Ramsey County public meetings in 2022

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular December meeting to handle routine year-end business, including approving minutes, final bills for 2022, and the agenda. The commission will also consider unfinished business such as 2023 meeting dates, and new business including letters of transfer, homestead credit abatements, lease agreements, joint powers agreements, and beer licenses. The meeting includes reports from the maintenance supervisor and highway superintendent, and a visit from District 15 legislators.

• Approve final bills for 2022
• Approve letters of transfer (2)
• Approve homestead credit abatements (2)
• Approve lease agreements
• Approve beer licenses

The Commission approved a proposal for courthouse generator replacement and adopted the 5-year Road Plan. Other actions included approving 2023 beer licenses, tax abatements, and various lease and joint powers agreements.

• Approved $25,000 proposal from Martin Mechanical Design Inc for courthouse generator replacement (5-0)
• Approved 5yr Road Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Beer Licenses for 11 entities (5-0)
• Approved tax abatements for #39-1104-00018-000 and #39-1803-00019-000 for tax year 2021 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreements for Devils Lake Public School, Park Board, Basin Joint Water Resource Board, and Sheriffs House Committee (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreements for VSO and District Health (5-0)
• Approved $2,781.27 payment to KLJ for RC#3 thin lift overlay engineering (5-0)
• Approved $7,773.66 payment to Butler for winter cutting edges (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular December meeting to approve the November 2022 minutes, financial reports, and bills, including a cattail spraying bill. They will also discuss old and new business items such as the Starkweather Coulee Cleanout, Hammer-Sullivan Advisory Committee, culvert pricing for a stream crossing, and the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with informational updates and routine approvals.

• Approve November 2022 financial reports (balance and profit/loss)
• Approve November 2022 bills, including 2022 Cattail Spraying Bill from Morten Aero Service
• Discuss Overland Section 14 Stream Crossing (culvert pricing)
• Discuss refund for Hammer-Sullivan landowner(s) on 3 parcels
• Review mapping for cattail spraying 2023

The board approved the installation of two 36-inch culverts for the Overland Section 14 stream crossing. Other actions included approving November financials and bills, and setting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved two 36-inch culverts for Overland Section 14
• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved November financial reports
• Approved November bills
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for the first Tuesday of each month
• Approved agenda

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to reorganize the board, assign portfolios, and swear in new commissioners. They will also approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and discuss new business including 2023 meeting dates, board appointments, the Christmas holiday, and a new sheriff wage.

• Oath of office for new commissioners
• Board reorganization and assignment of portfolios
• Discussion on new sheriff wage
• Approve 2023 meeting dates
• Discussion on Christmas holiday

The County Commission appointed Commissioner Frith as Chairman and Commissioner Volk as Vice-Chairman. The board approved a low bid for a new box culvert on RC#4 and set the starting salary for the new Sheriff. Multiple appointments were made to county boards and commissions.

• Appointed Commissioner Frith as Chairman and Commissioner Volk as Vice-Chairman
• Accepted $719,679.80 low bid from Gladen Construction for new box culvert on RC#4
• Approved $92,000.00 starting wage for new Sheriff Bryan Lang effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved $7,775.00 for snow equipment cutting edges
• Approved $15,512.61 payment to Strata Corporation for November overlays
• Approved Christmas Eve as a full day of Holiday Pay
• Approved $2,507.79 in Treasurers Checks
• Tabled discussion on 2023 meeting dates

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the results of a bid opening held on November 18, 2022, and to review contracts for deeds related to foreclosures. The agenda is brief and focused on these two items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Discussion on bid opening held November 18, 2022
• Review of contracts for deeds (foreclosure)

The Commission accepted low bids for a payloader and a compact loader. The board also directed the State's Attorney to seek legal opinions regarding a foreclosure property contract for deed.

• Approved $226,500.00 bid from RDO Equipment for John Deere 624P Payloader (5-0)
• Approved $94,587.68 bid from Leading Edge Equipment for John Deere 333G Compact Loader (5-0)
• Directed State's Attorney to request Attorney General Opinion and contact ND State Tax Commissioner regarding a foreclosure property contract for deed (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address several items, including an update on the joint training facility and ambulance district, a foreclosure sale, and unfinished business on ARPA fund recommendations and a wage study. New business includes approving abatements and a raffle permit. The agenda is a mix of routine approvals and substantive discussions.

• Update on joint training facility & ambulance district by Sean Roed
• Foreclosure sale
• ARPA fund recommendations discussion
• Wage study discussion
• Approve abatements and raffle permit

The commission approved a series of ARPA fund distributions totaling $1.91 million for local boards and projects. Other actions included approving foreclosure sale bids and a Joint Powers Agreement for a captain's position at the LEC. The board tabled a wage study for the 2024 budget.

