Steele County public meetings in 2022

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its general meeting on November 1, 2022. The body will approve minutes from October meetings and discuss drainage projects, including Drain 1 Lateral A and Drain 2. The agenda also covers updates on FEMA sites, Golden Lake, and the Elm River Dam.

• Approval of October 4th and October 11th, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Drain 1 Lateral A
• Review of 2019, 2020, and 2022 FEMA Sites including Drain 8 and Drain 11
• Updates on Beaver Dams for Drain 2
• Discussion of Golden Lake and Elm River Dam

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting to address a 2019 drainage complaint filed by the Steele County Commission, review FEMA bids, and consider a FEMA 4660 subgrant agreement. The board will also discuss Drain 1 Lateral A. The meeting is procedural and focused on these specific items.

• 2019 Drainage Complaint filed by Steele County Commission
• FEMA Bids
• FEMA 4660 Subgrant Agreement Approval
• Drain 1 Lateral A

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District holds its general meeting to approve minutes from September and discuss ongoing water resource issues. Key agenda items include updates on Drain 1 Lateral A, FEMA projects, and the Elm River Dam. The body will also review drain tile applications, joint water resource district matters, and the treasurer's financial report before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from September 6th and September 14th, 2022
• Discussion on Drain 1 Lateral A and FEMA projects
• Review of Dan Flaten drain tile application (12-148-54 East 1/4)
• Elm River Dam update scheduled for 9:00 A.M.
• Treasurer's report on bills due and office updates

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District holds a special meeting to review FEMA projects, including Drain 8-Bond and Drain 11 emergency work. The agenda also covers drain permits, the Elm River Dam, and updates on the Upper Sheyenne and Red River Joint Water Resource Districts.

• FEMA projects: Drain 8-Bond, Drain 11-Emergency work, Drain 3-Invoice
• Drain Permits
• Elm River Dam
• Upper Sheyenne River WRD
• Red River Joint WRD

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of water management items. Key topics include FEMA projects on Drains 8, 11, and 3, drain inspections, and several new drain permits. The board will also hear from the Red River Basin Commission and discuss the Elm River Dam.

• FEMA projects: Drain 8, Drain 11, Drain 3, and other sites
• Drain permits for Kris Satrom, Bill Erbstoesser, Kenneth Kroeplin (3 parcels), Everett Thompson, and Matt Powell
• Drain inspections for Drain 1 West and 2022 sites
• Presentation by Red River Basin Commission (Ted Preister) at 9:30 AM
• Discussion of Elm River Dam at 10 AM

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved a temporary fix for Drain 11, denied Red River Basin Commission membership dues for the year, and approved two drain tile permits. They tabled Bill Erbstoesser's tile permit pending a special meeting, and denied Matt Powell's application due to missing documents.

• Approved temporary fix for Drain 11 (unanimous)
• Denied Red River Basin Commission membership dues for this year (unanimous)
• Approved Derek Hanson's tile permit for NW ¼ of Section 4-146-54 (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Hanson's tile permit for SE ¼, SW ¼, NW ¼ of Section 33-146-54 (unanimous)
• Tabled Bill Erbstoesser's tile permit until special meeting on September 14, 2022
• Denied Matt Powell's tile application due to missing documents
• Requested quotes for drain work on Drains 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13 (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report and checks 8577-8580 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a general meeting to discuss water resource management. Items include updates on FEMA projects, drain tile permits for specific land sections, and assessments. The agenda also covers coordination with other joint water resource districts.

• Review of FEMA 2019, 2020, and 2022 projects
• Drain tile permits for Jason Mewes (Sec 28-144-55) and Everett Thompson (Sec 1-147-55)
• Discussion of Drain Assessments
• Updates on Upper Sheyenne and Red River Joint WRDs

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved the final pay application of $107,955.75 for Drain 8 construction, completing that FEMA project. They also passed an emergency resolution to address safety hazards from sluffing along Drain 11, which threatens a private driveway, cemetery, and county road. The board approved a drain tile application for Everett Thompson and tabled a culvert upgrade request on Drain 4 Lateral G until next spring.

