Meeting Agenda
1. 6:00 Call to Order of Regular Meeting
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
3. Approve Agenda
4. Oath of Office - Leah Voll
  • Approve Amended Committee Assignments
5. Public Comment Period
6. Approve Minutes
6.A. 2026-08-03 Regular Meeting
2026-08-24 Special Meeting
7. Rough Rider Center Update
8. Golf Course Update
9. Police Department Report - Chief Jesse Wellen
9.A. Record Keepers, LLC - Agreement
9.B. Northwest Narcotics Task Force Report
10. Planning Commission
10.A. 2026-08-31 Agenda
2026-08-31 Minutes
10.A.1. Division of Land Application - Revisionary Parcel Map submitted by West Line Contractors, LLC (512, 516, 600 8th St NW)
10.A.2. Division of Land Application - Subdivision Final Plat submitted by City of Watford City and McKenzie County School District #1 (2313 Wolves Den Parkway)
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/MINUTES
12. CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. Water, Sewer, Garbage
13.A. 2026-08-27 Meeting
14. Machinery & Equipment
15. Ambulance
16. JDA Report
17. Additions to Agenda
18. CHAIRMAN SUTER COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. Ordinance
19.A. 2026-09-02 Meeting
19.A.1. Resolution No. 2026-13 -2026 Canada Geese Hunting Program
19.A.2. First Reading on an Ordinance Amending Section 2-201, Article 2, Chapter 2 - Relating to Obstructions - Penalty
19.A.3. Resolution 2026-14 - Resolution Camping on Public Property
20. Streets, Walks, Lights
20.A. 2026-08-27 Meeting
21. Building
22. Golf Course
23. Additions to Agenda
24. CHAIRMAN DEVLIN COMMITTEE REPORTS
25. Personnel
25.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
25.A.1. Longevity Bonus Policy
25.A.2. Housing Authority Appointments
  • Shane Aadnes - three-year term - September 1, 2029
  • Joanna Beckett - four-year term - September 1, 2030
25.A.3. Legal Department Job Descriptions
  • Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal I, II, III
25.A.4. Melanie Talley - Paralegal III - Grade 104-4 - effective September 1, 2026
25.B. Annual Step Increases: Greg Richens 104-14; John Hance 201-1; Brian Mullins 102-1; Jason Papineau 104-4; Daniel Barry 200-6; Justin McQuistion 102-7.
26. Ways, Means, Finance
26.A. 2026-09-01 Meeting
26.A.1. TK Elevator Contract Extension
26.A.2. Gymnastics Floor (sell $3000)
  • Bill of Sale and Waiver
26.A.3. Public Works Plow Truck Chassis - Garbage Fund
26.A.4. Release of Bond Security - Authorization to Retain Funds
26.A.5. August GPT Transfers
26.A.6. Investments - Renew for 12 months
  • General Fund - $755,000
  • GPT Budget Stabilization - $1,400,000
  • 2015 RRC Bond Surplus - $2,500,000
  • 2015 SID Bonds - $2,600,000
  • Water Enterprise Fund - $3,000,000
26.A.7. Budget Amendment
Transfer $300,000 from Fire Facility Fund to Fire Truck Replacement Fund
26.A.8. Airport Agreement Regarding Special Assessments - Renew 10 years
26.A.9. Monthly Financials
  • Golf Course YTD
  • Cash Report
  • Expenditure Report
  • Revenue Report
  • Monthly Transfer Report
27. Lodging Tax Committee
27.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
27.A.1. McKenzie County Fair Board Application - $12,000
28. Public Technology
29. Airport
30. Home Rule Charter
31. LEC Joint Powers Board
32. Wolf Run Village Board
33. Additions to Agenda
34. CHAIRMAN BULZOMI COMMITTEE REPORTS
35. Roughrider Fund
35.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
35.A.1. Business Start Up & Expansion Forgivable Loan - Dire Wolf Real Estate, LLC
35.A.2. Community Build Grant - SBDC Services 
35.A.3. Investments - Reinvest 1 year + interest
  • Roughrider Fund Budget Stabilization - $1,000,000.
Investments -Reinvest 4 months + interest
  • Roughrider Fund & RRF Budget Stab 
    • $730,000
    • $1,500,000
36. Board of Health
37. Pest/Forestry/Vector
38. Franchise 
39. Additions to Agenda
40. CHAIRMAN PELTON COMMITTEE REPORTS
41. Cemetery
42. McKenzie County Planning & Zoning
43. Additions to Agenda
44. STAFF REPORTS
45. Mayor
46. City Administrator
46.A. ICON Architectural Group Invoice - Downtown Redevelopment - $48,600
46.B. South Main Street Purchase Agreement
46.C. RRC JPA Meeting 2026-09-04
46.C.1. Replat of Lots 6, 7, 10, &11, Block 3 of Fox Hills Village, Document No. 471825 now Known as Lots 139, 140, & 141, Block 3 of Fox Hills Village
46.C.2. Development Agreement by and between the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Public School District No. 1
46.C.3. JPA between the City of Watford City and McKenzie Public School Dist No. 1 on Fox Hills Village Replat
46.C.4. Resolution No. 2026-15 - Resolution for Transfer of Real Property between the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Public School District No. 1
46.C.5. Quit Claim Deed - City of Watford City to McKenzie County Public Scholl District No. 1 - Lot 140, Block 3 of Fox Hills Subdivision
47. Superintendent of Public Works
48. City Engineer
48.A. Pay Application #3 submitted by Tand Construction (2026 Water Main Replacement Project) - $684,139.56
48.B. Change Order No. 3 submitted by Martin Construction (Watford City 2025 WRRF Improvements) - $22,278
48.C. Agreement for Engineering Services - TD&H Engineering (Miscellaneous Surveys) $10,000
48.D. NDDOT Right-of-Way Use Agreement - Monument Signs
48.E. 2026 CIP List (Version Dated 09-01-2026)
49. Community Development Department
49.A. Community Forum Presentations & Recording