• Approved ARPA fund allocations: County Fair Board $1,000,000, Devils Lake Park Board $250,000, DL Rural Fire $100,000, LR Heritage Center $50,000, Hope Center $60,000, and $500,000 for county projects (5-0)
• Approved bids for six 2022 Foreclosure Sales ranging from $60.00 to $46,000.00 (All AYE)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with the LEC for the Captains Position (All AYE)
• Approved tax abatements for parcels #39-1505-00009-000 (2021) and #39-8008-01776-000 (2022) (All AYE)
• Approved raffle permit for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1426 for Feb 18, 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved Maintenance Certification for County Federal Aid Projects (All AYE)
• Tabled wage study for the next board and 2024 Budget (All AYE)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss a range of operational items including a washout repair, stream crossings, a master service agreement, and a refund for landowners. The agenda also includes policy discussions on cattail spraying and meeting openings, as well as a performance review and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approve October 2022 bills and financial reports
• Washout at Cavanaugh Lake (Jim Mikkelson)
• Refund for Hammer-Sullivan landowner(s) — 3 parcels
• Master Service Agreement with KLJ Engineering
• Stream crossing requests (Overland Sec 14, Fancher Township)

The board approved a cattail spraying policy and authorized Shawn Howatt to fix a washout at Cavanaugh Lake. Members also approved an Open Meeting Policy and a wage increase for the Secretary/Treasurer. A request for a stream crossing in Fancher Township was accepted.

• Approved cattail spraying policy
• Approved Shawn Howatt to fix Cavanaugh Lake washout
• Approved Open Meeting Policy
• Accepted stream crossing request for Fancher Township
• Approved Western State Bank Pledge of Securities
• Approved $1.00 hourly wage increase for Stacy Peters effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved increase of member monthly meeting rate from $175 to $185 effective Jan 1, 2023
• Tabled 2023 meeting schedule

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items and discuss several topics, including CAD figures with the police department, a wage study, and ARPA funds. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being approvals or discussions rather than final decisions.

• Discussion on CAD figures with Chief Knowski, DL Police Dept
• Wage study presentation by Gallagher (info via email)
• ARPA funds discussion under unfinished business
• Approve homestead credit
• Approve cancelled checks

The County Commission approved several payments for road maintenance and law enforcement services. The board also approved employee reclassifications and a homestead credit. Discussions regarding a wage study and ARPA funds were tabled.

• Approved $74,434.00 for Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) using COVID funds
• Approved 1-year contract for HR Consulting with LR Law Enforcement Center
• Approved reclassification of 2 Sheriff's Department employees and an Office Manager increase
• Approved Homestead Credit on ID#39-1301-00014-000 for tax year 2021
• Approved $60,032.44 and $57,587.50 payments to True North Steel for culverts
• Approved $44,618.02 payment to J & J Striping for road painting
• Approved $51,150.00 payment to Strata Corporation for chips
• Approved NDTC to install fiberoptic cable under RC#8 by Webster & Military Road

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a hearing on an appraisal, a request from the Devils Lake Police Department for a CAD (computer-aided dispatch) contribution, and recommendations for ARPA fund allocations. The board will also consider an abatement and a contribution for a fishing pond, along with other new and unfinished business.

• Chief Knowski, DL Police Department, CAD contribution request
• Hearing on appraisal
• ARPA fund recommendations
• Approve abatement
• Contribution for fishing pond

The commission approved a $195,780 contribution split 3/4 city and 1/4 county for the Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) system at the LR Law Enforcement Center, and authorized approximately $50,000 for new sheriff radios. They also approved 2022 foreclosure values, a $15,000 contribution from COVID funds for Ruger Park Fishing Pond, a raffle permit for Lake Region Search & Rescue, a resolution supporting Veterans Green Light, and moved the November 1 meeting to November 3.

• Approved $195,780 for CAD system ($146,835 city, $48,945 county)
• Approved ordering sheriff radios for approximately $50,000
• Approved 2022 foreclosure values as presented
• Approved $15,000 for Ruger Park Fishing Pond from COVID funds
• Approved raffle permit for Lake Region Search & Rescue (Dec 1–Jun 30)
• Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (Nov 7–13)
• Moved November 1 meeting to Thursday, November 3, 2022
• Approved abatement on ID#39-0000-00241-000 (structure only, tax year 2021)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss old and new business. Key items include cattail spraying policy and legal concerns, a washout at Cavanaugh Lake, and culverts for Grand Harbor. The meeting is a regular monthly business meeting.

• Approve September 2022 minutes and financial reports
• Approve September 2022 bills
• Cattail Spraying 2022/Policy/Legal Concerns
• Washout at Cavanaugh Lake - Jim Mikkelson
• Culverts for Grand Harbor (RC Hwy, Benson Co Hwy and Kent Pulst-Contractor)

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the Hammer-Sullivan assessments after removing three parcels, tabled discussion on cattail spraying and the 2023 meeting schedule, and noted the Devils Lake Joint Board will pay $7,000 toward moving the NDAWN Webster Station.

