Ramsey County public meetings in 2023

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular December meeting to handle routine year-end business, including approving minutes, bills, and the agenda. They will also discuss floodplain administration and a FEMA letter, and consider several new business items such as 2024 beer licenses, leases, homestead credit, and letters of transfer. The meeting includes a presentation on the Civic Plus website contract and a report from the Highway Superintendent.

• Discussion on floodplain administration and FEMA letter
• Approve 2024 beer licenses
• Approve leases
• Approve homestead credit
• Approve signing of resolutions from TWPS – zoning/floodplain management

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and clarify the installation of culverts on Hammer-Sullivan, following up on a previous meeting on December 5, 2023. The agenda includes only this item and standard procedural actions.

• Clarification of culvert installation on Hammer-Sullivan
• Follow-up from December 5, 2023 meeting

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to receive updates on water complaints, maintenance projects, and other administrative matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve November 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Water complaint updates: Dan Webster, Hammer-Sullivan & Starkweather Coulee cleanout, Channel A washout/culvert rust, RC Drain #10
• Maintenance updates on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee
• Notification to install subsurface water management system in Overland and Northfield Townships
• Performance appraisal effective 1/1/2024

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission holds its regular December meeting, starting with board reorganization and portfolio assignments. The board will also discuss flood plain administration and a FEMA letter, make appointments, and set the Dec. 19 meeting time to 4:00 p.m. Several items are routine approvals of minutes, bills, and financial reports.

• 2024 contract & hotel rate for conference (Extension Office, Kevin Fieldsend, Bev Bachmeier)
• Discussion on flood plain administration & FEMA letter
• Appointment to Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone
• Approve VA abatement
• Polling places/vote by mail/hourly wage election workers

Planning Commission

The Ramsey County Planning Commission is meeting to review a Request for Proposals for Consulting Planning Services. Other business is limited to approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Request for Proposals for Consulting Planning Services

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a homestead credit, raffle permits, and a proclamation. They will also conduct the 2023 foreclosure sale and hear presentations on LED lighting, emergency access control and drones, and HB1307 and radios. Discussions are scheduled on flood plain administration and a FEMA letter, as well as the LEC JPA deeds.

• 2023 foreclosure sale
• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• LEC JPA deeds discussion
• Approve homestead credit (2)
• Approve raffle permits (2)

Water Board

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards are meeting jointly by phone. They will approve minutes from November 7, 2023, review the joint agreement for RC Drain #10 after changes, and consider adopting a resolution. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 7, 2023
• Review joint agreement for RC Drain #10 after changes
• Adopt a resolution on RC Drain #10

Planning Commission

The Ramsey County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes and discuss the selection of a firm for the county's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Discussion on selecting a firm for the Comprehensive Plan

Water Board

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards are holding a special joint meeting by phone and in person. The agenda includes approving minutes from four prior meetings and discussing RC Drain #10, including a power of agreement and project plan. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from September 14, October 3, October 27, and October 31 meetings
• Discuss RC Drain #10
• Power of Agreement for RC Drain #10
• Project Plan for RC Drain #10

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of the previous meeting's minutes, financial reports, and bills, along with informational updates on various water projects and complaints. The board will also discuss maintenance, drainage requests, and set its 2024 meeting schedule.

• Approve October 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Water complaint updates for Dan Webster and Doug Freije
• Maintenance update on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee cleanout
• Update on Channel A washout/culvert rusted
• Request for drainage on Hwy ROW from Lawson Jones

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, financial reports, and the agenda. They will open bids for a generator, discuss flood plain administration and a FEMA letter, and consider items like 2024 meeting dates, homestead credit, and site authorization.

• Bid opening for generator (Martin Mechanical)
• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• LEC JPA and land deeds discussion
• Approve 2024 meeting dates
• Approve homestead credit

Water Board

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Ramsey County Drain #10.

• Ramsey County Drain #10

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board, meeting jointly with the Cavalier County Water Resource Board, is discussing a change to the public hearing date and location for Ramsey County Drain #10. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Change of public hearing date and location for Ramsey County Drain #10

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to conduct the 2023 hearing on appraised values, discuss flood plain administration and a FEMA letter, and consider several administrative items. The agenda also includes a school dissolution and appointment to the reorganization board, as well as a sheriff's report on civil services fees.

• 2023 hearing on appraised values
• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• Approve homestead credit (3)
• Approve transfer of funds
• Reappointment to RC Weed Board

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss water complaint updates, maintenance projects, and policy matters. The agenda includes informational spreadsheets on assessments and revenue/expenses for several water projects, as well as updates on legal actions and contractor work.

• Approve September 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Water complaint updates for John Martinson, Ryan Lorenz, Dan Webster, Schlatehorn Texas Crossing, Doug Freije, and Brian Schwan (summons & complaint)
• Maintenance update on Hammer-Sullivan & Starkweather Coulee cleanout
• Channel A washout/culvert rusted update (contractor Kent Pulst, haying by Kent Rohr)
• NDPERS employer increase of 1% effective 1/1/2024; BCBS of ND increase effective November 1, 2023

Water Board

This is a special joint meeting of the Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards, held via call-in. The agenda includes discussion of Ramsey County Drain #10 during the regular monthly meeting. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Ramsey County Drain #10

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to handle routine approvals and several significant items, including setting the 2024 budget, approving a lodging rate increase, and discussing flood plain administration. The board will also consider a server purchase and set a hearing for 2023 appraised values.

