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Wahpeton public meetings in 2022

26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves plat and zoning for Prairie Flats 2nd Addition

The City Council approved the final plat and zoning changes for the Prairie Flats 2nd Addition to allow for townhome construction. The council also approved several public works contract changes and acknowledged the 2022 tax levy and municipal indebtedness reports.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council awards $2.4M contract for downtown side street reconstruction

The Council approved a construction contract for the Downtown Side Streets Reconstruction Phase II project. They also appointed a new Alternate Municipal Judge and scheduled public hearings for the Prairie Flats 2nd Addition development.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council authorizes $4.4M in sanitary sewer revenue bonds

The City Council approved the issuance of $4,406,000 in sanitary sewer revenue bonds. Several public works contracts and equipment purchases were approved, and the annual snow removal policy was reviewed.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves Homestead Second Addition plat and hazard mitigation plan

The City Council approved the replat of Homestead Second Addition and adopted the Richland County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Council also authorized over $346,000 for urgent equipment needs and approved several project contract extensions.

Mon Oct 3, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $4.71M bond sale for special assessment districts

The council unanimously approved two resolutions: creating a bond sinking fund for four improvement districts and authorizing the issuance of $4.71 million in refunding improvement bonds at 4.603% interest over 25 years. They also approved a $63,000 disbursement to the Fire Department Relief Fund, authorized soliciting bids for boulevard tree replacement, and approved a $32,736 GIS map update and a $25,000 recreation planning proposal.

Mon Sep 19, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2023 budget with $2M levy, rezones Rosewood lot

The council adopted the 2023 city budget (Ordinance 1039) with a $2,008,588 tax levy and approved the second reading of Ordinance 1038 to rezone Reserve Lot B in Rosewood 2nd Addition from R-3 to B-3 Highway. Both passed 7-0. The consent agenda, including $2.9 million in August bills, was approved. A folder inserter machine purchase up to $12,000 was approved, and change orders for the lime lagoon cleaning project were passed.

Tue Sep 6, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council advances 2023 budget, rezoning, and recreation planning

The council approved the first reading of the 2023 budget ordinance (Ordinance 1039) and set a public hearing for September 19. It also approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance (Ordinance 1038) for Rosewood 2nd Addition from R-3 to B-3. The council directed staff to seek a proposal from JLG for comprehensive community recreation planning, and approved several development agreements and public works contracts.

Wed Aug 17, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council and Park Board discuss new recreation center in Chahinkapa Park

The Wahpeton City Council and Park Board held a joint meeting to discuss a concept for a new community recreation center at the current 11-acre softball site in Chahinkapa Park. No formal decision was made; the discussion was the first step in exploring the idea. The topic will be placed on the next city council agenda to determine next steps.

Mon Aug 15, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Shannon Schillinger to fill vacant At-Large seat

The Wahpeton City Council appointed Shannon Schillinger to fill the vacant At-Large Council position with a term ending in 2024, following interviews and a unanimous roll call vote of 6-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the July 2022 financial statements and bill pay report totaling $1,968,012.13. Several other actions were taken, including approving up to $120,000 for Central School alley repairs, entering a $3,500 DebtBook software agreement, extending sick leave for a street worker, and authorizing online equipment bidding up to $85,000.

Mon Aug 1, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Matthew Anderson as Wahpeton Chief of Police

The Wahpeton City Council appointed Sergeant Matthew Anderson as Chief of Police effective January 1, 2023, following an internal promotion interview. The council also approved a resolution directing assessments for five improvement projects, approved the 2023 Preliminary Certificate of Levy, and referred several items to committees for further review.

Mon Jul 18, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves police chief internal promotion process, 5-1

The Wahpeton City Council approved the internal promotion process to fill the Police Chief vacancy, with the option to go external if needed, in a 5-1 vote. They also approved a $22,000 low-interest housing rehab loan for 712 6th Street North, a Renaissance Zone tax exemption for 902 16th Avenue North, and several contracts and change orders. All other motions passed unanimously.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $20K library computer upgrade, street closures

The Wahpeton City Council approved a $20,000 budget amendment for technology upgrades to Leach Public Library patron computers, and approved two street closures for the Classy & Classic Car Show and NDSCS Homecoming Parade. Several items were referred to committees for further review, including the 2023 budget and various agreements.

Tue Jun 28, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Wahpeton City Council sworn in, elects officers for new term

The Wahpeton City Council held its mandatory organization meeting, certified election results, and swore in Mayor Brett Lambrecht and four council members. The council elected Jason Goltz as Council President and Kelly McNary as Vice President, and confirmed appointments to the Planning Commission. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

Mon Jun 20, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan

The Wahpeton City Council approved the 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan, which outlines major capital projects and funding sources. They also approved several financial items, including a $75,000 recapitalization of the Mini-Match+ program and a $1.34 million bill pay report. The council accepted Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson's retirement letter, effective December 25, 2022.

Mon Jun 6, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves zoning change to allow residence in old Action Realty building

The Wahpeton City Council approved Ordinance 1037, amending special exceptions in B2 Heavy Zoning to allow a single-family dwelling in the old Action Realty building on 2nd Ave. N. The council also approved Ordinance 1036, amending definitions related to theft to restrict tree and yard waste disposal services to city residents. Additionally, the council approved a liquor license for the Eagles Club, an engineering contract for a sewer project, and a cost-share for a Vaderstad expansion.