• Approved Hammer-Sullivan assessments (motion by Christenson, second by Ash, carried)
• Tabled cattail spraying role discussion to next meeting
• Tabled 2023 meeting schedule to next meeting
• Tabled open meeting policy discussion to next meeting

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2022, addressing routine approvals (minutes, bills, financial reports) and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023 budget, a lodging rate increase effective Oct 1, 2022, and setting a hearing for 2022 appraised values. The agenda also includes updates from the NDSU Extension, highway superintendent, fair board, and recorder, plus discussions on ARPA recommendations and vehicle management.

• Approve 2023 budget
• Approve lodging rate increase effective Oct 1, 2022 ($86.40 to $88.20)
• Set hearing for 2022 appraised values on Oct 18, 2022 at 5:45 p.m.
• Approve quit claim deed correction
• Approve homestead credits (2), special permit, raffle permit

The Ramsey County Commission approved the 2023 budget totaling $14.6 million, including a step increase plus 4% cost-of-living wage adjustment for employees and full health insurance for full-time staff. The board also approved multiple tax levies to fund various county services, including fire districts, ambulance service, and the law enforcement center. Other actions included approving vehicle purchases for the Tax Director's and Emergency Management offices, accepting bids for document indexing and vehicle upfitting, and placing the Lake Region UAS Team under the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved 2023 budget of $14,600,395.62 with step increase + 4% COLA wages and full health insurance for full-time employees (unanimous)
• Approved tax levies including up to 4.00 mills for Water Resource District, 1.00 mill for Garrison Conservation District, and levies for fire districts, ambulance, airport, weed control, law enforcement center, soil conservation, county agent, health unit, library, and historical society (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Acadia ($36,901) for Tax Director's Office and 2023 Chevy Tahoe ($51,063) for Emergency Management, paid from COVID funds (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid of $25,976.61 from Guardian Fleet Safety for upfitting the 2023 Chevy Tahoe (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid of $18.00/hour (max $25,000/year) for document indexing from Beverly Bachmeier (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $22,251.01 to KLJ for inspection engineering on RC#3 Paving Project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $52,153.20 to Gowan Construction for graveling RC#10 (unanimous)
• Approved lodging rate increase from $86.40 to $88.20 effective October 1, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget and discuss bids for tables and a generator. They will also review a joint power agreement with the Law Enforcement Center, consider an ARPA committee recommendation, and discuss vehicles for emergency management and the tax director.

• 2023 budget hearing and discussion
• Bids on tables and generator discussion
• Joint power agreement – LEC/Ramsey
• Recommendation from ARPA committee
• Vehicle discussion (emergency management & tax director)

The Ramsey County Commission approved several items including the purchase of tables and a generator, bridge replacements, a joint powers agreement, a 4-H proclamation, a meeting date change, and a delegate appointment. The board also held a budget hearing and discussed vehicle purchases but took no action on ARPA committee recommendations or vehicle bids.

• Approved $5,343 purchase of 10 tables from Southern Aluminum (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for proposals for electrical/mechanical engineer for generator replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 2 bridge replacements with culverts per Water Resource District Board recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved ordering of culverts for $63,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Aid Program sheet for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd draft of Joint Powers Agreement for Captain Position with LR Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved 4-H Week proclamation for October 2-8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Changed next meeting to October 6, 2022 due to NDACo Conference (unanimous)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and discuss old business including advisory committees, cattail spraying policy, a washout at Cavanaugh Lake, a compensation contract with the DL Basin Joint Board, and parcels. New business includes culvert sizing for stream crossings and setting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approve August 2022 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Cattail spraying 2022 policy and legal concerns
• Washout at Cavanaugh Lake (Jim Mikkelson)
• Compensation contract with DL Basin Joint Board
• Culvert sizing for stream crossing at 68th St NE and 77th St NE

The Ramsey County Water Board approved ordering five steel culverts for stream crossings south of Edmore and Nekoma. They also agreed to pay diesel costs for pumping water north at a landowner's request, and discussed but did not finalize a cattail spraying policy.

• Approved ordering 3 84-inch steel culverts for crossing south of Edmore (68th St NE, Fancher Township) and 2 48-inch steel culverts for crossing south of Nekoma (77th St NE, Highland Center Township) (motion carried)
• Agreed to pay diesel costs for pumping water to the north at Dan Webster's request
• Approved agenda, August minutes, and August financials and bills (all motions carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to hear updates from NDSU Extension, maintenance, ambulance, and highway departments. They will also discuss a joint powers agreement for the LEC/Captain, approve two VA credit abatements, a letter of transfer, and a site authorization.