• Approve 2024 budget
• Approve lodging rate increase from $88.20 to $96.30 effective Oct 1
• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• Approve 2023 appraised values and set hearing for Oct 17, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
• Approve 2024 BCBS renewal

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2024 budget, discuss flood plain administration and a FEMA letter, and consider unfinished business including a JPA 911 NDACo fee collection. They will also handle routine items like approving cancelled checks, a raffle permit, and a reappointment to the Visitors Committee.

• 2024 budget hearing
• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• JPA 911 NDACo fee collection
• Approve cancelled checks
• Approve raffle permit

Water Board

This is a joint meeting of the Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes and discussing old business, specifically Ramsey County Drain #10. No new business or other items are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from July 27, 2023
• Discussion of Ramsey County Drain #10

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 the NDSU Extension and the RC Water Resource District. New business includes approving a homestead credit, a 911 fee collection agreement, and discussing flood plain administration in response to a FEMA letter, as well as a court facilities improvement grant.

• Discussion on flood plain administration and FEMA letter
• Approve homestead credit
• JPA 911 NDACo fee collection
• Court facilities improvement grant
• JPA LEC draft 2

The Commission approved several highway expenditures, including a new payloader and chip seal services. The board also authorized a new draft of the LEC Joint Powers agreement and approved a 4-H youth programming MOU with NDSU Extension.

• Approved $226,531.71 payment to RDO Equipment for a new payloader (5-0)
• Accepted low bid from Gowan Construction for chip seal at $16.25 a ton (5-0)
• Approved $117,685.20 payment to Gowan Construction for gravel projects (5-0)
• Approved $21,000.00 purchase of a trailer from Butler Co (5-0)
• Accepted low bid from Thompsons Paint & Glass for $5,810.00 for health office carpeting (5-0)
• Authorized States Attorney to create Joint Powers Draft 3 for LEC (5-0)
• Approved MOU with NDSU Extension for 4-H Youth Development Programming (5-0)
• Approved Homestead Credit for ID#39-1505-00115-000 for tax year 2022 (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss updates on various water-related complaints and maintenance projects. The agenda includes old business items such as water complaint updates, maintenance on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee, and new business about stream crossings and culvert complaints.

• Approve August 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Water complaint updates: John Martinson, Ryan Lorenz, Dan Webster, Schlatehorn Texas Crossing
• Brian Schwan summons and complaint update
• Maintenance on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee cleanout update
• New business: Doug Freije stream crossing (Section 19 & 20) and Jim Berg culvert (St Joe Coulee, Hammer Township)

The board approved a stream crossing study by Dan Fischer for a complaint in Fancher Township. Members also decided on specific parcel assessment rules for Starkweather Coulee and approved August financials and bills.

• Approved August meeting agenda
• Approved August minutes
• Approved August financials
• Approved August bills
• Approved cleanup of Starkweather Coulee parcels based on findings
• Decided no refunds or collections for Starkweather Coulee findings unless requested by landowner
• Approved stream crossing study by Dan Fischer for Doug Freije complaint (Sec 19 & 20 Fancher Township)
• Determined landowners must address beaver dams in Edmore Coulee due to lack of jurisdiction

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss unfinished business, including software contracts with Vanguard, Eagleview, AVI, and Tyler Tech, and new business such as a water stewardship award and a housing authority appointment. The agenda also includes a joint powers agreement for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) presented by the states attorney.

• LEC Joint Powers Agreement discussion
• Software contracts (Vanguard, Eagleview, AVI, Tyler Tech)
• Devils Lake Basin Water Stewardship Award
• Appointment to North Central Housing Authority Board

The County Commission approved several high-cost contracts funded by CD Funds, including new payroll software and county-wide aerial imaging. The board also authorized payments for highway projects and audio/visual upgrades for county meeting rooms.

• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for the LEC with changes (All AYE)
• Approved $3,106.82 final payment to NDDOT for paving south of Hampden (All AYE)
• Approved certification letter for Project SC-CVD-3627(067) (All AYE)
• Approved $45,053.24 for ordering culverts (All AYE)
• Approved $172,273.05 contract with Pictometry International Corp for aerial imaging (All AYE)
• Approved $143,055.00 contract with Vanguard Appraisals Inc for residential parcel analysis (All AYE)
• Approved AVI Systems Inc quote for audio/visual upgrades to commission and basement rooms (All AYE)
• Approved $281,290.00 contract with Tyler Technologies for payroll and tax software (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve the 2024 preliminary budget, and to set the date and time for the budget hearing. This is a procedural step in the county's annual budget process, with no other business on the agenda.

• Discussion on 2024 preliminary budget
• Approve 2024 preliminary budget
• Set budget hearing date/time

The commission approved the preliminary budget for 2024. A budget hearing has been scheduled for September 19, 2023. Software requests were discussed and deferred to the next agenda.

