
• Sewer backup release of claims and assignment agreement
• City property purchase agreement for John Rian Addition
• Special event liquor licenses and gaming permits

The council approved several major infrastructure actions, including advertising for bids for the $5.2 million Capital Improvement Plan Phase 3 project and authorizing $2.371 million in revenue bonds and warrants for water and sewer districts 56 & 57. They also approved a purchase agreement for city-owned property in the John Rian Addition and tabled a water annexation agreement with R&T Water District for further review.

• Approved advertising for bids for Capital Improvement Plan Phase 3 project (unanimous)
• Authorized Brosz Engineering to submit FIND application for Phase 3 funding (unanimous)
• Approved Proposal 4 for right-of-way services and utility coordination for Phase 3, not to exceed $21,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for issuance and sale of $2.371M in revenue bonds and warrants for water and sewer districts 56 & 57 (4-0 roll call)
• Approved purchase agreement for city-owned property in John Rian Addition with Jesse Weyrauch LLC (4-0 roll call)
• Tabled action on R&T Water District annexation agreement until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 grant from Stanley Visitors' Promotion Fund to Mountrail County Garden Club (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of trailer and tank system from Beau Vachal for $5,000 for emergency water supply (unanimous)

Council

The Stanley City Council met to address fire damage at 208 South Main Street. Council voted unanimously to declare the building dangerous and to state the city is not liable for the structure. The property owner is working with the city to make the building safe and demolish it.

• Declared 208 South Main Street a dangerous building (6-0)
• Stated city not liable for 208 South Main Street building after fire (6-0)

Council

The council voted unanimously to move forward with a water purchase agreement with Select Water at 15 cents per barrel and authorized Select Water to represent the city in increasing the industrial water permit. They also approved a mobile food permit for Maria Arteaga, rezoned a donated property from commercial to public, and awarded the John Rian Street reconstruction contract to Knife River Corporation. A special election for municipal judge was cancelled due to lack of petitions.

• Approved water purchase agreement with Select Water at 15 cents per barrel (5-0)
• Authorized Select Water to represent city in increasing industrial water permit (5-0)
• Approved mobile food permit for Maria Arteaga at 6165 Highway 8 through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Rezoned donated property from C3 Highway Commercial to Public (5-0)
• Awarded John Rian Street reconstruction Schedule A to Knife River Corporation (5-0)
• Awarded John Rian Street reconstruction Schedule B to Knife River Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $2,950 Visitors Committee grant for Mountrail County Bull Bash (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved purchase of two snow blades at $14,750 each (5-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council approved hiring Jeanette Ranum and Reasa Dulany as full-time administrative assistants at an annual salary of $52,500 ($25.24 per hour). If either declines, Joel Ngorimo will be offered the position. The vote was 5-0 with one abstention.

• Approved offering full-time administrative assistant positions to Jeanette Ranum and Reasa Dulany at $52,500/year (5-0, Hysjulien abstained)
• Stated that Joel Ngorimo would be offered a position if either applicant declines

Council

The Stanley City Council held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, to conduct a protest hearing for the District 63 and 65 Street Improvement – Capital Improvement Project Phase 3. No protests were filed, and the hearing was closed. The project includes curb, gutter, and pavement work on several blocks, with water and sewer improvements. The council voted unanimously to close the hearing.

• Closed protest hearing for District 63 & 65 Street Improvement – Capital Improvement Project Phase 3 (3-0)

Council

The Stanley City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing employee recruitment and retention bonus programs. They will also discuss a tax abatement for Stanley School, a Planning & Zoning recommendation, and an annexation agreement with the R&T Water District.

• Tax abatement for Stanley School
• 1st reading of ordinance establishing employee recruitment and retention bonus programs
• R&T Water District annexation agreement
• Gaming permit consideration
• Brosz Engineering updates

The council approved a $20,000 interest-free loan to Paige Gohrick for purchasing and remodeling the old post office at 15 1st Ave SW, with $5,000 annual forgiveness over four years. The vote was 4-2, with Johnson and Jarmin opposed. The council also approved a school tax abatement, a $216,616 chip-seal contract, and first reading of a recruitment/retention bonus ordinance.

• Approved $20,000 interest-free loan to Paige Gohrick for 15 1st Ave SW purchase/remodel (4-2)
• Approved tax abatement for Stanley School bus barn (6-0)
• Approved $216,616.47 chip-seal contract to Asphalt Preservation Company (6-0)
• Approved first reading of employee recruitment/retention bonus ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Mountrail County Ag Improvement Association for Women in Ag Program (6-0)
• Approved plat for 618 4th St SE contingent on county review (6-0)
• Approved building and sign permits as presented (6-0)
• Approved gaming permit for Bethel Home Auxiliary raffle (6-0)