• Joint Powers Agreement – LEC/Captain
• Approve VA credit abatement (2)
• Approve letter of transfer
• Approve site authorization
• Maintenance supervisor report on windows

The Ramsey County Commission approved multiple road and infrastructure payments, including $268,367.99 for the county's share of a paving project on RC#3 by Hampden and $3,900 for window replacement at the courthouse. The board also supported the Lake Region Joint Training Center's loan exploration for remodeling and approved various highway department expenses and transfers.

• Approved $3,900 bid from Thompson's Devils Lake Glass & Paint Co for courthouse window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $268,367.99 payment to NDDOT for county's share of RC#3 paving project (unanimous)
• Approved $25,037.54 payment to KLJ for construction engineering on RC#3 paving project (unanimous)
• Approved $7,742.06 payment to True North Steel for culverts on township roads (unanimous)
• Approved $7,109.61 payment to Butler Machinery for cutting edges and filters (unanimous)
• Approved $50,220 for 2,700 tons of chips from low bidder Strata at $18.60/ton (unanimous)
• Approved $40,699 increased price for new pickup (unanimous)
• Approved $14,584.28 transfer from Droan Fleet Fund to UAS Team Fund and $30,000 from COVID Funds to UAS Team Fund (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a joint powers agreement for a captain position at the Law Enforcement Center, a request for funds for a regional workforce program, and courthouse Wi-Fi updates. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda, as well as a presentation on NDPERS information.

• Joint powers agreement for captain position at LEC
• Request for funds for Regional Workforce Impact Program
• Courthouse Wi-Fi update by Steve Moe
• NDPERS information presentation

Water Board

The Cavalier County Water Resource Board is holding a joint meeting with Ramsey County to discuss the Ramsey Co. #10 Drain, followed by a regular meeting. Items include approval of previous minutes, 2022 assessments, a dam/dike complaint, and a recreation area permit.

• Joint meeting with Ramsey County on Ramsey Co. #10 Drain
• 2022 assessments discussion with Karry Krahn
• Dam/dike complaint
• Recreation area permit
• Open vouchers

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County water boards approved a petition to establish the Ramsey County #10 Maintenance Assessment District, along with a $10,000 bond. Fischer Land Surveying and Engineering will prepare land specifications, an assessment list, and costs, with no statutory deadline. The resolution will be forwarded to county offices for processing.

• Approved resolution to establish Ramsey County #10 Maintenance Assessment District (motion by Damschen, seconded by Martinson, carried)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the agenda addendum, July minutes, financials, and bills. It voted to close the Steve Halvorson water complaint and to not accept the Dave Lorenz complaint as not a water board issue. The board set 2022 assessments for various areas and approved Western State Bank securities.

• Approved agenda addendum for Dave Lorenz complaint
• Approved July minutes, financials, and bills
• Closed Steve Halvorson water complaint
• Denied Dave Lorenz water complaint as not a water board issue
• Set assessments: Hammer-Sullivan $1.50, Grand Harbor-Dry Lake $1.50, Starkweather Coulee $0.00, Clara-Bartlett $0.50
• Approved Western State Bank pledge of securities

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to hear reports from county officials including the sheriff, highway superintendent, and emergency management. New business includes approving homestead credits and discussing the 2023 preliminary budget, which are the main substantive items on the agenda.

• Approve homestead credit applications (2)
• Discuss 2023 preliminary budget
• Hear from Devils Lake Airport (Scott Cruse)
• Hear from Ramsey County Water Resource District
• Hear from Sheriff Steve Nelson and Highway Superintendent Kevin Fieldsend

The commission approved the 2023 preliminary budget and set a public hearing for September 20, 2022. It also approved $30,000 from COVID funds for the Lake Region UAS Team, moved the Drug Task Force Grant to the Auditor's Office, and approved multiple highway payments and a special permit for a wedding reception.

• Approved 2023 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Set 2023 budget hearing for Sept 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 transfer from COVID funds for UAS Team (5-0)
• Approved Drug Task Force Grant to go through Auditor's Office from Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $12,542.10 payment to Craigs Dust Control (5-0)
• Approved $14,950.00 payment to Close Construction for Crary Road Gravel Project (5-0)
• Approved $50,414.25 payment to KLJ for inspection engineering on RC#3A paving (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Thirsty's Bar wedding reception at Hefta Residents (5-0)

Water Board

The joint Ramsey/Cavalier County Water Board voted to suspend the Starkweather Coulee assessment for 2022, with the maintenance account holding $390,472.37. The board will review the assessment annually. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also covered updates on Drain #10 and committee appointments.