• Approved Preliminary Budget for 2024 (All AYE)
• Set Budget Hearing for September 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
• Deferred software requests to the next agenda

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to hear budget updates from several departments and agencies for 2024. The commission will also consider new business including a VA abatement, a special permit, a Renaissance Zone development plan decision, and approval of the 2024 preliminary budget.

• Approve 2024 preliminary budget
• Hear 2024 budget updates from FCW Extension, Tax Director, Water Resource District, and others
• Approve VA abatement
• Approve special permit
• Renaissance Zone development plan decision

The Commission approved several highway department payments for equipment and materials, including $71,040.22 for culverts. The board also authorized a fiber optic utility permit and scheduled a special meeting to approve the 2024 Preliminary Budget.

• Approved $71,040.22 payment to True North Steel for culverts (5-0)
• Approved $12,573.45 payment to Craigs Dust Control for road suppressant (5-0)
• Approved $7,971.66 payment to Ironhide Equipment for excavator rental (5-0)
• Approved $3,107.44 payment to Wangs for tandem truck repair (5-0)
• Approved $6,650.00 for a 24” culvert replacement on RC#3 (5-0)
• Approved utility permit for NDTC to bury fiber optic line in RC#2 and Crary Road (5-0)
• Approved letter of support to City of Devils Lake Renaissance Zone Authority (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 8, 2023, to approve 2024 Preliminary Budget (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is meeting to approve routine items including July minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also discuss updates on water complaints, maintenance projects, and several assessments, including a proposed increase in payroll core worker charges.

• Approve July 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Water complaint updates: John Martinson, Ryan Lorenz, Dan Webster, Schlatehorn Texas Crossing
• Maintenance updates on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee, RC Drain #10
• Hammer-Sullivan Assessment: keep $1.50/acre
• Increase in Payroll Core Worker Charge from $5 to $6 per employee ($36.00 total)

The board accepted engineering quotes from Dan Fischer for three separate water complaints. It also maintained the 2023 tax assessment for the Hammer-Sullivan Drain and approved a pledge pool with Western State Bank.

• Approved Dan Fischer's quote for Martinson/Overland Township/Olson/Newgard complaint (3-0, 2 abstained)
• Approved Dan Fischer's quote for Ryan Lorenz complaint; payment responsibility tabled
• Approved Dan Fischer's quote for Slatehorn Texas Crossing complaint
• Approved $1.50/acre assessment for Hammer-Sullivan Drain for 2023 tax season
• Approved Western State Bank Pledge Pool
• Approved procedure for publishing unofficial minutes to the website
• Approved July financials and bills
• Authorized Secretary/Treasurer to obtain training for QuickBooks Online

Water Board

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource Boards are meeting jointly to approve the agenda and minutes from April 26, 2023. They will discuss old business including the Starkweather Coulee 2023 tax season assessment amount per acre and updates on Ramsey County Drain #10. New business includes a water complaint from Mike Roppel.

• Starkweather Coulee 2023 tax season assessment amount per acre
• Ramsey County Drain #10 updates
• Water complaint from Mike Roppel

The Joint Board approved the suspension of Starkweather Coulee assessments for the 2023 tax season based on a bank balance of $401,063.37. The board also accepted water complaints from Mike Roppel and initiated a surveyor investigation. A public meeting for RC Drain #10 is tentatively planned for early October 2023.

• Approved Joint Board Special minutes from April 26, 2023
• Approved suspension of Starkweather Coulee assessments for 2023 tax season
• Accepted water complaints from Mike Roppel and approved contacting a surveyor to investigate

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct 2024 budget hearings for several departments, including the Recorder, Lake Access, Emergency Management, IT/GIS, Human Resources, Maintenance, LEC, and the Devils Lake Airport. The meeting also includes discussion of a generator and unfinished business regarding a solicitation views request from NDDOT.

• 2024 budget hearings for Recorder, Lake Access, Emergency Management, IT/GIS, Human Resources, Maintenance, LEC, and DL Airport
• Generator discussion under Maintenance Supervisor Roger Gunderson
• Unfinished business: Solicitation views request from NDDOT (letter of concern)

The Commission approved paperwork for a courthouse generator bid and authorized the sending of a letter regarding the US 2 Devils Lake 4 Lane to Hefti Rest Area project. The meeting also included a review of the 2024 Budget.

• Approved paperwork for Martin Mechanical Design Inc. for a courthouse generator bid (All AYE)
• Approved sending a letter regarding US 2 Devils Lake 4 Lane to Hefti Rest Area to Chris Maples (All AYE)
• Rescinded previous motion to send US 2 letter and approved sending it to Chris Maples, South Minnewaukan Township Supervisors, and other recipients (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting, which includes 2024 budget hearings for several local entities and departments. The commission will also consider approving a VA abatement, a special permit, and a contract for deed on a foreclosure property, and discuss Guardian Flight service and a special meeting for the 2024 budget.

• 2024 budget hearings for LR Public Library, LR District Health, LR Heritage Center, LEC, Forward Devils Lake, Treasurer & Supt of Schools, DL Basin, States Attorney, Sheriff, and County Highway
• Approve VA abatement
• Approve special permit
• Contract for deed on foreclosure property
• Discussion on Guardian Flight service

The Commission approved a VA tax abatement for the 2022 tax year and a special permit for a wedding reception. Members also decided to use current interest rates for a Contract for Deed format on two county properties. A special meeting was scheduled for July 25, 2023.