• Approved $107,955.75 final pay application for Drain 8 (3-0)
• Approved emergency resolution for Drain 11 sluffing fix (3-0)
• Approved Everett Thompson drain tile application on Section 1-147-55 NE ¼ (3-0)
• Tabled Drain 4 Lateral G culvert upgrade until spring 2023
• Approved treasurer's report and paid all bills (3-0)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular meeting to review updates on FEMA projects from 2019, 2020, and 2022. The body will address maintenance and cost-share issues for the Elm River Dam, Beaver Creek Dam, and Drain 1 Lateral A. Additionally, the district will process drain tile application permits for specific land sections and review the county treasurer's financial report.

• FEMA Project Update for 2019, 2020, and 2022
• Discussion on Elm River Dam and Beaver Creek Dam (SWC Cost-Share)
• Drain Tile Application Permits for Randy Richards, Paul Hanson, and Jason Pladson
• Review of Drain 1 Lateral A and Drain 2-Grass Buffer Area
• Treasurer's Report including bills due and pledge of depositories

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved a $161,297.03 payment for Drain 1 Lateral A work, four drain tile permits, and routine financial items. A request for a larger culvert on 33rd Street was tabled until August. The board also set a new cost-share ratio for 2020 FEMA projects.

• Approved $161,297.03 payment for Drain 1 Lateral A (motion carried)
• Approved drain tile permit for Randy Richards (motion carried)
• Approved drain tile permit for Paul Hanson (NE 1/4) (motion carried)
• Approved drain tile permit for Paul Hanson (NW & NE 1/4) (motion carried)
• Approved drain tile permit for Jason Pladson (motion carried)
• Approved Pete Satrom drain tile permit (under 80 acres, approved)
• Tabled culvert request for 33rd Street until August meeting
• Approved treasurer's report and all bills (checks 8560-8573)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District will hold a general meeting on June 7, 2022, to approve minutes from May meetings and discuss water management issues. Key topics include a complaint regarding Greenview Township, updates on FEMA funding, and the status of 2022 flooding in several drains. The agenda also covers specific infrastructure projects like the Beaver Creek Dam and Elm River Dam, as well as budget approval.

• Discussion of Dave Bremer/Luke Carlson/Greenview Twp Complaint
• Review of 2022 Flooding impacts on Drain 11, Drain 6, Drain 2, Drain 3, and Drain 8
• Discussion of Drain 8 Bond with maturity date 12-29-22
• Review of Beaver Creek Dam SWC Cost-Share
• Discussion of Elm River Dam and Golden Lake RRJWRD cost-share payment

The Steele County Water Resource Board dismissed a complaint from Dave Bremer regarding a culvert removal by Greenview Township, approved the 2023 budget requesting the full 4 mills, and authorized several maintenance actions including cleaning Drain 2 and installing a fence on a road near Drain 11. The board also approved paying back $883.68 to the Red River Joint Water Resource District for an overpayment on the Golden Lake cost-share agreement.

• Approved agenda with addition of Drain 2-Troy Sand (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 5, 6, 11, and 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved KRB to clean out East Lateral on Drain 2 (unanimous)
• Approved installing a fence to block traffic on road near Drain 11 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Dave Bremer/Greenview Township complaint (unanimous)
• Approved paying $883.68 back to RRJWRD for Golden Lake overpayment (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget requesting full 4 mills (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report and paid bills (checks 8552-8559) (unanimous)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource Board held an emergency meeting to address flood damage. They approved a $27,021 contract with Lakeside Construction to repair a washed-out road at Drain 3, and approved a temporary easement and negotiations for land acquisition related to Drain 11. They also approved a $72,904 change order for Drain 8 construction. The meeting was procedural and focused on emergency responses.