Mon May 16, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Rosewood 3rd and 4th Addition plats, Westdale bonds

The Wahpeton City Council approved the final plats for Rosewood 4th Addition (4 lots) and Rosewood 3rd Addition (23 lots, contingent on ordinance amendment for cul-de-sac length), and passed five resolutions for the Westdale 3rd Addition street and utilities improvement district. The council also approved a $30,000 budget amendment for the CVB special event grant, a 5-year copier lease for the library, and a street closure for Chalkfest. All votes were 4-0 except the Rosewood 3rd plat (3-1).

Mon May 2, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $347,220 sewer electrical bid, denies fireworks license

The Wahpeton City Council awarded a $347,220 electrical contract to Summerville Electric for the East Side Sanitary Sewer Phase B project (Resolution 3829, 6-0). A retail fireworks license for Melissa Miller was denied (2-4). The council also approved up to four months of paid sick leave for an employee with a catastrophic illness, funded by donated leave from other employees.

Mon Apr 18, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves Westdale 3rd Addition plat, PUD, and two rezones

The Wahpeton City Council approved the Westdale 3rd Addition final plat, the planned unit development zoning ordinance, and rezoning of parts of Valley 1st and Rosewood 2nd Additions to R-3 multiple-family residential, all by 8-0 votes. The council also approved a resolution modifying the Homestead Addition special assessment district, awarded a lift station bypass project to Northern Dewatering for $23,895, and approved change orders for the Safe Routes to School project totaling $32,947.75. Consent agenda items, including the March financial statements and bill pay report of $1,585,119.11, were approved unanimously.

Tue Apr 12, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council awards $6.29M sewer project bid, rebids electrical work

The Wahpeton City Council awarded the East Side Sanitary Sewer Improvement District Phase B, Part 2 project (Sections 1-4) to Sellin Brothers, Inc. for $6,290,619, and approved rebidding Section 5 (Electrical) after no bid was submitted for that portion. The award was approved by a 7-0 roll call vote, and the council also authorized advertising for bids on the electrical section.

Mon Apr 4, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council awards $576,715 in electric contracts, approves $10K Twin Town funding

The Wahpeton City Council approved consent agenda items including licenses and permits, awarded two electric contracts to Scott's Electric totaling $576,715, approved a $10,000 sales tax funding request for Twin Town Business Partners, and approved the Homestead Addition Development Agreement. The council also approved a street closure for Operation Zero and made it city policy that all Bank of ND loan participation must be repaid. Several items were referred to committees for further discussion.

Mon Mar 21, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $1.65M loan for housing, sealcoat project

The Wahpeton City Council approved a $1.65 million loan from the Richland-Wilkin County Joint Powers Authority for housing construction financing, and awarded the 2022 sealcoat project to Asphalt Preservation Company, Inc. for $70,518.15. The council also approved storm pump tractor rentals, a pump and hose rental agreement, and scheduled public hearings for rezoning ordinances.

Mon Mar 7, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves PUD zoning change, liquor license, and multiple project funds

The Wahpeton City Council approved Ordinance 1033, which changes the roof pitch requirement for a Planned Unit Development on Block 10 of the Original Townsite from 6:12 to 5:12, with a unanimous 8-0 vote. The council also approved a seasonal liquor license for the Bois de Sioux Golf Club, a $16,682.58 grant for Tuck-It-Away Storage, a $19,350 hoist purchase, and several other resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Feb 23, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, golf board appointments, street closures

The Wahpeton City Council approved the consent agenda, including January 2022 bills of $1,219,039.97, and confirmed appointments to the Bois de Sioux Golf Club. It also approved street closures for Blue Goose Days and the Headwaters Music Festival, and referred several items to committees for further review.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $40K home loan, PACE buydown, Central School PUD

The Wahpeton City Council approved a $40,000 home renovation loan at 3% for 418 5th Street South, a $26,418 PACE interest buydown for Trigger Sports at 403 Dakota Avenue, and a Renaissance Zone application for 13 lots at the former Central School site. It also scheduled a public hearing for the Central School Block Planned Unit Development for March 7, 2022. All votes were unanimous (8-0 or all aye).

Tue Jan 18, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves TIF district amendment and Dakota Avenue improvement resolutions

The Wahpeton City Council approved an amendment to the TIF District 2006-1 development plan, clarifying eligible projects and raising the pay-as-you-go financing threshold to $3 million. The council also passed five resolutions to create a street and utilities improvement district for the Dakota Avenue Non-Federal Aid Side Streets project, including bond issuance and engineering report approvals. Additionally, the council ratified the sale of a 1991 fire truck for $15,000, approved a $14,925.15 disbursement to the Fire Department Relief Association, and approved several financial items including the December bill pay report of $3,237,403.79.

Mon Jan 3, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves annexation ordinance and raises parking fines

The Wahpeton City Council approved Ordinance No. 993, annexing land including properties owned by Jerry Meide, Tim Stromberg, and CDC-purchased parcels, with an 8-0 vote. The council also approved Ordinance No. 1032, increasing parking fines from $5 to $20, also 8-0. A motion to pay Dennis Miranowski during his 30-day suspension failed 2-6. Several items were referred to the Finance Committee, including 2021 budget amendments and a potential development agreement with the CDC.