• Approved VA Abatement on ID#30-4010-08058-000 for tax year 2022 (All AYE)
• Approved Special Permit for Thirstys Bar wedding reception at Peterson Arena (All AYE)
• Approved use of current interest rates for Contract for Deed on two properties (All AYE)
• Approved letter of condolence to City of Fargo and Fargo Police Department (All AYE)
• Approved July 6, 2023 minutes (All AYE)
• Approved agenda as presented (All AYE)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items such as minutes, bills, financial reports, and treasurer checks. They will also discuss a money market report, board appointments, and hear from the sheriff and highway superintendent. New business includes site authorization, homestead credit abatement, and a request for views on Highway 2.

• Money market and RC organization & annexation discussion
• Board appointments
• Approve site authorization
• Approve homestead credit abatement
• Highway 2 solicitation of views request

The County Commission approved several highway payments, including a large contract for chip seal projects. The board also authorized the investment of $2 million in ARPA funds and appointed members to the Reorganization & Annexation Board.

• Approved $485,466.50 invoice to Morris Sealcoat for chip seal projects on RC #8B, #4D & #7B
• Authorized splitting $2,000,000 of ARPA Funds equally between a money market and a 3-month CD
• Approved $12,000 payment to John Deere Company for 2 tractor rentals
• Appointed Jeff Frith, Scott Privatsky & Bev Bachmeier to the Ramsey Co Reorganization & Annexation Board
• Approved Treasurers Checks totaling $3,627,318.82
• Approved site authorization for LR Community College Foundation of Devils Lake for July 7, 2023
• Approved Homestead Credit for tax year 2022 on ID#39-1900-00006-000
• Directed Chairman Frith and Kevin Fieldsend to draft a comment letter regarding US-2 roadway improvements

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote to approve the June 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also receive informational updates on assessment collections and several water project revenue/expense spreadsheets, and discuss water complaints and maintenance items.

• Approve June 2023 minutes and financial reports
• Approve June 2023 bills
• Informational: Grand Harbor-Dry Lake electricity and oil costs increased
• Water complaint updates: John Martinson, Ryan Lorenz, Dan Webster
• Maintenance on Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee cleanout

The board approved the June minutes, financials, and bills. Members authorized engineering reviews and official correspondence to address specific water complaints and drainage maintenance.

• Approved June minutes, financials, and bills
• Approved motion to have Dan Fischer engineer the Martinson/Overland Township/Olson/Newgard location (John Martinson abstained)
• Approved motion to have Bruce Gibbens send a letter and 1990 image to the railroad regarding the Dan Webster complaint
• Approved cleaning out problem areas at Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee
• Approved motion to contact Dan Fischer for recommendations on the Schlatehorn Texas Crossing and dike permit amendment process

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding a special meeting with the primary item being a discussion of the 2024 budget. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda, visitor comments, and announcements, but no specific budget details or other action items are listed.

• 2024 budget discussion
• Visitors and delegations allowed 5 minutes unless approved by chairman

The Commission held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 Budget and employee wages. The board approved a specific wage spreadsheet including a 4% cost of living adjustment.

• Approved spreadsheet 14-1a minimum with a 4% cost of living (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the agenda. The body will discuss the 2024 budgets, a bridge replacement in Fancher Township, and a property acquisition. It will also vote on new business items including liquor licenses, a special permit, a site authorization, and homestead credit abatement.

• Approval of liquor licenses
• Approval of a special permit
• Approval of a site authorization
• Approval of homestead credit abatement
• Discussion of 2024 budgets

The Commission approved a $94,587.68 skid steer and a $4,636.30 culvert. The board also authorized the start of a federal wildlife area acquisition and approved several liquor licenses and gaming site authorizations.

• Appointed Kallie DeMarce to the LR Public Library Board (All AYE)
• Authorized US Fish and Wildlife Service acquisition process for Parcel #16-0000-05629-000 (All AYE)
• Directed Ramsey Co Water Board to review Texas Crossing in Fancher Twp Sec 26/27 (All AYE)
• Approved $94,587.68 invoice for new skid steer (5-0)
• Approved $4,636.30 culvert order for RC#4 North of RC#9 (All AYE)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 27, 2023, to discuss 2024 budgets and wages (All AYE)
• Approved 2023-2024 liquor licenses for 10 entities including Creel Bay Golf Course and Ty’s Lodge (All AYE)
• Approved games of chance site authorizations for Lakota Fire Protection District and DL Rural Fire Department (All AYE)

County Commission

The County Commission approved the purchase of a Fendt tractor and Schulte blower and authorized a 5% increase to 2023 agricultural values. The board also approved several highway maintenance contracts and a $806,346.71 fund transfer to the LR Law Enforcement Center.