• Approved minutes from last three meetings (motion carried)
• Suspended Starkweather Coulee assessment for 2022 (motion carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with a series of budget hearings for 2023, including presentations from NDSU Extension, Emergency Management, the LR Public Library, Maintenance/Weed Board, Forward Devils Lake, LR Heritage Center, LR District Health, and the LEC/SAAF Region III Homeless Coalition. The commission will also discuss the dissolution of Churchs Ferry, review 2023 budget proposals from the States Attorney, IT/GIS, and Auditor, and enter an executive session to discuss negotiating strategy.

• Budget hearings for multiple departments and organizations
• Discussion on Churchs Ferry dissolution
• 2023 budget proposals from States Attorney, IT/GIS, and Auditor
• Executive session on negotiating strategy

The commission approved the dissolution of the City of Churchs Ferry, effective September 1, 2022, after its mayor reported the city's final board meeting and transfer of records. The board also approved several budget-related items, including a $541,821.57 payment for chip sealing, a Wi-Fi upgrade, a Tommy Gate purchase, and overtime pay for disaster declaration work. An executive session was held for attorney consultation on negotiating strategy, and a discussion on NDPERS was scheduled for the August 4 meeting.

• Approved dissolution of City of Churchs Ferry effective Sept. 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Wi-Fi upgrade to 14 access points with NDTC (unanimous)
• Approved Tommy Gate purchase for Highway Department pickup at $4,027.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $541,821.57 payment to Morris Sealcoat for chip sealing (unanimous)
• Approved overtime pay for Presidential Disaster Declaration, funded from FEMA admin account (unanimous)
• Scheduled NDPERS discussion for August 4, 2022 meeting

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the preliminary 2023 budget, with the Starkweather Coulee assessment retained pending further discussion with Cavalier County. The board also approved changing the health insurance policy to BlueCare 90/500 starting January 1, 2023. Several items were discussed but not decided, including an operating plan for Starkweather Coulee and repairs to the Cavanaugh Lake dike.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June financials (unanimous)
• Approved June bills (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved health insurance change to BlueCare 90/500 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting, with the main focus on hearing 2023 budget requests from county departments including the recorder, treasurer, tax director, human resources, sheriff, and highway superintendent. The commission will also consider approving a site authorization, a special permit, and a mileage increase effective July 1, 2022. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes, bills, and financial reports.

• 2023 budget requests from multiple county offices
• Lake access 2023 budget request (item 18D)
• DL Basin 2023 budget request (item 52)
• Approve mileage increase effective July 1, 2022
• Approve site authorization and special permit

The Ramsey County Commission approved routine financial items including $550,368.48 in treasurer's checks, all general and highway bills, and financial reports. They also approved several road-related actions, including a change order saving $3,600, payments to Butler and KLJ, a skid steer rental, and culvert purchases. Other approvals included a fiber optic cable burial permit, a gaming site authorization, a special alcohol permit, a mileage rate increase, and hiring a new LEC Captain.

• Approved treasurer's checks totaling $550,368.48 (unanimous)
• Approved all general and highway bills as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 on Project SC-CVD-3627(067) saving $3,600 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Butler for cutting edges, $10,251.22 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to KLJ for work on RC#3, $8,440.38 (unanimous)
• Granted Midco permission to bury fiber optic cable in ROW on Military Road (unanimous)
• Approved skid steer rental from Ironhide/Bobcat, ~$3,200 (unanimous)
• Approved ordering culverts for inventory, ~$29,427 (unanimous)

Water Board

The joint Ramsey/Cavalier County Water Board decided not to levy an assessment for the Starkweather Coulee basin in 2022, citing sufficient funds and no immediate work. The board will revisit the assessment at an August joint meeting. For RC Drain #10, the board discussed the bond and petition status, with plans to review progress by July 28.

• Deferred Starkweather Coulee assessment for 2022 (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled review of RC Drain #10 petition and bond by July 28, 2022

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals and new business. Key items include discussion of the 2023 budget, approval of homestead credit, liquor licenses, and site authorizations, as well as a discussion on the July 5th meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions detailed.

• 2023 budget discussion
• Approve homestead credit
• Approve liquor licenses
• Approve site authorization (2)
• Discussion on July 5th meeting date

The commission approved a Step + 4% wage increase as the starting point for department heads' 2023 budgets, and approved compensation for Appointee Diseth equal to other commissioners, contingent on legal advice. They also approved culvert purchases, a homestead credit, liquor licenses, and gaming site authorizations. The meeting included a public discussion with landowners and NDDOT about the Highway 2 Project, but no formal action was taken on that topic.

