Tuesday March 7, 2023 Mayor called meeti

Published April 26, 2023 at 1:55 AM

Tuesday March 7, 2023 Mayor called meeting to order at 7:30 PM Council present Klein, Steckler, Schlecht, and Auditor Krapp. Guests Neil and Judi Baker, BJ Kratz Klein moved to approve minutes, 2nd by Schlecht, MC Financial Statement approval, Steckler, 2nd by Klein, MC Schlecht motioned to pay bills as presented, 2nd by Steckler, MC 4017 Shirly Krapp 1108.20 4018 Shirly Krapp 20.00 4019 CDS 1068.00 4020 Northern Plains 25.65 4021 Forum Communications 74.14 4022 James River Ins 747.00 4023 United States Treasury 550.80 4024 Stutsman County Recorders Office 20.00 4025 Chip Steckler 40.00 Highway Funds March bank charges 12.39 329 Spiritwood Township 630.00 330 Chip Steckler 4,050.00 331 Kirk Grimm 2,400.00 332 Jarod Klein 1,755.00 333 RGP 3,307.50 Old Business: 319 No update SE Outlet, Auditor, Mayor and Dustin attended Stutsman County Water Board meeting on March 29, updated operating plan presented, Water board approved as presented after reviewing. The discharge elevations were updated to match what the Water board approved. Auditor sent to ND Department of Water Resources and is waiting for reply. Auditor attended Stutsman County Commission meeting on March 21st and requested easement for to construct Hypolimnetic Drawdown project in SE Outlet and allow operation of the project on Stutsman County owned land. This was approved and will be recorded at the Court house. BJ Kratz, G&F, has been working on plan design and getting contractor for installation. Discussion held regarding pipe size, placement of pipe in Lake and location of the outlet structure. We will be staying away from the Fish Wier and the channel. Placement planned to be on South side of Road to the West of Fish Weir. We are contacting the DEQ to get the water quality standard requirement for sampling and the location that Water Samples will have to be taken at. Discussion held as to monies available for this project. We want to do this project correctly as it is going to be long term and need to make sure we are getting the best results we can to help with water quality of Spiritwood Lake. Walking Path Update-no report Sandy Beach slab removal-working on plan-discussed depth of slab and possible removal tactics-Auditor will need to place ad for bid. Waste Management payments not paid - 3 Full time, 9 seasonal. Rates for Central Dakota Sanitation will be increasing to $1290.00 monthly. Auditor will notify CDS to get service started on May 1 for sites closed over winter. New Business: Auditor presented KC’s gaming permit for Spiritwood Resort, for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Steckler moved to approve 2nd by Klein, MC Auditor received notice from Unison Bank that we will have to sign agreement to make sure accounts stay FDIC insured, Schlecht made motion to allow Shirly Krapp to sign agreement 2nd by Steckler. Steckler moved to adjourn at 9:10 PM, 2nd by Schlecht. Next regular council meeting will be Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM at Steckler Shop 617 Spiritwood Avenue. Shirly Krapp, Auditor cslauditor2004@gmail.com 701-320-2244 (April 26, 2023) 216539