• Accepted low bid from Butler Machinery for tractor and blower for $280,450.00 (4-1)
• Approved 5% increase to 2023 agricultural values (3-2)
• Approved $806,346.71 transfer from General Fund to LR Law Enforcement Center (5-0)
• Approved excavator rental from Ironhide Equipment for $4,970.00 per month (5-0)
• Approved $19,259.08 payment for culverts (5-0)
• Approved county to pay 75% and local residents 25% for road dust control (5-0)
• Approved yearly opioid litigation payment of $2,957.48 (5-0)
• Rejected bid from High Plains Equipment due to missing 5% bid bond (5-0)

Water Board

The board approved the 2024 budget and processed three separate water complaints. It also authorized the use of Roundup for cattail spraying in assessed drains and requested elevation data from the Cavalier County Water Board regarding RC Drain #10.

• Approved 2024 Budget
• Accepted water complaint for Martinson/Overland Township/Olson/Newgard to check for obstructions
• Accepted water complaint from Dan Webster and approved hiring a contractor with sonar to locate a possible culvert
• Accepted water complaint from Ryan Lorenz and approved KLJ to perform a stream crossing for culvert sizing
• Approved May minutes and special meeting minutes
• Approved May financials and bills
• Approved agenda

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Ramsey County, ND Planning Commission meeting on 2023-05-17 could not be retrieved. The page shows an error indicating the linked PDF file (MAY.17.23.pdf) was not found, so no agenda items or decisions are available.

• Agenda PDF file not found on county website

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine items and substantive discussions. Key topics include the 2024 budget, a tax-payroll program, and an insurance review, alongside presentations from county staff and officials. The agenda also includes a library board appointment and a raffle permit approval.

• Discussion on tax – payroll program
• 2024 budget discussion
• Insurance review
• Library board appointment
• Approve raffle permit

The County Commission approved several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's office and highway department. The board also updated its website address and modified its representation on the NE Coordinated Regional Interoperability Board.

• Changed website address to ramseycountynd.gov (All AYE)
• Replaced Steve Nelson and Starr Klemetsrud with Bryan Lang and Sara Britton on the NE Coordinated Regional Interoperability Board (All AYE)
• Approved $3,326.49 for 9 Nighthawk M6 Pro Mobile Hotspots using ARPA Funds (All AYE)
• Approved $8,055.30 for vests and related equipment (All AYE)
• Approved ordering two 36-inch culverts for Turnback 17 West of Starkweather (All AYE)
• Approved excavator rental from Ironhide Equipment at $2,575 per week for RC#10 (All AYE)
• Approved giving employees July 3, 2023 off (4-1)
• Approved Resolution Draft supporting continued operation of state-run Devils Lake Outlets (All AYE)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a letter of support for flooded landowners. The agenda contains only this single new business item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Consideration of a Flooded Landowner Letter of Support

The Water Board reviewed and approved a letter addressed to Governor Burgum, the ND Department of Water Resources, and the Devils Lake Outlets Advisory Management Committee. The letter supports the continued operation of the East and West outlets.

• Approved letter in support for continued operation of the East & West outlets

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board approved a $1/acre assessment increase for the Grand Harbor Operating Committee, raising it from $1.50 to $2.50/acre. They also tabled a water complaint involving members Martinson and Brown due to a conflict of interest. Other actions included approving the agenda, minutes, financials, and bills, as well as a pledge from Western State Bank. Discussions on maintenance, cattail spraying, and the 2024 budget were deferred.

• Approved agenda addendum for water complaint (unanimous)
• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financials (unanimous)
• Approved April bills including $915 QuickBooks invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00/acre assessment increase for Grand Harbor Operating Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Western State Bank Pledge of Securities (unanimous)
• Tabled water complaint (Martinson/Overland Township/Olson/Newgard) until next meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to hear presentations from the NDSU Extension Office, Martin Mechanical on a generator, the Tax Director on a Vanguard desk review, and Eagleview's district manager. The commission will also discuss a highway corridor from Cenex to the rest area with South Minnewaukan Township, hear from the RC Water Resource District Board on ARPA funds, and consider a raffle permit, three site authorizations, and two special permits.

• Presentation by Martin Mechanical on generator
• Tax Director Elizabeth Black on Vanguard desk review
• Highway corridor discussion: Cenex to rest area
• RC Water Resource District Board on ARPA funds
• Approve raffle permit, 3 site authorizations, 2 special permits

The Commission approved the base bid for a new natural gas generator for the courthouse. Other actions included approving highway maintenance contracts, funding for culverts, and the investment of ARPA funds.

• Approved base bid for new courthouse natural gas generator (5-0)
• Approved $8,500 for 120’ of 36” culverts for RC#10 (5-0)
• Approved $14,956.01 payment to Butler Machinery for motor grader cutting edges (5-0)
• Approved $3,240 payment to DL Glass & Paint for motor grader glass (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Summer Maintenance Contracts for Dry Lake & Sullivan Townships (5-0)
• Approved investment of $2,000,000 in ARPA Funds for 3 additional months (5-0)
• Approved sending a letter to ND DOT regarding US Highway 2 four lane corridor (5-0)
• Approved raffle and gaming permits for LR Sportsmen’s Club, LR Baseball Boosters, and DL Blue Lion Club (5-0)

Water Board

The Joint Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 6, 2023. Members discussed the RC Drain #10 project, including map reviews and estimated costs. No formal votes were taken on the drain project.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved Joint Board minutes from April 6, 2023

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss floodplain management with Aaron Carranza from the ND Department of Water Resources, receive updates from the VSO on a Washington DC trip, and hear from the highway superintendent. New business includes approving a raffle permit and discussing audio/visual matters. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the agenda.