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/E8d05ltoq4Y

 
50. City Attorney
50.A. Lawsuit Update - Treloar & Burke
50.B. Lawsuit Update - S. Fruchey (Speedy Cab)
51. NEW BUSINESS
51.A. Resolution No. 2026-16 - Resolution Destruction of Records
Resolution No. 2026-17 - Resolution Destruction of Records - Police Department
52. APPROVAL OF BILLS
53. INFORMATION
53.A. Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Update
54. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Subject:
1. 6:00 Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
Subject:
3. Approve Agenda
Subject:
4. Oath of Office - Leah Voll
  • Approve Amended Committee Assignments
Subject:
5. Public Comment Period
Subject:
6. Approve Minutes
Subject:
6.A. 2026-08-03 Regular Meeting
2026-08-24 Special Meeting
Subject:
7. Rough Rider Center Update
Subject:
8. Golf Course Update
Subject:
9. Police Department Report - Chief Jesse Wellen
Subject:
9.A. Record Keepers, LLC - Agreement
Subject:
9.B. Northwest Narcotics Task Force Report
Subject:
10. Planning Commission
Subject:
10.A. 2026-08-31 Agenda
2026-08-31 Minutes
Subject:
10.A.1. Division of Land Application - Revisionary Parcel Map submitted by West Line Contractors, LLC (512, 516, 600 8th St NW)
Subject:
10.A.2. Division of Land Application - Subdivision Final Plat submitted by City of Watford City and McKenzie County School District #1 (2313 Wolves Den Parkway)
Subject:
11. COMMITTEE REPORTS/MINUTES
Subject:
12. CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
13. Water, Sewer, Garbage
Subject:
13.A. 2026-08-27 Meeting
Subject:
14. Machinery & Equipment
Subject:
15. Ambulance
Subject:
16. JDA Report
Subject:
17. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
18. CHAIRMAN SUTER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
19. Ordinance
Subject:
19.A. 2026-09-02 Meeting
Subject:
19.A.1. Resolution No. 2026-13 -2026 Canada Geese Hunting Program
Subject:
19.A.2. First Reading on an Ordinance Amending Section 2-201, Article 2, Chapter 2 - Relating to Obstructions - Penalty
Subject:
19.A.3. Resolution 2026-14 - Resolution Camping on Public Property
Subject:
20. Streets, Walks, Lights
Subject:
20.A. 2026-08-27 Meeting
Subject:
21. Building
Subject:
22. Golf Course
Subject:
23. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
24. CHAIRMAN DEVLIN COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
25. Personnel
Subject:
25.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
Subject:
25.A.1. Longevity Bonus Policy
Subject:
25.A.2. Housing Authority Appointments
  • Shane Aadnes - three-year term - September 1, 2029
  • Joanna Beckett - four-year term - September 1, 2030
Subject:
25.A.3. Legal Department Job Descriptions
  • Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal I, II, III
Subject:
25.A.4. Melanie Talley - Paralegal III - Grade 104-4 - effective September 1, 2026
Subject:
25.B. Annual Step Increases: Greg Richens 104-14; John Hance 201-1; Brian Mullins 102-1; Jason Papineau 104-4; Daniel Barry 200-6; Justin McQuistion 102-7.
Subject:
26. Ways, Means, Finance
Subject:
26.A. 2026-09-01 Meeting
Subject:
26.A.1. TK Elevator Contract Extension
Subject:
26.A.2. Gymnastics Floor (sell $3000)
  • Bill of Sale and Waiver
Subject:
26.A.3. Public Works Plow Truck Chassis - Garbage Fund
Subject:
26.A.4. Release of Bond Security - Authorization to Retain Funds
Subject:
26.A.5. August GPT Transfers
Subject:
26.A.6. Investments - Renew for 12 months
  • General Fund - $755,000
  • GPT Budget Stabilization - $1,400,000
  • 2015 RRC Bond Surplus - $2,500,000
  • 2015 SID Bonds - $2,600,000
  • Water Enterprise Fund - $3,000,000
Subject:
26.A.7. Budget Amendment
Transfer $300,000 from Fire Facility Fund to Fire Truck Replacement Fund