• Approved Step + 4% as starting point for department heads' 2023 budgets (unanimous)
• Approved compensation for Appointee Diseth equal to other commissioners, contingent on legal advice (4-0, Diseth abstained)
• Approved order of 24-inch x 24-foot culverts for $18,502.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead Credit on ID#39-1806-00038-000 for tax year 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses for 12 establishments (unanimous)
• Approved 2 gaming site authorizations for DL Rural Fire Department Inc (unanimous)
• Approved changing July 5, 2022 meeting to July 7, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting and agenda as amended (unanimous)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved a $1.00 hourly pay increase for Secretary Stacy Peters, effective July 1, 2022. They also approved May minutes, financials, and bills, and discussed culvert responsibilities, potential funding for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake, and the 2023 budget. No major construction contracts or policy changes were voted on.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May financials (unanimous)
• Approved May bills (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00/hour pay increase for Stacy Peters (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to discuss new business including homestead credits, raffle permits, a letter of transfer, and a special permit. The agenda also includes a presentation from the maintenance supervisor about a storage building and a county equalization meeting.

• Presentation by Roger Gunderson on storage building
• Approve homestead credit (2)
• Approve raffle permit (2)
• Approve letter of transfer
• Approve special permit

The commission approved the low bid of $21,825 from Creel Bay Construction for a 16x14 storage unit, and transferred $444,442.24 from the General Fund to the LR Law Enforcement Center Fund. They also approved numerous highway payments, including $135,286.88 to True North Steel for culverts, and approved tax equalization items including a 1% increase to agricultural values for 2022.

• Approved $21,825 storage unit bid from Creel Bay Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $444,442.24 transfer to LR Law Enforcement Center Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $135,286.88 payment to True North Steel for culverts (unanimous)
• Approved $9,037.15 payment to Butler for motor grader damages/parts (unanimous)
• Approved $9,038.19 payment to KLJ for engineering work (unanimous)
• Approved 1% increase to agricultural values for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permits for Mary Magnus' Medical Benefit and Lakota Close up (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Pops Package Store LLC beer garden at Peterson Arena (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, site authorizations, a raffle permit, and a payment for a sheriff vehicle. They will also discuss unfinished business on a drug and alcohol testing policy, review quotes for senior meals and services, and hear from a township representative about the US Highway 2 corridor.

• Discussion with Kevin Frith, South Minnewaukan Township, on US Highway #2 corridor
• Review of drug and alcohol testing policy (unfinished business)
• Approval of 4 site authorizations
• Approval of raffle permit
• Payment to Devils Lake Cars for sheriff vehicle

The Ramsey County Commission approved several routine items, including a $36,056 payment for a 2022 Dodge Durango, a $29,604.34 request from Senior Meals & Services for kitchen upgrades, and a $3,012.47 part for a sand spreader. They also approved policy changes, site authorizations for games of chance, a raffle permit, and set commissioner portfolios. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $36,056 payment for 2022 Dodge Durango (5-0)
• Approved $29,604.34 for Senior Meals & Services kitchen upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $3,012.47 for sand spreader chain & sprockets (5-0)
• Approved Policy #716 Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace changes (5-0)
• Approved site authorizations for DL Youth Activities and DL Blue Lion Club games of chance (5-0)
• Approved raffle permit for Heritage Arts Ballet Company (5-0)
• Approved road mileage certification for township roads (5-0)
• Set commissioner portfolios to review in December (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved routine items and two action items: buying Roundup for 30 miles of spraying due to a possible shortage, and upgrading the Webster weather station pending joint board decision. They also discussed assessments, a water complaint, and culvert roles, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved April minutes, financials, and bills (all unanimous)
• Approved buying Roundup now for 30 miles due to possible shortage (2-0)
• Approved weather station upgrade based on joint board decision (2-0)
• Approved Western State Bank pledge of securities (2-0)
• Decided to do channel cleanout on County #4 before any crossing changes
• Tabled action on Hammer-Sullivan/Starkweather assessments pending policy check

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also hear updates from department heads, including a discussion on SWAT team equipment and a pre-employment drug testing policy, and will make appointments and fill a commission vacancy.

• Discussion on SWAT team – search & rescue vehicle, WatchGuard, and Tasers
• Pre-employment drug testing and compensation study update
• Approve VA credit abatement (2)
• Appoint new chairman and fill commission vacancy
• Approve lodging ($99.00) for auditor/treasurer conference

The commission approved the low bid for privacy blinds, declared a flooding emergency disaster, suspended pre-employment drug testing pending research, and approved multiple highway and equipment purchases. It also accepted a commissioner's resignation and appointed a new chairman and vice-chairman, with the treasurer to fill the vacancy until the next general election.

• Approved $31,100 privacy blinds bid from Thompson's Glass & Paint Co (unanimous)
• Approved Flooding Emergency Disaster Declaration (unanimous)
• Suspended pre-employment drug testing until further research (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Summer Maintenance Contracts for South Minnewaukan & Dry Lake townships (unanimous)
• Approved $106,000 culvert order (unanimous)
• Approved $9,066.50 for SWAT Team equipment from COVID funds (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner Wakefield's resignation effective 04/29/2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Leiphon as Chairman and Volk as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address routine business, including approving homestead credit abatements, raffle permits, special event permits, and a Mountain Lakes Human Service Board appointment. The agenda also includes a presentation from Churchs Ferry Mayor Paul Christenson regarding the dissolution of the Churchs Ferry city. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.