• Floodplain management discussion with Aaron Carranza, ND Dept. of Water Resources
• VSO update on Washington DC trip
• Highway superintendent report
• Approve raffle permit
• Audio/visual discussion

The County Commission approved several summer maintenance contracts for various cities and townships. A raffle permit for the Churchs Ferry Alumni Association was also approved.

• Approved 2023 Summer Maintenance Contracts for City of Devils Lake, Coulee, Grand Harbor, Lawton, Lillehoff, Noonan, North Creel, Poplar Grove and Prospect Townships (All AYE)
• Approved raffle permit for Churchs Ferry Alumni Association for June 17, 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (All AYE)
• Approved meeting agenda (All AYE)

Planning Commission

The Ramsey County Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two planning topics: a 2-mile extraterritorial zoning area and the Model C Ordinance. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; these items are for discussion only. The meeting also covers scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.

• Discussion on 2-mile extraterritorial zoning
• Discussion on Model C Ordinance
• Approval of meeting minutes

Water Board

The joint meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on approving minutes from January 5, 2023. The main discussion item involves planning an informational meeting for Ramsey County Drain #10, including determining the location, time, and notification methods for landowners. The board also seeks clarification on the southern-western border of the watershed east of Dry Lake.

• Approval of January 5, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of informational meeting logistics for Ramsey County Drain #10
• Clarification of watershed border east of Dry Lake

The Ramsey and Cavalier County Water Boards approved the January 5, 2023, meeting minutes. The boards scheduled an informational meeting for April 26, 2023, at the Armory. Members discussed assessment percentages and cleanout costs for RC Drain #10.

• Approved Joint Board minutes from January 5, 2023
• Scheduled informational meeting for April 26, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Armory

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve the March minutes, financial reports, and bills, and receive informational spreadsheets on assessments and various water projects. Old business includes discussions on parcel size for assessments, contractor updates for Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee, a map holder update, and an update on RC Drain #10.

• Approve March 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills
• Informational spreadsheets: 2022 Assessment Collection, Grand Harbor-Dry Lake, Hammer-Sullivan, Starkweather Coulee
• Discussion: parcel size for assessments (minimal/residential/commercial acres)
• Contractor update for Hammer-Sullivan & Starkweather Coulee
• Update on RC Drain #10

The board established a minimum parcel size of 80 acres for watershed line assessments effective for 2023 taxes. Members also approved the March minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board is coordinating a special meeting for April 6 to discuss an informational meeting regarding RC #10.

• Approved minimum parcel size of 80 acres for watershed line assessments (Motion carried)
• Approved March minutes (Motion carried)
• Approved March financial reports (Motion carried)
• Approved March bills (Motion carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (Motion carried)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, financial reports, and treasurer checks. They will also hear from the NDSU Extension Office, the County Highway Superintendent, and the Water Resource District Board. Under new business, the commission will discuss a proposed change to the alcohol ordinance, specifically the special permit fee.

• Alcohol ordinance change (special permit fee)
• County insurance discussion
• Reports from NDSU Extension, Highway Superintendent, Water Resource District
• Approval of bills, financial reports, treasurer checks

The commission approved several low bids for gravel, chipseal, and road oil projects. It also authorized 2023 summer maintenance contracts for 23 townships and adjusted the local alcohol permit fee to comply with state law.

• Awarded gravel projects to Gowan Construction for $397,400 (All AYE)
• Awarded chipseal project to Morris Sealcoat for $483,870 (All AYE)
• Approved hot mix overlay bid from Strata Corp at $120/ton HBP applied (All AYE)
• Approved road oil bid from Husky Energy at $852 MC800 and $795 MC3000 per ton (All AYE)
• Approved 2023 Summer Maintenance Contracts for 23 townships
• Reduced Alcohol Ordinance Type 'SE' license fee from $75.00 to $25.00 (All AYE)
• Approved 2023 Senior Citizen Funds payouts totaling $118,283 plus $10,000 for footcare
• Voted to remain with Bremer Insurance and repeal the 2014 agent rotation policy (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address new business, including a resolution in support of NDPERS, a discussion on county insurance, and an update on the Highway 2 project. The agenda also includes reports from county staff on topics such as touchless bathroom fixtures, courthouse security, and a handbook policy change.

• Resolution in support of NDPERS
• Discussion on county insurance
• Update on Highway 2 project
• Report on touchless bathroom fixtures
• Courthouse security update

The Ramsey County Commission approved a $9,270 contract for hands-free bathroom fixtures and modified vacation benefit language in the employee handbook. The board also approved a utility permit for a water line and a resolution regarding the NDPERS Defined Benefit Main Plan.

• Approved $9,270 quote from Mack Plumbing for 19 hands-free bathroom fixtures (5-0)
• Approved changes to Employee Handbook #306 Vacation Benefits regarding length of service and leave use (5-0)
• Approved modification to Independent Contractor Agreement for document indexing at $0.60 per document, not to exceed $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved Greater Ramsey Water District R.O.W. utility permit to bore water line under Crary Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to maintain existing NDPERS Defined Benefit Main Plan (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on county insurance rotation until April 4, 2023 (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission and Devils Lake City Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the LEC Joint Powers Agreement. Both bodies voted to proceed with drafting a document to deed facilities, including the Re-Entry Center and Parole & Probation Buildings, to the LEC Board.