Subject:
26.A.8. Airport Agreement Regarding Special Assessments - Renew 10 years
Subject:
26.A.9. Monthly Financials
  • Golf Course YTD
  • Cash Report
  • Expenditure Report
  • Revenue Report
  • Monthly Transfer Report
Subject:
27. Lodging Tax Committee
Subject:
27.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
Subject:
27.A.1. McKenzie County Fair Board Application - $12,000
Subject:
28. Public Technology
Subject:
29. Airport
Subject:
30. Home Rule Charter
Subject:
31. LEC Joint Powers Board
Subject:
32. Wolf Run Village Board
Subject:
33. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
34. CHAIRMAN BULZOMI COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
35. Roughrider Fund
Subject:
35.A. 2026-08-31 Meeting
Subject:
35.A.1. Business Start Up & Expansion Forgivable Loan - Dire Wolf Real Estate, LLC
Subject:
35.A.2. Community Build Grant - SBDC Services 
Subject:
35.A.3. Investments - Reinvest 1 year + interest
  • Roughrider Fund Budget Stabilization - $1,000,000.
Investments -Reinvest 4 months + interest
  • Roughrider Fund & RRF Budget Stab 
    • $730,000
    • $1,500,000
Subject:
36. Board of Health
Subject:
37. Pest/Forestry/Vector
Subject:
38. Franchise 
Subject:
39. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
40. CHAIRMAN PELTON COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
41. Cemetery
Subject:
42. McKenzie County Planning & Zoning
Subject:
43. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
44. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
45. Mayor
Subject:
46. City Administrator
Subject:
46.A. ICON Architectural Group Invoice - Downtown Redevelopment - $48,600
Subject:
46.B. South Main Street Purchase Agreement
Subject:
46.C. RRC JPA Meeting 2026-09-04
Subject:
46.C.1. Replat of Lots 6, 7, 10, &11, Block 3 of Fox Hills Village, Document No. 471825 now Known as Lots 139, 140, & 141, Block 3 of Fox Hills Village
Subject:
46.C.2. Development Agreement by and between the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Public School District No. 1
Subject:
46.C.3. JPA between the City of Watford City and McKenzie Public School Dist No. 1 on Fox Hills Village Replat
Subject:
46.C.4. Resolution No. 2026-15 - Resolution for Transfer of Real Property between the City of Watford City and McKenzie County Public School District No. 1
Subject:
46.C.5. Quit Claim Deed - City of Watford City to McKenzie County Public Scholl District No. 1 - Lot 140, Block 3 of Fox Hills Subdivision
Subject:
47. Superintendent of Public Works
Subject:
48. City Engineer
Subject:
48.A. Pay Application #3 submitted by Tand Construction (2026 Water Main Replacement Project) - $684,139.56
Subject:
48.B. Change Order No. 3 submitted by Martin Construction (Watford City 2025 WRRF Improvements) - $22,278
Subject:
48.C. Agreement for Engineering Services - TD&H Engineering (Miscellaneous Surveys) $10,000
Subject:
48.D. NDDOT Right-of-Way Use Agreement - Monument Signs
Subject:
48.E. 2026 CIP List (Version Dated 09-01-2026)
Subject:
49. Community Development Department
Subject:
49.A. Community Forum Presentations & Recording

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/E8d05ltoq4Y

 
Subject:
50. City Attorney
Subject:
50.A. Lawsuit Update - Treloar & Burke
Subject:
50.B. Lawsuit Update - S. Fruchey (Speedy Cab)
Subject:
51. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
51.A. Resolution No. 2026-16 - Resolution Destruction of Records
Resolution No. 2026-17 - Resolution Destruction of Records - Police Department
Subject:
52. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Subject:
53. INFORMATION
Subject:
53.A. Theodore Roosevelt Expressway Update
Subject:
54. ADJOURNMENT

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