Steele County public meetings in 2021

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting to discuss FEMA funding for Drain 8. The agenda includes a call to order, the FEMA funding discussion, and adjournment, with the next regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022.

• Discussion of FEMA funding for Drain 8

The Steele County Water Resource Board unanimously approved Contractor's Application #1 from RJ Zavoral for $328,127.25 related to the Drain 8 FEMA project. The board also authorized a $400,000 bond from Bravera Bank at 2.99% interest to cover the payment, and designated Chairman Ihry and Secretary Krueger to sign loan documents. FEMA will make an early payment of $127,960.35 once paperwork is completed.

• Approved RJ Zavoral Contractor's Application #1 for $328,127.25 (3-0)
• Adopted resolution for $400,000 bond from Bravera Bank at 2.99% (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman Ihry and Secretary Krueger to sign loan documents (3-0)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District holds a special meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda covers drainage projects, dam updates, and FEMA funding. It also includes reports on the Red River Joint WRD and employee staff matters.

• Drain 1 Lateral A discussion
• Elm River Dam update
• Beaver Creek Dam update
• FEMA Drain 8 Funding review
• Red River Joint WRD LIDAR report

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District met on December 7, 2021, in Bismarck to discuss water infrastructure projects and administrative matters. The agenda included discussions on Golden Lake, FEMA projects, and specific dams, but the provided text does not list specific decisions, dollar amounts, or outcomes for these items. The meeting also covered the approval of previous minutes and a report on bills due and staff raises.

• Discussion of Golden Lake project
• Discussion of FEMA Projects
• Discussion of Drain 1 Lateral A
• Discussion of Beaver Creek Dam and Elm River Dam
• Review of Ordean Knutson Drain Tile Permit for less than 80 acres

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and potentially act on water management items including Golden Lake, FEMA projects, Drain 1 Lateral A, Elm River Dam, Beaver Creek Dam, and a dam removal. The board will also consider an easement for Nodak, hear reports from joint water resource districts, and review the treasurer's report and bills due.

• Golden Lake
• FEMA Projects
• Drain 1 Lateral A
• Elm River Dam and Beaver Creek Dam
• Ben Gullicks-Section 22 & 15-144-54 Beaver Dam Removal

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its general meeting to discuss water management projects. Key topics include cost-share agreements for drains and dams, updates on FEMA assistance, and a new drain tile policy. The agenda also covers administrative items such as approving previous minutes and reviewing financial reports.

• Cost-Share Update for Lake Tobiason
• FEMA Update including Drain 11 Cost-Share Agreement
• Cost-Share Agreement for Drain 1 Lateral A
• New Drain Tile Policy update regarding HB 1437
• Cost Share Agreement for Beaver Creek Dam reimbursement

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource Board authorized final plans, right-of-way negotiations, and bid solicitation for the Drain 1 Lateral A project, with engineering costs estimated at $177,120. The board also authorized Moore Engineering to solicit base and alternative bids for the FEMA Drain 8 project, which is currently over the $320,000 cap. No final construction contracts were awarded at this meeting.

• Authorized completing final plans and right-of-way legal descriptions for Drain 1 Lateral A (motion carried)
• Authorized Attorney Tostenson to negotiate right-of-way with landowner Joe Larson (motion carried)
• Authorized Moore Engineering to solicit bids for Drain 1 Lateral A project (motion carried)
• Authorized Moore Engineering to solicit base and alternative bids for FEMA Drain 8 project (motion carried)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District will hold a general meeting on August 3, 2021, to approve previous minutes and discuss several water management topics. Key discussions include the Golden Lake, Lake Tobiason, and Beaver Creek Dam cattle agreement. The body will also review a new drain tile policy related to HB 1437 and Department of Water Resources updates regarding HB 1353.

• Discussion of Golden Lake
• Discussion of Lake Tobiason
• Review of Drain 1 Lateral A
• New Drain Tile Policy related to HB 1437
• Beaver Creek Dam Cattle Agreement

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved two FEMA project worksheets totaling $85,868.45 for drain repairs, adopted a new drain tile policy per House Bill 1437, and approved the Moore Engineering contract. They also approved drain assessments, a cost-share for a collapsed culvert on County Road 13, and transferred Drain 2 savings to maintenance. The Golden Lake study awaits state cost-share approval.