• Devils Lake City Commission approved drafting a document to deed facilities to the LEC Board (All AYE)
• Ramsey County Commission approved drafting a document to deed facilities to the LEC Board (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission held a regular meeting to approve bills, financial reports, and treasurer checks. The agenda included presentations from NDSU Extension and the County Highway Superintendent. The commission discussed the Computer Aided Dispatch System and held an executive session regarding negotiation strategy.

• Discussion of Computer Aided Dispatch System (software & service)
• Discussion of HWY 2 EAST with ND DOT
• Approval of Raffle Permit
• Approval of Homestead Credit
• Executive session pursuant to NDCC 44-04-19.1(9) for negotiation strategy

The Commission accepted two NDDES grants for server updates and surveillance cameras. It also established 2023 summer road maintenance rates and approved several highway projects, including engineering for a 2024 paving project.

• Accepted $36,000 grant for new server/wiring and $26,000 grant for surveillance cameras (All AYE)
• Set 2023 Summer Maintenance Contracts at $310/mile for townships, $145/hr for govt, and $150/hr for public (All AYE)
• Hired KLJ for engineering of 2024 Paving Project on RC#3B (All AYE)
• Approved $3,300 annual payment to ESRI for software maintenance (All AYE)
• Approved $10,225.60 payment to DOT for bridge inspections (All AYE)
• Approved $5,996.80 for a FEMA site culvert and $4,912.64 for motor grader filters (All AYE)
• Authorized signing of CAD Agreement once LEC Board approves changes (All AYE)
• Approved $409,798.28 in Treasurers Checks (All AYE)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Resource Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the February 2023 minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also review informational revenue/expense spreadsheets for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake, Hammer-Sullivan, and Starkweather Coulee, and discuss old business items including cattail spraying maps, an Arsenal concern email, Lawton Coulee, RC #10 updates, and Cavalier assessment amounts. New business includes office hours, and the board notes that April's meeting will start at 7:00 a.m.

• Approve February 2023 bills
• Approve February 2023 financial reports
• 2022 Assessment Collection Spreadsheet
• Grand Harbor-Dry Lake Revenue/Expense Spreadsheet (informational)
• Cattail Spraying Maps (old business)

The board approved the February financial reports and bills. It also approved a change to office hours effective April 2023. The board determined no action would be taken on extending the Clara Bartlett drain until a petition or request from landowners is received.

• Approved February financial reports
• Approved February bills
• Approved change in office hours to Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 3 PM effective April 2023
• Determined no action on Clara Bartlett extension until a petition or landowner request is received

Planning Commission

The Ramsey County Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from 2018, appoint a new chairman, and hold an open discussion. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes of September 19, 2018 meeting
• Appoint new Chairman
• Open discussion

The Planning Commission appointed Lee Gessner as Chairman and Jason Pierce as Vice-Chairman. The commission approved minutes from a 2018 meeting and discussed coordinating roles with city officials.

• Approved September 19, 2018 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lee Gessner as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Pierce as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve January financials and minutes, and to address unfinished and new business. Key items include a request for an ATM machine and a joint powers agreement for Central Square CAD. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major public hearings or ordinances listed.

• Central Square CAD joint powers agreement
• ATM machine request
• Approve January financials
• Approve minutes
• LR Joint Training Center discussion with Sean Roed

The Commission approved $53,966.88 for culverts and a $10,000 annual contribution to the LR Joint Training Center. The board denied a request to install an ATM in the Memorial Building. A construction engineering services agreement for Project #BRC-3633(069)PCN 22941 was also approved.

• Approved financial reports (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied request to lease or buy an ATM Machine for the Memorial Building (5-0)
• Directed State's Attorney to draft a letter for clarification on Computer Aided Dispatch user payment (5-0)
• Approved Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Project #BRC-3633(069)PCN 22941 (5-0)
• Approved ordering of culverts for $53,966.88 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 yearly contribution to LR Joint Training Center (5-0)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and financial reports. They will also discuss new business, including adding Bravera Bank as a depository, approving a raffle permit, a request for an ATM in the Memorial Building, and a joint powers agreement with LEC for a part-time custodian.

• Add Bravera Bank as depository
• Approve raffle permit
• Request for ATM in Memorial Building
• Approve joint powers with LEC for PT custodian

The Ramsey County Commission authorized placing $3 million into CDs and added Bravera Bank as a depository. The board approved several law enforcement expenditures, including new vehicles, radios, and laptops. A Joint Powers Agreement for a shared custodial employee was also approved.

• Approved putting $3,000,000 into CDs for 3 or 6 months (5-0)
• Added Bravera Bank to the list of county depositories (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Dodge Durangos at $82,212.00 each and radios for $27,579.88 (5-0)
• Approved $53,314.00 for 9 laptops and 4 docking stations using COVID funds (5-0)
• Approved $20,142.00 for vehicle lights and push bumpers using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for a custodial employee shared 50/50 with LR Law Enforcement Center (5-0)
• Approved raffle permit for Lake Region Community Fund (5-0)
• Decided to consult State's Attorney and Insurance regarding liabilities for a Memorial Building ATM (5-0)

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to review revenue and expense spreadsheets for several water projects. They will also discuss old and new business, including legislative updates, a flood outlook, and a navigational buoy permit.