• Authorized Lakeside Construction to start construction on Drain 3 for $27,021 (motion carried)
• Approved temporary ROW easement for 2 years for $825 to Lynell Stagman (motion carried)
• Authorized Attorney Tostenson to negotiate fee title on Christofferson parcel (motion carried)
• Approved moving forward on Drain 8 construction with a $72,904 change order (motion carried)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource Board held an emergency meeting to address urgent flooding issues on Drain 11. They approved construction work by Moore Engineering and Naastad Brother, and authorized a request for $60,000 from the County Commission. The board also discussed Drain 3 and Elm River Dam concerns but took no formal action on those items.

• Authorized Moore Engineering and Naastad Brother to start construction on Drain 11 (motion carried)
• Authorized Attorney Tostenson to request $60,000 from the County Commission for the Drain 11 project (motion carried)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District scheduled an emergency meeting for May 6, 2022, to address flooding at Drain 11 and other sites. The agenda lists only calling the meeting to order, discussing emergency flooding, and adjourning. It also notes a regular meeting on June 7, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.

• Emergency flooding discussion for Drain 11
• Discussion of other flooding sites
• Adjournment with notice of a regular meeting on June 7, 2022

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding an emergency meeting on May 5, 2022, to address emergency flooding. The agenda includes discussion of Drain 11 and other sites. A regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022.

• Emergency meeting on May 5, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
• Discussion of Drain 11 flooding
• Discussion of other flooding sites

The Steele County Water Resource Board held an emergency meeting to address erosion at Drain 11. They discussed repair options with cost estimates but deferred a final decision pending more information. The board voted to instruct Moore Engineering to obtain a cost estimate for a temporary driveway reroute to the west and culvert placement to the south. No permanent repair decision was made.

• Instructed Moore Engineering to get cost estimate for temporary driveway reroute to west and culvert to south (3-0)
• Deferred final decision on Drain 11 repair pending more information
• Discussed contacting NDES to expedite process
• Planned to contact Naastads Brothers for driveway work within 4-7 days
• Planned to contact Jane Christofferson for easement
• Discussed need for Nodak to move transformer and lines
• Noted Drain 3 culvert replacement needed; Pease to contact contractors

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and decide on water management issues, including flooding sites, drain maintenance, and a cost-share agreement. The board will also consider a drain tile permit for Jack Vadnie and make appointments to joint water resource districts.

• 2022 flooding sites and drain issues: Drain 4 (Scott Krogstad) and Drain 3
• Golden Lake Project with Greg Owen
• Beaver Creek cost-share agreement with SWC
• Elm River Dam discussion with Pete Satrom at 9:30 A.M.
• Jack Vadnie drain tile permit for 55-60 acres in section 29-145-54

The Steele County Water Resource Board authorized its attorney to contact a landowner to purchase 1-2 acres for an emergency fix on Drain 11, at up to $10,000 per acre, after a previous fix washed out. The board also scheduled a hearing for June 7, 2022, on a drainage complaint involving Greenview Township, and approved a resolution for all county drains. The Elm River Joint Water Resource District approved a $355,000 bond resolution for dam improvements.

• Authorized attorney to purchase 1-2 acres for Drain 11 emergency fix, up to $10,000/acre (3-0)
• Scheduled hearing on Greenview Township drainage complaint for June 7, 2022
• Approved resolution for all drains in the county (unanimous)
• Approved $355,000 temporary maintenance levy improvement bonds for Elm River Dam (unanimous)
• Approved engineer to contact 3 contractors for Drain 3 culvert installation (unanimous)
• Approved engineer to study Drain 1 and solution (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report and payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved additional key for Water Board Office (unanimous)

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource Board held an emergency meeting to address the collapse of Drain 11, which caused significant erosion and debris. The board declared an emergency action to authorize immediate repairs and secure resident access, bypassing standard bidding requirements. They also approved terminating a previous contract with Naastad Brothers to allow them to perform the emergency work.