• Approved FEMA Project Worksheet 148 (9 sites) for $38,816.50
• Approved Drain 1 Project Worksheet 114 (1 site) for $47,051.95
• Approved new drain tile policy (House Bill 1437)
• Approved Moore Engineering contract
• Approved drain assessments (Drain 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 at $4 each)
• Transferred Drain 2 savings account to maintenance fund
• Approved cost-share with County up to 60% for collapsed culvert on County Road 13
• Approved treasurer's report and payment of bills

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved the surface drainage permit application and evaluation for Drain 11, located in SW ¼ of Section 8-148-54. The approval allows the application to be submitted to the North Dakota Office of the State Engineer, which is required to qualify for cost-share. The board also noted that geotechnical work still needs to be completed.

• Approved Drain 11 permit and evaluation of surface drain application (motion carried)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular general meeting to discuss and potentially act on several water-related projects, including FEMA projects, Lake Tobiason, Drain 1 Lateral A, Golden Lake, Elm River Dam, and a Beaver Creek Dam inspection report. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear the treasurer's report. This is a routine business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• FEMA projects discussion
• Lake Tobiason Project
• Drain 1 Lateral A
• Golden Lake Project
• Elm River Dam and Beaver Creek Dam inspection report

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved a cost-share agreement for Drain 11, authorized repairs for Beaver Creek Dam, and approved several routine items. The board also discussed financing for Drain 1 Lateral A, FEMA project delays, and other ongoing projects.

• Approved agenda with addition of Matt Powell drain tile permit
• Approved minutes from June 1 and June 22 meetings
• Approved cost-share agreement for Drain 11
• Approved final pay application for Lake Tobiason project
• Authorized Moore Engineering to repair Beaver Creek Dam (excluding cattle issue)
• Authorized purchase of flap gate from Tru North Steel
• Approved contract to remove dead trees on Drain 8
• Approved treasurer's report, bills, and financial reports

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting on June 22, 2021, at 8:00 am. The agenda includes discussion of a Drain 1 Lateral A drainage permit and bond counsel matters. A regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2021.

• Drain 1 Lateral A Drainage Permit discussion
• Bond Counsel discussion

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved the Drain 1 Lateral A surface drainage permit and evaluation, which is the final document needed for a cost-share application to the North Dakota State Water Commission. The board also discussed financing options for the project, including a 15-year bond at 3.30% and a short-term bond at 3.20%, but took no action on financing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Drain 1 Lateral A permit and evaluation of surface drain application (unanimous)
• Discussed financing options but took no action

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District will hold a general meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda includes updates on FEMA, the Lake Tobiason Project, and inspections for the Beaver Creek and Elm River Dams. The body will also discuss the Upper Sheyenne and Red River Joint Water Resource Districts.

• FEMA Update
• Lake Tobiason Project discussion
• Drain 1 Lateral A review
• Beaver Creek Dam Inspection Report
• Elm River Dam discussion

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved a motion to authorize Naastads to fix Drain 11 and Braun Intertec to conduct a study on it. They also approved an amended resolution for the Drain 1 Lateral A assessment district and approved a water quality study for Golden Lake. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report, and discussed various project updates.

• Approved agenda with addition of Golden Lake (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 4th, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Naastads to fix Drain 11 and Braun Intertec to study Drain 11 (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution for Drain 1 Lateral A assessment district (unanimous)
• Approved water quality study for Golden Lake (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report, paid all bills, approved financial reports (unanimous)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a general meeting to discuss water infrastructure projects and administrative updates. The agenda includes a public assessment hearing for Drain 1 Lateral A and reviews of dam inspection reports for Beaver Creek and the Elm River. The board will also interview Moore Engineering for a potential contract and discuss the Golden Lake Project.

• Assessment Hearing for Drain 1 Lateral A
• Engineering Selection Interview with Moore Engineering
• Beaver Creek Dam Inspection Report
• Elm River Dam discussion
• Tor Bergstrom Drain Tile Application (7-146-56 E1/2)

The board approved the Drain 1 Lateral A assessment project after a hearing, with 9 of 14 ballots returned all voting yes. The board reduced the benefit percentage from 100% to 95% for the NW and SW quarters of Section 13-148-54. The project is estimated to cost $350,000 total, with a local share of $194,000, and is pending state approvals.

• Approved Drain 1 Lateral A assessment project (9-0 ballots)
• Reduced benefit from 100% to 95% for NW and SW 1/4 of Section 13-148-54 (3-0)
• Approved Moore Engineering as selected engineering firm (3-0)
• Approved drain tile permit for Tor Bergstrom on Section 7-146-56 (2-0, Bergstrom abstained)
• Approved budget and submitted budget letter to Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved treasurer's report and paid all bills (3-0)
• Authorized Manager Thykeson to get estimate for Drain 11 pipe replacement (3-0)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular meeting to discuss water management projects and applications. Key agenda items include reviews of drain tile applications from Tyler Bjerke and Tor Bergstrom, updates on the Elm River Dam, and the Emergency Action Plans (EAP). The district will also address engineering selection processes and budget matters.