• Dissolution of Churchs Ferry city - presentation by Mayor Paul Christenson
• Approve homestead credit abatements (3)
• Approve raffle permits (2)
• Mountain Lakes Human Service Board appointment
• Approve special event permits (3)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the March meeting minutes, financial report, and bills. They discussed old business including cattail spraying invoices, Drain #10 petition, and a water complaint, and new business including culverts, bridge studies, and office operations. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous)
• Approved March bills (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle routine administrative items and several new business items. Key actions include reviewing ballot language for expiring mill levies, approving senior citizen fund payments, a library board appointment, a raffle permit, homestead credit abatements, and a special permit. The meeting also includes updates from the fair board, tourism, ambulance service, and the highway superintendent.

• Review ballot language for expiring mill levies
• Approve payment of senior citizen funds
• LR Public Library Board appointment
• Approve raffle permit
• Approve homestead credit abatements (5)

The commission voted unanimously to support the Ramsey County Fair Board's Multi-purpose Event Center project and commit $1,000,000 in funding, with details to be determined. They also approved the county's $31,386.50 share for a Mini Ambulance using COVID funds, and supported the Joint Training Center with a USDA loan of $80,000 at 2.6% interest. Several highway bids and payments were approved, including gravel projects, chipseal, hot mix overlays, road oil, and motor graders.

• Approved $1,000,000 commitment to Fair Board Multi-purpose Event Center (5-0)
• Approved $31,386.50 county share for Mini Ambulance from COVID funds (5-0)
• Approved support for Joint Training Center with $80,000 USDA loan at 2.6% interest (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for compact track loader and ordered rebid (5-0)
• Accepted low bids for gravel projects totaling $175,655.25 (5-0)
• Accepted low bid for chipseal from Morris Sealcoat at $554,817.00 (5-0)
• Accepted only bid for Hot Mix Overlays from Strata Corporation (5-0)
• Approved payment of $786,659.17 to Butler for motor graders and servicing (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address unfinished business, including discussions on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds and a compensation study. New business includes a presentation by Larry Weigel regarding the Ruger Park fishing pond. The agenda is largely procedural, with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion on ARPA funds
• Discussion on compensation study information
• Presentation by Larry Weigel on Ruger Park fishing pond
• Visitors and delegations allowed 5 minutes unless approved by chairman

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the February meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills, and will discuss old and new business items including a water complaint, COVID policy, and a laptop. The agenda is largely routine administrative work.

• Approve February 2022 minutes
• Approve February 2022 financial reports
• Approve February 2022 bills
• Discuss email from Paul Bjornson on water complaint by Steve Halvorson
• Discuss adding financials and other documentation to website

The Ramsey County Water Board approved the February minutes, financials, and bills, and authorized a cleanup of financial records. They approved crediting back 12.5 sick and 5.5 vacation hours to the secretary, approved a laptop quote from Byte Speed, and decided to use 2021 expenses and assessments for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financials (unanimous)
• Approved February bills (unanimous)
• Approved financial record cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved crediting 12.5 sick and 5.5 vacation hours to Stacy (unanimous)
• Approved laptop quote from Byte Speed (unanimous)
• Approved using 2021 expenses and assessments for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items and discuss several key topics. These include the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, expiring mill levies, and a compensation study. The meeting also includes a report from the highway superintendent and a discussion on an offer letter for hiring.

• Discussion on ARPA funds
• Discussion on expiring mill levies
• Discussion on compensation study information
• Report by Kevin Fieldsend, County Highway Superintendent
• States Attorney Beau Cummings to discuss offer letter for hiring

The commission approved placing two mill levies on the June 2022 ballot: 10.00 mills for Highway and 1.50 mills for Extension Service, to maintain current mill rates. They also approved several highway department actions, including summer contract rates, a trailer purchase, and bid advertisements. The board tabled a compensation study for further review and approved two job offers for the States Attorney's office.

• Approved placing 10.00 mills for Highway and 1.50 mills for Extension Service on June 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 summer contract rates: $300/mile, $140/hr government, $145/hr private (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of side dump trailer up to $16,000 from Soper Construction (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for gravel, chip seal, hot mix overlays, and road oil (unanimous)
• Approved sending offer letter for Legal Assistant at $40,204.80/year (unanimous)
• Approved sending offer letter for Assistant States Attorney with internship at $20/hr, then $66,516/year after bar (unanimous)
• Tabled compensation study for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead Credit on ID# 39-1904-00014-000 for tax year 2020 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss a project with the ND DOT regarding Highway 2. The agenda also includes discussions on snow removal equipment and hiring.