• Approve January 2023 financial reports and bills
• Review 2022 assessment collection spreadsheet
• Discuss SB2036 (amended and passed) and HB1391 on assessment authorities
• Review 2023 Spring Flood Outlook
• Consider navigational buoy permit for idle speed areas in Channel A

The board approved the February financial reports, bills, and the Western State Bank Pledge of Securities. Members discussed spraying plans for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake and reviewed the 2023 spring flood outlook.

• Approved February agenda
• Approved February minutes
• Approved February financial reports
• Approved bills
• Approved Western State Bank Pledge of Securities
• Determined chemical Arsenal should be used to spray the whole channel for Grand Harbor-Dry Lake

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear reports from the treasurer regarding Bremer funds and the Veterans Service Officer about a leave request for Washington DC, and consider new business including a site authorization. The meeting also includes time for visitors and delegations, portfolio reports, and announcements.

• Treasurer Lisa Diseth report on Bremer funds
• VSO Bryce Crosby leave request for Washington DC
• Highway Superintendent Kevin Fieldsend report
• New business: approve site authorization
• Visitors & delegations allowed 5 minutes unless approved by chairman

The County Commission approved an application for future funding for the Hegge Bridge. The board also authorized a raffle by ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc and granted leave for the Veterans Service Officer to attend a conference.

• Approved minutes of January 5, 2023 meeting (All AYE)
• Approved agenda as presented (All AYE)
• Tabled Bremer Bank money market discussion until February 7, 2023 (All AYE)
• Approved waiving 2 days of annual leave for Veterans Service Officer to attend Washington Conference (All AYE)
• Approved application for Hegge Bridge future funding (All AYE)
• Approved site authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc raffle at Woodland Resort on February 24, 2023 (All AYE)

County Commission

The Ramsey County Commission is holding its first regular meeting of 2023, primarily handling routine administrative items such as approving minutes, bills, financial reports, and year-end budget amendments. The board will also consider a snow emergency declaration and a mileage rate change effective January 1, 2023, and hear from the county highway superintendent, water resource district, treasurer, and Bremer Bank representatives.

• Approve year-end budget amendments
• Approve snow emergency declaration
• Approve mileage rate change as of 1/1/2023
• Title transfer of pickup to LEC
• Report on portfolios

The County Commission approved several financial measures, including the 2022 budget amendments and $1,579,206.23 in Treasurer's checks. The board also authorized new engineering and construction contracts for bridge replacements and designated three local banks as county depositories.

• Approved Treasurer’s Checks totaling $1,579,206.23
• Approved 2022 Budget Amendments for Revenue/Expenses
• Designated First United Bank, Bremer Bank, and Western State Bank as depositories
• Accepted KLJ as the Engineering Firm for the RC#4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Approved Federal Aid Contract with Gladen Construction Inc for Project BRC-3633(069)
• Approved Snow Emergency Declaration retroactive to November 10, 2022
• Approved investing $2,000,000 of ARPA Funds for 3 months
• Increased mileage rate from .625 to .655 effective January 1, 2023

Water Board

The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular January meeting, primarily to organize board members for 2023 and approve routine items such as December 2022 minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also review the 2022 assessment collection spreadsheet and receive an informational report on Grand Harbor-Dry Lake revenue and expenses. Old business includes an update on the Starkweather Coulee & Hammer Sullivan Advisory Committee.

• Approve December 2022 minutes
• Approve December 2022 financial reports
• Approve December 2022 bills
• 2022 Assessment Collection Spreadsheet
• Grand Harbor-Dry Lake Revenue/Expense Spreadsheet (informational)

The Water Board appointed its officers for the year and approved December minutes and financials. The board reviewed maintenance concerns from the Hammer-Sullivan and Starkweather Coulee Advisory Committees and decided to oppose Senate Bill SB 2037.

• Appointed Brian Volk as Chairman
• Appointed John Martinson as Vice Chairman
• Appointed Stacy Peters as secretary/treasurer
• Appointed Duaine Ash as Basin/Rec representative
• Approved December minutes
• Approved December financials and bills
• Decided to send email to legislators opposing Senate Bill SB 2037

Water Board

The Ramsey County and Cavalier County Water Resource boards are meeting jointly to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss old business, including Ramsey County Drain #10 and a response to letters from Michael Roppel and Fish & Wildlife. No new business items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approve July 28, 2022 minutes
• Approve August 11, 2022 minutes
• Discuss Ramsey County Drain #10
• Review Michael Roppel letter and Fish & Wildlife letter response

The joint board established specific assessment rates for different drainage areas within the Ramsey County Drain #10 project. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Set assessed drainage area from Co Rd 8, south and west to Dry Lake at 25% (carried)
• Set assessed drainage area N of Hwy 66 on Lateral 2 at 50% (carried)
• Set assessed drainage area S of Hwy 66 on Lateral 2 to the last court ordered dam at 75% (carried)
• Approved Joint Board minutes from July 28, 2022 and August 11, 2002 (carried)