• Drain tile application review for Tyler Bjerke (14-145-56 NE& NW 1/4)
• Drain tile application review for Tor Bergstrom (7-146-56 E 1/2; 1 & 2-145-57 E & W ½)
• Update on Elm River Dam PTO Pump
• Discussion of Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
• Budget and treasurer report review

The board approved submitting a cost-share application to the State Water Commission for Drain 1 Lateral A, with all returned ballots favoring the project. They also approved Morton Air Spray to spray drains, established an assessment district hearing, and submitted cost-share requests for the Golden Lake Project. Several other administrative actions were taken, including approving drain tile applications and purchasing office equipment.

• Approved Morton Air Spray to spray all drains as needed (unanimous)
• Approved establishing assessment district hearing and submitting cost-share for Drain 1 Lateral A (unanimous)
• Approved submitting cost-share request for Golden Lake Project to NDSWC and Red River Joint WRD (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Tyler Bjerke drain tile application for Section 14-145-56 NE1/4 & NW1/4 (unanimous)
• Approved Tor Bergstrom drain tile application for Sections 1 & 2-145-57 (Thykeson motion, Ihry second; Bergstrom abstained)
• Adopted 2nd committee report for engineer selection (unanimous)
• Approved compensating Don $20/hour for time worked (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing new desk up to $2,500, web camera, and file cabinet (unanimous)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a public hearing to discuss the Legal Drain #1A channel improvement project. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no decisions are listed.

• Public hearing on Steele County Legal Drain #1A channel improvement project

The Steele County Water Resource Board held a public hearing on the Drain 1 Lateral A project, with no formal decisions made. Engineer Lyndon Pease presented project history, design, cost estimate of $350,000, and an assessment district of 943.80 acres at $17.85/acre. Public concerns about tillable/non-tillable benefits and berm farming were discussed. Voting closes and ballots are counted April 5, 2021.

• Held public hearing for Drain 1 Lateral A project
• Discussed project cost estimate of $350,000 without funding
• Discussed assessment district of 943.80 acres at $17.85/acre
• Set voting deadline for April 5, 2021 at noon
• Adjourned meeting at 9:51 a.m. without objection

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is meeting to discuss flood risk management. The agenda includes a flood risk review, and the meeting may constitute a quorum of the board. No formal decisions or proposals are listed.

• Flood risk review discussion

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will discuss grazing around Beaver Creek, the Golden Lake Project, the Beaver Creek Annual Operation Plan, and Lake Tobiason, among other items. They will also receive a FEMA update and discuss the Elm River Dam tractor pump and study. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, plus reports from the treasurer.

• Grazing around Beaver Creek with Steve Meldahl
• Golden Lake Project with Matt Roller
• Beaver Creek Annual Operation Plan
• Elm River Dam tractor pump/PTO and study update
• Engineering selection process

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved starting the cost-sharing application for the Golden Lake Project and set a public hearing for March 23, 2021 on the proposed Drain 1 Lateral A project. The board also approved sending the Beaver Creek Annual Operation Plan to the state, adopted an engineering selection process, and changed its office mask policy to advisory.

• Approved agenda as amended to include Bjerke Drain Tile item
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2021 meeting
• Approved motion to start cost-sharing application for Golden Lake Project
• Approved sending Beaver Creek Annual Operation Plan to the state
• Adopted resolution to hold public hearing on Drain 1 Lateral A on March 23, 2021
• Approved Moore Engineering to start permitting for Drain 1 Lateral A
• Accepted engineering selection process report
• Changed Water Board Office mask policy to advisory

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District Board is attending a Soil Health Education Seminar on January 21, 2021, at 12:00 pm. This agenda item does not involve voting on ordinances, budgets, or rezoning.

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss ongoing projects and administrative matters. Key items include an update on fish restocking at Lake Tobiason, a FEMA update, and a potential agreement with the North Dakota State Water Commission for Drain 1 Lateral A-Hongs. The board will also consider a drain tile application and review contracts and financial reports.

• Lake Tobiason Project: Game & Fish restocking update
• Drain 1 Lateral A-Hongs: North Dakota State Water Commission Agreement
• Tyler Bjerke Drain Tile Application (Section 14-145-56)
• Contract review: Nilson Brand Law & Moore Engineering
• Treasurer's report and bills due