• Declared emergency action for Drain 11 repairs due to collapse and erosion
• Authorized expenditure of funds to stabilize Drain 11 and restore access road
• Approved cancellation of contract with Naastad Brothers for the 2020 FEMA project
• Authorized Moore Engineering to inspect all county drains following the incident
• Discussed gate control policies for Lake Tobiason and other water structures

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District invites the Steele County Park Board, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and Golden Lake Improvement District to a meeting on March 29th at 9 a.m. at the Steele County Courthouse Basement. The purpose is to discuss completed work and next steps regarding the Golden Lake Complex.

• Meeting on March 29th at 9 a.m. at Steele County Courthouse Basement
• Discussion of next steps for the Golden Lake Complex

The Steele County Water Resource Board met and received reports on the Golden Lake water quality and flooding study. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with discussion on potential funding and next steps.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Discussed potential funding options for Golden Lake project
• Discussed forming a water management committee with representatives from various entities
• Scheduled next Golden Lake meeting for July 20, 2022

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District met to discuss infrastructure repairs and water quality improvements. Key topics included the replacement of culverts at the Elm River Dam, a pilot study for phosphorus injection in Golden Lake, and the installation of a new culvert in Edendale Township. The board also reviewed funding requests for the Elm River Dam project and scheduled upcoming public meetings.

• Elm River Dam project estimated at $3.1 million, seeking 90-95% cost-share from state and regional sources
• Golden Lake phosphorus injection pilot study to address poor water quality from Beaver Creek
• Edendale Township requested an 84 ft culvert to replace a 6 ft culvert causing road flooding
• Cass County Sales Tax cost-share request of $95,000 submitted for the Elm River Dam project
• Public meeting scheduled for March 29, 2022, to discuss Golden Lake water treatment options

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting on February 17, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The agenda focuses on FEMA flood risk and Steele County basement issues. A notice of possible quorum is included.

• Special meeting on FEMA Flood Risk and Steele County Basement
• Meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District will hold a general meeting on February 1, 2022. The agenda includes updates on FEMA projects, specific drainage and dam issues, and a flood risk open house. The body will also review the treasurer's report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• FEMA Project Update
• Drain 1 Lateral A discussion
• Elm River Dam discussion
• Beaver Creek discussion
• Steele County Flood Risk Open House scheduled for February 17th

The Steele County Water Resource Board held a routine meeting with no major decisions. They approved the agenda, the January 4th minutes, and the treasurer's report with all bills paid. Most discussion items were informational, including updates on FEMA reimbursements, the Elm River Dam project, and a postponed Golden Lake public meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from January 4th, 2022 meeting
• Approved treasurer's report and paid all bills

Meeting

The Steele County Water Resource District is holding its regular meeting to approve recent minutes and receive updates on various water resource projects. The agenda includes discussions on assessments for Drain 1 Lateral A, cost shares for Lake Tobiason, and grazing matters for the Beaver Creek Dam. The body will also review contracts with Nilson Brand Law and Moore Engineering and handle treasurer reports.

• Approve minutes from December 7, 14, and 20, 2021
• Drain 1 Lateral A assessments
• Lake Tobiason RRJWRD cost share
• Beaver Creek Dam grazing
• Contract review with Nilson Brand Law & Moore Engineering

The Steele County Water Resource Board approved multiple payments and actions, including a $382,127.25 invoice for Drain 8 work and full payment to KRB for small sites. They also moved parcels between assessment districts, approved contracts for legal and engineering services with rate increases, and continued board positions for 2022.

• Approved $382,127.25 invoice from RJ Zavoral for Drain 8 (unanimous)
• Approved full payment to KRB for small sites work (unanimous)
• Moved Section 14-147-54 NE1/4 and NW1/4 to Drain 1 Lateral A assessment district (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission for Lake Tobiason funding (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Industrial Builders for sluice gate, $24,458.64 from Drain 2 (unanimous)
• Accepted legal services contract at $275/hr (unanimous)
• Accepted Moore Engineering 2022 billing schedule with $10/hr increase (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report and paid all bills (unanimous)