• Meeting with ND DOT on Hwy 2 project
• Discussion on snow removal equipment
• Discussion on hiring
• RC Planning Commission appointments (2)
• Approval of homestead credit abatement

The Ramsey County Commission approved the purchase of a Bobcat loader for snow removal, appointed two members to the Planning Commission, approved a homestead credit abatement, and contributed $10,000 to the Lake Region Training Center. All votes were unanimous among the four present commissioners; Commissioner Volk was absent.

• Approved $47,393 purchase of Bobcat L23 loader from BobCat of Devils Lake (4-0)
• Appointed Paul Becker and Dean Borstad to Planning Commission for 4-year terms (4-0)
• Approved Homestead Credit Abatement for six properties for tax year 2020 (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Lake Region Training Center for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 2, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda as submitted (4-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills from January 2022. The board will also discuss new business items including a water compliance issue, a laptop quote, COVID policy, board member payroll frequency, a policy update on ND water drainage, and a census. A guest presentation from Morten Aero Service is scheduled for 9 AM.

• Approve January 2022 minutes
• Approve January 2022 financial reports
• Approve January 2022 bills
• Water compliance issue with Steve Halvorson
• Laptop quote discussion

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission met to approve routine financial documents and discuss maintenance needs for the courthouse. The body voted to approve the 2022 mileage rate, a site authorization, and an order closing a section line roadway. Additionally, the commission approved a cost participation agreement for a project on ND Hwy 17 N.

• Approve mileage rate for 2022
• Approve order closing section line roadway
• Approve cost participation agreement for Project No. SC-CVD-3627(067)PCN 22427 from ND Hwy 17 N
• Approve site authorization
• Discussion on blinds and bobcat for courthouse

The Ramsey County Commission approved routine financial items including general and highway bills, financial reports, and Treasurer's Checks. They also approved several highway department payments, set the mileage rate at 58.5 cents, and authorized a gaming event and road closure. No major policy decisions or controversial items were on the agenda.

• Approved general & highway bills and warrant checks
• Approved financial reports (monthly budgets & liabilities)
• Approved Treasurer's Checks for $11,259.00
• Approved payment for Michelin tire ($2,544.03)
• Approved payment for carbide edges for truck plows ($4,255.55)
• Approved payment to KLJ for RC#4 bridge design ($2,576.32)
• Approved mileage rate of 58.5¢ effective 01/01/2022
• Approved site authorization for LR Community College Foundation gaming event

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve December 2021 minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also discuss old business, including a financial breakout for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake, and new business such as board member appointments, organization, bank signature cards, and Kensi's role going forward.

• Approve December 2021 minutes
• Approve December 2021 financial reports
• Approve December 2021 bills
• Financial breakout for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake
• Update bank signature cards

The Ramsey County Water Board approved December minutes, financials, and bills, and voted to cover a $2,520 cattail charge from the general account. Board members Brian Volk and Jon Brown were reappointed, and officers were elected: Brian Volk as Chairman, John Martinson as Vice Chairman, and Stacy Peters as Secretary/Treasurer. The board also approved the Western State Bank Pledge of Securities.

• Approved December minutes (motion carried)
• Approved December financials (motion carried)
• Approved December bills (motion carried)
• Approved $2,520 cattail charge from general account (motion carried)
• Reappointed Brian Volk and Jon Brown to water board (by County Commission)
• Elected Brian Volk as Chairman (unanimous ballot)
• Elected John Martinson as Vice Chairman (unanimous ballot)
• Approved Western State Bank Pledge of Securities (motion carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will conduct its first regular meeting of the year to approve routine financial reports and bills. The agenda also includes reviewing year-end budget amendments and appointing two members to the Ramsey County Planning Commission Board.

• Approval of year end budget amendments
• Two appointments to the RC Planning Commission Board
• Approval of raffle permit

The Ramsey County Commission approved the 2021 budget amendments for all funds, designated three local banks as county depositories, and authorized the treasurer to invest county funds. It also approved several highway-related payments, including a culvert order, engineering design work, and carbide cutting edges, and set the fixed assets threshold at $5,000.

• Approved 2021 Budget Amendments for all funds (unanimous)
• Designated Ramsey National Bank & Trust Co, Bremer Bank, and Western State Bank as county depositories (unanimous)
• Authorized county treasurer to invest county funds as available (unanimous)
• Set county fixed assets threshold at $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,639.18 payment to True North Steel for culvert order (unanimous)
• Approved $19,981.77 payment to KLJ Engineering for design work on RC#3 and RC#4 (unanimous)
• Approved order of 3 sets of carbide cutting edges for approx. $4,400 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for 2 open positions on Ramsey County Planning Commission (unanimous)